Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. a. city          b. cycle            c. symbol         d. bicycle

2. a. weather    b. earth                        c. marathon     d. healthy

3. a. hear          b. idea             c. career           d. beach

4. a. school      b. continent     c. channel        d. character

5. a. remote     b. popular        c. cold             d. snow

IV. Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d.           

1. Pelé was born ___________ October 21st, 1940.

 a. in    b. on    c.at      d. by

2. Cartoons are not just ___________  kids anymore -many adults love watching cartoons too.

a. with b. about           c. to     d. for

3. Breda goes jogging every morning to keep ___________.

a. exercise        b. trained         c. fit     d. health

4. We have a test on Monday, ___________ I will have to study this weekend.

a. and  b. but   c. so     d. because

5. Our team couldn’t win the championship, ___________ they played very well.

a. so     b.despite          c.because         d. although

6. Have you ever ___________ aerobics? Aerobic exercise can help you to lose weight.

a. played          b.done c.gone  d. got

7.___________ is a marathon in miles? ~ About 26 miles.   

a. How often   b.How many   c.How long     d. How wide

8.The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous ___________     in the United States.

a. towers          b.landmarks     c.capitals         d. cities

9. They showed a ___________ on global warming called ‘Warming Warning’.

a. documentary           b.romance        c.comedy         d. cartoon

10. ‘Can you give me the remote control on the table?’

            ‘___________ Don’t you like this programme?’

a. Never mind.                         b.You’re welcome.     c. Certainly.     d. Really?

V. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form.

1. My father ___________________ (watch) News in 60 Seconds every evening.

2. ___________________ (you/ ever/ meet) a famous football player?

3. Ten years ago, people ___________________ (not spend) as much time on screens as they do today.

4. Mr Gray ___________________ (teach) French here since 2015.

5. We ___________________ (fly) to Washington tomorrow afternoon.    

6. Gustave Eiffel ___________________ (design) Eiffel Tower in 1889.

7. Someone ___________________ (knock) at the door. Can you see who it is?

8. I ___________________ (not play) basketball because I’m not tall enough.

VI. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. I’m afraid I don’t find basketball very _______________. (interest)

2. He gets a lot of _______________ from football. (enjoy)

3. Is Delhi the most _______________ city on Earth? (pollute)

4. Who is the most famous fashion _______________ in Vietnam? (design)

5. Tourists like to visit _______________ buildings in Hoi An. (history)

6. Pelé is _______________ regarded as the best football player of all time. (wide)

IX. Write questions for the underlined part.

1. They have studied for three hours.

2. The students usually play football after the class.

3. Minh goes to the karate club three times a week.

4. Iam meeting Andy at the cinema.

5. Pelé scored 1,281 goals in his 22-year career.

6. Vietnam is in Asia.

X. Choose the word which best fits each gap.

            Games and sports are an integral part of a student’s life. A student should study (1)________ to be successful in competitive examinations. But, he should also play games and sports to enjoy the health and vigor of life. We have all heard the old (2)________ “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”.

            The benefits of playing sports are multiple, and it leads to balanced (3)________ and physical growth. It teaches the children life skills like teamwork, leadership, patience. It teaches children discipline and playing (4)________ the rules. Playing and excelling in sports (5)________ teaches kids the importance of hard work, perseverance, learning from failure, and importance of grasping opportunities. All of these experiences and habits are very (6)________ in adult life.

1. a. hard         b. hardly          c. widely         d. easily

2. a. idiom       b. speech         c. saying          d. slogan

3. a. healthy     b. mental         c. personal       d. strong

4. a. within      b. for               c. of                 d. without

5. a. ever          b. only             c. well              d. also

6. a. hopeful    b. exciting       c. useful           d. popular

XI. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.       

The Eiffel Tower

            The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. It was constructed between 1887 and 1889 to be the entranceway to the 1889 World’s Fair and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Tower was opened to visitors on May 6,1889.

            Gustave Eiffel’s design was chosen from among 107 that were submitted to the World’s Fair design competition. However, many Parisians, especially artists, did not like his design and protested the tower’s construction. They thought it would be an eyesore, but once it was built, most Parisians soon loved the tower.

            The tower is made of iron and weights over 10,000 tons. It is 324 meters tall, including antenna at its top, and has a staircase with 1,665 steps. There are also elevators to take visitors to the top platform where there is a panoramic view of Paris. The original elevators, now computerized, are still in use. Over 60 tons of paint are applied to the tower every seven years to keep it from rusting.

            The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris. It is the most recognized monument in Europe, and many people think it is an architectural masterpiece. Over 250 million people have visited it since May of 1889.

A. Decide if the statements are true (T) of false (F).

1. The Eiffel Tower was originally built to be a watchtower.

2. The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public on May 6,1889.

3. Some artists at the time thought the tower was ugly.

4. The original elevators in the tower have all been replaced.

5. The tower is repainted every seven years.

6. The Eiffel Tower is the most recognized structure on the planet.

B. Answer the questions.

1. Where is the Eiffel Tower?

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2. How long was the tower constructed?

® ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Who designed the Eiffel Tower?

® ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Why does the tower have to be painted frequently?

® ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. How many people have visited the Eiffel Tower since its opening?

® …………………………………………………………………………………………...           

XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the words given in brackets.

1.What was your favourite subject at school? (enjoy)

® What _____________________________ at school?

2. I haven’t visited my family since 2005. (time)

® The _____________________________ my family was in 2005.

3. My parents moved to New Zealand in 2010. (lived)

® My parents _____________________________ since 2010.

4. I think that no city is more beautiful than Paris. (most)

® I think Paris _____________________________ in the world.

5. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. (enough)

® I _____________________________ money to buy the computer.

6. Why don’t we go to Bali on summer vacation? (suggested)

® Jane _____________________________ on summer vacation.

7. You won’t pass the exam unless you study harder. (not)

® If _____________________________ you won’t pass the exam.

8. Matt is still working on his homework. (finished)

® Matt _____________________________ his homework yet.