Exercise 3. Put the words in brackets into the correct form to complete the sentences.

1. I like going to England to study English because I can practice English with _________ speakers. (nation)

2. English is an _________ language in this country. (officially)

3. People in the south of my country speak the language with _________ accent. (differ)

4. Last summer holiday, my family went to Da Nang and Hoi An. We had a _________ time there. (wonder)

5. Why has she improved her English a lot? - Ah, she's just come back from an English _________ country. (speak)

6. The wheel in the Indian flag is a _________ of peace. (symbolize)

7. Mr. Graham was _________ to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot. (amazement)

8. _________ is a big country in north America. (Canadian)

9. Australia has its own _________ identity, which is very different from that of Britain. (culture)

10. How many _________ buildings are damaged by fire each year?(history)

Exercise 4. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. Singapore is famous for its _________ and green trees.

A. cleanliness              B. cleanly                    C. cleaning                  D. clean

2. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are _________ with coloured lights across the streets and enormous Christmas trees.

A. decorated               B. hang                        C. put                          D. made

3. In the United State, there are 50 _________ and six different time zones across the country.

A. states                      B. nations                    C. towns                      D. countries

4. I once tried to _________ an apple pie when I was in London. It was really delicious.

A. do                           B. cook                                    C. make                       D. show

5. You should go to Canada in summer because it is the most popular time for visitors to _________ Niagara Falls and see the beautiful sights there.

A. stay                         B. look                        C. tour                         D. visit

6. Nowadays you still see the _________ men wear kilts (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.

A. Scottish                  B. Scotland                 C. Scots                       D. Scot

7. The USA has a population of about 304 million, and it's the third _________ country in the world.

A. smallest                  B. largest                     C. narrowest               D. highest

8. In some English speaking countries, turkey and pudding are _________ food at Christmas.

A. national                  B. historical                 C. traditional               D. possible

9. New Zealand _________ lovers of nature and fans of dangerous sports.

A. attracts                   B. keeps                      C. calls                                    D. asks

10. Queenstown in New Zealand has got beautiful _________ and a dry climate, so it's ideal for outdoor activities.

A. look                                    B. viewing                   C. atmosphere             D. scenery

Exercise 5. Choose the best article to complete the sentence.

1. Danny wanted _________ new bicycle for Christmas.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

2. Jennifer tasted _________ birthday cake her mother had made.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

3. The children have _________ new teacher called Mr. Green.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

4. All pupils must obey _________ rules.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

5. Dad turned on _________ radio to listen to the news.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

6. Alex is in Boston studying for _________ MBA.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

7. The teacher read _________ interesting article from the newspaper.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

8. There was _________ huge crowd of people outside the church.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

9. Julie talked for _________ hour about her school project.

A. a                             B. an                            C. the

10. _________ European expert was invited to speak to the committee.

A. A                            B. An                          C. The

Exercise 6. Complete the sentences with a correct article: a/an. Write “û”  if it's unnecessary.

1. She asked me for _________ information.

2. They will move to _________ mansion next month.

3. I'd like _________ grapefruit and _________ orange juice.

4. _________ award was given to Jim yesterday.

5. We read _________ books and play _________ games when we have free time.

6. Jim doesn't want to borrow _________ money from anyone.

7. My friend and I threw _________ party last week.

8. It was _________ honor to be invited here today.

9. I've bought _________ umbrella for my sister.

10. My family often have _________ eggs for breakfast.

11. Would you like _________ cup of tea?

12. My brother doesn't like _________ cats.

13. Is there _________ post office here?

14. I spend _________ hours on my DIY project.

15. Mr. Peter used to be _________ famous doctor.

Exercise 7. Complete the sentences with a correct article: a/an/the.

1. We have _____ cat and _____ dog. _____ cat doesn't get on well with _____ dog.

2. You can see _____ moon clearly in the Mid-Autumn festival.

3. He is _____ famous actor.

4. My brother doesn't like _____ present I gave him.

5. Where is _____ book I lent you last week?

6. My father works as _____ electrician.

7. Have you ever heard about _____ River Thames?

8. I want to travel around _____ world when I grow up.

9. Yesterday my mother had _____ terrible headache.

10. Where are _____ kids? They are playing outside.

Exercise 8. Complete the sentences with a correct article: a/an/the.

1. Peter is _____ most hard-working student I've ever known.

2. It is cold because _____ heating systems is broken.

3. Did you buy _____ pair of shoes yesterday?

4. _____ Earth orbits around _____ Sun.

5. She took _____ hamburger and _____ apple, but she didn't eat _____ apple.

6. A boy and a girl is arguing over there, I think I know _____ boy.

7. My grandfather sent me _____ letter and _____ gift but I haven't received letter.

8. My mom is _____ best mom in _____ world.

9. Would you like _____ glass of water?

10. James offered me _____ cup of coffee and _____ piece of cake. _____ cake is delicious.

Exercise 9 Choose the best article to complete the sentence.

1. Mrs. Lan went to _____ school to meet her son's teacher.

A. no article                B. a                              C. an                            D. the

2. The workmen went to _____ church to repair the roof.

A. no article                B. the                          C. a                              D. an

3. Carol went to _____ prison to meet her brother.

A. the                          B. a                              C. an                            D. no article

4. This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. _____ newspaper is in my bag but I don't know where _____ magazine.

A. A/a                         B. A/the                      C. The/the                   D. The/a

5. My parents have _____ cat and _____ dog. The dog never bites the cat.

A. a/a                           B. a/the                        C. the/the                    D. the/a

6. We live in _____ big house in _____ middle of the village.

A. a/a                           B. a/the                        C. the/the                    D. the/a

7. I'm looking for _____ job. Did Mary get _____ job she applied for?

A. a/the                       B. the/a                        C. a/a                           D. the/the

8. Did _____ police find _____ person who stole your bicycle?

A. a/a                           B. the/the                    C. a/the                        D. the/a

9. We went out for _____ meal last night. _____ restaurant we went was excellent.

A. a/A                         B. the/The                   C. a/The                       D. the/A

10. As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on _____ pavement.

A. a/a                           B. the/the                    C. a/the                        D. the/a

11. The Soviet Union was _____ first country to send a man into space.

A. the/the                                                        B. no article/no article

C. no article/the                                               D. the/no article

12. Did you watch "Titanic" on _____ television or at _____ cinema?

A. the/the                                                        B. no article/no article

C. no article/the                                               D. the/no article

13. After _____ lunch, we went for a walk by _____ sea.

A. the/the                                                        B. no article/no article

C. no article/the                                               D. the/no article

14. Peru is _____ country in south America. _____ capital is Lima.

A. a/                         B. a/The                       C. the/The                   D. the/A

15. I never listen to _____ radio. In fact, I haven't got _____ radio.

A. a/a                           B. a/the                        C. the/the                    D. the/a

16. It was a beautiful day. _____ sun shone brightly in _____ sky.

A. A/a                         B. A/the                      C. The/the                   D. The/a

Exercise 10. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentences.

1. It is a lovely dinner.

à What……………………………………………………….

2. He lives too far away from the school.

à He doesn't……………………………………………………….

3. Long is a very good swimmer.

à Long swims……………………………………………………….

4. My brother cycles slowly.

à My brother is……………………………………………………….

5. Mr. Cuong plays tennis very well.

à Mr. Cuongis……………………………………………………….

6. Mrs. Chi is a quick typist.

à Mrs. Chi types……………………………………………………….

7. Thoa sings smoothly.

à Thoa is……………………………………………………….

8. Ms. An is a fast runner.

à Ms. An runs……………………………………………………….

9. Mr. Hung is a safe driver.

à Mr. Hung drives……………………………………………………….

10. Minh's sister dances marvelously.

à Minh's sister is……………………………………………………….

Exercise 11. Use the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the given word.

1. What is the price of this face mask? (How much)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

2. How long is the Mekong River? (What)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

3. What is the age of your son? (old)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

4. Remember to wake me up at 6.30 tomorrow morning. (forget)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

5. Van's brother usually goes to work by motorbike. (rides)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

6. My sister enjoys arranging flowers. (finds)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

7. There is sugar in many kinds of food. (have)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

8. Long is a very good swimmer. (well)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

9. My sister likes chicken very much. (favourite)

__________________________________________________________________________________.

10. He lives far away from the cinema. (near)

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