I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A/ B/ C or D) in the numbered box.

1. Nowadays people___ hours sitting in front of computers.

        A. spend             B. last                        C. set                          D. take

 2. I think you should take up swimming  it is suitable for your healthcondition.

A. so                               B. because                 C. although             D. but

3.  She is tired___ living in the city.

A.with                                    B.on                            C. about                     D.of

4. Let’s collect and___ warm clothes to homeless children in ourcity

A. put on                      B. give back              C. take off                    D. give away

5. Dong Ho paintings are made on ___paper with beautiful _colors.

A. traditional – nature                     B. tradition – natural  C. tradition – nature          D. traditional–natural

6. They delayed the trip _ the bad weather.

            A. in spite of             B. because                 C. instead of              D. because of

7. If children don’t play sports, they ___ sleepy and tired.

            A. would feel            B. will feel                 C. would have felt    D. had felt

8. Khanh Linh promises to ___ her best to improve her speaking English.

            A. work                      B. make                      C. do                           D. learn

9. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is ___ than we thought at first.

A. far the busier          B. the more busier             C. much more busy  D. much busier

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

10. Nam: “Can I try your new camera?” – Vy: “___”.

            A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now             B. I’m sorry. I’m home late

            C. Sure. I’d love to.                                      D. But please be careful with it