Phonetics
B. EXERCISES
I. Phonetics
1. A. compare B. area C. many D. stare
2. A. model B. solid C. solar D. profitable
3. A. bulb B. consumer C. plumber D. luxury
4. A. chopstick B. scheme C. chore D. chair
5. A. recent B. efficient C. faucet D. receive
6. A. heat B. clean C. instead D. leave
7. A. reduce B. reuse C. future D. public
8. A. plumber B. bath C. label D. Garbage
9. A. drip B. pipe C. bill D. fix
II. Choose the best answer
1. All members in her family are aware of saving ___(energize/ energetic/ energy/ energetically)
2. She studies well _______ (because/ since/ although/ and) she is busy.
3. We were very _______ (amazed/ amaze/ amazement/ amazing) that you won’t the first prize.
4. They stayed at home _______(and/ so / but/ because) it rained heavily.
5. If he leaves now, he _______ (could/ might/ will/ all are correct) catch the last train to town.
6. Hurry up! Don’t walk ______ (slow/ slowly/ heavy/ tired). We’ll be late for class.
7. “What are you doing Lan?” –“ I’m _______ (looking for/ looking after/ looking up/ looking at) my pencil”
8. _______(turn on/ turn off/ turn up/ turn down) the TV for me, please? I want to watch the weather forecast.
9. The house _______(who/ which/ whom/ whose) is painted blue is my uncle’s.
10. Do you know the driver _______(whose/ which / who/ whom) took them to town last night?
11. _______ (Because/ so/ However/ Although) Mrs. Mai was very busy, she help her children with their homework.
12. Yesterday we bought potatoes, carrots _______ (and/ so/ or/ but) cabbages at the market.
13. If the rice paddies are polluted, the rice plants _____(will live/ will die/ would die/ will grow)
14. Mrs Ha is worried _____ (about/ for/ on/ with) her recent water bill. It’s enormous.
15. ______(Because/ If/ Although/ so) he gets up early, he won’t be late for school.
16. How about _______(to go/ go/ went/ going) out for a walk.
17. Mrs. Mi suggests _______(take/ to take/ taking/ took) showers to save water.
18. It is raining hard, _______(so/ because/ if/ or) they can’t go to the beach.
19. Would you like a cup of tea _______(and/ or/ so/although) a cup of coffee?
20. They are (good/ well/ goodly/ welly) English speakers.
21. I suggest (build/ built / building / should build) a new house.
22. They tried (and/ but/ so/ because) did not succeed.
23. I opened the door (so/ but/ and/ or) looked out.
24. A: I suggest that you should fix the crack pipes.
B: (All right/ Yes. I’d love to/ Thanks / Yes. please)
25. The bomb (went on/ went out/ went over/ went off) when he rang the bell.
III. Match the sentences in column A with the suitable one in column B
A
B
1. Ba ate a lot of food .
2. Malaysia is the Asian country
3. Though the weather bureau predicted the weather would be fine,
4. Christopher Columbus is the explorer
a. it rained yesterday.
b. though he wasn’t very hungry.
c. who discovered America.
d. which is divided into two regions by the sea.
1. .........
2. .........
3. .........
4. .........
A
B
1. We are very tired
a. so we are saving money.
1. …….
2. We want to buy a new house,
b. we will lose the job.
2. …….
3. If we are late again,
c. Because we were very busy.
3. …….
4. We couldn’t meet you
d. but we has to finish our homework”
4. …….
A
B
1. If we keep our environment clean,
a. although they are very good at it.
1. .......
2. Nga failed her English test
b. where my aunt is living.
2. .......
3. They kept on practicing English
c. I would take a trip to space.
3. .......
4. Next Summer, our family will go to Dalat
d. which occurs in the Autumn every year.
4. .......
5. If I had five million dollars,
e. so she has to do it again.
5. .......
6. Mid-Fall Festival is a celebration
f. and listening to music.
6. .......
7. They’ve just visited Ha Long Bay
g. which is one of the World Heritage Site.
7. .......
8. My hobbies are playing soccer
h. we will live a healthier and happier life.
8. .......
IV. Join the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. I'm hungry. I haven't eaten all day. (because)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Mrs. Nga will join us, she finishes her work early. (If)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3. Ha is not satisfied with her preparations for Tet. She has made plenty of cakes. (even though)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It rains this evening, I won’t go out. (If)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I broke the cup. I was careless. (since)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. This watch is a gift. The watch was given to me by my aunt on my 14th birthday. (which)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. I have a broken leg. I fell over while I was playing basketball. (as)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8. Ha isn’t careful, he will drop the cup. (If)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Mrs. Thoa was tired, she helped Tuan with his homework. (Although)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Ba ate a lot of food, he wasn't very hungry. (though)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Tet is a festival. Tet occurs in late January or early February. (which)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Jim could see the main part of the show. He came to the show late due to the traffic jam. (although)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. I want to go home. I feel sick. (because)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. Lan will miss the bus, she doesn’t hurry. (If)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15.The traffic was bad. I arrived on time.(although)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Because the weather was bad. We didn’t go camping. (so)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. We will have more shade and fresh air. We plant more trees along the street (If )
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18. I am studying very hard. I want to get good marks. (because)
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. Read the text then do the tasks.
* Complete the passage with the words provided in the box.
countries polluted land are water
rivers people garbage sea from
Our oceans are becoming extremely (1) ________. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which means it comes from (2) ________. Firstly, there is raw sewerage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many (3) ________, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million tons of (4) ________ in to the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks (5) ________ the vessel. This not only pollutes the (6) ________, but it also kills marine life. Next, there (7) ________ waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly in to the (8) ________ which then leads to the (9) ________ and finally, oil is washed from (10) ________. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
* Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness and even death. Polluted water kills many kinds of wild animals and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land for growing food.
1. Does pollution of soil reduce the amount of land for growing food?
->…………………………………………………………………………………
2. What kinds of pollution are mentioned in this passage?
->…………………………………………………………………………………
3. Why do many kinds of wild animals and other marine life die?
->…………………………………………………………………………………
* Read the following passage and choose word for each space.
In Britain, natural gas is the most popular fuel for heating homes, and (1)………..…. cooking. It is piped all over the country from the gas fields below the North Sea. Natural gas is used chiefly as a direct source of energy although it is also (2)……………. in the chemical industry. At the moment the supply is plentiful, but it will be running short by the end of the century, and will (3)…………….. out during the 21st century unless new supplies are found. We could do without natural gas, as coal gas can be used as a substitute, and there should be enough coal to last for several centuries. However, it is a form of energy which is not only (4)……………, but also highly efficient.
1-A. to B. for C. on D. in
2-A.made B. done C. used D. took
3-A. take B. make C. pick D. run
4-A. cheap B. expensive C. save D. waste
VI. Rewrite the sentences keep the same meaning.
1/ Reading is more boring than watching TV.
-> watching TV is more………………………………………
2/ My father is a careful driver.
->My father drives……………………………………………
3/ Michael Jordan is a skillful basketball player.
-> Michael Jordan plays…………………………………………
4. “ What is your favorite clothes?” She asked me.
-> She asked me.………………………………………………
5. What about organizing a charity event?
I suggest (that) we………………………………………………………………
6. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
This is the first time………………………………………………………………
7. Be careful or you will fall over the rock.
If …………………………………………………………………………………
8. Remember to check your flight number. (forget)
Don’t………………………………………………………………………………
9. He is good worker.
He works…………………………………………………………………………
10. “Why don’t you put the better lock on the door, Barry?” said John
John suggested that Barry…………………………………………………………
VII. Complete the sentences, using the suggested word given.
1. Scientists / look / for / alternative /energy/ sources.
……………………………………………………………………………
2. I/ sorry/ I / behaved / in such a childish way.
…………………………………………………………………………..
3. empty/ to/ We/ glass/ store/ jars/ food/ reuse/.
……………………………………..……………………………………..……………
4. The/ ago/ ten/ started/ minutes/ film/.
……………………………………..……………………………………..……………