REVIEW FOR THE MID-TERM TEST

I/ Choose one word whose stress pattern is different. Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A,
B, C, or D.
1. A. wildlife B. serious C. endanger D. chemical
2. A. reserve B. habitat C. development D. contaminate
3. A. government B. agency C. benefit D. diversity
4. A. disappearance B. parrot C. conservation D. generation
5. A. current B. global C. vulnerable D. enact
6. A. entertainment B. information C. biography D. understanding
7. A. swallow B. promise C. advise D. journey
8. A. imagine B. survival C. example D. mystery
9. A. pleasure B. character C. wilderness D. reviewer
10. A. knowledge B. incredible C. journey D. stranger
11. A. interfered B. allowed C. sprinted D. penalized
12. A. equipment B. swimming C. sprint D. diving
13. A. lie B. goalie C. achieve D. belief
14. A. punch B. synchronized C. change D. touch
15. A. sprints B. meters C. swimmers D. scores
II/ Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
16. A. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. enacted
17. A. product B. contribute C. introduce D. human
18. A. medicine B. survive C. provide D. primary
19. A. chemical B. teacher C. change D. poacher
20. A. protective B. commercial C. insect D. typical
21. A. picture B. fiction C. question D. future
22. A. describe B. biology C. survive D. imagine
23. A. romance B. product C. novel D. comic
24. A. reading B. easy C. pleasure D. please
25. A. killed B. advised C. described D. selected
26. A. water B. goalie C. defend D. meter
27. A. personal B. penalty C. opponent D. vertical
28. A. award B. prevent C. scuba D. except
29. A. goalie B. perform C. compete D. depend
30. A. rowing B. decision C. crossbar D. penalize
III/ Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
31. A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
A. endangering B. endanger C. endangered D. endangerment
32. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _______.
A. protect B. protection C. protective D. protector
33. Chemical wastes from factories are _______ that cause serious damage to species habitats.
A. pollutes B. pollutants C. pollutions D. polluters
34. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____.
A. extinct B. extinction C. extinctive D. extinctly
35. Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
36. Many nations have laws offering protection to these species, such as forbidding hunting, restricting land development
or creating _______.
A. agencies B. reserves C. awareness D. challenges
37. Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for
collectors and poachers.
A. awareness B. preservation C. support D. impact
38. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve B. generation C. natural environment D. diversity
39. It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much
of Asia and Africa.
A. disappeared B. increased C. threatened D. reduced
40. _______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment.
A. Biodiversity B. Conservation C. Globe D. Individual
41. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat _______ and degradation are the
leading threats.
A. destroy B. destructive C. destructor D. destruction
42. Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
43. _______ is the protection of environment and natural resources.
A. Survival B. Commerce C. Conservation D. Extinction
44. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. damage
45. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the _______ of extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
46. This book is not really ________. It is a waste of money buying it.
A. inform B. information C. informative D. informatively
47. Sometimes it is ________ to find suitable books for our children.
A. difficult B. difficulty C. difficultly D. difficulties
48. A book may be evaluated by a reader or professional writer to create a book ________.
A. review B. reviewing C. reviewer D. reviewed
49. To become a novelist, you need to be ________.
A. imagine B. imagination C. imaginative D. imaginarily
50. Jane enjoys reading ________, adventure, and whatever else she can either buy or borrow.
A. romance B. romantic C. romanticize D. romanticism
51. A ________ is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary.
A. pleasure B. novel C. page D. review
52. A ________ is the story of a person's life written by somebody else.
A. romance B. fiction C. biography D. science
53. When a reader reads an interesting book slowly and carefully, he ____ it
A. reviews B. chews and digests C. swallows D. dips into
54. Since their appearance, books are a previous ________ of knowledge and pleasure.
A. source B. pile C. amount D. sum
55. ____ books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures.
A. Comic B. Thriller C. Romantic D. Science
56. Whenever he picks up a book, he reads bits here and there or in other words he ________
A. digests B. tastes C. chews D. swallows
57. Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.
A. recommendation B. information C. fiction D. interest
58. The reviewer ________ Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction.
A. chewed B. digested C. described D. drew
59. Can you ________ what it would be like to live without books?
A. imagine B. advise C. describe D. understand
60. A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about something such as criminal activities or
spying.
A. non-fiction B. science C. thriller D. romance
61. We are going to _______ the pool to 1.8 meter.
A. deep B. depth C. deepen D. deeply
62. The referee had no hesitation in awarding the visiting team a _______.
A. penalty B. penalize C. penal D. penalization
63. The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the _______.
A. shoot B. shooting C. shooter D. shot
64. __________players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball.
A. Defense B. Defensive C. Defender D. Defensively
65. The main task of a defender in a sport game is to _______ the opponents from scoring.
A. prevent B. preventing C. prevention D. preventable
66. In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts and underneath the _______.
A. net B. crossbar C. ball D. goalie
67. A defensive player may only hold, block or pull a / an _______ who is touching or holding the ball.
A. audience B. referee C. goalie D. opponent
68. If a defender _______ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a
penalty throw or shot.
A. commits B. interferes C. punches D. touches
69. The more' goals the players _______, the more exciting the match became.
A. marked B. made C. scored D. sprinted
70. The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded
71. A penalty shot is _______ when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line.
A. prevented B. awarded C. committed D. ranged
72. _______ is a sport in which you move along the surface of the sea or a lake on a long narrow board with a sail on it.
A. Water polo B. Diving C. Windsurfing D. Scuba diving
73. _______ is the activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment.
A. Synchronized swimming B. Rowing
C. Water polo D. Scuba diving
74. In water polo game, only the _____________ can hold the ball with two hands.
A. scorer B. player C. goalie D. host
75. A water polo cap is used to ____ the players' heads and to identify them.
A. tie B. penalize C. protect D. move
IV/ Choose the best answer to complete each sentence:
1. Twenty years ago, David _________ speak French fluently. Now he’s forgotten a lot.
A. could B. might C. needed D. must
2. Nam hasn’t made up his mind about where to go to school. He __________ attend Polytechnic University. He
just doesn’t know yet.
A. mustn’t B. may not C. needn’t D. can’t
3. This box isn’t as heavy as it looks. You _____ help me with it. Thanks anyway for offering to help.
A. must B. mustn’t C. might D. needn’t
4. I _____ go to the airport. I’m meeting someone.
A. have to B. mustn’t C. might D. needn’t
5. You ________ play loud music at night. The neighbours will call the police.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. might not D. couldn’t
6. You __________ stand up. There are a lot of seats available on the bus.
A. couldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. might not
7. People who use public parks __________ clean up after themselves.
A. must B. may C. ought D. might
8. Our company provides free advice on the use of our products. You _______ pay us.
A. must B. have to C. needn’t D. mustn’t
9. "____ you hand that book, please?" "Sure. Here it is."
A. Could B. Should C. Must D. May
10. Leave early so that you ______ miss the bus.
A. didn’t B. shouldn’t C. won’t D. mustn’t
11. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It ______ have cost a fortune
A. must B. will C. might D. should
12. I hope I ______ find it.
A. would B. could C. shall D. must
13. Unless he runs he______ catch the train.
A. will B. wouldn’t C. mustn’t D. won’t
14. ______ you be in Rome tonight?
A. will B. might C. may D. maybe
15. John still hasn’t come out. He ______ everything for the trip now.
A. must have been preparing C. must be preparing
B. will be preparing D. will have prepared
16. “Where do you think Rooney is today?”. “I have no idea. He _____ late.”
A. should have left B. would sleep C. would have sleep D. may have slept
17. The children _____ “thank you” to you when you gave them their gifts.
A. will have said B. should have said C. must say D. should say
18. I think I _____ go shopping. We’ve run out of food.
A. must B. could C. need D. should have been
19. We have enough food for dinner, so I _____go shopping today.
A. needn’t B. should C. must D. have to
20. He __________ ride a bicycle when he was only 5 years old
A. must B. ought to C. could D. should
21. I __________ do that again. It’s my promise.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. needn’t D. won’t
22. You ________ have been absent from that important session.
A. mightn’t B. wouldn’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
23. The firemen ______ put out the fire in just half an hour.
A. should B. need C. would D. were able to
24. You _________ do it now, and do not argue.
A. must B. need C. are going to D. may
25. _________ we go shopping this evening? _ That’s a good idea.
A. Will B. Shall C. Might D. Must
26. You ______ ring the bell. I have a key
A. don’t need B. don’t have C. mustn’t D. needn’t
27. You __________ drink it. It is poison.
A. needn’t B. don’t have to C. mustn’t D. may not
28. If I were you I’d take more exercise
A. I think you must take more exercise B. I think you can take more exercise
C. I think you could take more exercise D. I think you should take more exercise
29. I expect the plane will land soon
A. The plane should land soon B. I hope that the plane would land soon
C. The plane should have landed earlier D. The plane will land in a few minutes
30. It’s possible that I’ll come to your party
A. I should come to your party B. I will come to your party possibly
C. I can come to your party D. I might come to your party
31. It’s against the law to drop litter in the street
A. It is allowed to drop litter in the street B. It is not allowed dropping litter in the street
C. You don’t have to drop litter in the street D. You mustn’t drop litter in the street
32. It’s not necessary for you to wait
A. You had better wait B. You don’t need wait C. You mustn’t wait D. You don’t have to wait
33. It was possible for you to hurt yourself
A. You could hurt yourself B. You might hurt yourself
C. You could have hurt yourself D. You should hurt yourself
34. It was a mistake for you to leave
A. You ought not to have left B. You should have left
C. You needn’t leave D. You don’t have to leave
35. We didn’t play well . We ……………..better .
A. should have played B. should play
C. have played D. have been playing
36. I think you ……………….pay to park here . I’ll just go and read that notice .
A. will B. would C. must D. can
37. I think you should have that coat ……………….soon .
A. cleaned B. being cleaned C. cleaning D. to clean
38. I’m feeling sick . I ………………so much chocolate last night .
A. needn’t to eat B. did not eat
C. mustn’t eat D. shouldn’t have eaten
39. There ‘s plenty of time . You ……………………hurry .
A. don’t have to B. mustn’t C. have not to D. won’t
40. I didn’t see Mary at the party, so she ___________there.
A. can’t have been B. couldn’t be C. shouldn’t have been D. mustn’t have been
41. My mother permitted me to go out at night. She said, “ You ………go out tonight.”
A. may B. have to C. must D. ought to
42. It is possible that she will come to our party tonight. She …… come here tonight.
A. need B. may C. should D. will
43. I …………..my best suit – everyone else was very casually dressed.
A. needn’t have worn B. needn’t wear C. mustn’t wear D. mustn’t have worn
44. They prayed that their daughter ………….be lucky again.
A. may B. will C. can D. might
45. “ Do you have to buy this hat?” “ No, I …………. It isn’t necessary.”
A. musn’t B. won’t C. needn’t D. don’t need
46. Sit down, please. ………….. a cup of tea?
A. Do you like B. Would you like C. will you like D. do you like to drink
47. “ Must you come when your neighbor calls?” “ No, I …………. .”
A. must not B. must C. don’t have to D. must not come
48. May I have two tickets, please? …………. two tickets, please?
A. You must give me B. You have got to give me
C. Could I have D. You may give me
49. I could not tell the difference between Indian music and jazz. I…………tell the difference between Indian music
and jazz.
A. might not B. may not C. mustn’t D. wasn’t able to
50. Everyone’s asleep. We …………. make a noise.
A. couldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. wouldn’t
51. …………you like to go for a ride with us?
A. Do B. Should C. Will D. Would
52. I’m quite happy to walk. You …………. drive me home.
A. don’t B. haven’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
53. ……………. I show you the way? – Oh, thank you.
A. Do B. Shall C. Will D. Would
54. ………….. anyone like coffee?
A. Could B. Would C. May D. Can
55. ………….. I go out?
A. May B. Would C. Shall D. Will
56. I still can’t believe it! My bicycle ---------------- last night.
a. was stolen b. was stealing c. stolen d. stole
57. ---------- at Heathrow airport? – Yes, the English representative will meet you there.
a. Will you be met b. Will I be met
c. Will I meet d. Will somebody meet you
58. Polar bears ---------- in Northern Canada, Greenland, Russia and the North Pole.
a. is found b. have found c. can be found d. must be found
59. Today, many childhood diseases --------------- by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
60. Let’s go ahead and do it now. Nothing --------------- by waiting.
a. accomplishes b. accomplished .
c. has accomplished d. will be accomplished
61. “When --------------- ?” – “In 1928”
a. penicillin was discovered b. did penicillin discovered
c. was penicillin discovered d. did penicillin discover
62. Vitamin C --------------- by the human body. It gets into the blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
63. This book is very interesting. It ------------ into Vietnamese.
a. will translate b. can be translated
c. should be translated d. has to be translated
64. Will this report have ------------- to our representative office in London?
a. to fax b. to be faxed c. faxed d. be faxed
65. We can’t even walk in this storm. Let’s wait in the hallway where we’ll be ------------- the strong winds until
things quiet down.
a. protected from b. protected by c. protecting from d. protecting by.
66. Last night the tornado swept through Rockville . It -------------- everything in its paths.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. had been destroyed
67. Be sure to wash these vegetables thoroughly. A lot of pesticide residue -------------- on unwashed products.
a. can find b. can found c. can be found d. can be finding
68. On Friday afternoon before a three-day holiday weekend, the highways --------------people on their way out of the
city.
a. are crowding by b. are crowded with
c. are being crowded with d. crowd by
69. About 5,000 species of plants and animals ------------------ each year.
a. are being eliminated b. had eliminated
c. were being eliminated d. have eliminated
 70. He is playing a piece of music --------------- by Mozart.
a. composed b. which composed c. was built d. was composed
71. A new industrial zone ------------- in the suburb of our city next month.
a. is going to build b. is going to built
c. is going to be built d. is built
72. The murderer ------------ immediately or more people -------------.
a. must be arrested / will kill b. must be arrested / will be killed
c. may be found / will be killed d. should be arrested / will killed
73. Those who don’t obey the traffic rules ----------- strictly.
a. must be fined b. will fine c. have to fine d. should be punish
74. You ------------- if you are always late for work.
a. may be sack b. may be sacked c. may sack d. may sacked
75. Smoking cigarettes ------------- in public places.
a. should ban b. are banned c. should be banned d. have been banned
V/ Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting:
1. Can motorbikes produce in Vietnam?
A B C D
2. When he came home from his long holiday, his house was broken into.
A B C D
3. The local people should be warned about the threaten of earthquake in advance.
A B C D
4. She always wears clothes are made by a famous fashion designer.
A B C D
5. You will be punished if you treated your parents badly.
A B C D
6. His books have been translated into several language in the world.
A B C D
7. Professor Tony Brown is respected by his students for his perfectly knowledge.
A B C D
8. This paragraph extracted from an old book found in a monastery in Scotland.
A B C D
9. Are reading books considered to be a good recreation in your country?
A B C D
10. When you realized you may have difficulty arranging last month’s conference, you should
A B
have told me so that I could have gotten more people to volunteer.
C D
11. Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich soil and increasing yield.
A B C D
12. What happened in that city were a reaction from city workers, including firemen and
A B C
policemen who had been laid off from their jobs.
D
13. Benjamin Franklin was the editor of the largest newspaper in the colonies, a diplomatic
A B
representative to France, and he invented many useful devices.
C D

14. Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A B C D
15. The longest mountain range, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, is not hardly visible because most of
A B C
it lies under the ocean.
D
16. Schools are important and vital means by which modern education is provided.
A B C D
17. Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information about it.
A B C D
18. Mrs. Mai, along with his friends from Vietnam, is planning to attend the festival.
A B C D
19. I don’t think it would be political to ask for loan just now
A B C D
20. His parents are satisfied with his result when he was at high school last year.
A B C D
21. Her weight has increased remarkably since they began receiving treatment.
A B C D
22. The sign says that we should read the constructions carefully before proceeding.
A B C D
VI/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the un derlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores.
A. lost B. greatly dropped
C. destroyed D. used almost all of
2. Her parents are growing increasingly concerned by her erratic behaviour.
A. answerable B. angelic C. anxious D. ancestral
3. Excessive amounts of lead in the air can decrease a child’s intelligence.
A. boom B. diminish C. abate D. swamp
4. People in Korea gave books to schools in Indonesia, and Indonesians taught Koreans a traditional dance. This
exchange helped them learn about each other’s cultures.
A. giving and receiving things at the same time
B. trying many different things at the same time
C. the process of changing an amount of one currency
D. an arrangement for two parties
5. The charming old buildings and cottages are a throwback to the colonial past.
A. cunning B. exciting C. interesting D. fascinating
6. The 1960s building boom in Zürich completely changed the rural landscape.
A. thoroughly B. quickly C. easily D. highly
7. Educators have made great strides in recent years in combating the ignorance of the nation's young about AIDS.
A. fearlessness B. indoctrination C. unawareness D. arrogance
8. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the new swimming pool had to be shelved.
B. delayed B. canceled C. disapproved D. stopped

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
9. This product is hazardous to the eyes and should be kept out of reach of children.
A. dangerous B. useful C. safe D. interesting
10. After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends
C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
11. Two weeks ago, when I was looking for a new pair of jeans in the night market, I ran into Mai.
A. called loudly B. met very quickly
C. saw by chance D. arranged to meet
12. He was arrested for his illicit drug trade in the police raid yesterday.
A. legal B. irregular C. elicited D. secret
13. Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality.
A. seriously B. insignificantly C. largely D. commonly
14. I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.
A. careful B. easy C. careless D. difficult
15. Do you know of any actual cases of this happening?
a. false B. untrue C. hypothetical D. imitate
16. One by one, the stars appeared in the sky.
 b. vanished B. blossomed C. broke out D. performed

VII/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1: - May: "From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally." - Tam: “______”
A. It's a breath taking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right. D. There's no doubt about it.
2 - Nam: “Would you like something to drink?” - Hoa: “______”
A. Could I have some water? B. For sure.
3. Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” Gina: “ ”
A. That’s no approval. B. Yes, I’ve known him for years.
C. No, the line is busy. D. It’s much too high.
4. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “ ”
A. Of course not. You bet. B. Well, that’s very surprising.
C. There is no doubt about it. D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
5. Daisy wants to invite her classmate, Joe, to her birthday party.
- Daisy: “Listen, I am having a birthday party next Friday. Do you want to come?”
- Joe: “______ What time does it start?”
A. Sure, I’d love to. B. Sorry. I’m busy then.
C. I can’t agree with you. D. I like a party.
6. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “______”
A. That’s nice of you to say so. B. I’d love it.
C. Don’t mention it. D. I couldn’t agree more.
7. “I suggest going to Vung Tau on the weekend.” - “ ”
a. That’s a fine day. B. That’s a good idea
C. That’s a trip D. That’s a reason.
8. “Would you like me to send this package for you?” - “ ”
a. That would be nice. Any problems?
b. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
c. I’m sorry, but here you are.
d. No, thanks. I’m really busy.
VIII/
Question 1: We last went to that cinema 2 months ago.
A. We have been to the cinema for 2 months.
B. We haven't been to the cinema for 2 months.
C. We didn't want to go to the cinema anymore.
D. We didn't go to the cinema for 2 months.
Question 2: “Don’t forget to submit your assignments by Friday,” said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
Question 3: Cheating is not allowed in the GCSE .
A. You may cheat in the GCSE.
B. You mustn’t cheat in the GCSE
C. You don’t have to cheat in the GCSE
D. You should cheat in the GCSE
Question 4: I really regret that you didn’t tell me about her family.
A. If only you would tell me about her family.
B. If only I didn’t regret that you hadn’t told me about her family.
C. If only you had told me about her family.
D. If only you hadn’t told me about her family.
Question 5: We couldn’t have managed our business successfully without my father’s money.
A. We could have managed our business successfully with my father’s money.
B. If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money.
C. Hadn’t it been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed our business successfully.
D. Had it not been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed our business successfully.

6. Max delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
A. It was only when Max had written the book that he did a lot of research.
B. Only after Max had done a lot of research did he begin to write the book.
C. Max delayed writing the book as he had already done any research.
D. Max did a lot of research after he finished writing the book.
7. You can try as hard as you like but you won’t succeed.
A. However hard you try, you won’t succeed.
B. You can hardly try as you like, but you won’t succeed.
C. You won’t succeed because you can’t try as hard.
D. Although you won’t succeed, you can try as hard as you like.
8. Refusal to give a breath sample to the police could lead to your arrest.
A. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
B. If you refuse to be arrested, you have to give a breath sample.
C. If a breath sample is not given, the police will refuse to arrest you.
D. The police could cause you to give a breath sample to decide whether to arrest you or not.
9. The electricity has been cut off for two days now. All the food in the freezer has been defrosted.
A. The electricity has been cut off for two days now; however, all the food in the freezer has been defrosted.
B. The electricity has been cut off for two days now; as a result, all the food in the freezer has been defrosted.
C. The electricity has been cut off for two days now; consequences, all the food in the freezer has been defrosted.
D. The electricity has been cut off for two days now so that all the food in the freezer has been defrosted.
10. We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the fact that we had planned to walk right round the lake, the heavy rain made this possible.
B. We had planned to walk right round the lake, therefore, the heavy rain made this impossible.
C. We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
D. Even though we had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
Question 11: It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.
A. It has been raining at 2 o’clock. B. It has been raining since 2 o’clock
C. It has been raining for 2 o’clock. D. It has been raining in 2 o’clock.
Question 12: “Mum, please don’t tell Dad my mistake!” the boy said.
A. The boy insisted his mother not tell his father his mistake.
B. The boy told his mother not to mention his mistake any more.
C. The boy asked his mother not to tell his father his mistake.
D. The boy wanted his mother to keep his mistake in her heart.
Question 13: You are able to go out with your friend this evening
A. You mustn’t go out with your friend this evening.
B. You should go out with your friend this evening.
C. You needn’t go out with your friend this evening.
D. You can go out with your friend this evening.
Question 14: Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now he regrets it.
A. Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year.
B. Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year.
C. Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year.
D. Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year.
Question 15: Right after the boy got out of his house, it started to rain heavily.
A. It had rained heavily before the boy got out of his house.
 B. No sooner had the boy got out of his house than it started to rain heavily.
C. Not until it started to rain heavily did the boy got out of his house.
D. Hardly had it started to rain heavily when the boy got out of his house.
16. Mr. Brown wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
a. Mr. Brown wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
b. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air by Mr. Brown.
c. Mr. Brown got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
d. Mr. Brown opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
17. My father hasn't smoked for three years.
a. My father started smoking three years ago.
b. My father stopped smoking three years ago.
c. My father quit smoking for three years.
d. My father will continue smoking in three years' time.
18. Not taking a difficult exam is worse than failing it.
a. It is better to fail a difficult exam than not to take it at all.
b. If one is going to fail a difficult exam, it is better not to take it.
c. To fail a difficult exam is worse than not to take it.
d. Because the exam is difficult, it is better not to take it.
19. It is said that in some cultures and religions, recreation is encouraged on certain days.
a. It is recreation that is encouraged on certain days in some cultures and religions.
b. Recreation is said to be encouraged on certain days in some cultures and religions.
c. Recreation is said in some cultures and religions that it is encouraged on certain days.
d. Some cultures and religions are said to be encouraged on certain days.
20. The hotel is not spacious. The hotel is not comfortable.
a. The hotel is not spacious but comfortable.
b. The hotel is either spacious or comfortable.
c. The hotel is both spacious and comfortable.
d. The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable.