Bài tập bổ trợ Tiếng anh Lớp 10 GLOBAL SUCCESS - File word có đáp án
UNIT 5: INVENTIONS
New words |
Meaning |
Example |
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bulky /ˈbʌlki/ (adj.) |
cồng kềnh |
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A desktop computer is bulky. Máy tính để bàn khá cồng kềnh. |
collapse /kəˈlæps/ (v.) |
sụp đổ, hỏng |
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My laptop collapsed yesterday when I was working. Máy tính xách tay của tớ bị hỏng hôm qua lúc tớ đang làm việc. |
3-D printer /θriː diː ˈprɪntə/ (n. phr.) |
máy in 3D |
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It’s not easy to use a 3-D printer. Không dễ để sử dụng máy in 3D. |
digital camera /ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈkæmərə/ (n. phr.) |
máy ảnh kĩ thuật số |
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A digital camera is convenient to use. Máy ảnh kĩ thuật số rất tiện sử dụng. |
drawback /ˈdrɔːbæk/ (n.) |
khuyết điểm |
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Samsung smartphones have certain drawbacks. Điện thoại thông minh của Samsung có một số khuyết điểm nhất định. |
earbuds /ˈɪəbʌdz/ (n.) |
tai nghe nhỏ có thể nhét vào tai |
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You can use earbuds to avoid disturbing others. Cậu có thể dùng tai nghe để tránh làm phiền người khác. |
e-book reader /ˈiː bʊk ˈriːdə/ (n. phr.) |
thiết bị đọc sách điện tử |
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An e-book reader can be used to store a lot of e-books. Thiết bị đọc sách điện tử có thể sử dụng để lưu trữ rất nhiều sách điện tử. |
economical /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkl/ (adj.) |
tiết kiệm, đáng giá đồng tiền |
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A pair of earbuds is economical. Mua một cái tai nghe cũng rẻ thôi. |
fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/ (n.) |
vải |
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The fabric used to make umbrellas is strong. Loại vải được dùng để làm ô rất bền. |
food processor /fuːd ˈprəʊsesə/ (n.) |
máy xay đa năng |
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A food processor helps save time preparing meals. Máy xay sinh tố giúp tiết kiệm thời gian nấu ăn. |
good-for-nothing /ɡʊd fə ˈnʌθɪŋ/ (adj.) |
vô dụng |
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That’s not a good-for-nothing invention. Đó không phải là một phát minh vô dụng. |
handheld /ˈhændheld/ (n.) |
thiết bị cầm tay |
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This handheld is extremely helpful to busy housewives. Thiết bị cầm tay này đặc biệt hữu ích cho các bà nội trợ bận rộn. |
imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ (v.) |
bắt chước, sao chép |
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Some animals can imitate humans’ actions. Một số loài động vật có thể bắt chước hành động của con người. |
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ (n.) |
cảm hứng |
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Nature is a source of inspiration for inventors. Thiên nhiên là nguồn cảm hứng cho các nhà phát minh. |
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪə/ (v.) |
truyền cảm hứng |
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This machine was inspired by a drawing of Leonardo Da Vinci. Chiếc máy này lấy cảm hứng từ một bức vẽ của Leonardo Da Vinci. |
invention /ɪnˈvenʃn/ (n.) |
phát minh |
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He was given a Nobel prize for his invention. Anh ấy đã được tặng giải Nobel với phát minh đó. |
patent /ˈpeɪtnt/ (n.) |
bằng sáng chế |
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Albert Einstein was granted about 50 patents. Albert Einstein đã được cấp khoảng 50 bằng sáng chế. |
portable /ˈpɔːtəbl/ (adj.) |
cầm tay, dễ mang theo |
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A tablet is portable. You can put it in your school bag. Máy tính bảng dễ mang theo. Bạn có thể để nó trong cặp. |
runaway /ˈrʌnəweɪ/ (adj.) |
tự di chuyển, không kiểm soát được |
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Clocky is the name of a runaway alarm clock. Clocky là tên của một loại đồng hồ báo thức tự ý di chuyển. |
self-cleaning /self ˈkliːnɪŋ/ (adj.) |
tự làm sạch |
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This machine has a self-cleaning glass window. Máy này có một sửa sổ kính tự làm sạch. |
smartphone /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ (n.) |
điện thoại thông minh |
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You can watch films on smartphones. Bạn có thể xem phim trên điện thoại thông minh. |
social networking site /ˈsəʊʃl ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ saɪt/ (n. phr.) |
mạng xã hội |
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Facebook is a popular social networking site. Facebook là một trang mạng xã hội nổi tiếng. |
solar charger /ˈsəʊlə ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ (n. phr.) |
sạc năng lượng mặt trời |
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Using a solar charger is economical. Sử dụng sạc năng lượng mặt trời rất tiết kiệm. |
speakers /ˈspiːkəz/ (n.) |
loa |
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Sounds become clearer if you use these speakers. Âm thanh trở nên rõ hơn nếu bạn dùng bộ loa này. |
submarine /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/ (n.) |
tàu ngầm |
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A submarine can travel underwater. Tàu ngầm có thể di chuyển dưới nước. |
vaccination /ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃn/ (n.) |
tiêm phòng vắc-xin |
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Thanks to vaccination, many diseases can be prevented. Nhờ có việc tiêm phòng vắc-xin, nhiều loại bệnh có thể được ngăn chặn. |
vacuum cleaner /ˈvækjuəm ˈkliːnə/ (n.) |
máy hút bụi |
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A vacuum cleaner can be quite bulky. Máy hút bụi có thể khá cồng kềnh. |
versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ (adj.) |
đa năng, nhiều công dụng |
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This food processor is versatile. You can mix or chop up wet and dry foods. Máy xay đa năng này rất đa năng. Bạn có thể trộn hoặc nghiền cả đồ ướt và đồ khô. |
GRAMMAR
I. The present perfect (THÌ HIỆN TẠI HOÀN THÀNH)
1. Cấu trúc (Form)
Affirmative (Khẳng định) |
Negative (Phủ định) |
Interrogative (Nghi vấn) |
S + have/ has + pp (past |
S + have/ has + not + pp + (0) |
Have/ Has + S + PP + (0)? |
She has bought this house. |
She hasn't bought this house. |
Has she bought this house? |
2. Cách dùng (use)
- Diễn tả hành động xảy ra và hoàn thành ở một thời điểm không xác định trong quá khứ.
(actions completed at an unspecific time in the past)
E.g: She has traveled around the world. (Cô ấy đã đi du lịch khắp thế giới.)
- Diễn tả hành động đã hoàn thành rồi nhưng kết quả vẫn còn ở hiện tại (completed actions
with a result in the present)
E.g: Look! He has dyed his hair red. (Nhìn kìa! Anh ta đã nhuộm tóc thành màu đỏ.)
- Diễn tả hành động bắt đẩu trong quá khứ và còn tiếp tục đến hiện tại (actions that started
in the past and have continued until now)
E.g: I have learnt/ learned English for 15 years.(Tôi đã học Tiếng Anh được 15 năm rồi.)
- Diễn tả hành động xảy ra tại một thời điểm xác định trong quá khứ nhưng vào thời điểm
nói hành động đó vẫn chưa hoàn thành (actions at a specified time which are not complete at
the time of speaking) 🡺 Cách dùng này thường gặp với trạng từ thời gian như this morning/
afternoon,...
E.g: I have read four books so far this morning
- Diễn tả một hành động lặp lại nhiều lẩn cho đến thời điểm hiện tại, chúng ta thường thấy
các từ đi kèm ở cách dùng này như sau:
Several times/hours/days/weeks/months/years, etc
E.g: I have watched this film several times.
• Note:
- Sau cấu trúc so sánh hơn nhất ta dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành.
It is the most interesting book that I have ever read.
- Sau cấu trúc:This/lt is the first/second... time, phải dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành.
This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food.
3. Time phrases (Các cụm từ thời gian)
Các từ/ cụm từ thời gian thường gặp trong thì này như:
-already (đã ...rồi),never (chưa bao giờ),ever (đã từng),yet (chưa),just (vừa mới), (chođến bây
giờ), recently (gắn đây), lately (gần đây),
- so far/ up to now/ up to present (cho tới bây giờ), in / over + the past/ last + thời gian: trong
....qua
- for + khoảng thời gian (for 2 days: trong khoảng 2 ngày)
- since + mốc thời gian: kể t ừ .... (since 2000: từ năm 2000)
Nếu sau "since" là một mệnh đề thì mệnh đề trước since ta chia thì hiện tại hoàn thành còn
mệnh đề sau since chia thì quá khứ đơn.
E.g: I have taught English since I graduated from University.
* Vị trí của các trạng từ trong thì hiện tại hoàn thành:
- already, never, ever, just: sau "have/ has" và đứng trước động từ phân từ II.
- already: cũng có thể đứng cuối câu.
- Yet: đứng cuối câu, và thường được sử dụng trong câu phủ định và nghi vấn.
- so far, recently, lately, up to present, up to this moment, in/ over + the past/ last + thời
gian: Có thể đứng đầu hoặc cuối câu.
E.g: I have bought this house recently. (Gần đây tôi đã mua ngôi nhà này.)
BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN
Bài 1: Put the verbs into present perfect tense.
1. I ___________(be) here for three hours.
2. My parents___________ (own) the house since 1980.
3. They__________ (have) those problems for a long time.
4. We__________(see) this movie already.
5. You_________ (check) my spelling.
6. Linda________ (buy) a new television.
7. Julie_________ (break) her leg.
8. Tim and Mary_________ (have) a baby.
9. I_________ (know) Susan for all my life.
10. David__________(work) here since last October.
Bài 2: Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect).
1. Last week I was very busy and I_________ (not have) the time to do a lot in the household
2. On Monday I worked four hours overtime and_________ (come) home very late in the evening.
3. From Tuesday to Thursday last week I__________(be) on a business trip.
6. I__________ (just clean) my house so I can show them around.
Bài 3: Choose the best answer in the bracket.
1. Mike (has never seen / never saw) this film but I'm not sure he'll enjoy it.
2. We haven't been on holiday (for / since) ages.
3. Susan (went/ has gone) to England last week.
4. Wow! (Did you already do / Have you already) done the housework?
5. They (got / have got) married last year.
6. My dog (dug / has dug) a hole in the middle of my garden last night.
7. Look! The plane (has just landed / just landed).
8. Ever since I was a child (I wanted / I've wanted) to go to England.
9. He (didn't decide / hasn't decided) what to do yet.
10. John (has bought / bought) a small house in France in 2000.
Bài 4: Identify and correct mistakes in the following sentences.
1. Did you ever eat this kind of food?_________________
2. Nobody has seen the teacher since three weeks._________________
3. Have you called Tim yesterday?_________________
4. Did you do your homework yet?_________________
5. I have met him for Christmas. _________________
Bài 5: Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs (Past Simple or Present Perfect Simple)
My name's Lisa and I'm from Spain. I ___________(1. leave) school last year and I ____________ (2.
not find) a job yet, so I'm trying to improve my English in the meantime. I have been studying in
Apart from studying English my other main interest is sport, especially swimming and beach
II. INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS (ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN MẪU VÀ DANH ĐỘNG TỪ)
1. Infinitives (Động từ nguyên mẫu)
- Sau một số động từ, chúng ta dùng "to + V-inf".Ta cũng có thể thêm "not" trước cụm "to
+V-inf"để chỉ nghĩa phủ định: afford, agree, appear, arrange, attempt, begin, care, choose, consent,
determine, happen, hesitate, hope, intend, pretend, propose, promise, refuse, love, offer, start, swear,. . .
E.g: I refuse to go to the party.
- Sau một số động từ có tân ngữ đi kèm: ask, advise, allow, bear, cause, encourage, expect, forbid, force, get, hate, compel, intend, order, permit, like, invite, request, tell, trouble, want, prefer, warn, wish, teach ...
Form: S + V + 0 + to + V-inf
E.g: My mother encourages me to take part in this contest.
2. Gerunds (Danh động từ)
Danh động từ thường được dùng để:
- Làm chủ ngữ trong câu:
E.g: Doing exercise regularly is very good for our health.
- Làm tân ngữ đứng sau một số động từ: avoid, appreciate, admit, consider, deny, detest, enjoy, fancy, mind, finish, imagine, resume, forgive, practice, resent, keep, tolerate, risk, postpone, suggest, miss...
E.g: He practices speaking English every day.
- Làm tân ngữ đứng sau một số cụm từ: it's (not) worth, it's (no) use/ good, in addition to, can't help, can't bear, can't stand ...
E.g: It's worth buying an expensive ticket to this concert.
- Đứng sau các cụm động từ (phrasal verbs): give up, put off, keep on, be opposed to, face up ,to be against, look forward to, be interested in, be/get used to, see about, care for...
E.g: I get used to getting up early.
• Note:
Một số động từ có thể đi cùng với cả động từ nguyên thể và V-ing, nhưng có sự khác nhau vể ý nghĩa:
Stop V-ing: dừng làm gì (dừng hẳn)
Stop to V: dừng lại để làm việc gì
Stop smoking: dừng hút thuốc
Stop to talk: dừng lại để nói chuyện
Remember/forget/regret to V: nhớ/quên/tiếc sẽ phải làm gì (ở hiện tại - tương lai)
Remember/forget/regret V-ing: nhớ/quên/hối tiếc đã làm gì (ở quá khứ)
E.g: I regret to inform you that the train was cancelled. (Tôi rất tiếc phải báo tin cho anh rằng
chuyến tàu đã bị hủy)
E.g: She remembers seeing him. (Tôi nhớ đã gặp anh ấy.)
Try to V: cố gắng làm gì
Try V-ing:thử làm gì
E.g:
- I try to pass the exam. (Tôi cố gắng vượt qua kỳ thi.)
-You should try wearing this hat. (Bạn nên thử đội chiếc mủ này.)
Prefer V-íng to V-ing
Prefer + to V + rather than (V)
E.g:
- I prefer staying at home to going out.
- I prefer to stay at home rather than go out.
Mean to V: Có ý định làm gì.
Mean V-ing: Có nghĩa là gì.
E.g:
- He doesn't mean to prevent you from doing that. (Anh ấy không có ý ngăn cản bạn làm việcđó.)
- This sign means not going into. (Biển báo này có ý nghĩa là không được đi vào trong.)
Need to V: cẩn làm gì
Need V-ing: cần được làm gì (= need to be done)
Eg-
- I need to clean the house.
-Your hair needs cutting. (= Your hair needs to be cut.)
Used to V: đã từng/thường làm gì trong quá khứ (bây giờ không làm nữa)
Be/Get used toV-ing: quen với việc gì (ở hiện tại)
E.g:
- I used to get up early when I was young. (Tôi thường dậy sớm khi còn trẻ.)
- I'm used to getting up early. (Tôi quen với việc dậy sớm rồi)
BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN
Bài 6: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
1. I remember_________him in London.
A. meet B. to meet C. meeting D. to meeting
2. Sun-Young avoids __________ underwear at the thrift store.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
3. The girls agreed_________ the cake equally.
A. to be divided B. to divide C. dividing D. divide
4. She expected_________ for the job, but she wasn't.
A. to select B. selected C. selecting D. to be selected
5. Huy finished_________ homework and then he went to the party with George and Bill.
A. do B. to be done C. to do D. doing
6. Please don't forget_________ the baby. She needs to eat every two hours.
A. feeding B. fed C. to feed D. to be fed
Bài 8: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I can't stand____________________in queues. (wait)
2. I wouldn't like____________________in his shoes. (be)
3. Tom loves____________________in Thailand. (work)
4. I hate____________________the shopping on Sunday. (do)
5. Blast! I forgot____________________milk. (buy)
6. In the end we decided____________________in. (stay)
7. I need____________________some information about this. (find)
8. My parents like____________________for long walks at the weekend. (go)
9. Tim gave up____________________years ago. (smoke)
10. I wanted___________________ and see him. (go)
Bài 9: Identify and correct mistakes in the following sentences.
1. Mary suggested to buy a new laptop computer.
2. Why do you dislike to watch TV with me?
3. Trying some of this wine. Maybe you will like it.
4. I am looking forward to see you soon.
5. She apologized me for the delay.
6. Did you have any trouble to buy a car?
7. It is a waste of time to go to the party.
8. I can't afford going on holiday.
9. Foreigners are not used to drive on the left.
10. I'm going to France learning French.
Bài 10: Complete the text by putting the verbs in the correct form, using ing or to.
James has decided (1)______________(abandon) his second attempt at (2)________________ (swim)
the English Channel after (3)_________________(break) his ankle in a cycling accident. His decision
(4)_________________ (postpone) this attempt came after a two week holiday mountainbiking with
his wife. His first attempt was also unsuccessful and he is unlikely (5)________________ (be) back
training for quite a few months. He said in a recent interview that he had not yet decided whether
BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO
Bài 11: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. We arranged_________________at the airport at half past nine. (meet)
2. I always try to avoid_________________him whenever I can. (see)
3. When we visit my aunt, they expect me________________ on my best behavior. (be)
4. My mother demanded_________________the manager. (see)
5. My brother denied_________________ my chocolate mousse. (eat)
6. I tried_________________ but I just couldn't. (understand)
7. Julie was pretending_________________a chicken. (be)
8. He deserves_________________ severely punished. (be)
9. They chose_________________ in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals. (stay)
10. We like Hanoi City so much that we keep________________ back there. (go)
Bài 12: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box.
1. Sarah suggested_____________to the movies but I was really tired and decided against it.
2. Would you mind____________ the window, please?
3. I like Sue very much but she tends_____________a lot.
4. Can you show me how_____________this sentence into passive voice?
6. Everyone wanted him_____________the tournament.
7. They don't allow you____________in this building.
8. She wouldn't let me_____________the letter she had written to her aunt.
9. I advise you_____________at home at night because the roads are treacherous.
10. Child psychologists do not encourage_____________TV after 9 o'clock at night.
Bài 13: Put the verbs in the brackets into either the past simple or present perfect tense.
1. Tim: How many times (you/try)__________ to pass your driving test?
2. When (you/go)_____________to Ho Chi Minh City?
3. You look different, (you/have)_____________a haircut?
4. I (not/see)_____________David at all this week. I don't even know where he is.
5. Tim: (you/speak)____________ to Peter yet?
6. When (you/start)____________your job?
7. I (move)_____________house three times in the last five years.
8. My sister (be)_____________to New York three times and she's going again next month.
9. The US President (be)_____________in our country last year.
10. He (visit)_____________this village three times in the last two years.
Bài 14: Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first.
1. You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed.
There's no point_______________________________________.
2. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.
He regretted_______________________________________ .
3. Mastering a second language takes time and patience.
It_______________________________________
4. After four years abroad, Mr. Brown returned home as an excellent engineer.
After Mr. Brown ____________________________________ .
5. It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game.
You won't have any__________________________________________.
Bài 15: Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs (Past Simple or Present Perfect Simple)
Since computers were first introduced to the public in the early 1980's, technology__________
I. Choose the word / phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
1. I want to buy a printer but I'm afraid it's bulky.
A. small B. inconvenient C. expensive D. big and heavy
2. It's more economical to buy this car than that jet ski.
A. cost-effective B. expensive C. insensitive D. wasteful
3. You should store your data on Dropbox in case your computer collapses.
A. breaks down B. destroys C. runs out of power D. contains viruses
4. This technology has some drawbacks that need improving.
A. benefits B. disadvantages C. strong points D. qualities
5. The Ig Nobel prize is awarded to good-for-nothing inventions.
A. useless B. helpful C. practical D. applicable
6. This device imitates the movements of the mockingbirds.
A. inspires B. steals C. mimics D. contrasts
II. Complete the sentences using the given words.
2. Can I use a ____________________________ to cover errors in my writing?
3. A normal printer is more ___________________________ than a 3-D printer.
4. You should use this pair of __________________________________, others won't be able to hear it.
5. A ____________________________ allows us to view and edit photos easily.
6. Don't worry. This is a _______________________, so it's quite small and light.
III. Complete the sentences using the given words.
1. A ________________________________ takes its energy from the sun.
2. A ______________________________ helps save a lot of energy doing housework.
3. Egg is a ______________________________ food. You can boil, fry or make egg soup.
5. This food processor is easily _________________________. You can hold it with just one hand.
8. Twitter is a popular _______________________________ in Western countries.
IV. Choose the options that best fit the blanks.
1. I ____ this washing machine for five years now. It looks old, but it still works well.
A. have B. had C. is having D. have had
A. read B. have read C. was reading D. used to read
3. People's lives ____ a lot thanks to the inventions of these devices.
A. was changed B. has been changed C. have changed D. is changed
4. She ____ volleyball at high school but she didn’t like it.
A. has played B. played C. was playing D. has been playing
5. The first actual robot ____ invented in 1961.
A. was B. has been C. used to D. were
6. Where do you live? – I ____ in Boston. I ____ there for ten years now.
A. live – have lived B. live – am living C. have lived – live D. live – live
7. Until now, the disease ____ over thirty thousand people worldwide.
A. has killed B. killed C. kills D. is killing
8. Liverpool football club ____ 18 Premier League titles so far.
A. won B. used to win C. win D. has won
9. I'm sorry. Mark isn't here now. He ____ to the post office.
A. went B. goes C. has been D. has gone
10. ____ you ____ the shoplifter to the police yet?
A. Do – report B. Have – reported C. Are – reporting D. When – reported
V. Give the correct forms of the verbs given.
4. We're having special chicken soup for dinner. I __________________________ (buy) some fresh
chicken on my way home yesterday.
5. The living room looks tidy now, my sister _________________________________ (just, clean) it.
6. Alberto __________________________ (break) his leg, so he can't play football in two months.
7. I haven't seen Alex for a long time. The last time we ________________ (meet) was at high school.
VI. Fill the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs:
2. I (not have)_________________________ enough sleep last night, so I'm very tired now.
4. I (be)____________________ to Spain twice, but I haven't visited Barcelona yet.
VII. Choose the best options to fill the banks.
1. This hammer is used ____ the glass in case of emergency.
A. to break B. for break C. breaking
2. A stethoscope is applied ____ the blood pressure of patients.
A. for measure B. to measure C. in measure
3. Insulin was introduced by scientists from the University of Toronto ____ diabetes.
A. to manage B. for management C. for manage
4. You can use a jet ski ____ on both land and water.
A. travel B. for travelling C. to travelling
5. The cat is used ____ in the yard in the afternoon.
A. for lying B. to lie C. to lying
6. Don't wear high heels ____ a long distance, they can hurt your feet.
A. for travelling B. to travelling C. travel
7. Remember to use sun cream ____ getting sunburn.
A. to avoid B. for avoid C. avoiding
8. Doctors make use of anesthetic ____ pain for patients during surgery.
A. relief B. to relieve C. for relieve
VIII. Give the correct forms (V-ing or to-V) of the verbs given.
1. A smartwatch can be used for ______________________________ (measure) your exercise efforts.
6. This machine is used for ________________________________ (massage) at home.
7. We can use a memory card _________________________ (store) a lot of music or photos.
IX. Determine whether the following sentences are correct or incorrect.
1. This button is used to opening the suitcase.
2. You can use Facebook to connect with old friends or making new friends.
3. You should take some aspirins to get rid of your headache.
4. Study this data to gain some insights into the problem before writing.
5. Making better voice quality, use this microphone instead of that one.
6. People collect those samples for study the elements of the surface of the Moon.
X. Select the correct verbs to fill the blanks. There are two redundant verbs.
1. You mustn't use a correction pen ___________________________________ errors in this assignment.
2. Many young people use computers for playing games rather than _______________________________?
3. Children are vaccinated ____________________________ certain common children diseases.
4. Doing karaoke is a good way ______________________________ people's entertainment needs.
5. Don't abuse the use of that medicine _____________________________ weight.
XI. Choose the options that best fit the blanks.
1. ____ you ____ Central Park in New York yet?
A. Do - visit B. Did – visit C. Have – visited D. were - visiting
2. I ____ three novels by Charles Dickens so far.
A. have read B. read C. am reading D. was reading
3. Thanks to these inventions, our lives ____ both positively and negatively.
A. has changed B. have changed C. were changed D. are changed
4. Arriving home, Linda opened the door, ____ the lights and lay on the sofa.
A. turned on B. was turning on C. turning D. turn
5. Since the birth of vaccination, people ____ from fewer diseases.
A. are suffering B. suffer C. have suffered D. are going to suffer
6. At seven p.m. yesterday, I ____ in my room. Suddenly, I heard a very big noise.
A. study B. studied C. had been studying D. was studying
A. has lived B. lived C. lives D. is living
XII. Give the correct forms of the verbs given:
1. Since the plane was invented, it (change)_____________________________ the world in various ways.
2. When we arrived home, the children (play)__________________________________ in the backyard.
5. Andy (be)_________________________________absent from class last week because he went to London.
6. This is the first time I (see)___________________________________ Laura enjoy herself so much.
7. I (run)___________________________________ across Kristy when I was checking in at the airport.
8. This microwave is used for heating foods and (bake)____________________________________.
XIII. Use the endings: -ing, -ed, -ful, or-less of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. My sister is ___________________________________ (disappoint) with their service.
5. He is such a __________________________________ (bore) person that he doesn't have a girlfriend.
XIV. Choose the best options to fill the blanks.
1. When the children ____, it suddenly began to rain.
A. were playing B. played C. have been playing
2. Your hair looks terrific! ____ you ____ a haircut?
A. Had - got B. Have - just got C. When - got
3. I ____ to Da Nang twice, but I still get a lot excited whenever visiting the city.
A. went B. have gone C. have been
4. While my younger sister was studying in her room, someone ____ our house.
A. was breaking into B. broke into C. break into
5. My grandparents are not used ____ technological devices.
A. to using B. for using C. to use
6. This is the second time I ____ a car accident.
A. witness B. witnessed C. have witnessed
7. While the guests ____ the party, the servants ____ more foods and drinks.
A. were enjoying - prepared B. enjoyed – were preparing C. were enjoying - were preparing
8. X-rays are a modern tool that doctors use ____ malign tumors.
A. for treat B. for treating C. to treating
9. ____ your mobile phone and ____ electricity, you can get a solar charger.
A. To recharge – saving B. For recharging - save C. To recharge - save
10. Hi, Anna. Are you going to play badminton now? - Sorry, I ____ my homework yet.
A. don't finish B. haven't finished C. didn't finish
XV. Choose the suitable words to complete the sentences below.
2. Like artists, inventors also rely on nature as a rich source of ______________________________.
3. This _____________________________ was set up to protect children and women in war-torn areas.
4. Princess Diana was active in helping ____________________________________ children when alive.
5. This food processor is too bulky. You should get a ____________________________ like mine.
6. Laura is a _____________________ teacher. She teaches handicapped children English for free.
7. Our charity calls for __________________________ from all people.
XVI. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
XVII. Choose ONE wrong word in each sentence.
1. Last night, I was writing wedding invitations while my ex-boyfriend called me.
2. We visited the charity, talking to their manager and gave them the donations.
3. To recording your voice, you can download a mobile application.
4. He putted on a thick coat and went out in the snowstorm to find his dog.
5. Half of the school's students are not used to follow the new winter rules.
TEST 1
I. The following noun groups and compound nouns have 2 parts. Find the word with a stress pattern DIFFERENT from the others.
1 A. email B. tallboy C. website D. online game
2 A. soft ware B. national anthem C. city life D. video game
3. A. traffic jam B. alarm dock C. white house D. White House
4. A. laptop B. pencil case C. software D. gold brick
5. A. traditional dress B. Commonwealth C. underworld D. e-book
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word / phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
1. I want to buy a printer but I'm afraid it's bulky.
A. small B. inconvenient C. expensive D. big and heavy
2. It's more economical to buy this car than that jet ski.
A. cost-effective B. expensive C. insensitive D. wasteful
3. You should store your data on Dropbox in case your computer collapses.
A. breaks down B. destroys C. runs out of power D. contains viruses
4. This technology has some drawbacks that need improving.
A. benefits B. disadvantages C. strong points D. qualities
5. The Ig Nobel prize is awarded to good-for-nothing inventions.
A. useless B. helpful C. practical D. applicable
6. This device imitates the movements of the mockingbirds.
A. inspires B. steals C. mimics D. contrasts
II. Complete the sentences using the given words.
2. Can I use a ____________________________ to cover errors in my writing?
3. A normal printer is more ___________________________ than a 3-D printer.
4. You should use this pair of __________________________________, others won't be able to hear it.
5. A ____________________________ allows us to view and edit photos easily.
6. Don't worry. This is a _______________________, so it's quite small and light.
III. Complete the sentences using the given words.
1. A ________________________________ takes its energy from the sun.
2. A ______________________________ helps save a lot of energy doing housework.
3. Egg is a ______________________________ food. You can boil, fry or make egg soup.
5. This food processor is easily _________________________. You can hold it with just one hand.
8. Twitter is a popular _______________________________ in Western countries.
IV. Match each heading with its correct end.
2. Mark has just lost his smartphone that he bought last week. |
B. She takes a lot of beautiful photos of herself every day. |
E. travelling long distances has been made so much easier than ever. |
V. Choose the options that best fit the blanks.
1. I ____ this washing machine for five years now. It looks old, but it still works well.
A. have B. had C. is having D. have had
A. read B. have read C. was reading D. used to read
3. People's lives ____ a lot thanks to the inventions of these devices.
A. was changed B. has been changed C. have changed D. is changed
4. She ____ volleyball at high school but she didn’t like it.
A. has played B. played C. was playing D. has been playing
5. The first actual robot ____ invented in 1961.
A. was B. has been C. used to D. were
6. Where do you live? – I ____ in Boston. I ____ there for ten years now.
A. live – have lived B. live – am living C. have lived – live D. live – live
7. Until now, the disease ____ over thirty thousand people worldwide.
A. has killed B. killed C. kills D. is killing
8. Liverpool football club ____ 18 Premier League titles so far.
A. won B. used to win C. win D. has won
9. I'm sorry. Mark isn't here now. He ____ to the post office.
A. went B. goes C. has been D. has gone
10. ____ you ____ the shoplifter to the police yet?
A. Do – report B. Have – reported C. Are – reporting D. When – reported
VI. Determine whether the following sentences are Correct or Incorrect.
1. Scientists have made significant achievements in medicine.
2. The storm uproots the trees, so we cannot travel this road now.
3. Our family has lived in this house when I was five years old.
4. People use vaccination for a long time to prevent certain diseases.
5. I have seen Julia three times this week. What a coincidence!
6. I feel so relieved now. My father has found the key I lost this morning.
7. I have had this laptop when I was a first year student.
8. I'm still working on my assignments. I haven't finished them yet.
VII. Choose the correct verbs to fill the blanks.
VIII. Give the correct forms of the verbs given.
chicken on my way home yesterday.
5. The living room looks tidy now, my sister _________________________________ (just, clean) it.
6. Alberto __________________________ (break) his leg, so he can't play football in two months.
IX. Fill the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs: inspire, not have, encourage, prefer, be
4. I ____________________________ to Spain twice, but I haven't visited Barcelona yet.
X. Match each description with its correct picture.
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XI. Choose the best options to fill the banks.
1. This hammer is used ____ the glass in case of emergency.
A. to break B. for break C. breaking
2. A stethoscope is applied ____ the blood pressure of patients.
A. for measure B. to measure C. in measure
3. Insulin was introduced by scientists from the University of Toronto ____ diabetes.
A. to manage B. for management C. for manage
4. You can use a jet ski ____ on both land and water.
A. travel B. for travelling C. to travelling
5. The cat is used ____ in the yard in the afternoon.
A. for lying B. to lie C. to lying
6. Don't wear high heels ____ a long distance, they can hurt your feet.
A. for travelling B. to travelling C. travel
7. Remember to use sun cream ____ getting sunburn.
A. to avoid B. for avoid C. avoiding
8. Doctors make use of anesthetic ____ pain for patients during surgery.
A. relief B. to relieve C. for relieve
XII. Give the correct forms (V-ing or to-V) of the verbs given.
1. A smartwatch can be used for ______________________________ (measure) your exercise efforts.
6. This machine is used for _____________________________________ (massage) at home.
7. We can use a memory card _________________________ (store) a lot of music or photos.
XIII. Determine whether the following sentences are corrector incorrect.
1. This button is used to opening the suitcase.
2. You can use Facebook to connect with old friends or making new friends.
3. You should take some aspirins to get rid of your headache.
4. Study this data to gain some insights into the problem before writing.
5. Making better voice quality, use this microphone instead of that one.
6. People collect those samples for study the elements of the surface of the Moon.
XIV. Define ONE wrong word in each sentence.
1. This electric cooker is used to boil rice, not make rice porridge.
2. In Holland, people make use of windmills for production wind energy.
3. Chopping uncooked food, please use this separate knife.
4. This air conditioner is installed to keep it cool in summer and making it warm in cold winter.
5. You can use this to find the meaning of a word or learning some examples of it.
6. This massage chair is used mainly by the elderly to relief pain.
XV. Select the correct verbs to fill the blanks. There are two redundant verbs.