UNIT 1.FRIENDSHIP A MULTIPLE CHOICE I Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation A giant B bridge C game D joke A machine B mutual C cheerful D merchant II Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress A rumour B sincere:thaanh that C common D friendship A capable B handicap C acquaintance D sympathy III Choose the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) We don’t think much of people who readily believe rumour and gossip against their friends A talk B speech C chitchat D saying Everyone has a number of acquaintances, but no one has many friends A a person that you have met but not know well B a player on the same team C a person you know well and you like a lot D a person with whom you share a room IV Choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) They take up an interest with enthusiasm, but they are soon tired of it and feel the attraction of some new object A tiredness B indifference C kindness D shortage Close friendship is not common and there are many people who seem to be incapable of it A choice B tasteful C superior D unique V Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions Jane is too _ She only cares about herself, not about other people A selfish B generous C impatient D caring 10 Jane had confided her secret to Mark; but he betrayed her A humorous B constancy C sympathy D trust 11 He was so that he distrusted all his friends A friendly B suspicious C responsible D sociable 12 Friendship is a two-sided ; it lives by give-and-take A affair B event C way D aspect 13 Friendship offers us great in life A sorrow B disappointment C pleasure D difficulty 14 She found it difficult to get with new friends A acquainted B loyal C interest D concern 15 He does not know much about the project but he is very A enthusiast B enthusiastic C enthusiasm D enthusiastically 16 My friend often shows her when I have troubles A sympathy B sympathize C sympathetic D sympathetically 17 Good friendship should be on understanding A given B taken C based D keen 18 People who can’t keep _ will never keep a friend long A a chance B a diary C a pursuit D a secret 19.My friends is often concerned all problems that I mention A over B with C above D into 20.It was so relaxing to be _ old friends A among B around C between D in 21 The children were eager _ their old friends A seeing B watching C to see D to watch 22 She did not let Peter _ into the room She made him outside A come / wait B coming / to wait C came / waited D to come / waiting 23 Daisy made me _ him next week A promise calling B to promise calling C to promise to call D promise to call 24 He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to him to go A make B suggest C let D persuade 25 The father refused _ her _ his car to the countryside A to allow / driving B allow / to drive C to allow / to drive D allowing / to drive 26 They would go by plane than spend a week travelling by train A rather B like C love D prefer 27 Do you know that Europe and America are separated by _ Atlantic Ocean? A an / an / the B an / the / C / / the D the / the / the 28 Mr Green nor his wife can drive A Not B Either C Neither D Both 29 David refused to give up work, _ he won a million pounds A despite B however C even though D as though 30 Mr Watson retired from his job early _ his ill health A because of B therefore C although D because 31 Mr Davy is a noted chemist A as well as an effective teacher B and too a very effective teacher C but he teaches very good in addition D however he teaches very good also 32 My brother is not interested in tennis and _ A I don’t, either B neither am I C neither I D so don’t I 33 The manager was angry because _ A somebody had allowed the photographers to enter the building B somebody had permitted the photographers entering the building C somebody had let the photographers to enter into the building D somebody had carried the photographers into the building 34 Although it was raining heavily, A but he went out without a raincoat B so he went out without a raincoat C he went out without a raincoat D however he went out without a raincoat 35 David used to jog a lot A David jogged a lot in the past B David is accustomed to jogging a lot C David never jogged in the past D David jogs a lot now VI Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correction 36 It is educational (A) for children (B) to observe (C) adults to perform (D) their daily tasks 37 There are (A) a lot (B) of work (C) to (D) here 38 Jack finds (A) it hard (B) for making (C) friends with (D) other children VII Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 39 Mary:“ _ did they arrive?” _David: “10 minutes ago.” A How long B How much time C How many minutes D When 40 Helen: “A party!” she cried _ Thomas:“Oh yes, I like to parties.” A being asked B be asked C to ask D to be asking VIII Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45 Friendship is not about always being nice, or (41) A friend will tell you when he/she thinks you are full (42) considerateness Only your best friend can feel your silent pain and will hold your hand till you become strong again For example, I have a friend (43) name is Billy She has been a friend of mine for about a decade She could act as a perfect mirror At that time I was fussing over a beautiful young girl that I was in love with, but only a few months later she said goodbye to me I was almost upset Billy was often with me She gave me some advice, went out with me, and even was willing (44) my unlucky in love In (45) end I survived perfectly without the far-away sweetheart But the lesson of true friendship has stayed with me, vividly 41 A agree B agreement C agreeable D agreeably 42 A of B in C with D for 43 A who B which C that D whose 44 A to share B share C sharing D shared 45 A a B an C the D some IX Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50 Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time In fact our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety Best friendship evolves with time- we cannot go out and pick our best friend We become friends with people who share common interests – as school or through hobbies, for example Best friends have usually known each other for several years and stuck together through good and bad times If you have not got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work 46 A best friend can A give us a healthy life B go out with us in the evening C spend much time finding D share joy and sadness with us 47 Close friends need to _ A study at the same school B have the same interests C pursue the same hobbies D spend time together 48 According to the passage, _ A it takes a lot of time to make close friendship B we can go out and choose a good friend easily C best friends have good and bad times D it’s difficult to make lasting friendship 49 The word “ONE” in the last paragraph refers to A good time B bad time C a friendship D a close friend 50 Which of the following is not mentioned? A We often have satisfaction being with a close friend B The ties of close friendship will never be broken C An unsociable person may not have a close friend D Friendship needs time to develop B WRITING I Complete each of the following sentences with the correct tense of the verb in the brackets Water (freeze) at and (boil) _ at 100 You (be) here before? Yes, I (spend) my holiday here last summer He (spend) a lot of time travelling since he (get) this new job Last year when I (meet) him, he (work) as a waiter for months The car (be) ready for her by the time she (come) tomorrow II Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in the brackets The soldiers swore their to the king.(loyal) The leaders gave an _ welcome to all the guests.(enthusiasm) He loved Mona for her honesty, her modesty and her .(selfish) He gradually lost contact with all his old .(acquaint) Let me know if you see anyone acting (suspect) III Rewrite the following sentences with the same meaning, beginning in the way shown or instructed The house shook violently and all of us felt that All of us felt Jack couldn’t get his parents’ permission to go on an excursion Jack’s parents didn’t let jack to Jane left the store and drove away Jane left the store and drove away He noticed Black smoke is coming from the building We saw Black She last ate Vietnamese food at this restaurant months ago She has ... a secret 19 .My friends is often concerned all problems that I mention A over B with C above D into 20.It was so relaxing to be _ old friends A among B around C between D in 21 The children... correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45 Friendship is not about always being nice, or ( 41) A friend will tell you when he/she thinks you are full (42) ... response to complete each of the following exchanges 39 Mary:“ _ did they arrive?” _David: ? ?10 minutes ago.” A How long B How much time C How many minutes D When 40 Helen: “A party!” she cried