Revision for the 1st English Exam

REVISION FOR THE FIRST ENGLISH TERM (2010-2011) Teacher: Pham Thanh Phuong Topic: Speaking, Preposition, Sentence completion I. Choose the best options: 1. You shirt is different . mine. A. from B. with C. to D. of 2. I am looking forward .hearing . you soon. A. to – for B. from – to C. to – from D. on - for 3. It was so relaxing to be ________ old friends. A. in B. between C. among D. around 4. She's made friends ________ a little girl who lives next door. A. to B. of C. by D. with 5. The children seem to be totally capable ________ working by themselves. A. on B. of C. in D. for 6. Sarah brightened ________ considerably as she thought of Emily's words. A. with B. on C. for D. up 7. Does he tell you how he is getting ________ his new friends? A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of 8. She glanced briefly ________ his lapel badge. A. in B. on C. at D. up 9. ________ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 10. People here have a more relaxed attitude ________ their work. A. to B. in C. on D. for 11. What made you more interested ________ learning English? A. in B. on C. with D. to 12. He always complained ________ his mother about his work. A. with B. to C. at D. for 13. A lots of foods and drinks will be served _______ the party. A. in B. with C. for D. at 14. The anniversary of the founding of the charity falls _______ 12 th November. A. in B. on C. at D. to 15. When they get together, all they talk _______ is football. A. to B. with C. about D. on 16. I prefer to celebrate my birthday party at home _____ in the restaurant. A. for B. more C. than D. to 17. The boys were taken ______ a fishing trip last weekend. A. in B. to C. on D. for 18. She frequently volunteers ______ extra work because she really likes her job. A. to B. for C. with D. in 19. We hope that students themselves will enjoy taking part ______ the projects. A. in B. on C. at D. for 20. Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care______ others. A. in B. on C. to D. of 21. They give care and comfort ______ disadvantaged children. A. for B. to C. on D. at 22. They have no money and are forced to live on ______. 23. The price of petrol has gone ____ by over 50 percent in less than a year. A. out B. up C. over D. off' 24. At present, more and more people are taking part in the struggle ______ illiteracy A. for B. with C. against D. to 25. The Vietnam Society of Learning Promotion started a campaign ______ illiteracy eradication. A. on B. in C. of D. for 26. The contest aimed to stimulate the spirit of learning English ______ students. A. on B. for C. of D. among 27. The teacher explained the competition's rules ______ the students very carefully. A. to B. with C. for D. about 28. Most students are interested ______ the annual English Speaking Contests. A. on B. in C. with D. at 29. He apologized _______ not being able to complete the poem. A. in B. on C. of D. for 30. Time was _______, and the judges announced the results. A. up B. out C. off D. down 31. Nigeria has a population _______ nearly 100 million. A. about B. in C. of D. with 32. People are not aware ______ the problem of overpopulation. A. for B. of C. at D. in 33. Scientists say that the main reason ______ population explosion is an increase in birth rates. A. of B. to C. for D. in 34. Who will ________ the children while you go out to work? A. look after B. look up C. look for D. look at 35. "Let's have a pizza." "__________________" A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. Not at all D. Not really 36. '____________I carry that bag for you?' - 'Oh, thank you.' A. Do B. Shall C. Will D. Would 37. "How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?" - " ____________" A. That's a good idea. B. That's my pleasure. C. Yes, I am driving. D. Never mind. 38. "How does the washing machine work?" - "________________" A. Not often B. Like this C. Too much D. A little 39. Hello, my name’s John. - ____________ to meet you. A. Please B. I am very well C. Pleased D. Thank you 40. Lan: “Are you American?” – John: “__________” A. Sorry! B. Yes? C. Excuse me? D. Pardon? 41. A: “Would you like some more tea?” – B: “__________.” A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK 42. A: Could I have an early morning call at 6.30? – B: ____________. A. No, thanks B. I will C. Yes, certainly D. No, that’s all 43. "Would you like something to eat?" Kathy: "______. I'm not hungry now." A. Yes, it is B. No, thanks C. Yes, I would D. No, no problem II. Complete the following sentences: 1. I'll give you a lift if_____________________________ 2. It is the first time I_____________________________ 3. If Susan hadn’t been sick, _________________________ 4. The teacher advised us ________________________________. 5. It's raining and they can't go camping in the mountain. If it were fine, _________________________ 6. I often lend him my computer, so he thanks ___________________ _____________________. 7. If you were not sick, _________________________with us? . of D. for 26. The contest aimed to stimulate the spirit of learning English ______ students. A. on B. for C. of D. among 27. The teacher explained the competition's. others. A. in B. on C. to D. of 21. They give care and comfort ______ disadvantaged children. A. for B. to C. on D. at 22. They have no money and are forced