Every December, I begin to feel uncomfortable. Why? Christmas is coming. Most people enjoy this holiday, but it makes me depressed. First, I’m not a religious person. This holiday celebr[r]
(1)TEST 11
I Combine each of pair of sentences with who/ which/ that or whose He met many friends The friends encouraged him hi his work ……… The trousers are too small for me I bought them yesterday
……… The man is a computer expert You were talking to him
……… The new stadium will be opened next month It can hold 90 000 people ……… The postcard was from Harriet It came this morning
……… I saw a girl Her beauty took my breath away
……… The boy is Jane’s brother He sat beside you at the party last night
……… The boy is absent from school His mother’s in hospital
……… This is the newspaper I want you to buy it
……… Paris is the city I’ve always wanted to visit it
……… 10 The book was rather difficult I gave him that book
……… II Fill in each blank with an appropriate relative pronoun.
1 He is the man _ I met yesterday He is the man _ was helped last night
3 The bicycle _ was painted red is mine That is the book _ he bought last night
5 Easter is a festival occurs in late March or early April Has he found the key _ he lost yesterday?
7 The city _ we visited last year was very beautiful She has a friend is the manager of this company What is the picture _ you want to buy?
10 My children, _ have an opportunity to go to the zoo, always look very excited III Read and answer the questions
Every December, I begin to feel uncomfortable Why? Christmas is coming Most people enjoy this holiday, but it makes me depressed First, I’m not a religious person This holiday celebrates the birth of Christ, and it’s full of religious symbols Second, Christmas is becoming more and more commercial It’s the most important time of year for owners of stores, for example Spending lots of money seems to be people’s main activity in December Everywhere you hear the commands “Buy! Spend! Give!” It’s awful Finally, I think Christmas is difficult time of year for people without families I’ve been living away from my family for several years, and I miss being with them-especially at Christmas
1) How does the writer feel when Christmas comes? ……… 2) What is Christmas associated with? ………
3) When is the birth of Christ? ………
4) What seems to be people’s main activity in December? ……… 5) Who finds Christmas the most important time of year? ……… 6) Who finds Christmas is a difficult time of year? ……… IV Choose the best answer.
1 Can you tell me the reasons for (celebrating/ celebration/ celebrate/ celebrated) the Mother’s Day There used to be a military (parade/ festival/ party/ celebration) in Red Square on 1st May.
3 What activities you want to (taking part in/ taken part in/ take part/ took part) in at school and at the club?
4 Tet is a festival (it/ what/ which/ who) occurs in late January or early February Are you looking forward (seeing/ to see/ see/ to seeing) Jane again?
6 (Even/ Even though/ Even when/ Even if) she can’t drive a car, she has bought a car What is the name of the man (he/ what/ which/ who) gave us a lift?
8 We lost the match (because/ but/ and/ although) we didn’t play well I’m going to throw these old clothes (away/ over/ off/ up)
10 It’s very nice (in/ on/ of/ at) you to say so!
V Make one sentence from two Use the word(s) in brackets.
(2)……… I’m no better I’ve taken the bill (Even though)
……… I told the absolute truth No one would believe me (but)
……… He didn’t notice the sign It was right in front of him (though)
……… Jason was very tired He leant back and closed his eyes (because) ……… I’m learning English I like learning English (and)
……… You can’t speak to Tim at the moment He’s sleeping (so)
……… Let’s decorate the house and make lots of cakes for Tet
I suggest Simon couldn’t come to the meeting He was busy (therefore)
……… 10.Unless he works harder, he’ll lose his job
If VI Supply the correct word form.
1 There are many _ throughout the year (celebrate) He wants to his room (decoration)
3 Tet is a festival of the Vietnamese people (joy) I’m very of my father (pride)
5 We often go to the town _ house (culture)
6 She isn’to happy with _ _for Tet (prepare)