Test 8 I- Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1- a. groom b. room c. bloom d. flood 2- a. lunch b. lung c. lunar d. luxury 3- a. generous b. general c. get d. gentle 4- a. flow b. flower c. show d. meadow 5- a. season b. search c. seal d. seam 6- a. boat b. float c. coat d. coarse 7- a. shove b. boss c. shot d. long 8- a. stream b. team c. tear d. teach 9- a. choose b. stood c. floor d. took 10- a. south b. mouth c. course d. house II- Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others : 1- A. ancient B. joyful C. describe D. humor 2- A. distinguish B. generous C. nominate D. slavery 3- A. decorate B. charity C. celebrate D. essential 4- A. congratulate B. represent C. considerate D. priority 5- A. lunar B. sticky C. parade D. freedom III- Choose one word that has opposite meaning with the word given : 1- Lunar : Solar Easter Summer Annual 2- Mean : beautiful excellent generous intelligent 3- Ancient : old modern young antique 4- Tragedies : tears joys humors comedies 5- Dead : lively lovely alive alone IV- Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses : 1- The campaign against air pollution was organized by a famous environment . (act) 2- Bob was . He gave a sum of money to charity. (generosity) 3- After graduation, my . is to earn enough money to support my family. (prior) 4- That actor is an amusing one. TV audiences like his sense of . . (humorous) 5- She isn’t satisfied with her . for Tet. (prepare) 6- We often go to the town house. (culture) 7- He often takes part in many charity . (diference / act) 8- She has been as the president of our company. (nomination) 9- That is a good for your future. (choose) 10- There are many . throughout the year. (celebrate) V- Join each pair of the sentences using the words in brackets : 1- The sun was shining . The water was cold. (although) 2- He went on holiday to England . The airfare was expensive. (though) 3- It was raining . We decided to go out. (even though) 4- It was only the first time they met . They made friends immediately. (even though) 5- We stayed up late . We were tired. (though) VI- Combine each pair of the sentences, using Relative Pronoun : 1- We stayed in a hotel . The hotel was very expensive. 2- The man is an architect . We play with his son every day. 3- She’s riding on the elephant . It was carried from India. 4- Trinh Cong Son composed songs . They are greatly kiked by millions of Vietnamese people. 5- On New Year’s Day, children like wearing clothes . They are new and comfortable. 6- Susan’s the girl . She is good at learning foreign languages. 7- Champagne is a French drink . It is drunk at a New Year’s Eva party. 8- I like autumn . Leaves become red and fall in autumn. 9- The suitcase is too heavy . His son cannot carry it upstairs. 10- We’ll take you to the seaside . You can enjoy pure air there. VII- Fill in the blanks with “WHO, WHICH, or WHERE” : 1- The dress . was given to her by her boyfriend no longer fits her well. 2- The boy . used to live next door is now a famous basketball player. 3- Baseball is the sport . is the most popular in the United States. 4- The hotel . we stayed was very comfortable. 5- That’s the house . I was born. 6- He’s looking for the hospital was destroyed by last week’s storm. 7- I’ve made a lot of friends . are so warm and friendly. 8- I’m going to a party starts at eight. 9- I hate formal occasions like weddings I have to put on a jacket and tie. 10- There are the children . took part in the parade. VIII- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one : 1- Although it rained heavily, we went to Hoa’s birthday party. In spite . 2- The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich. The people who . 3- Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school. Even 4- Their wedding was held in a very lovely church. The church which 5- It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors. The day . IX- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences : 1- By ______________, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it. A. celebration B. tradition C. priority D. memory 2- Was the movie “Star wars” ________________________ for an Oscar ? A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted 3- There is a(n) ___________________ need for greetings cards when Christmas day comes. A. considerable B. considerate C. terrific D. ancient 4- He is famous for his ________________. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself. A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness 5- Tuan was an effective ____________________ in that volunteer programme. A. active B. activitist C. actor D. activity 6- _________________ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs. A. On B. At C. During D. In 7- People in Ireland dance __________________ Easter Day to win prize cakes. A. on B. at C. for D. in 8- Easter is a joyful festival _____________________ comes in early spring. A. which B. that it C. where D. when 9- Anna was the woman _________________ first thought of Mother’s day. A. that B. who she C. she D. whose 10- Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor __________________ she is not rich. A. although B. but C. however D. so 11- January 1 st _________________ widely recognized as New Year’s Day in the 1500s. A. becomes B. become C. has become D. became 12- In homes, presents __________________ round the Christmas tree on Christmas day. A. place B. is piacing C. placed D. are placed 13- Passover, a Jewish festival, ____________________ freedom from slavery. A. is celebrated B. celebrate C. celebrates D. celebrating 14- Father’s Day _______________ a national holiday in America since 1972. A. has been B. was C. is D. will be 15- “You are a great dancer, Doris !” “Thanks, Rita. ____________________________.” A. That’s very nice of you to say so C. Well done B. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer X- Complete the following sentences with the suggested words : A/ 1- It / be / necessary / have a day / celebrate / our parents. 2- Children / have / special day / express / feelings, memories and love / their parents. 3- We have / opportunity / enhance / family traditions. 4- Members of families / have / chance / get together. 5- Sunday / a day off / so everybody / free / work / study. 6- Children / give / parents / flowers / send / cards / bring / special cake. 7- Children / serve / parents / food / they like best. 8- I believe / idea / be supported. 9- It / be celebrated / nationwide. 10- Everybody / love / parents / want / be happy. B/ 1- I / just / receive / letter / and / fully agree / idea / which / suggest / organize / day / fathers. 2- We / celebrate / Father’s Day / as / people / Australia / USA. 3- It / be / time / children / express / feelings / memories / love / fathers. 4- In opinion / we / celebrate / this day / December 20 th . 5- I / suggest / day / because / October 20 th / day / Vietnamese Women. 6- And / two days / this day / Vietnamese People’s Army Day / when / we / show / admiration / soldiers. 7- Father’s Day / children / send cards / gifts / fathers. 8- They / also / have parties / read poems / or / sing / some songs / make / fathers / happy. 9- I / think / other people / also / share / idea / so / we / should / write / more friends. 10- I / look / forward / hear / you / soon. The end . 4- In opinion / we / celebrate / this day / December 20 th . . 5- I / suggest / day / because / October 20 th / day / Vietnamese Women.