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ÔN TẬP THI HSG
Ex: There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Correct the mistakes.
Finally, King was man of great courage. In thinking of King, one might be remind of
Christ at the last supper, saying, “Let this cup pass from my lips”, in his momentary
desire to not have to die to serve God King must has had the similar feelings at the
beginning of his crusade. He must have known that he was embark on dangerous road.
There were several attempt on King’s life before last successful one. In his later
speeches, King often said things like, “I may not get there with you, but we’re still
marching towards the promised land”. Having leader so willing to die for the cause
inspired determination and courage in others.
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Ex: Use the word given to complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning.
1. The programme only finished a minute ago. (just)
The programme _______________________________________________
2. My sister is not old enough to ride a bicycle (too)
My sister ____________________________________________________
3. A knock at the door interrupted Dad’s story. (telling)
Dad ________________________________________________________
4. The total sales for this video are already over a million copies (sold)
This video ___________________________________________________
5. After sitting in front of the computer all evening I felt sleepy. (been)
I felt sleepy because ____________________________________________
6. She never stops saying how much she dislikes public transport. (complaining)
She __________________________________________________________
7. The bus service in our city becomes more inefficient every year. (getting).
The bus service in our city _________________________________________
8. Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight ? (film)
Let’s _________________________________________________________
9. Italy is where we went for a holiday last year. (on)
We went _______________________________________________________
10. Children don’t attend classes on Saturday. (school)
Children don’t __________________________________________________
11. During his law studies he met his future wife (studying)
While _________________________________________________________
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( + in, upon) lao vào, dấn mình vào, bắt tay vào (công việc gì...)
Ex. Filling in the gaps.
Sugar was for (1)………… long time a luxury and in the opinion of the medical
profession it still should be. (2) ………… the nineteenth century, however,
manufacturers discovered ways (3) ………… producing it in vast quantities and it has
since become (4) ………..… of the staple articles of diet, particularly for the lower
social classes. It has the advantages of (5) ……….…… comparatively cheap, easily
digested, rich (6) …… energy and useful (7) ………flavouring. Its major disadvantages
are that it lacks every nourishing quality except that of giving energy, and because
(8) ………… its attractive flavour it tends (8’) ……… displace other much more
valuable foods from the diet. Most serious of all is its adverse effect (9) ……… health,
since excessive consumption can cause heart (10) …………, obesity and dental decay.
The latter is widespread among the inhabitants of western countries. From the very
young (11) ……. the very old, hardly anyone escapes. Yet if parents would drastically
reduce the amounts of confectionery they allow (12) ……… children to eat, the extent
of dental (13) ……… would soon be checked. And if they were to (14) ……… down
their own consumption of sugar, they would suffer much less (15) ……… ailments
resulting directly or (16) ……… from their (17) ………… overweight.
Ex. Building sentences.
1. It / only when / I / leave / home / realize / how much / father / mean / me .
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2. Scientists / say / forests / destroy / air pollution.
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3. Only if / work hard / now / you / any chance / successful.
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4. If / it / her advice / fail / our exam.
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5. Nothing / short / full apology / manager / satisfy / father.
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6. He / drive / full speed / catch / robber / last week.
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7. all / probability / there / rise / temperature / next century.
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8. Johnson / sentence / three years / imprisonment.
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9. You / catch / sight / David / party / last night ?
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10. Her work / result / discovery / eight new / comets.
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11. For fear / seasick / they / decide / go / boat.
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12. It / be / wrong / you / come home / late / phone / parents .
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13. recent accident / completely / put / end / his chances / take / part / race.
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14. Price / house / reduce / much / as / possible / owner / need / money.
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Ex. Replace the group of words in italic by an infinitive or an infinitive construction
1. The captain was the last man who left the ship
2. He got to the top and was very disappointed when he found that
3. Would you be very kind and lend me your phone ?
4. There are a lot of sheets that needs mending.
5. I was astonished when I heard that he had left the country.
6. It is better that he should hear it from you.
7. I was rude to her, which was stupid. (It was stupid ……
8. It is necessary that everyone should know the truth
9. He put his hand into his pocket and was astonished when he found that his wallet wasn’t
there.
10. I want a kitchen in which I can cook.
11. Haven’t you anything with which you could open it ?
12. Is it likely that he will arrive before six ? (Is he …….)
13. I was on the point of leaving the house when the phone rang.
14. It is said that the murderer is hiding in the woods near your house.
15. It appears that he was killed with a blunt instrument. (He appears………)
16. It is advisable that we should leave the house separately.
Ex. Correct the mistakes
1. That shouldn’t have been Nick that you saw
2. It is very noisy in the room that I can’t study
3. Before T.V, the common man seldom never had the opportunity to see and hear his leaders
express their views.
4. When he was a little boy, Mark Twain would walk along the piers, watch the river boat,
swimming and fish in the Missippi, much like his famous character, Tom Sawyer.
5. Only if they have a good command of Chinese, they will find a suitable job in following
year.
6. Ivanop broke the world record for the 100 metres in the second attempt
7. George would like to have a cup of tea, doesn’t he?
8. Have you ever considered to buy a car made in Japan ?
9. Jane imagined these books selling quickly as soon as possible.
10. There is hardly a moment which I don’t think of you, Kent.
11. After he failed taking an entrance examination, he learned how to cook.
12. It is difficult for me to require him clean his room twice a week.
Ex. Rewrite the following sentences. (alp_1 4)
1. I like Tommy, he is my kind of person.
2. The whole summer was sunny and warm, for a change.
3. Jane was the first person I asked for advice.
4. Not a single house in the street had escaped undamaged.
5. Then I realised that I had left my keys at home.
6. I don’t really approve of his proposal.
7. All the visitors to the town fall in love with it.
8. I have read all of her books but one.
9. The police have no idea as to the whereabouts of the jewels.
10. The most important thing is not to panic.
Whom
Which
Whose
Which
When
What
Who
Which
Where
What
Who
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11. Do you get on with your next- door neighbour.
12. I was not familiar with that kind of computer.
13. The dog that chases our cat belongs to those people.
14. Nobody there knew the answer.
15. Don’t tell Tim under any circumstances
Which
Whose
Who
Whatever.
Ex. Rewrite the following sentences (apl_25)
1. This matter is none of your business
This matter doesn’t …………….
2. This bridge will take us three years to complete.
In three years time we …………………………
3. Parker wasn’t always so unfriendly .
Paker didn’t ……………………………….
5. I haven’t see Anna for years
It is ……………………………………….
6. The dog keeps stealing my socks !
The dog is ………………………………
7. After taking the pills, I began to feel much better.
Since taking …………………………………
8. We’ll have to leave immediately at the end of the film.
The moment ………………………………………
9. Harry left before we reached the hotel.
By the time ………………………………………
10. Today is their thirtieth wedding anniversary.
They have ………………………………………..
11. What would you do if there was an earthquake ? (45)
Supposing ………………………………
12. If you do the shopping, I will cook lunch
you ……………………………………………..
13. What would you do if you found some buried treasure ?.
If you were ………………………………..
14. If Paul hadn’t been interested, the project would have been abandoned ?
But for …………………………………………………………….
15. If by chance you find my wallet, could you let me know ?
If you happen ………………………………………………
16. The fire was brought under control thanks to the night- watchman.
If it hadn’t ………………………………………………….
17. Dick is in prison because a detective recognized him.
If a detective …………………………………………………….
18. Working so much will make you tired.
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If …………………………………………
19. It’s a pity your parents can’t be here too.
If only ………………………………………………….
20. Getting up early makes me feel hungry.
If I …………………………………………..
21. If the painting is finished by Saturday, we’ll pay you extra.
Finish …………………………………………………….
Ex. Build sentences .
1. price / house / rise / dramatically / this year. (Ol2001 230)
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2. He / surprised / us / go / away / without / “good bye”
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3. I / give / you / $ 500 / keep / mouth / shut /
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4. No matter / cold / he / have / swim / lake / every morning
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5. My brother / ten / old / next Sunday.
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6. high time / someone / tell / him / stop / behave / child
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7. Take / your shoes / avoid / make noise !
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8. Since then / there / be / increase / 20 % / cost / living
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9. I / not turn /light / for fear / wake / baby.
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10. We / not believe / whatever / say / he / liar.
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11. Jane / shocked / hear / he / fail/ driving test
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Ex. Correct the mistakes.
1. Although they run very fastly, they don’t catch the early train.
2. I find it excited to put you up in my house until you find a suitable house .
3. Children find it hardly to pay attention to their teacher all day long.
4. I want to spend the afternoon watch football on TV.
5. They admitted to be member of the gang.
6. The portrait is known to have painted by an Italian.
7. It took all day, but I eventually had the washing machine be repaired.