REVISION 1

GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY- LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

I. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D ) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Paul talks with Daisy about Janet’s appearance. Paul: “Janet looks wonderful today!”
Daisy: “______”
A. Never mind. B. Yes, it certainly is.
C. Just go ahead. D. You can say that again
2. Are you looking for anything in ____?
A. special B. detail C. peculiar D. particular
3. We’d better not _________ any more staff until sales increase.
A. take up B. take on C. lay off D. lay up
4. Mexico is the most popular vacation _____ for people from The United States.
A. target B. connection C. departure D. destination
5. I feel terrible. I didn’t sleep ___ last night.
A. an eye B. a wink C. a jot D. an inch
6. The ___________ at the football match became violent when their team lost.
A. spectators B. audiences C. observers D. customers
7. After a lot of difficulties, he ________ to open the door.
A. succeeded B. obtained C. realized D. managed
8. “Good luck in exams!” “ .!”
A. I hope so B. you mention it C. Never mind D. you too
9. The girls and flowers ___ he painted were vivid.
A. who B. which C. whose D. that
10. All night long people dance and sing. They do it ___________.
A. during the whole night B. in all the night C. the night long D. in the night
11. After he___________ work, he went straight home
A. had finished B. had been finishing C. has finished D. would finish
12. What did you think of the book? - ___________ the books I’ve read. It was the most
interesting.
A. From all B. All C. All of D. Of all
13. Peter works hard at everything he does. His brother, ________, seldom puts out much
effort.
A. on the other hand B. even though
C. otherwise D. consequently
14. “Would you like something to drink?” “...............................”
A. No, thank you. B. I’ll have some soup.
C. It’s very nice of you. D. Yes, I do.
15. In order to keep our school clean, littering is strictly _________.
A. restricted B. promoted C. prohibited D. encouraged
16. Not until 1856 ___________ across the Mississippi River.
A. the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built
C. the first building a bridge D. the bridge building was
17. . John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” -Anna: “_______!”
A. Better luck next time B. So poor C. Congratulations D. That was nice of them
18. - Oh no! I completely forgot we were supposed to pick Jenny up at the airport this morning.
- She _______ there waiting for us
A. needn't sit B. might still sit C. must still be sitting D. should have sat
19. The blue curtains began to..................after they had been hanging in the sun for two
months.
A. fade B. die C. dissolve D. melt
20. _________ flowers made of paper or plastic can be bought from the market.
A. Genuine B. Artificial C. Natural D. Counterfeit
II. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals.
1. The reports are treated as strictly ______________ (CONFIDE)?
2. The university has __________ (AUTHOR) the use of dictionaries during language exams.
3. The magazine offers tips on cutting your house ______________ (MAINTAIN) costs.
4. Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse - drawn _____________
(CARRY).
5. He was deeply ______________ (APOLOGIZE) about his late arrival.
III. Identify the underlined word or word phrases (A, B, C or D) that must be changed in
order to correct the sentence and then correct. There have been an example for you.

1. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the
festivities.
A B C D
2. The Notre Dame Cathedral, was built between 1877 and 1883, is set in the heart of Ho Chi
A B C D
Minh city’s administrative centre.
3. As soon as we’ve finished supper, we’ll all go to downtown to see our friends.
A B C D
4. Nowhere else in the world you will find scenery like this.
A B C D
5. The 6 - year - old boy resembles to his mother somewhat more than his older brother does.
A B C D

READING
I. Match each sentence (From 1-5) to its suitable letter (From A- H).
1.

A. You can’t give her the money tomorrow.

B. Reserved tickets must be paid for by tomorrow.
C. You can order your tickets for the trip tomorrow.
D. You should return unwanted tickets to Miss Phelps tomorrow.
2.

A. Nick’s lesson will be on Tuesdays from now on.

B. The time of Nick’s lesson has changed.
C. Nick’s lesson this week is at the same time on a different day.
D. Nick’s swimming teacher has to leave earlier.
3.

A. You are not allowed to remove any of the pictures here

B. You are not allowed to display any of your photos here.
C. You are not allowed to use your camera here.
D. You are not allowed to bring your photos here.

4.
A. Mick will return Lara’s computer game to her on Monday.
B. Lara will give Eve’s computer game to Mick on Monday.
C. Mick and Eve will borrow Lara’s computer game on Monday.
D. Eve will give Lara the computer game on Monday.
5.

What should you do?

A. Insert CD, click on “start” and then wait.
B. Click on “start”, insert CD and then wait.
C. Insert CD, wait and then click on “start”.
D. Click on “start”, wait and insert CD.
II. Read and choose the best answer to each question from the 4 choices (A, B, C, or D).
Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are intelligent
life- forms (1) ___, which we might be able to contact. Naturally, we’ve all seen
space( 2)___on our TV and cinema screens, but ‘aliens’ like these owe more to the
convenience of using (3)__actors to play the parts than to any (4) __form of scientific
investigation. However, many (5) ___space searchers are now beginning to turn their attention
to the question of what alien life might (6) ____look like. One early result is Arnold the Alien,
designed by the biologist, Douglas Dixon. This strange being, (7) ___humans, has its eyes, ears
and limbs in groups of three (8)___of pairs. (9) ___its odd appearance, its behavior is not
different (10) ______our own.
1. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever
2. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects
3. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings
4. A. true B. truthful C. right D. real
5. A. good B. well C. serious D. better
6. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually
7. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like
8. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite
9. A. In spite B. Although C. Despite D. Regardless
10. A. to B. from C. in D. about
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D.
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all
these cartoons is the joke and element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very
funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and
usually has a serious purpose. Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and
social matters for many years. In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of
spreading propaganda. Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on
politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters. In this way, the modern
cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United
States. Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon
drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read
and write. Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved
extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China.
Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the
form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the
Chinese sages in a very attractive way. In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from
Western cartoons in so far as they do not depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is
nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons. This is not their primary aim. In addition to
commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading
the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people.
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge.
They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless
of the particular country in which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings
of the old Chinese philosopher and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as
Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the
Chinese culture. Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been
overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however,
publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in
correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in
the popularity of these cartoon serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “ One
picture is worth a thousand word”
66. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A. Originality, freshness and astonishment. B. Humor, unexpectedness and criticism.
C. Enjoyment, liveliness and carefulness. D. Seriousness, propaganda and attractiveness.
67. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of_________
A. educating ordinary people B. spreading Western ideas.
C. political propaganda in wartime D. amusing people all the time.
68. The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from
their_________
A. purpose B. nationalities C. values D. styles
69. The pronoun “this” in paragraph 4 mostly refers to_________
A. a propaganda campaign B. a piece of art
C. an educational purpose D. a funny element
70. The passage is intended to present_________.
A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons.
B. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people.
C. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over.
D. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons.
71. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People. B. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
C. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons. D. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
72. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at_________.
A. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings.
B. bringing education to illiterate and semi- literate people in the world.
C. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world.
D. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world.
73. The word: “imbalance” in paragraph 6 refers to________
A. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons.
B. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons.
C. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East.
D. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture.
74. Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons?
A. The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over.
B. The illiterate and semi- literate people throughout Chinese.
C. Jokes and other kinds of humor in political and social matters.
D. The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers.
75. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose. B. Cartoons will replace other forms of
writing.
C. Cartoons can serve various purposes. D. Language barriers restricted cartoons.
IV. Read the following passage carefully, and then decide whether the following
statements are True (T), or False (F).
1. Jennifer was born in July in America.
2. There are 4 people in her family.
3. She used to play sports with boy students.
4. Jennifer’s family supported her dreams to be an actress.
5. Jennifer was nominated on an Oscar in 2012.

WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. Use the bold words given. Do not alter the given words in any
way.
1. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
→ I apologize_________________________________________________________
2. I haven’t seen her for two years (LAST)
→ The _________________________________________________________________
3. Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it. (ACCOUNT)
→ On _________________________________________________________________
4. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $10.000, he was able to buy the house he wanted. (NOT)
→ Had his _____________________________________________________________
5. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. (SUCH)
→ It was ___________________________________________________
II. This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
We might have a school trip to your country next year. What do you think is the best time
of year to visit? What are the most interesting things for teenagers to do in your area?

Now write a letter, answering your friend’s questions.

III. More and more people travel every year nowadays. What do you think are the
reasons for it? Write a passage of about 160-180 words to express your opinion.