12. You should always do your best to get along .................. other people. A. on B. with C. about D. to 13. My teacher can write a beautiful poem in ................. A. little than half an hour B. a little than half an hour C. less than half an hour D. least than half an hour 14. They received .................. advice from their parents that they became successful. A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good 15. Not only ................... but she is also intelligent. A. beautiful she is B. she is beautiful C. is she beautiful D. beautiful she is II. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. ( 10 pts) 16. " Nam, you ( always talk) ..................... in class!" 17. John and I (be) ...................... pen pals for nearly 3 years. 18. He hated (ask) ......................... to do the chores. 19. Nowadays children would prefer history (teach) ...................... in more practical ways. 20. He looks as if he (be) ..................... from another planet. 21. The price (become) ..................... more and more expensive recently. 22. I (invite) ...................... to her party last weekend. 23. Is this the best film you (see) ...................... , Hoa? 24. The ideas (present) ...................... in this book are not really interesting. 25. If you (not change) ...................... your mind, I won`t be able to help you. III. Choose the letter of the underlined part which is not correct. ( 5 pts) 26. Kieu Story writing by Nguyen Du is very popular in the world. A B C D 27. The employer said that he would give them a two - day trip to Nghi Son Refinery A B C Petrochemical Company next week. D 28. The new workers will soon be accustomed to work on a night shift. A B C D 29. In order to get married in this country, one must present a chemical report along with A B C your indentification. D 30. Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food and A B C even run cars. D IV. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition. ( 5 pts) 31. His mother congratulated him ..................... winning the competition. 32. Instead ...................... going to the theater, we`ll go to the concert. 33. Mai Lan doesn`t spend much money ........................ clothes.