1. I enjoy_______ alone.

a. be b. being c. to be d. to have been

2. Would you like_______ to the party?

a. to come b. come c. coming d. to have come

3. Do you mind_______ such a long way to work everyday?

a. to travel b. travel c. to have traveled d. traveling

4. I don’t like that house. I would hate_______ there.

a. live b. living c. to lie d. to have lived

5. I don't like that house. I would hate_______ there.

a. live b. living c. to live d. to have lived

6. Sometimes I'd like_______ to play the piano.

a. to learn b. learn c. learning d. to have learned

7. Please remember_______ this letter.

a. to post b. post c. posting d. to have posted

8. We tried_______ the fire out but we were unsuccessful. We had to call the fire-brigade.

a. putting b. put c. to put d. to have put

9. When you see John, remember_______ it by the window and now it has gone.

a. to have given b. giving c. give d. to give

10. Someone must have taken my bad. I clearly remember_______ it by the window and now it has gone.

a. leave b. leaving c. to leave d. to have left

11. Jane needed some money. She tried_______ Harry but he couldn't help her.

a. to have asked b. ask c. to ask d. asking

12. I think they are now accustomed to _______ 12 hours a day.

a. work b. to work c. worked d. working

13. He tried_______ the shelf but he wasn't tall enough.

a. reach b. reaching c. to reach d. to have reached

14. Alice didn't expect_______ to Bill's party

a. asking b. being asked c. to ask d. to be asked

15. I finally finished_______ at 7:00 pm and served dinner.

a. cooking b. being cooked c. to cook d. to be cooked

16. Sam always remembers_______ in the garage so that the driveway in free for other cars.

a. parking b. being parked c. to park d. to be parked

17. The nurse suggested_______ two aspirins.

a. taking b. being taken c. to take d. to be taken

18. Would you mind not_______ the radio until I've finished with this phone call?

a. turning on b. being turned on c. to turn on d. to be turned on

19. They were fortunate_______ from the fire before the building collapsed.

a. rescuing b. to have rescued c. to rescue d. to have been rescued

20. The house family avoided_______ by coming out only when the house was empty and the two cats were outside.

a. catching b. being caught c. to have been caught d. to be caught

Exercise 2

1. It's very kind of you_______ so.

a. say b. to say c. saying d. to be saying

2. Please show me how_______ this.

a. do b. to do c. doing d. to have done

3. One is never too old_______

a. learning b. learn c. to have learned d. to learn

4. You are old enough_______ out alone.

a. going b. go c. to go d. to have gone

5. I'm very glad_______ you.

a. to meet b. meet c. meeting d. to be meeting

6. It's nice_______ you.

a. to know b. know c. knowing d. to be knowing

7. You have no right_______ my daughter.

a. see b. to see c. seeing d. to have seen

8. Please tell me what_______

a. doing b. do c. to do d. to have done

9. I forbid you _______ my letter.

a. to read b. read c. to have read d. reading

10. We stopped_______ hello to her.

a. say b. saying b. to have said d. to say

11. We came_______ help her.

a. help b. to help c. to have helped d. helping

12. I'll invite her_______ my daughter.

a. teaching b. teach c. to teach d. to have taught

13. I don’t feel like_______ to the cinema now.

a. go b. going c. to go d. to have gone

14. It's no good_______ video games.

a. play b. to have played c. to play d. playing

15. It's no use_______ with him.

a. working b. work c. to work d. to have worked

Các câu hỏi liên quan

1. Christine is much _________ in chemistry than Janet.

A. as good B. as better C. the best D. better

2. I have _________ boss in the world

A. a good B. best C. the better D. the best

3. Riding a car is _______ flying.

A. more dangerous as B. as dangerous than C. as dangerous as D. most dangerous than

4. _________ the police force, the more violent the city.

A. The large B. The larger C. The largest D. The largely

5. Stella drives more _________ Phil.

A. careful as B. carefully as C. careful than D. carefully than

6. She plays the piano _________ as she sings.

A. as beautiful B. as beautifully C. more as beautifully D. the most as beautifully

7. Both Emma and Sylvia work well, but Sylvia is _________ of the two.

A. the more talented B. the most talented C. more talented D. most talented

8. The more organized the community, __________ the neighborhood.

A. more safe B. most safe C. the most safety D. the safer

9. Paris is __________ exciting ___________ London.

A. as – than B. as – as C. more – as D. more – than

10. The more you pull on it, _____________ it gets.

A. the tightest B. the tighter C. the more tightest D. the most tightest.

11. The more we learn, ______________.

A. we become wise B. we become wiser C. wiser we become D. the wiser we become

12. She practices playing the piano _________ than I do.

A. more regularly B. most regularly C. quite regularly D. as regularly

13. Peter is _____ John.

A. younger and more intelligent than B. more young and intelligent than

C. more intelligent and younger than D. the more intelligent and younger than

14. San Diego is ________ town in Southern California.

A. more nice and nice B. the nicer C. the nicest D. nicer and nicer

15. It gets _________ when the winter is coming.

A. cold and cold B. the coldest and coldest C. colder and colder D. more and more cold

16. Robert does not have _______ Peter does.

A. money more than B. as many money as C. more money as D. as much money as

17. As she did so, her parents became _________.

A. the angriest B. the most angry C. the more angry D. angrier and angrier

18. He spent a year in India and loves spicy food. ________ the food is, _______ he likes it.

A. The hotter/ the more and more B. The hotter/ the more

C. The more and more hot D. The hottest / the most

19. I feel ___________ I did yesterday.

A. much more tired than B. many more tired than

C. as many tired as D. as more tired as

20. Mary was _________ of the two sisters.

A. the clever B. as clever as C. the cleverer D. the cleverest

21. French is a _________ language to learn than English is.

A. difficult B. more difficult C. most difficult D. more and more difficult

22. Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most. _______ he becomes, _______ he is.

A. The more rich/ the more happy B. The richest/ the happiest

C. The richer/ the happier D. Richer and richer/ happier and happier

23. Try this question. It is ___________

A. less difficult B. less and less difficult C. least difficult D. more and more difficult

24. He is not______________ tall as his father.

A. the B. as C. than D. more

25. John’s grades are_____________than his sister’s.

A. higher B. more high C. more higher D. the highest

26. Deana is the_______________ of the three sisters.

A. most short B. shorter C. shortest D. more short

27. She speaks English as_____________ as her friend does.

A. good B. well C. better D. the best

28. Of the three shirts, this one is the_____________ .

A. prettier B. most prettiest C. prettiest D. most pretty

29. The baby’s illness is_______________ than we thought at first.

A. bad B. badder C. worse D. badly

30. Today is the_____________ day of the month.

A. hoter B. hotter C. hotest D. hottest

31. He works more______________ than I.

A. slow B. slowly C. most slowly D. slowest

32. My book is as______________ as yours.

A. good B. well C. better D. the best

33. I love you_____________ than I can say.

A. much B. many C. more D. the most

There are many varieties of spider in the American Southwest, but none receives more respect than the western black widow, Latrodectus Hesperus. This poisonous spider, also called the “hour-glass” or “shoe-button” spider for the shape of the red markings on its abdomen, produces a venom 15 times more powerful than that of a rattlesnake. However, few deaths can be blamed on this insect because bites are rare and only a small amount of poison enters the body.

The female adult black widow may reach a length of 1 ¼ inches, while the smaller male averages ¼ inch long. The adult female has a shiny black bulb-shaped abdomen, which distinguishes it from the male of the species. The male is generally brown with red and white markings on its flat underside.

The female adult deposits its eggs in specially constructed sacs that hold from 50 to 250 eggs. The tiny pale spiderlings hatch within a few months and gradually develop into adults in one to two years. Some females live up to three years. The male does not fare so well, as it sometimes suffers the fate of being consumed by the female after the summer mating season.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Varieties of spider in the southwestern U.S.

B. Characteristics of Latrodectus Hesperus

C. Poisonous animals of the American Southwest

D. the abdomens of black widow spiders

2. It can be inferred from the passage that rattlesnakes

A. cause more deaths than black widows

B. do not have markings on their bodies

C. are limited in geographical range

D. have more powerful venom than black widows

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a difference between a male and female black widow?

A. Its body length B. The shape of its body

C. The potency of its venom D. Its life span

4. In line 7, the word “underside” refers to

A. the portion of the head closest to the ground

B. the legs C. the upper back D. the abdomen

5. According to the passage, the maturation of baby black widow spiders occurs

A. very rapidly B. over a couple of years

C. within several months D. during the summer mating season

1.Indir. The professor explained that Uncle Ho had devoted all his life to Viet Nam.

Dir. . The professor explained, “Uncle Ho …… all his life to Viet Nam.”

a.has devoted b.devotes c.was devoted d.devoting

2.Dir.They asked me ,”Can we study English ?”

Indir. They asked me ………they could study English?

a. whether b.how c.rather d.either

3.Dir. She wondered ,”Is listening linked with reading ?”

Indir. She wondered if……. with reading .

a.was listening linked c.has listening linked

b. listening was linked d.listening has been linked

4.Indirect: the student asked whether computers had developed before the 190’s.

Direct: The student asked, “ ………………..before the 190’s?”

a.Have computers developed

b.Had computers developed

c. computers developed

d. computers have developed

5. Direct: He asked her, “Will you enroll in the Facullty of Letters next years?”

Indirect: He asked her if she would enroll in the Facullty of Letters ……………………. .

a.next year c.the year before

b.the previous year d.the following year

6.Direct: They asked their teacher, “Have you printed your English course?”

Indirect: They asked their teacher whether he ………………….his English course.

a.has printed c.printed

b.have printed d.had printed

7.Direct: He said to the engineers, “ Open a shopping centre in this area”.

Indirect: He told the engineers…………………a shopping centre in that area.

a.to open c.opening

b.open opened

8.Indirect: The director ordered them……………that movement.

a.don’t launch c.not launch

b.not to launch d.launch not

9.Indirect: the physicist told his assistant to carry out his task right away.

Direct: The physicist to his assistant, “ …………….your task right away.”

a.To carry out c.Carry out

b.Carrying out d.Carriess out

10.Indirect: He asked the technician, “ Start the engine at once.

Direct: He………….the technician, “ Start the engine at once.”

a.says c.tell

b.said d.asked

11.Direct: He said, “ I did this exercise myself.”

Indirect: He said that …………….had done that exercise ……………

a.he/ himself c.he / myself

b.I/ myself d.I/ himself

12.Direct: “ My father went there last month.”

Indirect: He said that his father went …………..the previous month.

a.there c.these

b.here d.over here

1. Tom: “ How are you today, Jane?” _ Jane: “ __________”.

A. I’m 20 B. Good, I like it

C. Fine, Thanks D. No, thank you.

2. John; “ Mary Christmas.” _ Mary; “ _________.”

A. The same to you B. Good. I like it C. Happy to you D. I want it

3. Lan: Thanks for your help, Linh.” _ “___________________.”

A. With all my heart B. It’s my pleasure

C. Never remind me D. All it is for you.

4. Hoa : “ Thank you for the nice gift.” _ Trang: “_______________.”

A. But do you know how much it costs? B. you’re welcomed.

C. In fact, I myself don’t like it. D. I’m glad you like it.

5. _ How do you do? I’m Peter.

- _______________________

A. I’m fine. Thank you. B. How do you do? I’m John.

C. How are you? D. How’s thing?

6. _ Do you like a coffee? - ____________________ .

A. Oh, dear B. Everything is Ok

C. Oh, yes. I’d love one D. How do you do.

7. _ Thank you very much. - _______________________ .

A. Not at all B. You’re welcome

C. That’s all right D. all are correct

8. – I’m sorry. It’s late. I must go now. Bye bye . - ____________

A. You’re welcome B. Good bye. See you soon.

C. Not at all D. Hello

9. - How are you getting on? - ___________________.

A. All right B. Not bad

C. It’s Ok D. All are correct

10. _ My name is Peter.

- ____________________.

A. I’m pleased to meet you! B. What a pleasure!

C. It’s my pleasure! D. I’m very happy!

11. Would you like some coffee now?

a. Yes, I would b. Yes, please c. Yes, I like d. Yes, I'd like

12. Would you like to come to a dance?

a. Yes, I would b. Yes, please c. Yes I like d. Yes, I'd like to

Choose the best answer

1. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.

C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.

D. A & B are correct.

3. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.

4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school.

B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm.

B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm.

D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

6. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.

A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.

B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did.

C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go.

D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish.

8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.

A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker.

B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job.

C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job.

D. He is too bad to get the job.

9. He was very tired but he kept on working.

A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.

B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.

C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.

D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.

10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.

A. We enjoyed boring trips.

B. We are bored with the trip.

C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring.

D. The trip bored us.

11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.

C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.

D. B & C are correct.

12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.

A. He feels unhappy because of his richness.

B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.

C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy.

D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.

13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station.

A. Although my grandfather is very old, he can walk to the station.

B. My grandfather can walk to the station despite the fact that he is very old.

C. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the station.

D. All are correct.

14. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.

A. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

B. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

C. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

D. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

15. Although he has a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

A. In spite of having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

B. Despite the fact having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

C. He isn’t happy in his job because he doesn’t have a good job.

D. He isn’t happy in his job in spite of he doesn’t have a good job.