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 C. were waiting – arrived D. waited – arrived
22. The park looked awful after the party. People ______________ litter everywhere.
 A. had leftB. leftC. were leavingD. have left
23. It is believed that it ______________ good fortune in the coming year.
 A. is bringingB. will bringC. bringsD. brought
24. I ______________ thirsty. Let’s get something to drink.
 A. was gettingB. getC. am gettingD. will get
25. They ______________ a hotel room at the moment they ______________ at the town.
 A. are booking – are arrivingB. have booked – arrive
 C. were booking – arrivedD. booked – arrived
26. He ______________ three major championships in the last seven years.
 A. has wonB. wonC. winsD. will win
27. Daisy ______________ to read a good novel in her free time.
 A. lovedB. loveC. lovesD. is loving
28. It is possible that in the near future we ______________ able to cure AIDS.
 A. will beB. areC. beD. were
29. I ______________ when the alarm clock ______________.
 A. was sleeping – goes offB. was sleeping – went off
 C. am sleeping – went off D. sleep – go off
30. His room was really dirty. He obviously ______________ it for days.
 A. has not cleanedB. did not cleanC. had not cleanedD. does not clean
31. I ______________ a suit today because it ______________ a special day.
 A. will wear – will beB. was wearing – wasC. wear – isD. am wearing – is
32. There is concern that the giant panda ______________ extinct soon.
 A. will becomeB. becomesC. is becomingD. became
33. She ______________ her order for a pizza some minutes ago.
 A. cancelsB. cancelledC. is cancellingD. had cancelled
34. I ______________ Anna at the party. She ______________ a new dress.
 A. had seen – were wearingB. has seen – is wearing
 C. saw – was wearingD. saw – wore
35. As a customer service clerk, she ______________ hundreds of emails.
 A. wroteB. will writeC. is writingD. writes
36. ______________ the good news? Sue ______________ the final table tennis game!
 A. Have you heard – has wonB. Did you hear – won
 C. Had you heard – won D. Do you hear – wins
37. At last they were ready to announce their decision. They ______________ up their mind.
 A. are makingB. madeC. had madeD. will make
38. They ______________ a bid exporter of motorcycles in just a few years’ time.
 A. areB. will beC. wereD. have been
39. Ms. Mai is ill, so Ms. Loan ______________ her lessons today.
 A. is teachingB. was teachingC. will be teachingD. will teach
40. When he ______________ the bench, he ______________ a pain in his back.
 A. carried – was feelingB. was crying – was feeling
 C. carried – feltD. was carrying – felt
41. The electricity generator slowed down and ______________.
 A. stopsB. has stoppedC. stoppedD. had stopped
42. We never ______________ to work by bus. It is too crowded.
 A. goB. wentC. goesD. are going 64. In the evenings, we ______________ around the fireplace and talked.
 A. were gatheringB. had gatheredC. have gatheredD. gathered
65. When I’m in the countryside, I ______________ in country house, but now I ______________ in a villa.
 A. am staying – stayB. stayed – am stayingC. stay – am stayingD. stayed – stay
66. Hoa ______________ the train to Phan Rang because she ______________ at the station too late.
 A. hadn’t caught – arrivedB. doesn’t catch – has arrived
 C. didn’t catch – arrived D. wont’ catch – arrives
67. We ___________ in the room when someone ______________ to the door and ______________ very loudly.
 A. were hanging out – came – knockedB. hung out – is coming – knocks
 C. are hanging out – comes – knocksD. hung out – came – knocked
68. Thank you very much for your help. I ______________ the favor someday.
 A. returnB. am returningC. will returnD. will be returning
69. We ______________ skin cells every time we ______________ our hands.
 A. lose – washB. lost – washed
 C. are losing – washD. will lose – are washing
70. I ______________ the bicycle at the moment, so you can use it.
 A. useB. don’t useC. am usingD. am not using
71. After breakfast, they ______________ while I cleared up.
 A. had playedB. playedC. were playingD. have played
72. These clothes ______________ on sale very soon and would make an ideal Christmas gift.
 A. will beB. areC. wereD. have been
73. He proposed to her yesterday. They ______________ married next October.
 A. gotB. getC. will be gettingD. will get
74. Have you chosen a new hat yet? – Yes, I ______________ a white one.
 A. boughtB. am going to buyC. buyD. am buying
75. There ________ two lights to Hanoi this afternoon. The first flight ________ at 13:00 and ________ at 15:00.
 A. were – leaf – arrivedB. will be – leaves – arrives
 C. are – leaves – arrivesD. are – will leave – will arrive
76. Can you hear those boys? What ______________ they ______________ about?
 A. are – talkingB. have – talkedC. were – talkingD. did – talk
77. The restaurant ______________ soon. Hurry up and finish your drink.
 A. closedB. closesC. is closingD. will be closing
78. We ______________ a few galleries while we were in London.
 A. have visitedB. were visitingC. had visitedD. visited
79. The fashion shop ______________ closed until next week.
 A. remainsB. will remainC. remainedD. is remaining
80. Henry ________ to stay tomorrow. He ________ the last bus from his town, which ________ here at sunset.
 A. is coming – is catching – arrivesB. will come – will catch – will arrive
 C. will come – catches – arrivesD. will be coming – will catch – is arriving
II. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. The train to Hue ______________ (leave) at noon.
2. I ______________ (meet) Peter tonight.
3. Samuel felt tired, so he ______________ (go) to rest.
4. Look! It ______________ (snow).
5. I ______________ (know) Linda for five years.
6. Mr. Alfred ______________ (make) lots of toast and then fried eggs.
7. ______________ (it, rain) there now?
8. I ______________ (not belong) to this particular club. 57. My grandmother died in 2014. I ______________ (never have) the opportunity to meet her.
58. Sarah ______________ (bathe) when the lights ______________ (go out).
59. The guests ______________ (arrive) soon. We’d better get ready.
60. I can’t go out because I haven’t got any money. – Don’t worry. I ______________ (lend) you some.
61. They arrived three hours late because their car ______________ (break down).
62. We ______________ (have) a party on Sunday. Do you want to come?
63.What time ______________ (the show, begin) this evening?
64. The director didn’t speak until he ______________ (hear) all the arguments.
65. The phone ______________ (ring) while we ______________ (have) dinner.
66.The ball hit the net after the goalkeeper ______________ (not notice)
67. Malcom lives in Toronto. He ______________ (live) there all his life.
68. ______________ (you, know) our new classmates?
69. We ______________ (own) two bikes, a scooter, and a motorbike.
70. Where is Robert? – He ______________ (play) badminton with Brian.
71. I don’t like walking in the sun. I ______________ (take) a taxi home.
72. Please don’t call before 7 a.m. I ______________ (sleep).
73. Minh was sad to sell his bike. He ______________ (have) it for long.
74. You ______________ (make) a mistake. I am not the person you are looking for.
75. What ______________ (you, do) next Monday?
76. I ______________ (not believe) a word he says.
77. She ______________ (depart) by train to Nha Trang today.
78. Why______________ (not wear, you) a coat? It’s so cold today.
79. He ______________ (not be) in regular work since he left school.
80. Prices ______________ (go) up. Things are much more expensive this week.
 PART II
 COUNTABLE NOUNS AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
I. Write C if the underlined is countable and U if it is uncountable.
 1. Let me give you a piece of advice. _____
 2. These are all main course salads. _____
 3. She drinks a glass of milk every morning. _____
 4. Let’s go for a curry after the film. _____
 5. Do you want butter or cheese on your toast? _____
 6. Freedom of expression is a basic human right. _____
 7. This supermarket sells lots of cheeses. _____
 8. The kids were screaming with excitement. _____
 9. Most street lights are turned on at 6 p.m. _____
 10. He used up all of the cooking oil to make fries. _____
 11. There’s a hair in my soup. _____
 12. The suspect has dark hair and green eyes. _____
 13.Wax polish preserves leather and wood. _____
 14. These papers are full of advertisements for real estate. _____
 15. Besides milk and butter, we need some vegetables. _____ 64. You have made progress with your English. _____
 65. There were numerous diseases that weren’t treated. _____
 66. She’s still doing research her thesis. _____
 67. A fresh layer of snow covered the street. _____
 68. He needed to borrow fifty dollars to pay his rent. _____
 69. With enough determination, any task is achievable. _____
 70. Spinach is a valuable source of iron. _____
 71. Omelettes are not made without breaking eggs. _____
 72. Traffic in the city was dislocated by the snowstorm. _____
 73. He plucked a purple grape from the bunch and ate it. _____
 74. Do you have any work to do this Friday? _____
 75. Rice is the staple diet in many Asian countries. _____
 76. I travelled to Singapore and it was a great experience. _____
 77. It takes only 5 minutes to buy a coffee and seats are often available. _____
 78. Spaghetti, lasagne, vermicelli, ravioli and canneloni are all 
 types of pasta. _____
 79. I send you my warmest congratulations on your success. _____
 80. If your luggage is overweight, you’ll have to pay extra. _____
II. Choose the correct option.
 1. She has beautiful (hair/ hairs).
 2. I didn’t buy (some/ any) bread.
 3. The room is full of (light/ lights)
 4. He wears (some/ a) pair of shorts.
 5. I have told you (many/ much) times.
 6. Can I have (some/ any) water, please?
 7. Monkey likes to eat (banana/ bananas).
 8. How (much/ many) apples do you want?
 9. They have (few/ little) confidence in me.
 10. I have (any/ little) knowledge of cooking.
 11. Is there (many/ much) milk in the box?
 12. Different trees bear different (fruit/ fruits).
 13. She gave me some (binocular/ binoculars).
 14. These spoons are made of (plastic/ plastics).
 15. Give me (some/ any) chicken salad , please.
 16. I’m sorry to give you (a few/ a little) trouble.
 17. The pond is in the middle of (a wood/ wood).
 18. Tools of this kind are made from (steel/ steels).
 19. Modesty is the ornament of (a/ some) woman.
 20. Is (any/ some) of these wild fruits safe to eat?
 21. There’s still lots of (food/ foods) on your plate.
 22. She was found innocent of (much/ any) crime.
 23. Health and strength is above all (gold/ golds).
 24. Our living room has so (much/ many) furniture.
 25. That (specie/ species) disappeared in the Ice Age.
 26. He has written over 10 (work/ works) of fiction.
 27. I’d like to propose (toast/ a toast) to Mr Samuel.
 28. Are there (some/ any) eggs in the refrigerator?
 29. She saw (little/ few) hope of meeting the targets. 78. A (lens/ lenses) is an optical system including two refracting surfaces.
 79. The dish doesn’t contain (some/ any) sugar and is full of antioxidants.
 80. You’ve passed your entrance exams. (Congratulation/ Congratulations)!
 PART III
 POSSESSIVE PRONOUN
I. Choose the correct option.
1. Look at (it/its) hat.
2. It is (our/ours) turn.
3. This car is (my/mine).
4. She’s (our/ours) doctor.
5. That coat is (mine/her).
6. Is the seat (your/hers)?
7. That game is (their/ours).
8. Is this cup (their/yours)?
9. The book is (his/our).
10. Is this (your/yours) coat?
11. I met (ours/their) mother.
12. The coffee is (your/mine).
13. The red scarf is (our/mine).
14. I’m sure it’s (ours/their).
15. That house is (my/hers).
16. Is that (yours/their) house?
17. Let’s go to (mine/his) house.
18. The blue ball is (mine/your).
19. A friend of (our/ours) called.
20. Look at (her/hers) funny hat.
21. These cakes are (your/ours)!
22. I want to see (mine/her) dress.
23. That diamond ring is (his/her).
24. The new car is (our/theirs).
25. No, that one is (my/yours).
26. (He/His) wife works in Berlin.
27. That red bike is (ours/their).
28 That dog over there is (her/his).
29. Are those children (yours/her)?
30. Nancy is (their/hers) daughter.
31. The blue umbrella is (her/ours).
32. Is he a friend of (your/yours)?
33. That ring has lost (its/it’s) shine.
34. It’s their problem, not (our/ours).
35. (He/His) company builds bridges.
36. Are you sure this is (your/yours)?
37. That’s (our/ours) house, not theirs.
38. She has a cat. That cat is (hers/its).
39. My room is bigger than (her/hers).
40. I don’t like (their/theirs) apartment. A. ourB. hisC. itsD. their
5. Are they friends of________?
 A. ourB. yourC. herD. yours
6. She has a new cat. It is_______. .
 A. hersB. itsC. hisD. mine
7. This isn’t_______car. It’s _______. 
 A. their - ourB. their - oursC. theirs - ourD. theirs - ours
8. _______ room is bigger than _______ .
 A. Our - theirB. Ours – theirC. Our - theirsD. Ours - theirs
9. I have a smartphone. It’s _______ phone.
 A. herB. hisC. your D. my
10. _______ name is long. _______ is short.
 A. Yours - MineB. Your - MyC. Yours - MyD. Your - Mine
11. Kathy has a cat. _______ fur is white.
 A. ItsB. HerC. Their D. His
12. They said that a cat of_______ was missing.
 A. ourB. yourC. theirsD. our
13. The coat belongs to me. It is_______.
 A. meB. mineC. myD. I
14. I think she forgot _________school bag.
 A. herB. myC. hisD. our
15. You have a dog. It’s_______dog.
 A. ourB. itsC. yoursD. your
16. They have new pillows. It is_______.
 A. hisB. itsC. oursD. theirs
17. Is it_______ umbrella? - No, it’s_______.
 A. his - myB. his - meC. his - mineD. his - I 
18. The book belongs to_______. It is_______. 
 A. her - hersB. her – herC. hers - hersD. hers - her
19. Emily’s dress is longer than _______. 
 A. your B. mineC. ourD. its
20. You have a new toy. It is _______.
 A. ours B. hersC. mineD. yours
21. We have a car. That car is _______.
 A. yours B. mineC. oursD. theirs
22. Could we have_______ bill, please?
 A. ourB. yourC. myD. his
23. They have new shoes. They are _______.
 A. hers B. theirsC. oursD. his
24. She has a black cat. That cat is_______. 
 A. herB. theirC. ourD. ours
25. Whose keys are these? Are they _______?
 A. hisB. yourC. myD. our
26. The chair belongs to Mary. It is_______.
 A. mineB. hisC. hersD. theirs
27. Look at that bike over there. It is_______.
 A. itsB. myC. herD. his
28. It’s not _______. It’s _______. We bought it.