I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part which is pronounced differently from the rest
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Country music is one of the most popular kinds of music in the United States today. Maybe, country music is very popular because it is about simple but strong human feelings and events like love, sadness, good times and bad times. It tells real life stories and sounds the way people really talk. As life becomes more complicated and difficult, it is good to hear about simple ordinary people.
Country music is sometimes called country-western music. It comes from two kinds of music. One is the traditional music of the people in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. The other is traditional, cowboy music from the American West. The singers usually play guitars or electric guitars when they sing.
Country music became very popular in the South. During World War II, thousands of people from the South moved to the Northeast and the Midwest to work in factories. They took their music with them. Soldiers from the rest of the country went to army camps in the South and learned to like country music there. Slowly, it became popular all over the United States.
Country music is very popular because _______.
Country music is ________.
According to the passage, it's untrue to say that _________.
The best title for the passage is ______.
The singers usually play ________ when they sing.
IV. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Football is the most popular sport in Britain particularly among men. It is played by boys in most schools. Most towns have an amateur football team which plays in a minor league. Football is also (10)________ most popular spectator sport in Britain. Many people go to see their favorite (11) __________team playing at home, and some go to away matches. Many people watch football on television.
The rules of football are relatively simple: two teams of 11 players try to get a round ball into the opposing team's goal and to prevent opponents (12) _________ scoring. The ball may be kicked or headed, but never handled except by the (13) _______. The Football Association (14) ___________ in 1863 to decide the rules of football and the resulting game became known formally as association football. It is sometimes also called soccer. Many of today’s leading clubs are established shortly afterwards.
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences or substitutes the underlined part
The United Kingdom is divided _________ 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
She has two girls and _________ boy. ____________girls are in their class at school.
Brazil was the ________________ of the 2014 World Cup. The 20th World Cup was held there.
All the pillars of the old house were carved with ornamental designs.
He did the test __________ I did.
John: “I’ve passed my final exam.”
Tom: “____________”
He drives as __________ his father does.
This shop is selling clothes at ____________ prices.
Linda: “Do you mind if I borrow a chair?”
Kathy: “_____________ . Do you only need one?”
This is the fifth time I __________ the same questions.
___________ the wall was so high, he could climb it up to take his ball down.
Julia said that she ___________ there at noon.
VI. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
You will never know why Jane refused getting the job.
Why are you so sad? – “I think I am going to fail in the exam next week.”
How far does it take you to go there by bus?
It was not until I graduated from university which I studied French.
VII. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words provided
If you need some more money, take an extra 200.
Should…………………
Because Simon doesn’t live near his mother, he can’t visit her often.
If………………………
We didn’t finish this project until the end of last summer.
It was not until ……………………
VIII. Build these sentences that can be made from the words given
I/be/ disappoint/ Jane/ couldn’t/ come/ party.
I/be/ going/ see/ film/ cinema/ tonight.
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