Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.

The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one

 We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily.

- It is________________________________________________________.

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

“I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam.

- Nam said_______________________________________________________ .

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one

 I was careless. I broke the cup. (since)

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Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy.

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Bush: “______________.”

Clinton: “No, but thanks all the same.”

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friends.

- It takes_________________________________________________________ .

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Tom: “Would you please drive me to class today?”

Thuy: “________________.”

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one

He failed the examination. He made preparation for it carefully. (even though)

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Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one

The book was very interesting. He read it from cover to cover. (so … that)

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Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

 I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn’t ................... well.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

It is the most beautiful building ................... the world.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot.