UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

I. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.

1. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell
and many ______________quit their job.
A. craftsmen B. crafts C. craftsmanship D. craft unions
2. The Van Phuc silk producers have expanded their silk garment goods _________they can
satisfy the varied demand for their silk.
A. so that B. in order to C. despite D. because
3. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarily joined together
for__________.
A. cooperatives B. cooperative C. cooperates D. cooperation
4. I don’t like to ask people for help but I wonder if you could __________me a favour.
A. make B. do C. find D. pick
5. Scientists are seeking the best ways to deal with the ................. impact of pollution.

A. Environment B. Environmental C. Environmentalist D. Eviroment

6. I have discovered the ................. differences between the two communities.
A. Cultural B. Culture C. Tradition D. Craft
7. Situated on the bank of the Duong river, the village was famous for the _______of making
Dong Ho paintings.
A. manufacture B. activity C. craft D. production
8. Factories and companies should be constructed in ................... places only.
A. rural B. cultural C. urban D. coastal
9. After I found all the information I needed, I ................... the laptop.
A. take over B. put off C. turned off D. switched on
10. When my children ..................., I’ll teach them how to study English.
A. turn up B. grow up C. get up D. think up
11. He turned ................ the new job in the city centre because she didn’t want to move.
A. up B. down C. over D. off
12. The city has recently set .................. a library in the West Suburb.
A. up B. off C. out D. on
13. I don’t think Nick gets .................. with John. They always argue.
A. over B. in C. through D. on
14. Tom told us that sometimes he had difficulty ______________his feelings.
A. expressing B. communicating C. sending D. talking
15. Susan needs someone to show her how to __________her anxiety and depression.
A. empathize B. try C. succeed D. control
II/ Bài tập luyện tập câu phức trong Tiếng Anh
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer
1. My mother used to tell me stories_______________ I went to bed.
A. since B. until C. before
2. You better take the keys_______________________ I’m not out.
A. in case B. since C. after
3. My mother like eating fried chicken______________ it’s very bad for his health.
A. because B. although C. when
4. Yesterday, Jim was playing the piano_____________his sister was playing the flute
A. as B. although C. while
5. You shouldn’t spend too much on computer_____________ it is harmful to your eyes.
A. as B. when C. although
6. I will phone you ___________________ I get there.
A. while B. as soon as C. until
7. The scientist usually works in his lab____________ the sun sets.
A. until B. as soon as C. although
8.____________you promise not to tell lies again, I won’t forgive you.
A. If B. Even If C. Unless
9._____________her legs were hurt, she made attempt to finish the running track.
A. Even If B. As if C. even though
10. She talked_____________ she witnessed the accident. But in fact she knew nothing.
A. as if B. even though C. even If
Exercise 2: Match

A B

1. Jane didn’t realize her mistakes a. when snow started to fall

2. They were playing in the backyard b. though it is distant from our house

3. If you show your attempt in your work, c. before they move here.

4. This couple had been in New York City for

d. I still travel by public transportations
two years.

5. My mother often shops at the local e. so that I will have decent job in the future
supermarket.

6. It has been ages f. you may get promotion soon

7. I try to study hard g. until her mother pointed it out for her

8. Even If own a car h. since we last encountered

Ex: Although I learnt hard, I didn’t get high grades.

Exercise 3: Choose the correct answer
1. I almost missed my flight ___________ there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
A. although B. since C. despite D. because of
2. They decided not to go out for a meal _____________ they were too tired
A. so B. because C. but D. if
3. They were driving to Dallas _____________ they caught an accident.
A. when B. while C. before D. as soon as
4. I want to be well-groomed ______other people think nice things about me.
A. in order to B. so as not to C. so that D. as soon as
5. ___________I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.
A. As soon as B. Although C. After D. Before
6. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he workB. Though he worked hard C. Despite he worked hard D. Although
hard work
7. ________ she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
A. In order that B. Although C. Because of D. While
8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment ___________ we can gain better
health.
A. in order that B. when C. because D. even though
9. ____________ her poverty, she feels happy
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
10. Tony went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
A. that he did not feel very well
B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well
D. despite not feeling very well
Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences
1. Hoa was born in Doc So craft village. She knows the process of making pottery. (BECAUSE)
__________________________________________________
2. I was not enjoying the party. I wanted to leave early. (AS)
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3. I attended a knitting workshop last Sunday. I don’t know how to knit a scarf. (ALTHOUGH)
__________________________________________________
4. The artisan moulded the cooper to make a bronze drum. (SO THAT)
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5. You want to knit a hat for your friend. You should watch tutorials on YouTube. (BEFORE)
__________________________________________________
6. I was cleaning out my cupboards. I found these photos. (WHILE)
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7. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me ( BUT)
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8. I’m learning Japanese. I like learning Japanese.
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Exercise 5: Mark the letter a, b, c or d to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences
1. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. The train arrived.
A. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend as soon as the train arrived.
B. After the train arrived, Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend.
C. The train arrived while Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend.
D. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend whenever the train arrived.
2. The water is very cold in January. We go swimming anyway.
A. When the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway.
B. As the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway.
C. The water is very cold in January if we go swimming anyway.
D. Although the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway.
3. The water was very rough. The lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water.
A. Since the water was very rough, the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water.
B. The water was very rough so that the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water.
C. The water was very rough because the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave
D. The lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water though the water was very rough.
4. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning. Then he gets ready for work.
A. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning after he gets ready for work.
B. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning before he gets ready for work.
C. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning as soon as he gets ready for work.
D. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning when he gets ready for work.
5. Ticket prices might be more expensive. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going
to a concert.
A. Ticket prices might be more expensive then going to the movies is still much cheaper than
going to a concert.
B. Ticket prices might be more expensive that going to the movies is still much cheaper than
going to a concert.
C. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert since ticket prices might be
more expensive.
D. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert although ticket prices might
be more expensive.
6. We went to Dong Xuan Market. We flew back to Ho Chi Mirth City at 7pm.
A. We went to Dong Xuan Market while we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm.
B. Before we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm, we went to Dong Xuan Market.
C. We went to Dong Xuan Market in order that we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm.
D. As we went to Dong Xuan Market, we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm.
7. You need to plan your trip to South America carefully. You don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
A. You need to plan your trip to America carefully so that you don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
B. You need to plan your trip to America carefully although you don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
C. You need to plan your trip to America carefully as you don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
D. Even though you need to plan your trip to America carefully, you don’t spend all your money
too quickly.
8. Richard is very wealthy. He can afford to buy almost anything he wants.
A. Although Richard is very wealthy, he can afford to buy almost anything he wants.
B. Richard is so wealthy that he can afford to buy almost anything he wants.
C. Richard is very wealthy so that he can afford to buy almost anything he wants.
D. Richard can afford to buy almost anything he wants, but he is very wealthy.