INTENSIVE COURSE – GRADE 12
September 17
th
, 2007
A. PUNCTUATION
Add appropriate punctuation and capitalization to clarify the following passages. (Viết thêm dấu câu và
viết hoa thích hợp để làm rõ ý đoạn văn sau.)
1. I did not expect to get a pay raise nevertheless I accepted when my boss offered it.
I did not expect to get a pay raise. Nevertheless, J accepted when my boss offered it.
2. Although a computer has tremendous power and speed it cannot think for itself a human operator is needed to
give a computer instructions for it cannot initially tell itself what to do.
3. Being a lawyer in private practice I work hard but I do not go to my office on either Saturday or Sunday if
clients insist upon seeing me on the weekend they have to come to my home.
4. Whenever my father goes fishing we know we will have fish to eat for dinner for even if he doesn't catch any
he stops at the fish market on his way home and buys some.
5. The goatherd [chăn dê] who supposedly discovered coffee is a legendary rather than historical figure no one
knows for sure that the first coffee was discovered when an Ethiopian goatherd noticed that his goats did not fall
asleep all night long after they had eaten the leaves and berries of coffee plants.
6. Whenever the weather is nice I walk to school but when it is cold or wet I either take the bos or get a ride with
one of my friends even though my brother has a car I never ask him to take me to school because he is very busy
he has a new job and has recently gotten married so he doesn't have time to drive me to and from school anymore
I know he would give me a ride if I asked him to however I don't want to bother him.
7. The common cold which is the most widespread of all diseases continues to plague humanity despite the
efforts of scientists to find its prevention and cure even though colds are minor illnesses they are one of the
principal causes of absence from school and work people of all ages get colds but children and adults who live
with children get the most colds can be dangerous for elderly people because they can lead to other infections 1
have had three colds so far this year I eat the right kinds of food get enough rest and exercise regularly
nevertheless I still get at least one cold a year.
B. SHOWING RELATIONSHIPS.
I. Using the words in parentheses, combine the following sentences to show the relationships between the
ideas. Punctuate and capitalize correctly. (Dùng từ trong ngoặc để kết hợp những câu sau và nêu rõ mối

c. She ran around a let more during the game.
(Use: whereas, in spite of the fact that)

5.
a. My boss promised me that I could have two full weeks.
b. It seems that I can't take my vacation after all.
c. I have to train the new personnel this summer.
d. I may not get a vacation in the fall either.
e. I will be angry.
(Use: even though, because, if)
6.
a. Paul might finish his deliveries early this evening.
b. Hell join us in rime for dinner.
c. You should make a reservation for him.
d. The restaurant may not be able to accommodate all of us at the last minute.
(Use: in the event that, therefore, otherwise)
7.
a. Education, business, and government are all becoming more dependent on computers,
b. It is advisable for ail students to have basic computer skills.
c. They graduate from high school and enter the work force or college.
d. A course called "Computer Literacy" has recently become a requirement for graduation from Westside High
School.
e. Maybe you wil want more information about this course.
f. You can call the academic counselor at the high school.
(Use: inasmuch as, before, therefore, if)
8.
a. Many animals are most vulnerable to predators when they are grazing.
b. Giraffes are most vulnerable when they are drinking.
c. They must spread their legs awkwardly to lower their long necks to the water in front of them.
d. It is difficult and time-consuming for them to stand up straight again to escape a predator.

1. Government money is essential to successful research at our university. For example, much the research in the
medical school is funded by government grants. Such departments as physics, chemistry, computer science, and
engineering now rely increasingly on government funding.


Government money is essential to successful research at our university. For example, much of the research in
the medical school is funded by government grants. Moreover/In addition/ Furthermore such departments as
physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering now rely increasingly on government funding.
2. Applicants for the position must fulfill certain requirements. They need a college degree and two years'
experience in the field. They must have computer skills. Two letters of recommendation should be submitted
along with the application.
3. There are several reasons why I write in my diary every day. Writing a diary allows me to reflect on a day's
events and their meanings. As the Greek philosopher Plato said, "A life that is an unexamined is not worth
living." I like the idea of keeping a record of my life to share with my children at a later date. Writing in a diary
is calming. It forces me to take time out of my busy day to rest and think quiet thoughts.
4. If you are interested in the arts, you should come to visit my city, Montreal. Montreal is a leading cultural
centre in North America. You can go to the Museum of Fine Arts to see displays of works by Canadian artists,
past and present. Montreal has a world-famous symphony orchestra. It has numerous theatrer. One of them, the
International Theatre, performs plays in several languages.
D. MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS.
I. Choose the best completion.(Chọn đáp án đúng.)
Example:
C I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. Provided that
1.___1_ the salary meets ray expectations, I will accept the job offer.
A. Due to B. Even if C. Provided that D. Unless
2. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources,____coal, oil, water, and steam.
A. in addition to B. as C. and they use D. such as
3.____excellent an museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company
A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to

A. Only if B. If C. Even if D. Provided that
16. Jack insisted that he didn't need any help,_____I helped him anyway.
A. and B. so C. besides D. fcut
17. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers excellent white sand beaches. ___, it has
warm, sunny weather.
A. Otherwise B. Furthermore C. Nevertheless D. On the other hand
18. The flowers will toon start to bloom_____winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get warmer.
A. even if B. now that C. so D. even though
19. Only if you promise to study hard_____to tutor you.
A. will I agree B. agree I C.I agree D. I will agree
20. Camels have either one hump or two humps. The Arabian camel has one hump. The Bactrian camel,___,
has two humps.
A. nevertheless B. however C. furthermore D. otherwise
II. Choose the best completion.
Example:
0. C I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Although D. Provided that
1. Mr. Jackson hopes to avoid surgery. He will not agree to the operation_____he is convinced that it is
absolutely necessary.
A. in the event that B. unless C. if D. only if
2. Some English words have the same pronunciation_____they are spelled differently, for
example, dear and deer.
A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if
3. Olives are a principal source of cooking oil, but by no means the only source._____olives, cooking oil can be
extracted from coconuts, com, and sunflower seeds.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to
4. I couldn't use the pay phone,_____I didn't have any coins with me.
A. yet B. despite C. for D. even though
5. I have to eat beakfast in the morning._____, I get grouchy and hungry before my lunch break.
A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However

A. Otherwise B. Furthermore C. Nevertheless D. On the other hand
18. The bread was old and stale,____ Martha ate it anyway.
A. and B. so C. besides D. but
19. Minerals____nickel, copper, and zinc can be found in sea water.
A. as examples B. such as C. in an example D. as
. a chance to get a ticket for tonight's performance.
20. Only if you get to the theater early.
A. you will have B. have C. you have D. will you have
F. ERROR ANALYSIS.
The following passages are taken from students’ writings. Suppose you are the editor for these students.
Rewrite the passages. Correct any errors and make whatever revisions in phrasing or vocabulary you feel
will help the writers say what they intended to say. (Những đoạn văn sau trích từ bài viết của học viên. Giả
sử em là người biên tập cho những học sinh nầy. Hãy viết lại các đoạn văn đó, sửa lỗi và hiệu đính cách
diễn đạt, dùng từ ngữ mà em cho là sẽ giúp các tác giả nói lên điều họ muốn nói.)
Example:
- My idea of the most important thing in life. It is to be healthy. Because a person can't enjoy life without
health.
In my opinion, the most important thing in life is good health, for a person cannot enjoy life fully without it.
1. We went shopping after ate dinner. But the stores were closed. We had to go back home even we hadn't found
what were we looking for.