Test 8
I- Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest :
1- a. groom b. room c. bloom d. flood
2- a. lunch b. lung c. lunar d. luxury
3- a. generous b. general c. get d. gentle
4- a. flow b. flower c. show d. meadow
5- a. season b. search c. seal d. seam
6- a. boat b. float c. coat d. coarse
7- a. shove b. boss c. shot d. long
8- a. stream b. team c. tear d. teach
9- a. choose b. stood c. floor d. took
10- a. south b. mouth c. course d. house
II- Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others :
1- A. ancient B. joyful C. describe D. humor
2- A. distinguish B. generous C. nominate D. slavery
3- A. decorate B. charity C. celebrate D. essential
4- A. congratulate B. represent C. considerate D. priority
5- A. lunar B. sticky C. parade D. freedom
III- Choose one word that has opposite meaning with the word given :
1- Lunar : Solar Easter Summer Annual
2- Mean : beautiful excellent generous intelligent
3- Ancient : old modern young antique
4- Tragedies : tears joys humors comedies
5- Dead : lively lovely alive alone
IV- Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses :
1- The campaign against air pollution was organized by a famous environment ......................... (act)
2- Bob was ............................................................ . He gave a sum of money to charity. (generosity)
3- After graduation, my ................................. is to earn enough money to support my family. (prior)
4- That actor is an amusing one. TV audiences like his sense of ................................... . (humorous)
5- She isn’t satisfied with her ................................................................................. for Tet. (prepare)
6- We often go to the town ........................................................................................ house. (culture)

8- I like autumn . Leaves become red and fall in autumn.
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9- The suitcase is too heavy . His son cannot carry it upstairs.
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10- We’ll take you to the seaside . You can enjoy pure air there.
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VII- Fill in the blanks with “WHO, WHICH, or WHERE” :
1- The dress ......................... was given to her by her boyfriend no longer fits her well.
2- The boy ........................... used to live next door is now a famous basketball player.
3- Baseball is the sport ................................... is the most popular in the United States.
4- The hotel ............................................................... we stayed was very comfortable.
5- That’s the house ....................................................................................... I was born.
6- He’s looking for the hospital ............................ was destroyed by last week’s storm.
7- I’ve made a lot of friends ................................................. are so warm and friendly.
8- I’m going to a party .............................................................................. starts at eight.
9- I hate formal occasions like weddings .................... I have to put on a jacket and tie.
10- There are the children ........................................................... took part in the parade.
VIII- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one :
1- Although it rained heavily, we went to Hoa’s birthday party.
In spite .....................................................................................................................................................
2- The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich.
The people who .......................................................................................................................................
3- Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school.
Even ........................................................................................................................................................
4- Their wedding was held in a very lovely church.
The church which ....................................................................................................................................
5- It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors.
The day ...................................................................................................................................................
IX- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences :
1- By ______________, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it.

A. That’s very nice of you to say so C. Well done
B. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer
X- Complete the following sentences with the suggested words :
A/ 1- It / be / necessary / have a day / celebrate / our parents.
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2- Children / have / special day / express / feelings, memories and love / their parents.
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3- We have / opportunity / enhance / family traditions.
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4- Members of families / have / chance / get together.
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5- Sunday / a day off / so everybody / free / work / study.
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6- Children / give / parents / flowers / send / cards / bring / special cake.
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7- Children / serve / parents / food / they like best.
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8- I believe / idea / be supported.
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9- It / be celebrated / nationwide.
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10- Everybody / love / parents / want / be happy.
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B/ 1- I / just / receive / letter / and / fully agree / idea / which / suggest / organize / day / fathers.
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2- We / celebrate / Father’s Day / as / people / Australia / USA.
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3- It / be / time / children / express / feelings / memories / love / fathers.
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4- In opinion / we / celebrate / this day / December 20