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WorksheetsPast Simple vs Past Continuous Practice
Total questions: 146
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
I ____ my report when my boss ____ the hall.
made - was entering
made - entered
was making - was entering
was making - entered
Jim ____ his leg when he ____ golf.
broke - was playing
broke - played
was breaking - was playing
was breaking - broke
Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries ____ their lives.
make
risk
improve
start
While I ____ for him to call up, he ____ a good time in the bar.
waited - was having
was waiting - was having
was waiting - had
was waited - was waiting
All the kids ____ their homework when the volunteer team ____.
were doing - arrived
did - arrived
were doing - were arriving
did - were arriving
While Lauda ____ round a corner, he suddenly ____ control of his Ferrari.
went - lost
was going - was losing
was going - lost
went - was losing
When I ____ my best friend, she ____ as a voluntary teacher in Dream Homeless Shelter.
met - was working
was meeting - was working
met - worked
was meeting - worked
We ____ in silence when he suddenly ____ me to help him.
were walking - was asking
were walking - asked
walked - asked
walked - was asking
Where ____ you ____ when I ____ you on the bus last night?
did - go - saw
were - going - was seeing
were - going - saw
did - go - was seeing
While ____ yesterday, I ____ in the garden, so I didn’t hear the phone.
rang - worked
were ringing - worked
were ringing - was working
rang - was working
When the robbery ____, the safeguard ____!
happened - slept
was happening - was sleeping
was happening - slept
happened - was sleeping
While the Cambridge boat ____ under a bridge, it ____ another boat.
went - was hitting
went - hit
was going - was hitting
was going - hit
I ____ the accident while I ____ for the bus.
was seeing - waited
saw - was waiting
was seeing - was waiting
saw - waited
We ____ an old box while we ____ in the garden.
found - dug
found - were digging
were finding - dug
were finding - were digging
When I ____ into the room, two boys ____ a picture book together.
came - were reading
were coming - were reading
came - read
were coming - read
My cousin and I ____ on the computer when there ____ a power cut.
played - was
were playing - was
played - were
were playing - were
While we ____ in the park, Mary ____.
were running - was falling over
ran - fell over
were running - fell over
were running - was falling over
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: I ___ my pen while I ___ my homework.
was breaking - was doing
was breaking - did
broke - did
broke - was doing
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: It ___ to rain while we ___ home from school.
started - were walking
was starting - were walking
started - walked
was starting - walked
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: When I went to get the tickets, I realised I ___ any money.
wasn’t having
didn’t have
haven’t had
hadn’t had
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: While we ___ in the rain, Sally’s mother ___ past.
stood - drove
were standing - drove
were standing - was driving
stood - was driving
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: My mother ___ old clothes while my father ___ the food packages for the next voluntary trip.
was classifying - was preparing
was classifying - prepared
classified - was preparing
classified - prepared
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: Richard ___ TV when the phone ___.
watched - rang
watched - was ringing
was watching - rang
was watching - was ringing
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: While some volunteers ___ the disabled children, others ___ some furniture in the orphanage.
were teaching - were repairing
taught - repaired
were teaching - repaired
taught - were repairing
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: I ___ in the queue when I ___ that I had lost my wallet.
was standing - was realizing
stood - was realizing
was standing - realized
stood - realized
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: When I first saw Miriam, I ___ her to come in for tea and we talked for nearly two hours.
invited
invite
have invited
was inviting
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: The girls were chatting ___ the boys were playing games.
when
while
during
at the same time
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (1). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a (1) ____ country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (2) ____ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.
rich
comfortable
well-paid
luxurious
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (2). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (2) ____ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.
lived
living
lived
lively
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (3). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.
for
on
with
from
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (4). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.
carrying
wearing
holding
drinking
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (5). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.
If
Because
When
Although
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (6). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. Although these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.
which
when
where
who
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (1). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will (1) ____ you in the fight for survival that (2) ____ many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) ____ of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (4) ____ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to (5) ____ animals (6) ____ from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human (7) ____ for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses (8) ____ their (9) ____ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) ____ each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
combine
involve
bring
lead
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (2). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that (2) ____ many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
meets
opposes
forces
faces
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (3). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) ____ of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
edge
start
limit
end
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (4). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (4) ____ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
virtue
enjoyment
satisfaction
value
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (5). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to (5) ____ animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
enable
help
allow
assist
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (6). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (6) ____; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
preserve
conserve
revive
survive
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (7). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human (7) ____ for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
greed
interest
care
concern
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (8). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses (8) ____ their (9) ____ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
from
by
for
with
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (9). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (9) ____ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
feet
paws
claws
toes
Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (10). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) ____ each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
for
at
from
to
Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context.
talents
organisations
citizens
schools
Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context. Question: According to the European Commission, which value does civic participation strengthen?
society’s wealth and well-being
cultural awareness
solidarity and social cohesion
safe environment
Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context. Question: According to the passage, why does volunteering provide important learning opportunities?
Because people have opportunities to gain new skills and competences.
Because it helps connect people to others.
Because it gives people a sense of being involved in a community.
Because it provides people with chances to learn from the differences.
Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context. Question: Which of the following does NOT belong to Objectives of the Year?
Improving the quality of volunteering
Creating an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU
Raising awareness of the value and importance of volunteering
Encouraging safe environment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Samsung Galaxy Tab ______ flash player as well as voice and video calls.
supports
offers
displays
provides
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Facebook is used ____ among the young.
communicate
communicating
to communicate
to communicating
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Sophia is a humanoid robot which can communicate ______ people by using human language and expressing emotions.
to
for
with
on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: YouTube ______ to become the world most popular video-sharing website since 2005.
has grown
have grown
grew
grows
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The screen will ______ the username in the top right-hand corner.
store
display
install
promote
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: ______ e-readers have become less popular since tablets and smartphones were introduced, they are still used by many book lovers today.
Because
Although
When
Until
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The laptop is not working because you haven't ______ it yet.
changed
charged
pressed
put
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I ____ this washing machine for five years now. It looks old, but it still works well.
have
had
is having
have had
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The scientists ______ important research in the laboratory.
put out
go out
hand out
carry out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: You can send and receive e-mails from a ______.
charger
printer
smartphone
USB
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Many young people carry a pair of earbuds as they are small, light, and ______.
chargeable
economical
portable
transferable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Modern smartphones nowadays do not have many ______ to look better.
buttons
keyboards
screens
pens
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Dung spilled his coffee on his desk and so now there is a ______ on the desk.
crack
wound
cut
stain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Be careful when using electrical ___________.
equipment
experiment
experience
exception
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Vu Quynh Lien should install this ______ on her smartphone. It helps to make her photos more beautiful.
hardware
software
device
equipment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: If you have an ______, you don't have to bring all those heavy books in your bag.
correction pen
e-book reader
digital camera
earbuds
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I think this is a ______ problem. The computer screen is broken.
hardware
software
device
equipment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to ____ time while doing housework.
kill
save
spend
waste
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A robot vacuum cleaner is a ___________ device in your home. It makes housework less tiring.
help
helpless
helpful
helpfully
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: It is convenient for you to read ____ when you travel.
e-books
laptops
online game
smartphones
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Most smartphones now ____ flash player as well as voice and video calls.
display
offer
provide
support
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We can surf the ____ to search for news, watch films, or download music.
e-book
internet
laptop
smartphone
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: You can get access ____ the Interne, via a range of devices such as desktop or laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets.
for
in
of
to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The two fabrics of Velcro stick together thanks ____ the hooks on the surface and the loops on the other.
by
for
of
to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: If you get a laptop as a reward, what will you use it ____?
by
for
to
with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Truong Thi Ha ____ Chinese, but she quitted because it was too difficult.
studies
studied
has studied
will study
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 3-D is used to produce complex tools and components.
printing
printer
blueprint
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Blu-ray was first commercially in 2006 and it uses a blue laser to read or write data to a disc.
performed
allowed
introduced
supplied
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 3-D printing ______ complex tools and components.
is used to produce
is used to produce
uses for producing
uses to produce
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A ______ helps save a lot of energy doing housework.
washing machine
e-book reader
digital camera
vacuum cleaner
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Where do you live? – I ____ in Boston. I ____ there for ten years now.
live – have lived
live – am living
have lived – live
live – live
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Have you ever read the Wuthering Heights? - Oh. That's my favourite. I ____ it many times, at least four.
read
have read
was reading
used to read
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Vu Quynh Lien ____ volleyball at high school but she didn’t like it.
has played
played
was playing
has been playing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Thomas ____ for the Google since 2014.
has worked
is working
was working
worked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A smartwatch can be used for ________ your exercise efforts.
connecting
controlling
protecting
measuring
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The first actual robot ____ invented in 1961.
was
has been
used to
were
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We do not like ________ on animals.
experiences
experiments
exercises
expressions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: '________' means 'made by humans'.
valuable
useful
artificial
helpful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Liverpool football club ____ 18 Premier League titles so far.
won
used to win
win
has won
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A correction pen is used for ______ your writing mistakes.
cover
covered
covering
to cover
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I'm sorry. Mark isn't here now. He ____ to the post office.
went
goes
has been
has gone
____ you ____ the shoplifter to the police yet?
Do – report
Have – reported
Are – reporting
When – reported
It's no good ____ him the truth now.
not to tell
tell
telling
to tell
People's lives ____ a lot thanks to the inventions of these devices.
was changed
has been changed
have changed
is changed
Most of my friends enjoy ________ football on television.
watch
to watch
watching
watched
My parents decided ______ a taxi because it was late.
take
to take
taking
took
He reminded me ______ to give the book back to John
not forget
not to forget
forgot
forgetting
______ is not part of a computer.
Hardware
Software
Process
RAM
Dave ______ Chinese for six years now. He likes it.
studies
studied
has studied
will study
We have worked here ______ 2002.
for
since
in
to
Until now, the disease ______ over thirty thousand people worldwide.
has killed
killed
kills
is killing
It's important ______ too much about your failure.
not to worry
not worry
not worrying to
don’t worry
Thao Nguyen Xanh admitted ______ a mistake because she has fooled her customers.
make
to make
making
to making
The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ______ a packed lunch.
taken
taking
to take
take
Did you remember ______ Mr. Green my message?
be given
giving
have given
to give
Mary often watches YouTube videos to study how ______ a dish or make a cake.
cook
cooking
to cook
cooking
Truong Thi Ha hoped ______ to join the club. She could make friends with many people here.
being invited
to invite
to be invited
inviting
How long ______ your best friend?
did you know
do you know
have you known
are you knowing
“Would you like a coffee?” - “No thanks. ___ one.”
I just had
I just have
I was just having
I’ve just had
Don’t forget ___ your homework before coming to class.
doing
having done
to be done
to do
An e-book reader is convenient; it is used ______ electronic books, newspapers or magazines.
read
to read
reading
to reading
Vu Quynh Lien is not coming to class today. She ______ back to her hometown.
goes
go
has gone
will go
______ artificial intelligence, the phone's voice-recognition system converts the sound into numerical data.
According to
Instead of
Apart from
Thanks to
AI has been applied ______ various areas of life.
for
to
from
of
You should ______ the batteries fully before using the smartphones.
apply
display
store
charge
Complete the sentence: It was not until people became interested in e-books that e-readers became ______ around the world.
convenient
popular
helpful
cheap
Complete the sentence: I have lost my mobile phone. Someone ______ it.
has steal
has stole
has stolen
have stole
Complete the sentence: ______ cars can work with little human control.
Driver
Driven
Driverless
Non-driver
Complete the sentence: Her children ______ their homework yet. They are still working on it.
hasn't finished
hasn't finishing
haven't finished
haven't finishing
Complete the sentence: This device is not ______ for children.
suitable
valuable
various
artificial
Complete the sentence: They ______ a new camera in the classroom to monitor the activities.
applied
installed
displayed
stored
Complete the sentence: The door and the window are open. I think someone ______ into our house!
breaks
broke
has broken
will break
Complete the sentence: The company ______ a new kind of smartphone. It looks fantastic!
just introduces
just introduced
has just introduced
will just introduce
Complete the sentence: E-readers are often more ______ than printed books because an e-reader allows us to store thousands of books while it is only as heavy as a single book.
expensive
inexpensive
convenient
inconvenient
Complete the sentence: Nancy was sitting up in bed listening to the radio on the ______.
velcros
laptops
headphones
chargers
Complete the sentence: Truong Thi Ha has had this smartphone ______ 10 years.
for
since
from
in
Complete the sentence: This is a delicious cake, but we have ______ had a big dinner and feel very full.
only
just
since
for
Complete the sentence: An e-reader is a small ______ on which you can store and read texts downloaded from the Internet.
device
hardware
software
vehicle
Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: The word “substitute” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
addition
alternative
imitation
solution
Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: Which of the following is NOT true about Cervilla’s invention?
It happens at atmospheric temperature.
It imitates something in nature.
It requires no electricity.
It uses enzymes to break down water.
Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: The word “it” in the passage refers to ______.
enzyme
molybdenum
petrol
water
Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: The word “vanished” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ______.
appeared
produced
introduced
invented
Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: It is stated in the passage that water‑fuelled cars may contribute to ______.
save energy
save environment
save money
save time
TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents play a vital role in encouraging their children to participate in community activities. Enthusiastically and positively, they support their kids in engaging with local causes, helping to develop a sense of responsibility and empathy. The ______ of children in community service can lead to a more caring and connected society.
involvement
involve
involved
involving
TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: ______ the benefits firsthand, many parents recommend that their children volunteer for different causes.
which saw
Saw
Was seen
Having seen
TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents believe that kids who ______ well in community projects often gain valuable life skills and make lasting friendships.
try
do
get
catch
TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: By participating ______ such activities, children not only help others but also learn how to work as a team.
for
at
in
to
TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents motivate their children ______ involved in these experiences, knowing it will have a positive outcome.
to be got
get
to get
to getting
TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents motivate their children to volunteer, knowing it will have ______.
a lasting impact positive
a lasting positive impact
a positive impact lasting
an impact lasting positive
Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: To develop more ways to help the community better, we need to focus on fostering engagement and creating new ______ for involvement.
generations
opportunities
doors
changes
Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: ______ the growing needs of the community, there is a stronger demand for volunteer programs and support initiatives.
Because of
In addition to
Thanks to
According to
Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: A ______ of volunteers have already joined local efforts, but more are needed to make a significant impact.
portion
amount
number
item
Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: People should ______ at events, as their presence and contributions can drive real change.
get away
come up
put up
turn up
Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: ______ important factor is creating partnerships with local businesses and organizations to extend support further.
Others
Each other
The others
Another
Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: Through collaboration, we can build a more inclusive and sustainable ______ for everyone.
economy
religion
community
region
Reorder the utterances to form a meaningful exchange. a. Lan: Thanks, Mai! You look so active too. Have you been involved in any community activities lately? b. Mai: Hi, Lan! It’s been such a long time. You look so great! c. Mai: Yes, I have! I volunteer to help underprivileged children and organize clean‑up events. How about you? Which order is best?
c‑a‑b
b‑c‑a
c‑b‑a
b‑a‑c
a. Nam: Yes, I have. I volunteer regularly and try to encourage others to get involved, too. It feels great to make a difference and build a better community together. b. Nam: Hi, Mark! It's been a while. You seem so positive and engaged lately! c. Mark: Hi, Nam! Thanks! You also look like you're really making an impact. Have you been involved in any community projects recently? Choose the correct order of the sentences to form a coherent conversation.
c-a-b
b-c-a
c-b-a
a-b-c
a. Kim: I'm going to join a local clean-up event. b. Alex: Why a clean-up event? c. Kim: It helps keep the environment clean, and it brings people together for a good cause. d. Alex: How are you going to help improve the community? e. Alex: I see, but I think these events take a lot of time and effort. I'm not sure I can join. Choose the correct order of the sentences to form a coherent conversation.
c-b-a-e-d
c-e-d-b-a
d-b-a-e-c
d-a-b-c-e
a. New youth centers and sports facilities have opened, offering more activities and opportunities for local teenagers to stay active and engaged. b. As a result, there has been a noticeable increase in youth involvement in volunteer programs, which has helped strengthen the spirit of cooperation among different age groups. c. Over the past few years, our community has seen many positive changes that benefit young people. d. However, despite these advancements, we still face challenges in providing enough educational support, as many young people need better access to tutoring and career guidance services. e. These improvements have attracted more young people to participate in community events, helping to build a stronger, more connected neighborhood. Choose the correct order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
a-c-d-e-b
c-a-e-b-d
d-e-a-b-c
d-e-b-c-a
