ÔN TỰ LUẬN THI GIỮA KỲ 1
Use the word given to FORM A WORD that fits in the gap of each sentence:
1. People with hobbies may be less likely to experience stress, low mood, and ________. (DEPRESSED)
2. Studies have also shown that individuals that regularly take time off for their hobbies are less likely to feel
low or ________. (DEPRESS)
3. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more ________. (RELAXATION)
4. Like the rest of the world, the ________of streaming services like Netflix means that everyone has access to
the latest releases. (POPULAR)
5. Adolescence is the ________ yet stressful time when your child transitions into adulthood. (EXCITEMENT)
6. It would take years of practice and ________ to achieve the correct lines, shapes, and space associated with
traditional Japanese calligraphy. (DEDICATE)
7. I wanted to live ________, but until I had saved up enough money. (DEPENDENT)
8. Adolescence is the time when your child becomes more ________ and begins to explore their identity.
(DEPEND)
9. I need someone________ to look after the children while I'm at work. (DEPEND)
10. We get on well and I thought we were ________ suited to one another. (IDEAL)
11. The hormones cause your child's body to ________ change and their sexual organs to mature. (PHYSICAL)
12. The process of emotional development will give your child the opportunity to build their skills and discover
their unique ________. (QUALIFY)
13. Leisure activities have wide-ranging ________ for physical and mental health. (BENEFICIAL)
14. Sometimes I get a bit ________ when I have to explain to people. (EMBARRASS)
15. I ________ admit that I was truly scared when I first encountered a US toilet. (EMBARRASS)
16. He was slightly ________ by her forgetfulness. (IRRITATION)
17. The success of this experiment ________ relies on optimal weather. (CRITIC)
18. She has a talent for ________ thinking. (CRITICISM)
19. Why are they always ________? (ARGUMENT)
20. They made a compelling ________ for our participation. (ARGUE)
21. ________ with peers and siblings is a natural part of childhood development. (ARGUMENT)
22. An ________ lifestyle has negative effects on your health. (HEALTH)
23. A healthy lifestyle helps you gain or ________ good physical and mental health. (MAINTENANCE)
24. Different life ________help you grow and learn. (EXPERIENCE)
25. My routine is ________ enough so that I don't get bored. (VARY)
26. She said nothing, barely nodding in response to the ________ greetings. (VARIETY)
27. The poverty of his childhood played a ________ role in his adult life. (DECISION)
28. Harrison had greeted me ________, clearly unhappy at my presence. (ENTHUSIASM)
29. Some children at the show were shouting and behaving ________. (APPROPRIATE)
30. Those who are treated ________ or impatiently in shops simply disregard this behavior. (POLITE)
31. It would be ________ of me not to advise my company to abandon this project. (RESPONSIBLE)
32. Behaviors such as lying, stealing, cheating and breaking promises are all examples of being ________.
(HONESTY)
33. I was always getting in trouble for ________ at school. (BEHAVE)
34. The teacher went through the instructions again to clear up any ________. (UNDERSTAND)
35. He was ________ and totally inexperienced. (QUALIFY)
36. Her son is always mischievous and _____________, which annoys her very much. (OBEY)
37. I give my personal apology to the victims and their families for this ________ and shameful behavior.
(RESPECT)
38. His men acted ________ and betrayed him in the end. (LOYALTY)
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ÔN TỰ LUẬN THI GIỮA KỲ 1
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION
You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given.
39. His usual habit is going jogging at 5am. (ALWAYS)
→He _________________________at 5am.
40. She has a habit of having dinner with her family every Friday evening. (USUALLY)
→She ______________________________________ with her family every Friday evening.
41. How long ago did you play basketball? (SINCE)
→How long _______________________ basketball?
42. She finds it uneasy to talk to strangers. (USED)
→She is ______________________ to strangers.→
43. Tim no longer takes me out for dinner on weekends. (USED)
→Tim ____________________________ me out for dinner on weekends.
44. My sister likes following the latest fashions. (KEEP)
→My sister likes __________________ ____________ the latest fashions.
45. Let's check it in the phone directory. (UP)
→ Let's ________________________________________________________.
46. Who do you admire most? (LOOK)
→Who do you _____________________________________?
47. He finds it difficult to blend in a new environment. (FITTING)
→He is not used ___________________________ a new environment.
48. It's been months since I last spoke with Paul. CONTACT
→I haven't _____________________________________ months.
49. He has never felt so angry before. EVER
→It's _______________________________ angry.
50. She was going to hand in her notice when the boss decided to promote her. POINT
→She was ____________________________in her notice when the boss decided to promote her.
51. It is certain that he will compensate you for the damage he has done. MAKE
→He is bound to ___________________________ for the damage he has done.
52. Jeremy joined the cricket club a year ago. MEMBER
→Jeremy ___________________________________ of the cricket club for a year.
53. I met Emily during my stay in New York last summer. (WHILE)
→I met Emily ____________________________ in N.Y last summer.
54. How long is it since they went to Maldives? (DID)
→_______________________________ they go to Maldives.
55. I am sure he will turn up here. (BOUND)
→He ___________________________here.
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