ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI HK1 – FRIENDS PLUS 9 (NĂM 2024 – 2025)

I. Pronunciation
A. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
Câu 1: A. stop B. sugar C. scan D. screen
Câu 2: A. influence B. interested C. effective D. define
Câu 3: A. sure B. see C. sick D. seem
Câu 4: A. photography B. comply C. beautify D. identify
Câu 5: A. status B. cost C. save D. measure
Câu 6: A. value B. brand C. fragrance D. advertise
Câu 7: A. social B. delicious C. special D. receive
Câu 8: A. store B. detect C. mention D. artist
Câu 9: A. umbrella B. lunch C. cupcake D. surprise
Câu 10:A. boredom B. October C. tomato D. ocean
Câu 11: A. neither B. weather C. sympathy D. father
Câu 12: A. analysed B. surprised C. stressed D. closed
Câu 13: A. decided B. surrounded C. advertised D. attracted
Câu 14: A. advert B. action C. cinema D. natural
B. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
Câu 1: A. expensive B. amazing C. consumer D. company
Câu 2: A. conservation B. preservation C. infrastructure D. population
Câu 3: A. destroy B. consume C. recycled D. product
Câu 4: A. promotion B. organic C. luxury D. medicinal
Câu 5: A. afford B. retail C. promote D. consume
Câu 6: A. equivalent B. ceremony C. influencer D. calculating
Câu 7: A. venom B. bargain C. reward D. challenge
Câu 8: A. business B. luxury C. exotic D. industry
Câu 9:A. lovely B. mature C. joyful D. heartache
Câu 10: A. hopeful B. bother C. disturb D. peaceful
Câu 11: A. restless B. fearful C. anger D. impress
Câu 12: A. surprising B. boredom C. trouble D. worry

II. Multiple choices

1. In the 18th century, pineapples became <<<<<. in Europe.
a. products b. status symbols c. consumers d. retailers
2. Food in Italian restaurants is<<<<<<..
a. cost b. rare c. delicious luxury
3. How much does this painting <<<<<<?
a. exotic b. cost c. rare d. delicious
4. The food was <<<<<<.
a. delicious b. worth c. interested d. effective
5. We can't <<<<<< to have children.
a. save on b. afford c. spend d. calculate
6. They <<<<< a villa to stay during their holiday in DaLat.
a. borrowed b. bought c. rented d. produced
7. <<<<<<.and advertising are two ways to promote my brand effectively.
a. Marketing b. Producing c. Buying d. Renting
8. They need<<<<<<to buy their products for customers.
a. producers b. retailers c. symbols d. brands
9. Our house is <<<<<< about £100 000.
a. tough b. fragile c. convenient d. worth
10. Channel is a<<<<<<.brand on the world.
a. luxury b. cheap c. bad d. normal
11. Companies often pay famous people to<<<<<<< theirs luxury brands.
a. buy b. rent c. produce d. promote
12. This species is extremely <<<<<<.
a. lasting b. meaningful c. rare d. promotional
13. This dish is <<<<<< with cream.
a. luxurious b. approximate c. delicious d. influential
14. Which products do you <<<<<most money on?
a. use b. promote c. rent d. spend
15. What luxury brand would you like to buy if you can<<<<..
a. afford b. stand c. help d. use
16. This company has the best marketing and <<<<<<<to attract customers.
a. brands b. producers c. advertisement d. businesses
17. Can you guess the prices of some of the expensive<<<<<in the world?
a. products b. producers c. producing d. production
18. Scorpion venom is the most expensive. Its<<<<<is approximately 10 million dollars.
a. value b. brand c. product d. business
19. In the past year, house <<<<<< have fallen.
a. prices b. puzzles c. doses d. venoms
20. The winner will receive a prize to the <<<<<< of £1 000.
a. scorpion b. litre c. value d. printer
21. Breathing such polluted air is the <<<<<< of smoking ten cigarettes a day.
a. ink b. equivalent c. perfume d. rest
22. A <<<<<< is a person whose job is to serve customers in a shop.
a. company b. consumer c. price d. shop assistant
23. My beauty<<<<<<.has ten million subscribers.
a. channel b. product c. brand d. venom
24. Peter wants to buy <<<<<<<. He wants to print some documents.
a. laptop b. product c. computer printer d. computer
25. The villagers held a memorial <<<<<< for those who lost their lives in the war.
a. ceremony b. perfume c. celebrity d. film premiere
26. Companies pay<<<<<<.a lot of money to advertise products.
a. internet b. bloggers c. internet celebrities d. retailers
27. Fashion<<<<<who are popular on social media now earn a lot of money.
a. bloggers b. products c. brands d. venom
28. < is the activity of looking at the goods in shop windows, usually without intending to buy anything.
a. Material b. Window shopping c. Salary d. Championship
29. A <<<<<< is a person who buys goods or uses services.
a. bar code b. consumer c. shelf d. screen
30. The snake injects the <<<<<< immediately after biting its prey (con mồi).
a. opportunity b. venom c. label d. special offer
31. I'm not doing this job for the <<<<<< of my life.
a. changing room b. checkout c. rest d. bar code
32. There will be a special <<<<<< to mark the 60th anniversary of the battle.
a. shelf b. screen c. drone delivery d. ceremony
33. Lan can't go out to work because she has to stay at home to <<<<<< her elderly mother.
a. try on b. take off c. save on d. care for
34. Online marketing is<<<<<..
a. massive b. cheap c. popular d. luxury
35. I enjoy _______ without buying anything. That’s a great way to save money.
a. marketing b. delivering c. promoting d. window shopping
36. The sales _______ helped me find the right size shoes.
a. marketing b. special offers c. assistant d. labels
37. I always check for _______ before I buy anything expensive.
a. marketing b. window shopping c. luxury d. special offers
38. The company uses clever _______strategy to promote its products.
A. ticket b. assistant c. marketing d. label
39. I ordered a dress online but had to _______ it because it didn’t fit.
a. try on b. deliver c. exchange d. fit
40. I brought an umbrella _______ the weather forecast predicted rain.
a. although b. because c. nevertheless d. however
41. I was late _______ the heavy traffic yesterday.
a. because of b. despite c. because d. although
42. I _______ my homework before going out tonight.
a. have finished b. finish c. will finish d. finished
43. Rose: ‚How will I recognize Mr. Andy?‛ - Tam: ‚<<<<<‛
a. He will be the tallest guy there. b. I will recognize him soon.
c. I recall seeing him earlier. d. Let’s redo it after we get back.
44. You can return or<<<<a product if you’ve got the receipt.
a. exchange b. buy c. cost d. scan
45. When your clothes are the right size, they<<<<<..you perfectly.
a. fit b. deliver c. try on d. scan
46. I want to buy this dress. But I will wait special<<<<..
a. offer b. window shopping c. label d. screen
47. At the checkout, a shop assistant<<<<..the bar codes on products to find out their prices.
a. costs b. shows c. scans d. scan
48. A changing room is a place where you can <<<<..clothes.
a. fit b. show b. scan d. try on
49. I couldn’t arrive on time <<<. I missed the train.
a. because b. due to c. in spite of d. although
50. We canceled the trip <<<. bad weather.
a. because b. since c. as d. due to
51. We hurried indoors <<<. it was raining.
a. because of b. due to c. although d. as
52. I am not allowed into the club <<<. I am not 21 years old yet.
a. due to b. because of c. despite d. since
53. Both Lan <<<<<.Tuan like English.
a. and b. not only c. also d. too
54. Hanna helps me make reports <<<<<<give me some useful advice.
a. but b. also c. too d. as well as
54. Doing exercise is good for <<<<<your physical health <<<<.metal health.
a. and<but b. and<both c. not only – but also d. neither – nor
55. I promise I <<<<<.you when you need me.
a. will help b. help c. helps d. am going to help
56. I<<<<<<golf with Anna next Saturday. Would you like to come?
a. play b. plays c. am playing d. played
57. I have a plan. We <<<<<<<.football after school.
a. play b. are going to play c. is going to play d. will play
58. Look at the dark clouds. It<<<<<<<<
a. will rain b. is going to rain c. rains d. rained
59. Shopping<<<<<.different in the future.
a. be b. are c. will be d. ‘m
60. Your train<<<<<in ten minutes.
a. leave b. are leaving c. leaves d. left
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61. The loud noise was a big ____________ during the test.
A. boredom B. concentration C. relaxation D. annoyance
62. She felt ____________ when she saw the dirty room.
A. excited B. sympathetic C. relaxed D. disgusted
63. My friend was very ____________ when I lost my book.
A. calm B. sympathetic C. happy D. peaceful
64. It is hard to ____________ in a noisy classroom.
A. worry B. distract C. concentrate D. affect
65. You ____________ wear a helmet whenever you ride a motorbike. It’s a rule.
A. will B. must C. may D. should
66. You ____________ bring your lunch; the school provides it.
A. don’t have to B. have to C. cannot D. can
67. He ____________ finish the project on time because he was sick.
A. can B. cannot C. couldn’t D. could
68. We ____________ study for the exam next week. It’s really important.
A. may B. can C. could D. have to
69. Let’s cheer ____________ Sarah; she looks very sad today.
A. in B. for C. up D. down
70. Are you going to buy another computer? - ‚--------"
A. No, mine is the big one. B. It belongs to my brother.
C. I might get one tomorrow. D. I spoke to the customer.
71. The long lecture caused a feeling of ____________ among the students. Some fell asleep.
A. embarrassment B. concentration C. excitement D. boredom
72. The loud music can ____________ me from my homework. I prefer a quiet place to study.
A. concentrate B. improve C. distract D. boost
73. It was ____________ when I forgot my lines in the play.
A. embarrassing B. relaxing C. exciting D. calming
74. She was ____________ to see her friends at the party.
A. exciting B. disgusted C. annoying D. surprised
75. You ____________ use your phone during the exam or you’ll be in trouble.
A. must B. don’t have to C. may not D. mustn’t
76. You ____________ talk to the teacher if you don’t understand the lesson.
A. will B. could C. need D. should
77. He ____________ finish his project by Friday. It’s his deadline.
A. shouldn’t B. has to C. have to D. is able to
78. After practicing, she will ____________ play the piano well.
A. may B. be C. be able to D. can
79. Everyone likes to sing ____________ to their favorite songs.
A. down B. up C. along D. for
80. Whose suitcase is that?
A. I need a new shoelace. B. I saw it at the store yesterday.
C. It’s not my hat. D. It could be Peter’s.
81. This is a hospital. You <<<<<<<<<.. smoke here.
A. mustn’t B. must C. can D. may
82. People <<<<<<<<< walk on the grass.
A. must B. mustn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
83. You <<<<<<<<. write 30 sentences for homework.
A. have to B. don’t have to C. must D. mustn’t
84. <<< I use your pen please?
A. May B. Could C. Will D. Might
85. When I was a child, I <<<<< speak a little German.
A. may B. could C. might D. will
86. Take an umbrella. It <<<<. rain later.
A. could B. will C. must D. might
87. <<<.. I have a cup of tea, please?
A. Can B. May C. Will D. Might
88. The museum is trying to attract a wider <<<<<< .
A. disgust B. audience C. stress D. worry
89. He often expresses his <<<<<< on Twitter.
A. psychologists B. thoughts C. experiences D. driving tests
90. Customers <<<<<< interest in trying the product.
A. worried B. annoyed C. expressed D. angered
91. Our campaign's main <<<<<< is to raise money.
A. annoyance B. anger C. embarrassment D. purpose
92. They will require car makers to <<<<<< emissions of carbon dioxide by 30%.
A. embarrass B. fear C. sympathize D. reduce
93. A(n) <<<<<< number of people live alone.
A. disgusting B. increasing C. stressful D. worried
94.A(n) <<<<<< number of people live alone.
A. disgusting B. increasing C. stressful D. worried
95. Heart disease was the most <<<<.< cause of death in those aged over 85.
A. four-legged B. blonde-haired C. common D. one-eyed
96. I encourage the children to be <<<<.< about new ideas and experiences.
A. blue-eyed B. broken-hearted C. cold-blooded D. open-minded
97. Sylvie was forced to have her baby <<<<.<.
A. investigated B. intended C. adopted D. interested
98. I started to feel <<<<.< of going out alone at night.
A. intelligent B. afraid C. possible D. certain
99. Hanna <<<<.< three children from the orphanage.
A. surprised B. disgusted C. adopted D. stressed
100. The <<<<.< is the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life.
A. shyness B. aggression C. philosophy D. assertion
101. Could you turn the TV <<.<?
A. around B. up C. with D. in
102. You look <<<<.<. up. What's the matter?
A. fed B. respectful C. cool D. conversational
103. A(n) ………….… is a period of 100 years.
A. psychology B. identification C. century D. cousin
104. The doctors did all that was humanly ………….… to save him.
A. worried B. annoying C. possible D. angry
105. Don't be …….… - come and say hello.
A. pleasurable B. shy C. exact D. investigative
106. The man hid his face to cover his<<<<<<.
A. boredom B. importance C. embarrassment D. excitement
107. Her parents are <<<<<when she is out late and doesn’t call.
A. stressful B. pleased C. exciting D. interesting
108. Reading books makes me <<<<<. I don’t want to continue.
A. angry B. boring C. exciting D. surprising
109. It is <<<<<<<that I have come to the most beautiful place in VN.
A. surprising B. boring C. relaxing D. worried
110. <<<<<<..makes you become older.
A. excitement B. interest C. relaxation D. anger
111. After working hard, I want to stay in bed and <<<<<<
A. worry B. surprise C. relax D. watch
112. I hope my mom will be<<<<<<.to my mistakes.
A. worry B. sympathetic C. worried D. surprised
113. Hanna is<<<<<<<<<at playing games so much of her son.
A. annoyed B. worried C. surprised D. angered
114. I’m <<<<<<..when I can’t finish my exam well.
A. stressful B. sympathetic C. exciting D. interesting
115. I want <<<<<<after finishing my school. I like doing what I want.
A. anger B. boredom C. excitement D. stress
116. My friend lets her dog lick her face. I think it’s<<<<<.
A. worried B. disgusting C. boring D. relaxing
117. It is a <<<<<< I have passed my exam with high mark.
A. surprise B. relaxing C. stress D. annoyance
118. Crocodiles are <<<<<<..creatures.
A. cold-blooded B. long-haired C. big-brained D. one-eyed
119. That blonde -<<<<<<<.girl is my best friend.
A. handed B. haired C. hands D. hair
120. It’s difficult for me to use these chopsticks because I’m left-<<<<<.
A. hand B. hands C. handing D. handed
121. You’re such an excellent class. You’re all very<<<<<
A. well-behaved B. cold-blooded C. blonde – haired D. open-minded
122. I’m tall and blue-<<<<<<<.like father.
A. haired B. eyed C. behaved D. minded
123. <<<<<<.will hug another one if it is hurt.
A. Chimpanzees B. snakes C. dogs D. Elepants
124. Can you <<<<<.the volume? I can’t hear clearly.
A. turn up B. turn down C. improve D. turn off
125. I like to<<<<<<to my favorite songs.
A. sing along B. turn down C. turn up D. calm down
126. Can you <<<<<..the volume? I want to chat with Lan. I can’t hear.
A. sing along B. turn up C. Turn down D. turn on
127. You should<<<<<..TV right now. Your parents are sleeping.
A. turn off B. open C. watch D. hear
128. You should<<<<<<.your health. Which is very important.
A. reduce B. make C. improve D. relax
129. Music therapy <<<<<<<anxiety.
A. improves B. increases C. adds D. reduces
130. Relaxing music <<<<<.your heart and breathing. I can also help reduce pain.
A. slows down B. increases C. improves D. adds
131. Learning to play an instrument can<<<<<<..you IQ.
A. increase B. decrease C. make D. calm down
132. Listening to music can help you to<<<<<on your homework.
A. increase B. reduce C. sing along D. concentrate
133. Music <<<<<.our brains and bodies in many more ways.
A. affects B. affect C. affecting D. affected
134. You<<<<<.turn off all music after midnight. That’s the law.
A. must B. should C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
135. You<<<<<<.go to bed early. You are sick during 3 days.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
136. I ...................do exercise right now because I’m too tired.
A. should B. have to C. must D. can’t
137. <<<<<<.you turn on TV? I want to watch the news.
A. Must B. Should C. Can D. Can’t

III. Word Form

U3 - Supply the correct form of words in the brackets.
Câu 1. The risk of the investment was easily [calculate] _________ based on market trends.
Câu 2. It's [necessity] _________ to have a passport for international travel.
Câu 3. Her [influencer] _________ on the fashion industry is undeniable.
Câu 4. The [promote] _________ of the new product line led to a significant increase in sales.
Câu 5. Many students cannot [affordably] _________ to pay for college without taking out loans.
Câu 6. The new regulations have [necessary] _________ changes in our company policies.
Câu 7. The artist's vivid [imagine] _________ brought fantastical worlds to life in her paintings.
Câu 8. She found the new novel completely time-[consume] _________.
Câu 9. The company aims to produce [afford] _________ smartphones for developing markets.
Câu 10. The [attendance] _________ were impressed by the quality of speakers at the seminar.
Câu 11. Inflation will [costly] _________ consumers more in the long run.
Câu 12. After careful [calculate] _________, they determined the project would take six months.
Câu 13. The [valuable] _________ of the antique vase was much higher than expected.
Câu 14. The doctor decided to [medical] _________ the patient for chronic pain.
Câu 15. The celebrity [influence] _________ used her platform to raise awareness about climate change.
Câu 16. The [expense] _________ painting was securely locked in the museum vault.
Câu 17. Social media [influence] _________ can significantly impact consumer behaviour.
Câu 18. He contributed [value] _________ to the success of the project.
Câu 19. Good leaders know how to positively [influential] _________ their team members.
Câu 20. The [product] _________ team completed the project ahead of schedule.
Câu 21. A comfortable bed to sleep in is a [luxurious] __________ that we take for granted.
Câu 22. They worked [product] _________ to meet the tight deadline.
Câu 23. The [arrive] _________ of the dignitaries caused excitement in the small town.
Câu 24. The [advertise] _________ for the new car model appeared during prime-time television.
Câu 25. Termites can [consumer] _________ wood at an alarming rate.
Câu 26. Volunteers often [assistance] _________ in organizing the annual charity event.
Câu 27. The personal [assistance] _________ managed the CEO's busy schedule efficiently.
Câu 28. Scientists have just [calculable] _________ the orbit of the newly discovered planet.
Câu 29. Regular [medicine] _________ check-ups are essential for maintaining good health.
Câu 30. You can [afford] _________ furnish your apartment by shopping at second-hand stores and online
marketplaces.
Câu 31. She dressed [expense] _________ for the gala dinner.
Câu 32. Industrial activities often [pollution] _________ nearby water sources.
Câu 33. Food, water, and shelter are basic [necessary] _________ for survival.
Câu 34. Students are required to [attendance] _________ at least 80% of classes to pass the course.
Câu 35. The [costly] _________ of living in major cities continues to rise.
Câu 36. The company decided to [advertisement] _________ their products in local newspapers.
Câu 37. The [luxury] _________ resort boasted private beaches and gourmet restaurants.
Câu 38. The [pollution] _________ air in the city made it difficult to breathe.
Câu 39. Concert [promotion] _________ work hard to ensure sold-out shows for their artists.
Câu 40. The new [production] _________ was an instant success in the market.
Câu 41. Social media [advertise] _________ are constantly looking for new ways to reach their target
audience.
Câu 42. The [attend] _________ audience listened carefully to every word of the keynote speech.
Câu 43. They dined [luxury] _________ on champagne and caviar.
Câu 44. Local farmers [product] _________ organic vegetables for nearby restaurants.
Câu 45. She [attend] _________ took notes during the important business meeting.
Câu 46. He [necessity] _________ had to work overtime to complete the project on time.
Câu 47. Time management is a [value] _________ skill in today's fast-paced world.
Câu 48. The IT department provides technical [assistant] _________ to all employees.
Câu 49. Experts have [valuable] _________ the painting at over a million dollars.
Câu 50. Business travel is a significant [expensive] _________ for many companies.

U4 - Supply the correct form of words in the brackets.

Câu 1. The team performed [surprise] ________ well against the top-ranked opponent.
Câu 2. The [embarrass] ________ situation made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Câu 3. He took the criticism very [personality] ________ and became upset.
Câu 4. He will [instruction] ________ new employees on safety procedures next week.
Câu 5. The [embarrass] ________ she felt after tripping on stage was evident.
Câu 6. They approached the problem [scientist] ________, considering all variables.
Câu 7. The parts were assembled [mechanic] ________ by robotic arms.
Câu 8. Athletes must [excellent] ________ in their sport to reach the Olympic level.
Câu 9. Long lectures tend to [boredom] ________ students if not engaging enough.
Câu 10. The [mechanism] ________ fixed the car's engine in just a few hours.
Câu 11. The team performed [excel] ________ during the championship game.
Câu 12. The [surprise] ________ twist in the movie's plot left the audience speechless.
Câu 13. He [embarrass] ________ stumbled over his words during the presentation.
Câu 14. The [scientific] ________ spent years researching a cure for the rare disease.
Câu 15. He was listening [sympathy] ________ as his friend shared her troubles.
Câu 16. He had [realization] ________ the impact of his decision too late.
Câu 17. Many people will [sympathy] ________ with those affected by the upcoming changes.
Câu 18. The [mechanic] ________ of the old clock was complicated and delicate.
Câu 19. Companies often [personality] ________ their services to attract customers.
Câu 20. The [angry] ________ he felt after the unfair treatment was overwhelming.
Câu 21. The [anger] ________ customer demanded to speak with the manager.
Câu 22. The [excite] ________ announcement drew cheers from the crowd.
Câu 23. Psychologists study human [behave] ________ to understand mental processes.
Câu 24. The chef prepared an [excel] ________ meal for the special occasion.
Câu 25. ________ plays a crucial role in decision-making processes.
Câu 26. Her [appear] ________ at the party caused quite a stir among the guests.
Câu 27. Children often [behaviour] ________ differently when their parents are not around.
Câu 28. The project's goals were ambitious but [realize] ________ with proper planning.
Câu 29. He was [boredom] ________ by the repetitive nature of his job.
Câu 30. The birthday party was a complete [surprised] ________ for the guest of honour.
Câu 31. She explained the concept [instruction] ________, using simple analogies.
Câu 32. The magician's tricks have been [surprise] ________ both children and adults all week.
Câu 33. The [annoy] ________ ringtone kept interrupting the important meeting.
Câu 34. His clumsy actions [embarrassment] ________ him in front of his colleagues yesterday.
Câu 35. The sun will [appearance] ________ on the horizon in just a few minutes.
Câu 36. The experiment was [behave] ________ designed to test reaction times.
Câu 37. The [sympathy] ________ nurse comforted the worried patient before surgery.
Câu 38. The documentary was both entertaining and [instruct] ________.
Câu 39. The police worked to [identification] ________ the suspect from the security footage.
Câu 40. New technological advancements often [excitement] ________ the public.
Câu 41. She was [annoyance] ________ by the persistent telemarketer's calls.
Câu 42. The [excite] ________ in the air was palpable as the concert began.
Câu 43. ________ can sometimes lead to creative thinking.
Câu 44. The team will conduct a [science] ________ study to test their hypothesis.
Câu 45. She was [embarrass] ________ when her phone rang during the concert.
Câu 46. ________, I prefer to read physical books rather than e-books.
Câu 47. The [difficult] ________ of the task was underestimated by the team.
Câu 48. The [realize] ________ of her lifelong dream brought tears of joy to her eyes.
Câu 49. He spoke [excite] ________ about the upcoming project to his team.
Câu 50. She [anger] ________ slammed the door shut when she left.

IV. Viết câu – Biến đổi câu

A. Because/Since/As  Because of/ Due to
1. The train was delayed because there was a thick fog.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
2. Because of his honesty, he gains everyone’s trust.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
3. The cake was delicious because she followed the recipe carefully.
=> Because of the <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
4. She was absent from school because her mother was sick.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
5. Because of her dedication to education, she earned a scholarship.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
6. Because she saved money, she could afford the trip.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
7. We couldn’t study because some classmates were noisy in class.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
8. Sylvie can’t sleep because of her husband’s loud snoring.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
9. All the teachers love him because his academic performance and conduct are good.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
10. He was praised at work because of his innovative ideas.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
11. The train was delayed because there was a thick fog.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
12. Because of his honesty, he gains everyone’s trust.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
13. The cake was delicious because she followed the recipe carefully.
=> Because of the <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
14. She was absent from school because her mother was sick.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
15. Because of her dedication to education, she earned a scholarship.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
16. Because she saved money, she could afford the trip.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
17. We couldn’t study because some classmates were noisy in class.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
18. Hanna can’t sleep because of her husband’s loud snoring.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
19. All the teachers love him because his academic performance and conduct are good.
=> Because of <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
20. He was praised at work because of his innovative ideas.
=> Because <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

B. Both…and/ Not only…but also/ as well as

Exercise 1. Rewrite these sentences
1. David likes helping his friends. So does Peter. (both < and)
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2. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both<and)
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3. A true friend is someone who is caring and loving. (both<and)
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4. We should learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. (not only < but also)
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5. I've betrayed your trust. I've betrayed your love for me. (not only<but also)
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Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences with: not only ….. but also
1. The pavements are both narrow and crowded.

2. That boy was dirty and he was lazy, too.

3. Mrs. Linh’s daughter is both beautiful and clever.

4. He’s betrayed your trust. He’s betrayed your love for him.

5. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam.

6. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Smallpox is a dangerous illness.

7. She carried me in her arms and she pulled me to study.

8. The underground is quick. It is also cheap.

9. Sylvie has both toothache and headache.

10. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identity card.

Exercise 3: Rewrite these sentences with: not only ….. but also
1. David’s handsome. David’s intelligent.

2. Hanna plays the guitar well. Hanna dances beautifully.

3. They came late. They left early.

4. She’s tired. She’s hungry.

5. She can enjoy a good meal and she can go fishing on the lake.

6. They ate lamb chops and fish.

7. The underground is quick and cheap.

8. Mr. David has read a novel by Charles Dickens and he has seen the film made from it.

9. They like field events and they like team games.

10. Sily has both toothache and headaches.