Bài tập bồi trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh Lớp 10

Exercise 127. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best complete the preceding sentence.
1. Hockey players wear lots of protective clothing__________ they don’t get hurt.
	A. because of 	B. after 	C. in order that 	D. though
2. She took a computer course__________ she could get a better job.
	A. so that 	B. as if 	C. if 	D. though
3. He ran __________ fast__________ I couldn’t catch him.
	A. such/that 	B. very/that	 	C. too/to 	D. so/that
4. She is learning English because she wants to get a better job.
A. She is learning English so that she gets a better job.
B. She is learning English so as she gets a better job.
C. She is learning English in order she can get a better job.
D. She is learning English so that she will be able to get a better job.
5. He got a new alarm clock__________ he'd get up on time.
	A. although	B. so that	C. since	D. so
6. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself__________ its enemies cannot find it.
	A. so that	B. so	C. therefore	D. due to
7. The gate was shut__________ the cows won't get out of the cage.
	A. so as to	B. in order to	C. so as not	D. so that
8. The car was easy to recognize, __________ it wasn’t difficult for the police to catch the thieves.
	A. because	B. that	C. so	D. but
9. He works hard__________ help his family.
	A. so as that	B. in order to	 C. in order that	D. A and B are correct
10. We moved to the front row__________ we could hear and see better.
	A. so	B. so that	C. such	D. such that
11. It was too dark to go on, __________ we found somewhere to stay.
	A. so	B. but	C. however	D. because
12. Her mother was sick. __________, Jane had to stay at home to look after her.
	A. but	B. However	C. so	D. Therefore
13. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator, __________ it doesn't go bad.
	A. since 	B. so that 	C. because 	D. after 
14. He spoke slowly __________ she would understand.
	A. while 	B. after 	C. so that 	D. because
15. He left home early__________ he could arrive at the station on time.
	A. because of	B. in order to	C. although	D. so that
16. Our teacher speaks slowly__________ we may understand him.
	A. because	B. in order to	C. so that	D. or
17. The play was very boring__________ they walked out.
	 A. although	B. so that	C. since	D. so
18. He left home early _________ he could arrive at the station on time.
A. because of 	B. in order to 	C. although 	D. so that
19. He works hard_________ help his family.
A. so as that 	B. in order to 	C. in order that 	D. A and B are correct
20. She turned down the radio so that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
A. She turned down the radio so as not to disturb the neighbors.
B. She turned down the radio in order not to disturb the neighbors.
C. She turned down the radio in order that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
D. All are correct.
Exercise 128. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best complete the preceding sentence.
1. Jackson was going to study all night, ________ he declined our invitation to dinner.
A. so	B. so that 	C. in order to 	D. A & C
2. They put video cameras in shops _______ stop people stealing things.
A. not to 	B. so as not to 	C. in order to 	D. so that
3. The highway was under construction, _______ we had to take a different route to work.
A. so that	B. so	C. in order to 	D. A & C
4. He gave me his address. He wanted me to visit him.
A. He gave me his address so as to visit him.
B. He gave me his address for me in order to visit him.
C. He gave me his address in order for me to visit him.
D. He gave me his address in order to for me visit him.
5. He studies hard. He doesn’t want to fail in the exam. He studies hard _________fail in the exam.
A. not to 	B. so as not to 	C. in order to 	D. so that
6. Mary jogs everyday ________ lose weight.
A. so she can 	B. so that she can 	C. because she can D. so that to
7. You should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it
A. so as to 	B. to 	C. so as not to 	D. so that
8. He lighted the candle ________ he might read the note.
A. so that 	B. and 	C. because 	D. as a result
9. He turned off the lights before going out _______ waste electricity.
A. so that not 	B. as not to 	
C. in order that not 	D. so as not to
10. The school boys are in hurry ________ they will not be late for school.
A. so as to 	B. to 	C. in order that 	D. for
11. He hid that letter in a drawer _______ no one could read it.
A. so that 	B. because 	C. although 	D. than
12. The teacher was explaining the lesson slowly and clearly__________.
A. to make his students to understand it
B. in order that his students can understand it
C. so as to that his students could understand it
D. so that his students could understand it
13. The boy always does his homework before class____________.
A. so as not to be punished by the teacher
B. so as to be punished by the teacher
C. so that not to be punished by the teacher
D. in order that not to be punished by the teacher
14. “I tried to study English well. I want to get a good job.” means _________.
A. I tried to study English well so that I can get a good job
B. I tried to study English well in order that I can get a good job
C. I tried to study English well to get a good job
D. All are correct
15. “They whispered. They didn’t want anyone to hear them.” means_________.
A. They whispered in order to make anyone hear them
B. They whispered so that no one could hear them
C. They whispered to make everyone hear them
D. They whispered in order that make everyone hear them
16. “We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.” means________.
A. We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future
B. We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future
C. We preserve natural resources for future use
D. A and C
17. The students study English________ they can communicate with foreigners.
A. so that 	B. so/ that 	C. in order to 	D. A & C
18. He left home early_________.
A. so that he could arrive at the station on time.
B. in order that he can arrive at the station on time.
C. so that he couldn’t arrive at the station on time.
D. A& C
19. The teacher explained the lesson again in order that_________.
A. all the students could understand the lesson.
B. all the students could drive to school.
C. all the students could pass the examination.
D. all the students could exchange the answers.
20. He failed the exam, _______ he had to do the job he didn’t like.
A. so	B. so that 	C. in order to 	D. A & C
Exercise 136. Complete the sentences with because/ because of/ although/ in spite of.
1. We delayed our trip__ because of __ the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red___ because ___ she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining___ because of ___ the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink__ because ___ it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bent over___ because of ___ the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas__ because ____ you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country ___ because of ___ the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted___ because of ___ the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday__ because ____ he didn’t feel well
10. We couldn’t get into the disco___ because of ____ the enormous crowd.
11. __ although ____ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
12. Daniel forgot his passport___ in spite of ____ having it in his list.
13. I couldn’t get to sleep___ because of ___ the noise.
14. ___ Because __ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
15. A lot of things went wrong___ in spite of ____ all our careful plans.
16. She wasn’t wearing a coat____ although ___ it was quite cold.
17. He only accepted the job___ because of ___ the salary, which was very high.
18. I went home early___ because ___ I was feeling unwell.
19. __ although _____ I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them.
20. The villagers refused to leave___ in spite of ____ the drought.
21. We decided not to go out for a meal _________ we were simply too tired.
22. Have you really got no money ________ the fact that you’ve had a job?
23. Sarah can’t climb up the tree _______ her fear of heights.
24. Matthew looked quite fresh, ________ he’d been playing squash.
25. _______ his age, john was not hired ________ he had the necessary qualifications.
Key: because:2, 4, 6, 9, 14, 18, 21/: because of 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 17, 23, 25 (1)/ although: 11, 16, 19, 24, 25(2) / in spite of: 12, 15, 20, 22,
II. Match the two halves of the sentence. Then write the full sentence, using the word in brackets. Add commas where necessary.
A
B
1. yesterday was a public day
2. we didn’t want to wake anybody up
3. we didn’t know what time it was
4. it was a nice day
5. the door was open
6. you paid for the theater tickets
7. oil is an irreplaceable natural resource
8. we didn’t see Lisa for a long time.
9. Lilian was late for work
10. Sonia was tired
11. Eve had an attractive personality
12. mother had burnt the dinner
13. it’s a really useful book
14. Ellie hadn’t fully recovered yet
15. all the students had done poorly on the test
she was very popular. (since)
we ate out. (as)
it explains everything very clearly. (because)
none of us had a watch. (because)
the teacher decided to give it again. (since)
she missed the bus. (because)
we went for a walk by the sea. (as)
We didn’t recognize her. (because)
we must do whatever we can to conserve it. (since)
we came in very quietly. (as)
she felt weak. (because)
we didn’t have to go to work. (since)
please let me pay for our dinner. (as)
she’d been working very hard. (because)
I walked in. (since)
Key:
1. Since yesterday was a public day, we didn’t have to go to work.
2. As we didn’t want to wake anybody up, we came in very quietly
3. We didn’t know what time it was because none of us had a watch.
4. As it was a nice day, we went for a walk by the sea.
5. Since the door was open, I walked in. 
6. As you paid for the theater tickets, please let me pay for our dinner.
7. Since oil is an irreplaceable natural resource, we must do whatever we can to conserve it.
8. Because we didn’t see Lisa for a long time, We didn’t recognize her. 
9. Lilian was late for work because she’d been working very hard. 
10. Sonia was tired because she missed the bus. 
11. Since Eve had an attractive personality, she was very popular.
12. As mother had burnt the dinner, we ate out. 
13. It’s a really useful book because it explains everything very clearly.
14. Because Ellie hadn’t fully recovered yet, she felt weak. 
15. Since all the students had done poorly on the test, the teacher decided to give it again.
III. Add SO, BUT, THEREFORE, HOWEVER where appropriate
1. The wind was howling outside, _______ it was warm and comfortable indoor.
2. The highway was under construction, _______ we had to take a different route to work.
3. You could fly via Singapore; _______, this isn’t the only way.
4. There is still much to discuss. We shall, _______ return to this item at our next meeting.
5. It isn’t that he lied exactly, _______ he did tend to exaggerate.
6. I thought the plane would be delayed; ________ , I bought a lot of magazines to read.
7. Jackson was going to study all night, ________ he declined our invitation to dinner.
8. We thought the figures were correct. ________ , we have now discovered some errors.
9. Cars have become much more complicated. ________ , mechanics need more training than in the past.
10. We arrived at the theater late _________ the play had not yet begun. We were quite surprised.
11. Prices have been rising. It is unlikely, ________, that this increase will continue.
12. The bread was old and stale, _______ Martha ate it anyway.
13. The holiday had been a complete disaster. We, _______, decide to fly home early if we could.
14. He failed the exam, _______ he had to do the job he didn’t like.
15. The expedition hoped to climb the mountain by August. _______ bad weather could be a hindrance.
Key: SO: 2, 7, 14; BUT: 1, 5, 10, 12; THEREFORE: 4, 6, 9, 13; HOWEVER: 3, 8, 11, 15
IV. Rewrite the following as one sentence, using and, but, so, or.
1. It was raining. I felt cold. I went indoors. à It was raining and I felt cold so I went indoors.
2. He loves her. She loves him. They are getting married.
3. I can paint the lounge. I can clean the fridge. I can’t do both.
4. Mr. Down seemed poor. In fact, he had a lot of money.
5. Tim is sleeping. You can’t speak to him at the moment.
6. The postman banged the gate. He shouted at Lulu. She bit him.
7. My mother wanted me to become a doctor. I didn’t.
8. Nick didn’t understand the lesson. He couldn’t do the homework.
9. A bee flew into the classroom this morning. It stung me.
10. You mustn’t put this in the washing machine. You must wash it by hand. You must dry-clean it.
11. We lay in the sun. We got hot. We swam. We cooled off.
12. Louis broke her watch. Then she borrowed mine.
13. We might go to Spain. We might go to France.
14. Mike could speak French. He could speak Spanish. He couldn’t write them.
15. We went to the museum. It was closed. We went to the cinema.
V. Put in these word: although, because, but, if, in case, in order to, in spite of, so, so that, unless
1. Olivia booked a babysitter _______ she could go out for the evening.
2. ________ it was late, Nick didn’t seem in a hurry to leave.
3. They put video cameras in shops _______ stop people stealing things.
4. We decided not to go out for a meal ______ we were simply too tired.
5. Our room was very small, ________ we didn’t really mind.
6. _______ you’re ready, we can start now.
7. No one was watching the television, ________ I switched it off.
8. You can’t drive a car _______ you’ve got a licence.
9. ________ having absolutely no talent, Guy became a popular TV personality and chat show host.
10 . I think my answers are right, but can I just check them with yours _______ I’ve made a mistake?
Key: 2- although, 4- because, 5- but, 6- if, 10- in case, 3- in order to, 9- in spite of, 7- so, 1- so that, 8- unless
VI. Complete these two paragraph
A. Put in : also, but, despite, or, that, therefore.
CAR PROBLEMS
I was having a lot of problems with my car. The engine kept cutting out, and I (1) _______ has trouble starting it. I got so fed up with it (2) _______ I took it to a garage. They told me it was going to cost hundreds of pounds to repair, (3) _______ unfortunately I didn’t have the money, and I (4) _______ decided to get rid of the car (5) _______ needing it for work. Now I get the bus to work (6) _______ a colleague gives me a lift.
Key : 1- also, 3- but, 5- despite, 6- or, 2- that, 4- therefore
B. Put in : alternatively, as a result of, consequently, furthermore, in spite of, on top of.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
(7) _______ their aim to get more young people into universities, the government has put financial difficulties in their way. Nowadays most students get a loan instead of grant, and some have to pay tuition fees (8) ________ that. (9) _______, many of them run up huge debts, or (10) ________ their parents have to support them. (11) _______ these obstacles, some school leavers are discouraged from applying to go to university. (12) _______, an increasing number are dropping out before completing the course.
Key : 10- alternatively, 11- as a result of, 9- consequently, 12- furthermore, 7- in spite of,8- on top of
VII. Underlined the correct alternative
1. Your essay is badly organized and full of spelling mistakes. Though / Nevertheless, it contains some very interesting ideas.
2. To the east the trees were left standing, while / in contrast to the west they were cut down.
3. I felt guilty about leaving the company even so / even though I knew I had made the right decision.
4. The graphics in that new computer game I bought are quite good. Even though / even so, I soon got bored with playing it.
5. He was refused entry to the country. Though / instead he was forced to return to Spain.
6. Herbs are usually grown in temperate climates, whereas / on the other hand spices are mainly from tropical areas.
7. We are short of money so / as a consequence we had to spend the night on a park bench.
8. I understand your point of view. However,/ although I don’t agree with it.
9. I turned the ignition, but the car refused to start. As / meanwhile the lions were getting ever closer.
10. Modern farming methods have destroyed the habitat of many birds. As a result / so that their numbers are in decline.
11. He has lived next door to us for years, yet/ however we hardly ever see him.
12. The building was extreme well-constructed and, consequently / furthermore, difficult to demolish.
13. The company has spent millions on computers. Nevertheless / As a result, it does not seem to have become more efficient.
14. There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, however / therefore, has been diverted.
15. I know traveling by bus takes longer than flying, but / however it will be more interesting.
VIII. Choose items from (i) and from (ii) to complete these sentences in an appropriate way. Note the punctuation at the ends of the sentences and phrases already given
i
as a result
so that
otherwise
furthermore
yet
meanwhile
by contrast
though
while
for one thing
ii
his face seemed familiar
the volcano continues to erupt
everybody had their fair share
he had not even contacted her
it’s too expensive
the street was deserted
we were on holiday
the worker had to be sent home
Cuba has increased production by 35%
the acting was superb
1. The world output of sugar has been in slow decline since 1984. ________
2. The story told in the film was predictable, _______
3. There was no heating in the building. _________
4. Martha cut the cake carefully into slices ________
5. A small boy was kicking a ball against a wall; __________
6. I couldn’t remember meeting him before, _________
7. A mass evacuation of islanders is taking place. ________
8. “ why don’t you like that new French restaurant?” ________
9. Karen came down with flu ________
10. He said he had discussed the matter with her
Key:
1. . By contrast, Cuba has increased production by 35%.
2. , though the acting was superb
3.  . As a result, the worker had to be sent home
4.  so that everybody had their fair share
5. ; otherwise, the street was deserted
6. Yet his face seemed familiar
7. . Meanwhile, the volcano continues to erupt
8. For one thing, it’s too expensive
9.  while we were on holiday
10.  .Furthermore, he had not even contacted her
Exercise 129. Combine each two sentences using the suggested word.
1. Matthew doesn’t know any French. It was one of his school subjects. (though)
2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)
3. Our team won by a large margin. No one thought we would win the championship. (but)
4. Laura felt unwell. She went on working. (in spite of this)
5. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)
6. The goods were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)
7. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)
8. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (even though)
9. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)
10. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)
11. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)
12. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)
13. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)
14. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (despite)
15. He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)
16. I didn’t get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (on spite of)
17. I had turned on the air conditi