TOPIC 2: II. READING: Choose the most suitable phrases in the box to complete the passage. There are more phrases than needed. (2.5 pts)
Jack’s birthday is on December 31st. He always has a big party at his house. All of the guests (1) ________. Jack prepares delicious food and everyone (2) __________ and drinks a lot of champagne. Jack’s parents don’t (3) __________. They celebrate New Year’s Eve at home.
They (4) _________ and dance. At night, Jack (5) ___________ to all his friends.
III. LANGUAGE FOCUS Circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences. (2.5 pts) 1. How far _______ it from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. is B. are C. was D. were
2. In the future, machines _______ all the work for us.
A. are doing B. will do C. were doing D. do
3. Every day Mr. Tuan _______ in the fields from 6 am to 4 pm.
A. worked B. work C. is working D. works
4. I _______ pleased that you and your family are well.
A. am B. do C. was D. will be
5. When _______ Vietnamese people celebrate the New Year?
A. will B. are C. do D. is
6. Ba is in his room. He _______ the guitar now.
A. was playing B. played C. is playing D. will play
7. I _______ at Ly Thuong Kiet School last year.
A. study B. studied C. will study D. am studying
8. Next month is Lien's birthday. She _______ some of her friends to her birthday party.
A. invite B. invites C. is going to invite D. invited
9. John Robinson is an English teacher from England. He _______ for an apartment in Ha Noi for his family now.
A. looks B. is looking C. looked D. will look
10. We _______ soccer after school yesterday.
A. aren't playing B. won't play C. don't play D. didn't play
IV. WRITING Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to take part in your birthday party. You can use the following suggestions. (2.5 pts)
