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III. Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
The traditional of birthday parties started a long time ago. People thought that there
(51)______ a special danger from evil spirits, so friends and family came together to bring good
thoughts and wishes and even presents. At one time, only kings had birthday parties but as time
went (52)____, children and then adults began to have their (53)_____ birthday celebrations. There
are some traditions - (54)______ as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday
cake and singing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song, that you can find (55)_______ anywhere, any time.
In China, everyone celebrates their birthday on New Year’s Day: they become one year
(56)______ on that day. On a child’s second birthday, family members put a variety of objects on
the floor around the child. (57)______ to Chinese tradition, the first object that the child picks up
tells you what profession the child will choose (58) ______ in life.
In many English-speaking countries, a twenty-first birthday cake often has a key on top, or
the cake (59)______ is sometimes in the shape of a key. The key means that the young person is
now old (60)______ to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to!
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
Section D – writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
61. The heavy rain prevented everybody from going out.
Had __________________________________________________________________________
62. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine.
Mrs. Taylor wished ______________________________________________________________
63. They believe that the wanted man was living in London.
The wanted man ________________________________________________________________
64. What is the weight of your suitcase?
How__________________________________________________________________________
65. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast everyday.
Though _______________________________________________________________________
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change
the form of these words.
66. If I met the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book. (Were)
67. “It was your fault to break my vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (accused)
68. She is such a beautiful girl that everybody admires her. (so)
69. Are you and your husband the same age? (old)
70. Hoang didn’t come to class today. Nhan didn’t, either. (nor)
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