EXERCISES UNIT 8 ENGLISH 9

UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONS
Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences:
Can you tell me the reasons for ………… the Mother`s Day? A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated
We think that Mother`s Day should be celebrated...................... A. nationhood B. nation wide C. nationality D. nation
We are going to………… the anniversary of our 50th wedding. A. to celebrate B. celebrated C. celebrating D. celebrate
She cried with………… when she heard the news. It was her ......... time. A. joy / joyful B. joyful/joy C. joyfully / joy D. joy / joyfully
There used to be a military………… in Red Square on 1st May. A. parade B. festival C. party D. celebration
What activities do you want to………… In at school and at the club? A. taking part in B. taken part in C. take part D. took part
The………… lady gave her new friend a hug before they said goodbye. A. gentleness B. gently C. gentled D. gentle
He is a generous man. He is………….known for his generosity. A. well B. good C. better D. best
It`s very nice………… you to say so! A. in B. on C. of D. at
Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all………… people. A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
Last night we came to the show late ………… the traffic was terrible. A. although B. despite C. and D. because
I lived in Dalat, ………… is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam. A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
The people………… live in Greece speak Greek. A. which B. whom C. where D. who.
Auld Lang Syne is a song………… is sung on New Year`s Eve. A. which B. who C. whom D. when
Peter, ………… can compose many pieces of music, sings very well. A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
………… he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it. A. As B. Though C. Since D. Despite
Do you know the man………… you met yesterday? A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
The men and animals………… you saw on TV were from China. A. who B. whom C. which D. that
Tet is a festival………… occurs in late January or early February. A. who B. which C. whom D. when
The car………… he has just bought is very expensive. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
Supply the correct word form:
1. There are many... throughout the year. (celebrate)
2. He wants to his room. (decoration)
3. Tet is a festival of the Vietnamese people. (joy)
4. I`m very of my father. (pride)
5. We often go to the town house. (culture)
6. She isn`t happy with her for Tet. (prepare)
7. Easter is a joyful festival which is……….……in many countries in the world. (celebration)
8. People crowded the streets on……………….(nation) Day to watch ……………………. parades. (color)
9. He is the of our string band. (compose)
10. He is the and pride of his mother. (joyful)
Write
1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite) ~
2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)
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3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite) ~
4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)
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5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)
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6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class.
(in spite of)
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