I. Fill in the blank relative pronouns to complete the sentences ( 5 points )

 1. The dress ____was given to her by her boyfriend no longer fits her well.

 2. The boy ____  used to live next door is now a famous basketball player.

 3. Arthur Conan Doyle, ____  wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories, was born inEdinburgh.

 4. Do you know the boy ____  mother is a nurse?

 5. I was invited by the professor ____  I met at the conference.

 6. The car ____  Susie is planning to buy was manufactured inJapan.

 7. His bedroom is the place ____  Tom feels most comfortable.

 8. I do not understand the reason ____   he left you. You are so beautiful.

 II. Select the correct answer to complete the sentence. (5 points)

 1. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor _______________ she is not rich.

 A. although           B. but                                        C. however           D. so

 2. Easter is a joyful festival _______________ comes in early spring.

 A. that it                B. which                         C. where               D. when

 3. ______________ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.

 A. At                     B. In                                C. On                              D. For

 4. He is famous for his ____________. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.

 A. kind                 B. unkind                        C. kindly               D. kindness

 5. Tuan was an effective ________________ in that volunteer programme.

 A. active               B. activist                        C. actor                 D. activity

 6. Father's Day _______________ a national holiday inAmericasince 1972.

 A. has been           B. was                             C. is                       D. will be

 7. Was the movie “Star wars” ________________ for an Oscar?

 A. taken                B. recognized                  C. nominated        D. given

8. ________________ it was only the first time Joan and Kate met, they made friends immediately.

 A. Even though    B. However                     C. Despite             D. So