KHỐI 9_PHẦN 1

Hệ thống giáo dục Alpha School Tài liệu bổ trợ Tiếng Anh 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................. 2
UNIT 2: CITY LIFE ......................................................................................................... 14
UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE ......................................................................... 24
UNIT 4: LIFE IN THE PAST ........................................................................................... 36
UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM ............................................................................... 46
UNIT 6: VIETNAM – THEN AND NOW ....................................................................... 57
UNIT 7: RECIPES AND EATING HABIT ..................................................................... 66
UNIT 8: TOURISM .......................................................................................................... 76
UNIT 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD ............................................................................. 85
UNIT 10: SPACE TRAVEL ............................................................................................. 95
UNIT 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY .............................................................. 106
UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CAREER ................................................................................ 118
UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
Grammar:
+ Complex sentences
+ Phrasal verbs
Vocabulary:
+ Words to talk about traditional crafts and places of interest
Pronunciation:
+ Stress on content words in sentences
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others. Circle A, B, C or D.
1. A. endangered B. generation C. accept D. memorable
2. A. transfer B. authority C. handicraft D. grandparents
3. A. environment B. repeat C. embroider D. transfer
4. A. pottery B. opinion C. communicate D. behavior
5. A. handicraft B. publish C. remind D. historical
2. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. surface B. attract C. bamboo D. technique
2. A. transfer B. publish C. accept D. remind
3. A. handicraft B. cultural C. museum D. pottery
4. A. opinion B. embroider C. department D. handkerchief
5. A. workshop B. repeat C. interest D. village
3. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.
1. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to
sell and many quit their job.
A. craftsmen B. crafts C. craftsmanship D. craft unions
2. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarily joined together to
for .
A. cooperatives B. cooperative C. cooperates D. cooperation
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3. Situated on the bank of the Duong river, the village was famous for the of
making Dong Ho paintings.
A. manufacture B. activity C. craft D. production
4. Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel.
A. sculptured feature B. sculptor
C. sculpture pieces D. sculpture
5. This cloth very thin.
A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles
6. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisan is leaving the craft to his descendants with the desire
to this ancient craft.
A. change B. consider C. preserve D. reserve
7. Her business must be going rather well, by the car she drives.
A. deducing B. deciding C. inferring D. judging
8. I’m afraid this vase is anything but antique - In fact, it’s .
A. pointless B. worthless C. meaningless D. hopeless
9. In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for
the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members.
A. skill workers B. skillfully work C. skillful artists D. skilled artisans
10. Craft villages are becoming popular in Viet Nam.
A. tourism attractions B. tourist attractions
C. tour attractiveness D. physical attraction
4. Fill in each blank with a phrasal verb from the box.
turned down bring out get on with live on
face up to running out of looking through passed down
1. They ______ the money they earn from selling baskets.

2. They ______ new chocolate bars all the time.
3. She was ______ for the job because she couldn’t speak English.
4. They had to ______ the fact that their product was not good enough.
5. He was ______ the catalogue to find the appropriate clothes for the party.
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6. This workshop has been ______ from their parents to them.
7. She can ______ every colleague in the department.
8. Luckily, they could introduce the new product before ______ money.
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. The Van Phuc silk producers have expanded their silk garment goods __________ they
can satisfy the varied demand for their silk.
A. so that B. in order to C. despite D. because
2. It turned out that we __________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several
hours.
A. hadn’t B. should have C. needn’t have D. mustn’t
3. Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up at
night and operate up to early morning __________ the government built a new market five
years ago.
A. after B. as soon as C. when D. until
4. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours _________ they can
meet customers’ demands.
A. but B. in order C. so D. so that
5. The bronze casting craft in Viet Nam dated back from the age of King An Duong Vuong
_________ ancient bronze arrowheads were made.
A. because B. although C. so D. when
6. ___________ a large number of the country’s crafts villages are suffering from a shortage
of human resources and difficulties in building brand recognition, many international
organizations have had projects to help them.
A. Even B. Although C. However D. But
7. It was only __________ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the
same school.
A. until B. when C. since D. then
8. _________ a majority of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises do not have in-house
designers or specialized design staff, they have to hire freelance designers.
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A. While B. Since C. Due to D. Despite the fact
9. The four-ton statue of hero Tran Vu, __________ in 1667, still stands in Quan Thanh
Temple.
A. to cast B. to be vast C. cast D. casting
10. There was no __________ in continuing for him the race was over.
A. value B. worth C. point D. profit
2. Complete the sentences with suitable subordinators from the box.
because before although as soon as so that while
1. ________I go out tonight, I will have to finish this essay.

2. Phong burnt his hand __________ he was cooking dinner.
3. Laura always gets up early every morning ________she’s not late for her work.
4. Mr. Harrison seems to have a lot of money _____________he lives in a luxurious house.
5. ___________I was waiting for the bus, I saw some foreign tourists.
6. They didn’t win the game ______________ they played very well.
7. The children are very excited ___________ they’re going to visit a craft village this
weekend.
8. We will tell Alice about the trip ____________ we meet her.
9. ____________it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.
10. I bought a new pair of glasses __________ I can see better.
3. Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
Circle A, B, C or D and then correct the mistake.
1. Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not
A B
to cancel their climb.
C D
2. Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can’t get rid it
A B C D
3. He got an excellent grade in his examination in spite the fact that he had not worked
A B C
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particularly hard.
D
4. He sold the car because of it was too small for his family.
A B C D
5. She dresses like that in order to everyone will notice her.
A B C D
4. Give the correct form of the word given to complete each of the following sentences:
1. There are a lot of silk ________such as carves, ties and dresses in our shop. (PRODUCE)
2. Bat Trang is one of the most famous __________ craft villages in Hanoi. (TRADITION)
3. We should read this leaflet to see what _______ are organized during the festival. (ACT)
4. They showed me a marble sculpture which was____________ made by hand. (SKILL)
5. Last week we had a ___________ trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Hanoi.
(MEMORY)
6. Obviously, our handicrafts are in _________ with those of other villages. (COMPLETE)
7. Do you know that ___________ have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat. (ART)
8. My grandfather has devoted himself to many __________ events in our community.
(CULTURE)
9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist _______ in this city. (ATTRACT)
10. We are impressed by a wide ____________of lacquerwares in the showroom. (VARY)
III. SKILLS
1. Read the text and decide whether the following statements are true (T), or false (F):
Bau Truc pottery items are made from clay from the Quao River mixed with sand. Clay is
collected from the river only once a year, each lasting for half a month. Clay is taken more
or less depending on the ability of each person. In the clay collecting season, local people try
to take as much clay as they can to store, for use in an entire year.
Currently, people in Bau Truc pottery village still make pottery items in the traditional way.
They do not use the wheel but the craftsmen have to turn around the products. The potters
shape their products by their skillful hands and feet around a pole-round pillar, rather than on
one wheel. From this step, silky clay block initially gradually forms a smooth rounded hollow
block, then the formation of flower vases, or water pots.
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Bau Truc’s craftsmen use wet cloths to make the product surface smooth. These items are
decorated with seashells, snails or hand-made paintings featuring the daily life of Bau Truc’s
people.
T F
1. Cay can be collected from the Quao River all year round.
2. Bau Truc pottery is famous because people only use fine clay to make
their products.
3. People still make the pottery in the traditional way.
4. Craftsmen shape the pottery items only with their hands and feet.
5. The pots nowadays are shaped on the potter’s wheel.
6. Craftsmen use simple ways to make the product surface smooth.
7. The craftsmen’s skills can make the blocks of clay become lively and
useful.
8. The designs of Bau Truc pottery reflect the life of local people.
2. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank:
Many visitors come to Hart bridge to see the wonderful art (1) __________and museums,
the beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they
miss out on (2) __________ the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful area.
This brochure will tell you what you can see if you (3) _________ a short bus ride out of the
city.
The beautiful village of Tatter bridge was (4) _________to the children’s writer Jane Potter,
whose stories of Benjamin Bear (5) ________loved by adults and children around the world.
Jane Potter’s home is now a museum and tea shop, and is well (6) _________a visit just for
its wonderful.
gardens. It also has a gift shop where you can buy (7) ________ and books. Tatter bridge
has a number of interesting shops (8) ________ an excellent cake shop, and ‘Wendy’s
Giftshop’ where you can find lots of unusual gifts made (9) __________ hand by local artists.
Lovers of Jane Potter’s books should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have not
changed since Jane Potter (10) _________ her stories there one hundred years ago.
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1. A workshops B. galleries C. restaurants D. stations
2. A. understanding B. questioning C. welcoming D. experiencing
3. A. bring B. take C. drive D. sail
4. A. home B. school C. shop D. cottage
5. A. be B. have C. are D. been
6. A. excited B. worth C. value D. know
7. A. souvenirs B. materials C. costumes D. vegetables
8. A. purchasing B. advertising C. preserving D. including
9. A. at B. with C. by D. in
10. A. wrote B. designed C. molded D. carved
3. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its
traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular
domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and
America.
In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only
started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous
mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of
weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat
different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colors and patterns.
Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs
during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and
June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their
products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat
producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.
This trade provides employment for thousands of local laborers. At present, nearly 1,000
households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long
Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats.
Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water
hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.
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Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed
brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved
considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.
1. In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh___________.
A. try to produce various types of products
B. stop producing the traditional sedge mats
C. produce new Products from rare material
D. for thousands of local laborers
2. We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice” that__________.
A. both bring similar income
B. both occur at the same time
C. both depend on weather conditions
D. both occur on the same land
3. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because _______.
A. they can make the techniques of weaving different
B. they can earn more money than growing rice
C. they can have jobs in the rainy months
D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America
4. We can infer from the passage that_________.
A. the craft contributes much to the village economy
B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats
C. the new technique makes laborers work in the dry season
D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets
5. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that_______.
A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions
B. the mats have more attractive colors and designs
C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh
D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years
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4. Rewrite the sentences with the given subordinator.
1. Their son is allergic to animals. They decided to get a cat. (though)
è _______________________________________________________________
2. He will stay in England for two months more. He can perfect his English. (in order that)
è ____________________________________________________________
1. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today. (as)
è ___________________________________________________________
2. I go to Hue next week. I will stay with my aunt and uncle. (when)
è ______________________________________________________________
3. Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam. (so that)
è _______________________________________________________________
4. We need an umbrella. It is raining heavily outside. (since)
è _______________________________________________________________
5. Nick will visit some craft villages. He finishes the Vietnamese course. (after)
è _______________________________________________________________
6. We decided to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (although)
è _______________________________________________________________
7. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village. (because)
è _______________________________________________________________
8. They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until)
è _______________________________________________________________
5. Rewrite each sentence with the words in capitals so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself. HAVE
__________________________________________________________________
2. I can’t lift this table on my own. UNLESS
__________________________________________________________________
3. I won’t stay in this job, not even for double the salary. IF
__________________________________________________________________
4. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe keeping. IT
__________________________________________________________________
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5. If you insist on eating so fast, of course you get in indigestion. WILL
__________________________________________________________________
6. It’s pity! You aren’t going to Ann’s party. WISH
__________________________________________________________________
7. Someone punches Sam in the face at a football match. GOT
__________________________________________________________________
8. If you found the missing money, what would you do? WERE
__________________________________________________________________
9. They suspended Jackson for the next two matches. BANNED
__________________________________________________________________
10. Please come this way, and you’ll see if Mr. Francis is in. WILL
__________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
1. A. communicate B. generation C. historical D. environment
2. A. handicraft B. department C. embroider D. opinion
others. Circle A, B, C or D.
3. A. layer B. frame C. artisan D. place
4. A. museum B. cultural C. drum D. sculpture
5. A. tablecloth B. authenticity C. through D. although
6. ________________ she tried really hard, she lost the race.
A. Although B. Because C. Since D. in order that
7. My wife bought lilies ________________ it was my birthday.
A. because B. although C. so D. when
8. ___________he sent everyone the email, John read it carefully.
A. Before B. After C. While D. Since
9. ________________ she comes, I will not talk to her.
A. When B. Although C. Because D. While
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10. I will go to their house ______ I will tell them the truth.
A. although B. after C. so that D. if
11. ________________ you have told me your name, I will tell you mine.
A. Although B. Since C. Even if D. So that
12. He ______ his name on a tree and left.
A. created B. carved C. cut D. put
13. How many balls of wool do you need to ______ that sweater?
A. do B. weave C. knit D. sew
14. She is ______ boats on the pillow covers.
A. embroidering B. making C. casting D. doing
15. This type of wool is ______ into fabric which will make jackets.
A. knitted B. give C. woven D. made
16. They ______ these statues in bronze.
A. molded B. cast C. wove D. knitted
4. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator
provided and make any necessary changes.
1. Viet Nam's current labor costs are lower compared to other countries. It brings advantages
to both medium and small handicraft manufacturers. (since)
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Giang got the loans from the project. Then he opened a small enterprise of ceramics.
(when)
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Green Craft has a lot of difficulties. It continually works to improve its productivity,
designs and samples. (although)
__________________________________________________________________________
4. The government carried out a job training programme in rural areas. The government
wanted young people to find jobs in their own villages. (so that)
__________________________________________________________________________
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5. Some heads of the businesses had problems to find markets. They have not been trained
in management. (for)
__________________________________________________________________________
5. Read the passage and fill in each blank with the correct form of the verbs from the
box.
brought however shaping materials works

imported blow performing fear representing
Marble Mountains is a group of five smaller mountains (1) _________Metal, Wood,

Water, Fire and Earth. It is also a travel itinerary linking Da Nang City to the ancient town
of Hoi An and Hue City. As the name suggests the Marble Mountains used to be a place
providing input (2) _________for craftsmen in the village, but the local government banned
marble exploitation (3) _________ that the five mountains could disappear.
Most of the marble for the village now comes from northern provinces such as Ninh Binh,
Thanh Hoa and Thai Nguyen. As a further step to diversify products, the marble fine arts
village has (4) _________ marble from Pakistan.
As far as I know, the man who (5) _________marble craftsmanship to the region came
from Thanh Hoa, and most craftsmen in the village had handed down the craft from
generation to generation. There are some 3,000 handicraft workers in Non Nuoc village. (6)
_____________, there are only 70 skillful craftsmen who can (7) _________souls into
marble sculptures after other workers have finished (8) _________ the Products.
In the shops along the highway, you can see different marble products in all shapes and
sizes, from contemporary (9)_________ to religious sculptures. And of course, you will have
a chance to see craftsmen (10) _________ their art and turning soulless marble into
sophisticated sculpture products.
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UNIT 2: CITY LIFE
Grammar:
+ Comparison of adjectives and adverbs
+ Phrasal verbs
Vocabulary:
+ Words to talk about traditional drafts and places of interest.
Pronunciation:
+ Stress on pronouns in sentences
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
1. A. education B. facility C. development D. intelligence
2. A. metropolitan B. organization C. university D. multicultural
3. A. fascinate B. restaurant C. expensive D. difference
4. A. feature B. ancient C. drawback D. conduct
5. A. fabulous B. pagoda C. determine D. convenient
2. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. wipe B. alive C. micro D. link
2. A. cleaner B. threat C. ahead D. instead
3. A. breathe B. ethane C. thank D. healthy
4. A. choose B. moon C. food D. look
5. A. burden B. survive C. curtain D. furnish
1. Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city ___________.
A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers
2. What is the point of trying to stay here when you don’t have a job? You have been
___________ for two years!
A. uncomfortable B. unemployed C. unhappy D. unsuitable
3. City life not only offers young people with lots of opportunities, but it has lots of
___________as well.
A. variety B. advantages C. drawbacks D. merits
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4. Sydney is a ___________ city. People from all around the world come and live here.
A. multicultural B. affordable C. challenging D. quiet
5. This city’s ___________ is awful. We’ve been waiting for hours without moving a single
inch!
A. traffic accident B. vehicle C. transport D. traffic
6. You can see the of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment
buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.
A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition
7. His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any____________ of it at all.
A. interpretation B. meaning C. intelligibility D. sense
8. They always kept on good _________ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s
sake.
A. friendship B. relations C. will D. terms
9. My passport last month, so I will have to get a new one.
A. elapsed B. expired C. ended D. terminated
10. The main attraction of the job was that it offered the to do the research.
A. possibility B. proposal C. opportunity D. prospect
4. Give the correct form of the word in capital.
1. Ha Noi, __________ the Old Quarter, becomes a perfect city for walking with handicraft
shops, street food, etc. ESPECIAL
2. Ha Long Bay, which means descending dragon, is the __________ heritage of the world
with 1,6000 limestone islands. NATURE
3. Below Sa Pa are __________ rice terraces in the endless valley. PICTURE
4. Besides the beach, the main __________ in Da Nang is the Museum of Cham Sculpture
with the world’s largest collection of Cham artefacts. ATTRACT
5. Hue becomes one of the most __________ destinations for travelers to Viet Nam with the
number of three million tourists a year. POPULARITY
6. Hoi An used to be one of the __________ ports of Southeast Asia, which were used by
the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants. BUSY
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7. Nha Trang, a __________ coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally recognized as
Viet Nam’s main beach destination. DELIGHT
8. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis which is still young but
very__________. DYNAMIST
9. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its busy waterways with many rivers, canals and
streams __________ through the region. FLOW
10. Phu Quoc Island is the __________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and
relaxing. IDEA
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. He is _______ singer I’ve ever met.
A. worse B. bad C. the worst D. badly
2. Mary is _______ responsible as Peter.
A. more B. the most C. much D. as
3. It is _______ in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy
4. He sings _______ among the singers I have known.
A. the most beautiful B. the more beautiful
C. the most beautifully D. the more beautifully
5. He is _______ student in my class.
A. most hard-working B. more hard-working
C. the most hard-working D. as hard-working
6. The English test was _______ than I thought it would be.
A. the easier B. more easy C. easiest D. easier
7. Physics is thought to be _______ than Math.
A. harder B. the more hard C. hardest D. the hardest
8. Jupiter is _______ planet in the solar system.
A. the biggest B. the bigger C. bigger D. biggest
9. She runs _______ in my class.
A. the slowest B. the most slow C. the slowly D. the most slowly
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10. My house is _______ hers.
A. cheap than B. cheaper C. more cheap than D. cheaper than
2. Complete each of the following sentences with comparatives or superlatives. Add
“the” where necessary.
1. This is (good) food I’ve ever eaten in this country.
2. Peter’s new haircut is (trendy) than the previous one.
3. The building looks much (nice) in green than the previous white.
4. I had to drive my car along (narrow) road in the region.
5. Nam’s house is (far) from the city centre than my house.
6. In my opinion, living in the city is (hard) than living in the country.
7. I think this is (noisy) part of the city.
8. This place was (dangerous) than we thought.
9. Could you show me the way to (near) bus stop?
10. The trip to Nha Trang City was (interesting) for us.
1. Unemployment rate in the city is often more low than that in the countryside.
A B C D
2. You must take on your shoes when you get inside the temple.
A B C D
3. This is the more comfortable and luxurious hotel I have ever been to.
A B C D
4. In 2013, Bangkok was listed as the more visited city in the world.
A B C D
5. Jenny doesn’t get up well with her brother. They keep arguing and fighting.
A B C D
4. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb
from the box.
showed round put down grew up turned off thought over

turned down look up look forward to lived up to get on with
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1. Miss Diep didn’t know the correct spelling so she had to ____________it in the
dictionary.
2. She’s _____ it _____ and has made up her mind; she’s going to take the job in New York.
3. Can you ____________ your name, telephone number and email address _________ in
the book, please?
4. My hotel was amazing and it ____________ all my expectations.
5. Mark was born in the East End, but he ____________ in the West End.
6. The guide ____________ us ____________ the historic parts of the city.
7. He doesn’t know why she ____________ his invitation to the party.
8. Vinh is very friendly. He ____________ most of my friends.
9. We are all ____________ seeing our grandparents again.
10. Miss Hang __________ the Music ________ and went to bed because it was quite late.
III. SKILLS
1. Read the text, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.
and can busier located However
described Therefore According makes more
City is often (1) _____________ as a large and a highly populated area. (2) _____________,
city life is living in a large populated, technologically advanced area. (3) _____________ to
World Health Organization, 54% of the world’s population lived in urban areas by 2014. A
city is technologically (4) _____________ advanced and complex than the countryside.
Therefore, there are many advantages in living in a city. Technology (5) _____________
our lives easy in a City. Cities have many facilities like high-quality hospitals, educational
institutes, banks, shops (6) _____________ other business institutes. This makes our life easy
as we (7) _____________ access the facilities provided by these institutes and organizations
without delay. Moreover, many employment opportunities are available in the City as many
major business institutes, factories are (8) _____________ here. City life also gives us access
to developed infrastructure facilities, like water, electricity, telecommunication and
transportation facilities. (9) _____________, we can also notice a difference in the behavior
of the people living in the city. City dwellers tend to be (10) _____________, ambitious and
distant compared to the village folk.
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2. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank.
With a (1) _________of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in
Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of
driving away from the American (2) _________.
Vancouver is popular because it (3) _________ so many things. It is a huge, modern City.
On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty
(4) _________ Vancouver is famous all around the world.
Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and
snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5) _________
a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter
Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even
has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6) _________in the world, but they are clean and
pretty.
(7) _________place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public
park that is a stone’s throw from (8) _________. However, the park is completely surrounded
by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it
feels like it is 100 kilometers away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis
courts, and even an (9) _________.
Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10) _________ that people think it is one
of the world’s best cities.
1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population
2. A. area B. border C. region D. place
3. A. includes B. insists C. combines D. consists
4. A. around B. over C. on D. upon
5. A. repeat B. tell C. name D. separate
6. A. good B. best C. better D. well
7. A. Another B. Others C. Other D. Anothers
8. A. mountain B. hill C. village D. downtown
9. A. quarter B. effort C. aquarium D. notice
10. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. fact
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3. Complete the second sentence using the word in brackets so that it means the same
as the first one. You must not change the word.
Here is an example.
The bookshop is opposite the library.
____________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: 0. There is a bookshop opposite the library.
1. Living in the country is more inconvenient than living in the city.
à Living in the city is ___________________living in the country. (CONVENIENT)
2. I have never visited such a historic temple.
à This is _____________________________temple I have ever visited. (HISTORIC)
3. This is the most luxurious hotel in this city.
à This hotel is _______________________than any other hotel in this city. (MORE)
4. Tom drives his car more carefully than Peter.
à Peter drives his car ____________________________than Tom. (CARELESSLY)
5. We have never stayed at a worse hotel than this.
à This _____________________________we’ve ever stayed at. (WORST)
6. Please continue doing your work and don’t let anything interrupt you. (GO)
à Please and don’t let anything interrupt you.
7. I think Da Nang is not so exciting as Ho Chi Minh City.
à I think Ho Chi Minh City _________________________Da Nang. (THAN)
8. Our city has five big shopping malls.
à in our city. (THERE)
9. The Central Tower is the tallest building in this city.
à No building in this city_____________________________ the Central Tower. (THAN)
10. Have you got any bigger shirt than that one?
à Is that _____________________________? (BIGGEST)
IV. LOOKING BACK
1. Choose the options whose stress pattern is different from others’.
1. A. metropolitan B. fascinatingly C. multicultural D. recreational
2. A. skyscraper B. convenience C. resident D. vehicle
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3. A. affordable B. environment C. variety D. indicator
2. Choose the options whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. conduct B. difficult C. struck D. fun
2. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable
3. A. feature B. culture C. tradition D. statue
1. Osaka has become one of the ________ “livable” cities in Asia.
A. more B. better C. much D. most
2. London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot _________
than Tokyo.
A. small B. few C. smaller D. fewer
3. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights, but
it also includes a_____________ range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other
places.
A. greater B. big C. wide D. wider
4. Ha Noi city now is _____________ than it was 10 years ago.
A. as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest
5. This river now is much less _____________than before. People are aware of the
environment and they try to keep the river clean.
A. polluted B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution
6. When we were in Da Nang, we spent a lot of time _____________ around and looking at
the ancient temples, bridges and houses.
A. wander B. wandering C. wandered D. wanders
7. On children festival, the zoo is always __________ with people, mainly children.
A. packed B. had C. contained D. scored
8. Although he was under no _____________, the shopkeeper replaced the defective battery
free of charge.
A. urgency B. guarantee C. obligation D. insistence
9. Old Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will____.
A. pull through B. pull up C. pull back D. pull out
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10. To be a good short story writer one needs, among other things, a very ______imagination.
A. vivid B. living C. bright D. sparkling
11. This ticket _____________ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.
A. confers B. entitles C. grants D. credits
12. He was completely _____________ by the thief’s disguise.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken through
13. This book gives a brief _____________ of the history of the castle and details of the art
collection in the main hall.
A. outline B. reference C. article D. research
14. Mark is very set in his ways, but John has a more ___________ attitude to life.
A. changeable B. flexible C. moveable D. fluid
15. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m __________ meeting you all again soon.
A. looking forward to B. getting on with
C. keep up with D. put up with
4. Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question.
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in
the city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the
hope of having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as
secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street
vendors or construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work
harder or to take a part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting
up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working
and studying, then travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor
scooters and returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise
apartment blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the
Internet, telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as
global integration have big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is
the Western style of clothes. The “ao dai” – Vietnamese traditional clothes are no longer
regularly worn in Vietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable
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clothes are widely preferred.
1. The most important reason why people move to the city is that_____________
A. to look for a complicate life B. to take part-time jobs
C. to have busy days D. to look for a better life
2. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things
EXCEPT _____________
A. the Internet B. friendly communication with neighbors
C. a variety of jobs in different fields D. modern facilities
3. We can infer from the passage that _____________
A. there is a big gap between the rich and the poor in the city.
B. people do morning exercise in public parks because they have much free time
C. people leave the countryside because life there is simple.
D. most of the urban dwellers have low income.
4. Industrialization and modernization may lead to _____________
A. the fact that women no longer wear ao dai. C. some changes in lifestyles.
B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes. D. global integration.
5. The word impact in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _____________
A. force B. action C. situation D. effect
5. Complete each sentence so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Many people think there is no city in Viet Nam that is cleaner than Da Nang city.
è Many people think _____________________________________________________
2. I found the trip to the craft village quite interesting.
è I felt quite ____________________________________________________________
3. My father says the place in which we are living is the noisiest one in Ha Noi.
è My father says that no___________________________________________________
4. He hasn't changed much since I last met him in 2000.
è He is the same _________________________________________________________
5. I have never eaten a more delicious food than this one.
è This food _____________________________________________________________
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UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE
Grammar:
+ Reported speech: review
+ Question words before to-infinitive
Vocabulary:
+ Changes in adolescence
Pronunciation:
+ Stress on the verb be in sentences
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
others.
1. A. cognitive B. adulthood C. confident D. encourage
2. A. informed B. manage C. convince D. depressed
3. A. confident B. abandon C. delighted D. important
4. A. communicate B. disappointed C. preparation D. adolescence
5. A. pressure B. support C. friendship D. guidance
2. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. skill B. house-keeping C. tense D. decision
2. A. advice B. decision C. delighted D. helpline
3. A. study B. adulthood C. columnist D. frustrated
4. A. concentrate B. self-aware C. stressed D. tense
5. A. embarrassed B. depressed C. helpline D. empathize
3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
1. Our schools have put various kinds of _______ on us.
A. homework B. pressure C. difficulties
2. We feel ______ to have a long summer holiday after a hard year of work.
A. delighted B. stressful C. embarrassed
3. During adolescence, teens experience both emotional and _____ changes.
A. physical B. spiritual C. social
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4. Many teens try to work hard to meet parents’ ______.
A. hope B. expectations C. belief
5. Cognitive skills enable teens to _____ better and be more self-disciplined.
A. emphasize B. focus C. concentrate
4. Fill each blank with a word in the box.
concentrate delighted embarrassed adolescence independent
life skills relaxed worried informed left out
1. ____________ is the period between childhood and young adulthood.

2. Physical changes are different for everyone at the adolescence, so we don’t need to
feel ______________
3. My brother is 13 years old but he wants to be more ______________. He would like
to do everything by himself.
4. When you have any problems, please ask the adults for support and guidance to make
______________ decisions.
5. I always ______________ on my studies so I’ve made much progress this year.
6. I felt _____________ when the teacher informed that we were going to have a 45-
minute English test.
7. Today I am very ______________ to get the highest score in my English exam.
8. Can you name some necessary ______________ that Vietnamese teens should have
today?
9. Hoa has moved to a new school in Hanoi. She doesn’t know anybody there. She is
very sad and feels ______________.
10. I have finished all my homework the teacher gave me. I feel _____________ and
decide to go to the cinema with my friend this evening.
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D.
1. His neighbors sometimes wondered he did for a living.
A. why B. when C. where D. what
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2. Could you please tell me ?
A. it is how far to the nearest bus stop B. how far is it to the nearest bus stop
C. how far to the nearest bus stop is it D. how far it is to the nearest bus stop
3. He asked me “ ?”
A. How long you have studied English B. How long have you studied English
C. How long you had study English D. How long you had studied English
4. She asked me the seat or not.
A. if – had occupied B. whether – was occupied
C. if – has been occupied D. whether – occupied
5. My parents asked me to find out it gave me so much trouble.
A. what B. which C. why D. where
6. The policeman asked us .
A. had any of us seen the accident happen
B. if had any of us seen the accident happen
C. whether any of us had seen the accident happen
D. that if any of us had seen the accident happen
7. My teacher told me that I attend the maths course for the higher level program that
I for.
A. can’t – apply B. couldn’t – apply
C. can’t – applied D. couldn’t – had applied
8. I asked him but he said nothing.
A. what the matter was B. what was the matter
C. the matter was what D. what’s the matter was
9. James him up when the bus reached the square.
A. told me wake B. asked me to wake
C. said me to wake D. requested me waking
10. I wonder we’ll catch the bus we’ll take a taxi.
A. if - and whether B. whether - or that
C. if - or that D. whether - or whether
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1. Her mother ordered her do not go out with him the night before.
A B C D
2. The traffic warden asked me why had I parked my car there.
A B C D
3. He said that he will pick me up at 8 am the following day.
A B C D
4. She said that the books in the library would be available tomorrow.
A B C D
5. He advised her thinking about that example again because it needed correcting.
A B C D
6. The receptionist said I must fill out that form before I attended the interview.
A B C D
7. Marty said a good friendship is like a diamond - valuable, beautiful and durable.
A B C D
8. The mayor apologized on having slept in an international summit and resigned afterwards.
A B C D
3. Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech.
1. Susan said, “Every day I am teased and bullied and I don't know what to do!”
__________________________________________________________________________
2. “I’m having a really hard time getting along with my parents”, Quan told me.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. “Do I need a tutor when I get trouble in Maths?” Mai asked her mother.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. “I'm scared to talk to other students at school, and I've never told my parents about being
depressed”, Mi told Nick.
__________________________________________________________________________
5. David asked the doctor, “Why do I often sleep in class although I try hard to break my bad
habit?” ____________________________________________________________________
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6. “Whenever I read a book, my mind starts to wander after a while, and I can't read
anymore”, said Phong.
__________________________________________________________________________
7. “My mom sometimes complains about how untidy and lazy I am”, Linda told Susan.
__________________________________________________________________________
8. “My stepmother hates me and she often blames me for stealing things her friends gave
her”, Tim said.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Rewrite the sentences using question words and to-infinitives.
1. I don't know what I should review first for the coming test.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Mary can't decide whether she should go to the school library or stay at home to do her
homework.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Please tell me how I can get to the bus station.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Jim told us where we could find that atlas.
__________________________________________________________________________
5. He told me when I should come to the meeting.
__________________________________________________________________________
6. The plumber told me how I could fix the leak in the sink.
__________________________________________________________________________
7. Please tell me where I should meet you tomorrow morning.
__________________________________________________________________________
8. Jim found two shirts he liked, but he had trouble deciding which one he should buy.
_________________________________________________________________________
III. SKILLS
1. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage.
You can do a few things to make homework less (1) ___________. First, be sure you
understand the assignment. Write it (2) ___________ in your notebook or day planner if you
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need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take
a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to (3) ___________to remember later
that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should
take to complete so you can plan your time.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have
libraries that are (4) ___________designed to allow students to study or get homework done.
The more work you can get done in school, the (5) ___________you will have to do at that
night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework (6) ___________ school, think about
how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most (7)
___________ students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy
homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.
No one is (8) ___________ to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The
first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don't feel comfortable with your
teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same
subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to
have someone (9) ___________ something in a different way. (10) ___________, you might
also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good
student, think about asking that person if you can study together.
1. A. stressful B. purpose C. advantage D. control
2. A. up B. into C. off D. down
3. A. fight B. discuss C. struggle D. add
4. A. specify B. specifically C. special D. specifies
5. A. more B. less C. little D. better
6. A. during B. since C. in D. on
7. A. between B. high-school C. among D. over
8. A. stopped B. leaved C. expected D. marked
9. A. do B. make C. ask D. explain
10. A. Meanwhile B. Therefore C. Although D. Moreover
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2. Read the following passage and then answer the questions below it.
School
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at
sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams,
the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10
subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on homework than
teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now spend 2-3 hours on
homework after school.
School uniform
Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform.
Although school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16, most teenagers are tired
of wearing it. When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight
differences between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and fighting
between pupils from different schools.
Clothes and looks
In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British
teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you
need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more
expensive, the better.
1. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A. expensive uniforms B. economical trainers
C. trendy labels D. fashionable hats
2. The word ‘highlight’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. emphasize B. decrease C. confuse D. remark
3. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when .
A. they are 16 years old B. they begin grade 12
C. they are 11 years old D. they finish grade 10
4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniform.
B. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
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C. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.
5. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A. the school gate B. the school uniform
C. the school logo D. the school playground
3. Turn the following statements into reported speech.
1. “Don’t repeat this mistake!” the instructor warned the sportsman.
→________________________________________________________________
2. “Leave your address with the secretary” the assistant said to me.
→________________________________________________________________
3. “Phone me for an answer tomorrow” the manager said to the client.
→________________________________________________________________
4. “Don't be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.
→________________________________________________________________
5. Tom said to the girl “When did you have this picture taken?”
→________________________________________________________________
6. “Shall we go somewhere for a cup of coffee after class?” Tom said.
→________________________________________________________________
7. John said to Marry “Why don’t you wear your hair a little longer?”
→________________________________________________________________
8. Ann asked her brother “What are you planning to do tomorrow?”
→________________________________________________________________
9. She asked her boyfriend “Is it true that your father fought in the last war?”
→________________________________________________________________
10. He said “I don’t understand why she has refused to join us on the trip”
→________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. columnist B. frustrated C. study D. adulthood
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2. A. helpline B. empathise C. embarrassed D. depressed
3. A. tense B. decision C. skill D. house-keeping
2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. neighbourhood B. assignment C. emotion D. supportive
5. A. embarrassing B. emotional C. emergency D. favourable
3. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Pressure _____________ children to get into top schools has reached a crisis point.
A. at B. under C. on D. with
7. Perhaps what you're reading or hearing is boring, which makes it hard to ___________ on
the book or the conversation.
A. concentrate B. rely C. depend D. notice
8. A great way to improve _______________ skills is to keep trying new things.
A. reason B. reasoned C. reasoning D. reasons’
9. As children move toward _____________, they are less likely to ask for advice.
A. dependent B. dependence C. independent D. independence
10. Taking good notes _______________ students to evaluate, organize and summarize
information.
A. requests B. requires C. allows D. offers
11. Susan needs someone to show her how to ______________ her anxiety and depression.
A. empathise B. try C. succeed D. manage
12. Mi asked what information she ______________ that assignment.
A. need to be done B. needed doing C. eed to do D. needed to do
13. My teacher told me that ______________ attend the math course for the higher level
programme that I ______________ for.
A. can’t - apply B. couldn’t - apply C. can’t - applied D. couldn’t – had applied
14. My parents asked me to find out ______________ it gave me so much trouble.
A. what B. which C. why D. where
15. I am not sure ______________ I can’t solve this problem.
A. how B. what C. who D. by whom
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4. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
It is that time of the school year again. Particularly for students heading to middle school
or high school, the homework assignments become tougher, workloads get heavier. Students
should have good study habits for a productive school year.
First, a planner can help a student keep everything organized and students should write
down assignments, appointments, and to-do lists. Ask him or her to review items in the
planner at both the beginning and end of the day.
Second, students shouldn't have any surprises when it comes to how and what they will
be marked on. By middle school and high school, most teachers will provide a course outline
or syllabus, which can serve as a guide for the semester. The student should feel comfortable
approaching teachers with questions about marking and assignments at any time.
Then, at home, studying in front of the TV won't be the best use of the student's time.
Help him or her by providing a quiet, well-lit space for study time. Next, students need to
know when a test will take place, the types of questions that will be included and the topics
that will be covered. From there, your student should create a study plan and allow sufficient
time to prepare for their lessons or tests - there's nothing worse than cramming the night
before an exam.
Last but not least, working in groups can help students when they are struggling to
understand a concept and can enable them to complete assignments more quickly than when
working alone. Keep groups small and structured to ensure the maximum benefit to
participants and reduce distractions.
Task 1. What would be a good title for the passage?
A. Back to School B. Tips for Study Skills
C. Practice of Active Learning D. Look to the Future
Task 2. Find a word in the passage that means:
1. ______ = a book that is used for recording information
2. ______ = a list of topics that students study in a subject
3. ______ = the activity of correcting exam papers of students
4. ______ = as much as you need
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Task 3. Answer the following questions.
1. Why should students keep a planner?
__________________________________________________________________________
2. What do they take notes in the planner?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. What should students do when they don't know marking?
__________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the best place for study at home?
__________________________________________________________________________
5. What is the benefit of a study plan?
__________________________________________________________________________
6. Why do we keep study groups small and structured?
__________________________________________________________________________
5. Rewrite the following in reported speech.
1. Mai said, “The stress of the entrance examinations made me physically ill.”
__________________________________________________________________
2. “It breaks my heart to see her upset when she failed the exam”, Nora's mother said.
__________________________________________________________________
3. “I feel stressed and tense to see that I can't get the perfect results, Phong”, said Mi
__________________________________________________________________
4. Quan said, “Study stress has been a part of my life”.
__________________________________________________________________
5. “I started experiencing symptoms of stress in grade 8”, Phong said.
__________________________________________________________________
6. Jane said to Bill “When do you expect to finish your assignment?”
__________________________________________________________________
7. My sister said to me “Are you crazy?’.
__________________________________________________________________
8. She asked me “Have you ever seen a flying saucer?”
__________________________________________________________________
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9. James said “Do you want me to send this letter for you?”
____________________________________________________________________
10. “What will you do when you come back home?” she asked me.
__________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 4: LIFE IN THE PAST
GRAMMAR
+ Used to: review
+ Wishes for the present
VOCABULARY
+ Life in the past
PRONUNCIATION
+ Stress on auxiliary verbs in sentences
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
1. A. damage B. event C. behave D. surprise
2. A. develop B. understand C. imagine D. consider
3. A. illiterate B. communicate C. entertainment D. traditional
4. A. programme B. custom C. postman D. downtown
5. A. grandparents B. violence C. buffalo D. importance
others.
1. A. shifts B. thinks C. joins D. soups
2. A. busy B. basic C. person D. answer
3. A. bags B. graphs C. lands D. days
4. A. coach B. chore C. chorus D. check
5. A. clap B. catch C. waving D. handle
3. Choose the best option to complete the sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
1. He becomes very ___________ in French after three years in Paris.
A. smooth B. fluent C. easy
2. We need more projects to ___________ cultures of ethnic minority groups.
A. achieve B. adjust C. preserve
3. You will learn to ___________ an honest man.
A. discover B. appreciate C. possess
4. Moving to France was a big thing, but I could finally ___________ to the new
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environment.
A. adapt B. adopt C. attend
5. In the past many people were ___________; they couldn’t read and write.
A. responsible B. enthusiastic C. illiterate
6. Mobile phones and computers are essential technological __________ for the young
generation.
A. facility B. facilities C. facilitator
7. Poor children don’t have shoes to wear, so they have to go ____________.
A. sandals B. foot C. bare-footed
8. The parents are helping their children build ____________ behind their house.
A. event B. occasion C. igloos
9. The stories about the family’s ancestors are ___________ on to the next generations.
A. pass B. passed C. passing
10. We can see many ___________ with two loads of fruits on their shoulders in the streets
in Hanoi.
A. street vendors B. electricians C. doctors
4. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the
following sentences.
1. You have to use your ______________ when you read the story. IMAGINE
2. I think corporal ______________ is now prohibited in schools. PUNISH
3. ______________, we used to cook five-color sticky rice on the first day of the
lunar month. TRADITION
4. Tom says he can't put up with Mary's ______________ any longer. BEHAVE
5. Those _____________ over there are friends of both the bride and groom. ATTEND
6. The photo brought back many happy memories of my ______________ CHILD
7. I think riding a bicycle is ______________ especially when it rains. CONVENIENT
8. She said that in her village _____________ used to be arranged by parents. MARRY
9. Thirty years ago, only ___________ people in the city had the television. WEALTH
10. We used to ___________ of our home village when we lived overseas. THOUGHT
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II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
1. He ___________ smoke that much; he smokes about 20 cigarettes a day now.
A. didn’t use to B. didn’t used to C. never use to
2. I wish I ___________ enough money to buy a new computer; this has been so slow.
A. have B. will have C. had
3. I wish I ___________ to meet you again!
A. never had B. would never have C. was not having
4. I wish I ___________ here with you. I’d rather be anywhere else right now.
A. am not sitting B. didn’t sit C. was not sitting
5. They built a hospital here. There _____________ a playground here.
A. is B. used to C. used to be
6. My grandparents _____________ light their house with oil lamps.
A. used to B. use to C. used to be
7. A: I wonder how the farmers _____________ transport their crops home in the past.
B: They _____________ buffalo-drawn carts.
A. used to/ used B. use to/ used to C. use/ used
8. I hated ice-cream; I _____________ eat ice-cream.
A. used to B. didn’t use to C. use to
9. This was my favorite bicycle. I _____________ ride everywhere on it.
A. didn’t use to B. used to C. use to
10. Entertainment for the children in my village _____________ as simple as playing hide-
and-seek or going swimming in the river.
A. used to be B. used to C. didn't use to
Circle A, B, or C and correct the error.
1. When he is small, his father used to take him to the zoo every weekend.
A B C
2. I have no idea how operate this machine; it’s too complicated.
A B C
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3. I wish we will get to the hotel soon enough for the sunset.
A B C
4. I used to drink beer before dinner, but I didn’t used to drink during the day.
A B C
5. I wish you would stop telling me how to do and when doing things, Mom!
A B C
3. Put the verbs into the correct form to complete the sentences.
1. I’m not tall enough to play volleyball. I wish tall and strong. (I/ be)
2. I’m fed up with this rain. I wish raining. (it/ stop)
3. My grandparents don’t like living in the city. They wish in the countryside.
(they/ live)
4. It’s a difficult question. I wish the answer. (I/know)
5. I wish here. She’d be able to help us. (Ann/ be)
4. Use “used to” or “didn't use to” with the right form of the verbs in brackets to
complete the sentences.
1. Mary ______________________ eating chocolate but now she hates it. (love)
2. My father___________________ to work when he lived in Japan. (not/drive)
3. Her grandma _________________ able to speak Russian, but she has forgotten it all. (be)
4. We ___________________________ coffee after breakfast. (not/drink)
5. A: Did she use to read comic books?
B: No, she______________ detective novels when she was a child. (read)
III. SKILLS
For formal ceremonies, men would have two additional items, a long gown with slits on
either side, and a turban, usually in black or brown made of cotton or silk. In feudal times,
there were strict dress codes. Ordinary people were not allowed to wear clothes with dyes
rather than black, brown or white. Costumes in yellow were reserved for the King. Those in
purple and red were reserved for high ranking court officials, while dresses in blue were
exclusively worn by petty court officials. Men's dress has gradually changed along with
social development.
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The traditional set of a long gown and turban gave way to more modern-looking suits,
while business shirts and trousers have replaced traditional long-sleeved shirts and wide
trousers. Traditional costumes still exist and efforts are increasingly being made to restore
traditional festivals and entertainment which incorporate traditional costumes.
For women, the outer garment is a special silk gown called an “ao tu than” which is brown
or light brown in color with four slits divided equally on its lower section. The second layer
is a gown in a light yellow color and the third layer is a pink gown. When a woman wears
her three gowns, she fastens the buttons on the side, and leave those on the chest unfastened
so that it forms a shaped collar. This allows her to show the different colors on the upper part
of the three gowns. Today, on formal occasions women wear “ao dai”.
1. In the past, the color was used to represent .
A. the difference between men and women B. formal ceremonies
C. the social development D. the rank in the society
2. In the past, for formal ceremonies men wore .
A. costumes in purple or yellow not like the King C. costumes made of red cotton or silk
B. a long gown and a turban in black or brown D. dresses in blue as petty court officials
3. Traditional festivals .
A. promote traditional costumes B. encourage modern-looking suits
C. replace traditional suits by business ones D. make men’s dresses change
4. All of the following are true about women’s traditional costumes EXCEPT that .
A. the gowns have different colors on the upper part
B. we can see a shaped collar in the front
C. the two inner gowns cannot be seen
D. the outer gown has four equal parts on its lower section
5. The word “gown” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. a long dress worn on formal occasions
B. a woman’s dress, especially a long one
C. a long piece of clothing worn by judges
D. piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them
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2. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
The Game of Squares
Either boys or girls, usually aged from seven to ten, play the two-person game of
"Mandarin's Box". They draw a rectangle on the ground and (1) ________ it into ten small
squares called "rice fields" or "fish ponds”.
They also draw two additional semi-circular boxes at the two (2) ________of the
rectangle, which are called "mandarin's boxes" - the game's name. Each person has 25 small
pebbles and a bigger stone.
Each player places the stone in one of the mandarin's boxes and five small pebbles in each
of the other squares. Then the game begins. The first player takes up the contents of one
square on his or her side of the board, but not a mandarin's box and distributes the pebbles
one by one, (3) ____ with the next square in (4) ______ direction. Since each square contains
five pebbles at the beginning, the first move will distribute five pebbles to the left or right.
After the last pebble is distributed, the player takes the contents of the following square
and repeats the distribution (5) _________. But if the following square is one of the
mandarin's boxes, the turn ends and passes to the other player.
If the last pebble falls into a square that precedes one empty square, the player wins all
the contents of the square following the empty square and (6) ________these pebbles from
the board. However, if there are two or more empty squares in a row, the player (7) ________
his or her turn.
Once a player has taken pebbles from the board, the turn is (8) ______to the other player.
If all five squares on one player's side of the board are emptied at any time, that player must
place one pebble he or she has aside back in each of the five squares so that the game can
resume.
The game (9)____until the two mandarins' boxes have both been (10) ____. At the end of the
game, the player with more pebbles wins, with each of the large stones counting as ten points.
1. A. share B. divide C. separate D. leave
2. A. ends B. aims C. small points D. stops
3. A. start B. to start C. starting D. having started
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4. A. no B. all C. both D. either
5. A. action B. process C. change D. method
6. A. removes B. disappears C. leaves D. ends
7. A. wins B. succeeds C. fails D. loses
8. A. gone B. made C. passed D. rewarded
9. A. starts B. continues C. stops D. pauses
10. A. held B. moved C. taken D. accepted
3. Read the situations and write wishes you want to make for them.
1. Many schools are overcrowded because there are so many children in Viet Nam.
I wish_____________________________________________________________
2. My school has no playground equipment or extra activities.
I wish _____________________________________________________________
3. In the Mekong Delta, small children go through some foot bridges in order to get to
school.
I wish_____________________________________________________________
4. Kindergarten teachers don’t have training courses in making handmade teaching
materials.
I wish _____________________________________________________________
5. Children from poor families can’t go to school because they have to earn money to
support their families.
I wish _____________________________________________________________
4. Use “used to” or “didn't use to” to rewrite the sentences
1. I quite like classical music now, although I wasn’t keen on it when I was younger.
=>_____________________________________________________________
2. I had a lot of money but I lost it all when my business failed.
=>_____________________________________________________________
3. I seem to have lost interest in my work.
=> _____________________________________________________________
4. Dennis gave up smoking three years ago.
=> _____________________________________________________________
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5. My brother had his hair cut short when he joined the army.
=> _____________________________________________________________
6. My parents lived in the USA when they were young.
=> _____________________________________________________________
7. Jim was my best friend, but we aren’t friends any more.
=> _____________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. snack B. illiterate C. activity D. habit
2. A. fresh B. specific C. entertain D. preservation
3. A. seniority B. seek C. west D. physical
4. A. facility B. traditional C. historical D. television
5. A. tuberculosis B. seniority C. possibility D. technological
6. Despite changes brought on by industrialisation and modernisation, shoulder poles
_______________ the main carriers of 80 percent of the rural population.
A. continue B. exist C. Stay D. remain
7. The image of an old lady with the traditional ao dai on a rickshaw on her way back from
market is still so___________for Vietnamese people.
A. meaning B. meaningful C. meaningless D. meaningfulness
8. Furthermore, traditional_____________ help to develop their senses, memory, thoughts,
imagination, linguistic capacity and basic concepts about the national culture.
A. habits B. games C. customs D. practices
9. Working as street vendors has created countless jobs, and it has become_______ in Hanoi.
A. part of life B. parts of life C. part of lives D. life parts
10. “Quang ganh” is two baskets hung from either end of a bamboo pole ________ the
shoulders.
A. across B. at C. on D. above
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11. Viet Nam’s tug-of-war game was also_____________as a UNESCO cultural intangible
heritage of humanity in December 2015.
A. realised B. recognised C. allowed D. seen
12. People in Bac Ninh province believe that if the tug-of-war team facing the east wins, it
will bring bumper crops and good luck, and that the situation will be just the ____________
if the team facing the west wins.
A. different B. same C. other D. opposite
13. The first university that___________the western educational system was built in Ha Noi,
in 1919 with the medicine school and 1933 with the law school.
A. requested B. applied C. applied to D. related
14. In the past, white, or violet ao dai ___________ by Vietnamese female students as their
uniforms.
A. wore B. used to wear C. was worn D. would be wear
15. We all wish there____________a smart board in our classroom.
A. is B. was C. has been D. had been
4. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in
the following passage.
It is just simple and ordinary as its (1) _______. No noisy sound from engines, no obscure
smoke and no spending too much for commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people
have thought of the rickshaw as a (2) ________means of transportation when going out. It is
not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also connected strongly with the foreigners (3)
_______ all of them were attracted by this unique means at the first time visiting Viet Nam.
The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life, and become quite necessary
as the (4) ______ in a body. Not only the Vietnamese feel (5) _______to rickshaw, foreigners
are also impressed by this unique vehicle. They will be fond of sitting on the rickshaw for a
(6) ________ tour around Sword Lake or a round on the streets to (7) _________dreamy and
peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.
Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully (8) __________ windy sunset and bright
sunrises on the beach of Nha Trang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to
enjoy a relaxing feeling on the short (9) __________ trip.
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Viet Nam is becoming more and more modern; however, rickshaw still (10) __________
through the time and has a stand in the minds of the residents.
1. A. presence B. appearance C. judgment D. performance
2. A. shared B. recognized C. friendly D. familiar
3. A. although B. as C. but D. while
4. A. breath B. air C. rest D. recovery
5. A. close B. closed C. closest D. closing
6. A. sight B. sighting C. sightseeing D. sightseer
7. A. catch B. take C. bring D. keep
8. A. welcome B. welcoming C. welcomed D. being welcomed
9. A. city B. town C. urban D. field
10. A. keeps B. continues C. lives D. survives
5. Rewrite each sentence using the word given so that the meaning stays the same.
1. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn't. USED
___________________________________________________________________
2. The boys want to win the football match. WISH
___________________________________________________________________
3. Did you always eat sweets when you were small? USE
___________________________________________________________________
4. She dreams to spend her vacation in Ha Long Bay. WISHES
___________________________________________________________________
5. They didn't use to drink coffee when they lived in Japan. NEVER
___________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM
Grammar:
+ Passive voice: Impersonal passive
+ suggest + V-ing/clause with should
Vocabulary:
+ Words to describe wonders of Viet Nam
Pronunciation:
+ Stress on short words in sentences
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
others.
1. A. path B. tooth C. theme D. Thames
2. A. sound B. amount C. country D. noun
3. A. climbing B. basket C. subway D. club
4. A. problem B. popular C. convenient D. rod
5. A. rose B. house C. sound D. cloud
1. A. concentrate B. picturesque C. astounding D. citadel
2. A. sculpture B. failure C. closure D. preserve
3. A. government B. embroider C. embarrassed D. financial
4. A. pasture B. consist C. lacquer D. surface
5. A. paradise B. emotion C. authentic D. historic
3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D
1. Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural
beauty and __________ characteristics.
A. geology B. geological C. environmental D. ecological
2. The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace _______ with marble roads that connect each palace.
A. area B. setting C. complex D. building
3. The towers of the My Son sanctuary are the most significant _______ of the My Son
civilization.
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A. structures B. arrangements C. apartments D. plans
4. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was the _________ of political power for nearly seven
centuries without interruption.
A. middle B. point C. system D. centre
5. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parks were put _________ the State's protection.
A. of B. under C. above D. with
6. Ha Noi’s four sacred temples, the ________ of Ha Noi were built to defend the four
directions (East, West, South, North) of the ancient Thang Long capital city.
A. communication B. feelings C. energy D. spirits
7. The expert explained that the upper _________ of the bridge was in very bad condition.
A. building B. structure C. foundation D. roof
8. Talking about Tay Phuong Pagoda means talking about a treasure of _________, an
invaluable cultural and historical heritage.
A. items B. stone C. sculpture D. objects
9. India will provide technical experts, supporting equipment and materials necessary for the
restoration of _________ in My Son.
A. churches B. pagodas C. mosques D. towers
10. Hundreds of thousands of _________ travel to Perfume Pagoda to pray for happiness
prosperity in the coming year.
A. pilgrimages B. pilgrims C. passengers D. holiday-makers
4. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITALS to complete the following
sentences.
1. Many more tourists have visited Ha Long Bay since UNESCO’s ____________ of this
beautiful spot. (RECOGNIZE)
2. Bai Dinh Pagoda is a ____________ site which is located in Ninh Binh province.
(RELIGION)
3. May I have a ____________ about the trip to Cuc Phuong National Park next week?
(SUGGEST)
4. My most ____________ experience was my trip to Hoi An in the summer of 2015.
(FORGET)
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5. We got a lot of ____________ from our holiday in Da Nang last year. (ENJOY)
6. There are many sculptures along the ____________ to the main temple. (ENTER)
7. Protecting natural wonders brings both social and ____________ benefits. (FINANCE)
8. Phong Nha - Ke Bang can be compared to a precious _________ museum. (GEOLOGY)
9. The show features six ____________ from different parts of the country. (CONTEST)
10. Chua Keo (in Thai Binh province) is a ____________ pagoda which was built about 400
years ago. (WOOD)
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D
1. It _________ that China dug up the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
A. says B. said C. would be said D.is said
2. The public suggested that the factories _________ with waste treatment system.
A. would equip B. would be equipped C. should equip D. should be equipped
3. The local government suggested _______ a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park.
A. build B.to build C. building D. being built
4. It________ that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach.
A. reported B. was reported C. could report D. had been reported
5. The most important thing is that we ______ foreign tourists come back to Viet Nam again.
A. cause B. should cause C. will make D. should make
6. It is hoped that many defensive measures _______ to protect and preserve our man-made
wonders.
A. is taken B. will take C. will be taken D. are taken
7. The teacher suggested that the students ________ all their homework before going to bed.
A. must finish B. finish C. finished D. should finish
8. __________that the temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century.
A. It is think B. It was thought C. They thought D. It is thought
9. Nowadays, Perfume pagoda ______ large numbers of pilgrims from all over Viet Nam.
A. attracts B. attracted C. attracting D. attract
10. I suggest the government should ___________ the number of visitors every day.
A. limiting B. limited C. limit D. limits
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2. Rewrite the following sentences using the impersonal passive.
1. People say that Ha Long Bay consists of about 2000 islands.
__________________________________________________________________
2. They thought that the temple had been destroyed by a fine.
__________________________________________________________________
3. The police have reported there is an accident on the way out to Sa Pa.
__________________________________________________________________
4. We are expecting the park will be recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO next
year.
__________________________________________________________________
5. Many people will claim the rule of the game is too complicated.
__________________________________________________________________
6. We know that Trang An Landscape Complex was selected for filming "Kong: Skull
Island".
__________________________________________________________________
7. Everyone believe Son Duong Cave is one of the largest caves in the world.
__________________________________________________________________
8. They estimated one million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in December 2015.
__________________________________________________________________
9. We have understood that protecting natural wonders has many benefits.
__________________________________________________________________
10. People hope that this complex of monuments will be open to the public soon.
__________________________________________________________________
3. Turn the following sentences into reported speech, using the structure suggest +
clause with should/ suggest + V-ing.
1. “How about going to Hue this summer holiday?” my mother said.
à My mother ______________________________________________________.
2. “Let’s book two return tickets because it will be cheaper”, he said.
à He ____________________________________________________________.
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3. “Why don’t we join efforts to protect the beauty of this citadel?” she wondered.
à She ____________________________________________________________.
4. “Shall we go to Bach Ma National Park tomorrow?” Lena asked.
à Lena ___________________________________________________________.
5. “What about designing a poster to advertise the attraction of this old fishing village?” I
asked.
à I ______________________________________________________________.
III. SKILLS
following passage.
(1) ________on the vast delta of the river mouths of Dong Nai, Sai Gon and Vam Co, Can
Gio Mangrove Forest in Ho Chi Minh City is an ecosystem (2) aquatic ecosystem
and land ecosystem, freshwater ecosystem and marine ecosystem (3) ___________ 150 flora
species.,744 fauna species, 130 species of birds and 130 species of fish. In the core zone of
Can Gio Mangrove Forest, Ho Chi Minh City invested to build Vam Sat Ecological Tourist
Site with many tourist (4) ___________such as: a crocodile farm, a hat lagoon, a bird yard.
Tang
Bong lower, a (5) _________garden and many games of fishing crocodile, sailing boats,
rowing boats.
Can Gio is the green (6) __________ of Ho Chi Minh City and is assessed as the best
restored, care and (7) ___________place in Viet Nam and worldwide. This is also the ideal
place for eco-tourism and (8) ___________research. On 21 January 2000, UNESCO (9)
___________Can Gio (10) ___________ a world biosphere reserve.
1. A. Forming B. Formed C. Having formed D. Being forming
2. A. between B. either C. neither D. not only
3. A. include B. includes C. included D. including
4. A. features B. characteristics C. attractions D. qualities
5. A. botany B. botanical C. botanist D. flora
6. A. surface B. development C. lake D. lung
7. A. protect B. protecting C. protected D. protective
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8. A. science B. scientific C. environment D. conservative
9. A. recognized B. knew C. believed D. approved
10.A. with B. for C. of D. as
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue
The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the
city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long,
the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings
until 1945
The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden
Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam
War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.
Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River) is about
a hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this
former grand imperial capital are the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was
exclusively used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor
Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In fact, many of the monuments
surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19th century and were modeled
after Beijing's Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two
and a half kilometres long.
The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful
landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and
December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This
small city is also famous for its Imperial-style cuisine.
1. The Complex of Hue Monuments .
A. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long
B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945
D. is located on the left hank of the Perfume River
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2. The Hue Citadel needs the work of restoration because of .
A. the northeast monsoon B. its rich architecture
C. the period from 1802 to 1945 D. the damage during the war
3. All of the following are mentioned as features of the Hue Citadel EXCEPT .
A. the Temple of Literature B. the royal tombs
C. a library and museum D. the flag tower
4. We can infer from the passage that .
A. the royal tombs were built for each emperor in the Imperial City
B. the Forbidden Purple City might be considered a smaller model of Beijing’s Forbidden City
C. the Imperial City is located in the Forbidden Purple City
D. the wall that surrounds the citadel is as big as the Great Wall in China
5. All of the following are advantages of Hue EXCFPT .
A. the waterway of the Perfume River B. the art of cooking
C. the last three months of the year D. its beauty of natural setting
3. Write sentences about Cham towers in Binh Dinh, using the imperative passive with the verbs
given in brackets.
1. The ancient Champa dynasties built many elaborate temples and shrines. (believe)
__________________________________________________________________________
2. The Cham towers in Binh Dinh province are the biggest in Southeast Asia. (claim)
__________________________________________________________________________
3. The Cham towers are located in the Do Ban Citadel. (think)
__________________________________________________________________________
4. The Binh Dinh towers are a harmonious combination of architectural art from the Champa
and Khmer cultures. (consider)
__________________________________________________________________________
5. The three magnificent Duong Long Towers were built during the 12th and 13th centuries
in Toy Son district. (say)
__________________________________________________________________________
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4. Write complete sentences about the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, using the words/
phrases given in their correct forms.
1. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel/ first/ build/ Ha Noi/ during/ Ly Dynasty.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. It/ considered/ capital/ seven centuries/ Ly Dynasty/ Trinh Lords.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. It/ listed/ UNESCO World Heritage Site/ 2010.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. The royal palaces/ and most structures/ complex/ bad condition.
__________________________________________________________________________
5. The relics/ its ruined foundations/ on display/ museum.
__________________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. shrine B. surprising C. pilgrim D. island
2. A. structure B. culture C. sculpture D. future
3. A. cavern B. citadel C. complex D. contestant
4. A. valuable B. memorable C. historical D. fascinating
5. A. geological B. archaeology C. administrative D. ecological
3. Choose the word or phrase that needs correction. Circle the letters A, B, C or D and
then correct the mistake
1. The children were frightening by the thunder and lightning.
A B C D
2. Two people got hurt in the accident and were took to the hospital by an ambulance.
A B C D
3. The students helped by the clear explanation that the teacher gave.
A B C D
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4. That alloy is composing by iron and tin.
A B C D
5. The winter of the race hasn’t been announcing yet.
A B C D
6. Progress is been made every day in all parts of the world.
A B C D
7. When, where and by whom has the automobile invented?
A B C D
8. Each assembly kit is accompany by detailed instruction.
A B C D
9. Arthur was giving an award by the city for all of his efforts in crime prevention.
A B C D
10. It was late and I was getting very worry about my son.
A B C D
4. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.
different proud as pours to visit

few attracting from anywhere in front
DA LAT - DREAM CITY
Da Lat lies on Lam Vien plateau, in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong. 300
kilometres north of Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is a well-known city (1) _________ all the
people who have been there once. Da Lat is known (2) ________ a city of pine trees,
waterfalls and flowers. Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers with (3) __________ colors
and various species. Flowers can be found (4) ________ and in any season. We can see
flowers in Da Lat in the parks, (5) ________ of the houses, in the gardens etc. Da Lat has the
widest range of orchid varieties in the country. Da Lat has (6) ________ rivers and canals
but it has many picturesque waterfalls. It takes tourists several days (7) __________ all the
waterfalls in the area. The famous Cam Ly Falls is only 3 kilometres (8) _________the town
centre. The Prenn Falls is 10 kilometres in the south of Da Lat. The water (9) __________
down like a white shade. Da Lat people are very (10) ________ of it. They always boast to
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tourists about it in the first place. Around the Prenn Falls is the valley of various flowers and
pine hills.
5. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by the fire.
→_____________________________________________________________________
2. The Greens had a carpet cleaner clean their carpet.
→_____________________________________________________________________
3. People believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
→_____________________________________________________________________
4. Journalists suppose that the footballer is earning ten million pounds a year.
→_____________________________________________________________________
5. It is reported that the damage is extensive.
→_____________________________________________________________________
6. People were watching the game outside the stadium on a huge screen.
→_____________________________________________________________________
7. The south coast continues to attract holidaymakers.
→_____________________________________________________________________
8. Somebody has described Keith Jones as the world’s greatest guitarist.
→ _____________________________________________________________________
9. Robert always hated other children teasing him.
→_____________________________________________________________________
10. Somebody should have offered Mary a drink when she arrived.
→_____________________________________________________________________
6. Complete the second sentence so that the meaning stays the same, using “suggest +
V-ing/clause with should”.
1. Mary wanted all of us to visit Po Nagar Cham Towers after lunch.
Mary suggested _______________________________________________________
2. “Let’s go to the cinema tonight.” he suggested.
He suggested __________________________________________________________
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3. "Never borrow money from friends," my father said.
My father suggested that _________________________________________________
4. Nick told the stranger. "If I were you, I would not write anything on the walls of the
cavern.”
Nick suggested that ____________________________________________________
5. I didn't know whether her performance was good or not, so the best way was to watch it
again.
I suggested ____________________________________________________________
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UNIT 6: VIETNAM – THEN AND NOW
Grammar:
+ Past perfect: review
+ Adjective + to-infinitive
+ Adjective + that-clause
Vocabulary:
+ Transport systems, family groups, and school life then and now
Pronunciation:
+ Sentences with all the words stressed
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
1. A. elevated B. facility C. significant D. initially
2. A. cooperative B. anniversary C. illiteracy D. considerable
3. A. complete B. complain C. explain D. tunnel
4. A. dramatic B. electric C. engineer D. computer
5. A. technological B. opportunity C. curiosity D. cooperative
others.
1. A. yacht B. chapter C. manage D. panel
2. A. example B. feed C. ink D. inhumane
3. A. junior B. humor C. stew D. few
4. A. hall B. doll C. chalk D. forecast
5. A. remake B. refund C. reconcile D. reproduce
3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D.
1. In the past several weeks, I have had the to interact with a few large extended
families.
A. event B. situation C. ceremony D. opportunity
2. Wise families accept the , and support those who have different ways of
thinking.
A. differences B. similarities C. same D. agreements
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3. As an old saying in Viet Nam, “Blood is thicker than water”, the concept of blood is
always engraved in the mind of the Vietnamese.
A. relation B. relationship C. connection D. joint
4. Children feel to go into the world with the support from their parents.
A. confident B. confidently C. confidence D. reluctant
5. The railway route is designed with double lanes, electrified and has technical standards
which allows ____________ of earthquake level 8.
A. ability B. power C. tolerance D. acceptance
4. Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.
tunnel underpass skytrain tram

railway clearance walkways traffic
1. As planned, the urban elevated ____________ Cat Linh-Ha Dong in Ha Noi would be
put into operation from June 1, 2017.
2. If there is no delay in progress, by mid-2017, Hanoian residents will be able to use the
__________ for their travel.
3. However, the project of the urban sky train is facing the risk of being unable to be
completed by the deadline, due to difficulties in site __________ activities.
4. A flyover at Hang Xanh crossroads in Ho Chi Minh City has helped reduce
______________ congestion at the city's northeast gateway.
5. While the trains in Sai Gon were powered by steam, the_____________ systems in Ha
Noi operated by electricity.
6. They asked foreign companies to design a___________ through the Hai Van Pass.
7. The Trung Hoa _____________ in Ha Noi forms the city’s first four-layered intersection.
8. A huge network of elevated _________________ in Hong Kong helps visitors walk
across the city easily.
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple, Past Continuous, or Past Perfect form
of the verbs in brackets.
1. They (already/ graduate) _____________from high school when we met them.
2. I got up, (have) _____________breakfast, and left.
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3. It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining, and the birds (sing) _____________ .
4. I was sure I (see) _____________ him somewhere before, but I couldn't remember where.
5. She walked out of her flat. As she shut the door, she realized she (forget) ______the key.
6. My leg started to hurt when I (play) _____________football.
7. I grew up in the countryside, and I (live) ________ in Ha Noi for a few years in the 2010s.
8. When I was a child, I didn’t know what job I (want) _____________to do in the future.
9. The fire alarm went off when we (have) _____________a math lesson.
10. My father (work) ____________when I called him this afternoon.
1. My sister had worked in the bank for five years before she had been sent to Da Nang.
A B C D
2. Tom said that he had been very excited visiting Ha Long Bay for the first time in 2005.
A B C D
3. The country has significant changed since we came here in 2007.
A B C D
4. All of us are astonished that life in the countryside to improve a lot.
A B C D
5. By the time she left the shop, she spent all of her money on clothes.
A B C D
3. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the original sentences.
1. Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.
=> ____________________________________________________________________
2. Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.
=> ____________________________________________________________________
3. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.
=>____________________________________________________________________
4. Going into the lift alone is afraid.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
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5. Following the instructions carefully is important for all of us.
=> _____________________________________________________________________
III. SKILLS
1. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.
Being the first and also the oldest high school in Hue, originally Quoc Hoc (National High
School) was the school for children from royal and noble families. French colonialists opened
this school in 1896 to train those who would serve the government. Therefore, at that time,
French was the main subject for students. Now it is named Hue National High School and is
a high-profile school that all students must pass a competitive entrance exam to get the
admission.
Established in 1896, after more than 100-year history, the school today is considered the
largest and also the most beautiful high school campus in Viet Nam. This surrounding makes
a great picture of red French designed buildings in harmony with green background of a lot
of large shady trees and stone benches.
Especially in spring, when “diep and dao” (a kind of cherry blossoms) is in bloom, the
whole picture is filled with pinky dots above red thatched tile. Students often call that period
of time "Pinky cloud season” and regard it as the most special moments of a year. These arc
the reasons why Quoc Hoc is also called “Pinky school beside Perfume River Bank” in the
song with the same name.
Moreover, several Vietnamese political leaders have been learning here, including:
Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh), General Vo Nguyen Giap, Prime Minister Pham
Van Dong, etc. In addition, the school is famed for its students who are well-known poets
(Xuan Dieu, Huy Can, To Huu, Luu Trong Lu etc.), scientists (Ta Quang Buu, Ton That
Tung, Dang Van Ngu, etc.), musicians (Tran Hoan, Nguyen Van Thuong, etc.). The school
also has students getting high prizes in many international competitions.
Task1. Read the statements and decide whether they are true (T), false (F), or not given
(NG).
a. Hue National High School has a history of over 100 years.
b. It was built for royal and noble families by the Nguyen dynasty.
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c. There is a perfect harmony between the buildings of classrooms and surroundings of
green trees.
d. Many students from Hue National High School (Quoc Hoc) have greatly contributed to
the development of Viet Nam.
e. French was the main subject, but science subjects were not taught in the French period.
Task 2. Read the passage again, and answer the questions.
1. When was the school established?
__________________________________________________________________________
2. What type of students was the school left for at the beginning?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the “Pinky cloud season”?
__________________________________________________________________________
4. What can prove that Hue National High School is the high school for the gifted at present?
__________________________________________________________________________
5. What can we infer from the passage about the location of the school?
__________________________________________________________________________
Task 3. Find a word in the passage that means:
1. the act of accepting someone into a school (paragraph 1) __________
2. the buildings of a school or college and the land around them (paragraph 2) __________
3. a pleasing combination of related things (paragraph 2) __________
4. protected from sunlight by trees (paragraph 2) __________
5. very well-known (paragraph 4) __________
2. Combine the two sentences using Adjective + that-clause
1. Family members care for each other. It is essential for that.
It is essential _______________________________________________________
2. Families are the place where we learn values, skills, and behavior. We are aware of that.
We are aware ______________________________________________________
3. Parents should guide their children into the world outside the home. It is certain about
that.
It is certain ________________________________________________________
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4. Strong families have a sense of loyalty and devotion toward family members. We are
conscious of that.
We are conscious ___________________________________________________
5. The family is a place of shelter for individual family members. It is sure about that.
It is sure ___________________________________________________________
3. Rewrite the following sentences using “It + be + adjective + (of/for + noun/
pronoun)”.
1. She was brave to spend the night in the old house alone.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Such a wonderful performance was interesting to hear.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. You were very kind to give presents to street children before the new school year.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. They were unreasonable to complain about the exam results.
__________________________________________________________________________
5. The shelves are simple to put up.
__________________________________________________________________________
6. He was confident to present his ideas in front of the committee.
__________________________________________________________________________
7. We were surprised to get the scholarships.
__________________________________________________________________________
8. He was impolite to criticize her in front of her friends.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given words.
1. David had gone home before we arrived.
After_____________________________________________________________.
2. We had lunch then we took a look around the shops.
Before ____________________________________________________________.
3. The light had gone out before we got out of the office.
When_____________________________________________________________.
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4. After she had explained everything clearly, we started our work.
By the time ________________________________________________________.
5. My father had watered all the plants in the garden by the time my mother came home.
Before ____________________________________________________________.
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. sandals B. compartment C. tram D. manual
2. A. trench B. pedestrian C. exhibition D. tunnel
3. A. exhibition B. exist C. example D. examination
4. A. significant B. facility C. elevated D. initially
5. A. cooperative B. considerable C. illiteracy D. anniversary
6. In a traditional family, there were three __________: grandparents, parents, and children.
A. groups B. teams C. bands D. generations
7. It was very _____________ that a couple in the past could have about 5 to 10 children.
A. popular B. common C. shared D. obvious
8. Along with our need for love, our most important need is the need for__________.
A. appreciation B. value C. importance D. increase
9. The metro will ____________ Ben Thanh Market in the central area to the amusement
park at Suoi Tien in District 9.
A. join B. contact C. connect D. relate
10. Ho Chi Minh City plans to use the state budget funds to build ten more flyover
__________.
A. systems B. sets C. methods D. routes
11. It is not ___________ for men to wear the traditional costumes in modern life.
A. certain B. surprised C. pleased D. convenient
12. It is not _____________ for a particular vehicle to exist, to be loved for generations.
A. fun B. glad C. relieved D. easy
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13. Used throughout the 19th century in _____________ classrooms, the slate has been used
for students to write the answers to the problems.
A. most of B. almost C. nearly all D. hardly ever
14. The sound of firecracker was common on previous Tet, but it is now prohibited
_____________ being dangerous and unsafe in production and distribution.
A. because B. due to C. despite D. for
15. They _________ a five-day tour in Malaysia before they enjoyed the Tet festival last year.
A. spend B. spent C. had spent D. would spend
During the war, children wore straw hats to (1) __________ themselves from debris.
Houses and schools were bombed and destroyed. Many children were made (2) ___________
and their schools had to be moved around or lessons sometimes had to (3) ____________
after dark to avoid being targeted by heavy bombing. Many schools had its roof (4)
____________ with several layers of straw to withstand the (5) ____________of the bombs.
Life for children was very hard in both the North and South of Viet Nam during the war.
Young people were (6) ____________ of their duty to serve their country. Even young
girls took part in the war efforts by digging bomb shelters. Children took first-aid courses
after school so that they could (7) ____________injured people.
Childhood years of children born in the 1960s are (8) ____________. As innocent
children, they went to school (9) ____________ straw hats in the sounds of American jet
fighters in the sky and the shots from Vietnamese anti-aircraft guns.
Nowadays, they are proud that they came through those hardships. They had their heads
held (10) ____________ walking out of the war.
1. A. save B. keep C. protect D. help
2. A. homemade B. homeless C. homelessness D. homesick
3. A. place B. take place C. be happened D. exist
4. A. cover B. covering C. covered D. being covered
5. A. reasons B. causes C. actions D. impacts
6. A. known B. afraid C. capable D. aware
7. A. care for B. take after C. take core about D. deal
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8. A. unfortunate B. unforgettable C. forgettable D. memorably
9. A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. that wear
10. A. high B. highly C. height D. above
5. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense: past simple or past perfect.
1. There (not/ be) ____________many high-rise buildings in Ha Noi before 1990.
2. Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung (have) ____________ different manual labour jobs before he
became a professional football player.
3. Few people (ride) ____________ motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City before 1983.
4. I got a high mark in English because I (study) _________ hard before the exam.
5. How long (you/learn) _____________ English before you travelled to the U.S?
6. Before she (watch)___________ TV, she (do)____________ her homework.
7. What (do) ___________ he when he (be) ____________ young?
8. After they (go) ____________, I (sit) ___________down and (rest) ________.
9. Yesterday, John (go) ___________ to the store before he (go) _________home.
10. She (win) _____________ the gold medal in 1986.
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UNIT 7: RECIPES AND EATING HABIT
Grammar:
+ Quantifiers: review
+ Modal verbs in conditional sentences type 1
Vocabulary:
+ Different dishes; ways of preparing and cooking
Pronunciation:
+ Tones in statements used as questions
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
others.
1. A. tender B. garnish C. drain D. sprinkle
2. A. grill B. garnish C. dip D. slice
3. A. head B. spread C. cream D. bread
4. A. sauce B. steam C. sugar D. stew
5. A. marinate B. grate C. shallot D. staple
1. A. tomato B. nutritious C. lasagne D. tablespoon
2. A. ingredient B. traditional C. repeat D. avocado
3. A. celery B. benefit C. engineer D. versatile
4. A. marinate B. broccoli C. cucumber D. delicious
5. A. shallot B. diverse C. garnish D. combine
1. Such __________ as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern
Vietnamese food than in Northern and Central Viet Nam.
A. dishes B. courses C. ingredients D. menus
2. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the
___________ for main meals - rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors.
A. staple B. basic C. foundation D. necessity
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3. Some of famous ____________ in Southern Viet Nam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam,
fried rice, flour cake, and many kinds of puddings.
A. foods B. dishes C. staples D. ingredients
4. Food in Northern Vietnam is not as ____________ as that in Central and Southern Viet
Nam, as black pepper is often used rather than chilies.
A. strong B. flavor C. spicy D. exciting
5. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes,
which creates the unique ____________ in the regional cuisine.
A. feature B. part C. description D. list
6. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to
__________ the freshness of food.
A. stay B. continue C. remain D. exist
7. Beet greens are the most ___________ part of the vegetable and can be cooked like any
other dark leafy green.
A. traditional B. careful C. colorful D. nutritious
8. Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth,_______ them strong as you age.
A. continue B. keep C. remain D. care
4. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the
gap in the same line.
All over the world, all different cultures created interesting (1)
________ meat products, and one of the most popular is undoubtedly PROCESSION
sausage. To begin with, sausage making may be considered (2) DISGUST
________as it deals with using various animal parts. Since meat is
ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn’t be (3)
SERVANT
________in their original forms can be used. Literally, this means
animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less (4) ________areas of an APPETIZE
animal’s body. Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is (5)
________with a certain percentage of fat, along with spices and other MIX
fillers. After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the
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cleaned intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends. The
result is sausage.
The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although
beef and pork are by far the favorites. In some cultures, sausage (6) MAKE
________from the meat of horses is considered a (7)________. When DELICIOUS
sausages are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavor.
SMOKE
While (8) ________ boiling is probably the simplest method, smoking
sausages will add a lot of flavor.
Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably (9) ________not to think GOOD
too much about how it became the (10) ________thing you are eating. TASTE
After all, you don’t want to ruin a good snack.
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Complete the sentences with a, an, some or any.
1. There is banana in the basket.
2. I need tea.
3. Are there tomatoes in the fridge?
4. We have rice, but we don’t have meat.
5. There’s orange on the table.
6. I’d like apple juice.
7. He has TV and computer.
8. Would you like ice- cream?
9. I have friends in Hue.
10. Do you have dogs or cats at home?
2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses of the conditionals.
1. If you (not go) away I’ll send for the police.
2. I’ll be very angry if he (make) any more mistakes.
3. If he (be) late we’ll go without him.
4. She will be absolutely furious if she (hear) about this.
5. If you put on the kettle I (make) the tea.
6. If you give my dog a bone he (bury) it at once.
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7. If we leave the car here it (not be) in anybody’s way.
8. He’ll be late for the train if he (not start) at once.
9. If you come late they (not let) you in.
10. If he (go) on telling lies nobody will believe a word he says.
Circle A, B or C and then correct the mistake.
1. If someone came into the store, smile and say, “May I help you?”
A B C D
2. If you try these cosmetics, you look five years younger.
A B C D
3. If you do not understand what were written in the book, you could ask Mr. Pike.
A B C D
4. I will come to meet Mr. Pike and tell him about your problems if you didn’t solve
A B C D
them yourself.
5. Sam will not graduate unless he doesn’t pass all the tests.
A B C D
6. If there isn’t enough food, we couldn’t continue our journey.
A B C D
7. Unless you pour oil on water, it will float.
A B C D
8. You have to take a taxi home if you want to leave now.
A B C D
9. If anyone will phone, tell them I’ll be back at 11:00.
A B C D
10. We can hire a mini bus if there will be enough people.
A B C D
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III. SKILLS
1. Complete the text with the words from the box.
aboriginal barbecues recipes cookery espresso

food bush meat cooking emu
Australia is a huge country and it has a lot of different kinds of (1) _______. In the past, the
Aboriginal people of Australia ate animals like crocodiles and some insects like the witchery
grub. Aboriginal Australians travelled around the Australian countryside, or ‘bush’, to find
food.
When the first British and Irish people moved to Australia in the 1830s, they brought
sheep and cows from Europe. They also brought traditional English and Irish recipes. Many
of these (2) ___________, like fish and chips and (3) ___________ pies, are still popular
today. They also created new Australian recipes such as the pavlova (a fruit dessert - named
after a Russian dancer) and damper (a bread cooked in the bush).
After 1945, a lot of people came to live in Australia from countries like Italy, Germany,
Greece, Thailand and India. They brought recipes with them and Australians began to eat and
drink different things. People started to drink (4) __________ coffee and eat Mediterranean
and Asian food.
A lot of modern Australians love (5) __________ with fresh food. They often cook food
on (6) ___________ in their gardens or on the beach. Today more people also eat (7)
____________ food like kangaroo and (8) ___________. Mark Olive, an Aboriginal chef,
has a popular TV (9) ___________ program about traditional; (10) ___________ food. There
are always new recipes to try in Australia!
2. Read the article, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Simple Ways to Lose Weight on a Budget
Plan to Cook at Home
Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your
own at home. Plan out your meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which
will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed
grains.
Eat Less
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Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right
things. Start by cutting your portions of pricy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry
for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals.
Double Up on Vegetables
Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories
and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for
those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition
as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
Get Creative with Your Exercise Options
You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you
enjoy for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning
with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.
Make Friends with Someone
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social
network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay
motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss program
together, they lost more weight than people who did the same program on their own.
1. The advantage of cooking at home is .
A. to have food that is high in calories
B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
C. to plan out your costly prepared meals
D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
2. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things
EXCEPT .
A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals
B. eat less meat and poultry
C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs
D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
3. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that .
A. vegetables can keep you feeling full
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B. they help you lose weight effectively
C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
4. We can infer from the article that .
A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight
C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
D. joining a program you can lose more weight than your partner
5. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to .
A. become more interested in something B. pay money for something
C. peel something out D. take someone out of a shell
3. Complete the sentences using conditional type 1.
1. Vegetarians don’t eat meat.
=> If you’re a vegetarian, ____________________________________
2. People who live in a cold country don’t like hot weather.
=> If you live ______________________________________________
3. Teachers have to work very hard.
=> If you’re a teacher, _______________________________________
4. People who do a lot of exercise stay fit and healthy.
=> If you _________________________________________________
5. Mechanics understand engines.
=> If you’re a______________________________________________
6. People who read newspapers know what’s happening in the world.
=> If you _________________________________________________
4. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
one.
1. Eating healthy foods is very important.
=> It is ____________________________________________________________
2. I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.
=> Let’s ___________________________________________________________
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3 You need to peel the onion and slice it.
=> The onion _______________________________________________________
4. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.
=> If you __________________________________________________________
5. My aunt has never tasted sushi before.
=> This is__________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. grate B. staple C. marinate D. shallot
2. A. versatile B. slice C. sprinkle D. combine
3. A. sprinkle B. drain C. tender D. garnish
4. A. recipe B. tablespoon C. nutritious D. benefit
5. A. avocado B. traditional C. ingredient D. significant
1. You usually _______________ vegetables like onion. It means that you cut them into
many small pieces.
A. grate B. sprinkle C. chop D. whisk
2. _____________ has left a bicycle outside.
A. Anyone B. Anything C. Someone D. Something
3. Keeping a _____________ for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits.
A. food dairy B. report C. diary D. personal
4. Is there ______________ apple juice in the fridge, Quang?
A. any B. some C.an D. a
5. ____________ don’t visit this part of the town.
A. The most tourists B. Most of tourists C. Most tourists D. Most the tourists
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6. You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not ______________ they
are unhealthy.
A. understand B. tell C. recognize D. realize
7. If children don’t play sports, they ___________ sleepy and tired.
A. would have felt B. had felt C. would feel D. will feel
8. If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _____________ snacks like fresh carrots.
A. had had B. may have C. would have D. had
9. Can I have a pizza, a dozen eggs and a _____________ of lemonade, please?
A. piece B. tub C. bottle D. jar
10. I think that ___________ lemon juice on fish makes it taste better.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
11. If parents don’t cook at home, their children ______________ more fast food.
A. may have B. had had C. have D. would have
12. If my mother goes home late this evening, my father ______________.
A. had cooked B. has cooked C. will cook D. would cook
13. I would like a ____________ of broccoli and two carrots.
A. slice B. head C. bunch D. clove
14. We couldn’t buy anything because _____________ of the shops were open.
A. all B. half C. most D. none
15. If you eat a lot of fruit, you ____________ health problems.
A. had B. will never have C. have D. may have
4. Fill in the blanks with: much/ many/ few/ little/ most.
1. She isn’t very popular. She has __________ friends.
2. Ann is very busy these days. She has __________ free time.
3. Did you take __________ photographs when you were on holiday?
4. I’m not very busy today. I haven’t got __________ to do.
5. This is a very modern city. There are __________ old buildings.
6. The weather has been very dry recently. We’ve had __________ rain.
7. __________ people have applied for the job.
8. Did it cost __________ to repair the car?
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9. __________ of my friends live in HCM city.
5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses of the conditionals.
1. If it (rain) __________, the children (not go) ___________ for a walk.
2. If she (not read) _________ the novel, she (not pass) __________the literature test.
3. If I (not argue) __________with my friend, he (lend) __________ me his motorbike.
4. If we (take) __________ the bus, we (not arrive) __________ in time.
5. If Dick (not buy) __________the book, his friends (be) __________ with him.
6. If Tom (not tidy up) __________ his room, Victoria (not help) __________ with the
muffins.
7. If the boys (not play) __________ football, the girls (not come) __________ to the
football pitch.
8. If you (eat) __________ too much junk food, you (not lose) __________weight.
9. If I (not make) __________ breakfast tomorrow morning, my girlfriend (not love)
__________ me anymore.
10. If they (not hurry) __________, they (not catch) __________ the train.
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UNIT 8: TOURISM
Grammar:
+ Articles: other uses
Vocabulary:
+ Tourism; compound nouns
Pronunciation:
+ Tones in asking for information
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
others.
1. A. magnificent B. delay C. bank D. travel
2. A. checkout B. erode C. exotic D. decision
3. A. reasonable B. resort C. season D. excursion
4. A. safari B. stalagmite C. lag D. package
5. A. explore B. environment C. resort D. expedition
1. A. safari B. breathtaking C. traveler D. sightseeing
2. A. vacation B. delicious C. excursion D. holiday
3. A. original B. stimulating C. imperial D. geography
4. A. magnificence B. destination C. affordable D. accessible
5. A. habitat B. addition C. fantastic D. discover
3. Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each blank in the sentences.
1. You can learn a lot about the local ___________ by talking to local people.
A. Territory B. area C. land D. nation
2. It’s good to have someone to _____________ you when you are visiting a new place.
A. Lead B. take C. guide D. bring
3. When you ___________your destination, your tour guide will meet you at the airport.
A. arrive B. reach C. get D. achieve
4. It can be quite busy here during the tourist ____________.
A. Season B. phase C. period D. stage
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5. Make sure you __________ a hotel before you come to our island, especially in the summer.
A. Book B. keep C. put D. buy
6. Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ___________ to the Pacific.
A. Vacation B. travel C. cruise D. voyage
7. Most tourist attractions in London charge an admission _____________.
A. Fare B. ticket C. fee D. pay
8. The hotel where we are __________ is quite luxurious.
A. Living B. existing C. remaining D. staying
4. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. I’m very happy that my parents let me make my own __________ about holiday
destinations. (DECIDE)
2. At this time it may not be easy to find accommodation with __________ prices.
(REASON)
3. _________, our flight was cancelled and we had to spend one night at the airport. (LUCK)
4. The Opera House is one of the most popular tourist __________ in Sydney. (ATTRACT)
5. They live in a remote area which is __________ except by horse. (ACCESS)
6. They were the first __________ to cross the country from south to north. (EXPLORE)
7. What has been the most __________ experience in your life as a tourist guide, Ms. Lien?
(CHALLENGE)
8. More and more foreigners like travelling to Vietnam for holiday because things are
__________ here. (AFFORD)
9. British cavers have made some important __________ about Son Duong Cave.
(DISCOVER)
10. For the more __________ tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide.
(ADVENTURE)
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Choose the correct answers A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. What do you think of ___________ public transport in __________ Ha Noi?
A. Ø–Ø B. a – a C. a – Ø D. the – Ø
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2. Parking is very difficult in ___ city centre, so my father always goes there by ___bus.
A. the – Ø B. the – the C. a – a D. a – Ø
3. Eight o’clock is _____ good time to phone Nick: he’s always at home in _____ evening.
A. Ø – the B. a – the C. a-Ø D. a – an
4. Does it take ___________ long time to get to ___________ city centre?
A. Ø – the B. a – a C. a – the D. the – the
5. There isn’t ______ airport near where I live. ______ nearest airport is 70 miles away.
A.an - A B.an - The C. the - A D. the - The
6. David is __________ sailor. He spends most of his life at __________ sea.
A.Ø - a B. a- Ø C. a - a D. a - the
7. “Paul, where is __________ Spanish dictionary? I’m writing __________ essay in Spanish
and I need it.”
A. a - an B.Ø - the C. the - an D.Ø - Ø
8. ____________ changed a lot in the last 30 years.
A. Life has B.A life has C. The life has D. Lives have
2. Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or zero article (Ø).
1. John and Mary went to _______ school yesterday and then studied in _________ library
before returning home.
2. Lake Erie is one of ________ five great Lakes in North America.
3. On our trip to _______ Spain, we crossed _______ Atlantic Ocean.
4. ________Mount Rushmore is the site of ______ magnificent tribute to ________ four
great American presidents.
5. What did you eat for _________ breakfast this morning?
6. David played ______ basketball and ______ baseball at ______ Boy’s club this year.
7. Rita plays ________ violin and her sister plays ________ guitar.
8. While we were in ________ Alaska, we saw ___________ Eskimo village.
9. Ton can’t go to _______ movies tonight because he has to write _________ essay.
10. David attended _________ Princeton University.
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III. SKILLS
1. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.
The Maldives are a group of very small islands in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka. It has
the smallest (1) ________ of any Asian countries. There are about 1200 islands and there are
people living on 200 of them. About 400,000 people live in the Maldives and 75,000 of them
are (2) ________ the capital island, Mai... Mai... is different from the other islands in the
Maldives because it doesn’t have any beaches. In fact, there is a small wall (3) _______ goes
around the whole island.
It is very easy to get around the islands. When you (4) ________ on the airport island,
you can take a dhoni and go to Mai... This is a small boat used for (5) ______ around the
islands. Dhoni taxis go from the airport island to the capital island every fifteen minutes and
(6) ________ midnight every half an hour. You can use these boats to visit other islands, too.
The Maldives are a popular place for scuba diving (7) ____ there are many wonderful fish
in the water to see. Also, the water is very clear so when you are (8) _____ you can see for
more than 50 metres! There are many professional diving schools with instructors. They
speak many languages, so you can (9) ______ someone to help you. Of course, that’s not all
you can do on these beautiful islands. You can go (10) _____ whale and dolphin, fishing,
surfing, snorkeling, hiking or explore the towns.
1. A. population B. nation C. area D. inhabitant
2. A. in B. on C. above D. at
3. A. who B. where C. it D. that
4. A. depart B. travel C. arrive D. leave
5. A. education B. production C. transportation D. translation
6. A. at B. after C. on D. before
7. A. although B. furthermore C. however D. because
8. A. undersea B. underlevel C. underwater D. Underneath
9. A. find B. see C. look D. hold
10. A. playing B. watching C. hearing D. catching
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2. Read the passage and answer the questions.
In 1761, an artificial waterway opened. It joined a coal-mining area with the port of
Manchester. This was England’s first man-made waterway, or ‘canal’. Soon the price of coal
in this part of the country went down, and the owner of the Bridgewater canal became rich.
In the late 18th century landowners and businessmen built many new canals to make
money. There was no canal plan for the country, but the canals completely changed the
transport of heavy goods in England. Prices of factory goods went down because transport
cost less than before. One horse could now pull 50 tons on a canal boat. Before, it could pull
less than one ton on a road cart. The canal network was a very important part of the Industrial
Revolution in Britain, but canals had only a short life. In the mid 19th century, the new
railways became the most modern form of transport.
The men who built the canals were called ‘navvies’. They moved around country in
groups from canal to canal. Ordinary people did not like the navvies, because they wore
strange clothes, had no real homes, and because they often drank too much beer.
The Nottingham and Beeston Canal had two parts. It opened in 1796 and was an important
six-mile link in the Trent Navigation - a system of canals and rivers which joined the
Midlands with the River Humber and the port of Hull. This carried goods from inland
factories to the sea. Now it is no longer a working canal. It is a place for people who like
walking or fishing.
1. Why did the price of coal round Manchester decrease?
____________________________________________________________________
2. Why didn’t people like the canal builders?
___________________________________________________________________
3. What did the boats on this canal carry?
___________________________________________________________________
4. Why was the waterway from Midland to Hull important?
___________________________________________________________________
5. Why did the network of canals become less important in a short time?
___________________________________________________________________
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3. Combine two sentences into one, using the connectives from the list: and, but,
because, so, therefore, or, moreover, however, if, when, unless.
1. You can’t borrow my dictionary. You bring it back on Monday.
__________________________________________________________________
2. The cost of installation is very high. Solar domestic heating systems are economical to use.
__________________________________________________________________
3. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house. The Sun’s energy is used to heat water.
__________________________________________________________________
4. I don’t agree with a lot of his teaching methods. He is a good teacher.
__________________________________________________________________
5. We’d better not waste water. We won’t have enough to drink sooner or later.
__________________________________________________________________
6. The house is quite beautiful. The cost is not too high.
__________________________________________________________________
7. Do you want to study more? Do you want to look for a job?
__________________________________________________________________
8. You can go home. You’ve finished this exercise.
__________________________________________________________________
9. I don’t get many opportunities to practice my English. I find it difficult to remember
everything I study.
__________________________________________________________________
10. I’m practicing speaking English a lot. I don’t want to fail in the oral test.
__________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. delay B. magnificent C. bank D. travel
2. A. exotic B. erode C. checkout D. decision
3. A. excursion B. resort C. season D. reasonable
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4. A. breathtaking B. safari C. traveller D. sightseeing
5. A. stalagmite B. holiday C. excursion D. delicious
6. In Con Dao, there are green of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red
roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colors.
A. lands B. regions C. wilderness D. stretches
7. Cuba hopes to promote a so that it can make an economic recovery.
A. tour industry B. resort industry C. tourism industry D. travel industry
8. Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally
friendly ______.
A. way B. habit C. routine D. benefit
9. is popular with tourist of young age because they travel with minimum
luggage and on a limited budget.
A. Backpack B. Backpacking C. Backpacker D. Go backpacking
10. Nature-loving tourists, who love to go green like traveling to Bonita Gardens in
Bloemfontein South Africa or similar destinations are called .
A. eco-tours B. tour guides C. eco-tourists D. nature-lovers
11. Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu,
which protect it from heavy storms and strong winds from the East Sea.
A. to come B. to come in C. coming D. coming in
12. train times are different on Sundays.
A. A - the B. The - the C.Ø - Ø D. The - Ø
13. You can use railcard in most of countries in Europe.
A. the - the B. a - Ø C. a - the D. the - Ø
14. Our plane arrives in Ha Noi at two o’clock in afternoon.
A.Ø - the B. the - the C. a - a D. the - an
15. My uncle and aunt live in small town in United States.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - the D. a - Ø
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4. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it.
1. I am terribly sorry, I thought you were a friend of Anna’s.
I took _____________________________________________________________
2. Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me.
Busy _____________________________________________________________
3. I would prefer you do computer science.
I’d rather __________________________________________________________
4. He didn’t get his visa until last Monday.
It was _____________________________________________________________
5. They continued to say that I was to blame.
They persisted ______________________________________________________
6. Vietnamese coffee is considered to be one of the best in the world.
Vietnamese coffee ___________________________________________________
7. If you asked me well in advance, I’ll be willing to work overtime.
Provided you _______________________________________________________
8. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
She is a ____________________________________________________________
9. This is the best essay I have ever written.
Never _____________________________________________________________
10. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
I took it ____________________________________________________________
5. Use the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5 words).
1. Scuba-diving is not really my cup of tea. INTERESTED
I scuba-diving.
2. No mountains in Western Europe are higher than Mount Blanc. THE
Mount Blanc Western Europe.
3. They require special permits to access Son Doong Cave. TO
Special permits Son Doong Cave.
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4. Jane hasn’t decided where to go on holiday. MIND
Jane hasn’t about where to go on holiday.
5. We don’t like travelling during peak season. INTO
We during peak season.
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UNIT 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD
Grammar:
+ Conditional sentences type 2: review
+ Relative clauses
Vocabulary:
+ Languages
+ Language use and learning
Pronunciation:
+ Tones in new and known information
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
others.
1. A. campus B. practice C. language D. favorite
2. A. qualify B. scenery C. grocery D. academy
3. A. speak B. need C. heart D. read
4. A. practiced B. learned C. asked D. watched
5. A. school B. scholarship C. chemistry D. children
1. A. office B. rusty C. accent D. Chinese
2. A. language B. translate C. speaker D. punctual
3. A. variety B. derivative C. establishment D. reasonable
4. A. imitate B. bilingual C. immersion D. official
5. A. simplicity B. American C. obedient D. dictionary
3. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.
accent bilingual conversation dialect imitate
intonation knowledge look up official vocabulary
1. The teacher has done a quick quiz to check the students' ________ of the English language
2. English has the largest ________ with about 500,000 words and 300,000 technical terms.
3. Paul speaks English with a strong French ________, doesn't he?
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4. Rising _________describes how the voice rises at the end of a sentence.
5. My friend is ____________because she speaks both English and Vietnamese fluently.
6. You can quickly ___________ a word's definition from the online dictionary.
7. I think she is speaking a different English _________ as it has different words and
grammar.
8. English is the language in this country and government must do its business in English
9. In my opinion, it's very difficult for an Englishman to ___________a real American accent.
10. I had an interesting ___________ with a native English speaker at the meeting this
morning.
4. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. I'm interested in the study on the _______________ and differences between the two
languages. (SIMILAR)
2. Nhung can speak English much more ______________than her sister can. (FLUENCY)
3. It's said that many English words have been ____________ over the centuries. (SIMPLE)
4. Computers offer a much greater degree of _______________in the way work is organized.
(FLEXIBLE)
5. We are going to review the eight parts of__________ in the next three lessons. (SPEAK)
6. His father has been working as a___________ of technical texts for over ten years.
(TRANSLATE)
7. Ivan can write almost like a native speaker, but his________ is terrible. (PRONOUNCE)
8. Your aunt is very_______________ about English literature, isn't she? (KNOW)
9. Since its_______________ in 1945, the United Nations has played a dominant role in the
development of international law. (ESTABLISH)
10. Information related to_______________ in English Language Teaching can be found in
this book. (OPEN)
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If he (clean) his windscreen he’d be able to see where he was going.
2. If you drove your car into the river, you (be able) to get out?
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3. If you (not belong) to a union, you couldn’t get a job.
4. If I (win) a big prize in a lottery, I’d give up my job.
5. What you (do) if you found a burglar in your house?
6. I could tell you what this means if I (know) Greek.
7. If everybody (give) me a pound we would have enough.
8. He might get fat if he (stop) smoking.
9. If he knew that it was dangerous he (not come) .
10. If you (see) someone drowning, what would you do?
1. On the way home, we saw a lot of men, women, and dogs which were playing in the park.
A B C D
2. The man whom remained in the office was the manager.
A B C D
3. This novel, which written by a well-known writer, should be read.
A B C D
4. My friend George, that arrived late, was not permitted to enter the class.
A B C D
5. This is the only place which we can obtain scientific information.
A B C D
6. Chemistry is one branch of science on that most of the industries depend.
A B C D
7. 1975 is the year in when the revolution took place.
A B C D
8. Mr. Brown, that teaches me English, is coming today.
A B C D
9. The hotel where we stay in last year was excellent.
A B C D
10. At last they found the woman and her cat which were badly injured by the fire.
A B C D
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3. Combine the two sentences using relative clauses.
1. I don’t know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.
→ ________________________________________________________________
2. We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It’s only 30 miles away.
→ ________________________________________________________________
3. This is Mr. Carter. I was telling you about him.
→ ________________________________________________________________
4. That is the room. The meeting is held in that room.
→ ________________________________________________________________
5. I’ll always remember the day. I first saw that sight on that day.
→ ________________________________________________________________
6. She was born in Malaysia. Rubber trees grow well there.
→ ________________________________________________________________
7. No one knows the school. My uncle taught at that school 10 years ago.
→ ________________________________________________________________
8. Please ask them the time. The train started the trip at that time.
→ ________________________________________________________________
9. New Year’s Day is a day. All family members gather and enjoy a family dinner then.
→ ________________________________________________________________
10. There are many hotels. Tourists can enjoy their holidays there.
→ ________________________________________________________________
III. SKILLS
1. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become
the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged
around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced
following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part,
spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland.
However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the
globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary
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work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts
of the world. As these communities proliferated. English gradually became the primary
language of international business, banking and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is
English. Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main
language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers.
Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are
normative speakers, constituting the largest number of normative users than any other
language in the world.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The French influence on the English Language.
B. The history of the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
2. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. In 1066 B. Around 1350
C. Before 1600 D. After 1600
3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English
around the world EXCEPT .
A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion
C. missionaries D. colonization
4. The underlined word "proliferated" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. prospered B. organized C. disbanded D. expanded
5. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. English first appeared more than a thousand years ago.
B. England colonized different parts of the world in early 2nd millennium.
C. English is taught in primary schools all over the world.
D. English is not the language with the largest native speakers in the world.
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2. Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D that best fits each of the gaps.
The country is more beautiful than a town and (1) to live in. Many people
think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays (2) they cannot live
there all the year round. Some have a cottage (3) in a village so that they can go
there whenever they can find the time.
English villages are not all alike, but in some ways, they are not different (4) one
another. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of (5) can
be seen for many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are
(6) .
The village (7) is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built
round it. Country life is now fairly (8) and many villages have water brought
through pipes into each house. Most villages are so (9) some small towns that
people can go there to buy (10) they can’t find in the village shop.
1. A. please B. pleased C. pleasure D. pleasant
2. A. because B. though C. despite D. therefore
3. A. build B. building C. built D. is built
4. A. from B. with C. on D. for
5. A. it B. this C. that D. which
6. A. playing B. rested C. praying D. buried
7. A. entrance B. center C. green D. outskirts
8. A. difficult B. comfortable C. enjoyable D. improved
9. A. far away B. out of C. beyond D. close to
10. A. what B. those C. which D. when
3. Rewrite the following sentences using relative clauses.
1. India is a country. The earthquake occurred in this country last month.
→ ________________________________________________________________
2. Bac Giang is a city. I was born and grew up there.
→ ________________________________________________________________
3. We have not decided the day. We’ll go to London on that day.
→ ________________________________________________________________
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4. The man made me sad the most. I love him with all my heart.
→ ________________________________________________________________
5. The thief was caught. This was really good news.
→ ________________________________________________________________
6. The gentleman was very young. He was introduced as the most successful businessman.
→ ________________________________________________________________
7. His book became the best seller. It was published last year.
→ ________________________________________________________________
8. Neil Armstrong lived in the USA. He walked on the moon.
→ ________________________________________________________________
9. Nam is very intelligent. He learns in our class.
→ ________________________________________________________________
10. Ha Long has grown into a big city over the past few years. I visited the city last year.
→____________________________________________________________________
4. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the
first sentence.
1. Mr. Binh uses English every day because he works with some Australians.
If Mr. Binh
2. I received a letter this morning and it had good news.
The letter that
3. You don't have an English certificate, so you cannot enroll in this course.
You could
4. My mother is talking with an Englishwoman.
The woman with
5. I think you should read English papers to improve your reading skill.
If I
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IV. LOOKING BACK
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. massive B. immersion C. imitate D. variety
2. A. rusty B. punctual C. universal D. subject
3. A. office B. official C. accent D. fluency
4. A. accent B. exchange C. global D. rusty
5. A. bilingual B. immersion C. dominance D. official
6. It’s an important part of your cultural identity to keep your in speaking English.
A. vocabulary B. language C. accent D. skill
7. Much comes through body language and gesture.
A. talk B. exchange C. speech D. communication
8. Try to the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary.
A. judge B. guess C. decide D. expect
9. Reading is the best way to your vocabulary in any language.
A. improve B. increase C. raise D. put up
10. He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to .
A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up
11. One way of increasing your speed of comprehension is to learn all your vocabulary
without the use of your own .
A. first language B. technical language C. business language D. official business
12. If I didn’t have exams next week, I camping with you this weekend.
A. will go B. will have gone C. would have gone D. would go
13. If she rich, she would travel around the world.
A. would be B.is C. has been D. were
14. India is the country he spent the early years of his life.
A. at which B. on which C. that D. where
15. The girls and flowers he painted were vivid.
A. who B. that C. whose D. which
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When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly (1) _______ a word -
“hello”, “good bye”, “thank you” was just about it! I went to classes two evenings a week
and I was surprised at how quickly I (2) _______ progress. (3) _______ the course we learned
lots of vocabulary and studied grammar rules. (4) _______ thing I enjoyed most was being
able to practise speaking with the other students in my class.
After two years I went to England to a (5) _______ school. It was in Cambridge. I did a
(6) _______ course at a very good school and I stayed with a local family. It was a fantastic
experience and I (7) _______ up a lot of things from speaking with my host family and with
other students from (8) _______ the world. I really improved my pronunciation as well. When
I got back (9) _______ my home town, I was so much more confident. I (10) _______ actually
hold a conversation with my teacher in English.
1. A. talk B. speak C. say D. tell
2. A. do B. make C. did D. made
3. A. During B. After C. Before D. While
4. A. That B. A C. The D. Those
5. A. science B. language C. art D. finance
6. A. three-weeks B. third-week C. threes-week D. three-week
7. A. picked B. looked C. got D. stood
8. A. all B. over C. over all D. all over
9. A. the B. to C. in D. on
10. A. had to B. used to C. could D. would
5. Complete the second sentence with the conditional sentence based on the facts given.
1. We have languages. We use them for communication.
If we didn’t______________________________________________________________.
2. We have languages. We can leave knowledge to our younger generations.
If we didn’t ______________________________________________________________.
3. We have senses. They allow us to learn languages.
If we didn’t______________________________________________________________.
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4. Our sense of sight allows us to read the written language.
If we didn’_______________________________________________________________.
5. Big companies have logos so that their goods can be recognized in every nation.
If there weren’t ___________________________________________________________.
6. Combine the following sentences using an appropriate relative clause.
1. This is the IELTS practice test book. I have told you about it.
________________________________________________________________________
2. We have just moved to a new neighborhood. There are a lot of English families there.
________________________________________________________________________.
3. Mrs. Nga has a friend. Her daughter is studying English in Australia.

________________________________________________________________________.
4. The English teacher is excellent. You met him at the meeting yesterday.
________________________________________________________________________.
5. I still remember the day. I first spoke to an English professor on that day.
________________________________________________________________________.
6. The man is a friend of my father. He helped me with my pronunciation.
________________________________________________________________________.
7. A student came late. I borrowed his English dictionary.
________________________________________________________________________.
8. The language is called Singlish. People speak it in Singapore.

________________________________________________________________________.
9. I recently went back to my school. I learned my first English words here thirty years ago.
________________________________________________________________________.
10. The lady is an interpreter. My mother has worked with her for a long time.
________________________________________________________________________.
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UNIT 10: SPACE TRAVEL
Grammar:
+ Past simple and past perfect: review
+ Defining relative clauses
Vocabulary:
+ Astronomy and space travel
Pronunciation:
+ Continuing or finishing stones
I. CLOSER LOOK 1
1. A. orbit B. surface C. approach D. mission
2. A. descend B. explore C. rocket D. planet
3. A. universal B. emergency C. experiment D. collaborate
4. A. spacecraft B. trainee C. mission D. spacewalk
5. A. astronomy B. historical C. activity D. parabolic
others.
1. A. astronomy B. astronomer C. astrology D. astronaut
2. A. telescope B. microgravity C. cooperate D. rocket
3. A. mission B. universe C. sense D. space
4. A. meteorite B. satellite C. microgravity D. orbit
5. A. museum B. miss C. hopeless D. guess
3. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.
orbit operate comet float microgravity

launch mission astronomy astronaut spacesuit
1. The mission not only taught NASA about Venus, but also how to a
spacecraft far from Earth.
2. The tail of a can extend over 84 million miles, nearly the distance between
the earth and the sun.
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3. The of Apollo 11 was to land two men on the lunar surface and return
them safely to Earth.
4. Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space in 1983
when she was 32 years old.
5. People in space because there is no gravity to pull them towards
anything.
6. In , astronauts can move things that weigh hundreds of pounds with just
the tips of their fingers.
7. The of Apollo 13 was delayed from March 12th to April 11th, 1970 to give
the new prime crew more time to train.
8. Was Viet Nam’s first telecom satellite Vinasat-1 put into on April
18th, 2008?
9. This was worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot
on the Moon.
10. Quang is interested in . He can spend hours studying the sun, moon,
stars and planets.
1. A is an enormous system of stars in outer space.
A. universe B. solar system C. comet D. galaxy
2. In July of 1975, the first US-Soviet joint occurred with the Apollo-Soyuz project.
A. mission B. performance C. company D. relation
3. Aircraft flying in arcs create microgravity for tests and simulations that last 20-
25seconds.
A. circular B. parabolic C. straight D. oval
4. Yuri Gagarin became the first person to eat and drink in .
A. weightless B. microgravity C. specific gravity D. gravity
5. I passed all my exams - I’m !
A. over the moon B. once in a blue moon
C. out of this world D. the sky’s the limit
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6. He’s so brilliant and he can do anything - .
A. it’s over the moon B. once in a blue moon
C. out of this world D. the sky’s the limit
7. At night the ISS can easily be seen from the Earth, as it flies at the of 320
kilometres above us.
A. level B. altitude C. attitude D. height
8. Virgin Galactic is the world’s first commercial .
A. space B. spaceship C. space exploration D. space flight
9. NASA uses a variety of facilities to microgravity conditions.
A.do B. create C. invent D. perform
10. “ I go to the cinema, only when there's a film I really, really want to see."
A. Over the moon B. Once in a blue moon
C. The sky’s the limit D. Out of this world
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. The Taj Mahal, is recognized as one of the wonders of the world, was built by
an Indian King in memory of his beloved wife.
A. which B. that C. where D. what
2. Louis Pasteur, discovered a cure for rabies, was a French scientist.
A. he B. that C. who D. whom
3. Some of the boys didn’t come.
A. who I invited them B. I invited them
C. I invited D. when I invited
4. The restaurant Bob recommended was too expensive.
A. which it B. that C. where D. at which
5. Mexico City, is the capital of Mexico, is a cosmopolitan city.
A. which B. that C. where D. what
6. We went to different places_____ you find people_____ language was hard to understand.
A. where – which B. where – whose C. that - whose D. which - whose
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7. We came within sight of Everest, _________ has attracted so many climbers.
A. the summit of which B. which the summit
C. whose summit of D. of which the summit
8. I read about the child life was saved by her pet dog.
A. whom B. who C. her D. whose
9. The police have to try to catch the men drive dangerously.
A. who B. whom C. they D. which
10. There was a small room into we all crowded.
A. which B. where C. that D. it
2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses.
1. In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus (publish) “On the Revolutions of the
Heavenly Spheres” claiming that the Earth and the planets (orbit) the
Sun.
2. Galileo (use) the telescope to view the stars and planets before Isaac Newton
(invent) the first reflecting telescope.
3. In 1686, Isaac Newton (publish) the Mathematical Principles of Natural
Philosophy where he (lay) the foundations for universal gravitation and
(describe) the motion of the Sun and the planets.
4. After Robert Goddard (work) on rocket technology, he (invent)
and (launch) the first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926.
5. On November 3, 1957, the Russian dog Laika (become) the first animal in
orbit after fruit flies (be sent) to outer space by the United States.
6. In 1983, Sally Ride (become) the first American woman in space after
Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova (be sent) in space twenty
years earlier.
7. France (launch) its first satellite before Japan (put) its
test satellite into orbit.
8. In 1971, the United Kingdom successfully (launch) its satellite into
orbit after China (do) that one year earlier.
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3. Rewriting the following sentences using relative pronouns.
1. This is the astronaut. He visited our school last week.
=> _________________________________________________________________
2. This is the village. Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, was born there.
=> _________________________________________________________________
3. Can you talk more about the parabolic flights. You took them for your training?
=> _________________________________________________________________
4. This is the museum. It has some of the best rock collections in the country.
=> _________________________________________________________________
5. We’ll explore inland Sweden and visit the summer house. Carin and Ola have built it
themselves.
=> _________________________________________________________________
6. This is the year. The first human walked on the moon on that day.
=> _________________________________________________________________
III. SKILLS
1. Read the text and answer the following questions.
The Earth was formed about 4.7 billion years ago. The Earth’s shape is very close to that
of a sphere, not perfectly spherical. The Earth’s equatorial diameter is about 12,756 km,
which is slightly larger than the polar diameter; about 12,714 km Surface Area of the Earth
is 510,065,600 km2 of which 148,939,100 km2 (29.2%) is land and 361,126,400 km2 (70.8
%) is water.
The Earth rotates on its axis, an imaginary straight line through its centre. The two points
where the axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface are called as the poles, one of them
is called the North Pole and the other is known as the South Pole. One rotation with respect
to Sun is completed in 24 hours, called a solar day.
1. When was the Earth created?
____________________________________________________________________
2. How is the Earth?
____________________________________________________________________
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3. What main elements does the Earth include?
____________________________________________________________________
4. What are the places of the axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface called?
____________________________________________________________________
5. How long is a solar day completed?
____________________________________________________________________
2. Read the text then choose the best answer for each question.
COMETS
Andy heard from his friends that a comet was coming. He knew that a comet was a space
rock. Space rocks seemed exciting. He wanted to watch it at night. All he had to do was go
outside and watch. That was easy enough.
That night, he put on a jacket and went outside. He looked around. He saw the moon, but
he did not see anything else. There were only a couple clouds, so that was not the problem.
He could see some stars, but nothing new or special. Where was the comet?
He called his friend on the phone. They talked about it. His friend told him where to look,
but he still didn’t see it. What was going on? Was he not special enough to see it? Were his
eyes going bad? What was he doing wrong?
Andy went to get his dad. Together, they looked up in the sky where it was supposed to
be. Finally, after several minutes of looking, he saw a fuzzy thing, brighter and bigger than a
star, but nowhere near what he expected.
“I thought it’d be like an extra moon or something.” Andy complained.
“It’s not big enough for that, and it still might be very far away.” Dad explained.
“I still wish I could see it better.”
Dad nodded and went inside. When he came back out, he had a telescope. Together, they
focused in and saw the comet a little better. It wasn’t much, but it helped.
“What else can we see?” Andy wondered.
Dad smiled and aimed the telescope over at the moon instead. That was cool. Seeing the
craters and the details of the moon up closer was nice.
Astronomy was interesting. Andy made sure to read more about it at school!
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1. What was Andy excited to see in the sky?
A. rainbows B. clouds C. the moon D. a comet
2. What problem did Andy have when he tries to look at the comet?
A. There were too many and he couldn’t find the right one.
B. He couldn’t see it.
C. It was too bright to see anything.
D. The sky was very cloudy.
3. When he couldn’t find the comet, what did Andy do first?
A. Called a friend B. Asked dad for help
C. Got a telescope D. Checked the Internet
4. When he still couldn’t find the comet, what did Andy do next?
A. Called a friend B. Asked dad for help
C. Got a telescope D. Checked the Internet
5. When he was disappointed by the comet, what did Andy’s father show Andy?
A. constellations B. a planet C. the moon D. a comet
3. Finish each of the following sentences by combining the two sentences given.
1. The class watched a film yesterday. The film was about the Apollo 13 space mission.
è The film __________________________________________________________
2. We are meeting an astronomer tonight. This astronomer has discovered three Earth-like
planets.
è The astronomer ____________________________________________________
3. We read about an astronaut. The astronaut travelled into space in 1961.
è We read about _____________________________________________________
4. Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in 2001. Anousheh Ansari travelled into space
as a tourist in 2006.
è When Anousheh Ansari _____________________________________________
5. This is the man. He works for NASA.
è The is the _________________________________________________________
6. I’m reading an article. The article is about NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon.
è I’m reading _____________________________________________________________
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4. Write meaningful sentences using the cues given.
1. Pham Tuan/ Viet Nam’s/ astronaut, and Christer Fuglesang/ Sweden’s first astronaut.
=> _________________________________________________________________
2. He found/ Earth didn’t look/ big as he thought, no boundaries/ Earth could be seen from/
we should cooperate/ take care of it.
=> _________________________________________________________________
3. It seemed/ he/ not enjoy it much/ since/ wasn’t fresh.
=> _________________________________________________________________
4. They talked/ him when he/ in space/ that made him happy.
=> _________________________________________________________________
5. They think/ the chance/ fly to space/ equal for everyone.
=> _________________________________________________________________
6. He/ think teamwork, social skills/ foreign languages/ important/ an astronaut.
=> _________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. astronaut B. astronomy C. astronomer D. astrology
2. A. satellite B. microgravity C. meteorite D. orbit
3. A. rinseless B. guess C. mission D. miss
4. A. habitable B. experiment C. simulated D. missionary
5. A. astronomer B. historical C. activity D. parabolic
3. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. The first was done by Alexei Leonov, a Russia cosmonaut on March 18th,
1965. It was 10 minutes long.
A. spaceward B. spacesuit C. spacewalk D. spaceship
2. Pham Tuan said everything quite strange although he when he was on
the ground.
A. was – had prepared B. had been – prepared. C. was – prepared D. was – has prepared
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3. She’s very intelligent and knowledgeable. She can everything under the sun.
A. talk to B. talk about C. talk with D. talk of
4. The Milky Way is just a in the universe and it contains our Solar System.
A. galaxy B. planet C. comet D. meteorite
5. If you the stars, all of your dreams will come true!
A. reach at B. reach by C. reach in D. reach for
6. Christer Fuglesang said he enjoyed floating around in the ________ environment.
A. weightless B. quiet C. homesick D. heavy
7. Mukai Chiaki, the first female Japanese astronaut, 15 days aboard the space
shuttle Columbia in space before it to the Earth on July 23, 1994.
A. was spending – was returning B. spent – was returning
C. spent – had returned D. had spent – returned
8. For people work hard at this company, the sky’s the limit.
A. which B. who C. whom D. X
4. Combine each pair of sentences into one, using defining relative clauses and the
prompts provided.
1. Would you tell me the reasons? Astronauts go on spacewalks for those reasons.
Would you tell me _______________________________________________________
2. Fuglesang said he was greatly impressed by the Earth’s beauty. It was quite strange to
him.
Fuglesang said he_________________________________________________________
3. During Apollo 14’s lunar mission, Alan Shepard hit two golf balls. They flew “miles and
miles”
During Apollo 14’s lunar mission, Alan Shepard, ________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
4. Sharman’s mission to the Mir Space Station lasted 8 days. She conducted a number of
experiments during that time.
Sharman’s mission to the Mir Space Station ____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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5. The speech announced that NASA was developing a reusable launch vehicle – the space
shuttle. The speech was made by U.S President Richard Nixon in 1972.
The speech ______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
SETI: The Dream of Life in Space
People have always gazed up at the stars in wonder. Their imaginations are filled with
possibility as they think carefully how large the universe is and whether or not we are alone
in it. Of all the stars out there, are there intelligent beings on a planet circling one of the stars
looking back at us and wondering the same thing?
It is difficult to comprehend how many stars there are, or even to guess the possibilities
of their being intelligent life. Yet our interest in finding out is so strong that the search has
been going on for over a century. What we consider the modem Search for Extraterrestrial
Intelligence (SETI) began around 1960.
The SETI project not what many people think it is. A simple explanation is that scientists
study electromagnetic waves that are being emitted throughout the universe. When they are
looking at these waves, they have a good idea of what are considered natural, random patterns
the waves take. Therefore, they are searching for anything that does not appear to be
randomly. If they were able to find something non-random, they would believe that an
intelligent source of some kinds must be creating it. In other words, intelligent life would
have to exist somewhere else in the universe.
While the SETI project will continue to listen for signals from an intelligent source, other
progammes hope to find any source of life. The Mars rovers will continue to search for dry
lake beds and other areas on the Red Planet that may have once held life. If any life can be
found outside the earth, then we are probably on our way to finding life that could be similar
to our own.
1. How long has the search for life in outer space been going on?
A. For a few years B. Not over two decades
C. Since 1960 D. More than a hundred years
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2. What are the people in the SETI project listening for?
A. Random waves B. Specific voice in the universe
C. Patterns that are not random D. Special time signals
3. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. People have long wondered if we are alone in the universe.
B. Scientists searching for any form or life that is found elsewhere than the earth.
C. Signals from intelligent sources will most likely be random.
D. The rover son Mars are looking for signs of life.
4. When did the modern search for intelligent life begin?
A. It began around 1960.
B. It has been going on since the beginning of time.
C. There is no record of when it began.
D. It has not actually begun yet.
5. Why are people searching for intelligent life in space?
A. Because they want to meet aliens.
B. Because they have a strong interest in it.
C. Because it is the reason for people's existence.
D. Because life must exist somewhere else.
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UNIT 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY
Grammar:
+ Future passive: review
+ Non-defining relative clauses
Vocabulary:
+ The changing roles in society
Pronunciation:
+ Agreeing and disagreeing tones
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
1. A. pressure B. whiteboard C. response D. knowledge
2. A. applicant B. distinction C. provision D. dependent
3. A. facilitate B. individual C. competition D. engineering
4. A. interview B. syllabus C. industry D. commercial
5. A. evaluate B. scientific C. theoretical D. facility
others.
1. A. housework B. vision C. hospital D. classroom
2. A. burden B. curtain C. turtle D. curriculum
3. A. responsive B. content C. sector D. sense
4. A. discussion B. provision C. permission D. cushion
5. A. evaluation B. facilitator C. guidance D. female
3. Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks.
direction development unconditionally discussion conducted

humor seeing participating affected appointments
1. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who was the founder of modern Olympic Gaines, was not in
favor of women in the Games.
2. She has such a good sense of . She makes everyone laugh at work.
3. Surveys will be to find out the changing demands of society.
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4. He has a very good sense of . He never gets lost.
5. I don’t have much sense of time. I always seem to be late for .
6. There will be an open ____________ which will look at the main challenges and
opportunities in the coming decades.
7. This will allow a student to tailor his/her own learning.
8. I have the same vision of us learn more from real life.
9. The changing economic role of women, which started in 1948, has greatly the
role of men.
10. The feudal system promotes male-dominated societies, where women obey men
________.
4. Give the correct form of the words.
1. Women these days prefer to be_________ independent. FINANCIAL
2. Most services nowadays are mass-focused, not _________ -oriented. INDIVIDUAL
3. I agree that academic performance is not the only criterion to _________ EVALUATION
a person.
4. Teacher will become _________ rather than information providers. FACILITY
5. The town hasn’t got any parks where people can go and _________. RELAXING
6. This syllabus is quite_________. I want to see something more hands- THEORY
on.
7. A successful education must be_________ to social demands. RESPOND
8. My son took part in the Beyond 2030 forum, which invited people to
share their _________ of the future. VISUAL
9. He has a strong sense of _________. You can always rely on him. RESPONSIBLE
10. She has no_________ of style at all. She never chooses the right color SENSATION
or right clothes for herself.
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Give the correct form of the verbs in the passive of simple future.
1. The essays __________ (assess) by Hans de Wit, who is the President of the EAIE.
2. Students’ academic performance ____________ (not evaluate) through exams only.
3. Classes____________ (hold) also in places like restaurants or supermarkets.
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4. The school’s curriculum____________ (tailor) constantly to meet changes in society.
5. Women____________ (free) from most housework by high technology.
6. Not all the decisions in the family ____________ (make) by men.
7. More flyovers ____________ (build) to reduce traffic in the city.
8. We are staying at the Grand Hotel, which____________ (demolish) for a department
2. Find and correct the mistakes.
1. I enjoyed the book that you told me to read it.
A B C D
2. That commentator, his name I have forgotten, is very well-known.
A B C D
3. Amelia Earhart, that was one of the pioneers in aviation, attempted to fly the world in
A B C
1937, but she and her plane mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean.
D
4. Sunday is a day where we expect.
A B C D
5. Have you ever been to Da Lat when my father has a lovely house?
A B C D
6. Tomorrow I’m going to the station to meet my friend which comes to stay with us.
A B C D
7. Last summer my family went to Vung Tau where my aunt is living there.
A B C D
8. The stories what I’ve told you are all true.
A B C D
9. There are not many people whose adapt to a new culture without feeling some
A B C D
disorientation at first.
10. San Francisco, that is a beautiful city, has a population of six Million.
A B C D
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3. Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences. Put in the commas where
necessary.
1. Ann is very friendly. She lives next door.
_________________________________________________________________________
2. The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night.
_________________________________________________________________________
3. There are some words. They are very difficult to translate.
_________________________________________________________________________
4. The sun provides us with heat and light. It is one of millions of stars in the universe.
_________________________________________________________________________
5. Students will be punished. Their homework is late.
_________________________________________________________________________
6. I was looking for a book this morning. I’ve found it now.
__________________________________________________________________________
7. Is that the car? You want to buy it.
__________________________________________________________________________
8. Sandra works in advertising. You were talking to her.
__________________________________________________________________________
9. Lake Prespa is a lonely beautiful lake. It’s on the north Greek border.
__________________________________________________________________________
10. The little girl ate sweets the whole way. She sat next to me on the coach.
__________________________________________________________________________
III. SKILLS
following passage.
The (1) _________ of parental authority has changed. Today, no parent can (2) _________
their children’s respect for granted: authority has to be earned. Several studies have shown
the following problems.
Trust: A lot of young people say their parents don’t trust them. Some of them have no privacy:
their parents read all their emails, and enter their rooms (3) _________ knocking. All of these
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actions demonstrate lack of respect. (4) _________ , these teenagers have little (5)
________for their parents.
Communication: Hardly any teens discuss their problems with their parents. That’s because
very few teens feel their parents really listen to them. Instead, most parents tend to fire off an
immediate (6) _________ to their kid’s first sentence.
Freedom: Interestingly. Most rebels come from very authoritarian homes where kids have
very little freedom. Teens need (7) _________ rules but they have to be clear and
unchangeable. Also, if the mother and father don’t agree about discipline, teens have less
respect for (8) _________ parents. They also need a lot of support and a little freedom to take
their own decisions. None of them enjoy just listening to adults.
Role models: Teens don’t have much respect for their parents if (9) _________ of them
actually does things (10) _________ they expect their children to do. Like everybody, teens
appreciate people who practice what they reach.
1. A. provision B. concept C. applicant D. breadwinner
2. A. take B. joint C. work D. participate
3. A. in B. during C. without D. within
4. A. Consequently B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore
5. A. permission B. cushion C. courage D. respect
6. A. view B. point C. benefit D. response
7. A. less B. more C. fewer D. little
8. A. both B. among C. between D. of
9. A. either B. both C. neither D. all
10. A. who B. that C. whom D. where
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that
students will study most regular classes such as Maths, science and history online. Students
will probably be able to these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if
students have problem with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video
conferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they
live.
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Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning
social skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along
with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills
about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their
communities. Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some
say it will take longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the
way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. All classes will be taught online in the future.
B. Teachers will help students from home in the future.
C. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.
D. Computers will change education in the future.
2. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?
A. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
B. Schools will organize a live videoconference for teachers to help students with problems.
C. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live videoconferencing.
D. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
3. The main role of teachers in the future will be .
A. helping students with group projects
B. organizing live videoconferences
C. providing students with knowledge
D. guiding students to learn computers
4. Students will still go to school to .
A. play with their friends C. learn social skills
B. learn all subjects D. use computers
5. Students will learn important life skills through .
A. working in international businesses B. doing volunteer work
C. going to school every day D. taking online classes
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3. Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences. Put in the commas where
necessary.
1. Many Americans are concerned with money. A good life is thought to be bought with
money.
Many Americans ________________________________________________________________
2. They liked the TV programme, "All in the Family". It is about spending more time on the
own personal interests.
They liked______________________________________________________________________
3. Many Americans were unhappy with President Carter. He failed to improve the economy.
Many Americans were____________________________________________________________
4. In the 1980s, the most successful action films were about a man called "Rambo". He
always won in any struggle.
In the 1980s, the ________________________________________________________________
5. By the 1980s, computers had become much smaller. Anyone could learn how to use them.
By the 1980s, computers _________________________________________________________
6. Millions of Americans had a 'personal' computer in their home in the 1980s. They could
use it to read newspaper stories, buy things, do schoolwork, and play games.
In their home in the 1980s, millions of Americans____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. The technological improvement can bring us a good life. We lead a good life with almost
no limits.
The technological improvement ___________________________________________________
8. Let’s visit Trick Eye Museum in Hong Kong. The museum has 50 optical illusion
paintings and installations over five different themed zones.
Let's visit ______________________________________________________________________
4. Rewrite the sentences without changing their original meanings.
1. Students will take courses at their own pace.
Courses __________________________________________________________________
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2. We will get online lectures from the internationally famous professors for our personal
learning needs.
Online lectures ____________________________________________________________
3. Students will study complex topics beyond the textbook.
Complex topics ____________________________________________________________
4. The computer will make a joke to wake you up when you feel sleepy.
A joke __________________________________________________________________
5. Viet Nam will give the necessary resources and trust to all teachers.
The necessary resources and trust ______________________________________________
6. The artificial intelligence will replace human minds in the next century.
Human minds ______________________________________________________________
7. Local governments in rural areas will offer sufficient support to primary and secondary.
students.
Sufficient support __________________________________________________________
8. Students will learn new skills through cool tools, videos, quizzes and game-like labs.
New skills ________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. evaluation B. facilitator C. guidance D. female
2. A. responsive B. sector C. sense D. content
3. A. housework B. vision C. hospital D. classroom
4. A. consequently B. externally C. financially D. facilitate
5. A. economic B. academic C. competition D. technology
6. A workshop can give children with _____ experience with computers.
A. skillful B. handy C. practicing D. hands-on
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7. He's still _____ dependent on his parents; he regularly receives money to live from them.
A. finance B. financial C. financially D. financier
8. Some _____ at an actual school, not a virtual one, will be required to help students
develop appropriate social skills.
A. attendant B. attendance C. attention D. attendee
9. Before the rise of Islam in the early 600s, Arabs lived in a traditional, _____ society; men
regarded women as their property.
A. women-dominated B. female-dominated
C. man-dominated D. male-dominated
10. The sushi chef had to spend a few minutes _____ one of his orders to fit the dietary needs
of his customers.
A. tailor B. tailored C. tailoring D.to tailor
11. The United Nations, _____ was established in 1945, has over 200 members.
A. what B. it C. which D. that
12. The Centre for Education Promotion and Empowerment for Women, _____ was
established years ago, has worked to gain equality for women.
A. which B. what C. that D. it
13. The people about _____ the novelist wrote were factory workers and their families.
A. who B. whom C. that D. them
14. The living standards of people in remote areas _____.
A. will raise B. will be raised C. will be risen D. will arise
15. The system of water pipes has broken. The supply _____.
A. will reduce B. will be reduced
C. will have reduced D. will be reducing
4. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning with the given one.
1. We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World.
A. The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World.
B. We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World.
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C. The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you.
D. We know the girl who used to be a Miss World.
2. He told her about the book. He liked it best
A. He told her about the book which he liked it best.
B. He told her about the book which he liked best.
C. He told her about the book whom he liked best.
D. He told her about the book whose he liked best
3. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
3. This is my opinion. You can do nothing to change it.
A. You can do nothing to change it my mind.
B. There’s nothing you can do to change my mind.
C. There’s nothing can be done except changing my mind.
D. You can do everything to change it my mind.
5. The man , is the secretary.
A. which you have just spoken
B. whose you have just spoken
C. to whom you have just spoken
D. to who you have just spoken
6. It is the village where you , isn’t it?
A. used to living B. used to live
C. use to live D. use living
7. The police have caught the man .
A. who stole my motorbike. B. whose stole my motorbike.
C. whom stole my motorbike. D. which stole my motorbike.
8. Colin told me about his new job, very much.
A. that he’s enjoying B. he’s enjoying
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C. which he’s enjoying D. he’s enjoying it
9. The man is my teacher. 1 am grateful to him.
A. The man whom I grateful to him is my teacher.
B. The man whom I am grateful to is my teacher.
C. The man is my teacher who I am grateful.
D. The man to him I am grateful is my teacher.
10. Ngoc is friendly. We are talking about her.
A. Ngoc, we are talking about, is friendly.
B. Ngoc, whom we are talking about is friendly
C. Ngoc, about her we are talking, is friendly.
D. Ngoc, about whom we are talking, is friendly
5. Rewrite the following sentences using relative clauses.
1. A friend of mine helped me to get a job. His father is the manager of a company.
→ __________________________________________________________________
2. Mike gave half of the £50,000 he won to his parents.
→ __________________________________________________________________
3. London was once the largest city in the world, but the population is now falling.
→ __________________________________________________________________
4. A number of suggestions were made at the meeting, but most of them were not very
practical.
→ __________________________________________________________________
5. It is a medieval palace. The king hid in its tower during the civil war.
→ __________________________________________________________________
6. I couldn’t remember the number of my own car. This made the police suspicious.
→ __________________________________________________________________
7. You sent me a present. Thank you very much for it.
→ __________________________________________________________________
8. Dr. Andy Todd is head of Downlands Hospital. He has criticized government plans to cut
health funding.
→ __________________________________________________________________
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9. They are choosing the boys for the school’s football team. All of them are under 9.
→ __________________________________________________________________
10. I went to see my nephew Jimmy. I used to look after him when he was small.
→ __________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CAREER
Grammar:
+ Despite/In spite of: review
+ Verbs + to-infinitive; Verbs + V-ing
Vocabulary:
+ Jobs, careers, and factors affecting career choice
Pronunciation:
+ High tones
I. A CLOSER LOOK 1
1. A. alternative B. academic C. variety D. biologist
2. A. architecture B. development C. vocational D. compulsory
3. A. injection B. profession C. management D. vocation
4. A. research B. leisure C. meaning D. colleague
5. A. sympathy B. dynamic C. consider D. adapted
others.
1. A. vision B. sense C. rinseless D. housekeeper
2. A. career B. applied C. alternative D. approach
3. A. telescope B. universe C. profession D. content
4. A. calm B. skillful C. logical D. cultivation
5. A. mechanic B. technical C. professional D. empathetic
3. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some
extra words.
Civil engineers Translators Architects Human resource Officers

Interpreters Midwives Travel agents Nurses
1.______________ are responsible for helping members of the public select and organize
their ideal holiday on a limited budget.
2.______________ convert speech in one language to another.
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3.______________ are responsible for hiring, developing and looking after employees.
4.______________ plan and design construction and maintenance of building structures and
facilities, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, etc.
5.______________ deliver babies and provide advice, care and support to women and their
babies.
4. Give the correct form of the capitalized words to complete the following sentences.
1. Police _________ support laws through the detection, prevention and OFFICE
investigation of crime.
2. _________ help to advance an understanding of how diet affects the NUTRITIOUS
health and well-being of people and animals.
3. _________ school teachers educate children between the ages of 11 and SECOND
18 in a national curriculum subject area.
4. _________ provide financial advice to clients that range from ACCOUNT
multinational organizations and governmental bodies to small independent
businesses.
5. _________ manage learning resources while keeping the library users’ LIBRARY
needs in mind.
6. _________ design buildings that are functional, safe, and beautiful. ARCHITECT
7. Multimedia _________ are responsible for combining text with sounds, PROGRAMME
pictures, video clips, virtual reality and other forms.
8. Tour_________ responsible for organizing and preparing holiday tours. OPERATE
9. ____________ study past human activity by excavating, dating and ARCHEOLOGY
interpreting objects and sites of historical interest.
10. ______________write news stories, and articles for use on television JOURNAL
and radio or within magazines, journals and newspapers.
II. A CLOSER LOOK 2
1. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. She suggested for a drink.
A. being gone B. go C. going D. to go
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2. “Sorry, I don’t remember you here before.”
A. to see B. saw C.to have seen D. seeing
3. Linda regrets to her mother’s advice because her mother was right.
A. not listen B. not to listen C. not listening D. to not listen
4. I don’t mind up early in the morning.
A. get B. to get C. getting D. to getting
5. Could you please stop so much noise?
A. make B. making C. to make D. to making
6. Whenever those two ladies meet, they stop .
A. to talk B. talk C. to talking D. talking
7. John hoped to finish two of his essays before the deadline.
A. written B. write C. to write D. writing
8. I was very angry. My friend John refused me a lift as he had promised.
A. give B. to give C. giving D. gave
9. The man finally admitted responsible for the accident last week.
A. to be B. for to be C. for being D. being
10. It is raining hard this week but Tom expects with his friends this weekend.
A. to go and fish B.to go fishing C. going fishing D. to go to fish
2. Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive) of the verb
in brackets.
1. The horses struggled (pull) _______ the wagon out of the mud.
2. Anita demanded (know) _______ why she had been fired.
3. My skin can’t tolerate (be) _______ in the sun all day I get sunburned easily.
4. I avoided (tell) _______ Mary the truth because I knew she would be angry.
5. Fred Washington claims (be) _______ a descendant of George Washington.
6. Mr. Kwan broke the antique vase. I’m sure he didn’t mean (do) _______ it.
7. I urged Omar (return) _______ to school and (finish) _______ his education.
8. Mrs. Freeman can’t help (worry) _______ about her children.
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9. Children I forbid you (play) _______ in the street. There’s too much traffic.
10. My little cousin is a blabbermouth! He can’t resist (tell) _______ everyone my secret.
3. Complete each sentence so that the meaning stays the same. Write no more than
THREE words.
1. Although Veronica felt very sad, she still went to the party.
Despite , Veronica still went to the party.
2. Although Judy was severely disabled, she took part in many sports.
Despite , Judy took part in many sports.
3. Even though the millionaire has a lot of money, he doesn’t feel happy.
Despite , the millionaire doesn’t feel happy.
4. Although he had worked hard, he didn’t succeed in the examination.
In spite of , he didn’t succeed in the examination.
5. Although rain was predicted in the weather forecast, it stayed fine.
In spite of , it didn’t rain and stayed fine.
6. Although he has a good salary, he is unhappy in his new job.
In spite of , he is unhappy in his new job.
7. Although the teacher warned the students not to climb that tree, they did.
In spite of , the students climbed that tree.
8. Although he is old, he often plays badminton every morning.
In spite of , he often plays badminton every morning.
III. SKILLS
1. Read the extracts from three people, and decide whether the following statements
are true (T), or false (F).
Amelia: I’d really like to do the course in performing arts, because I’m very interested in
dance, but I have to think about my career. I work as a fashion designer and will need to use
a computer to design clothes, so I’m going to do the Information Technology course. I can
study dance and photography in my free time.
Jack: I really like the idea of the performing arts course. I’m in a rock band and I love drama
and music, but my parents don’t like that idea at all, they don’t think it’s very useful for my
career. They want me to do the Information Technology course, but I already know a lot
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about computers and I don’t want to spend my life working with computers. So I’ve decided
to do the leisure and tourism course because traveling is quite interesting, and it makes Mum
and Dad happy because it’s a ‘real job’!
Susan: I really liked the idea of the sports studies course - it looks great - working with
people and doing something I enjoy, but if I do the part-time course it’s just too long! Four
years studying three evenings a week - it’s too much. I look at the childcare course too, but
it’s working with really small children, and I prefer older ones. So in the end, I didn’t choose
any of these courses, I’m going to look for another sports studies course at a different college,
because I want to try to find something shorter.
T F
1. The work of a fashion designer requires computer skills. o o
2. Amelia will become a dancer. o o
3. Jack will follow the Information Technology course. o o
4. Jack’s parents make him follow the career in the leisure and tourism. o o
5. Susan finally takes a sports studies course. o o
6. Susan is interested in small children because she considers the childcare course. o o
7. Amelia and Jack take the Information Technology course. o o
8. None of them can follow their first choice of courses. o o
2. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
Landing Your Dream Position
Finding a position that pays well and offers job satisfaction can be extremely difficult. To
give yourself the best chance of success, you need to be as well-prepared as possible. Here
are a few tips from career adviser Nicola Cornell.
A. Killer Resume
This is the starting point. You want your resume to stand out from the crowd. This doesn’t
mean using a fancy font or bright colors to make it more eye-catching than the rest. Keep it
short and sweet - ideally no more than a page - and ensure there are no typing mistakes. The
most important thing is to tailor your résumé to each specific position you apply for.
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B. Clever Cover
You will usually be expected to send a cover letter or e-mail with your résumé. This is your
chance to blow your own trumpet. However, don’t just give them your life story. The least
impressive personal statements are lists of events, achievements, and qualifications. Your
résumé should take care of that. Instead, let them know who you are, what makes you special,
and why they should hire you.
C. Do Your Homework
There is nothing worse than a candidate who steps into an interview with no idea about the
company or position he or she is going to apply for. Arm yourself with facts and figures and
all the vital information.
D. Dress for Success
Regardless of the kind of job you are interviewed for, you should always look your best.
Formal office clothes are the way to create a good first impression.
E. Ask Questions
Toward the end of an interview, you will usually be asked if you have any questions. Never
say no! This makes you look disinterested or even overconfident.
Follow the above advice and you should be well on the way to securing a perfect position.
Good luck!
Task 1. Match the pieces of advice in each paragraph to 1-10 below. Write the answer in
each blank.
Which paragraph ...
1. contains advice about appearance?
2. warns you about appearing too sure of yourself?
3. tells you to be short and clear?
4. uses a musical idiom?
5. says you shouldn't just give lots of details?
6. encourages you to do research?
7. advises you to change the information you provide depending on the job you are applying
for?
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8. warns you not to make spelling mistakes?
9. implies that you should not dress casually?
10. claims that an unprepared candidate is the worst thing?
Task 2. Finds words/phrases in the passage to match these definitions.
1. pieces of advice: _______________
2. a letter of application: _______________
3. praise your own achievements: _______________
4. a person who is applying for a job: _______________
5. provide yourself with knowledge to complete a task: _____________
3. Join each pair of sentences into one, beginning with the words provided.
1. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (Despite)
__________________________________________________________________
2. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (Though)
__________________________________________________________________
3. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (Although)
__________________________________________________________________
4. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)
__________________________________________________________________
5. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (Although)
__________________________________________________________________
6. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)
__________________________________________________________________
7. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)
__________________________________________________________________
8. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (Despite)
__________________________________________________________________
9. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. (Although)
__________________________________________________________________
10. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (In spite of)
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____________________________________________________________________
4. Write meaningful sentences using the cues given.
1. He/ not promoted/ spite of/ efforts.
=> _________________________________________________________________
2. The boss/ denied/ bully/ new employee.
=> _________________________________________________________________
3. Students/ need/ vocational skills/ before they enter/ world of work.
=> _________________________________________________________________
4. She/ a dynamic businesswoman. /She/ so/ energy and focus.
=> _________________________________________________________________
5. He/ such/ empathetic nurse/ the patients/ love him.
=> _________________________________________________________________
6. I feel/ we have too/ academic subjects/ not enough time/ physical education.
=> _________________________________________________________________
7. As/ opera singer, / he has/ opportunities perform/ Grand Theatre.
=> _________________________________________________________________
8. Work/ as architects, / they design/ build.
=> _________________________________________________________________
9. They/ won/ big contracts./ They/ successful businesswomen / businessmen.
=> _________________________________________________________________
10. Work/ skilled craftsmen/ craftswomen,/ I learnt/ lot about/ art form.
=> _________________________________________________________________
IV. LOOKING BACK
others.
1. A. applied B. approach C. alternative D. career
2. A. sympathetic B. mechanic C. technical D. professional
3. A. calm B. skillful C. logical D. cultivation
4. A. secondary B. literature C. developer D. dominated
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5. A. engineering B. certificate C. cultivation D. sympathetic
6. The director is an important man behind the .in the play
A. curtain B. closed doors C. scenes D. wheel
7. These plants are all easily to colder climates.
A. adaptable B. available C. accessible D. capable
8. You can make by starting up your own business.
A. a difference B. a fuss C. headway D. a bundle
9. The assignment was very lengthy so she was forced to burn the to get it done on
time.
A. lamp B. oil C. midnight lamp D. midnight oil
10. I hope they take her age into when they judge her work.
A. account B. note C. thinking D. attention
11. Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered it before she
left.
A. to lock B. locking C. lock D. she locks
12. Having finished the reading report, I began to listen to music.
A. to write B. to have written C. writing D. written
13. I am trying money to pay for a trip with my best friends in the next summer holiday.
A. save B. to save C. to be saved D. saving
14. I was so tired, I walked all the way home.
A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. Even
15. Many tourists decided not to go to Iraq their love of the Iraqi civilization.
A. though B. despite C. due to D. or
following passage.
Benefits and Drawbacks of a Job
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Nearly every teen can benefit from job experience, but there are risks you must assess.
First, a teenager's job can teach work (1) __________ that will serve him well in college
and (2) ______him for careers in adulthood. Second, he can (3) __________ confidence,
develop a(n) (4) ________ of responsibility and feel more independent. In addition, studies
find that students who work a moderate amount - no more than 10 to 15 hours a week during
the school year - tend to (5) __________ higher grades than (6) _____________ who don't
work at all. Next, earning money will enable him to buy things he wants and will provide an
opportunity for learning responsible money (7)_____________.
However, there are some drawbacks. Working more than 13 to 20 hours a week is
associated with lower grades. Teens who work (8) _______________ hours (9)
______________ difficult to keep up extracurricular activities and social relationships. Some
studies have found that teens who work long hours are more likely to (10) ____________ in
such risky activities as using cigarettes or alcohol because they are exposed to older
coworkers who lead them astray.
1. A. practice B. knowledge C. abilities D. skills
2. A. help B. prepare C. assist D. get
3. A. demand B. require C. inquire D. acquire
4. A. sense B. meaning C. ability D. reason
5. A. do B. take C. earn D. make
6. A. they B. what C. those D. that
7. A. making B. management C. spending D. control
8. A. so much B. new C. a few D. too many
9. A. find it B. find C. finds it D. finds
10. A. fit B. employ C. engage D. arrange
5. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1. Mr. Thuan was injured. He managed to finish the race.
è Despite ___________________________________________________________
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2. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
è In spite ___________________________________________________________
3. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
è Although _________________________________________________________
4. Thuy went to school. She was ill.
è In spite ___________________________________________________________
5. We couldn’t win the match. We played well.
è Despite ___________________________________________________________
6. It rained a lot. We enjoyed our holiday.
èIn spite ___________________________________________________________
7. I told her all the truth. However, she didn’t believe me.
è In spite ___________________________________________________________
8. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
èDespite ___________________________________________________________
9. He didn’t get the job. He had all the necessary qualifications.
è In spite ___________________________________________________________
10. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
èDespite _____________________________________________________________
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