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UNIT 1
FAMILY LIFE
Language Focus:
Review Present Simple, Present continuous
Consonant clusters /tr/, /br/ and /kr/
I- GRAMMAR FOCUS
REVIEW PRESENT SIMPLE, PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Present Simple Present Continuous
- General truths: - Actions happening now:
Eating vegetables helps you stay The boys are doing their homework
healthy. right now.
- Current habits: - Temporary situations:
I don’t always exercise in the morning Julie is living in Paris for a few
when it’s freezing outside. months.
- Future events which are part of a - Annoying habits (usually with
timetable: always)
My plane leaves at eight tonight. My flatmate is always leaving the
kitchen in a mess!
- To talk about the future after some - Definite future plans:
certain words: when, until, after,
before, as soon as …
I'll call you when John gets back to his I'm meeting John after class to help
office. him with his homework.
NOTES
We use the present simple with stative verbs (like, love, think, believe,
sound, smell …) We can't use any continuous tense with stative verbs.
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PRACTICE FOR PRESENT SIMPLE & CONTINUOUS
Exercise 1: Write the verb in brackets in the correct form, present simple
or present continuous, in each gap.
1. My brother .................................... (do) a degree at university so I (not see)
................................ him very often, unfortunately.
2. Darren (not get) .................... usually ............................ home until about eight
o'clock.
3. I'm sorry to hear that your parents ……................................ (get) divorced.
4. You (go)......................... to the end of the street and (turn) .......................
right.
5. Why ..................... ice ......................... (float)?
6. It's lovely now the evenings(get) .................................... longer, isn't it?
7. My dad (not eat).................................... meat at all - he's a vegetarian.
8. Actually, we (not listen).................................... to The Libertines at all - this
is Pete Docherty's second band, Babyshambles.
9. .............. you ..................... (phone) me from your mobile? The line's not very
good.
10. .............. you often .................. (order) things online?
Exercise 2: Circle the correct word or phrase.
1. Could you explain what 'antidisestablishmentarianism' means/ is meaning,
please?
2. Each song onlycosts / is onlycosting 50 cents at the moment because they're
on special offer.
3. It doesn't matter / isn't mattering which of the books we've studied this term
you do your essay on.
4. It's only a quick call as I ring/ I'm ringing from my mobile.
5. Excuse me, does the nut cake contain/ is the nut cake containing walnuts?
I'm allergic to them.
6. I really don't agree / I'm really not agreeing that capital punishment deters
people from committing murder.
7. You really resemble / are resembling your father when you frown like that.
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Exercise 3: Write a verb from the box in the correct form, present simple or
present continuous, in each pair of sentences.
appeal• be• consider •depend • feel • have • look • see • smell • think
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II – PHONETICS
CONSONANT CLUSTERS/tr/, /br/ and /kr/
1- Consonant cluster /tr/
a. How to pronounce? To create this sound, make the sound/t /, but keep the tip
of your tongue a little bit tense as it taps your gum ridge.
b. Spelling: “tr” as intree, trumpet, attract, treat …….
c. Practice. Read out these following sentences:
- He got trapped in a traffic jam for hours.
- You can trust me as I always tell you the truth.
- The treasure is buried under the tree.
2- Consonant cluster /kr/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /k/ and /r/
- To produce the sound /k/: push the tongue forward so the middle curls up and
touches the top of your mouth and blocks air flow, at the same time create some
air pressure by gently trying to breathe out.
- The production of the sound /r/ soon follows: the tip of the tongue curls back
slightly in the roof of the mouth, just behind the alveolar ridge, and the breath
squeezes past whilst the tongue is still and not vibrating.
b. Spelling
- “cr” as in: crazy, cry, crop…..
- "chr" as in: Christmas, Christian, chrome …..
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- I'll bring cream cakes to the Christmas party.
- When I was crossing the street I saw a baby crying.
- She's crazy about ice-cream.
3-Consonant cluster /br/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /b/ and /r/
- To create the /b/, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing
the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
- The production of the sound /r/ soon follows.
b. Spelling: “br” as in bright, break ….
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c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- Her brother is studying abroad.
- Brian bought some brown bread for breakfast.
- A brave bridegroom has saved his bride.
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EXERCISES FOR UNIT 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. whenever B. settle C. become D. fellow
2.A. learned B. needed C. wretched D. ragged
3.A. brochure B. church C. champion D. watching
4.A. loathes B. decides C. returns D. picks
5. A. plenty B. fairy C. sky D. weekly
II- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. represent B. adventure C. experience D. discover
2.A. apartment B. loyalty C. refreshment D. acquaintance
3. A. average B. gigantic C. aquatic D. resourceful
4.A. extinction B. prohibit C. exhausted D. animal
5. A. donation B. celebrate C. confidence D. constancy
III. Put these words into the correct column. Then pronounce the words
exactly.
trace trendy bright break
tree brick train crimp
broom crime treat crown
crack brain cream
/tr/ /br/ /kr/
……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ………………………
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B. VOCABULARY
I. Look at the pictures
picture and write the correct phrase under each picture.
(There are 4 unnecessary phrases)
prepare lunch take out rubbish clean the floor cook
wash dish do the heavy things fold clothes do the gardening
make the bed mown the lawn do the laundry shop for groceries
A. …………….. B. ……………..
……… C. …………….. D. ……………..
F..
E. …………….. G. …………….. H. ……………..
………………..
II.. Match a verb with a noun to make a phrase verb. Then write your
answers in the box.
No. Verb Opt. Noun
1 sweep A for groceries
2 shop B breakfast
3 be responsible C toys
4 prepare E the floor
5 do F the car
6 pick up G for finance
7 wash H the dog
8 walk I the heavy things
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Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
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A. housemaid B. housekeeper C. father D. breadwinner
12. My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ____ at weekends.
A. cook B. groceries C. heavy lifting D. the chores
13. After eating dinner, I have to do the ____ and then do my homework every day.
A. washing-up B. wash-up C. washing-ups D. washings-up
14. Her husband is very kind. He always cares ____ her and never puts all of the
housework ____ her.
A. about - in B. for - in C. about - on D. with - on
15. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a
good ____ for her.
A. role B. behaviour C. example D. action
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the
house and I do the washing-up.
A. join B. break C. share D. pick up
2. Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
A. part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree
3. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others.
A. easily hurt B. strong C. safe D. hard to affect
4. We’re surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving
parents when he was a child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
5. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative
consequences for children.
A. beginning of a marriage B. the situation of not marrying
C. single person D. ending of a marriage
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2. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life
balance today.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
C. a state that things are of importance
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
3. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to
reduce burden on their wives.
A. minimise B. lower C. decrease D. increase
4. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
5. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have
more time to relax.
A. eagerly B. reluctantly C. agreeably D. readily
C. GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Hoang ____ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything
important.
A. checks B. will check C. is checking D. check
2. Nowadays, people ____ social networks with more and more caution.
A. uses B. are using C. used D. use
3. At the moment, my sister ____ her homework, my brother ____ games.
A. is making - is playing B. is doing - is playing
C. does - plays D. makes - is playing
4. It’s 7.00 p.m. now and we ____ meal together. We usually ____ dinner at that
time.
A. have - eat B. have - are eating
C. are having - eat D. are having - are eating
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5. I ____ a bike to school every day but today I ____ to school by bus because it
was stolen yesterday.
A. rode - went B. ride - am going
C. ride - go D. is riding - am going
6. That Hoa ____ in class affects other students around.
A. always talk B. is always talking
C. always talks D. always talking
7. Hoang and Phong ____ football as they’re having class now.
A. don’t play B. are playing C. doesn’t play D. aren’t playing
8. Hoa usually ____ charge of doing the washing-up in her family.
A. takes B. is taking C. take D. will take
9. Our friends ____ for the fashion show now.
A. is preparing B. are preparing C. prepares D. prepare
10. All staff in this restaurant ____ an urgent meeting right now.
A. are attending B. is attending C. attends D. attend
11. After the physics lesson, the children know that water ____ at 100 degrees
C.
A.will boil B. is boiling C. boils D. boil
12. My mom ____ to the supermarket every Sunday for shopping.
A. goes B. go C. is going D. are going
13. Look! Minh ____ on stage. She looks so beautiful.
A. sings B. are singing C. is singing D. sang
14. Bich sometimes ____ chicken noodle soup for breakfast.
A. are having B. is having C. have D. has
15. Who ____ the guitar in that room, Hoa?
A. playing B. is playing C. play D. plays
16. Jenny often ____ jeans and T-shirt at school but she ____ a gorgeous dress
today.
A. wears - is wearing B. is wearing - wears
C. wear - is wearing D. wears - wears
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17. First thing in the morning, I ____ a cup of milk tea.
A. has B. am having C. have D. will have
18. Ms. Kim ____ very well when she’s under pressure.
A. not work B. don’t work C. isn’t working D. doesn’t work
19. I’m sorry, Lan is busy now. She ____ her document on the second floor.
A. are checking B. check C. checks D. is checking
20. Hurry up, Linh. Other friends ____ for us.
A. are waiting B. waits C. wait D. is waiting
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. I lookfor Daniel. He isn’tin the company.
A B C D
3. Bats usually sleepduring the day and they play and eating at night.
A B C D
7. I’m going to take part in the night prom next week. It will be the annual event
of
A B C D
my school.
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III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. To be fair, we need to divide the tasks equal
…………………………..
2. My mom and dad are checking the prepare
………………………..for their gold wedding anniversary.
3. Heavy lifting is an action which requires physic
………………………. Strength.
4. It is good for them as individuals and good for all the relate
……………………………..within the family.
5. ……………………..say that a lot of young people are not Psychology
aware of these advantages.
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of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should (5)
____ shared equally between male and female partners.
Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to
perform 80 per cent - the majority of housework - if their
husbands did the (6) ____. Research has shown that if levels
increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy
and anxious, and feel they are (7) ____.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household
workload (8) ____ 14 hours per week, but for men (9) ____
amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes
unbalanced, (10) ____ the man’s share increases much less
than the woman’s. It is the inequality and (11) ____ of
respect, not the actual number of hours. which leads to (12)
____ and depression. The research even (13) ____ housework
as thankless and unfulfilling.
1. A. in spite B. despite C. although D. even
2. A. aged B. aging C. age D. ages
3. A. guessed B. judged C. estimated D. valued
4. A. what B. Whether C. which D. that
5. A. being B. been C. to be D. be
6. A. remaining B. remain C. remainder D. remained
7. A. essential B. slight C. worthy D. unimportant
8. A. by B. to C. at D. in
9. A. a B. an C. the D. some
10. A. as B. so C. but D. then
11. A. waste B. loss C. disadvantage D. death
12. A. anxiety B. anxious C. anxiously D. anxiousness
13. A. draws B. expresses C. reports D. describes
II- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
RETIREMENT NOTES
Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I'm 55 and my
husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in
the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I
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am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to
learn a new language. I love going abroad and speaking
English.
NOTES
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can
go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential
part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where
each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out
there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object,
without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.
Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-
being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts
in the world. No one out there, except your family must
forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your
life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they-
are always there for you, when you need them the most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after
school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects
which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home,
parents teach children about good habits. They are not only
the elements which help the children to shape their
personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and
bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother,
children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any
one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good
name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member
of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every
family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result,
they will set good examples lor the whole society. Families
impacts very much on society and societies create countries.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Family is a vital part of your life.
B. Not everyone has a family.
C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
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D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.
2. In the writer's opinion, ____.
A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy
B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties
C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures
D. people can be easily forgiven by people around
3. To children, family plays a role in ____.
A. teaching them academic subjects
B. developing their personal traits
C. helping them to find a good job
D. encouraging them to study a lot at school
6. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation
between family and society?
A. When a family fails, the w hole society falls down.
B. A family member w ill be unhappy to fry his best.
C. Hinnly members have responsibilities to set good examples.
D. Strong families build a wealthy society.
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E- WRITING
I- Rewrite these sentences using given words.
1. The food price will change at the end of this month.(the same)
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.(least)
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?(cost)
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.(urged)
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.(thoroughly)
……………………………………………………………………………………
II- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
1. I am the youngest son in the family. I didn’t have to do much housework.
A. Being the youngest son in the family, I didn’t have to do much housework.
B. If I was the youngest son in the family, I wouldn’t have done much
housework.
C. Although I am the youngest son in the family, I wouldn’t have done much
housework.
D. Despite the fact that I am the youngest son in the family, I did not have to do
much housework.
2. We need to share the tasks. The burden on each member will be more
tolerable.
A. Although the burden on each member will be more tolerable, we still need to
share the tasks.
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B. We need to share the tasks so the burden on each member will be more
tolerable.
C. Unless we share the tasks, the burden on each member will be more tolerable.
D. It is essential to share the tasks, otherwise, the burden on each member will
be more tolerable.
3. Dan saw all the paintings. He left right after.
A. Dan left right after to see all the paintings.
B. Dan left all the paintings after seeing them.
C. Right after seeing all the paintings, Dan left.
D. He left and then saw the paintings right after.
4. I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.
A. Because I usually like red, I wore black to the party last night.
B. Although I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.
C. Unless I like red, I wore black to the party last night.
D. As a result of my interest in red, I wore black to the party last night.
5. He tried his best. He won the biggest prize.
A. If he had tried his best, he could have won the biggest prize.
B. Unless he tried his best, he couldn’t win the biggest prize.
C. Although he tried his best, he still won the biggest prize.
D. If he hadn’t tried his best, he couldn’t have won the biggest prize.
F- SPEAKING
I- Review new words in part B– Vocabulary
II- Make a list of household chores in your family.
LIST OF HOUSEHOLD CHORES
1. .................................................... 6. ....................................................
2. .................................................... 7. ....................................................
3. .................................................... 8. ....................................................
4. .................................................... 9. ....................................................
5. .................................................... 10. ..................................................
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III. Among those household chores, which do you like and which do you
dislike? Tell thereason why you don’t like it.
LIKE DISLIKE
Name of chore Reason Name of chore Reason
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
.............................. .............................. .............................. ..............................
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TEST FOR UNIT 1
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. feather B. head C. healthy D. great
2. A. together B. airworthy C. than D. bath
II- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. genuine B. kangaroo C. confidence D. fortunate
4. A. maximum B. marathon C. general D. proportion
III- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
5. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.
A. views B. ideas C. jobs D. chores
6. In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are
changing.
A. conventional B. contemporary C.latest D. New
IV- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
7. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father
has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices.
A. impairing B. fixing C. repairing D. curing
8. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. clear up B. sort out C.arrange D. mess up
V- Complete the following sentences with given words.
9. We're going on holiday tomorrow. I (tell) ……………………. you all about it
when we (come) …………………..back
10. Brian looks very different now. When you (see) ……………. him again, you
(not/ recognize) …………………… him.
11. Sue has applied for the job but she isn’t very well qualified for it. I (be)
………………………. surprised if she (get) …………..it.
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12. Jim is very untidy. He (always / leave) ………………………………. his
things all over the place.
13. A: What time (you/ usually/ finish)
………………………………………..work?
B: Normally I (finish) ………………… work at five o’clock, but this week I
(work) ……………………………… until six to earn a bit more money.
VI- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
14. How much is she earn a month? - About 100 dollars.
A B CD
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Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening (28) ……..
Families are a (29) ………… part of our society and the fabric of our
communities – we spend (30) …………… time together to get our feelings of
belonging, our values, supportand understanding.
24. A. that B. why C. when D. which
25. A. creates B. invents C. develops D. makes
26. A. think B. show C. express D. say
27. A. opportunities B. conditions C. situations D. circumstances
28. A. air B. nature C. space D. atmosphere
29. A. attractive B. real C. deep D. basic
30. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
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UNIT 2
YOUR BODY AND YOU
Language Focus:
Future Simple with Will & Be going to; Passive
Consonant clusters /pl/, /pr/ , /gl/ and /gr/
I- GRAMMAR FOCUS 1
Ex: There's no milk. I'll go and get Ex: I’m going to look for a new place to
some. live next month.
Ex: I think the Conservatives will Ex: Look out! He’s going to break that
win the next competition. glass.
NOTES
With offers and suggestions in the question form, we do not use “will”
with I and we. We use “shall”.
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PRACTICE FOR WILL & BE GOING TO
Exercise 1: If a word or phrase in bold is correct, put a tick( ). If it is
incorrect, rewrite it correctly on the line, including all possibilities.
1. The universe is going to continue to expand for billions of
…………….
years.
2. Look out! You will hit the car in front! …………….
3.I'm going to do the washing-up tonight, if you like …………….
4. Do you think that, in the future, people will live to be
…………….
hundreds of years old?
5.Will I carry some of those bags for you, or can you manage? …………….
6. I know! I'm going to have a barbecue on my birthday! …………….
7.Are you going to just hold this door open for me for a minute?
…………….
Thanks a lot!
8. We've decided we will try that new restaurant after the play
…………….
tomorrow night.
9.We're going to fly to Jamaica in the summer …………….
10.Shall we invite Tony and Tim round tonight? …………….
11.Are we going to invite Tony and Tim round tonight? …………….
12.Will you go to Jason's party next Saturday? …………….
FORM: S + BE + P.P
Present simple Am/ is/ are + P.P
Present continuous Am/ is/ are + being + P.P
Present perfect Have been/ Has been + P.P
Past simple Was/ were + P.P
Past continuous Was/ were + being + P.P
Past perfect simple Had been + P.P
Future simple Will be + P.P
Be going to Be going to + be + P.P
Modal Can/ could / may / might …… + be + P.P
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PRACTICE FOR PASSIVE VOICE
Exercise 1: Choose the correct word or phrase.
1. The prime minister was/ has criticised for his recent actions.
2. When I walked past the Wilsons' house, their new sofa was/ hasbeing
delivered.
3. Our teacher was/ has told us to take our favourite book to school tomorrow.
4. I think my mobile was/ has been stolen!
5. Jonathan was/ has chosen to play the lead role in the school play.
6. I'm sleeping downstairs because my bedroom is being painted/ has been
painting.
7. This picture was/ has probably taken during the winter.
8. Your essays must be/ have handed in on Friday morning.
9. Someone was/ has left their wallet on the floor.
10. Did you hear about the bank being/ having robbed?
11. Treasure Island was/ has written by Robert Louis Stevenson.
12. It was a real shock when my dad was/ has fired from his job.
13. The Vikings had visited America before it was/ has discovered by
Columbus.
14. When we got to the airport, we learned that our flight was/ had been
delayed.
15.Was/ Has your ticket for the concert tomorrow paid for by you or your
parents?
Exercise 2: Complete using the correct passive form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. The Earth .................................................. (hold) by the gravity of the Sun and
orbits around it.
2. The first feature-length comedy film .................................................. (create)
by Charlie Chaplin.
3. The award for best video .................................................. (present) later this
evening.
4. By the time you read this, I .................................................. (arrest) for
murder.
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5. I don't know whether our tests ............................................... (mark) yet or not.
6. Radio waves .................................................. (discover) by Marconi.
7. You wouldn't think it to look at him now, but Jack
.................................................. (bully) when he was at school.
8. Your application .................................................. (consider) and we will let
you know as soon as we've made a decision.
9. The roof of the car can .................................................. (lower) by pressing
this button here.
10. Our tent .................................................. (blow) over in the night by the wind.
11. Chess .................................................. (play) for around two thousand years
now.
12. Two men .................................................. (question) at this moment by
police in connection with the burglary.
Exercise 3: Write sentences in the passive.
1. Our car/ service/ a mechanic/ at the moment.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. A man/ shoot/ an air gun/ outside the petrol station last night.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Gunpowder/ invent/ the Chinese.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. At the surgery yesterday, I/ examine/ Dr Peterson/ and I/ give/ a prescription.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I went to see it because I/ tell/ it was a good film/ all my friends.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6. This photograph/ take/ my grandfather.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
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7. It looked like the window/ break/ a hammer/ some time before.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Our dog/ give/ an injection/ a special syringe/ the vet.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
III – PHONETICS
1-Consonant cluster /pl/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /p/ and /l/
- To create the /p/, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing
the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a /p/
is greater than the aspiration for a /b/.
- The production of the sound /l/ soon follows. To create the /l/, the tip of the
tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created
when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue
and the side teeth.
b. Spelling: “pl” as in plate, plough, plane ….
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- The playful mouse plays with the plane.
- He plays with the plumbs on the plate. Plonk! Plonk! Plonk!
2-Consonant cluster /pr/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /p/ and /r/
- First, create the /p/ sound.
- The production of the sound /r/ soon follows:the tip of the tongue curls back
slightly in the roof of the mouth, just behind the alveolar ridge, and the breath
squeezes past whilst the tongue is still and not vibrating.
b. Spelling: “pr” as in price, print, press ….
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- My present is wrapped in pretty paper.
- The prince is praying for his princess.
3-Consonant cluster /gl/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /g/ and /l/
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- To create the /g/: air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the
back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the
mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
- The production of the sound /l/ soon follows.
b. Spelling: “gl” as in glass, glove, glue ….
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- There’s glue on my glasses.
- I’m glad when my glider can fly.
4-Consonant cluster /gr/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /g/ and /r/
- First, create the /g/ sound.
- The production of the sound /r/ soon follows.
b. Spelling: “gr” as in grass, green, grey ….
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- Who’s growling at Grandpa Green.
- The grasshopper jumps over the green grass.
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EXERCISES FOR UNIT 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. allergy B. digest C. oxygen D. sugar
2. A. breath B. head C. health D. heart
3. A. among B. belong C. body D. strong
4. A. approach B. children C. chocolate D. stomach
5. A. intestine B. mind C. spine D. reliable
II- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. ailment B. disease C. pultry D. nervous
2. A. digestive B. intestine C. condition D. evidence
3. A. internal B. skeletal C. therapy D. willpower
4. A. alternative B. bacteria C. respiratory D. scientific
5. A. acupuncturist B. circulatory C. ineffectively D. Vegetarian
B. VOCABULARY
I. Look at the pictures and write the correct words under each picture.
(There are 3 unnecessary words)
blood breath skull bone
heart brain lung stomach
digestive air pump muscle
spine nerve vessel
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A. …………….. B.
B …………….. C. …………….. D. ……………..
I. …………….. K.
K …………….. L. …………….. M. ……………..
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I- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. The controller of the body is the ____ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it
allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
2. ____ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into
energy.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Respiratory
3. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our ____. It supports our body and
protects our organs.
A. bones B. museles C. nerves D. vessels
4. In under a minute, your ____ can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients
to every cell in your body.
A. brain B. heart C. lungs D. Vessels
5. The human ____ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen
and expelling carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
6. A healthy ____ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to
enjoy their lives.
A. balance B. control C. equality D. share
7. He likes to ____ a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.
A. do B. get C. make D. take
8. I’ve been a night owl ____ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime
between 12 and 3 a.m.
A. finishing B. getting C. staying D. waking
9. It’s not too late to ____ your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.)
and immediately start living a happier, healthier life.
A. get rid B. give on C. kick D. remember
10. If people breathe in deeply, their ____ can expand to twice their no
rmal size.
A. hearts B. kidneys C. lungs D. stomachs
11. Some foods and spices may ____ your breath for days after a meal.
A. damage B. harm C. reduce D. spoil
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12. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts ____ half of their dinner plate.
A. make of B. make out C. make up D. make up of
13. It’s another name for the backbone. It is ____.
A. brain B. leg C. pump D. spine
14. Ailments are caused by a/an ____ of yin and yang.
A. abnormal B. imbalance C. unequal D. unfairness
15. Yoga increases endurance, ____ and flexibility.
A. blood B. powerful C. strength D. strong
16. Food and drinks which strongly ____ the body can cause stress.
A. boost B. develop C. encourage D. stimulate
17. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s ____ of coronary
heart disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent.
A. chance B. luck C. opportunity D. risk
18. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate
acupoints to ____ needles accurately.
A. infuse B. inject C. insert D. install
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C. GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Listen! There's someone at the door. I ____ the door for you.
A. am going to open B. am opening
C. open D. will open
2. “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it ____ in some minutes.”
A. will rain B. is going to rain
C. are going to rain D. is raining
3. It‘s very hot. ____ the window. please?
A. Are you opening B. Are you going to open
C. Will you open D. Won’t you open
4. Although I have taken some aspirin, theheadache ________ away.
A. isn‘t going B. isn’t going to
C. not go D. won’t go
5. On Sunday at 8 o‘clock I ____ my friend.
A. meet B. am going to meet
C. will be meeting D. will meet
6. Wait! I ____ you to the station.
A. am driving B. drive C. is going to drive D. will drive
7. I ____ my sister in April as planned.
A. have seen B. will see C. am going to see D. see
8. Perhaps I ____ New York one day.
A. am visiting B. am going to visit C. visit D. will visit
9. What time ____ tomorrow?
A. are you going to leave B. do you leave
C. will you leave D. would you leave
10. Who ____ the next World Cup?
A. is going to win B. is wining C. will win D. win
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1l. He ____ to the theatre tonight. He has got a free ticket.
A. goes B. is going C. went D. will go
12. I ____ my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
A. visit B. am going to visit C. visited D. will visit
13. Don’t touch that dog. It ____ you.
A. bites B. is biting C. is going to bite D. will bite
14. It ____ that half of your plate should consist of vegetables and fruit.
A. is suggested B. is suggesting C. suggesting D. suggests
15. Foods ____ into energy in the digestive system.
A. are broke down and converted B. are broken down and converted
C. break down and convert D. broken down and converted
16. Stephen William Hawking ____ on 8 January, 1942 in Oxford, England.
A. born B. has born C. is born D. was born
17. ____ by your father?
A. Did that book write B. Did that book written
C. Was that book writing D. Was that book written
18. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and ____ in
China for thousands of years.
A. has been used B. has using C. has used D. has been
using
19. Mr. Snow ____ that course since 1985.
A. hasn’t taught B. haven’t taught C. have been taught D. taught
20. The acupuncturist decides which and how many needles will ____.
A. be use B. be used C. Use D. used
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1.Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone.
A B C D
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2.Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A B CD
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7. People who are taking blood related medicine should not have treat
the ……………………
8. Exercising regularly is a powerful weapon to enhance psychology
………………….……. well-being.
9. It has been …………………….. proved that fasting has science
tremendous health benefits.
10. Although there are ……………………..questions, answer
acupuncture appears to work.
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D. READING
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
thecorrect word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
GOOD HEALTH NOTES
Most people would agree with the definition of good health
as being a state (1) ____ you are free from sickness. (2)
____ this, there are many different opinions about how a
person can actually have good health. People used to only
think of their health (3) ____ they were sick. But these days
more and more people are taking measures to (4) ____
sure that they don’t get sick in (5) ____ place.
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise.
But how (6) ____ is enough? Some people think that doing
simple things (7) ____ cleaning the house is helpful. Other
people do heavy exercise every day, (8) ____ instance,
running or swimming. One thing experts do agree on is that
(9) ____kind of exercise is good for you.
Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help
promote good health. Foods like vegetables and fruit
should (10) ____ several times each day. It is also important
to eat foods high in ber such as beans,grains, fruit and
vegetables. Fiber helps your body to (11) ____ the food you
eat. It also helps your body in (12) ____ ways such as
decreasing the chance of getting some cancers, heart disease
and diabetes.
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II- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the NOTES
medical information a doctor might give us? This
fascinating information came to light as a result of a study
carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more
interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember
is wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as
you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people
with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we
are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the
treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but
have no idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a
doctor. Always write down any important information. What
would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your
consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home,
where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the
situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of
a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen
in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the
doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that
most people do.
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A. digest B. inhale C. swallow D. take in
5.The author suggests recording the consultant in order to ____.
A.play it to your family members to get their opinions
B.refer to it later to better understand your condition
C.replay it to write down any important information
D.use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary
III- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting NOTES
fit is: don’t buy an exercise bike. Typically, people who buy
them use them for a week or so and then forget about them.
They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be
determined. Most people will find it much easier to go for a
gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap
compared to most other sports. You don’t need to buy
expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or
on the beach. The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and
that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to
spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes.
Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for
something that will support your feet and protect you from
injury. They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they
will last you a long time. It's always best to get expert advice,
and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to
do too much at the beginning – especially if you haven’t had any
exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running
for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are
happy doing thatyou can then start to increase the amount you
do gradually. After a few months you should hope to be able to
run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times
a week. It's important that you feel comfortable with whatever
you do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep
doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop
after a short time and return to your bad habits. In any case,
training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown
thatsomebody who exercises for twice as long or twice as hard
as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit.
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1.Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Exercise bikes B. Gentle jogging C. Keeping fit D. Running
shoes
2.What is true about the exercise bikes?
A.Exercise bikes do not help you get fit.
B.It is more costly than most other sports.
C.Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
D. Most people don’t use it for very long.
3.The word "determined” in the passage probably means ____.
A.confident B. decisive C. flexible D. positive
4.According to the author, you should ____.
A.go jogging around a park or on the beach
B.go to sports shop for high quality running shoes
C.keep warm at all times when you are jogging
D.spend time and money on fashionable items
5.The word "injury" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. bleeding B. breaking C. shocking D. Suffering
6.It is stated in the passage that ____.
A.you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
B.you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
C.you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
D.you won't necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast
7.The word “gently" in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____.
A.abruptly B. effectively C. rapidly D. smoothly
8.The word “that” in the passage probably refers to ____.
A.a mixture of walking and running B. about three times a week
C. actual jogging at first D. exercise for a long time
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E. WRITING
I- Write the following sentences in passive.
1. This surprises me.
………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They were interviewing her for the job.
………………………………………………………………………………….
3. They may forget the password.
………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The students should have done the assignment.
………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The doctor told him not to talk during the meditation.
………………………………………………………………………………….
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
1. We consume protein in meats and foods. We can stay concentrated and
quick-minded.
A. Protein in meats and foods which is consumed helps us stay concentrated and
quick-minded.
B. Protein in meats and foods which we consume helping us stay concentrated
and quick-minded.
C. We consume protein in meats and foods help us stay concentrated and quick-
minded.
D. We consume protein in meats and foods which helping us stay concentrated
and quick-minded.
2. Everyone can do Pilates. It doesn’t matter if you are not fit.
A. You can do Pilates as a method to keep fit.
B. You can do Pilates no matter how fit you are.
C. You cannot do Pilates only when you are not fit.
D. You should do Pilates because you are not fit.
3. You drink green tea from twice to three times per day. It will bring you
visible results by days.
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A. Despite you drink green tea from twice to three times per day, visible results
will be brought by days.
B. Due to you drink green tea from twice to three times per day, visible results
will be bring by days.
C. Even though you drink green tea from twice to three times per day, visible
results will bring by days.
D. Since you drink green tea from twice to three times per day, visible results
will be brought by days.
4. Fatty acid level is low. It causes a higher risk of memory loss.
A. Because of low fatty acid, a higher risk of memory loss is caused.
B. In spite of low fatty acid, a higher risk of memory loss is caused.
C. Since the low fatty acid, a higher risk of memory loss is caused.
D. The result low fatty acid, a higher risk of memory loss is caused.
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F. SPEAKING
I. Review new words in part B- Vocabulary.
II. Make a list of your habits
LIST OF HABITS
1. .................................................... 6. ....................................................
2. .................................................... 7. ....................................................
3. .................................................... 8. ....................................................
4. .................................................... 9. ....................................................
III. Among these habits, which is good or bad for your body? Tell the
reason why it’s goodor bad for you. Report your answer in oral speech and
record your talk.
GOOD BAD
............................ ............................
............................ ............................ ............................ ............................
1
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............................ ............................
............................ ............................
............................ ............................ ............................ ............................
2
............................ ............................ ............................ ............................
............................ ............................
............................ ............................
............................ ............................ ............................ ............................
3
............................ ............................ ............................ ............................
............................ ............................
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IDEAS FOR YOUR SPEAKING
1. Exercise regularly:
- helps control weight, maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
- reduces our risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.
2. Have daily breakfast:
- helps you take in more vitamins and minerals and less fat and
cholesterol.
- keeps you feeling full and energetic.
3. Drink enough water (or “stay hydrated”)
-improves blood oxygen circulation and helps deliver oxygen
throughout the body.
- supports our digestive system.
4. Get enough sleep
- the brain clears away the debris of the day’s work while resetting and
restoring nerve networks so that they can function fully when we wake.
- avoid Alzheimer’s and other brain disorders.
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TEST FOR UNIT 2
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. courage B. honour C. favour D. colour
2. A. succeeded B. prefered C. explained D. arrived
II- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. athletics B. architect C. anxiety D. adventure
4. A. eliminate B. eventually C. inhabitant D. intervention
III- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
5. A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease.
A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held
6. The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.
A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand
IV- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
7. The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted
sales and increased profits.
A. destroyed B. enhanced C. weakened D. stopped
8. The tablets will start to work in a few minutes.
A. be incorrect B. be ineffective C. be uncertain D. be unhelpful
V- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
9. The teacher ____ the student for lying.
A. was punished B. is punished C. punished D. has been
punished
10.As the patient could not walk he ____ home in a wheel chair.
A. has carried B. was carrying C. was carried D. has been
carried
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11.The injured ____ to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. have taken B. was taking C. were taken D. were taking
12. It ____ that the painting is a fake.
A. believed B. is believed C. is believing D. was believing
13. Most studies ____ that acupuncture does not reduce nausea and vomiting
caused by radiation therapy.
A. are shown B. were shown C. have shown D. have been
shown
14.Acupuncture may not ____ if you have low white blood cell counts or
lowplatelet counts.
A. recommend B. recommended
C. is recommended D. be recommended
15. “Why are you working so hard these days?”
- “Because ______ a car, so I’m saving as much as I can.”
A. I’ll buy B. I’m going to buy
C. I buy D. I’ll be buying
16. “Oh, I’ve just realised. I haven’t got any money.
- “Haven‟t you? Well, don’t worry. _________ you some.”
A. I’ll lend B. I’m going to lend
C. I’m lending D. I’ll be lending
17. “Could I have a word with you, please?”
- “Sorry, I’m in a big hurry. My train_________ in fifteen minutes.”
A. is going to leave B. will leave
C. leaves D. won’t leave
18. “Let’s go to the carnival.” – “Yes, good idea. Iexpect ____ fun.”
A. it’ll be B. it’s C. it’s being D. it won’t be
19. Researchers tried many times to replicate the ______ experiment.
A. origin B. original C. originally D. originate
20. The new drug may allow us to _______ diabetes more effectively.
A. treat B. treament C. treatable D. treated
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VI- Read the passage and decide if the statements are T/ F or NG.
Water sports are as challenging as they are fun. Although water sports are not as
popular as basketball or football, activities such as parasailing, water skiing,
water polo, wakeboarding, jet skiing and competitive swimming interest many
people. Ail water sports have an element of danger involved, which is why it is
important to follow these safety tips before you dive in.
Step 1: Learn how to swim. Sure, it seems obvious, but it is also extremely
important. Do not even think about skiing, tubing, wakeboarding or water polo
if you cannot stay afloat in water deeper than your height.
Step 2: Check your equipment and your life safety tools. Count your life vests
and have floatation devices nearby. If you are engaging in a sport that requires a
lot of equipment, such as wakeboarding, go over every piece to ensure proper
functioning.
Step 3: Be physically fit. Put your pride aside and get in shape. Most water
sports are incredibly strenuous and require the player to have physical
endurance. It can be dangerous to participate in a water sport, such as water
skiing or wakeboarding, when your body isn’t ready.
Step 4: Save the tricks for the professionals. If you are an amateur, do not
attempt water sport tricks. It is tempting to push to the next level with sports like
skiing and sailing, but train heavily first.
Step 5: Recruit a spotter. When you do water sports, always have an extra
person on hand to spot for you. This includes indoor sports like' water polo,
diving and competitive swimming.
21. Water sports are much more popular than basketball and
football. ……………
22. Sometimes it is dangerous to play a water sport.
……………
23. The first thing you have to do is to learn how to swim if you
want to take up a water sport. ……….…..
24. You need to have a boat right beside all the time if you want
to take up a water sport. …….……..
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27. A. school B. primary C. office D. class
28. A. cheese B. meat C. fruit D. seafood
29. A. timetable B. classroom C. lesson D. break
30. A. lemons B. fruit C. chicken D. peas
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UNIT 3
MUSIC
Language Focus:
Adjectives of attitude
Compound sentence; to & bare infinitive
Sound cluster: /est/, / nt/, /e t/
I- GRAMMAR FOCUS 1
ADJECTIVES OF ATTITUDE
- Adjectives of attitude are adjectives that end in -ed (e.g. bored, interested) and
in -ing (e.g. boring, interesting).
- Adjectives that end in -ed generally describe emotions – they tell us how
people feel.
Ex:I was so bored in that lesson, I almost fell asleep.
He was surprised to see Helen after all those years.
She was really tired and went to bed early.
- Adjectives that end in -ing generally describe the thing that causes the
emotionand describes one’s nature or personality.
Ex:Have you seen that film? It's really frightening.
I could listen to her for hours. She's so interesting.
I can't sleep! That noise is really annoying!
- However, there are a number of adjectives that describe one’s nature or
personality but ending in –ed:open-minded, thick- skinned, self-controlled, ….
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PRACTICE FORADJECTIVES OF ATTITUDE
Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences with a proper word in the
boxes:
tired
1. You look really …………... Why don't you go to bed?
tiring
excited
2. Can I call you? I've got some very …………..news for you!
exciting
confused
4. The directions were ……………. and we got lost.
confusing
surprised
5. I was really ………….………. that I won the competition.
surprising
6. She didn't call about the car. I don't think she's interested
…………….. in buying it.
interesting
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disappointed
8. His exam results were really ………………….
disappointing
frightened
9. She's a big dog but you don't need to be ___.
frightening
10. The instructions for my new coffee machine are really confused
___.
confusing
……………………………………………………………………………..
5. Her children are interested in swimming in the morning every summers.
(interesting)
…………………………………………………………………………….
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- Yet & But: As conjunctions, “but” and “yet” are interchangeable. One is
often substituted for the other to avoid repetition. However, “yet” is used to add
something that seems surprising because of what you have just said.
- Or & Nor:
+ Use "nor" to combine two negative expressions, remember that in the
second expression, subject-auxiliaryinversion happens.
Ex:I don’t usually wake up at 6 a.m., nor do I like to wake up at 5 a.m.
+ If the second part of the negative is “a noun, adjective, or adverb
phrase”, "or" should be used, instead.
Ex:He never plays football or tennis.
She does not enjoy music or art."
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- After “what, who, which, when, where, how”: I don’t know what to eat.
- After some certain structures:
a. It takes [time] to do something: It took me 20’ to get here.
b. It + be + adjective + to-infinitives: It was exciting to ride on a train.
c. S + be + adjective + to-infinitives: Mary was so happy to read your letters.
d. too + adjective / adverb + to-infinitive: He is too young to join this club.
e. adjective / adverb + enough + to-inf: He sings well enough to become a
singer.
VERBS FOLLOWED BY TO – INFINITIVES
IV – PHONETICS
1-Sound cluster /est/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of /e/, /s/ and /t/
- To create the /e/, the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides
of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw
are loose and relaxed.
- The production of the sound /s/ soon follows. The front of the tongue is placed
close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper
backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between
a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth
ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the
mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound.
- Finally, we end the sound with /t/. To create the /t/, air is briefly prevented
from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth
ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound
is aspirated when the air is released.
b. Spelling: “est” as in best, request, west …..
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
- It’s a request to end the protest.
- My dad has requested the best vest for his contest.
2- Sound cluster/ nt/
a. How to pronounce? This sound is a combination of / /, /n/ and /t/
- To create the / /: put your tongue in the middle and in the centre of your
mouth and make a short voiced sound.
- The production of the sound /n/ soon follows. The air is blocked from leaving
the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of
the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out
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through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while
producing it.
- Finally, we end the sound with /t/.
b. Spelling:
- “ent” as in environment, document, talent, …
- “ant” as in consonant, important …
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
-It’s an instrument of ancient Egyptian.
- These inventions indicate the current advancement of science.
3- Sound cluster/e t/
a. How to pronounce? /e t/ is a combination of diphthong /e / and /t/.
- To pronounce /e /, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a
neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of
the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue
touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound.
- Finally, we end the sound with /t/.
b. Spelling: “ate” as in fate, hate, date …
c. Practice: Read out these following sentences.
-The candidates will be requested to concentrate on the two first questions.
- Kate’s dog ate the food on the plate.
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II- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. facility B. characteriz
characterize C. irrational D. variety
2. A. agreement B. elephant C. miner D. violent
3. A. professor B. typical C. accountant D. develop
4. A. eastward B. frighten C. study D. compare
5. A. discipline B. counterpart C. supportive D. signature
III. Put these words into the correct column. Then pronoun
pronounce the words
exactly.
guest late different
rest educate state
test development gate
moment entertainment best
debate chest talent
/est/ / nt/ /e t/
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B. VOCABULARY
I- Look at the pictures and write the correct words.
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8. He practically ____ a comic style called stand-up comedy in which a
comedian performs in front of a live audience.
A. realised B. invented C. distributed D. thought
9. No longer did Pokémon Go become the widespread ____ in Viet Nam.
A. effect B. phenomenon C. invention D. news
10. That the young talented pianist won the Pulitzer Prizes has attracted ____
attention.
A. worldwide B. scientific C. undue D. careful
11. I like the cover ____ of these songs more than the originals.
A. songs B. lyrics C. rhythm D. versions
12. Vietnamese ____ music is extremely diverse, including Quan Ho, Dan Ca,
Ca Tru, Chau Van and others.
A. country B. folk C. traditional D. gospel
13. After many weeks, his solo album ____ a profound influence on the youth
all over the country.
A. remains B. maintains C. becomes D. persuades
14. They had a global ____ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of
the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
15. I passionately love the show “Familiar Faces” and this is the 4th ____ I’ve
seen.
A. show B. chapter C. season D. episode
16. The “Marching song” was adopted as the national ____ of Viet Nam in
1945.
A. anthem B. song C. flag D. identity
17. Chopin was considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano ____ of the
19th century.
A. singers B. writers C. composers D. poets
18. This concert marks nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a
prominent ____ of modern Vietnamese music.
A. comedian B. actor C. contributor D. figure
19. Our band needs to ____ our nerves to perform in this music competition.
A. control B. conquer C. calm D. lose
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20. The best singer ____ went to Alan Walker for “Faded”.
A. rank B. prize C. reward D. award
IV- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was
a teenager.
A. well-known painter B. famous singer
C. good writer D. famous composer
2. We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to
support Vietnamese football team.
A. people B. admirers C. visitors D. watchers
3. But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music
competition.
A. show B. quiz C. contest D. tour
4. If you want to become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling
point, a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
A. genius B. infamous C. renowned D. new
5. He’s planning to release his new solo single album about New Year.
A. put out B. set free C. imprison D. come out
V- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. It’s incredible that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3
days.
A. beyond belief B. believable C. implausible D. unbelievable
2. She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
A. success B. feat C. failure D. accomplishment
3. To have chance to enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of
competitors.
A. retain B. remove C. restrict D. reject
4. It is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the
3D-printed guitar, the AT-200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp.
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A. growth B. modernization C. revolution D. stagnation
5. Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic
period.
A. classical B. unknown C. prolific D. modern
C. GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Tom said that he could ____ me with this assignment.
A. helped B. helping C. to help D. help
2. John made me ____ a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
3. I’d like ____ all of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. not invite
4. We expect Linh ____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15
minutes.
A. to come B. not to come C. not coming D. coming
5. I’m happy ____ that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!
A. not hearing B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
6. My mother said that she would rather ____ to Hoi An than Nha Trang.
A. to travel B. travelling C. not to travel D. travel
7. I allow my little daughter ____ with her friends in the flower garden.
A. not to play B. to play C. playing D. play
8. You’d better ____ out with your friends as it is very dangerous in the evening.
A. went B. go C. going D. to go
9. My parents let my sister ____ camping with her friends in the mountain.
A. not go B. going C. go D. to go
10. We intend ____ him the truth for fear that he’ll fly into a fit of madness.
A. to tell B. telling C. not tell D. not to tell
11. My family really loves Japanese food, ____ we order it twice a week.
A. yet B. so C. but D. nor
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12. These games are challenging, ____ it’s not easy to spend little time playing them.
A. so B. and C. for D. or
13. Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, ____ many people continue to
smoke anyway.
A. nor B. so C. yet D. then
14. We were lost in the forest, ____ luckily my friend had a map in his
backpack.
A. and B. so C. for D. but
15. Would you like a cup of milk tea ____ a cup of hot chocolate after dinner?
A. and B. or C. yet D. so
16. Minh had his teeth decayed, ____ he refused to see the dentist.
A. and B. so C. or D. but
17. Anna thinks she ought to go to the university, ____ she wants to get
qualifications for her dream job.
A. and B. yet C. for D. so
18. He invested a lot of money in this business, ____ it went bankrupt in a very
short time.
A. but B. and C. for D. nor
19. The students didn’t revise for their exams, ____ did they realise how
important the exams were.
A. nor B. but C. so D. for
20. Peter wonders he should stay home and watch TV, ____ he should go out
and have dinner with his friends.
A. so B. or C. and D. nor
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. Sue plansstudy abroad next year according to her parent’s advice.
A B C D
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3.Lan should seriously consider to become a singer. She’s a great talent.
A B C D
4.The teacher doesn’t let her students not use their mobile phones in class.
A B C
D
5.We hope having a chance to study together atthe same university in the future.
A B C D
9.You’d better spend too much money on shopping or you won’t have any left.
A B C D
10.I used to learn fixing electrical devices around my house when I was at high
A B C D
school.
III. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
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7. After his ………………. received the Ho Chi Minh prize. die
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
thecorrect word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time NOTES
'rhythm and blues’ music was very (1) ____ with black
Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (2) _____ black
religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you
could dance to and simple, fast music.
(3) ____ the success of R&B music, white musicians
started to copy the same style.By the mid 1950s, (4) _____
new while R&B music, called 'rock nroll’ had become
very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley (5)
____ millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and
loud. Many older people thought that rock ‘n’ roll was
very (6) ____.
By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-
fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the (7)
____. It was at that time that a new eroup from
Englandbecame popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started (8 ) ____ singing American
style songs, but they soondeveloped their own style, with
more (9) ____ melodies. They also introduceddifferent
instruments, (10) ____ as the Indian sitar. Groups like
The Beatles had a veryimportant influence (11) ____ the
style of popular music. By the (12) ____ 1970s,rock ‘n’roll
had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had
(13) ____ theamplified guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll.
Rock had arrived.
1. A. accepted B. popular C. common D. famous
2. A. to B. with C. of D. by
3. A. Noticing B. Detecting C. Warning D. Perceiving
4. A. those B. its C. their D. this
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5. A. attached B. attacked C. attracted D. attained
6. A. dangerous B. endangered C. dangerously D. in danger
7. A. equal B. same C. corresponding D. twin
8. A. to B. at C. with D. by
9. A. complicated B. complicate C. complicating D. complication
10. A. same B. such C. like D. so
11. A. in B. for C. to D. on
12. A. early B. opening C. first D. advance
13. A. switched B. returned C. replaced D. changed
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s was the only-surviving son NOTES
of Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Leopold was a
successful composer, violinist, and assistant concert
master at the Salzburg court. Wolfgang's mother, a
constantly ill housewife, was born to a middle class
familyof local community leaders. His only sister was
Maria Anna. With their father’s encouragement and
guidance, they both were introduced to music at an early
age. Leopold started Anna on keyboard when she was
seven, as three-year old Wolfgang looked on.
Mimicking her playing, Wolfgang quickly began to show a
strong understanding of chords, tonality, and tempo. Soon,
he too was being tutored by his father.
Leopold was a devoted and task-oriented teacher to both
his children. He made the lessons fun, but also insisted on
a strong work ethic and perfection. Fortunately, both
children excelled well in these areas. Recognising their
special talents, Leopold devoted much of his time to their
education in music as well as other subjects. Wolfgang
soon showed signs of excelling beyond his father's
teachings with an early composition at age five and
demonstrating outstanding ability on harpsichord and
the violin. He would soon go on to play the piano, organ
and viola.
2.W hen looking Anna playing piano, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ____.
A. composed music B. imitated her
C. introduced music to her D. played violin
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days NOTES
torecord other their songs. Nowadays, it can take months
and months. Many rock groups begin by recording only
one instrument, for example, the voice. Then they record
otherinstruments – electric piano, synthesiser, guitars,
drums and so on.
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects.
Finally, they ‘mix’ all the instruments until they get the
sound that they want. This means that a CD or cassettewill
always sound very different from a live concert.
Music engineers have developed a new eomputer
programme that will change the future of music. A
computer can analyse a singer's voice. Then if you give the
computer the lyrics and music of a song, the computer can
'sing' it in that voice. This means that a singer only needs
to record one song and the computer can then sing
othersongs in the singer's own voice. Singers can sing new
songs many years after they have died.
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record
companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder.
When a record company finds a new group (or 'band'), they
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first try to develop the band's 'profile'. They will try to create
an 'image' for the band that they think will attract young
people. Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom,
they will often tell the band what they should wear, what they
should say and how they should sing and play.
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own
record companies because they say that the big companies
are too commercial.
1. Today, to record songs, it takes ____.
A. longer than it used to do B. shorter than it used to do
C. only one or two days D. the same amount of time as the
1960s
3. Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme?
A.It is predicted to change the music future.
B.It can imitate singers' voices.
C.It can sing only one recorded song of the singer.
D.The singer does not necessarily present to really sing.
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……………………………………
……………………………………
……………………………………
2.………………………………… ……………………………………
…………………………………… ……………………………………
……………………………………
……………………………………
Talk about one of the reality shows you like. You should focus on:
- The name of the show
- Time and channel of the show on TV
- The objective of the show
- How the show takes place.
- What do you like best at the show
Answer Sample 1:
- I have a particular liking for […………].
- I think what makes them special is that ………….
- Also, I’m an avid watcher of [………….]; through which I can […..]
Answer Sample 2:
- I’m interested in watching [………].
- I feel they are not only […….], but also [………..].
Some Phrases You Should Know:
couch potato
set my stress aside
immerse yourself in something
burst into tears
put your feet up (idiom)
acquire knowledge about something
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UNIT 4
FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
Language Focus:
Past Simple & Past Continuous.
Adjective Suffixes: -full; -less
Consonant & Consonant Cluster: /nd/, /ŋ/, /nt/
I – GRAMMAR FOCUS 1
PAST SIMPLE & PAST CONTINUOUS
Past Simple Past Continuous
1. Single completed actions 1. Actions in the past happening at a
particular moment.
Ex: Tom and I played a game of chess Ex: At five o'clock, I was reading my
and he won. new book.
2. Habits or permanent situationsin the 2. Temporary situations in the past.
past.
Ex:Did you collect stamps when you Ex:Greg was living in London at the
were younger? time.
3. General truths and facts about the 3. Annoying past habits (usually with
past. always)
Ex:Crosswords didn't become popular Ex:When we were young, my brother
until the 1930s. was always borrowing my toys.
NOTES
- When one action in the past interrupts another action in progress, we
use past simple and past continuous together. In that case, “when”
conjunction is placed before past tense.
- “While” is used for describing two actions sustained by two different
objects in the same time frame; both of them are expressed in Past
Continuous Tense.
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EXERCISE FOR PAST SIMPLE & PAST CONTINUOUS
Exercise 1: Circle the correct word or phrase.
1. I saw/ was seeing Maria for the first time at Ray's birthday party.
2. Richard watched/ was watching TV when the phone rang.
3. When we were on holiday, we went/ were going to the cafe almost every day.
4. Denise practised/ was practising the song every day until she could sing it
perfectly.
5. The phone was engaged when I called.Who did you talk/ were you talking
to?
6. Mr. Connors owned/ was owning two houses and a villa in the south of
France.
7. I did/ was doing my homework as soon as I got home from school.
8. A car came round the corner and I jumped/ was jumping out of the way.
9. When my dad met my mum, he worked/ was working as a bus driver.
10. I got/ was getting up at six o'clock every morning last week!
11. My cousin and I played/ were playing on the computer when there was a
power cut.
12. No, that's not right. I did pass/ was passing the test. I got a B.
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7. When you rang last night, I ................................................. (work) in the
garden so I didn't hear the phone.
8. I ................................................. (hear) from Davina last night. She says hello.
9. The old man ................................................. (appear) to be very tired and he
slowly sat down.
10. We ................................................. (throw) a surprise party for my brother
last Saturday.
Exercise 3: Look at the pictures and complete the sentences. Use the correct
tense.
This is the story of Tim Bobo's first trip in an aeroplane. He was very excited,
but as he was going out of the house he (1) ………………………………..
………………………………..on the
floor. He took a taxi taxi to the airport but while he (2)
……………………………………….,
………………………………………., someone took his bag. Luckily there wa was
nothing important in the bag. bag. He checked in, but while he (3)
………………………………………… , he (find) ………………… some keys
in his pocket. Soon he was on the aeroplane.
aeroplane. While it was taking off, he (4)
………………………………………..around
………………………………………..around the plane! The flight attendant
told him to sit down immediately! Then soon after this he noticed that everyone
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seemed unhappy so he started singing. Unfortunately,
Unfortunately, the other passengers (5)
……………………………....... and they told him to be quiet. A few hours later,
he made one more mistake: while the plane was landing, he (6)
…………………………………. his mobile phone!
III- PHONETICS
CONSONANT & CONSONANT CLUSTER: /nd/, /ŋ/,
/ /nt/
1- Consonant Cluster /nd/
a. How to pronounce:: /nd/ is a combination of /n/ and /d/
- To create the 'n sound' /n/, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by
pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue
against the side teeth.
- The
he production of /d/ soon follows. Air
Air is briefly prevented from leaving the
vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the
sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated
when the air is released.
eased.
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b. Spelling:
- ‘ned’ as in planned, caned, canned, lined …
- ‘nd’ as in demand, grand, stand …
c. Practice:Read out these following sentences.
- Rand is in a music band and plays around the land.
- I don't understand what the second student wrote on his hand.
2- Consonant Cluster /nt/
a. How to pronounce: /nt/ is a combination of /n/ and /t/
- Fist, produce the sound /n/.
- The production of /t/ soon follows. Air is briefly prevented from leaving the
vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the
sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated
when the air is released. The aspiration for a /t/ is greater than the aspiration for
a /d/.
b. Spelling:
- ‘n’t’ as in don’t, didn’t, hadn’t …
- ‘nt’ as in student, advertisement, opponent, …
c. Practice:Read out these following sentences.
- Brent wants to see an even which is in a tent.
- They can't satisfy our demand to cut down on the money spent on that
advertisement.
3- Consonant /ŋ/
a. How to pronounce: To create the /ŋ/, air is prevented from leaving the vocal
tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the
back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the
nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
b. Spelling: ‘ng’ as in sing, thing, string …
c. Practice:Read out these following sentences.
- This King loved to sing.
- Chang was stung by a gang of bees.
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EXERCISES FOR UNIT 4
A. PHONETICS
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. played B. blessed C. smiled D. climbed
2. A. cough B. tough C. though D. enough
3. A. break B. deal C. clean D. release
4. A. rescue B. queue C. bluetooth D. due
5. A. grammar B. damage C. mammal D. drama
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. diversity B. academic C. effective D. communicate
2. A. apply B. visit C. appear D. attend
3. A. curriculum B. kindergarten C. contaminate D. conventional
4. A. September B. commence C. national D. opponent
5. A. weather B. confirm C. highland D. entrance
B. VOCABULARY
I. Complete the definition with the words in the box.
donation volunteer tsunami fund handicapped
invalid disaster kindergarten martyrs society
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5. ………………. money or goods are given to help a person or organization.
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18. Both community ____ and volunteerism are an investment in our community
and the people who live in it.
A. life B. language C. performance D. service
19. ____ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world’s
greatest philanthropists.
A. Aside from B. But for C. Except for D. In addition
20. Their massive salaries let them afford to give ____ huge amounts to
charities.
A. off B. up C. away D. hack
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2.Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community,
normally about health or safety matters.
A. Open B. Private C. Secret D. Popular
3.Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, choosing a
low- paying job to earn money.
A. leave B. attend C. accept D. reject
4. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able
to organise activities for young children.
A. active B. dynamic C. passive D. reluctant
5.Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.
A. alike B. identical C. common D. Distinct
C. GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Last Sunday, our volunteer team ____ a lot of food packages to homeless
peoplein the flood-hit region.
A. were bringing B. brought C. have brought D. had brought
2. I ____ Maria for the first time at the Heart-to-Heart Charity Office.
A. saw B. was seeing C. was seen D. has seen
3. We ____ the roof for Mrs. Smith, an elderly childless woman, when it ____
with rain.
A. were mending - was pouring B. mended - poured
C. mended - was pouring D. were mending - poured
4.When we were on a voluntary tour, we ____ to public places to collect
rubbishevery day.
A. were going B. went C. have gone D. had gone
5.The phone was engaged when I called. Who ____ to?
A. were you talking B. were you talked
C. did you talk D. have you talked
6.We ____ in silence when he suddenly ____ me to help him.
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A. were walking - was asking B. were walking - asked
C. walked – asked D. walked - was asking
7.I ____ my report when my boss ____ the hall.
A. made - was entering B. made - entered
C. was making - was entering D. was making - entered
8.I ____ near the fence when suddenly I ____ the voices.
A. stood – heard B. stood - was hearing
C. was standing – heard D. was standing - was hearing golf.
9.Jim ____ his leg when he ____ golf.
A. broke - was playing B. broke - played
C. was breaking - was playing D. was breaking - broke
10.While I ____ for him to call up, he ____ a good time in the bar.
A. waited - was having B. was waiting - was having
C. was waiting – had D. was waited - was waiting
11. All the kids ____ their homework when the volunteer team ____.
A. were doing - arrived B. did - arrived
C. were doing — were arriving D. did - were arriving
12.While Lauda ____ round a corner, he suddenly ____ control of his Ferrari.
A. went - lost B. was going - was losing
C. was going - lost D. went - was losing
13.While the Cambridge boat ____ under a bridge, it ____ another boat.
A. went - was hitting B. went - hit
C. was going - was hitting D. was going - hit
14.My cousin and I ____ on the computer when there ____ a power cut.
A. played - was B. were playing - was
C. played - were D. were playing - were
15.When I ____ my best friend, she ____ as a voluntary teacher in Dream
HomelessShelter.
A. met - was working B. was meeting - was working
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C. met - worked D. was meeting - worked
16.Where ____ you ____ when I ____ you on the bus last night?
A. did - go - saw B. were - going - was seeing
C. were - going -saw D. did - go - was seeing
17.When you ____ yesterday, I ____ in the garden, so I didn’t hear the phone.
A. rang - worked B.were ringing - worked
C. were ringing - was working D.rang - was working
18.While Tom and I ____, someone ____ at the door.
A. were talking - knocked B.were talking - was knocking
C. talked - knocked D. talked - was knocking
19.When the robbery ____, the safeguard ____!
A. happened - slept B. was happening - was sleeping
C. was happening - slept D. happened - was sleeping
20.I ____ the accident while I ____ for the bus.
A. was seeing - waited B. saw - was waiting
C. was seeing – was waiting D. saw – waited
II- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1.A group of volunteer students were mowing the lawn in the home forthe aged
A B
whileit started to rain heavily.
C D
2.When he still worked for Oxfam, he was coming up with different ideas to
help
A B C
needypeople.
D
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package, and delivered them to an elderly person.
C D
4.The lives of disadvantaged students are often very different for those of their
more
A B C D
wealthy peers.
5.There are lots of amused ways to volunteer in the arts such as teaching,
designing
A B C
andassisting with avariety of arts and crafts.
D
6.Mahatma Gandhi fought against the rights of poor people and women in India
and
A B
became a hero for millions of people.
C D
7.In her lifetime, Audrey Hepburn also paid a visit to Viet Nam to bring
awareness
A B
ofimmunisation and sets up clean water programmes.
C D
8. While he and his wife Ali first went to Africa, they worked in a refugee camp
A B C
for a month.
D
9.The famous Irish rock band U2 wrote the song Walk Onto honour this amazed
A B C
woman, who put her country before everything.
D
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III- Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. At that time, colored people and white people were not equal
treated …………….. and he fought for the rights of colored
people.
2. Those …………………. children have many problems and advantage
they really need our help.
3. There are more and more youngsters who are interest
…………………..in doing volunteer work.
4. I got some ……………….... advice from my teacher. It was use
really helpful.
5. He was very …………………. about this film because the excite
main character motivated him to be more confident
6. This season is very …………………. Millions of viewers excite
have watched it since it first aired.
7. People who volunteer in their community have a personal attach
……………………..to the area.
8. He was a ………………. man and against all forms of peace
violence.
9. In 1914, the British ruled India and Gandhi wanted the depend
British to leave India so that the country could become
………………..
10. Mother Teresa was said to be one of the most influence
……………………..personalities of the twentieth century.
D. READING
I- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
II- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
I didn’t even notice him. It was a chilly November evening NOTES
in New York City, and my daughter and I were walking up
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Broadway. I was thinking, “Milk, dry cleaners, home”.
Was Isupposed to notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard
box next to a newsstand? No, but Nora did. She wasn't
even four, but she pulled at my coat sleeve and said. “That
man’s cold, Daddy. Can we take him home?"
I don't remember my reply - probably something like,
“That wouldn't really be helping him”. Maybe I made her
feel better by giving her an apple. I don't know. But I do
remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always
been delightedat how much my daughter noticed in her
world, whether it was birds in flight or children playing.
But now she was noticing suffering and poverty.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about
volunteers who delivered meals to elderly people. The
volunteers went to a nearby school on a Sunday morning,
picked up a food package, and delivered it to an elderly
person. It was quick and easy. I signed us up. Nora was
excited about it. She could understand the importance of
food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was.
When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to push
myself to leave the house. On the way to the school. I
fought an urge to turn back. The Sunday paper and my
coffee were waiting at home. Why do this? Still, we
picked up the package and phoned the elderly person we'd
been assigned. She invited us right over. And that day
Nora and I paid a visit to her depressingflat. After saying
goodbye, I walked home in tears.
Professionals call such a visit a “volunteer opportunity".
Indeed, the proverty my daughter and I helped lessen that
Sunday afternoon was not the old woman's alone it was in
our lives, too. Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy
people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I've
watched her grow over these past four years. I still wonder
which of us has benefited more?
1. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A.A Lesson in Caring B.Volunteer Opportunities
C.An International Voluntary Organisation D.A Beautiful Sunday
2.The phrase “delighted at" in the passage is closet in meaning to ____.
A.very bored with B. very pleased at
C. very disappointed with D. very surprised at
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3.Which of the following is true about Nora, the author’s daughter?
A.She was a naughty schoolgirl.
B.She didn't care for anyone around her.
C.She was not interested in doing charity.
D. She is ov er four years old now.
4. After reading the newspaper article about volunteers who helped the elderly,
the writer ____.
A. paid no attention B. went to work
C . signed him and his daughter up D. took his daughter to school
5. The word “us" in the passage refers to ____.
A. the writer and his daughter
B. the writer and the elderly person
C. the volunteers
D. the writer, his daughter and the elderly person
6.The word “depressing" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. in poor condition B. good condition C. big D. small
7.How did the writer feel after the visit to the elderly woman that Sunday?
A. He felt relaxed. B. He felt sorry for her.
C. He felt happy. D. He felt disappointed.
8. What do the writer and his daughter often do now?
A.They serve meals to needy people, but do not collect clothes for the homeless.
B.They collect clothes for the homeless but don't serve meals to needy people.
C.They both serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless.
D. They neither serve meals to needy people nor collect clothes for the
homeless.
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III- Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS NOTES
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after
leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in
Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N'Djamena.
Coming from a (1) ____ country, I got quite a shock, as
conditions were much harder than I hadexpected. But after
a few days I got used to (2) ____ there. The people were
alwaysvery friendly and helpful, and I soon began to
appreciate how beautiful the countiyside was.
One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water.
The well was a long walkaway, and the women used to
spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy
potsbackwards and forwards. So I contacted
theorganisation and arranged to have some pipesdelivered.
(5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still
made a greatdifference to the villagers.
All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience.
Although it was not paid, itwas well worth doing and I
would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was
consideringworking for a charity.
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E. WRITING
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
1.Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired
persons.
A.More and more American people, especially the retired, do volunteer work.
B. The number of volunteers in the United States is increasing faster and faster.
C. More retired people in the United States start doing charity work.
D. More American people, especially the retired, refuse to be voluntary.
2. It is meaningful to save some pocket money for charity work.
A. Nobody thinks it is meaningless to loose money for charity work.
B. Saving some pocket money for charity work is a meaningful thing to do.
C. It means that we have to save some pocket money for charity work.
D. We mean to save some pocket money for charity work.
3. Our children are interested in giving away their old books to needy people.
A. Our children find it interesting to give away their old books to needy people.
B. For our children, it is interesting for needy people to give away their old
books.
C. One of the most interesting things that our children do is to give away old
books to needy people.
D. Giving away old books to needy people is one of our children’s hobbies.
4. Mary is disappointed with the volunteer work in this charity organisation.
A. The volunteer work in this charity organisation is disappointed at Mary.
B. Mary found the volunteer work in this charity organisation disappointing.
C. The volunteer work in this charity organisation makes Mary disappointing.
D. Mary found it disappointed to do volunteer work in this charity organisation.
5. My daughter and I were walking along the street when we noticed a
homeless boy sleeping in a cardboard.
A. While my daughter and I were walking along the street, we noticed a
homeless boy sleeping in a cardboard.
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B. My daughter and I were walking along the street while we were noticing a
homeless boy sleeping in a cardboard.
C. My daughter and I walked along the street and noticed a homeless boy
sleeping in a cardboard.
D. My daughter and I were walking along the street and noticing a homeless boy
sleeping in a cardboard.
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F. SPEAKING
I. Review new words in part B – Vocabulary.
II. Look at these activities and give the reasons why they are important to
your community. Share your ideas with your partners.
Activities Why they are important
.............................................................
1. Serve meals for homeless people. .............................................................
.............................................................
.............................................................
2. Teach Maths and Vietnamese for
.............................................................
thedisadvantage children.
............................................................
.............................................................
3. Donate food and clothes for the
.............................................................
victims ofearthquake.
.............................................................
.............................................................
4. Clean up lakes, beaches and rivers .............................................................
.............................................................
.............................................................
5. Plant trees or flowers on the streets .............................................................
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TEST FOR UNIT 4
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. handicapped B. interested C. dedicated D. excited
2. A. hungry B. community C. mutual D. student
II- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. dedicate B. fortunate C. practical D. volunteer
4. A. ensuring B. protecting C. providing D. widening
III- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
5. Australia is large, and remote from the great centres of population of the
world.
A. empty B. faraway C. crowded D. poor
6. He was concerned to hear that two of his trusted workers were leaving.
A. worried B. nervous C. hopeless D. uneasy
IV- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
7. Due to his hard life, he dropped out of school a month before graduation .
A. leave B. attend C. accept D. reject
8. The gorilla swung from one side of the cage to the other in one sudden,
energetic movement.
A. active B. dynamic C. passive D. reluctant
V- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
9. We ____ an old box while we ____ in the garden.
A. found - dug B. found - were digging
C. was finding - dug D. were finding - were digging
10. When I ____ into the room, two boys ____ a picture book together.
A. came - were reading B. were coming - were reading
C. came – read D. were coming - read
11. While we ____ in the park, Mary ____.
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A. were running - was falling over B. ran - fell over
C. were running - fell over D. were running - was falling over
12. I ____ my pen while I ____ my homework.
A. was breaking - was doing B. was breaking - did
C. broke – did D. broke - was doing
13. It ____ to rain while we ____ home from school.
A. started - were walking B. was starting - were walking
C. started - walked D. was starting - walked
14. While some volunteers ____ the disabled children, others ____ some
furniture in the orphanage.
A. were teaching - were repairing B. taught - repaired
C. were teaching – repaired D. taught - were repairing
15. Volunteers can work with many ____ children who were harmed by Agent
Orange in childcare centres.
A. parentless B. disabled C. poor D. homeless
16. Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in
underdeveloped countries ____ their lives.
A. make B. risk C. improve D. start
17. Many international volunteer organisations are trying to find a ____ to the
problem of world hunger.
A. way B. method C. suggestion D. solution
VI- Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
18. Do you like playing computer games or are you tiring of them?
A B C D
19.We were pretty scary because we were skidding and went off the road into a
A B C D
ditch.
IX- Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
SO WHAT IS AN INFLUENCER AND HOW DO WE BECOME ONE?
It is estimated that about 40 per cent of the world’s population use social media,
and many of these billions of social media users look up to influencers to help
them decide what to buy and what trends to follow.
An influencer is a person who can influence the decisions of their followers
because of their relationship with their audience and their knowledge and
expertise in a particular area, e.g. fashion, travel or technology.
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Influencers often have a large following of people who pay close attention to
their views. They have the power to persuade people to buy things, and
influencers are now seen by many companies as a direct way to customers’
hearts. Brands are now asking powerful influencers to market their products.
With some influencers charging up to $25,000 for one social media post, it is no
surprise that more and more people are keen to become influencers too. If you
are one of them, then here are five tips on how to do it.
28. Many social media users make buying decision based on:
A. prices B. influencers C. trends D. interest
29. A social media influencer is not someone who …
A. guides the decisions of their followers.
B. is an expert in a particular area.
C. pays their followers to buy products.
D. has many followers who pay attention to their opinions.
30. Companies want to use influencers to help …
A. sell their products to their followers. B. develop new products.
C. write their blogposts. D. design their websites.
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UNIT 5
INVENTIONS
Language Focus:
The Present Perfect
Gerunds & Infinitives for Description
Stress patterns: Compound Nouns & Noun Groups
I- GRAMMAR FOCUS 1
THE PRESENT PERFECT
Use Examples Helpful hints
1. Situations that Mrs Jenkins has been The present perfect simple is
started in the past the head teacher for often used with the following
and are still true. three years. words and phrases:
For: She's taught German
2. Completed I've already read that here for over five years.
actions at a time in book Since: Mr Gray has taught
the past which is not French here since 2006.
mentioned. Just: We've just done this
exercise.
3. Completed They've all done their Already: We've already
actions where the homework. done this exercise.
important thing is
Yet: We haven't checked the
the result now.
answers yet.
Ever: Have you ever had
guitar lessons?
Never: I've never
understood why they give us
so much homework!
It's the first time …
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PRACTICE FOR THE PRESENT PERFECT
Exercise 1:Complete using the correct present perfect simple form of the
verbs in brackets.
1. I ................................................ (see) this film already.
2. John and Julie ................................................ (had) their car for about a year.
3. She ................................................ (not / take)
take) her driving test yet.
4. Sue ................................................ (be) a tour guide since she left university.
5. ................................................ (you I ride) into town on your new bike yet?
6. This new computer ................................................
................................................ (make) my life a lot easier.
7. We ................................................ (not I decide) what to get Mark for his
birthday yet.
8. ................................................ (Paul / ever / meet) a famous person?
Exercise 2: Look at the picture and use the prompts to write sentences. Use
the correct form of the present perfect simple.
1. lesson/not/start/yet
……………………………………….
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II- GRAMMAR FOCUS 2
GERUNDS & INFINITIVES FOR DESCRIPTION
We can use gerunds and infinitives to describe the purpose of something:
1- We use “for” for description when “for” is followed by a noun / noun phrase:
Ex:We stopped at the pub for a drink.
2- “For” can be used before a gerund expressing the purpose/goal of a thing;
normally in passive. (in this case, use “to infinitive” is also correct)
Ex: The garden shears were used for clipping the hedge.
3-“For” cannot be used before a verb expressing the purpose/goal of a person
(or people), but we use “to” instead.
Ex: We use an altimeter to measure height above sea level.
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12. ……………. be a success in life, you need dedication.
13. This email is being written ……………….. (find) out the details.
14. She changed job ……………. a better salary.
15. She changed job ……………. (get) a better salary.
16. The security guards are ………………..(keep) the area safe.
17. You shouldn’t be in politics ……………. the money.
Exercise 2: Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. He went to the shops for buying some milk.
............................................................................................
2. I go to the gym twice a week for keeping fit.
............................................................................................
3. The contract is to ensure your needs are covered.
............................................................................................
4. People don´t have the money for paying these prices.
............................................................................................
5. This certification is to increase my chances of being promoted.
............................................................................................
6. I went to the office for talking with my boss.
............................................................................................
7. Those trees are planted along the road to shade.
............................................................................................
III- PHONETICS
STRESS PATTERNS: COMPOUND NOUNS & NOUN GROUPS
1- Compound nouns
- Some nouns consist of more than one word. These are compound nouns.
Compound nouns can be formed in different ways. The most common way is to
put two nouns together (noun + noun); other common types are adjective +
noun and verb + noun.
noun + noun: car park, Iceland, shopkeeper, website …
adjective + noun: blackberry, greenhouse, blue bird …
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verb + noun: breakwater fall-guy go-kart runway
- Compound nouns normally have the spoken stress on the first part:
Ex:CAR park, BATHroom, WEBsite, BROther-in-law, DOORbell, CHECK-
in …
- However, not all compound nouns follow this rule. Some have spoken stress
on the second part, especially in proper names and titles:
Ex: Mount EVerest, Prime MINister, New YORK …
2- Noun groups
- A noun phrase consists of a noun or pronoun, which is called the head, and any
dependent words before or after the head. Dependent words give specific
information about the head.
Ex: white house, gold ring, the longest river, light house, running dog ….
- Noun groups (nouns phrases) normally have the spoken stress on the head.
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III. Put these words into the correct column. Pay attention to the stre
stress.
Then pronoun the words exactly.
blackboard black board
whiteboard white board
greenhouse green house
software software
tallboy tall boy
Oo oO
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
B. VOCABULARY
I. Look at the picture and write the word under each picture.
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
1. Smartphone can be a great learning ____ but you need to think of how to use
it effectively.
A. benefit B. choice C. invention D. tool
2. It is convenient for you to read ____ when you travel.
A. e-books B. laptops C. online game D. smartphones
3. Many young people carry a pair of earbuds as they are small, light, and ____.
A. chargeable B. economical C. portable D. transferable
4. Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to ____ time while doing
housework.
A. kill B. save C. spend D. waste
5. Velcro has gradually become a familiar ____ for shoes, jackets, and even
spacesuits.
A. button B. fastener C. locker D. zipper
6.Most smartphones now ____ flash player as well as voice and video calls.
A. display B. offer C. provide D. support
7.Many students prefer ____ assignments on their laptops to writing
traditionally.
A. reading B. searching C. sending D. typing
8.Mobile devices such as laptops or digital cameras canbe charged by ____.
A. solar charges B. solar-charges C. solar chargers D. solar-chargers
9.We can surf the ____ to search for news, watch films, or download music.
A. e-book B. internet C. laptop D. smartphone
10.In many classrooms, teachers use chalk to write on the ____.
A. blackboards B. black boards C. whiteboards D. white boards
11.You can send and receive e-mails from a ____.
A. charger B. printer C. smartphone D. USB
12.The ____,which can travel underwater, is very useful for scientists to learn
aboutthe undersea world.
A. aeroplane B. electronic car C. spaceship D. submarine
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13. Like Vietnamese, Thai people also depend ____ water for their crops.
A. against B. for C. in D. on
14.In 1999, the king’s Chaipattana Aerator obtained Thai ____ for his rain-
making techniques.
A. certificates B. charters C. licenses D. patents
15.Paddle-wheel machine helps to clean the wastewater before ____ it for
farming.
A. rearranging B. Recycling C. reducing D. Reusing
16. You can get access ____ the Interne, via a range of devices such as desktop
orlaptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets.
A. for B. in C. of D. to
17. Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, James Watt are among of the greatest
____ of all time.
A. inventions B. inventiveness C. inventors D. invents
18. _____ noodles are a precooked and usually driedblock invented byJapanese.
A. Instantaneous B. Instance C. Instant D. Instantly
19. It is definitely true that nature has inspired ____ inventions and technologies.
A. numbers B. numeral C. numerical D. numerous
20. Smartphones areused not only for communication but also for information
and ____.
A. entertain B. entertainer C. entertaining D.
entertainment
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1.A digital camera is more economical than a film camera since you don’t have
to buy rolls of films.
A. better B. cheaper C. safer D. stronger
2.You can use earbuds to listen to music or your listening everywhere, even in
public place, as nobody is disturbed.
A. annoyed B. connected C. imitated D. interacted
3. You can use a USB stick to transport files from one computer to another.
A. delete B. display C. transfer D. store
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4. Smartphones are very versatile, as they can do many things like making
phone calls,taking pictures, or listening to music.
A. capable B. flexible C. helpful D. interesting
5. Apple iPad has remained the single most popular tablet PC ever since 2010.
A. became B. continued C. existed D. stopped
IV- Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1.Nutritious snacks provide an important contribution towards your child’s
daily nutritional needs.
A. Inexpensive B. Uncooked C. Unhealthy D. Unpacked
2.A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.
A. economical B. expensive C. priceless D. valuable
3.Many people are afraid that computers with superhuman intelligence will
destroy humanity.
A. awareness B. perception C. stupidity D. wisdom
4.Speakers are too bulky. You cannot put them in your bag or your pocket.
A. giant B. heavy C. large D. tiny
5.A digital camera is convenient as it is quick to view and delete as well as easy
to transfer photos to a computer.
A. harmful B. inexpensive C. uninteresting D. Useless
C. GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct to each of the
following questions.
1.A correction pen is used for ____ your writing mistakes.
A. cover B. covered C. covering D. to cover
2.It's no good ____ him the truth now.
A. not to tell B. tell C. telling D. to tell
3.It's important ____ too much about your failure.
A.not to worry B.not worry C.not worrying to D. don’t worry
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4.Don’t forget ____ your homework before coming to class.
A. doing B.having done C.to be done D. to do
5.Did you remember ____ Mr. Green my message?
A. be given B.giving C.have given D. to give
6.3-D printing ____ complex tools and components.
A. is used for produce B. is used to produce
C. uses for producing D. uses to produce
7.She was old enough ____ up her own mind.
A. made B. make C. making D. to make
8.My computer is used for ____ music and video.
A. having played B. play C. playing D. to play
9.My father uses a calculator to ____.
A. be calculated B. being calculated C. calculate D. calculating
10.Facebook is used ____ among the young.
A. communicate B. communicating C. to communicate D. to
communicating
11.Mary often watches YouTube videos to study how ____ a dish or make a
cake.
A. cook B. cooking C. to cook D. to cooking
12.We can use USB ____ information.
A. for being store B. for store C. to store D. to storing
13.He ____ for the Google since 2014.
A. has worked B.is working C. was working D. worked
14. Her children ____ their homework yet. They arc still working on it.
A. hasn’t finished B. hasn’t finishing C. haven’t finished D. haven’t
finishing
15.I have never ____ to Paris
A. been B. go C. was D. went
16.We ____ a contract two years ago and it is still valid.
A. have sign B. have signed C. haven't signed D. signed
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17. I have lost my mobile phone. Someone ____ it.
A. has steal B. has stole C. has stolen D. have stole
18. Brian ____ to the travel agents and he hasn’t come back.
A. has been B. has been going C. had gone D. has gone
19. I am not hungry. I have ____ eaten.
A. just B. ever C. now D. yet
20. ____ you ever been to New York?
A. Are B. Do C. Have D. Were
II. Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. The king's biodiesel oil projectwas firstto introduce in 2001.
A B C D
5.Kodak Company produced many OLED equipped products, which are being
used
A B C
to power the next generation of ultra-thin televisions, since 1987.
D
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III. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Social networking sites can be used for creating your person
………………… profile and contacting your friends.
2. Studies have shown that …………………..for inventions inspire
mostly comes from the natural world.
3. Scientists and …………………… have observed things in invent
nature to design new products to serve humans.
4. Since then, Velcro has gradually become a familiar fasten
…………………… for shoes, jackets and even spacesuits.
5. This 3-D ………………… is used to produce solid objects print
similar to the originals.
6. Traffic …………………. has been considered one of the congest
most serious and urgent problems of our country.
7. The petrol …………………. of this type of motorbike is consume
estimated approximately 2 litrers per 100 km.
8. A digital camera is quite …………………. because you do economy
not have to spend money on rolls of film.
9. Some people like a small screen, as it is portable, but the bulk
other ones want a ………………. one to watch films
conveniently with big images.
10. A medical …………………… is the invention which is incubate
admitted to be really humane.
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
MOBILE PHONES NOTES
When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (1) ____ the
telephone in 1876, it was arevolution incommunication.
(2) ____ the first time, people could talk to each otherover
great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the
same room. Nowadays, though, we (3) ____ usc Bell’s
invention for takingphotographs, (4) ____ theInternet or
watching video clips rather than talking. Over the last
two decades a new (5) _____ of spoken communication
has emerged: the mobile phone.
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
THE VANISHING INVENTION NOTES
In 1998, a Valencian professor made an amazing claim.
Professor Antonio Cervilla discovered how to use water as
a substitute for petrol. The scientist said that you could
drive from Bilbao to Valencia on just half a litre of water.
His invention uses a molybdenumcompound to break
down water into hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike
othermethods, no electricity is required and the reaction
happens at atmospheric temperature.This impressive
technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down
water. The use of molybdenum is the perfect choice
because, although rare, it is cheap and found all around
the planet.
Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard
about this fabulous technology. There is no explanation
for the disappearance anywhere on the internet, apart
from a list of similar inventions which have also
vanished. An inventor from the Philipines called Daniel
Dingel developed a water-fuelled car but was arrested and
sentenced to 20 years in prison.If this technology were to
become widely available, it would prove disastrous for
petrol station owners and would also save the planet from
the impending environmental catastrophes being caused
by pollution.
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6. I haven’t called her since she left me.
A.The last time I call her was when she left me.
B. The last time I called her was when she has left me.
C.The last time I called her was when she left me.
D.The last time I have called her was when she left me.
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F. SPEAKING
I.Review new words in part B- Vocabulary.
II. Computer is a very famous invention in the world. It has lot of
advantage but it also has some disadvantages. Can you list some of
advantages and disadvantages of computers.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
………………………………………… …………………………………………
Make a short talk about advantages and disadvantage of computer. Report your
answer in oral speech and record your talk.
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PRACTICE TESTS FOR 1st SEMETER
PRACTICE TEST 1
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others.
1.A. psychologist B. duty C. laundry D. grocery
II. Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the
others.
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A. Have / had B. Will / have C. Did / have D. Are / having
13. When you do something good for others, you will find your life _______.
A. meaningless B. hopeless C. harmful D. meaningful
14. Internet helps us interact _______ people all around the world.
A. on B. in C. with D. of
15. We all feel _______ about going on tours around Hanoi.
A. interested B. excited C. bored D. tired
16. Doing volunteer work, we are more_____ of global problems facing our
world.
A. aware B. devote C. communicate D. dedicate
17. I really wanted to take part in this contest, _______ my parents allowed me to.
A. and B. or C. so D. but
18. Someone _____ her purse while she ___________on the bus.
A. steal/was getting B. stole/was getting
C. was stealing/was getting D. was stealing/got
19. Last night my favorite program________________ by a special news
bulletin.
A. interrupted B. was interrupted C. were interrupted D. is interrupted
20. Last year, my class _______ to teach the children in a remote area.
A. volunteer B. voluntary C. volunteered D. volunteers
IV. Find the mistake in each of the following sentences.
21. The earth circlethe Sun once every 365 days.
A B C D
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V. The following passage has some blanks. Find ONE suitable word to fill in
each blank. Circle A, B, C or D to identify your answer.
Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping fit. It improves your (24)_______
and mind and enables you to perform better in the work place and at home.
Proper breathing is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you
should also take into account your heart rate. It can be (25) __________ to do
too much at one time. That is why all good fitness instructors emphasize the
importance of “listening to your body”. When you first start, you should use
good judgments. It is easy to make mistakes of using the equipment incorrectly
or doing too much at one time. (26) __________ slowly and build up gradually.
To increase your fitness (27) __________ you should exercise for 20 minutes a
day, 4 to 6 times a week. Then you will see a difference both in your body and
your mind in only a few weeks.
VI. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer.
Music can move the soul. It can be a very strong influence. Some music can
calm us down, but some music can make us wild! How does music affect us?
Music is used in a variety of ways. It is used in the medical field as a source of
research and as a sort of therapy as well. Music has been used as therapy for
seizures, to lower blood pressure, treat mental illness, treat depression, aid in
healing, treat stress and insomnia and premature infants. Musicologist Julius
Portnoy found that it can change heart rates, increase or decrease blood pressure,
effect energy levels, and digestion, positively or negatively, depending on the
type of music. Calming music, such as classical music was found to have a very
calming effect on the body, and cause the increase of endorphins, thirty minutes
of such music was equal to the effect of a dose of valium. Both hemispheres of
the brain are involved in processing music. The music in these studies is not the
"lyrics", but the music itself, the melody, the tones, the tunes, the rhythm, the
chords. Conversely music has also been documented to cause sickness. The
right, or wrong music, rather, can be like a poison to the body. Studies have
been done on plants where loud hard rock music, for instance, killed plants and
soft classical music, make the plants grow faster. Music is very powerful, like a
drug and can even be an addiction. According to Patty Hearst, a researcher on
music, it was documented that music was used in the aid of brainwashing some
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people. In the book,” Elevator Music” by Joseph Lanza, it was stated that certain
types of music over prolonged periods in certain conditions were shown to cause
seizures.
28. Which is the main idea of the text?
A. The effects of music B. Powerful music
C. Music treatment D. Music used as drugs
29. According to the text, …………………
A. All pieces of music have the same influence
B. Music can be used in the same way
C. Different music has different effects
D. Children cannot listen to music
30. The word “it” refers to…………………
A. the heart B. stress C. music D. treatment
PRACTICE TEST 2
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
others:
1. A. legend B. lend C. defend D. pretend
2. A. parents B. brothers C. weekends D. feelings
II. Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the
others.
3. A. muscle B. cancer C. special D. disease
4. A. vulnerable B. psychologist C. society D. responsible
III. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis:
5. She can't answer your phone now because she (have).........................a shower.
6. Food (store)............................................... in the stomach before it is broken
down.
7. The boy (do).......... ............ his voluntary work with his friends some years
ago.
8. It's easier (make)............................. a complaint than to give an explanation.
9. They (watch).................... TV when we came.
10. Bill's wife doesn't let him (go)............................................. to the party.
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IV. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in parenthesis:
11. In the 1890s, coloured people in South Africa were not treated
………….…..(equal)
12. Participating in a (compete) ………………………..is quite stressful.
13. The (appear) ………………. of her debut album is an important event in her
life.
V. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences:
14. The.......... of warm clothes from the donors last winter was really
meaningful to those poor children.
A. volunteering B. donation C. advantage D. charity
15. Acupuncture can ease pain and treat from simple ……. to complicated
ailments.
A. acupoints B. treatments C. points D. diseases
16. Teachers are supposed to............ responsibility for students' education.
A. do B. join C. rush D. take
17. I often take part.................. social activities every weekend.
A. in B. for C. against D. over
18. She has an exceptional ability. It means she is a........
A. devotee B. enthusiast C. talent D. idol
VI. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:
Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different
times. Music may seem to influence people differently. That is because people can
react differently to the music. We are able to apply a choosing process to the music
we hear. If someone hates jazz, then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably
not make him feel good. A happy song might appear to make an angry person
angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the positive
effect of the music. The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy
feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the
surface. When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind,
and feelings are being affected. The musicians of ancient cultures such as China,
India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music. In fact, Pathagoras, in
ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them. Because the
musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that
was positive, uplifting, and beneficial. Once the effects of music are better
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understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us,
and what effect it is actually having.
19. The text is about_____.
A. The science of music B. Understanding music
C. The effects of music on human feelings D. Music and an angry person
20. Music_____.
A. cannot be chosen B. affects everybody in the same way
C. affects us in different ways D. never makes us angry
21. According to the text, ____________
A. Everybody likes jazz B. Jazz always makes us feel better
C. No one likes jazz D. a very angry person sometimes do not accept music
22. In ancient cultures, there used to be a science that concerned the effects of
music in_____.
A. China B. India C. Turkey D. Greece
23. The word "Once" has a close meaning to_____.
A. on time B. when C. because D. if
VII. Choose the best option to fill in each blank:
In the western customs (24) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in
China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when
greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often exchanged and yours should be
printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present
your card or a gift or -any other article using (25) _____ hands. The Chinese are
enthusiastic applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small
children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person
to return the applause or a "thank you. " (26)_______walking in public places, direct
eye contact and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas
accustomed to foreign visitors. (27) _____, in smaller communities, visitors may be
the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares.
24. A. taking B. shaking C. grasping D. hugging
25. A. pair B. couple C. double D. both
26. A. When B. Because C. So D. Although
27. A. Moreover B. Furthermore C. However D. Whatever
VIII.Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
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28. You can go with us to the event. You can stay at home watching TV.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
29. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
The furniture was too
……………………………………………………………..
30. Bell succeeded with his new invention. People were able to talk to each
other over great distances.(Owing)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………
PRACTICE TEST 3
I.Read the passage and chose the best word for each blank.
All early television was broadcast in black and white. Color television was
possible but it was too (1) _____ and of very poor quality until the middle of the
1950s. Color television broadcasts began in the United States in 1954, in Japan
in 1960, and in Europe in 1967.
The first (2) _____ on the moon was broadcast live on television in 1969, and
now television programs are transmitted all over the world immediately through
the use of satellites that transmit the signals from the earth, through (3) _____,
and back to the earth.
More people now (4) _____ their news and information through television than
through newspapers and radio. The development of television is one of the most
rapid and exciting (5) _____ of our century.
1. A. bulky B. complicated C. expensive D. valuable
2. A. arriving B. flying C. landing D. moving
3. A. space B. atmosphere C. distance D. area
4. A. have B. get C. take D. bring
5. A. problems B. facts C. events D. Issues
II. Choose ONE sentence that is closest in meaning with the original one.
Question 6: The football match was cancelled because it rained.
A. We postponed the football match whether it rained or not.
B. We planned to watch a football match because we didn’t know it would rain.
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C. Despite the rain, we watched the football match as planned.
D. The football match was cancelled because of the rain.
Question 7: I have been learning English for seven years.
A. I started to learn English for seven years.
B. I started to learn English seven years ago.
C. I have started to learn English for seven years. .
D. I didn't start to learn English seven years ago.
III. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence or replace the
underlined words or phrases
Question 8: In large cases, children feel that they cannot _____ with the
teacher.
A. contact B. interact C. transmit D. relax
Question 9: What makes computer a miraculous device?
A. strange B. powerful C. magical D. excellent
Question 10: A _____ is a film with factual information, often about a problem
in society.
A. series B. soap opera C. documentary D. drama
Question 11: She earned a degree in Physics with flying colours
A. make less severe B. keep in mind
C. developed mind D. with a very high mark
Question 12: A _____ is a film with factual information, often about a problem
in society.
A. series B. soap opera C. documentary D. drama
Question 13: A: I think we should widen the roads.
B: _____. If the roads are widened, cars and lorries can get to our
village.
A. That’s a good idea B. I don’t agree with you
C. I don’t think so D.I disagree with you
Question 14: What do you usually do at 17:00 p.m?
A. He has an English lesson. B. He usually plays football
C. He gets up and brush his teeth D. He has breakfast and goes to
school
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Question 15 : Tom: _________________
Tony: For three years.
A. How long you have lived here? B. How long have you lived here?
C. How many years you lived here? D. How far did you live
here?Question 16: Internet cafes allow you _____ your web-based e-mail
account.
A. to access B. accessing C. access D. be accessed
Question 17: “Have fun, but don’t forget. You have to finish that paper.” “I
know, Mom _______ it tomorrow. I already have the envelope.”
A. I’m mailing B. I won’t mail C. I mail D. I am going to
mail
Question 18: We live near a special school for people who can’t hear.
A. the dumb B. the deaf C. the blind D. the sick
Question 19: ______________ I told the absolute truth, no one would believe
me.
A. because B. in spite of C. since D. Although
Question 20: Only one of the people _________ work in the company is
qualified.
A. what B. which C. who D. where
Question 21: Henry ___________(live) in New York for ten years before he
_________ (move) to Chicago last month.
A. has lived/ move B. had lived/moved
C. had lived/ has lived D. lived/had moved
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting
Question 22: They used to living in Finland, but now they live in France.
A B C D
is an effective way.
D
Question 24: I’ll give you a call if I’ll need some helptomorrow
A B C D
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V. Choose the word whose primary stress is pronounced differently from
that of the others.
Question 25: A. paper B. famous C. Rain D. channel
Question 26: A. picture B. suggest C. sunburnt D. future
VI. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others.
Question 27: A. background B. career C. second D. private
Question 28: A. alternate B. interfere C. stimulate D. satisfy
VII. Rewrite the following sentences with the words given in the way that
the rewritten one is closest in meaning with the original one.
Question 29: Mary saw the map. She went to the hospital.
After…………………………………………………………………...………
Question 30: A dictionary is a book. This gives you the meaning of words.
(which)
..............................................................................................................................
PRACTICE TEST 4
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. follow B. narrow C. cow D. know
2. A. target B. arrive C. part D. march
Choose the underlined part which needs correcting.
3. Becausethe bad weather, we can’t go to the cinema with our friends.
A. B. C. D.
4. She advisedmestudyhard to pass the examination.
A. B. C. D.
5. I want to travelbecause I enjoy to meet people and seeing new places.
A. B. C. D.
6. A clock isan instrument whotells you the time.
A. B. C. D.
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Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each
sentence.
7. I feel terrible. I think I ________ sick.
A. will be B. am C. was going to be D. am going to
be
8. Would you like ________ somewhere for a drink?
A. go B. to go C. going D. to going
9. _______ does he want to study English? Because it’s an international
language.
A. Why B. How C. Who D. What
10. This resort ____________ since 2008.
A. is building B. has been built C. was built D. built
11. I am interested______ playing badminton.
A. with B. in C. at D. on
12. She___________ like cake when she was young.
A. would B. must C. could D. used to
13.While we ____ in the rain, Sally’s mother ____ past.
A. stood - drove B. were standing - drove
C. were standing - was driving D. stood - was driving
14.My mother ____ old clothes while my father ____ the food packages for
thenext voluntary trip.
A. was classifying - was preparing B. was classifying - prepared
C. classified - was preparing D. classified - prepared
15.Richard ____ TV when the phone ____.
A. watched - rang B. watched - was ringing
C. was watching – rang D. was watching - was ringing
16.While some volunteers ____ the disabled children, others ____ some
furniturein the orphanage.
A.were teaching - were repairing B. taught - repaired
C.were teaching – repaired D. taught - were repairing
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17. Our tastes in music ______ greatly, but I usually prefer Mozart or Brahms.
A. vary B. various C. variety D. varying
18. He really cares ________ about getting students to stay in school.
A. passion B. passionate C. passionately D. passionless
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy.
A. ordered and untidy B. messy and arranged
C. messy and dirty D. clean and undusted
20. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are
suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.
A. inappropriate B. proper C. acceptable D. Reasonable
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four.
A. dunce B. brain C. genius D. intelligence
22. We’re seeking for the talented musician to join our entertainment company.
A. good B. famous C. great D. gifted
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Martin Luther King was born on 15th January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1951,
he went to Boston University, where he studied for 4 years. In 1952, he met
Coretta Scott, and as soon as he saw her, he fell in love. They got married in
1953, and they had 4 children. In 1954, the King left Boston, and Martin became
a minister at Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabam A. Then he started
working for the black freedom movement. Thousands of people walked to
Washington to hear his famous speech at the Lincold Memorial in 1963, and he
won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He died on 4th April 1968 in Memphis,
Tennessee, from a gunshot wound.
23. When and where was Martin Luther King born?
→
…………………………………………………………………………………….
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24. How long did he study at Boston University?
→
…………………………………………………………………………………….
25. What kind of prize did Martin Luther King win in 1964?
→
……………………………………………………………………………………
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
one.
26. Our students are interested in giving away their school things to needy
people.(find)
→
……………………………………………………………………………………
27. My sister and I were walking home when we saw a beggar sleeping on a
bench.(while)
→
……………………………………………………………………………………
28. My son didn’t go to the school because he was ill.
→ Because of
………………………………………………………..…………......
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following
questions.
29. A. fire fighter B. heart attack C. self interest D. train station
30. A. credit card B. football match C. living room D. swimming
pool
PRACTICE TEST 5
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. costly B. fastener C. portable D. smartphone
2. A. determine B. profile C. science D. versatile
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
otherthree in the position of the primary stress in each of the following
questions.
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3. A. fire fighter B. heart attack C. self interest D. train station
4. A. credit card B. football match C. living room D. swimming
pool
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each
sentence.
5. Her flight ________ at 9.45 tomorrow morning.
A. leave B. leaves C. will leave D. is going to
leave
6.He _____ in Ho Chi Minh City since he was born.
A. lives B. lived C. is living D. has lived
7.I’m bored ____________ watching the advertisements on TV.
A. with B. on C. of D. in
8.I _______ a new house last year, but I __________ my old one yet.
A. bought/ hadn’t sold B. bought/ don’t sell
C. bought/ won’t sell D. bought/ haven’t sold
9. The coffee __________ by the time I got up this morning.
A. was already made B. has already been made
C. had already been made D. would have already made
10. Everyone likes him, ________________ ?
A. doesn’t he B. doesn’t she C. don’t they D. don’t you
11. _______ Christmas, the weather has been quite good.
A. From B. Since C. On D. For
12. She taught in a school for the deaf and dump.
A. People who are unable to see.
B. People who are mentally ill.
C. People who have a bad memory.
D. People who are unable to hear and speak.
13. You can contact with the others by sending ____ from your computer to
theirs.
A. programs B. participants C. calculations D. messages
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14. It’s essential that every student ________the exam before attending the
course.
A. passes B. would pass C. passed D. pass
15. I didn’t like Nam at first but now we ________ very well with each other.
A. get on B. go on C. come on D. make on
16. Many women find it hard to _________ both a job and a family.
A. catch up with B. deal with C. cope with D. keep up with
17. I usually avoid ______ to parties because I have trouble _____ people’s
names.
A. go/ remember B. to go/ remember
C. going/ remember D. to go/ remembering
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
18. Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their
laboratory.
A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. offered
19.We are contented with what we have done.
A. interested in B. disappointed with
C. satisfied with D. keen on
Read the passage then answer the questions below.
Chantal’s parents didn’t have much money, so they sent her to a state primary
school when she was five. She enjoyed her reading and writing lessons, but
there were so many pupils in the class that the teacher found it difficult to
control them.
When Chantal was eleven, her father got a better job, and decided to spend some
money on her education. He sent her to an expensive private school, where the
girl wore dark green uniforms and did two hours’ homework every evening.
Chantal liked her new school, and did well. Because she studied hard, she
passed all her exams, and went to university at eighteen. She chose history
course and was an excellent student. In the end, she decided to become a
teacher, and returned to her old primary school to teach.
20.Why did Chantal’s parents send her to a state primary school?
.................................................................................................................................
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21.How many kinds of lessons did she like learning?
.................................................................................................................................
22.What was an important event for Chantal when she was eleven?
.................................................................................................................................
....
23.What profession did she finally decide to choose?
.................................................................................................................................
Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best
completes each sentence.
Volunteer in Spain
International Volunteers, Gap Year Travelers and those looking for an ______
(1) opportunity to volunteer work overseas must volunteer in Spain.
Volunteering in Spain will be a fun and ____ (2)experience where you can get
_____ (3) in the Mediterranean culture, learn new skills and meet new people. In
Spain, Volunteering Solutions has programs in_____ (4) with local
organizations in the Valencia Region in the Eastern part of Spain. Valencia is a
_____ (5) city with almost one million residents. ….
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24. A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. excitement
25. A. challenging B. challenged C. bored D. boring
26. A. immerse B. immersing C. immersed D. immersers
27. A. partnership B. ship C. pattern D. part
28. A. postal B. post C. coast D. coastal
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
one.
29. Tom has never tasted such a good meal before. (first)
……………………………………………………………………………………
30. The last time she sent me an email was 5 months ago. (for)
……………………………………………………………………………………
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