VOCABULARY Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box: optional Applicants her first year Qualified subject undergraduate state schools the taken in 1.Sar
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I PRONUNCIATION Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
1 a university b international c agricultural d philosophy
2 a available b certificate c opportunity d tutorial
4 a tertiary b reference c Insurance d thoroughly
5 a considerable b engineering c economics d academic
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
II VOCABULARY
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box:
optional Applicants her first year Qualified subject
undergraduate state schools the taken in
1.Sarah lived in campus in _ at college
2.Taking part _ the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my knowledge to help society
3. must satisfy the requirement for admission to the university
4. _applicants should send their completed forms to the personnel office
5.An _ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree
6.Is English a compulsory subject or a(n) one at high school here?
7.Schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition fees are ………
8.A _ is an area of knowledge or study, especially one that you study at school, college, or university
9.There are two types of higher education in _ UK: higher general education and higher vocational education 10.The A-level (short for Advanced Level) is a General Certificate of Education set of exams _ in the U.K
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1 We will be sitting for our final examination in the last week _ May
2 These are requirements _ those who want to become a pharmacist
3.A _ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training
a vocation b subject c certificate d grade
4.Most universities _ students who want to attend the university to pass three A-Levels
5.An _ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree
a undergraduate b application c insurance d exam
6 He was the only _ that was offered the job
a apply b application c applicant d applying
7.Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of _ courses in the university
a compulsory b optional c required d limited
8 Mr Pike provided us with an _ guide to the full-time and part-time programs on offer to a range of candidates drawn from schools and colleges
a inform b informative c informed d information
9.A university is an -institution of higher education and research, which grants _ degrees at all levels in a variety
of subjects
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III GRAMMAR: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
Exercise 1: Give the correct form of each verb in bracket
1) If that hat costs much, I _( buy) a small one
2) If you _ (drive) more carefully, you wouldn’t have had so many accidents
3) If I (make) that mistake again, my teacher will get angry with me
4) If I spoke English, my job _( be) a lot easier
5) If he (go) to London yesterday, he would have met his old friend
6) It’s too bad Helen isn’t here If she _ (be) here, she _(know) what to do
7 ) They (not, let) you in if you come late
8) I was busy If I (have) free time I _(go) to the cinema with you
9) Were I you, I (love) him
10)Had she worked harder last year, she _(fail)the exam
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1 _ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech
c Unless we had had d Provided that we had had
2 If I were a little taller, I _ be able to water the plant on tl.1etop shelf
3 If you hear from Susan today, _ her to ring me
4 She had to have the operation _
a unless she would dies b if she would die
c otherwise she will die d or she would die
5 If the traffic _ bad, I may get home late
6 If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf:
a I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf
b I am too tall to reach the top shelf
c I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall
d In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf
7 If you _ to my advice, you _ in trouble now
a listened / were not b listen / are not
c had listened / would not have been d had listened / would not be
8 If you take the 8 a.m flight to New York you _ change planes
a could not have to b will not have to
9 If it _ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach
10 If it _ an hour ago, the streets _ wet now
a were raining / will be b had rained / would be
c rained / would be d had rained / would have been
11 _ here, he would helped us with these troubles
13. then what I know today,I would have saved myself a lot of time and trouble over the years
a.had I known b-did I know c-If I know d If I would know
14 Trees won’t grow _there is enough water
15.She will acept the offer if you persuade her
A-unless B-because C-provided that D-otherwise
IV WRITING: Choose the best answer
1) I regret not studying French when I had a chance
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B I wish I studied French when I had a chance
C I wish I would study French when I had a chance
D I wish I study French when I had a chance
2.People are using computers in almost every field
A Computers are using in almost every field
B Computers are used in almost every field
C Computers are being used in almost every field
D Computers being used in almost every field
3.The last time I saw her was a week ago
A I haven’t seen her for a week C I haven’t seen her since a week
B I have seen her for a week D A & B are correct
4 You didn’t work hard You got bad marks
A Had you worked hard, you would have got bad marks
B If you had worked hard, you would not have got bad marks
C If you worked hard, you would not get bad marks
D Did you work hard, you would not get bad marks
5 Unless you phone me tonight, you won’t get any information
A If you didn’t phone me tonight, you won’t get any information
B If you don’t phone me tonight, you won’t get any information
C You won’t get any information if you phone me
D B & C are correct
V READING: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
If you want to (1) _your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to do is to take regular breaks even if they are only for a few minutes During revision time, you (2) take some time off to
go for a walk or play your favorite sport It is a mistake to take up all physical activity Exercise can help you to relax You should (3) _ at least twenty minutes doing something difference every day Parents don’t like it when their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact, (4) to a friend is very good for you; parents think that children are (5) time and money; but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the time you spend studying more effective
1 A make B do C go D write
2 A shall B will C should D have
3 A spend B waste C use D relax
4 A saying B telling C communicating D chatting
5 A wasting B losing C spending D missing
UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS
I PRONUNCIATION: Choose the word with main stress placed differently from that of the others
3 responsibility b particularly c electrician d qualification
4 a confident b impression c employment d diploma
5.a experience b suitable c concentrate d comment
II VOCABULARY:
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words
offer interview look for concentrate prepare
not be do employ advertised create
1 If you _well you are unlikely to get the job
2 I saw the job on the Internet
3 The first step in a job search is an up-to-day CV
4 I prefer to your recent interview and am please _you the post of editor
5 A large part of the workforce _in agriculture
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7 He _lost of part- time job, but this was his first proper job
8 It’s hoped that the scheme new jobs in the region
9 He got made redundant, so now he _work again
10 He _in regular work since he left school
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer ( SYNONYMS )
1 It's important to give clear and honest answers
2 Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company
a recommendation b reference c curriculum vitae d photograph
3 Remember to bring letters of recommendation from your teachers
A advice B reference C introduction D suggestion
4 You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions
A look at B listen to C try your best D focus your attention on
5 Show enthusiasm or keenness when the job is explained to you
A interest and eagerness B reluctance
Exercise 3: Choose the best answer
1.Not all teenagers are well ……… for their future job when they are at high school
A interested B satisfied C prepared D concerned
2 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job
a politeness b experience c attention d impression
3.I have just been called _ a job interview I am so nervous
4.Many children are under such a high _ of learning that they do not feel happy at school
a recommendation b interview c pressure d concentration
5.She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _ of a receptionist or tourist guide
a location b position c site d word
III GRAMMAR: RELATIVE CLAUSES
Exercise 1: Combine each pair of sentences
1 The woman is my mother She understands me best
2 The park has a lake in it The park is near our house
3 This article praises the national heroes The history books have forgotten them
4 What was the name of the boy ? You borrowed these books from him
5 I’ll introduce you to the man His support for the project is essential
Exercise 2 : Reduce re;ative clauses using To-Inf, V-ing or V3/ Ved
1 Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon
2 I come from a city that is located in the southern part of the country
3 The children who attend that school receive a good education
4 The scientists who are researching the causes of cancer are making progress
5 They live in a house that was built in 1980
Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with: WHO, WHOM, WHICH, WHOSE, THAT
1 Let me see all the letters you have written
2 Is there anyone can help me do that?
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4 The chief of Police, work is very important, takes care of the public safety
5.It was the nurse told me to come in
Exercise 4: Choose the best answer
1.The children, _.parents work late, are taken home by bus
2 Marie Curie,/ discovered/ who/ French/ was/ radium/,/ a/ famous/ physicist/
A Marie Curie, who was radium, discovered a famous French physicist
B Marie Curie, who discovered radium, was a famous French physicist
C Marie Curie was a famous French physicist, who discovered radium
D Marie Curie, who discovered radium was a famous, French physicist
3.Hemingway developed a very concise writing style His name is well- known throughout the world
A Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style
B Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style
C Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style
D Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known throughout the world
4 a/ professor/ a/ person/ teaches/ who/ university/ at/ the/ is/
A A person who teaches at the university is a professor
B A person who is at the university teaches a professor
C A person teaches at the university who is a professor
D A person teaches who at the university is a professor
5.Don’t you know the writer wrote this novel?
6.She will take us to the town we can see old temples
7.She doesn’t understand I am saying
8.“Is this the dress to you want the package sent?”
9.We are going to visit Hanoi, is the capital of Vietnam
10.John Montagu was an English Earl He invented the sandwich
A John Montagu, whose invented the sandwich, was an English Earl
B John Montagu, who invented the sandwich, was an English Earl
C John Montagu, that invented the sandwich, was an English Earl
D John Montagu, invented the sandwich, was an English Earl
IV WRITING: Choose the best answer
1.My brother is a factory worker He talked with you yesterday
A My brother, who talked with you yesterday, is a factory worker
B My brother, that talked with you yesterday, is a factory worker
C My brother, with whom talked you yesterday, is a factory worker
D All are correct
2 This is the first time I have lived in such a friendly neighbourhood
A I have lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before
B I haven’t lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before
C I had lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before
D All are correct
3.Shall we go out for dinner?
A What about go out for dinner? C How about going out for dinner?
B I suggest go out for dinner D All are correct
4 football/next/place/when/match/take/will/the/?
A When will next football match take the place?
B When will the next football match take place?
C When will the football match next take place?
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5.interested/my/in/children/are/films/for/brothers/
A My brothers are interested for children in films
B My brothers are interested for films in children
C My brothers are interested in children for films
D My brothers are interested in films for children
V READING:Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space
Many parents believe that their children (1) be taught to read right after they have learnt to walk This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (2) a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn't ready Wise parents will have a relaxed (3) and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (4) toys, books and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good (5) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (6)_ them to read
Of course, books are no longer the only (7) of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can (8) and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (9) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad press as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many (10) too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group
UNIT 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS
I VOCABULARY
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words
restructure achievable renovation agricultural inflation
policy standards Domestic investment the
1.The new policies include cutting _ subsidies and trade barriers
2.The control of _ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism
3.It is often a good idea to start with small, easily _ goals
4.Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _ the Soviet economy
5.After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic _, the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved
diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners
6.For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open-door _ and continued to woo foreign investment
7.After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living _ in urban areas
8. _ laws and regulations which impose restrictions on any rights should be revised to comply with international law
9.These new economic reforms have allowed for international _ and development in the country
10.In 2001 _ Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the, private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1 Economic reforms are often carried _ to promote the developing of a country
2 Being aware _ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy
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3 For more than ten years, we have seen the significant _ in the economy of our country
a develop b developments c developers d developed
4 Henry was a studious student He needed no _ to work hard
a encourage b encouraging c encouragement d encouraged
5 During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _ with only a few major setbacks
a constant b constantly c constants d constancy
6 The _ effect of the new policy is that the farmer is now working for himself, and not for the state sake
7 Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population
a specialists b economists c professors d farmers
8 The Doi Moi reforms have _ new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam
9 The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help them achieve a higher output
a productivity b renovation c guideline d achievement
10 This development project could be of great help to the _ Vietnamese population
II GRAMMAR: ALTHOUGH / THOUGH/ EVEN THOUGH
Exercise 1: Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in parentheses
1 Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm (although)
………
2 Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying (in spite of)
………
3 In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile (although)
………
4 We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)
………
5 Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children (even though)
………
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1 _ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them
a In spite b In spite of c Despite the fact that d Despite
2 I could not eat _ I was very hungry
a even though b in spite c despite d in spite the fact that
3 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled
a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain
4 _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car
a In spite b In spite of c Despite d Although
5 _, he walked to the station
a Despite being tired b Although to be tired
c In spite being tired d Despite tired
6 The children slept well, despite _
a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy
7 She left him _ she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
8 _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted
a In spite b Even though c In spite of d Despite of
9 _ they are brothers, they do not look like
10 We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _ we must also think of our environment
III WRITING : Choose the best answer
1.early/he/work/has/in/morning/to/the/
A He has to the early morning in work
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C He has to work the early in morning
D He has to work early in the morning
2 yesterday/zoo/morning/visiting/we/at/were/the/10 o’clock/
A We were visiting the zoo at 10 o’clock yesterday morning
B We were visiting the zoo at 10 o’clock morning yesterday
C We were visiting at 10 o’clock the zoo yesterday morning
D We were visiting at 10 o’clock yesterday morning the zoo
3 Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
A Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi
B Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi
C In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
D Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time
4 In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school
A Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school
B Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school
C William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold
D William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although
5 Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm
A In spite of snowing, I felt warm .B In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing
C Although it was snowing, I felt warm D Although I felt warm, it was snowing
IV READING: hoose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage
Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch First there were beepers; now there are cellular phones These small telephones can go anywhere with you Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to
make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the
second city
1 Why do people like cellular phones?
A They can use them in the office
B They fit in a briefcase
C They like technology
D They can them anywhere
2 What is the disadvantage of cellular phones?
A The sound is not clear
B They do not ring loudly
C They are expensive
D They work only in one city
3 If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work?
A Get a second number in that city
B Use a regular telephone
C Communicate by fax
D Buy a beeper
4 The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to _
A they don't care where they are
B wherever they are
C they have no idea where they are
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5 The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to
UNIT 8: LIFE IN THE FUTURE
I VOCABULARY
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words
Shuttle depression device pessimistic threat
unexpectedly terrorism companies exploding optimistic
1 Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _ when being asked about their future
2 Constant _ of attack makes everyday life dangerous here
3 No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen _
4 Someone who is _ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular
5 There will be powerful network of computers which may come from a single computing _ that is worn on or
in the body
6 A _ is a spacecraft that is designed to travel into space and back to earth several times
7 Someone who is _ thinks that bad things are going to happen
8 In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost
9 The more powerful weapons are, the more terrible the _ is
10 The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1 In the future, the number of tiny but _ computers you encounter every day will number in the thousands, perhaps millions
2 Advances in computing _, from processing speed to network capacity and the internet, have revolutionized the way scientists work
3 What will the relationship between computing and _ bring us over the next 15 years?
4 Someone who is _ thinks that bad things are going to happen
a optimistic b pessimistic c threatened d hopeful
5 Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices
a Official b Household c Schooling d Foreign
6 _ is the technology of sending signals and messages over long distances using electronic equipment, for example by radio and telephone
c Multifunction d Information technology
7 Peter was asked to _ to a newspaper article making predictions for technological progress in 10 years
8 Strict _ measures are in force in the capital to protect it from terrorism
a scientific b normal c transportation d security
9 The of the future will no longer be remedial It will be preventive
a communication b education c medicine d technology
10 Doctors and pharmacists have to assume _ for human life
II GRAMMAR: PREPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions :
1 She was quite satisfied _ your answer
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3 He often borrows money _ his friends
4 The house consists _ five rooms
5 This song is familiar _ everyone
6 Our plane will take off _ 6 o’clock
7 Mozart was born Salzburg 1756
8 None this money is mine
9 I’ve been invited a wedding 14 February
10 Hurry up ! We’ve got to go five minutes
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with a, an, the or ø (zero article)
1 Jason’s father bought him bike that he wanted for his birthday
2 Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from _ France to United states
3 Rita is studying _ English and _ Math this semester
4 judge asked _ witness to tell truth
5 Please give me cup of _ coffee with _ cream and _ sugar
6 big books on _ table are for my history class
7 My car is four years old, and it still runs well
8 There are only _ few seats for _ tonight’s musical
9 chair that you are sitting in is broken
10 _ Civil War was fought in United States between 1861 and 1865
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1 If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty _ drug ads
2 Iam excited _ football
3 Iam fond gardening I can work for long hours
4 While I am waiting _ my bus, I often listen _ music
a on / at b for / to c toward / about d upon / in
5 Those spacecrafts are used taking photographs _ space
6 Will you take care _ my little dog when I am _ business?
a through / away b about / at c for / over d of / on
7 According _ Bill, there's something wrong _ my computer
a after / for b on / about c to / with d upon / at
8 He depends _ his sister _ assistance
a to / from b from / in c on / for d at / with
9 By 2015, it will be widely accepted that schools and pre-schools have _ extremely important role to play in future of our world