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UNIT 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS- 12 CB

I Verb tense / verb form

1 Let’s go for a walk as soon as it stops (rain)

2 Last night, when I (come) there, they (already, go) _ to the party

3 Do you remember (read) about it? No, at that time I was too young (read) newspapers

4 She is not accustomed to (take) _ care of by others

5 They (finish) the project by the end of next year

6 By the end of next year, I (work) _ for him for 25 years

7 The film we saw (be) _ sad It (make) _ me (cry)

8 No one (enjoy) _ (deceive) by others

9 When I (arrive) _ at his house this morning, he (still, sleep) _

10 I prefer (telephone) _ to (write) _ letters

11 He was made (sign) _ a paper admitting his guilt

12 He usually (wear) sandals but when I last (see) him, he (wear) boot

13 He discovered how (open) _ the safe

14 She isn’t old enough (travel) by herself

15 Most people prefer (spend) money to (earn) it

16 I (call) _ Roger at nine last night, but he (not, be) at home He (study) _ at the library

17 I almost missed my plane All of the other passengers (already, board) when I (get)

there

18 Yesterday at a restaurant, I (see) Pam, an old friend of mine I (not, see) her for years At first, I (not, recognize)) her because she (lose) at least 50 pounds

19 Hurry up! By the time we (get) to the cinema, the film (already, start)

20 Ms Abbott (walk) _ home from work when she (see) a child fall off the bridge After (shout) for help, she (take) off her shoes and (jump) in (save) _ him

II Fill in gap in the sentences with one word from the box:

1 During the summer, business is often ………

2 What ……… shall we take to solve this very puzzling mystery?

3 There is a shape and sudden rise in prices resulting from ………

4 The new government made many needed ………

5 Under the price – support program, farmers are given a ……… to encourage them to produce surpluses

6 The teacher ……… the class into the wonders of science by telling a few interesting things about the earth and stars

7 Direct mail is the fastest growing ……… in the advertising industry

8 I was too sleepy to be ……….how cold it was

9 This herd of horses was ……… , but out on the plains they became wild

10 The chairman’s strong will ……… the committee, which did what he wanted

III Word form:

1 We are able to offer customers an even greater ……… of products (choose)

2 They aim to raise ……… of the dangers of passive smoking (aware)

3 The organization has been criticized for ……… and corruption (efficiency)

4 In recent years, many countries have faced great economic ……… (difficult)

5 E-mail is an ……… way of communicating with customers (economy)

6 Bananas rank among the farmers’ chief ……… products here (agriculture)

7 Honest, reliable people always fulfill their ………first (commit)

8 According to him, there’s no simple ……… to this problem (solve)

9 The strike was settled by the ……… of the president ( intervene)

10 ……… nations consume natural resources at several times the rate of agrarian countries (industry)

11 If we don’t ……… on electricity, there will be power cuts (economy)

12 There used to be a ……… of schools, hospitals in my country (short)

13 We believe that we will gain great ……… and build better life for our people (achieve)

14 The new laws have ……… both domestic and foreign private investment (courage)

15 The National Congress of the Vietnamese Communist Party continued to reaffirm its ………….to Doi Moi (commit)

IV Finish the following sentences:

1 It was cold However, Tom and his friends still went swimming

 Although

2 Mary was sad, but she smiled and pretended to be having a good time

 Despite

3 Even though his grades were low, he was admitted to the college

 In spite

4 He has a vast fortune Nevertheless, he is unhappy

 Even

5 They went jogging in the park despite the hot weather

 Though

6 In spite of the hard work, they enjoyed themselves

 Although

7 John wasn’t hungry, but he ate two dishes of ice cream anyway

 Despite

8 In spite of not being feeling good, Jack went to class

 Even

9 George did not panic even though he was alone and lost in the woods

 Despite

10 Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship

 In spite

IV Rewrite the following sentences as directed

1 It was very cold, but she wasn’t wearing a coat

 Although

2 They have built new plants in recent years to reform the economy

 New plants _

3 What was the government’s solution to the economic problem?

 What did

4 With the Doi Moi policy, the economy has been restructured?

 With the Doi Moi policy, the government _

5 It is believed that Mr Lam’s business has been very successful since 1992

 Mr Lam’s business is believed

6 Shall I post the letter for you?

 Would you _

7 Paul didn’t accept the job at the computer company because the salary was too low

 If it _

8 Tom is working on two jobs right now, so he doesn’t have time to help you

 Were Tom _

9 The man’s wife had been admitted to the hospital I spoke to him

 I spoke

10 J.K Rowling’s book was published last month It soon became a best- seller

 J.K Rowling’s book,

11 Because they are poor, they can’t send their children to school

 Because of _

12 Because of the heat, many people fainted at during the match

 Because _

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

II/ Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.

III/ Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting.

6 Despite (A)he tried hard (B), the result couldn’t (C) be better.(D)

7 Lousia May Alcott, she (A) is best known for her books for (B) children, served as (C) a nurse during (D) the Civil War

8 Although he has (A) a (B)very important job, but (C) he is not well paid.(D)

9 The aim of Doi Moi was to restructure (A) the economy of Vietnam and to rise (B) the living standards (C)

of (D) the people

IV/ Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

10 Economic reforms are often carried to promote the developing of a country

11 There was a shortage food and safe water after the flood

12 Come and see me when you your report

13 I’d have told you if I _ the book

14 Last week I _ my scarf, and now I my gloves

A lost / just lost B lost/ have just lost C had lost/ just lost D lost/ am just losing

15 Emily off the bus, and _ into the bank

A got/ walked B was getting / was walking C got / was walking D was getting / walked

16 David he her somewhere before

A knew / had seen B had known / had seen C had known / saw D knew / saw

17 These plants need everyday

18 The Land Law and the Enterprises Law have both domestic and foreign private investment

19 Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _ the Soviet economy

20 After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic , the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners

21 For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open door and continued to woo foreign investment

22 After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living in urban areas

23 These new economic reforms have allowed for international and development in the country

24 Julie failed the exam of working very hard

25 You’d better put your money in a bank

A or it may be stolen B despite it is useful C in case you are stolen D although you don’t use it

26 Before the implementation of the Doi Moi policy, people in that region had to suffer severe _

27 Since 1990, India has had high growth rates, and has emerged as one of the wealthiest _ in the developing world

A economics B economies C economists D economically

28 Those specialists are trying to find ways of making more use of agricultural land

29 Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis

A Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to play tennis B Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis

C Even if feeling tired, he agreed to play tennis D He was tired because he agreed to play tennis

30 I haven’t got money, so I’m not going on holiday

A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down

C If I have money, I’ll go on holiday D If I had money, I would go on holiday

31 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

32 Much as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like her

A I don’t really like her because I don’t admire her achievement B Whatever her achievements, I admire her

C I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement D I like her achievements, so I admire her

33 “ I’m not sure what to do this evening Any ideas?” – “ … ”

A Why don’t we go to the cinema? B You will go to the cinema, perhaps?

C Do you go to the cinema, perhaps? D Why shouldn’t we go to the cinema?

34 “ Would you like to go swimming?” – “ … ”

A No, I don’t B No, of course not C I’d love to, but I’m busy D Thanks, I can manage

35 “ A new Japanese restaurant just opened downtown Let’s eat there tonight.” – “ … ”

A No, we shan’t B Great idea! I’d like some sushi C Yes, it did D Yes, I will

V/ READING COMPREHENSION

A/ Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the following passage.

There are two main factors that make it (36). to overcome poverty in the countryside First, there is a tendency to inherit one’s occupation If a person’s parents work in agriculture, he will have chances to work in agriculture, and the income levels of many (37) _ and farm workers are very low Another main problem is that families in the countryside are usually (38) _ Before machines and modern technology are applied to farm work, the farm family (39) _ need children as workers But now (40) conditions have changed they still remain large families including several generations The older members are too old to work hard and the young men go to the cities to look up jobs Those who are left behind have an ever greater burden to bear.

B/ Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question

In ancient times wealth was measured and exchanged tangibly, in things that could be touched: food, tools, and precious metals and stones Then barter system was replaced by coins, which still had real value since they were pieces of rare metal Coins were followed by flat money, paper notes that have value only because everyone agrees to accept them

Today electronic monetary systems are gradually being introduced that will transform money into even less tangible forms reducing it to arrays or “bits and bites “or units of computerized information, whizzing between machines at the speed of light Already, electronic fund transfer allows money to be instantly sent and received by different banks, companies, and countries through computers and telecommunications devices

41 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A International Banking Policies B Current problems in the Economy

C The Development of Paper Currencies D The History of Monetary Exchange

42 According to the passage, which of the following was the earliest kind of exchange of wealth?

A Flat money B Coin currency C Bartered goods D intangible forms

43 The author mentions food, tools and precious metals and stones together because they are all

A useful items B material objects C articles stored in museums D difficult things to obtain

44 According to the passage, coins once had real value as currency because they _

A were made of precious metals B permitted easy transportation of wealth

C could become collector’s items D represented a great improvement over barter

45 Which of the following statements about computerized monetary system is NOT supported by the passage?

A They promote international trade B They allow very rapid money transfers.

C They are dependent on good telecommunications systems D They are still limited to small transaction.

KEY- UNIT 7- ECONOMIC REFORMS- 12CB

I Verb tense / verb form

1 Let’s go for a walk as soon as it stops (rain) _RAINING _.

2 Last night, when I (come) CAME there, they (already, go) _HAD ALREADY GONE _ to the

party

3 Do you remember (read) READING _ about it? No, at that time I was too young (read) _TO READ _ newspapers.

4 She is not accustomed to (take) BEING TAKEN _ care of by others.

5 They (finish) _WILL HAVE FINISHED _ the project by the end of next year.

6 By the end of next year, I (work) WILL HAVE WORKED for him for 25 years.

7 The film we saw (be) WAS sad It (make) MADE me (cry) _ CRY _

8 No one (enjoy) _ENJOYS _ (deceive) _BEING DECEIVED by others.

9 When I (arrive) _ARIRIVED _ at his house this morning, he (still, sleep) _WAS STILL

SLEEPING _.

10 I prefer (telephone) _TELEPHONING _ to (write) WRITING _ letters.

11 He was made (sign) TO SIGN a paper admitting his guilt.

12 He usually (wear) WEARS sandals but when I last (see) _SAW him, he (wear) WAS WEARING boot.

13 He discovered how (open) TO OPEN the safe.

14 She isn’t old enough (travel) TO TRAVEL by herself.

15 Most people prefer (spend) SPENDING _ money to (earn) EARNING it.

16 I (call) CALLED Roger at nine last night, but he (not, be) _WAS NOT _ at home He (study) _WAS STUDYING at the library.

17 I almost missed my plane All of the other passengers (already, board) _HAD ALREADY BOARDED when I (get) _GOT there.

18 Yesterday at a restaurant, I (see) SAW _ Pam, an old friend of mine I (not, see) _HADN’T SEEN her for years At first, I (not, recognize)) DIDN’T RECOGNIZE her because she (lose) _HAD LOST _ at least 50 pounds.

19 Hurry up! By the time we (get) GET _ to the cinema, the film (already, start) _WILL HAVE ALREADY STARTED _.

20 Ms Abbott (walk) WAS WALKING home from work when she (see) _SAW a child fall off the bridge After (shout) _SHOUTING for help, she (take) _TOOK off her shoes and (jump) JUMPED in (save) _TO SAVE him.

II Fill in gap in the sentences with one word from the box

1 During the summer, business is often …… stagnant ……….

2 What …… measures ……… shall we take to solve this very puzzling mystery?

3 There is a sharp and sudden rise in prices resulting from … inflation ……….

4 The new government made many needed ……… reforms ………

5 Under the price – support program, farmers are given a … subsidy ……… to encourage them to produce

surpluses

6 The teacher …… initiated……… the class into the wonders of science by telling a few interesting things

about the earth and stars

7 Direct mail is the fastest growing …… sector…… in the advertising industry

8 I was too sleepy to be …… aware ……….how cold it was

9 This herd of horses was ……… domestic …………., but out on the plains they became wild

10 The chairman’s strong will …… dominated …… the committee, which did what he wanted

III Word form

1 We are able to offer customers an even greater ……… choice ……… of products ( choose)

2 They aim to raise ……… awareness ……… of the dangers of passive smoking (aware)

3 The organization has been criticized for … inefficiency ………… and corruption (efficiency)

4 In recent years, many countries have faced great economic … difficulties ……… (difficult)

5 E-mail is an ……… economical……… way of communicating with customers (economy)

6 Bananas rank among the farmers’ chief …… agricultural ………… products here ( agriculture)

7 Honest, reliable people always fulfill their ……… commitment …………first (commit)

8 According to him, there’s no simple …… solution ………… to this problem ( solve)

9 The strike was settled by the ……… intervention ……… of the president ( intervene)

10 …industrialized nations consume natural resources at several times the rate of agrarian countries ( industry)

11 If we don’t … economize …… on electricity, there will be power cuts (economy)

12 There used to be a …… shortage ……… of schools, hospitals in my country ( short)

13 We believe that we will gain great …… achievements ……… and build better life for our people (achieve)

14 The new laws have …… encouraged ………… both domestic and foreign private investment (courage)

15 The National Congress of the Vietnamese Communist Party continued to reaffirm its … commitment …… to

Doi Moi (commit)

IV Finish the following sentences:

1 It was cold However, Tom and his friends still went swimming

 Although it was cold, Tom and his friends still went swimming

2 Mary was sad, but she smiled and pretended to be having a good time

 Despite being sad / the fact that she was sad, Mary smiled and pretended to be having a good time

3 Even though his grades were low, he was admitted to the college

 In spite of his low grades / the fact that his grades were low, he was admitted to the college

4 He has a vast fortune Nevertheless, he is unhappy

 Even though he has a vast fortune, he is unhappy

5 They went jogging in the park despite the hot weather

 Though it / the weather was hot, they went jogging in the park

6 In spite of the hard work, they enjoyed themselves

 Although they worked hard, they enjoyed themselves

7 John wasn’t hungry, but he ate two dishes of ice cream anyway

 Despite not being hungry/ the fact that he wasn’t hungry, J ate 2 dishes of ice cream

8 In spite of not being feeling good, Jack went to class

 Even though J wasn’t feeling good, he went to class

9 George did not panic even though he was alone and lost in the woods

 Despite being alone and lost in the woods/ the fact that he was alone and lost in the woods, G didn’t panic

10 Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship

 In spite of being a good student/ the fact that she is a good student, S didn’t receive a scholarship

V Rewrite the following sentences:

1 It was very cold, but she wasn’t wearing a coat

 Although it was very cold, she wasn’t wearing a coat

2 They have built new plants in recent years to reform the economy

 New plants have been built in recent years to reform the economy

3 What was the government’s solution to the economic problem?

 What did the government do to solve the economic problem

4 With the Doi Moi policy, the economy has been restructured?

 With the Doi Moi policy, the government have restructured to solve the economic problem

5 It is believed that Mr Lam’s business has been very successful since 1992

 Mr Lam’s business is believed to have been very successful since 1992

6 Shall I post the letter for you?

 Would you like me to post the letter for you

7 Paul didn’t accept the job at the computer company because the salary was too low

 If it hadn’t been for the low salary, P would have accepted the job at the computer company

8 Tom is working on two jobs right now, so he doesn’t have time to help you

 Were Tom not working on 2 jobs right now, he would have time to help you

9 The man’s wife had been admitted to the hospital I spoke to him

 I spoke to the man whose wife had been admitted to the hospital

10 J.K Rowling’s book was published last month It soon became a best- seller

 J.K Rowling’s book, which was published last month, soon became a best seller

11 Because they are poor, they can’t send their children to school

 Because of their poverty, they can’t…

12 Because of the heat, many people fainted at during the match

 Because it was very hot, …

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

II/ Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.

III/ Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting.

6 Despite he tried hard, the result couldn’t be better.

A B C D

7 Lousia May Alcott, she is best known for her books for children, served as a nurse during the Civil War.

A B C D

8 Although he has a very important job, but he is not well paid.

A B C D

9 The aim of Doi Moi was to restructure the economy of Vietnam and to rise the living standards of the people.

A B C D

IV/ Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

10 Economic reforms are often carried to promote the developing of a country

11 There was a shortage food and safe water after the flood

12 Come and see me when you your report

13 I’d have told you if I _ the book

14 Last week I _ my scarf, and now I my gloves

A lost / just lost B lost/ have just lost C had lost/ just lost D lost/ am just losing

15 Emily off the bus, and _ into the bank

A got/ walked B was getting / was walking C got / was walking D was getting / walked

16 David he her somewhere before

A knew / had seen B had known / had seen C had known / saw D knew / saw

17 These plants need everyday

18 The Land Law and the Enterprises Law have both domestic and foreign private investment

19 Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _ the Soviet economy

20 After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic , the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners

21 For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open door and continued to woo foreign investment

22 After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living in urban areas

23 These new economic reforms have allowed for international and development in the country

24 Julie failed the exam of working very hard

25 You’d better put your money in a bank

A or it may be stolen B despite it is useful

C in case you are stolen D although you don’t use it

26 Before the implementation of the Doi Moi policy, people in that region had to suffer severe _.

27 Since 1990, India has had high growth rates, and has emerged as one of the wealthiest in the developing world.

28 Those specialists are trying to find ways of making more use of agricultural land.

29 Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.

A Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to play tennis B Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis.

C Even if feeling tired, he agreed to play tennis D He was tired because he agreed to play tennis.

30 I haven’t got money, so I’m not going on holiday.

A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down.

C If I have money, I’ll go on holiday. D If I had money, I would go on holiday

31 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

32 Much as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like her

A I don’t really like her because I don’t admire her achievement B Whatever her achievements, I admire her

C I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement D I like her achievements, so I admire her

33 “ I’m not sure what to do this evening Any ideas?” – “ … ”

A Why don’t we go to the cinema? B You will go to the cinema, perhaps?

C Do you go to the cinema, perhaps? D Why shouldn’t we go to the cinema?

34 “ Would you like to go swimming?” – “ … ”

A No, I don’t B No, of course not C I’d love to, but I’m busy D Thanks, I can manage

35 “ A new Japanese restaurant just opened downtown Let’s eat there tonight.” – “ … ”

A No, we shan’t B Great idea! I’d like some sushi C Yes, it did D Yes, I will

V/ READING COMPREHENSION

A/ Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the following passage.

There are two main factors that make it (33). to overcome poverty in the countryside First, there is a tendency to inherit one’s occupation If a person’s parents work in agriculture, he will have chances to work in agriculture, and the income levels of many (34) _ and farm workers are very low Another main problem is that families in the countryside are usually (35) _ Before machines and modern technology are applied to farm work, the farm family (36) _ need children as workers But now (37) conditions have changed they still remain large families including several generations The older members are too old to work hard and the young men go to the cities to look up jobs Those who are left behind have an ever greater burden to bear.

B/ Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question

In ancient times wealth was measured and exchanged tangibly, in things that could be touched: food, tools, and precious metals and stones Then barter system was replaced by coins, which still had real value since they were pieces of rare metal Coins were followed by flat money, paper notes that have value only because everyone agrees to accept them.

Today electronic monetary systems are gradually being introduced that will transform money into even less tangible forms reducing it to arrays or “bits and bites “ or units of computerized information, whizzing between machines at the speed

of light Already, electronic fund transfer allows money to be instantly sent and received by different banks, companies, and countries through computers and telecommunications devices

38 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage ?

A International Banking Policies B Current problems in the Economy

C The Development of Paper Currencies D The History of Monetary Exchange

39 According to the passage, which of the following was the earliest kind of exchange of wealth ?

A Flat money B Coin currency C Bartered goods D intangible forms

40 The author mentions food, tools and precious metals and stones together because they are all

A useful items B material objects C articles stored in museums D difficult things to obtain

41 According to the passage, coins once had real value as currency because they _

A were made of precious metals B permitted easy transportation of wealth

C could become collector’s items D represented a great improvement over barter

42 Which of the following statements about computerized monetary system is NOT supported by the passage?

A They promote international trade B They allow very rapid money transfers.

C They are dependent on good telecommunications systems D They are still limited to small transaction.