Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.. Read the following passa
Trang 1BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP TỐT NGHIỆP
Chuyên đề: READINGUNIT 1 HOME LIFE
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 What is your mother's ? - She is a doctor
2 Does your father a hand with cleaning the house?
3 In Vietnam, at Tet holidays we often cook some dishes, such as spring rolls, sticky rice cakes, etc
4 Lan is my close friend We usually our thoughts and our feelings with each other
5 She has been very during my illness
6 In my family, my father is the person I always talk to before an important decision
7 On special occasions, my family often go for dinner
8 Do all members of your family live ?
9 Peter told me that he for the capital the following week
10 We didn't use to get up late when we in the countryside
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A Our position in the family is one of the factors that strongly affects our personality The
(11) _ or first-born children get maximum attention from their parents and the result is that theyare usually self-confident and ambitious people Firstborns are also responsible because they oftenhave to look(12) their younger bothers or sisters However, they can be quite bossy anddominant as they often give orders and are fearful of losing position Middle children are usuallysociable since they have other children to play with They are (13) at peacemaking andcompromising Yet, on the negative side, (14) _ children can be jealous and moody ones.The youngest in a family is probably quite a relaxed person and some are often lazy This is becausethey always have (15) in the family to help them Yet, they are charming and creative, havegood sense of humor and know how to manipulate others when they want to get their way
B When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money for
furniture The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but that was all They(16) _ anold table and a chair from the market They borrowed a sofa which was also old, but they(17) it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful
Outside, there was a small garden (18) the house, but in front of it there was only theroad Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to reach the park on the different side We lived
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it was too small when my twin sisters were born We all (20) _ sad when we left
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
My life is always full of activities, so I never have much time for myself During the week it's theworst I usually have to get up at six though I would really prefer to sleep much later I don't usuallyhave time for breakfast because I have to catch a bus to school at half past six The bus is usuallypacked with many people Classes at school start at seven
Getting home at about 12, I have lunch and listen to the radio, watch TV and do my homework then Ihelp my mom with some housework
My family often have dinner at about seven o'clock At dinner we discuss what happened during theday and catch up with each others' lives Then I watch the TV news
Weekends are wonderful time for me because I sleep late and do whatever I wish with my free time; I
can go for a trip with my friends, visit my relatives or devote more time to my hobbies I think
everyone will agree with me that weekends are much better than weekdays
21 The writer doesn't have breakfast because
A he doesn't have time for himself B he gets up late
C he wants to sleep more D he has to catch the bus to school
22 The word “packed” in line 4 means
23 Which of the following activities is not done by the writer in the evening?
A watch TV B listen to music C have dinner D talk to others
24 The word “devote” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
25 Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A Weekends are better than weekdays B Weekdays are worse than weekends
C The writer can sleep late on weekends D The writer usually sleeps late on weekdays
UNIT 2 CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 In Vietnam, people often questions about age, marriage when they first met
2 Are there any between Vietnamese and American culture?
A differences B different C differently D differential
3 The wedding day is carefully by the groom's parents
4 Nowadays at the wedding ceremony, the groom and the bride their wedding rings
5 The wedding banquet is usually at a hotel or a restaurant
6 kind of food and drinks are served at the wedding banquet?
7 What do the guests often the newly wedded couples?
Trang 38 It is common for members of the same sex to hands while walking.
9 By far, the most important Vietnamese is Tet (The Lunar New Year)
10 In the past, marriages were traditionally by parents
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A In Wales, a form handshake is usual when first being introduced, but is often dispensed with
thereafter When meeting for the first time, a common (11) is “How do you do?” or “Pleased
to meet you.” On the other occasions, “How are you?” may be used Good friends, (12) youngpeople, use ‘Hello” and “Hi” to greet each other Women who are close friends may kiss each (13) once slightly on the cheek; sometimes men also kiss women this way Many women remainseated when being introduced and shaking hands First (14) are widely used The Welsh enjoyvisiting friends and neighbors, and often call without an invitation If invited for a meal, however, it is(15) impolite to arrive late
B Throughout the world there are different (16) _ for people to greet each other In much of
the world, a handshake is the (17) form of welcoming and greeting someone In many countriesaround the Mediterranean Sea a (18) _ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcomefriends and family It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a huginstead
At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting (19) _ is followed People maybow, grab another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back In some places people just smile,look at (20) face and say nothing
20 A each other B the others C theirs D the other’s
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
In most English-speaking countries, it is traditional to sing the song “Happy Birthday toYou” to the honored person celebrating his birthday The Happy Birthday Song melody isthought to be the most frequently sung melody in the world This happens traditionally at a birthdayparty while someone brings a birthday cake into the room
The birthday cake is traditionally highly decorated, and typically covered with lit candles whenpresented; the number of candles often equals the age of the person The person whose birthday it
is makes a silent wish and then blows out the candles; if done in one breath, the wish is supposed
to come true, but only if the person keeps the wish to herself / himself
Typical birthday party decorations include balloons, streamers, and confetti For special birthdays, thenumber of candles might be substituted for the individual candles These candles are in the shape
of a numeral; for example, on the fifth birthday there may be one candle on the cake in the shape
of the numeral 5, and on the fiftieth birthday there may be two candles on the cake, one in theshape of the numeral 5 followed by the other in the shape of the numeral 0
21 Where is the song “Happy Birthday to You” to the honored person celebrating his birthday
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C In most English-speaking countries D In all English-speaking countries
22 What is the traditional birthday cake like?
A It is highly decorated B It is often decorated
C It is very colorful D It is never decorated
23 What does the number of the candles on the birthday cake mean?
A It often equals the age of the person whose birthday it is
B It often equals the age of the person who brings a birthday cake
C It brings happiness to the person whose birthday it is
D It brings a lot of money to the person whose birthday it is
24 What does the person whose birthday it is often do before cutting the birthday cake?
A He / She says something in a loud voice and then blows out the candles
B He / She makes a silent wish and then blows out the candles
C He / She sings a song and then blows out the candles
D He / She says some words and then blows out the candles
25 What do typical birthday party decorations include?
A Typical birthday party decorations include balls, streamers, and confetti
B Typical birthday party decorations include some flowers and confetti
C Typical birthday party decorations include balloons, streamers, and confetti
D Typical birthday party decorations include only confetti
UNIT 3 WAYS OF SOCIALISING
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 Why shouldn't you point at the person or thing you want your friend ?
2 Why should you stay away from someone who points at you while with you?
3 How do you a person who is expressing a challenge or lack of interest?
4 People sometimes not only through words but also through body language
5 Can you either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication when you want to speak
to someone?
6 Do you think it is polite to whistle or clap hands to get a person’s _ in the public places(libraries, restaurants, parks, etc.)?
7 TV sometimes causes between members of my family
A quarrelling B different C arguments D misunderstand
8 That's very of you to help me to do that work
9 An indicates that we realize we've made a mistake, and we are sorry about it
10 It is difficult to set up rules that tell exactly when we should
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
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returns home from hospital, parents should let her/him (12) to music Clapping hands,bouncing knees and dancing to the music when the child is in the parent's lap will develop in the child
a sense of rhythm When bed time comes, parents should choose gentle music (13) for thechild However, when the child plays around, parents should encourage him/her to choose music that
is suitable with the going-on activities When the child tries (14) , parents can make up theirown words to the song played Above all, parents should help the child (15) with music Music
is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our unique cultures
15 A celebrates B celebrated C celebrating D celebrate
B It was a Monday morning in the office and, as usual, everyone was busy sorting through their
mail before starting work The other staff had (16) _ that Nicky, one of the computer operators,had been looking rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have happened to make her
so (17) _ Suddenly Nicky accidentally (18) _ over a cup of coffee AS she was clearing
up the mess, the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky’s right hand There was a largeswelling at the wrist “What on earth have you (19) _ to yourself ? Does it hurt ?” asked thegirl “Yes, it does I think I’ve injured it using the computer,” replied Nicky “I think you’d better goand let the doctor(20) _ it,” said the girl.” Let’s hope there’s no permanent damage to yourhand
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
Do you ever give excuses that are not really true? When and why? It seems that everybody tells lies well, not big lies, but what we call “white lies.” The only real questions are about when we lie andwho we tell lies to A recent study found that in conversation people frequently stretch the truth Hereare some ways they do it
-People often lie because they want to hide something from someone For example, a son doesn't tellhis parents that he is dating a girl because he doesn't think they will like her In stead, he says he isgoing out with the guys
Sometimes people lie because they don't want to do something For example, someone invites you to aparty You think it will be boring so you say that you are busy and can't come
Often we stretch the truth to make someone feel good For example, your friend cooks dinner for you,but it tastes terrible Do you say so? No! You probably say “Hmm, this is delicious!”
Other times we don't want to tell someone bad news For example, you have just had bad day at work,but you don't want to talk about it So, if someone asks about your day, you just say everything wasfine
Telling “white lies” isn't really bad Most of the time people do it because they want to protect afriendship
21 Why do people often tell lies?
A Because they like it
B Because they feel amused
C Because they don't like the person who asks them about their stories
D Because they want to hide something
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A giving false excuse B telling stories
C saying something quite new D making someone feel good
23 A son doesn't want to tell his parents that he is dating a girl because he so hetells lies
A is ashamed B is afraid that his parents don't like her
C wants to keep it secret D is very reserved
24 Your friend cooks you a terrible dinner but you say you like it because
A you want him / her to cook for you more B you like telling lies
C you want to encourage him / her D you want to protect your friendship
25 Everyone sometimes tells lies because
A it is very good B it isn't really all bad
C it makes him / her fell happier D it is a habit of human beings
UNIT 4 SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 Schooling is from the age of 6 to 14
A compulsory B convenient C necessary D important
2 The students do not any examinations when they finish primary school
3 The basic education lasts four years from the sixth form to the ninth form
4 High school education three years from the tenth to the twelfth forms (Students arefrom fifteen to seventeen years old.)
5 Do children have to fees if they go to “independent” or “public” schools in England?
6 When do school children in Vietnam start foreign language study at school?
7 Can you me something about the successes made in the campaign for anti-illiteracy inVietnam in the past few years?
8 We have up a network of specialized schools, focal schools and high quality centers inthe whole country
9 My parents were very pleased when they read my school
10 My favorite at school is chemistry
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A Every child in England is provided with full time education (11) _ the age of five to
sixteen Many parents send their children to state schools (12) _ the tuition and the equipment,textbooks and exercise books are given free of charge About 5% of children go to fee-paying Underthe old system, children attended (13) _ school (from five to eleven) which was followed by asecondary school course (from eleven to fifteen or over) At eleven every child had to sit for theeleven-plus examination It consisted (14) _ tests in English, Arithmetic and intelligence tests.Those with the highest marks (about 20% of the children) were allowed to go to grammar school (15) _ were sent to technical schools
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B Every child in Great Britain (16) _ the age of five and fifteen must attend school There
are three main types of (17) _ institutions: primary (elementary) schools, secondary schools,and universities
State schools are free, and attendance is compulsory (18) _ school begins at nineo’clock and lasts until half past four School is open five days a week On Saturday and Sundays thereare no lessons There are (19) _ at Christmas, Easter, and in summer In London as in allcities there are two grades of state schools for those (20) will go to work at fifteen:primary schools for boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven, and secondary schools for thechildren from eleven to fifteen years
17 A educate B education C educational D educationally
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
There are many issues over computers and the education of today's children One concern that parentsface now is when to start educating a child about computers Parents and teachers alike have mixedopinions as to when it is appropriate and most beneficial to the child Many preschool children learn towork with a mouse and play interactive games before they learn to write or learn their ABC It is truethat computers can be used as very effective tools for learning, but at what age do you begin?
Some parents believe that computer education should be much like a young child taking piano orhockey lessons They feel that if you start a child early enough you might find a computer genius Thiswill help develop the child's knowledge quickly while they are still young Parents who currently workusing computers understand the importance of computer education and desire to give their children ahead start
On the other hand, some parents are concerned that computers deprive children of their creativity andsocialization skills They argue that children become brainwashed and less socialized by beingexposed to computers too early
21 Parents and teachers don't know when _
A children should play computer games B it is suitable time to teach children ABC
C it is suitable time to teach computers to children D children learn to work with a mouse
22 Some parents believe that _
A computers can be used by their children as much as possible
B computers can be taught as much as possible at school
C computers should be taught with piano
D if you start a child early enough you might find a computer genius
23 Why do parents whose work using computers desire to give their children a head start?
A Because they understand the importance of computer education
B Because they would like their children to become a computer genius
C Because they would like their children to play with computer games
D Because they would like their children to enjoy life with computers
24 Some parents are concerned that computers _
A can help children to become more creative and active
B deprive children of their creativity and socialization skills
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D help their children to study better
25 What can be the title for this article?
A The influence of computer to children B Computer education for children
C Science and children D How to start teaching children with computers
UNIT 5 HIGHER EDUCATION
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 I made my to that company for a job a month ago but I haven't received any reply yet
2 Don't be impatient Successful will be notified by e-mail at the end of this week
3 The entrance to universities in Vietnam always takes place in July
4 How must school students in the UK take a course for the General Certificate of EducationAdvanced Level (GCE “A” level)? - Two years
5 The student has to for a place at the university while doing the A-level
6 What does each university do before making a on the offer of a place?
7 Experience shows that people who have studied at an English institution of higher education very well in other parts of the world
8 He his father to be home early
9 He chose to learn English in to Japanese
10 Our latest model should meet your exactly
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree However, you don’t
have to (11) working to study It can also open up a whole variety of interest If you have (12) studied before, you will enjoy the special., new pleasure of increasing your knowledge Youwill make friends of all kinds You may also (13) that your qualification provides new careeropportunities
You don’t actually go to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television,radio and computer software You can (14) one class a month if you wish at an OpenUniversity centre Of course, there are exams to take, as in any university If you (15) like toknow more, all you have to do is to complete the form below It could be the start of a wonderful newperiod in your life
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on at school and hopefully go on university later? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training(16) ?
The decision is yours, but it may be (17) remembering two things: there is moreunemployment among people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skillswill have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (18) into a job,there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (19) you to get on morequickly in careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (20) you earn Starting work andtaking a break to study when you are older is another possibility This way, you can save up money foryour student days, as well as getting practical work experience
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
CAMBRIDGE
“Where is the university?” is a question that many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one can give them
a clear answer, for there is no wall to be found around the university The university is the city Youcan find the classroom buildings, libraries, museums and offices of the university all over the city.And most of its members are the students and teachers or professors of the thirty-one colleges
Cambridge was already a developing town long before the first students and teachers arrived 800years ago It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called A bridge was built over the river
21 Why do most people come to Cambridge?
A To find the classroom buildings B To see the university
C To study in the colleges D To read books in the libraries
22 When was more land in Cambridge used for college building?
A In the 14th century B In the 15th century
C In the 19th century D Both A & B
23 When did the town really begin developing?
24 Why did people name Cambridge the “city of Cambridge”?
A Because the river was very well-known B Because it was a developing town
C Because there is a bridge over the Cam D Because there is a river named Granta
25 Why do many visitors to Cambridge ask “Where is the university”?
A Because it is very difficult to find the way to the university
B Because there is no wall to be found around the university
C Because the university looks like a museum
D Because the university looks like a library
UNIT 6 FUTURE JOBS
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 You should ask the job centre or employment agency all the informal _ to the interview
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2 You _ be on time or some minutes earlier for the interview
3 You should bring _ you your school certificates and letter of recommendation from yourteachers or your previous employers
4 You should wear neatly _ you come to the interview
5 You should _ all the questions clearly, politely and honestly when the interviewer asks you
6 I think you'd make a good journalist because you love _
A write B writing C being written D to be written
7 Maybe he could be a teacher _ he is very creative
8 In Japan, large companies tend to give _ for a lifetime
9 Companies select applicants with potential and train them _ competent employees
10 Salaries are _ according to educational background or initial of employment
A determined B determine C determining D to determine
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A.There are several things to remember if you are (11) for a new job Most companies
advertise their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of (12) for eachpost A good letter of application is (13) very important You should enclose with yourcurriculum vitae, so that the employer knows about your qualifications and experience If you areapplying to a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, (14) deals withappointing new staff If you are invited to an interview, (15) sure you arrive suitably dressedand on time Remember to ask politely about promotion prospects, as well as further training, and lastbut not least, the salary and holiday arrangement
12 A interviewers B seekers C applicants D competitors
B What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on (16) your long-term aim.
You need to ask (17) whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up
to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (18) for yournext job It should show evidence of serious career planning (19) important, it shouldextend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting,now is the time to pack up and go You can do temporary work for a (20) ; when you return,pick up where you have left off and get the second job
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
Trang 11At the age of 40, Tom Bloch was the head of H & R Block, a huge company that helps people preparetheir tax forms He was very successful Although Bloch earned a lot of money, he wasn't very happy.
He spent too much time at work and didn't have enough time to spend with his family Suddenly, heleft H & R Block and became a teacher in a poor neighborhood “I wanted to … help people whodidn't have the opportunities I had,” Bloch explained
Learning to control the students was hard at first But the rewards - helping children and hearingstudents say he's their favorite teacher - are great And Bloch is able to spend more time with hisfamily
21 Tom Bloch's company operated in
C helping people with tax forms D helping people in a poor neighborhood
22 He wasn't very happy because he
A didn't earn much money
B wasn't very successful
C earned a lot of money but he didn't have time to spend it
D spent a lot of time for work not for his family
23 Tom Bloch suddenly left his company to
A retire B find another opportunity C become a teacher D the head of a school
24 He would like to students of the poor neighborhood to have the opportunities as he had
25 Tom Bloch is very happy now because he
A is a successful businessman
B earns more money than before
C spends more money for his family
D is a favorite teacher and spends more time with his family
UNIT 7 ECONOMIC REFORMS
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 Doi Moi has placed man in the centre of social _
A development B develop C developing D developed
2 Doi Moi is a faithful reflection _ Vietnam's particular historical features and conditions
6 _ was the economic situation in Vietnam before 1986 like?
7 We are much concerned _ Vietnam's economic development while it has integrated intothe region and the world
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10 Before the implementation of the Doi Moi policy, people in that region had to suffer severe _
A employ B unemployment C employment D employee
Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A On November7, 2006, Vietnam became WTO’s 150th (11) after 11 years ofpreparation, including 8 years of negotiation Vietnam’s access to WTO has provided an importantboost to Vietnam’s (12) Vietnamese goods have been able to penetrate foreign(13) However, WTO accession has also brought about serious challenges, requiring Vietnam’seconomic sectors to (14) the door to foreign investors Sectors such as finance, banking andtelecommunications have been facing strong competition However, the Vietnamese people aredetermined to overcome the difficulties to build a (15) country
13 A investors B entrepreneurs C markets D sectors
15 A prosper B prosperous C prosperously D prosperity
B Before the 1960s, Singapore was essential a trading nation Since(16) , it has
developed a more varied economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportationcenter Singapore has many banks, insurance, and finance companies, as (17) as a stockexchange Tourism is also important to the (18) of Singapore
There is (19) unemployment in Singapore The country’s annual income percapita(per person) is one of the highest in Asia The government of Singapore plays a major role in thecountry’s economy For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation time and sick leave, must
be provided for workers by employers It also operates an employment agency to help people findjobs, and it provides (20) for retired workers
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
ECONOMIC REFORM, PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN VIETNAM
A central issue in market / economic reform in former centrally-planned economies is the extent towhich the market is enabled to play its role in promoting productive and allocative efficiency andthereby to influence the course and pattern of post-reform development In Vietnam, the private sectorhas a dual role to play in enabling the market to fulfill its productive and allocative function andsustaining the momentum of reform Development of the private sector depends on the reformed
system's ability to foster a business environment in which private enterprise can take root and flourish.
Thus, the state of business environment during the transitional period can provide a measure of theprogress and success of reform
In the case of reform in Vietnam, past research has tended to learn almost exclusively to address thatlopsided research interest, this study is more micro-oriented and devoted to a better understanding ofthe business environment in post-reform Vietnam as seen from the perspective of small and mediumenterprises (SME) The empirical results of this research are based on the assessment of thatenvironment by owners and entrepreneurs A conceptual framework concerning the “business
Trang 13environment” in post-reform Vietnam was constructed to provide a theoretical background for theempirical study This research focuses on such key parameters as changes in the economy togetherwith its financial / banking system and other human-institutional factors that affect the regulatory andsocio-cultural environment It also covers the effects of price decontrol and entrepreneurs' attitudetoward the future prospect of reform.
21 What kind of economy did Vietnam use to have?
A Socialist market economy
B Centrally-planned economy
C Productive and allocative economy
22 What is the role of private sector in the national economy of Vietnam?
A to provide a theoretical background for the empirical study
B to affect the regulatory and socio-cultural environment
C to enable the market to fulfill its productive and allocative function and to sustain themomentum of reform
23 What is the word flourish closest in meaning to?
A develop B reform C improve
24 What is the importance of business environment during the transitional period?
A It can provide a measure of the progress and success of reform
B It provides a theoretical background for the empirical study
C It enables the market to fulfill its productive and allocative function
25 What does the research pay attention to?
A The effects of price decontrol and entrepreneurs' attitude toward the future prospect ofreform
B A better understanding of the business environment in post-reform Vietnam
C Changes in the economy together with its financial /banking system and other institutional factors
human-UNIT 8 LIFE IN THE FUTURE
Exercise 1 Choose from the four given options marked A, B, C, and D one best answer to complete each sentence /question by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1 Some pessimists say that things will be than they are nowadays
2 You will be so busy so many things that it could drive you crazy
3 More people will work from home with computers to a head office
4 People will use electricity or methane gas instead petrol for cars
5 There will be shortages water
6 Blind and deaf people will to see and hear
7 It's not easy to imagine what life will in the future
8 People will not have to move around very much working because they can do things from their desks
9 She is going business to Ho Chi Minh City next week
10 Jane couldn't decide where to go for her holidays She didn't go anywhere the end
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Exercise 2 Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
A Many environmental experts are pessimistic about the future of our (11) They say
that in the next few years harmful chemicals will further damage the ozone layer, there will be morelosses of irreplaceable tropical (12) , and serious air pollution will cause the climate itself to(13) They also warn us that (14) countries will continue to suffer ecologicaldisasters, while the rich countries consume the vast majority of the world’s fuels Animals are also atrisk It is feared that some (15) species may soon die out, as their natural habitats aredestroyed
B Here are some suggestions for practical conservation Use less(16) at home and at
work Persuade governments to pay for researches into alternative energy resources like solar power,(17) paper, glass, metal, plastic and batteries as much as possible Ask for bottle (18) for glass recycling at local supermarkets Walk, cycle or use public transport if possible, tocut down on car exhaust (19) , which contribute to the greenhouse effect Launch campaignfor public transport systems to be improved Join one of the many pressure (20) which work
to protect wildlife and the countryside
Exercise 3 Read the following passages then answer questions Choose the correct answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
THE GLOBAL VILLAGE
More and more often, the term global village is used to describe the world and its people In a typical
village, however, everyone knows everyone else and the people face the same kind of problems Howcan the world be a village, when it is home to almost 6 millions people? Political and technological
changes in the past century have made the global village possible.
Technologically, the greatest contributor to the global village is the microchip - an electronic circuit on
a tiny chip The micro hip has made satellites and computers possible These forms of high-techcommunications allow news and ideas to travel quickly from country to country, making people aware
of their neighbors around the globe in dramatic new ways Through the Internet, we can getinformation from computers anywhere and carry on electronic conversations with people everywhere.Through television programs transmitted by satellites, we are exposed to many cultures
What will happen in the future? Almost certainly the development of the global village will continue.
Not only is this possible, but the challenges that the world faces - for example, pollution, populationgrowth, and conflicts among peoples - will make it necessary
21 What do you think the term of global village means?
C The political changes D The world and its people
22 What are some of the advantages of a global village?
A Everyone knows everyone else
B Everyone can easily talks to everyone else without knowing his / her language
C News and ideas are allowed to travel quickly