Unit WAYS OF SOCIALISING I.EXERCISE (use each word only once) wave attention socialize assistance obvious signal non-verbal acceptable clap appropriate approach rude I don’t think this film is for small children to watch Air pollution has risen above an level She is very shy She doesn’t seem to with anyone at her school Waving, nodding and whistling are some of _ language Teachers are not allowed to give students any _ in exams “When I my hands, everyone must stand up” said the teacher to her pupils You won’t last long in your job if you carry on being so _ to the customers They are organizing a campaign to draw people’s _to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars It’s _ from what the minister said that he would not resign from his office 10 All I got was a busy when I dialed her number 11 She gave me a as the train was leaving 12 What will you if you see your teacher _ you in the schoolyard? II Choose the best answer Clapping one’s hands to draw attention is not _ to most people (slight/ brief/ social/ acceptable) Many people don’t agree that corporal punishment is for pupils at school (assistant/ obvious/ appropriate/ formal) “Hi” is a(n) way of greeting people (informal/ serious/ formal/ important) It is rude to _ people while you are talking to them (point out/ point at/ look at/ smile at) Waving is considered the most way of attracting someone’s attention.(slightly/ non-verbal/ common/ simply) Kate is a very _ girl She can make friends easily even though she is in a strange place (reticent/ shy/ unfriendly/ sociable ) She is also a good nurse, who can _ her patients well (handle/ work/ look/ deal) Peter for all the trouble he had caused to us (complained/ apologized/ excused/ complimented) Could you please _ me how to get to the station? (say/ tell/ talk/ speak) 10 The man the boy of breaking the glass window (told/ suggested/ accused/ blamed) III WORD FORM “I'm sorry I'm late.” he murmured _ (apologize) The family has a very important role in _ children.(social) _of the new system will take several days (install) It is hard to _ what I mean I’m too excited (verbal) The government has been accused of not responding to the needs of the homeless (appropriate) We took a _ more direct route (slight) This type of behavior is no longer acceptable (society) His casual behavior was wholly for such a formal occasion (appropriate) 10 Rob’s very - he likes his party (society) 11 His achievements were partly due to the of his wife (assist) 12 Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and (communicate) IV Give the correct tense of the verb in the bracket Ever since she arrived, she (sit) quietly in the corner She listened so attentively that not a word she (miss) They treat me as if I (be) their own son If you feel tired after a busy week of work, you (check) into the Plaza Ville for some rest and relaxation? Hurry up or we (miss) the first film (Be) patient with your children! On my trip to France, I lost a suitcase, (break) my glasses, (miss) my flight home The man (take) out the key and (open) the car door This is the third time you (break) the traffic law”, said the policeman 10 By the time he retired from work, all his daughters (get) married 11 The sun (rise) in the east; now it (set) and the night (fall) 12 Architects (make) the plan of buildings 13 I (wear) a coat because the sun (not shine) 14 I always (meet) you on the corner of the street 15 Columbus (discover) America more than 400 years ago 16 I (not eat) caviar since I was in Moscow 17 Since when you (know) him? 18 I (not see) you for more than a week 19 How long ago (be) last war? 20 Old George (not be) here for years ! 21 They (come) here a month ago 22 He (not speak) to me for over three weeks 23 You (have) a new one since last year ? 24 How long ago you (arrive) here? 25 We (finish) our supper half an hour ago 26 She (not have) a holiday for four years 27 I (not play) the piano since I was a little boy 28 They (visit) Dalat a few days ago 29 My brother (not write) for me for months 30 My servant (leave) me two weeks ago V SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager The office manager wondered “You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said William William accused “ You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Margaret Margaret accused “You’d better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth,” said John John advised Helen wanted to know the name of Shirley’s hairdresser’s Helen said, “Shirley, where Why don’t you meet to discuss the pay offer? I suggest you “How old is your little boy?” said the nurse to Mrs Bingley The nurse asked Mrs Bingley “ Never borrow money from friends” my father said My father told “Where is the station car-park?” Mrs Smith asked Mrs Smith asked 10 “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anna,” Henry said Henry suggested 11 You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly She congratulated 12 ‘I’m sorry I didn’t ring you to say I’d be late.’ He apologized 13 ‘I never told anyone about your scheme,’ he said He denied 14 ‘If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team.’ said the manager The manager threatened 15 The doctor advised me to rest The doctor suggested 16 He said: “It was me who stole the money.” He confessed 17 “Don’t play near the river!” he told his sons He warned 18 “I admit that I forgot to turn on the alarm system,” said Robert Robert confessed 19 I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star The film star objected 20 “Let me drive you home, Mary, I insist!” Peter insisted 21 The doctor said to me, “You should lose weight.” The doctor advised me 22 Mary said, “Let’s go to a movie.” Mary suggested 23 “I didn’t break the windows”, Bill said Bill denied 24 “You told a lie, Tom”, she said She accused Tom 25 “I can’t go to your birthday party next Saturday evening, Jack”, said Mary Mary apologized 26 “I won’t help you with your homework Never ! ” Jane said to me Jane refused 27 Joe said, “Please come to my party.” Joe invited 28 Mr Gray said, “Don’t play in the street.” Mr Gray warned the children 29 “Would you like to come on a picnic with us? They invited 30 “Please don’t tell anybody what happened.” He asked 31 “If you don’t give me a pay rise I’ll resign.” She threatened 32 “I’ll finish the work by the end of this week.” John promised 34 “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.” They reminded 35 She told me, “I am going to the party with my mother” She told me UNIT - TEST I/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A passed B walked C accepted D laughed A obvious B most C appropriate D hold A low B allow C know D social A considers B times C hands D jumps A clap B catch C plane D informality II/Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A attract B person C signal D instance A verbal B suppose C even D either A example B consider C several D attention A situation B appropriate C informality D entertainment 10 A restaurant B compliment C usually D assistance III/Choose the underlined word or phase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 11 Mom asked me where had I gone the night before A B C D 12 They have been asked me to visit them for ages, but I have never had the time A B C D 13 The teacher said the class that hot air rises and cold air sinks A B C D 14 Don’t leave the house until I will get back ! A B C D 15 Many couples who both work must hire someone to take care of their children for they A B C D IV/Choose the best answer to each of the following sentences 16 I see my brother get the plane and begin walk towards me A off B for C in D down 17 ' _ I carry that bag for you?' - 'Oh, thank you.' A Do B Shall C Will D Would 18 I can’t go with you as I my work A hadn’t finished B haven’t finished C didn’t finish D won’t finish 19 I couldn’t help what you said A overhear B overhearingC to overhear D with overhearing 20 When I woke up this morning, it A rains B rained C was raining D had rained 21 Tom before we arrived there A has left B had left C will leave D leaves 22 My parents never let me late A stay up B to stay up C stayed up D staying up 23 She said she that film years before A saw B has seen C had seen D would see 24 You should more attention to what your teacher explains A get B set C make D pay 25 John asked me interested in any kind of sports A if I were B if were I C if I was D if was I 26 After a hesitation, she began to speak with such a convincing voice A slight B rude C small D impolite 27 In many cultures, people signify their agreement by their head A turning B nodding C raising D shaking 28 When the play finished the audience stood up and their hands loudly A waved B pointed C clapped D hold 29 He is not really friendly and make no attempt to be A impolite B rude C boring D sociable 30 Children can be a little and they like to see quick results A shy B impatient C slow D obvious 31 A smile is often a of friendliness and interest A gesture B sign C way D communication 32 “ You look great in this new dress.” – ‘ ” A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it 33 Do you feel to this kind of job? A attractive B attracted C attractively D attracting 34 Language is considered a significant means of in international relations A communicate B communicator C communicative D communication 35 The mother asked her son A where he has been B where has he been C where had he been D where he had been 36 If I knew what , I would tell you A is the time B was the time C time is it D the time was 37 She said she A was very tired last night B had been very tired last night C had been very tired the night before D was very tired the night before 38 Martin asked me the film called “Star War.” A have I seen B if I had seen C whether I have seen D whether had I seen 39 , the workers will stop working A If the working conditions are improved B Unless the working conditions are improved C Unless the working conditions aren’t improved D If not working conditions are improved 40 Having known the result, A they all felt happy B happiness is on their part C so they all felt happy D all of them feeling happy V/ READING COMPREHENSION A/ Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the following passage COMMUNICATION SKILLS Good communication is the 41/ .to being successful and satisfied in many situations: work, personal, social At work, communication skills are most commonly shown in your 42/ _ to use and understand a language, whether spoken or on 43/ _ You need a good command of the language to get your ideas, opinions, and feelings across clearly Listening carefully is an important communication skill The ability and confidence to 44/ _questions when you need to understand something or get information from someone is also essential Competence 45/ _ a language other than your mother tongue also counts as a communication skill 41 A key B advice C tool D rule 42 A capacity B ability C knowledge D fluency 43 A writing B letter C written D paper 44 A ask B answer C put D tell 45 A of B for C in D to B/ Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Each society has its own beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviors, and habits They give people a sense of who you are, how they are supposed to behave, and what should or should not People become conscious of such rules when they meet people from different cultures For examples, the rules about when to eat vary from culture Many North Americans and Europeans organize their timetables around three mealtimes a day In other countries, on the other hand, it’s not the custom to have strict rules like this - people eat when they want to, and every family has its own timetable When people eat or live in a country for the first time, they are often surprised at the differences that exist between their own culture and the culture in the other country For some people, traveling abroad is the thing they enjoy most in life; for other, though, cultural differences make them feel uncomfortable, frightened, or even insecure This is known as “culture shock ” When you are visiting a foreign country, it is important to understand and appreciate cultural differences This can help people avoid misunderstandings, develop friendship more easily, and feel more comfortable when traveling and living abroad 46 The title of this passage is A Understanding Cultural Differences for Foreign Travels B Consciousness of Cultural Rules C Traveling Abroad in Life D Developing Friendship 47 In the passage, people have three meals everyday A in Vietnam and Thailand B in Germany and in Argentina C in the US and Western countries D in China and Indonesia 48 Embarrassment when dealing with foreigners is A the differences of clothes B culture shock C misunderstandings D consciousness 49 Understanding cultural differences can help people friendship more easily A live B reduce C exist D develop 50 The word conscious in line is nearest in meaning to A aware B fond C tired D thoughtful UNIT – TEST I/ Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A attracted B waved C excited D demanded A situations B forms C tables D students A speak B either C leisure D even A walking B party C warm D towards A here B where C share D there II/ Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A verbal B person C common D attract A instance B polite C accept D approach A noisy B signal C across D whistle A suppose B social C excite D begin 10 A towards B slightly C teacher D schoolyard III/ Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 11 Thomas promised going to the cinema but he didn’t turn up A B C D 12 Everyone who comes to this city notice the beauty of its architecture A B C D 13 Lan says she is leaving here for Hanoi the next day A B C D 14 They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A B C D 15 Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night A B C D IV/ Choose the most suitable word or phrase ( A, B, C, or D ) to complete each sentence 16 I said I _ you, so here I can A will help B would help C help D helped 17 Can you tell me _ Victoria Station? A how I get to B how I get to C how did I get to D how I got to 18 She was trying to _ the waiter’s attention A attract B pay C remind D seize 19 I _ you everything I am doing, and you have to the same A will tell B would tell C told D was telling 20 When she _ her mistake, she apologised A was realising B did realise C realised D has realised 21 If I the chance, I would have trained to be a doctor A would have had B would have C have had D had had 22 John asked _ A how much that bike cost B how much this bike cost C how much this bike costs D how much that bike costs 23 Don’t bother Tom He on the phone right now A talks B is talking C has talked D talked 24 I you that you had to be on time Why are you late? A asked B said C told D wondered 25 The teacher _ them the answer to the question A explained B told C said D discussed 26 I have never any experience of living in the country A had B wished C done D made 27 He me to buy an air ticket immediately or it would be too late A convinced B insisted C advised D suggested 28 He asked me the film called “Star Wars” A have I seen B if I had seen C have you seen D if had I seen 29 Are you going to party? I’m not sure I _ go A might B mustn’t C have to D don’t have to 30 You can leave the money with him; he’s totally A trusting B trusty C trustful D trustworthy 31 She isn’t _ well with the new manager A getting on B going on C keeping on D talking on 32 Do you think you could tell me what time _? A the next boat leaves B the next boat leave C does the next boat leave D did the next boat leave 33 Helen asked me _ old buildings A I lived visiting B you liked visiting C if I liked visiting D if you liked visiting 34 Jean _ stealing the money A refused B denied C confessed D recognised 35 Vanessa doubted _ A whether Liverpool would win B Liverpool will win C whether Liverpool will win D whether would Liverpool win 36 I regret not booking the seats in advance A I wish I booked the seats in advance B I wish I have booked the seats in advance C If only I booked the seats in advance D If only I had booked the seats in advance 37 “John left here an hour ago,” said Jane A Jane told me that John had left there an hour before B Jane said John left here an hour before C Jane told John to have left there an hour before D Jane told me that John to leave there an hour before 38 “ Why didn’t you follow my advice?” he said A He asked me to follow his advice B He asked me not to follow his advice C He asked me why I did follow his advice D He asked me why I hadn’t followed his advice 39 “ If I were you, I would take the job.” said Mary A Mary was thinking about taking the job B Mary advised me to take the job C Mary introduced the idea of taking the job to me D Mary insisted on taking the job for me 40 “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” said Ivan A Ivan apologised to Gloria for borrowing her money C Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money B Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back D Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria V/ READING COMPREHENSION A/ Read the passage below and decide which answer best fits each space : Food is such an important part of our everyday lives, not just because we must eat to (41) alive, but also because it is a central part of our culture and the way we live Going out to dinner to a restaurant (42) an important part of our social life, especially as we get older Many discussions have (43) and many opinions have been shared over dinner We also associate romance with food How many people in the world have asked somebody to marry them while in a restaurant at a candlelit table? Dinner time is also the most important part of the day for families With parents working and children being at school all day, dinner time is very often the only time of day (44) the whole family can sit together and have a discussion In many families even this can’t (45) every day, especially as the children get married and move away from home This is when Sunday lunch becomes the time when loved ones can get together and two, three or sometimes even four generations of the same family may be found around a table 41 A keep B live C stay D become 42 A makes B is C forms D causes 43 A arisen B broken out C taken place D emerged 44 A that B when C while D which 45 A happen B exist C last D go ahead B/ Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question : More young couples have meals regularly in their parent’s home with little or no pay, and give their children to the care of old couple free of charge Investigations have shown that parents of many young couples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children However, this practise should not become an accepted social custom The old couples expense on food has already increased while young couples spend more on clothing and furnishing and less on food If this trend continues, many young couples might take these privileges for granted and become more dependent It is not the right for young couple to make use of the old couples’ love, not only because our nation is wellknown for its special paid to the elderly, but also because the young must become independent What young people should is to become more considerate towards their old parents After long years of hard work, they are worthy of such consideration 46 Most married young couples A live with their parents B have meals regularly in their parents’ home for they have little or no fees C have not become independent completely D pay no respect to the elderly 47 The writer thinks it is for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children A wrong B understandable C right D an accepted social custom 48 According to the passage, young couples should A be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents B look after their children themselves C spend less on clothing or furnishing and more on food D pay for the meals they have in their parents’ home 49 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ? A What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children is that their own parents B The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degrees is that their income is smaller C Old couples should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them D It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their old parents they would have to provide meals and care for their children when they get married 50 This article is particularly written for A old couples B young couples C both young and old couples D young couples’ children ... the night (fall) 12 Architects (make) the plan of buildings 13 I (wear) a coat because the sun (not shine) 14 I always (meet) you on the corner of the street 15 Columbus (discover) America more... They invited 30 “Please don’t tell anybody what happened.” He asked 31 “If you don’t give me a pay rise I’ll resign.” She threatened 32 “I’ll finish the work by the end of this week.” ... impolite B rude C boring D sociable 30 Children can be a little and they like to see quick results A shy B impatient C slow D obvious 31 A smile is often a of friendliness and interest