REVISION EXERCISE I PRONUNCIATION Choose the the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group 1 A cooked B prepared C watched D forced 2 A wanted B intende.
REVISION EXERCISE I PRONUNCIATION: Choose the the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group A cooked B prepared C watched D forced A wanted B intended C worked D decided A minded B learned C preserved D used A gained B influenced C fired D allowed A.washed B observed C realized D considered A.tried B played C waited D minimized A.counted B invited C minded D desired A.tended B fired C melted D pretended A.pleased B examined C persued D defeated 10 A.washed B changed C satisfied D reasoned II LEXICAL ITEMS: UNIT 1: GENERATION GAP: You will get into trouble if you come back home after the A norm B curfew C value Having two children in a family is becoming the in some Asian countries A norm B privacy C conflict I don't understand why you like clothes They are too bright and young for your age A flashy B fashionable C comfortable His conservative character would frequently bring him into with others A conflict B peace C harmony I don't want to _ my decisions on my children A impose B afford C forbid Open communication can _ the gap between parents and children A lengthen B bridge C create She _ her mother's footsteps, becoming a doctor A follows of B follows on C follows in She must shoulder the _ after her husband's death A family conflict B generation gap C financial burden UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIPS: Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take A the chance B the initiative C the advantage Due to financial conflict over years, they decided to get A divorced B engaged C married My sister was willing to to me when I broke up with my girlfriend A lend an ear B lend an arm C lend an eye Finally, Annie and her friend were after an argument Now they enjoy their weekend very happily A divorced B reconciled C friends Ann and John are but are always having a lot of arguments A romantic relationship B in a relationship C out of relationship I feel really excited because I have got with Laura tomorrow It must be a great day for both of us A a day B a date C a time In my class, the girls are _with the boys except me A on good terms B in good terms C of good terms Jane is really a good friend She is very and willing to help me when I am in troubles A sympathetic B conservative C open- minded UNIT 3: BECOMING INDEPENDENT: When getting into troubles, Jack never on other people for help He always solves them on his own A determines B influences C relies I was encouraged to for the grandest prize in the dancing competition A try B strive C reach We've divided the group report into three parts and you're for the conclusion one A responsible B irresponsible C response You should make a list of things to and them if you want to work effectively A B arrange C prioritise The government must take action against environmental pollution A important B unstable C decisive Our enterprise is seeking for candidates who are and hard-working A reliant B reliance D reliable communication skill plays an important role in career success A Personal B Individual C Interpersonal In spite of being the new resident in this area, he always tries to with his neighbours A catch up B put up C get along well III SYNONYM He is a very reliable friend He is always willing to offer support when I need A independent B decisive C dependable At last, Huong made a determined effort to get a scholarship so that he could have chance to study overseas A tenacious B serious C necessary All students are revising carefully, for the final test is approaching soon A going fast B reaching fast C coming near John is an admirable person as he isn't influenced by other people's opinions when making decision to something A relied B impacted C decided I am now reconciled with two of my estranged siblings - not just my older brother, but my sister, whom I hadn't spoken to for 17 years A contactable B harmonised C opposed Despite being a kid, Tuan always helps his mother the chores every day A homework B works C housework Many parents find it hard to understand their children when they are teenagers A adults B elders C adolescents My mother mistakenly believes that my fashion style breaks the norm of society A routine B barrier C rule IV WORD FORM: The elderly people are more _ about their eating habit (CONSERVATIVELY) My wife is _ for cooking meals (RESPONSIBILITY) There are at least three _ living under the same roof in my family (GENERATIONAL) My teacher is very caring and _ (SYMPHATHY) My parents always worry that I am in a with Nam, my close friend (RELATION) My best friend and I had an because she had revealed my secret (ARGUE) My parents and teachers are always telling me that I have to _ on my study (CONCENTRATION) Finally, after much effort, he gained a lot of (ACHIEVE) in protecting wild animals Having too many children puts a lot of _ (FINANCE) burdens on poor parents in rural areas 10 Being too _ on his mother makes me have a bad impression on him (INDEPENDENT) 11 She is _ to become a director of that company (DETERMINATION) 12 You should think it over before making that (DECIDE) 13 How can you know that he is a _ man? (RELIABILITY) V WRITING: A TRANSFORMATION: a Model verbs: must, have to , should, ought to b Cleft sentences c an Adjective + To V and a Noun+ To V It is very important for us to well at school (must) We It is not necessary for me to agree with everything my parents say (have to) I I am not allowed to go out with my friends at the weekend (must) I It would be a good idea for you to share the housework with your mother (ought to) You _ He spent his summer vacation in Da Lat (It) It was in DL that he spent his summer vacation Mary made a great contribution to her husband's success (It) It was Mary who made a great contribution to her husband's success Most parents are willing to lend their ear to their children (It) It is that most parents ear to Teenagers are fond of thinking and talking about romantic relationship (It) It_is teenagers who are fond _ She has determination to achieve the goal (determined) She is determined to achirve the goal _ They are excited that they get first prize in the competition (excited) They_are excited to get first I was very happy that I met my long-lost friend again (happy) I _was very happy to meet my We can't know exactly what will happen in 20 years That is impossible (impossible) It_is impossible for us to know exactly what will happen in 20yr _ Watch this video It is very useful (useful) It is very useful to watch this video Linda finds it interesting to study and listen to music at the same time (interesting) It My brother is able to fix things around the house (ability) My brother_has the ability to fix things around the house I don't know how to use this washing machine (way) I don't know the way to use this washing machine Finally, she decided to take part in the talk show for young people (decision) She to made the decision to take part in the talk show for young people _ B Write an online posting: Choose one of the stories below Use the ideas to write an online posting of 160-18 words Story Wish Parents work late on weekdays and most weekends; alone at home with the housemaid or tutor; feeling lonely Parents to spend more time with Best friend dropped out of school and started working; her/his parents can't support her/ him; missing your friend at school Help your friend to continue her/his education Friend confided a secret to you; you failed to keep it secret; told it to other people; Friend to forgive you; become friends friend broke up with you; tried to apologise; your apology not accepted; feeling again regretful Some suggestions The description of the incident: When and where it happened Who was involved? What was the problem? The feeling of the writer/ people involved in the incident: How did you /other people feel? What did you wish? ... rural areas 10 Being too _ on his mother makes me have a bad impression on him (INDEPENDENT) 11 She is _ to become a director of that company (DETERMINATION) 12 You should think it over