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Grade 12 Unit – Life stories I Write the words given in the box next to their meanings distinguished generosity achievement respectable talented 1……………………….….gifted, having a natural ability to something well 2……………………….…very successful and admired by other people 3……………………….….regarded by society as acceptable, proper and correct 4……………………….…kindness or willingness to give 5……………………….…something that has been obtained by hard work, ability or effort II Fill in each sentence with a word from the box distinguished achievement respectable talented generosity Alexandre Yersin, who had quite a ………………… career in medicine, devoted his life to the poor and sick people in Vietnam Hard-working and …………… students should be given more opportunities to develop their skills The new album is one of his greatest ……………………… It sold 50,000 copies just in the first week After my father got a well-paid job at an international company, we moved to a …….…………… neighbourhood Don’t allow other people to take advantage of your ………………… You should learn to give wisely III Put the verbs in brackets in the past simple or the past continuos This morning when the alarm clock (go) … ……… off, I (have) ………………… a sweet dream Carol (meet) …………… her husband while she (travel) …………………… in Europe I (work) …………… on my computer when there (be) ……………… a sudden power cut and all my data (be) ………………… lost When we (share) ……………… a room two years ago, Lin (always, take) …………………… My things without asking When Tom (call) ………………… yesterday, I (do) ………………… the washing-up in the kitchen, so I (not hear) ……………………… the phone Frank (constantly, ask) ………………… for money last year when he (be) ……… still out of work Mark (request) ……………… complete silence when he (compose) …………………… music In 1417, Nguyen Trai (join) ……… the army of Le Loi, who (then, lead) ………………… the resistance movement in the mountainous regions IV Complete the gaps with the where necessary If an article is not necessary, write a cross (x) Here’s …………… book you asked to borrow There are some reports on ………… oil slick in …………… Mediterranean Sea ………… kangaroos are found only in ………… Australia Angelina is working for a charitable organisation that helps ………… people with disabilities Is ………… United Arab Emirates part of ………… South Asia or ………….Middle East? Last summer, we travelled to many places We visited ………Taj Mahal in ……… India, climbed ……… Mount Everest in ………… Himalayas, and took a cruise to ………… Bahamas I love ……… Spain I find ………… Spanish very friendly, but I can’t say much in ……… Spanish My favourite pastime is playing ………… guitar, but my best friend prefers playing ………… tennis V Complete the gaps with a, an or a cross (x) if an article is not necessary There’s ……… chance that she’ll win the competition again What ……… nice weather! Let’s go for ……… picnic I went to see …… Dr Nga yesterday because I had ……fever She asked me to stay in …… bed for two days My friend Brian is …… Scot On ……… special occasions, he wears …… kilt and plays the bagpipe I’m not talking about …… global warming, but traffic congestion This is quite … different problem in our city The teacher gave us …… test on …… indefinite articles yesterday It wasn't easy, but I could get …… good mark in the test I like ………… ice cream, but I’m not in the mood for …………… ice cream now A: Let’s go for ………….coffee B: No, thanks I don’t drink …………… coffee VI Read the following story and complete each gap with an article Write a cross (x) if an article is not necessary I had (1) …… very bad experience (2) …… last Sunday I bought (3) …… flash drive from (4) ……… computer store in (5) ……… local shopping centre When I went back (6) …… home, I inserted it into my computer, but it was not recognised I took it back to (7) …… store, but (8) …… store manager got very angry He pointed at (9) ……… crack on (10) ……… flash drive, and said his store was not responsible for such (11) ……… defect because it had probably been caused by my carelessness I couldn’t say (12) ……… word, and had to buy another flash drive VII Read the text about Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle and decide whether the statements about it are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG) ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer and physician He is best known for his creation of Sherlock Holmes - a brilliant London-based detective famous for his logical thinking and ability to solve difficult cases Born in Edinburgh in 1859 into a prosperous family, Doyle was strongly influenced by his mother, who was a well-educated woman In his early childhood, she used to tell him vivid stories which sparked his imagination The second person who had a great impact on his writing career was Dr Joseph Bell, a professor at the medical school where Doyle studied from 1876 to 1881 Dr Bell’s keen powers of observation later inspired Doyle to create his fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes Doyle’s active life provided him with vivid experiences for his stories With a great love for adventure, he would never miss a chance to travel He took a surgeon’s position on a whaling ship sailing for the Arctic Circle He served as a volunteer doctor in the Langman Hospital in South Africa during the War of Independence in 1900 He also acted as a war journalist during the First World War Doyle’s writing career started during his time at medical school After graduation, he set up his own medical practice, which was not very successful initially, so he started writing stories again while waiting for patients He wrote 21 novels and more than 150 short stories He also published poems, articles, memoirs and plays on various subjects His most well-known works are the novels and stories with Sherlock Holmes and the fantasy novel The Lost World, which were made into successful films Doyle died at the age of 71, after a heart attack In his honour, a statue of him was built in Crowborough, where he lived for almost 23 years Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories about Sherlock Holmes were the first detective stories in the world The two people who had a strong influence on Doyle’s writing career were his mother and Dr Joseph Bell Doyle’s mother inspired him to write about Sherlock Holmes Doyle’s life experiences were sources for many of his stories The Lost World and his novels and stories about Sherlock Holmes were made into films A statue of Sherlock Holmes was built in London VIII Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase from the box distinguished historical figures respectable dedication achievement reputation Naming streets after …………………………… is a common practice around the world After winning the MasterChef competition, Christine Ha gained a(n) …………… as a first-class cook You’ll look more ………………… if you wear a nice suit and a tie No one can deny his hard work and ………………… to the club After a series of successes, she won a lifetime ………………… award for music Nguyen Trai had a(n) …………………… career as a skilled strategist and prominent scholar IX Read the following story about Tran Quoc Toan Put the verbs in brackets in the past simple or the past continuous Marquis Hoai Van Tran Quoc Toan (1 be) ……….born in 1267 In 1279, Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire (2 begin) ……………… his attempt to take over Dai Viet and Champa Facing threat from the north, in October 1282, Dai Viet’s Emperor (3 gather) …………… all members of the royal family and officials in the royal court to discuss ways to defend the country The 15-year-old Tran Quoc Toan (4 be) …… not invited to the assembly because he was too young He (5 become) …………… very upset As he (6 shout) …………… angrily outside the royal court, the emperor (7 come) …… out and (8 give) ………….him an orange He also (9 order) …… the young marquis to go home While the emperor and the officials (10 discuss) ……………….……… the war strategies, Tran Quoc Toan (11 still, wait) ………………… outside the hall He (12 get) ………… so upset and stimulated that he (13 crush) …………….the orange with his own hand Later he (14 begin) ………… forming his own army and (15 manage) …………… to recruit over one thousand soldiers While his troops (16 fight) ………………… against the Mongol army, he (17 always, dash) ……………… …… to the front to drive the enemies back His death was unknown, but today Tran Quoc Toan is considered one of the finest examples of Vietnamese patriotism, especially for the young generation X These sentences are incorrect Correct them, adding articles where necessary We had great time in USA last summer John decided to join army and become soldier so that he could fight for country Do English drink tea or coffee at breakfast? We returned from two-week holiday in Philippines and Indonesia When you go to Paris, don’t forget to visit Louvre and take boat trip along Seine You’ll need warm hat, new coat and pair of woolen gloves for your trip to Europe this season My mother said she would go to bank on Fir Street to withdraw some money, and then she would drop by supermarket near theatre on way home In rush hour in Ha Noi, it’s more convenient to travel by motorbike than to take taxi .XI Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase from the box distinguished dedication reputation talented perseverance generosity figures His tireless …………………… to protect endangered animals was greatly admired Hard work and …………………… help tennis players to succeed in their sporting career It’s not easy to build a good ………………………, but it’s even more difficult to protect it The company is looking for ………… graduates from fashion colleges, who are willing to work hard The world would be a better place if more people showed …………… to others Our ………………… guests have just arrived Let’s welcome them with a big round of applause Winston Churchill was one of the most dominant ………… in British politics XII Put the verbs in brackets in the past simple or the past continuous This afternoon I (see) ………… Dingo, the boxing champion, at the airport When I (leave) ……… the airport at p.m., he (still, talk) …………………… to the customs officer He (look) ………… really worried Then while I (wait) ……………… for a taxi, I (hear) …………… that he (have) …………………… problems with his luggage Sue: (you, hear) ………………………… the news about Tim? Ken: You mean the famous film star? What (happen) ………………………….? Sue: He (fall) …………… from the sixth floor when they (film) ………………… a scene of a burning building He (play) …………………… a fireman trying to save a child Ken: What a shock! Is he all right? Sue: I don’t know I just (read) ……………… the news on social media They (say) …………… doctors (still, operate) …………………………… on him XIII Read the following story and complete each gap with an article Write a cross (x) if an article is not necessary Marco Polo was born in 1254, in (1) ……… Venice, (2) ……… Italy, into (3) ……… wealthy merchant family He travelled extensively with his family, journeying from (4) …………… Europe to (5) ……… Asia from 1271 to 1295 He lived in (6) ………….China for about 17 years There has been (7) ………… debate among (8) ……… … historians about whether Marco ever really made it to (9) ………………… China There is no evidence outside his famous book that he had ever travelled to (10) ……… Far East Yet, his knowledge of (11) ………… culture of this area is hard to dismiss XIV Underline ten mistakes in the conversation and correct them Van: What’s a book you’re reading about? Quang: Pelé’s life story It’s quite interesting You can learn more about his life and career Van: When does he start playing the football? Quang: When he was a teenager And at an age of 15, he was gaining a reputation as the powerful goal scorer Van: I see But why is he considered a greatest of all football players? Quang: Pelé was scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, which is the remarkable achievement since he was always surrounded by the defenders of the opposing team Van: I want to know more about him Can I borrow a book? XV Read the first part of the text about Beethoven and fill in each gap with a word from the box talent distinguished prodigy innovator performance compose greatest create Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and (1) ……………… musical figure in the period between the Classical and Romantic eras Born in 1770, in Bonn, Germany, he was the son of a court musician His piano (2) ………… quickly became evident and he gave his first public (3) ………… at the age of eight Beethoven’s father wanted to make him a child (4) …………., another Mozart Considered the (5) ……………… composer of all time, he was a noted (6) ……………., combining vocals and instruments in a new way Beethoven continued to (7) …………… even while losing his hearing, and some of his most important works were (8) ……………… during the last 10 years of his life, when he was quite unable to hear Grade 12 Unit – Urbanisation I Read the second part of the text and find words or phrases from the two sections of the text which mean the following There are three main periods in Beethoven’s music career: early, middle and late The beginning of his early period was in 1792 when he moved to Vienna, Austria Beethoven quickly made a name for himself as a talented pianist His compositions during this period consisted mainly of works for his main instrument, the piano, and were classical in nature However, Beethoven’s hearing was beginning to deteriorate during this period, and he tried to hide this fact from those around him In 1800, Beethoven turned from the classical forms of the previous century to a more expressive or romantic music His musical imagination began to grow beyond that of the piano The middle period was believed to be Beethoven’s greatest and most productive stage In less than a decade, he produced countless masterpieces in every genre In 1809, however, his musical creativity began to decline, possibly due to his health problems and mental state Beethoven stopped conducting and performing in public, but continued to compose – many of his most admired works were created during this period By 1815, he was almost completely deaf and his manners became increasingly rude In 1827, he died after a long illness Nearly 20,000 people lined the streets of Vienna to pay their last respect to the composer who had changed the music scene of Western Europe a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability a piece of music that is sung, rather than played on a musical instrument become worse producing or achieving a lot too many to be counted the best or most excellent works of an artist a particular type of writing, art, music, etc which shares specific features II Match the words with the appropriate definition urbanisation (n) a the period of time when a country develops a lot of industries on a overload (v) wide scale industrialisation b a population shift from rural to urban areas (n) c stop paying attention agricultural (adj) d relating to the practice or science of farming switch off (v) e give too much information, work or responsibility III Fill in each sentence with a word from the box urbanisation overload industrialisation agricultural switched off The impact of increased …………………… has been harmful to the environment and has led to the growth of greenhouse gas emissions Students can easily …………………… their short-term memory with unnecessary information The lecture was two hours long and boring, so by the end of it, I completely ………………… Before the Industrial Revolution in England, the majority of the population were employed as ……………………… labourers The transformation of China into a modern economy started in 1950s through the process of ………………………………… IV Complete the text below with the compound adjectives given in the box long-term fast-growing weather-beaten well-paid up-todate Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their (1) ………… ………… parents They understand that there are better (2) ……………… job prospects for them in the city So they leave their home villages to find (3) ……………… jobs in the (4) …………… industrial zones In the city, young people can also have access to (5) ……………… facilities and technology V Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the verbs in brackets It is important that he (get) ………………… into a good university The teacher demanded that the classroom (clean) …………………………… immediately My father insists that my brother (work) …………………… on the farm It is vital that people (allow) ………………………… to choose where to live I requested that everyone in my class (attend) ……………………… my presentation It is crucial that urban people (not look down on) ………………………… … rural people VI Complete the text below with the verbs given in the box tell return study obey search Her parents insisted that she …………………… hard for the GCSE exams It is essential that young people from rural areas ………………… the truth about city life It is imperative that all migrants ……………… the rules and regulations of the residential areas they move to The police demanded that the stolen money ……………………… to the bank It is a good idea that the police …………………………………… for the missing people VII Match the words with their meanings mindset (n) a buildings and other shelters that people live in; provision of discrimination (n) accommodation housing (n) b supporting new and modern ideas and favouring change sanitation (n) c the protection of public health by removing and treating dirty water, progressive (adj) waste, etc d the established set of habitual attitudes held by a person or group e the practice of treating one person or group unfairly because of their sex, race or age VIII Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning The migration of young people to big cities has risen dramatically → There ……………………………………………………………………………………… Due to shortages of jobs, there has been a decrease in the population in rural areas in the last 10 years → Due to shortages of jobs, the population ………………………………………………… The urbanisation rate in Indonesia increased by over 30% from 1969 to 2009 → There ……………………………………………………………………………………… There was a sharp rise in the rate of urbanisation in South Korea during the period between 1969 and 1989 → The rate of urbanisation …………………………………………………………………… The urbanisation rate in this city decreased slightly during the economic crisis in 2008 → There was ………………………………………………………………………………… The number of young people working on farms has decreased sharply over the past years → There ……………………………………………………………………………………… The number of urban inhabitants rose by 15% from 1990 to 1995 → There ……………………………………………………………………………………… IX Underline the correct word in each sentence High crime rate is considered to be the worst effect of (industrialisation/ urbanisation) (Industrial/ Agricultural) zones are developing rapidly in the urban areas More and more people are migrating to (urban/ rural) areas to look for better job opportunities The cost of living in big cities has (fallen/ risen) dramatically over the past years This has caused a lot of difficulties for low-income people The talk was long and overloaded with useless information, so I switched (on/ off) X Complete the text below with the compound adjectives given in the box thought-provoking day-to-day wide-ranging never-ending weatherbeaten The new law has ……………………… effects on the migrants In big cities, sometimes we can see ………………… faces of people migrating from the rural areas We attended an in-depth and ………………… presentation on urbanisation and its impact on society Governments should try to limit the ………………… growth of cities Poor people in big cities still have to deal with many ………………… problems XI Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the verbs in brackets The girls in our class proposed that our teacher (organise) ………… a camping trip in the countryside Miss Kim recommended that our class (divide) …………… into six groups to work on the unit project Lan is now living in the city Her parents are still living in their home village They insist that Lan (call) …………………… home every day It is important that parents (give) …………… their children’s academic results at the end of each term The local authority demanded that local residents (support) ………………………… new migrants .XII Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group by circling A, B, C, or D A life B site C widen D recipe A idea B bear C area D hear A share B age C safe D place A great B meat C wheat D beat A sour B our C pour D flour XI Use the correct form of the words in the box to complete each sentence year-round (adj) thought-provoking (adj) weather-beaten (adj) well-paid (adj) fast-growing (adj) overload (v) Students these days are …………………… with too much unnecessary information He has the ……………………… face and skin of an old traveller In …………………… cities, people have access to jobs, healthcare and other facilities It is difficult for young people to find ……………… jobs in rural areas The documentary about life in the slums was really ……………… and was followed by a lot of discussion about how to solve this problem Life in areas with …………………… extreme weather conditions is not easy at all XI Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the verbs in brackets The government requested that local authorities (clear) …… … all slums and (support) ….……… migrants in finding low-cost housing My parents insisted that my brother (return) …………… to our home village after graduation to run the family business It is essential that new migrants (give) ……… enough information about the rules and regulations of the local area It is desirable that everyone (have) ………… a flat in the city and a villa in the countryside It is recommended that the government (control) …… urbanisation to maintain sustainable urban areas It is important that young people (not, idealise) ……………… city life II Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning The urban population ratio rose steadily throughout the period ⇒ There …………………………………………………………………………… There was a continuous fall in the rural population ratio during this 60-year period ⇒ The ……………………………………………………………………………… The urban population ratio rose from 25% to 45% between 1950 and 1980 ⇒ There …………………………………………………………………………… From 1980 to 2010, there was a steady increase in the ratio of urban population ⇒ From 1980 to 2010, ……………………………………………………………… The rural population ratio decreased by 50% from 1950 to 2010 ⇒ There …………………………………………………………………………… Grade 12n Unit – The green movement I Match the words with their meanings mould and a a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing mildew b a large number of things lying around in a state of disorder depleted c a grey or black substance that grows on food, walls or surfaces in wet clutter and warm conditions pathway d used up or reduced to a very, and in danger of running out dispose of e to give away or get rid of something small amount asthma f a route for something to move along II Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase from the box pathway depleted asthma mould and mildew dispose of A degree in environmental studies will be a great …………… towards a rewarding career You should keep your room free from …………………… as they can cause serious health problems Two common symptoms of ………………… are coughing and breathing with difficulty Scientists are becoming more and more concerned about how to ……………… waste safely If people and businesses don’t go green, our natural resources will be ………………… III Which of the followings are simple, complex or compound sentences? We should protect our environment from air pollution The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation has caused land erosion If we not stop deforestation, a lot of species will lose their habitats For some people, a green lifestyle means eating organic food and wearing organic clothing Animals that are raised on certified organic pastures provide organic meat Because organic vegetables are grown without the use of chemical fertilisers, they are considered healthier IV Combine the following simple sentences, using the words from the box and because but if when which We should all adopt a green lifestyle We will help conserve our natural resources - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Some foods taste good These foods not have many nutrients - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… We should keep the school air clean This will improve students’ concentration and help them to learn better - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Germs can cause infections in parts of our body Germs can make us feel unwell - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… We all start conserving the environment We can all enjoy better living conditions - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Coal remains one of the most important energy sources Coal is still used in a lot of power plants - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… V Fill in each sentence with the correct form of the word/ phrase from the box deplete combustion organic disposal of soot particle pathway clutter The focus of the seminar will be on ………………… hazardous waste Some people still think that our natural resources can never be ………………… A good way of clearing ………… from your home is to sort it into ‘throw away’, ‘put away’, and ‘give away’ boxes 4………………… farming avoids the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides Incomplete ………………… often gives off toxic by-products 6…………………… are so tiny that they can enter the bloodstream causing health problems Green technology has been part of the ………………… to economic progress VI Combine the following simple sentences into compound sentences, using appropriate conjunctions We read food labels carefully We want to buy only organic products ……………………………………………………………………………………………… The burning of fossil fuels is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Shall we organise a tree-planting day? Shall we launch a recycling campaign at school? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Regular exercise is essential to longevity It is not the only factor ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Noise pollution can cause stress and psychological problems Try to spend some peaceful, quiet time in nature ……………………………………………………………………………………………… VII Combine the following simple sentences into complex sentences, using the word in bracket We change our consumption habits We can reduce our carbon footprint (if) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… We should use bicycles instead of cars This will help to reduce exhaust fumes and pollution (because) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Fossil fuels are burned They emit harmful gas into the environment at the same time (when) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Protect the environment You live there (where) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… We reuse bags, old clothes and scrap paper at home We can reduce waste (so that) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… VIII Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase from the box Combustion organic soot technological clutter depletion Carbon dioxide and black carbon, or …………… , are two of the most dangerous air pollutants The more ……………… food we consume, the more health benefits we gain Research has shown that office … has negative effects on employers’ productivity and job performance Using renewable resources is the best option for preventing the ………… of fossil-based resources 5……………… innovation should promote green lifestyles and sustainable development 6…………… is a chemical reaction between substances, which usually includes oxygen and produces heat and light IX Connect each pair of sentences with an appropriate conjunction in to make compound sentences neither … nor but and so either … or People should not throw rubbish in the park People should not cut down the trees in the park - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Mould and mildew can cause health problems We need to remove any growth regularly - ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ... born in 12 54, in (1) ……… Venice, (2) ……… Italy, into (3) ……… wealthy merchant family He travelled extensively with his family, journeying from (4) …………… Europe to (5) ……… Asia from 12 71 to 12 95... verbs in brackets in the past simple or the past continuous Marquis Hoai Van Tran Quoc Toan (1 be) ……….born in 12 67 In 12 79, Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire (2 begin) ……………… his attempt to take... population ratio rose from 25% to 45% between 19 50 and 19 80 ⇒ There …………………………………………………………………………… From 19 80 to 2 010 , there was a steady increase in the ratio of urban population ⇒ From 19 80 to 2 010 ,