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ENGLISH 12 UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES LANGUAGE I Complete the (a) sentences with the words in the box Then write the corresponding homophones to complete the (b) sentences The first one is done as an example (a) He had to brake hard to avoid hitting the truck in front (b) You should have a break now You've been working non-stop for four hours (a) The desire for fame and wealth is her Achilles ……………………………………… (b) Bryan's got an ankle sprain, but I believe ……………………………………… overcome his injury to win the gold medal (a) Kate's wearing a beautiful 16- ……………………………………… diamond ring Its value is over $100,000 (b) The CEO decided to use the ……………………………………… and stick approach to motivate staff in his company (a) Alex said his day was very busy, and he just wants some ……………………………………… and quiet now (b) Our team is strong, so completing this project before the deadline is just a ……………………………………… cake (a) John was caught driving ……………………………………… a red light (b) Angela ……………………………………… a stone into the river (a) The unicorn dance accompanied by the sound of ……………………………………… attracted large crowds (b) The emu and kangaroo were chosen as the ……………………………………… of Australia to represent the country's progress because they never move backwards (a) Blue ……………………………………… , the most popular clothing item in the world, were invented by Jacob Davis (b) Doctors will soon be able to use ……………………………………… to treat or prevent disease II Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words from the crossword puzzle 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 III Put the verbs in brackets in the past simple or 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) ……………………………………… 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 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES LANGUAGE - KEYS I Complete the (a) sentences with the words in the box Then write the corresponding homophones to complete the (b) sentences The first one is done as an example (a) He had to brake hard to avoid hitting the truck in front (b) You should have a break now You've been working non-stop for four hours (a) The desire for fame and wealth is her Achilles ……………heel………………………… (b) Bryan's got an ankle sprain, but I believe …………………he’ll…………………… overcome his injury to win the gold medal (a) Kate's wearing a beautiful 16- ………………carat……………………… diamond ring Its value is over $100,000 (b) The CEO decided to use the …………………carrot…………………… and stick approach to motivate staff in his company (a) Alex said his day was very busy, and he just wants some …………………through…………………… and quiet now (b) Our team is strong, so completing this project before the deadline is just a …………… threw………………………… cake (a) John was caught driving ………………… through …………………… a red light (b) Angela ……………… threw ……………………… a stone into the river (a) The unicorn dance accompanied by the sound of ………………… cymbals …………………… attracted large crowds (b) The emu and kangaroo were chosen as the ………………… symbols …………………… of Australia to represent the country's progress because they never move backwards (a) Blue …………………jeans…………………… , the most popular clothing item in the world, were invented by Jacob Davis (b) Doctors will soon be able to use …………………genes…………………… to treat or prevent disease II Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words from the crossword puzzle His tireless ………………dedication………………………to protect endangered animals was greatly admired Hard work and …………………perseverance……………………help tennis players to succeed in their sporting career It's not easy to build a good…………………reputation……………………, but it's even more difficult to protect it The company is looking for …………………talented……………………graduates from fashion colleges, who are willing to work hard The world would be a better place if more people showed ………………… generosity……………………to others Our ………………distinguished………………………guests have just arrived Let's welcome them with a big round of applause Winston Churchill was one of the most dominant …………………figures……………………in British politics III Put the verbs in brackets in the past simple or past continuous This afternoon I (see) ………………saw……………………… Dingo, the boxing champion, at the airport When I (leave) …………………left…………………… the airport at p.m., he (still, talk) …………………was still talking…………………… to the customs officer He (look) ……………………looked………………… really worried Then while I (wait) ………………was waiting……………………… for a taxi, I (hear) …………………… heard………………… that he (have) …………………had problems…………………… with his luggage Sue: (you, hear) …………… Did you hear……………………… the news about Tim? Ken: You mean the famous film star? What (happen) ………………… happened……………………? Sue: He (fall) …………………fell…………………… from the sixth floor when they (film) ………………… were filming …………………… a scene of a burning building He (play) ………………played/ was playing ……………………… a fireman trying to save a child Ken: What a shock! Is he all right? Sue: I don't know I just (read) …………………read…………………… the news on social media They (say) ……………………said………………… doctors (still, operate) …………………were still operating…………………… on him ENGLISH 12 UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES REVISION TEST I Read the following story and complete each gap with an article Write a cross (x) if no articles are necessary Marco Polo 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 II Find ten mistakes in the conversation and correct them Mi Cor sta rect ke ion What's a V book a you're n reading : about? … … … … … … … Q u a n g : Pelé's life story It's quite interesting You can learn more about his life and career V a n : … … When does … he start … playing the … football? … … Q When he … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … u a n g : was a teenager And at an age of 15, he was gaining a reputation as the powerful goal scorer … … … … … … … … … … … … V a n : I see But … why is he … considered … a greatest … of all … football … players? … … … … … … … … Q u a n g : Pelé was scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, which is the remarkable achieveme nt since he was always surrounded by the defenders of the opposing team … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … V … … a … … n … … : … … … … III Read the first part of the text about Beethoven and fill each gap with a word from the box compose distinguished talent created greatest performance innovator prodigy Beethoven 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 I want to know more about him Can I borrow a book? (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 IV Read the second part of the text and answer the questions Beethoven 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 When did the early period in Beethoven’s music career begin? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… What kind of music did he compose in his early period? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… When was Beethoven at the peak of his career? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… What kind of music did he compose then? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Why did he start losing his musical creativity? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Did he stop composing music in the late period? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Find the words or phrases in the text that describe Beethoven’s talent and influence …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ENGLISH 12 UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES REVISION TEST - KEYS I Read the following story and complete each gap with an article Write a cross (x) if no articles are necessary Marco Polo Marco Polo was born in 1254, in(1)……………………X……………… Venice, (2) ………………… X ………………… Italy, into (3) ………………… a ………………… wealthy merchant family He travelled extensively with his family, journeying from (4) ………………… X ………………… Europe to (5) …………………… X ……………… Asia from 1271 to 1295 He lived in(6) ………………… X ………………… China for about 17 years There has been(7) …………………… a ……………… debate among (8) ………………… X ………………… historians about whether Marco ever really made it to(9) …………………… X ……………… China There is no evidence outside his famous book that he had ever travelled to(10) ………………… the ………………… Far East Yet, his knowledge of (11) ………………… the ………………… culture of this area is hard to dismiss II Find ten mistakes in the conversation and correct them Mistake Van: Quang: Van: Quang: Van: Quang: What's a book you're reading about? …………a……… Pelé's life story It's quite interesting You can …………does, learn more about his life and career …… the……… When does he start playing the football? …an, was gaining Correction ……the……… ……did, x/no article… ……the, gained, a…… When he was a teenager And at an age of 15, he was gaining a reputation as the powerful ………a……… goal scorer ………the……… I see But why is he considered a greatest of all football players? …scored, a…… …was scroring the…… Pelé was scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, which is the remarkable achievement since ………a……… he was always surrounded by the defenders of the opposing team …the/this/your…… I want to know more about him Can I ………a…… ……his……… borrow a book? III Read the first part of the text about Beethoven and fill each gap with a word from the box compose distinguished talent created greatest performance innovator prodigy Van: Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and (1) _distinguished 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) _talent quickly became evident and he gave his first public (3) performance _at the age of eight Beethoven's father wanted to make him a child(4) _prodigy , another Mozart Considered the(5) greatest _composer of all time, he was a noted (6) _innovator , combining vocals and instruments in a new way Beethoven continued to (7) _compose even while losing his hearing, and some of his most important works were(8) created _ during the last 10 years of his life, when he was quite unable to hear IV Read the second part of the text and answer the questions Beethoven (part 2) 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 When did the early period in Beethoven’s music career begin? The early period in Beethoven’s music career began in 1792 What kind of music did he compose in his early period? He composed classical music mainly for his main instrument, the piano When was Beethoven at the peak of his career? He was at the peak of his career in the middle period What kind of music did he compose then? He started composing more expressive or romantic music in this period Why did he start losing his musical creativity? He started losing his musical creativity because of his health problems and mental state Did he stop composing music in the late period? No, he continued to compose music even though he stopped conducting and performing in public Find the words or phrases in the text that describe Beethoven’s talent and influence A talented pianist; countless masterpieces; his most admired works; the composer who had changed the music scene of Western Europe ENGLISH 12 UNIT 2: URBANISATION LANGUAGE I Choose the word with the bolded part pronounced differently from the rest site, life, recipe, widen bear, hear, area, idea age safe, place, share beat, great, meat, wheat flour, our, pour, sour II 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 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 III Complete the sentences with the subjunctive 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 10 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 3: THE GREEN MOVEMENT REVISION TEST – KEYS I Use the conjunctions and the ideas in the box to make complex sentences so that if because when although black carbon particles are released into the air this will help to save energy we keep polluting our rivers, seas and oceans they are aware of their high exhaust emissions we can reduce energy consumption and air pollution We should use recycled materials …… because this will help to save energy…… More and more aquatic animals will die … if we keep polluting our rivers, seas and oceans…… Levels of soot pollution increase …… when black carbon particles are released into the air…… Some farmers still use old diesel trucks … although they are aware of their high exhaust emissions…… We should walk or cycle more often …… so that we can reduce energy consumption and air pollution…… II Read the text and choose the best answer If you want to make your school green, think beyond your classrooms Here are some suggestions that are all easy and simple to follow, and can make a big difference in reducing your carbon footprint and creating a sustainable community One of the places where both teachers and students often spend some of their time is the library An ecofriendly reading space is likely to create a favourable impression on library users, and bring some significant educational benefits For example, you can install energy-saving products like fans instead of air-conditioners which consume a lot of energy You can also use biodegradable dust cloths or old T-shirts to clean the environment In addition, to raise public awareness, allocate a clearly visible space on the noticeboard for everyday green tips like 'Let others reuse your book' Sporty students may prefer to spend more time in the swimming pool than in the library Therefore, keeping this place safe and green v also help to raise their environmental awarem Remember that chlorinated pool water may cause red eyes and itchy skin to some people if they spend much time in the pool An ideal alternative would be a salt-water pool, which can be naturally clean and economical In cas< warm water is required, think of solar heating save the environment as one pool with gas or electric heater may emit tons of carbon dioxic each year Finally, focus on the school gym, which is perhaps the most interactive and exciting pla for all school staff Think of installing low-flov taps and showers to save gallons of water per minute and energy-saving lights to cut the cost of electricity Moreover, make sure that tl airflow pathways are clear and free of mould, mildew and other allergens What you think is the best title for the text? A How to make your community green B Ways to raise students'awareness of being environmentally friendly C How to make your school more sustainable For which of these places does the writer NOT offer any green suggestions? A Classrooms B Gymnasium 23 C Library Which energy-saving product is NOT mentioned in the text? A Fans B Solar heating C Energy-efficient windows II Find the words in the text which have the following meanings to produce something such as light, heat, sound, and gas (v) ………emit………………………………………………………………………………………… that uses natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment (adj) …………sustainable……………………………………………………………………………… knowing that something exists and is important (n) …………awareness………………………………………………………………………………… a thing that you can choose to or have out of two or more possibilities (n) undefined …………alternative………………………………………………………………………………… that can be changed naturally to substances that not harm the environment adj) dust cloths or old T-shirts to clean the environment In addition, to raise public awareness …………… biodegradable…………………………………………………………………………………… the opinion or feeling that you have about something or someone because of the way they look (n) ……………impression……………………………………………………………………………… III Based on the information in the text, complete each of the following sentences with no more than six words The purpose of the suggested actions is not only to make schools green, but also to reduce your carbon footprint and …………… create a sustainable community…………………………… In order to make your school green, apart from the classrooms, the three other places you can make green are the ………… library, swimming pool, and school gym……………………………… You should pay more attention to ……… library, swimming pool, and school gym………… Where students and teachers tend to spend a lot of time The aim of an effective eco-friendly library is not only to impress users, but also to provide …… library, swimming pool, and school gym…… The green products suggested for the school gym include …… low-flow taps and energy-saving lights…… IV Based on the information in the text, decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (N) Tick the correct box STATEMENTS T F NG The writer claims that the suggestions are effective, simple, and easy to Old T-shirts can be used as dust cleaners Daily tips on how to recycle books are placed on the library noticeboard A salt-water pool will cost less to maintain than a chlorinated one Solar heaters may release a large amount of CO2 It's impossible to make the school gym an environmentally friendly place T T F T NG F 24 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 4: THE MASS MEDIA LANGUAGE I Read all the verbs, paying attention to the pronunciation of the ending -ed Choose the odd one out surprised, downloaded, chatted, started: ……………………………… increased, addicted, accessed, searched: ……………………………… addicted, printed, watched, connected: ……………………………… liked, challenged, used, subscribed: ……………………………… excited, relied, wasted, invented: ……………………………… listened, controlled, expressed, received: ……………………………… developed, influenced, introduced, welcomed: ……………………………… II Complete the sentences with one of the words below advent efficient social networking instant messaging mass media interact The ……………………………… can provide useful resources for learning and teaching, stimulate interest and develop knowledge ……………………………… involves sending electronic messages in real time via the Internet, which are immediately displayed on the recipient's screen ……………………………… helps to expand the number of people's business and social contacts by making connections between individuals and companies Most people nowadays ……………………………… with their computers more often than with their family and friends ……………………………… is the coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note Digital broadcasting is much more ……………………………… than advertising in print materials because it allows larger audiences to access the information III Complete the following sentences with the appropriate prepositions The IT specialists apologised ……………………………… being late because of the traffic jam Minh apologized ……………………………… his form teacher for the late submission of his essay He was awarded a medal for saving a four-year-old boy ……………………………… drowning This young man specialises ……………………………… computer software This shampoo smells ……………………………… bananas If you keep making so much noise, I won't be able to concentrate ……………………………… my work 25 Nobody responded ………………………………the complaint about the shortage of teaching resources She always writes emails ……………………………… us He's talking ……………………………… his teacher ……………………………… his new project IV Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses Use the negative form or passive voice if necessary I (already buy) ……………………………… my desktop computer when I (give) ……………………………… a tablet PC She (not, use) ……………………………… any of the social networking sites until he (show) ……………………………… her how to it Minh (have) ……………………………… an email account for five years when someone (hack) ……………………………… his account She (use) ……………………………… a simple mobile phone for ten years before she (get) ……………………………… a smartphone last year By the time Minh (telephone) ……………………………… me, I (already, finish) ……………………………… updating my social networking profile Charles David 'Doc' Herrold (be) ……………………………… an American radio broadcasting pioneer, who (create) ……………………………… the world's second radio station in 1909 26 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 4: THE MASS MEDIA LANGUAGE – KEYS I Read all the verbs, paying attention to the pronunciation of the ending -ed Choose the odd one out surprised, downloaded, chatted, started: ……… surprised, ………… increased, addicted, accessed, searched: ………… addicted ………… addicted, printed, watched, connected: ……… watched ………… liked, challenged, used, subscribed: ………… liked ………… excited, relied, wasted, invented: ………… relied ……… listened, controlled, expressed, received: ………… expressed ……… developed, influenced, introduced, welcomed: ………… welcomed ……… II Complete the sentences with one of the words below advent efficient instant messaging social networking mass media interact The ……………… mass media ……………… can provide useful resources for learning and teaching, stimulate interest and develop knowledge …………… Instant messaging………………… involves sending electronic messages in real time via the Internet, which are immediately displayed on the recipient's screen ……………… Social networking ……………… helps to expand the number of people's business and social contacts by making connections between individuals and companies Most people nowadays …………… interact ………………… with their computers more often than with their family and friends ……………… Advent……………… is the coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note Digital broadcasting is much more ……………… efficient……………… than advertising in print materials because it allows larger audiences to access the information III Complete the following sentences with the appropriate prepositions 27 The IT specialists apologised ………………for……………… being late because of the traffic jam Minh apologized ……………to………………… his form teacher for the late submission of his essay He was awarded a medal for saving a four-year-old boy ………………from……………… drowning This young man specialises ………………in……………… computer software This shampoo smells ………………like……………… bananas If you keep making so much noise, I won't be able to concentrate …………on…………………… my work Nobody responded ………………to………………the complaint about the shortage of teaching resources She always writes emails ……………to………………… us He's talking ………………to……………… his teacher ………………about………………his new project IV Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses Use the negative form or passive voice if necessary I (already buy) ……………… had already bought……………… my desktop computer when I (give) ……………… was given……………… a tablet PC She (not, use) ………… had not used…………………… any of the social networking sites until he (show) ……………… showed……………… her how to it Minh (have) ………… had had…………………… an email account for five years when someone (hack) …………… hacked………………… his account She (use) ……………… had used……………… a simple mobile phone for ten years before she (get) ……………… got……………… a smartphone last year By the time Minh (telephone) ………………… telephoned…………… me, I (already, finish) ……………… had already finished……………… updating my social networking profile Charles David 'Doc' Herrold (be) ……………… was……………… an American radio broadcasting pioneer, who (create) …………… created………………… the world's second radio station in 1909 28 29 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 4: THE MASS MEDIA REVISION TEST I Choose the correct time or quantity expressions used with the past perfect tense How much / long had you owned this mobile phone before you bought a new smartphone? I had yet / already finished my phone call by the time my classmate Mai arrived Minh hadn't finished his essay when / by the time the submission deadline came The form teacher had requested that all the exercises should be completed as soon as / before he dismissed the class How much / long had you been on the computer before it froze? They had exchanged emails and instant messages long after / before they met face to face I had always wanted to own a new tablet PC so / as I bought one today! II Read the text and fill the gaps with the appropriate sentences a It has become the preferred way of interaction for young people because of its speed, convenience, and wide range of functions’ b Social networking, which are closely tied to the Internet, have had a strong influence on people and society, and have changed their habits and behaviour.3 c Many parents complain that their children spend a lot of time on social networking sites and are distracted from their schoolwork and social life by doing homework less and spending less time with friends and family.4 d On the other hand, there are many people who think that social networking can expose users to inappropriate contents and even cyberbullying e In conclusion, social media has become popular and helpful in today's society and has a great impact on all aspects of life The Internet has been the most exciting medium among all other forms of mass media because of its diversified services and constant development (1) _While most people hold positive opinions about social networking, there are some negative views as well Many people think social networking is good for several reasons It is a fast and efficient way of communication that helps people to keep in touch with friends and family by sharing photos and using various apps such as instant messaging (2) _ People who want to see the person they are talking to online can easily that by using a video chat app Those who want to learn a new language like social networking because they can be exposed to authentic language, use and connect with native speakers online People who want to express their thoughts and opinions, and share information with their friends or followers can that via either microblogging or taking part in online discussion forums Those 30 who want to relax and escape from reality can access a huge store of online games, music and videos in different genres (3) _ Some people complain that it is annoying to encounter repeated themes across sites Some say they cannot sense the emotion or enthusiasm from the other person because there is no face-toface communication Many think social networking can be addictive and time-consuming if users spend most of their day on useless microblogging or become obsessed with the private lives of other people (4) _ A lot of teachers think microblogging can promote laziness and poor writing skills because students tend to post very short messages and rely heavily on the Internet as their source of information These are some of the many negative views on social networking (5) _ However, people's opinions about its benefits differ because of their experiences, social background and age It is clear that social media comes with great responsibility, and people should fully understand the risks before they start using this modern tool III Read the text and answer the questions Which mass media form is considered the most exciting? ………………………………………………………………… Why young people like instant messaging? ………………………………………………………………… How can people relax and escape from reality? ………………………………………………………………… What is the risk of using social networking? ………………………………………………………………… Why many people think social networking can be addictive? ………………………………………………………………… Why people have different opinions about social media? ………………………………………………………………… IV Write down the words/ phrases in the text which mean the following the use of websites or other online technologies to communicate with people and share information, resources, etc exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people on the Internet unable to stop doing, using or taking something the act of posting brief entries on a blog or social-media website be constantly worried about something or somebody all the time 31 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 4: THE MASS MEDIA REVISION TEST - KEYS I Choose the correct time or quantity expressions used with the past perfect tense How much / long had you owned this mobile phone before you bought a new smartphone? I had yet / already finished my phone call by the time my classmate Mai arrived Minh hadn't finished his essay when / by the time the submission deadline came The form teacher had requested that all the exercises should be completed as soon as / before he dismissed the class How much / long had you been on the computer before it froze? They had exchanged emails and instant messages long after / before they met face to face I had always wanted to own a new tablet PC so / as I bought one today! II Read the text and fill the gaps with the appropriate sentences a It has become the preferred way of interaction for young people because of its speed, convenience, and wide range of functions’ b Social networking, which are closely tied to the Internet, have had a strong influence on people and society, and have changed their habits and behaviour.3 c Many parents complain that their children spend a lot of time on social networking sites and are distracted from their schoolwork and social life by doing homework less and spending less time with friends and family.4 d On the other hand, there are many people who think that social networking can expose users to inappropriate contents and even cyberbullying e In conclusion, social media has become popular and helpful in today's society and has a great impact on all aspects of life The Internet has been the most exciting medium among all other forms of mass media because of its diversified services and constant development (1) _While most people hold positive opinions about social networking, there are some negative views as well Many people think social networking is good for several reasons It is a fast and efficient way of communication that helps people to keep in touch with friends and family by sharing photos and using various apps such as instant messaging (2) _ People who want to see the person they are talking to online can easily that by using a video chat app Those who want to learn a new language like social networking because they can be exposed to authentic language, use and connect with native speakers online People who want to express their thoughts and opinions, and share information with their friends or followers can that via either microblogging or taking part in online discussion forums Those 32 who want to relax and escape from reality can access a huge store of online games, music and videos in different genres (3) _ Some people complain that it is annoying to encounter repeated themes across sites Some say they cannot sense the emotion or enthusiasm from the other person because there is no face-toface communication Many think social networking can be addictive and time-consuming if users spend most of their day on useless microblogging or become obsessed with the private lives of other people (4) _ A lot of teachers think microblogging can promote laziness and poor writing skills because students tend to post very short messages and rely heavily on the Internet as their source of information These are some of the many negative views on social networking (5) _ However, people's opinions about its benefits differ because of their experiences, social background and age It is clear that social media comes with great responsibility, and people should fully understand the risks before they start using this modern tool B A D C E III Read the text and answer the questions Which mass media form is considered the most exciting? …… It is the Internet.…… Why young people like instant messaging? …… Because it is fast, convenient, and multi-functional.…… How can people relax and escape from reality? …… They can play online games, listen to music, and watch videos.…… What is the risk of using social networking? …… Users can be exposed to inappropriate content or even cyberbullying.…… Why many people think social networking can be addictive? …… Because users can spend a lot of time on posting short updates about themselves, and become obsessed with the private lives of other people.……… Why people have different opinions about social media? …… Because it has positive as well as negative effects on users.…… IV Write down the words/ phrases in the text which mean the following the use of websites or other online technologies to communicate with people and share information, resources, etc exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people on the Internet unable to stop doing, using or taking something the act of posting brief entries on a blog or social-media website be constantly worried about something or somebody all the time Social networking Instant messaging addictive microblogging obsessed 33 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 5: CULTURAL DIVERSITY LANGUAGE I Complete the following sentences with the words in the box assimilation national preserve pride immigrants multicultural solidarity identity culture cultural celebrated Children of may find it difficult to form their cultural identity People going to study or work overseas for the first time might experience shock to some degree Some workers may have specific needs or requirements, which employers should take into account The university students expressed their with the factory workers, who demanded higher pay and better working conditions The Japanese New Year has been on January of each year since 1873 Critics say the new policy has resulted in complete cultural of non-English speaking immigrants Her success as the world chess champion is a source of In societies, people are encouraged to maintain their heritage languages and traditions The organisation is helping Native American tribes to their culture and language 10 Remember that things such as language, food and clothing are simply expressions of our cultural II Each of the following sentences has ONE mistake in tense Make the corrections and write the correct sentences - Have you ever been working in a place where your colleagues are from diverse cultural backgrounds? - I have, and I found it a challenge …………………………………………………………………………………………… I have done this English course for three months only and I am expected to make quick progress in the rest of the programme …………………………………………………………………………………………… I have tried many traditional dishes on the numerous overseas trips I make for the past five years …………………………………………………………………………………………… My grandparents lived in this country for 30 years, but they still keep thinking about their home country 34 …………………………………………………………………………………………… The family have armed last month and they will need some time to get used to their new environment …………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 ENGLISH 12 UNIT 5: CULTURAL DIVERSITY LANGUAGE – KEYS I Complete the following sentences with the words in the box assimilation national preserve pride immigrants multicultural solidarity identity culture cultural celebrated Children of immigrants may find it difficult to form their cultural identity People going to study or work overseas for the first time might experience _culture _ shock to some degree Some workers may have specific _cultural needs or requirements, which employers should take into account The university students expressed their _solidarity _ with the factory workers, who demanded higher pay and better working conditions The Japanese New Year has been celebrated on January of each year since 1873 Critics say the new policy has resulted in complete cultural _assimilation _ of non-English speaking immigrants Her success as the world chess champion is a source of national pride In cultural societies, people are encouraged to maintain their heritage languages and traditions The organisation is helping Native American tribes to _preserve _ their culture and language 10 Remember that things such as language, food and clothing are simply expressions of our cultural identity II Each of the following sentences has ONE mistake in tense Make the corrections and write the correct sentences - Have you ever been working in a place where your colleagues are from diverse cultural backgrounds? - I have, and I found it a challenge - Have you ever worked in a place where your colleagues are from diverse cultural backgrounds? - I have, and I found it a challenge I have done this English course for three months only and I am expected to make quick progress in the rest of the programme I have been doing this English course for three months only and I am expected to make quick progress in the rest of the programme I have tried many traditional dishes on the numerous overseas trips I make for the past five years I have tried many traditional dishes on the numerous overseas trips I have made for the past five years 36 My grandparents lived in this country for 30 years, but they still keep thinking about their home country My grandparents have lived in this country for 30 years, but they still keep thinking about their home country The family have armed last month and they will need some time to get used to their new environment The family arrived last month and they will need some time to get used to their new environment 37