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UNIT 5: HIGHER EDUCATION I. PRONUNCIATION. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others. 1. a. university b. international c. agricultural d. philosophy 2. a. available b. certificate c. opportunity d. tutorial 3. a. lecturer b. identity c. socially d. calendar 4. a. tertiary b. reference c. Insurance d. thoroughly 5. a. considerable b. engineering c. economics d. academic Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others. 6. a. academic b. campus c. apply d. entrance 7. a. receive b. achieve c. increase d. creative 8. a. tutor b. subject c. study d. result 9. a. scary b. challenge c. psychology d. course 10. a. require b. society c. twice d. applicant II. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box: optional Applicants her first year Qualified subject undergraduate state schools the taken in 1.Sarah lived in campus in_________ at college. 2.Taking part ___________________the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my knowledge to help society. 3.__________must satisfy the requirement for admission to the university. 4.___________applicants should send their completed forms to the personnel office. 5.An _______ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree. 6.Is English a compulsory subject or a(n)_____________________one at high school here? 7.Schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition fees are …………………. 8.A _______ is an area of knowledge or study, especially one that you study at school, college, or university. a. degree b. c. level d. vacancy 9.There are two types of higher education in _______ UK: higher general education and higher vocational education. 10.The A-level (short for Advanced Level) is a General Certificate of Education set of exams _______ in the U.K. Exercise 2: Choose the best answer 1. We will be sitting for our final examination in the last week _______ May. a. in b. on c. for d. of 2. These are requirements _____ those who want to become a pharmacist. a. of b. in c. about d. for 3.A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training. a. vocation b. subject c. certificate d. grade 4.Most universities _______ students who want to attend the university to pass three A-Levels. a. receive b. tell c. require d. ask 5.An _______ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree. a. undergraduate b. application c. insurance d. exam 6. He was the only _______ that was offered the job. a. apply b. application c. applicant d. applying 7.Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of _______ courses in the university. a. compulsory b. optional c. required d. limited 8. Mr. Pike provided us with an _______ guide to the full-time and part-time programs on offer to a range of candidates drawn from schools and colleges. a. inform b. informative c. informed d. information 9.A university is an -institution of higher education and research, which grants _______ degrees at all levels in a variety of subjects. a. secondary b. optional c. academic d. vocational 10._______ is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the medical treatment of animals. a. Chemistry b. Pharmacy c. Medicine d. Veterinary III. GRAMMAR: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES Exercise 1: Give the correct form of each verb in bracket 1) If that hat costs much, I _____________( buy) a small one. 2) If you___________ (drive) more carefully, you wouldn’t have had so many accidents. 3) If I____________ (make) that mistake again, my teacher will get angry with me. 4) If I spoke English, my job _________( be) a lot easier. 5) If he__________(go) to London yesterday, he would have met his old friend. 6) It’s too bad Helen isn’t here. If she_________ (be) here, she _______(know) what to do. 7 ) They ________(not, let) you in if you come late. 8) I was busy. If I________ (have) free time. I _________(go) to the cinema with you. 9) Were I you, I __________(love) him 10)Had she worked harder last year, she _______________(fail)the exam Exercise 2: Choose the best answer 1. _______ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech. a. If we had had b. If had we had c. Unless we had had d. Provided that we had had 2. If I were a little taller, I _____ be able to water the plant on tl.1etop shelf. a. did b. would c. had d. would have 3. If you hear from Susan today, _______ her to ring me. a. tell b. to tell c. telling d. will tell 4. She had to have the operation _______. a. unless she would dies b. if she would die c. otherwise she will die d. or she would die 5. If the traffic _______ bad, I may get home late. a. is b. were c. was d. had been 6. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf: a. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf. b. I am too tall to reach the top shelf. c. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall. d. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf. 7. If you _______ to my advice, you _______ in trouble now. a. listened / were not b. listen / are not. c. had listened / would not have been d. had listened / would not be 8. If you take the 8 a.m. flight to New York you _______ change planes. a. could not have to b. will not have to c. had not had to d. would not to have to 9. If it _______ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach. a. was b. were c. had been d. could be 10. If it _______ an hour ago, the streets _______ wet now. a. were raining / will be b. had rained / would be c. rained / would be d. had rained / would have been 11. _______ here, he would helped us with these troubles. a. Were Peter b. If were Peter c. Unless were Peter d. Unless Peter were 13.________then what I know today,I would have saved myself a lot of time and trouble over the years. a.had I known b-did I know c-If I know d. If I would know 14. Trees won’t grow_________there is enough water. a.if b.when c.unless d.as 15.She will acept the offer if you persuade her. A-unless B-because C-provided thatD-otherwise IV. WRITING: Choose the best answer 1) I regret not studying French when I had a chance. A. I wish I had studied French when I had a chance. B. I wish I studied French when I had a chance. C. I wish I would study French when I had a chance. D. I wish I study French when I had a chance. 2.People are using computers in almost every field. A. Computers are using in almost every field. B. Computers are used in almost every field. C. Computers are being used in almost every field. D. Computers being used in almost every field 3.The last time I saw her was a week ago. A. I haven’t seen her for a week. C. I haven’t seen her since a week. B. I have seen her for a week. D. A & B are correct. 4. You didn’t work hard. You got bad marks. A. Had you worked hard, you would have got bad marks. B. If you had worked hard, you would not have got bad marks. C. If you worked hard, you would not get bad marks. D. Did you work hard, you would not get bad marks. 5. Unless you phone me tonight, you won’t get any information. A. If you didn’t phone me tonight, you won’t get any information. B. If you don’t phone me tonight, you won’t get any information. C. You won’t get any information if you phone me. D. B & C are correct. V. READING: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage: If you want to (1)_________your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to do is to take regular breaks even if they are only for a few minutes. During revision time, you (2)__________ take some time off to go for a walk or play your favorite sport. It is a mistake to take up all physical activity. Exercise can help you to relax. You should (3)_________ at least twenty minutes doing something difference every day. Parents don’t like it when their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact, (4)________ to a friend is very good for you; parents think that children are (5)________ time and money; but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the time you spend studying more effective. 1. A. make B. do C. go D. write 2. A. shall B. will C. should D. have 3. A. spend B. waste C. use D. relax 4. A. saying B. telling C. communicating D. chatting 5. A. wasting B. losing C. spending D. missing UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS I. PRONUNCIATION: Choose the word with main stress placed differently from that of the others. 1. a. accompany b. category c. resume d. advice 2. a. retail b. vacancy c. interview d. fantastic. 3. responsibility b. particularly c. electrician d. qualification. 4. a. confident b. impression c. employment d. diploma. 5.a. experience b. suitable c. concentrate d. comment II .VOCABULARY: Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words offer interview look for concentrate prepare not be do employ advertised create. 1. If you_________well you are unlikely to get the job. 2. I saw the job __________on the Internet. 3. The first step in a job search is__________an up-to-day CV. 4. I prefer to your recent interview and am please_________you the post of editor. 5. A large part of the workforce _______in agriculture. 6. During the interview, you should _______on what the interview is saying and try to answer his questions clearly. 7. He _______lost of part- time job, but this was his first proper job. 8. It ’ s hoped that the scheme ________ new jobs in the region. 9. He got made redundant, so now he _________work again. 10. He _________in regular work since he left school. Exercise 2: Choose the best answer ( SYNONYMS ) 1. It's important to give clear and honest answers A. frank B. polite C. correct D. interesting 2. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company. a. recommendation b. reference c. curriculum vitae d. photograph 3. Remember to bring letters of recommendation from your teachers. A. advice B. reference C. introduction D. suggestion 4. You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions. A. look at B. listen to C. try your best D. focus your attention on 5. Show enthusiasm or keenness when the job is explained to you. A. interest and eagerness B. reluctance C. unwillingness D. responsibility and excitement Exercise 3: Choose the best answer 1.Not all teenagers are well ……………… for their future job when they are at high school. A. interested B. satisfied C. prepared D. concerned 2. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job. a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression 3.I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous. a. for b. in c. over d. with 4.Many children are under such a high _______ of learning that they do not feel happy at school. a. recommendation b. interview c. pressure d. concentration 5.She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide. a. location b. position c. site d. word III. GRAMMAR: RELATIVE CLAUSES Exercise 1: Combine each pair of sentences 1. The woman is my mother. She understands me best. → 2. The park has a lake in it. The park is near our house. → 3. This article praises the national heroes. The history books have forgotten them. → 4. What was the name of the boy ? You borrowed these books from him. → 5. I’ll introduce you to the man. His support for the project is essential. → Exercise 2 : Reduce re;ative clauses using To-Inf, V-ing or V3/ Ved 1. Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon → 2. I come from a city that is located in the southern part of the country . → 3. The children who attend that school receive a good education . → 4. The scientists who are researching the causes of cancer are making progress . → 5. They live in a house that was built in 1980 . → Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with: WHO, WHOM, WHICH, WHOSE, THAT 1. Let me see all the letters __________ you have written. 2. Is there anyone __________ can help me do that? 3. Mr. Brown, __________ is only 34, is the director of this company. 4. The chief of Police, ____ work is very important, takes care of the public safety. 5.It was the nurse __________ told me to come in. Exercise 4: Choose the best answer 1.The children, _________.parents work late, are taken home by bus. A.Whom B. whose C. that D. their 2. Marie Curie,/ discovered/ who/ French/ was/ radium/,/ a/ famous/ physicist/ A. Marie Curie, who was radium, discovered a famous French physicist. B. Marie Curie, who discovered radium, was a famous French physicist. C. Marie Curie was a famous French physicist, who discovered radium D. Marie Curie, who discovered radium was a famous, French physicist. 3.Hemingway developed a very concise writing style. His name is well- known throughout the world. A. Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style. B. Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style C. Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style D. Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known throughout the world. 4. a/ professor/ a/ person/ teaches/ who/ university/ at/ the/ is/. A. A person who teaches at the university is a professor. B. A person who is at the university teaches a professor C. A person teaches at the university who is a professor D. A person teaches who at the university is a professor. 5.Don’t you know the writer ________ wrote this novel? A. who B. where C. whose D. which 6.She will take us to the town________we can see old temples. A. which B. when C. where D. whom 7.She doesn’t understand________ I am saying. A. what B. whose C. that D. where 8.“Is this the dress to ______ you want the package sent?” A. where B. that C. which D. whom 9.We are going to visit Hanoi,______is the capital of Vietnam. A. which B. that C. where D. who 10.John Montagu was an English Earl. He invented the sandwich. A. John Montagu, whose invented the sandwich, was an English Earl. B. John Montagu, who invented the sandwich, was an English Earl. C. John Montagu, that invented the sandwich, was an English Earl. D. John Montagu, invented the sandwich, was an English Earl. IV. WRITING: Choose the best answer 1.My brother is a factory worker. He talked with you yesterday. A. My brother, who talked with you yesterday, is a factory worker. B. My brother, that talked with you yesterday, is a factory worker. C. My brother, with whom talked you yesterday, is a factory worker. D. All are correct. 2. This is the first time I have lived in such a friendly neighbourhood. A. I have lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before. B. I haven’t lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before. C. I had lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before. D. All are correct. 3.Shall we go out for dinner? A. What about go out for dinner? C. How about going out for dinner? B. I suggest go out for dinner. D. All are correct. 4. football/next/place/when/match/take/will/the/? A. When will next football match take the place? B. When will the next football match take place? C. When will the football match next take place? D. When will the football match take next place? 5.interested/my/in/children/are/films/for/brothers/. A. My brothers are interested for children in films. B. My brothers are interested for films in children. C. My brothers are interested in children for films. D. My brothers are interested in films for children. V. READING:Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space Many parents believe that their children (1) be taught to read right after they have learnt to walk. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (2) a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn't ready. Wise parents will have a relaxed (3) and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (4) toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (5) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (6)_ them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only (7) of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can (8) and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (9) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad press as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many (10) too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group. 1 A. should B. could not C. had to D. must not 2 A. insisting B. making C. forcing D. starting 3 A. pastime B. decision C. attitude D. competition 4 A. bright B. expensive C. adult D. stimulating 5 A. games B. produce C. sense D. amusement 6 A. provide B. encourage C. provoke D. attract 7 A. search B. source C. site D. basis 8 A. enjoy B. watch C. reinforce D. assist 9 A. properly B. perfectly C. worthily D. equally 10 A. devote B. save C. pay D. spend UNIT 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words restructure achievable renovation agricultural inflation policy standards Domestic investment the 1.The new policies include cutting _______ subsidies and trade barriers. 2.The control of _______ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism. 3.It is often a good idea to start with small, easily _______ goals. 4.Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _______ the Soviet economy. 5.After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic _______, the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners. 6.For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open-door _______ and continued to woo foreign investment. 7.After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living _______ in urban areas. 8._______ laws and regulations which impose restrictions on any rights should be revised to comply with international law. 9.These new economic reforms have allowed for international _______ and development in the country. 10.In 2001 _______ Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the, private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state. Exercise 2: Choose the best answer 1. Economic reforms are often carried _______ to promote the developing of a country. a. out b. on c. for d. in 2. Being aware _____ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy. a. for b. at c. of d. in 3. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant _______ in the economy of our country. a. develop b. developments c. developers d. developed 4. Henry was a studious student. He needed no _______ to work hard. a. encourage b. encouraging c. encouragement d. encouraged 5. During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _______ with only a few major setbacks. a. constant b. constantly c. constants d. constancy 6. The _______ effect of the new policy is that the farmer is now working for himself, and not for the state sake. a. legal b. common c. all d. overall 7. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population. a. specialists b. economists c. professors d. farmers 8. The Doi Moi reforms have _______ new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam. a. risen b. opened c. renovated d. called 9. The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help them achieve a higher output. a. productivity b. renovation c. guideline d. achievement 10. This development project could be of great help to the _______ Vietnamese population. a. major b. living c. rural d. domestic II. GRAMMAR: ALTHOUGH / THOUGH/ EVEN THOUGH Exercise 1: Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in parentheses. 1. Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although) ……………………………………………………………………………. 2. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of) ……………………………………………………………………………. 3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although) ……………………………………………………………………………. 4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite) ……………………………………………………………………………. 5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children. (even though) ……………………………………………………………………………. Exercise 2: Choose the best answer 1. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them. a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite the fact that d. Despite 2. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry. a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that 3. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled. a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain 4. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although 5. _______, he walked to the station. a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired 6. The children slept well, despite _______. a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy 7. She left him _______ she still loved him. a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite 8. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. a. In spite b. Even though c. In spite of d. Despite of 9. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like. a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of 10. We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _______ we must also think of our environment. a. despite b. though c. as though d. but III. WRITING : Choose the best answer 1.early/he/work/has/in/morning/to/the/. A. He has to the early morning in work. B. He has work in to early morning. C. He has to work the early in morning. D. He has to work early in the morning. 2. yesterday/zoo/morning/visiting/we/at/were/the/10 o’clock/. A. We were visiting the zoo at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. B. We were visiting the zoo at 10 o’clock morning yesterday. C. We were visiting at 10 o’clock the zoo yesterday morning. D. We were visiting at 10 o’clock yesterday morning the zoo. 3. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi. C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time. 4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school. A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school. B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school. C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold. D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although. 5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm. A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing. C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing IV. READING: hoose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage. Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch. First there were beepers; now there are cellular phones. These small telephones can go anywhere with you. Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number. Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city. Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are. But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the second city. 1. Why do people like cellular phones? A. They can use them in the office. B. They fit in a briefcase. C. They like technology. D. They can them anywhere. 2. What is the disadvantage of cellular phones? A. The sound is not clear. B. They do not ring loudly. C. They are expensive. D. They work only in one city. 3. If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work? A. Get a second number in that city B. Use a regular telephone C. Communicate by fax D. Buy a beeper 4. The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to___________________. A. they don't care where they are B. wherever they are C. they have no idea where they are D. where they are is not known 5. The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to__________________________. A. found B. confronted C. accepted D. crested UNIT 8: LIFE IN THE FUTURE I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words Shuttle depression device pessimistic threat unexpectedly terrorism companies exploding optimistic 1. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future. 2. Constant _______ of attack makes everyday life dangerous here. 3. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______. 4. Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular. 5. There will be powerful network of computers which may come from a single computing _______ that is worn on or in the body. 6. A _______ is a spacecraft that is designed to travel into space and back to earth several times. 7. Someone who is _______ thinks that bad things are going to happen. 8. In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost. 9. The more powerful weapons are, the more terrible the _______ is. 10. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. Exercise 2: Choose the best answer 1. In the future, the number of tiny but _______ computers you encounter every day will number in the thousands, perhaps millions. a. power b. powerful c. powerfully d. powered 2. Advances in computing _______, from processing speed to network capacity and the internet, have revolutionized the way scientists work. a. technology b. technological c. technologically d. technologist 3. What will the relationship between computing and _______ bring us over the next 15 years? a. science b. scientific c. scientifically d. scientist 4. Someone who is _______ thinks that bad things are going to happen. a. optimistic b. pessimistic c. threatened d. hopeful 5. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices. a. Official b. Household c. Schooling d. Foreign 6. _______ is the technology of sending signals and messages over long distances using electronic equipment, for example by radio and telephone. a. Telecommunication b. Telegraph c. Multifunction d. Information technology 7. 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