Exercise 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. clap B. catch C. waving D. handle 2. A. maximum B. jump C. summarize D. abrupt 3. A. kidding B. signal C. whistle D. slight 4. A. cue B. cite C. course D. cable 5. A. reason B. realize C. lead D. speak 6. A. attract B. actor C. abstract D. informality 7. A. socialize B. social C. society D. programme 8. A. assistant B. appoint C. wave D. probably 9. A. climate B. celebrate C. fortunate D. considerate 10. A. forward B. steward C. coward D. toward Exercise 2. Choose the word whose main stress is differently from the others’. 1. A. attract B. suppose C. install D. happen 2. A. airport B. schoolyard C. approach D. social 3. A. towards B. verbal C. waiter D. passport 4. A. valuable B. astonishment C. machinery D. formality 5. A. addition B. discipline C. misbehave D. interpret 6. A. assistant B attention C. appropriate D. academic 7. A. impolite B. approach C. acceptable D. consider 8. A. reasonable B. consumer C. argument D. absolute 9. A. allow B. acceptable C. decent D. maintain 10. A. apologize B. natural C. compliment D. maintenance Exercise 3. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase. 1. Mr. Johnson enjoys socializing with young people in the neighborhood. A. meeting B. talking C. playing D. mixing 2. The requirement is that the applicant must have good _________skills. A. verbal B. verbalized C. nonverbal D. verbally 3. We sent some flowers as a ________of sympathy to the parents of the child. A. action B. gesture C. expression D. symbol 4. In the oral examination, candidates must be able to ________effectively. A. say B. talk C. speak D. communicate 5. If an interview is too easy, it’s a sure________ that you haven’t got the job. A. warning B. sign C. information D. prediction 6. I asked Johnny where the other classmates were and he ________to the direction of the school garden. A. nodded B. guided C. told D. described 7. When the teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class, ________ is perfectly acceptable. A. speaking B. waving C. smiling D. pointing 8. ________our hands to get the person’s attention is considered to be impolite or even rude. A. Raising B. Shaking C. Clapping D. Nodding 9. In informal situations, a brief raise of hand and a small ________is fine. A. whistle B. talk C. laugh D. wave 10. American women usually don’t ________ when being introduced to each other. A. nod slightly B. greet friendly C. shake hands D. use sign language
English 12 UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALIZING Exercise Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A clap B catch C waving D handle A maximum B jump C summarize D abrupt A kidding B signal C whistle D slight A cue B cite C course D cable A reason B realize C lead D speak A attract B actor C abstract D informality A socialize B social C society D programme A assistant B appoint C wave D probably A climate B celebrate C fortunate D considerate 10 A forward B steward C coward D toward Exercise Choose the word whose main stress is differently from the others’ A attract B suppose C install D happen A airport B schoolyard C approach D social A towards B verbal C waiter D passport A valuable B astonishment C machinery D formality A addition B discipline C misbehave D interpret A assistant B attention C appropriate D academic A impolite B approach C acceptable D consider A reasonable B consumer C argument D absolute A allow B acceptable C decent D maintain 10 A apologize B natural C compliment D maintenance Exercise Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase Mr Johnson enjoys socializing with young people in the neighborhood A meeting B talking C playing D mixing The requirement is that the applicant must have good _skills A verbal B verbalized C non-verbal D verbally We sent some flowers as a of sympathy to the parents of the child A action B gesture C expression D symbol In the oral examination, candidates must be able to effectively A say B talk C speak D communicate If an interview is too easy, it’s a sure that you haven’t got the job A warning B sign C information D prediction I asked Johnny where the other classmates were and he to the direction of the school garden A nodded B guided C told D described When the teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class, is perfectly acceptable A speaking B waving C smiling D pointing our hands to get the person’s attention is considered to be impolite or even rude A Raising B Shaking C Clapping D Nodding In informal situations, a brief raise of hand and a small is fine A whistle B talk C laugh D wave 10 American women usually don’t when being introduced to each other A nod slightly B greet friendly C shake hands D use sign language Exercise Choose the best answer for each question A: “You met Mr John yesterday What did he say?” B: “He told me that he a letter to congratulate his friend being elected to be the head of the committee High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 A would write- for B had written - on C just wrote-at D was writing – to A: “The boss was angry with Tommy, wasn’t he?” B: “Yes He asked Tommy computer games in the office.” A to learn to play B not to give up playing C not to play D if he could play A: “What did that man say to you?” B: “He told me that ” A he would come to visit me the day before B he met me before C he’d marry to me if I agreed D he went to London the year before A: “I’m really exhausted.” B: “Really? You said , didn’t you?” A: “Yes, I said that really exhausted.” A you were really exhausted – I was B I was really exhausted – You were C you are really exhausted – I am D he was really exhausted – he was A: “I told you not to close the front door, didn’t I ?’ B: “That’s right .” A You reminded me not to forget to open it B You advised me to open it C I had remembered not to close it D You asked me to open it all day A: “Do you think Andrew is a naughty boy?” B: “Certainly He had admitted that .” A he didn’t steal that sum of money B his story wasn’t completely true C he will finish the report soon D he checked the work carefully A: “I’m sorry, I was rude to you.” B: “What did the boy say?” C: “ .” A He apologized to me for having been rude B He apologized to you for being rude to me C He apologized to me fore being rude to you D He said that he apologized for being rude to us A: “ .” B: “Sorry, I can’t hear what he just said Can you help me?” C: “He asked you if Anna had rung him an hour before A Did Anna ring him an hour ago? B Did you ring Anna an hour ago? C Did Anna ring me an hour ago? D Did Anna ring you an hour ago? A: “Yes, I made that serious mistake.” B: “Really? You admitted , didn’t you?” A for making that serious mistake B having made that serious mistake C you’ve made that serious mistake D to make that serious mistake 10 A: “ .” B: “You agreed not to talk about my work, didn’t you?” A I said I won’t talk about my work B I’m sorry I talked about your work C Why don’t you talk about my work D Ok, I won’t talk about your work 11 My cousin said that he was coming A tomorrow B next day C the following day D day after 12 She asked me if I to see him off at the station A go B am going C was going D shall go 13 I warned them late night horror movies A didn’t watch B not to watch C not watching D don’t watch 14 He said that he her since they school A hadn’t seen – left B hadn’t seen – had left C hasn’t seen – left D didn’t see – had left 15 He wanted to know whose car I had borrowed A last night B yesterday evening C the last evening D the previous night 16 I Mai for helping me with the housework A greeted B thanked C congratulated D agreed 17 My neighbor me a cup of coffee A begged B suggested C offered D invited 18 The zookeeper wanted us near the bars A that we didn’t put out hands B don’t put our hands C not putting our hands D not to put our hands 19 Lynn waved to us as a that he saw us High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 A signal B scene C signature D scenery 20 Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” Dave: “You’ve got to be kidding! .” A I myself liked it very much B I thought it was terrible C I’m sure you enjoyed it D I supposed it was not bad 21 In case you need any , don’t hesitate to call me A assist B assistance C assisting D assistant 22 This is just an meeting, you just need to dress casually A informal B information C informality D formal 23 Complimenting is an art; you must learn how to give and to a compliment in a proper way A react B respond C reject D refuse 24 Each situation of social contact requires a(n) way of dressing For instance, jeans are suitable for picnics, not at some high schools in Vietnam A appraising B available C acceptable D appropriate 25 A clever dog can recognize its owner’s among hundreds of strangers’ A sound B whistles C noise D movement 26 Babies have no other way of attracting their parents’ than crying and shouting A attention B attentive C attend D attentively 27 Despite the lack of language, animals possess other ways to with each other A communicate B communicated C communicating D communication 28 Putting your thumb and ringing finger together, kissing your thumb and moving your hand away from your face is a way of that something is perfect A signing B signaling C signature D signalling 29 When you are on road, always consult the signposts which the right way to go A indicator B indication C indicate D indicative 30 Stay away from him when he is with fury He is not himself and loses his control easily A apoplexy B apoplectical C apoplectic D apopolectiecally 31 Please don’t mind It’s my to help you whenever you want A pleasure B pleasant C pleasurable D pleasureless 32 My mother is a caring woman and always of others A think B though C thoughtless D thoughtful 33 Only by for the exam carefully can you earn good mark and come up to your parents’ expectations A prepare B preparing C preparation D prepared 34 After you have finished the , restart the computer to get it acquainted to the new program A installation B installing C install D installment 35 There is no excuse for your Think twice before you are going to say anything A discourses B discourtesy C discourteous D discourteously 36 He earned a fortune because of a painting previously as worthless, but now turning out to be very valuable A consider B considering C consideration D considered 37 I was not to go to parties in the evening until I reached the age of eighteen A permitted B permission C permitting D permit 38 I think that following is a waste of money and time It changes almost every day A fashionable B fashionableness C fashion D fashioned 39 If you don’t want to be expelled, just learn to obey the school A regulate B regulator C regulation D regulatory 40 Just be sincere and your will be accepted A apologize B apology C apologizer D apologist Exercise Choose the underlined part that needs correcting High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 Indonesians don’t use(A) their left hand to shake(B) hands, touch others, point, eat and(C) give but(D) receive objects Many(A) Asians, especially Chinese and(B) Indian women, considered(C) winking to be(D) rude A(A) Chinese woman doesn’t care(B) much if(C) she has been asked(D) about her age My English friend said that to bump(A) someone on the street is considered(B) rude abroad, whereas(C) it is(D) a common occurrence in Japan In Ghana people are attached(A) great importance to(B) social and community events and many people are(C) deeply(D) religious People can talk(A) to each other effective(B) using both(C) verbal and non-verbal(D) communication It’s polite(A) to point at(B) someone’s face when you are(C) talking to him/her(D) Suppose(A) I have a new haircut(B), how would(C) you compliment on(D) me? I am not(A) a trendy person(B) who running(C) after fashion(D) 10 Mother reminded(A) me go(B) to the market after class time(C) because she was on business(D) 11 There is(A) a serious problem in my family(B) because my younger sister(C) always talks to her friends in the phone(D) very long 12 We are(A) taught to behave(B) well and not to hurt(C) others people’s(D) feeling 13 I think(A) all parents object to(B) children hang out(C) late at night(D) 14 Having connected the Internet(A), he doesn’t understand(B) why he can’t(C) open his mail box(D) 15 The consultant(A) is giving a talk(B) to youngsters(C) how to use the phone(D) in families 16 When(A) are you going(B) to finish the call(C)? I waited(D) for three hours 17 I don’t like(A) going shopping as(B) it’s hard to me(C) to find anything that suits(D) me 18 Not only(A) we can(B) communicate through(C) words but also through(D) out gestures 19 The sign(A) says(B) that you had to(C) keep off(D) the grass 20 The good way(A) of finding out whether(B) one person is honest(C) or not is looking in(D) their eyes 21 Actions speak(A) louder; I want to(B) see what you do(C), except(D) what you promise 22 It’s not long(A) before people realized(B) that education provide(C) a good base for life(D) 23 Although(A) my apology was made(B) long ago, I am still waiting(C) for him forgive me(D) 24 Let me to have(A) the honor of(B) introducing you to(C) my new teacher-in-charge(D) Exercise Choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blank A gesture is an action that sends a message from one person to another (1.) _using words We use gesture to communicate with others There are some gestures that have completely different meaning (2.) _on when and where they are used When an American wants to show that something is OK or good, he (3.) _his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and forefinger The circle sign has only one meaning for him He might be surprised to learn that in other countries it can mean something very (4.) _ In Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money In France it means “zero” or “worthless” (5.) _differences can lead to all kinds of misunderstanding (6.) _foreigners meet But why is it that the (7.) _gesture has so many different meanings? When some people want to show something is exact or precise, they make a sign to show that they are (8.) _something between the tips of their thumb and forefinger In this way, they make a circle with their fingers Many people from all over the world this when they want to make a specific (9.) _as they are speaking People later started using this signal to mean “exactly right” or “perfect” This was (10.) _the famous OK sign was born A by B with C without D as A depending B basing C mentioning D counting A uses B raises C waves D keeps A attractive B interesting C extraordinary D different A Many B From C Such D For A if B when C where D because High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 A simple B usual C kind D same A holding B giving C putting D rolling A suggestion B statement C point D view 10 A what B where C when D how Exercise Read the following passage and choose the bet answer for each blank Sometimes when you move out of home or to a new city or town it can be difficult to meet new people and to socialize It is important to (1.) _a balance in your life between work or study and socializing This balance will make it much easier to (2.) and enjoy your new independent lifestyle There are plenty of different ways, sport, for example that we can socialize When you think of sport you think of netball, football, basketball, cricket, tennis, soccer, etc however, there are heaps of (3.) sports you can play, don’t be afraid to give them a go! Sport is a great way to keep fit, meet new people and (4.) Contact your local Council for sporting clubs in your Council area, or check the Yellow and White Pages under the particular sport you may be (5.) in or under local sporting bodies Recreation Link-up provides (6.) and advice to assist people with disabilities in accessing recreational activities in their local area If you’re not into structured or (7.) sports, there are still plenty of recreational activities you can skating, surfing, swimming, bike riding, yoga, tennis, golf, working out, skiing etc These unstructured sports are an excellent way to (8.) out with friends and some exercise at a time that suits you Why not get a team (9.) with some mates and enter a social sport competition, these are often played mid-week, so it won’t even much (10.) your weekend! A keep B store C make D hold A settle B adapt C absorb D receive A another B other C others D other’s A react B compete C challenge D socialize A amused B interested C surprised D amazed A suggestion B supply C proposal D support A fighting B unharmed C competitive D careful A play B stay C drive D hang A together B apart C beside D accompanied 10 A with B in C up D for Exercise Read the passage and choose the best answer for each space The type of non-verbal language most (1.) used by new arrivals is the form of (2.) used when neither party speaks the other’s language It is amazing how much business can be (3.) in the market, restaurant, shop or house using sign language Here, there may be no (4.) and both parties are willing as they both want something out of the (5.) Non-verbal language is also used by all of us when we are communicating (6.) directly or through a translator, and is often a more accurate (7.) of someone’s emotions than the actual words said In a business meeting, you may (8.) nervous habits in a colleague which lead you to guess, for instance, that he may be uncertain where he stands in current (9.) , or that the issue being discussed is very important to him (10.) , not all non-verbal language carries the same meaning in (11.) cultures and you need to be careful about the (12.) made from your observations A commonly B particularly C generally D popularly A communicate B communicating C communication D communicator A made B conducted C designed D done A choose B choice C alternate D alternative A transact B transacting C transaction D transactional A and B nor C neither D either A indicator B user C maker D projector A realize B decide C recognize D see A negotiate B negotiations C negotiators D negotiable 10 A However B Further C Moreover D Yet High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 11 A differ B differing C different D difference 12 A assume B assumed C assuming D assumption Exercise Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech Signals, signs, symbols and gestures may be found in every known culture The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit Coded to refer to speech the potential for communication is very great Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages Although signals, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they have a major disadvantage They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A Signs and Signals B Gestures C Communication D Speech What does the author say about speech? A It is the only true form of communication B It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors C It is necessary for communication to occur D It is the most advanced form of communication According to the passage, what is a signal? A The most difficult form of communication to describe B A form of communication which may be used across long distances C A form of communication that interrupts the environment D The form of communication most related to cultural perceptions The phrase “impinge upon” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A intrude B improve C vary D prohibit The word “it” in the firs paragraph refers to A function B signal C environment D way The word “potential” in the first paragraph refers to A range B advantage C organization D possibility The word “intricate” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A inefficient B complicated C historical D uncertain Applauding was cited as an example of A a signal B a sign C a symbol D a gesture Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented? A People were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals B People wanted to communicate across long distances C People believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete D People wanted new forms of entertainment 10 It may be concluded from this passage that A signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication B symbols are very easy to define and interpret C only some cultures have signals, signs, and symbols D waving and handshaking are not related to culture Exercise 10 Choose the best answer to make a meaningful sentence as the given one People /this village/talk/us/friendly/when/we/visit/them A People in this village talk to us friendly when we visit them B People in this village talked to us friendly when were visit them High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 C People in this village were to talking us friendly when we visit them D People in this village talk to us in a friendly way when we visit them The school/finish/the end/next month A The school finishes at the end of next month B The school will finish at the end of next month C The school will be finishing at the end of next month D The school will be finished at the end of next month How long/they/live/Paris/before/we/came/here? A How long have they lived in Paris before we came here? B How long did they live in Paris before we came here? C How long had they lived in Paris before we came here? D How long had they lived in Paris before we had come here? Columbus/look for/India/when/discover/the Americas A Columbus looked for India when he discovered the Americas B Columbus was looking for India when he discovered the Americas C Columbus looked for India when he was discovering the Americas D Columbus had looked for India when he discovered the Americas They/said/promise/offer/him/a good job A They said to promise to offer him a good job B They said that they promised offering him a good job C They said that they promised to offer him a good job D They said that they have promised to offer him a good job She/advised/us/not/go to/those/dangerous places/but/we/not obey/her A She advised us did not go to those dangerous places but we did not obey her B She advised us not go to those dangerous places but we did not obey her C She advised us not to go to those dangerous places but we did not obey her D She advised us to go not to those dangerous places but we did not obey her The teacher/ask/Phuong/whether/not/or/want/learn/English A The teacher asked Phuong whether or not she wanted to learn English B The teacher asked Phuong whether or not want to learn English C The teacher asked Phuong whether she wanted to learn English or not D The teacher asked Phuong she should want to learn whether English or not She/me/happy wedding anniversary A She said me that she had a happy wedding anniversary B She told me to be happy with her wedding anniversary C She wished me a happy wedding anniversary D She wished me to have a happy wedding anniversary The cyclist/looked/cautious/before/cross/the main street A The cyclist looked cautious before he crossed the main street B The cyclist had looked cautiously before he crossed the main street C The cyclist looked cautious before crossing the main street D The cyclist looked in cautious way before he crossed the main street 10 Skiers/rather/travel/train/through/mountains/than/go/by bus A Skiers would rather to travel by train through the mountains than go by bus B Skiers would rather to travel by train through the mountains than going by bus C Skiers would rather travel by train through the mountains than go by bus D Skiers would rather to travel by tray through the mountains than going by bus Exercise 11 Choose the sentence that best rewrites the root one “Where on earth have you been all this time?” said Linda A Linda asked me where I had been on earth all that time High School for Gifted Students - HNUE English 12 B Linda wondered where on earth you have been all this time C All that time Linda asked me where on earth I had been D Linda demanded to know where on earth we had been all that time “I’m in a bit of a hurry, but I’ll ring you tomorrow,” William said A William explained that if he weren’t hurried, he’d ring me tomorrow B William told me that though he was in a bit of hurry, but he would ring me the next day C William said he was a bit pressed for time, but that he would ring me the following day D William said he was a bit hurried, but he’d ring me the previous day Jonny asked his father if he could continue with his study overseas A “Do you think I can continue with my study oversea?” said Johnny B “Is it possible for me to study overseas?” Johnny asked his father C “Can I continue with my study overseas?” Johnny said to his father D “Will I continue to study overseas?” Johnny said Michael told me he had to be home by ten o’clock this evening A Michael told me that he would be at home at ten o’clock this evening B Michael said it was necessary for him to be home at ten o’clock C Michael said that he usually returned his home before ten o’clock D Michael told me he was at home at ten o’clock every evening “Surely you don’t think your friend is serious?” A I was surprised at the idea that he should think his friend was serious B He told me that I didn’t think my friend was serious C He asked me why I had made friends with such a serious person D He wanted to know why I didn’t think my friend was serious High School for Gifted Students - HNUE