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Unit LIFE STORIES A PRONUNCIATION Complete each gap with one suitable homophone here meat weather piece ate by there no way 10 bored Check the homophone (A, or B) of each of the words in bold below A B bare bear bar two too tune new knew knee weak week wet there theirs their write right ride saw sour sore whose who who's fair far fare 10 you're your yours Write the two homophones which are pronounced as shown /hɔːs/ /θru:/ /aʊ(r)/ /saɪt/ /flu:/ /bi:n/ /reɪz/ /seɪl/ /əlaʊd/ 10 /eə(r)/ Practice saying these exchanges with your friend A: What are you doing this weekend? B: I'm visiting my grandmother She's too weak to walk now A You should write to Mr Silverman to say sorry B OK I'll that tonight A You're not allowed to eat or drink here B I know We are supposed not to read aloud, either A: Whose novel is this? B: I'm not sure By the way, let me see who the author is A: Would you like to try some bean soup? B: I'd love to! I haven't been able to make any bean soup these days A: Our train was half an hour late B: Oh, that was bad A: Do you know how to ride a horse? B: No, but I can ride a camel A: You look bored B: I am I need to board a plane to go somewhere for a change A: I haven't heard from him for two months I really miss him B: I miss him, too 10 A: I'm not quite sure whether to go swimming in the beach or not B: You should, for a change, if the weather is good B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Choose the word (a or b) which has the meaning provided Having strong will to something a influential b determined Show great respect for somebody a inspire b admire Having a natural ability or skill a talented b hard-working The quality of being kind and generous a generosity b perseverance A brief statement showing one's goal, ideal or principle a goal b motto Intended to help those in need a humble b charitable Make something start a share b initiate Who you are or who you are associated with a identity b mission Poor people a the needy b the disabled 10 Cannot be seen a hidden b alive 11 Athletes with disabilities a hardships b parathletes 12 A woman who looks after a child as a mother a foster mother b adopted mother 13 Teach a child to behave in a particular way or believe in something a bring up b feed 14 Bad luck a orphanage b misfortune 15 Unable to anything a obsessed b helpless Complete each sentence with one suitable word from the box misfortune hidden brought up charitable foster identity persistence perform initiated the needy motto helpless away admire talented Jim and Sam had been to believe that borrowing money was bad After his biological mother passed away, the child was looked after by an American woman who acted as his mother Despite the , the man never gave up his hopes and dreams to improve human lives Some people believe that only rich people are capable of doing She stood there, work, but I don't think so and depressed, looking at her poor little thing taking his last breaths Liam didn't reveal his talent as a singer until he came for an audition on the Voice Mr Jackson has recently given charity programs a great deal of money through various scholarships and His success was largely a result of hard work and I greatly Jordan Nguyen, an Australian Vietnamese engineer, whose research focuses on enhancing the mobility of disabled people 10 Although the Tran's have been living in the US for years, they always keep their Vietnamese people as 11 Jamie Pugh, who came on a Britain's Got Talent audition as a humble pizza man, overcame his fears to „Bring him home‟ with success 12 Mr Boers gave half of the profit to an orphanage His 13 David country 14 The highly model of robots in life is to give as much as he can a joint music project with his brother for school children in different states of the young designer has been awarded with a prestigious prize for his newly created 15 There are problems getting food and money for in these deprived areas Complete each gap with one suitable word from the box first earned lady party in appointed against when then married Hillary Clinton was born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois She (1) her law degree from Yale University She (2) fellow law school graduate Bill Clinton in 1975 She later served as first (3) from 1993 to 2001, and (4) as a U.S senator from 2001 to 2009 In early 2007, Clinton announced her plans to run for the presidency During the 2008 Democratic primaries, she conceded the nomination (5) it became apparent that Barack Obama held a majority of the delegate votes After winning the national election, Obama (6) Clinton secretary of state She was sworn in as part of his cabinet in January 2009 and served until 2013 (7) the spring of 2015, she announced her plans to run again for the U.S presidency In 2016, she became the (8) woman in U.S history to become the presidential nominee of a major political (9) After a polarizing campaign (10) Donald Trump, Clinton was defeated in the general election that November (Text adapted from https://www.biography.com/people/hillary-clinton-9251306) Read the text and complete each gap with the correct form of the word provided Scottish celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened restaurants around the world and (1 HOST) such popular TV programs as „Hell's Kitchen‟ and „Master Chef.‟ Born in Scotland in 1966, Gordon Ramsay left behind an early (2 ATHLETE) career to become a renowned chef in London By the early 2000s he was making his mark on British TV as the temperamental host of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen, shows that made a (3 SUCCEED) transition to American audiences The award-winning chef has since (4 EXPAND) his celebrity brand via such programs as Master Chef and Hotel Hell and opening more (5 RESTAURANT) around the globe (Text adapted from https://www.biography.com/people/gordon-ramsay-17169720) Shakespeare occupies a position unique in world literature Other poets, such as Homer and Dante, and (6 NOVEL) , such as Leo Tolstoy and Charles Dickens, have transcended national barriers; but no writer's living (7 REPUTE) can compare to that of Shakespeare, whose plays, written in the late 16th and early 17th centuries for a small repertory theatre, are now (8 PERFORM) and read more often and in more countries than ever before The prophecy of his great contemporary, the poet and (9 DRAMA) Ben Jonson, that Shakespeare “was not of an age, but for all time,” has been (10 FULFIL) (Text adapted from https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Shakespeare) Complete each gap with a(n), the or no article (x) My next destination will be Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands In an article appearing in Washington Post recently, the man talked about how he initiated the project and sticked to it through ups and downs Jane was born in when she was ten Indonesia, but she migrated to „Do you play any sports?‟ „Yes, I play I wish I would climb which is an inspiration for me At school we learn Bank of badminton and United States with her family tennis Mt Everest one day Many mountaineers have set their foot there, maths, history, geography and other subjects Louvre is one of the most visited art museums in the world It is located on the the Right Seine, a famous river in Paris, France „How does your father get to work every day?‟ „Most days he travels by occasionally goes by bus My daughter can now play train and he guitar quite well She has guitar lessons twice a week 10 kangaroos are my favourite animals They look gentle and friendly to me 11 Located in North Africa, Sahara Desert, the world's largest hot deserts, stretches from Red Sea to Atlantic Ocean 12 I bumped into old friend of mine when I was walking down the market area yesterday 13 “Con duong cai quan” is one of 14 He's greatest music works by Pham Duy scientist I told you about that helped me a lot during my research process 15 My brother in law works in university student Japan He learned Japanese when he was a Read the text and use the verb in brackets in the simple past tense Steven Paul Jobs was an American inventor, designer and entrepreneur who (1 be) the co-founder, chief executive and chairman of Apple Computer Apple's revolutionary products, which include the iPod, iPhone and iPad, are now seen as dictating the evolution of modern technology Born in 1955 to two University of Wisconsin graduate students who (2 give) him up for adoption, Jobs (3 be) smart but directionless, dropping out of college and experimenting with different pursuits before co-founding Apple with Steve Wozniak in 1976 Jobs (4 leave) the company in 1985, launching Pixar Animation Studios, then (5 return) to Apple more than a decade later Jobs (6 die) in 2011 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer (Text adapted from https://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805) Born Diana Spencer on July 1, 1961, Princess Diana (7 become) Lady Diana Spencer after her father (8 inherit) the title of Earl Spencer in 1975 She (9 marry) the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, on July 29, 1981 They (10 have) two sons and later (11 divorce) in 1996 Diana (12 die) on August 31, 1997, from injuries she (13.sustain) in a car crash in Paris She is remembered as the "People's Princess" because of her widespread popularity and global humanitarian (Text adapted from https://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782) Complete the story with the correct tense of the verb Choose A or B Jimmy was reading a novel in his bedroom It (1) dark He (2) a strange noise Jimmy (3) around his room He (4) anything unusual His mother (5) in the kitchen His father (6) his brother with a maths problem His sisters (7) in the backyard He (8) the noise again This time it was louder All of a sudden, Jimmy (9) something on his back His parents and sisters all (10) into his room and (11) on the light „What's wrong?‟ they yelled Jimmy turned around and (12) his dog, Moon! He (13) and said he was sorry His parents and sisters (14) , too A was being B was A was hearing B heard A was looking B looked A was not seeing B didn't see A was cooking B cooked A was helping B helped A were playing B played A was hearing B heard A was feeling B felt 10 A were pouring B poured 11 A were turning B turned 12 A was seeing B saw 13 A was laughing B laughed 14 A was laughing B laughed Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) that best fits each gap Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 to December 5, 2013) was a nonviolence anti-apartheid activist, politician and philanthropist (1) became South Africa's first black president from 1994 to 1999 Becoming actively (2) in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942 (3) 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies Beginning in 1962, Mandela (4) 27 years in prison for political offenses In 1993, Mandela and South African President F.W de Klerk were (5) awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end the country's apartheid system For generations to come, Nelson Mandela will continue to be a (6) of inspiration for activists worldwide On December 5, 2013, at the (7) of 95, Nelson Mandela died at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa After (8) a lung infection in January 2011, Mandela was briefly hospitalized in Johannesburg to undergo surgery for a stomach ailment in early 2012 He was released after (9) few days, later returning to Qunu Mandela would be hospitalized many times over the next several years - in December 2012, March 2013 and June 2013 - for further testing and medical treatment relating (10) his recurrent lung infection (Text adapted from https://www.biography.com/people/nelson-mandela-9397017) A who B whose C he A enjoyed B involved C participated A Since B As C For A sent B went C spent A jointly B mutually C bilaterally A cause B record C source A age B birth C year A going B attaching C suffering A a B many C a lot 10 A with B in C to Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correction Beethoven, a gifted German pianist, composed many great works of music that have had great impacts A B C on the Western Europe's music landscape D Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are two influence figures in my brother's life that have shaped his career A B C D path in many ways Poor in this area need more support on how to lead a better life and learn new life skills A B C D My uncle travels by the underground to work every day, but his wife goes to work by bus A B C D I am playing basketball with my sister when I fell down and broke my leg A B C D Two days ago we were buying our tickets for the concert which will be held on Friday night 12 A B C D August When my mother had lived in that apartment with her uncle, she was always complaining about the A B C D neighbour's rude behaviour United Nations was founded in 1945 to create and maintain international peace and order A B C D A tragic event happened to her family while she had a holiday in the Philippines with her fiancée A B C D 10 Sadly the boy wastes all the hard-earned money that his mother had saved up throughout her life on A B C gambling 11 I tell him the truth when he asked me what had happened A B C D 12 I never listen to the radio In fact, I don't have the radio A B C D 13 Can you turn television down, please It's a little loud A B C D 14 Last semester he reads two novels and wrote two journal articles A B C D 15 We did enjoy ourselves We went to most expensive restaurant in town A B C D 16 It was a beautiful day The sun shone brightly in a sky A B C D 17 Because her application had been rejected, she is depressed A B C D 18 I looked for somewhere to have a snack when I bumped into you A B C D 19 We often have the dinner without dad because he goes home late A B C D 20 When I looked out of the window, I realised that it snowed A B C D D from both groups to think about what they had done the day before, first in one language and then the other They couldn't speak out loud, because any movement would disrupt the scanning Hirsch looked specifically at two language centers in the brain-Broca's area, believed to control speech production, and Wernicke's area, thought to process meaning He found that both groups of people used the same part of Wernicke's area no matter what language they were speaking But how they used Broca's area was different People who learned a second language as children used the same region in Broca's area for both languages People who learned a second language later in life used a special part of Broca's area for their second language-near the one activated for their native tongue How does Hirsch explain this difference? He believes that, when language is first being programmed in young children, their brains may mix all languages into the same area But once that programming is complete, a different part of the brain must take over a new language Another possibility is simply that we may acquire languages differently as children than we as adults Hirsch thinks that mothers teach a baby to speak by using different methods such as touch, sound, and sight And that's very different from sitting in a high school class (Text adapted from https://goo.gl/cjqHt4) What is the topic of the text? A How people become bilingual B How to be a better second language learner C Research into the brains of bilingual people D The best ways to acquire languages at different ages What was the purpose of using the MRI scanner? A to observe the activities of the brains when people use languages B to see the movements of the brains when people speak C to observe the areas of the brains when people slept D to find out the best areas of the brains for learning second languages The language center in the brain that is believed to control speech production is called A MRI B native tongue C Wernicke's area D Broca's area Which of the following is TRUE for bilingual people? A Bilinguals use the same part of Wernicke's area B Bilinguals use the same part of Broca's area C Monolinguals never use Broca's area and Wernicke's area D Bilinguals use different parts of Wernicke's area What is different about how adults learn languages, compared to young children? A They are often taught by their mothers B They mainly learn in a formal classroom setting C They use different methods to learn, such as with touch, sound, sight D Their brains mix the languages in the same area Read the text and answer the following questions by circling A, B, C or D Six dots Six bumps Six bumps in different patterns, like constellations, spreading out over the page What are they? Numbers, letters, words Who made this code? None other than Louis Braille, a French 12-year-old, who was also blind And his work changed the world of reading and writing, forever Louis was from a small town called Coupvray, near Paris He became blind by accident, when he was years old Deep in his Dad’s harness workshop, Louis tried to be like his Dad, but it went very wrong; he grabbed an awl, a sharp tool for making holes, and the tool slid and hurt his eye The wound got infected, and the infection spread, and soon, Louis was blind in both eyes All of a sudden, Louis needed a new way to learn He stayed at his old school for two more years, but he couldn't learn everything just by listening Things were looking up when Louis got a scholarship to the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris, when he was 10 But even there, most teachers there just talked The library had 14 huge books with raised letters that were very hard to read Louis was impatient Then in 1821, a former soldier named Charles Barbier visited the school Barbier shared his invention called “night writing,” a code of 12 raised dots that let soldiers share top-secret information on the battlefield without even having to speak Unfortunately, the code was too hard for the soldiers, but not for 12-year-old Louis! Louis trimmed Barbier's 12 dots into 6, ironed out the system by the time he was 15, then published the first-ever Braille book in 1829 But did he stop there? No way! In 1837, he added symbols for math and music But since the public was skeptical, blind students had to study Braille on their own Even at the Royal Institution, where Louis taught after he graduated, Braille wasn't taught until after his death Braille began to spread worldwide in 1868, when a group of British men, now known as the Royal National Institute for the blind, took up the cause Now practically every country in the world uses Braille Braille books have double-sided pages, which saves a lot of space Braille signs help blind people get around in public spaces And, most important, the blind can communicate independently, without print Louis proved that if you have the motivation, you can incredible things (Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/jptnU3) What was special about 12-year-old Louis Braille? A He was blind due to a serious accident B He created a code for the blind to communicate C He received a scholarship to study at a blind school D He could memorize a great deal from just listening Charles Barbier A advocated teaching the blind Louis Braille B was a veteran soldier inspiring Louis to invent Braille C as a member of Royal National Institute, invented “night writing” D trimmed the Braille system into 12 dots Why was Braille not popular on Louis' day? A The Braille books took up a lot of space B The blind did not recognize its value C The existing raised letters were easier to read D The public did not approve of this system Which is the closest in meaning to the word “skeptical” in paragraph 5? A certain B convinced C dubious D doubt What is implied in this article? A There is still a way for the blind to compose music B American Foundation for the Blind sponsored Louis for his study C Currently Braille has very restricted use among the blind D Louis Braille turned blind after he contracted a contagious disease Complete the text with the words from the box Then, decide if the statement are true (T) or false (F) neglected up disappointingly who stand equally achievement identified once yet Writing skills are critical to academic success They can be the ticket to better college and greater academic (1) And if you see yourself as one of those college students (2) will say "Phew" when the syllabus reveals only exams and no papers, what happens when those exams turn out to be essay tests? Moreover, the need for workers with writing skills will only increase and most future jobs will require writing skills Perhaps you've heard that no one cares about your grades (3) you leave the halls of academia While that notion holds some truth, it is (4) true that most potential employers care about writing skills They care so much that they bemoan the poor preparation of the entry-level pool of college graduates In a labor force full of mediocre writers, someone who writes well is bound to (5) out and succeed Academicians and business people view writing skills as crucial, (6) increasing numbers of these professionals note steady erosion in the writing abilities of graduates The summary of a study published in Personal Update states: “Writing skills of executives are shockingly low, indicating that schools and colleges (7) fail, with at least two-thirds of the people who pass through the education pipeline coming out unable to write a simple letter.” In 2017, about 79 percent of surveyed executives cited writing as one of the most (8) skills in the business world, yet one of the most important to productivity A 2018 survey of 402 companies noted that executives (9) writing as the most valued skill, but said that 80 percent of their employees at all levels need to improve The number of workers needing improvement in writing skills was (10) 20 percent from results of the same survey in 2017 (Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/i5AoRV) 11 It is true that your grades are not important 12 Job recruiters look for people with good writing skills 13 The quality of college graduate's writing is decreasing 14 Good writing skill is necessary only in school exams 15 The majority of business workers possess excellent writing ability 16 Schools and colleges are doing a good job in educating good writers 17 More than 50% of graduates cannot write a simple letter 18 Most executives said their employees needed more training in writing D WRITING Rewrite the sentences below using the conditionals Type I didn't go to the doctor and I got seriously ill You didn't pass your exams because you didn't try hard People didn't know that writer because he didn't publish a book when he was alive They didn't give me a job, so I continued to study higher You didn't recharge the batteries and so I couldn't use the mobile phone The employers didn't increase their workers' salaries because they didn't have enough money Kerry didn't buy the book because it was sold out everywhere He practiced much and so he made a good performance on the interview You didn't wear a coat and so you caught a cold 10 The baby cried so much because you didn't feed him 11 The girl had an accident because she was looking at her phone 12 He was given the Nobel Prize because he made great accomplishments in education 13 I went to the concert because I saw an ad on Facebook 14 You read the book because I brought it for you 15 You didn't understand the teacher's explanation because you didn't pay attention Rewrite the sentences below using the mixed conditionals of Type and Type He dropped out of school He doesn't have a steady income now He lost his job He's unemployed now His pet died That's why he is unhappy now She forgot her phone at home Nobody can contact her now Tom didn't see the boss earlier He's waiting for him now She didn't pay attention in French class She fails her exam He lost the race He isn't a champion now They went to a party last night That's why they are tired now He's feeling ill He drank too much last night 10 Leanne worked as a volunteer at a home for disabled people That's why she has a nonjudgmental mindset Write a description of the information given in the chart below The chart below shows the result of a survey of 100 adults on the reasons why they decide to study Reasons why adults study Useful expressions Introduction - The bar chart shows/ illustrates/ displays Body - more than/ less than (half) - one/ a third/ fourth - approximately/ around/ just over/ just under Conclusion - Overall, it is clear that… ANSWER KEY A PRONUNCIATION 1 C A D A 5.B C 7.B B A 10 D  Do you need to learn all your life?  What are the characteristics of a lifelong learner?  How can someone learn if they are no longer in school?  What motivates a person to study after they have graduated from school?  Is studying a waste of time?  Do you ever wish you could be a student your whole life?  What is technology's role in supporting lifelong learning?  Where can I find short courses to improve my skills?  Do teachers need to study after they have become teachers?  10 Are you disciplined enough to self-study? B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR 1 d 11 n e k j 5.a 12 h 13 l 14 f 15 c humor g i m o 10 b adapt flexible ambiguity curiosity self-directed self-improvement self-reliant tolerates 10 Communication 11 self-motivated 12 mindset 13 nonjudgmental 14 resilience 15 open-minded would have taken would have won had had wouldn't have had would have become had woken up would have seen had studied 10 would have been 11 wouldn't have bought 12 had come 13 would have sent 14 wouldn't have caught 15 hadn't failed 16 hadn't swum 17 had been 18 would have come 19 wouldn't have met 20 wouldn't have known would have visited would come; hadn’t insulted would be; hadn’t given up wouldn’t have talked; weren’t wouldn’t be; hadn’t had could/would help; hadn’t spent would go; hadn’t broken had taken; would be had set; wouldn’t have wouldn’t be; hadn’t tolerated 10 wouldn’t be; hadn’t been; hadn’t had D 11 D C C D 5.C D 7.C C D 10 C 12 D 13 A 14 A 15.C 16 B 17.C 18 A 19 D 20 A cultivating curiosity enriching pursuing growth creative receptive capacity aging 10 adulthood who once equally stand disappointingly neglected identified 10 Up C READING 1 D C A C 5.C D A C B 5.B C A D A 5.B B B D C 5.A achievement yet 11 F 12 T 13 F 14 F 15 F 16 F 17 T 18 T D WRITING 1 If I had gone to the doctor, I wouldn't have got seriously ill If you had tried hard, you would have passed your exams If that writer had published a book when he was alive, people would have known him I wouldn't have continued to study higher if they had given me a job If you had recharged the batteries, I could have used the mobile phone If the employers had had enough money, they would have increased their workers' salaries Kerry would have bought the book if it hadn't been sold out everywhere If he hadn't practiced much, he wouldn't have had a good performance on the interview You wouldn't have caught a cold if you had worn a coat 10 The baby wouldn't have cried so much if you had fed him 11 The girl wouldn't have had an accident if she hadn't been looking at her phone 12 He wouldn't have been given the Nobel Prize if he hadn't made great accomplishments in education 13 If I hadn't seen an ad on Facebook, I wouldn't have gone to the concert 14 If I hadn't brought the book for you, you wouldn't have read it 15 If you had paid attention, you would have understood the teacher's explanation If he hadn't dropped out of school, he would have a steady income now If he hadn't lost his job, he would be employed If his pet hadn't died, he wouldn't be unhappy If she hadn't forgotten her phone at home, people could contact her If Tom had seen the boss earlier, he wouldn't be waiting for him now If she had paid attention in French class, she wouldn't fail her exam If he hadn't lost the race, he would be a champion now If they hadn't gone to the party last night, they wouldn't be tired now If he hadn't drunk too much last night, he wouldn't feel ill 10 If Leanne hadn't worked as a volunteer at a home for disabled people, she wouldn't have a nonjudgmental mindset Model answer: The bar chart displays the data of a survey of 100 adults on the reasons why they pursue adult education Over half of the survey participants stated the main reason they study is to gain qualification The second highest reason for adult education is an interest in the subject 40 people stated this as the reason why they study Approximately one fifth of the participants mentioned education as being helpful for their current job The same percentage stated improvement of promotion prospects as a reason why they take up new subjects as adults The reasons with the lowest percentages are "enjoy learning" and "meet new people" at 12% and 9%, respectively Overall, it is clear that most adults study because they need to, not because they want to TEST YOURSELF UNITS & 10 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D on to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A ultimate B tedious C motivate D rewarding B secure C shadow D employ Question A pursuit Circle the letter A, B, C, or D on to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A volunteer B mature C genius D pursue B ambition C advice D hospitality Question A dishwasher Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question Mai is asking Phuong about her plans Mai: “What are your plans when you leave school?” Phuong: “ ” A I think that would be a great plan to B I'd like to see a movie C I could never work as volunteer! D I'd like to take a gap year Question Jake is asking Brandon for his opinion Jake: “Did you like my presentation today?” Brandon: “ ” A I really enjoyed it B What time was it? C That's great D I didn't know that Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question Our cable company provides adequate service, not great but not too bad, either A sufficient B comfortable C inept D unable Question 8.I really enjoy the flexible working hours here at this company A rigid B adjustable C stubborn D resistant Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question The doctor told him to decrease his sugar intake A cut down on B face up to C watch out for D go on with Question 10 When we go to Dong Hoi, I really want to visit my old friend A drop out of B get on with C put up with D drop in on Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to to indicate the correct word or phrase that best completes each of the following questions Question 11 Is Luke a/an I am? A more good player than B better player than C as better player as D so good player as Question 12.I wish I your advice that day A would not taken B took C would not have taken D had not taken Question 13 If Mary A finishes the work by six o'clock, she will come to the party B has finished C finished D is finishing Question 14 Many teachers agree that one's language skills by listening to others A could have improved B can improve C used to improved D can be improved Question 15 I don't notice things A more well than I used to B as well than Question 16 The taste of the coffee C as well as D so well as by how and where the coffee bean is grown A should have affected B has to be affected C can be affected D could affect Question 17 If Susan to school yesterday, she us A had come, would have seen B has come, would have seen C came, would see D had come, would see Question 18 It sells I never buy anything A such expensive clothes B so expensive clothes that C so expensive clothes D such expensive clothes Question 19 If Jane A had, would go the money tomorrow, she B has, will go that to the restaurant with us C will have, will go D has, goes Question 20 According to studies, single women often lack satisfactory life insurance coverage and 64 percent of American women life insurance at all A aren't carried B didn't carry Question 21 Jane is certain that if you A will tell, believe Question 22 I don't earn B tell, believe C weren't carried D don't carry the truth, everyone you C tell, will believe D told, believe I would like A more money than B much more money than C as much money as D so much money as Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27 Jerry was a fourteen-year-old moody boy More often than not, he was easily (23) by what happened to him When something frustrating or painful took place, the first thing (24) his mind was "Why me?" Instead of learning something from unpleasant experiences, he complained and blamed others for it, which damaged the relationship between him and his fellow students He ended up (25) Noticing his problem, his teacher had a long talk with him "Your attitude is an important factor in your interpersonal relationship," his teacher said "Try looking on the bright side of things and turn the negative thought into a positive thought Then you can see things differently By and by, you will (26) getting along well with your classmates." After the talk, Jerry did what the teacher told him and changed himself He found that he (27) a lot from the teacher's advice Question 23 A endangered B affected C panicked D ignored Question 24 A came into B he came across C he thought of D that went through Question 25 A being protested B to be declined C being isolated D as a victim Question 26 A have no troubles B be more likely to C come into D have no difficulty Question 27 A was benefited B did benefit C was enriched D indeed enriched Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34 Adults think playing sports is beneficial for children because it is fun and helps children keep in shape and even develop their social skills when they play with others However, playing sports can have negative effects on children It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children According to research on kids and sports, 20 million out of the 40 million kids who play sports in the US say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports Thus, many children think sports are just too aggressive Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches whom children usually look up to, are the main cause of too much aggression in children's sports They think children copy aggressive adult behavior that is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything Children are even taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television To solve this problem, parents and coaches should act as better examples for children and teach them better values They should not just cheer when children win or act aggressively Instead, they should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not It is not necessary to knock oneself out to enjoy sports In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured so that they won't think winning is more important than health If people make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again (Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/rBWPMj) Question 28 What is the common perception about sports for children? A It is advantageous for children to play sports B Sports has negative effects on children C Most children have low self-esteem because of playing sports D Sports can make children aggressive Question 29 What does the idiom "call names" mean? A To have a roll call B To give someone a nickname C To name a person after someone else D To insult or abuse someone with words Question 30 What is the main cause of more aggressive playing? A adults B referees C other players D the media Question 31 Which is NOT mentioned as a negative message that affects children? A Winning is everything B Hurting others while playing sports is alright C You must continue playing when injured D It is acceptable to lose Question 32 Which is the closest in meaning to the word "values" in paragraph 3? A weaknesses B importances C consequences D losses Question 33 Which statement is NOT true? A Parents and coaches are sending children the message that winning is everything when they push injured children to continue to play B About 50 percent of children had some negative experience when playing sports C Though children look up to their parents and coaches, they seldom copy adult aggressive behavior D To knock oneself out means to try so hard that one becomes exhausted Question 34 What is the main idea of this article? A Playing sports can be hazardous to children's health B Playing sports may have negative results C Adults put too much emphasis on winning D Children shouldn't indulge themselves in sports Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 Most people are afraid of something Some people are afraid of the dark while others are afraid of cats or of driving on busy streets There are some people who not just have a normal fear of something: they have a "phobia" The word phobia comes from the Greek word phobos, which means fear In addition, a phobia is different from just being afraid A phobia is an extreme fear and it is a very strong reaction to something For decades, psychologists have been interested in how the human mind works and why people have phobias However, no one can be certain what the causes of phobia are Generally, there are two main theories about what causes phobias One theory is that a phobia is learned For example, a girl got bitten by a big dog when she was three From this experience, she learns to be very afraid of dogs Every time she sees a dog, she feels afraid and thus develops cynophobia There is another way she could learn to develop this phobia by learning it from someone else For example, whenever the girl and her father are in a park and see a dog, the father gets very scared The girl sees how her father reacts and she develops cynophobia consequently The second theory says that a phobia is only a sign or a symptom of another problem The phobia itself is not a real problem It is usually a serious emotional problem For example, there is a woman who is afraid of being in closed places She has claustrophobia According to this theory, she actually has another problem: she is really showing her fear of something else, not necessarily the fear itself What she fears is not the closed places but her father, who was very strict and often yelled at her when she was young Her fear of being in closed places is only a sign of her serious problem concerning her father Although both theories look similar, there are still some differences between them Knowing the differences is important because it affects how the phobia is treated If we know the cause, then we can find the best treatment If a phobia is learned, perhaps it can be unlearned A psychologist who believes the first theory will try to teach someone to react differently when he or she sees a dog On the other hand, a psychologist who believes the second theory will try to help the patient find the deeper problem and how this deeper problem is related to the phobia (Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/KiiTRS) Question 35 Which of the following statements is TRUE? A A child may develop cynophobia from a dog bite B Cynophobia cannot be learned from someone else C People cannot learn to control their phobias D A phobia is by no means a strong reaction to something Question 36 In which paragraph can the definition of phobia be found? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 37 Which of the following jobs would be bad for someone who has claustrophobia? A grocery store clerk B zookeeper C public park attendant D elevator operator Question 38 What does “it” in paragraph refer to? A being afraid B an extreme fear C a strong reaction D a phobia Question 39 Which is the closest in meaning to the word “symptom” in paragraph 3? A character B mark C indication D inclination Question 40 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the causes of phobias? A The patient develops phobias from his/her own experiences B The patient develops phobias because of his/her biological genes C The patient develops phobias due to his/her emotional problems D The patient develops phobias from how other people treat him/her Question 41 According to the first theory, if a phobia is learned, A it cannot be cured B it shows the signs of another problem C it can be unlearned D it requires digging deep into the patients' emotions Question 42 The passage was written mainly to A introduce a new disease found by the psychologists in the world B explain the possible reasons of phobia and how they can be solved C emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of both theories D highlight the seriousness of all kinds of phobias Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 43 You didn't go to our group study, so now you don't understand the lesson A If you had gone to our group study, you would understand the lesson B If you go to our group study, you will understand the lesson C If you had gone to our group study, you would have understood the lesson D If you went to our group study, you would understand the lesson Question 44 Phuong and Mai can speak English at the same fluency level A Phuong speaks English as if she were Mai B Phuong can speak English as fluently as Mai C Phuong can speak English the way Mai does D Phuong speaks English more fluently than Mai Question 45 I can't stand your whining any longer A I can't keep up with your whining any longer B I can't get on with your whining any longer C I can't go on with your whining any longer D I can't put up with your whining any longer Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 46 People were surprised at the news which the plane had crushed soon after take-off A B C D Question 47 Realized that she had left her gloves, she returned to the theater for them A B C D Question 48 Thanks for helping me out of the big trouble; I cannot express my gratitude too enough A B C D Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 You are smelly You didn't take a bath A Despite having taken a bath, you still are smelly B You need to take a bath because you are smelly C If you had taken a bath, you would not be smelly D You won't be smelly if you take a bath Question 50 He didn't prepare well for his test He regrets it now A Unless he had prepared well for his test, he wouldn't regret it now B But for his ill preparation for his test, he wouldn't regret it now C If it hadn't been for his good preparation for his test, he wouldn't regret it now D If he had prepared well for his test, he wouldn't regret it now ANSWER KEY D 11 B 21 C 31 D 41 C C 12 D 22 C 32 B 42 B B 13 A 23 B 33 C 43 A C 14 D 24 D 34 B 44 B D 15 C 25 C 35 A 45 D A 16 C 26 A 36 A 46 B C 17 A 27 B 37 D 47 A A 18 D 28 A 38 D 48 D A 19 B 29 D 39 C 49 C 10 D 20 D 30 A 40 B 50 D ... the 12 an 13 the 14 the 15 x, x gave was left returned died became inherited married 10 had 11 divorced 12 died 13 sustained earned appointed hosted novelists the was B B A B B B A A 10 B 11 B 12. .. GRAMMAR 1 b a b a a b b b 10 A 11 b 12 a 13 a 14 b 15 b a brought up foster misfortune charitable helpless hidden away persistence admire 10 identity 11 perform 12 motto 13 initiated 14 talented... stomach ailment in early 2 012 He was released after (9) few days, later returning to Qunu Mandela would be hospitalized many times over the next several years - in December 2 012, March 2013 and June