- Viet Hoang, a student of My Duc A High School, is my best friend.. - My best friend is Viet Hoang.[r]
(1)UNIT 1: FRIENDSHIP
PRONUNCIATION
I Circle the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from those of the other three. 1.
2. 3. 4. 5.
A show A closets
A naked
A about
A dangerous
B sugar B shows
B knocked
B mutual B village
C sea C rats
C walked
C establish C passenger
D fish
D weeks
D talked
D cut
D get II Circle the word whose stress is on the first syllable.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A consign A neighbor A declaim A affect A forbid B accuse B decide B theory B protect B forget C climate C defect C decay C embrace C candy D account D connect D divorce D sneaky D conceive VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer that is suitable for each blank or the underlined word or phrase.
11 I haven’t seen you for How are things?
A ages B long time
C eras D long
12 He was a very _ man in the village Nobody liked him.
A popular B unpopular
C honest D considerate
13 Your genes your shape, size and so on.
A give B offer
C make D determine
14 If you want to buy a new car, you should choose an _ car to run It can save money.
A economy B economic
C economical D economics
15 They both have brown eyes because the brown gene is _.
A dominant B outstanding
C determine D deciding
16 We bought that house as an investment.
A to live in B to invest in this region
C to make money D to investigate
17 Some wild animals are in danger in this region.
(2)C likely to be extinct D predators
18 The Ministry of Foreign Trade has initiated a new plan to protect domestic products.
A planned B introduced
C innovated D assessed
19 Joanna looks in her new dress.
A nicely B nice
C like nice D such nice
20 The loudspeakers won’t work unless you _ those cables.
A connected B connecting
C to connect D connect
GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
21 Please don’t touch anything before the police _.
A will come B comes
C come D would come
22 By next month, I my first novel.
A will finish B will have finished
C have finished D finish
23 The doctor examined him and _ that he _ his arm.
A found / broke B had found / broke
C found / had broken D would find / broke
24 It is very dangerous We couldn’t risk him alone.
A leave B leaving
C to leave D left
25 She asked me if it would rain that night.
She said: “ _ it rain _?”
A Would / that night B Will / tonight
C Does / tonight D Will / that night
26 Nam said to me: “I work for your sister’s company.”
Nam told me: “ worked for sister’s company.”
A he / my B him / mine
C his / me D he / mine
27 Oil lamps for years before electricity was discovered.
A has used B are used
C has been used D had been used
28 I had the roof yesterday.
A to repair B repaired
C repairing D repair
(3)A has spoken B spoke
C doesn’t speak D didn’t speak
30 He was frightened He looked as if he a ghost.
A was seeing B has seen
C has seen D saw
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
BACK TO SCHOOL
There goes the alarm again I guess I should get up, but I am dreading this day I always hate going back to school after a holidays break I am not sure why I am anxious to see my friends, I don’t have any overdue school assignments, but I still get that funny feeling in the pit of my stomach Has something changed? Do all my friends still feel the same way? What clothes should I wear today? Everyone will wear something new I am sure of that.
My biggest conflict is in my head Part of me says, “Be your own person!” Another part of me just wants to fit into the crowd My mom says that high school is like this, but college will be the opposite She says I’ll meet many people with different interests, and find groups that I want to be with I am looking forward to that freedom, but I have one more year of high school and this is my reality right now.
As much as my friends and I like to think we are above all the peer pressures and social “rules” of our school, we all know we are very much controlled by it We wear our hair the same way, wear the same brand clothes, and even have to use the same perfume. We basically clone ourselves because we don’t want to be different Yet, deep down we would like to shout, “Look at me! This is who I am!” Sigh, there goes the alarm again. What should I wear today? I think I will call Clara and see what she is wearing.
31 How does the author describe how her body is reacting to her uneasiness about returning to school?
A She has a horrible headache. B Her eyes are burning.
C She has a funny feeling in the pit of her stomach. D She has an awful earache.
32 Which of the following is TRUE?
A The author is dreading studying for finals. B The author is anxious to see her friends.
C The author feels college and high school will be the same.
D The author always hates going back to school after a holiday break.
33 Which of the following did the author state would be for sure when she returns to school?
(4)C Everyone will be wearing something new.
D She wants to make sure she is different from everyone else. 34 Which of the following is NOT true?
A Most high school students want to be exactly like their peers. B High school students have more freedom than college students do. C The author has one more year of high school.
D Most high school students are controlled by peer pressure.
35 The author believes her greatest conflict is in her _. A closet
B friends C school D head
WRITING
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that wouldn’t be correct Then write the correct sentences.
36 The women is talking to Jim is Australian. (A) (B) (C) (D)
37 Why are you so late? – I am waiting here for more than one hour.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
38 If you want to get more money, you should apply to another job.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
39 It believes that our lives will be better in the future.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
40 He told them to obey the traffic law when traveling on the road.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
ANSWER KEYS
Unit 1: FRIENDSHIP PRONUNCIATION
1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 D
6 C 7 A 8 B 9 D 10 C
VOCABULARY
11 A 12 B 13 D 14 C 15 A
(5)GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
21 C 22 B 23 C 24 B 25 B
26 A 27 D 28 B 29 B 30 C
READING COMPREHENSION
31 C 32 D 33 C 34 A 35 D
WRITING
36 B The woman talking to Jim is Australian.
37 B Why are you so late? – I have been waiting here for more than one hour. 38 D If you want to get more money, you should apply for another job.
39 A It is believed that our lives will be better in the future.
40 D He told them to obey the traffic law when traveling in the road.
UNIT 1: FRIENDSHIP PhÇn I: READING
I Dùng từ cho điền vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành câu:
acquaintances mutual give-and-take loyal incapable selfish friendship intimate emotional constancy trust sympathy
1 I have a lot of at work but I don't have any real friends
2 Despite differences in background and outlook, their partnership is based on _ respect, trust and understanding
3 Our relationship can not last longer because he seems to be very He only thinks about himself
4 I met her at the school opening in 1990 We have been _ friends since then
5 To keep a friendship, you can not always resist on your own way - there has to be some _
6 When all her other friends deserted her, Steve remained _
7 She is a brilliant mathematician, but as a lecturer, she is totally What you know about a true _? And what does it tell you? You can _ Jack to look after the money He's completely honest 10 The of your love for Indian food really amazes me
11 They really want to send my warm _ to the people who lost their relatives in the earthquake on December 13th.
12 That song is so _ It always brings a tear to my eye
II Đọc đoạn văn sau làm tập theo yêu cầu:
MOBILITY AND FRIENDSHIP
(6)Perhaps as consequence of these, people form and end friendships quickly Students attending two or three universities during their undergraduate and graduate years may change their circles of friends several times
Relationships based on a common activity may face or end when activity ends Students might meet in classes and remain friends for the duration of the course and then stop seeing each other after the final examination The same holds true for neighbors who are the closest of friends until one moves away In these friendships, shared daily experiences form the foundation for the friendship Enduring their friendships develop when individuals have similar interests and a common outlook on life The high rate of mobility in the United States can explain a great deal about transient friendships
It is easy to be misled (bị hiểu sai) by instant friendship which may appear to be deep and personal but are really superficial (hời hợt) Friendship and friendliness are not synonymous (đồng nghĩa) Friendliness is characterized much of American daily interaction but is not always and indication of friendship Strangers may share life histories without any intention of pursuing a relationship Characterizing instant friendship is the appearance of two people becoming close but, in reality, there is no strong bond between them Brief encounters not always imply desire for further contact Many people frequently smile or say, "Have a nice day!" or "See you later," or even extend an invitation as part of a cultural pattern of politeness Such expressions not always suggest an offer of continued friendship
Dựa vào nội dung đoạn văn trên, trả lời câu hỏi sau:
1 Why Americans form and end friendships quickly? ->
2 Why students in the USA change their circles of friends several times? ->
3 What can explain a great deal about transient friendship in the USA? ->
4 What is friendliness characterized? ->
5 Is friendliness and indication of friendship? ->
Dựa vào nội dung đoạn văn trên, xác định câu sau ĐÚNG, SAI hay KHƠNG THỂ BIẾT
ĐƯỢC (Khơng xác định được) Nếu đúng, điền "T" Nếu sai, điền "F" Nếu biết được,
điền "I" vào chỗ trống đầu câu.
6 Americans are geographically mobile so they develop friendship easily and quickly American families move because they change their jobs, attend distant colleges, get
married, and have children
8 Students in the United States don't like to change their friends
9 Students meet in class and become permanent friends after the course
10 Americans should form the foundation for the frienship by sharing daily experiences 11 Friendship and friendliness are characterized the same
12 Instant friendship is the close relationship between two people for a certain tie, such as job or school
13 We must form our friendship basing on mutual trust and self-sacrifice 14 Friendliness is an indication of friendship
(7)Infinitives: Động từ nguyên thể
Động từ nguyên thể gồm dạng: Full infinitive ("to"-infinitive) Bare infinitive I Full infinitive ("to"-infinitive): dùng danh từ, có chức sau:
1 Chủ từ câu: - To find the truth is not easy
- To eat means to live - To see means to believe
2 Bổ ngữ câu: - My plan is to start my business
- To know her is to like her
- His pleasure is to have a ride around the city
3 Tân ngữ động từ: - He decided to write to Annie
- I hope to get her reply soon
Khi "Full infinitive" dùng trạng từ, có chức sau: - Bổ nghĩa cho động từ:
+ Chỉ mục đích: * We went to the library to borrow some English books * I study to find a better job in the future
+ Chỉ nguyên nhân: * We laughed to hear you told that story * He pleased to know about your success - Bổ nghĩa cho tính từ:
+ We are eager to hear about the new school + It's convenient to eat fast food
+ I am glad to see some of my old friends
Khi "Full infinitive" dùng tính từ, có chức bỗ nghĩa cho danh từ: - Dạng chủ động: * He has a permission to stay out late
* It's time to take a break
- Dạng bị động: * The exercises to be done are on page 10 and page 20 * He is the person to be trusted
"Full infinitive" dùng sau động từ dạng bị động:
- He was known to be a great scientist - She was seen to enter the room
"Full infinitive" dùng sau từ như: "first, last, second, next"
- He was the first to get the prize
- He was the last to hear about your news
"Full infinitive" dùng sau từ như: "whom, what, when, where, which, how"
- He can not decide what to next
- He considered when to send her the present - She wondered how to solve the problem
"Full infinitive" dùng sau "to be"
- He is to stay here until we return
- I am to inform you that you will be dismissed
a Subject + Verb + Object + Full infinitive.
(8)- My parents encouraged me to go to college
Một số động từ phổ biến dùng với mẫu câu này: "allow, believe, consider, cause, command, encourage, invite, order, persuade, teach, tell, "
b Subject + Verb + Full infinitive.
Ví dụ : - The shop refused to accept the cheque. - He threatened to tell the boss
- During the emergency many staff volunteered to work through the weekend II Bare infinitive (infinitive without "to"): dùng mẫu câu sau:
1 Subject + Verb of perception + Object + Bare infinitive:
Ví dụ : - Did you notice anyone come in?
- We heard a famous opera star sing at the concert last night
Một số động từ "chi giác" (verbs of perception) phổ biến như: see, notice, observe, feel, perceive, mark, watch, hear, smell, "
Lưu ý: Trong mẫu câu này, ta quan sát, nghe, tồn hành động dùng "Bare infinitive" sau "Object"
- We heard a famous opera star sing at the concert last night
Nhưng ta quan sát, nghe, phần hành động dùng dạng (V-ing) - I heard my room-mate singing when she was cooking
2 Subject + Verb + Direct Object + Bare infinitive:
Ví dụ : - We have known him behave so badly before. - What makes you laugh?
- Please help me carry his suitcase
Bài tập 1: Dùng danh động từ động từ nguyên thể có "to" động từ ngoặc đơn để hoàn thành câu sau:
1 I can't think of (go) _ to visit her in hospital without (buy) some plowers The examiner gave the students some time (think)
3 The play is programmed (start) at a.m, so we have decided (meet) _ at 6.30 I am looking forward to (see) _ the film again
5 I intend (study) English (understand) American business methods
6 She still plans on (marry) him even after he refused (buy) her an engagement ring I can not resist (eat) fish and chips when I am in England
8 She enjoys (go) _ to parties and (dance) _ in the discos all the night long I stopped (live) _ in London when I realized it was time for me (move) 10 Don't forget (turn) _ off the heating before (leave) the house
11 I understand (buy) red roses for your girlfriend on St Valentine's Day was a bit old-fashioned
12 You should think about (save) until you have enough money
13 We all dislike (have) (work) _ even though we are all anger (spend) money on (have) a good time and (get) the things we want
14 You mustn't mind (take) trouble over the cooking if you want your guests (enjoy) their meal
(9)16 I enjoy (visit) the internet cafe on my way home (check) my e-mails and maybe (surf) _ the net for a while
17 (Eat) apples is better for you than (drink) fizzy orange juice 18 I meant (buy) some croissants before (leave) _ for work 19 Don't hesitate (ask) me if you have any questions
20 (Be) _ honest, she told me all her stories PhÇn III: WRITING
Viết người bạn
Trước viết bạn trả lời câu hỏi sau:
- Who is your best friend? - What does he / she look like? - What kind of person he / she is? - Why you like him or her?
Dàn gợi ý:
Đoạn I : Say who you are going to write about. Đoạn II : - Tell how you met him / her.
- Describe what he / she looks like and what kind of person he /she is - State what two of you have in common
Đoạn III : Give the reason why you like him / her and what you expect from him / her. Gợi ý:
Hãy nói xem người mà bạn có ý định viết.
- Of my friends at school, I like Viet Hoang best
- Viet Hoang, a student of My Duc A High School, is my best friend
- My best friend is Viet Hoang He is a high school student at My Duc A High School
Bạn gặp cậu / cô nào.
- I met him / her at the school opening ceremony last month and we soon became friends - I met him / her at the party last week and we soon became friends
- I met him / her at the Graduation ceremony last year and we soon became friends
Miêu tả hình dáng, tính cách cậu nào.
- Lan is a pretty girl with short hair and an even set of teeth - Tam is a handsome boy with a bright face and glasses - Hieu is a tall boy with round eyes and a nice smile
- He / She also has a friendly smile and he / she is very interesting to talk to - He / She also has a nice smile and he / she is very wonderful to talk to - He / he also has a graceful smile and he / she is very interesting to talk to
- He / She seems to know about a lot of interesting topics: art, music, medicine, cuisine, ect - He / She seems to know well about many fields of study
- He / She seems to excel others in many subjects
- He / She is particularly interested in maths, chemistry, and biology - He / She is excellent in doing maths and solving chemistry problems - He / She is particularly gifted in painting and music
(10)- We have a lot of common interests We enjoy talking about school subjects, playing sports, and taking part in school clubs
- We have a lot of common interests: school subjects, sports, music,
Nêu lý bạn quý cậu / Bạn mong muốn từ người bạn mình.
- I like her because whenever I have problems, he / she is the first person to help I really expect she's my true friendship to last through times
- I like the way she is and I really expect she is my true friend through times Bài viết mẫu
I have some friends at school, and I love them all Among them, Viet Hoang is the person I like best I met him at the school opening ceremony last month and we soon became friends Hoang is 17 years old and is a handsome boy with short dark hair and a kind-hearted face He is also has a friendly smile and he is very interesting to talk to because he seems to know a lot about a lot of interesting topics: friendship, art, music, fashion, medicine, cuisine Over the years, we have been friends through good times and bad times with each other And we have a lot of same interests We enjoy talking about school subjects, playing sports, and taking part in good school clubs
I like Viet Hoang simply because whenever I have problems, he is the first person to help I really expect our true friendship to last through times
PhÇn IV: PRONUNCIATION
Bài 1: Viết phiên âm cho phụ âm "n" gạch chân từ sau:
1 many -> thank -> novel -> think -> news -> run -> stranger -> bank -> language -> 10 answer ->
Bài 2: Chọn từ mà phụ âm "n" có cách phát âm khác so với từ lại:
1.A nerve B night C ink 2.A single B hungry C change 3.A ankle B stronger C next 4.A jungle B chunk C dangerous 5.A language B danger C uncle
UNIT PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
I Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. a appreciate b experience c embarrassing d situation a excited b interested c confident d memorable a floppy b embrace c cotton d idol
4 a complain b destroy c terrify d imagine a carefully b correctly c seriously d personally
II. Choose the one word or phrase- a, b, c, or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
6 What made you more interested learning English?
a on b in c with d to He always complained his mother about his work
(11)8 A few people enjoyed the exhibition, but the majority were
a restrained b admirable c impartial d disappointed The girl was so that she didn't look at him in the face
a shy b confident c impatient d sneaky 10 There is a growing tendency among singers to _ some famous singers
a imitate b follow c reflect d pursue 11 An only child often creates an friend to play with
a imagery b imaginable c imaginary d imaginative 12 I felt my face burning with
a confidence b enthusiasm c pleasure d embarrassment 13 I believe that everyone has had experiences in their life
a memorable b observable c acceptable d reflexible 14 He rose from his chair and her warmly
a protected b replaced c embraced d appreciated 15 She showed her by asking lots of trivial questions
a experience b experienced c inexperienced d inexperience
III Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best fits the blank space in each sentence 16 Not a word since the exam started
a she wrote b she had written c had she written d she has written 17 Among the many valuable paintings in the gallery a self-portrait by Picasso
a is b are c be d were
18 My father isn't interested in tennis and
a my brothers don't either b so aren't my brothers c neither my brothers d neither are my brothers 19 'Did you enjoy the picnic?' 'I was okay, but I'd rather to a movie.'
a go b be going c have gone d went
20 Since to a warmer and less humid climate, I've had no trouble with my asthma a upon moving b moving c I move d I moving
21 He looked forward to his first pay packet
a be receiving b have received c receiving d receive 22 I'm sorry you've missed the train, it five minutes ago
a had left b left c has left d has been left 23 you at the station if you'd told me you were coming today
a I'd meet b I was met c I met d I'd have met 24 It was that everyone answered it correctly
a so a simple question b such a simple question c too simple question d a more simple question
25 The university by private funds as well as by tuition income and grants
a is supported b supports c is supporting d has supported IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase -A, B, C, or D- that needs correcting. 26 Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons A B C D
27 We have heard so many news about recent developments in computer technology A B C D
(12)29 In science , the results of an experiment are not generally accepted until they A B had been duplicated in other laboratories
C D
30 It is extremely important for an engineer to know to use a computer
V. Choose the word or phrase a, b, c, or d that best fits the blanks in the following passage. During the (31) years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem (32) _ to talk about their work at school This is a normal (33) _ of this age Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming (34) of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe, that questions are trying to (35) up on them
Parents should their (36) _ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not (37) them to talk if they don't want to Parents should also watch for danger signs Some young people in trying to be adult may (38) with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of (39) behavior which may be connected with these and help if (40)
31 a early b teenage c childhood d recent 32 a unworried b unrestrained c unexpected d unwilling 33 a development b appearance c circumstance d achievement 34 a free b confident c dependent d independent 35 a catch b check c keep d make 36 a well b good c better d best 37 a push b allow c put d expect 38 a experiment b approach c experience d attach 39 a unacceptable b unusual c normal d exemplary 40 a proper b appropriate c important d necessary VI. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers
Last year I went to Nepal for three months to work in a hospital I think it's important to see as much of a country as you can, but it is difficult to travel around Nepal The hospital let me have a few days’ holiday, so I decided to go into the jungle and I asked a Nepalese guide, Kamal Rai, to go with me
We started preparing for the trip at six in the morning, and left camp with two elephants carrying our equipment It was hot but Kamal made me wear shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes In the jungle there was a lot of wildlife, but we were trying to find big cats, especially tigers We climbed onto the elephants' backs to get better view, but it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon because they sleep in the heat of the day
Then, in the distance, we saw a tiger, and Kamal told me to be very quiet We crept nearer and found a dead deer, still bleeding This was the tiger's lunch! Suddenly I started to feel very frightened
We heard the tiger a second before we saw it It jumped out like a flash of lightning, five hundred kilos plus and four meters long I looked into its eyes and face, and saw right down the animal's throat It grabbed Kamal's leg between its teeth, but I managed to pull Kamal away One of our elephants ran at the tiger and made it go back into the grass, so we quickly escaped to let the tiger eat its lunch That night it was impossible to sleep!
41 The writer went to Nepal
a for holiday b for treatment c for business d on tour 42 When having a few days off, he decided to go into
(13)43 It's difficult to find tigers in the afternoon because
a they usually sleep at this time of day c the elephants' back wasn't high enough to get view
b tigers hardly hunt in the heat of the day d it's so hot at this time 44 The writer started to feel frightened when
a he saw a tiger b he saw the tiger's lunch c he crept nearer d he found a deer 45 The tiger
a was like a flash of light b saw them a second before they saw it
c jumped out very fast d jumped out of the grass at about four meters 46 Which of the followings is not true according to the passage?
a Tigers are members of the cat family
b The writer was made to wear shoes and trousers to protect him from the heat of the day c Kamal narrowly escaped being killed
d It was such a terrible experience that the writer couldn't sleep that night
VII Choose the answer -a, b, c, or d- that is nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before. 47 The plane had scarcely taken off when it crashed.
a The plane took off and soon afterwards it crashed c When the plane was taking off, it crashed b When the plane crashed, it hadn't taken off yet d The plane hardly crashed after it took off 48 Never has any one spoken to me like that!
a I never speak that way c Everyone speaks to me that way
b No one speaks to me that way d Some people always speak to me that way 49 It's a long time since I saw a movie.
a I spent a long time looking for a movie to see c I haven't seen movie for a long time b I saw a movie that took very long time d I have seen some movies so far 50 He now goes to work on his bicycle instead of by car.
a He still goes to work by car but more often on his bicycle b He has stopped driving to work and goes by bicycle
c He has never gone to work in his car but always on his bicycle d Since he bought the car, he has never used the bicycle to go to work 51 I find myself at a loss to understand Harold's behavior
a I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn't understand him well b I have to lose a lot to understand Harold's behavior
c I completely understand Harold's behavior d I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible
VII. Choose one option that best fits each of the following sentences. 52 The cyclist he crossed the main street.
a looked with caution after b had looked cautiously before c was looked cautious when d has looked cautiously while
53 Nowhere in the northern section of the United States for growing citrus crops. a the climate is suitable b where the climate is suitable
c is the climate suitable d is there suitability of the climate 54 is a belief generally held by people who live in colder climates.
a That weather affects a person's mood c A person’s mood is affected by weather c Although a person's mood is, affected by weather d Weather affects a person's mood
(14)a Having entered his new school, it was found that c When he had been entering the new school