UNIT 5 REVIEW

I: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. public B. number C. culture D. computer
2. A. talented B. employed C. donated D. surrounded
3. A. cabbage B. manage C. language D. teenager
4. A. pressure B. decision C. sugar D. shower
6. A. social B. certificate C. silence D. center
7. A. chemistry B. schooling C. champagne D. character
8. A. ideal B. minute C. sometimes D. remind
9. A. country B. thousand C. founder D. cloudy
10. A. removes B. compares C. examples D. graduates
Ex II: Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
1. A. programmer B. uniform C. customer D. society
2. A. predict B. social C. product D. dialogue
3. A. solicitor B. opinion C. advantage D. company
4. A. probably B. prediction C. consequence D. excellent
5. A. interview B. recycle C. energy D. dangerous
6. A. disappear B. flexible C. quality D. business
7. A. experience B. application C. comparison D. excitement
8. A. understand B. concentrate C. difficult D. personal
9. A. dependent B. carefully C. reliable D. communicate
10. A. repetitive B. competition C. opportunity D. university
Ex III: Say the words out loud and odd one out.
1. A. hard-working B. holiday C. honest D. friendly
2. A. rewarding B. stressful C. challenging D. engineer
3. A. creative B. explain C. invest D. select
4. A. gardener B. pilot C. structure D. dentist
5. A. serve B. ideal C. assist D. support
6. A. locksmith B. gardener C. journalist D. exercise
7. A. complete B. different C. dangerous D. helpful
8. A. important B. difficult C. opinion D. patient
9. A. reason B. example C. cause D. discuss
10. A. reaction B. flexible C. honest D. jealous
 Ex IV: Label the picture with a correct word/phrase given.
Architect Receptionist Builder Hairdresser
Sports coach Pilot Journalist Programmer
Dentist Photographer Police officer Sales assistant

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

Ex V: Put the following adjectives in the correct column.

difficult, repetitive, challenging, rewarding, interesting, stressful, flexible, well-paid,

tiring, creative, boring, hard, good, relaxing, badly-paid
Positive Negative
Ex VI: Put the following words/phrases into the correct column.
work outdoors, police officier, badly-paid, serve customers, stressful, answer the
phones, challenging, engineer, wear uniforms, flexible, travel a lot, nurse, work long
hours, tiring, programmer, artist, deal with the public, use a computer, taxi driver,
make phone calls, rewarding, estate agent, tiring

Jobs Activities Adjectives to describe

jobs

Ex VII: Put the following words into correct categories.

national, circle, chip, worker, do, test, joyed, host, teaching, boyfriend, war, colon,
coloured, cultural, husband, bus, valued, media, estimate, graduate, build, final,
game, student, cooked
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Ex VIII: Complete the sentencs with the prefixes below.
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1. I ran into my ……………. - girlfriend at bar club last night. She looks totally different.
2. We are living in a …………….. cultural society.
3. I thought he was her husband. I must have ……………. understood.
4. He is worried about his job after seeing his ………….. - workers laid off.
5. We ……………… estimated the time it would take to get there and finally we were late.
6. Jack failed the final test last week and he has to ……………… do it today.
7. Our favorite athlete has been through to the …………… - final of the men’s singles.
8. Our daughter has successully finished her ……………. graduate course since last week.
9. In my hurry to finish the exam, I had ……………. looked one of the questions.
10. The problem of …………..marines is operating too close to fishing vessels.
Ex IX: Match.
1. make a. uniforms
2. earn b. a business
3. serve c. computers
4. wear d. a nine-to-five job
5. work e. telephone calls
6. use f. a good time with family and friends
7. gain g. long hours
8. get h. a short break
9. set up i. a lot of money
10. do j. opportunities
 11. take k. good qualifications
12. have l. customers
Ex X: Circle the best word.
1. Is making/doing challenging and rewarding job more important than earning money?
2. What other/others jobs do you think might disappear in the future?
3. It’s quite important to work with people who you have a lot in popular/common with.
4. She thinks that working as/like a dentist is a well-paid and challenging job.
5. I am applying with/for the job I saw in the advertisement in the school canteen.
6. I find it much more rewarding if I volunteer as/like part of the charity event.
7. We need help with organizing the event, carrying music/musical instruments and decorating the hall.
8. The little girl can’t be out alone/lonely in vast forests and national parks.
9. If you are good at communicating, you can get up/on well with different people.
10. Mr. David is a great team leader because he is sociable and responsible/irresponsible.
Ex XI: Choose the best answer.
1. My uncle wants to earn a lot of money and travel …………….. the world in the future.
A. over B. around C. on D. all
2. Jack doesn’t mind ………………. long hours and doing many things at the same time.
A. work B. to work C. working D. works
3. What kind of jobs that people ………… today will disappear because of technology?
A. do B. make C. create D. have
4. If you have a university ………….., you will be offered higher paid jobs.
A. certificate B. qualificationC. degree D. award
5. The little boy had to compete ……………. four other finalists in the competition.
A. for B. out C. over D. against
6. He finished his degree ………….. engineering and he doesn’t know what to do next.
A. in B. on C. of D. about
7. Jane wants to get a holiday job in order to save some money to travel ………. Europe.
A. from B. to C. over D. towards
8. We are all ready ………. the charity meeting after school next Thursday.
A. with B. about C. for D. over
9. Josh set ………… his own business right after he left university two years ago.
A. out B. on C. up D. in
10. It is important ………….a map and a compass when you walk in the forest.
A. use B. to use C. using D. will use
Ex XII: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
1. What will happen if everyone studies online instead of in a ……………….. classroom? (TRADITION)
2. Henry is an ................. young man who left school at an early age to work in his family’s business.
(AMBITION)
3. My uncle is a .............. chef and he has a lot of expererience working for some famous hotels and
restaurants in France. (TALENT)
4. Many young people overestimate the benefits of university .............. and they try their best to pass the
entrance exam to university. (EDUCATE)
5. It is a great job for me because I can have some flexible ……………. hours. (WORK)
6. My daughter wants to work as a flight attendant because she is very …..……… and organized.
(SOCIETY)
7. The teacher asks students to read the volunteer advert and plan an …………….. email. (APPLY)
8. He was chosen for the job because he possesses all the necessary ……………… qualities for it.
(PERSON)
9. My grandfather is very passionate about social and …………………. issues. (ENVIRONMENT)
10. We all criticize big companies that did not invest in ………………. energy. (RENEW)
Ex XIII: Fill in the gap with a suitable word given in the box.
graduation mind future organization volunteers
family conditions event enthusiasm time

1. There are many benefits of attending university that you should think about before making a decision
about your …………..
2. We are living in a society with so many people of different cultures and …………… backgrounds.
3. If you study at university, you should learn how to manage your ………….. and finance.
4. Peter planned to apply for a job in a company after ……………. and he happened to see an interesting
advertisement on T.V.
5. The school music band is looking for some ……………. to support the concert next week.
6. He is so optimistic and committed that he never changes his …………..
7. ……………… and ability to work well in a team are all important to us.
8. The ………………. is looking for some teenagers to help run sports and games for children during
summer holidays.
9. This private company is famous for providing wonderful working …………….. for its employees.
PART A: TENSES/VERB FORM
1. My father gave up ___________________ (smoke) three years ago.
2. I always try to avoid ___________________ (borrow) money from my friends.
3. The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed ___________________ (get) to school on time.
4. Could you please stop ___________________ (make) so much noise?
5. They don't have much money. They can't afford ___________________ (go) out very often.
6. Joan ___________________ (travel) around the world many times.
7. He (wear) ___________________ the same coat since he (move) ___________________ here.
8. I ___________________ to the station when I met John. (walk)
9. I've hurt my leg. I ___________________ off a ladder when I was painting my bedroom. (fall)
10. After the police ___________________ unsuccessfully to determine to whom the car belonged, they towed
it into the station. (try)
PART B: WORD FORM
11. The ___________________ was well-qualified for the job. (apply)
12. ___________________ is a time of celebration and new beginnings. (graduate)
13. I received an ___________________ to the company’s annual holiday party. (inviting)
14. I am excited to ___________________ in the company’s volunteer program. (participation)
15. The ___________________ was nervous but well-prepared for the interview. (interview)
16. The company is ___________________ hiring for the position. (competitor)
17. The ___________________ man was struggling to find a job. (employ)
18. The company ___________________ its employees with excellent benefits. (provision)
19. I would highly ___________________ the candidate for the position. (recommendation)
20. The company is ___________________ with its working hours. (flexibly)
PART C: PHRASAL VERBS
Choose correct phrasal verbs from the box to complete each blank in the sentences given.
got up/ give up/ put on/ took off/ look after/ broke down
21. Kate often asks her cousin to ___________________ the cat when she is away.
22. You should ___________________ smoking before it is too late.
23. My dad’s car ___________________ on the way to work, so he was very late yesterday.
24. She ___________________ early to study for the exam.
25. They ___________________ their shoes before they went in.
26. ___________________ a jumper if you're cold.
PART D: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
27. I want to go to the beach. I will ask my friends to go with me.
→ I will _________________________________________________________________________________
28. Stay away from this place or I’ll report the area’s security.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
29. Follow the instructions or you will ruin everything.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
30. The man works in the hospital. I told you about him. (using relative clauses)
->The man _______________________________________________________________________________
31. I wish I had a more spacious drive. It can store all my photos. (using relative clauses)
→ I wish I had a more spacious drive __________________________________________________________
32. Mr. Mark is unhappy about the plans for the new dam. The stream flows across his farm. (using relative
clauses)
→ Mr. Mark _____________________________________________________________________________
33. They picked up five boatloads of refugees. Some of them had been at sea for several months. (using
relative clauses)
→ They picked up five boatloads of refugees, ___________________________________________________
34. I haven't seen them since the year. They got married in that year. (using relative clauses)
→ I haven’t seen them since the year __________________________________________________________
PART E: MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRACTICE TEST
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
35. A. paramedic B. post-graduate C. undervalue D. qualification
36. A. debate B. special C. ex-student D. flexible
37. A. locksmith B. investigate C. possess D. repetitive
38. A. retailer B. undervalue C. groundskeeper D. championship
39. I’ll see him when he _______ here tomorrow.
A. comes B. will come C. has come D. had come
40. I _______ buy some new trainers after school. I’ve got money with me to buy them.
A. will B. am going to C. won’t D. am not going to
41. We visited the public school _______ my mother used to teach.
A. whom B. where C. which D. no article
42. This food is much too hot for the students _______.
A. to be eaten B. to eat C. eat D. eating
43. He’ll do an hour’s revision in the morning if he _______ early enough.
A. wakes up B. gives off C. pours out D. gives up
Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Secretary
Job Description
We are looking (44)________ a highly organized and detail-oriented Secretary to join our team in Ho Chi Minh
City. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and be able to work
(45)________ and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
• Manage the executive’s calendar and schedule appointments
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence
• Prepare and type documents and presentations
• Research and provide information as (46) ________
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• 2+ years of experience as (47) ________ secretary or administrative assistant
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• (48)________ to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Chance to learn and grow with a growing company
To apply
Please send your résumé (49) ________ cover letter to [email protected]
Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
44. A. with B. for C. at D. into
45. A. depend B. dependently C. independence D. independently
46. A. need B. needed C. needs D. needing
47. A. the B. an C. a D. no article
48. A. Opportunity B. Choice C. Experience D. Obligation
49. A. however B. but C. therefore D. and
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
50.
c. if my application is successful, I will be available to start work on 22 July.
d. I consider myself to be trustworthy, hard-working and enthusiastic. If necessary, I can supply references from
the newsagent and also from a teacher at my school.
a. I would be grateful for the opportunity to visit your shop and discuss my application with you in person. I am
available for interview any day after school or on Saturdays.
e. Last summer, I worked for six weeks as an assistant in my local newsagent's. My responsibilities there
included serving customers as well as shelf-filling and answering the phone.
b. I am writing to apply for the post of a part-time shop assistant which I saw advertised in the Gazette.
A. e-a-c-d-b B. b-c-a-e-d C. b-e-d-a-c D. c-d-e-a-b
51.
c. For others, it is a job that is challenging and allows them to make a difference in the world.
e. I have always loved to write. I love the way words can be used to create stories, to share ideas, and to
connect with people.
b. I believe that writing is a powerful tool that can be used to make a difference in the world.
a. For me, my dream job is to be a writer.
d. Everyone has a dream job. For some people, it is a job that is creative and allows them to express themselves.
A. d-b-c-e-a B. d-c-a-e-b C. c-e-d-a-b D. d-c-e-a-b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Woman’s work?
In many ways, David McLaren is a stereotypical Scottish man. In his free time, he plays golf, goes to
football matches, and meets his friends in the local pub, all the things you’d expect a young, (52)________ man
to do. And like many men, he isn’t very good at housework. He's untidy, hardly ever hoovers and he's never
cooked a meal in his life. (53)________ , one thing about him does not fit this stereotype: his jo B. David
is a midwife.
Although some women are surprised when they find out that their midwife is a man, David has a good
reputation in the part of Scotland where he works. In his opinion, it’s because of the way he (54)________ his
duties. ‘I really care about the women that I look after,’ he says. He gets on well with the husbands too. ‘Having
(55)________ man there calms them,’ he explains. ‘And many of them feel more comfortable asking a man
questions.’
 ‘I’ve been (56)________ for fourteen years and I’ve delivered hundreds of babies,’ says David, who used
to be a coal miner. ‘There are only five or six male midwives in Scotland. When I started, I expected more men
to join the profession, but the number hasn’t really changed. People still see it as a job (57)________ only
women do.’
52. A. half-hearted B. active C. indifferent D. unmotivated
53. A. Whereas B. But C. Therefore D. However
54. A. carries out B. carries on C. gets through D. makes up
55. A. others B. the other C. another D. other
56. A. qualified B. unskilled C. ignorant D. unemployed
57. A. whose B. which C. who D. in which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CHOOSING A JOB
One of the most difficult decisions is choosing what to do for a living. For example, do you want to follow
a definite (58)________, and earn a low (59)________ at the beginning, but have good prospects in a company
that trains its staff? Or are you more interested in taking any kind of work, because you need a/an
(60)________? You may have to face up the fact that a good job can be difficult to find. In that case, why not
take a temporary one? You will gain some useful experience. Remember that even if you have the right
qualifications, you may have to (61)________ lots of application forms before you are asked to attend an
interview. But don't worry if you don't know what you want to (62)________ exactly. You'll enjoy finding out!
58. A. company B. training C. business D. career
59. A. salary B. profit C. cheque D. money
60. A. money B. cash C. account D. income
61. A. fill in B. get on C. turn down D. fall through
62. A. work B. make C. do D. employ
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Every day, hundreds of postal workers brave the cold, rain, heat and snow in order to deliver letters
across the country. They have to put up with angry customers, vicious dogs and sore feet from all the walking.
But that isn't enough for bosses at the Royal Mail. They don't seem to be happy with the speed of delivery. So,
in a recent ruling, postal workers were informed that they had to walk faster. "Postmen and women have been
told to walk at 7km/h when they deliver mail. Previously staff had a target to walk at 3 km/h," explained a
spokesperson for the Communication Workers Union. "This means workers have larger rounds, work longer
hours and on top of all that, they aren't even paid overtime."
 But there are lots more companies with ridiculous ideas. In another company managers wanted to
control how fast office supplies were being used up. So, all the cupboards and drawers containing supplies were
locked up. In order to get a new pen, employees had to prove that the old pen was entirely out of ink. The
receptionist who was in charge of the key to the supply cupboards had to test the pen that she was given before
she could give out a new one. At another company, employees had to document everything they did during the
day, accounting for every minute. And every time they wanted to go to the toilet, they were required to sign the
"in" and "out" attendance books.
63. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Postal workers. B. Customer services department employees
C. Telephone operators.
D. A few examples of absurd work-related demands.
64. The word “overtime” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. an objective B. a task C. extra time D. part-time work
65. The word “she” refers to ________.
A. the postal worker B. the customer C. the receptionist D. the
spokesperson
66. Why were all the cupboards and drawers containing supplies locked up?
A. Because company managers want to control the speed of using office supplies.
B. Because bosses want employees to use office supplies as quickly as possible.
C. Because bosses are afraid that employees will steal office supplies.
D. Because company managers want to control the durability of office furniture.
67. Which statement is true about the postal workers?
A. They were in charge of the key to the supply cupboards.
B. They must sign the “in” and “out” attendance books.
C. They go out even though it is very cold, rainy, hot and snowy.
D. They deliver food across the country.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Internet jobs
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course, there
are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media has opened
up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably
one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster. However, it is hard to define one
basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular
organization needs a Webmaster to perform.
 To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software the
website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require different
skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally or externally
(renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on
whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these
factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.
Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer applications.
However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high demand. Content jobs
require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a "new media."
The term "new media" is difficult to define because it encompasses a constantly growing set of new
technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD,
streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration,
video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.
Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With many
companies having to downsize in tough economic times, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance workers
online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the
world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added benefit to such online jobs is that freelancers
are able to work on projects with companies outside their own country.
How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many jobs related to today’s evolving
technology, there is no simple answer. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can
vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000 a year.
68. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Employment related to the Internet B. Webmasters make a lot of money.
C. Tasks and the roles of a webmaster. D. The computer industry
69. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?
A. websites B. internet technology C. writing skills D. video games
70. The word ‘identify’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_____.
A. estimate B. name C. discover D. encounter
71. What does ‘it’ in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Modern technology B. New media C. A webmaster’s career D. The Internet
72. According to the passage, all of the followings are true EXCEPT_____.
A. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills
B. “New media” is not easy to define.
C. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
D. Online workers cannot free themselves from the office.
73. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
A. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
B. They do not support software products
C. They never work independently
D. They require a minimal level of expertise
74. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Online workers can work full-time online.
B. Only skilled workers make good money
C. It is easy to become a webmaster
D. Workers with limited computer skills cannot work online.

UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 2)

I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. Stunt B. Rush C. Money D. Curtain
2. A. Technology B. Charity C. Check D. Church
3. A. Majority B. Manager C. Mansion D. Magic
4. A. Apply B. Grocery C. Dangerously D. Community
5. A. Retailer B. Restaurant C. Resident D. Recipe
6. A. Receive B. Heir C. Deceive D. Conceive
7. A. Planted B. Shocked C. Wanted D. Needed
8. A. Prepared B. Employed C. Moved D. Overworked
9. A. Attracts B. Words C. Qualities D. Reasons
10. A. Vegetables B. Advantages C. Prefixes D. Exercises
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
11. A. Ambition B. Environment C. Passionate D. Customer
12. A. Entreprnew B. Natural C. Activity D. Production
13. A. Challenge B. Product C. Issue D. Produce
14. A. Creative B. Cosmetic C. Clarity D. Remember
15. A. Respective B. Animal C. National D. Minute
16. A. Various B. Survival C. Important D. Ability
17. A. Information B. Photographer C. Engineer D. Situation
18. A. Delivery B. Delicate C. Bargain D. Discount
19. A. Dangerous B. Physical C. Predict D. Interview
20. A. Instructor B. Coupon C. Refund D. Special
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets:
21. ___________ (Fail) to comply with the safety ______________ (regulate) may prove _______________
(fate).
22. We already had a(n) ____________________ (agree) and I’m not in the mood for another
________________ (argue), so let’s just drop the subject.
23. Many people’s purchases are influenced by ________________ (advertise).
24. The panda is a rare ________________ (create), but unfortunately it is under threat from (hunt).
25. What ________________ (require) must potential ________________ (employ) have in order to get this
job?
26. Scientists have proved that too much (expose) to the sun is (harm).
27. A lot of ____________ (act), ________________ (direct), film _____________ (produce) and
_______________ (sing) had been invited to the cocktail party.
28. His (depart) form the country guaranteed his ________________ (safe).
29. It’s always a ________________ (please) to watch children play.
30. We had to ask the gym (instruct) ________________ what type of (train) ________________ he
recommended.
IV. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the present simple tense.
become drop have hurry up not understand want
31. If you _______________, you’ll be late for school.
32. If I _______________ time, I’ll phone you later.
33. She’ll earn a lot of money if she _______________ a solicitor.
34. If you _______________ your phone into water, it’ll stop working.
35. I’ll help you if you _______________ the exercise.
36. She’ll have to work very hard if she _______________ to go to university.
V. Complete the sentences with the will form of the verbs in brackets.
37. If you text me, I (not go) ________________ immediately.
38. We (reply) ________________ this winter if there isn’t enough snow.
39. You (have) ________________ a great time if you come to the party.
40. If you come home late, your parents ________________ (worry).
41. If we leave before 10 o’clock, we (not be) ________________ late.
42. I (lend) ________________ you my phone if you can’t find yours.
VI. Choose the correct answer (a-d). Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
43. I met a boy _______ is in my class.
A. whose B. that C. which D. no pronoun
44. He’s the man _______ I saw on the train.
A. who B. that C. which D. no pronoun
45. Is that the dictionary _______ you bought yesterday?
A. which B. that C. where D. no pronoun
46. Show me the computer _______ you got for your birthday.
A. that B. which C. who D. no pronoun
47. Is that the café _______ you worked last summer?
A. that B. which C. where D. no pronoun
48. New Year’s Day is the day _______ comes after New Year’s Eve.
A. which B. who C. that D. no pronoun

[Link] the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
A DEADLY JOB
In Eastern Java one way to (49) _______ a living is to harvest the sulphur (50) _______ by a local
volcano. Twice a day, around thirty porters leave their huts and head (51) _______ the 3,156-meter summit of
the Welirang Volcano. Once there, they use metal bars in order to break the sulphur into blocks that will fit into
their baskets.
While collecting sulphur, the porters are exposed to toxic fumes which cause many incurable (52)
_______. Most of them, however, don’t pay attention to the health risks they face daily and use only a face
mask to (53) _______ themselves. This work (54) _______ their health and they are often in (55) _______. As
they get older, they become fragile and eventually (56) _______ from throat or lung cancer, from which they
never (57) _______ . What is more, they are not paid well, even though they lead a difficult life and their health
is (58) _______ beyond repair. Yet, in spite of the unhealthy conditions, the porters have no intention of giving
(59) _______ their job. (60) _______ it provides them and their family with an income, they continue to do it.
49. A. support B. secure C. protect D. defend
50. A. produced B. increased C. developed D. built up
51. A. on B. for C. into D. at
52. A. sicknesses B. diseases C. injuries D. infections
53. A. guard B. rescue C. support D. protect
54. A. risks B. endangers C. decreases D. warns
55. A. pain B. ache C. difficulty D. illness
56. A. injure B. hurt C. suffer D. collapse
57. A. overcome B. cure C. recover D. heal
58. A. hurt B. injured C. harmed D. wounded
59. A. back B. away C. in D. up
60. A. As long as B. Unless C. Even if D. In case
 UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 3)
1. Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation.
A. estate B. chemist C. venue D. pressure
2. Indicate the word differs from the others in the position of the primary stress.
A. breathtaking B. courageous C. gigantic D. creative
3. Indicate the word that differs from the others
A. semiprivate B. coincident C. reunited D. multicolored
4. Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
A. oversleep B. underpay C. coincide D. reopen
5. The interns will ______ the opportunities to become the official employees of the company in the future.
A. enhance B. gain C. provide D. afford
6. Sean ______ here soon; I just saw him in the canteen five minutes ago.
A. is B. need to be C. will be D. is going to be
7. Three ______ are developing a software application for online English learning.
A. engineers B. solicitors C. programmers D. receptionists
8. Maria was so ______ in her job in sales that she was promoted Sales Director.
A. successfully B. successful C. succeed D. success
9. After years of looking for a suitable job, Jimmy is now working as a florist, and he finds it blissful and
______.
A. rewarding B. stressful C. doubtful D. demanding
10. Alan, ______ has a black Mercedes car, is our CEO.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. who
11. He was ______ during the pandemic and didn't have a job to earn a living.
A. employ B. employed C. unemployed D. employment
12. Mary made a/an ______ by selling hand-made toys when she was still in school.
A. exception B. fortune C. payment D. progress
13. The dog is barking noisily. I ______ come out and see what is happening.
A. will B. am going to C. am D. have been
14. I’m new here in this city but I’m ______ a new job and trying to settle down.
A. looking after B. finding out C. getting up D. looking for
15. After working as a receptionist, whose job is a bit ______, Sarah applied for a new job related to creativity.
A. creative B. Varied C. repetitive D. interesting
16. The table ______ legs are broken should be repaired.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
17. What will we do if the taxi ______?
A. doesn’t come B. didn’t come C. hasn’t come D. hadn’t come
18. If the weather ______ nice tomorrow, our family ______ a picnic.
A. would be / has B. is / will have
C. was / would have had D. had been / will have
19. He works as a costume ______ at the city theater. He decides what clothes we wear in plays.
A. designer B. agent C. fashioner D. worker
20. The year ______ the president Obama visited Vietnam will never be forgotten.
A. which B. where C. when D. that
21. A police officer will come and ______ what actually happened.
A. design B. develop C. build D. investigate
22. If I ______ out tonight, Anna ______ at home with my mom.
A. go / will stay B. will go / stay
C. went / will go D. had gone/would stay
23. The people and the land ______ I have met are nice.
A. when B. that C. why D. which
24. There are no waiters or waitresses in here. This is a ______ canteen.
A. self-service B. rewarding C. flexible D. self-employed
I. Indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
25. “We’re going to have a few friends over on Wednesday and I’d love you to come.” – “______”
A. Not Wednesday again. B. Sorry. I’ve already made plans for Wednesday.
C. I’m busy on Wednesday. D. Can I come another day?
26. “Well, the chicken is delicious.” – “______”
A. I cooked it B. The chicken is mine.
C. Thank you. I’m glad you like it D. You’re go nice.
II. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions.
27. Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness B. weakness C. indifference D. softness
28. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down
III. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions
29. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. is in good condition B. remains for good
C. stands in life D. remains in effect
30. I hope things will start to look up in the new year.
 A. get worse B. get better C. become popular D. get bored
IV. Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
31. I had no problems at all during my trip to France.
A. No problems were there during my trip to France at all.
B. Everything went according to plan during my trip to France.
C. My trip to France was not at all went as planned.
D. No problems during my trip had I at all during my trip to France.
32. They went any lengths to keep the affair secret.
A. It’s doubtful if they could do anything to keep the affair secret.
B. Once challenged, they wouldn’t stop to keep the affair secret.
C. They are in favor of keeping the affair secret.
D. They made every effort to keep the affair secret.
33. Try to work hard or you will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
34. We are planning on spending the weekend in the country as long as weather stays fine.
A. We are spending the weekend in the country because of the fine weather.
B. If the weather is fine, we’ll spend our weekend in the country.
C. If the weather was fine, we would spend our weekend in the country.
D. We won’t spend the weekend in the country unless weather is fine.
35. We were watching a program, and it was really interesting.
A. The program we were watching was really interesting.
B. We were watching a program, and was really interesting.
C. We interesting program was we were watching.
D. The interesting program was we were watching.
V. Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
36. What will happen at the hospital if there is a sudden power cut in night?
A. sudden B. in C. the D. will happen
37. There should be more businesses in the region and more employ opportunities will be created.
A. employ B. should C. created D. businesses
38. P.T Barnum opened his own circus in 1871 and become the most famous showman of his time.
A. his time B. most famous C. own D. become
39. The restaurant which we had dinner last month has just opened another branch near our company.
 A. which B. last month C. The D. has just
opened
40. Those lamps, which my grandmother collected yesterday, are simply made from glass and plastic.
A. collected B. which C. from D. are simply
made
VI. Read the passage and indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee?
The schools teach a great many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also
teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most (41)
______ for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic skill is the ability
to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will
depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (42) ______ your own thoughts and ideas to them so
they will (43) ______ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.
Of course, skill in expression is not enough by itself. You must have something to say in the first place.
The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people (44) ______ your work as
they do on the quality of the work itself.
Expressing one’s thoughts is one skill that the school can really teach. The foundations for skill in
expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear for language; experience in organizing ideas and data,
in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not (45) ______ these
foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.
41. A. valuable B. valued C. invaluable D. valueless
42. A. represent B. transfer C. interpret D. present
43. A. either B. as well C. both D. not
44. A. to understand B. understand C. understanding D. being understood
45. A. lie B. lain C. laid D. lay
[Link] the passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Tour guiding is an interesting job. To be recruited as a professional tour guide, one must complete a tour
guiding course at a college, university or a professional institution and achieve a degree or at least a
professional qualification. A work license for a tour guide may be required as well. An accepted tour guide must
be the one who has a source of energy, profession and good health.
Some consider tour guides as experts in history, especially of the locations or destinations for tourists. In
fact, they must have knowledge in some fields related and not just history such as tourism, languages, culture,
geography, sociology or even anthropology. Tour guides must be good in communication. They should have
also life supporting, problem solving skills. At higher levels, a tour guide’s job may involve in undertaking
research and planning.
 Tour guides can apply to work in travel industry for travel agencies, tourism, services, or local services
and authorities in tourism. Tour guides can work inbound or outbound, that is, within or outside a country.
That’s why some people say tour guides are travellers free or charge.
As any other jobs, a tour guide may encounter challenges at work. It may be a problem about a tourist’s
health condition or missing legal documents. As tours cover a wide range of travelling and activities in rural
and urban areas, within a country or internationally. Adventure tours usually experienced tour guides.
46. Where can a tour guide work?
A. In a city B. In a country
C. Inbound or outbound D. In rural and urban areas
47. What does the word “one” in the last sentence in the first paragraph refer to?
A. An expert in tourism B. A tourist
C. A traveller D. A tour guide to be recruited
48. What knowledge does a guide must have?
A. History, Culture B. Culture, History, Geography
C. Culture, Education D. Anthropology
49. Who should accept to guide an adventure tour?
A. Experienced tour guides B. Experts
C. People who like adventures D. Tour makers
50. What is the best title for the reading passage?
A. The best tour guide in the world B. How to be a successful tour guide?
C. Tour guiding job D. Tourism

UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 4)

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three
1. A. coaches B. architects C. paramedics D. receptionists
2. A. truffle B. currency C. butcher’s D. refund
3. A. Although B. plough C. cough D. Eventhough
4. A. Knowledge B. Kingdom C. Kitchen D. Kindergarten
5. A. country B. thousand C. founder D. cloudy
II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from that of the other three
6. A. bargain B. bitcoin C. coupon D. pretend
7. A. challenging B. ambitious C. cosmetic D. enormous
8. A. hairdresser B. engineer C. gardener D. programmer
9. A. ambitious B. annual C. creator D. designer
10. A. difficult B. individual C. population D. unemployment
III. USE OF LANGUAGE: Choose the best answers A, B, C or D.
11. ______ we will have to go to another movie.
A. Were they run out of tickets B. Should they run out of tickets
C. Had they run out of tickets D. Were they to run out of ticket
12. If my client ______ me her fax number, I ______ to post a letter to her.
A. had given / wouldn’t have had B. had given / will not have had
C. gave / will not have D. will give / do not have
13. I saw a lot of new people at the party, ______ seemed familiar.
A. some of whom B. some of who C. whom D. some of which
14. She had to have the operation ______
A. unless she would die B. if she would die
C. otherwise she will die D. or she would die
15. The work of a(n) ______ involves cleaning the rooms and furniture inside a building.
A. paramedic B. cleaner C. programmer D. solicitor
16. When you cannot in your house because you have lost the key to the front door, you can ask a(n) ______ to
help you.
A. solicitor B. locksmith C. engineer D. assistant
17. In Britain, a(n) ______ is a lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents and represents clients
in the courts.
A. solicitor B. pilot C. receptionist D. reward
18. Mr Tri is a high school teacher, but in his free time he often takes pictures as a hobby - he’s an amateur
______.
A. paramedic B. hairdresser C. dentist D. photographer
19. My dad has been trained to fly an aircraft - he’s a(n) ______
A. programmer B. pilot C. performer D. model builder
20. Look at the time! We ______ late.
A. will be B. are C. were D. are going to be
21. Oh, no! That cyclist ______ the black dog.
A. hits B. will hit C. is going to hit D. hitted
22. When you can purchase soy candles, you can choose to support a local business or ______
A. entrepreneur B. architect C. programmer D. optician
23. I don’t think the weather ______ warmer next month.
A. is going to be B. would be C. will be D. is
24. Although I ______ some aspirin, the headache ______ away.
A. isn’t going B. isn’t going to C. not go D. won’t go
25. On Sunday at 8 o’clock I ______ my friend.
A. meet B. am going to meet C. will be meeting D. will meet
26. Look at those clouds! There ______ be a storm.
A. is going to B. won’t C. will D. are going to
27. Notebooks, tablets and cellphones are all technology ______ students are accustomed to and can use as
learning aids.
A. when B. whose C. that D. where
28. All smartphones ______ storage hardware is big ______ can store downloaded audio books.
A. which B. who C. whose D. that
29. Science teachers ______ use the 3D projectors and other electronic devices can easily illustrate the lessons
A. whom B. what C. who D. whose
30. She can’t get home ______ she has no money.
A. unless B. if C. until D. without
31. King Henry ______ was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire.
A. daughter B. whom daughter C. which daughter D. whose
daughter
32. Trees won’t grow ______ there is enough water.
A. if B. when C. unless D. as
33. You ______ go out with your friends if you finish your homework before 7 o’clock.
A. can B. went C. goes D. go
34. If you ______ for an ecotour, part of your money will be used for wildlife protection.
A. pays B. will pay C. paid D. pay
35. I discussed the matter ______ him the whole afternoon.
A. by B. with C. to D. after
36. ______ you ______ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
A. If- listen B. If - will listen C. Had- listened D. Have- listened
37. Come on! Should we ______ we’ll miss the plane.
A. Hurry B. Not hurry C. To hurry D. Hurried
38. He spoke to the messengers with ______ you were leaving.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. that
39. ______ for the changes made in regulations to acceptance to the school, very few students ______ before
the year started.
A. Should it not / would enroll B. Were it not / would enroll
C. But / have enrolled D. Had it not been / would have enrolled
40. I ______ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
 A. John Robbins, to that I spoke by telephone, B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,
C. John Robbins, who I spoke to by telephone, D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
IV. Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
41. The old lady was lucky to be rescued in the fire by a brave firefighter.
A. nurse B. brigade C. attendant D. retailer
42. If you are friendly, you will get on well with people.
A. reserved B. envious C. outgoing D. impressed
43. My sister has been out of work for 3 years.
A. unemployed B. outgoing C. hard-working D. reliable
44. It’s her job to clean the class at weekends.
A. duty B. order C. exercise D. action
45. After graduation, you will have to deal with many problems in your work and life on your own.
A. develop B. tackle C. avoid D. hinder
V. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
46. They were courageous when they decided to walk into the dark forest.
A. brave B. frightened C. huge D. brilliant
47. Never tell him your secret. He is an untrustworthy man.
A. reliable B. frightened C. agreeable D. dishonest
48. Hard-working students deserve good marks.
A. Skilled B. wonderful C. negative D. lazy
49. When you are a hairdresser, you can make different hairstyles for various tastes. Your job is creative but
you have to be on your feet most of the time.
A. stressful B. different C. challenging D. same
50. Successful applicants will be flexible, hard-working and rewarding
A. bendable B. intractable C. rewarding D. sociable
VI. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Choose the word or phrases that are not in standard English.
51. Alan Bacon, that (A) left university in (B) July, was invited to an interview (C) with a major tailor (D)
52. Information (A) on the Romans can find (B) not only in (C) these books but also on the internet (D)
53. Even (A) on the most careful (B) planned trip (C), problems will sometimes (D) develop.
54. The political (A) candidate talked as if she has (B) already been (C) elected to (D) the presidency
55. The salad tasted so well (A) that he returned to (B) the salad bar (C) for another helping (D)
56. You can't (A) go into (B) the reception if (C) you've got a ticket (D)
57. I won't (A) mind living (B) in England if the weather were (C) better (D).
58. The children (A) are only (B) allowed watching (C) television on the (D) weekend.
59. Unless we worked (A) harder(B), we won't finish(C) it on (D) time.
60. The sky (A) is getting(B) really dark and (C) it'll (D) storm.
[Link]:
61. My office is very small. It’s on the second floor of the building.
→ ______________________________________________________________________________________
62. We could not talk without tongue.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
63. The floor is dusty, but I haven’t got a brush. I can sweep with it.
→ The floor ______________________________________________________________________________
64. I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary.
→Unless ________________________________________________________________________________
65. I’ll introduce you to a girl. Her name is Hellen. (use relative clause)
→ The girl _______________________________________________________________________________
66. I can’t apply for that job because I don’t know English.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
67. The teacher no longer teaches in our school. We studied with her last year.
→ The teacher ____________________________________________________________________________
68. Peter didn’t come to the party last night because he got an accident.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
69. I don’t know the name of the woman. I met her yesterday.
→ I ____________________________________________________________________________________
70. If I had more time, I would tell you more about it. (inversion)
→ I would _______________________________________________________________________________
71. The stories are usually very funny. Tom tells them.
→ The stories ____________________________________________________________________________
72. Peter didn’t come to the party last night because he got an accident.
→ Unless ________________________________________________________________________________
73. You ignored my advice, so you got into trouble.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
74. The neighbour makes a lot of noise walking around. His flat is above mine.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
75. The fish was really delicious. We had it for dinner.
→ The fish _______________________________________________________________________________
76. Allie didn’t come sooner. That’s why he didn’t eat dinner with us. (Inversion)
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
77. If she does not hurry, she will be late for school.
→ Unless ________________________________________________________________________________
78. I have a lot of homework. I must do them.
→ I ____________________________________________________________________________________
79. The lady is a teacher at our school. Her son went on a picnic with us last weekend.
→ The lady ______________________________________________________________________________
80. John received a scholarship. His grades are the highest in the school.
→___________________________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 5)

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. enthusiast B. series C. solicitor D. sociable
2. A. flexibility B. seminal C. receptionist D. paramedic
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
3. A. apply B. donate C. repeat D. cleaner
4. A. photographer B. architect C. variety D. repetitive
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence
5. Mary is talking to her professor in his office. Professor: “Congratulations on your award.” Mary: “______”
A. I do appreciate your supervision. B. I feel so sorry for you, professor.
C. I can’t agree more with yours. D. I like it that you understand.
6. Jim: “This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.” – Mary: “______”
A. No problem! B. Yes, please
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you D. Thanks. I’ll do it.
7. John: “Do you mind if I use your phone?” – Mary: “______”
A. Not at all. Help yourself. B. You can say that again.
C. Certainly, it’s true. D. Sorry, I have no idea.
IV. Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
8. He welcomed the (A) chance (B) to compete (C) with (D) professional athletes.
9. I can see a girl (A) and her dog (B) which (C) are running (D) in the park.
10. Alice (A) can speak English (B) fluently (C) if she (D) practice every day.
V. Choose the best answers or complete the unfinished statement about the passage
When eighteen-year-old student Sam Woodhead left college, he decided to have a gap year and go
travelling before joining the army. Sam was already a fit long-distance runner, but he thought backpacking in
Australia was great training for his future.
Sam arrived in Central Queensland and found a job on a cattle farm in the middle of the countryside. One
Tuesday morning, soon after his arrival, he decided to go for a run. But Sam made some mistakes. He took a
heavy backpack, but only one bottle of water, and he didn’t plan a route. After two hours, he finished his water
and realized he was lost. The temperature was close to 40°C, and he was soon exhausted. After four or five
hours, he decided to stop and spend the night in the outback.
The next morning, Sam didn’t report for work. His employers checked his room. His backpack and running
shoes were gone, but his mobile and wallet were there. They called the rescue services and Sam’s family. The
rescue services sent helicopters to the area to try to find Sam, but there were a lot of trees so it was difficult for
the pilots to see a person on the ground.
11. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Magic of Australia B. Backpacking: Is it an Extreme Sport?
C. A Man with Great Mind D. Lost in Australia
12. According to paragraph 1, what did Sam do after he left college?
A. He joined the army. B. He trained to become a runner.
C. He took a gap year. D. He travelled to Australia with his friends.
13. The word *exhausted* in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. changed B. tired C. cared D. different
14. The word *They* in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. Sam’s employers B. Rescue services C. Sam’s shoes D. Helicopters
15. As stated in paragraph 3, the rescue team ______.
A. found Sam’s body lying on the ground
B. tried to look for Sam by helicopters
C. saw Sam’s mobile and wallet in the forest
D. contacted Sam’s employers unsuccessfully
VI. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
Don Strange, who works as a vet in northern England, leads a busy life. As well as having to treat pets which
are unwell, he often visits farms where problems of (16) ______ kinds (n) await him. He has lost (17) ______
of the number of times he has been called out at midnight to give advice to a farmer with sick sheep or cows.
Recently, a television company chose Don as the subject of a documentary program it was making about
the life of a country vet. The program showed the difficult situations Don faces every day such as helping a cow
to give birth or winning the trust of an aggressive dog. (18) ______ needs an injection. Not all of Don’s patients
are domestic animals, (19) ______, and in the program people saw him helping an owl which had a damaged
wing. It also showed Don holding a meeting with villagers concerned about the damage a new road might do to
their (20) ______ environment.
16. A. varied B. variety C. various D. variation
17. A. count B. score C. patience D. memory
18. A. whose B. which C. of which D. who
19. A. therefore B. although C. however D. yet
20. A. nearby B. area C. close D. local
[Link] the correct form of the words in the brackets
21. There is a ____________________ in the local post office. (vacant)
22. Jack has been ____________________ ever since the factory closed down. (employ)
23. My personal ____________________ will be happy to deal with your questions. (assist)
24. She needs to complete the ____________________ for the job by Wednesday morning. (apply)
25. I think it must be very ____________________ to be an airline pilot. (stress)
[Link] the blank with a suitable word
customers/ flexible/ photographer/ employee/ salary/ supervise
26. A manager must be able to ________________ the workers.
27. Our shop is always busy. We serve a lot of ________________.
28. Her job is badly-paid so she doesn’t earn a high ________________.
29. You need to be more ________________ and imaginative in your approach.
30. They had hired another ________________ for the wedding.
IX. Fill the blank with a suitable preposition
31. This offer is available ________________ a limited period only.
32. Her family invited me ________________ stay with them for a few weeks.
33. How do you intend to deal ________________ this problem?
34. The teacher put me ________________ charge of organizing the project.
35. She was looking forward ________________ seeing the grandchildren again.
X. Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets
36. Look! The bus (leave) ________________. Hurry up!
37. It’s 7 o’clock already. We (miss) ________________ the flight.
38. If you drop the trash here, they (fine) ________________ you.
39. If I (need) ________________ money to buy a dictionary, will you lend me some?
40. A: “There’s no milk left.” – B: “Really? I (get) ________________ some from the store.”
XI. Rewrite these sentences as directed
41. Do as you are told, and you’ll be all right.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
42. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
43. That’s the man. His dog scared me.
→ That’s ________________________________________________________________________________
44. His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard – working woman.
→ His grandmother ________________________________________________________________________
45. A laboratory is a place. Scientists do experiments there.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________

UNIT 6 REVIEW
Ex I: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. currency B. luckily C. purpose D. hurricane
2. A. price B. service C. item D. invite
3. A. charity B. chemistry C. charge D. chilly
4. A. agent B. grocery C. argument D. gangster
5. A. discount B. although C. around D. loudly
6. A. special B. ceiling C. silence D. center
7. A. expense B. exist C. receive D. pretend
8. A. borrow B. owe C. promise D. folder
9. A. wasted B. refused C. avoided D. admitted
10. A. tickets B. rabbits C. laughs D. enjoys
Ex II: Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
1. A. jewellry B. millionaire C. scientist D. fabulous
2. A. station B. office C. profit D. receipt
3. A. essential B. customer C. computer D. advantage
4. A. expensive B. example C. assistant D. energy
5. A. income B. costly C. exchange D. interest
6. A. opinion B. develop C. continue D. lottery
7. A. institution B. curriculum C. environment D. responsible
8. A. project B. afford C. return D. decide
9. A. spectacular B. information C. particular D. enjoyable
10. A. support B. invest C. mention D. improve
Ex III: Label the picture with a correct word/phrase given.

cosmetic store chemist’s estate agent’s coffee shop

stationer’s florist’s butcher’s newagent’s

 baker’s greengrocer’s jeweller’s optician’s

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

Ex IV: Write a correct word/phrase in the given space.

1. I can buy some medicine here. ………………..
2. I can buy some fruits here. ………………..
3. I can buy some newspapers and magazines here. ………………..
4. I can buy some stamps and send letters here. ………………..
5. I can buy some necklaces, rings and earrings here. ………………..
6. I can get some dirty clothes washed here. ………………..
7. I can buy some lipsticks, suncream here. ………………..
8. I can buy some pens, pencils, books here. ………………..
9. I can buy some flowers here. ………………..
10. I can buy some food and take it with me here. ………………..
Ex V: Put the following verbs in the correct column.
 avoid, ask, make, afford, decide, enjoy, let, risk, pretend, hope, want, suggest, spend, can’t
stand, expect, promise, fancy, end up, refuse, keep, fail

Infinitive -ing Bare form

Ex VI: Circle the correct verb form in each sentence.

1. The father promises take/to take the son to the park next Saturday.
2. They make him work/to work longer hours at the weekends.
3. My daughter doesn’t fancy go/going home in the dark.
4. Don’t let her tell/to tell what we did, John!
5. He pretends not notice/to notice her at the party.
6. I suggested go/going in my car and he agreed.
7. The young man risks to have/having an accident as he is driving so fast.
8. Jim refuses answer/to answer my question and leaves the room immediately.
9. We must find ways to avoid to have/having similar problems in the future.
10. The company has spent thousands of pounds to update/updating their computer systems.
Ex VII: Match the words with their definitions.

1. discount a. a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows that goods or

services have been paid for

2. receipt b. a thing bought for less than usual price

3. coupon c. a label on something that show how much you must pay
 4. price tag d. an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something

5. refund e. the system of money that a country uses

6. bargain f. a sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid
too much or because you returned goods to a shop

7. currency g. money for a particular purpose

8. funding h. a small piece of printed paper that you can exchange for something or
that gives you the right to buy something at a cheaper price than normal

Ex VIII: Circle the best answer.

a. canteen a. store room

b. classroom b. library
c. playground c. staff room
d. music room 2. d. computer room
1.

a. hall a. parking lot

b. playing field b. swimming pool
c. garden c. classroom
d. school gate d. library

3. 4.

a. staff room a. garden

b. principal’s room b. playground
c. computer room c. toilet
d. music room d. gym
5. 6.

a. library 8. a. swimming pool

b. canteen b. school gate
c. playing field c. store room
d. garden d. science lab

7.
 a. language lab a. playing field
b. toilet b. garden
c. parking lot c. canteen
d. gym d. staff room
9. 10.

Ex IX: Say the words out loud and odd one out.
1. A. focus B. improve C. exchange D. usual
2. A. equal B. impressive C. project D. expensive
3. A. refuse B. avoid C. approve D. computer
4. A. discount B. promise C. coupon D. receipt
5. A. mention B. customer C. realize D. continue
6. A. lend B. borrow C. profit D. exchange
7. A. invest B. enthusiastic C. careful D. honest
8. A. architect B. director C. servant D. organization
9. A. florist’s B. chemist’s C. post office D. curriculum
10. A. contract B. manage C. funding D. opinion

Ex X: Match.

1. do a. new clothes

2. save b. a lot of profits

3. get c. the envelope

4. send d. an important project

5. wear e. time with family and friends

6. win f. the lottery ticket

7. have g. a lot of money for the future

8. lose h. a healthy lifestyle

 9. open i. the lottery

10. spend j. a message

11. lead k. a holiday job

12. make l. an argument with the shop assistant

Ex XI: Circle the best word.

1. Which item is the most expensive and which item is the less/least expensive?
2. I often compare/decide the prices in two or three shops before buying something.
3. If the shop gives you a discount, you pay more/less than the usual price.
4. My daughter is saving some money for an expensive item/piece of clothing that she likes.
5. If nobody had any money, everybody would be equal/unequal.
6. The company went bankcrupt and we have to borrow/lend him some pocket money.
7. She wants to share about events happening at different time/times in the past.
8. If money didn’t exist, what/how would human beings buy things?
9. Our group decided to help/help the elderly by asking people to donate some money.
10. He owes/owns me one thousand dollars because I lent it to him last Monday.
Ex XII: Choose the best answer.
1. My best friend often sees products in a shop and then looks for them online to ………….. money.
A. spend B. save C. lend D. lose
2. What did you do with the money that was not ………….?
A. your B. mine C. yours D. my
3. Susan had a big argument with the shop assistant and she required a …………..
A. receipt B. coupon C. discount D. refund
4. My uncle said he wished he had never …………. the lottery.
A. play B. played C. plays D. playing
5. Do you expect to pay more for goods in the shop than ………… the website?
A. on B. in C. of D. from
6. It is a pity that many customers come ………. the shop and leave without paying anying.
A. out B. out of C. over D. into
7. They buy the shirts online because they expect to find the products at a ………….. price.
A. low B. lower C. lowest D. the lowest
8. If you met John, you ………….. wouldn’t realize that he is a rich man now.
A. quite B. then C. probably D. really
9. His father is living in a ………….apartment becaue he has a lot of money.
A. luxurious B. generous C. elegant D. luxury
10. The boss of this company has to decide everything from ……….. money to hiring new staff.
A. making B. doing C. taking D. lending
Ex XIII: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
1. The students are listening to some ………………………………… of the items in the pictures. (DESCRIBE)
2. ……………………….…….., he didn’t save any of his data in his computer and he couldn’t find it.
(FORTUNATE)
3. The girl is happy because her …………………………… for a grant has been approved by the university.
(APPLY)
4. Mr. Smith became rich and ……………………………. but his lifestyle hasn’t changed very much.
(SUCCEED)
6. We are looking for some …………………..…………. of this project but we can’t find any. (INVEST)
7. They make a ………………………… to a local primary school to buy some new books and computers.
(DONATE)
8. The World Bank is an international …………………..…………. organization which was founded in 1944.
(FINANCE)
9. The organization focuses on some areas such as agriculture, energy, transport and …………………….…..
(EDUCATE)
10. He is the …………………………. of a successful company and has earned a lot of money over the past
five years. (FOUND)
Ex XIV: Fill in the gap with a suitable word given in the box.

contracts development equipment profits enthusiastic

businesses hospital goods projects facilities

1. Some young people visit a shop, examine the …………………………. and then buy them online.
2. Her mother doesn’t mind working longer hours because she is really ………………………. about her work.
3. My father’s company can get a lot of …….…………………… with many big companies in the USA.
4. The millionaire donated half of his money to the children’s ……………………..…….. in his hometown.
5. The teachers would find it much easier to teach sports if they had some new ………………….…………..
6. Money was spent to make life better for the families of poor children and to improve ………………….…..
…. at the local school.
7. Many programs and projects have contributed to the ……………………..……. of the country.
8. Group three is preparing a short presentation on the ……………………….………. given last week.
9. Many young people start their own ………………………………… while they are still at school.

UNIT 6: MONEY (HANDOUT 1)

PART A: TENSES/VERB FORM
1. The program that was terminated ________________ well since
(work)
2. He ________________ very hard for nearly ten years, I must say, before the company went bankrupt.
(work)
3. Dr. John along with his family ________________ his parents a visit at 7 P.M. yesterday. (pay)
4. The concert was not as good as I ________________. (expect)
5. He in the end ________________ (come) back to his hometown where he ________________ (set) to
work on his previous novel.
6. We arrived at home, I (find) ________________ that she just (leave) ________________ a few minutes
before.
7. On managing ________________ (climb) over the wall without ________________ (see).
8. Let’s leave early. We can’t risk ________________ in heavy traffic during rush hour. (hold up)
9. After their children had grown up, they decided ________________ to a condominium in the city. (move)
10. Mr. Eastwood doesn’t mind ________________ by his colleagues. (criticize)
PART B: WORD FORM
11. The chef presented a ________________ seven-course meal, each dish a work of art. (luxury)
12. Building strong relationships is the most rewarding ________________ you can make. (invest)
13. ________________ blood is a simple act that can have a life-changing impact for someone in need.
(donation)
14. Troops have received training in mine ________________ and detection. (avoid)
15. The fuel oil will be converted into more ________________ products, such as gasoline. (value)
16. We’ve seen an enormous ________________ in the number of businesses using the Web. (grow)
17. Unless we act now to protect the environment, we shall have failed in our ________________. (protect)
18. The conflict, fueled by misunderstandings, was entirely _______________ with a simple conversation.
(avoid)
PART C: PHRASAL VERBS
Choose correct phrasal verbs from the box to complete each blank in the sentences given.
put off/ ended up/sums up/ looking for/ throwing away/ brought in
19. A detective examines the crime scene with a keen eye, ________________ any small detail that might
reveal the culprit.
20. The museum exhibit ________________ artifacts from a lost civilization, shedding light on their ancient
practices and beliefs.
21. We planned a picnic, but ________________ spending the afternoon watching movies in the rain.
22. She carefully sorted through her closet, discarding clothes she no longer wore or needed,
________________ them ________________ in a designated bag.
23. In short, the research paper ________________ the debate on climate change impacts, highlighting both
risks and potential solutions.
24. The long commute and early hours of the job, while promising, ultimately ____________ her the
opportunity.
PART D: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
25. He can’t go out because he has to study for his exam.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
26. I can’t get the ticket because I don’t have the right change.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
27. She can’t be employed because she doesn’t have a college degree.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
28. He is very slow, so we don’t give him such an important task.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
29. City life isn’t enjoyable because everything is very expensive.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
30. You wouldn’t be able to do this exercise unless your English were good.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
31. If I were in your place, I would refuse his invitation.
→ Were _________________________________________________________________________________
32. You smoke so much, that’s why you cough a lot.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
33. Without his advice, I couldn’t pass the exam.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
34. They are able to buy the house only because their parents lend them the money.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
PART E: MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRACTICE TEST
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
35. A. butcher’s B. currency C. truffle D. refund
36. A. newsagent’s B. stationer’s C. takeaway D. launderette
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
37. A. enormous B. essential C. greengrocer’s D. cosmetic
38. A. extravagant B. entrepreneur C. phenomenon D. curriculum
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
39. Before you asked, the letter ______.
A. was written B. had been written C. had written D. has been
written
40. If your hair ______ grey now, what ______ you ______?
A. went / would / do B. goes / would / do
C. had gone / would have / done D. had gone / would have / done
41. I can’t explain further because I don’t know all of the details.
A. I knew all of the details, I could explain further
B. If I knew all of details, I could explain further.
C. If I had known all of the details, I have explained explain further
D. If I knew all of the details, I could have explained further.
42. Why shouldn’t I believe him when he says he prefers ______ at home over the weekend?
A. to come with us rather than to stay B. coming with us to staying
C. to come with us than stay D. coming with us from staying
43. ______ starting that project, you’ve been thinking about – just do it! You’ll be glad you did.
A. take off B. put off C. throw away D. look for
Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Globe Bazaar is more than just shopping. It’s ______ (44) experience.
* Meet the makers: Chat with our (45) ______ vendors, learn about their craft, and connect with the heart and
soul behind each exquisite piece.
* Immerse yourself (46) ______ culture: Enjoy live music, traditional dance performances, and storytelling
sessions (47) ______ transport you to the far corners of the world.
* Expand your horizons: Every visit to Globe Bazaar is a chance to discover something new, to broaden your
perspective, and to fall in love with the beauty (48) ______ of our planet.
* Don’t just shop, explore!
Visit Globe Bazaar today and let your inner explorer (49) ______ wild!
Bonus: Mention this ad and receive a special discount on your first purchase!
Globe Bazaar: Where the world comes together, one treasure at a time.
44. A. an B. the C. a D. no article
45. A. passion B. passionary C. passionate D. passionately
46. A. at B. in C. on D. into
47. A. when B. whom C. that D. when
48. A. diversity B. unpopularity C. limitation D. inconvenience
49. A. run B. running C. ran D. to run
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
50.
a. But after the fun, time to be smart. A little nest egg in the bank for rainy days, and maybe some new toys for
my favorite charity.
b. First things first, say goodbye to rent! A cozy house with flowers in the window sounds way better than a
landlord.
c. Then, every day can be a little adventure – learning a new skill, maybe even starting a cupcake business!
d. Next, a trip to the coolest theme park ever, with friends and mountains of candy apples.
e. With a million pounds, it’s not just about spending. It’s about building a happy life that sparkles inside and
out.
A. e–a–c–d–b B. b–c–a–e–d C. b–d–a–c–e D. c–d–e–a–b
51. Dear Muskaan,
a. Hope to see you soon. Please be encouraged and continue your hard work. Your future’s very bright.
b. My parents and elder sister have sent lots of love and heartiest congratulations.
c. With lots of love and best wishes.
d. My happiness knew no bounds when I got to know that you have topped your school and achieved your
dream. I felt so pleased that I wish I were there to congratulate you personally.
e. The result has proved that hard work, determination, and perseverance bring good results. You were so
laborious and passionate about it.
I know you were very nervous too, but I was always very confident that you would come out with flying colors.
I apologize that I couldn’t even attend the celebration party despite my wishes.
Yours lovingly,
Shefali
A. a–e–c–d–b B. b–c–a–e–d C. c–d–e–a–b D. c–d–a–b–e
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Here are a few tips for finding a healthy relationship with money:
* Set goals: What do you want to achieve with your money? Do you want to save for a house, travel the world,
or start a business? Having clear goals will help you (52) ______ about your spending.
* Create a budget: Track your income and expenses and make sure you’re not spending more (53) ______.
There are many budgeting tools and apps available to help you with this.
* Live below your means: Don’t try to (54) ______. Spend less than you earn and avoid unnecessary debt.
* Invest in yourself: The best investment you can make is (55) ______. Use your money (56) ______, improve
your health, and pursue your passions.
* Give back: Donate to causes you care about or volunteer your time. (57) ______ can bring great joy and
satisfaction.
52. A. make informed decisions B. cut back on information
C. expand your horizons D. pay much attention
53. A. than you catch B. than you earn
C. than you drop D. than you invest
54. A. go Dutch B. mend fences before the wind blows
C. keep up with the Joneses D. sharpen your bargain hawk eyes
55. A. in yourself B. at yourself
C. onto yourself D. up to yourself
56. A. to download information B. to learn new skills
C. to indulge in gambling D. to discourage new techniques
57. A. keeping your own ideas B. destroying your budget
C. harming the environment D. sharing your resources
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Maya loved the mall. Not just for the shiny shops and dazzling clothes, but for the thrill of the hunt. Her
eyes would (58) ______ like laser beams, picking out bargains hidden amongst the rows of dresses and shelves
of sneakers, though. She had a system. Every purchase fit (59) ______ one of two categories. "Needs" and
"Treats." Needs were the boring but (60) ______ stuff – socks, toothpaste, the occasional pair of sturdy shoes.
These she bought with laser focus, comparing prices, waiting for sales, and pouncing like a ninja when the
perfect deal arose.
Treats, (61) ______ were the fun stuff. A vintage scarf with a wink, a mug that spoke her coffee-loving
soul, or a book that promised to whisk her away on an adventure. Treats were for celebrating small victories, for
rewarding herself after a tough week, or simply for adding a dash of sunshine to a rainy day. But even with
treats, Maya kept it real. She'd set a (62) ______, track her spending with ruthless efficiency, and never buy on
impulse.
58. A scan B. stop C. exert D. ignore
59. A out of B. into C. from D. against
60. A unimportant B. unnecessary C. valueless D. essential
61. A. on the other hand B. therefore C. moreover D. as well as
62. A trap B. budget C. coupon D. comparison
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The Curious Case of Mr. Pennywise
Ever met someone obsessed with saving every penny? That was Mr. Pennywise. Coins clinked in his
pockets, bills crinkled in his wallet, and his bank account burgeoned like a well-fertilized pumpkin. He clipped
coupons, hunted bargains, and recorded every expense in a leather-bound ledger. Money, to Mr. Pennywise,
wasn’t just a means to an end – it was a treasure to be hoarded, a fortress against uncertainty.
His wife, Millie, saw things differently. “Life’s a pie, Mr. Pennywise,” she’d say, her eyes twinkling over a slice
of freshly baked apple crumble. “Why just stare at it when you can take a bite?” She dreamt of travel, of
laughter ringing through the seaside villa, of spontaneous adventures fueled by experiences, not savings. But
Mr. Pennywise, ever the cautious accountant, would shake his head and mutter about rainy days and the ever-
present wolf at the door.
The tension came to a head on their 25th anniversary. Millie booked a weekend getaway to the mountains,
her eyes alight with anticipation. Mr. Pennywise, faced with the “unnecessary” expense, erupted. “We have
everything we need right here!” he bellowed, gesturing at their well-stocked pantry and meticulously
maintained home. “Waste money on something fleeting?”
That night, under a sky splattered with a million stars, Millie sat alone on the porch swing. Tears welled in
her eyes. She glanced at the crumpled receipt in her hand – a testament to the joy a simple sunset picnic had
brought. Money, she realized, wasn’t just numbers on a page. It was the key to unlocking experiences,
connections, and memories that enriched the soul.
The next morning, Mr. Pennywise found Millie gone. On the kitchen table, beside a steaming cup of
coffee, lay a note: “Gone to chase sunsets, Mr. Pennywise. Hope you’ll join me sometime…”
63. What is the main conflict between Mr. Pennywise and Millie?
A. Their spending habits B. Their priorities in life
C. Their decorating styles D. Their career choices
64. What metaphor does Millie use to describe life?
A. A journey B. A puzzle C. A pie D. A painting
65. What does the word “anticipation” mean?
A. expectation B. indifference C. negligence D. doubtfulness
66. What action does Millie take to express her frustration?
 A. She throws away Mr. Pennywise’s savings B. She leaves him a scathing letter
C. She books a solo vacation D. She starts spending recklessly
67. What does the word “it” refer to?
A. money B. apple crumble C. page D. number
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The Accidental Entrepreneur: Meet Maya, a baker with a passion for crafting sourdough bread. What
started as a hobby in her tiny kitchen soon blossomed into a local sensation. Her crusty loaves, bursting
with flavor and love, captivated taste buds and ignited a loyal following. Maya, initially hesitant to leave her
secure job, embraced the unexpected entrepreneurial journey, driven by the joy of creating and connecting with
her community through her bread.
The Visionary Disruptor: Enter Alex, a young programmer with a dream to revolutionize education. He
envisioned a platform that personalized learning, making it accessible and engaging for every student. Despite
skepticism from investors and established players, Alex persevered, fueled by his belief in the power of
technology to democratize education. His dedication and willingness to challenge the status quo propelled his
startup to become a game-changer in the learning landscape.
The Community Builder: Sarah, a passionate advocate for sustainability, saw a gap in the market for eco-
friendly cleaning products. But her vision extended beyond profit. She sought to build a community around
environmental consciousness, empowering individuals to make small changes with big impact. Sarah’s
company became a hub for workshops, educational initiatives, and collaborations with local businesses. It
demonstrated that entrepreneurial success can be intertwined with social responsibility.
68. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. The importance of having a million-dollar idea B. The diverse paths to entrepreneurial success
C. The challenges faced by all entrepreneurs D. The role of technology in entrepreneurship
69. What motivates Maya to pursue her entrepreneurial venture?
A. The potential for financial gain B. The desire to disrupt the baking industry
C. The passion for her craft and connecting with others
D. The pressure from family and friends
70. What quality best describes Alex as an entrepreneur?
A. Adaptability and flexibility B. Dedication and perseverance
C. Caution and risk aversion D. Emphasis on financial stability
71. What differentiates Sarah’s approach to entrepreneurship?
A. Her focus on a market B. Her reliance on cutting-edge technology
C. Her commitment to social impact D. Her willingness to take on large investors
72. What can be inferred from the passage about entrepreneurship?
 A. It requires a specific set of skills and qualifications.
B. It’s a guaranteed path to wealth and success.
C. It’s only viable for those with access to significant resources.
D. It’s driven by a combination of passion, vision, and perseverance.
73. What does the word “skepticism” mean?
A. certainty B. doubt C. sureness D. trustfulness
74. What does the word “it” refer to?
A. Sarah’s company B. local business C. workshop D. individual

UNIT 6: MONEY (HANDOUT 2)

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. served B. undervalued C. operated D. varied
2. A. shopping B. sugar C. shoe D. stationer’s
3. A. post B. florist’s C. donation D. clothes
4. A. butchers B. receipts C. coupons D. headquarters
5. A. estate B. chemist C. venue D. pressure
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. million B. greengrocers C. launderette D. jeweler’s
7. A. news-agent’s B. optician C. essentials D. cosmetics
8. A. semiprivate B. reunited C. coincident D. multicolored
9. A. challenging B. spherical C. circular D. ceramic
10. A. investigation B. usability C. evaluation D. qualification
III. Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses.
11. The motorbike is on ___________________ and I’ve decided to buy it. (sale)
12. It was actually a special ___________________ and he did not hesitate to accept it. (offering)
13. The local shop-keepers knew him since he went to their shops every Sunday, and usually gave him some
___________________. (bargain)
14. Although the price for the laptop is high and I can’t ___________________ it now, I can save up and get
one soon. (affordable)
15. The Australian company is going to open their ___________________ office in our city next. (represent)
16. Finally, after much effort, he gained a lot of ___________________ in protecting wild animals. (achieve)
17. Magazines sometimes have ___________________ that give you money off in a shop. (coupon)
18. If a shop gives you a ___________________ you pay less than the usual price. (discounting)
19. A ___________________ is a small piece of paper that you get when you pay for something. (receive)
20. China gains a lot of benefits from their ___________________ priced goods. (compete)
IV. Choose the word/phrase (A, B, or C) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
21. I’ve already returned the kettle to the shop and hope to ______ it within a week.
A. gain some money for B. get a refund for
C. put some money in D. win a lottery on
22. I’ve got the parcel by post with a set of hair trimmer and a ______ inside.
A. receive B. receiver C. receiving D. receipt
23. The group has focused on ______ only one community development project this year.
A. to fund B. fund C. funding D. funded
24. Lilly made a/an ______ by selling handmade toys when she was still in school.
A. exception B. payment C. fortune D. progress
25. Mr. John feels that many young people overestimate the ______ of university education.
A. progress B. lowness C. shortage D. benefits
26. Online Business School also offers ______ student loans to UK students.
A. no extra fee B. interest free C. no repayment D. no limited
time
27. The promise of jobs and ______ pulls people to cities.
A. education B. unemployment C. stabilization D. prosperity
28. My younger sister is very ______ and so she loves going out.
A. enjoyable B. funny C. pleasing D. lively
29. He told me that he had not made any ______ for his summer holiday.
A. plan B. idea C. project D. cheme
30. “Buy one, get one free” is a common example of a ______ offer.
A. special B. pocket C. waste D. saving
V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
31. Mr. David allowed his son ______ his car.
A. has used B. using C. used D. to use
32. Will you please stop ______ TV channels.
A. be changed B. to change C. changing D. change
33. The children are looking forward ______ their grandma again.
A. to seeing B. to see C. to be seen D. seeing
34. Peter can’t stand ______ up in winter.
 A. getting B. to get C. got D. gets
35. I regret ______ my motorbike.
A. sell B. to sell C. selling D. sold
36. She told him ______ the door.
A. to lock B. locking C. lock D. locked
37. Alice is interested in ______ young children.
A. teach B. teaching C. taught D. to teach
38. Will you please stop ______ some coffee? You look sleepy.
A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. to drinking
39. The children hope ______ their grandma again.
A. to seeing B. to see C. to be seen D. seeing
40. I ______ in the hotel twice in the 1980s.
A. was staying B. have stayed C. had stayed D. had been
staying
41. After he ______ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. was finishing B. have finished C. was finished D. would finish
42. After it ______ dry for two months, it rained heavily last night.
A. has been B. had finished C. was finished D. had been
43. When I ______ to visit him, he ______ to work.
A. came / gone B. came / had gone C. come/had gone went D. had come / had
44. The minister has a talent for talking to ordinary people as if they ______ her equals.
A. are B. were C. be D. had been
45. If the ozone layer ______ most living things on the earth ______
A. is destroyed – will disappear B. was destroyed – would be disappeared
C. had destroyed – would disappear D. were destroyed – would disappear
46. If it ______ more humid in the desert of the Southwest, the hot temperatures would be unbearable.
A. is B. were C. would be D. had been
47. ______ you at the station if you’d told me you were coming today.
A. I’d met B. I’d have met C. I met D. I’d meet
48. If we ______ all the trees on earth, most living things ______
A. destroyed - will disappear B. destroyed - would be disappeared
C. had destroyed – would disappear D. destroyed – would disappear
49. ______ you not stayed up late last night, you wouldn’t be tired now.
A. Had B. If C. Unless D. Were
50. If I ______ you, I would tell her the truth.
 A. am B. were C. would be D. had been
VI. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
In such a costly and competitive society and world, no one of us can live without money. We need money
to fulfill our basic needs of the life such as buying food, and (52) ______ many basic necessities of life which
are almost impossible to buy without money. People in the society (53) ______ are rich and have property are
looked as honorable and respectful person of the society however a poor person is seen as hated without any
good impression.
Money increases the position of the person in the society and (54) ______ a good impression to him. All
of us want to be rich by earning more money through good job or business in order to fulfill all the increasing
demands of the modern age. (55) ______, only few people get this chance of completing their dreams of being
a millionaire.
So, money is the thing of great importance all through the life. Money is required by everyone whether
he/she is rich or poor and living in urban areas or rural areas. People in the urban areas are earning more money
than the people living in backward or rural areas as the people of the urban areas have more (56) ______ to the
technologies and get more opportunity because of the easy sources.
51. A. where B. what C. who D. which
52. A. other B. some C. many D. few
53. A. gives B. does C. takes D. draws
54. A. Besides B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However
55. A. way B. exit C. access D. order
[Link] the passage and choose the best answer for each question.
When Esther left school at the age of sixteen, her aunt Flory gave her $500 for her birthday. Most of
Esther’s friends decided to go to college, but Esther used her aunt’s money to start her own business. She
bought fruit, sugar and some glass jars and began making her own jam. She sold the jam for $1 a jar to her
friends and she soon doubled her aunt’s $500.
At first, her parents didn’t want Esther to spend her time making jam and they thought that she should
study instead. They hoped that one day she would be a teacher or a doctor. But Esther didn’t listen to them. She
just kept on making jam. After a few months, she started selling it to the local market. Then she started making
orange juice. She sold this to a school where one of her friends worked.
After two years, her business was very large and her parents were very pleased with her. She made all
kinds of food which she sold to shops and supermarkets. She was so busy that she had to get some people to
work for her.
56. Why did Aunt Flory give her some money?
A. Esther asked for it. B. Esther’s friends needed it.
C. It was a present. D. To pay for the fee.
57. After she left school, Esther ______.
A. went to college B. started her own business
C. worked for her aunt D. worked for her friends
58. When Esther left school, her parents wanted her to ______.
A. go to college B. be a business woman
C. work in a market D. go abroad
59. Esther sold orange juice to ______.
A. the local market B. a school
C. her friends D. the supermarket
60. Esther’s parents were very happy because Esther ______.
A. cooked for them B. was busy
C. studied well D. had a good business

UNIT 6: MONEY (HANDOUT 3)

I. Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation.
1. A. post office B. florist’s C. donation D. clothes
2. A. butchers B. coupons C. headquarters D. receipts
II. Indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of the primary stress.
3. A. launderette B. jeweler’s C. million D. greengrocer’s
4. A. optician B. essentials C. cosmetics D. newsagent’s
III. Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. If they ______ to stay here, they ______ more time for each other.
A. decided / spent B. decides / would spend
C. decided / will spend D. decided / would spend
6. I ______ my document before the power went out in the computer lab.
A. had saved B. have saved C. was saving D. have been
saved
7. Jimmy really hates the band; he can’t stand ______ to any of their songs.
A. to listen B. listening C. to be listened D. being listened
8. They ______ at the station for 90 minutes when the train finally arrived.
A. had waited B. waited C. had been waiting D. had been
waited
9. Most people nowadays are ______ a sedentary lifestyle in which they sit a lot or do-little physical activity.
A. leading B. adapting C. falling D. achieving
10. Jacky didn’t arrive until ______.
A. had left B. left C. have left D. was leaving
11. What ______ if she ______ the entrance exam?
A. did Mary do / failed B. would Mary do / failed
C. will Mary do / failed D. does Mary do / had failed
12. The employees often ______ to work or discuss the company’s business when their boss is in the room.
A. encourage B. waver C. decide D. pretend
13. Sonny ______ fainted by the time the ambulance ______ the hospital.
A. had got / reached B. got / had reached
C. was getting / reached D. got / was reaching
14. Do you need any newspaper or magazine? I’m going to the ______.
A. greengrocer’s B. newsagent’s C. DIY store D. butcher’s
15. He told me he ______ such kind of clothes before.
A. wore B. is worn C. hasn’t worn D. hadn’t worn
16. I’m sure she ______ if you explained the situation to her.
A. would understand B. understands
C. will understand D. would have understood
17. Last night, Peter ______ to the supermarket before he ______ home.
A. has gone / went B. went / went
C. had gone / went D. go / went
18. It’s so ______, I think it’s the best price for you to get that box of paint.
A. valuable B. inexpensive C. discount D. free
19. She has ______ for a new car and will not have to take the bus to work.
A. saved up B. paid for C. spent on D. swapped with
20. Where ______ if you ______ around the world?
A. did you choose / traveled B. will you choose / traveled
C. do you choose / travels D. would you choose / traveled
21. I really regret ______ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.
A. hurt B. hurting C. to hurt D. hurts
22. I’ve already returned the kettle to the shop and hope to ______ it within a week.
A. gain some money for B. put some money in
C. win a lottery on D. get a refund for
23. If you don’t have time to wash your clothes, please take them to the ______ nearby.
A. launderette B. charity shop C. takeaway D. deli
24. We might not stay at this hotel if Debbie ______ it to us.
 A. would not recommend B. did not recommend
C. would have recommended D. hadn’t recommended
IV. Indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
25. Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian.
-Mr. Collin: “You’ve been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!” - Brian: “______”
A. No problem. B. Don’t worry about it!
C. Everything’s alright. Thank you. D. I really appreciate you saying that.
26. - A: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” - B: “______”
A. That would be nice. Any problems? B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
C. I’m sorry, but here you are. D. No, thanks. I’m really busy.
V. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions.
27. Winning the first prize in the National Math Competition was the highest achievement he got when he was
at school.
A. comprehension B. failure C. success D. completion
28. With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into
financial difficulties.
A. save on daily expenses B. dress in loose clothes
C. spend money freely D. put on tighter belts
VI. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions.
29. He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from his
colleagues.
A. dismissed B. ejected C. evicted D. dropped
30. She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. objected to it B. permitted it
C. looked it over D. accepted it without investigation
[Link] the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
31. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.
A. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.
B. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.
C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport.
D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home.
32. She has much money, so she can buy a big house in the city.
A. If she had much money, she could buy a big house in the city.
B. If she had had much money, she could buy a big house in the city.
C. Without money, she couldn't buy a big house in the city.
 D. Unless she has much money, she can't buy a big house in the city.
33. She had only just put the telephone down when the boss rang.
A. She put the telephone down and the boss rang.
B. Hardly had she put the telephone down when the boss rang.
C. The boss rang back, but she put the telephone down.
D. She had put the telephone down, so she let it ring when the boss rang.
34. I find it useful to join the sports club.
A. I never like joining the sports club. B. I used to join the sports club.
C. Joining the sports club is not useful for me. D. It is useful for me to join the sports club.
35. It's my opinion that you should take more exercises.
A. If I were you, you would take more exercises. B. If I were you, I would take more exercises.
C. Had I been you, I would take more exercises. D. If I were you, I will take more exercises.
[Link] the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
36. Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United States, and television
viewing is the number of one activity leisure.
A. activity leisure B. everyday
C. most households D. television viewing
37. New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A. fossil B. continues C. New sources D. been looking
38. Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
A. is more B. Almost C. it is D. enjoyable
39. Tens of new shops have been opened recent in the area.
A. in B. continues C. recent D. have been
opened
40. Have you ever been charged too much about something at a shop?
A. about B. at a shop C. too much D. ever been
charged
IX. Reading
Shopping Revolution
Do you often go shopping? If so, how do you usually pay (41) ____ the items you buy? Some people still
use cash because it’s easier to know how much money you have spent. But if you’re short of money when you
reach the supermarket check-out, it can be very (42) ____. Other people pay by card, so that they don’t have to
carry a lot of money around with them. (43) ____ credit cards often make you spend more money than you had
planned. And it isn’t until the end of the month that you realize that you owe the bank a lot of money. To carry
cash or cards, you need a wallet and a bag – or quite a big pocket! But wouldn’t it be great if you could leave
your wallet at home? If you have a smartphone, it seems that you will soon be able to do that. The company
Vocalink is developing a new app called Zapp which will allow people (44) ____ by phone in the future. Zapp
will completely change the way we shop – and our mobile phones will become (45) ____ more necessary than
they already are.
41. A. with B. by C. for D. in
42. A. embarrassing B. flexible C. enthusiastic D. sympathetic
43. A. As a result B. Unfortunately C. Consequently D. Conversely
44. A. to be paid B. being paid C. paying D. to pay
45. A. even B. also C. such D. rather
X. Reading Passage and Questions:
A song from the famous English pop group the Beatles told us that money can’t buy us love. Many people
also believe that money cannot buy happiness. In fact, there is an expression that says money is the root of all
evil. However, a new study from Cambridge University suggests that money can buy you happiness.
Researchers conducted a study on the spending habits of customers in a bank. They compared what the bank
customers bought with their personality. The research team compared the personalities of 625 people with a list
of how they spent their money. The conclusion of the study was that what people buy can lead to happiness, but
only if they buy the right things.
One of the researchers believes the study may change the way people think about money and happiness.
He said it showed, “that spending can increase our happiness when it is spent on goods and services that fit our
personalities.” He said Internet companies could use information about people’s happiness to recommend
products and services that make people happier. Another researcher said spending money could be more
important in our lives than we thought. She said: “Spending money on products that help us express who we are
as individuals could turn out to be as important to our well-being as finding the right job, the right
neighbourhood or even the right friends and partners.”
(Adapted from [Link]
46. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The relationship between money and happiness. B. Money cannot buy happiness.
C. Finding the right job is not as important as having a lot of money.
D. Money will ensure happiness.
47. What is the result of the study from Cambridge University?
A. People will be happy if they have a lot of money. B. Money cannot bring happiness.
C. Whatever people buy makes them happy
D. People can only be happy when they buy exactly what they need.
48. What do Internet companies use information about people’s happiness levels for?
A. To help them earn more money.
 B. To understand the current needs of customers.
C. To suggest products and services that make people happier.
D. To bring them closer to the customer.
49. The word “express” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. show B. relate C. supply D. digest
50. How does spending affect our lives?
A. Spending can increase our happiness when it is spent on things that don’t match our personalities.
B. Spending habits have a great influence on our personalities.
C. Spending on things that fit our personalities makes us happy.
D. Personality negatively affects spending habits.

UNIT 6: MONEY (HANDOUT 4)

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. cosmetics B. trainers C. receipts D. coughs
2. A. post office B. florist’s C. donation D. clothes
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
3. A. newsagent’s B. greengrocer’s C. launderette D. jeweler’s
4. A. billion B. optician C. essential D. receiver
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence
5. Lan: “Mai, your bags look very heavy.”
Mai: “Thank you. That’s very kind of you. _______ give you a hand?”
A. Can I B. Do I C. Should I D. Did I
6. Mike: “My final exam is tomorrow.” Nga: “_______”
A. Good luck B. Congratulations! C. Well done D. Best wishes
7. Jack: “Can I have the bill?” The waiter: “_______”
A. Don’t worry B. Yes, of course C. No, thanks D. Yes, please.
IV. Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
8. She had given (A) her bank account (B) information to the man after (C) she got an alert about it (D).
9. For (A) that reason, somebody (B) agrees to put their money into (C) the budget account (D) anymore.
10. If I suddenly (A) became a skilled (B) astronaut, I would eagerly joined (C) interstellar missions to
explore distant planets and moons (D).
V. Choose the best answers or complete the unfinished statement about the passage
A researcher has made a report that says, “having a lot of money makes you a bad person.” Professor Paul
Piff spent ten years looking at the personalities of rich people and found that their behavior was very different
from the behavior of poor people. Dr Paul Piff said rich people are more likely to break rules, not follow the
law, and not care about other people. He also said wealthy people cheat more at games and are less likely to
help other people. Professor Paul Piff told the BBC that: “Wealth makes you more worried about your own
interests, your own desires, your own welfare.” He added that rich people think their own goals and needs are
the most important things in their life.
Professor Paul Piff also found that poorer people are much more generous than rich people. The poor give
a higher percentage of their money to help others than the rich. He said poorer people give one – and a – half
times as much as richer people. He said: “The wealthier you are, the less generous you are. You give
significantly smaller portions away to other people.” However, he did say that rich people could change their
behavior and become nicer and more generous. He said rich people can help others more if you tell them that
giving and helping is a good thing. He said: “Reminding people of the benefits of cooperation, or the
advantages of community, causes wealthier individuals to be just as giving as poor people.”
11. What is the main aim of the writer in writing this text?
A. Make the difference in the behavior between the rich and the poor
B. Remind the people about the benefits of giving and helping
C. Criticize the rich for not helping the others D. Encourage the poor to give more
12. What is *not* true that Dr Piff said about the rich?
A. They are more likely to break rules. B. They don’t follow the law.
C. They treat the poor so badly. D. They don’t care about the others.
13. According to Dr Piff, what is the most important to the rich?
A. Interests B. Desires C. Welfare D. Goals and
needs
14. What do poorer people give more than richer people?
A. Money B. Food C. Clothes D. Time
15. How can richer people become nicer and more generous?
A. By earning more money B. By cheating more in games
C. By giving and helping more D. By working harder
VI. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
Pocket money
 Most teenagers in Britain (16) _______ pocket money from their parents. A report by the Bank of
Scotland interviewed over 1,000 young people in Britain and found that 77 per cent get pocket money. They
might have to do chores to get their pocket money, helping (17) _______ home with tasks like cleaning,
cooking, washing up, taking out the rubbish and ironing.
Different families give different amounts and the average for eight- to fifteen-year-olds in (18) _______
UK is about £6 a week. Children in Scotland receive more than the national average and Londoners get the
most. Teenagers, (19) _______, get more money than younger children. Some fifteen- to nineteen-year-olds
receive more than £100 a month. The report found that many children save at least a quarter of their weekly
pocket money (20) _______ that more boys than girls save their money.
16. A. donate B. receive C. give D. make
17. A. in B. on C. at D. for
18. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
19. A. logic B. logical C. logically D. logician
20. A. and B. so C. but D. or
[Link] the correct form of the verbs in the brackets
21. The new marketing strategy proved to be highly _____________ in boosting sales. (effect)
22. Staying at the five-star resort was a _____________ experience with its lavish amenities and stunning
views. (luxury)
23. Even though the new model is more expensive, it’s _____________ more fuel-efficient than its
predecessor. (compare)
24. After months of hard work, the team was able to _____________ launch the new product to the market.
(success)
25. Samantha is a photography _____________ who spends her weekends exploring picturesque locations to
capture stunning images. (enthuse)
[Link] the blank with a suitable word
launderette/ delicatessen/ DIY store/ jeweler’s/ takeaway/ butcher’s
26. I always prefer to buy my meat from the local _________________ shop because the quality is excellent.
27. After a long day at work, I decided to order some Chinese food for _________________.
28. He bought a beautiful engagement ring from the _________________ for his fiancée.
29. I visited the _________________ to buy paint, brushes, and other supplies for my home improvement
project.
30. The local _________________ offers a wide range of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and freshly baked
bread.
IX. Fill the blank with a suitable preposition
31. I’m trying to save _________________ enough money to go on a vacation next year.
32. She offered to pay _________________ dinner as a way of saying thank you.
33. Despite the challenges, he managed to succeed _________________ launching his own business.
34. They decided to invest _________________ stocks to potentially grow their wealth over time.
35. Sarah is in charge _________________ the marketing department and oversees all promotional activities.
X. Make meaningful sentences by filling in the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase.
36. If I had more free time, I _________________ (take) up painting as a hobby.
37. If we ___________ (be) fluent in Spanish, we would travel to South America and explore different
countries.
38. After I _________________ (finish) my homework, I watched a movie with my friends.
39. I had visited the museum by the time it _________________ (close) for the day.
40. She _________________ (live) in London before 2000.
XI. Rewrite these sentences as directed.
41. First, we had dinner. Then we went for a walk.
→ By the time ____________________________________________________________________________
42. By the time I arrived at the restaurant, my friends had already ordered their meals.
→ After _________________________________________________________________________________
43. The rain stopped. Then we went outside to enjoy the fresh air.
→ When ________________________________________________________________________________
44. I think you should tell him the truth.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________
45. I don’t know anything about medicine, so I can’t help you.
→ If ____________________________________________________________________________________

UNIT 7
Ex I: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. cathedral B. strength C. theme D. weather
2. A. fountain B. playground C. country D. trousers
3. A. national B. parking C. palace D. statue
4. A. ruins B. guards C. plans D. maps
5. A. below B. mosque C. holding D. chosen
6. A. security B. number C. regular D. monument
7. A. luggage B. lounge C. damage D. magazine
8. A. protect B. remote C. enjoyable D. expensive
9. A. crowded B. attracted C. improved D. recorded
10. A. horrible B. honest C. humorous D. helicopter
Ex II: Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
1. A. aquarium B. compensation C. experience D. spectacular
2. A. economy B. botanical C. luxurious D. conservation
3. A. temple B. landscape C. resort D. window
4. A. souvenir B. impressive C. together D. occasion
5. A. historic B. romantic C. officer D. attendant
6. A. family B. departure C. atmosphere D. hospital
7. A. destination B. comfortable C. fortunate D. generally
8. A. suggestion B. holiday C. natural D. Germany
9. A. discover B. adventure C. quality D. remember
10. A. respect B. attract C. announce D. tourist
Ex III: Say the words out loud and odd one out.
1. A. romantic B. peaceful C. palace D. historic
2. A. discover B. pictureque C. protect D. announce
3. A. respect B. improve C. attract D. project
4. A. impressive B. museum C. aquarium D. castle
5. A. luxurious B. disappointing C. picturesque D. spectacular
6. A. luggage B. departure C. flight D. fountain
7. A. damage B. improve C. protect D. conserve
8. A. scary B. pleasant C. enjoyable D. comfortable
9. A. passport B. suncream C. backpack D. dentist
Ex IV: Label the picture with a correct word/phrase given.
temple statue tower water park
palace fountain aquarium botanical garden
castle cathedral museum mosque

1. 2. 3. 4.
 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

Ex V: Match the words in column A with those in column B to make a compound noun.
A B
1. flight a. belt
2. window b. guard
3. security c. lounge
4. police d. attendant
5. seat e. luggage
6. hand f. season
7. boarding g. seat
8. departure h. desk
9. flight i. class
10. information j. number
11. low k. officier
12. first l. pass

Ex VI: Complete the following sentences with the compound nouns in Ex V.

1. The flight attendant asks the passengers to fasten the ………………. before the flight.
2. There is nothing more depressing than a seaside town in the …………………
3. Would you like an aisle seat or a ……………….., sir?
4. When I showed him our tickets, I realized that the ……………….. was different.
5. While we were waiting at the ……………….., we realized that we had left our passport at home.
6. A ……………………. stopped him from driving too fast and unluckily, he got a fine of two thousand dollars.
7. The young man asks the girl at the …………………… about the flight to NewYork.
8. You should stay here and carry your ……………….. while I get a taxi.
Ex VII: Match the words with their descriptions.
1. church a. a park in which animals move around freely and are watched by
visitors from their cars
2. art gallery b. a place where you can buy and eat a meal
 3. restaurant c. a building or an outdoor are where plays and similar types of
entertainment are performed
4. monument d. a building where Christians go to attend services, pray
5. safari park e. an area that contains many shops
6. festival f. a building, statue built to remind people of a famous person or
event
7. theatre g. a public performance of music
8. shopping h. a building where paintings and other works of art are shown to the
district public
9. concert i. a large glass container in which fish and other water creatures and
plants are kept
10. aquarium j. a series of performances of music, plays, films….,etc usually
organized in the same place once a year
Ex VIII: Circle the best word.
1. They are listening to a tour guide talking to tourists in/on a coach to the beach.
2. The weather is so wonderful and we’ve been to a lot of tourist/tourism attractions in this area.
3. I have been to Paris twice but I haven’t seen the Eiffel tower/towel.
4. The pilot discovered a mistake after the plane had taken on/off.
5. The best part of the trip was that I made friend/friends with a girl and we are penfriends now.
6. Ecotourists can learn a lot about local/international people and help them improve their quality of life.
7. We went on/over a boat trip on the river and visited the museum yesterday.
8. There are lots of different ways to do/make money while you are travelling.
9. He is reading a book about how millionaires make/do their fortune and how he can do the same.
10. The journey go/went wrong because an employeee made a mistake at the airport.
Ex IX: Match.
1. make a. a lot of fish
2. catch b. less energy
3. learn c. a national park
4. take d. bicycles in the city
5. visit e. the hotel in advance
6. eat f. public transport
7. use g. a suggestion
8. book h. some new skills
9. hire i. friends
 10. accept j. local food
Ex X: Complete the following sentences with the holiday-related compound nouns given.
sun cream travel agent backpack tour guide
campsite sunburn sunglasses ecotourism

1. We contacted a ………………… to book a ten-day tour to Europe two days ago.

2. ………………… has brought a lot of employments for the local people.
3. She puts on ………………… so as to protect the skin from harmful effects of the sun.
4. This ……………. is so large that we can put up many big tents.
5. My daughter was taken to hospital suffering from severe………………
6. The man was wearing a heavy …………….. when he came in.
7. The girl wearing a pair of ……………. over there is one of my close friends.
8. Our group is impressed by a helpful ……………….. who has helped us a lot during our tour.
Ex XI: Choose the best answer.
1. While Ms. Jenny was ………….. the phone, they were calling our flight number.
A. answering B. answer C. answered D. to answer
2. If we all stay in a campsite, we can use …………. energy.
A. a little B. little C. less D. least
3. The town is full ………… markets selling fish, local food and crafts.
A. with B. over C. of D. about
4. Passengers must …………..their seat belts when the plane is taking off and landing.
A. wear B. take C. put D. carry
5. It was pouring …………….. rain and it was getting dark that night.
A. of B. with C. over D. out
6. The next day it was still raining so we all decided to …………… the train home.
A. go B. use C. travel D. take
7. The airport was extremely ………………… and nobody noticed that old man.
A. crowding B. crowd C. crowded D. crowds
8. Don’t panic if you don’t understand ……………… that some one has said.
A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
9. There …………… a number of local restaurants that serve foreign food in this area.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
10. Don’t worry! I’ve ………….. you two seats near the middle of the plane.
A. booked B. arranged C. ordered D. asked
Ex XII: Fill in the gap with a suitable word given in the box.
 departure passport security weather holiday
nature single city tourists ecotourism

1. We put our passports in the trays with our hand luggage at the ……………. checks.
2. As he is travelling alone, he is going to book a ……………… room at the hotel.
3. The departures board show all the flight numbers and ……………….. time.
4. Have you ever experienced an adventure holiday or even an ……….……. holiday?
5. The number of ………..…to this beautiful island has grown up drammatically over the past two years.
6. When several flights land at the same time, there are long queues at the ……………… control area.
7. We didn’t feel happy because we had a miserable time from the start of the ……………..
8. The …………... in the countryside was warm and sunny and we stayed at a different place every night.
9. As we’ve travelled for over four hours, we are taking a ……………… break before we start touring again.
10. Although there are many more tourists to the area, its ……………is strictly protected.
Ex XIII: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
1. There is a ………………………… between my father and the travel agent and he has to change the tour.
(UNDERSTAND)
2. About two minutes late, I ………………………… felt a sharp pain in my left ankle. (SUDDEN)
3. I am discussing with my sister about …………………………… in France, some tourist attractions to visit
and places to eat. (ACCOMMODATE)
4. The weather is ………………………….. and dry and I can see a small tree from by bedroom window.
(SUN)
5. The island has beautiful beaches and and modern hotel resorts that attract a lot of
……………………………. (TOUR)
6. My family stayed in ………………………… campsites in the most amazing places. (AFFORD)
7. The island contains mountains, tropical forests and lots of ……………………………wildlife. (INTEREST)
8. What else do you need to become a ………………………… person in the business world? (SUCCESS)
9. It offers a ………………………… atmosphere, fresh seafood and picturesque landscapes. (PEACE)
10. The book encourages ……………………………. to write a book about their lives. (READ)\
Ex XIV:
Exercise 1. Chia động từ ở thì hiện tại hoàn thành.
1. Although the local authorities (take) ………………………………… some methods to solve the pollution
issue, there seems to be little improvement in the air quality.
2. Xuan Bac, a well-known comedian, (start) ………………………………… acting since he was a student in
the University of Stage and Cinematography.
3. I (be) ………………………………… to some places in the world. However, Singapore is the most beautiful
country that I (ever/ visit) ………………………………….
4. I (collect) ………………………………… a lot of relevant information for the final evaluation essay.
5. The person that I admire the most in my life is my lecturer, Ms. Linh, who (do)
………………………………… a lot of research that is related to foreign affairs.
Exercise 2. Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi.
1. The last time she came back to her hometown was 4 years ago.
→ She hasn't..................................................................................................................................
2. He started working as a bank clerk 3 months ago.
→ He has......................................................................................................................................
3. It has been 5 years since we first flew to Singapore.
→ We have...................................................................................................................................
4. I last had my hair cut in November.
→ I haven't...................................................................................................................................
5. The last time we called each other was 5 months ago.
→ We haven't...............................................................................................................................
6. It has been a long time since we last met.
→ We haven't...............................................................................................................................
7. When did you have it?
→ How long................................................................................................................................?
8. This is the first time I had such a delicious meal.
→ I have never.............................................................................................................................
9. I haven't seen him for 8 days.
→ The last....................................................................................................................................
10. Today is Saturday. I haven't taken a bath since Wednesday.
→ It..............................................................................................................................................
Exercise 3. Chia các động từ sau ở thì Hiện tại tiếp diễn hoặc Hiện tại hoàn thành.
1. My father (not/ play) ................................... any sport since last year.
2. Some people (attend) ................................... the meeting right now.
3. I’d better have a shower. I (not/have) ................................... one since Thursday.
4. I don’t live with my family now and we (not/see) ................................ each other for 5 years.
5. Where is your mother? - She (have) ................................... dinner in the kitchen.
6. Why are all these people here? What (happen) ...................................?
7. I (just/ realize) ................................... that there are only four weeks to the end of term.
8. The train drivers (go) ................................... on strike and they stopped working at twelve o’clock.
9. At the present, he (compose) ................................... a piece of music.
Exercise 4: Chia các động từ sau ở thì phù hợp. (Sử dụng thì hiện tại tiếp diễn và hiện tại hoàn thành)
1. My father (not/ play)…………………………..…….. any sport since last year.
2. Some people (attend).......……………………….....the meeting right now.
3. I’d better have a shower. I (not/have)…………………….…………one since Thursday.
4. I don’t live with my family now and we (not/see)……………………………each other for five years.
5. Where is your mother? She..............………….............(have) dinner in the kitchen.
6. Why are all these people here? What (happen).......………….......................?
7. I………………….just (realize)…………... that there are only four weeks to the end of term.
8. She (finish) ……………………..... reading two books this week.
9. At present, he (compose).......…………………...............a piece of music.
10. We (have)........…………………...............dinner in a restaurant right now.
Exercise 5: Viết lại những câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi.
1. She started to live in Hanoi 2 years ago. (for)
-> …………………………………………………
2. He began to study English when he was young. (since)
-> …………………………………………………
3. I have never eaten this kind of food before. (This is)
-> …………………………………………
4. I have never seen such a beautiful girl before. (She is)
-> …………………………………………
5. This is the best novel I have ever read. (before)
-> …………………………………………
Exercise 6: Viết lại các câu sau dựa trên các từ cho sẵn có sử dụng thì hiện tại hoàn thành.
1. We/ not eat/ out/ since/ mom’s birthday.
…………………………………………..
2. How/ long/ you/ live/ here?
…………………………………………..
3. You/ ever/ been/ Russia?
…………………………………………..
4. She/ not/ meet/ kids/ since Christmas.
…………………………………………..
5. They/ repair/ lamps/ yet?
…………………………………………..
BÀI TẬP CÂU TƯỜNG THUẬT:
Bài 1: Hoàn thành các câu sau.
1. "Where is my umbrella?" she asked.
She asked...................................................................
2. "How are you?" Martin asked us.
Martin asked us...................................................................
3. He asked, "Do I have to do it?"
He asked...................................................................
4. "Where have you been?" the mother asked her daughter.
The mother asked her daughter...........................................
5. "Which dress do you like best?" she asked her boyfriend.
She asked her boyfriend...................................................................
6. "What are they doing?" she asked.
She wanted to know...................................................................
7. "Are you going to the cinema?" he asked me.
He wanted to know...................................................................
8. The teacher asked, "Who speaks English?"
The teacher wanted to know....................................................
9. "How do you know that?" she asked me.
She asked me...................................................................
10. "Has Caron talked to Kevin?" my friend asked me.
My friend asked me...................................................................
11. "What's the time?" he asked.
→ He wanted to know .................................................. .
12. "When will we meet again?" she asked me.
→ She asked me .................................................. .
13. "Are you crazy?" she asked him.
→ She asked him .................................................. .
14. "Where did they live?" he asked.
→ He wanted to know .................................................. .
15. "Will you be at the party?" he asked her.
→ He asked her .................................................. .
16. "Can you meet me at the station?" she asked me.
→ She asked me .................................................. .
17. "Who knows the answer?" the teacher asked.
→ The teacher wanted to know .................................................. .
18. "Why don't you help me?" she asked him.
→ She wanted to know .................................................. .
19. "Did you see that car?" he asked me.
→ He asked me .................................................. .
20. "Have you tidied up your room?" the mother asked the twins.
→ The mother asked the twins ..................................................
21. "Stop talking, Joe," the teacher said.
→ The teacher told Joe .................................................. .
22. "Be patient," she said to him.
→ She told him .................................................. .
23. "Go to your room," her father said to her.
→ Her father told her .................................................. .
24. "Hurry up," she said to us.
→ She told us .................................................. .
25. "Give me the key," he told her.
→ He asked her .................................................. .
26. "Play it again, Sam," she said.
→ She asked Sam .................................................. .
27. "Sit down, Caron" he said.
→ He asked Caron .................................................. .
28. "Fill in the form, Sir," the receptionist said.
→ The receptionist asked the guest ............................ .
29. "Take off your shoes," she told us.
→ She told us .................................................. .
30. "Mind your own business," she told him.
→ She told him .................................................. .
31. "Don't touch it," she said to him.
→ She told him .................................................. .
32. "Don't do that again," he said to me.
→ He told me .................................................. .
33. "Don't talk to me like that," he said.
→ He told her .................................................. .
34. "Don't repair the computer yourself," she warned him.
→ She warned him .................................................. .
35. "Don't let him in," she said.
→ She told me .................................................. .
36. "Don't go out without me," he begged her.
→ He begged her .................................................. .
37. "Don't forget your bag," she told me.
→ She told me .................................................. .
38. "Don't eat in the lab," the chemistry teacher said.
→ The chemistry teacher told his students ........................... .
39. "Don't give yourself up," he advised her.
→ He advised her .................................................. .
40. "Don't hurt yourselves, boys," she said.
→ She told the boys .................................................. .
Bài 2: Bài tập câu tường thuật pha trộn negative (khẳng định) và positive (phủ định)
1. She said, "Go upstairs."
→ She told me .................................................. .
2. "Close the door behind you," he told me.
→ He told me .................................................. .
3. "Don't be late," he advised us.
→ He advised us .................................................. .
4. "Stop staring at me," she said.
→ She told him .................................................. .
5. "Don't be angry with me," he said.
→ He asked her .................................................. .
6. "Leave me alone," she said.
→ She told me .................................................. .
7. "Don't drink and drive," she warned us.
→ She warned us .................................................. .
8. "John, stop smoking," she said.
→ She told John .................................................. .
9. "Don't worry about us," they said.
→ They told her .................................................. .
10. "Meet me at the cinema." he said.
→ He asked me .................................................. .
11. He said, "I like this song."
→ He said .................................................. .
12. "Where is your sister?" she asked me.
→ She asked me .................................................. .
13. "I don't speak Italian," she said.
→ She said .................................................. .
14. "Say hello to Jim," they said.
→ They asked me .................................................. .
15. "The film began at seven o'clock," he said.
→ He said that .................................................. .
16. "Don't play on the grass, boys," she said.
→ She told .................................................. .
17. "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
→ She asked him .................................................. .
18. "I never make mistakes," he said.
→ He said .................................................. .
19. "Does she know Robert?" he wanted to know.
→ He wanted .................................................. .
20. "Don't try this at home," the stuntman told the audience.
→ The stuntman advised .................................................. .
21. "I was very tired," she said.
→ She said .................................................. .
22. "Be careful, Ben," she said.
→ She told .................................................. .
23. "I will get myself a drink," she says.
→ She said .................................................. .
24. "Why haven't you phoned me?" he asked me.
→ He wondered .................................................. .
25. "I cannot drive them home," he said.
→ He said .................................................. .
26. "Peter, do you prefer tea or coffee?" she says.
→ She asked .................................................. .
27. "Where did you spend your holidays last year?" she asked me.
→ She asked .................................................. .
28. He said, "Don't go too far."
→ He advised her .................................................. .
29. "Have you been shopping?" he asked us.
→ He wanted .................................................. .
30. "Don't make so much noise," he says.
→ He asked .................................................. .

UNIT 8
Ex I: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. gadget B. grocery C. technology D. charger
2. A. ceramic B. plastic C. camera D. game
3. A. iron B. device C. timetable D. invent
4. A. leather B. thousand C. toothache D. birthday
5. A. rubber B. excursion C. customer D. button
6. A. steel B. screen C. peer D. wheel
7. A. stone B. mobilephone C. homeless D. volume
8. A. wood B. boots C. foot D. cook
9. A. connected B. exchanged C. recovered D. repaired
10. A. responds B. allows C. preserves D. lollipops
Ex II: Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
1. A. invention B. battery C. Internet D. company
2. A. digital B. national C. computer D. messages
3. A. control B. enquire C. language D. review
4. A. helicopter B. apologize C. experiment D. participate
5. A. heavy B. comfort C. welcome D. describe
6. A. challenge B. service C. lecture D. allow
7. A. important B. recommend C. material D. performance
8. A. exercise B. furniture C. usually D. encourage
9. A. entertain B. connection C. impressive D. attractive
10. A. heritage B. example C. negative D. holiday
Ex III: Say the words out loud and odd one out.
1. A. aluminium B. inform C. copper D. silver
2. A. power B. window C. smartphone D. tablet
3. A. complain B. predict C. persuade D. content
4. A. preserve B. damage C. destroy D. break
5. A. concrete B. wood C. glass D. virtual
6. A. passive B. replace C. discover D. enquire
7. A. warn B. silent C. respond D. describe
8. A. steel B. plastic C. tyre D. nylon
9. A. circular B. material C. rectangular D. triangular
10. A. spherical B. scientific C. prevent D. joyful
Ex V: Label the picture with a correct word/phrase given.
smartphone tablet MP3 player E-book reader
calculator headphone DVD player radio
television remote control USB port charger

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

Ex VI: Put the following verbs into the correct column according to prepositions that follow the verbs.
graduate, pay, recover, discuss, complain, dream, laugh, apologize, prevent, agree, deal, search,
ask, argue, worry, prepare, look, suffer, wait, borrow, point, forget, shout, compare, hear, wish,
help, apply, know

of about with at from for

Ex VII: Circle the correct prepositions.
1. Many customers are willing to pay more about/for better service.
2. My daughter always helps me with/for the housework.
3. Her mother has spent many weeks in hospital recovering from/with her injuries.
4. You know with/about their babies, don’t you?
5. The interviewer asks me about/for my future plans.
6. Nothing would prevent him of/from speaking out injustice.
7. Jack never laughs at/with the jokes that I tell.
8. The teacher looks for/at the new students and smiles.
9. Members can borrow up to three books from/of the library at the same time.
10. The shipper sincerely apologizes for/with the enormous delay in delivery.
Ex VIII: Complete the sentence with a correct preposition.
1. Shoppers sometimes complain ……………….. the lack of toilet facilities.
2. Increasing number of children are suffering ……………… mental health problems.
3. We compared the results of our study ……………… those of other studies.
4. In the excitement, I totally forgot ………………. my little sister.
5. We can not learn until we stop shouting ……………… each other.
6. Have you ever discussed the problem ……………… anyone before?
7. Jack agreed ……………… them about the need for a change.
8. You can stay here tonight, so you don’t have to worry ……………… walking home in the dark.
9. The university prepares students ……………. a career in business.
10. Ms. Katty has just decided to apply …………… a new job in Ha Noi.
Ex IX: Match the verbs with their definitions.
1. encourage a. to tell somebody that something is good or useful
2. apologize b. to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
3. complain c. to say what somebody or something is like
4. persuade d. to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satified about
somebody or something
5. recommend e. to give somebody support, courage or hope
6. describe f. to tell somebody about something, especially something dangerous
or unpleasant is likely to happen
7. warn g. to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for
doing it
 8. inform h. to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a
problem
Ex X: Match.
1. take a. a text message
2. make b. the battery
3. charge c. smartphones
4. send d. beautiful photos
5. access e. new planets
6. use f. a new film
7. discover g. the internet
8. see h. a complaint
Ex XI: Circle the best word.
1. How many different things do human beings use smartphones with/for?
2. The first text message was not typed/sent on the phone itself but on a computer.
3. Do you think that playing video games can increase/improve the children’s skills?
4. My father advises me to make/set up a healthier working space and habit.
5. Have you ever persuaded someone to sign up for/with an account on a social network?
6. The headteacher thanks people for/with helping his school to raise money.
7. The boy is excited with/about the new laptop that his father gives as a birthday present
8. Most people use smartphones and digital cameras to make/take beautiful photos.
9. Will cameras and smarphones be replaced by/with modern gadgets?
10. If you were going to write a letter for/to a famous person, who would it be?
Ex XII: Choose the best answer.
1. Our lives will be changed by these devices in ways that we haven’t even thought ………….
A. with B. of C. about D. over
2. Some scientists from several countries are working hard to take part ……….. the race.
A. in B. on C. with D. from
3. If the wheels …………. exist, we couldn’t travel by car or bus.
A. don’t B. doesn’t C. hadn’t D. didn’t
4. Some typing machines are much cheaper to ………….. because they were not made by hand.
A. do B. make C. use D. take
5. If we didn’t have planes, our journeys would …………….. much longer.
A. waste B. make C. take D. do
6. I have to return the gadget to the shop because something has gone ………….. with it.
A. bad B. worse C. wrong D. false
7. It is important that you should respond …………… to what is said during the conversation.
A. properly B. correctly C. carefully D. quickly
8. The teacher asks us to work in pairs and …………. turns to be the shop assistant and the customer.
A. make B. do C. receive D. take
9. It is more difficult for him to ……..…..the class if the internet connection is not good enough.
A. go B. follow C. come D. access
10. Can you give some reasons why you think the problem ……….. to be solved?
A. can B. was C. needs D. is
Ex XIII: Fill in the gap with a suitable word given in the box.
machine problems inventions plans online
space computer devices product planets

1. Nowadays, the internet can be accessed more often from a phone than from a …………….……...
2. The doctor warns the patient of the dangers of using digital …………………..………. before bedtime.
3. How can astronauts deal with some ………….………..…… like lack of oxygen, zero gravity, and extreme
temperatures?
4. Human beings have the opportunity to travel into space and settle on some new ………………..……..
5. For many years after its discovery, nobody understood exactly what the ………………..………. was for.
6. It is impossible to support all students in the city who are attending …………………….. classes during the
pandemic Covid-19.
7. Mobile phone is one of the most important modern ……………………….….. of human beings.
8. I ordered a new computer one month ago but I am not satisfied with the ………………………….
9. It may take several years to prepare for a trip into …………………..…… by rocket.
10. Because of the snowstorm, the girls have changed their ……………………………. and they are returning
to the country next Monday.
Ex XIV: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
1. The first phones were …………………………. by batteries that weighed nearly a kilo. (POWER)
2. We are working in pairs to decide which of the ………………..……… is the most impressive. (INVENT)
3. This model was very ……………………………. because it was made by hand. (SUCCESS)
4. Both of us have to put the following phrases in order of ………………..…………… concerning online
education. (IMPORTANT)
5. Do you have any problems with internet ……………………..…… in your area during your study online?
(CONNECT)
6. These museums provide many education and ……………………………….. opportunities to people all over
the world. (ENTERTAIN)
7. Can you give us the …………………….….. news on this interesting project to build a new gym in this area?
(LATE)
8. The presenter is mainly describing some advantages of space …………………..……… (EXPLORE)
9. ……………………..……. leaders have to cope with these problems and find the best solution. (POLITICS)
10. The teacher is talking about some important inventions and ………………………..……. from history.
(DISCOVER)
 MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 01
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. bargain B. maintain C. contain D. trainers
2. A. funding B. butcher C. bushes D. putting
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
3. A. architect B. solicitor C. programmer D. hairdresser
4. A. discount B. coupon C. degree D. bargain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges
5. John: "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - Mary: "__________”
A. Certainly, it's true. B. You can say that again.
C. Not at all. Help yourself. D. Sorry. I have no idea.
6. Mike: "That's a very nice dress you're wearing." - Nga: " __________”
A. I'm glad you like it. B. That's all right. C. You're quite right D. That's OK.
7. Binh: "I know you are very good at playing football. Would you like to join our club?" - Nam: "_______”
A. Yes. I am very busy. B. Yeah. Good idea. I'd love to.
C. What a good friend you are! D. What do you think?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions
8. The crops (A)won't be improved (B)unless the farmer will follow (C)the men farming (D) methods.
9. She had given (A)her bank account (B)information to the man after (C)she got an alert about (D)it.
10. If (A)anyone take (B)a vacation, we will not be able (C) to finish (D)the work.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
Personal computers, or PC, are an important part of our everyday lives. Many people can't imagine life without
them. One of the most important people in making machines work is Bill Gates. Bill Gates was born in 1955 in
Washington State. He grew up in a rich family. His parents sent him to a private school. There he met his
business partner, Paul Allen. When they were in the 8th grade, they were writing their first programs for
business computers and making money.
In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were very happy. They thought he would get
over his obsession with computers and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped out of
Harvard to work on a computer program with his friends Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a
dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the 1st personal computers.
In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product.
Allen became ill with cancer and left Microsoft in 1983. He recovered a few years later and started his own
company. Meanwhile, Microsoft became a giant company. By 1990, at the age of thirty-four, Gates was the
youngest billionaire in the history of the USA. He was the "King of Software". He achieved his success with a
lot of hard work. For more than ten years, he worked sixteen-hour days, seven days a week. He had a dream
and the will to succeed. By 2005, he was the richest man in the world.
11. According to the writer, __________
A. people cannot live without personal computers
B. computers play an important role of our lives.
C. Bill Gates invented personal computers.
D. Bill Gates is the most important people in computer science.
12. The phrase "dropped out of" as bold means
A. graduated from B. continued going to class at
C. took part in D. stopped taking class at
13. Where did Bill first meet his business partner, Paul Allen?
A. in Washington State B. at a private school
C. at Harvard University D. in a dormitory room at Harvard
14. According to the passage, __________
A. Bill Gate's parents wanted him to become a computer programmer.
B. Bill and Allen created Microsoft because they wanted to sell their program for personal computers.
C. In a few years, while Bill started his own company, Microsoft became a very large company.
D. All are correct.
15. Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the text?
A. In a few years, after Allen had recovered from his illness, he set up his own company.
B. Bill Gates and Paul Allen first wrote programs for business computers when they were in the 8th grade.
C. Bill Gates earned his success by working very hard.
D. Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States until now.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks
Anita Roddick
Anita Perilli was born in 1942 in Littlehampton, a town in the south of England. After leaving school, she
trained as an English teacher, but before she found a job, she decided to travel around the world. When Anita
returned (16) __________. Britain, she met a Scottish man called Gordon Roddick. They fell in love and got
married. They had two daughters and moved to Brighton. Britain, she met a It was there in 1976 that Anita
Roddick opened the first Body Shop store. She wanted to sell cosmetics (17) __________ were natural and not
tested on animals. She also recycled the bottles that contained her products, which means (18) __________
could bring them back to the shop and refill them. Six months later, she opened another shop, and by 1991,
there were seven hundred Body Shop stores. By 2004, the Body Shop had over two thousand stores with 71
million customers in 51 countries. Anita Roddick was passionate about social and (19) __________. issues. She
gave money to many charities. She joined anti-globalization protests and (20) __________ big oil companies
that did not invest in renewable energy. Near the end of her life, she sold Body Shop to LOréal, one of the
world's largest cosmetics companies. Many of her customers were angry, but she gave most of her money to
charities. She died in 2007 at the age of 65.
16. A. to B. at C. into D. from
17. A. who B. whom C. that D. All are correct
18. A. manufacturers B. employees C. paramedics D. customers
19. A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D.
environmentalists
20. A. criticized B. overestimated C. cooperated D. deliberated
PART B: WRITING
Supply the correct form of the words given in the brackets
21. Many hospitals often _____________________ male nurses for tasks such as moving patients and heavy
equipment. (employment)
22. You will find a wide _____________________ of choices available in school cafeterias. (vary)
23. I admire the _____________________ variety use of colors in her paintings. (success)
24. A number of new agricultural products have been _____________________ produced for 10 years.
(effect)
25. The right questions will enable you to discover whether the _____________________ has all the necessary
qualities for the job. (interviewer)
Complete each of the following sentences with ONE word from the box
entrepreneur/ extravagant/ solicitor/challenging/ income/ currency
26. Let's find a _________________ and exciting job that will offer you the freedom to develop your skills.
27. A/An ______________________ is a person who makes my sting or running businesses, especially when
this involves taking financial risks.
28. You'll need some cash in local _____________________, but you can also use your credit card.
29. Most people of his age would lead an ______________________ lifestyle if they had so much money.
30. The majority of the gen X think that if their children have a good university degree, they will generally get
higher ___________________.
Complete each of the following sentences with ONE suitable preposition
31. Irene has always been passionate a _____________________ bout becoming a famous singer.
32. They are competing ____________________ teams of full-time professional players.
33. I've finished this magazine. Can I swap ___________________ you?
34. The oral report should sum __________________ the main points of the written essay.
35. They decided to invest ____________________ stocks to potentially grow their wealth over time
Supply the correct tense of the verbs given in brackets
36. If Mark __________________, he won't miss the train. (hurry)
37. If the weather ___________________ sunny tomorrow, we may delay the pool party. (not be)
38. When Peggy got home yesterday, her son ___________________ all of the housework. (do)
39. If we had a garden, we __________________ the cat. (have)
40. Before he ___________________ sorry, he had made a lot of mistakes. (feel)
Rewrite the following sentences as directed
41. She always goes out to have dinner because she doesn't know how to cook.
→ If she
___________________________________________________________________________________
42. Don't be disrespectful to your mom or she will get very angry.
→ If you _________________________________________________________________________________
43. Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh. He wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories. (Using Relative
Pronoun)
→ Arthur Conan Doyle, ___________________________________________________________________
44. The woman complained to the police. Her wallet had been stolen. (Using Relative Pronoun)
→ The woman ___________________________________________________________________________
45. We got to The Masked Singer show. First, the first singer began to sing.
→ By the time _____________________________________________________________________________
 MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 02
1. A. unemployed B. operated C. performed D. interviewed
2. A. degrees B. creators C. departments D. ambitions
3. A. qualification B. university C. opportunity D. education
4. A. prospect B. benefit C. rewarding D. customer
5. The risks of starting your own business can be very great, and most budding __________ find that hey have
never worked so hard in their live
A. entrepreneurs B. architects C. assistants D. paramedics
6. __________ is a person whose job is to collect and write news stones for newspapers, magazines, radio,
television or online news sites
A. engineer B. architect C. journalist D. paramedic
7. I think John is finding his new job too easily. They need to give him some more __________ things to
A. challenging B. repetitive C. stressful D. architect
8. By 1960 the arms industry directly employed 3.5 million people. (synonym)
A. dismissed B. recruited C. laid off D. sent off
9. Andy laid the foundation for me of the interpersonal skills necessary to __________
A. earn a lot of money B. be on my feet C. deal with the public D. operate
machinery
10. My sister __________ a team of young, energetic computer programmers.
A. looked after B. sent C. noticed D. joined
11. This company manufactures the equipment used to make contact lenses (synonym)
A. employs B. produces C. recommends D. sells
12. Alan __________ is a very small piece of a material that is a semiconductor, used to carry a complicated
electronic circuit.
A. semicircle B. microchip C. microwave D. subtitle
13. The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight (opposite)
A. drawback B. weakness C. benefit D. hindrance
14. The proposal has received an enthusiastic response from the union. (opposite)
A. indifferent B. warm-welcomed C. energetic D. reliable
15. From the documents, the interviewer will have some insight into your social skills, work motivation. and
keen for the job.
16. After diving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction
17. Approximately 80 percent of farm income in Utah it is derived from livestock and livestock products
18. They meet in an old house, __________ basement has been converted into a chapel.
A. whose B. which C. whom D. that
19. Super Star's video tapes have all been packed up, waiting for the day __________ he finds a new location.
 A. whose B. why C. when D. where
20. My brother has been fortunate to find a career that he loves and, __________ he gets well-paid for it.
A. on the other hand B. what is more C. in spite of this D. for example
21. If my father __________ me up, I'll take the bus home.
A. doesn't pick B. don't pick C. not pick D. picks
22. "What did the __________ meeting discuss? I didn't attend it because of traffic jam."-"
A. I didn't, either. B. That was great. C. You missed the meeting. D. I'm sorry, I
can't.
23. "You've already finished the project, haven't you?"
A. Yes, this project is mine. B. Sorry, but I need more time.
C. I'll arrive here in 5 minutes. D. We've been given a new project
24. The residents of the village are living a happy life __________ they lack modem facilities.
A. despite B. although C. therefore D. because of
25. I __________ watch a DVD tonight. Do you want to come round?
A. am going to B. will C. used to D. shouldn't
Reading
A part-time job is generally considered to be employment that is less than 40 hours of work per week. Some
employers consider between 32 and 40 hours of work per week to be full-time, (26) __________ part-time jobs
are usually classified as anything less than 40 hours.
Working on a part-time schedule has many perks and provides the optimal flexibility needed by some
individuals. For example, parents (27) __________ young children, students, and people who have out-of-work
responsibilities often find that part-time work is their only option. Others work in part-time jobs because they
are (28) __________ to find full-time positions - and working part-time is better for them than not working at
all. In some situations, part-time employees can earn as much as full-time employees on an hourly basis, but
mom employers do not offer (29) __________ such as health insurance, vacation time, and paid holidays to
their part - time employees.
There are many pros and cons to working part-time and there are also several specific industries that are known
to have many part-time positions available. You should (30) __________ the factors before deciding if a part-
time or a full-time position will work better for your specific situation.
26. A. because B. since C. furthermore D. but
27. A. with B. without C. for D. among
28. A. impossible B. powerless C. unable D. incapable
29. A. profits B. benefits C. earnings D. takings
30. A. think B. consider C. regard D. believe
Reading
It's important to be able to articulate your dream job. Not just for personal reasons, but also for when you're
asked about it in interviews. But, how can you even begin to describe your ideal job, especially to someone
who's clearly going to be judging your response? Just picking a place to start is a head-scratcher.
First, let's talk about what you're good at doing, or your strengths. It's likely you've already had the chance to
talk about this topic a bit during the interview, so it makes for a nice transition. Highlight the skills that you
enjoy using most, not just the ones you're a superstar at. This is about your dream job, so don't shy away from
mentioning any that you want to grow as well.
Think big picture for this. What drew you to your industry? What's something you did as a kid that's actually
found its way into your work? What is it about your career that keeps you engaged? Weave that in. Giving a
sense of what your career values are will give the interviewer an idea about what motivates you; it's a good way
to bring the focus back to the company you're interviewing for. It also adds some extra complexity to your
answer. You're not just saying, "I want an interesting job that I'm good at." I mean, that's nice, but this is your
dream job we're talking about! Don't pigeonhole yourself with anything that official. Instead, give the hiring
manager a more nuanced response by covering your skills, interests, and values. He or she will get the chance
to learn more about you-and you have more flexibility to line up your career goals and the position you're
applying for. That's a win-win.
31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. What makes for the dream job? C. Is "dream job" really possible?
C. The secret formula to the hard question. D. Think proactively about your career.
32. The word "articulate" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. express B. achieve C. love D. consider
33. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to __________
A. strength B. interview C. transition D. topic

34. What is the tone of the passage?

A. Biased B. Caustic C. Motivating D. Speculative
35. According to paragraph 3, what should the interviewees NOT include in their answers?
A. Guiding principles that help set priorities in career and life.
B. The driving force behind their choices.
C. Skill set and interests. D. The possibility of idleness
TENSE
36. They've already decided on their next summer holiday. They ________________ a tour of Norway.(do)
37. Joseph's English ____________________ (improve, really), isn't it?
38. We _______________(scam) for the exam and my parent was doing the cooking at the time of the power
cut.
39. When I came, an experiment ______________________ in the lab. (carry out)
40. I'm sure that Michael and Nick _______________________ (participate) in the show.
WORDFORM
41. We have to keep our costs as small as possible. We have so many ________________________ to take our
customers away. (COMPETE)
42. This serves to enhance the ________________ of the language as opposed to just reading and writing.
(apply)
43. The food is there, perhaps at a slightly enhanced price, but the _______________________ has no money
to buy it. (employ)
44. It can be used ____________________ to create entire online courses, or to publish materials that
supplement existing courses. (flexible)
45. Oprah told reporters that she originally wanted to help 100 students successfully
______________________ (graduation)
REWRITE
46. The lorry crashed into a bus-load of school-children. Most of them were slightly injured. (RELATIVE)
→ The lorry____________________________________________________________________________
47. Tom and Mary are close friends. They are working on this project at the moment. (RELATIVE)
→ Tom and Mary,_______________________________________________________________________
48. We listened to the speech last night. It had a lot of important information. (RELATIVE)
→ The speech___________________________________________________________________________
49. Travel more by public transport or the harmful gases in big cities won't be reduced.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________
50. That student will fail the exam unless he answers correctly.
→ If__________________________________________________________________________________
 MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 03
1. A. challenging B. repetitive C. stressful D. architect
2. A. paramedic B. programmer C. assistant D. receptionist
3. A. dentists B. solicitors C. engineers D. workers
4. A. Jundercooked B. multicoloured C. challenged D. manufactured
5. A/an __________ is a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this
involves taking financial risks.
A. engineer B. entrepreneur C. assistant D. paramedic
6. He's had more than three decades of experience as a broadcast __________
A. journalist B. entrepreneur C. assistant D. paramedic
7. They use __________ ways to market their services to customers.
A. challenging B. repetitive C. creative D. architect
8. Our plans need to be __________ enough to cater for the needs of everyone.
A. rewarding B. flexible C. badly-paid D. independent
9. I found it immensely rewarding working with the less able children. (synonym)
A. disappointing B. challenging C. satisfying D. stressful
10. If you spend more with your credit cards than you can reasonably pay off, you'll __________ before you
know it.
A. get into debt B. earn a lot of money C. be on my feet D. deal with the
11. He __________ an advertisement in "The afternoon news" offering a high salary for the right person.
A. looked for B. sent C. noticed D. joined
12. It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. (synonym)
A. self-supporting B. connected C. associated D. reliable
13. In those days there was no reliable system of transportation between Alaska and the rest of the US.
(opposite)
A. dependable B. authentic C. good D. untrustworthy
14. John Heredia is a hard-working truck driver, father of nine and a Little League coach. (opposite)
A. lazy B. industrious C. diligent D. studious
15. Before the interview, candidates should find out as much as possibility about the job and the vacancy.
16. Last year, my little brother got lost when we had gone shopping
17. Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and creating a good
impression on your interviewer
18. Fraud detectives are investigating the company, three of __________ senior executives have already been
arrested.
A. whom B. whose C. that D. who
19. His best movie, __________ won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi.
A. that B. whose C. which D. whom
20. __________ footballers are paid too much in comparison with teachers or assistants.
A. On the other hand B. What is more C. In my opinion D. For example
21. Will you be angry if I __________ your pocket dictionary?
A. stole B. have stolen C. were to steal D. steal
22. A: "The Internet is the greatest invention of all time, isn't it?" B: __________
A. don't think so. Many other inventions have really changed our life. things we need online.
B. Yes, the Internet helps US buy
C. Sure, the number of netizens is growing larger and larger every day.
D. Actually, I don't use the Internet much for my business.
23. "I don't think we should exercise late at night."- __________
A. So do I. B. I think so, too.
C. Neither do I. D. I don't, neither.
24. Solar energy is not widely used __________ it is friendly to the environment.
A. since B. although C. in spite of D. because of
25. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn tiger, __________ can run within minutes of birth.
A. therefore B. even though C. otherwise D. however
Reading
Imagine that you have an opportunity to move into one of a number of open positions in your organization.
Perhaps you are (26) __________ two different positions and you have to decide which one you want. So how
do you choose the right one for you? Having options is great: What a wonderful confidence booster! However,
there's also a lot of pressure (27) __________ to decide which option is best.
To make the right choice, you have to decide what factors are most important to you in a new job, and then you
have to choose the option that best addresses these factors. (28) __________, this operates on two levels - on a
rational level and on an emotional level. You'll only truly be (29) __________ with your decision if these are
aligned. You should analyze your options on both levels. First, you have to look at things rationally, looking at
the job on offer, and also at the things that matter to you. Then, once you've understood your options on a
rational (30) __________ look at things on an emotional level and think about what your emotions are telling
you.
26. A. awarded B. offered C. insisted D. provided
27. A. try B. tried C. trying D. to try
28. A. But C. Since D. Whichever D. however
29. A. pleasant B. cheerful C. happy D. miserable
30. A. rank B. stage C. point D. level
Reading
The national teacher union and an activist group have welcomed Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran's
announcement that schools will be supplied with a list of endangered jobs, saying it will be a useful aid in
career guidance. Kula said on Wednesday that the list would help pupils decide what courses to avoid in
pursuing further studies. Kula spoke of the looming fourth industrial revolution, saying it could result in the
irrelevance of 30% of existing jobs. Harry Tan, the secretary-general of the National Union of the Teaching
Profession, said the list would be a good additional tool for schools in their work to prepare students for the job
market, and Parent Action Group for Education chairman Noor Azimah Rahim said its use could result in an
easing of the problem of youth unemployment.
Tan told FMT he hoped the education and human resources ministries would also consult the private sector
since they were familiar with market forces. He said teachers would always try to help students pursue their
dreams, but he added that schools were facing what he called "logistical issues" that could prevent them from
effectively preparing students for future jobs. One of these problems, he said, was a shortage of English
teachers and another was a lack of computer numerical control machines in vocational colleges. Azimah warned
against using the list as more than just a guide, saying the job market would keep changing with the times.
What would remain a constant, she said, was the need for students to be bilingual, to master the foundations of
mathematics and science and to balance these with involvement in sports and the arts. She urged teachers to
promote creative thinking and problem-solving skills among their students, saying these were sought after by
employers.
31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. List of endangered jobs as career guidance. B. Steering clear of these short-listed jobs.
C. Qualities conducive to career development. D. Too many jobs appear on this notorious list
32. According to paragraph 1, what is the possible result of the 4th industrial revolution?
A. More and more jobs would be raising their standard.
B. Universities' training would not be connected with reality.
C. A portion of current job options would be out of demand.
D. Technology would pressure employees to work harder.
33. The word "it" in paragraph refers to
A. group B. list C. union D. announcement
34. According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as the unchanging requirement of the job market?
A. Command of second language aside from mother tongue.
B. Excellent interpersonal skills and polished penmanship.
C. Equal investment among arts, academics and athletics.
D. Basic understanding of subjects involving numbers and logic.
35. The word "urged" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________
A. begged B. suggested C. coerced D. encouraged
TENSE
36. After the disaster, the governor promises he _________________ (pay) more attention to the deforestation.
37. I sat down for a rest as the shoes (polish) ___________________.
38. As soon as I turned the ignition key, the engine ___________________ (catch) fire
39. When Jack entered the room, I ____________________ (recognize, not) him because he had lost so much
weight. He looked totally different!
40. __________________ she ________________ (invite) her friends to join the party at home this next week?
I see she has just bought a lot of meat and vegetables.
WORD FORM
41. Citizens in a democracy should have equal rights of political ________________________ (participate)
42. You may find boots to be one of the most bothersome pieces of ski equipment because of their
_______________________ (flexible)
43. The old part of the city is tiny and __________________ (invite)
44. Monaco campers are __________________ priced recreational vehicle options. (compete)
45. We're __________________ six candidates for the job, but no one seems to get the prospect. (interviewee)
REWRITE
46. My mother invited many relatives to my birthday. Only a few of them showed up. (RELATIVE)
→ My mother whom_______________________________________________________________________
47. The man's car was stolen last night. The police came to question him! (RELATIVE)
→ The police _____________________________________________________________________________
48. This person is sitting at the desk. You should talk to her about your problem. (RELATIVE)
→ This person,____________________________________________________________________________
49. You should take more exercise because that's the way to get fit.
→ If____________________________________________________________________________________
50. Her father won't let her go out if she doesn't promise to come before midnight to come before midnight
→ Unless
 MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 05
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. ___________________ he ______________________ (ever drive) a car?
2. While I ____________________ (wait), I saw Mai.
3. We saw the new horror film last night but I ______________________(not enjoy) it.
4. I ____________________(have) three different teachers since I started learning English.
5. They ______________________ (open) a big department store in the town centre next month.
6. How long __________ Mr Nam __________ (be) a doctor?
7. I (be) ___________________ in the school library since 2 p.m.
8. Mai (know) ____________________ Lan for three years.
9. I (not/be)____________________ on holiday since last year.
10. _____________________ (you/ have) that bicycle for a long time?
11. Where ______________________(you /be) since school finished?
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
12. My school football team (win) _____________________ a match since the start of the year.
13. I (not/be) _____________________ to China. What's it like?
14. It (rain) ____________________ three times this week.
15. I (seen) ____________________ my first Disney film when I was four years old.
16. I feel at home in this village because we _____________________(live) here for six years now.
17. I'm a big football fan, but I (never /go) ____________________ to the stadium.
18. It (not/rain) _____________________ for a long time, so it's very hot.
19. I (send) ______________________ an email to Jack last week, but he hasn't replied.
20. Italy _______________________ the World Cup in 2006. (win)
21. He's happy because Manchester United (win) ______________________ all their matches this year.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
22. 'Can you tidy your room?' - 'I' (just/tidy) ______________________ it.
23. What time _______________________((arrive/ you) home last night?
24. I ((meet) _____________________ lots of interesting people since I arrived.
25. I (not/ e-mail) _____________________ you for ages.
26. I (be) ____________________ really busy since my birthday.
27. David and I (stop) ______________________ going out last month.
28. I (just/meet) ______________________ a really nice boy!
29. Last Christmas my parents (give) ____________________ me a new laptop.
30. My brother (not/ play) ____________________ any sport since last year.
31. I'd better take a bath. I (not/take) ____________________ one since Sunday
32. I don't keep in touch with Alan and we (not/call) ____________________ each other for 6 months.
33. I(just/realize) ____________________ that there are only two weeks to the final exam.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
34. We (study) ____________________ a very hard lesson the day before yesterday.
35. We (study) _____________________ almost every lesson in this book so far
36. We (watch) _____________________ an interesting program on television last night.
37. My wife and I _____________________ by air many times in the past. (travel)
38. My wife and I (travel) ______________________ to Mexico by air last summer
39. I (read) ____________________ that novel by Hemingway several times before.
40. I (read) ____________________ that novel again during my last vacation
41. I (have) _____________________ a little trouble with my car last week.
42. However, I (have) ____________________ no trouble with my car since then.
43. She (finish) ____________________ the English course this week.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
44. Peter ____________________(play) a video game when his brother, Jack, ________________(enter) the
room.
45. I _________ (study) for my English test when my mother __________________ (come) home from
work.
46. Emma ___________________(wash) the dishes when the telephone___________________ (ring).
47. I ___________________ (ate) a sandwich while my parents ___________________(drink) coffee.
48. I ___________________ (watch) a DVD when my cat __________ (jump) on me.
49. I ___________________ (not hear) the thunder during the storm last night because I
____________________(sleep)
50. It (be) __________ beautiful yesterday when we ___________________ (go) for a walk in the park. The
sun __________ (shine). The birds __________ (sing).
51. My brother and sister _____________________(talk) about something when I _____________________
(walk) into the room.
52. Tom __________(go) to his friend's house, but the boys __________(not be) there. They __________
(play) soccer in the vacant lot down the street.
53. The little boy __________ (fall) asleep while his mother __________(read) him a story.
54. Alex is busy __________ for this exams. (study)
55. She is never willing __________ any personal question. (answer)
56. My mother is always the first __________ up and the last __________ to bed. (get / go)
57. Sometimes I do not feel like___________________ to my sibling about my troubles. (talk)
58. Most children enjoy ___________________with their parents and siblings. (play)
59. I don't mind ___________________ late. (work)
60. I remember ___________________to the zoo when I was a child. (take)
61. We managed___________________ over the wall without ___________________(climb/see)
62. Isabel expected___________________ to the university, but she wasn't. (admit)
63. The city council agreed ___________________ the architect's proposed design for a new parking garage.
(accept)
64. The tin opener seems ___________________ for left-handed people. (design)
65. My parents appreciate __________ the thank-you note you sent them. (receive)
66. When the police first questioned him, Wayne denied___________________ in the robbery. (involve)
67. Many reliable methods of storing information tended ___________________ when computers arrived.
(forget)
68. The police warned everybody _____________________ inside with their windows closed. (stay)
69. She resented_____________________ to make tea for everyone at the meeting. (ask)
70. Let's leave early. We can't risk _____________________ in heavy traffic during rush hour. (hold up)
71. After their children had grown up, they decided ____________________ to a condominium in the city.
(move)
72. The new students hope ____________________in many of the school's social activities. (include)
73. Does Dr Johnson mind ____________________ at home if his patients need his help? (call)
74. I have no difficulty in ____________________ good use of the plans you have prepared.(make)
75. He agreed _____________________ (buy) a new car.
76. The question is easy ____________________(answer).
77. The ability _____________________ on the lesson, understand the instructions, and solve the problems
will result in the success in school work. (concentrate)
78. These unwanted things need _____________________ away. (throw)
79. "I am sorry I kept you ____________________ for fifteen minutes, Kate," John said. (wait)
80. A considerate and ____________________ man, Hicken was sorely missed by colleagues and friends.
(interest)
81. I look forward to _____________________(see) you at the weekend.
82. The official denied ______________________ bribes from businessmen. (take)
83. Are you thinking of _____________________(visit) London?
84. Don't forget ______________________ the oil every 3000 miles. (change)
85. The man asked me how _____________________(get) to the airport.
86. The teacher expected Sarah ____________________(study) hard.
87. She sat silently at the corner _____________________ about what had just happened. (think)
88. She doesn't mind ___________________(work) the night shift.
89. I learned _____________________(ride) the bike at the age of 5.
90. ___________________at the picture of the soldiers brings back a lot of fond memories. (Look)
91. He suggested _____________________against the destruction of the environment. (campaign)
92. Hurry up! I don't want to risk _____________________ the rain. (miss)
93. I'm still looking for a job, but i hope _____________________ something soon. (find)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
94. Don't waste your time ___________________ about the salary. (complain)
95. Will she remember____________________ his suit from the dry cleaners or shall I do it? (collect)
96. Mary helped me____________________(repair) this fan and _____________________(clean) the
house.
97. We offer _______________________(make) a plan.
98. We required them _____________________(be) on time.
99. Kim wouldn't recommend him _____________________(go) here alone.
100. Before ____________________(go) to bed, my mother turned off the lights.
101. Minh is interested in ______________________(listen) to music before __________(go) to bed.
102. This robber admitted, ____________________(steal) the red mobile phone last week.
103. Shyn spends a lot of money ______________________(repair) her car.
104. It took me 2 hours ____________________(buy) the clothes and shoes.
105. Do you have any money _____________________(pay) for the hat?
106. Would you like _____________________(visit) my grandparents in Paris?
107. Don't waste her time _____________________(complain) about her salary.
108. That questions need ____________________ (reply).
109. Viet is used to ____________________(cry) when he faces his difficulties.
110. It's time they stopped _____________________(work) here.
111. Will she remember ____________________(collect) his suit from the dry-cleaners or shall I do it?
112. Jim forgot ____________________(send) this message last night.
113. Hung stopped ____________________(eat) meat yesterday.
Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
114. At this time last night, he ___________________(play) computer games.
115. We were playing tennis when John ___________________ his ankle (hurt)
116. At nine o'clock yesterday morning, we (wait) ___________________ for the bus
117. At midnight yesterday, Rose _____________________(still do) her homework.
118. Tom (burn) ____________________ his hand when he was cooking the dinner
119. Mr. Quang (live) ___________________ in the countryside. He (have) ___________________ a big
garden.
120. John (not have) ___________________ Literature lesson on Friday.
121. What time __________ you (start) ____________________ your class?
122. ___________________you (be) in class 12A3?
123. They (build) ___________________ a new school next year.
124. What ___________________ (you/ do) this coming weekend?
125. This is the first time I ___________________ in such a friendly neighborhood. (live)
126. Jack (not/ finish) ___________________his homework yet, so he won't go out with his friends
127. Because Lan (eat) ___________________breakfast, she isn't hungry now
128. She has worked as a secretary since she (graduate) ___________________ from college
129. I'm sorry, Mrs Johnson (not/ arrive) ___________________yet
130. My cousins (never see) ___________________ a kangaroo
131. I (go) ___________________ to London five times already this week.
132. He(leave) ___________________ home two weeks ago and we (not /hear) ___________________ from
him since then
133. Last month, I (be) ___________________ in the hospital for ten days
134. He was advised (take) ____________________ singing lessons.
135. Let the children (be) ___________________ taken to the cinema.
136. I would rather (watch) ____________________ the football game than basketball game
137. Would you rather (write) _____________________ in ink or in pencil?
Using the given information, make conditional sentences using "IF”
138. Rita might fail her driving test. But she can take it again.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
139. Liverpool might lose. If they do, Terry will be upset.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
140. The office may be closed. In that case, Mike won't be able to get in.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
141. Cathy may arrive a bit early. If she does, she can help her mother to get things ready.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
142. The party might go on all night. If it does, no one will want to do any work tomorrow.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
143. Alice may miss the train. But she can get the next one.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________

144. Is Jack going to enter the race? He'll probably win it.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
145. Stop talking or you won't understand the lesson
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
146. Fail to pay and they will cut off the electricity.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
147. Don't touch that wire or you may get an electric shock.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
148. They are poor, so they can't help us.
→ If they_______________________________________________________________________________________
149. He doesn't do his homework. He is always punished.
→ If he________________________________________________________________________________________
150. He doesn't have enough time. He can't help me.
→If he_________________________________________________________________________________________
151. She doesn't take any exercise, so she is overweight.
→ If she_______________________________________________________________________________________
152. He doesn't have a bicycle, so he always goes to class late.
→ He wouldn't__________________________________________________________________________________
153. We can't buy the tickets because they're so expensive.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
154. I am bad at English, so I can't do homework.
→ I could______________________________________________________________________________________
155. He doesn't practise speaking French, so he doesn't speak it fluently.
→ If he________________________________________________________________________________________
156. The meeting can be cancelled because it snows heavily.
→ If it_________________________________________________________________________________________
157. We don't go because it will rain.
→ If it_________________________________________________________________________________________
158. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
→ If John______________________________________________________________________________________
159. She is so busy that she can't come to the party.
→ If she_______________________________________________________________________________________

160. He stays at home because he is ill.

→ If he________________________________________________________________________________________
161. She won't come to the party because she's away on holiday.
→ If she_______________________________________________________________________________________
162. I don't want them to be upset, so I've decided not to tell them what happened.
→ If I_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
163. We can't get the ticket because I don't have the right change.
→ If I_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
164. She can't be employed because she doesn't have a college degree.
→ If she_______________________________________________________________________________________
165. I don't have enough money. I can't go on a long holiday this year.
→ If I_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
166. He is very slow, so we don't give his such an important task.
→ If he________________________________________________________________________________________
167. City life isn't enjoyable because everything is very expensive.
→ If everything__________________________________________________________________________________
168. I don't ride the bus to school every morning because it's always so crowded.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
169. He can't go out because he has to study for his exam.
→ If he________________________________________________________________________________________
170. She is lazy so she can't pass the exam.
→ If she_______________________________________________________________________________________
171. She is very shy, so she doesn't enjoy the party.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
172. He doesn't take any exercises because he is so unhealthy
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
173. Tom isn't here, so he doesn't know the answer.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
174. Unless we had enough rain, we couldn't grow rice.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
175. You wouldn't be able to do this exercise unless your English were good.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________

176. I would refuse to go unless they paid my expenses.

→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
177. You might not have a terrible toothache unless you went to the dentist regularly.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
178. I don't want them to be upset, so I've decided not to tell them what happened.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
179. You should join the Ocean Life Club.
→ Were I_______________________________________________________________________________________
180. Without Peter's help, I couldn't finish this picture.
→ If it_________________________________________________________________________________________
WORD FORM
181. She kept _____________________ my eyes. [AVOID]
182. The state requires that employers instruct employees in the recognition and _____________________of
unsafe conditions. [AVOID]
183. Civilian casualties must be _____________________at all costs. [AVOID]
184. They avoid the big prices with imitation goods, and with _____________________of store rents.
[AVOID]
185. Children quickly learn how to _____________________punishment. [AVOID]
186. He _____________________to say anything on the grounds that he might incriminate himself.
[REFUSE]
187. His _____________________to pay the fine got him into even more trouble. [REFUSE]
188. Her stubborn _____________________to admit the truth was trying his patience. [REFUSE]
189. I must _____________________your generous offer. [REFUSE]
190. The demand for an apology was pointedly _____________________. [REFUSE]
191. He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's _____________________ to deal with the
problem. [REFUSE]
192. She was very _____________________during my father's illness. [SUPPORT]
193. Try to listen _____________________when your partner talks. [SUPPORT]
194. He was a strong _____________________of co-education. [SUPPORT]
195. My family has always _____________________me in whatever I've wanted to do. [SUPPORT]
196. There is a growing current of _____________________for green issues among voters. [SUPPORT]
197. Many readers were _____________________by the number of obscenities in the article. [SHOCK]
198. He was bleeding from the head and suffering from _____________________. [SHOCK]
199. The _____________________of the explosion could be felt miles away. [SHOCK]
200. It was a big _____________________when Connie said she was leaving her husband. [SHOCK]
201. It can be quite _____________________for a child to see the changes in his or her body as puberty
approaches. [SHOCK]
202. Another _____________________piece of news greeted Theo in June, 1882. [APPROACHES]
203. Gilbert sounded genuinely _____________________. [APPROACHES]
204. The licensed chemist property portfolio was _________________ at the year end by Chesterton.
[VALUE]
205. A major problem in _____________________the volunteer market in sport is that no accepted shadow
wage rate is used. [VALUE]
206. Folks in Montana tend to_____________________their privacy, to the point that minding your own
business is considered a virtue. [VALUE]
207. He made a _____________________contribution to our work. [VALUE]
208. This advice was to prove _____________________. [VALUE]
209. This is not to say that a single find is _____________________. [VALUE]
210. The most perfectly designed and constructed intervention programme is _____________________ unless
the parents accept it. [VALUE]
211. She went to the post office every week to _____________________ her pension. [COLLECT]
212. MPs heaved a _____________________ sigh of relief when the news was announced last night.
[COLLECT]
213. Please collect your purchases from the customer _____________________ point. [COLLECT]
214. The two men amassed a remarkable _____________________of medieval manuscripts. [COLLECT]
215. This book _____________________ together what I consider to be some of the major unsolved mysteries
of science. [COLLECT]
216. At the time of the Sotheby sales in the 1970s, there was an active group of private
_____________________. [COLLECT]
217. What is needed, therefore, is a way of _____________________ together all the processor registers to
allow rapid process switches. [COLLECT]
218. She's been trying to pass her driving test for six years and she's finally ___________________.
[SUCCEED]
219. Whether we _____________________or fail depends on ingenuity and luck. [SUCCEED]
220. The _____________________of almost any project depends largely on its manager. [SUCCEED]
221. I've been trying to persuade her to take on more people, but so far without ______________.
[SUCCEED]
222. Several people have reported _____________________ with this approach. [SUCCEED]
223. Were you _____________________ in persuading him to change his mind? [SUCCEED]
224. They were _____________________ winning the contract. [SUCCEED]
225. I regret to inform you that your application was _____________________. [SUCCEED]
226. Scientists claim they have _____________________ in finding a cure for cancer. [SUCCEED]
227. She has _____________________ completed her mission. [SUCCEED]
228. The money was _____________________ by an anonymous benefactor. [DONATE]
229. Every year she makes a large _____________________to a worthy cause. [DONATE]
230. Thanks to a large gift from an anonymous _____________________ the charity was able to continue its
work. [DONATE]
231. Ten cents is _____________________to charity for every bottle sold. [DONATE]
232. In Britain, AIDS tests are now performed on all people who offer to become blood
____________________. [DONATE]
233. This plant _____________________ best in the shade. [GROW]
234. She's _____________________three inches this year. [GROW]
235. A balanced diet is essential for healthy_____________________. [GROW]
236. There is a _____________________ awareness of the seriousness of this disease. [GROW]
237. Some types of antibiotic are used to promote _____________________in farm animals. [GROW]
238. The institute will _____________________five million in the project. [INVEST]
239. Many stock-market _____________________who wanted to sell couldn't find any buyers. [INVEST]
240. We are looking for exponential growth in our _____________________. [INVEST]
241. By _____________________small amounts regularly, you can smooth out the effects of sudden rises and
falls in the stock market. [INVEST]
242. She's _____________________all her savings in the business. (investment)
243. Applicants who are called for ___________________may be asked to have a medical exam.
(interviewer)
244. Many former students including the Department's first _____________________Mr Eric Jones, enjoyed
an afternoon of reminiscences and renewed friendships. (graduation)
245. I'll _____________________them for the weekend. (invite)
246. The organisers hope to encourage _____________________to create networks for the exchange of
information on the development and use of alternative media. (participate)
247. How many runners will be _____________________in the marathon? (compete)
248. Kelly is _____________________as a mechanic. (employ)
249. Today's schedule of events is organized _____________________so that people can decide for
themselves what they want to do. (flexible)
250. The report offered no clear _____________________or policy guidelines. (recommend)
TENSES/ VERB FORM.
251. "Hello? Alice? This is Jeff. How are you?"
"Jeff? What a coincidence! I (just / think) __________ about you when the phone rang."
252. Ten minutes before the concert was supposed to start, hundreds of teenagers (try, still) __________ to
find their seats.
253. I (send) ________ in my money for a subscription to your magazine, Computer Data, two months ago.
254. After I (hiccup) _______ for almost five minutes, I (raise) __________ my hand to go get a drink of
water.
255. Do you consider (invite) __________ our friends to the party on Sunday?
256. Tree roots anchor the soil. Without trees, the soil is free to wash or __________(blow) away, which can
lead to vegetation growth problems.
257. How about having dinner and then (go) __________ to the theater?
258. The world's urban population is expected __________ (surpass) six billion by 2045.
WRITING
259. She is very busy, so she can't help me now.
→ If _________________________________________________________________________________
260. You should work hard for the final exam.
→ If I_________________________________________________________________________________
261. He lived in London for three years and then moved to Lisbon.
→ By the time he________________________________________________________________________
262. First I passed my driving test and then I bought a car.
→ After I______________________________________________________________________________
263. The volunteers finished the work quickly. Their enthusiasm was obvious.
→ The volunteers________________________________________________________________________
264. Sandra works in advertising. You were talking to her son
→Sandra, ____________________________________________________________________________

MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 06
A. WRITTEN TEST
Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Mary: "Jessica practices her violin for ten hours a day."
Paul: "I know. She ____________________ (be) a famous violinist someday."
2. The dog is barking nosily. I ____________________ (come) and see what is happening.
3. Hannah was annoyed because a man on the train ____________________ (talk) loudly on his mobile.
4. I went to the box office at lunch time, but they sold ____________________ (already/sell) out all the
tickets.
5. I was walking along the beach when I ____________________ (find) a letter in a bottle.
Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
6. She needs to complete the ____________________ (apply) for the job by Wednesday morning.
7. By planning for retirement, you can make it a happy and ____________________ (reward) time of your
life.
8. All our shop ____________________ (assist) receive training in customer care.
9. "The new program is really well designed", she says ____________________ (enthusiastic).
10. Perhaps you ought to ____________________ (write) the first paragraph to make it a little clearer.
Rewrite the following sentences with the meaning unchanged
11. Frank showed me the rocks. He had collected them on the beach.
→ Frank showed me the rocks _____________________________________________________________________
12. I had lunch with Janice Small. Her son owns the shoe factory in our town. (use the relative clause)
→ I___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
13. You should not make noise or you will wake the baby up.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
14. We don't live in a big city, so we can't get access easily to the Internet.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
15. Pete Johnson continued to get up at 6:30 even after he retired.
→ Pete Johnson carried___________________________________________________________________________
Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
16. This is a unique opportunity to think ____________________ (create) about how to fix these problems
17. Managers complained that the workers were lazy and ____________________ (rely).
18. Judy wrote a dozen ____________________ (apply) for jobs but got nothing.
19. The work that he is doing is boring and ____________________ (repeat).
20. Don't ____________________ (cook) your food as this can lower the vitamin and mineral content.
Rewrite the following sentences with the meaning unchanged
21. The tour guide took us to an ancient church. Its architecture was spectacular. (use the relative clause)
→ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
22. City Park has been closed down. We used to go there when we were young.
→ City Park, ___________________________________________________________________________________
23. Don't tell lies to your boss or you'll be fired at once.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
24. Jack drinks too much alcohol every day, that's why his stomach is not good.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
25. They discussed the situation but nobody had a solution.
→ They discussed the situation, but nobody came_______________________________________________________
B. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three.
26. A. butcher B. truffle C. stuntman D. refund
27. A. solicitor B. reception C. social D. officer
Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from that of the other three.
28. A. journalist B. greengrocer C. newsagent D. instructor
29. A. employ B. manage C. include D. improve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
30. The World Bank is an international financial organization founded in 1944.
A. set up B. grown up C. put off D. closed down
31. The young entrepreneur started his own tech startup and quickly gained recognition in the
industry.
A. paramedic B. postgraduate C. co-creator D. businessman
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
32. The judge decided that the money was a suitable reward for the boy's honesty.
A. enthusiasm B. honor C. friendliness D. suspicion
Read the following passage. And mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Sweden can be one of the first countries to stop using cash. In most cities, buses do not take any cash. Instead,
you pay for your ticket by card or mobile phone before you get on. Some businesses only take cards and there
are banks which do not deal with any notes or coins.
In a cashless society, you do not need to worry about having enough change for the bus. You will feel much
more secure as well. Statistics show that since the decrease in the cash economy, there is not as much crime in
Sweden.
However, not all Swedes like the idea. Elderly people complain much about the problems of paying by card.
Small businesses are also unhappy because they have to pay a little money to the bank each time somebody
pays them using a card.
It is not just richer countries that are becoming cashless. Many countries in the developing world have found
that mobile phones are perfect for transferring money. For example, in Kenya, only a few people have a bank
account, but lots of Kenyans have a mobile phone. Now people can pay for things in shops, pay their bills and
their children's school fees, and receive their salary with their phones. Kenya has led a revolution in mobile
banking.
33. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Bank Notes Then Cash? B. Why Once Again Sweden?
C. The End of Cash? D. A New Currency Unit for Kenya?
34. According to the passage, in a cashless society.
A. people will travel more by bus B. elderly people will become more active
C. you will feel much safer D. businesses will earn more money
35. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to __________
A. the problems B. all Swedes C. small businesses D. elderly people
36. The word revolution in paragraph 4 mostly means __________
A. an important change B. an unsuccessful attempt
C. a frequent movement D. a violent struggle
37. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. People in Sweden can pay for bus tickets by mobile phone.
B. Few people in Kenya own a mobile phone.
C. People in Kenya can pay school fees with their phones.
D. Sweden may be among the first countries to stop using cash.
Read the following passage. And mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank.
WARREN BUFFET
Warren Buffet is the most successful investor of the 20th century and one of the richest men in the world.
Buffet was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1930. He first became an investor at the age of eleven. As a teenager,
he worked in his grandfather's shop and (38) __________ newspapers. He also bought chewing gum, Coca-
Cola and magazines from him and sold them to neighbours. By the age of twenty, he had made and saved
$9,800 (about $100,000 in today's money). By his early thirties, he had become a millionaire, and by 1990 he
was a billionaire.
(39) __________ he is very rich, his lifestyle isn't particularly extravagant. He still lives in Omaha, in the house
he bought more than fifty years ago. It only (40) __________ him $31,500! He doesn't carry a mobile phone
and he doesn't have a computer on his desk. Buffet says he eats the same things he has always eaten: burgers,
fries and Coke. Only his clothes are expensive, but he says they look cheap when he puts them on! Not only is
he very modest, but he is also very generous. He has already given billions of dollars to charities and says that
he will eventually (41) __________ 99% of his money. He doesn't plan to give his children very much money
when he dies. He once said, "I want to give my kids just enough so that they would feel that they could do
anything, but not (42) __________ that they would feel like doing nothing.
38. A. earned B. served C. delivered D. carried
39. A. On the other hand B. Although C. Moreover D. In my opinion
40. A. spent B. wasted C. cost D. paid
41. A. give away B. use up C. give up D. put off
42. A. so many B. so few C. so little D. so much
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
43. Fruit picking is hard work and I don't think I am physically __________
A. healthy B. fit C. well D. keen
44. When you come there, you will see sales assistants waiting outside __________ with handfuls of free
skincare or makeup samples to attract customers.
A. jeweller's B. DIY stores C. cosmetic stores D. stationer's
45. I'm afraid I can't give you your money back unless you have a(n) __________ for the pullover.
A. receipt B. discount C. refund D. price tag
46. My piano teacher __________£9 for a half hour class.
A. costs B. affords C. owes D. charges
47. Builders work outdoors and they're __________ their feet nearly all day.
A. under B. off C. in D. on
48. The sales assistants are trained to __________ customer's complaints in a friendly manner.
A. deal with B. put off C. go up D. look after
49. Paper qualifications are thought to be useless __________ it is undeniable that they are a requisite for job
interviews.
A. In other words B. What is more C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
50. "The Dollmaker" is a novel about a woman __________ made dolls from wood in order to support her
family during the war.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
51. Customer: "How much is this large bar of chocolate?" Salesgirl: __________
A. £2, Sir. It's on special offer. B. OK, I'll get it for you.
C. I'm afraid we don't keep it in stock. D. Maybe 4, Sir.
52. I can't stand __________ the housework, but mum usually makes me __________ up my room.
A. doing/ tidy B. to do/ tidying C. doing/ to tidy D. do/ tidy
53. Joe enjoys __________ in town but he refuses __________ online.
A. shopping/shopping B. shopping/to shop C. to shop/ to shop D. to shop/
shopping
 MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 07
PRONUNCIATION
1. A. challenge B. architect C. coach D. children
2. A. ambition B. woman C. photographer D. machine
3. A. served B. undervalued C. operated D. varied
4. A. operated B. designed C. created D. repeated
5. A. investigates B. rewards C. performs D. values
6. A. instructor B. pilot C. dentist D. fisherman
7. A. patient B. enthusiastic C. passionate D. fanatic
8. A. enthusiast B. series C. solicitor D. sociable
9. A. flexibility B. semifinal C. receptionist D. paramedic
10. A. cosmetics B. newsagent's C. discount D. enthusiast
11. A. compare B. crafty C. optician D. contract
12. A. summary B. justify C. butcher's D. luxury
13. A. bargain B. maintain C. contain D. trainers
14. A. watched B. laughed C. hoped D. wicked
15. A. money B. otherwise C. profit D. nothing
16. A. funding B. butcher C. bushes D. putting
17. A. cosmetics B. trainers C. receipts D. coughs
18. A. post office B. florist's C. donation D. clothes
STRESS
1. A. hairdresser B. engineer C. gardener D. programmer
2. A. ambitious B. annual C. creator D. designer
3. A. possess B. locksmith C. button D. steward
4. A. uniform B. hairdresser C. customer D. engineer
5. A. create B. involve C. repeat D. refill
6. A. architect B. solicitor C. programmer D. hairdresser
7. A. creative B. challenging C. rewarding D. Sufficient
8. A. apply B. donate C. repeat D. cleaner
9. A. photographer B. architect C. variety D. repetitive
10. A. investor B. argument C. currency D. charity
11. A. greengrocer's B. optician's C. stationer's D. newsagent's
12. A. income B. contract C. expense D. profit
13. A. entrepreneur B. delicatessen C. extravagant D. enthusiastic
14. A. exist B. promise C. equal D. fortune
15. A. charity B. project C. refund D. receipt
16. A. discount B. coupon C. degree D. bargain
17. A. billion B. greengrocer's C. launderette D. jeweller's
18. A. newsagent's B. optician C. essentials D. receiver
COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTION
19. "I have got a headache" -" __________”
A. I will get aspirin. B. Do you? C. Are you OK? D. All right.
20. "What a lovely house you have!" - " __________”
 A. You're welcome. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course, it's costly. D. No problem.
21. “__________ " - "That's a good idea."
A. Won't you go out for dinner? B. Why not go out for dinner?
C. Do you mind going out for dinner? D. Could you please go out for dinner?
22. Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
Professor: "Congratulations on your award." - Mary: __________
A. I do appreciate your supervision. B. I feel so sorry for you, professor.
C. I can't agree more with yours. D. I like it that you understand.
23. Jim: "This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful." - Mary:" __________”
A. No problem! B. Thanks. I'll do it.
C. Thanks. It's very kind of you D. Yes, please
24. John: "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - Mary: __________
A. Certainly, it's true. B. You can say that again.
C. Not at all. Help yourself. D. Sorry. I have no idea.
25. "Would you like to see wine list?" __________
A. Yes, of course. B. No, you're welcome. C. No, thanks. D. Yes, I'd like.
26. Mike: "That's a very nice dress you're wearing." Nga: " __________”
A. I'm glad you like it. B. That's all right. C. You're quite right. D. That's OK.
27. We all said, " __________ “before Nam blew out the candles on the birthday cake!"
A. Happy anniversary B. Happy New Year
C. Congratulations D. Happy birthday to you
28. Lan: "Mai, your bags look very heavy. __________ give you a hand?"
Mai: "Thank you. That's very kind of you."
A. Can I B. Do I C. Should I D. Did I
29. Mike: "My final exam is tomorrow." Nga: " __________”
A. Good luck B. Congratulations C. Well done D. Best wishes
30. Jack: "Can I have the bill?" The waiter: " __________”
A. Don't worry B. Yes, of course C. No, thanks D. Yes, please.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1. The crops (A) won't be improved (B) unless the farmer will follow (C) the men farming (D) methods
2. Penguins, who are (A) the largest (B), don't make (C) nests (D).
3. The (A) reason what (B) he got (C) bad marks was that he didn't pay (D) attention.
4. He welcomed the (A) chance (B) to compete (C) with (D) professional athletes.
5. I can see a girl (A) and her dog (B) which (C) are running (D) in the park.
6. Alice (A) can speak English (B) fluently (C) if she (D) practice every day.
7. If we used (A) less (B) electricity (C), we will save (D) our planet.
8. If you went (A) to school by (B) bike more often, you wouldn't be (C) healthier (D).
9. Bill had smoked (A) for years (B) before (C) he finally quits (D).
10. She had given (A) her bank account (B) information to the man after (C) she got an alert about (D) it.
11. For (A) that reason, somebody (B) agrees to put their money into (C) the budget account (D) anymore.
12. If I suddenly (A) became a skilled (B) astronaut, I would eagerly joined (C) interstellar missions to
explore distant planets and moons (D).
PREPOSITION
1. She's used to dealing __________________ difficult customers.
2. Irene has always been passionate __________________ becoming a famous singer.
3. He was short __________________ cash after the collapse of his business.
4. Please get __________________ touch as soon as you're back home!
5. They are competing __________________ teams of full-time professional players.
6. I'll just take a note __________________ your name and address.
7. She is really looking __________________ to her new job.
8. I'm looking __________________ jobs that do involve a lot of creativity and are quite visual.
9. She's never really got __________________ with her sister.
10. Tim and I have nothing __________________ common. That's why we barely hang out together.
11. I am __________________ pressure from my parents to become a doctor.
12. They apply _____________degree and postgraduate courses without thinking about how it will help them.
13. He had to compete __________________ sevent other finalists in a mode building test.
14. He's found that he is fascinate __________________ helping others.
15. A number of people have been employed to deal __________________ the backlog of work.
16. This offer is available __________________ a limited period only.
17. Her family invited me __________________ stay with them for a few weeks
18. How do you intend to deal __________________ this problem?
19. The teacher put me __________________ charge of organizing the project.
20. She was looking forward __________________ seeing the grandchildren again.
21. I've finished this magazine. Can I swap __________________ you?
22. The revenue will be used to help pay __________________ environmental improvements.
23. He saved __________________ some money and made plans to travel.
24. Party members were less than enthusiastic __________________ the candidates on offer.
25. If you invest directly __________ the stock market, potential profits are greater, but so are potential losses.
26. You're much more likely to succeed __________________ a business with a partner than without one.
27. The new product has been incredibly successful, bringing __________________ about £1 million a month.
28. The teacher put me in charge __________________ organizing the project.
29. Jackie's really __________________ classical music.
30. The oral report should sum __________________ the main points of the written essay.
31. Our class decide __________________ take part in the flash most competition.
32. I leave home early to stay away __________________ the rush hour.
33. Like most new businesses, Box didn't bring __________________ much income at the start.
34. The writer personally contributed £5 000 __________________ the earthquak fund.
35. Twenty companies are bidding __________________ the contract.
36. I'm trying to save __________________ enough money to go on a vacation next year.
37. She offered to pay __________________ dinner as a way of saying thank you
38. Despite the challenges, he managed to succeed __________________ launching his own business.
39. They decided to invest __________________ stocks to potentially grow their wealth over time.
40. Sarah is in charge __________________ the marketing department and oversees all promotional activities.
Reading comprehension.
People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem
to slip away before making planned chores get done. According to time management experts, th e main reason
for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what do first. They get tied down by trivial, time-
consuming matters and never complete the important ones.
One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists
order jobs from most essential.
to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to access progress. Not only is this an effective Way
to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much- deserved sense of satisfaction over their
achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the workday with uncertainty over the
significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problems in mental and
physical health.
41. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Common Complaints About Work B. Accomplishing Trivial Matters
C. Achieving Job Satisfaction D. Learning to Manage Time
42. According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish things?
A. They don't seek the advice of time management experts.
B. They do not prioritize tasks.
C. They get tied down by one difficult problem.
D. They fail to deal with trivial matters.
43. In paragraph 2, the word those refers to __________
A. daily lists B. rivial matters C. priorities D. people
44. The passage states that one solution to time management problems is to
A. consult a time management expert B. accomplish time consuming matters first
C. keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly
D. spend only a short time on each task
45. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
A. mental and physical health problems
B. another solution to time management problems
C. ways to achieve a sense of fulfilment D. different types of lists
Guided cloze test
Working as a novelist is not really a career like being a doctor or a scientist. Although a few well-known ones,
like Harry Potter author J K Rowling, have become very wealthy, most writers find it difficult even to make a
living from their book sales. Novels take a long time to write, and authors can get into financial (106)
_______________ if they don’t have money coming in regularly from another job. But for those determined to
write novels, it is without (107) _______________ one of the most enjoyable kinds of work to do. The writer
has to be creative thinking up completely new stories, and (108) _______________, meaning they put all their
time and effort into their work. They also need to be able to cope in a crisis, as nobody else can write their book
for them. For this, a good sense of (109) _______________ often helps. Or the thought that maybe their novels
might one day be returned into a film and become a Hollywood (110) _______________!
46. A. problem B. trouble C. upset D. worry
47. A. difficulty B. suspicion C. thinking D. doubt
48. A. deliberate B. delivered C. decided D. dedicated
49. A. hoping B. humor C. smiling D. joking
50. A. best-seller B. attraction C. blockbuster D. victory
Vocabulary:
solicitor / nine-to-five / recommendation / challenging /outdoors
well-paid / interview / sports coach / provision / earn
1. In my opinion, you should ask a ___________________________ for legal advice.
2. Let's find a ___________________________ and exciting job that will offer you the freedom to develop
your skills.
3. I'm not really keen on working ___________________________ lt's so boring and I need some flexibility.
4. I have to get five letters of ___________________________ to support my application to medical school.
5. When working ____________________________, the weather can be a big problem.
6. As a ____________________________your role is to help athletes of all ages and abilities to reach their
sporting potential.
7. The ______________________________ of good public transport will be essential for developing the
area.
8. At last he had found a ____________________________ job that interested him.
9. It creates a very bad impression if you're late for a/an_____________________________.
10. A typical manager will ____________________________ a salary of at least $69,000
locksmith / delivery / solicitor / studious / challenging / paramedic
1. I forgot the keys inside the car so I had to call the ___ __________________________________.
2. Your order is out for _____ _____________________________________ and will be with you soon.
3. The ________ _________________________________ help people who are injured or ill in an
emergency.
4. The ____ ___________________________________ is the person who helps people when they buy a
house or have a legal problem.
5. Planning a wedding reception for over 1000 guests will be very _______________________.

supervise / salary / employee / photographer / flexible / customers

1. A manager must be able to __________________________________ the workers.
2. Our shop is always busy. We serve a lot of _ ___________________________________.
3. Her job is badly-paid so she doesn't earn a high __ ____________________________________.
4. You need to be more ___ ___________________________________ and imaginative in your approach.
5. They had hired another ___ _____________________________________ for the wedding

luxury / risk / currency / bargaining / extravagant

 co-founder / refund / expense / crafty / income
6. We will __________________ your money to you in full if you are not entirely satisfied.
7. Residents were warned not to be __________________ with water, in view of the low rainfall this year.
8. In the market dealers were __________________ with growers over the price of coffee.
9. You'll need some cash in local __________________, but you can also use your credit card.
10. Smoking can increase the __________________ of developing heart disease.
11. Now we'll be able to live in __________________ for the rest of our lives.
12. Jerry was __________________ - he got into the match free by crawling under the fence.
13. Tourism generates __________________ income for the local economy.
14. Your monthly housing __________________ should not be greater than28% of your income.
15. The company's __________________ was born in Detroit in 1999.
special / offer / income / bank / entrepreneur / price tag / funding
16. The __________________ tells you how much something costs in a shop.
17. Tourism is a major source of __________________ for this island.
18. A/An __________________ is a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially
when this involves taking financial risks.
19. Present levels of __________________ have forced the school to close.
20. "Buy two, get one free" is a common example of a __________________.
launderette / delicatessen / DIY store / jeweler's / takeaway / butcher's
21. I always prefer to buy my meat from the local __________________ because the quality is excellent.
22. After a long day at work, I decided to order some Chinese food for __________________.
23. He bought a beautiful engagement ring from the __________________ for his fiancée.
24. I visited the ______________to buy paint, brushes, and other supplies for my home improvement project.
25. The local ______________offers a wide range of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and freshly baked bread.

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26. If we _______________ (send) an invitation, our friends_______________ (will cane) to our party.
27. He _______________ _ (not understand) you if you whisper _______________ (whisper).
28. They _______________ (not survive) in the desert if they _______________ (not take) extra water with
them.
29. If you _______________ (press) CTRL + s, you ________________ _ (save) the file.
30. You_______________ (cross) the Channel if you________________ _ (fly) from Paris to London.
31. Fred __________________ (answer) the phone if his wife_______________ _ (have) a bath.
32. If Claire _________________ (wear) this dress at the party, our guests _______________ _(not stay) any
longer.
33. If I ________________ __ (touch) this snake, my girlfriend ________________ _ (not scream).
34. She ________________ _ (forget) to pick you up if you ________________ __ (not phone) her.
35. I ________________ (remember) you if you _________________ __ (give) me a photo.
36. If John (drive) ________________ _ carefully, he wouldn't usually _______________ have accidents.
37. If Peter prepared his lessons well, he (not get) _______________ _ bad marks.
38. If someone stepped on your feet, what (say) ________________
39. If she (not forget) _______________ her visa, she wouldn't come back.
40. If you (have)_______________ _ a choice, which country would you visit?
41. If you never (try) ________________ , you would never be able to do it.
42. I could go out with you if I (not be) _______________ busy.
43. If he (see) _______________ the signal, he would stop his car.
44. If Mary (not live) _______________ she wouldn't always be late for work. too far from her company,
45. She (be) _______________ terribly upset if I lost this ring.
46. If my father had a better job, my family _______________ _ (be) rich.
47. We would be healthier if we _______________ _ (not/smoke).
48. If I had more free time, I _______________ (take) up painting as a hobby.
49. If we _______________ (be) fluent in Spanish, we would travel to South America and explore different
countries.
Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets:
50. He died after he (be) __________________ ill for a long time.
51. By the time the boss returned, she (type) __________________ all the letters.
52. The man looked familiar. I (see) __________________ him somewhere before.
53. Before my mother felt a little better, she (take) __________________ an aspirin.
54. Before I arrived, Jack (leave) __________________ the office.
55. Before Jennifer won the lottery, she (not/enter) __________________ any kind of contest.
56. Before she went to bed, Lan (turn) __________________ off t off the light
57. When I arrived at the theater, the play (start) __________________ missed the first part.
58. After it (be) __________________ dry for two months, it rained heavily last night.
59. They went home after they (finish) __________________ their work
60. The man sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he (fly) __________________ before
61. Mary (feed) __________________ the cat before she came home.
62. It was the first time she (ever/ see) __________________ such a moving documentary.
63. If Thomas (have) __________________ more time, he would have helped his brother in English.
64. I wish I (not fail) __________________ my exam last year.
65. After the company __________________ (hire) Joe, he began to work on his first project.
66. You __________________ (forbid) them to go to the beach, hadn't you?
67. How many fish __________________ the boys __________________ (catch) by the time it started
raining?
68. After I __________________ (finish) my homework, I watched a movie with my friends.
69. I had visited the museum by the time it __________________ (close) for the day.
70. She __________________ (live) in London before 2000.
Rewrite these sentences using the conditional sentences:
71. Recycle and we will save natural resources.
→ If we _______________________________________________________________________________________
→ If we _______________________________________________________________________________________
72. Working too much can make you sick.
→ If you _______________________________________________________________________________________
73. Be careful or you will fall over the rocks.
→ If you _______________________________________________________________________________________
74. Be careful and you won't break the vase.
→ If you _______________________________________________________________________________________
75. We should take a map with us of we will lose our way on the street.
→ If we _______________________________________________________________________________________
76. Rita might fail her driving test. But she can take it again.
→ If Rita ______________________________________________________________________________________
77. The office may be closed. In that case, Mike won't be able to get in.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
78. Stop talking or you won't understand the lesson
→ If you _______________________________________________________________________________________
79. Don't touch that wire or you may get an electric shock.
→ If you ______________________________________________________________________________________
80. The party might go on all night. If it does, no one will want to do any work tomorrow.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
81. Doing exercise everyday will help you stay healthy.
→ If you _______________________________________________________________________________________
82. Hurry up or you will be late for school.
→ If you _______________________________________________________________________________________
83. Do as you are told and you'll be all right.
→ If you_______________________________________________________________________________________
84. Be careful or you'll hurt yourself.
→ If you_______________________________________________________________________________________
85. John doesn't understand the lessons because he often chats in the ck classroom,
→ If John ______________________________________________________________________________________
86. Mary is so busy, so she can't meet her old friends.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
87. He doesn't do his homework. That's why he is always punished.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
88. We don't find the remedy for the flu, so we can't save thousands of lives.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
89. He doesn't have enough time , that's why he can't help me.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
90. All of us have to stay at home because the weather is bad today.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
91. Because she works in the evening, she has no time to play with her children.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
92. Max lives far from the office, so he has to leave early every morning to go to work.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
93. Tommy can't attend school because he has to earn his living.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
94. We don't live in a big city, so we can't easily get access to the Internet.
→ if __________________________________________________________________________________________
95. James is working on two jobs right now, so he doesn't have time to help you with your remodeling.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
96. I don't prepare for today's lesson, so it is difficult for me to understand the teacher's explanation.
→ If I_________________________________________________________________________________________
97. Anna won't come to the cinema with us because she has too much homework.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
98. I travel on my own because I speak English. She could come.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________________
99. They can't go swimming because of the cold weather.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
100. He doesn't do his homework. He is always punished.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
101. She doesn't take any exercise, so she is overweight.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
102. I think you should tell him the truth.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
103. I don't know anything about medicine, so I can't help you.
→ If___________________________________________________________________________________________
Combine the sentences, using Relative Clause. Decide whether Relative Clause needs commas or not.
104. That's the man. His dog scared me.
→____________________________________________________________________________________________
105. That's the jacket. I bought it in the sales.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
106. His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard working woman
→____________________________________________________________________________________________
107. The girl looked very upset. Her electronic dictionary broke down.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
108. My mother was born in Nha Trang. She was a worker.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
109. He desires he can fly. It is unrealistic.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
110. I have read the book. The book is about Uncle Ho.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

111. A plane crashed into the ocean yesterday. It was carrying 345 passengers.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
112. Her house is very nice. Her house has many trees in the front yard
→____________________________________________________________________________________________
113. John is one of my closest friends. I have known John for 8 years.
→____________________________________________________________________________________________
114. The most beautiful girl lives in this city. I like her long hair very much.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
115. Tom made a number of suggestions. Most of them were very helpful.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
116. A girl was injured in the accident. She is now in hospital.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
117. Huyen likes the blue T-shirt. My sister is wearing it
→____________________________________________________________________________________________
118. I haven't got a passport. This means I can't leave the country.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
119. That's the boy. My brother plays basketball with him
→ That’s_______________________________________________________________________________________
120. Those are the clothes. I ironed them for you.
→ Those are____________________________________________________________________________________
121. Read the passage twice or three times or you won't understand it.
→ You ________________________________________________________________________________________
122. That's the man. His dog scared me.
→ That's_______________________________________________________________________________________
123. His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard working woman.
→ His grandmother,______________________________________________________________________________
124. A laboratory is a place. Scientists do experiments there.
→ A laboratory__________________________________________________________________________________
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125. After she had explained everything clearly, we started our work.
→ By the time___________________________________________________________________________________
126. My father had watered all the plants in the garden by the time my mother came home.
→ Before______________________________________________________________________________________
127. The light had gone out before we got out of the office.
→ When_______________________________________________________________________________________
128. First, we had dinner. Then we went for a walk.
→ By the time___________________________________________________________________________________
129. By the time I arrived at the restaurant, my friends had already ordered their meals.
→ After________________________________________________________________________________________
130. The rain stopped. Then we went outside to enjoy the fresh air.
→ When_______________________________________________________________________________________
Tìm lỗi sai trong các câu sau và sửa lại:
1. My uncle flew to Vietnam last year. He didn't gone on a plane before. → __________________
2. When I had asked her to help me, she agreed. → __________________
3. After I bought my new computer, I had discovered that I didn't have enough money. →
_______________
4. I knew I saw her somewhere before. → __________________
5. He felt very ill because he didn't slept well. → __________________
6. Nobody came to the meeting because Angela forgot to tell them about it. → __________________
7. I was sorry that I wasn't nicer to him. → __________________
8. The bike had been much more expensive than he had thought at first. → __________________
9. Mum asked me why I did not tidy up my room. → __________________
10. They took a shower after they finished the game. → __________________

MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 08
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. wasted B. refused C. avoided D. admitted
2. A. ambition B. woman C. photographer D. machine
3. A. ideal B. minute C. sometimes D. remind
4. A. country B. thousand C. founder D. cloudy
5. A. removes B. compares C. examples D. graduntes
6. A. pressure B. decision C. sugar D. shower
7. A. wanted B. walked C. avoided D. admitted
8. A. price B. service C. item D. invite
9. A. charity B. chemistry C. charge D. chilly
10. A. agent B. grocery C. argument D. gangster
11. A. discount B. although C. around D. loudly
12. A. special B. ceiling C. silence D. center
13. A. expense B. exist C. receive D. pretend
14. A. borrow B. owe C. promise D. folder
15. A. talented B. employed C. donated D. surrounded
16. A. chaos B. chemistry C. charity D. school
17. A. currency B. product C. butcher D. dump
18. A. heart B. beard C. learn D. early
19. A. operator B. receipt C. optician D. coupon
20. A. nothing B. money C. otherwise D. profit
Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
21. A. understand B. concentrate C. difficult D. personal
22. A. dependent B. carefully C. reliable D. communicate
23. A. repetitive B. competition C. opportunity D. university
24. A. jewellry B. millionaire C. scientist D. fabulous
25. A. institution B. agriculture C. engineer D. afternoon
26. A. station B. office C. profit D. receipt
27. A. income B. costly C. exchange D. interest
28. A. opinion B. develop C. continue D. lottery
29. A. solicitor B. opinion C. advantage D. company
30. A. probably B. prediction C. consequence D. excellent
31. A. interview B. recycle C. energy D. dangerous
32. A. spectacular B. information C. particular D. enjoyable
33. A. support B. invent C. mention D. improve
34. A. essential B. customer C. computer D. advantage
35. A. expensive B. example C. assistant D. emergy
36. A. conference B. customer C. newsagent D. cosmetics
37. A. bargain B. receipt C. income D. coupon
38. A. simplicity B. discovery C. difficulty D. equality
39. A. representative B. qualification C. institution D. launderette
40. A. success B. butcher C. bargain D. florist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
41. My sister has been out of work for 3 years.
A. unemployed B. outgoing C. hard-working D. reliable
42. It's her job to clean the class at weekends.
A. duty B. order C. exercise D. action
43. After graduation, you will have to deal with many problems in your work and life on your own.
A. develop B. tackle C. avoid D. hinder
44. I can't stand you anymore. You spend money like water.
A. spend a lot of money unnecessarily B. earn a lot of money
C. make money in a short time D. earn enough money.
45. The old lady was lucky to be rescued in the fire by a brave firefighter.
A. nurse B. brigade C. attendant D. retailer
46. If you are friendly, you will get on well with people.
A. reserved B. envious C. outgoing D. impressed
47. It's more economical to buy this car than that jet ski.
A. cost-effective B. expensive C. insensitive D. wasteful
48. He'd better pay me back that money he owes me soon.
A. borrows B. lends C. gives D. refund

49. He has just buy a Cadillac. I don't know how he earns his living but he seems to have money to burn.
A. to earn a lot of money B. to charge a lot of money
C. to lend a lot of money D. to spend a lot of money
50. Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. disappointed
51. We now can find a wide range of ready-cooked food in supermarkets.
A. variety B. classification C. small number D. popularity
52. I got the teaching job in the Happy Child Charity Centre by chance.
A. Accidentally B. purposefully C. immediately D. easily
53. I sometimes give my friends a ride in my car.
A. ask my friends drive for me B. let my friends drive my car
C. hitch-hike my friends D. give my friends a lift
54. I am looking for a dependable person who can stand out for me at the meeting.
A. dependent B. talented C. energetic D. reliable
55. My little boy Tom never screams though he is scared.
A. in pain B. frightened C. embarrassed D. confused
56. The world bank is an international financial organization founded in 1944.
A. take off B. set up C. grow up D. close down
57. Is tinned tuna a good source of Omega 3 from fish?
A. frozen B. bottled C. canned D. packed
58. I forgot to put the rubbish out last night.
A. garbage B. cloth C. lottery D. currency
59. I have to work long hours, sometimes at night, so I'm absolutely exhausted when I go home.
A. worn out B. creative C. patient D. stressed
60. You don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you want to go tonight?
 A. excited about B. avid in C. eager to D. jump at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
61. Linh often wastes money in buying clothes that she just wears a few times.
A. spends B. pays C. saves D. makes
62. They usually give you a discount if you buy multiple copies.
A. reduction B. decrease C. deduction D. surcharge

63. After she lost her job, she began to run into debt.
A. borrowing money B. owing money
C. being out of debt D. not having enough money
64. The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.
A. rose B. grew C. developed D. reduced
65. Sean saved a lot of money while he was working.
A. kept B. collected C. rescued D. wasted
66. Here's the money you lent me last week. Thank you!
A. afforded B. received C. owed D. wasted
67. Mr. Smith's new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile
68. Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable B. honest C. kind D. mean
69. They were courageous when they decided to walk into the dark forest.
A. brave B. frightened C. huge D. brilliant
70. Never tell him your secret. He is an untrustworthy man.
A. reliable B. wonderful C. agreeable D. dishonest
71. Hard-working students deserve good marks.
A. Skilled B. Perfect C. Negative D. Lazy
72. When you are a hairdresser, you can make different hairstyles for various tastes. Your job is creative but
you have to be on your feet most of the time.
A. stressful B. different C. challenging D. same
73. Successful applicants will be flexible, hard-working and polite.
A. bendable B. intractable C. rewarding D. sociable
74. The shop's daily profit is usually around $500.
A. interest B. increase C. loss D. price
75. Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, choosing a low-paying job to
earn money.
A. leave B. attend C. accept D. reject
76. Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.
A. boring B. interesting C. enjoyable D. wonderful
77. Two schools were shut down because of serious financial mismanagement.
A. misbehavior B. misconduct
C. bad management D. effective management
78. My last proper holiday from work was four years ago, although I've had a few mini-breaks.
A. short holidays B. daycation C. long holidays D. babymoon
79. It seemed incredible that she had been there a week already.
A. imaginable B. clear C. believable D. unimaginative
80. I don't like you hanging around outdoors with your friends - why don't you invite them in?
A. indoors B. alone C. on your feet D. out of doors
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed to be correct.
1. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
2. The last time I called her was since she left me.
3. The word "shore" can be used rather of "coast" to mean the land bordering the sea.
4. Average family size has increased from the Victorian era.
5. They prefer to stay in their home country because family ties.
6. In 1892, the first long-distance telephone line between Chicago and New York was formally opening.
7. You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job.
8. The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam.
9. A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events are usually
imaginary.
10. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
11. Last night, I was writing wedding invitations while my ex-boyfriend called me.
12. We visited the charity, talking to their manager and gave them the donations.
13. To recording your voice, you can download a mobile application.
14. He putted on a thick coat and went out in the snowstorm to find his dog.
15. Half of the school's students are not used to follow the new winter rules.
16. If she had passed the exam, she would have been a student in university now.
17. I felt a bit frightening when I went into the dark room.
18. At first, nobody wanted to risk to lend them money.
19. If nobody had any money, everybody would be equally.
20. If students fail to prioritize their time effectively, they would miss deadlines for application or events,
resulting in missed opportunities for growth and development.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
21. Many young people overestimate the benefits of university _______________________ and they try their
best to pass the entrance exam to university. (EDUCATE)
22. My daughter wants to work as a flight attendant because she is very ____________________ and
organized. (SOCIETY)
23. We are looking for some ______________________ of this project but we can't find any. (INVEST)
24. He was chosen for the job because he possesses all the necessary _______________________ qualities
for it. (PERSON)
25. My grandfather is very passionate about social and _______________________ issues.
(ENVIRONMENT)
26. Two TV stations are _______________________ for the top spot in the state of Lowa.
(COMPETITION)
27. The students are ________________________ listening to some of the items in the pictures.
(DESCRIBE)
28. The restaurant offers a wide range of ________________________ French food. (TRADITION)
29. The girl is happy because her _______________________ for a grant has been approved by the university.
(APPLY)
30. What will happen if everyone studies online instead of in a _______________________ classroom?
(TRADITION)
31. We have the largest _______________________ (INVEST) in microelectronics technology of any
company in the world.
32. Henry is an _______________________ young man who left school at an early age to work in his family's
business. (AMBITION)
33. How many _______________________ do we have to see today? (APPLY)
34. The World Bank is an international _______________________ organization which was founded in 1944.
(FINANCE)
35. The idea is to encourage participants to work _ _______________________and collaboratively.
(CREATE)
36. My father was strongly _ _______________________of my decision, (SUPPORT)
37. Her request was met with a polite ________________________ (REFUSE)
38. She wanted to be the first woman to climb Mount Everest and she almost _______________________
(SUCCESS)
39. The work of the charity is funded by voluntary _________________________ (DONATE)
40. He kicked the ball so _______________________ that the goalkeeper couldn't catch it. (POWER)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
41. The little boy had to compete __________ four other finalists in the competition.
42. He finished his degree __________ engineering and he doesn't know what to do next.
43. I'm tired __________ coming to the same place every week.
44. We are all ready __________ the charity meeting after school next Thursday.
45. Josh set __________ his own business right after he left university two years ago.
46. Nuclear power is relatively cheap, __________ you could argue that it's not safe
47. Peter planned to apply __________ a job in a company after graduation.
48. This private company is famous __________ providing wonderful working conditions for its employees.
49. People __________ the age of 18 are not allowed to buy alcohol.
50. Many programs and projects have contributed __________ the development of the country.
51. They make him work longer hours __________ the weekends
52. __________ my opinion, Sarah is not so much interested in old relationships as new,
53. We must find ways to avoid having similar problems __________ the future.
54. More money should be spent __________ training.
55. My mother is saving up __________ a house.
56. She had enough money to pay __________ her outstanding debts.
57. Nearly half the students said that they were __________ debt.
58. There's a library __________ the staff room.
59. To sum __________ for a healthy heart you must take regular exercise and stop smoking.
60. First __________ all, we need to decide how to spend our own money properly.
Put the verb in parentheses in the correct form: "to-infinitive" or "verb-ing".
61. The children didn't enjoy _______________________ (stay) indoors all day.
62. The children pretended _ _______________________ (sleep) when their mother came into their room.
63. Have you finished _______________________ (write) the report?
64. Everyone couldn't stand _ _______________________ (laugh) when he told the jokes.
65. We had to buy a used car because we couldn't afford ________________(make) a camping trip this
weekend.
66. They are planning ___________________(have) a brand new one.
67. Jane practiced __________________ (play) the violin two hours a day.
68. How can you manage_________________ (raise) your children with that humble salary?
69. Would you mind _________________ (take) me to the airport, John?
70. She refused _________________ (join) us, saying that she was too busy with her studies.
71. The school encouraged their students ___________________ (use) their creativity in schoolwork.
72. The employees stopped _________________ (play) games on their computers when the boss came
73. My father taught me __________________ (swim) when I was eight.
74. The officer made his soldiers __________________(run) five laps around the stadium.
75. The kitchen is very messy. It needs __________________ (clean) at once!
76. I always remember __________________ (hold) my father's hand while he was passing away.
77. The security system will not permit you __________________(enter) without the correct password.
78. "Do you hear someone __________________(whistle)?" "Yes. I think it's Bill in the bathroom."
79. The boss never let his employees __________________ (interrupt) him while he was speaking.
80. They would not mind__________________ (seat) next to the President though it was not easy at all.
81. The tin opener seemed _________________ (design) for left-hand people.
82. He tried to avoid __________________ (answer) my question.
83. Don't forget __________________ (post) the letter I gave you.
84. I must go now. I promised __________________ (not, be) late.
85. Why don't you consider to visit me? I really look forward to (see) _________________you
86. It took us two hour ____________________ (drive) to Vung Tau.
87. They stop (talk) _________________ and focus on the lecturer.
88. The nurse suggested (take) _________________ two aspirins.
89. My grandfather is used to_________________ (get) up early in the morning.
90. They advised me (wear) _________________ a raincoat.
 MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 09
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions:
**Artur**
I've always enjoyed playing computer games and I'd like to make them when I'm older. My cousin works in IT
and makes cartoons and games so I asked him if I could go to work with him. I learned so much including how
to draw a simple cartoon. But it was really tiring - all I wanted to do was relax at the end of the day, not play
computer games!
**Mika**
I love sport the most and want to teach it when I'm older. I'm good at basketball, but I need to work harder in
rugby lessons so I can teach different sports. After school, I want to go to college and study sports science.
After that, I want to help with after-school clubs and lessons. My uncle is a teacher so I plan to ask him if I can
give drinks to the players at the American football club next week.
**Henri**
I play a lot of musical instruments including the piano and guitar and would love to have a career in music. Last
year, I received a prize for the best young musician in my town. I want to study music at university. I probably
won't get work as a musician after school, so I might have to get a job in a café or restaurant first. My dream is
to be paid to play in a group and travel around the world.
1. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Dream Jobs B. A Day at the Office
C. Learning from Family D. School Subjects and Hobbies
2. What does Artur want to do when he grows up?
A. Play computer games professionally B. Work in IT with his father
C. Design and create computer games D. Teach people how to draw cartoons
3. What does the word "them" refer to?
A. cartoons B. games C. works D. computers
4. What is Henri's most likely first job after studying music?
A. Teaching music lessons B. Traveling the world in a band.
C. Working in a café or restaurant. D. Studying at university.
5. Which of the following statements is NOT MENTIONED?
A. Henri has won a competition in his chosen subject.
B. Mika needs to get better at the school subject she likes best.
C. Artur has had some help from his family with his job plans.
D. Mika was ready for a break after her experience of working.
Read the following (advertisement/ school announcement/ job advertisement...) and mark the letter A, B,
C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks:
**The role of a Part Time Lifeguard at Active Life**
Active Life's Part Time Lifeguards (Recreation Assistants) perform duties such as cleaning assigned areas,
setting (6) _______ and breaking down various activities and events and conducting pool testing according to
procedures. (7) _______ Fusion has fantastic training programmes that can lead to management positions, with
a real focus on individual development. In order to be (8) ________ for a Lifeguard position at Active Life, you
need to be a strong swimmer and have excellent customer service skills. You should also have:
* A UK recognized pool lifeguard qualification
* Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
* (9) ________ high standard of physical fitness
Employee Benefits:
Some of the non-contractual employee benefits we offer that you may (10) ________ to receive include:
* 22 days' holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
* Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
6. A. off B. up C. down D. in
7. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. In contrast
8. A. consider B. considering C. considered D. considers
9. A. An B. A C. The D. No article
10. A. illegal B. disappointed C. challenging D. eligible
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions:
On November 26th, thousands of activists and concerned citizens in 65 countries will take a 24-hour consumer
detox as part of the annual Buy Nothing Day, a global phenomenon that originated in Vancouver, Canada. From
joining marches through malls to organizing credit card cut-ups, Buy Nothing Day activists aim to challenge
themselves, their families and their friends to switch off from shopping for one day.
The event is celebrated as a family holiday, as a **non-commercial** street party, or even as a public protest.
Anyone can take part if they spend a day without spending. Reasons for participating in Buy Nothing Day are
varied. Some people want to escape from the marketing mind games. Others use it to complain about the
environmental consequences of over-consumption. Two recent disaster warnings outline the sudden urgency of
our dilemma. In October, a global warning report predicted that climate change will lead to the most massive
market failure the world has ever seen. Soon after, a study published in the journal Science forecast the total
collapse of global fisheries within 40 years.
Kalle Lasn, co-founder of Adbusters Media Foundation which was responsible for turning Buy Nothing Day
into an international annual event, said, "We must protect our environment from an ecological collapse. Driving
hybrid cars and limiting industrial emissions are just band-aid solutions if we don't address the core problem. If
we don't consume less, the consequences will be disastrous for our environment. This is the message of Buy
Nothing Day."
11. On Buy Nothing Day, activists ______.
A. use only credit-cards when doing their shopping. B. do all their shopping in Vancouver.
C. have to keep away from shopping. D. express their enthusiasm to buy.
12. A lot of people participate in this event because _______.
A. there are a lot of games.
B. they are conscious of the risks of over-consumption.
C. the articles are sold at a reduced price.
D. they ignore the solution to the deterioration of the environment.
13. The message conveyed by Buy Nothing Day celebration is ______.
A. over-consumption leads to the destruction of our environment.
B. there are no solutions to the problem of over-consumption.
C. over-consumption is the only solution to environment problems.
D. shop more, live more.
14. The word "themselves" refers to _____.
A. marches B. malls C. activists D. citizens
15. What does the word "non-commercial" mean?
A. not intended to make a profit. B. not having a temporary solution.
C. not involved with destroying the environment. D. not important.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks:
“Showrooming” is a new (16) ________ that is catching up fast. It is the practice of viewing an item in a retail
store and then buying it online, (17) ________ shoppers use the store’s physical location as a showroom for
products instead of a place of business. Consumers go to physical stores to check out items they’re planning
(18) _______. For example, maybe a customer is purchasing a refrigerator and he or she isn’t sure of the
appropriate size. The consumer will check and look at the product first in a physical store. Or in other cases, the
consumers may go to test the picture quality of a TV, or fragrance of a scent. This practice has brought the e-
commerce threat directly to bricks-and-mortar retailers. With smartphones they stand in a store. This raises the
showrooming threat to a new level. According to the new Accenture Seamless Retail Study, 73% of shoppers
have showroomed in the past six months. This trend affects the bottom lines of the brick-and-mortar stores
while benefiting the click only stores (20) _______ have the advantage of lower overhead costs and mostly can
avoid sales tax.
16. A. chance B. phenomenon C. opportunity D. disadvantage
17. A. however B. therefore C. in other words D. moreover
18. A. to buy B. buying C. bought D. buy
19. A. afford B. browse C. refund D. borrow
20. A. where B. when C. that D. whose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions:
21.
a. Finally, I would buy a new bike for my brother.
b. If I had €1 million, it would be easy to find three good ways to use the money and help people who deserve
it.
c. Secondly, I would make a donation to my local primary school to buy sports equipment.
d. First of all, I would donate half of the money to the children’s hospital in my town.
e. To sum up, I would use the money to make life better for the families of children in hospital, to improve
facilities at my school and to buy a gift for my brother.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. b-d-a-c-e C. b-d-c-a-e D. e-d-a-c-b
Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence; substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the original one:
22. ________ need to stay calm in emergencies and do everything they can to help people who are injured.
A. Paramedics B. Architects C. Journalists D. Developers
23. As a receptionist, Sarah’s primary responsibility is to ________ by greeting visitors, answering phones, and
directing them to the appropriate department.
A. travel a lot B. wear a uniform C. deal with the public D. spend a lot of
money
24. ________ are small pieces of paper or digital codes that offer a discount or special offer on a product or
service.
A. Receipts B. Coupons C. Bargains D. Price tags
25. The local government promised to provide ________ services such as gas, water and electricity in spite of
the war.
A. unnecessary B. extravagant C. badly-paid D. essential
26. She’s planning her trip to Europe and ________ most of her time in Italy.
A. is going to spend B. will be spending
C. spends D. was spending
27. To gain a deeper understanding of the local culture, they participated ________ ceremonies.
A. on B. with C. in D. into
28. My dad’s car ________ on the way to work, so he was very late yesterday.
 A. broke down B. put off C. summed up D. took off
29. After working her way around the world, she ________ teaching English as a foreign language.
A. brought up B. ended up C. put on D. looked after
30. The first-year students were encouraged to work in pairs as ________ for their science project.
A. microchips B. non-operators C. post-professionals D. co-creators
31. The ________ classroom is a rich learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds explore
different traditions and customs.
A. semicircle B. multi-cultural C. overestimated D. undervalued
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
32. A. pretended B. preferred C. contained D. valued
33. A. challenging B. assistant C. programmer D. charity
Choose the word that has the main stress different from that of the others:
34. A. baker B. butcher C. estate D. florist
35. A. optician B. launderette C. reception D. collector
Give the correct verb tenses/forms of the verbs in brackets:
36. Brian fulfilled his ambition of opening his own bakery after he ___________________ countless obstacles.
(overcome)
37. The tourists ___________________ pictures of the historical landmarks while the tour guide was
explaining their significance. (take)
38. Despite studying diligently, he ___________________ the advanced mathematics concepts in the lecture
last week. (not/understand)
39. Mark risked ___________________ his house when his company went bankrupt due to financial problems.
(lose)
40. The determined student refused ___________________ up her dream despite facing many obstacles. (give
up)
Give the correct form of the words in brackets:
41. For your safety, it is highly ___________________ that you keep your seat belt loosely fastened during the
flight. (recommendation)
42. The entrepreneur's innovative business model and strategic decision led to a ___________________
launched startup. (succeed)
43. The scientist showed great ___________________ in her approach to the project, which led her to success.
(flexible)
44. It is estimated that there were 135 members of the public who attended, including 67
____________________ . (invitation)
45. We thought the chair was an antique worth a lot of money, but it turned out to be a ___________________
copy. (value)
Rewrite the sentences beginning with the word(s) given or as directed in the brackets:
46. Pedro wants to admire some dinosaur bones. However, the museum is being closed for renovations now.
→ If the museum wasn't ____________________________________________________________________
47. Practice a healthy, balanced diet, or you won't live a long life. (Using If clause)
→ You will ______________________________________________________________________________
48. The scientist’s research focused on climate change. He gave an impressive speech. (Using a Relative
Pronoun)
→ The scientist ___________________________________________________________________________
49. Alice will be starting a teaching course in the autumn. We recommended her for the position. (Using a
Relative Pronoun)
→ Alice, whom we recommended ____________________________________________________________
50. Before they bought their first house, they had saved money for a down payment.
→ After they had saved _____________________________________________________________________

MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 10
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. He has a ...................................of different, brightly-colored ties that he wears to work.
A. vary B. variable C. variety D. variably
2. Sylvie often asks her cousin to ...........................the cat when she is away.
A. look after B. look for C. look at D. look up
3. They spent all day ................ and ................ on the beach.
A. to swim / sunbathing B. to swim / to sunbathe
C. swimming / to sunbathe D. swimming/sunbathing
4. It's important that students develop an .................... of how the internet can be used.
A. aware B. awareness C. unaware D. unawareness
5. What will we do if the taxi .........................?
A. don't come B. didn't come C. doesn't come D. hadn't come
6. Farm workers have a physically ......................job.
A. demanding B. varied C. rewarding D. various
7. By the time Sue left the house, she .................... that she had her keys.
 A. had checked B. checked C. will have checked D. has checked
8. Margaret is the girl with ......................... I went on holiday.
A. whose B. that C. whom D. which
9. We were delayed at the airport. ...................., we would have been there by lunchtime.
A. But B. Otherwise C. However D. Therefore
10. I ................. buy some new trainers after school. I've got money with me to buy them.
A. will B. am going to C. am not going to D. won't
11. A stable company is more likely to attract potential ....................
A. adults B. officials C. investors D. educator
12. Daniel was satisfied ................... the service .................. the hotel.
A. about/in B. with/at C. of/at D. at/at
Mark 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.
13. Box grew quickly and had a contract with many of the biggest companies in USA.
A. increased B. decreased C. raised D. developed
14. She’s used to dealing with difficult customers.
A. bumping into B. being part of C. meeting with D. answering
Mark 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.
15. He arranged to pick up the tickets at the airport departure desk.
A. arrival B. reception C. airplane D. office
16. If nobody had any money, everyone would be equal.
A. just B. unfair C. indefinite D. parallel
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. Lan: "Thank you for the lovely present." Minh: " ...........................”
A. I’m pleased you like it. B. Not at all.
C. Go ahead. D. Come on
18. Mrs. Dennington and Mr. Jones are talking about the damage to the wall in the kitchen. Mrs. Dennington:
"Can you fix it?" Mr. Jones: "..........................”
A. Well, the water made a few holes near the bottom.
B. Yes, of course, it’s about two days’ work.
C. I can see straight away there’s a lot of damage here!
D. Mind out! You can drop it!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
19. A. relieved B. upset C. ashamed D. childish
20. A. breathtaking B. impressive C. disastrous D. athletic
21. A. million B. greengrocer C. launderette D. jeweler
22. A. concert B. district C. surprise D. campsite
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
23. A. challenge B. architect C. coach D. children
24. A. improves B. develops C. accepts D. assists
25. A. advise B. argue C. ask D. bathroom
26. A. considered B. received C. removed D. hoped
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
**ONLINE SHOPPING**
My name is Sara, and I love shopping online. I prefer mobile phone apps, but sometimes I use my computer.
The phone is more convenient for me, and I can even do my shopping from bed!
I love shopping so much that I buy everything I need at home. I get food, electronics, books, and even large
pieces of furniture like my sofa and bookshelves all online! But I still prefer getting clothes from a store so I
can try them on to be sure they fit me fine.
Yesterday, I bought a birthday present for my mother, and it arrived today! That saves me a lot of time. I am a
very busy person, and I am a little forgetful too. If I think of something I need, then it is wonderful that I can
buy it at that moment.
My friends aren't as comfortable with buying things online as I am because they think that it can be dangerous.
Of course, bad things sometimes happen, but I am very careful with all of my personal details. I think the
biggest fear that people have with using their credit cards online is that someone will steal their number. It is
important to be sure that the web page is secure. You can see this if the address has got an "s" in it, like [Link]
That "s" means it is safe.
People should not be afraid of shopping online. I think it will be the only way we will do our shopping in the
future!
27. What is Sara's favourite way of shopping?
A. On her computer. B. On her phone. C. In a shop. D. On the street.
28. What doesn't Sara buy online?
A. Food. B. Furniture. C. Clothes D. all of them
29. What does the word 'it' refer to in paragraph 3?
A. Shopping online B. A present. C. Her mother's birthday D. A computer.
30. Why does Sara think online shopping is very convenient?
 A. It's fast. B. It's cheap. C. It's good quality. D. It's modern.
31. Sara thinks that in the future ....................
A. online shopping will be safer. B. a lot of people will shop online.
C. everybody will only shop online. D. everyone will use handmade.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Neil Armstrong (32) ........................... into his microphone. And in less than two seconds the message that will
live in the annals of exploration flew with the (33) ....................... of radio to the huge telescope dish at
Honeysuckle Creek, near Canberra, Australia, thence to the Comsat (34).................. over the Pacific, then to the
switching center at the Goddard Space Flight Center outside Washington, D.C., and finally to Houston and the
(35).................. of the world: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap (36) ....................mankind."
32. A. said B. talked C. told D. spoke
33. A. wings B. hands C. legs D. feet
34. A. plane B. ship C. car D. satellite
35. A. remain B. rest C. last D. others
36. A. of B. for C. with D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
37. She had given her bank account information to the man after she got an alert about it.
A. after B. account C. about D. had given
38. Our city had received thousands of visitors after the pandemic occurred last year.
A. occurred B. after C. Our D. had received
39. Tenant farmers are those they either rent a farm and work it for themselves or work the farm for the owner
and receive payment.
A. they B. it C. or D. the owner
40. There should be more businesses in the region and more employ opportunities will be created.
A. businesses B. created C. employ D. should
Use the words provided to rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings.
41. She cannot cook because she feels very tired today.
→ If she_________________________________________________________________________________
42. She washed her hands and later she had lunch.
→ Before she _____________________________________________________________________________
43. “I’ll wait for you. I promise,” he said to me.
→ He promised___________________________________________________________________________
44. How long have you written music?
→ When did______________________________________________________________________________
45. It's not a good idea to go out in the rain.
→ It's better to avoid_______________________________________________________________________
46. Jennie learned to ski. Then she went on a skiing holiday.
→ After Jennie ___________________________________________________________________________
47. Make me some coffee, and I'll give you one of my biscuits.
→ If you_________________________________________________________________________________
48. "You'd better spend more time learning to write," I said to the boy.
→ I advised the boy________________________________________________________________________
49. He's the shop assistant. He served me. (use relative clause)
→ He's__________________________________________________________________________________
50. His girlfriend is in the fashion industry. She lives in Ho Chi Minh City. (use relative clause)
→ His girlfriend,__________________________________________________________________________

MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 11
Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. She finished her university degree and then did a _______________ (graduate) qualification.
2. Automated testing saves you the time and effort of performing the same test steps _________ (repeat).
3. Over the years the firm has grown into a _______________ (nation) organization with more than 200
affiliates in 17 countries.
4. More retailers are switching to email _______________ (receive) instead of paper.
5. The job is very _____________ (pay). However, I really don’t want to work in a kitchen.
Complete the sentences, using the correct tense of the verbs in brackets (the past simple, the past
continuous, the past perfect, will, be going to)
1. He couldn’t move back to London because he (sell) _____________ his flat there.
2. The car (break down) ____________ just as we were leaving the house.
3. Kat hasn’t done any revision. She (not, pass) __________________ the exams.
4. I (not, do) _____________ anything dangerous – I promise!
5. I didn’t understand the lesson because I (not/ pay) ______________ attention to the teacher at that time.
Rewrite the following sentences with the meaning unchanged
1. Ben works for a computer company and his father owns a shop on the corner.
 Ben _________________________________________ works for a computer company.
2. He earns a lot of money. That’s why he rents an apartment on his own.
  If _______________________________________________________________________.
3. Don’t drop your phone into water or it will stop working.
 If _______________________________________________________________________.
4. No other restaurant in London is as bad as this one.
 This is ___________________________________________________________________.
5. These Nike trainers are too expensive for me to buy.
 These Nike trainers are not __________________________________________________.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three.
1. A. receptionist B. developer C. challenging D. stressful
2. A. assistant B. criticise C. pilot D. officer
Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from that of the other three.
3. A. bargain B. reward C. coupon D. offer
4. A. designer B. journalist C. architect D. stationer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
5. The sales had started and the bargain hunters were out in force.
A. people looking for things at a high price B. people looking for valuable things
C. people looking for things at a low price D. people looking for interesting things
6. You must take advice from a solicitor specialising in wills and inheritance tax.
A. lawyer B. engineer C. architect D. paramedic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
7. The first year at university was probably the best and most challenging year of my life. It caused me
plenty of troubles.
A. hard-working B. exciting C. easy D. difficult
8. The couple have saved a lot of money for their old age.
A. spent B. earned C. left D. won
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get your dream job? It can take years to get the education and
develop the skills you need for the perfect job. However, there is a way to experience your dream job without
having to get the required training or degree. Since 2004, Brian Kurth’s company, Vocation Vacations, has been
connecting people with mentors who have the jobs of their dreams.
Kurth had been working for a phone company before starting his own company. He didn’t like his job, and he
had a long time to think about it on his drive to and from work. He also thought about his dream job while
driving. He was interested in becoming a dog trainer, but he didn’t want to take any chances and switch to a
field he didn’t have experience in. He really wanted to know what the job was like and if it was realistic for him
to work towards his goal. So, he found a mentor – a dog trainer that could tell him about the job and everything
it involved. After that, he helped his friends find mentors to explore jobs they were interested in. They thought
it was helpful to talk to people who had their dream jobs before spending lots of time and money getting the
training they needed for those jobs.
Kurth saw how much this helped his friends, so he decided to turn it into his business. He started Vocation
Vacations in 2004, and by 2005, the company was offering experience with over 200 dream jobs. Today, about
300 mentors work with the company to share their knowledge about their jobs. Customers pay to experience the
job of their dreams and work with these mentors to see what a job is really like. A “job vacation” costs between
$350 and $3,000 and can be for one to three days. Many people use Vocation Vacations to see if their dream job
is a career path they want to continue. Others do it just to experience the job of their dreams one time.
Vocation Vacations jobs are in the fields of fashion, food, entertainment, sports and animals. Many people want
to try glamorous jobs. For example, they want to try working as actors, music producers, photographers and
fashion designers. According to Kurth, some other popular dream jobs are working as bakers, hotel managers
and wedding planners.
Source: “Summit 2” by Pearson Education, 2017
9. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A company where people can experience their dream jobs
B. A company where people get the training for their dream jobs
C. Brian Kurth’s dream job as a dog trainer
D. Brian Kurth’s company as a dream job provider
10. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. jobs B. mentors C. customers D. experiences
11. What do mentors at Vocation Vacations do?
A. explore jobs that people are interested in
B. train people for their dream jobs
C. give people advice on how to choose a job
D. show people what their jobs are like
12. The word “glamorous” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. well-paid B. attractive C. unskilled D. ordinary
13. All of the following are true about Vocation Vacations EXCEPT ______.
A. it belongs to Brian Kurth B. the company was started in 2004
C. the company hires about 300 mentors D. it provides jobs in many different fields
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank.
(14) ________ four to ten years, something happens to the weather system. Everything changes, and scientists
don’t understand why. The low- pressure area moves toward the east, the high- pressure area is very weak, and
the winds blow toward the east. A great pile of warm surface water moves toward South America. People call
this “El Nino”. It usually happens at Christmas time and El Nino is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus.
Usually the effects of El Nino are very mild. (15) _________, the one that started in 1982 was different from
the other recent ones. It caused huge changes in the ocean currents. It caused floods in some areas and droughts
in others. There were terrible (16) __________ and huge ocean waves. These waves swept houses into the sea.
El Nino did billions of dollars worth of (17) _________. Thousands of people lost their lives and thousands of
others were left homeless.
In 1983 the winds, ocean currents and pressure areas started to become normal again. Meanwhile, scientists
throughout the world organized research to learn more about El Nino. They are using satellites and research
boats to observe the atmosphere and the ocean. It is a very complicated problem, but if the scientists of the
world work together, they should be able to learn the causes of El Nino. Then they will be able to (18)
_________ what will happen and work to prevent a repeat of the death and destruction of 1982-1983.
14. A. In B. Each C. For D. Every
15. A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. As a result
16. A. snowstorms B. eruptions C. windstorms D. hails
17. A. damage B. destruction C. danger D. pressure
18. A. decide B. predict C. estimate D. swap
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following sentence.
19. Peter was an excellent student whom always got a lot of high scores in the exams, but he had few friends
to play with.
A. an excellent B. whom C. but D. few
20. If you have some sufficient knowledge of English, you could make yourself understood almost
everywhere.
A. If B. sufficient C. could D. understood
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
21. My working hours are _____________, so I can arrange to meet you any day this week.
A. reliable B. flexible C. usual D. stressful
22. When you want to buy a flat or a house, you can come and meet a(n) ___________.
A. model builder B. costume designer C. estate agent D. groundskeeper
23. “Buy one, get one free” is a common example of a ____________.
A. price tag B. refund C. coupon D. special offer
24. When the boss is away, Sue will be ___________ of the office.
A. in charge B. come up C. at control D. in place
25. Andrew Johnson planned to apply ________ a film school after graduation.
A. in B. at C. for D. to
26. He thinks that it’s important to work with people who you have a lot ________common.
A. on B. in C. with D. at
27. Please don’t ________ all the milk – I need some for my breakfast tomorrow.
A. give up B. save up C. use up D. take up
28. Canada, ________I spent most of my childhood, is a country of vast plains and heavy forested areas.
A. where B. when C. which D. whom
29. What __________ if everyone _________ online instead of in a classroom?
A. will happen/ learns B. will happen/ learned
C. happens/ will learn D. would happen/ learns
30. __________ earthquake ever recorded was in Chile in 1960.
A. The largest B. The larger C. Larger D. Largest
31. The lecturer spoke ______ for us to hear clearly.
A. enough fast B. so fast C. too fast D. very fast
32. Joe enjoys __________ in town but refuses __________ online.
A. shopping/ shop B. shopping/ shopping
B. C. to shop/ shopping D. shopping/ to shop
33. The job of sales assistant is very tiring. _____________ you are on your feet all day.
A. Nevertheless B. That’s because C. Consequently D. However
34. They have spent a lot of time and money ____________ careful preparations for the activities.
A. to make B. make C. being made D. making
35. A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there.
- Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir”. - Customer: “ __________”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Can I pay by credit card?
B. What do you have? D. You’re welcome.

MID-TERM TEST
HANDOUT 12
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three.
1. A. charity B. chemistry C. charge D. chilly
2. A. wasted B. refused C. avoided D. admitted
Choose the word which is stressed differently from that of the other three.
3. A. solicitor B. opinion C. advantage D. company
4. A. probably B. prediction C. consequence D. excellent
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea,
dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio. Absent, inadequate, or inappropriately managed water and sanitation
services expose individuals to preventable health risks. This is particularly the case in health care facilities
where both patients and staff are placed at additional risk of infection and disease when water, sanitation and
hygiene services are lacking. Globally, 15% of patients develop an infection during a hospital stay, with the
proportion much greater in low-income countries.
Inadequate management of urban, industrial and agricultural wastewater means the drinking-water of
hundreds of millions of people is dangerously contaminated or chemically polluted. Natural presence of
chemicals, particularly in groundwater, can also be of health significance, including arsenic and fluoride, while
other chemicals, such as lead, may be elevated in drinking-water as a result of leaching from water supply
components in contact with drinking-water.
Some 829 000 people are estimated to die each year from diarrhea as a result of unsafe drinking-water,
sanitation and hand hygiene. Yet diarrhea is largely preventable, and the deaths of 297 000 children aged under
5 years could be avoided each year if these risk factors were addressed. Where water is not readily available,
people may decide handwashing is not a priority, thereby adding to the likelihood of diarrhea and other
diseases.
Diarrhea is the most widely known disease linked to contaminated food and water but there are other
hazards. In 2017, over 220 million people required preventative treatment for schistosomiasis – an acute and
chronic disease caused by parasitic worms contracted through exposure to infested water.
In many parts of the world, insects that live or breed in water carry and transmit diseases such as dengue
fever. Some of these insects, known as vectors, breed in clean, rather than dirty water, and household drinking
water containers can serve as breeding grounds. The simple intervention of covering water storage containers
can reduce vector breeding and may also reduce faucal contamination of water at the household level.
5. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. diarrhea B. water pollution
C. diarrhea and other diseases
D. diarrhea and other diseases caused by water pollution
6. The phrase “risk factors” in the third paragraph refers to______.
A. industrial and agricultural waste B. poor sanitation
 C. chemicals in drinking water
D. unsafe drinking-water, sanitation and hand hygiene
7. The word “transmit” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. spread B. break C. conceal D. retain
8. According to the third paragraph, how many people may possibly have diarrhea each year?
A. 297,000 B. more than 829,000 C. 1,126,000 D. 829,000
Read the following passage carefully and choose the word that best fits each space.
A Healthy Way To Know A City
Maybe you are staying in a city, and there is no park nearby where you can take your morning job . One of the
more recent trends is to go on a running tour, but you are not leading the way. Rather, a running (9) _______
who knows the best (10) ________ in the city acts as your guide. You are going out for a run, but you are also
being shown highlights of the city while you are doing it.
Guided running tours are a trend that seems to be catching (11) _______ in quite a few of the bigger cities in
the United States. New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco are just three of the major cities that have
running tours in (12) __________. They offer these tours to individuals, groups, and even for corporate events.
9. A. marathon B. sportsman C. enthusiasm D. enthusiast
10. A. ways B. routes C. directions D. approaches
11. A. on B. out C. up D. with
12. A. organization B. way C. place D. event
USE OF LANGUAGE: Choose the best answers A, B, C or D.
13. If Adam ________ answer my phone this time, I ________ call him again.
A. won’t/ doesn’t B. doesn’t/ won’t C. won’t/ don’t D. isn’t/ won’t
14. When you cannot in your house because you have lost the key to the front door, you can ask a(n) _______
to help you.
A. solicitor B. locksmith C. engineer D. assistant
15. In Britain, a(n) ________ is a lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents and represents
clients in the courts.
A. solicitor B. pilot C. receptionist D. reward
16. Mary is talking about the author________ book is one of the best-sellers this year.
A. which B. whose C. that D. who
17. The little boy had to compete _______ four other finalists in the competition.
A. for B. out C. over D. against
18. Try _________ it. It isn’t worth __________
A. to forget / worrying B. to forget / to worry
C. forgetting / worry D. forget / worrying
19. My grandparents are not used ________ technological devices.
A. to using B. for using C. to use D. to be used
20. After she ______ her work, she left the office.
A. had finished B. has finished C. finishes D. will finish
21. Laura: "What a lovely house you have!" Maria: "_________"
A. Of course not, it's not costly. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. I think so. D. No problem.
22. While my younger sister was studying in her room, someone ________ our house.
A. was breaking B. broke into C. break into D. has broken
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
23. I sometimes give my friends a ride in my car.
A. ask my friends drive for me B. let my friends drive my car
C. hitch-hike my friends D. give my friends a lift
24. My sister has been out of work for 3 years.
A. unemployed B. outgoing C. hard-working D. reliable
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
25. They were courageous when they decided to walk into the dark forest.
A. brave B. frightened C. huge D. brilliant
26. Never tell him your secret. He is an untrustworthy man.
A. reliable B. wonderful C. agreeable D. dishonest
ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Choose the word or phrases that are not in standard English.
27. You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job.
A B C D
28. A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events
A B C
are usually imaginary.
D
29. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
A B C D
30. Had I known Alice’s address, I would write to her.
A B C D
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the words in the brackets.
31. We all criticize big companies that did not invest in ________________energy. (RENEW)
32. The students are listening to some _________________of the items in the pictures. (DESCRIBE)
33. _______________, he didn’t save any of his data in his computer and he couldn’t find it. (FORTUNATE)
34. The girl is happy because her ________________ for a grant has been approved by the university.
(APPLY)
35. Small __________________ are hoping that the markets will improve. (INVEST)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
36. We are living in a society ______________ so many people of different cultures and family backgrounds.
37. Peter planned to apply _________________ a job in a company after graduation.
38. The school music band is looking for some volunteers ________________ support the concert next week.
39. I am not interested _______________ anything that happened to the very remote past.
40. These days everybody is aware _________________ the dangers of smoking.
Rewrite the following sentences with the meaning unchanged.
41. Peter doesn’t have a spare ticket. That’s why he can’t take you to the concert
➔ If Peter ____________________________________________
42. Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying.
➔ If Carol ____________________________________________
43. The man was rude. He was wearing a red shirt. (Relative clause)
➔ _________________wh_______________________________
44. Did you see Susan? Her husband was taken to hospital. (Relative clause)
➔ _________________wh_______________________________
45. He did all his exercises then he watched TV.
➔ Before ____________________________________________