PART 2: EXERCISES

A. PHONETICS

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. few                     B. new                         C. threw                      D. knew

2. A. weight                B. height                     C. eight                       D. vein

3. A. wanted               B. helped                     C. wicked                    D. naked

4. A. intermediate       B. immediate               C. medium                  D. medicine

5. A. uncertain            B. unbeatable              C. unanimous              D. undone

6. A. shield                  B. cement                    C. executive                D. spill

7. A. hasty                   B. nasty                       C. tasty                        D. wastage

8. A. prestige               B. village                     C. advantage               D. heritage

9. A. scheme               B. parachute                C. architect                  D. psychology

10. A. visit                  B. site                          C. invite                      D. decide

II. Choose the word which is different from the other in the position of primary stress.

1. A. sovereignty         B. edition                    C. advantage               D. enrichment

2. A. commit               B. open                        C. index                      D. preview

3. A. candidate           B. habitat                    C. wilderness              D. attendance

4. A. recipe                  B. candidate                C. instrument              D. commitment

5. A. conceal               B. contain                    C. converse                 D. conquer

6. A. integral               B. terrific                     C. museum                  D. cathedral

7. A. architectural       B. cosmopolitan          C. appreciative            D. archeologist

8. A. compulsory         B. compliment             C. methodical              D. certificate

9. A. endanger            B. catastrophe                         C. opponent                D. vulnerable

10. A. economics        B. engineering             C. information             D. geography

III. Choose the word whose part of speech is different from the others.

1. A. accurate              B. approach                 C. communicate          D. contribute

2. A. enquire               B. enroll                      C. expense                   D. approach

3. A. foolish                B. entrance                  C. motivated               D. overcome

4. A. priority               B. motivated               C. time management   D. expense

5. A. protective           B. prioritize                 C. overcome                D. enquire

B. VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR

I. Match words with their definitions.

1. sell-discipline B	A. the belief and confidence in your own ability and value
2. self-esteem A	B. the ability to make yourself do what you know you should do although you do not want to do
3. self-reliant C	C. doing everything on your own without others' help
4. assignment D	D. a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do
5. reliability F	E. a choice you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do
6. decision E	F. the quality of being able to be trusted to do what somebody wants or needs

II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets.

1. Being too ___DEPENDENT____ on his mother makes me have a bad impression on him. (INDEPENDENT)

2. She is ____DETERMINED____ to become a director of that company. (DETERMINATION)

3. You should think it over before making that ______DECISION______. (DECIDE)

4. My _____ADMIRATION____ for this girl grows daily. (ADMIRE)

5. Before watching TV. I must finish all of these ____ASSIGNMENTS___. (ASSIGN)

6. Family plays an important role in establishing children's ____SELF-ESTEEM____. (ESTEEM )

7. How can you know that he is a _____RELIABLE_____ man? (RELIABILITY)

III. Choose the best answer.

1. In order to have a great essay, you should look for useful information from ____ sources.

A. well informed         B. reliable                    C. determined

2. My cousin is a very ____ person because he has a lot of knowledge about current topics and particular situations.

A. determined                         B. decisive                  C. well-informed

3. She is the most ____ woman in the world I have ever known. When she makes a firm decision to do something, she will never give up or let someone prevent her.

A. determined                         B. independent           C. accurate

4. Being ____ is a vital skill for people who want to take more control of their lives and reach their goal on their own.

A. independent           B. decisive                  C. reliable

5. The teacher ____ a different task to each student at the beginning of the term.

A. assigned                 B. admired                  C. reminded

6. Many teenagers ____ heavily on their parents, so they cannot live independently.

A. admire                    B. rely                         C. decide

7. Your education background is a ____ factor for your future career.

A. motivated               B. well-informed         C. decisive

IV. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions.

1. It's time for you to stop relying ____ your parents.

A. on                           B. in                            C. at

2. She strives ____ a balance between studies and relationships.

A. on                           B. at                            C. for

3. Aptitude and motivation contribute enormously ____ the success of learning a language.

A. to                            B. in                            C. for

4. Yoga and meditation help to improve the ability to cope ____ stress and anxiety.

A. about                      B. with                        C. for

5. That situation placed me ____ a loss, which I will never forget.

A. on                           B. in                            C. at

6. He must have suffered ____ flu for a long time.

A. from                       B. at                            C. in

V. Complete the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

enroll                          approaching                expense                       enquired

am at a loss                 priority                        overcoming                 cope with

1. To _____ cope with _____ these problems, you must be well-prepared.

2. I _______ am at a loss _________ when running across my boyfriend in the street.

3. If you want to be a good leader, __________ overcoming ________ these challenges is essential.

4. Finding somewhere to live is now my top _______ priority _____.

5. Tom invests a great _____ expense ___ in this project in hope that he can be successful.

6. Jane ____ enquired _______ a lot about the reading assignment.

7. We could see the train _____ approaching _____ in the distance.

8. Please tell me about the course as soon as possible so that I can ______ enroll ___ early.

VI. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. It is necessary ____ for that book.

A. to look                                B. looking                               C. look

2. It is very simple to ____ this machine.

A. to use                                  B. used                                    C. use

3. She was excited ____ a letter from her mother last week.

A. to receive                            B. receive                                C. receiving

4. We are very surprised to ____ Peter at the party.

A. seeing                                 B. see                                      C. seen

5. Your handwriting is ____.

A. hard to read                        B. hard for reading                 C. hardly to read

6. She has the ____ well with work pressure.

A. able to cope                        B. ability for coping                C. ability to cope

7. Susan made a great effort ____ all homework before the deadline but it was in vain.

A. for accomplishment            B. to accomplish                     C. accomplish

8. Jack harbors an ambition ____ an inspiring teacher

A. being                                  B. be                                        C. to be

9. It is important ____ us to hand in the report on time.

A. to                                        B. for                                       C. of

10. It is ____ of him to help the poor.

A. generous                             B. generously                          C. generosity

VII. Complete the sentences using the given phrases.

offer to help                 dangerous to go                      decision to drop

difficult to follow          hard to believe                         desire to get

easy to understand      chance to improve                   plan to move                necessary to wait

1. A: Turn right, then left, go ahead and then left again.

    B: It is ______ difficult to follow _______ your directions. Can you tell me more details?

2. A: Do you make out what the teacher has just said?

    B: Yes, I do. It is quite _____ easy to understand ______.

3. A: Mary has just received first prize in the competition.

    B: It is ______ hard to believe _____. Mary said that she had done it terribly.

4. A: It is 9 o'clock. Can we start now?

    B: It is ______ necessary to wait _______ for the marketing manager. I think that he is on the way here.

5. A: Stop! Susan. It is _______ dangerous to go ______ near the tiger cage.

    B: Oh! Thanks a lot. You save my life.

6. We were surprised at his _______ offer to help ______ with the project.

7. Her ______ decision to drop _______ out of school is a difficult one to make.

8. Studying in England gives you a ________ chance to improve ___ your English skills.

9. It was his ______ desire to get ________ a good job that motivated him to study Japanese.

10. Sandy's ______ plan to move ________ to Madrid bothered her parents.

VIII. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the given words (use n./adj. to V)

1. I am _____disappointed to receive_____ the result of the exam too late. (disappointment, receive)

2. It is important for you ______to have_______ confidence in yourself. (having)

3. Her ______failure to keep_____ the secret causes a lot of trouble for her (fail, kept)

4. It was her _____motivation to live________ abroad that inspires her to study hard. (motivate, lived)

5. Mary is _____happy to become______ one of the most excellent students in her class. (happiness, became)

6. It's _____lucky to have______ a good friend. (luck, have)

7. Her competitor is ill, which increases her ____chance to become___ the champion. (chance, became)

8. It is rude of him ______to speak______ when his mouth is full of food. (speaker)

IX. Complete the letter by choosing the appropriate adjectives or nouns.

willingness                   difficult                        nice                  glad

way                              dream                          hard                 surprised

Dear Mary, My parents and I are (1) ____ glad _____ to know that you passed the end-of-term examination. Congratulations! I think that with your excellence, your (2) _____ dream ____ to become a good doctor will come true.

My younger sister was really (3) ______ surprised ____ to receive a hair curling machine from you on her birthday and she asked me to say "thank you to you However, she doesn't know the (4) _____ way ___ to use that machine. It seems (5) ____ difficult ____ for her to use it.

I was relieved that your mother had recovered after a serious surgery. It was (6) ____ hard _____ to believe that she had to suffer from a severe disease for a long period of time. Please give her my love.

I am excited that you're going to visit my beautiful city. I want to show you my (7) ___ willingness ___ to take you to famous places.

We're looking forward to seeing you. It will be (8) ____nice___ for me to welcome you to my house.

Write me soon and confirm your arrival date and time.

Love, Sam.

X. Choose the sentence that is best rewritten from the given one(s).

1. You should bring an umbrella with you. That is necessary.

A. It is necessary to bring an umbrella with you.

B. It is necessary of you to bring an umbrella.

2. I was not allowed to stay outside overnight.

A. I didn't have to stay outside overnight.

B. I had no permission to stay outside overnight.

3. Don't expect that everyone will agree with you. That is unreasonable.

A. Everyone is reasonable to agree with you.

B. It is unreasonable to expect that everyone will agree with you.

4. She has determination to achieve the goal.

A. It was her determination that helped her achieve the goal.

B. She is determined to achieve the goal.

5. We can't know exactly what will happen in 20 years. That is impossible.

A. It is impossible to know exactly what will happen in 20 years.

B. It is impossible of us to know exactly what will happen in 20 years.

6. Watch this video. It is very useful.

A. It is very useful to watch this video.

B. Watch this video is very useful.

7. My sister is able to solve every problem quickly.

A. My sister has the ability to solve every problem quickly.

B. It is hard for my sister to solve every problem quickly.

8. Don't touch that button. It is dangerous.

A. It is dangerous not to touch that button.

B. It is dangerous to touch that button.

9. We can't find a suitable candidate for this position. That is difficult.

A. It is difficult for us to find a suitable candidate for this position.

B. It was difficult for us to find a suitable candidate for this position.

10. I don't know how to use this washing machine.

A. I don't know the way how to use this machine.

B. I don't know the way to use this washing machine.

C. READING

I. Read the text and do the tasks below.

Many young people strive to be independent. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and you don't have to rely on anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to depend on your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time management which can help you build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and responsibly, get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends.

Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for things you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will remind you of what you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your activities. You need to decide which tasks are the most urgent and important and then, concentrate on these first. This way, you may not be at a loss to deal with too much work at the same time. Thirdly, develop routines because routines, when established, take less time for you to do your tasks.

Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they are great keys to success and you can become independent.

Task 1. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not Given.

1. Not only young people try to be independent.                                           Not Given

2. People will be independent when they are mature.                                    Not Given

3. Time-management is the only thing you need to be independent.             False

4. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem when they are good at managing their time.         True

5. Good time-management can help teenagers get better grades at school.                                                   True

Task 2. Choose the best answers for the following questions.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Young people need a lot of life skills to be independent.

B. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-management skills.

C. Mastering time-management skills can bring many benefits and there are three steps to develop them.

2. Which of the following is not mentioned as benefits of good time-management?

A. Be more confident and self-esteemed.

B. Complete the daily tasks with the best result.

C. Get better grades at school and have more time for other activities.

3. How can you prioritize your activities?

A. Make schedule for things you need to do.

B. Concentrate on the most urgent and important tasks first.

C. Try to establish routines.

4. What does the word accomplish mean?

A. Complete                            B. Involve                               C. Duty

5. What is the author's viewpoint on developing time-management skills?

A. It's hard but you can master it well.

B. It's very challenging to build.

C. It's easier to master than people think.

II. Fill in each blank with a suitable word in the box.

reasonable                   confidence       independent                 Encourage                   alone

complete                      worth               set                                giving                          reward

Helping your child to become an independent learner One of the most important learning skills you can help your child to develop is to become an (1.) ____ independent ___ learner. Children who are more independent learners tend to have more self-confidence and have a greater sense that they are in control of their learning. Encouraging independent learning can happen from a young age, but it can be hard for parents who are not trained teachers to know when they are (2.) ____ giving ____ too much help and when they are not giving enough. If you regularly help your child with their homework, there are a few simple steps you can take to help your child become more independent learners.

✓Help your child to answer the first question or two in an activity then allow them to do the next ones by themselves. (3.) ___ Encourage ___ them to get the answer themselves, but if they are struggling it may help them to point out how you would find the answer.

✓ Negotiate a time limit on how long they think it will take them to finish the rest of the activity to help them stay focused on their work. Perhaps even (4.) ____set__ a timer on your phone and encourage them to 'race' the clock. The time limit should be (5.) ____ reasonable _____ so that children can complete the activity with neat writing.

✓If your child is used to your presence when they (6.) ____ complete ____ their homework, gradually move away from them over a period of time. Helping them to start their homework and then moving to sit nearby but not with them while they finished can give them the comfort of you being there but encourage them to complete the work by themselves. Over time you can put more distance between you until they are able to work (7.) ____alone_____ while you are able to get on with other things you might need to do.

✓ Set aside time after your child has finished their homework to spend some time alone and focused on them. You could play a game together or read a story. It's a good (8.) _____ reward ____ for having finished their work by themselves. Most importantly, be firm. If your child won't try to work independently or is fussing over something that they can do quite easily when you are there, let them know that you have (9.) __confidence in their ability to do it by themselves but you won't help them unless they really need it. It can be hard to say ‘no, but it is (10.) _____worth___ seeing them become more confident and self-assured as learners and people.

III. Read through the text below, answer the questions below.

Scottish Independence The majority of people in Scotland are in favour breaking away from the rest of the UK and becoming independent, according to a poll taken just before the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union, which united Scotland and England.

A pair of Acts of Parliament, passed in 1706 and 1707 that came into effect on May 1, 1707, created Great Britain. The parliaments of both countries were dissolved, and replaced by a new Parliament of Great Britain in Westminster, London.

The poll showed support for independence for Scotland is running at 51%. This is the first time since 1998 that support for separation has passed 50%, and the first time since devolution gave power to the country in 1999. Six months before elections for the Scottish Parliament, these poll results come as good news to the Scottish Nationalist Party, who are hoping to make progress against Labour and further the cause of an independent Scotland.

Many people have become disillusioned with devolution, and believe that the Scottish Parliament has failed to deliver what they had hoped it would; only a tenth have no opinion. In fact, only 39% of those polled want to keep things as they are.

1. Scotland and England ____.

A. have always been united.                                       B. want to break up the union.

C. have been united for a long time.                           D. were united by war.

2. Great Britain ____.

A. was formed by an Act of Parliament in 1706.

B. was formed by two Acts of Parliament in 1707.

C. was formed by an Act of Parliament that came into effect on May 1st 1707.

D. was formed by Acts of Parliament that came into effect on May 1st 1707.

3. People who want indepence for Scotland ____.

A. are the vast majority.                                              B. are in the minority.

C. are the slight majority.                                            D. have decreased in number since devolution.

4. The majority of people wanted independence for the first time ____.

A. before devolution.                                                  B. in 1999.

C. after devolution.                                                     D. before and after independence.

5. The results of the poll are good news ____.

A. for Labour.                                                             B. for both parties.

C. for the Scottish Nationalist Party.                         D. for devolution.

6. Most people's opinions of devolution ____.

A. have gone up.                                                         B. have gone down.

C. are the same.                                                           D. make progress against Labour.

7. The number of people who want to keep things as they are ____.

A. is greater than those that don't know.                    B. is smaller than those that don't know.

C. is increasing                                                            D. is the majority.

D. WRITING

I. Rewrite each sentence using "noun/ adj + to V" and the given word in brackets.

1. She is excited that she gets first prize in the competition. (excited)

She is excited to get first prize in the competition.

2. My mother was very surprised when she heard that I had won a lottery. (surprised)

My mother was very surprised to hear that I had won a lottery.

3. I was very happy that I met my long-lost friend again. (happy)

I was very happy to meet my long-lost friend again.

4. She is determined that she can find the best solution for this serious problem. (determined)

She is determined to find the best solution for this serious problem.

5. That room needs cleaning by Ms. Laura this afternoon. (necessary)

It is necessary for Ms. Laura to clean that room this afternoon.

6. Linda finds it interesting to study and listen to music at the same time. (interesting)

It is interesting for Linda to study and listen to music at the same time.

7. Mary is kind because she helps the poor and the disabled. (kind)

It is kind of Mary to help the poor and the disabled.

8. Peter is clever when he chooses to work in Nancy's team. (clever)

It is clever of Peter to choose to work in Nancy's team.

9. Finally, she decided to take part in the talk show for young people. (decision)

Finally, she made a decision to take part in the talk show for young people.

10. Mark always tries to finish his homework on time. (attempt)

Mark always makes an attempt to finish his homework on time.

II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the given words.

1. It's a long time since he last called me.

He hasn't called me for a long time.

2. When did he get the job?

How long ago did he get the job?

3. I advise you to book a table in advance.

If I were you, I would book a table in advance.

4. I don't want to tell them the secret.

I would rather not tell them the secret.

5. If I improved my English speaking skill, I would easily get that job.

Were I to improve my English speaking skill, I would easily get that job.

6. We wanted to get good seats so we arrived early.

In order to get good seats, we arrived early.

7. It took her nearly an hour to do the crossword.

She spent nearly an hour doing the crossword.

8. The policeman made him confess after three days.

He was made to confess after three days.

9. Nga finds Maths easier than Physics.

Physics is not as easy as Maths for Nga.

10. I advise you to see a doctor.

You ought to see a doctor.

III. Write these sentences in another way beginning as shown.

1. It's difficult to understand him.

He is difficult to understand.

2. It's easy to use this machine.

This machine is easy to use.

3. It was very difficult to open the window.

The window was very difficult to open.

4. It's impossible to translate some words.

Some words are impossible to translate.

5. It's expensive to maintain a car.

A car is expensive to maintain.

6. It's not safe to stand on that chair.

That chair isn’t safe to stand on.

IV. Complete the second sentences. Use the adjective in brackets and “to…” as in the example.

1. I couldn't answer the question.

(difficult) It was a difficult question to answer.

2. Everybody makes that mistake.

(easy) It's an easy mistake to make.

3. I like living in this place.

(nice) It's a nice place to live.

4. We enjoyed watching the game.

(good) It was a good game to watch.

V. Make a new sentence beginning "It ...". Use one of these adjectives each time.

careless                       inconsiderate                          kind                            nice

1. Sue has offered to help me.

It's kind of Sue to offer to help me.

2. You make the same mistake again and again.

It careless of you to make the same mistake again and again.

3. Dan and Jenny invited me to stay with them. They are so nice.

It was nice of them to invite me/ it was nice of Dan and Jenny to invite me to stay with them.

4. The neighbours make so much noise at night. They are so inconsiderate.

It’s inconsiderate of them to make so much noise at night.

VI. Use the following words to complete these sentences.

sorry/hear                    glad/hear                     pleased/get                 surprised/see

1. We were pleased to get your letter last week.

2. I got your message. I ____am glad to hear______ that you're keeping well.

3. We _____were surprised to see_____ Paula at the party. We didn't expect her to come.

4. I _____am sorry to hear______ that your mother isn't well. I hope she gets better soon.

PART 3: TEST YOURSELF

A. PHONETICS

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. adopt                  B. involve                    C. stroll                       D. follow

2. A. exist                    B. mind                       C. inspire                     D. provide

3. A refusal                 B. music                      C. student                   D. studying

4. A. lecturer               B. medium                  C. inventor                  D. president

5. A teach                    B. cheer                       C. characterize            D. watch

II. Pick out the words whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.

1. A. actor                   B. commit                   C. fashion                    D. motion

2. A. education           B. industrial                C. intelligent               D. traditional

3. A. industry              B. refugee                   C. magazine                D. Japanese

4. A. freedom              B. contact                    C. furnish                    D. disturb

5. A. independence     B. impractical              C. education                D. entertainment

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.

1. We could not ____ my kid in that course because the class was full.

A. send                        B. enroll                      C. afford                     D. interact

2. All members in my family share the ____.

A. homework              B. norm                       C. objection                 D. housekeeping

3. The new chairman's policy ____ much to the development of our city.

A. outweighs               B. works out               C. contributes              D. breaks up

4. Those who have strong ____ skills are able to get on well with most types of people.

A. personal                  B. interpersonal           C. matchmaking          D. potential

5. An example of ____ is when a child doesn't need anyone to remind him of what to do.

A. self-discipline         B. self-esteem             C. self-employment     D. self-educated

II. Complete the following sentences using the given words.

confident          relationship                 independent                 reconciled                    argument        

1. They had a/an _______ independent _____ life, so they can decide everything on their own.

2. Before breaking up, Mai Anh and Nam had a serious _____ argument ______.

3. We cannot be _______ reconciled _____ because he can't forgive me for my fault.

4. It's very important to teach students to become _____ confident ___ and strong-willed.

5. Getting involved in a romantic ____ relationship ____ does not sound right for you now. You are too young.

III. Choose the options that best fit the blanks.

1. According to the doctor's advice, April ____ overuse antibiotics and stay up after midnight.

A. should                    B. must                        C. shouldn't                 D. oughtn't

2. It ____ my carelessness that caused me a lot of problems in my life and my work.

A. is                             B. was                                     C. has been                  D. will be

3. Every student ____ be disrespectful to their teachers in any circumstances.

A. mustn't                   B. doesn't have to       C. don't have to          D. ought to

4. I can get up late, enjoy a cup of tea while listening to my favourite piece of music on Sunday because I ____ work that day.

A. have to                   B. must                        C. ought not to            D. don't have to

5. You ____ work in front of a computer screen for too long. It isn't good for your eyesight as well as your back.

A. shouldn't                B. should                     C. don't have to          D. have to

6. These flowers smell ____. I'll buy them for my girlfriend's birthday.

A. please                     B. pleased                   C. pleasant                  D. pleasantly

7. When John ____ older, he'll probably be mature enough to decide his own life.

A. sounds                    B. looks                       C. smells                      D. gets

8. It is in a luxury restaurant ____ the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Brown is held.

A. that                                     B. what                       C. when                       D. who

IV. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the given word(s).

1. His boss seems (angrily) ______angry_____ today, so he avoids adding fuel to the fire.

2. It (be) ______is______ Van Anh who I always share my stories with.

3. I was (amaze) _____amazed____ to hear that their close friendship turned into a romantic relationship.

4. It's impossible for her (take) _____to take_______ care of her twins and her mother-in-law.

5. Laura's very surprised at her kids' offer (doing) ______to do_______ the dishes.

6. It is unreasonable (expectation) _____to expect_____ everyone in this world to be kind to you.

7. Instead of forcing children to do things in a very controlling way, parents (ought, explanation) ____________

_____ought to explain______ what they expect them to do and why.

8. Most teens become (depress) _____depressed_____ if their romantic relationship ends.

C. READING

I. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not given.

Graduating from high school is one of the most important milestones in your life. It's when you have to decide whether you should go to university or you should stop going to school and get a job or attend a vocational training course. Each system has its own focus, style of learning and unique strengths to offer, which can make choosing the right option for you a challenge. The most important factors to consider are your strengths and your interests. If you have a specific career in mind like one in medicine or science, going to university is the best choice, because these jobs really need the academic knowledge only a university education can give you. However, if you simply want to enter higher education because you believe that a degree will open doors for you once you enter the job market, you should think it over. You can go straight into a job and take evening classes to gain qualifications. If you start work and take a break to study when you are older, you can save your money for your studies and get practical experience. Now it's time for you to make an important decision.

1. High school graduation marks a turning point in a person's life.

A. True                        B. False                       C. Not given

2. Most people choose to go to university after finishing high school instead of starting to work.

A. True                        B. False                       C. Not given

3. If a person wants to become a physician, going to university is the best choice.

A. True                        B. False                       C. Not given

4. If someone only thinks of obtaining a degree as a privilege in the job market, they can land a job and take evening classes to gain qualifications.

A. True                        B. False                       C. Not given

5. The writer knows some people get a job after graduating from high school and then come back to their studies later in their lives.

A. True                        B. False                       C. Not given

D. WRITING

I. Complete the letter by choosing the appropriate word.

take                  to help            to visit             unchanged                   pay homage to

Dear Barbara, I'm so glad to hear about your plan (1) ____ to visit _____ Vietnam this summer vacation and your eagerness to know about some general family rules for teenagers in Vietnam. I've just told my parents about your forthcoming trip, and they said they are very happy to welcome you to our house. About some Vietnamese family rules for teens, I think that there are three most crucial ones that family members, especially teenagers are expected to follow.

First of all, respecting the elderly is the most noticeable family tradition or value. From early ages, children are taught to (2) ___ pay homage to ___ their parents and other older people. Parents themselves set good examples for their children by looking after their old-aged parents and providing them with both financial and emotional support.

Secondly, it's expected that adolescents help their parents around with the housework and other home duties. Teens can help cook meals, do the washing up, tidy up the house or (3) ____take_____ care of younger siblings. Those who live in the countryside are sometimes required to work on the farm with their parents to support the family.

Last but not least, children are supposed to perform well at school. Most Vietnamese people believe that education is the only weapon to combat poverty and change a person's life, so parents want their children to study hard in the hope of a bright future. Then children may have a better chance (4) ____ to help ____ their parents in return.

Life is changing day by day, and family rules are changing as well. However, in my view, the three mentioned rules remain (5) ____ unchanged ____in our culture. I hope this information is useful to you. If you have any questions, please let me know.

I look forward to seeing you in Vietnam!

Lots of love, Gia Han

II. Rewrite each sentence without changing its meaning, using the given word(s)in brackets.

1. Tim doesn’t have to agree with everything his parents say. (It, necessary)

It is not necessary for Tim to agree with everything his parents say.

2. My parents always refuse to allow me to stay out late. (never, let)

My parents never let me stay out late.

3. She has a lot of friends because she’s willing to help others unconditionally. (because of, willingness)

She has a lot of friends because of her willingness to help others unconditionally.