UNIT 6

1. A. school B. architect C. change D. chemical
2. A. buffalo B. minority C. gold D. close
3. A. end B. pencil C. open D. bench
4. A. wanted B. washed C. watched D. stopped
5. A. remote B. explore C. relax D. diverse

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1. A. reflect B. fable C. spindle D. legend

2. A. ancestor B. origin C. stepmother D. continue

3. A. capture B. granny C. command D. swallow

4. A. rescue B. religion C. servant D. tortoise

5. A. emperor B. woodcutter C. announce D. suddenly

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I. Choose the correct answers.

1. Alice saw/ was seeing the accident when she was catching the bus.

2. What were you doing/ did you do when I called?

3. I didn’t visit/ weren’t visiting my friends last summer holiday.

4. It rained/ was raining heavily last July.

5. While people were talking to each other, he read/ was reading his book.

6. My sister was eating/ ate hamburgers every weekend last month.

7. While we were running/ run in the park, Mary fell over.

8. Did you find/ Were you finding your keys yesterday?

9. Who was she dancing/ did she dance with at the party last night?

10. They were watching/ watched football on TV all day.

II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

1. My dad doesn‟t mind .................... my mom from work every day.

A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up

2. Using computers too much may have harmful effects .................... your minds and bodies.

A. on B. to C. with D. onto

3. I love the people in my village. They are so .................... and hospitable.

A. friendly B. vast C. slow D. inconvenient

4. The .................... people in the village are very friendly.

A. ethnic minority B. majorities

C. ethnic minorities D. ethnic cultures

5. Can you speak English .................... My English is not good.

A. slow B. more slowly C. quickly D. more quickly

6. Viet Nam is .................... multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.

A. a B. an C. the D. A and C

7. Which ethnic groups have the largest population in Viet Nam?

A. Kinh B. Muong C. Tay D. Hmong

8. The Lao are one of .................... many Thai- speaking peoples.

A. the B. a C. an D. A and C

III. Find the mistakes.

1. I was play football when she called me.

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2. Was you study Math at 5 p.m. yesterday?

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3. What was she do while her mother was making lunch?

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4. Where did you went last Sunday?

5. They weren‟t sleep during the meeting last Monday.
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6. He got up early and have breakfast with his family yesterday morning.
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7. She didn‟t broke the flower vase. Tom did.
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8. Last week my friend and I go to the beach by bus.
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9. While I am listening to music, I heard the doorbell.
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10. Peter turn on the TV, but nothing happened.
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IV. Put the correct verb form of the past tenses.

In my last holiday, I went to Hawaii. When I (go) 1 ........................ to the beach for the first time, something wonderful happened. I (swim) 2 ........................ in the sea while my mother was sleeping in the sun. My brother was building a castle and my father (drink) 3 ........................ some water. Suddenly I (see) 4 ........................ a boy on the beach. His eyes were blue like the water in the sea and his hair (be) 5 ........................ beautiful black. He was very tall and thin and his face was brown. My heart (beat) 6 ........................ fast. I (ask) 7 ........................ him for his name with a shy voice. He (tell) 8 ........................ me that his name was John. He (stay) 9 ........................ with me the whole afternoon. In the evening, we met again. We ate pizza in a restaurant. The following days we (have) 10 ........................ a lot of fun together. At the end of my holidays when I left Hawaii I said good-bye to John. We had tears in our eyes. He wrote to me a letter very soon and I answered him.

V. Put the verb in correct tense or form.
1. Trung‟s father (teach) him how (ride) a bicycle when he (be) twelve years old.
2. How your brother (go) to work everyday?
- He usually (drive).
3. We (go) to Ha Long Bay this weekend.
4. You (use) to play so much when you (live) in the countryside?
5. Yesterday Hoang (spend) two hours (repair) his computer set.
VI. Write these sentences, putting one verb into the correct form of “used to” and the other
into the past simple.
1. He (live) in London before he (go) abroad.
2. I (earn) a lot of money, but then I (lose) my job.
3. I‟m surprised that they (join) the tennis dub. They (not/ like) tennis.
4. you (travel) a lot before you (become) a teacher?
5. That radio (work) before I (drop) it.

6. We (see) them every week, but then we (have) an argument.
7. She (play) tennis a lot before she (break) her leg.
8. She (drive) a lot before she (have) an accident.
9. We (have) a garden, but then we (move) to a different house.

C. READING
I. Fill the gaps with the words/ phrases in the box

In addition also As I have noted
In my opinion Besides I think

MY FAVORITE LEISURE ACTIVITY IS LISTENING TO MUSIC
(1) , listening to music not only helps me relax but also provides me with musical knowledge. I (2) like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop, hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and after that I feel cheerful and happy. (3) music from other countries is also good for teenagers to understand other cultures. (4) that, the lyrics are easy to understand and interesting. (5) , it can improve my English and listening skills. (6) , music is an important part of my life and it helps me love my life more.

II. Read the following passage, and answer the questions below.
Duong Lam Village is located in Duong Lam Commune at a 45km distance from Hanoi. It isthe birthplace of two kings in the history of Vietnam, Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen, who opened up the long-term self-control and independence period of Vietnam after Bach Dang Victory in the year 938. All houses, gates, village gates and wells are built of laterite creating an architectural complex, a unique village that is typical for villages in the midlands in the North of Vietnam. At present, there are still nearly old 200 houses and many other historical monuments such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, MongPhu Communal House, Ho Gam Hill at which Phung Hung liked tigers to rescue villagers and the temple at which the diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.
1. Where is Duong Lam village?
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2. Who were the two kings whose birthplace is Duong Lam Village?
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3. What is Duong Lam typical for?
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4. How many old houses are there in Duong Lam?

II. Connect each pair of sentences, using the conjunction or conjunctive adverb given in
brackets.
1. The weather in India is rather hot all year round. You shouldn‟t wear shorts or sleeveless shirts
when visiting a pagoda. (but)
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2. Lim Festival is the festival of “Quan Ho” singing. It is also space for various folk games.
(moreover)
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3. People believe that the first person who visits their home during Tet holiday may determine
their fortune for the whole year. The person who sweeps the floor on the first three days of this
festive occasion might sweep away the wealth. (however)
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4. Lion dances are held when opening a new company, or connecting an activity. These dances
are believed to bring good luck and prosperity and drive away evil. (because)
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5. You come and visit a Chinese family. You should bear in mind not to give an odd number of
presents. Odd numbers are considered unlucky in China. (if; because)

III. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. Tea is cheaper than coffee.
> Coffee ..................................................................................................................................

2 I adore listening to music every day.
> I enjoy..................................................................................................................................
3. The red car is more expensive than the black one.
> The black car .......................................................................................................................
4. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
> Mary ....................................................................................................................................
5. Son Tung M-TP performs the song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau” very beautifully.
> The song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau” ...........................................................................
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6. A fish swims faster than a duck.
> A duck .................................................................................................................................
7. My house is bigger than your house.
> Your house ..........................................................................................................................
8. I moved to Ha Noi five years ago.
> I have ..................................................................................................................................

PART 3: TEST YOURSELF

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. match B. pan C. transmit D. safety
2. A. equipment B. upset C. end D. help
3. A. folk B. mother C. photo D. neighbor
4. A. fairy B. train C. afraid D. wait
5. A. excited B. prince C. once D. escape
6. A. south B. sound C. mouth D. touch
7. A. nice B. wife C. children D. knife
8. A. fair B. straight C. awake D. moderate
9. A. tall B. ball C. call D. adjective
10. A. worked B. looked C. naked D. cooked

II. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow.
A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of
2. My brother always at cards. No wonder he won every game.
A. cheated B. lied C. tricked D. deceived
3. He was so tired that he wasn‟t capable driving himself home.
A. to B. for C. of D. from
4. Fill in the form as indicated and return in the envelope .
A. provided B. offered C. prepared D. given

5. I wish you to her why we couldn‟t go.
A. would explain B. to explain C. explained D. will explain
6. If we hurry, we might get there to catch the early train.
A. right B. in time C. on time D. before time
7. Cut the cake into six pieces.
A. same B. like C. alike D. equal
8. Our neighbors are very on camping holidays.
A. eager B. enthusiastic C. interested D. keen
9. The mosquito bit and made my eyelid and I couldn‟t open my eye properly.
A. swell B. grow C. stretch D. spread
10. I had to wear uniform when I worked in the hotel.
A. a B. some C. any D. an
11. The doctor advised me not to take so much work in future.
A. after B. on C. over D. to
12. If he phones, him to buy some potatoes on the way home.
A. remember B. recall C. remind D. recollect
13. Who was the first person the South Pole?
A. reaching B. who reaches C. to reach D. reached
14. The of the murderer lasted six weeks
A. process B. trial C. charge D. conviction
15. A chicken can up to three eggs a day.
A. lie B. lay C. put D. place
16. The nurse was on in the hospital all night.
A. work B. alarm C. duty D. service
17. I suggest we outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.
A. meeting B. meet C. met D. will meet
18. playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis.
A. Besides B. Moreover C. Apart D. Together
19. She him of lying to her.
A. threatened B. blamed C. criticized D. accused
20. Did Ms. Brown the operator‟s manual from the library?
A. loan B. borrow C. lend D. send

III. Complete the following sentences with prepositions of time: at, on, in if necessary.
1. I don‟t like going out alone night
2. I‟m afraid I can‟t come to your birthday party Sunday.
3. What do you usually do the weekend?
4. Can you play football with us next Sunday?
5. We went to bed late last night.
6. They are leaving for Hue next Friday.
7. Will you be at home this evening?

8. I always feel relaxed the evening.
9. We went to Nha Trang last summer.
10. I won‟t be out so long. I‟ll be back ten minutes.
IV. Read the following passage, answer/ complete the questions/ statements below it.
Once, there was a boy named Boly. He lived with his aged grandmother in Kanchi Village. His grandmother always woke up very early in the morning and made little buns and cakes. She sold them in the market place. With the money she earned, she sent Boly to school. Boly was a good boy. He was an orphan. He loved his grandmother a lot. After school, he always went home quickly. Then, he would have his lunch and do his homework. In the evenings, Boly would go round the village selling the cakes his grandmother made. Boly and his grandmother lived quite happily. One day, Boly‟s grandmother fell ill. She could not make any more cakes. Boly now had to look for work. He went from house to house doing odd jobs. It was in one of these houses that a kind gentleman asked Boly why he was working at such a tender age. After listening to Boly‟s story, the man said that he wanted to adopt Boly. He was willing to take care of Boly‟s grandmother too. From then on, Boly and his grandmother led a very happy life.
1. The phrases of words “very old” is similar to the word ......................... in the text.
2. Boly was living with his grandmother because ........................................................................
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3. Boly‟s grandmother could afford to send him to school by .....................................................
4. After school, Boly would immediately ....................................................................................
5. Boly had to look for work because...........................................................................................

VI. Read the following passage and complete the sentences.

In 1920, after some thirty - nine years of problems with disease, high costs, and politics, the Panama Canal was officially opened, finally linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing
ships to pass through the fifty-mile canal Zone instead of traveling some seven thousand miles
around Cape Horn. It takes a ship approximately eight hours to complete the trip through the canal  and costs an average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth of what it would cost an average ship
around the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through its locks each year. The French initiated the project but sold their rights to the United States. The latter will control it until the end of the twentieth century when Panama takes over its duties.

1. “Initiated” is nearest in meaning to ...........................................
2. The passage is about.................................................................
3. On the average, it would cost $150,000 to travel.......................
4. The construction on the canal probably began ..........................
5. Despite all the .........................involved, the project is beneficial.

VIII. Answer the following questions, using the suggested words or phrases in brackets.
Example: Where did the children go after the lesson? (the park)
They went to the park after the lessons.
1. When did you begin learning English? (three years ago)
=> .................................................................................................
2. How many exercises did you do last night? (four exercises)
=> .................................................................................................
3. What time did the man telephone his wife? (at two o‟clock)
=> .................................................................................................
4. How many years was Mr. Green in Viet Nam? (for ten years)
=> .................................................................................................
5. What time did you get up this morning? (half past five)
=> .................................................................................................
6. What did you have for breakfast this morning? (bread and omelets)
=> .................................................................................................
7. What time did you leave home? (six o‟clock)
=> .................................................................................................
8. How did you go to school this morning? (by bicycle)
=> .................................................................................................
9. What did you do after your homework last night? (watch television)
=> .................................................................................................
10. What time did you go to bed last night? (at ten o‟clock)
=> .................................................................................................

IX. Complete the following sentences with prepositions of time: at, on, in, before, after.
1. I haven‟t seen Mai for a few days. I last saw her Tuesday.
2. The price of petrol will go up November.
3. I‟ll phone you Tuesday morning about 10 o‟clock. Isn‟t it OK?
4. His father died 2005.
5. Are you doing anything special the weekend?
6. Sunday afternoons I usually go for a walk.
7. Mr. Brown enjoys walking around his garden night.
8. I woke up five o‟clock the morning.
9. Mai‟s birthday is April 10th.
10. My brother graduated from high school June 2004.
11. Did you phone your teacher the day yesterday?
12. My parents will get back from their holiday the day tomorrow.
X. Rewrite the sentences, using “the past continuous” and “while” or “when”.
1. We were having dinner and they were listening to the radio.
g We were ..................................................................................
2. She was sleeping and the fire started.
g The fire ...................................................................................
3. It began to rain and what were you doing?
g What .......................................................................................
4. The farmer started whistling and he was ploughing the field.
g When .......................................................................................
5. You came and what were they doing?
g What .......................................................................................
6. She came and what was happening?
g What was ................................................................................
7. She was reading a book and the man came in.
g The man ...................................................................................
8. They were working in the field and the volcano erupted.
g The volcano .............................................................................
9. The ship was leaving the harbor and the lava hit the town.
g The lava ..................................................................................
10. The headmaster was going to his car and someone hit him on the head.
g Someone hit the headmaster ....................................................