Unit 3. BECOMING INDEPENDENT

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. lake                    B. bay                          C. cane                                    D. lack

2. A. lurk                     B. luck                         C. but                          D. putt

3. A. stopped             B. expected                 C. finished                  D. faced

4. A. thoughtful         B. threaten                 C. therefore                D. thin

5. A. grease                B. sympathy               C. horse                      D. rose

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

6. A. reliable               B. independent          C. responsible                        D. decisiveness

7. A. difficult              B. confident                C. critical                    D. important

8. A. permission        B. well-informed       C. activity                   D. effective

9. A. routine               B. problem                 C. lonely                     D. hygiene

10. A. laundry                        B. punish                    C. depend                   D. reason

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

11. When getting into troubles, Jack never ____ on other people for help. He always solves them on his own.

A. determines                        B. influences              C. relies                      D. manages

12. He suffered ____ serious depression after losing his beloved pet.

A. in                            B. from                       C. with                                    D. for

13. It was essential for him to be financially ____ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.

A. dependent                         B. independent                      C. dependable                                   D. undependable

14. Thanks to many investors, my dream to set up my own trading company came ____.

A. exactly                    B. real                         C. right                       D. true

15. His dedication to the educational charity was truly ____.

A. admirable              B. reliable                   C. critical                    D. disapproving

16. The director informed that no candidates ____ all the criteria for the administrative position.

A. completed             B. fulfilled                   C. achieved                D. suited

17. ____ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job.

A. Solving                   B. Adapting                C. Developing                        D. Mastering

18. I was encouraged to ____ for the grandest prize in the dancing competition.

A. try                           B. strive                      C. reach                      D. achieve

19. We're punished for not submitting our outline on time as the task ____ was too difficult.

A. assigned                B. done                       C. taken                      D. reminded

20. That Tom is ____ of finishing the research project prior to the deadline satisfied our manager.

A. able                        B. skillful                     C. capable                  D. talented

21. We've divided the group report into three parts and you're ____ for the conclusion one.

A. responsible            B. irresponsible         C. response                D. responsive

22. You should make a list of things to do and ____ them if you want to work effectively.

A. do                           B. arrange                  C. prioritise                D. approach

23. Despite my parents' disagreement, I'm ____ to drop out of university and establish my own business.

A. determined                        B. confident                C. successful              D. All are correct

24. He ____ me about the lecture yesterday. Otherwise, I would have missed it completely.

A. demanded                         B. approached                       C. said                         D. reminded

25. The government must take ____ action against environmental pollution.           

A. important              B. unstable                 C. decisive                  D. soft

26. When being assigned difficult exercises, Lan always ____ to complete them without any help from her teacher.

A. wants                     B. manages                C. desires                   D. Finds

27. Our enterprise is seeking for candidates who are ____ and hard-working.

A. reliant                     B. reliance                  C. unreliable                          D. reliable

28. ____ communication skill plays an important role in career success.

A. Personal                 B. Individual               C. Interpersonal                     D. Interactive

29. In spite of being the new resident in this area, he always tries to ____ with his neighbours.

A. catch up                 B. go in                       C. put up                    D. get along well

30. If you choose to study abroad, you have to live ____ from home.

A. on                           B. away                       C. in                            D. up

Exercise 4. 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.

31. I'm totally exhausted after having finished successive assignments in only a week.

A. Jobs                        B. works                     C. exercises                D. problems

32. He is truly a reliable friend. He will always be with me and never let me down.

A. mean                      B. independent                      C. decisive                              D. dependable

33. At last, Huong made a determined effort to get a scholarship so that he could have chance to study overseas.

A. tenacious               B. serious                   C. unresolved                                    D. necessary

34. In spite of poverty and dreadful conditions, they still manage to keep their self-respect.

A. self-reliant                         B. self-restraint          C. self-esteem                        D. self-assured

35. All students are revising carefully, for the final test is approaching soon.

A. going fast              B. reaching fast          C. coming near                      D. getting near

36. John is an admirable person as he isn't influenced by other people's opinions when making decision to do something.

A. relied                      B. impacted                C. decided                  D. assigned

37. The prom is permitted providing that everyone behaves responsibly.

A. honestly                 B. imperfectly            C. sensitively              D. sensibly

38. Don't worry! The answer to this quiz is on the back page.

A. treatment               B. method                  C. solution                  D. way

39. It is lazy of him for not doing his homework every day.

A. idle                         B. hard                        C. busy                       D. diligent

40. The government found it very difficult to cope with the rising unemployment.

A. try                           B. manage                  C. reduce                    D. increase

Exercise 5. 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.

41. Nam is considered to be the best student in our class because he's not only good at learning but also well-informed about everything around the world.

A. perfectly-informed                       B. badly-informed                 C. bad-informed        D. ill-informed

42. Tommy was fired owing to his arrogant manner.

A. humble                  B. overconfident                    C. superior                 D. haughty

43. The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment.

A. affective                 B. self-reliant             C. self-restricted                    D. reliant

44. With his remarkable ability, Lam can deal with this problem effectively.

A. uneffectively          B. inefficiently            C. ineffectively                       D. unefficiently

45. The physical therapy helped Jim overcome his fear of height.

A. overwhelm                        B. control                    C. neglect                   D. conquer

46. At first, he was reluctant to help us. However, after persuading for a long time, he agreed to play the guitar at our tea-shop.

A. hesitate                  B. willing                    C eager                       D. keen

47. Stop being mean to everyone or you'll have no friends.

A. unkind                    B. cruel                       C. miserable               D. kind

48. My parents seemed fully satisfied with the result of my entrance exam.

A. pleased                  B. contented               C. disappointed                     D. joyful

49. After a long time working incessantly, all my efforts ended in failure.

A. success                   B. collapse                  C. breakdown                                    D. loser

50. This reference book is essential material for us to prepare for the next assignment.

A. necessary               B. dispensable                       C. vital                        D. fundamental

Part III. GRAMMAR

Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

51. My parents are glad ____ my success in finding a job after graduation.

A. to see                     B. seeing                     C. see                          D. saw

52. It isn't ____ for him to take charge of the financial burden on his family.

A. boring                    B. expensive               C. easy                        D. mind

53. My teacher always gives me advice ____ suitable career in the future.

A. choosing                B. to choose               C. choose                   D. not to choose

54. We're ____ to announce that you were selected to be our new faculty manager.

A. happily                   B. unhappy                 C. happiness              D. happy

55. It is unnecessary for ____ to do this task. It's not ours.

A. we                           B. us                            C. they                                    D. our

56. She left a message with a request ____ in the contract.

A. not to sign             B. not sign                 C. to not sign                                     D. don't sign

57. I found it truly ____ to hear that Mr. Kim had been appointed to the committee.

A. surprise                  B. surprised                C. surprising              D. surprisingly

58. Don't be afraid ____ me if you have any further queries.

A. not to ask               B. asking                     C. to asking                D. to ask

59. It's ____ for us to submit the project on time as it's really difficult.

A. possible                 B. simple                    C. impossible                                     D. Both B and C

60. It would be unreasonable ____ him ____ you money if you didn't pay it back.

A. to expect/lend       B. to expect/to lend               C. expect/to lend                   D. expecting/lend

61. His ability ____ mathematics in a short time is wholly admirable.

A. not to work out     B. work out                C. to work out                                    D. working out

62. We're disappointed ____ that our sales have declined sharply in the last 2 months.

A. to hear                   B. to heard                 C. not to hear                                     D. hearing

63. After failing many times in ____ a new dish, she made a decision ____.

A. creating/giving up                        B. to create/to give up          C. to create/give up  D. creating/to give up

64. My father made a determined effort ____ a new company.

A. to setting up          B. to set up                 C. setting up              D. set up

65. It is ____ for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now.

A. unlike                     B. likeable                   C. likely                       D. unlikely

66. I'm sorry ____ that your enterprise has been declared bankrupt.

A. to hear                   B. for hearing                         C. hear                                    D. All are correct

67. I feel very proud ____ an important part of the English club.

A. to be                       B. of be                       C. being                      D. is

68. It is great that you ____ for my organization. I hope you'll gain more experience here.

A. to work                  B. working                  C. can work                D. works

69. We appreciated more opportunities ____ part in the story-telling contest.

A. giving/to take        B. to give/taking        C. given/to take         D. being given/to take

70. Thank you for your kind offer ____ a dinner at your apartment. It was excellent.

A. having                    B. to have                   C. had                         D. have

Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

71. She was amazing to find that no one died in the tragic accident yesterday.

               A       B              C                         D

72. His driving ambition was entering one of the top universities in the city.

                 A                       B         C                         D

73. It is particularly interested to explore the mystery of the universe.

          A                          B                C                                 D

74. Your success in learning depends on your willing to acquire new knowledge.

                                    A                      B               C            D

75. We haven't made a plan not to travel overseas yet as I'm very busy with my work.

                        A                          B                           C                                D

76. It was lucky for us that we able to enjoy the concert.

                    A                 B          C         D

77. His parents are very sadly to see that Binh doesn't usually do his homework.

                                          A       B                         C            D

78. The factory was refused permit to expand because of lack of money.

                                                 A             B                  C              D

79. It is imperative finish all the practice tests by next week since our teacher will give marks for them.

                    A            B                                       C                      D

80. He is a real coward because of his anxiety encountering with problems.

               A  B                          C                                  D

81. Look at those dark clouds, it is possibly to rain.

               A                        B                 C         D

82. In this project, your responsibility is search for information about environmental pollution as much as

                                                A                 B       C                                                                               D

possible.

83.Lan is looking forward to return to her country after finishing four-year university in America.

                    A                          B                                              C            D

84. They were entirely confident that everything will go as planned.

                            A             B                                   C                D

85. Having goal to crowned champion, they had practiced ceaselessly and they succeeded.

                                    A                                              B                           C                   D

86. In the peak season, you are advisable booking your accommodation in advance.

                        A                              B              C                                                D

87. It is necessary for you to clean the floor as our mother has done it already.

                   A               B         C                      D

88. We only have 5 minutes left, Peter. There's no need dressing up.

                        A                      B                              C              D

89. Unless you keep a map, you're sure get lost in the city.

         A                B                             C    D

 

90. This adventure game is not suitable for children not to play because they're too small.

                        A                              B                                C                                    D

Part IV. SPEAKING

Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 91. “What does your younger sister look like?” – “____”

A. She likes a secondary student.                B. My sister is a university student.

C. She's very kind and hard working.                     D. She's tall and thin with long hair.

92. “Could I leave a message for your manager?” – “____”

A. Sure.           B. Of course not.                   C. He's busy now.                 D. He's off work today.

93. “How often do you have your teeth checked?” – “____”

A. Two months.         B. Not much.              C. Rarely.                    D. They're checked carefully.

94. "Many happy returns!” –“____”

A. Wish you all the best.       B. Thanks.                   C. Same to you.                     D. Not at all.

95. “How long have you learnt Japanese?” – “____”

A. For 2005.                                       B. I learnt it at my university.

C. Since I was 10.                              D. It lasted 3 months.

96. "Is it going to rain tomorrow?” – “____”

A. I think not.             B. I bet.                       C. Just a moment.                 D. I don't hope so.

97. "You look very pretty in this dress." – “____”

A. It's so nice of you to say that.                  B. Yes, it is fairly expensive.

C. I see what you mean.                               D. Thanks for your wish.

98. “Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?" – “____”

A. Yes, he has. He hasn't finished it yet.                             B. Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy.

C. No, he has in spite of being a good student.                D. No, he hasn't because of his illness.

99. “When will our factory be expanded?” – “____”

A. It was expanded in 1996.                                     B. It depends on our director's decision.

C. I didn't hear about it.                                D. That's good news.

100. “You're late again, Peter.” – “____”

A. It's none of your business.                                                          B. Only 5 minutes left.

C. I'm sorry. My car was broken this morning.                 D. I expect not to be fired.

101. “I'm meeting some friends for a meal in town tomorrow. Fancy joining us?” – “____”

A. That's fine.                                                 B. What's the time now?

C. I am not sure. What time?                                   D. Fine. I won't!

102. "Can you give me some information about the city?” – “____”

A. Great. Thanks very much.                                    B. No. I'm afraid not.

C. I can't help doing it.                                  D. Certainly.

103. “Excuse me. I have a reservation for tonight.” – “____”

A. Just a moment, please, while I check.                            B. I liked that one, too.

C. Wonderful! I'd like to hear some of your ideas.                       D. What's up?

104. "Don't forget. We are invited out to dinner tonight.” – “____”

A. Oh, I almost forgot.                                  B. It's so unforgettable.

C. OK, I'll try it first.                                       D. I remember you.

105. Dr. Jonas can see you next Thursday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon?

A. That would be fine.                                                           B. Morning is best for me.

C. I am looking forward to seeing you.                              D. Thank you very much.

Part V. READING

Exercise 9. 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.

Would you like to learn to rock climb? Or spend time working at an animal sanctuary? That's (106) ____ Andrea Black and Jenny Smith are doing as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. The award encourages young people to do (107) ____ cultural, social and adventure activities in their (108) ____ time. The Queen's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, started the award in 1956. He started it (109) ____ he wanted young people to learn to help themselves and other people.

The award is for people aged 14-25, and there are three levels: Bronze, for those aged 14 or over, Silver for over 15s, and Gold for over 16s. You have to complete four activities to (110) ____ the award:

– go on an (111) ____ (e.g. hiking, kayaking or climbing)

– learn a new practical or social skill (anything from painting to podcasting!)

– take (112) ____ a physical challenge (e.g. learn or improve at a sport)

– do (113) ____ work helping people or the environment (e.g. work with disabled or elderly people, or (114) money for a charity).

Young people usually do the award at a Duke of Edinburgh club at their school or at a local (115) ____ group. They (116) ____ what they are going to do, and write a plan. It usually takes (117) ____ one and three years to finish an award.

106. A. what                         B. why                         C. which                     D. when

107. A. excited                       B. exciting                   C. excitement             D. excite

108. A. idle                             B. journey                   C. waiting                   D. free

109. A. therefore                   B. but                          C. because                  D. if

110. A. compete                    B. accept                     C. realize                    D. achieve

111. A. expenditure              B. expense                  C. expedition              D. expect

112. A. on                              B. in                             C. away                       D. after

113. A. volunteer                  B. voluntary               C. volunteering          D. volunteered

114. A. lift                              B. increase                  C. raise                       D. advance

115. A. youth                                     B. young                     C. immature               D. immaturity

116. A. decide                        B. are deciding           C. decided                  D. had decided

117. A. from                          B. in                             C. during                    D. between

Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The skills needed to succeed in college are very different from those required in high school.

In addition to study skills that may be new to students, there will also be everyday living skills that students may not have had to use before.

Students should:

– know how to handle everyday living skills such as doing laundry, paying bills, balancing a checkbook, cooking, getting the oil changed in the car, etc.

– be familiar and compliant with medical needs concerning medication and health problems. If ongoing medical and/or psychological treatment is needed, arrangements should be made in advance to continue that care while the student is away at college.

– understand that the environmental, academic, and social structure provided by parents and teachers will not be in place in college. With this lack of structure comes an increased need for responsibility in decision-making and goal-setting.

– know how to interact appropriately with instructors, college staff, roommates, and peers. Appropriate social interaction and communication are essential at the college level of education.

– be comfortable asking for help when needed. The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming socially and academically. Students should know when they need help and should be able to reach out and ask for that help.

118. According to the writer, if students want to have medical treatment, they should ____.

A. be away                                                     B. be familiar with medical needs

C. make arrangements                                             D. meet their parents

119. The word “ongoing" is closest in meaning to ____.

A. continuing                                     B. short-term                         C. brief                        D. little

120. College students should be aware that ____.

A. everything in college will be different                B. parents and teachers are not in college

C. structures must be provided by parents                        D. structures must be provided by teachers

121. Which of the following is NOT true about college life?

A. It is essential to have good communication skills.

B. Students must be responsible for their own decisions.

C. Students should know some living skills.

D. Students should not ask for help.

122. The word “overwhelming” is closest in meaning to ____.

A. simple                    B. confusing                           C. manageable                      D. easy

Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

ARE TRADITIONAL WAYS OF LEARNING THE BEST?

Read about some alternative schools of thought…

One school in Hampshire, UK, offers 24-hour teaching. The children can decide when or if they come to school. The school is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., for 364 days a year and provides online teaching throughout the night. The idea is that pupils don't have to come to school and they can decide when they want to study. Cheryl Heron, the head teacher, said “Some students learn better at night. Some students learn better in the morning.” Cheryl believes that if children are bored, they will not come to school. “Why must teaching only be conducted in a classroom? You can teach a child without him ever coming to school.”

Steiner schools encourage creativity and free thinking so children can study art, music and gardening as well as science and history. They don’t have to learn to read and write at an early age. At some Steiner schools the teachers can’t use textbooks. They talk to the children, who learn by listening. Every morning the children have to go to special music and movement classes called “eurhythmy”, which help them learn to concentrate. Very young children learn foreign languages through music and song. Another difference from traditional schools is that at Steiner schools you don't have to do any tests or exams.

A child learning music with the Suzuki method has to start as young as possible. Even two-year-old children can learn to play difficult pieces of classical music, often on the violin. They do this by watching and listening. They learn by copying, just like they learn their mother tongue. The child has to join in, but doesn't have to get it right. “They soon learn that they mustn't stop every time they make a mistake. They just carry on,” said one Suzuki trainer. The children have to practise for hours every day and they give performances once a week, so they learn quickly. “The parents must be involved too,” said the trainer, “or it just doesn't work.”

123. Which of the following is NOT true about 24-hour teaching?

A. Students can come to school from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

B. Students can study online at night.

C. Students can choose the time to study.

D. Some students need to study in the morning and some need to study at night.

124. According to Cheryl Heron, teaching ____.

A. should happen throughout the night                             B. is not necessarily carried out in class

C. is for children who will not come to school                  D. must be around the year

125. Steiner schools don't ____.

A. encourage children's creativity and free thinking

B. allow teachers to teach things out of textbooks

C. teach reading and writing to young children

D. teach music to children

126. Which of the following is TRUE about Steiner schools?

A. They are different from traditional schools.

B. Young children are not taught foreign languages.

C. Students must concentrate on music.

D. Students have to do exams and tests.

127. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the third paragraph?

A. Traditional ways of teaching                   B. 24-hour teaching

C. Learn by listening                                     D. Starting young

128. Students learning music with Suzuki method ____.

A. must learn difficult music .                      B. like to learn their mother tongue

C. stop when they make mistakes              D. start at an early age

129. The word “this” in paragraph 3 refers to ____.

A. starting as young as possible                  B. the violin

C. playing difficult pieces of music             D. learning their mother tongue

130. The word “involved” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.

A. engaged                 B. encouraging                      C. accepting                           D. rejecting

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

131. I am looking forward to seeing you.

A. I don't have time to see you.                               B. I will try to find some time to see you.

C. I should find some time to see you.                   D. I am expecting to see you.

132. I haven't got used to Indian food although I have lived here for three months.

A. I still find it strange to eat Indian food though I have lived here for three months.

B. Eating Indian food is one of the habits when I lived in Indian three months ago.

C. Because I still live in India, I find Indian food strange to eat.

D. I have to eat Indian food to get used to eat as I have to live in India.

133. “Don't touch the hot cooker," my mother said.

A. My mother promised me to touch the hot cooker.

B. My mother warned me not to touch the hot cooker.

C. My mother suggested me not touching the hot cooker.

D. My mother reminded me of touching the hot cooker.

134. Stop giving me a hard time, I could not do anything about it.

A. Don't make me feel guilty because I couldn't do anything about it.

B. I could not do anything about it because I am going through a hard time.

C. Going through a hard time doesn't help me do anything about it.

D. I couldn't do anything about it so I would stop.

135. I hope you stay in touch with me even when you are back to the U.S.A.

A. I want you to stay with me and not to come back to the U.S.A.

B. I hope to meet you in the U.S.A.

C. I want us to be connected even if you are in the U.S.A.

D. I want to stay close to you so I will come to the U.S.A.

Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

136. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully. He could finish the test very well.

A. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully whereas he could finish the test very well.

B. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully; therefore he could finish the test very well.

C. If Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well.

D. Although Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well.

137. There are many things I have to do before going home. Cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you are some.

A. If I can do anything before going home, I will do the cleaning, packing and say goodbye to you.

B. Although I want to do many things before going home, I have done cleaning, packing and said goodbye to you.

C. There are many things I have to do before going home including cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you.

D. Cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you are everything I have to do before going home.

138. The room became hotter and hotter. I had to take off my sweater.

A. Unless the room became hotter and hotter, I had to take off my sweater.

B. Although the room became hotter and hotter, I had to take off my sweater.

C. The room became hotter and hotter but I had to take off my sweater.

D. The room became hotter and hotter so I had to take off my sweater.

139. He worked the whole night last night. His eyes are red now.

A. If he didn't work the whole night, his eyes wouldn't be red now.

B. Unless he worked the whole night last night, his eyes were red now.

C. If he hadn't worked the whole night last night, his eyes wouldn't be red now.

D. He worked the whole night last night otherwise his eyes were red now.

140. It might be my opinion. My mother is the best cook in the world.

A. People said that my mother is the best cook in the world.

B. In my opinion, my mother is the best cook in the world.

C. My mother is believed to be the best cook in the world.

D. I am not so sure about the fact that my mother is the best cook in the world.