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.
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