HANOI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT B

HA4 – SO3 K29

UNITS 1 - 2
SUPPLEMENTARY BOOK
UPDATE

Hanoi

Hanoi, October 2025

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 UNIT 1: PEOPLE
A. GLOSSARY
get on well with (v phr.) /ɡet ɑːn welwɪð/ have a good hòa hợp, thân thiết
relationship with sbd; to be friendly and get along harmoniously
teammate (n) /ˈtiːmmeɪt/ a member of the same team or group as bạn cùng nhóm
yourself
look up to (v) /lʊkʌpt / to admire and respect someone ngưỡng mộ, tôn trọng
colleague (n) /ˈkɑːliːɡ/ a person that you work with, especially in đồng nghiệp
a profession or a business
manager (n) /ˈmænɪdʒ r/ a person who is in charge of running a người quản lý
business, a shop, or a similar organization
stay in touch with (v phr) /steɪ in /tʌtʃ wɪð/: to continue giữ liên lạc
communicating with someone
have a good relationship with (phr) /h v ɡʊd rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp wɪð / có mối quan hệ tốt
to get along well with someone
close friend (n) /kl ʊz frend/ a person with whom you have a bạn thân
strong and deep friendship, built on trust, support, and shared
experiences
generous (adj) /ˈdʒen r s/ giving or willing to give freely; given hào phóng, rộng lượng
freely
cheerful (adj) /ˈtʃɪrfl/ giving you a feeling of happiness vui vẻ, vui tươi
reliable (adj) /rɪˈlaɪ bl/ that can be trusted to do something well; đáng tin cậy
that you can rely on
hardworking (adj) /ˌhɑːrd ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/ putting a lot of effort into a chăm chỉ
job and doing it well
belief (n) /bɪˈliːf/ a strong feeling that something/somebody exists niềm tin
or is true

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experience (n) /ɪkˈspɪri ns/ the knowledge and skill that you have kinh nghiệm/ trải
gained through doing something for a period of time or something nghiệm
that happens to you and affect how you feel
passion (n) /ˈpæʃn/ a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, or đam mê
enthusiasm
mechanic (n) /m ˈkænɪk/ a person whose job is repairing thợ cơ khí
machines, especially the engines of vehicles
financial consultant (n phr.) /faɪˈnænʃl k nˈsʌlt nt/ a cố vấn tài chính
professional who provides expert advice on financial planning,
investments, insurance, and wealth management to individuals or
businesses
plumber (n) /ˈplʌm r/ a person whose job is to fit and repair thợ sửa ống nước
things such as water pipes, toilets, etc
journalist (n) /ˈdʒɜːrn lɪst/ a person whose job is to collect and nhà báo
write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television,
or online news sites
responsibility (n) /rɪˌspɑːns ˈbɪl ti/ a duty to deal with or take trách nhiệm
care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if
something goes wrong
community (n) /k ˈmjuːn ti/ all the people who live in a cộng đồng
particular area, country, etc
organization (n) /ˌɔːrɡ n ˈzeɪʃn/ a group of people who form a cơ quan, tổ chức
business, club, etc., together to achieve a particular aim
income (n) /ˈɪnkʌm/ the money that a person, a region, a country, thu nhập
etc., earns from work, from investing money, from business, etc
affordable (adj) / ˈfɔːrd bl/ cheap enough that people can afford có thể chi trả, có thể mua
to pay for it or buy it được
lack (n) of smt/ V_ing /læk/ the state of not having something or sự thiếu hụt
not having enough of something

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belong to (v phr.) /bɪˈlɔːŋ/ to be owned by somebody/something thuộc về
put up (v phr.) /pʊtʌp/ to show a particular level of skill, thể hiện (kỹ năng/ quyết
determination, etc. in a fight or contest tâm)
seed (n) /siːd/ the small hard part produced by a plant, from which hạt
a new plant can grow
feed (v) /fiːd/ to give food to a person or an animal cho ăn
establish (v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ to start or create an organization, a thành lập
system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time
catch on (phr.) /kætʃ ɑːn/ to become popular or fashionable trở nên phổ biến
benefit (n) /ˈbenɪfɪt/ an advantage that something gives you; a lợi ích
helpful and useful effect that something has
stranger (n) /ˈstreɪndʒ r/ a person that you do not know người lạ
research (n) /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/ a careful study of a subject, especially to nghiên cứu
discover new facts or information about it
surround (v) /s ˈraʊnd/ to be all around something/somebody bao quanh
bench (n) /bentʃ/ a long seat for two or more people, usually made ghế băng dài
of wood
politics (n) /ˈpɑːl tɪks/ the activities involved in getting and using chính trị
power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that
affect a country or a society
election (n) /ɪˈlekʃn/ the process of choosing a person or a group cuộc bầu cử
of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
encourage (v) sbd to do smt /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ to give somebody khuyến khích, động
support, courage, or hope viên
be interested in (phr) /ˈɪntr stɪd/ giving your attention to quan tâm, thích
something because you enjoy finding out about it or doing it
mind (v) + Ving /maɪnd/ to be upset, annoyed or worried by ngại, phiền làm gì
something

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alternative (n) /ɔːlˈtɜːrn tɪv/ a thing that you can choose to do or sự lựa chọn, thay thế
have out of two or more possibilities
social media (n phr.) /ˌs ʊʃl ˈmiːdi / websites and software mạng xã hội
programs used for social networking
lifestyle (n) /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ the way in which a person or a group of lối sống, phong cách
people lives and works sống
typical day (n phr.) /ˈtɪpɪkl deɪ/ a usual or routine day in ngày điển hình
someone's life, including regular activities and habits
a whole day (n phr.) / h ʊl deɪ/ refers to an entire day, from cả một ngày
morning to evening, without interruption or any part being
excluded
go off (v phr.) /ɡ ʊ ɔːf/ to explode or make a loud noise phát nổ, làm ồn
immediately (adv) /ɪˈmiːdi tli/= at once (usually with ngay lập tức
prepositions)
once in a while (phr.) /wʌns in waɪl/ refers to something that thỉnh thoảng, đôi khi
happens occasionally, but not frequently; an infrequent or rare
occurrence
volunteer (n) /ˌvɑːl nˈtɪr/ a person who does a job without being tình nguyện viên
paid for it
salary (n) /ˈsæl ri/ money that employees receive for doing their lương
job, especially professional employees or people working in an
office, usually paid every month
overseas (adj/ adv) /ˌ ʊv rˈsiːz/ connected with foreign ở nước ngoài
countries, especially those separated from your country by the
sea or ocean
spend time + Ving (v phr.) /spend taɪm/ to use a period of time dành thời gian
doing something or with someone, often in a leisurely or
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spend money on smt/ Ving (v phr.) /spendˈmʌni / to use or pay tiêu tiền vào việc gì
money for goods, services, or other expenses
education (n) /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/ a process of teaching, training, and sự giáo dục
learning, especially in schools, colleges, or universities, to
improve knowledge and develop skills
healthcare (n) /ˈhelθ ker/ the organized system of medical sự chăm sóc sức khỏe
services and care provided to maintain or improve people's health
problem–solving skill (n phr.) /ˈprɑːbl m sɑːlvɪŋ skɪl/ the ability kỹ năng giải quyết
to identify, analyze, and find solutions to challenges or issues vấn đề
qualification (n) /ˌkwɒlɪ fɪˈkeɪ ʃ n/ an exam that you have passed bằng cấp
or a course of study that you have successfully completed

B. GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple (Thì hiện tại đơn)
Công thức
Dạng câu Cấu trúc câu với động từ ‘to be’ Cấu trúc câu với động từ thường

Khẳng định S + am/ is/ are + …. S + V (s/es) + O.

Phủ định S + am not/ isn’t/ aren’t +…. S + don’t/ doesn’t + V_inf + O.
Nghi vấn Is/ Are + S + …? Do/ Does + S + V_inf + O?
Câu hỏi mở WH + is/ are + S + …? WH + do/ does + S + V_inf + O?

Cách dùng: Thì hiện tại đơn được dùng để:

- diễn tả sự thật hiển nhiên (general truths)
Example: Nurses take care of patients in hospitals.
- diễn tả thói quen, hành động lặp đi lặp lại theo định kỳ (present habits)
Example: Mary goes to the dance club every week.
- Diễn tả tình huống ổn định, lâu dài (permanent situations)
Example: He works as a doctor in this hospital.
- Diễn tả cảm xúc, suy nghĩ, trạng thái (states)
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 Example: I like film.
Dấu hiệu nhận biết: Thời hiện tại đơn thường được sử dụng với các từ và cụm từ chỉ thời gian
nhất định.
- Adverbs of frequency (Trạng từ chỉ tần suất): always (luôn luôn); usually (thường
xuyên); often (thường); sometimes (thỉnh thoảng); rarely (hiếm khi); hardly ever (gần như
không bao giờ); never (không bao giờ).
Vị trí: đứng trước động từ thường; đứng sau động từ to be; đứng sau trợ động từ
(do/does/can/must...),
Example: I often play football with my friends.
She is often late for her English lessons.
She doesn't often talk to me.
- Time expressions (Cụm từ chỉ thời gian): chỉ tần suất hoặc lịch trình của hành động.
+ every + time (every Monday/week/day/month/year...)
+ each + time (each morning/weekend...)
+ once/twice + time (once/ twice a week/month/year...)
+ three/four/ five… times + time (three times a week, four times a year…)
+ occasionally (đôi khi); once in a while (thỉnh thoảng, đôi khi)
2. Present Continuous (Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn)
Công thức
Dạng câu Cấu trúc câu

Khẳng định S + am/ is/ are + V_ing + O.

Phủ định S + am not/ isn’t/ aren’t + V_ing + O.
Nghi vấn Is/ Are + S + V_ing + O?
Câu hỏi mở WH + is/ are + S + V_ing + O?

Cách dùng: Thời hiện tại tiếp diễn được dùng để:
- diễn tả hành động đang xảy ra tại thời điểm nói
Example: Tom is listening to music in the living room.
- diễn tả tình huống hoặc hành động tạm thời (short-term situations):
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 Example: He is living with us until he finds a new apartment.
- diễn tả thói quen gây phiền phức hoặc khó chịu (thường đi với "always")
Example: He is always borrowing my motorbike without asking.
Dấu hiệu nhận biết:
Trạng từ và cụm từ thường gặp với thì hiện tại tiếp diễn: now, right now, at the moment,
today, this week/ this month/ this year.
3. Stative Verbs (Động từ tình thái)
‘Stative Verbs’ là những động từ diễn tả trạng thái, cảm xúc, ý nghĩ, thường không được sử
dụng ở các thể tiếp diễn.
Example: I like listening to music in my free time.
Không dùng: I am liking listening to music in my free time.
Một số động từ tình thái thường gặp:
appear, be, believe, belong to, hate, have, include, know, like, love, need, prefer, see, seem,
taste, think, understand, want, feel, forget, hear, imagine, matter, mean, realise, remember,
suppose….
Chú ý: Một số động từ như “have, think và taste” có thể được dùng ở các thể tiếp diễn khi
chúng diễn tả hành động.
Example: What do you think about her new song?
I'm thinking about last night's match.

4. Verb patterns (Hình thái động từ)

a. Ing - form (Ving)
Các động từ theo sau bởi danh động từ (V+ V- ing).

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 admit (thừa nhận) dislike (không thích)
avoid (tránh) enjoy (thích)
can’t help (không thể không) feel like (cảm thấy thích)
can’t stand (không thể chịu đựng) finish (hoàn thành)
consider (cân nhắc) keep (vẫn cứ)
delay (hoãn lại) mention (đề cập)
deny (phủ nhận) mind (ngại, phiền)
discuss (thảo luận) practise (luyện tập)
suggest (gợi ý)

Example: I can’t stand working in a butcher’s. It’s very tiring.

He keeps smiling when talking to that friendly shop assistant.
Chú ý: Theo sau giới từ ta thường dùng danh động từ (V-ing)
Example: I’m afraid of talking to that customer who is very angry.
The boy gave up persuading his father to buy a new car.
Một số cụm từ kết thúc bằng “to” cũng được theo sau bằng danh động từ (V- ing) như:
“look forward to – trông mong, chờ đợi”, “object to – phản đối”
Example: I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
He objected to continuing that project.
Chúng ta có thể sử dụng dạng danh động từ V-ing làm chủ ngữ của câu và động từ theo sau
luôn chia số ít.
Example: Living in a big city is very noisy.
Thinking about her makes him angry.
b. To infinitive
Các động từ theo sau bởi động từ nguyên thể có “to” (V+ to V)

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 afford (đủ khả năng) know (biết) hope (hy vọng)
agree (đồng ý) offer (đưa ra đề nghị) intend (dự định)
arrange (sắp xếp) plan (kế hoạch) learn (học)
choose (lựa chọn) prepare (chuẩn bị) manage (xoay xở được)
decide (quyết định) pretend (giả vờ) want (muốn)
expect (chờ đợi) promise (hứa) would like (muốn)
seem (dường như) refuse (từ chối)

Example: He offered to help me with my homework. We plan to travel to Japan next summer.
Một số động từ theo sau là V-ing hoặc to V-infinitive mà có ý nghĩa khác nhau

V(ing) to V
remember Nhớ đã làm gì Nhớ để làm gì
Do you remember meeting her If you go to the supermarket, remember to
before? buy me some milk.

forget Quên đã làm gì Quên phải làm gì

I forgot watching that movie. She forgot to invite him to her party.
stop Ngừng làm việc gì Ngừng lại để làm việc gì
Stop talking! Teacher is coming. He was on the way to the airport and he
stopped to buy some flowers.
try Thử làm việc gì Cố gắng để làm việc gì
Have you tried talking to him? I tried to pass the exam and I was
successful.

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C. UNIT REVIEW
I. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following sentences.
1. My dad is a/an _______ and thoughtful man. He rarely laughs or makes jokes.
A. serious B. bossy C. polite D. shy
2. Tom has worked in the same office for five years. He is friendly with most of his ______.
A. friends B. classmates C. colleagues D. neighbors
3. Leaving without saying “thank you” is really _______ and shows poor manners.
A. impolite B. impatient C. unhelpful D. unreliable
4. My brother and I are complete opposites. He’s really messy but I’m very _______.
A. lazy B. tidy C. noisy D. careless
5. My neighbours are too _______. They play loud music all the time!
A. messy B. unfriendly C. boring D. noisy
6. She is such a/an _______ lady. She always tries to help other people.
A. clever B. kind C. quiet D. easy-going
7. Tom always makes me laugh because he’s genuinely _______ and full of funny ideas.
A. serious B. curious C. generous D. humorous
8. I’m a student with a _______ job. I work at a supermarket on weekends to earn money and
gain practical experience.
A. part-time B. long-term C. nine-to-five D. full-time
9. I’m studying finance and hope to have a _______ in banking because it’s an exciting field
with good job opportunities.
A. task B. duty C. work D. career
10. What is he _______? - His work is designing and finding customers to grow the business.
A. responsible for B. keen on C. good at D. busy with
11. The story had a powerful ending that _______ the listeners for days.
A. located in B. stayed with C. looked for D. went on
12. She really _______ her mother in both appearance and personality.
A. looks after B. looks for C. takes up D. takes after

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13. I always _______ my older brother for his courage and kindness.
A. go out with B. meet up with C. get on with D. look up to
14. The little boy showed great _______ when he helped people with disabilities.
A. sadness B. kindness C. happiness D. laziness
15. For many families, having a steady _______ is key to paying for food, housing, and
education.
A. bonus B. income C. benefit D. finance
16. My sister never breaks a promise and always finishes what she starts. She’s a really
_______ person.
A. careful B. friendly C. humorous D. reliable
17. Peter stayed up late to help me prepare for the exam. He’s such a _______ friend.
A. helpful B. funny C. difficult D. reliable
18. He is a/an _______ who plays a musical instrument in a famous band.
A. musician B. composer C. artist D. singer
19. Working as a _______, Nanko helps her boss by organizing schedules, writing emails, and
answering phones.
A. secretary B. receptionist C. manager D. typist
20. I always wait in line for two hours without complaining. People say I’m very _______.
A. restless B. understanding C. confident D. patient
21. Lucy always tells everyone what to do and never listens to others. She can be quite
_______.
A. serious B. strict C. unhelpful D. bossy
22. I always try to stay in _______ with my friends to keep our friendship strong.
A. connection B. touch C. communication D. relationship
23. As a/an _______ in the office, he is responsible for filing documents and handling
paperwork.
A. accountant B. typist C. clerk D. manager

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24. My husband needs a _______ to help him plan the interior and choose the furniture for our
house.
A. constructor B. builder C. painter D. designer
25. It's a small clothing shop with only a few _______, but they’re always ready to help
shoppers find exactly what they need.
A. assistants B. consultants C. customers D. managers
26. Trendy words often _______ quickly among teenagers, spreading through group chats and
social media.
A. go on B. hold on C. catch on D. come on
27. We get our _______ every Friday, but I don’t think we’re paid enough.
A. wages B. salaries C. incomes D. benefits
28. My parents are pretty _______ and relaxed. They don’t mind if I stay out late.
A. easy-going B. strict C. impatient D. curious
29. She was very _______ to buy lunch for everyone, even though she didn’t have much
money.
A. mean B. helpful C. friendly D. generous
30. Jack never says “please” or “thank you” when talking to others. Honestly, I think he’s really
_______.
A. careless B. cold C. rude D. impatient
31. They are planning to get married and hope to become lifelong _______.
A. colleagues B. friends C. partners D. neighbors
32. He works as a/an _______ for a newspaper, writing news and important events.
A. inspector B. journalist C. policeman D. secretary
33. After my car broke down on the highway, a/an _______ from a nearby garage fixed it for
me.
A. engineer B. plumber C. driver D. mechanic
34. Last season in professional football, my _______ and I played well, but we lost the final
match.
A. partners B. teammates C. colleagues D. co-workers

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 35. I have done a great job, so I'm going to ask my _______ for a pay raise.
A. staff B. manager C. team D. colleague
36. I know a lot of people, but only a few of them are my _______ friends, whom I can trust
and share everything with.
A. mutual B. casual C. new D. close
37. My grandfather lost his _______ and couldn’t remember names, places, or past events.
A. appetite B. memory C. vision D. emotion
38. I’m not interested in _______, so I don’t care who will win the election.
A. politics B. music C. fashion D. travel
39. My grandmother doesn't know how to use computers, so she _______ shops online.
A. often B. always C. usually D. never
40. His parents are putting a lot of _______ on him to pass the exam.
A. expectation B. support C. pressure D. admiration

II. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following sentences.
1. We should really try to eat _______ more healthily because we eat too many takeaways.
A. a bit B. quite a C. a bit less D. relatively
2. My grandparents were very important to me, so I want my children _______ a good
relationship with them.
A. having B. has C. have D. to have
3. At present, I _______ stories for newspapers and magazines. I try to inform people about the
real world.
A. am writing B. wrote C. writes D. was writing
4. I spend a lot of time looking after my family, so it would be nice to have _______ time to
myself.
A. quite B. a bit more C. quite a D. bit
5. Don't forget _______ your umbrella with you to London. You know it always rains in
England.

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 A. to take B. took C. taking D. take
6. People who have a strong network of social relationships are not just happier; they _______
longer, too!
A. are living B. lived C. live D. lives
7. Lots of people _______ pleasure from just watching sports on TV.
A. is getting B. gets C. got D. get
8. Mark _______ folk music – he often performs at country fairs and festivals.
A. played B. plays C. play D. playing
9. I took a big risk by _______ the parachute jump, but I loved every second of it!
A. did B. do C. doing D. does
10. The best thing about London is that there _______ many interesting things to do, especially
for young people.
A. was B. be C. is D. are
11. I’d really like to apply for a part-time job so that I could work _______.
A. fairly B. quite C. a bit less D. a bit
12. I was busy writing an essay, but I had to stop _______ the phone.
A. answered B. answer C. answering D. to answer
13. I’d like to have a more exciting job – I’m _______bored with my work at the moment.
A. quite a C. many
B. bit D. quite
14. I don’t like my new colleague because he isn’t friendly _______ everyone in the office.
A. of B. with C. on D. in
15. To keep a conversation _______, it’s a great idea to talk about things you have in common.
A. went B. goes C. go D. going
16. How can you lose weight without _______ exercise and _______ on a diet?
A. doing/ going B. do/ go C. does/ goes D. doing/ go
17. I _______ currently _______ a blog and starting a video channel for kids on different
topics.
A. am/ writing B. are/ writing C. will/ write D. was/ writing

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18. It’s found out that present-day children spend very little time _______ books.
A. to read B. reading C. read D. reads
19. I get _______ well with my best friend because we have many things in common.
A. to B. of C. on D. in
20. I was born in Germany and grew up in the UK, but now I _______ in New York.
A. lives B. lived C. is living D. am living
21. We _______ fruit and vegetables these days. We help people by providing healthy food.
A. is selling B. are selling C. sold D. sells
22. My sister is a student at Manchester University. She _______ design, and she loves it.
A. to study B. study C. studies D. are studying
23. Although I live far away from home, I usually stay _______ touch _______ my parents by
video call.
A. with/ in B. in/ on C. on/ with D. in/ with
24. With the development of technology, these days most people _______ emails instead of
writing letters.
A. use B. used C. is using D. uses
25. The Svalbard Treaty, signed in 1920, says that these northern islands belong _______
Norway.
A. on B. to C. with D. in
26. With a tight deadline, I’m afraid of not _______ the project on time.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishes D. finishing
27. I’m _______ creative person. I love to paint and write my own music.
A. quite B. a bit C. bit D. quite a
28. It is believed that _______ some time doing voluntary work will give you a feeling of joy.
A. spent B. spends C. spending D. spend
29. The management team is directly responsible _______ the day-to-day operations of the
company.
A. of B. on C. in D. for

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 30. The best time to visit Hanoi is _______ October and February because the cool weather is
comfortable during these five months.
A. between B. during C. at D. on
31. I can’t stand _______ stuck in a traffic jam for an hour on the way to work.
A. getting B. gets C. get D. to get
32. I _______ wish I worked part-time because I’d love to have more time with my family.
A. every week B. every day C. sometimes D. once a week
33. We were pleased when we got the bill because it was _______ cheap.
A. quite a B. a lot more C. a bit more D. quite
34. She _______ cheerful, and she _______ her neighbors with their groceries..
A. always is / often helps B. is always / helps often
C. always is / helps often D. is always / often helps
35. She is a good friend. She doesn’t mind __________ me her car.
A. to lend B. lend C. lending D. lends
36. I really miss ______ with my old friends. We don’t see each other much these days.
A. hang out B. hanging out C. hangs out D. to hang out
37. Research shows that _______ up a conversation with a stranger can make you feel happier
and enjoy your day more.
A. starting B. start C. to start D. starts
38. I wish I could be _______ more productive with my days. I’m always wasting time.
A. bit B. a lot C. lot D. a bit less
39. We’ve stopped _______ plastic bags in supermarkets. We take our own bags with us when we
go shopping.
A. using B. use C. to use D. uses
40. The company is taking measures to avoid _______ unnecessary risks and _______ more
money.
A. takes/ loses B. taking/ losing C. to take/ to lose D. take/ lose

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III. SOCIAL ENGLISH
Choose the best response for each situation.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT suitable to end a conversation?
A. How about you? B. See you later.
C. Great talking to you. D. I’ve got to go.
2. You are on a train and someone asks, “Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?”. How do you
respond to the question?
A. I often sit here. B. No, go ahead.
C. I like sitting here. D. I am sitting here to relax.
3. What’s a polite way to say “yes” when someone asks, “Excuse me, do you mind if I charge my
phone here?”
A. It’s good for us. B. Yes, I do. That’s very kind.
C. Nice to meet you. D. Not at all. Be my guest.
4. What is the most appropriate response to the statement, 'This is the first time I’ve ever been
to a music festival'?
A. I can’t play any musical instruments. B. Music festivals are always exciting.
C. Me, too. D. I enjoy music festivals.
5. How do you respond to this statement, “Oh, that’s my train. Nice talking to you.”?
A. Safe journey home! B. The train is coming.
C. I like travelling by train. D. You are very nice.
6. What would be your response if your friend says, “It’s a lovely morning, isn’t it?”?
A. Yes, It’s beautiful. B. I like beautiful mornings.
C. Beautiful mornings make us happy. D. I often go out in the mornings.
7. How do you respond to the question “What do you do for a living?”?
A. I like living here. B. I work as a teacher.
C. Living in big cities is expensive. D. I often live alone.

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8. You are having an informal conversation. Which phrase(s) is NOT an appropriate way to
keep it going?
A. Go ahead! B. What about you?
C. And you? D. Never mind.
9. What is the best way to ask for permission to share a bench with a stranger?
A. Are you sitting alone? B. Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
C. Do you like sitting here? D. Do you want me to sit here?
10. Which of the following can be the best way to start a conversation when you want to ask
about getting coffee?
A. Would you like a cup of coffee, please?
B. Can you give me a cup of coffee?
C. Do you like tea or coffee?
D. Excuse me, do you know where I can get a cup of coffee?

IV. READING
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.

PASSAGE 1

STAYING CLOSE, EVEN FROM FAR AWAY

Close friendships are very important in many cultures. A good friend is someone you can trust,
share your feelings with, and rely on in difficult times. But what happens when life takes you to
different places?
Today, people often move away for work, study, or family reasons. Even when friends live in
different cities or countries, many still try to stay connected. They send messages, make video
calls, and remember birthdays. These small actions help keep the friendship strong.
In some cultures, staying in touch shows that you truly care about the relationship. It is not just
about spending time together — it is about making an effort to stay close, no matter the distance.

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Of course, long-distance friendships can be hard. People are busy, and time zones may be
different. But strong friendships survive because both people want to keep the connection.
Good friends understand that you don’t have to talk every day. What matters is being there when
it counts, listening with care, and sharing life’s moments — big or small.
In the end, friendship is about more than distance. It’s about keeping each other in your heart,
even when you’re far apart.

1. Why do people try to maintain contact with friends who live far away?
A. Because they are afraid of losing their phone numbers
B. Because they value the relationship and want to maintain it
C. Because keeping old friends is easier than making new ones
D. Because they don’t have many other things to do
2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Many friends try to keep in contact by sending messages and video calls.
B. Long-distance friendships can be hard because of busy schedules.
C. Good friends must talk every single day to stay close.
D. Friendship is about being there when it really matters.
3. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that __________
A. friendship can exist without constant communication.
B. friends must meet often to keep the bond strong.
C. distance is the main reason friendships fail.
D. friendships are only for people living close together.

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PASSAGE 2
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A GIFTED CHILD

All parents believe their children are special. But how can we know if a child is truly gifted? Experts
have created a checklist of signs that can help parents decide if their child may be highly intelligent.
Gifted children often have a large vocabulary, love reading, and ask many questions about how
things work. They are perfectionists and like to work alone. They also show interest in adult topics
such as politics, religions, or world events.
In addition, these children are creative, sensitive, and confident. They often enjoy humor and can
stay positive in hard situations. They want to improve themselves and do not always follow rules
unless they believe in them. They are usually comfortable speaking with adults and are responsible
and adaptable.
If your child shows many of these traits, it may be helpful to contact a group that supports gifted
children. These groups offer advice and give gifted children a chance to meet others like them. For
many children, it’s the first time they feel understood and no longer different from their peers.

4. In order to understand whether a child is highly intelligent, you should ________

A. compare his or her characteristics with the checklist given.
B. ask the child many questions about different things.
C. check if the child always follows school rules.
D. get advice from the experts first.
5. What is the benefit of joining a support group for gifted children, according to the
passage?
A. They can talk about serious topics with their teachers.
B. They no longer feel different or alone.
C. They learn how to be more responsible at school.
D. They are given a chance to meet people from different areas.
6. The word 'traits' in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. habits B. ideas C. characteristics D. interests

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PASSAGE 3
FAMILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES

Family life in the U.S. has changed over time. Sixty years ago, most wives stayed at home. They
were called “housewives” and were responsible for cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the
children. Husbands worked outside and came home tired, doing little housework and spending little
time with their kids.
Today, many women have jobs. They also come home tired and don’t have time to do all the
housework. So, who does it now? In many families, husbands and wives share the housework. They
may take turns cooking or doing the laundry.
Childcare has changed too. In the past, grandparents often helped, but now families usually live far
away. Parents often have to pay for babysitters or day-care centers, which are expensive and only
affordable for well-paid couples.
Some companies support parents by allowing them to work part-time. This helps them spend more
time with their children. Some men even stay home to take care of the kids — they are called
“househusbands.”
These changes help families. Fathers understand their children better, and couples may understand
each other more as they share responsibilities at home.

7. The word 'affordable' in bold in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.

A. cheap enough to pay for B. easy to find
C. available for everyone D. necessary to buy
8. It can be inferred from the passage that _______
A. low-paid couples can’t afford childcare services.
B. grandparents regularly take care of their children nowadays.
C. all working couples are able to pay for babysitters or day-care centers.
D. in the past, grandparents didn’t support couples in child care.
9. According to the passage, some companies help parents by _______
A. letting grandparents take care of children.
B. enabling them to take part-time work.

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 C. hiring babysitters for their employees.
D. encouraging both parents to share housework.

PASSAGE 4

Mr. Lewis is a patient and helpful librarian in a small town. He is always ready to lend a helping
hand to students. Every day, he guides them in finding the right books for their school projects and
never minds going the extra mile to support their learning. He also organizes events to teach people
how to make the most of the library. Sometimes, he reads stories to young children to spark their
love for books, believing that 'reading opens doors to new worlds.' In his spare time, Mr. Lewis
collects old books from people and donates them to poor schools. The children look up to him
because he is friendly, approachable, and always there when they need help.

10. What does Mr. Lewis do for students?

A. He writes their school projects for them.
B. He supports students with research materials.
C. He gives them money to buy books.
D. He teaches them at home.
11. What does Mr. Lewis do in his free time?
A. He exchanges books with students.
B. He gathers used books and gives them to schools in need.
C. He travels to different towns.
D. He teaches at poor schools.
12. Why do children like Mr. Lewis?
A. Because he is approachable and helpful.
B. Because he reads stories to them all day.
C. Because he buys them books.
D. Because he is their teacher.

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V. LISTENING
PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture.
You’ll listen to each of the recording twice.

1. When are they going to have lunch at the restaurant? C

2. Which bill has just arrived? B

3. Which photo are they looking at? C

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4. How far will they cycle tomorrow? A

5. Where will they stay when they are on holiday? A

6. What time is the plane expected to depart? C

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7. What did the boy’s uncle buy him for Christmas? B

8. Which present has the boy already bought? C

PART 2
Listen to the audios and complete the extracts below. You can listen to each extract twice.

Extract 1
Studying is important to me. I’m a student at Manchester University. I’m studying _______(1) and
I love it! I’m living with a few of the people on my course at the moment and we’re really close
friends. They’re so _______(2), and great to be with, so we spend a lot of time together. We study
during the day and then we usually cook together in the evening. We sometimes go out to eat. The
other people that are_______(3) to me are my family. My parents live back home in Poland, so I
_______(4) ever see them, but I try to stay in touch with them and speak to them every day on the
phone. They’re getting older so they need more help nowadays. Luckily, my sister gets on well with
them and _______(5) nearby, so she often visits them to make sure they’re OK.

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Extract 2
A: Excuse me, do you know where I can get a cup of _______ (6)?
B: Yes, there’s a _______(7) over here, but the coffee is much better in the café downstairs.
A: Oh, thank you.
B: No problem. Are you _______(8) here?
A: Yeah, I just started_______(9).
B: Oh right. How’s it going?
A: Not too bad, thank you. What about you? How long have you worked here?
B: Me? I’ve worked here for a couple of_______(10). I’m Kate, by the way.
A: Hi, Kate. I’m Justine.
B: Great. Well, Justine, I’ve got to go. Nice to meet you.
A: Yes, nice to meet you, too.

PART 3
Question 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer. You’ll have 45 seconds to look at the questions.
You will hear a radio interview with a young student about learning a language.

1. Where did Anna first learn a language?

A. at a language school
B. with a private teacher at home
C. at a primary school
2. What were Anna's French lessons like?
A. enjoyable B. difficult C. boring
3. What does Anna say you should do when learning new words?
A. learn a new word every day
B. put the words into meaningful sentences
C. try to memorise as much as you can
4. Anna says that in order to learn new words, you should _______
A. actually use them in your everyday life.
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 B. write them down many times.
C. study them a lot every day.
5. Listening to songs in a foreign language can help _______
A. mostly pop music fans. B. only teenagers. C. any learner.

Questions 6-10

For each question, choose the correct answer. You’ll have 45 seconds to look at the questions.
You will hear an interview with a girl called Rosie Banks, who swims in international
competitions.

6. Rosie swam a lot when she was very young because _______
A. her father thought it was an important skill.
B. she wanted to be like her brother.
C. there were free classes at her local pool.
7. What did Rosie dislike about doing serious swimming training?
A. being away from her friends
B. the long journey from home
C. missing some school lessons
8. When Rosie won the Swim Stars International competition she was _______.
A. surprised by the public interest.
B. amazed that she had done so well.
C. excited about meeting other famous sportspeople.
9. Rosie says she needs more help with the cost of _______.
A. transport to competitions.
B. the kit she needs.
C. her accommodation while she's abroad.
10. What has Rosie changed since she got a new coach?
A. her swimming style B. what she eats C. her fitness routine

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VI. WRITING

PART 1: REWRITING
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it, using the word in bracket.

1. Watching animated cartoon at home is my children’s hobby. (enjoy)

My children …………………………………………………………………………….
2. Heavy snow makes it difficult to drive. (easy)
Driving ……………………………………………………………………...................
3. How much is it to go skiing? (cost)
What …………………………………………………………………….....................?
4. He tries not to eat junk food. (avoid)
He…………………………………………………………………………….…...........
5. It takes Nam 20 minutes to do his homework every day. (spend)
Nam ………………………………………..…………………………………………
6. You don’t have to pay to visit the zoo on Thursdays. (without)
You ……………………..…………………………………….……….……………….
7. Peter finds it boring to play basketball. (like)
Peter …………………………………………………………………………..………
8. She is happy to help you with your schoolwork. (mind)
She ……………………………………………………………………………………
9. It is necessary for her to finish her homework before going out with her friends. (need)
She ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. He usually has a shower, then he goes to bed. (before)
Before …………………………………………………………………………………..

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PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

1. Practice 1
Read the email below, then look at the reply. Find 5 mistakes in the reply (spelling,
punctuation, grammar or content).

Below is the reply from Emma

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 2. Practice 2

Read this part of the email from an Australian friend.

Respond to the email. You should write an email of about 80 words.

3. Practice 3
Read this part of the email from an English friend.

Respond to the email. You should write an email of about 80 words.

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VII. SPEAKING

PRACTICE 1

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION

Let’s talk about ‘Job’.
1. What job do your parents do?
2. Do you have a part-time job now?
3. What job do you want in the future? Why?
4. What skills can you need for your dream job?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Talk about a sport you are playing now. You should say:
1. what this sport is
2. when you started playing it
3. how often you play it
and explain what benefits you’ve gained from it.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions
1. What sports are popular in your country?
2. Do you prefer playing individual sports or team sports? Why?
3. Do you think schools should have more sports activities? Why or why not?

PRACTICE 2

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION

Let’s talk about your lifestyle.
1. What do you like doing in the evening?
2. What time do you go to bed?
3. Do you spend you free time with friends or with family?
4. What does your social media tell us about your lifestyle?

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PART 2: SMALL TALK
Talk about one of your best friends. You should say:
1. what his/ her personality is
2. how often you meet him/her
3. what kind of things you do together
and explain why you like him/ her.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions
1. What makes a good friend?
2. Does friendship play an important role in your life? Why?
3. Do you think it’s possible to have a good friendship online? Why?

PRACTICE 3
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
Let’s talk about your relationship with your friends
1. Do you have a small group of close friends or a large group of friends?
2. How often do you meet your friends?
3. What do you often do when you hang out with your friends?
2. How do you stay in touch with friends who live far away?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Talk about a person that you admire. You should say:
1. who he/ she is
2. what he/she is like
3. how often you meet him/her /and explain why you admire him/her.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions
1. What can old people teach young people?
2. What makes a person attractive to you?
3. What do you do to keep a good relationship with friends or family?
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 UNIT 2: TALE TELLING
A. GLOSSARY
bored (adj) /bɔːrd/ feeling tired and unhappy because something buồn chán
is not interesting or because you have nothing to do
excited (adj) /ɪkˈsaɪ tɪd/ feeling very happy and enthusiastic phấn khích
embarrassing (adj) /ɪmˈbær sɪŋ/ making you feel xấu hổ, ngượng
ashamed or shy ngùng
angry (adj) /ˈæŋ ɡri/ having the feeling people get when tức giận
something unfair, painful, or bad happens
frightened (adj) /ˈfraɪ t nd/ feeling fear or worry sợ hãi
surprised (adj) /s ˈpraɪzd/ feeling or showing surprise because ngạc nhiên
something has happened that you did not expect
amazing (adj) / ˈmeɪ zɪŋ/ extremely surprising cực kỳ ngạc nhiên
disappointed (adj) /ˌdɪs ˈpɔɪn tɪd/ unhappy or discouraged thất vọng
because your hope is not satisfied
annoyed (adj) / ˈnɔɪd/ slightly angry bực mình, khó chịu
calm (adj) /kɑːm/ peaceful, quiet, and without worry bình tĩnh
exhausted (adj) /ɪɡˈzɔː stɪd/ extremely tired kiệt sức
jealous (adj) /ˈdʒel s/ unhappy and angry because someone has ghen tị
something that you want
nervous (adj) /ˈnɜː v s/ worried and anxious lo lắng, bồn chồn
proud (adj) /praʊd/ having or showing respect for yourself tự hào
silly (adj) /ˈsɪl i/ showing little thought or judgment ngốc nghếch
sleepy (adj) /ˈsliː pi/ tired and wanting to sleep buồn ngủ
terrified (adj) /ˈter faɪd/ very frightened kinh sợ
upset (adj) /ʌpˈset/ worried, unhappy, or angry buồn bực
worried (adj) /ˈwʌ[Link]/ unhappy because you are thinking about clo lắng
problems or unpleasant things that might happen
character (n) /ˈkær k t r/ a person in a story nhân vật

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performance (n) /p ˈfɔː m ns/ the act of singing or acting in sự biểu diễn, diễn
front of people xuất
hero (n) /ˈhɪ r ʊ/ the main person in a story anh hùng
ending (n) /ˈen dɪŋ/ the way a story/film finishes phần kết
(phim/truyện)
plot (n) /plɒt/ the main event in a story cốt truyện
storyteller (n) /ˈstɔː riˌtel r/ a person who tells a story người kể truyện
fairytale (n) /ˈfe ri ˌteɪl/ a traditional story for children: truyện cổ tích
TV show (n phr.) /tiːˈviː ʃ ʊ/ programmes which are shown on chương trình trên
television tivi
documentary (n) /ˌdɒk j ˈmen t r i/ a film which tells true story phim tài liệu
or look at important issues
comedy (n) /ˈkɒm di/ a funny film phim hài
horror film (n phr) /ˈhɒr ˌfɪlm/ a frightening film which has phim kinh dị
monsters or very bad people
adventure film (n phr) / dˈven tʃ r fɪlm/ a film which has phim thám hiểm
heroes who travel and make exciting experience
drama (n) /ˈdrɑː m / a serious film with realistic characters in phim chính kịch
difficult situations
action film (n phr) /ˈæk ʃ n ˌfɪlm/ a film which often has fights, phim hành động
escapes and chases
romantic comedy (n phr) /r ʊˈmæn tɪk ˈkɒm. .di/ a funny film phim hài lãng mạn
about people falling in love
mystery (n) /ˈmɪs t r i/ a film which has big secrets that we try phim trinh thám,
to understand or a problem to solve phim bí ẩn
biopic (n) /ˈbaɪ ʊ pɪk/ a film about the life of a real person phim tiểu sử
animation (n) /ˌæn ɪˈmeɪ ʃ n/ a film for children, often uses phim hoạt hình
cartoon pictures

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get lost (v phr.) /ɡet lɒst/ not knowing where you are and how to bị lạc
get to a place
get off (v phr.) /ɡet ɒf/ to leave a bus or train xuống (xe/ tàu..)
get held up (v phr.) / ɡet held ʌp / to be delayed bị trì hoãn
get the wrong (day/time) (v phr.) /get ð rɒŋ deɪ/ taɪm / to hiểu nhầm/ nhầm
understand something wrongly (ngày/ thời gian)
make a mistake (v phr.) /meɪk mɪˈsteɪk / to do something phạm lỗi
wrong
make a (phone)call (v phr.) / meɪk ˈf ʊn ˌkɔːl/ to phone gọi điện thoại
someone
make a mess (v phr.) / meɪk mes/ to make something dirty or làm bẩn/ làm bừa
untidy bãi
make a plan (v phr.) / meɪk plæn/ to prepare for something lập kế hoạch

B. GRAMMAR
1. Past simple tense (Thì quá khứ đơn)
Công thức
Dạng câu Động từ ‘to be’ Động từ thường
Khẳng định S + was/were + …. S + V (past tense) + O.
Phủ định S + wasn’t/weren’t + …. S + didn’t + V_infinitive + O.
Nghi vấn Was/Were + S + …? Did + S + V_infinitive + O?
Câu hỏi mở WH + was/were + S + ….? WH + did + S + V_infinitive + O?

Cách dùng: Thì quá khứ đơn dùng để:

- diễn tả một hành động đã xảy ra và kết thúc trong quá khứ
Example: I went shopping yesterday.
- diễn tả một thói quen trong quá khứ
Example: When I was young, I often went swimming with my friends in this river.

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 - diễn tả một chuỗi hành động xảy ra liên tiếp trong quá khứ
Example: I entered the room, turned on the light, and went to the kitchen, where I had
dinner.
Lưu ý:
Động từ chia thì quá khứ gồm động từ có quy tắc (có đuôi ‘ed’), và động từ bất quy tắc (tra theo
cột thứ hai trong bảng động từ bất quy tắc).
Dấu hiệu nhận biết:
+ yesterday ________ (yesterday, yesterday morning/ afternoon, …….),
+ time + ago (two years ago, many months ago, ten minutes ago….),
+ last + time (last night/ week/ month/ summer ….),
+ in + month/ year/ century in the past (in 1975, in 1998…)
2. Past continuous tense (Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn)
Công thức:
Dạng câu Công thức
Khẳng định S + was/were + V_ing + O.
Phủ định S + wasn’t/ weren’t + V_ing + O.
Nghi vấn Was/Were + S + V_ing + O?
Câu hỏi mở WH + was/were + S + V_ing + O?

Cách dùng: Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn dùng để

- diễn tả 1 hành động đang xảy ra tại 1 thời điểm cụ thể trong quá khứ
Example: Many people were doing yoga in the park yesterday evening.
- nêu thông tin nền, tạo bối cảnh cho 1 hành động khác
Example: I was reading a book when the phone rang.
Lưu ý:
- Chúng ta cũng dùng “as’ để nói về 2 hành động đồng thời xảy ra tại 1 thời điểm trong
quá khứ.
Example: Yesterday, as I was reading my favorite book in my office, my colleagues were
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 Dấu hiệu nhận biết:
- at + giờ + thời gian trong quá khứ (at 8 am yesterday, …)
- at this time + thời gian trong quá khứ (at this time last week, …)
- while (At 6 pm yesterday, while my mom was preparing for dinner, my dad was helping
her clean the living room.)
3. Past perfect tenses (Thì quá khứ hoàn thành)
Công thức:
Dạng câu Cấu trúc câu
Khẳng định S + had + P2 + O.
Phủ định S + hadn’t + P2 +O.
Nghi vấn Had + S + P2 + O?
Câu hỏi mở WH + had + S + P2 + O?

Cách dùng: Thì quá khứ hoàn thành dùng để

- nói về 1 hành động xảy ra trước 1 hành động khác hoặc thời gian trong quá khứ
Example: I had finished my homework before you came.
He had moved to another house by 1995.
Dấu hiệu nhận biết:
- by + thời gian trong quá khứ
- by the time + sự kiện trong quá khứ (by the time he came, I had finished my homework.)
- before + thời gian/ sự kiện trong quá khứ (before 1990, before he came, I had finished my
homework.)
4. Present perfect tense (Thì hiện tại hoàn thành)
Công thức:
Dạng câu Cấu trúc câu
Câu khẳng định S + have/has + P2 + O.
Câu phủ định S + haven’t/ hasn’t + P2 + O.
Câu nghi vấn Have/Has + S + P2 + O?
Câu hỏi mở WH + have/ has + S + P2 + O?

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Cách dùng: Thì hiện tại hoàn thành dùng để
- nói về 1 trải nghiệm chung không có thời gian cụ thể
Example: I have seen this movie twice.
- Nói về 1 hành động bắt đầu trong quá khứ nhưng còn tiếp tục đến hiện tại hoặc tương lai
Example: I have learnt English for 10 years.
Dấu hiệu nhận biết:
- so far, recently, lately, never, ever, yet (câu phủ định),
- over/ in/ for the last/past ___________ (over/ in/ for the last/past ten years)
- since + mốc thời gian trong quá khứ (since 1992, since January, …)
- for + khoảng thời gian (for 10 years, for several months, …)
5. Giới từ chỉ thời gian
- before/after (trước/sau khi) + thời gian hoặc sự kiện cụ thể (before 7 p.m., after
breakfast,..)
- during (trong khi…): nói về 1 việc xảy ra trong 1 khoảng thời gian (during the 2010s,
during lunch, …)
- until/till (cho tới tận khi): nói về 1 việc xảy ra đến 1 thời gian nhất định và sau đó dừng lại
(until 2004, till 6 p.m.)
- between (giữa): nói về 1 khoảng thời gian có điểm bắt đầu và kết thúc cụ thể (between
2005 and 2008, between 3p.m. and 4 p.m.)
- in + tháng, năm, thập kỷ, thế kỷ, mùa, các buổi trong ngày (in January, in 2025, in the
1990s, in the 20th century, in the morning)
- at + giờ cụ thể hoặc 1 số từ như weekend hoặc night (at 5 p.m., at night, at the weekend)
- on + ngày tháng hoặc các ngày trong tuần (on 12th July, on Monday, on New Year’s Day,
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C. UNIT REVIEW
I. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following sentences.
1. Seeing the mess in the kitchen made me very _______ because I had just cleaned it.
A. relaxed B. amazed C. annoyed D. satisfied
2. The film I saw was an exciting _______ about two cowboy brothers who fought criminals
and saved their town in Texas.
A. western B. comedy C. drama D. musical
3. Every Friday, we watch our favorite _______ about people living in New York. It’s really
funny and has 10 seasons
A. news report B. music video C. TV show D. weather forecast
4. When I visited London, I _______ lost in the big city streets. I didn't have a map.
A. turned B. went C. got D. felt
5. When the waiter spilled coffee on her new dress, she became _______ and asked for an
apology.
A. angry B. happy C. bored D. excited
6. The film had no action or funny scenes – just people talking for two hours. It was really
_______.
A. interesting B. boring C. exciting D. enjoyable
7. Last month I saw two exciting _______ films, one about another planet and one about
future technology.
A. adventure B. non-fiction C. action D. science fiction
8. The _______ of the story was very difficult to understand with so many unexpected
changes.
A. form B. plan C. order D. plot
9. Remember to _______ your shoes before entering a Japanese home, as wearing them
indoors is considered rude and unclean there.
A. take off B. take on C. put on D. put off

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10. I felt happy and _______ in the park, where the birds were singing and the children were
playing.
A. nervous B. upset C. bored D. calm
11. I was very _______ when I didn’t get the job. I’d worked really hard on the application.
A. hopeful B. interested C. satisfied D. disappointed
12. Expressive storytellers often use hand gestures and facial expressions to _______ their
main points.
A. repeat B. understand C. decorate D. illustrate
13. The actor’s _______ in the film was great. He really made the character seem very real.
A. performance B. activity C. role D. part
14. When the boy _______ his family holiday, he stayed home and, luckily, helped to catch
burglars.
A. lost B. forgot C. remembered D. missed
15. When I realized I’d forgotten my friend’s birthday, I felt very _______ and quickly called
to apologize.
A. confident B. pleased C. comfortable D. embarrassed
16. I had never been to Egypt before, so I was really _______ to see the Pyramids.
A. uninterested B. excited C. uncomfortable D. disappointed
17. At the festival, a famous _______ shared folk stories from different cultures with a warm,
friendly voice.
A. tale writer B. tale teller C. tale editor D. tale maker
18. In the film, the main _______ was a brave man who saved the kingdom from a bad dragon.
A. hero B. storyteller C. performer D. actor
19. I apologise for hurting you. I never intended to, and I know it was my _______.
A. excuse B. fault C. problem D. apology
20. I felt _______ after finishing the marathon. I found it difficult to walk, but I was happy.
A. confused B. worried C. frightened D. exhausted
21. I didn’t understand the story because it was extremely _______.
A. confusing B. interesting C. exciting D. worrying

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22. The _______ film had monsters and dark scenes. It was really scary, and I couldn’t sleep.
A. non-fiction B. horror C. romance D. science fiction
23. When I was a kid, my grandmother often told me _______ about princes, princesses, and
magical creatures.
A. science stories B. crime stories C. fairy tales D. detective stories
24. I had a great time on the island. I _______ an hour walking around and taking photos
there.
A. spent B. used C. passed D. took
25. They were deeply _______, spending every moment together and dreaming of a future
full of happiness.
A. married B. in love C. close D. in trouble
26. She spoke with such _______ and energy that the audience couldn’t help but listen
closely.
A. passion B. shyness C. calmness D. hesitation
27. My _______ include a degree in Marketing and a Master's degree in Finance.
A. experiences B. hobbies C. skills D. qualifications
28. I must say that the _______ of the story was really surprising. I didn’t expect it to finish
that way!
A. topic B. ending C. middle D. beginning
29. When I was travelling in Japan, I decided to _______ one of the small islands of
Okinawa.
A. attend B. notice C. visit D. pass
30. Before my job interview, I felt so _______ that my hands were shaking, and I kept
thinking about problems.
A. positive B. proud C. comfortable D. nervous
31. Maria had practised for months before the competition. When she finally won, she felt
_______ of her hard work.
A. jealous B. proud C. ashamed D. sick

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32. It’s a pity you missed the film last night. It was an interesting _______ about the
environment and how we need to look after it.
A. thriller B. biopic C. fiction D. documentary
33. The _______ in the film were very interesting. Each one had a unique personality and
his/her own story.
A. pictures B. scenes C. characters D. actions
34. When my parents are away, I look after my younger brother and make sure he _______
his homework.
A. does B. takes C. makes D. writes
35. The new game is _______. You can team up with other players and complete missions
together.
A. interactive B. negative C. informative D. positive
36.. That story sounded so _______ that no one could believe it really happened.
A. boring B. strange C. clear D. true
37. The _______ was really funny! It had lots of jokes and made me laugh from beginning
to end.
A. comedy B. documentary C. thriller D. biopic
38. We read an interesting _______ about a clever rabbit who told lies to a hungry tiger
and got away safely.
A. historical tale B. crime story C. folk tale D. true story
39. He didn’t have enough money to pay for the course, so he _______ some from a friend.
A. won B. borrowed C. saved D. earned
40. His story was so exciting that everyone was _______ to hear what happened next.
A. confusing B. eager C. uncomfortable D. ordinary

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II. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following sentences.
1. My father _______ for this company since he _______ from his university.
A. has worked/ graduated B. worked/ has graduated
C. worked/ graduated D. works/ graduated
2. I __________ Lucas when I was on the bus this morning.
A. saw B. see C. sees D. am seeing
3. Last summer vacation, Susan visited Disneyland. She _______ really happy because she
_______ Mickey Mouse in real life before.
A. was/ had not seen B. was/ has not seen
C. was/ did not see D. was/ saw
4. The conference finished _______ 11.00, and we had a productive discussion.
A. on B. at C. in D. until
5. The children had never visited the zoo _______ their teacher took them on a school trip last
summer.
A. before B. when C. after D. during
6. After finishing the book, I realized the ending was completely different from what I _______
A. expect B. have expected C. had expected D. was expecting
7. _______ Christmas, I often send my relatives and close friends greeting cards.
A. in B. at C. from D. between
8. The accident _______ just after we left the house.
A. have happened B. happened C. happends D. had happened
9. She _______ that museum several times, yet she still _______ something new every time.
A. visited/ finds B. visits/ has found
C. has visited/ finds D. has visited/ has found
10. When I got home, I realised I _______ my laptop on the train.
A. am leaving B. had left C. leave D. have left
11. My parents _______ in Hanoi for five years before they moved to Ho Chi Minh city.
A. are living B. had lived C. live D. have lived

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12. We couldn’t enter the building until the security guard _______ our IDs and confirmed our
appointment.
A. will check B. was checking C. had checked D. checked
13. _______ the final test, students are not allowed to use their phones.
A. Between B. During C. When D. While
14. We _______ on this project since January, but we _______ the second phase yet.
A. worked/ didn’t complete B. have worked/ didn’t complete
C. have worked/ haven’t completed D. had worked/ didn’t complete
15. As soon as she turned off the lights, she _______ a strange noise outside the window.
A. was hearing B. heard C. has heard D. had heard
16. _______ you ever _______ a famous writer, actor, or singer? - Yes, I have.
A. Do / meet B. Did / meet C. Have / met D. Are / meeting
17. The boys _______ the entire house, but nobody _______ their effort or appreciated the work.
A. cleaned/ notice B. have cleaned/ noticed
C. had cleaned/ noticed D. clean/ notice
18. While I _______ dinner in the kitchen, the phone suddenly _______, which made me drop my
spoon.
A. cooked/ was ringing B. was cooking/ rang
C. was cooking/ was ringing D. cooked/ rang
19. She ________ her first competition when she was only 13 years old.
A. won B. win C. wins D. has won
20. We _______ slowly towards the beach when we suddenly _______ a beautiful rainbow over
the sea.
A. walked/ saw B. were walking/ saw
C. had walked/ had seen D. were walking/ had seen
21. The children can play outside _______ it gets dark.
A. While B. until C. in D. during
22. I was doing my homework in my room when my best friend ____ me to go out for ice cream.
A. asked B. is asking C. had asked D. asks

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A. hasn’t gone B. didn’t go C. doesn’t go D. don’t go
24. When my mom got home from work, she saw that I _______ all the cookies.
A. has eaten B. ate C. had eaten D. eat
25. The children _______ football in the backyard when it unexpectedly _______ to rain hard.
A. played/ started B. were playing/ started
C. played/ was starting D. were playing/ had started
26. I _______ about four cups of coffee already today.
A. am drinking B. was drinking
C. have drunk D. drank
27. After she had explained the rules to everyone, the game _______ more smoothly than we had
expected.
A. runs B. ran C. has run D. was running
28. He played me a song that I _______ before.
A. haven’t heard B. didn’t hear C. hadn’t heard D. don’t hear
29. In the middle of the meeting, while he _______ his presentation, the power suddenly went out.
A. has given B. had given C. was giving D. gave
30. Yesterday, I _______ to the office to pick up some packages and make a new video.
A. have gone B. go C. went D. am going
31. I didn’t realize how late it was until I _______ the clock and saw that it was nearly midnight.
A. was checking B. am checking C. check D. checked
32. They were discussing the budget proposal _______ the CEO unexpectedly walked into the
room.
A. after B. when C. because D. during
33. She has felt much better since she _______ a healthier lifestyle and started exercising
regularly.
A. adopted B. was adopting C. had adopted D. adopts
34. John was doing his homework when his friend, Marry, _______ a message.
A. sent B. sends C. is sending D. had sent

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board.
A. hasn’t been able to B. wasn’t able to C. isn’t able to D. didn’t be able to
36. _______ the 1990s, many people left their hometowns and moved to larger cities.
A. In B. At C. Of D. On
37. Come and sit down. The match starts _______ five minutes.
A. in B. On C. At D. For
38. When I first _______ Phu Quoc island, the villages were very small, and the beaches were
usually empty.
A. visits B. visited C. am visiting D. visit
39. When you learn a foreign language, don’t worry much about _______ mistakes, or you’ll
never speak that language fluently.
A. make B. made C. to make D. making
40. The electricity was cut off _______ we were watching the final minutes of the football match.
A. after B. during C. while D. before

III. SOCIAL ENGLISH

Choose the best response for each situation.
1. What is the best answer to the question, “What kind of film do you enjoy most?”?
A. I really like action movies. They're exciting.
B. I often go to the cinema. It’s my hobby.
C. Yes, I watch films. It’s good.
D. Movies are long. It takes time.
2. What is the most appropriate response to the statement, “Sorry, this line’s really bad. I’ll call
you back.”?
A. No problem. B. And you? C. What’s that? D. Speak louder, please!
3. What should you say if you missed an important meeting?
A. Sorry I missed it. How can I catch up? B. I was busy. What did you say?
C. No one told me, so I didn’t go. D. It’s fine. I’ll go next time.

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4. How do you respond to this question “How long have you been working here?”?
A. Yes, I work here. B. What an interesting work!
C. Two years. And you? D. That’s a good idea.
5. Your friend apologizes for being late. What would you say if you accept his/her apology?
A. Never mind. B. Any time.
C. Of course. D. My pleasure.
6. How would you apologize for being late?
A. It’s too late now. B. Sorry to keep you waiting.
C. By bus, I think. D. No, I'll not be busy.
7. What is the most appropriate response to this complaint, “ I asked for tea, but this is
coffee.”?
A. Oh, sorry about that. Let me change it for you.
B. You can drink it anyway. It’s Ok.
C. That’s not my problem. Just deal with it yourself.
D. Are you sure you didn’t say coffee? I think I heard you say that.
8. You come back from your competition of tennis. How would you respond when being asked
“How well did you play?”?
A. Yes, I used to play tennis. B. I don’t play very often.
C. No, I don't play very well. D. Pretty well, I think.
9. Which is the best response to “Sorry to keep you waiting. My flight was delayed.”?
A. Oh, that’s OK. B. It’s not good.
C. It’s a problem. D. It happens.
10. How do you respond to this statement “Thanks very much for talking to us.”?
A. That’s right. Never mention it. B. It doesn’t matter. Nice to meet you.
C. You’re welcome. D. Oh, no. It’s nice to see you, too.

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IV. READING
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.

PASSAGE 1
LOST IN VENICE

Last spring, I visited Venice with two of my friends. It was our first time in the city, and we were
fascinated by its narrow streets, bridges, and canals. After lunch on the second day, we decided
to explore the city without using a map. “Let’s just wander and see where we end up,” one of us
suggested.
At first, it was exciting. We discovered hidden squares, small bookstores, and even a local art
market. But after walking for over an hour, we realized we had no idea where we were. Our
phones had low battery, and none of us spoke Italian well enough to ask for directions
confidently.
Eventually, we found a small café and asked the owner for help. He was very kind and drew us a
little map on a napkin. Thanks to him, we managed to return to our hotel just before sunset.
Although it was stressful at times, getting lost helped us see a side of Venice we might have
missed otherwise. It reminded me that sometimes the best memories come from unexpected
moments.

1. Why did the group get lost in Venice?

A. They didn’t speak Italian at all.
B. They didn’t bring a map.
C. They chose to explore the city.
D. They couldn’t ask for help easily because of the language barrier.
2. How did they find their way back?
A. A tourist guided them. B. A café owner showed them the way.
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3. What is the main message of the story?
A. It is necessary to carry a paper map when traveling.
B. Wandering in a new city is dangerous.
C. Getting lost can lead to meaningful experiences.
D. Venice is easy to navigate if you speak Italian.

PASSAGE 2
AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP IN THE MOUNTAINS

Last autumn, I went on an adventurous trip with two of my closest friends. We decided to go
hiking in the mountains of northern Italy. It was our first time doing such a trip, and we were
both excited and a little nervous.
We carried backpacks with food, water, and warm clothes. On the first day, the weather was
sunny and the view was amazing. We walked through forests and crossed small rivers. We even
saw wild deer!
But on the second day, things got more difficult. It started raining, and the path became slippery.
At one point, we almost got lost because the signs were unclear. Luckily, one of us had a map
and a compass, so we found our way back.
Even though it was challenging, we didn’t give up. At the top of the mountain, we saw the
clouds below us—it felt like we were on top of the world. It was cold, but the feeling of success
kept us warm.
That trip taught me to stay strong, trust my friends, and enjoy the adventure, no matter what
happens.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. It was rainy all the time.
B. The group was a bit nervous for such trip.
C. The group got lost on the first day of the trip.
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5. How did the group find their way back?
A. They used a map and a compass.
B. They followed a wild deer.
C. They saw the signs.
D. They used landmarks like trees and rivers.
6. What does the word “challenging” in bold in the 4th paragraph mean?
A. easy B. difficult C. dangerous D. safe

PASSAGE 3
A LIFE-CHANGING VOLUNTEERING TRIP

Last summer, I had one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. I went on a volunteering
trip to a small village in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Our mission was to help build a new
classroom for the local school. The journey to the village took eight hours by bus and another hour
by foot. It was tiring, but the view was amazing - green forests and fresh mountain air.
During the two weeks there, I worked with a team of volunteers from different countries. We
mixed cement, carried bricks, and painted walls. It was hard work, but we laughed a lot and shared
many stories. What touched me most was the kindness of the villagers. Even though they didn’t
have much, they offered us food and treated us like family.
On the last day, the children gave us handmade thank-you cards. I felt so proud and emotional.
That experience taught me the value of teamwork, kindness, and giving back. I will never forget
it.

7. What was the main purpose of the writer’s trip?

A. To go hiking in the mountains B. To teach English to local children
C. To construct a classroom for a school D. To explore northern Vietnam
8. How did the villagers show their kindness to the volunteers?
A. They gave them money.
B. They built houses for them.
C. They gave food and treated them like family members.
D. They traveled with them.
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9. What did the writer learn from the experience?
A. The experience of traveling alone B. The importance of sharing experiences
C. The process of building a school D. The power of unity and generosity

PASSAGE 4
DANCE

No one knows for sure when people first started to dance, but the earliest example is from about
9,000 years ago. Indian cave paintings from that time show large groups of people doing difficult
dance movements. Some of the paintings show up to a hundred people dancing so whole villages
probably participated. It was also important to the ancient Egyptians who used it during religious
ceremonies.

Dance is an important activity in many societies and often the main event at festivals, such as
weddings and birthdays. It is also a popular form of entertainment and people all over the world go
to nightclubs at weekends in order to dance. Some people dance with a partner and follow their
moves, but others prefer to dance alone and invent their own moves.

Nowadays, people also recognise the benefits of dancing for your health. It's good for you in the
same way as other forms of exercise like running or swimming. It helps with breathing, makes your
heart stronger and improves control of your body. Most importantly, it's one of the most natural
forms of exercise - one which people have done for thousands of years.

10. What do the Indian cave paintings show?

A. Ancient religious ceremonies
B. People dancing together
C. Life in an Indian village
D. Instructions for dance movements
11. What does the author say about dancing at social occasions?
A. People should not dance at funerals.
B. Dancing is a good way to meet a new partner.
C. It is not necessary to dance with someone else.
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12. How does the author feel about dancing?
A. It’s not clear that there are health benefits.
B. It’s good for you in a number of different ways.
C. It’s easier if you have good control of your body.
D. It’s better for you than swimming or running.

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V. LISTENING

PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture.
You’ll listen to each of the recording twice.

1. Which birthday card does Nicole choose? B

2. What will Jane wear? A

3. How much did the girl pay for her tennis shoes? A

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4. What job does Michelle’s father do? A

5. What will the weather be like on Saturday? A

6. What kind of transportation is the man talking about? B

7. Where are the boy’s keys? B

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PART 2
Listen to the audios and complete the extracts below. You can listen to each extract twice.

Extract 1
A: Hey, did you see the big basket-ball _______(1) last night?
B: I did, yeah.
A: That was awesome when their star player _______(2) so high, he nearly landed on that
cameraman! Wouldn’t you love to be able to do that? You’d be a great player – you’re real tall.
B: I guess. I can’t say I understand much about the _______(3), though.
A: Some of them are quite _______(4), especially the ones about how long you can hold onto the
ball for. But the best way to understand them is to play – that way you’d learn them as you were
having _______(5).
B: Maybe one day.

Extract 2
When I first visited Barcelona, it wasn’t busy at all. You could walk around the old _______(6) and
a lot of the time it was quiet and empty. Then, during the 1990s, Barcelona held the Olympic Games
and there was a lot of _______(7) in the city. It became much more popular as a tourist destination.
Barcelona is well-known for its amazing _______(8), fantastic food and relaxed way of living. It
has a _______(9) atmosphere and a fantastic history. You can _______(10) the city’s old Gothic
quarter, and see the narrow streets where artists like Picasso and Joan Miró once lived, which
haven’t changed with time.

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Question 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer. You’ll have 45 seconds to look at the questions.
You will hear an interview with a boy called Luke, who is going to spend time in the desert.

1. Luke's father is going to the desert to _______.

A. teach local nurses. B. clean the area. C. build a medical centre.
2. Luke hopes to _______.
A. record most of the journey with his camera.
B. get more support for the project.
C. reach the camp quickly.
3. Luke may have to _______.
A. limit the time he can use his equipment.
B. borrow some equipment.
C. use his equipment more at the end of the day.
4. Luke will eat food that is _______.
A. brought from a different place.
B. provided by the local people.
C. unique to the desert.
5. Luke is anxious because _______
A. he hasn’t travelled to a foreign country before.
B. he doesn’t know how he’ll communicate with people.
C. he might not sleep well.

Question 6-10
For each question, choose the correct answer. You’ll have 45 seconds to look at the
questions. You will hear a radio interview with an athlete called George.
6. When did George first get interested in athletics?
A. at university B. at secondary school C. at primary school
7. Who has helped George most with his athletics career?
A. his father B. his coach C. his friends
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 8. How did George feel when he won his first gold medal?
A. excited B. tired C. surprised
9. What does George find difficult?
A. training B. travelling C. being away from his family
10. What does George think he will do in the next few years?
A. work for TV
B. teach young people everything he has learned over the years
C. retire and look after his children

VI. WRITING

PART 1: REWRITING

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it, , using the word in bracket.

1. It is five months since I last visited her. (ago)

The last time I …………………………………………………………………………..
2. While I was on my holiday, I met a lot of interesting people. (during)
I …….…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I have never met him before. (the first time)
This ………………………………………………………………………………..…..
4. It was so sunny that we wore sun hats. (because)
We ……..………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I was really excited to travel to France because it was the first time I came there. (never … before)
I ………………………………………………………..………………………………
6. He left school, and then joined the army. (After)
After ………………………………………………………………………………………
7. My sister has borrowed the novel from me. (lend)
I …………………………………………………………………………………………

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8. The streets are still very dirty. (clean/ verb)
They ………………………………………………………….
9. The new zoo restaurant has been open for a week. (last week)
The ……………………...……………………………………………………………….
10. We have to wait for everyone to be ready before we can leave. (until)
We …………………………………………………………………………………….

PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

1. Practice 1
Read this part of the email you receive from a friend.

Respond to the email. You should write an email of about 80 words.

2. Practice 2
Read this part of the email you receive from your English penfriend.

Respond to the email. You should write an email of about 80 words.

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 3. Practice 3
Read this part of the email from an Australian friend.

Respond to the email. You should write an email of about 80 words.

VII. SPEAKING

PRACTICE 1

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION

Let’s talk about films.
1. What kind of films do you enjoy most?
2. Do you like seeing films of books you have read? Why?
3. Do you prefer watching movies at home or in the cinema? Why?
4. Do you think watching movies is a good way to relax? Why or why not?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Talk about your favourite place in your city. You should say:
1. where it is
2. how often you visit that place
3. what kind of things you can do there
and explain why you like it.

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PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions
1. Is it important to have a place where you can relax? Why?
2. Which place do you think is ideal for a peaceful and relaxing getaway?
3. What sorts of problems do most cities have?

PRACTICE 2
PART 1: QUESTIONS - ANSWERS
Let’s talk about storytelling.
1. Do you like telling stories? Why?
2. What stories do you enjoy telling friends and families?
3. Do you agree that ‘good stories last forever’?
4. What do you think makes a good story?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Talk about a time when you visited an amazing place. You should say:
1. when it was
2. where it was
3. what you did there
and explain how you felt at that time.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions

1. What makes a place "amazing" for you?

2. Do you want to travel to a new area alone or with a group of friends? Why?
3. Which is a better place for young people to live, the city or the countryside? Why?

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PRACTICE 3
PART 1: QUESTIONS - ANSWERS
Let’s talk about ‘Journey’
1. Have you ever made a long journey? When did you go?
2. Would you like to go on a long train journey? Why or why not?
3. What do you usually do during a journey – read, sleep, listen to music?
4. What do you take with you on a journey?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Talk about a time when something went wrong with you. You should say:
1. when it was
2. where it was
3. what happened
and explain how you felt at that time.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions
1. How do you usually feel when something goes wrong?
2. Is it better to solve problems alone or ask someone for help? Why?
3. What did you learn from bad experiences?

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 MID-TERM SPEAKING AND WRITNG PRACTICE TEST

WRITING

PART 1: REWRITING
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it, , using the word in bracket.

1. Tom always gets on well with his colleagues in his company (relationship)
Tom …………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They come from a big French family. (born)
They …………..………………………………………..................................................
3. He can’t stand getting up late in the morning. (hate)
He ………………………………….………………………………………………….
4. It is good for students to play outside.
Playing ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. My parents can only go swimming at the weekend. (able/ weekdays)
My parents …..…………………………………………………………………….…
6. They spent two hours watching the film. (last)
The film ………………………………………….………………………………….
7. I’m always nervous when I face a lot of people. (make)
Facing ………………………………………….…………………………………….
8. This is the first novel by Joan Brady that she has read (hasn’t)
She ………………………………………….……………………………………….
9. Peter is still doing his homework now. (finish)
Peter …………………………………………………………………………..……..
10. Although we had a map, we couldn’t find the zoo. (difficult)
It …………………………………………………………………..…………………

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PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

Read this part of the email from your penfriend.

Respond to the email. You should write an email of about 80 words.

SPEAKING

PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION

Let’s talk about ‘talking to strangers’.

1. How often do you talk to people you don’t know? In what places?
2. Which topics do you think are suitable or not suitable for talking to people you don’t know?
3. How do you feel when talking to a stranger?
4. What is a good way to keep the conversation going?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Talk about a vacation that you enjoyed. You should say:
1. where you went
2. who you were with
3. what you did
and explain why you enjoyed the vacation.

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PART 3: DISCUSSION
Discuss the following questions
1. Where do young people like to go on vacation in your country? Why?
2. Why do people go on holiday though it costs a lot of money?
3. In your opinion, what make a family vacation more memorable?

END OF COURSE PRACTICE TEST

I. VOCABULARY

Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following sentences.

1. He’s _______ of the dark so he sleeps with a light on.

A. exhausted B. bored C. interested D. terrified
2. He runs a/ an _______ that makes and sells clothes. Everything from design to delivery is
managed internally by his team.
A. agency B. company C. store D. contact
3. In his personal profile, he highlights some of his _______, such as communication,
teamwork, problem-solving and time management.
A. personal beliefs C. work skills
B. professional experiences D. current projects
4. He gained his _______ by working at a local design studio for two years.
A. experience B. education C. qualification D. profession
5. During the interview, she shared a heartwarming _______ about her first day at school.
A. story B. argument C. promise D. suggestion
6. My cousin works as a/an _______. She spends her days creating new dishes and managing a
busy kitchen.
A. baker B. waiter C. chef D. assistant

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7. Her two-page personal _______ includes her education, experience and skills in
photography.
A. diary B. profile C. schedule D. plan
8. The children look pretty _______ . It must be time for bed.
A. sleepy B. kind C. silly D. unhappy
9. The water pipe in the kitchen is broken. We need to call a/an _______ to fix it.
A. electrician B. mechanic C. plumber D. builder
10. You should _______ sure you have enough money before buying a train ticket.
A. make B. get C. take D. feel
11. She’s very _______ because she’s always telling jokes.
A. shy B. helpful C. tidy D. funny
10. I was really _______ when I saw the great party my friends organized. I knew nothing
about it!
A. disappointed B. surprised C. bored D. interested
13. He never shares his snacks or helps anyone. He’s so _______.
A. selfish B. rude C. careless D. lazy
14. I’m sorry I missed the party yesterday. I _______ a mistake, thinking the date was next
week.
A. did B. had C. made D. took
15. Mia lives a _______ lifestyle. She often meets friends, goes to events, and enjoys spending
time with others.
A. alternative B. quiet C. social D. healthy
16. Last weekend, I couldn’t go out with my friends because of bad weather, so I felt very
_______.
A. peaceful B. upset C. calm D. pleased
17. Her _______ with her father isn't good, but she's very close to her mother.
A. partnership B. relationship C. membership D. leadership

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18. My parents got married twenty years ago, and they’re planning to celebrate their _______
anniversary on the last Saturday of next month.
A. honeymoon B. engagement C. birthday D. wedding
19. The _______ we saw at the cinema last night was very exciting, with lots of fast cars,
guns, explosions, and fight scenes.
A. horror film B. quiz show C. action film D. war film
20. The _______ was about some friends looking for gold; they climbed and got away from
danger.
A. historical drama B. war film C. adventure film D. romantic comedy
21. Every weekend, _______ go to the community center to give food to families in need.
They don’t get paid, but they feel happy helping others.
A. volunteers B. workers C. farmers D. employees
22. The city built a shelter for _______ people to give them a safe place to sleep and eat.
A. disabled B. unemployed C. homeless D. wealthy
23. I _______ my brother. We live together, understand each other and never have arguments.
A. stay in touch with B. get on well with
C. meet up with D. get in touch with
24. People take on different _______ in life, like being a friend, a worker, or a helper in their
community.
A. careers B. parts C. professions D. roles
25. This apartment is so expensive that I am looking for a _______ to share the rent.
A. flatmate B. classmate C. teammate D. playmate
26. She was very _______. She could play the piano, violin, and guitar with equal skill.
A. ambitious B. honest C. talented D. sociable
27. He always speaks the truth, even when it is difficult. He is a/an _______ guy.
A. honest B. ambitious C. sociable D. confident
28. Mary and Mark are a _______. They have a very romantic relationship.
A. team B. couple C. crowd D. group

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29. His _______ in photography and travel often take him to the most beautiful places around
the world.
A. favours B. habits C. abilities D. interests
30. A _______ has a big secret that we try to understand or to solve
A. animation B. comedy C. mystery D. documentary
31. My sister is studying _______ and hopes to become a banker one day.
A. finance B. marketing C. nursing D. medicine
32. My parents didn’t agree with my plan to quit my good job and travel around the world.
They thought I was _______.
A. smart B. crazy C. brave D. strong
33. Only a few people _______ for the position of games designer, so we didn’t have to do
many job interviews.
A. hoped B. worked C. applied D. cared
34. I had a _______ job last month, working for one month in an office.
A. full-time B. temporary C. stable D. permanent
35. The teacher was really _______ with students who were not paying attention in class.
A. hard-working B. easy-going C. strict D. helpful
36. I really want to change my current job because I don’t _______ enough money from it.
A. earn B. borrow C. invest D. spend
37. Tom Cruise, a famous Hollywood _______, has played a lot of memorable roles in
blockbusters.
A. actor B. designer C. newsreader D. singer
38. My brother is a talented _______. He has published a lot of famous detective stories.
A. actor B. writer C. model D. engineer
39. It seems we all enjoy _______ involved in stories and taking control rather than simply
reading or watching them.
A. getting B. keeping C. making D. having
40. On weekends, I usually _______ my friends at the local coffee shop.
A. look up to B. come up with C. meet up with D. get on with

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 II. GRAMMAR

Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following sentences.

1. He _______ to France 30 years ago. Since then, he _______ for a French company.
A. was going/ has worked B. has gone/ worked
C. went/ has worked D. had worked/ worked
2. Susie _______ this job in 2008. Before that, she _______ for two other companies.
A. has started/ had worked B. started/ had worked
C. started/ worked D. has started/ has worked
3. She _______ three pages of the essay before she realized she was using the wrong topic.
A. had already written B. wrote
C. has already written D. was writing
4. He had never seen such heavy snowfall before he _______ to Canada on his business trip last
winter.
A. has traveled B. was traveling C. traveled D. had traveled
5. People in the Middle East _______ the story of Little Red Riding Hood for a thousand years.
A. have told B. had told C. tell D. are telling
6. The city centre is usually quite busy _______ night.
A. at B. on C. for D. in
7. We usually celebrate with a big meal and fireworks _______ New Year’s Eve.
A. during B. in C. when D. on
8. _______ breakfast at a nearby café, I drove to some shops to get some clothes for my holiday
_______ July.
A. After/ for B. During/ in C. After/ in D. Until/ in
9. As a financial advisor, I help people _______ financial limits and manage their savings
effectively.
A. are setting B. sets C. setting D. set

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10. They _______ travelling by car because they are afraid of getting carsick during the journey.
A. are avoiding B. avoided C. avoids D. avoid
11. He usually _______ to the library after work to study and complete assignments.
A. go B. goes C. is going D. does go
12. I don’t expect _______ Peter at the meeting because he’s traveling for business.
A. see B. to see C. seeing D. seen
13. After _______ the museum this morning, we had lunch together nearby.
A. leave B. to leave C. leaving D. left
14. She lives _______ far from the office, so commuting daily is sometimes a challenge for her.
A. quite B. quite a C. lots of D. fair
15. I’d like _______ a bit more time with my children during their school holidays.
A. spending B. to spend C. spent D. spend
16. They’ve got _______ old house in the country with a beautiful garden behind it.
A. quite B. a quite C. quite an D. a more
17. Sorry, I can’t hear you because Mathew _______ the piano so loud now.
A. play B. is playing C. plays D. has played
18. _______ television all day is not a healthy habit for a growing child.
A. Watching B. Watch C. Watched D. Watches
19. What _______ at the moment while everyone else is trying to focus on their assignments?
A. Gilles do B. do Gilles do C. is Gilles doing D. are Gilles doing
20. It isn’t very difficult for most young children _______ to ride a bicycle.
A. learn B. learning C. learned D. to learn
21. Before _______ to bed in the evening, she always has a warm glass of milk.
A. go B. goes C. to go D. going
22. She has decided _______ money each month to buy a new phone soon.
A. save B. to save C. saved D. saving
23. He’s _______ happy in his new job, although some tasks seem quite overwhelming.
A. more B. a lot of C. fairly D. bit

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24. That looks like quite an _______ book to read on a rainy weekend afternoon.
A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. to interest
25. He earns a bit less money than his wife, who _______ as a lawyer.
A. worked B. works C. working D. work
26. Matt enjoys dealing _______ computer problems, so he wants _______ become an IT
consultant.
A. on/ with B. on/ to C. with/ to D. at/ on
27. I’m writing to thank you _______ us a lot in our work last month.
A. for help B. for helping C. to help D. on helping
28. _______ on the Internet? - About half an hour a day.
A. How much time you spend B. How many do you spend
C. How much time do you spend D. How often you spend
29. _______ me at about ten o’clock last night?
A. Did you phone B. Have you phoned
C. Were you phoning D. Had you phoned
30. I’ve got a doctor’s appointment _______ Thursday morning.
A. at B. in C. until D. on
31. We like spending a lot of time on the beach _______ summer.
A. at B. in C. on D. between
32. Jack was very surprised when he saw that I _______ the living room pink.
A. had painted B. paint C. was painting D. paints
33. At university, I _______ a flat with three other people who were very kind and hard-working.
A. share B. shared C. was sharing D. shares
34. Most girls like _______ shopping in their free time while boys enjoy _______ sports.
A. go/ play B. going/ playing C. go/ playing D. going/ play
35. I _______ to China before, so I was really excited to see the Great Wall.
A. had been never B. had never been C. never had been D. never been had

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36. _______, even if it’s just with a smile.
A. Always I can help B. I always can help C. I can always help D. I can help always
37. After work, I love _______ home and _______ on my sofa.
A. going/ relaxing B. go/ relax C. go/ relaxing D. going/ relax
38. I work as a chef at a restaurant, preparing food. I hope _______ people a great experience
there and help them relax.
A. gives B. to give C. give D. giving
39. Scientists believe that young people need _______ about healthy eating because this will
help to make their lives better.
A. learning B. learned C. to learn D. learns
40. He traveled to several countries in 1999, and gained a lot of experience _______ different
cultures.
A. at B. in C. under D. during

III. SOCIAL ENGLISH

Choose the best response for each situation.

1. Coming back to work on Monday, you are asked “How was your weekend?”. What is the best
response?
A. Yes, it was a week day. B. I love going out.
C. I went out with Josie. That was fun. D. That’s a good idea.
2. You are on your holiday, being asked “Is this your first time here?”. What is the best
response?
A. I love this place. B. It’s the first place.
C. Yes, what about you? D. I’m afraid not.
3. What’s the speaker doing when he/she says “Great talking to you.”?
A. To end a conversation. B. To keep a conversation going.
C. To start a conversation. D. To respond to a question.
4. How do you respond to the question "Where will you go on vacation?"?
A. Probably to the beach. Β. The beach is nice, isn't it?
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5. Which of the following would you say to start a conversation with your co-worker about
holiday experiences?
A. Are you going anywhere nice this summer?
B. Did you go to the music festival downtown last weekend?
C. Where would you recommend going for dinner in town?
D. Where did you get these beautiful boots?
6. How do you respond to this statement “Thank you so much for sharing your favourite
science fiction book with me. I really appreciate it.”?
A. You too. B. My pleasure.
C. Help yourself! D. I think so.
7. What would be your response if asked, “ Excuse me, is anyone using this computer?”?
A. No, help yourself. B. And you?
C. Why do you want to know? D. Yes, It’s great.
8. What would be your response if asked, “Are you doing anything nice at the weekend?”?
A. I don’t like answering personal questions.
B. Not really. What about you ?
D. I already did it last week.
E. Sorry, I don’t work on weekends.
9. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to respond to the statement, “ I missed
your party yesterday! I’m sorry.”?
A. Don’t worry. Is everything OK?
B. No problem. Is everything OK?
C. Never mind. Is everything OK?
D. Help yourself. Is everything OK?
10. What is the best response to the offer, “ Can I get you a drink?”?
A. You are good. B. Yes, I think so.
C. It’s very kind of you. D. No, please.

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IV. READING
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.

PASSAGE 1
A HOTEL UNDER THE SEA

Want to sleep under the sea? The company Planet Ocean has plans for an exciting underwater
hotel, which they hope to build in locations all over the world. The hotel won’t be large, with only
12 guest rooms, plus a restaurant. Guests will get to the hotel in a lift – so no diving or getting
wet! The hotel will float 10 metres under the ocean, although it will be attached to the sea bed to
prevent it from moving too far. Because it won’t be very deep under the water, the sun will shine
down and provide light. Guests will get great close-up views of the fish and other sea creatures,
which won’t be bothered by the hotel and so won’t make any effort to avoid it. The hotel’s design,
with clear plastic walls, means guests will be able to see the sea and all the creatures that live there
around, above and below them in their rooms. They will almost get the feeling that they are
swimming in the ocean. The luxury rooms will have a shower, TV and even the internet. The
restaurant will serve high quality meals. As you might expect, Planet Ocean wants to encourage
people to eat less fish, so guests won’t find any on the menu. What’s more surprising is that the
atmosphere will be silent, so guests will have to imagine the sound of the ocean around them.

1. What do we learn about the hotel?

A. It will be located deep under the ocean without any access to sunlight.
B. Its lights will not shine into the sea so guests can see the fish.
C. It will only have a small number of rooms.
D. Fish and other sea creatures will be scared of it.
2. How will guests get to the underwater hotel?
A. By diving down from a boat
B. In a lift, so they avoid getting soaked
C. By swimming through an underwater tunnel
D. In a small submarine taxi
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3. Why won’t guests find fish on the restaurant menu?
A. Because the hotel is too deep to catch
B. Because many guests are allergic to sea food
C. Because Planet Ocean supports the idea of eating less seafood
D. Because the kitchen cannot cook seafood under water

PASSAGE 2

LIFE IN SPAIN
My husband, David, is an artist and has always been interested in painting pictures of the Spanish
countryside. We’ve both always loved Spanish culture and have spent many holidays in Spain.
Five years ago, we decided to give up our jobs in London, sell our house and move to a small
village in the south of Spain.
We thought it would take months to get organized, but in just three months, we’d sold our home,
found a house to rent, booked our ferry and said goodbye to our friends. We were so excited to
move!
At first, we thought we’d stay here for a year, but when we arrived on a beautiful September
evening, we were amazed to realize immediately that we wanted to stay longer. The owners of our
new house were waiting to show us around and cooked us a lovely meal. Gradually, over the
following weeks, we settled into a routine. I got a job teaching English and began to learn the
language while David painted.

4. Why did the writer decide to move to Spain with her husband?
A. Because she and her husband understood much about Spanish culture.
B. Because she and her husband loved the country.
C. Because she had never been there before.
D. Because she lost her job in London.
5. What does the writer say about leaving London?
A. It was difficult to sell their home.
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D. They allowed some of their friends to borrow their house.
6. The word “Gradually” in bold is similar in meaning to ______.
A. rapidly B. usually C. amazingly D. slowly

PASSAGE 3

HEADTEACHER MARY COLLINS TALKS ABOUT HEALTHY SCHOOL DAYS

Since I took up my role of Head at Franley Junior School, I have been keen to educate our children
on the importance of developing healthy habits. I started by working with our restaurant manager
to come up with tasty new menus that contain lots of healthy ingredients. We change the menu
from Monday to Friday to encourage the children to try different things and keep unhealthy fried
food to a minimum. The children have enjoyed the meals and eat a wide range of fruit and
vegetables.
We’ve also rented an area of land near the school for a vegetable garden and made gardening a
part of the school curriculum. Children now prepare the ground for planting, plant the seeds and
watch as these turn into healthy fruit and vegetable plants. We’re planning to create a child-
friendly kitchen so our pupils can discover the pleasure of cooking. I believe all this gives the
children an understanding of where our food comes from and very important skills that will stay
with them for life.
7. Since Mary joined the school, _______
A. fried food is no longer on the menu.
B. the school has employed a new restaurant manager.
C. the daily menus have been changed.
D. they serve food two days a week.
8. What does Mary say about gardening?
A. It is part of a course of study.
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D. It takes place inside the school.
9. Why does the school want children to learn about gardening and cooking?
A. To train them for future cooking contests and events
B. To teach them useful life skills and help them understand food origin
C. To encourage teamwork and build stronger friendships through food
D. To give them fun and relaxing experiences while spending time together

PASSAGE 4

You can make yourself happier starting now. In the next hour, do as many of these things as
possible. Each thing you do will help you to feel happier. Here are some tips.

1. Be active: stand up and walk around while you talk on the phone. Or go for a quick ten-
minute walk outside. Doing exercise gives you energy and makes you feel better.
2. Call a friend: arrange to meet someone for lunch or send an email to a friend you haven't
seen for a long time. Having good relationships with other people is one of the things that
makes us happy, so stay in touch with your friends.
3. Plan for some future fun: order a book you want to read, plan a trip to a museum or a
night out with friends. If you look forward to doing something fun in the future, it will
make you feel happy right now.
4. Do something nice for someone: buy someone flowers, carry their bag, tell them they
look nice. Do good, feel good-this really works. If you do something nice for someone, it
makes you feel better.

10. What is the best title for the whole reading passage?
A. Make yourself happy
B. Try to be active
C. Contact with a friend
D. Make yourself helpful

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A. Taking a walk in the park
B. Writing a letter to a friend
C. Buying flowers for someone
D. Planning a trip to a museum
12. Which information is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Doing exercise makes you tired.
B. Having friends is an important part of being happy.
C. Planning fun things to do can make you feel happy.
D. Doing something nice for others will give you a good feeling.

V. LISTENING

PART 1

For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture.
You’ll listen to each of the recording twice.

1. What will the weather be like tomorrow? B

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2. How will the woman travel to her meeting? A

3. What has the man forgotten to pack for the trip? A

4. How did the woman find out about the exhibition? C

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PART 2
Listen to the audio and complete the extract below. You can listen to the extract twice.

I think as we get older, we seem to have a lot of _______(1) roles in life. I’m a mum, a partner and
a friend. But I’m also a _______(2) in a marketing company. My work is really important to me.
It’s really busy at the moment because we’ve got a big project to _______(3) next month, but I am
lucky because I work with a big team of people. They are hard-working and very _______(4). When
I get home, I have a whole set of other roles. I’m the main chef in the house, as well as the dog
walker and sometimes the taxi driver for my teenage son. My roles at home are more exhausting
than my job, and I don’t get _______(5).

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PART 3

Questions 1-5

For each question, choose the correct answer. You’ll have 45 seconds to look at the
questions.
You will hear an interview with a 16-year-old girl called Jenny, who went on a school
exchange to America for a month.

1. Why did Jenny get involved in the school exchange project?

A. to get the chance to travel to many different countries
B. to see if she liked the American way of life
C. to see what being away from her parents was like
2. How did Jenny's parents deal with her going to America for a month?
A. They were very worried.
B. They tried to stop her from going.
C. They supported her.
3. Who did Jenny live with in America?
A. a family with lots of children
B. a family with three children and two dogs
C. a couple with no children and two dogs
4. How was the home in America different from Jenny's home in England?
A. bigger and more beautiful
B. more beautiful and less noisy
C. noisier with a smaller garden
5. What Jenny missed most was _______.
A. her family. B. her friends. C. her dog.

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Questions 6-10

For each question, choose the correct answer. You’ll have 45 seconds to look at the
questions.
You will hear a radio interview with a young sports star, called Michael.

6. When Michael got his first bike _______.

A. he fell off it all the time.
B. he rode it whenever he could.
C. he went for rides with his big brother.
7. What does Michael say about his cycling career?
A. It's always been easy for him.
B. He almost gave up.
C. He couldn't have done it without his parents.
8. What is the most difficult thing for Michael?
A. not seeing his friends very often
B. getting up early in the morning
C. going to the gym every day
9. What does Michael sometimes do to relax?
A. read a book
B. play sports
C. watch films
10. In the future, Michael plans to _______
A. give up being involved with cycling.
B. train young cyclists.
C. win as many competitions as possible.

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 ANSWER KEYS FOR UNIT REVIEWS
UNIT 1
I. VOCABULARY
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. A
11. B 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. D
21. D 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. C
31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. B 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. C

II. GRAMMAR
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. D

11. C 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. D 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D

21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. A

31. A 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. C 36. B 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. B

III. SOCIAL ENGLISH

1. A 2.B 3D 4C 5A
6. A 7B 8D 9B 10D

IV. READING
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.B 11.B 12.A

V. LISTENING
PART 1
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C

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PART 2
Extract 1 1. design 2. funny 3. important 4. hardly 5. lives

Extract 2 6. coffee 7. machine 8. new 9. yesterday 10. years

PART 3
Questions 1-5

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C

Questions 6-10

6.B 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.A

VI. WRITING
PART 1
1. My children enjoy watching animated cartoons at home.
2. Driving in heavy snow isn’t easy.
3. What does it cost to go skiing?
4. He avoids eating junk food.
5. Nam spends 20 minutes doing his homework every day.
6. You can visit the zoo without paying on Thursday.
7. Peter doesn’t like to play/ playing basketball.
8. She doesn’t mind helping you with your schoolwork.
9. She needs to finish her homework before going out with her friends.
10. Before going to bed/ before he goes to bed, he usually has a shower.

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I. VOCABULARY
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. A 10. D

11. D 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. D

21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. D

31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. B

II. GRAMMAR
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. B

11. B 12. D 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. B

21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. C

31. D 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C

III. SOCIAL ENGLISH

1.A 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.A
6.B 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.C

IV. READING
1.B 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.B
11.C 12.B

V. LISTENING
PART 1
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C

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PART 2
Extract 1 1. game 2. jumped 3. rules 4. complicated 5. fun
Extract 2 6. streets 7. investment 8. architecture 9. wonderful 10. explore

PART 3
Questions 1-5
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.A

Questions 6-10
6.B 7.A 8.C 9.C 10.B

VI. WRITING
Part 1

1. The last time I visited her was five months ago.

2. I met a lot of interesting people during my holiday.
3. This is the first time I’ve met him.
4. We wore sun hats because it was very sunny.
5. I had never been to France before, so I was really excited for the trip.
6. After leaving school, he joined the army./ After he left school, he joined the army.
7. I have lent my sister the novel.
8. They haven’t cleaned the street yet.
9. The new zoo restaurant opened last week.
10. We can't leave until everyone is ready.

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WRITING
Part 1
1. Tom always has a good relationship with his colleagues in his company.
2. They were born in a big French family.
3. He hates getting up late in the morning.
4. Playing outside is good for children.
5. My parents aren’t able to go swimming on weekdays.
6. The film lasted for two hours.
7. Facing a lot of people always makes me nervous.
8. She hasn’t read a novel by Joan Brady before.
9. Peter hasn’t finished his homework yet.
10. It was difficult for us to find the zoo although we had a map.

END OF COURSE PRACTICE TEST

I. VOCABULARY
1. D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.A

11. D 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.D 19.C 20.C

21. A 22.C 23.B 24.D 25.A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C
31. A 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. C 36. A 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. C

II. GRAMMAR
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.A 7.D 8.C 9.D 10.D

11.B 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.B 16.C 17.B 18.A 19.C 20.D

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21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D

31. B 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. B 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. B

III. SOCIAL ENGLISH

1.C 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.A
6.B 7.A 8.B 9.D 10.C

IV. READING
1.C 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. A
11. D 12. A

V. LISTENING
PART 1
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C

PART 2
1. different 2. manager 3. finish 4. reliable 5. paid

PART 3
Questions 1-5
1.B 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.A

Questions 6-10
6.B 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.B

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