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II) -Choose the w ord which has a different stress p attern from the others.
4. A. catastrophic B. fertilizer C. preservation D. electronic
5. A. diversity B. ecosystem C. ecology D. industrial
V)-Combine the following sentences by completing the second sentences and using
perfect gerunds.
21. The world’s largest IT companies have powered their operations with 100 percent
renewable energy. We admire them for that.
We admire _______ _________________
22. Greenpeace had supplied all public school districts with 100 percent renewable energy.
Local communities in North Carolina thanked the organization for that.
Local communities in North Carolina _________ _____________
23. Salinity o f water had caused significant damage to the crops and livestock in Ben Tre.
Local people in B en Tre blamed it for that damage.
Local people in B en T re __________._________________________ ___________________
24. Mary installed a wind turbine to provide energy for all lights and air-conditioners in the
home. She remembers that.
Mary rem em bers__________________________________________________________ _
25. The burning o f fossil fuels and other human activities has increased average global
temperatures by 0.8 degree centigrade over the past 100 years. Scientists accuse it for that.
Scientists accuse______________________________________________________________
V II)-R ead the passage, and choose the correct answ er A, B, c or D for each question.
Viet Nam Likely to Face Extreme Weather Conditions by 2050
Viet Nam is likely to continue facing extreme weather conditions such as higher
temperatures, lower summer rainfalls, stronger storms, and rising sea levels from now to
2050. Temperatures in northern Viet Nam will rise by between 0.83 degrees Celsius by 2050
and continue its uptrend during the late 21st century. Summer rainfall will decline in most
areas. Meanwhile, storms may become rarer but fiercer, causing possible flash floods and
landslides in flood-prone areas o f northern mountainous, central and central highland
provinces. The forecasts suggest sea level rises o f 100mm-400mm along the entire
Vietnamese coast by the end of the 21st century, affecting marine biodiversity and coastal
communities. The experts emphasize the unpredictability of climate change and its potential
impacts to create a variety o f dangerous extreme weather events in the future.
To raise the public awareness of climate change impacts, the Vietnamese government
urges concerned agencies to work together on devising worst-case scenario models and
responses by 2020 and calls on international experts to further support Viet Nam in climate
change adaptation. Climate change is a real threat to Viet Nam ’s socio-economic
development. If sea levels rose one meter, five percent o f the country’s land, eleven percent of
its population and seven percent o f its farmland would be affected.
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36. By 2050, Viet Nam continues facing all o f these extreme weather conditions EXCEPT
omplete the conversation between L an and A nna, using the responses (A-F)
given. T here is one extra.
A. California is one o f the best regions for driving an electric car with a network of
electric-vehicle charging stations.
B. Biking is a popular pastime on the west coast, and the local government encourages
the construction o f bike lanes and bike paths.
C. Well, California is leading in developing green technology with many businesses
investing in clean technology.
D. I think it’s California, Lan. I learned it when I was in the middle school.
E. Los Angeles and other cities have a fleet o f electric buses, and it makes the transit
cheaper and more eco-friendly.
F. California has a lot o f sunshine and wind power all year round, so the state is going
to generate h a lf of its energy from clean sources like solar or wind power by 2030.
Lan: Hi, Anna. M y group are working on the topic “Which state is greener in the United
States”, and I ’m not certain whether it’s New York or California. Can you help me?
Anna: Sure. (41)______________________________________________________________
Lan: It sounds very convenient, but not all people can afford an electric car.
Anna: (43)_____________________________________________________ ____________
Lan: Households and businesses contribute much to global warming. What makes those
go greener in California, Anna?
Anna: (45)___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ . People in California also put a high
priority into saving energy and efforts into water conservation.
Lan: Sounds interesting. Thanks for your help, Anna.
IX)-Write complete sentences about smart solutions to reduce emissions, using the
words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary
words, but you have to use all the words given.
47. We/ already/ have/ clean technology/ and/ practical solutions/ accomplish it.
48. We/ expand/ the use/ renewable energy/ and/ try/ become/ less dependent/ fossil fuels.
50. All organizations/ and/ individuals/ work together/ build/ clean energy economy/ by/
invest/ efficient energy technologies, and industries.
I) -Find the w ord w hich has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. drought B. brought C. doubt D. boundary
2. A. impact B. balance C. global D.man-made
3. A. extinct B. ecosystem C. electricity D. recycle
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. consequence B. atmosphere C. chemical D. infectious
5. A. greenhouse B. climate C. upset D. footprint
16. Buying organic food is better for the environment because it uses less________________.
17. The simplest way to reduce your_____________________ is to cycle to school.
18. Replace all the light bulbs in your home w ith_____________________ bulbs.
19. Leaving your DVD player on standby produces the s a m e ___________ ._________ each
year as the average person o f Burundi.
20. Developed countries are responsible for 80% o f the _____________________ carbon
dioxide that is already in the atmosphere.
V)-Combine the following sentences by completing the second sentences and using
perfect gerunds.
21. They have been unprepared for sudden floods last year. They remember that.
They rem em ber______________________________________________________________
22. The US government had provided insufficient supplies for the flood victims. Local
communities in N ew Orleans criticized the US government for that.
Local communities in New Orleans______________________________________________
23. Deforestation and overflowing dams have caused worse floods and storms in recent years.
Local people in Quang Tri Province blame them for that.
Local people in Quang Tri Province____________________________________________ _
24. The US government caused various diseases and birth defects in Viet Nam with Agent
Orange. But the US government denies that.
The US government denies____________________________________________________
25. It was said that he had pumped salty water into the fields illegally. And he admitted that.
He admitted
VI)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Viet Nam is listed by the World Bank among the countries most (26)______ by rising
waters brought about by higher global temperatures. Such a rise of one meter (27)______ a
third of the Mekong Delta underwater and lead to mass internal migration and devastation in a
region (28)______ produces nearly half o f Viet Nam's rice.
V II)-R ead the passage, and choose the correct answ er A, B, C o r D for each question.
Global wanning and cooling have occurred naturally throughout history. But in the last
200 years, humans’ uses of fossil fuels and clear cutting o f forests have increased the amount
o f carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap some o f the radiation
from the sun which then increases the Earth’s temperature. Given the current state of
environmental pollution caused by human activities, scientists believe the average
temperature o f the earth may increase 1-2 degrees Celsius which put simply, means some
places will get much hotter and some much colder. At the same time, this overall warming
effect means more frequent and more intense weather systems, especially in terms of flooding
and drought. '
Viet Nam is one o f the most vulnerable environments
due to its location on the planet. It is already subject to
some of the earth’s most powerful weather systems and the
increased frequency and intensity o f storms will affect it
often and directly, especially in coastal areas where most
people live.
Various estimates have been made as to the possible impacts. The most directly affected
sector will be agriculture, which is very sensitive to flooding and the effects of extreme
weather.
Viet Nam has the advantage o f coming relatively late into the industrialization,
urbanization, and m odernization process. This means it can avoid many o f the mistakes made
by wealthier industrial countries. For example, wireless communication networks can be built
VIII)-Complete the conversation between Nick and Mi, using the sentences (A-F) given.
There is one extra.
A. I think less gas means having more money and better health.
B. We should wash clothes in cold water because 85 percent o f the energy for washing
clothes goes to heating the water.
C. We should walk or cycle to school, and this save on gas, improve our health and
reduce our risk o f obesity.
D. I’m very interested in your group’s presentation about going green.
E. We should buy locally raised, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever we can.
F. We install compact fluorescent light bulbs when our older incandescent bulbs bum out.
Mi: And we unplug appliances when we’re not using them to save energy.
Nick: How about washing? (43)______________________________________
Mi: We take showers instead of baths to reduce water use. This will lower your water
bill.
Nick: (44)______________________________________________________________ _____
Mi: I ride to school every day, and I totally agree with.you, Nick.
IX)-Write complete sentences about “Water Wise”, using the words/ phrases given in
their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use
all the words given.
46. “Water Wise”/ organization/ which/ established/ raise awareness/ among/ youth/ and
protect/ environment.
47. It/ become/ well-known organization/ Vietnamese youth/ who/ encourage/ communities/
save water resources.
49. Participants/ learn/ prevent damage/ environment/ by/ limit/ the use/ plastic bags.
50. It/ develop/ G reen School/ which/ project/ establish/ network/ eco-friendly schools/
throughout V ietN am .
II) -Practise reading aloud the following questions w ith the appropriate intonation.
1. Is tny course eligible for funding?
2. How is it clear that the student has achieved the learning outcomes?
3. Are the assessments reliable and valid?
4. Do the assessments measure what students can do with what they have learned?
5. What do you like most about the teaching methods and styles you’re experiencing?
1. If you have graduated from High School in Viet Nam you will need to complete a
Foundation Year to b e ___________________ _ for admission to an undergraduate degree
in the UK.
2. In the USA, private colleges and universities are usually smaller than p u b lic__________ .
3. A Bachelor’s degree is usually____________________ for higher-level positions.
4. Just like American students, you will have to submit your academ ic__________________
as part o f your application for admission to any American university or college.
5. A ____________________ provides you with information, advice and support with your
application.
6. A wide range o f ____________________ , fees, and living costs make study in the United
States financially possible for many international students.
7. A foreign student can apply directly to an American university for aid, a ____________ __
or work-study option.
8. International Baccalaureate (IB) and other international____________________ taught at
International Schools in Viet Nam are equivalent to A-levels.
9. O n ____________________ , students usually live in residence halls or dormitories that are
often called "dorms".
10. A ____________________ is the specific field o f study in which your degree is focused.
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IV)-Tick the correct sentences, and correct the mistakes in the other sentences.
VI) -P nt the verbs in brackets in the following sentences in the correct verb form.
1. Viet N am ’s higher education system (grow)______________________ quickly over the
last 15 years.
2. The tertiary enrolment (increase)______________________ rapidly over the last 20 years.
3. Since 1995, higher education cooperation (be)______________________ a cornerstone of
the US-Viet Nam relationship.
4. The Fulbright Economics Teaching Programme (FETP) (offer)______________________
the one-year postgraduate programme in applied economics and public policy since 1994.
5. Fullbright University Vietnam (raise)______________________ for investment and
development for a long period of time up to now.
C. READING
I)-R ead the passage about further and higher education, and then answer the questions.
The difference between higher and further
education can be a common cause o f confusion.
Further education is used to describe the education
that occurs following compulsory post-16
secondary education, which is usually distinct from
that offered in universities (higher education). It
includes a few different levels such as A-Levels
and Higher National Diplomas. Foundation Degrees are also a type o f further education and
take 2 years to complete compared with the 3-4 years of most bachelor’s degrees which are
offered by both universities and colleges. Sometimes it is possible to extend a Foundation
Degree to a bachelor’s degree, with one year or more o f extra study.
Further education is usually taught in the sixth-form college part o f a school or in
independent further education colleges, as well as in other work-based, adult and community
learning institutions. In the United States, further education is sometimes referred to as
continuing education.
Higher education primarily describes post-18 learning that takes place at universities, as
well as other colleges and institutions that award academic degrees, and professional
qualifications. While higher education is the common name in the UK and Ireland, it is also
known as post-secondary, tertiary and third level education.
1. W hat can further and higher education be used to describe?
II)-Read the passage about studying abroad for Vietnamese students, and then answer
the questions.
Viet Nam has a growing youth population, and this together with an increasing
prosperous middle class means that demand for university education is greater than ever
before. A decade ago fewer than 10,000 Vietnamese families could afford to send their child
abroad to study. Today there are more than 100,000 Vietnamese international students around
the world, most o f whom are funded by their parents.
The top destinations for Vietnamese students are Australia, the US, China, Singapore and
the UK. English has become the dominant foreign language in Vietnam, with 98% of students
choosing to study it over French, Japanese and German. So many students seek English-
speaking countries for their higher education.
Australia is the destination of choice because Australian qualifications are recognised
across the world, and transferable to Vietnamese qualifications, and many Australian
universities offer scholarships to international students. Living costs in Australia compare
favourably with the United States and UK, and it is closer to Viet Nam than other English-
speaking countries, making visits home easier.
The USA has the second largest number o f Vietnamese students. The majority of
Vietnamese students, both at home and abroad, consider the American education the best in
the world. They believe that the USA is the most scientifically and technologically advanced
country in the world. Four out of 10 Vietnamese students in the US are studying business
administration, and finance. Engineering, maths, computer science, and health professions are
also common choices.
1. What do a growing youth population and an increasing prosperous middle class in Viet
Nam lead to?
3. Why do so many Vietnamese students seek English-speaking countries for their higher
education?
III)-Read the passage about international students in Viet Nam, and then answer the
questions.
Viet Nam: Struggling to attract international students
Viet Nam is changing university enrolment requirements to make it easier for foreign
students to study at its universities. Previously, foreign students were required to take
university entrance examinations in Vietnamese, making it difficult if not almost impossible
for non-Vietnamese-speaking foreign students to apply.
International student enrolment is one of the criteria to rank Vietnamese universities. Attracting
foreign students is also a way for Vietnam to promote Vietnam's education to the world.
The leading universities in Viet Nam enrol
undergraduate and graduate international students
every year. M ost are from the Asia Pacific region
including China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Laos,
Cambodia and Thailand, while a few come from the
United States and Europe. Most o f the international
students study Vietnamese studies, Vietnamese
literature or South East Asian studies, which makes
Viet Nam the best destination for them.
The leading institutions such as Viet Nam National Universities in Ha Noi and Ho Chi
Mirth City, which have a tradition o f hosting international students, run preparatory courses in
Vietnamese for foreign students. However, it's widely recognized that if these universities do
not have programmes taught in English, they have a challenge to enrol international students.
1. Why was it very difficult for foreign students to study at Vietnamese universities?
5. What should the leading Vietnamese universities do to attract more international students?
T F NG
1. The Singapore-Cambridge A-level exam is conducted based on the □ □ □
international A-level examination.
2. The IB is more suitable for all-around students, while the A-levels □ □ □
focus more on a particular field.
3. The IB programme includes six subjects at international levels. □ □ o
4. A student who is not very good at language write another document □ □ □
instead of the 4000-word essay.
5. A-levels help students study three science subjects in depth. □ □ □
6. The IB programme may be ideal for the learner who is good at both □ □ □
Arts subjects and Science subjects.
7. The IB is not suitable for students who may meet some challenges at □ □ □
the university environment.
8. Parents and teachers can decide whether the student should follow □ o o
the IB or not.
V)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you
don’t have to (1)______ working to study. It can also open up a whole variety (2)_______
interest. If you have (3)______ studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of
(4)______ your knowledge. You will make friends of (5)______ kinds. You may also
(6)______ that your qualification provides new career opportunities.
VI)-Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
British further education qualifications are respected by employers and academics
worldwide. There are two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional
courses. Academic courses help you prepare for higher education at a university or college.
They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge. Vocational and
professional courses give you the skills and qualifications you need to enter and succeed in
your chosen career. They offer technical training and skills for the workplace.
British further education providers invest
heavily in facilities - from libraries,
computer centres and science laboratories to
sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class
sizes are restricted to ensure that you have
access to equipment and enough time to talk
to your tutors and lecturers.
British qualifications are a great boost to your CV and to your earnings. Employers are
increasingly looking for graduates with multicultural experience. Moreover, British colleges
and universities have strong links with industry - many courses are designed in partnership
with, and taught by, industry professionals. Many include the option o f a year in industry or a
work placement, giving you real professional experience.
English is w idely regarded as the language o f business. Studying in the UK helps you
learn the language quickly, through your studies, friends and everyday life. If you need any
additional support, there are lots o f English language classes across the UK.
The UK is a truly multicultural society, with a wonderful mix o f people from many
different backgrounds. As a student, you'll get to know people from all over the world and be
inspired by many cultures. Many colleges have international offices and advisers to ensure
you feel welcome and are supported throughout your time in British further education.
1. Higher education in the UK requires______ .
A. technical training and working skills
D. SPEAKING
I)-CompIete the conversation about studying for A-levels at a boarding school, using the
responses (A-H) given.
A. That quickly went out the window when I realized how friendly everyone is here!
B. Yeah, I now have an offer from Warwick University to study Law with Business
Studies, which I am passionate about.
C. And friends are always there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on.
D. Their experience has kept me calm and enabled me to make the right decisions.
E. We moved to the UK for the sixth form, that’s the final two years of secondary
school in the UK.
F. I am studying English, Psychology and Business Studies, and all the academic
support I’ve received will help me to gain the results I am capable of.
G. I ’d never boarded in a school, so the thought of doing so in a new school in a
different country scared me.
H. In doing so, I have made friends that I hope will stay with me even after school who
share my common interests.
Kevin: How did you feel when you first came to England?
MaiAnh: (2)
. I’ve always hated new
places and I remember how much I missed my friends and my family. I admit
that on my first night, I was thinking I’d made a mistake moving away from
home.
Kevin: I see. W hat helped you get over that scare?
MaiAnh: (3)
. Thev are always so quick to
try to make new boarders feel comfortable, welcome and happy. We had
bonding experiences such as a scavenger hunt, chocolate making and a trip to
Thorpe Park one weekend. After all that I remember thinking, "Well, this
might be a good thing after all”.
Kevin: Besides that, do the teachers and your classmates help you in your study or
social life?
Mai Anh: During the activities, the teachers are always there for you when you have a
problem and push you when they feel like you can do better, and I owe most
o f my success to them! (4)
Kevin: Y ou’re lucky. Do you think attending a boarding has also helped you become
more independent?
Mai Anh: Y ou’re right. Being in boarding has also helped me become independent - it
has enabled me to speak my mind without fear, to care less about what other
people think and to stand up for what I believe in. (5)
Kevin: Boarding at Prior’s Field has turned out to be an interesting experience for
you. W hat are you studying at school, Mai Anh?
MaiAnh: (6)
Kevin: W hat university will you apply to? Have you done anything for that?
MaiAnh: (7)
Maria: Hi, Cam Van. You’re a student at Westminster Kingsway College and go
home to have a short holiday in Viet Nam?
Cam Van: Right, Maria. (1)_________
Maria: How did you feel when you came to Britain for the first time?
Cam Van: I was so excited and nervous to come to the UK. (2)________
Maria: Sounds interesting. What are you doing after A-level courses?
Cam Van: (5)___________________________________________________
Maria: Thank you for the conversation. I hope you’ll make more progress in your
study in the UK.
III)-Complete the conversation about cloud learning, using the responses (A-F) given.
There is one extra.
A. Full flexibility to put your studies on hold at any time and resume them again when
you are ready.
B. Cloud learning materials work well on your favourite desktop or laptop computer
and selected mobile devices.
C. Along with this, you receive printed course materials, giving you the option to
continue studying from printed materials.
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D. You can access all of your training information from wherever you have access to
the Internet.
E. All student queries are aimed to be answered by one of the experienced tutors within
24 hours.
F. They offer monthly instalment payment plans on all o f the courses, making it easier
to get started on your chosen course.
Minh: Sounds interesting. I can review my lessons several times by myself. W hat’s next,
Kevin?
Kevin: Next, you can get full tutor support. All o f the courses include tutor support as
standard. They offer full tutor support for 12 or 24 months depending on your
course, available to contact 24/7. (4)_______________________________________
Minh: Awesome. I w on’t worry about any difficult topics. Can I print the online
materials so that I will review them at places without the internet connectivity?
Kevin: The online materials are available through the Virtual Learning Environment.
These materials are accessible from any smart device including smartphones,
laptops and tablets. (5)___________________________________________________
E. WRITING
Complete the instructions on how to apply for a farther education course in the UK,
using the sentences (A-H) given.
A. Institutions usually aim to process applications within two or three weeks, but others
may take longer.
B. For many further education courses, you need to have achieved secondary education-
level qualifications (such as GCSEs or equivalent qualifications) in related subjects.
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C. Most institutions have application forms on their website.
D. Students from certain countries need a visa to study in the UK.
E. There are no national closing dates for applications to further education courses.
F. This may also be necessary for your visa application.
G. UK further education courses generally set their own entry requirements.
H. Before you start looking for a course, you should surf the website to find out
information about thousands of British further education courses.
( 1)_________________________________________________________________
For most further education courses, you need to apply directly to your chosen school, college
or university. (2)__________________________________________________________________
(3).
However, it is best to apply as early as you can, to reserve a place on your chosen course and
to give yourself time to organise visas, travel and accommodation. (4)____________________
( 5).
These entry requirements are there to ensure that you have the right skills and knowledge to
successfully complete the course. (6)________________________________________ _
If English isn’t your first language, the institution may ask you to take an English language
test or show your English language qualifications before you can enrol. (7)________________
(8).
TEST 1 (UNIT 7)
I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. entrance B. diploma C . exchange D. apply
2. A. pursue B. curtain C. furniture D. further
3. A. admission B. profession C. passion D. passive
IV) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some
extra words.
V)-Complete the following sentences with the present perfect or present perfect
continuous.
21. David who (enter)_________________________employment since leaving school will go
to university soon.
22. Maria (take)_________________________ two A-levels and one AS-level in English,
Maths, and Physics so far.
23. They (use)________________________ the Internet to look for the courses which offer
full scholarships.
24. Cambridge University (set)_________________________ the standards for the A-level
subjects for more than 80 years.
25. Our principal (teach)_________________________ A-levels and IB in top academic
schools in the USA and South America for more than 20 years.
VI/-Choose the word among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Further education in Britain means education after GCSE exams (26)______ around the
age o f 16. It includes courses of study (27)______ to A-levels which students do at their
school or college. Some students go (28)______ to a college of further education which
(29)______ a wide range o f full or part-time courses. Further education also includes training
for professional (30)______ in nursing, accountancy, and management and in (31)_______
such as arts and music. The term (32)______ education is used to refer to degree courses at
universities.
The British government is keen to (33)______ more young people to remain in education
as (34)______ as possible in order to build up a more highly (35)_______ , better educated
workforce.
26. A. taken B. made C. performed D. participated
27. A. led B. linked C. leading D. linking
28. A. ahead B. right C. straight D. forward
29. A. gives B. offers C. supports D. presents
30. A. degree B. diploma C. certificate D. qualifications
V II)-R ead the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
If you want to go to a university, you usually
apply during your last year at school, when you are
17-18. You can apply to study at any university in
Britain and most people choose a university that is
not in their own town. So, university students
usually live away from home. Students get a grant
from the government to study. At the beginning of
your last year at school, you receive an application
form. On this form you choose up to five
universities that you would like to go to. The form
is sent to those universities with information from
your school about you and your academic record. If the universities are interested in your
application, they will ask you to attend an interview. If they are still interested after the
interview, they will offer you a place.
Any offer, however, is only conditional at this stage. Applications and interviews take
place several months before students do their A-level examinations. These are the exams that
you do at the end of your time at school. So, when a university makes an offer, it will tell you
the minimum grades that you will have to get when you do your A-level exams. If you don’t
obtain those grades, then, you will not be able to get the place. It will be offered to someone
else and you must apply again to another university. You don’t have to accept your place
immediately. Some students don’t want to go straight from school to university. So, after they
have taken their A-level, they take a year out to work or travel.
36. The main idea o f the passage i s ______ .
A. how to be accepted to a university B. how to take an A-level examination
C. studying at a university D. what to do after leaving school
37. The maximum number o f universities that a student can apply for i s ______ .
A. two B. three C. four D. five
38. If the university is interested in the application,______ .
A. the student will be offered a place
B. the student will have to attend an interview
C. the student will go straight to the university
D. the student will take an A-level examination
39. Students do their A-level examination______ .
A. at the beginning o f their last year at school
B. before they send the application forms to the universities
C. at the end o f their time at school
D. right after they receive an application form
Phong: I see. What kind o f schools for students who want to take their A-levels?
Kevin: (43)___________________________________________________________
Phong: Are they further academic qualifications required of students before they enter
higher education and a degree programme?
Kevin: You’re right. A-levels, like GCSE's, follow a two-year programme and there are
two components to them, full A-levels and half AS-levels. (44)_______________
48.1/ also/ to know/ what kinds/ accommodation/ and/ means/ transport/ available there.
49. Could you/ please/ send/ more information/ admission requirements/ tuition fees/ and/
details/ courses?
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen An
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T E S T 2 (U N IT 7)
I)-Find the word w hich has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. certificate B. decorate c. undergraduate D. doctorate
2. A. consult B. campus c. discussion D. subject
3. A. tutor B. master c. tuition D. transcript
H ji-C h oose the w ord w hich has a d iffe r e n t stress p attern from th e others.
4. A . eligible B. kindergarten c . magnificent D. secondary
5. A . coordinator B. opportunity c . international D. similarity
C h o o se th e b e s t a n s w e r A , B, c o r D to c o m p le te th e se n te n c e s.
6. At most institutions in the UK, t h e ______ starts in September or October and runs until
June or July.
A. calendar year B. academic year c. leap year D. gap year
7. Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualifications in a wide range of
vocational and academic subjects at m any ______ .
A. standards B. qualities c. levels D. positions
8. The UK offers a w ide range o f w ork-based______ for students seeking to build careers in
specific indusừies.
A. learning B. training c. exercising D. competition
9. A Bachelor’s degree is also known as a (n )______ university degree or an undergraduate
degree.
A. first B. major c. main D. ordinary
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10. With thousands o f UK further education courses on offer, you can choose a course that
your goals and interests.
A. goes B. mixes C. fixes D. matches
11. You can choose to study online or o n ______ , in the UK or even at an overseas site.
A. the ground B. board C. the move D. campus
12. In England, most students in further education are adults ______ on part-time
programmes.
A. enrolled B. enrolling C. joined D. joining
13. Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City ______ around 30 undergraduate
courses in English since 2000.
A. has set up B. has been setting up C. had been setting up D. had set up
14. Vietnam National University - Ha Noi, the country's largest , has been carrying
out a similar project since 2008, setting up six undergraduate, three masters and a PhD
programme taught in English.
A. institute B. institution C. department D. faculty
15. Academ ic______ are official copies of your academic work.
A. accounts B. statements C. transcripts D. records
IV)-Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some
extra words.
A . The Tech Bacc is not a qualification itself but a mark o f vocational achievement.
B . It’s the apprenticeship. In an apprenticeship, you will combine gaining a qualification
with an actual role in an industry.
C. This means you can focus on a subject you are really interested in beyond the
limitations o f an A-level.
D. Apprenticeships are designed so you qualify and begin work straight away in your
industry.
E. Vocational qualifications are taught as equivalents to A-levels.
F . Taking part in a traineeship can boost your CV and help you to apply for an
apprenticeship or a job.
Mai: If a student has just received his GCSE results, are there several options for him to
follow in England?
Maria; More and m ore students are choosing to go into further education and so a broader
range o f exciting qualifications and skills, besides the traditional A-level route, are
available for them.
Mai; Fantastic. I want to gain more hands-on experience. What is the option for
students who want to support their family soon?
Maria: (41)_____________ :_____________________________________________________
Mai: Can you tell me about vocational qualifications? Manv international students are
much interested in them.
Maria: (43)___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ . They are designed to allow
you to learn in a way that suits you and give you the skills that will help you to get
a job in areas, such as Hair and Beauty, Business and Management and
Construction and Property.
Mai: I ’ve heard about Technical Baccalaureate. Is it equivalent to IB?
Maria: (44)___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________. It is designed for those
students who wish to pursue a technical career, and don’t want to do A-levels.
Mai: And a lot o f Vietnamese students enjoy science subjects, and they want something
more challenging than A-levels but they don’t have enough conditions to follow
the IB? Is there any option for them in England?
Maria: O f course, yes. If you are interested in looking into an area o f study in a little
more depth, then you can do an extended project. (45) __________________ _
47.1/ to study/ England/ because/1/ eager/ know more/ British people/ culture/ and/ way/ life.
48.1/ grateful/ if/ you/ let me/ know/ whether/ there/ English Language courses/ year round/
international students.
49. Could you/ please/ tell/ if/ 1/ apply online/ courses/ and/ when/ 1/ get/ outcome/ my
application?
Yours faithfully,
Le Hoang
A. PHONETICS
M a r k r isin g in to n a tio n ( / ’) o r fa llin g in to n a tio n (N ) on th e c h o ic e q u e stio n s in th e
fo llo w in g sh o r t exchanges.
1. A: Would you like to visit the Temple of Preah Vihear or Angkor W at in Cambodia?
B: I ’d like to see Angkor Wat.
2. A: Do you prefer sightseeing in Hoi An or cave exploring in Phong Nha?
B: I prefer cave exploring. It’s very exciting, and challenging.
3. A: Is Trang A n a natural or cultural world heritage site?
B: I think it’s a m ixed heritage site.
4. A: Do you want to go on an adventurous trip or a package trip to Phong Nha - Ke Bang
National Park?
B: I want to go on a package trip. It’s safer.
5. A: Where would you like to go? To Huong Son Complex or to Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex?
B: I’d like to go to Huong Son Complex.
III)-C om plete the following sentences w ith the correct form of the w ords in brackets.
1. In 1805, King Gia Long requested the building of a new, smaller citadel called Ha Noi
Citadel with a n e w _______________________ style, (architecture)
2. The Complex o f Hue Monuments is a _______________________ of many royal
monuments from the Nguyen Dynasty, (combine)
3. As for me, the Citadel o f the Ho Dynasty is one o f the m o st_______________________
destinations in Viet Nam because of its value, (attract)
4. Due to its special_______________________ constitution, Ba Be Lake has very original
and special features, (geology)
IV)-Rewrite the sentences replacing the relative clauses with participle or to-infinitive
clauses.
1. Cat Ba Archipelago bears the exceptional natural values with its tropical forests which
cover the limestone system and the mangrove wetlands.
2. On this area, there are many wildlife and plant species that have high economic values.
4. The wooden block at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Bac Giang Province which represents Nom
characteristics has been selected as the international standard character for Nom texts.
5. Phong Nha - Ke Bang is the oldest and largest tropical limestone region which was
formed about 400 million years ago.
6. Hoi An is a little port town with its old narrow streets which are bordered with old houses,
pagodas, temples and assembly halls.
8. Kinh Thien Palace and Hau Lan were the only places which were used as
accommodations for Nguyen Kings during their business trips to the Bac Thanh.
Answer A B
1. Complex o f Hue Monuments A. The commercial activity o f the port made
it an important trade center from the 15th
to the 19th century. Local and foreign
traders have left their marks with
numerous buildings that make up an
exceptionally well-preserved ancient town.
2. Ha Long Bay B. It remained its political center for 13
centuries. The central sector o f the Citadel
embodies a unique culture from the Red
River area.
3. Hoi A n Ancient Town C. Developed from the 4th to 13th century, it
consists o f the remains o f several temples.
This site used to be the political and
religious capital o f the Champa Kingdom.
4. Phong M ia - Ke Bang D. With several buildings remaining along the
National Park Huong River o f the Royal Citadel, the
imperial Enclosure, and the Forbidden
City, it is the landmark o f the imperial
Vietnamese history, arts and architecture.
5. My Son Sanctuary E. Situated in the south of the Red River
Delta, it is a breathtaking area o f limestone
mountain surrounding low cultivated
valleys. It is also the site of Hoa Lu, the
ancient capital o f Vietnam from the 10th
and 11th centuries.
6. Imperial Citadel o f Thang F. It dates back to the 14th century. It was
Long-H a Noi built according to the Feng Shui principles
in a plain between the Ma and Buoi Rivers
in Thanh Hoa Province.
7. Citadel of the Ho Dynasty G. Gathering more than 1,600 limestone islets
in the Gulf o f Tonkin, it is an iconic
seascape o f verticals cliffs. The site’s
beauty is famous around the world, and it
is also a haven for biodiversity.
8. Trang A n Landscape H. With 65 km of caves and underground
Complex rivers, it hosts a very complex limestone
landscape with significant geological
features.
T F NG
1. Scientists discovered a number of old carved stones in Sa Pa, which □ □ □
dated back to Dong Son Bronze Age.
2. Hundreds o f stone pieces have been found with various images, □ □ □
some o f which have big, complex patterns.
3. The most common topic for the patterns is nature. □ □ □
4. Images o f stilt houses on these pieces o f stone were the same as □ □ □
those on the Dong Son bronze drums.
5. The three kinds o f writing system on the carved pieces of stone □ □ □
might share the similar pattern of pictorial writing with straight and
curved lines.
6. The writing systems on the old carved stones in Sa Pa came from □ □ □
those of Tay and Dao ethnic groups, but they are not Tay characters.
7. Tay ethnic group and Dao ethnic group have their own writing systems. □ □ □
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8. It is thought that the authors o f the ancient carved stones came from □ □ □
many different ethnic minorities, and did them in different times.
9. The "Father piece" and "Mother piece" of stone are the biggest ones. □ □ □
10. The early Viet inhabitants o f the areas lying at the mountain foot □ □ □
came to Sa Pa to set the "Father piece" and "Mother piece" o f stone
as their new settlements.
III)-Read the passage about the Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape, and
then answer the questions.
The Com plex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape
The Complex o f Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape is located on the Dong Trieu
Range, at the intersection o f two provinces: Quang Ninh and Bac Giang. Relics on and
excavated under the ground in the Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape have
proved a long history o f cultural exchanges in the country. The heritage site, with dozens o f
pagodas, towers and small temples, and thousands o f antiquities - especially old books,
preserves spiritual values o f True Lam Zen Buddhism and the cultural traces o f the Dai Viet
civilization. The values o f True Lam Zen Buddhism and Dai Viet culture have been kept
throughout the history o f Viet Nam, promoted to other countries in the world by generations
o f Zen masters and w ill be retained in the future.
True Lam is a pure Vietnamese Zen Buddhism
which focuses on inner feelings but at the same time
enters into life w ith a forgiveness approach. True
Lam aims to connect religion to life in a positive way
and builds a close link to true patriotism. King Tran
Nhan Tong, the founder o f True Lam, was the one
who collected a lot o f older books to guide Buddhists
and followers of True Lam Zen Buddhism on how to
practise their religion and become good people.
Yen Tu is thought o f as a natural ecological
museum due to its rich bio-diversity. The natural landscape o f this place met the requirements
o f a Buddhism center, which was why it was chosen by Vietnamese Buddhism followers as a
place to come and build small temples covered with grass, to practice their religion.
1. What has proved that Yen Tu has a long history o f cultural exchanges in the country?
5. Why is the writer optimistic about the preservation o f My Son in the near future?
D. SPEAKING
In com p lete the conversation about the Hue City tour, using the responses (A-H) given.
A. There you can go shopping and see the daily life o f
local people.
B. You spend fifteen minutes visiting and seeing local
people make well-known conical hats.
c. A full-day tour in Hue shows tourists not only
special historical sites but also beautiful landscapes
o f the ancient city.
D. It is considered as the most majestic of all Nguyen Dynasty royal tombs.
E. While visiting the famous royal tombs, you will realize how impressive and
attractive they are, and understand why Hue attracts so many tourists.
F. Here you can freely visit the oldest pagoda in Hue.
Mai: Have you had any plans for the summer holiday, Dan?
Dan: M y family is going to visit Hue this summer. Have you ever been there, Mai?
Mai: My family and I went there two years ago. The Complex o f Hue Monuments is the
first UNESCO Heritage Site in Viet Nam in 1993.
Dan: Wow. I bet there must be many interesting places to visit and the beautiful landscape
to enjoy in Hue.
Mai: Sure. Hue is the city that still preserves comparatively the intact appearance o f a
complex o f the monarchic capital consisting o f walls, palaces, royal tomb, and so on
during the Nguyen Dynasty. (1)__________________________________
Dan: Do we have time to visit any more sites in the morning, Mai?
Mai: I think you can. After that, you come back to the car to transfer to visit Dong Ba Market.
Dan: W hat can we do there?
Mai: Dong Ba Market is the biggest and most significant central market of Thua Thien -
Hue Province. (4)_________________________________________ _________
D an: I think it will be a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.
Complete the conversation about a plan to visit Hoi An A ncient Town, using the
responses (A-H) given.
A. Then w e’ll have free time for discovering the town on our own or shopping before
we have lunch.
B. This is the typical ancient street o f Hoi An,
which can show you great atmosphere of
the ancient town.
C. The cycling trip will be ended at a green
small canal covered by water coconut
trees.
D. W e’ll visit Phuc Kien Congressional
Assembly Hall, the communal place for
Chinese community from Fukien province
in China.
E. My parents have a plan to go on a one-day
tour there this summer.
F. W hen we get to Cam Nam Bridge, w e’ll have the first stop to take photos of the
activities and scenery on the Thu Bon River.
Dan: Last year, my family and yours had a wonderful trip to Hue. How about a trip to
another World Heritage Site this summer?
Phong: (1)__________________________________________________________________
Dan: I think these handicrafts have helped local people have a good life since Hoi An
became a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Phong: You’re right. Then w e’ll take a walk to Hoi An Ancient Town. W e’ll start the
walk from a small alley from Phan Chu Trinh Street to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
Street.
(3)________________________________________________________
Dan: Yeah, that street is leading us to the Japanese Bridge - the symbol of Hoi An.
Phong: Right. (4)_____________________________________________________________
Dan: Why don’t we visit any remains of the Chinese community in Hoi An?
Phong: That’s a good idea. (5)_________________________________________________
Then w e’ll come to the worshiping temple to Thien Hau, the Goddess protecting
people on the sea - that was so important for the Chinese Merchant and
Fisherman in the past.
Dan: That’s enough for the morning. Right?
Phong: Oh, no. (6)________________________________________________________ ___
Dan: Why don’t we take a short eco-tour round Hoi An in the afternoon, Phong?
Phong: I agree with you. In the afternoon, we’ll take a cycle trip from Hoi An to Cam
Nam Village. (7)______________________________________________________
Dan: What about cycling along the Thu Bon River bank?
Dan: And w e’ll come back to Hoi An around sunset. I think my parents definitely
agree to jo in your family for that wonderful trip.
III)-Complete the conversation about a trip to My Son Sanctuary, using the responses
(A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. He helps us learn about the history, architectural styles and cultural significance of
the temples.
B. On arriving at the My Son area, we will take a short 500m walk through lush
hillsides, trees and brush, before entering the main site.
C. It still represents one o f the most outstanding Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia.
D. And with his help, we know which Hindu gods memorialized at My Son.
E. Well, let’s go to My Son Sanctuary, located 50 kilometres southwest o f Hoi An.
F. Some 20 remains out o f more than 70 temples that once spread out over the
beautiful valley; several are well-preserved while others are in ruins, some
damaged during the war.
Dan: W e’ve ju st had an awesome trip around Hoi An. What would you recommend
doing next, Phong?
Phong: (1)___________________________________________________________________
Ban: Oh, it’s also the other UNECO Heritage Site in Quang Nam Province. Can you
tell me the cultural values of the site?
Phong: From the 4 th to the 13 th centuries, the Champa Kingdom flourished on the coast of
Viet Nam with My Son as its religious and intellectual center. (2)____________
Dan: Why don’t we ask him also to explain the influence o f India and Hinduism on the
Champa people?
Phong: Sure. (5)________________________________________________
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E. WRITING
- amplete the sh o rt essay about Phong N ha - Ke Bang N ational P ark, using the
statem ents (À-F) given. There is one extra.
A. It is responsible for protection of forest resources and biodiversity.
B. Wildlife poaching and illegal timber
gathering are difficult to eradicate and
remain a challenging issue.
C. The cave system has one of the world's
longest underground rivers.
D. Good planning and management to
ensure that these pressures do not
damage the Outstanding Universal
Value of the property.
E. The site consists o f two parts: Phong Nha Nature Reserve and Ke Bang Forest.
F. Son Doong Cave, first explored in 2009, is believed to contain the world’s largest
cave passage in terms o f diameter and continuity.
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park contains a complex karst area dating from the
Palaeozoic era, which makes it the oldest in Asia. (1)___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________. The area is noted
for its Phong Nha and Vom Cave systems. They are composed of 300 caves and grottos with
a total length of about 126 km, o f which only partly have been surveyed. (2)_______________
W ith a length o f over 44.5 km, the Phong Nha Cave is the most famous o f the system
with tour boats able to penetrate inside to a distance of 1,500 m. (3)______________________
A large number o f faunal and floral species occur within the property with over 800
species recorded comprising 154 mammals, 117 reptiles, 58 amphibians, 314 birds and 170
fish. The property clearly has impressive levels o f biodiversity within its intact forest cover.
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park was established in 2001 and is managed by a
Management Board. (4)_________________________________________________________ ___
Impacts o f increased development pressure and tourism numbers will also require
continual consideration. (5)_________________________________________________________
II)-Complete the short essay about the Complex of Hue Monuments, using the
phrases/statements (A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. The central structure is the Hue Citadel area which was the administrative centre of
southern Viet Nam during the 17th and 18th centuries.
B. The complex o f monuments within its landscape setting remains sufficiently well
preserved as a whole to demonstrate that the overall integrity o f the site has been
maintained
Established as the capital o f Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the
cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen Dynasty, the last royal dynasty o f Vietnamese
history, from 1802 to 1945.
(1 )___________________________________________________ !___________________________________
The Ngu Binh Mountain and the Huong River shield the main entrance and prevent the entry
o f evil spirits, (2)_______________________________________________________________ ___
The structures o f the Complex of Hue Monuments are carefully placed within the natural
setting o f the site and aligned cosmologically with the Five Cardinal Points (centre, west, east,
north, south), the Five Elements (earth, metal, wood, water, fire), and the Five Colours
(yellow, white, blue, black, red).
(3 )________________________________________________________________________________
Within the Hue Citadel were located not only administrative and military functions of the
Empire, but also the Imperial Residence, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and
related royal palaces.
Although some o f the structures are now in ruins, and most o f the significant existing
monuments have been partially restored, this has been carried out using traditional techniques
and materials, (4)__________________________________________________________________
(5).
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. abundant B. masterpiece C. demolish D. mosaic
5. A. mandatory B. magnificent C. harmonious D.imperial
V)-Rewrite the sentences replacing the relative clauses with participle or to-infinitive
clauses.
21. On Cat Ba Island, there are about 80 species and sub-species which have been classified
in the Viet Nam's Red List.
22. Don’t miss the N gu Binh Mountain, which forms a kind o f protective screen around the
monuments in Hue.
23. The wooden blocks o f True Lam Zen Buddhism present both Han and Nom texts which
were carved deliberately in different writing styles.
24. Hoi An, which w as declared a W orld Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, has become a
very popular tourist destination in Vietnam.
25. Ha Long Bay is the most magnificent scenic spot in Viet Nam which attracts millions of
domestic and international tourists every year.
Mai: Hi, Lan. Have you planned our tour to Hoa Lu and Trang An next weekend?
Lan: Yeah, it’s nearly ready now. (41)____________________________________________
Mai: And in 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long -
present day Ha Noi, and Hoa Lu became the old citadel.
Lan: Right. (43)______________________________________________________________
Mai: How about the visit to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO Heritage Site?
Lan: (44)_________ _______ __________________________________________________
They are home to hundreds o f kinds of plants and animals, many of them in the Red
Book o f Viet Nam.
Mai: W hat can we do there?
Lan: There, w e’ll board rowing boats for a journey through caves. (45)________________
Mai: I think it offers many opportunities for you to take beautiful photos of the landscape there.
IX)-W rite complete sentences about the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, using the words/
phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but
you have to use all the words given.
46. Ho Dynasty Citadel/ listed/ UNESCO World Heritage Site/ 2011.
48. Ho Dynasty Fortress/ Thanh Hoa Province/ only one ancient stone Citadel/ left/ Southeast
Asia.
49. Moreover, Ho Fortress/ built/ many heavy stone packs/ some o f which/ weigh/ more than
20 tons.
50. Inside/ fortress/ archeologist/ find/ stone balls for cannon/ one/ oldest cannon balls/ Asia.
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TEST 2 (UNIT 8)
I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. relic B. limestone C. ruin D. scenic
2. A. grotto B. poetic C. worship D. dome
3. A. cruise B. mosaic C. cuisine D. craftsman
IXhCboose the w ord which has a different stress p attern from the others.
4. A. picturesque B. heritage C. emperor D. dynasty
5. A. geological B. archaeologist C. irresponsible D. itinerary
IV)-Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some
extra words.
V)-Rewrite the sentences replacing the relative clauses with participle or to-infinitive
clauses.
21. Trang An is a prominent place in Southeast Asia and the world which contains abundant
archaeological evidences preserved almost well.
23. For centuries, Hoi An had developed into a melting pot o f various nationalities who came
to the area and brought along their own cultures.
24. Phong Nha - Ke Bang is the largest limestone region that contains several hundred caves
and grottoes.
-» ______
25. Scenic landscape in Trang An is a blend o f towering cliff-bounded mountains which are
connected through a large number of underground streams and caves.
-» ____
VI)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, c or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
The citadel o f the Ho Dynasty was built according to the Feng Shui principles,
(26)______ the flowering o f neo-Confucianism in the late 14th century in Viet Nam and its
spread to other (27)______ o f East Asia. According to these principles, it was located in a
landscape o f great (28)______ beauty on an axis (29)_______ the Tuong Son and Don Son
Mountains in a plain between the Ma and Buoi Rivers. In terms o f architectural history, the
citadel o f the Ho Dynasty (30)______ an important role in the planning and building o f urban
areas in Viet Nam. It shows the uniqueness (31)______ the constmction of a citadel in general
and a stone citadel in particular, and a breakthrough in Viet N am ’s tradition of citadel building.
Thanks to the unique construction
techniques, all the (32)______ stone
sections are intact and have not been
(33) ____ by time and weather or by
recent urban encroachm ent. The citadel of
the Ho Dynasty is an architectural
(34) ____ o f the 14th century with
impressive architecture o f the walls and
other parts. The citadel buildings
represent an outstanding example o f a
new (35)______ of Southeast Asian imperial city with a combination between the Vietnamese
architecture and the unique building techniques of Southeast Asia and Eastern Asia.
26. A. considering B. reflecting c. throwing back D. affecting
27. A. areas B. sections c . sessions D. regions
28. A. scenic B. nature G. visual D. significant
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29. A. fastening B. meeting C. joining D. matching
30. A. deals with B. plays C. makes D. performs
31. A. in B. on C. with D. for
32. A. serious B .rocky C. special D. major
33. A .changed B. influenced C. affected D.attacked
34. A. building B. art C. skill D. masterpiece
35. A. set B. style C. quality D. use
V II)-R ead the passage, and choose the correct answ er Á, B, c or D for each question.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Arriving in Hoi An around 9 p.m., I was really relieved when I discovered that the whole
town was peacefully quiet, something I am really concerned that Hoi An at night may become
crazy club scenes. In the next morning, I woke up very early, and walked around the town
admiring waterfront areas where local fishermen were ready to go out for day fishing, the
very lively market and extremely charming and empty streets. Since there was no tourist, only
locals then and the souvenir shops were still close, I felt that Hoi An at that moment was an
extremely gorgeous place to visit.
The yellowish Chinese styled houses
along the street together with decorative
bushes o f bougainvillea flower are lovely
sights and very photogenic. The layout of
houses was claimed to be unique for not
strictly complied with Feng Shui but for
benefit o f better ventilation in tropical region.
Another thing that I am really impressed is the
preservation o f thẹ whole town which is very
amazing and very authentic, which is a thing
that cannot be found in Melaka, Singapore or
Macao. The Japanese Bridge is maybe the only sight that I found very interesting for its
stories that the Japanese built this bridge in order to calm evil serpent spirit “Namazu” that
caused earthquake in very faraway Japan since they believe Hoi An is located on the back of
the serpent. I strangely found that there are still many nice temples, especially the one
dedicate to Confucius which has more unique and interesting Vietnamese elements more than
the preserved ones in the core zone.
I also noted that Hoi An is not only popular with European tourists but also Korean,
Japanese, Australian and New Zealander. After sunset, the whole town waterfront becomes a
night market with many local foods. And at that time Hoi An is very charming with hundreds
o f paper and silk lanterns. Hoi An at night seems to be a very popular place for pre-wedding
photo shooting, as I saw many Vietnamese couples in their traditional dresses with their
photographer teams everywhere especially around the Japanese Bridge, so a great place to see
local contemporary wedding cultures.
All in all, I really enjoyed my time in Hoi An for its lovely atmosphere and nice townscape.
Note: - bougainvillea flower = hoa Giấy
- townscape = cảnh quan thành phố
A. the town may become crazy club scenes like many other ancient towns in the world
B. the town was a wonderful place to visit especially early in the morning and at night
C. local fishermen were ready to go out for day fishing, paying no attention to tourists
D. there was no tourist and the souvenir shops were still close and he felt bored
37. All of the following statements are true about the architecture o f Hoi An EXCEPT that
A. the houses along the street are decorated with bushes of bougainvillea flower
B. the houses along with the street are lovely sights and very photogenic
C. the layout o f houses are for benefit o f better ventilation in tropical region
D. the layout o f houses are unique and strictly complied with Feng Shui
38. The important thing that the writer is really impressed is th a t______ .
A. the preservation o f the whole town is very amazing and authentic
B. the yellowish Chinese styled houses can be found in other countries
C. the preservation o f the whole town is similar to that in other cities
D. there are no nice, unique and interesting temples outside the preserved core zone
39. The beauty o f Hoi An at night was thanks to .
A. European and Asian tourists B. its popular destination to visit
C. the local cuisine and lanterns D. the whole town waterfront
40. Hoi An is also a good place______ .
A. to see local cultures, especially modem wedding ones
B. to have albums o f artistic photographs of daily life
C. to see many Vietnamese couples in their traditional dresses
D. to see photograph teams around the Japanese Bridge
V ni)-C om plete the conversation about a trip to H a Long Bay, using the responses (A-F)
given. T here is one extra.
A. On arriving there, you’ll board a dragon wooden boat for a cruise in Ha Long Bay.
B. You continue to enjoy this relaxing cruise on the way back to Ha Long Harbour.
C. You can see water buffaloes, paddy fields and daily Vietnamese farmer life are on
both sides o f the way.
D. You can explore huge chambers with stalactites and stalagmites o f all kinds.
E. During the battle, the dragons spat out jewels that would later become the islands that
now are scattered around the bay.
F. You’ll stop for a rowing boat trip around Ba Hang Floating Village, then keep
cruising to the most beautiful cave name Thien Cung - Heaven Palace Grotto.
Dan: My family is going to have a trip to Ha Long Bay at the end o f this month. What
does the name “Ha Long” mean, Nam?
Nam: Ha Long Bay means "Bay of the Descending Dragon". And the legend has it that in
ancient times, when the Vietnamese were fighting off foreign invaders, the gods sent
a family o f dragons to assist in the fight. (41)_________________________________
Y ou’ll get ready for exotic photos and absorbing the most magnificent natural
splendors, limestone bedrocks and sheer cliffs of tiny islands highlighted with
fanciful names: : Fighting Cocks - the symbol of Ha Long Bay, Duck, Finger,
Incense Burner, and Stone Dogs.
Dan: How about the grottos? I’ve heard that they’re awesome.
Nam: Y ou’re right. (44)________________________________________________________
Y ou’ll return to Ha Noi by road late in the afternoon, having a memorable day at a
UNESCO Heritage Site in Viet Nam.
Dan: Thanks a lot. I can’t wait to visit Ha Long Bay.
IX)-Write complete sentences about the Imperial Citadel of T h an g Long, using the
w ords/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary
words, but you have to use all the words given.
46. The Central Sector/ Imperial Citadel/ Thang Long/
declare/ World Heritage Site/ 2010.
48. The Citadel/ once/ living place/ many royal families/ Ly Dynasty/ Tran Dynasty/ Le
Dynasty/ Trinh Lords.
49. This/ make/ it/ one/ oldest centers/ power/ world/ that/ be/ in use/ interruption.
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. doctorate B. dynasty C. breathtaking D . acknowledge
5. A. ecological B. environmental C. archaeological D . analytical
Ba Be Lake is considered as the biggest natural water lake in Viet Nam, and Ba Be
National Park takes a 23,340-hectare area in 7 communes o f Ba Be District, Bac Can Province
in the northwest o f Ha Noi. The terrain covers most o f (16)__________________ rocks
inserted with a few earth hills with medium to abrupt slope.
Ba Be Lake, which has been recognized as a
forest preserve area since 1977, is surrounded by
(17)__________________ with very original and
attractive forms and shapes. Through influenced by
three-river (18)__________________ discharging their
water into the lake, lake water remains always blue
and its current velocity is kept constant, giving Ba Be
The lake has an average depth from 20 to 25m and is deepest at 35m. Lake bed is not
plain but with much of submersible mounts and grottoes. There are ideal home ranges for
aquatic (20)__________________ .
V)-Combine the following sentences by completing the second sentences and using
perfect gerunds.
21. Mr. Ba sold his fishing boat to invest in the shrimp farm. He remembers that.
Mr. B a ______________________________________________________________________ .
22. David had run his car purely on sunlight for 6 years. He mentioned that.
David
23. Urban flooding has changed wetlands and lakes into residential areas. Scientists blame it
for that.
Scientists
24. Thu Trang had won an award for the achievements o f her organization, “Water Wise”. We
praised her for that.
We praised___________________________________________________________________
25. The international organizations had transformed the city slums into city parks or green
residential areas. We thanked them for that.
We thanked___________________________________________________________________
Maria: What advice would you give students hoping to apply for your course?
Mi: (45)____ __________________________________________________
48. Renewable energy/ used/ very little/ because of/ lack/ financial investment.
49. Two eco-friendly villages/ established/ Ha Noi/ supply themselves/ renewable energy/ by/
use/ green technology.
50. The project/ have/ aim/ reduce/ carbon footprint and/ it/ develop/ several provinces/ by/ 2020.
A» P H O N E T IC S
Decide whether the question tags in B ’s responses have rising or falling intonation.
M a rk rising intonation ( /’) or falling intonation (ty) after the question tags.
1. A: In January 2013, Hong Kong was named the number one smart city in the Asia Pacific
region.
B: And Hong Kong ranked the highest, didn’t it?
2. A: Dubai’s airport will be the busiest in the world by 2050.
B: Certainly. Dubai will continue to be a major point o f connection in Middle East, won’t it?
3. A: The authorities of Beijing will transform it into a smart city by 2050.
B: I don’t think so. They haven’t found any solutions to its smog problems, have they?
4. A: Oasis is one of the coolest city concepts with houses on trees.
B: In fact, trees are oxygen-producing, sustainable, and pretty.
5. A: India plans to build 100 smart cities by 2050.
B: Realty? Cities in India often lack services, effective public transportation and
recreational areas, don’t they?
6. A: Which cities are doing the most to become the sustainable, connected, innovative city
o f the future?
B: Definitely, the cities in Asia Pacific and Latin America are struggling the hardest,
aren’t they?
H)-FiII in each blank in the passage w ith the correct word/phrase from the box.
Songdo, which means “Island o f pine trees” in Korean, is called “The City o f the Future”
by many (1)___________________ . Up to now, Songdo has completed about 60 percent of its
planned (2)___________________ and buildings, developers say, and reached a population o f
about 70,000 - a third o f the number expected by 2018, when the city may be finished.
One morning, we found ourselves at Songdo’s waste-
management center where we watched a video about the
city’s garbage-removal system. Narrated like a Hollywood
film, it explained that all o f Songdo’s trash is sucked into
(3)___________________ pipes, and is automatically
sorted and recycled, buried, or burned for fuel. These
pipes connect all apartment buildings and offices;
consequently, there are no street-corner (4)____________
or garbage trucks.
Next, at a nearby office building, we learned about Songdo’s so-called “telepresence”
system, which is currently being tested by 100 o f the city’s residents. The system allows
Songdo residents to sit in front o f custom television screens and chat with English
(5)___________________ in Hawaii or take fitness (6)____________________ from instructors
elsewhere in Korea.
Finally, we visited Cisco’s Global Innovation Lab, where more technologies-in-
development were on (7)___________________ , including mobile phone-controlled home
(8)___________________ and even micro-chip tracking o f Songdo’s children so they don’t get
lost. These and other (9)___________________ were being pitched to the Songdo government
by Cisco, but had not been adopted yet, meaning that for the time being at least, the city’s
children were free to sneak over to friend’s houses without fear o f surveillance.
Tourists often seek out history and natural beauty, but here is a history-less and especially
unnatural city. These (10)________________ , in many ways, actually make Songdo appealing.
III)-Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The information w ill be collected through th e ___________________ . (detect)
2. Cities need to m ake full use o f land in order to achieve u rb a n ___________________ .
(sustain)
3. Some o f the other problems predicted for the near future include limited and diminishing
arable land, deforestation, ___________________ , and degradation o f land and water.
(urban)
IV) -Com plete the sentences with the correct question tags.
1. The global population is growing towards nine billion by 2050,____________________ ?
2. By 2050, between 70 and 80 per cent o f the world’s population will live in cities,
?
3. One billion children are deprived of one or more services essential to survival and
developm ent,____________________ ?
4. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer banned telecommuting,______________ ’_____ ?
5. Tianjin, the eco-city in China, has focused on ensuring all its structures qualify as green
buildings,____________________ ?
6. Chicago is dedicated to being a green building leader,____________________ ?
V) -Complete the sentences w ith the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. If I (have)________________ a problem, my mum always (help)________________ me.
2. If my father (go)________________ to bed late, he (be)________________ bad-tempered in
the morning.
3. If my sister (play)____________her music too loudly, my mum (shout)___________ at her.
4. If my brother (have)________________lots of homework, he (eat)________________ his
dinner in his room.
5. If my brother (not have)________________any homework, he (practise)_______________
the guitar and (write)________________songs.
6. If my sister (get up)________________late, she (not have)_________________ breakfast.
7. If there (be)____________football on the TV, my father always (watch)_____________ it.
8. If we (be)______________ noisy, our teacher (give)_______________ us lots of homework.
VI)-Match a clause from column A to a clause from column B and make a sentence with
if, using the correct verb form.
A B
1. an. old lady (need) help with a heavy bag A. I always say no because it’s not safe.
2. I (wake) up early at the weekend B. I do it immediately.
3. a stranger (offer) me a lift C. I usually try to go back to sleep.
4. it (rain) on a Sunday D. I talk to my friends and I usually feel better.
5. my mum (ask) me to tidy my room E. I always offer to carry it.
6. someone (be) rude to me F. I go out and buy the CD.
7. I (feel) a bit sad G. I’m still polite to him/her.
8. I really (like) a song on the radio H. I stay in and surf the Internet.
Y II)-Com plete the questions w ith the correct w ords. T hen w rite the answ er using the
w ords in brackets.
1. What you eat your parents work late? (eggs and noodles)
If
2. What your teacher do you noisy? (we have to
sit at the front)
If
3. Where your mum go she wants to relax? (the garden)
When
4. Who you talk to you feel sad? (my friends)
If
5. your dad wants to eat out, where he usually go? (Korean
restaurant)
My dad
6. If you know the answer to a question, you ask your teacher? (No)
If
II)-M atch the qualities of cities of the future with their descriptions. W rite the quality in
each blank.
1 . ______________________________________________
Cities will generate electricity from a host of new wind power innovations - turbines that
float on the ocean, bladeless wind turbines, and turbines that hover in the atmosphere.
2. ______________________________________________
Solar panels will begin to appear in unlikely places. They will cover sidewalks, line the
outside of buildings, and double as fully functional windows.
3 . _________________________________ __
Solar energy will be harvested from space and beamed down to Earth, providing clean,
cheap and efficient electricity to power our cities.
4 . ______________________________________________
Homes and buildings will operate as living organisms, monitoring performance and
adapting to our needs in real time, saving us energy and money.
5 . ______________________________________________
Homes will be equipped with solar panels, small-scale wind turbines and other sources of
electrical generation, allowing them to operate independently from the grid, when necessary.
6. ______________________________________________
Consumers and power sources will communicate in real time through fiber optic smart
grids that will reduce blackouts, maximize energy efficiency, and save money.
7 . ______________________________________________
People will travel hundreds o f miles in just minutes through solar-powered pods that travel
through elevated, depressurized tubes.
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8. ___________________________________________
Buildings will be equipped with comprehensive water management systems, allowing
them to collect rainwater, monitor water use, and efficiently recycle dirty water.
III)-Read the passage, and then decide w hether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
The cities o f the future will see a large number o f intelligent homes that can interact with
their owners. In fact, things that were earlier considered science fiction are already coming to
life in smart cities such as Masdar in the United Arab Emirates, where an automated
underground transport network fully fuelled by solar power is already running circuits.
With smart technology, the possibility of
having huge savings on electricity and power is
within our reach. Sensors are being developed so
that street lights o f the future will switch on only
when you are close by. The smart technology in
self-driven cars will enable you to save on gas and
other non-renewable energy sources. In fact, smart
cities will aim to neutralize the use o f fossil fuels
completely.
The cities o f the future will have to adapt
quickly to rapid technological advancements in IT
and engineering. The gap between technological leaps is going to decrease over time.
Technology will help bridge the current gap between the government and public in the cities
of the future, given that IT and digitization will make these cities more open and social.
Another thing that we can all agree on is that the cost of building in these smart cities Is
going to be considerable. A c estimate can be derived based on the latest smart city
developments in India. With the booming population, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi is pushing to attract investments to fuel rapid development projects in the country.
T F
1. Intelligent homes can have effect on their owners. □ □
2. Some predictions made about smart cities have been put in practice. o □
3. The transport network in Masdar has run on a renewable source o f energy. □ □
4. Street lights will switch on after sensors are developed. o □
5. We will save energy with driverless cars. □ □
6. Smart cities in the future will aim to make fossil fuels completely neutral. □ □
7. New technological advancements make the cities in the future change so □ □
rapidly in order to become more open and social.
8. Building a smart city costs a lot o f money, so a country like India has to □ □
call for investm ent to supply fuel for the project o f smart cities.
IV)-Read the passage about green cities, and then answer the questions.
What makes a city green? Factors such as recycling, renewable energy, transportation
options, building construction, air quality and emissions make green cities great. Here are
some cities that are doing their part to lead US on the global path to a greener future.
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Working towards the goal of being the first carbon-
neutral capital before 2025, Copenhagen has made a lot
o f necessary changes. Lots of electric and manual bikes,
organic food, clean water, sustainable buildings and
hotels, lots o f green space and fewer cars are just a few
o f the ways that help Copenhagen stand at the top of the
green cities list.
As the U K ’s 8th biggest city, and with a steadily growing economy, Bristol is set on
making its mark, not only in the UK, but in Europe as well. The next five years will see a
huge focus on transportation and renewable energy in the city, as well as a goal o f doubling
the number o f cyclists in that time as well. Bristol is becoming a hub for jobs in low carbon
sectors.
Vancouver is pleasant for so many reasons - it’s mild
and it leads the way for forward thinking and environmental
awareness in North America. Residents are very fond of
walking and cycling, and government laws have been
designed with greenness in mind. It’s often considered to be
one o f the most liveable cities in the world, and that isn’t
enough, it’s working towards being powered entirely by
renewable energy by the year 2050.
1. What makes a city green?
2. Why does Copenhagen stand at the top o f the green cities list?
Task 2. A n s w e r th e f o l l o w i n g q u estio n s.
6. W hat will the w orld’s population be by 2050?
9. How can our bodies be checked for signs o f ill health and any abnormalities?
Phong: I think pollution is a big problem for cities o f the future. The emission of carbon
dioxide from industries makes the problem worse.
Chi: I agree with you. (1)_____________________________________________
Phong: But we don’t have any eco cities in the world, do we?
Chi: Oh, no. Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates is special. (2)_______________
Phong: Really? But traditional cars emit a lot o f pollution. Are there any solutions to this?
Chi: (3)____________________________________________________________________
Phong: Sounds great. Alternative energy is widely used in that city, isn’t it?
CM: Right. (4)____________________________ ^______________________
Phong: Awesome. How about the accommodation? It’s also a source of pollution in the city.
Chi: (5)____________________________________________________________________
And the streets are narrow so that the buildings provide shade for each other.
Phong: I think the people there are happy and healthy because the air in Masdar is the best
in the world.
8. How does Phong think about the people who live there?
II)-Complete the conversation about the topic “What urban life will be like in 2050”,
using the responses (A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. The future promises instant phone chargers and petrol stations with plugs that can
charge cars faster than they currently do.
B. A French biochemist, Pierre Calleja, is making algae street lamps that eat up carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere or produce their own light using energy created by
photosynthesis.
C. Well, buildings o f the future will be made from self-healing concrete, be powered by
their solar paint and even have flying robots.
D. W e’ll have to create space on the cloud to share information such as water flow and
distribution.
E. Our office blocks will contain working farms which produce their own energy, be
linked together by suspended green walkways.
F. And in future the light sequencing might change automatically.
Ha: I’m thinking about our assignment “What urban life will be like in 2050”. In my opinion,
many elements will make up our smart cities, and the building is one of them.
Chi: (1)________________________________________________________________
Ha: By 2050, between 70 and 80 per cent of the world’s population will live in cities, and
how people consume energy will be very important.
Chi: It’s all about energy efficiency with low energy prices in offices. (2)______________
Ha: Sounds great. W e’ll have to improve the infrastructure for travellers and travelling,
Chi: (3)_____________________________________________________________________
Ha: And both types will help us get self-powered, anti-pollution street lamps, won’t they?
Chi: You’re right. Smarter cities mean ones that process data. (5)___________________
Ha: We believe in the positive impact that technology can support in building smart cities
in the future.
Dear Ha,
I’ve received your email, and now I have time to give you some ideas about smart cities in
India, especially New Delhi - my hometown.
By 2050, (1) ________________________________________________________________,
and India will not be the exception. Smart cities are required (2)_____________________ _____
The main aim o f a smart city is “housing for all”. More than 70% of the Indian population
would be living in cities by 2050. Due to the rising urbanization, a better standard o f living is
required. (3)_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ . A smart city is an economy
which provides various opportunities and advantages to its residents. India is expanding
rapidly and the emergence o f smart city can provide employment for many. (4)____________
In a smart city, a lot of people would not be able to afford a place in smart city as it would be
very costly. Thus, people from middle class and poor section of the society won't be able to
enjoy the benefits o f a smart city. Only a certain part o f New Delhi would be utilized for
constructing a smart city, whereas the other part o f the city would be still under the shadow of
poverty. (5)_______________________________________________________________________
I hope you’ll have a clear picture of smart cities in India by 2050. What will Viet Nam’s
capital city look like in the future? I’m looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Anita
TEST 1 (UNIT 9)
v ____________ _______ )
I) -Find the w ord which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. current B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. rubbish
2. A. climate B. liveable C. city D. discussion
3. A. solar B. infrastructure C. designer D. focus
II) -Choose the w ord which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. pessimistic B. optimistic C. overcrowded D. innovative
5. A. residential B. environment C. insoluble D. enjoyable
IV)-Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some
extra w ords.
sp a c e lin k en erg y n e tw o rk
urban en jo ya b le su sta in a b le infrastru cture
V I) -Choose the w ord o r phrase among A, B, C o r D th a t best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Helsinki already ranks as one o f the world’s most (26)______ cities, but by 2050, it may
top the list. Over the next few decades, Helsinki expects to add around 250,000 new residents.
But the more the population grows, the fewer cars will be on city streets as Helsinki
(27)______ itself into a network o f (28)_______that are virtually car-free.
Right now, like many cities, Helsinki has a
compact (29)______ linked to far-flung suburbs
! by expressways. (30)______ the city grows,
each suburb will change into a mini-urban
center surrounding tram or rail stations.
Helsinki is described as a green network city which has five 'green fingers' (34)______
through the city from sea to surrounding forest network. Most of the new development will be
located on brownfield areas, residential areas, and on transforming motorway corridors. The
city also plans to add parks along the shoreline and add new (3§)____ _to nearby islands.
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26. A. worth B. deserving C .capable D. liveable
27. A. transforms B. converts C. causes D. varies
28. A. villages B. regions C. neighbourhoods D. communes
29. A. urban core B. hard core C. urban space D. centre city
30. A. Although B. Because C. As for D. As
31. A. homing B. house C. housing D. home
32. A. enough near B. enough distance C. far enough D. close enough
33. A. travel B. commute C. communicate D. go
34. A. run B. running C. to run D. being run
35. A. connections B. relations C. relationships D. paths
VTI)-Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, c or D for each question.
Predictions about the Cities of the Future
Cities are built to survive and prosper. Over the years, we have learned to transform our
surroundings according to our needs. We have cut through mountains to make more land and
created artificial islands to make skyscrapers. City planning, as an organized profession, has
existed for less than a century. However, a considerable amount o f evidence (both
archaeological and historical) proves the existence o f fully planned cities in ancient times.
Over the years, humans have made some mistakes in terms o f using an excessive amount of
resources for cities. This gives rise to the question o f how sustainable the cities o f the future
would be.
We might be looking at smart cities in which street lights would only switch on when you
are close by and traffic light would be eliminated by smart driving. The cities o f the future
would try to save our resources rather than deplete them.
An example o f an advanced city is Kansas. Plans are in place to make Kansas a smart
futuristic city in the future. Planners are considering introducing sensors to monitor the water
mains. Warning would be issued to city officials when the infrastructure requires repair or
replacement. In this way, the city would never be at risk of having broken pipes.
While the idea sounds fantastic, a large amount o f rational critique has called this plan an
oversold dream. Amy Glasmier is an urban planning professor at MIT. She is a smart city
skeptic who believes that all the research and talk is great but gravely oversold.
36. City planning is th o u g h t______ .
A. to have become a profession for about a hundred years
B. to have existed professionally since ancient times
c. to have come into existence to transform nature
D. to make more land and created artificial islands to make skyscrapers
37. The most important task in building i s ______ .
A. to use an excessive amount of resources for cities
B. to raise the question about the future
c. to make cities in the future sustainable
D. to make future cities more organized
38. All o f the following statements may be true about smart cities EXCEPT th a t______ .
A. street lights automatically switch on when necessary
B. fraffic light w ould be controlled by smart driving
VIII)-Complete the conversation about predictions about cities in 2050, using the
responses (A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. Most of them will produce food, cooling the atmosphere, absorbing air pollution.
B. City parks and reserves should be paid more attention because trees lower city
temperatures and make hot summers more bearable.
C. Some scientists say that there will be underwater
hotels, and aquatic homes.
D. Buildings will reach new heights, and could be as
tall as 18 miles - that’s more than 8,000 floors
high!
E. Big companies, like Google and Tesla, are
developing driverless, electric cars.
F. With new technology, buildings will be able to charge our devices over radio waves,
so there will be no need to plug things in.
Parks, rivers and beaches make great places to relax and have fun.
Mai: And what is the opposite opinion?
Mary: (42)___________________________________________________________________
Mai: Really? The tallest building has only 163 floors now.
Mary: (43)_______________________________________________
Mai: There may be cities under the sea or floating cities, but they would be extremely
expensive, wouldn’t they?
Mary: I agree with you. Community gardens will cover many o f the city’s flat roofs.
(44)____________________________________________________________________
IX )-W rite complete sentences about New York, using the w ords/ phrases given in their
correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the
words given.
46. New York/ be/ one/ smartest cities/ North America/ many years.
47. It/ lead/ world/ electric vehicles/ smart urban improvement/ low-carbon economy.
48. New York/ have/ significant number/ universities/ and/ university-educated population.
50. New York/ also gain/ leadership/ offering/ open data/ public/ more than 2,400 databases.
TEST 2 (UNIT 9)
I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. upgraded B. consumption c . urban D. unbelievable
2. A. dweller B. detect c . technology D. eco-friendly
3. A. presentation B .sensor c . infrastructure D. insoluble
II)-Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. infrastructure B. sustainable c . inhabitant D. renewable
5. A. generate B. understand c . innovate D. maximize
IV)-Fiil in each blank in the passage with the correct word/phrase from the box. There
are some extra words.
Shopping in 2050
High streets and regular shopping trips are already becoming a thing of the past, as so
many of us are shopping online. Predications state that by 2050, everyone will
(16)_________________ their clothes online and a virtual scanner with a built-in hologram
will be able to be accessed from the home - and so you can ‘virtually’ try on clothes from
thousands o f different stores, in the comfort of your own bedroom. Your virtual ‘changing
room’ will also (17)________________ clothes dependent on your body shape, height and age.
Food shopping will become non-existent as our fridges and domestic computers will
order anything we need automatically, so you don’t need to think about at all. Magazines and
VI) -Choose the w ord or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Silicon Valley is (26)______ to hundreds o f technology companies, so it comes as no
surprise that San Jose has partnered with technological giant Intel to transform itself
(27)______ a smart city. San Jose and Intel will work (28)______ _ to further the city's Green
Vision initiative - a 15-year plan for economic growth, and improve (29)______ - which it
launched in 2007.
Intel expects to help San Jose create 25,000 clean-tech jobs, drive economic growth, and
improve the city's environmental (30)______ . To achieve this (31)______ , Intel will work
with the city to track real-time data on air quality, noise pollution, traffic flow, and other
environmental and (32)______ concerns which it will then use to encourage (33)_______to
reduce emissions by using public transportation or bicycles to get to work or school.
Smart cities may sound like something of the distant future (34)______ many people
thought the same thing about smartphones and smart homes. Up to now, over 70 percent of
American adults have owned a smartphone and 1.9 billion smart home devices have been
installed. If smart cities are (35)______ like these other smart innovations, we will see them
appear in our communities sooner rather than later.
26. A. home B. house C. shelter D. housing
27. A. from B. to G. into D. towards
28. A. each other B. together C. one another D. themselves
29. A. love life B. a good life C. the life o f quality D. quality of life
30. A. sustain B. sustainable C. sustainably D. sustainability
31. A. score B. goal C. point D. target
32. A. town B. rural C. urban D. countryside
33. A. inhabitants B. residence C. cavemen D. officials
34. A. because B. when C. so D. as
35. A. anything B. nothing C. one D. most
VIII)-Complete the conversation between two New Yorkers, using the responses (A-F)
given. There is one extra.
A. A highly visual, user-friendly digital communication system will collect and display
multidimensional information about every aspect o f the city.
B. Wind power could be used to meet most o f New York’s energy needs.
C. User-friendly digital voting, polling, and feedback systems contribute to high levels
o f political participation.
D. If private cars disappear, a great deal of parking space will be freed up.
E. New York’s greener building plan will solve the problem.
F. Grandparents, business people, and schoolchildren alike feel biking comfortable, we
can achieve similar results.
Daisy: We could encourage cycling by building dedicated bicycle and pedestrian bridges
over the city’s rivers.
N ic k : I think New York will become a model city which focuses on making citizens
smarter. (45)____________________________ _____________________ ___________
____________ . That enables
every New Yorker to make better decisions about both their own lives and the
larger community.
IX)-Write complete sentences about Ha Noi, using the words/ phrases given in their
correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the
words given.
46. administrative centre/ Ha Noi/ located/ My Dinh/ and/ Hoa Lac/ and/ city/ plan/ build/
green corridor/ Ba Vi Mountain/ and Huong Tich - Soc Son regions...
48. transport infrastructure system/ developed/ north/ and/ south/ boost/ city’s socio-economic
development.
49. Ha Noi National University/ and/ other scientific centres/ located/ a site/ 1,000 hectares/
Hoa Lac.
50. In order/ have/ green space/ land/ growing green trees/ city/ increase/15 square metres per
person.
A. PHONETICS
I) -Practise reading aloud the following questions or statements with fall-rise intonation (Lt).
1. Replace junk food with real food?
2. Hungry and need a fast meal?
3. Acupuncture has been used traditionally to improve general health?
4. I doubt if it is a good habit that teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week?
5. Can naps make you work more efficiently if you plan them right?
II) -Mark fall-rise intonation (O') at the end of the statements or questions where
appropriate. Then practise with a partner.
1. A: Is it simple to avoid bad eating habits?
B: No, most o f the time habits are hard to break.
2. A: D on’t teenagers start having body odour until they reach puberty?
B: Yes. That's w hen special sweat glands under the arms pour out sweat which smells.
3. A: W ill we feel good with a clean body, clean hair, clean clothes and shoes?
B: Sure. And your friends will be happy to be near you.
4. A: How can we take good care o f our feet?
B: The first thing we should do is to wash our feet well at least once a day.
5. A: How about massaging our scalp more often?
B: Well, this will remove dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt.
B. V O C A B U LA R Y A GRAMMAR
I)-Fil! in each b la n k in the following sentences w ith the correct w ord/phrase from the box.
II)-Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct adjective from the box.
1. In the United States, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams o f fat in a serving, it can be
labeled____________________ .
2. Try to avoid glare on your computer from windows and lights, and use a n ______________
screen if needed.
3. It’s all about their diet and lifestyle that people in the Longevity Hot Spots have already
found the secrets o f th e ____________________ process.
4. Men should drink no more than four units in any one day and have at least two
days a week.
5. Studies have shown that our overuse o f ____________________ ingredients has helped to
create new resistant bacteria.
6. Although it's impossible to control all the factors involving your skin, you can take
measures to reduce the problem with th e ____________________ treatment at home.
7. After rinsing your face, if your face feels dry, apply a (n )_________________ moisturizer.
8. Perhaps the key to a ____________________ existence is not to remove the cause of the
stress, but rather to improve one’s response to stress.
9. Kidney beans, almonds, sunflower seeds and walnuts are all excellent,________________
sources o f protein, fiber and magnesium.
10 . ___________________ foods can be helpful if you have diabetes and it is best to support
overall wellness and blood sugar regulation.
III)-C om plete the following famous sayings with the words in the box.
V )-W rite the sentences in reported speech, using the rep o rtin g verbs in brackets.
1. M ai’s father: “Y ou should do aerobic exercise two or three times a week.” (advised)
2. Phong: “Can you buy a DVD o f instructions on tai chi at the bookshop, Nick?” (asked)
3. The doctor: “Y ou must do a fifteen-minute exercise a day to increase your life span by
three years.” (told)
4. Mi’s mother: “Y ou must have lots of good friends to have a healthy social life.” (insisted on)
5. Hoa: “D on’t forget to laugh out loud because laughter is really one the best medicines,
Lan.” (reminded)
8. Quan: “I broke the window when I was playing football. I’m sorry.” (apologized)
C. READING
I)-Fi!l in each blank with the correct question for each answer.
II)-Read the passage, and then decide w hether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
No pain, big gains
In China, it is believed that tai chi can delay ageing and prolong life, increase flexibility,
strengthen muscles and tendons, and aid in the treatment o f heart disease, high blood pressure,
arthritis, skin diseases, depression, cancer, and many other diseases.
Most o f the research on tai chi has been done in
older individuals in the area o f balance and
fall prevention. This area o f research is important
because fall-related injuries are the leading cause of
death from injury and disability among older adults.
Because tai chi movements are slow and deliberate with
shifts of body weight from one leg to the other in
coordination with upper body movements, it challenges
balance and many have long assumed it helps improve
balance and reduce fall frequency.
In a similar tai chi study o f older adults, 54% of the subjects who practised tai chi
attributed their improved sense o f confidence to improved balance. One study looked at adults
in their 60s and 70s who practised tai chi three times a week for 12 weeks (60-minute
classes). After just six weeks, statistically significant improvements were observed in balance,
muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility measures. Improvements in each o f these areas
increased further after another 12 weeks.
The demands o f living are stressful for adults of all ages. Although one cannot directly
point to studies showing a reduction in stress from practising tai chi, the breathing,
movement, and m ental concentration required of individuals who practise tai chi may be just
the distraction you need from your hectic lifestyle.
T F
1. It is believed b y many in the world that tai chi has much benefits in □ □
treatments of m any illnesses and diseases.
2. Injuries from falls are a big problem among elder people. □ □
3. W ith its slow movements and its shifts of body weight between the legs, tai □ □
chi can improve balance and reduce fall frequency.
4. All the people w ho practise tai chi gain their sense of confidence in life. □ □
5. Improvements w ere observed clearly in balance, muscular strength, □ □
endurance, and flexibility measures after twelve weeks.
6. Exercising tai chi can help people especially adults recover from stress from □ □
the hectic lifestyle.
12. What is the function of having fun and being around people in our lifestyle?
V)-Read the instructions, and then mark your score for each question. Calculate your
life expectancy.
How long could you live?
What is your life expectancy? A lot depends on luck - whether you have an accident and
who your grandparents are. But you can also control some things in your lifestyle. So how
long could you live? This questionnaire is based on life insurance tests.
Write w h a t y o u m u st a d d or subtract in each blank. To calculate y o u r life expectancy,
start w ith an a verage age o f 72 years. Then a d d or subtract the num bers.
Score (+/-)
1. Are you male or female? ____
2. How old are you? ------
3. Do you live in an urban area with a population of more than 2 million people? ------
4„ Do you live in a rural area with less than 10 thousand people? ------
5. Do you live alone? ------
6. Do you live with your family? ------
7. Do you or will you have a university degree? ------
8. Do you or will you have high professional qualifications? ------
9. Do you or will you have a job in an office? ------
10. How often do you jog, swim, play a sport or take similar exercise? ------
11. Do you often sleep more than 10 hours a day? ------
12. Are you happy? ------
13. Are you generally relaxed or do you lose your temper easily? ------
14. How many cigarettes (if any) do you smoke a day? ------
15. How much alcohol (if any) do you drink a day? ------
16. Are you overweight? If so, how much? ------
D. SPEAKING
Complete the conversation about how to maintain good eye health, using the responses
(A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. If workers work with hazardous materials on the job, they have to wear safety
glasses or protective goggles every time.
B. Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
C. Because they contain nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E which
might help prevent age-related vision problems.
D. D on’t forget that starring at a computer screen for too long can cause eye strain,
blurry vision or even headaches.
E. And we should choose wrap-around sunglasses for better protection.
F. Some diseases such as diabetes can cause blindness in adults.
Kim: We should also wear suitable sunglasses because they can block most o f the sun's
ultraviolet rays.
Mary: Sure. Too m uch ultraviolet exposure makes you more likely to get cataracts and
macular degeneration. (2)________________________________________________
Kim: For some workers and athletes, they need to use safety glasses.
Mary: You’re right. (3)_______________________________ _____ ,__________________
Kim: And certain sports such as ice hockey, racquetball can also lead to eye injury.
Athletes should wear eye protection, such as helmets with sports goggles to protect
your eyes.
Mary: (4)____________________________________________________________________
K im : I think we spend a lot o f time working with computers. So what measures should we
take to protect our eyes?
M a ry; We should choose a comfortable, supportive chair, and make sure that your feet are
flat on the floor. (5)______________________________________________________
Kim: And finally everyone should get their eyes examined regularly. Eve exams can also
find some eye diseases. It’s important to find these diseases early on when they're
easier to treat.
E. WRITING
I)-Complete the article, using the statements given (A-H).
A. Nicotine and alcohol will also interfere with your sleep.
B. Research shows that lack of sleep affects mood, and a depressed mood can lead to
lack o f sleep.
c. Naps that are too long or too close to bedtime can interfere with your regular sleep.
D. D on’t eat, drink, or exercise within a few hours of your bedtime.
E. Let in bright light in the morning to signal your body to wake up.
F. You should m ake sleep a priority, and decide what you need to change to get enough
sleep to stay healthy, happy, and smart.
G. Try taking a bath or shower, or reading a book.
H. You will find that it’s easier to fall asleep at bedtime with this type o f routine.
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Teenagers and Sleep
(1).
Naps can help pick you up and make you work more efficiently, if you plan them right.
( 2 )_________________________________________________________________________________________ .
Make your room a sleep haven. Keep it cool, quiet and dark. If you need to, get eyeshades or
blackout curtains. (3)________________________________
No pills, vitamins or drinks can replace good sleep. Consuming caffeine close to bedtime can
hurt your sleep, so avoid coffee, tea, soda and chocolate late in the day so you can get to sleep
at night. (4)__________________________________________ ___ _______________________
A consistent sleep schedule will help you feel less tired since it allows your body to get in
synchronization with its natural patterns. (5)_________________________________________
( 6).
____________________________________________________. Don’t leave your homework for
the last minute. Try to avoid the TV, computer and telephone in the hour before you go to bed.
(7) _____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________. Stick to quiet, calm activities, and you’ll fall
asleep much more easily.
( 8) _____________________ ^
___________________________________________________________________________
II)-Complete the article, using the statements (A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. Studies show that people who have achieved even a moderate level of fitness are
much less likely to die early than those with a low fitness level.
B. Choose a diet that emphasizes intake of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
C. Be physically active every day.
D. Obesity places you at risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin
resistance.
E. One o f the biggest contributors to these statistics is a lack o f commitment to a heart-
healthy lifestyle.
F. If diet and physical activity alone don't get those numbers down, then medication
may be the key.
Fat lodged in your arteries is a disaster waiting to happen. Sooner or later it could trigger
a heart attack or stroke. You've got to reduce your intake o f saturated fat, trans-fatty acids and
cholesterol and get moving. (3)______________________________________________________
And to maintain a healthy weight, coordinate your diet with your physical activity level
so you're using up as many calories as you take in.
(4)_______________________________________________ .______
__________________________ . Research has shown that 3^1 sessions per week, lasting on
average 40 minutes per session, and involving moderate physical activity can help lower
blood pressure, lower cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level. (5)______________
3. Fruits/ water/ and/ it/ make/ you/ feel full/ without/ increase/ your weight.
4. Eating junk food/ one/ the major causes/ obesity and weight gain/ because/ it/ contain/ a
large amount o f fat/ which/ lead/ you/ obesity.
5. If you/ really w ant/ lose weight/ you/ have to/ stop/ eat/ food/ rich in fat.
7. Eating an egg/ every day/ not a bright idea/ so/ you/ advised/ eat eggs/ three times a week/
and/ not more/ one egg/ a day.
8. Exercising/ a regular basis/ is/ one/ the best ways/ lose weight/ as well as/ stay fit.
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T E S T 1 (U N IT 10)
I) -Find the w ord which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. obesity B. overweight C. consume D. focus
2. A. yoga B. expectancy C. dramatic D. massage
3. A. vision B. boost C. cholesterol D. support
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. meditation B. longevity C. expectancy D.cholesterol
5. A. essential B. survival C. nutrition D. vegetable
IV)-FilI in each blank in the passage w ith the correct word/phrase from the box. There
are some extra words.
V)-Write the sentences in reported speech, using the reporting verbs and to-inflnitives or
gerunds.
21. “Don’t forget to enjoy yourself after a hard-working day,” Phong’s father said, (reminded)
22. “You need to start the day with exercise and breakfast,” Lan’s doctor said, (suggested)
23. “To gain most benefit, you should do at least 30 minutes o f physical activity on most
days,” M ai’s PE teacher said, (insisted on)
25. “I’m very sorry for not following the simple lifestyle changes you told me when I was
young,” my elder brother said to my parents, (apologised for)
VI)-Choose the w ord or phrase among A, B, C or D th a t best fits the blank space In the
following passage.
Foot massage has been (26)______ in different cultures for years to promote health and
well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27)______ .
Reflexology is an ancient healing practice
based on the principle that there are reflex points on
the feet that correspond to the body’s different
(28)______ and glands. These points are located on
the soles, ankles, toes and upper part o f the foot. In
reflexology, pressure is applied (29)______ special
areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand
'' techniques.
............................ Stimulating and applying pressure to these
reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30)______ good
health.
Due to urban (31)______ , most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also,
improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve
your blood circulation with 10 minutes o f daily foot massage. This in turn will help
(32)____ __oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33)_______for overall health.
Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance,
the spot in the center o f the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are
associated with emotional (34)______ and mental health.
One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds o f foot problems is a
regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and
even (35)______ pain in the ankles or the heels.
26. A. worked B. made C. practised D. trained
27. A. medicine B. medicines C. pills D. substance
28. A. bodies B. organizations C. organs D. regions
29. A. for B. to C. through D. with
30. A. raised B. upgrade C. stimulate D. promote
31. A. lifetime B. lifestyles C. life expectancy D. life story
32. A. transform B. transfer C. transport D. transmit
33. A. essential B. available C. care D. suitable
34. A. quality B. stability C. need D.change
35. A. kills B. cures C. rejects D.reduces
VXII)-Complete the conversation between Mai - a student, and Ms Lee - the Biology
teacher, about how to take care of our hair, using the responses (A-F) given.
There is one extra.
A. If you're washing your hair every day or more, it may be better to choose a mild
shampoo instead o f a shampoo designed for oily hair.
B. Curly and dry hair types are usually more fragile than straight hair, so you'll need to
be especially careful about using heat styling products.
C. Some people only need to wash their hair once a week - and that's fine.
D. Some o f you find that your hair gets oily in your teen years due to hormone changes
during puberty, producing more oil than needed.
E. It's also a good idea to wear a hat to protect your hair when you're outdoors.
F. That's why using a hair dryer on very wet hair can damage it.
Mai: Hello, Ms Lee. Can you help me to take better care of my hair? Is it the same
way o f taking care o f it?
Ms Lee: I’m willing to, Mai. How you take care of your hair depends on the type of hair
you have, your lifestyle and how you style your hair.
Mai: So people with dry, curly hair have different hair care needs than people with
straight, fine hair.
Ms Lee: You’re right. But all hair needs to be treated gently, especially when it's wet. Wet
hair can stretch, making it more vulnerable to breakage. (41)_______________
Mai: I see. I feel some change in my hair: it becomes oily. Is there something wrong
with it, Ms Lee?
Ms Lee: (42)________________________________________________________________
Mai: How often should we wash our hair? Should we wash it every day?
Ms Lee: ( 4 3 ) ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ . If you have oily hair and
want to use a conditioner, choose one that's made for oily hair.
Mai: How about dry hair, Ms Lee?
Ms Lee: If your hair is dry, it's a good idea to wash it less frequently. (44)____________
Mai: Thank you very much for your useful advice, Ms Lee.
47. It/ help/ you/ pleasant breath/ nice smile/ and/ fewer cavities.
48. You/ brush/ teeth/ at least/ twice/ day/ fluoride toothpaste/ and/ floss/ teeth at/ least/ once/ day.
49. Continuing/ good mouth and tooth care/ as/ adult/ help/ you/ avoid/ tooth loss/ painful
gums/ other problems.
50. You/ see/ dentist/ six months/ regular check-ups/ and/ cleanings.
I) -Find the word w hich has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. acne B. happy C. natural D. dietary
2. A. longevity B. immune C. nutrition D. prescription
3. A. disease B. leisure C. physical D. preserve
II) -Choose the w ord which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. acupuncture B. supermarket C. necessary D.simultane
5. A. dietary B. variety C. obesity D. bacteria
22. M ai’s parents advised her to tell her teacher if she can’t see the blackboard clearly.
23. The doctor warned the students not to wear other people’s glasses.
24. Nick apologised for neglecting the instructions about using the contact lenses.
25. The eye doctor told us that looking directly at the sun can damage our eyes.
VI)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
H ighest Life Expectancy In T h e W orld
Longevity hot spots are located in regions o f different countries where people commonly
lead (26)______ lives past the age o f 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis"
and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.
The longest living women were found in
Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was
discovered in the mountains o f Sardinia, Italy
%
where even men (27)______ the age o f 100 at
an amazing rate, another was discovered on
VIII)-Complete the conversation about lifestyle changes fo r bone health, using the
responses (A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. You can do your 30 minutes o f exercise, 10 minutes at a time during the day to make
it easier.
B. We can also get it from dark green leafy vegetables, tofu, almonds, and so on.
C. True, and there are several lifestyle changes we can make to keep our bones as strong
as they can be.
D. W eightlifting can bring bone health benefits, but it may affect our height.
E . We should choose foods that are high in calcium part o f our diet.
F. Our body makes vitamin D when we're in sunlight, but if we’re indoors most of the time
or live in areas where sunlight is limited, we add foods rich in vitamin D to our diet.
Phong: We are in our late teens arid we should pay more attention to our height and bone health.
Nick: 1 41)_________________________________________________________________________
Phong: The first thing is to have an appropriate diet to get enough calcium. Right?
Nick: Certainly. (42)_________________________________________________________
Phong: Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese can provide us with a good source
of natural calcium.
Nick: (43)__________________________________________________________________
Phong: I think we should get enough vitamin D because it helps our body absorb calcium.
Nick: Absolutely! (44)____________ ___________________________ _______________
Phong: It’s milk, herring, salmon, tuna or cereal. Besides the diet, exercise makes our
bones and muscles stronger.
Phong: Let’s choose swimming. It is good not only for our bone health but also for our height.
47. All/ teeth/ brushed/ not only/ front ones/ but/ the sides/ in the back.
48. The dentist/ your parents/ show you/ best way/ get your teeth/ clean/ damaging/ your gums.
49. Make sure/ your toothbrush/ soft bristles/ and some toothbrushes/ come/ bristles/ that
change/ colour/ when/ it/ time/ change them.
50. You also/ need/ be careful/ what/ you/ eat and drink/ eat/ lots/ fruits/ vegetables/ drink
water/ instead/ soda.
TEST YOURSELF 4
I) -Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. remedy B. expectancy C. sensor D.renewable
2. A. massage B. smart C. appetite D. park
3. A. process B. discussion C. stress D.assistance
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. remedy B. dramatic C. quality D. paradise
5. A, longevity B. expectancy C. sustainable D.individual
IV)-FiIl in each blank in the passage with the correct w ord from the box. There are some
extra words.
Singapore, along with other cities and countries around the world, is Investing heavily in
the future, particularly in smart (16)__________________ , to solve its problems. But this idea
of a ‘smart city’ is still an abstract concept for many. We define smart cities as adding
communications and IT to urban infrastructure to improve (17)__________________ .
Devices equipped with smart technology can collect and send data to be analysed in order
to switch off streetlights when there are no pedestrians or vehicles. The (18)_______________
are endless.
Singapore’s Jurong District has become a test bed for such innovations. Hundreds of data
collection sensors spread the area, with the information being used to manage several
(19)_____________ _____ o f life there, from the driverless electric buggies that transport
people around, to the comfort levels o f bus rides. Advanced (20)_______ ___________
analyses videos to reveal when public spaces need to be cleaned and monitors are installed in
stores or offices to deploy staff where they are most needed.
V)-Read the situations and complete the sentences and the question tags.
E xam ple: You think your friend got a good grade on her math test.
“She g o t a good grade on her math test, d id n ’t she?”
VI)-Choose the w ord o r phrase am ong A, B, C o r D th a t best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
How to take care of your body skin
To keep your skin healthy, do not go out in the sun without protection. It is also highly
(26) to stay out o f the sun during the hottest hours o f the day. It is important to use
gentle, soap-free skincare products for your cleansing (27)______. If you use products that are
too harsh, your skin can become extremely dry and feel very (28)______ .
A shower is better for your skin than a bath, which tends to dehydrate the skin. Make sure
that the water is lukewarm, (29)______ hot. Before you get out o f the shower, rinse your
entire body off really well to (30)______ all traces o f your cleansing product. Then, rapidly
dry your skin by gently patting your legs, chest, arms, etc. with your towel.
Have you noticed that your skin becomes particularly (31)______ during the winter
months? In fact, the cold weather, as well as the wind and sun, tend to dry out the skin. As
soon as the temperature begins to drop, make sure that you dress warmly, and do not forget to
protect your hands.
For beautiful skin, your body requires (32)______ amounts of liquid. Make sure that you
drink enough water, approximately 8 glasses per day. A healthy, well-balanced diet is not
only good for your body, but for your skin (33)______ . Each day, you should eat fruits and
vegetables, which are (34)______ in antioxidants. This will help you (35)_______ beautiful,
healthy skin. If you get enough sleep, your skin will look healthy.
26. A. showed B. expressed C. recommended D. stated
27. A. set B. routine C. order D. task
28. A. comfortable B. uncomfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortably
29. A. rather than B. in spite of C. more than D. instead
30. A. take away B. reject C. kill D. eliminate
31. A. sensible B. sensitive C. sensational D. sensual
32. A. sufficient B. efficient C. effective D. available
33. A. also B. too C. instead D. as well
34. A. rich B. wealthy C. full D .large
35. A. continue B. survive C. maintain D. exist
VIII)-Complete the conversation about predictions for the future, using the responses
(A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. These super high buildings will look like cities in the sky.
B. Experts also predict that huge bridges will be built, and these bridges will span an
entire city.
C. If global warming continues to occur, we will survive in underwater cities as well as
on top o f the water.
D. Experts believe that in the future we will be traveling to the Moon and Mars via
spaceport.
E. In theory, these cities will be solar-powered and more importantly, they will also be
powered by tidal energy.
F. Experts predict that with 3D-printed homes, micro-ecosystems are possible.
Chi: Hi, Ha. You’ve come out of the school library, haven’t you?
Ha: Yes, I’ve read an interesting book - “Amazing Engineering Predictions for the Future”.
Chi: Wow, I read it last week. I think one of the most interesting predictions of our future
is floating sea cities.
Ha: When global warming occurs and our sea levels rise, we have to adapt to a water
world. (41)_______________________________________________________________
Chi: Tidal energy is the ability to use the energy of the tides to create electricity, isn’t it?
Most of the predictions are around buildings on top o f the water, but experts also
predict that cities will probably be built under the water as well.
C hi: Wonderful! Spaceports will offer US easy access to our future colonies on the Moon
and Mars.
IX )-Com plete the article, using the statem ents (A-F) given. T here is one extra.
A. Snacks based on fruit and vegetables,
reduced fat dairy products and whole
grains are the healthiest choices.
B. Healthy living isn't just about your
personal habits for diet and activity, but it's
also about your connections with other
people - your social network.
c . Give kids whole fruit to eat, rather than offering fruit juices that have a lot o f sugar.
D. Plan a range of active indoor and outdoor
games or activities for your children, as
alternatives to watching TV or playing on
the computer.
E. Parents should be good role models and
have a positive attitude to being active.
F. Eating fruit and vegetables every day helps children grow and develop, boosts their
vitality and can reduce the risk o f many chronic diseases.
Choose water as a drink: Water is the best way to satisfy your thirst, and it doesn’t come
with the added sugar found in fruit juices, soft drinks and other sweetened drinks. Reduced fat
milk for children over two is a nutritious drink and a great source of calcium. (47)________
Children should have fresh fruit available as a convenient snack and try to include fruit and
vegetables in every meal.
Switch off the screen and get active: Sedentary or ‘still’ time spent watching TV, surfing
online or playing computer games is linked to kids becoming overweight or obese. (49)_____
Avoid snacks that are high in sugar or saturated fats - such as chips, cakes and chocolate -
which can cause children to put on excess weight.
T E S T 1 (Unit 6)
1+11/ 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B
III/ 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C l l .D 12. A 13. B 14. B
IV/ 16. host 17. global wanning 18. climate change 19. finance 20. organizations
V/
21. We admire the world’s largest IT companies for having powered their operations with
100 percent renewable energy.
22. Local communities in North Carolina thanked Greenpeace for having supplied all public
school districts with 100 percent renewable energy.
23. Local people in Ben Tre blamed salinity of water for having caused significant damage
to the crops and livestock.
24. Maiy remembers having installed a wind turbine to provide energy for all lights and air-
conditioners in the home.
25. Scientists accuse the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities for having
increased average global temperatures by 0.8 degree centigrade over the past 100 years.
VI/ 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. C
V II/36. B 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. C
V III/4L D 42. A 43. E 44. F 45. C
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Smart solutions to reduce emissions
46. We have to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that we are putting into the
atmosphere.
T E S T 2 (Unit 6)
1+11/ 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. C
ill/ 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B
IV7 1.6. fertilizer 17. carbon footprint 18. energy-saving
19. carbon emissions 20. man-made
V/
21. They remember having been unprepared for sudden floods last year.
22. Local communities in New Orleans criticized the US government for having provided
insufficient supplies for the flood victims.
23. Local people in Quang Tri Province blame deforestation and overflowing dams for
having caused worse floods and storms in recent years.
24. The US government denies having caused various diseases and birth defects in Viet Nam
with Agent Orange.
25. He admitted having pumped salty water into the fields illegally.
VI/ 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A
V II/36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. C
V III/41. D 42. F 43. B 44. A 45. C
IX/
46. “Water Wise” is an organization which was established to raise awareness among the
youth and protect the environment.
47. it has hecome/becomes a well-known organization for Vietnamese youth who encourage
the communities to save water resources.
48. “Water Wise” attracts hundreds of members to join in.
49. Participants learn how to prevent damage to the environment by limiting the use of
plastic bags.
50. It develops Green School, which is a project to establish a network o f eco-friendly
schools throughout Viet Nam.
TE S T 1 (Unit 7)
1+11/l.C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D
III/ 6. A l.C 8. B 9. C 10. A 11.D 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
IV /16. completion 17. graduation 18. stage 19. honour 20. sp
V/ 21. has entered 22. has taken 23. have been using 24. has set
25. has been teaching
VI/ 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. D 3 1 .B 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A
VII/36. A 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. A
VIII/4 l.E 42. B 43. D 44. F 45. A
IX/
Dear Sir or Madam,
4 6 .1 am writing with reference to the undergraduate courses at your university.
4 7 .1 am very much interested in taking courses on Business Administration.
48. I would also like to know what kinds of accommodation and means of transport are
available there.
49. Could you please send me more information about the admission requirements, tuition
fees, and details of the courses?
50. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen An
TE S T 2 (Unit 7)
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A
III/ 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D 11. D 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C
IV/ 16. cooperation 17. institutions 18. needs 19. degree 20. semester
V/ 21. have tried 22. has established 23. has been attempting
24. have been putting 25. have been
VI/ 26. C 21. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
VII/ 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D
VIII/ 4 l.B 42. D 43. E 44. A 45. C
IX/
Dear Sir/Madam,
4 6 .1 am a Vietnamese high school student who wishes to improve my English in England.
C. READING
1/1. D 2. G 3. A 4. H 5. C 6, B 7. F 8. E
II/T N G 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. T 8. T 9. NG 10. F
III/
1. Relics on and excavated under the ground in Yen Tu have proved that
2. They can see dozens of pagodas, towers and small temples, and thousands of antiquities.
3. it preserves spiritual values of True Lam Zen Buddhism and the cultural traces of the Dai
Viei civilization.
4. True Lam aims to connect religion to life in a positive way and builds a close link to true
patriotism.
5. He collected a lot of older books to guide Buddhists and followers of True Lam Zen
Buddhism on how to practise their religion and become good people.
6. Because the natural landscape of this place met the requirements of a Buddhism center.
IV/
Task /
l.D 2. F 3. A 4. E 5. C 6. B
Task 2
1. Because it included all transportation, ticket fee, lunch and guide.
2. At first, he felt shocked/ the dilapidated state of the complex made him feel (quite)
shocked, because almost nothing was left to see,
3. it was the truly beautiful image of Hinduism guardians and angels, which reminded him
about Angkor in Cambodia.
TEST 1 (Unit 8)
1+11/ 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A
III/ 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C ll. D 12. B 13. D
IV716. archaeologists 17. culture 18. site 19. evolution 20. civilization
V/
21. On Cat Ba Island, there are about 80 species and sub-species classified in the Viet Nam's
Red List.
22. Don’t miss the Ngu Binh Mountain, forming a kind o f protective screen around the
monuments in Hue.
23. The wooden blocks of True Lam Zen Buddhism present both Han and Norn texts carved
deliberately in different writing styles.
24. Hoi An, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, has become a very popular
tourist destination in Vietnam.
25. Ha Long Bay is the most magnificent scenic spot in Viet Nam to attract millions o f
domestic and international tourists every year.
v n / 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. B
VII/ 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. B
VIII/41. C 42. F 43. A 44. D 45. B
IX/
46. Ho Dynasty Citadel was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
47. It was built in 1397 with unique architecture and beautiful natural base.
48. Ho Dynasty Fortress in Thanh Hoa Province is the only one ancient stone Citadel left in
Southeast Asia.
49. Moreover, Ho Fortress was built with many heavy stone packs, some of which weigh
more than 20 tons.
50. Inside the fortress, archeologist found the stone balls for cannon, one of the oldest
cannon balls in Asia.
TEST YOURSELF 3
1+11/l.C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B
III/ 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. D 13. D 14. C 15. C
IV /16. limestone 17. cliffs 18.flows19. characteristics 20. fauna
V/
21. Mr. Ba remembers having sold his fishing boat to invest in the shrimp farm.
22. David mentioned having run his car purely on sunlight for 6 years.
23. Scientists blame urban flooding for having changed wetlands and lakes into residential areas.
24. We praised Thu Trang for having won an award for the achievements of her organization,
“Water Wise”.
25. We thanked the international organizations for having transformed the city slums into
city parks or green residential areas.
V I/26. A 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A
VII/36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. C
VIII/ 41. B 42. E 43. D 44. F 45. C
T E S T 1 (Unit 9)
1+11/ 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A
III/ 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. D 10.C II. A I2. D 13. D 14. B 15. D
IV/ 16. network 17. urban 18. energy 19. enjoyable 20. space
V/ 21. doesn’t it 22. aren't they 23. won’t there 24. did he 25. won’t they
VI/ 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 3 l.C 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. A
VII/ 36. A 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. B
T E S T 2 (Unit 9)
1+ 11/ 1 . c 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. B
III/ 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. C
IV/ 16. order 17. suggest 18. read 19. hold 20. send out
V/ 21. do we 22. wasn’t it 23. won’t it 24. is there 25. doesn't it
V I/26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. A
VII/ 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. B
V III/4 l.E 42. B 43. D 44. F 45. A
IX/
46. The administrative centre of Ha Noi will be located in My Dinh, and Hoa Lac, and the
city plans to build a green corridor in Ba Vi Mountain and Huong Tich-Soc Son regions...
47. The city will develop satellite, ecological urban areas in Ha Tay districts.
48. The transport infrastructure system will be developed in the north and the south to boost
the city’s socio-economic development.
49. Ha Noi National University and other scientific centres will be located on a site of 1,000
hectares in Hoa Lac.
50. In order to have the green space, land for growing green trees in the city will increase to
15 square metres per person.
T E S T 1 (Unit 10)
R I I / l .C 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D
III/6. D 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. c l l . D 12. B 13. D 14. B 15. c
IV/ 16. weaker sex 17. lifestyle 18. behaviour 19. childbirth 20. life expectancy
V/
21. Phong’s father reminded him to enjov himself after a hard-working day.
22. Lan’s doctor suggested that she should start the day with exercise and breakfast.
23. Mai’s PE teacher insisted on doing at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days
to gain most benefit.
24. Nick’s doctor advised him to wear sunglasses when he is in bright sun light.
25. Mv elder brother apologised (to my parents) for not following the simple lifestyle
changes they told him when he was young.
VI/ 26. c 27. A 28 . c 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. c 33. A 34. B 35. D
V II/ 36. B 37. c 38. D 39. A 40. B
V III/4 1.F 42. D 43. A 44. c 45. E
IX/
Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy
46. Taking good care of your mouth and teeth can help prevent problems as you get older.
47. It will help/helps you have pleasant breath, a nice smile and fewer cavities.
48. You should brush your teeth at least twice a dav with fluoride toothpaste, and floss your
teeth at least once a day.
49. Continuing good mouth and tooth care as an adult can help you avoid tooth loss, painful
gums and/or other problems.
50. You have to see your/the dentist every six months for regular check-ups and cleanings.
TEST YOURSELF 4
1+11/ l.D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D
III/ 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
IV/ 16. technology 17. efficiency 18. applications 19. aspects 20. software
V/21. don’t kn o w - do they 22. will be - won’t you 23. hasn't got - has she
24. wasn’t - w a s he 25. doesn't like - does he
VI/ 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. C
VII/ 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D
V III/41. E 42. C 43. F 44. A 45. D
IX/ 46. E 47. C 48. F 49. D 50. A