UNIT 1 – A VISIT FROM A PENPAL
Task 1
correspond
peaceful
pen pal
country
primary
difficult
mausoleum
mosque
pray
friendliness
1. Maryam and Lan have been for over two years.
2. They at least once every two weeks.
3. Over the next few days, the girls visited Ho Chi Minh's .
4. It seems very for me to have a trip abroad.
5. I wish I had more time to get to know your beautiful better.
6. She enjoyed the atmosphere in the village.
7. It is just the American way of showing their .
8. He got down on his knees and began to .
9. A is a place of worship for followers of Islam.
10. These films are not meant for school students.
Task 2
impress
abroad
use
wish
modern
Unlike
past
museum
keep in touch
depend
1. other men, my dad likes cooking.
2. I have to tell you, I was with Marty.
3. We them every happiness in their new home.
4. Our daughter wants to study for a year.
5. The few months have been very difficult for Mary.
6. Phalle uses technology to make her images more beautiful.
7. Life here is much easier than it be
8. "Are you going to apply for that job?" "Well, it ."
9. The has a few of Van Gogh's early paintings.
10. Please with us!
Task 3
correspond
lake
past
beautiful
modern
Malaysian
pray
temple
pen pal
peaceful
beauty
mosque
Lan’s (1) pen pal, Razali Maryam, was staying with Lan last week. Maryam is from Kuala Lumpur. Maryam and Lan have been (2) for over two years and they (3) at least once every two weeks, but this was their first meeting.
On Maryam's first day in Ha Noi, Lan took her to Hoan Kiem (4) . Like Kuala Lumpur, Ha Noi is a busy (5) city. Maryam was really impressed by the (6) of the city and by the friendliness of its people.
Over the next few days, the girls visited Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the History Museum and the
(7) of Literature, as well as many (8) parks and lakes in Ha Noi. On Friday, Maryam wanted to visit the (9) on Hang Luoc Street. Lan used to walk (10) the mosque on her way to primary school. However, this was Lan’s first visit. She enjoyed the (11) atmosphere while Maryam was (12) .
Task 4
tropical
know
capital
climate
consist
currency
comprise
region
population
divide
1. It often snows in mountain .
2. India has a of more than one billion.
3. Many people prefer to live where the is warm.
4. Hollywood is the of the movie industry.
5. This semester of three subjects.
6. The book is into six sections.
7. Cristiano Ronaldo is as one of the world’s best football players.
8. Rice is grown in countries.
9. People aged 65 and over now nearly 21% of the population.
10. You can buy foreign at the post office.
Task 5
separate
language
instruction
religion
although
compulsory
official
continue
widely
national
1. He picked up his book and reading.
2. She can't eat pork. It's against her .
3. The children use their native at home.
4. At one time it was believed that the sun revolved around the Earth.
5. In some countries, wearing helmets is for all cyclists.
6. Make sure you carry out the doctor’s .
7. You can copy down my answers, I’m not sure they’re right.
8. Winners of the regional competitions compete in the finals.
9. You will have to get permission first.
10. Keep the fish from the other food.
Task 6
official
country
population
widely
instruction
continue
language
primary
compulsory
religious
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the (1) . The (2) in 2001was over 22 million. Islam is the country's (3) religion. In addition, there are other (4) such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national (5) is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also (6) spoken. The language of (7) for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the (8) language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may (9) learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a (10) second language.
WORD FORM
Task 1:
1. We like their ___________________ (friendly).
2. The ________________ between Vietnam and China is good. (friend)
3. They seem to be ________________. We dislike them. (friend)
4. There will be a ___________________ in this street. (meet)
5. We saw ___________________ girls there. (beauty)
6. Can you give me some ________________ the next flights to Florida? (inform)
7. The garden is ________________ with trees and flowers. (beauty)
8. They enjoy the ___________________ atmosphere here. (peace)
9. The ___________________ unit of currency is the Ringgit. (Malaysia)
10. In ___________________, there are other religions. (add)
Task 2:
1. They like Pho Bo. ________________, they enjoy Bun Bo. (add)
2. The ___________________ anthem of Viet Nam is sung. (nation)
3. There is an ________________ match between Vietnam and Lebanon on VTV3. (nation)
4. The language of ___________________ is Bahasa Malaysia. (instruct)
5. Ao Dai is the ___________________ dress of Vietnamese women. (tradition)
6. _________________, Ao Dai is worn by women. (tradition)
7. To Huu is a famous______________. (poetry)
8. His ________________ are interesting. (poet)
9. The internet has ________________ (surprise) developed in Vietnam.
10. I like watching the news best because it is very ________________ (inform).
Task 3:
1. They have________________ the Ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it.(modern)
2. Liz likes the________________ and the beauty of Ba’s village. (peaceful)
3. You must be __________ when you open that door. (care)
4. We can see many __________ on TV everyday. (advertise)
5. I watch the news everyday because it very __________ . (inform)
6. He didn’t feel happy because he worked __________ . (success)
7. Our school has a lot of __________ teacher (qualify)
8. She received a lot of __________ from her mother. (encourage)
9. He was very __________ of the work he had done. (pride)
10. Do you have a __________ costume in your country. (nation)
Task 4:
1. The children are more __________ in cartoons. (interest)
2. Every student was very __________ about the holiday. (excite)
3. This knife is _________It can’t cut anything (use)
4. Every week, there are two _________from Ha Noi to Nha Trang. (fly)
5. Graham hates queuing. He is very _________ (patience)
6. Their office equipment needs to be _______________ (modern)
7. There is no easy _______________to the problem. (solve)
8. They celebrate their _______________on 4th July. (depend)
9. Have you seen the lastest ______________ for Pepsi? (advertise)
10. I feel so _________ that I am going to bed. (sleep)
Task 5:
1. 8 is ___________ by 2 and 4 but not by 3. (divide)
2. The baby slept _____________ (peace)
3. There are many _____________ parks in Hanoi. (beauty)
4. _____________ is now a serious problem in Viet Nam. (forest)
5. Hoa has a lot of friends as she is so _____________ (friend)
6. This magazine is _____________ read by both teenagers and adults. (wide)
7. I hope to speak English as _____________as my teacher. (good)
8. Viet Nam is interested in saving _____________ resources. (nature)
9. We should prepare food _____________ before turning on the stove. (careful)
10. _____________are concerned about the use of dynamite to catch fish.(environment)
Task 6:
1. Ba is very strong. He runs_____________ than anyone in the class. (fast)
2. I like this website because it is _____________for me. (use)
3. He was turned down for the job because he has not got enough _________(qualify)
4. There were so many ________________in the talent contest. (compete)
5. Do you know what the ___________ of the road to our school is ? (wide)
6. They won the match; actually, they played very ____________. (skill)
7. You should pay attention to the ____________ in the kitchen. (safe)
8. Are you fond of __________________beauty? (nature)
9. She will make _________________for us to see that famous singer. (arrange)
10. Mrs Smith is a good ____________________. ( cooker)
11. He ______________gets letters from people who have read his book. (regular)
12. I want to ____________ this cake into 4 parts. (division)
PRONUNCIATION
Task 1
1. A. out B. round C. about D. would
2. A. chair B. check C. machine D. child
3. A. too B. soon C. good D. food
4. A. though B. enough C. cough D. rough
5. A. happy B. hour C. high D. hotel
6. A. colour B. hole C. go D. toe
7. A. so B. coat C. note D. bottom
8. A. pond B. post C. ghost D. go
9. A. compulsory B. dull C. pull D. result
10. A. continent B. depend C. send D. pretend
Task 2
1. A. says B. prays C. plays D. days
2. A. climate B. pride C. quit D. primary
3. A. may B. can C. stay D. say
4. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
5. A. continent B. depend C. send D. pretend
6. A. says B. prays C. plays D. days
7. A. climate B. pride C. quit D. primary
8. A. may B. can C. stay D. say
9. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
10. A. continent B. depend C. send D. pretend
Task 3
2. A. says B. prays C. plays D. days
3. A. climate B. pride C. quit D. primary
4. A. invite B. pick C. ticket D. kitchen
5. A. lock B. shock C. block D. program
6. A. bad B. sad C. day D. catch
7. A. greet B. teeth C. deer D. knee
8. A. sign B. high C. sit D. mind
9. A. enough B. laugh C. cough D. plough
10. A. champagne B. check C. cheese D. choose
STRESS
Task 1
1. A. energy B. recycle C. logical D. grocery
2. A. deforestation B. examination C. documentary D. underdeveloped
3. A. profitable B. ultimately C. efficiently D. innovative
4. A. study B. apply C. rely D. reply
5. A. danger B. include C. devote D. police
6. A. scientist B. alive C. industrial D. advice
7. A. individual B. reputation C. experience D. scientific
8. A. television B. decoration C. introduction D. expectation
9. A. achievement B. pesticide C. minimize D. dynamite
10. A. prevent B. protect C. pollute D. purpose
Task 2
1. A. ethnic B. area C. comprise D. Buddhist
2. A. federation B. mausoleum C. recognition D. territory
3. A. impression B. separate C. official D. optional
4. A. notice B. peaceful C. region D. divide
5. A. understand B. engineer C. benefit D. Japanese
6. A. region B. comprise C. Malaysia D. compulsory
7. A. association B. Buddhism C. divide D. together
8. A. enjoy B. religion C. Hinduism D. population
9. A. Chinese B. although C. instruction D. currency
10. A. primary B. religion C. tropical D. friendliness
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Task 1
1. _________Kuala Lumpur, Ha Noi is a busy modern city
A. As B. Such as C. Like D. Similar
2. The _________destroyed the Central Bank
A. famine B. strike C. capitalism D. earthquake
3. Football, chess, and tennis are _________.
A. matches B. games C. plays D. athletics
4. The car went ________full speed.
A. with B. for C. to D. at
5. Linguistics is the science of _________.
A. medicine B. economics C. languages D. mathematics
6. I came ________ an old friend on the street yesterday morning.
A. over B. across C. down D. in
7. Will you see ______ Mr. Nam at Tan Son Nhat airport tomorrow morning?
A. over B. down C. off D. in
8. Minh’s father often takes him ______ the park every summer.
A. on B. to C. in D. after
9. He _______his father in many ways.
A. takes over B. takes down C. takes on D. takes after
10. I’ll pick you ________at your hotel next Monday.
A. on B. off C. at D. up
11. Your hat doesn’t go ________your clothes.
A. up B. with C. of D. down
12. The plane will ________ at 06.30 so you must be there at 06.00.
A. take after B. take down C. take off D. take up
13. The thieves waited until it was dark enough to ___________his house yesterday.
A. broke into B. broke out of C. broke away D. broke through
14. The bomb missed it mission then __________.
A. went down B. went off C. went through D. went away
15. The earth is a(n) ___________.
A. satellite B. state C. planet D. star
16. I borrowed this coat _________my father.
A. from B. to C. at D. by
17. If you need an extra bed for your guest, you can use one of __________.
A. our B. us C. ours D. we
18. We went by car but the children went _________foot.
A. on B. by C. to D. with
19. Buddhism is an __________.
A. group B. religion C. association D. imagination
20. There are several books by Hemingway on this __________.
A. shelf B. platform C. cupboard D. support
Task 2
1. Do you ______me say this in class?
A. let B. allow C. permit D. mind
2. I am always _________for school.
A. on time B. in time C. at time D. out of time
3. They wanted to know if the woman had died of the rare _________.
A. illness B. pain C. ache D hurt.
4. Malaysia is divided ________2 regions
A. to B. on C. in D. into
5. The United States has a ________ of around 250 million.
A. population B. separation C. addition D. introduction
6. Maryam was really ________ by the beauty of Ha Noi.
A. impressed B. impress C. impression D. impressive
7. Vietnamese people are very ________ .
A. friend B. friendless C. friendly D. friendship
8. We were having dinner ________ the telephone rang.
A. when B. while C. until D. since
9. I often play soccer ________ Sunday afternoon.
A. in B. at C. on D. after
10. We must be there ________ 7.30 and 8.25.
A. at B. before C. between D. after
11. Leave it _________it is.
A. that B. as C. like D. so.
12. She can’t afford that book because she has________money.
A a lot of B. few C. a little D. little.
13. When was that book ________?
A. made B. produced C. published D. created.
14. She spoke quietly to him ________nobody also could hear a word.
A. because B. if C. although D. so that
15. He was ________ill that he couldn’t get up.
A. such B. so C. much D. too.
16. That man is ________ deaf to hear what we say
A. so B. enough C. too D. not
17. Lan enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere ________Maryam was praying.
A. when B. during C. while D. where
18. Vietnamese language is different ________English language.
A. from B. on C. in D. at
19. A: Would you like to have lunch with us? B: _________________.
A. All right B. Yes, I would
C. No, I wouldn’t like D. Yes, I’d love to
20. A: Congratulations on your winning B: _________________.
A. You’re welcome B. That’s very kind of you
C. No, thanks D. Yes, of course
Task 3
1. A: Shall I get a taxi for you? B: _________________.
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Oh, that would be nice
C. Let’s do D. Yes, why not?
2. A: Could you mail this letter for me, please? B: _________________.
A. No, I couldn’t B. I’ll try C. Yes, here it is D. I’m sorry, I can’t
3. A: How about going out to dinner tonight? B: _________________.
A. Oh, thank you B. Yes, please
C. No, I don’t want to D. I’m afraid not
4. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
A. beside B. away C. near D. close
5. A: Would you mind lending me your bike?
A. Yes, here it is B. No, not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Good idea
6. A: Why don’t we go for a picnic this weekend?
A. What do you suggest? B. Yes, please
C. How’s that? D. That’s a good idea
7. She often goes ________church to pray because her religion is Islam.
A. on B. at C. of D. to
8. He was unwilling to explain the reason_________ his absence.
A. why B. for C. of D. that
9. She used to a living by delivering vegetables to local hotel.
A. earn B. gain C. get D. win
10. He was so tired that he wasn’t capable_________ driving himself home.
A. to B. for C. of D. from
11. The children are playing ________in the schoolyard.
A. happy B. happiness C. happier D. happily
12. The capital of Malaysia is _______.
A. Hanoi B. Paris C. Kuala Lumpur D. Seoul
13. What is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women? It’s ________.
A. the suit B. the shirt C. the Ao dai D. the blouse
14. Can you turn ________the light? It is too dark.
A. on B. off C. down D. up
15. We have lived in Ha Noi________ 4 years.
A. since B. for C. on D. till
16. We will go________a picnic next week.
A. in B. at C. on D. to
17. Are you a stamp ________?
A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection
18. I want everybody to listen ________.
A. care B. careful C. careless D. carefully
19. Ann’s birthday is ________February 14th.
A. in B. on C. for D. at
20. It’s very crowded here. I wish ________.
A. there were a few people B. there weren’t so many people
C. there is no one D. there was somebody here
Task 4
1. I’ve known him ________I left school.
A. when B. before C. until D. since
2. Maria’s English is excellent. She speaks English ________.
A. very perfect B. perfective C. perfectively D. perfectly
3. Is he an actor________a singer? An actor.
A, and B. or C. but D. so
4. Dickens is my ________English novelist
A. preferable B. favorable C. favorite D. likeable
5. I’m looking ________to hearing from you.
A. at B. after C. over D. forward
6. ________air is one of many problems we have to solve.
A. pure B. polluted C. dust D. pleasant
7. He ________to find a job but he had no luck.
A. hardly tried B. tried hardly C. hard tried D. tried hard
8. She sings very________
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautify D. beautifully
9. Be________! He is looking at you.
A. care B. careful C. carefully D. carelessly
10. Remember to turn ________ the lights before going to bed.
A. of B. off C. on D. up
11. Maryam and Lan are pen pals, they ________ two times a week.
A. correspond B. write letter C. meet D. phone each other
12. Ha Noi is a ________ city.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. friendly
13. Vietnam is a ________country. The weather is usually hot there.
A. tropical B. cold C. warm D. heat
14. We are looking for the ________of recreation in the park.
A. place B. area C. region D. point
15. Lan is only 12 years old. She has to ________her parents.
A. depend to B. depend on C. live to D. live on
16. Mrs. White is very________She goes to the Church every day.
A. religion B. regioner C. religious D. region
17. Long ago people used to ________the sun, the start and the moon.
A. hate B. worship C. love D. dislike
18. The living room and the dining room are___by a short wall where there are many plants.
A. broken B. divide C. parted D. separated
19. What’s the ________of Malaysia? Is it the ringgit?
A. currency B. money C. unit D. money symbol
20. Don’t interrupt me________ I am working.
A. by the time B. while C. until D. after
Task 5
1. Maryam was really impressed by the ________ of Ha Noi people.
A. beauty B. friendly C. friendliness D. friend
2. Is Ha Noi different ________ Tokyo?
A. to B. from C. of D. between
3. Please to meet you. Let me ________ myself. I'm Minh.
A. introduce B. invite C. to introduce D. introducing
4. The ________ of Viet Nam is about 80 million.
A. area B. climate C. population D. language
5. Buddhism is the official ________ in Viet Nam.
A. region B. religion C. capital D. currency
6. English is a ________ second language in Malaysia.
A. primary B. climate C. national D. compulsory
7. My pen pal and I are far away from each other, but we always ________
A. keep on B. get on C. keep in touch D. write on
8. Is physical education________ in your school?
A. traditional B. additional C. national D. compulsory
9. Her good behaviors made a deep________ on all the class members.
A. impression B. expression C. kindness D. happiness
10. The________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.
A. international B. national C. continental D. country
11. It seems difficult for me to have a trip________at present.
A. abroad B. outside C. above D. inside
12. Malaysia is________ into two regions: The East and the West Malaysia.
A. separate B. divided C. parted D. comprised
13. They have________ for nearly two years, but this was their first meeting.
A. worked B. written C. corresponded D. talked
14. A person with whom one becomes friendly by corresponding is a ________
A. writer B. pen-name C. pen-friend D. pen-writer
15. Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable______ of Vietnamese people.
A. attitude B. expression C. impression D. religion
16. They really enjoy the peaceful________ in Vietnam.
A. impression B. atmosphere C. expression D. faces
17. Sit down everybody. The film is ________to start.
A. ready for B. about to C. coming to D. already
18. We ________her a happy new year.
A. wished B. said C. told D. wanted
19. You can’t smoke in here. It is ________the law.
A. according to B. again C. against D. opposite
20. Brown and yellow hair is fashionable________the moment.
A. in B. at C. over D. on
Task 6
1. Tan doesn’t know________about sports.
A. nothing B. things C. anything D. something
2. You remind me________your uncle. We used to work ________each other.
A. of/ to B. of / with C. with / for D. for/ with
3. ________ did you start playing basketball? –I was 15 years old.
A. Why B. Where C. How D. When
4. We must wait ________ Friday for our final exam results.
A. after B. by C. until D. later
5. The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.
A. consists of B. gets C. divides D. takes
6. My pen pal lives in the USA. We have ______for year but we haven’t met each other yet.
A. worked B. written C. corresponded D. talked
7. I love this city. The ________of the city impress me a lot.
A. views B. sights C. places D. faces
8. She wanted to go to the movie _______ she couldn’t.
A. but B. and C. so D. because
READING
Task 1
New York – The “Big Apple”
Our arrival in New York was spectacular. Its skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty make a (1)_________sight. New York has a (2) _________of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come from many (3) _________countries. There are more nationalities in New York(4) _________in any other places on the earth. It is also has (5) _________tourists than any other city except London, especially in the summer. (6) _________come from all (7) _________the world and have a wonderful time. There are so many (8) _________for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the (9) _________museums in the world or the
(10) _________little streets of Greenwich Village.
1. A. sad B. beautiful C. horrible D. cold
2. A. attraction B. impression C. population D. people
3. A. same B. young C. old D. different
4. A. than B. rather C. of D. to
5. A. many B. much C. more D. lots
6. A. Visit B. Visitors C. Workers D. Goers
7. A. in B. from C. over D. of
8. A. attraction B. place C. sights D. area
9. A. good B. better C. best D. nicer
10. A. to charm B. charm C. charmed D. charming
Task 2
Dear Jean,
I’m sorry I (1) _________to you lately, but I have been working hard. When I (2) _________your last letter. I was acting in a play at school, and when I finished that I went on a holiday with some friends. I intended (3) _________you a postcard, but I forgot to take your address with me. How are you getting (4) _________at college? You didn’t (5) _________much about this in your letter. I hope you still like it and don’t work all the time! I’m starting work in London after I (6) _________school in July, and I want to see you then. Do you still want to come and stay (7) _________a few days? I know you are busy, but by the time your term (8) _________, I’ll have started my job. I’ve done so (9) _________things lately! I’ve just learned to drive and my parents sometimes lend me their car, so I often go out with friends. (10) _________I’ll drive to Birmingham and see you one day.
1. A. not write B. haven’t written C. don’t write D. didn’t write
2. A. received B. have received C. receive D. to receive
3. A. sending B. send C. to send D. sent
4. A. up B. over C. on D. with
5. A. talk B. tell C. say D. chat
6. A. leave B. left C. leaved D. leaving
7. A. for B. at C. in D. out
8. A. finished B. finishing C. to finish D. finishes
9. A. much B. many C. a lot D. lots of
10. A. May be B. May being C. Maybe D. May I be
Task 3
Tet is a national and .................... (1) festival in Vietnam . It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think ................. (2) their past activities and hope for good luck in the new year.
Before Tet, all houses .................. (3) washed and ...................... (4) with colourful lights. Everybody is looking ......................... (5) to a better life. In the new year’s eve, children are smartly dressed. ......................... (6) are hoping to receive money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to ................... (7) grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should...................... (8) avoided on these days .
1. A. traditional B. modern C. compulsory D. convenient
2. A. about B. with C. after D. for
3. A. was B. were C. are D. is
4. A. decorate B. decorating C. to decorate D. decorated
5. A. for B. forward C. after D. at
6. A. them B. who C. these D. they
7. A. his B. her C. my D. their
8. A. take B. not C. we D. be
Task 4
During the teenage years, young people can at times ...........(1) difficult to talk to . They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling.............(2) talk about their work at school. This is a normal development at this ............(3), though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming independent, of teenagers trying to be adult .................... (4) they are still growing up. Young people are more willing to talk .......(5)they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their ...........(6) to talk to their son or daughter about school work and future plans they had............ (7) not push them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents should also watch for the dangerous signs: some young people in ........ (8) to be adult may experiment with alcohol or ............ (9). Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help ............ (10) necessary.
1. A. be B. feel C. are D. find
2. A. for B. to C. of D. in
3. A. time B. period C. age D. place
4. A. while B. when C. since D. because
5. A. when B. how C. if D. then
6. A. good B. best C. well D. better
7. A. however B. but C. then D. as
8. A. try B. to try C. tries D. trying
9. A. smoking B. smoke C. to smoke D. smokes
10. A. while B. where C. if D. how