UNIT 3: A PARTY + BECOMING INDEPENDENT

A. PHONETIC
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words.
1) A. fat B. any C. gas D. hat
2) A. glad B. geography C. glass D. give
3) A. hour B. happy C. husband D. hold
II. Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words.
4) A. candle B. finish C. family D. anniversary
5) A. relation B. together C. successful D. celebrate
6) A. golden B. adult C. perhaps D. future
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
7) A date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important event is
a(n) ............................... .
A. birthday B. celebration C. wedding D. anniversary
8) Dinner will be a cold ..........................., not a sit-down meal.
A. party B. meal C. dish D. buffet
9) He doesn’t know much about the subject, but he is ....................... .
A. joyful B. enthusiastic C. reserved D. calm
10) Steve thought his ........................... with Helen was changing.
A. relate B. relative C. relation D. relationship
11) He is ............................ for his elderly parents.
A. paying attention B. looking C. caring D. taking care
12) He is smartly ........................ when he comes to an interview.
A. dressed B. put on C. worn D. undressed
13) John had agreed ......................... me in his office.
A. to meet B. meeting C. to be met D. being met
14) it’s important for the figures ......................... regularly.
A. to update B. updating C. to be updated D. being updated
15) It is no good ............................ sorry for yourself.
A. to feel B. feeling C. feel D. felt
16) The man wanted to avoid ...................... on security cameras.
A. to see B. seeing C. to be seen D. being seen
17) Peter ........................ to go in for the exam.
A. avoided B. let C. advised D. decided
18) I tried ........................... the bus, but I missed it.
A. to catch B. catching C. to be caught D. being caught
19) The plants want ........................... daily.
A. to water B. watering C. to be watered D. being water
20) Will you remind me .................... this letter at the post office?
A. to post B. posting C. to be posted D. being posted
21) The goods ought ....................... two weeks ago.
A. to deliver B. delivering
 C. to be delivered D. being delivered
22) I have expected ......................... the secret of happiness.
A. to tell B. telling C. to be told D. being told
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
23) The thief asked her handing over her money.
A B C D
24) He was terribly excited to ask to play for Manchester.
A B C D
25) They chose not to be attended the meeting.
A B C D
26) He could not decide whether to get a job or studying.
A B C D
27) I dislike being talk about everywhere.
A B C D
III. Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form.
28) I don’t remember (tell) ............................ of the decision to change the company policy on
vacations.
29) Ms Drake expects (consult) .............................. about any revisions in her manuscript before
it is printed.
30) Sally gave a good speech that I couldn’t insist (applaud) .................... loudly when she
finished.
31) Tommy admitted (throw) ...................... the rock through the window.
32) Paul really didn’t mind (surprise) .............................. by the party to celebrate this fortieth
birthday.
33) Anne hoped (invite) ............................. to join the private club.
34) Most people enjoy (travel) ........................... to different parts of the world.
35) May I change the TV channel, or do you want (watch) ....................... more of this
programme?
C. READING
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
PREPARING A DINNER PARTY
Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends
and give others the chance to get to know each other better.
It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of
women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.
When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are
vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.
Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of
people’s favourite drinks.
The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that
someone can help you carry it!
On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so
they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and
have a good time – you’ve earned it!
36) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party?
A. to entertain people. B. to make new friends.
 C. to get people to know more about their host and hostess.
D. to help people to know each other better.
37) when giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite ........................ .
A. husbands and wives. B. those who are vegetarians.
C. both women and men. D. those who can’t eat or drink certain things.
38) The menu should include these EXCEPT ..........................
A. a first course B. a supper C. a dessert D. main courses
39) According to the passage, starters should be served ...........................
A. because the guests want to have a good time together
B. because the guests like eating them
C. because the guests want to eat them while having to wait
D. because the guests may be hungry while having to wait
40) What should you do while the guests are having their evening meal?
A. Stand beside the guests without doing anything.
B. Sit down with the guests and have a good time.
C. Sit down with the guests to show your politeness.
D. Only serve the guests with the food.
D. WRITING
Complete a letter of complaint from the words given.
41) I/ have/ birthday party/ house/ 8 p.m/ November 19.
.......................................................................................................................
42) Most/ relatives/ friends/ invited/ party.
.......................................................................................................................
43) There/ be/ drinks/ special foods/ I/ cook.
.......................................................................................................................
44) Of course/ there/ be/ games/ prizes/ winners.
...................................................................................................................
45) Please/ phone/ me/ tell/ if/ come.
...................................................................................................................

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group.
1. A. few B. new C. threw D. knew
2. A. weight B. height C. eight D. vein
3. A. wanted B. helped C. wicked D. naked
4. A. intermediate B. immediate C. medium D. medicine
5. A. uncertain B. unbeatable C. unanimous D. undone
6. A. shield B. cement C. executive D. spill
7. A. hasty B. nasty C. tasty D. wastage
8. A. prestige B. village C. advantage D. heritage
9. A. scheme B. parachute C. architect D. psychology
10. A. visit B. site C. invite D. decide
II. Choose the word which is different from the other in the position of primary stress.
1. A. sovereignty B. edition C. advantage D. enrichment
2. A. commit B. open C. index D. preview
3. A. candidate B. habitat C. wilderness D. attendance
4. A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment
5. A. conceal B. contain C. converse D. conquer
6. A. integral B. terrific C. museum D. cathedral
7. A. architectural B. cosmopolitan C. appreciative D. archeologist
8. A. compulsory B. compliment C. methodical D. certificate
9. A. endanger B. catastrophe C. opponent D. vulnerable
10. A. economics B. engineering C. information D. geography
III. Choose the word whose part of speech is different from the others.
1. A. accurate B. approach C. communicate D. contribute
2. A. enquire B. enroll C. expense D. approach
3. A. foolish B. entrance C. motivated D. overcome
4. A. priority B. motivated C. time management D. expense
5. A. protective B. prioritize C. overcome D. enquire
B. VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR
I. Match words with their definitions.
1. sell-discipline A. the belief and confidence in your own ability and value
2. self-esteem B. the ability to make yourself do what you know you should do although you do not want to
do
3. self-reliant C. doing everything on your own without others' help
4. assignment D. a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do
5. reliability E. a choice you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do
6. decision F. the quality of being able to be trusted to do what somebody wants or needs
II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. Being too ___________________ on his mother makes me have a bad impression on him.
(INDEPENDENT)
2. She is ____________________________ to become a director of that company. (DETERMINATION)
3. You should think it over before making that ____________________________. (DECIDE)
4. My ___________________________ for this girl grows daily. (ADMIRE)
5. Before watching TV. I must finish all of these __________________________. (ASSIGN)
6. Family plays an important role in establishing children's ___________________________. (ESTEEM )
7. How can you know that he is a ____________________________ man? (RELIABILITY)
III. Choose the best answer.
1. In order to have a great essay, you should look for useful information from ____ sources.
A. well informed B. reliable C. determined
2. My cousin is a very ____ person because he has a lot of knowledge about current topics and particular
situations.
A. determined B. decisive C. well-informed
3. She is the most ____ woman in the world I have ever known. When she makes a firm decision to do
something, she will never give up or let someone prevent her.
A. determined B. independent C. accurate
4. Being ____ is a vital skill for people who want to take more control of their lives and reach their goal on
their own.
A. independent B. decisive C. reliable
5. The teacher ____ a different task to each student at the beginning of the term.
A. assigned B. admired C. reminded
6. Many teenagers ____ heavily on their parents, so they cannot live independently.
A. admire B. rely C. decide
7. Your education background is a ____ factor for your future career.
A. motivated B. well-informed C. decisive
IV. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions.
1. It's time for you to stop relying ____ your parents.
A. on B. in C. at
2. She strives ____ a balance between studies and relationships.
A. on B. at C. for
3. Aptitude and motivation contribute enormously ____ the success of learning a language.
A. to B. in C. for
4. Yoga and meditation help to improve the ability to cope ____ stress and anxiety.
A. about B. with C. for
5. That situation placed me ____ a loss, which I will never forget.
A. on B. in C. at
6. He must have suffered ____ flu for a long time.
A. from B. at C. in
V. Complete the sentences using the given words/ phrases.
enroll approaching expense enquired
am at a loss priority overcoming cope with
1. To __________________________________ these problems, you must be well-prepared.
2. I _________________________________ when running across my boyfriend in the street.
3. If you want to be a good leader, ________________________________ these challenges is essential.
4. Finding somewhere to live is now my top ______________________________.
5. Tom invests a great _______________________ in this project in hope that he can be successful.
6. Jane _________________________ a lot about the reading assignment.
7. We could see the train _______________________ in the distance.
8. Please tell me about the course as soon as possible so that I can ___________________________ early.
VI. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. It is necessary ____ for that book.
A. to look B. looking C. look
2. It is very simple to ____ this machine.
A. to use B. used C. use
3. She was excited ____ a letter from her mother last week.
A. to receive B. receive C. receiving
4. We are very surprised to ____ Peter at the party.
A. seeing B. see C. seen
5. Your handwriting is ____.
A. hard to read B. hard for reading C. hardly to read
6. She has the ____ well with work pressure.
A. able to cope B. ability for coping C. ability to cope
7. Susan made a great effort ____ all homework before the deadline but it was in vain.
A. for accomplishment B. to accomplish C. accomplish
8. Jack harbors an ambition ____ an inspiring teacher
A. being B. be C. to be
9. It is important ____ us to hand in the report on time.
A. to B. for C. of
10. It is ____ of him to help the poor.
A. generous B. generously C. generosity
VII. Complete the sentences using the given phrases.
offer to help dangerous to go decision to drop
difficult to follow hard to believe desire to get
easy to understand chance to improve plan to move necessary to wait
1. A: Turn right, then left, go ahead and then left again.
B: It is _________________________________ your directions. Can you tell me more details?
2. A: Do you make out what the teacher has just said?
B: Yes, I do. It is quite ____________________________.
3. A: Mary has just received first prize in the competition.
B: It is ____________________________. Mary said that she had done it terribly.
4. A: It is 9 o'clock. Can we start now?
B: It is ____________________________ for the marketing manager. I think that he is on the way here.
5. A: Stop! Susan. It is ____________________________ near the tiger cage.
B: Oh! Thanks a lot. You save my life.
6. We were surprised at his ______________________________ with the project.
7. Her ____________________________ out of school is a difficult one to make.
8. Studying in England gives you a ____________________________ your English skills.
9. It was his ____________________________ a good job that motivated him to study Japanese.
10. Sandy's ____________________________ to Madrid bothered her parents.
VIII. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the given words (use n./adj. to V)
1. I am ____________________________ the result of the exam too late. (disappointment, receive)
2. It is important for you ____________________________ confidence in yourself. (having)
3. Her ____________________________ the secret causes a lot of trouble for her (fail, kept)
4. It was her ____________________________ abroad that inspires her to study hard. (motivate, lived)
5. Mary is ___________________________ one of the most excellent students in her class. (happiness,
became)
6. It's ____________________________ a good friend. (luck, have)
7. Her competitor is ill, which increases her ____________________________ the champion. (chance,
became)
8. It is rude of him ____________________________ when his mouth is full of food. (speaker)
IX. Complete the letter by choosing the appropriate adjectives or nouns.
willingness difficult nice glad
way dream hard surprised
Dear Mary, My parents and I are (1) _____________________ to know that you passed the end-of-
term examination. Congratulations! I think that with your excellence, your (2) _____________________ to
become a good doctor will come true.
My younger sister was really (3) _____________________ to receive a hair curling machine from
you on her birthday and she asked me to say "thank you to you However, she doesn't know the (4)
_____________________ to use that machine. It seems (5) _____________________ for her to use it.
I was relieved that your mother had recovered after a serious surgery. It was (6)
___________________
to believe that she had to suffer from a severe disease for a long period of time. Please give her my love.
I am excited that you're going to visit my beautiful city. I want to show you my (7)
_____________________ to take you to famous places.
We're looking forward to seeing you. It will be (8) _____________________ for me to welcome you
to my house.
Write me soon and confirm your arrival date and time.
Love, Sam.
X. Choose the sentence that is best rewritten from the given one(s).
1. You should bring an umbrella with you. That is necessary.
A. It is necessary to bring an umbrella with you.
B. It is necessary of you to bring an umbrella.
2. I was not allowed to stay outside overnight.
A. I didn't have to stay outside overnight.
B. I had no permission to stay outside overnight.
3. Don't expect that everyone will agree with you. That is unreasonable.
A. Everyone is reasonable to agree with you.
B. It is unreasonable to expect that everyone will agree with you.
4. She has determination to achieve the goal.
A. It was her determination that helped her achieve the goal.
B. She is determined to achieve the goal.
5. We can't know exactly what will happen in 20 years. That is impossible.
A. It is impossible to know exactly what will happen in 20 years.
B. It is impossible of us to know exactly what will happen in 20 years.
6. Watch this video. It is very useful.
A. It is very useful to watch this video.
B. Watch this video is very useful.
7. My sister is able to solve every problem quickly.
A. My sister has the ability to solve every problem quickly.
B. It is hard for my sister to solve every problem quickly.
8. Don't touch that button. It is dangerous.
A. It is dangerous not to touch that button.
B. It is dangerous to touch that button.
9. We can't find a suitable candidate for this position. That is difficult.
A. It is difficult for us to find a suitable candidate for this position.
B. It was difficult for us to find a suitable candidate for this position.
10. I don't know how to use this washing machine.
A. I don't know the way how to use this machine.
B. I don't know the way to use this washing machine.
C. READING
I. Read the text and do the tasks below.
Many young people strive to be independent. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and
you don't have to rely on anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in
order not to depend on your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time
management which can help you build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time management skills,
you can perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing
results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching. These skills can also help
you act more independently and responsibly, get better grades at school and have more time for your family
and friends.
Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for
things you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will
remind you of what you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your
activities. You need to decide which tasks are the most urgent and important and then, concentrate on these
first. This way, you may not be at a loss to deal with too much work at the same time. Thirdly, develop
routines because routines, when established, take less time for you to do your tasks.
Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they
are great keys to success and you can become independent.
Task 1. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not Given.
1. Not only young people try to be independent.
2. People will be independent when they are mature.
3. Time-management is the only thing you need to be independent.
4. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem when they are good at managing their time.
5. Good time-management can help teenagers get better grades at school.
Task 2. Choose the best answers for the following questions.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Young people need a lot of life skills to be independent.
B. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-management skills.
 C. Mastering time-management skills can bring many benefits and there are three steps to develop
them.
2. Which of the following is not mentioned as benefits of good time-management?
A. Be more confident and self-esteemed.
B. Complete the daily tasks with the best result.
C. Get better grades at school and have more time for other activities.
3. How can you prioritize your activities?
A. Make schedule for things you need to do.
B. Concentrate on the most urgent and important tasks first.
C. Try to establish routines.
4. What does the word accomplish mean?
A. Complete B. Involve C. Duty
5. What is the author's viewpoint on developing time-management skills?
A. It's hard but you can master it well.
B. It's very challenging to build.
C. It's easier to master than people think.
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable word in the box.
reasonable confidence independent Encourage alone
complete worth set giving reward
Helping your child to become an independent learner One of the most important learning skills you
can help your child to develop is to become an (1.) __________________ learner. Children who are more
independent learners tend to have more self-confidence and have a greater sense that they are in control of
their learning. Encouraging independent learning can happen from a young age, but it can be hard for
parents who are not trained teachers to know when they are (2.) __________________ too much help and
when they are not giving enough. If you regularly help your child with their homework, there are a few
simple steps you can take to help your child become more independent learners.
✓Help your child to answer the first question or two in an activity then allow them to do the next
ones by themselves. (3.) ___________________ them to get the answer themselves, but if they are
struggling it may help them to point out how you would find the answer.
✓ Negotiate a time limit on how long they think it will take them to finish the rest of the activity to
help them stay focused on their work. Perhaps even (4.) __________________ a timer on your phone and
encourage them to 'race' the clock. The time limit should be (5.) __________________ so that children can
complete the activity with neat writing.
✓If your child is used to your presence when they (6.) __________________ their homework,
gradually move away from them over a period of time. Helping them to start their homework and then
moving to sit nearby but not with them while they finished can give them the comfort of you being there but
encourage them to complete the work by themselves. Over time you can put more distance between you
until they are able to work (7.) ____________________ while you are able to get on with other things you
might need to do.
✓ Set aside time after your child has finished their homework to spend some time alone and focused
on them. You could play a game together or read a story. It's a good (8.) __________________ for having
finished their work by themselves. Most importantly, be firm. If your child won't try to work independently
or is fussing over something that they can do quite easily when you are there, let them know that you have
(9.) _____________________ in their ability to do it by themselves but you won't help them unless they
really need it. It can be hard to say ‘no, but it is (10.) ___________________ seeing them become more
confident and self-assured as learners and people.
III. Read through the text below, answer the questions below.
Scottish Independence The majority of people in Scotland are in favour breaking away from the rest
of the UK and becoming independent, according to a poll taken just before the 300th anniversary of the Act
of Union, which united Scotland and England.
 A pair of Acts of Parliament, passed in 1706 and 1707 that came into effect on May 1, 1707, created
Great Britain. The parliaments of both countries were dissolved, and replaced by a new Parliament of Great
Britain in Westminster, London.
The poll showed support for independence for Scotland is running at 51%. This is the first time since
1998 that support for separation has passed 50%, and the first time since devolution gave power to the
country in 1999. Six months before elections for the Scottish Parliament, these poll results come as good
news to the Scottish Nationalist Party, who are hoping to make progress against Labour and further the
cause of an independent Scotland.
Many people have become disillusioned with devolution, and believe that the Scottish Parliament
has failed to deliver what they had hoped it would; only a tenth have no opinion. In fact, only 39% of those
polled want to keep things as they are.
1. Scotland and England ____.
A. have always been united. B. want to break up the union.
C. have been united for a long time. D. were united by war.
2. Great Britain ____.
A. was formed by an Act of Parliament in 1706.
B. was formed by two Acts of Parliament in 1707.
C. was formed by an Act of Parliament that came into effect on May 1st 1707.
D. was formed by Acts of Parliament that came into effect on May 1st 1707.
3. People who want indepence for Scotland ____.
A. are the vast majority. B. are in the minority.
C. are the slight majority. D. have decreased in number since devolution.
4. The majority of people wanted independence for the first time ____.
A. before devolution. B. in 1999.
C. after devolution. D. before and after independence.
5. The results of the poll are good news ____.
A. for Labour. B. for both parties.
C. for the Scottish Nationalist Party. D. for devolution.
6. Most people's opinions of devolution ____.
A. have gone up. B. have gone down.
C. are the same. D. make progress against Labour.
7. The number of people who want to keep things as they are ____.
A. is greater than those that don't know. B. is smaller than those that don't know.
C. is increasing D. is the majority.
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite each sentence using "noun/ adj + to V" and the given word in brackets.
1. She is excited that she gets first prize in the competition. (excited)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___
2. My mother was very surprised when she heard that I had won a lottery. (surprised)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___
3. I was very happy that I met my long-lost friend again. (happy)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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4. She is determined that she can find the best solution for this serious problem. (determined)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___
5. That room needs cleaning by Ms. Laura this afternoon. (necessary)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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6. Linda finds it interesting to study and listen to music at the same time. (interesting)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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7. Mary is kind because she helps the poor and the disabled. (kind)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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8. Peter is clever when he chooses to work in Nancy's team. (clever)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___
9. Finally, she decided to take part in the talk show for young people. (decision)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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10. Mark always tries to finish his homework on time. (attempt)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___
II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the given words.
1. It's a long time since he last called me.
He hasn't
____________________________________________________________________________
2. When did he get the job?
How long ago
________________________________________________________________________
3. I advise you to book a table in advance.
If I
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. I don't want to tell them the secret.
I would rather
________________________________________________________________________
5. If I improved my English speaking skill, I would easily get that job.
Were
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. We wanted to get good seats so we arrived early.
In order
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. It took her nearly an hour to do the crossword.
She spent
___________________________________________________________________________
8. The policeman made him confess after three days.
He was
_____________________________________________________________________________
9. Nga finds Maths easier than Physics.
Physics is not
________________________________________________________________________
10. I advise you to see a doctor.
You ought
___________________________________________________________________________
III. Write these sentences in another way beginning as shown.
1. It's difficult to understand him.
 He is difficult to understand.
2. It's easy to use this machine.
This machine is
_______________________________________________________________________
3. It was very difficult to open the window.
The window
_________________________________________________________________________
4. It's impossible to translate some words.
Some words
_________________________________________________________________________
5. It's expensive to maintain a car.
A
_________________________________________________________________________________
_
6. It's not safe to stand on that chair.
That
________________________________________________________________________________
IV. Complete the second sentences. Use the adjective in brackets and “to…” as in the example.
1. I couldn't answer the question.
(difficult) It was a difficult question to answer.
2. Everybody makes that mistake.
(easy) It's an
_________________________________________________________________________
3. I like living in this place.
(nice) It's a
__________________________________________________________________________
4. We enjoyed watching the game.
(good) It was a
_______________________________________________________________________
V. Make a new sentence beginning "It ...". Use one of these adjectives each time.
careless inconsiderate kind nice
1. Sue has offered to help me.
It's kind of Sue to offer to help me.
2. You make the same mistake again and again.
It
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Dan and Jenny invited me to stay with them. They are so nice.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___
4. The neighbours make so much noise at night. They are so inconsiderate.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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VI. Use the following words to complete these sentences.
sorry/hear glad/hear pleased/get surprised/see
1. We were pleased to get your letter last week.
2. I got your message. I _____________________________ that you're keeping well.
3. We ____________________________________ Paula at the party. We didn't expect her to come.
4. I _____________________________________ that your mother isn't well. I hope she gets better soon.