REVIEW (UNIT 8,9,10)

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. remove B. cooker C. food D. noon

2. A. motivated B. job C. confident D. responsible
3. A. measure B. pleasure C. decision D. permission
4. A. develop B. result C. remember D. specific
5. A. lucky B. duty C. trust D. study
6. A. organise B. rinse C. responsible D. self-study

7. A. alcohol B. examine C. anxiety D. ashamed

8. A. skip B. offensive C. physical D. struggle

9. A. crime B. admit C. instance D. influence

10. A. focused B. promoted C. faced D. punished

11. A. skive B. skill C. skip D. skit

12. A. destroy B. delta C. endangered D. resource

13. A. mammal B. native C. national D. habitat

14. A. tropical B. coral C. conservation D. flora

15. A parents B. family C. attitude D. happen

16. A skill B. life C. mind D. identify

17. A. figure B. legend C. legal D. gravity

18. A. studied B. improved C. failed D. reached

19. A. laugh B. enough C. high D. cough

20. A. native B. habitat C. mammal D. natural

21. A. destroy B. resource C. delta D. endangered

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

1. A. confident B. motivate C. encourage D. teenager

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2. A. identify B. separately C. emotional D. relationship

3. A. admit B. obey C. propose D. struggle

4. A. victim B. verbal C. campaign D. poverty

5. A. anxiety B. awareness C. offensive D. confidence

6. A. depression B. violent C. alcohol D. comfortable

7. A. population B. hesitation C. similarity D. cyberbully

8. A. ecosystem B. habitat C. pangolin D. scientist

9. A. resource B. species C. wildlife D. fauna

10. A. nature B. delta C. flora D. destroy

11. A. measure B. restore C. allow D. create

12. A. concentrate B. relation C. romantic D. engaging

13. A. apology B. relationship C. sympathetic D. initiate

14. A. engage B. confide C. accept D. offer

15. A. open B. involve C. listen D. common

16. A. organism B. preservation C. ecosystem D. naturalism

17. A. generation B. diversity C. environment D. community

18. A. sensitivity B. cyberbullying C. representative D. anti-bullying

19. A. ecosystem B. naturalism C. propaganda D. organism

II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. The new law was generally ________ difficult to enforce.

A. admitted to be B. admitted being C. admit to be D. admitted to being
2. In court, she admitted ________ almost $1 million as "consulting fees".
A. receiving B. to receive C. of receiving D. to receiving

3. ________a compartment for air and a breathing tube, the aqualung has revolutionised undersea.

exploration.

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 A. consisted B. comprised C. consisting of D. comprising of

4. Mary adamantly_______to________her wrongdoings, persistently evading any sense of responsibility.

A. denied/ accept B. resisted/ accept

C. rejected/ acknowledge D. refused/ acknowledge

5. No one has ________ to stealing the money.

A. owned up B. owe up C. own up D. owed up
6. ______ the economic boom, many people have risen above the poverty ______.
A. Thanks to/rate B. Because/rate C. Thanks to/line D. Because/line
7. The courses try to get young people feel _____ in applying new skills in order to live independently.

A. sure B. confident C. excited D. interesting

8. Teens should have the ability to _____ loneliness.

A. deal B. cope with C. set up D. look after

9. General _____ skills are part of being independent and responsible.

A. house B. housekeeper C. housekeeping D. house-making

10. Parents can teach their teen to _____ to achieve positive outcomes.

A. affect B. succeed C. encourage D. struggle

11. Effective _____ skills help you break each project down into the achievable tasks.

A. time-keeping B. time-consuming C. time-management D. time-line

12. Their aim is to teach their son to become a(n) _____ and self-reliant adult.

A. dependent B. dependence C. independence D. independent

13. All students are very _____ about the changes in the coming exams.

A. well-informed B. well-known C. well-educated D. well-defined

14. I feel quite _____ about the future.

A. relaxed B. interested C. confident D. confidential

15. We are already two months behind _____.

A. arrangement B. schedule C. plan D. date

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16. If you want to be ______ for further education funding from the government, find out what funding is
available to you.

A. legal B. capable C. eligible D. affordable

17. UK further education ______ are recognized and respected by employers and academics worldwide.

A. qualifications B. experiences C. limits D. abilities

18. Her books are often based ______ folklore and fairy-tales.

A. about B. in C. with D. on

19. The doctor says she is making a good recovery and she should be ______ in a few days’ time.

A. out and about B. out and in C. around and about D. about and out

20. It was Jack ______ taught Mai to use the newest app on the phone last week.

A. which B. who C. whom D. when

21. It was the presentation ______ Nam gave in front of the class.

A. that B. which C. who D. whom

22. It was ______ that teenagers can earn pocket money.

A. do part-time jobs B. doing part-time jobs

C. in doing part-time jobs D. by doing part-time jobs

23. Parents should learn how to teach their children personal ______.

A. time-management B. time management C. timeline D. timekeeping

24. ______ independence thinking skills at an early age will help your children build confidence and self-
esteem.

A. Enquiring B. Inquiring C. Acquiring D. Requiring

25. It is important for children to learn self-sufficiency, develop high self-esteem and be ______ from early
on in life.

A. motivated B. motivational C. motive D. motivating

26. Independent learners become ______ adults who have faith in their abilities to succeed, achieve and
overcome challenges.

A. confident B. over-confident C. confidential D. reluctant

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27. Parents and teachers play a ______ role in helping children become independent.

A. final B. quick C. deciding D. decisive

28. When independence becomes your ______, it leads to the 4C’s: confidence, competence, creativity, and
character.

A. priority B. variety C. importance D. action

29. The natural desire to protect children can make parents ______.

A. over-protected B. over-protective C. protectively D. protectiveness

30. A ______ skilled person can work, learn and recreate collaboratively with others.

A. sociable B. social C. socially D. society

31. I was ______ to recognize that I could work more effectively with my time log.

A. willing B. fond C. determined D. amazed

32. Parents must ______ responsibility for the development of their children.

A. assume B. hold C. allow D. keep

33. _________ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.

A. Since B. Because of C. However D. For

34. Two of the factories in our small town have closed. _________, unemployment is high.

A. However B. Because C. So that D. Furthermore

35. John’s favourite show was on. He reach to turned on the TV _________ he could watch it.

A. because of B. therefore C. so that D. for

36. She bought the book _________ she had heard it was good.

A. due to B. because C. because of D. so

37. _________ I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer it.

A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. If

38. _________ the post office was closed, I couldn’t mail my package.

A. Therefore B. Because of C. However D. Since

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 39. _________ I was dead tired, I walked all the way home.

A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Because

40. Some English words have the same pronunciation _________ they are spelled differently, for example,
dear and deer.

A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if

41. Ms Moore, the school counselor, had years of experience dealing with student problems. _________,
she is sometimes confronted by a problem that she cannot handle by herself.

A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. On the other hand

42. _________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.

A. Because of B. In spite of C. Moreover D. In addition to

43. It was brave of her to _______ to those bullies.

A. wear out B. take off C. hang out D. stand up

44. There are many risks attached to social media sites, and _______ is one of the largest risks.

A. appearance B. survey C. depression D. cyberbullying

45. High blood pressure is almost ________ accompanied by high blood cholesterol.

A. variously B. invariably C. variety D. various

46. What didn’t he choose to be a teacher? He's _______ teaching.

A. cut out for B. tailor-made to C. born to D. cut off for

47. He will work in partnership with a range of organizations to help eliminate discrimination against
disabled people.

A. for B. to C. of D. against

48. Reducing the use of fresh water can help to protect marine _______.

A. ecology B. ecosystems C. ecologists D. ecotourism

49. There are many factors that _______ to global warming.

A. leads B. refer C. mention D. contribute

50. _______ to 226 species of plants, U Minh Thuong is the region with the richest biodiversity in

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 the Mekong River Delta.

A. House B. Place C. Home D. site

51. The horse is not native _______ America- it was introduced by the Spanish.

A. for B. to C. at D. in

52. The region is rich _______ mineral and coal deposits.

A. in B. out C. withD. up

53. When the biodiversity of an ecosystem is interrupted or destroyed, the economic impact _______ the local
community could be enormous.

A. on B. out C. withD. up

54. The host country can undertake conservation ______ to build up or maintain biodiversity.

A. identifies B. compares C. determines D. measures

55. He promised to be on time; ____________, he arrived late to the meeting.

A. although B. however C. besides D. because

56. ____________ painting, she is also skilled at sketching.

A. In spite of B. Because of C. As a result D. In addition to

57. I don't really want to go. ____________, it's too late now.

A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D.As

58. Sarah left her umbrella at home. ____________ she got soaked in the rain.

A. Because B. As a consequence C. By contrast D. However

59. The weather was hot and sunny. ____________, we decided to go to the beach.

A. However B. Moreover C. Since D. Therefore

60. The ancient Aztec of Mexico had no technology for making tools from metal. ________, they had sharp
knives and spears made from a stone called obsidian.

A. Whereas B. Although C. However D. Despite

61. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

A. Unless B. Even though C. Because D. Only if

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62. Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry ________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents the
water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.

A. due to B. besides C. in spite of D. in the event of

63. It is still a good idea to know how to type. ________ the many technological advances in typewriters and
word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable.

A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to

III. Choose the word among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens
________ every teen has needed it. It doesn’t matter ________ they are going to college, starting a new
________ and moving into an apartment or getting married. Leaving your childhood home and being on
your own for the first time will cause some ________ of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize
loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have
learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.

Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong ________ about where and how to
live or ________ to live with.

We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being ________ with ourselves
is part of having a healthy ________. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that
we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.

We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are
so many ________ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online
social networking, texting and ________ phone calls.

16. A. because B. so C. although D. but

17. A. how B. what C. if D. unless

18. A. work B. job C. employment D. problem

19. A. position B. situation C. amount D. level

20. A. decisions B. efforts C. differences D. fun

21. A. when B. what C. who D. that

22. A. comfort B. comfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortable

23. A. opinion B. position C. way D. attitude

24. A. ways B. designs C. streets D. things

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25. A. doing B. bringing C. making D. taking

Building Confidence in Teens

Confidence is one’s belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they are
_______ of doing things well and therefore aren’t afraid to do those things or even _______ new things.
Teens who are confident to grow up have a good _______ of self and become happy adults. Parents can
help teens _______ their confidence throughout their adolescence by following these tips:

Be trustworthy. Be there when your teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair
discipline. This is a(n) _______ that your teen’s confidence can stand on.

Give your teen choices. One of the things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can
help teens make decision by _______ them choices as often as possible.

_______ your teen to try new things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without
complaining.

Become your teen’s biggest fan, _______ it is in sports, or in school.

Allow your teen to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem
through, ask open ended questions so that they _______ to their own conclusions,

Praise your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too much praise is not good _______, but suitable
praise is necessary for your teen’s self-confidence.

16. A. able B. capable C. suitable D. aware

17. A. try B. examine C. decide D. use

18. A. feeling B. state C. sense D. ability

19. A. create B. make C. lose D. build

20. A. foundation B. establishment C. layer D. basic

21. A. saying B. offering C. explaining D. making

22. A. Believe B. Prefer C. Like D. Encourage

23. A. either B. or C. whether D. but

24. A. come B. reach C. draw D. bring

25. A. neither B. together C. either D. whether

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Tourism is an important part of the global economy and eco-tourism has grown (1) _______ than any other
sector in the industry recently. Eco-tourism aims to be the most sustainable, environmentally friendly kind of
tourism possible. The term ‘eco-tourism’ has been used (2) _______ 1983 to refer to vacations that are spent in
natural environments without disturbing or damaging natural habitats. Profits from this type of tourism
generally help support the local economy and (3) _______ projects. Quite often, eco-tourism is done in remote
parts of our planet which not many tourists have ever seen before. Therefore, it is also a great way to experience
new cultures and original lifestyles. Unfortunately, (4) _______ eco-tourism tries its best to keep the adverse
impact on our environment to a minimum, chances are that the local wildlife will still be disturbed to a certain
extent. Let’s look at Kenya, where trips on safari are usually in the morning. This is also the time when lions go
hunting. However, the eco-tourists (5) _______ many other animals away, meaning that lions in the area have to
hunt in the hot, tiring hours of the day. Clearly, it’s better to shoot pictures of animals than to shoot guns at
them, but whether you are eco-tourists or not, the animals would probably just prefer to be left alone.

1. A. as rapidly B. more rapidly C. much rapidly D. far rapidly

2. A. in B. from C. after D. since

3. A. environmental B. organic C. wildD. natural

4. A. additionally B. as a result C. although D. because

5. A. frighten B. throw C. annoy D. shock

Crime is a prevalent issue (1) ____________ affects societies worldwide, and it encompasses a wide range of
illegal activities. From theft and vandalism to more serious offenses like robbery and assault, crime can have
significant consequences for individuals and communities. One of the main causes of crime is socioeconomic
factors. Poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to basic resources can push individual' s towards criminal
behavior as a means of survival or 2) ____________ of desperation. Additionally, societal factors such as
inequality, discrimination, and social exclusion can contribute to feelings of frustration and resentment, leading
to an increased likelihood of criminal activity.

Effort to combat crime involve various straggles, (3) ____________ law enforcement, prevention
programs and community engagement. Law enforcement agencies work to uphold the law, investigate crimes,
and apprehend offenders. Prevention programs aim to address the root causes of crime by providing support and
resources to at-risk individuals and communities. These programs focus on education, job training, and
mentorship to empower individuals and steer them (4) ____________ from criminal behavior. Community
engagement plays a crucial role in reducing crime by fostering strong social connections, promoting (5)
____________ watch programs, and encouraging citizens to report suspicious activities.

(Adapted from BBC News)

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1. A. that B. where C. when D. who

2. A. as a matter B. as a result C. in spite D. in conclusion

3. A. for example B. comprising of C. consisting D. including

4. A. about B. aside C. away D. afar

5. A. neighbor B. neighborhood C. neighboring D. neighborliness

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IV. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Passage 1:

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same
time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take
care of yourself without anyone there to support you.

This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.

First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and also to be honest with us and
tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and
include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might
encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of
you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence.

Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If
possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It is also good to
know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very
focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games,
playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also
your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.

Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day.
You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.

Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthily. You also have to
maintain your hygiene, or you might find yourself out of a job.

Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers
and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move
out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for
yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

26. In order to live independently, you should __________.

A. dream of achieving some day

B. need someone to support you in case of emergency

C. not have the scary thought without anyone there to support you

D. have a job and the necessary life skills

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27. The support network is very important because __________.

A. we don’t have any family member to trust or rely on

B. it helps us to improve ourselves and get over obstacles

C. we may think of obstacles and we want someone to be supportive of us

D. it can help us navigate a life of independence

28. All of the following are correct about mastering your weaknesses EXCEPT that __________.

A. you should know both your strengths and weaknesses

B. being aware of your weaknesses helps you avoid big mistakes

C. your friends can’t recognize your weaknesses for you

D. you should recognize your weaknesses and get rid of them

29. Learning to balance your schedule helps you __________.

A. complete your tasks at work, at home and in society

B. play video games for hours without worrying losing your job

C. be flexible and willing to recognize your weaknesses

D. learn how to do multiple things at work

30. In order to make your dream of living independently come true, you have to __________.

A. find an apartment online for your parents to move out

B. live by yourself instead of living with your parents

C. find yourself out of a job because of maintaining your hygiene

D. never allow anything to deter you from your healthy lifestyle

Passage 2:

Improve Your Time-managing Skills

It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and
tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities.

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Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks
can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other
unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those
that are more important.

Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To
Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better
manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal.

Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling
tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave
some time for relaxation.

Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives
them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-
headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and
your performance as well.

26. Making a list of important tasks can help us _______.

A. take more tasks than our potential B. share work with our partners

C. prioritize important tasks D. complete all the tasks on that day

27. In order to improve your time-management skills, you should _______.

A. carry a planer with you all the time B. have separate lists for different categories

C. make the “To Do” list simple to do D. prioritize the tasks of time management

28. All of the following are true about the effects of stress EXCEPT that _______.

A. our body starts feeling tired B. it can affect our productivity

C. we don’t have enough time for relaxation D. we accept more work than our ability

29. Starting the day early can help you _______.

A. complete the tasks much better B. slow down your energy levels

C. perform as well as before D. make the day progress

30. The word “attainable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “_______”.

A. being able to attend B. possible to achieve

C. impossible to achieve D. succeeding in managing something

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Tourism will always have an impact on the places that people visit. Sometimes the impact is positive, but most
of the time it is negative. For example, a large number of visitors in one destination can cause bad effects on the
environment. The question is, how can we minimize the problems while still allowing people to travel and visit
places?

The main goal of eco-tourism is to limit the bad impact of tourism on the environment and local people. The
task is to encourage tourists to think about what they do when they visit an area. There are many key points.
Tourists should not litter, should stay on the paths, should not interfere with wildlife and should respect local
customs and traditions. Some people consider eco- tourism to be a double-edged sword that has both advantages
and disadvantages. They argue that tourism requires infrastructure such as roads and airports. The more tourists
visit a destination, the more of infrastructure is necessary so that the tourists can stay and benefit the local
community financially. However, it’s difficult to avoid damaging the environment and develop local tourism at
the same time. Eco-tourism can only develop in the right way if governments can deal with the negative effects
and make sure that modern improvements benefit the local people and environment, not just the tourists.

In 2002, the United Nations General Assembly celebrated the International Year of Eco-tourism (IYE) to
evaluate global eco-tourism experiences. More and more people have chosen eco- holidays over the past 20
years. Eco-tourism truly plays a key role in the tourism industry in many countries like Kenya, Costa Rica,
Ecuador and Nepal.

1. What is the main idea of the text?

A. Benefits and drawbacks of eco-holidays B. Something that eco-tourists shouldn’t do

C. A brief introduction about ecotourism D. Some rules for tourists

2. What does the word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A. damage. B. impact. C. environment D. tourism

3. According to the text, what does the eco-tourism aim at?

A. Preventing tourists from traveling B. Stopping ecotourism altogether

C. Reducing the negative effects of tourism D. Finding a new form of tourism

4. What is the meaning of the word “avoid” in paragraph 2?

A. present. B. pretend. C. prevent. D. protest

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. The local people need more buildings.

B. New infrastructure is necessary if they can benefit the local people and natural habitats.

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C. Tourists shouldn’t use infrastructure on eco-holiday.

D. The government plans to build more infrastructure for ecotourists.

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