UNIT 8

NEW WAYS TO LEARN

TEST 1
I. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. online B. return C. follow D. social
2. A. concern B. discuss C. virtual D. avoid
3. A. assignment B. seminar C. library D. lecturer
4. A. computer B. establish C. remember D. academic
5. A. institution B. motivator C. stationary D. negatively
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box.
blended learning internet connection strategy upload
online learning installation face-to-face apps notes revise
1. I want to __________ data to the network storage from my home computer.
2. He brought his notebook so he could take __________ during the meeting.
3. You must __________ your English for the mid-term examination.
4. __________ of the new operation system will take several hours.
5. I think smartphone __________ should be browsed, not downloaded.
6. The survey was based on 100 __________ interviews conducted by our teachers.
7. Their overall __________ is quite good, but some of the details could be improved.
8. __________ is a style of education in which students learn via online media as well as traditional
teaching.
9. __________ is a term used to describe distance courses that are offered over the Internet.
10. Surfing the websites can be rather tiring if you have a slow __________ .
III. Choose the correct option.
1. They are from Hai Phong (where/which) is a large city.
2. I have just visited the village (which/where) I grew up.
3. Do you see that bird (where/that) is singing on the tree?
4. Today will be a day (when/why) good things happen to us.
5. Their first European cup is the reason (why/whose) they must celebrate.
6. Do you know the man (who/which) walked the dog in front of my house?
7. That’s the woman to (whom/which) I had submitted my application.
8. Let’s go to the park (which/where) there are lots of space to play shuttlecock.
9. This is the busiest online store (which/that) I usually buy sale-off items.
10. The writer, the first of (who/whose) books is a bestseller, used to be a teacher.
IV. Fill in the blanks with who, which, where, or whose.
1. That’s the student __________ failed the English test two times.
2. Is that the boy __________ father is a newspaper editor?
3. The Rio Carnival, __________ took place in Brazil, was very enjoyable.
4. We’re going to the museum __________ is full of expensive paintings.
5. My friend’s dad, __________ is an excellent cook, is opening a restaurant.
6. I saw a man shouting at a taxi driver __________ car was blocking the street.
7. The banh chung, __________ was made by her grandmother, was my favorite.
8. They felt sympathy for the man __________ dream he kept ruining.
9. The police tried to enter the house __________ the thief was hiding.
10. Turtles can travel thousands of kilometers to return the beach __________ they hatched.
V. Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B.
A B
1. It’s never too late to learn. a. She’s always diligent.
2. Mike doesn’t study at all. b. You can use a smartphone instead.
3. Sue shows great diligence in her schoolwork. c. Do you? I prefer traditional classrooms.
4. You can study at home or wherever else. d. Because I have been learning online all the
morning.

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 5. I like online learning - it helps me reach out e. Yes, learning is lifelong.
to new friends.
6. I don’t have a computer to study online. f. They’re offering free Internet connection.
7. Why are you looking so tired? g. Take it easy. You are back to school next
week.
8. How are you getting on with your studies, h. I have more and more homework.
David?
9. This is not true! I miss my friends. i. Like in a coffee shop?
10. How about the Internet? j. You’re right. He sits idle all day.
VI. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D.
Distance learning often requires students to work more independently than they’re used to,
(1) __________ their teachers, we need to adjust the ways we help them read instructional texts.
We know that reading is an act of constructing meaning, so whenever we give students (2)
__________ to read, we need to provide them with the necessary tools to understand those texts.
Distance learning requires us to provide these tools in new ways - and with a greater (3)
__________ of intentionality(MỨC ĐỘ CHỦ Ý CAO HƠN) – so that we support students as they
become (4) __________ independent.
Just as a builder can’t succeed without the correct blueprints, students need to see the
blueprint(KẾ HOẠCH CHI TIẾT_ (5) __________ how they can succeed in our classes. In distance
learning, that means we need to carefully communicate the purpose for reading each text (6)
__________ students begin the assignment, and this purpose needs to align directly with any
assessment given.
1. A. similar to B. in spite of C. so as D. in order to
2. A. schedule B. materials C. notebooks D. curriculum
3. A. class B. role C. capacity D. degree
4. A. increase B. increased C. increasing D. increasingly
5. A. for B. above C. toward D. against
6. A. while B. after C. before D. as soon as
VII. Reorder the words and phrases to make sentences.
1. with / to / for /I / the / have / my classmates / arranged / an / beach / excursion
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2. can / have / skip / class / if / this / chapter / you / You / topic / covered / the / in
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3. teaching / be / All / the / will / online / till / end / the / of / the / city’s schools / year
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4. better / go back / time / round up / your classmates / You’d / because / it’s / to / to / school
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5. received / As soon as / your application / is / you / study / will be able / to / at / home
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6. students / have / open learning materials / the / been preparing / for / assessments / The / using
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7. all / face-to-face meetings / the / ideal / form of / in / Are / group communication / situations?
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8. organize / groups of / twenty or more / accommodate / learning activities / to / School teachers
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TEST 2
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. campus B. struggle C. unsure D. productive
2. A. issue B. wind C. image D. routine
3. A. student B. towards C. Wednesday D. academy
4. A. touch B. count C. cloud D. south
5. A. schools B. benefits C. deadlines D. programs
II. Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.
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1. I took some really good shots of the harbor at sunset.
A. photos B. kicks C. ships D. fires
2. She was a gifted teacher who never talked down to her students.
A. busy B. talented C. active D. lazy
3. Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.
A. silliness B. illiteracy C. stupidity D. intelligence
4. Her performance was technically brilliant but lacked feeling.
A. typical B. dulled C. bright D. slow
5. Success always smiles upon people who are diligent.
A. patient B. hard-working C. eager D. careful
III. Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words.
1. There’s only one way to become proficient at anything - practice!
A. qualified B. experienced C. ignorant D. skillful
2. She got great satisfaction from helping people to learn.
A. comfort B. happiness C. enjoyment D. displeasure
3. He had a terrific sense of humor and could be very amusing.
A. bad B. good C. great D. amazing
4. Honeybees use one of the most sophisticated communication systems of any insect.
A. complicated B. simple C. complex D. advanced
5. We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.
A. sooner B. immediately C. later D. now
IV. Combine the sentences using relative pronoun/adverb in the brackets.
1. The man went to the police station. His car was stolen. (whose)
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2. She bought a smartphone. It has NFC and 5G technologies. (that)
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3. I have found the letter. I have been looking for it. (which)
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4. She has a boyfriend. His mum is a well-known teacher. (whose)
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5. The student asks a lot of questions. He sits in the corner of the room. (who)
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6. The problems need to be addressed. Homelessness is one of them. (that)
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7. There’s the restaurant. We had dinner at that restaurant last night. (where)
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8. Yesterday I met a man. He works in an office by day and drives a taxi by night. (who)
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9. The new reference books are very good. I borrowed them from the library. (which)
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10. We are looking for someone. He is detail-oriented and cooperates well with others. (who)
V. Choose the underlined words that need correction.
1. She is driving across the countryside with two small children, that is really stressful.
A B C D
2. The necklace, which was her grandmother’s, had been WAS lost at a beach some years ago.
A B C D
3. Cars, which invented in the 19th century, have become a vital part of modern life.
A B C D
4. My friend, who favorite sport is badminton, won a match against a big competitor.
A B C D
5. He scheduled a meet MEETING with her mother, who is the CEO of an international company.
A B C D
VI. Choose the best answers to complete the dialogues.
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1. - A: I want to watch videos that help me to learn new things.- B: _________________
A. It’s the best video I’ve ever seen. B. There is nothing in your videos.
C. What have you learned from those videos? D. What are the videos about?
2. - A: __________________ - B: We play football.
A. I always want to go to school. B. Are you going home now?
C. What is the school time? D. What are you going to do after school?
3. - A: Henry is revising for his exam next Monday. - B: __________
A. Do you mean the chemistry exam? B. Someone will review it.
C. I’m not helping anyone. D. The teacher hasn’t given the result yet.
4. - A: ____________ - B: Yes, it’s time to go back to school.
A. You’d better round up your classmates. B. He is able to keep with his classmates well.
C. You’re always showing off to his classmates.
D. How are you getting along with your classmates?
5. - A: How is your homework? - B: _______________
A. It was given yesterday. B. It’s rather difficult.
C. You can do it later. D. No, I haven’t finished it.
V. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Online distance learning is an instructional system which connects learners with educational
resources. Students work on their own at home, at work, or at school and communicate with faculty
and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards,
instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication. There are both advantages
and disadvantages to online distance learning.
There are many benefits to using online distance learning environments. Online education is
available all the time and anywhere. However, there are drawbacks for some learners. The online
learner only has the written text and no other face to face cues. This may confuse the learner and
cause misunderstanding. While distance learning allows for openness, it is also cumbersome
because it is done by e-mail messages and writing and therefore may take more time than face-to-
face learning. The sheer bulk of messages can sometimes be overwhelming for many online
students.
Universities, colleges and schools use virtual online distance learning environments. These are
important for students who may be unable to attend classes for various reasons like illnesses or busy
everyday schedules. Some learners just want to further their studies at home. They enjoy the
convenience of home learning as they take regular programs or enrichment classes.
Online courses keep learners very occupied at all hours. There is a great deal of messages and other
online resources to read and respond to. Most learners have regular jobs or attend regular school
classes on ground as well. However, the benefits are clear. Online distance learning is becoming
very popular. Some virtual online classes have become a profitable business as they replace regular
traditional means of learning.
1. What is the passage discussing about?
A. Advantages of online distance learning B. Disadvantages of online distance learning
C. Advantages and disadvantages of online distance learning
D. Regular school classes versus online distance learning
2. When having online distance learning, where can learners stay to learn?
A. at home B. at school C. at work D. all of the above
3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a means of communication for online distance
learning?
A. e-mail and instant messaging B. face-to-face meeting
C. videoconferencing D. electronic forums, chat rooms, or bulletin boards
4. What does the word “this” in the second paragraph refers to?
A. The online learner only has the written text. B. The online learner has no face to face cues.
C. The online learner only has the written text and no other face to face cues.
D. Drawbacks of online distance learning for some learners.
5. Who are probably the least suitable learners of online distance learning?
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 A. Learners who suffer from illnesses B. Learners who are busy with everyday schedules
C. Learners who want to further their studies at home D. Learners who have regular jobs
6. According to the author’s attitude toward the topic, he __________.
A. might support online distance learning
B. thinks that online distance learning has so many disadvantages
C. believes that not many people will continue to learn online
D. disagrees with keeping regular traditional means of learning
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one.
1. The meeting lasted three hours.
They had_____________________________________________________________________
2. The sky is very dark.
How ________________________________________________________________________
3. How high is that tree?
What is _____________________________________________________________________
4. She is the tallest girl in her class.
Nobody______________________________________________________________________
5. It’s difficult to contradict someone politely.
Contradicting_________________________________________________________________
6. They asked the spectators to keep off.
The spectators ________________________________________________________________
7. I didn’t learn to swim until I was ten years old.
It wasn’t _____________________________________________________________________
8. We need to develop students’ good reading habits.
It’s necessary_________________________________________________________________
TEST 3
I. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. connect B. adapt C. attend D. tutor
2. A. worry B. expect C. recharge D. amount
3. A. practical B. equipment C. pandemic D. distraction
4. A. flexible B. interact C. socialize D. element
5. A. facility B. material C. regularly D. technology
II. Supply the correct form of the word in the brackets.
1. They have a very __________ approach to teaching languages. (communicate)
2. His book __________ from a short story. (originate)
3. The online lecture has been __________ to my computer storage. (download)
4. Computer graphics will give your __________ the professional touch. (present)
5. The Rubik cube derives its name from its __________ . (invent)
6. We need to consider whether the __________ of the teaching plan outweigh the advantages.
(advantage)
7. This village has its own __________ dress, cuisine, folklore and handicrafts. (tradition)
8. Most pupils now attend schools whose enrolment criteria are __________ rather than academic.
(geography)
9. She __________ visual images and the spoken word to great effect in her presentations.
(combine)
10. Such a diet is widely believed to offer __________ against a number of cancers. (protect)
III. Combine the sentences using relative clauses.
1. The mangos are rotten. I bought them last week.
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2. This is the dump site. She found the kitten there.
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3. I walked to the coffee shop. I like to read my book there.
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4. I had to fix my laptop. I bought it more than a year ago.
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5. My father plans to grow orchids. He finds orchids quite beautiful.
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6. They are going to a movie. Its main characters are cartoon animals.
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7. Her father still manages to work fulltime. He is in his seventies.
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8. The scientist has won prizes for her work. Her vaccine was mass produced.
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9. I gave a present to my teacher. He helped me with my career choice.
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10. Children don’t make the same distinction between humans and animals. Adults make it.
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IV. Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
1. People and things __________ lie idle start to lose their productive value.
A. whose B. who C. which D. that
2. He preferred the company of those __________ were intellectually inferior to himself.
A. who B. which C. where D. whom
3. A zoo is a place __________ live animals are kept in captivity for the public to see.
A. why B. when C. where D. whose
4. The bank, __________ opened over a hundred years ago, is still a thriving business.
A. where B. that C. when D. which
5. In the town __________ I was born lived a man who sat in the same seat day after day.
A. whose B. where C. who D. which
6. The participants __________ the company interviewed met the manager at her office.
A. whom B. which C. where D. when
7. The cafe, most of __________ customers had complained about its services, had to close.
A. which B. whose C. that D. where
8. Those universities help to prepare a generation of scientists ____ skills will be increasingly in
demand. A. that B. who C. whose D. which
9. There are several ways to go from Ha Noi to Da Nang, the fastest of ____ is of course by plane.
A. whose B. who C. which D. that
10. An Olympic gold medal is the only thing __________ has evaded her in her remarkable career.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
V. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box.
A. I’ll travel a lot.
B. Thanks for the advice.
C. That won’t be too long.
D. Go to bed early and relax whenever you can.
E. I want to walk around the school yard now.
F. No, I don’t.
Sue: You look tired, Lily. You don’t have enough sleep, do you?
Lily: (1) ______________________ Maybe because I spent too much time studying online, and
my eyes are getting worse.
Sue: You should try to close your eyes at break time.
(2) ________________________________
Lily: Yes, I know. (3) ______________________ Do you have to study online?
Sue: Yes, of course. But we are going back to school next week.
Lily: That’s great. I miss my friends, teachers, classrooms...
(4) ____________________________________________
Sue: So do I. I never like studying online like this.
Lily: I think this summer will be great. (5) ______________________
Sue: Me too. The open surrounding will help us relax after a long time of studying at home.
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Lily: (6) ______________________ Just some more days.
Sue: I’m so excited, you know.
Lily: Yeah, I can understand how you are feeling.
VI. Read the passage and write True or False next to the sentences.
Many university students coming straight from high school will be looking for social, sporting
and cultural opportunities that a campus-based education provides. Also, students lacking self-
confidence or experience in studying is likely to prefer face-to-face teaching, providing that they
can access it in a relatively personal way.
However, the academic reasons for preference for face-to-face teaching by freshmen and
women are less clear, particularly if students are faced with very large classes and relatively little
contact with professors in the first year or so of their programs. In this respect, smaller, regional
institutions, which generally have smaller classes and more face-to-face contact with instructors,
have an advantage. Also, blended or flipped learning is increasingly being used for very large
classes, with lectures available online, and smaller groups meeting face- to-face with an instructor
or teaching assistants.
Blended and fully online learning offer the opportunity to re-think the whole campus
experience so that better support is provided to on-campus learners in their early years in post-
secondary education. More importantly, as more and more studying is done online, universities and
colleges will be increasingly challenged to identify the unique pedagogical advantages of coming to
campus, so that it will still be worthwhile for students to get on the bus to campus every morning.
1. High school students like to look for social, sporting and cultural opportunities in a university
campus. __________
2. Students lacking self-confidence or experience in studying prefer online teaching. __________
3. All students are lack of self-confidence and experience in both face-to-face teaching and online
teaching. __________
4. Freshmen don’t really like face-to-face teaching in very large classes. __________
5. In the first year, university students have less chance of contacting with professors. __________
6. Smaller or regional institutions have smaller classes, and students have more face-to-face contact
with instructors. __________
7. Face-to-face learning better supports on-campus learners in their early years in post-secondary
education. __________
8. Universities and colleges won’t have to worry about students getting on the bus to campus every
morning. __________
VII. Complete the second sentence using the words in the brackets.
1. I’ve never been very good at drawing. (well)
I’ve ________________________________________________________________________
2. Kim is a faster learner of Spanish than Lily. (learns)
Kim_________________________________________________________________________
3. Remember to phone Alex before you go out. (forget)
Don’t_______________________________________________________________________
4. When did you first encounter these difficulties? (long)
How ________________________________________________________________________
5. I had to recharge the laptop but I didn’t. (forgot)
I___________________________________________________________________________
6. The suspect is said to have been innocent. (that)
It is_________________________________________________________________________
7. It will be impossible to reduce pollution if we don’t stop using fossil fuels. (can’t)
We_________________________________________________________________________
8. They are making attempts to solve the problem of waste disposal. (made)
Attempts ____________________________________________________________________