UNIT 8.

NEW WAYS TO LEARN

Cách học mới

VOCABULARY

● education /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/(n): nền giáo dục

● educational /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/(adj): có tính/thuộc giáo dục
● access /ˈækses/(v): truy cập
● application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/(n): ứng dụng
● assignments (n): bài tập về nhà
● concentrate/ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ (v): tập trung
● device /dɪˈvaɪs/(n): thiết bị
● digital /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/(adj): kỹ thuật số
● disadvantage/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ (n): nhược/ khuyết điểm
● educate /ˈedʒukeɪt/(v) : giáo dục
● fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡətɪp/ (n): đầu ngón tay
● identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/(v): nhận dạng
● improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ (v): cải thiện/tiến
● instruction /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/(n): hướng/chỉ dẫn
● information (n): thông tin
● learning tool (phr.n): công cụ học tập
● mobile (adj): di động, có thể mang đi
● native /ˈneɪtɪv/(adj): bản ngữ
● portable /ˈpɔːtəbl/(adj): xách tay
● software /ˈsɒftweə(r)/(n): phần mềm
● syllable/ˈsɪləbl/ (n): âm tiết
● smartphone (n): điện thoại thông minh
● record (v): ghi âm
● tablets (n): máy tính bảng
● technology /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ (n): công nghệ
● touch screen /tʌtʃskriːn/ (n.phr): màn hình cảm ứng
● voice recognition/vɔɪsˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/ (n.phr): nhận dạng giọng nói
GRAMMAR

I. RELATIVE PRONOUNS

1. Who: dùng để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người, làm chủ ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ, sau Who là
"be/V".

Ex: The man is Mr. Pike. He is standing over there.

=> The man who is standing over there is Mr. Pike.

2. Whom: dùng để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người, làm tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ, sau Whom là "a
clause".

Ex: That is the girl. I told you about her.

=> That is the girl whom I told you about.

Note: Whom làm tân ngữ có thể được bỏ đi trong mệnh đề quan hệ xác định.
3. Which: which dùng để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật, làm chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ.

Ex: The dress is very beautiful. I bought it yesterday.

=> The dress which I bought yesterday is very beautiful.

Note: Which làm tân ngữ có thể được bỏ đi trong mệnh đề quan hệ xác định.

4. That: là đại từ chỉ cả người và vật, đứng sau danh từ để làm chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan
hệ.

Ex: This is the book. I like it best.

=> This is the book that I like best.

Note: + Sau dấu phẩy không bao giờ dùng that

+ That luôn được dùng sau các danh từ hỗn hợp (gồm cả người lẫn vật) everything, something,
anything, all little, much, none và sau dạng so sánh nhất.

5. Whose: là đại từ quan hệ chỉ sở hữu. Whose đứng trước danh từ chỉ người hoặc vật và thay thế cho
tính từ sở hữu hoặc sở hữu cách trước danh từ. Sau whose là 1 danh từ.

Ex: John found a cat. Its leg was broken.

=> John found a cat whose leg was broken.

II. RELATIVE ADVERBS

1. When: dùng để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ thời gian, When được thay cho at/on/in + danh từ thời gian
hoặc then.

Ex: May Day is a day. People hold a meeting on that day.

=> May Day is a day when people hold a meeting.

2. Where: dùng để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ nơi chốn, When được thay cho at/on/in + danh từ nơi chốn
hoặc there.

Ex: Do you know the country? I was born.

=> Do you know the country where I was born?

3. Why: dùng để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ lí do. Why thay cho for which.

Ex: I don't know the reason. She left him alone.

=> I don't know the reason why she left him alone.
 BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BÀN
Bài 1: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. She is talking about the author _________ book is one of the best-sellers this year.

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

2. He bought all the books_________are needed for the next exam.

A. that B.what C. those D. who

3. The children_________parents are famous teachers, are taught well.

A. that B. whom C. whose D. their

4. Do you know the boy_________we met at the party last week?

A. which B. whose C. where D. whom

5. The exercises which we are doing _________ very easy.

A. is B. has been C. are D. was

6. The man _________ next to me kept talking during the film, _________ really ennoyed me.

A. having sat/ that B. sitting/ which C. to sit/ what D. sitting/ who

7. Was Neil Armstrong the fisrt person _________ set foot on the moon?

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

8. This is the village in _________ my family and I have lived for over 20 years.

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

9. My mother, _________ everyone admires, is a famous teacher.

A. where B. whom C. which D. whose

10. The old building _________ is in front of my house fell down

A. of which B. which C. whose D. whom

Bài 4: Complete the text with relative pronoun/ adverbs.

My daughter (1)__ __ __ is studying English at Oxford is going on holiday. Her boyfriend Tim invited
her to London (2)__ __ __ he bought a new house last month. She is putting all her clothes into the
suitcase (3)__ __ __ she has just bought. Her sister, (4)__ __ __ has nothing better to do is watching her.
The train (5)__ __ __ she is going to catch leaves at 11 a.m. Tim, (6)___ __ ___ house she is going to
stay in, is a doctor too. Tim is coing for her to the station in a new car (7)__ __ __ his parents gave him
for his birthday. His parents are coming to London too. My daughter, (8)__ __ __ has never met them
before, is very excited about it.
Bài 5: Underline any relative pronouns that can be left out in these sentences.

1. I think that my boss is the person whom I admire most.

2. We are taking the train that leaves at 6.00.

3. Have you seen the book that I left on the desk?

4. My radio, which isn’t very old, has suddenly stopped working.

5. Last week I ran into an old friend whom I hadn't seen for ages.

6. The couple who met me at the bus stop took me out to dinner.

7. The bag in which the robbers put the money was found later.

8. I really like the tea which you made me this morning.

BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO

Bài 9: Choose the correct relative pronoun or relative adverb

1. The woman ____ is sitting at the desk is Mr. John’s secretary.

2. I cannot remember the reason ________ he wanted us to leave.

3. Kelly, ______ __ mother is a physician, is very good at biology.

4. She didn't see the snake ______ __ was lying on the ground.

5. Do you know the shop ______ __ Michael picked me up?

Bài 10: Combine the sentences with relative clauses. (Decide whether to use commas or not)

1. A monk is a man. The man has devoted his life to God.

2. I have one black cat. His name is Mickey.

3. A herbivore is an animal. The animal feeds upon vegetation.

4. Sue plays the piano very well. She is only 8 years old.

5. Sydney is the largest Australian city. It is not the capital of Australia.

Bài 11: Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
1. The man for (A) who the police (B) are looking (C) robbed (D) the bank last week.

2. Today, (A) the number of people (B) whom moved into this city (C) is almost double (D) that of
twenty years ago.

3. They work (A) with (B) a person (C) his name (D) is John.

4. (A) The man (B) whom you (C) are looking for (D) living in this neighborhood.

5. (A) His father warned (B) him not (C) repeating (D) that mistake again.

6. My mother (A, will fly to Hanoi (B) that is (C) the capital city (D) of Wetnam

7. She (A) is (B) the.most beautiful girl (C) whose I have (D) ever met.

8. Every student (A) who (B) majors in English (C) are ready to participate (D) in this contest.

Bài 13: Combine the sentences, using relative clauses.

1. Most of the people speak German. They live in Australia.

2. This bus isn't running today. It goes to Hung Yen.

3. I don't like the man. He is going out with my sister.

4. Michelangelo is one of Italy's greatest artists. He lived until he was 90.

5. Mary was staying with her friend. He has a big house in Scotland.

6. The person asked me some very difficult questions. He interviewed me.

7. Charlie Chaplin became a very rich man. He was from a poor family.

8. That bike was too expensive. He wanted to buy it.

Practise 1

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

1. A. blow B. modern C. electronic D. concentrate

2. A. distract B. tablet C. backpack D. debate

3. A. decoy B. educate C. concord D. decrease

4. A. expensive B. encounter C. excellent D. encourage

5. A. operate B. consider C. conclude D. correct

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

1. A. identify B. critical C. technology D. eliminate

2. A. continue B. amazing C. annoying D. calculate

3. A. disappear B. defining C. distracting D. specific

4. A. remember B. embarrass C. disappoint D. defining

5. A. Internet B. creative C. portable D. benefit

B. VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR

I. Complete the sentences, using relative clauses.

1. On the classroom blog, a teacher can upload video and image illustrations on specific subjects, which/
who can help students learn easily.

2. Parents whose/ who have to pay for mobile devices may be happy with the new method of teaching
and its benefits.

3. Students will enjoy doing many activities, including games, puzzles, who/ whose purposes are the
development of team spirits.

4. Several students which/ who are able to touch and interact with the smart table at the same time will
work together more effectively.

5. The learning applications which/ who students can participate in using the smart table will encourage
them to work together to solve problems.

6. There are interactive activities which/ who are available to be downloaded from the Internet.

7. The smart table has been used in several schools, which/ who brings many benefits to our students.

8. It is an electronic device which/ who students can start using as soon as the teacher has turned it on,
without a lot of training earlier.

9. Teachers which/ who introduce activities to the whole class can work with smaller groups on the smart
table to introduce discussions about the subject matter.
10. The applications which/ who come with the smart table can help students learn various subjects at
school.

II. Put the correct word in the box to complete the sentences below.

physical electronic benefits digital motivate personal

relative technology defining applications disruptive mobile

1. The phrase ‘_________ natives' refers to people who are familiar with computers and the Internet from
an early age.

2. The Internet will ______ _______ students to study more effectively.

3. Please don't ask him questions about his family. He hates answering _____ _____ questions.

4. Our students are very excited when they have opportunities to do _____ _____ exercise.

5. My son, who is a promising pianist, is now interested in composing ____ _____ music.

6. Many teachers have now understood the _____ ______ that mobile devices can bring.

7. I'm looking for some new ____ _____ to put on my smartphone to improve my English pronunciation.

8. The ringing sound from mobile phones is _____ _____ and annoying in the classroom.

9. People are now familiar with the term m-learning or ____ ____ learning, which focuses on the use of
personal electric devices.

10. In the grammar part of this unit we study _____ _____ clauses.

11. That laptop, which has the latest ____ ______, is very expensive.

12. Some of my classmates think that it is not easy to know which clause is _____ ____ and which is
non-defining.

IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the
same line.

1. Laptops and wireless technologies allow students to access ___ __ INFORM

relevant to class topics immediately.

2. By allowing our students to use digital devices in class, we are creating

an opportunity to teach them to think ____ ____ about technology use in CRITIC
their education and life.

3. Digital devices offer an opportunity to ____ _____ EDUCATION

students about media use.

4. Most of the teachers see the new classroom technology as _____ ______ USE
in the educational process.
5. Almost every question students have in class is at their fingertips,
___________ them connected with what is going on around them.
KEEP
6. The iPad, which is much more _______ than the laptop, has the same
multi-touch interface as the iPod Touch.

7. Students who are English-language _______ benefit PORT

greatly from using specialized programs on their laptops. LEARN

8. Teachers are always looking at new ways to develop and ________ their
teaching. IMPROVEMENT
9. With the easy Internet access and a variety of educational apps,
smartphones have become the tools ________ to improve student learning.
NECESSITY
10. With its high- ________ touch screen, the iPad is very useful for many
tasks in class. RESOLUTELY
VI. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.

1. On the way home, we saw a lot of men, women, and dogs which were playing in the park.

A B C D

2. Tobacco was used ceremonially by the Indians, whom from settlers borrowed it as a luxury.

A B C D

3. The man whom remained in the office was the manager.

A B C D

4. This novel, which written by a well known writer, should be read.

A B C D

5. My friend George, that arrived late, was not permitted to enter the class.

A B C D

6. This is the only place which we can obtain scientific information.

A B C D

7. I don't know where could he have gone to so early in the morning.

A B C D

8. Chemistry is one branch of science on that most of the industries depend.

A B C D

9. 1975 is the year in when the revolution took place.

A B C D
10. Mr. Brown, that teaches me English, is coming today

A B C D

C. READING

I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.

sites settings ways taken application

horizons virtual whether potential that

Young children are increasingly using tablets as well as smartphones and other devices with touch
screens in early education (1) ___ __ and with family members.

Tammy and Rose, age 4, have been studying sunflowers with their classmates. They want to sing
and record a song about sunflowers while creating a drawing, using a(n) (2) ___ ___ on the tablet. The
girls have coordinated their efforts and are happy with the result.

To help the class learn more about sunflowers, Kathryn, Tammy and Rose's teacher, used the
tablet to find online (3) ____ ____ with photos and facts. She then took the children on a (4) ___ ____
tour of Van Gogh's sunflower paintings. They read and discussed an electronic picture book about Van
Gogh's life. The children had already examined real sunflowers and their parts, made sketches, read
informational texts and stories, counted seeds, and (5) ______ _____ part in a variety of investigations,
touching on every learning domain. The teacher's use of the tablet together with early practical learning
activities expanded the children's (6) _____ ____. Activities offered on the tablet provided new (7) ____
____ for the children to represent and share what they learned.

Tablets have the (8) _____ ______ to be powered tools for early learning. The choices we make
about how they are used determine (9) ____ _____ the technology is helpful or not. We need to develop
“digital literacy” skills and decide how to use these new tools in ways (10) ______ ______ can support
every child's healthy development and learning.

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

ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT HELP YOU LEARN ENGLISH

There are many ways to learn English. With the increase in new technology, many companies are
now providing new electronic (1) ____ to help people learn English more quickly.

You can (2) ____ the lessons from an English translation Internet site and put them on your iPod.
Because it is portable, you can listen and learn anywhere.

English audio tapes and English audio CDs are a (3) ____ method of learning English. All you
need is a cassette or CD player. You can learn in many (4) ____ including your car.

An electric translator or (5) ____ dictionary is an excellent tool one can use when traveling on a
vacation, on a business trip, studying languages, conversing with foreign people, and in a variety of other
situations. Many devices have a number of attributes that include advanced text-to-speech and voice
recognition technologies. There are many good-quality electronic dictionaries on the market. (6) ____ on
which one you purchase, there is an extensive range of vocabulary that can include up to one million
words or (7) ____. There are also electronic dictionaries that contain common expressions and phrases,
grammar references, and much more. Two popular hand-held English electronic dictionaries include the
Talking Electronic Dictionary and the Audio Phrasebook. They include hundreds of thousands of words,
definitions, and thesaurus entries. You can view the word on the screen and hear it spoken. It is likely that
you have your own language (8) ____. Just speak into the device and you will be provided with an (9)
____ translation voice response.

Choosing an electronic device that helps you learn English has made learning and speaking
English easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Before you purchase a device, make sure you research each
product to find the English learning tool that (10) ____ your lifestyle.

1. A. asks B. ceremonies C. requests D. devices

2. A. bride B. regulations C. download D. notes

3. A. condition B. great C. relation D. wealth

4. A. beans B. boxes C. presents D. locations

5. A. bad B. electronic C. luck D. interest

6. A. Depending B. allows C. stops D. refuses

7. A. existence B. dead C. more D. divorce

8. A. flat B. interpreter C. house D. apartment

9. A. intelligible B. contribution C. difficulty D. reception

10. A. troubles B. problems C. ovals D. complements

D. WRITING

II. Complete the sentences, using a relative pronoun.

1. The pub is opposite the Town Hall. I first met my wife there.

2. He was sitting on a chair. It was uncomfortable.

3. He smokes cigarettes. They are very strong.

4. Let me see the pictures. You took them at Peter's wedding.

5. Some people only think about money. I don't like them.

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6. Do you know that lady? I repaired her car.

7. That girl is Swedish. Tom is in love with her.

8. John has bought a house. There are ghosts in that house.

9. Some people drive drunk. I never travel with them.

10. A man stole £10,000 from a bank. The police have caught him.

Test 2

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

1. A. throw B. though C. thick D. thought

2. A. check B. cheese C. chemistry D. cherry

3. A. result B. evolution C. hundred D. button

4. A. hear B. read C. mean D. reach

5. A. content B. electricity C. species D. sentence

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

1. A. expensive B. different C. personal D. general

2. A. delicious B. encourage C. excited D. digital

3. A. practical B. official C. successful D. surprising

4. A. different B. imagine C. relative D. following

5. A. astonished B. religion C. excellent D. effective

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

1. The people ____ courage you praised are now citizens.

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

2. Your folks ____ live in farmhouses do not like the life of the city.
 A. whose B. who C. they D. which

3. Those towns ____ you were looking at in Gaul are small.

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

4. In Helvetia I have seen a large city ____ many people live.

A. at which B. which C. on which D. in which

5. Tom, ____ is not my friend is my enemy.

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

6. I sent my friend the books ____ I had written.

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

7. Behind the farmhouse there was a large garden, ____ the farmer and his sons were working

A. for which B. which C. in which D. that

8. Did you see the men ____ I gave the money?

A. to whom B. which C. from whom D. to that

9. She sends me the book ____ she ____ two years ago.

A. whom / writes B. whose /wrote C. which/ writes D. which / wrote

10. The man ____ spoke to John is my brother.

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

11. A teacher can create a classroom blog ____ they post notes and assignments for students.

A. where B. that C. who D. whose

12. Students ____ seem to be taking notes on their laptop are sometimes surfing the Internet in class.

A. who B. which C. whose D. they

13. Notebooks, tablets and cellphones are all technology ____ students are accustomed to and can use as
learning aids.

A. when B. whose C. that D. where

14. All smartphones ____ storage hardware is big can store downloaded audio books.

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

15. Science teachers ____ use the 3D projectors and other electronic devices can easily illustrate the
lessons.

A. whom B. what C. who D. whose

16. Letting students use their own digital devices in class can improve the ____ experience in many
ways.

A. educated B. educational C. uneducated D. educator

17. The use of mobile apps in learning has been very ____.

A. stressing B. wasteful C. promising D. dangerous

18. We are looking to find ____ ways to stimulate learning and continually trying to improve the way we
teach.

A. portable and mobile B. new and creative

C. ineffective and inappropriate D. shocking and amazing

19. Mobile devices increase opportunities for learning after school hours and increase teachers’____ and
their comfort levels with technology.

A. behavior B. lines C. ability D. paths

20. The teacher was surprised to discover that his students are quieter and more focused on their
assignments when they are allowed to listen to their soft music during ____.

A. private work B. private homework

C. individual homework D. individual classwork

V. Complete the sentences with the following given words.

digital personal mobile technology electronic applications

1. My son, who is a promising pianist, is now interested in composing ___________ music.

2. Please don't ask him questions about his family. He hates answering __________ questions.

3. The phrase ‘__________ natives' refers to people who are familiar with computers and the Internet
from an early age.

4. I'm looking for some new _______ to put on my smartphone to improve my English pronunciation.

5. That laptop, which has the latest __________, is very expensive.

6. People are now familiar with the term m - learning or ________ learning, which focuses on the use of
personal electronic devices.

VI. Choose the word in the box to complete the text.

access to enable both make up to us

tool teach have seen environments through

Technology has become an essential (1) _________ in our lives. Schools should find ways of
integrating new technologies into classrooms so that students find it easy to learn new subjects as well as
(2) ________ teachers to explain subjects in detail using visual formats. Using technological devices like
computers will (3) ___________ education more fun and interesting for the students. The past ten years
(4) _______ tremendous change in educational technologies and it is time to bring these technologies to
our students in the classroom so that they learn easily and efficiently. Teachers will need to learn how to
use these technologies so that they (5) _________ their students on how to use them.

We have seen that private business community has found ways of improving the way we learn by
creating educational applications for (6) _________ computers and mobile phones. With a good use of
these applications, schools can improve on how students learn and how they get (7) __________

academic information.

New application like YouTube can be used in video and visual education. If a student can learn
(8) _________ visual or video illustrations, they will always remember that subject being explained,
because the brain can easily understand and remember visual objects.

The development of online and offline educational (9) ______ will make learning so simple. Now
it is (10) _____ to apply these educational technologies in the classroom and make learning easier.

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

Electronic learning is a technology of education that implies self-motivation, communication,

efficiency, and technology. E-learning is effective as it (1) ____ distances because the e-learning content
is designed (2) ____ media that can be (3) ____ from properly equipped computers, and other means of
internet accessible technology.

E-learning has its own advantages. However, the most important advantages (4) ____

in the reduction of time, efforts and cost.

Furthermore, we can talk about the following (5) ____ of E-learning with the increasing of
communication between the student and themselves and between the student and the school a fast and
easy way is needed to bring everybody together.

Throughout different directions such as discussing forums, e-mail, and chat rooms, (6) ____ think
that these things increase and motivate students to participate and react with the subjects in question.

Another advantage of e-learning as that it makes all students feel equal. Since the communication
tools give (7) ____ students the opportunity to express his own opinion clearly and directly at any time
without being embarrassed, in contrary to the traditional teaching halls (8) ____ don't have such a feature
due to the bad distribution of the tables or because of shyness or other reasons.

E-learning provides teachers with great facilities that are accessible out of working hours, that is
because the learner can send the inquiries to the teacher through the e-mail at (9) ____ time, yet this
feature is more useful and suitable for the teacher instead of being instead of being restricted at his desk.

By e-learning the attendance is not necessary as the new technology provides the communication
(10) ____ without the need to be available in a specific place or time.
1. A. instrument B. equipment C. machine D. eliminates

2. A. with B. enables C. make D. makes

3. A. add B. put C. cause D. accessed

4. A. see B. saw C. lay D. has seen

5. A. ask B. advantages C. learn D. request

6. A. only B. either C. researchers D. not only

7. A. each B. possibility of C. method of D. right about

8. A. about B. which C. of D. for

9. A. settings B. sights C. surroundings D. any

10. A. up to our B. time to us C. methods D. in time

TEST 3

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

1. A. digital B. personal C. excellent D. electric

2. A. similar B. symbolic C. effective D. eternal

3. A. successful B. cognitive C. different D. wonderful

4. A. efficient B. exciting C. distracting D. portable

5. A. convenient B. permanent C. attractive D. important

6. A. modernize B. organize C. indicate D. continue

7. A. graduate B. develop C. consider D. enable

8. A. concentrate B. benefit C. understand D. mobilize

9. A. introduce B. stimulate C. recognize D. emphasize

10. A. exercise B. volunteer C. calculate D. interview

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

11. Personal ____ devices are useful for learning.

 A. electric B. electrical C. electronic D. electronical

12. They’re excellent learning ____. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do
calculations.

A. equipments B. tools C. gadgets D. techniques

13. In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different cultures.

A. around B. about C. for D. from

14. Mrs Dawson said that we were ____ our lesson in the library next Monday.

A. having B. making C. reading D. going

15. I really don’t ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

A. take B. have C. mind D. see

16. If the examiner can’t ____ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.

A. take B. bring C. make D. understand

17. I would prefer to go to university and do a ____ in International Studies, rather than start work.

A. certificate B. result C. degree D. qualification

18. My dad wants me to go university, but I’m in ____ minds about it.

A. my B. two C. some D. different

19. Most computers have enough ____ to store a vast amount of information.

A. database B. document C. memory D. word processor

20. You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an) ____.

A. access B. terminal C. web page D. modem

21. Many people only use their computer as a ____. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.

A. word processor B. template C. document D. spreadsheet

22. The World Wide Web is made up of millions of ____ created by anybody from multi-media
corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

A. newsgroups B. chatrooms C. users D. sites

23. On the web you can read ____ newspapers or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or
buy anything.

A. virtual B. online C. digital D. offline

24. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ____ a word - "hello”, “goodbye”,
“thank you” was just about it!
 A. speak B. talk C. say D. tell

25. I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I ____ progress.

A. had B. made C. did D. produced

26. I ____ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over
the world.

A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. saved up

27. Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually ____ a conversation with her
teacher in English without difficulty.

A. keep B. do C. improve D. hold

28. If you're not sure what something means, ____ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for
help.

A. check up B. look up C. translate D. interpret

29. Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, ____ in your notebook.

A. keep it down B. put it down C. write it down D. spell it down

30. She had to ____ her First Certificate Exam three times.

A. study B. take C. make D. do

31. I'm ____ for my English test tomorrow.

A. focusing B. meditating C. remembering D. revising

32. He'll have to ____ and work harder or he'll fail the exam.

A. pull his socks up B. polish his head

C. empty his washing basket D. stick his neck out

33. Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents.The other children
hate her. She's such a ____.

A. teacher's toy B. teacher's jewel C. teacher's pet D. teacher's sweet

34. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and ____ from electronics could harm your body and cause
permanent damage.

A. wave B. radiation C. radiator D. emission

35. Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ____ modern technology.

A. of B. from C. in D. with
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

36. You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices.
Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.

A. affordable B. available C. feasible D. carriable

37. Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.

A. forbid B. prohibit C. divert D. neglect

38. Permanent damage to children's body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.

A. Immediate B. Long-lasting C. Short-term D. Serious

39. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.

A. interruptive B. supportive C. discouraging D. confusing

40. For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.

A. advertise B. popularize C. discourage D. improve

41. Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many hours
reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.

A. fascinating B. tempting C. unsuitable D. illegal

42. People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic
headaches.

A. suggests B. includes C. means D. contains

43. One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers
and textbooks with them to school.

A. online B. electric C. computer-based D. modernized

44. An interactive whiteboard is an electronic device that helps students learn English in a more
stimulating way.

A. interest-arousing B. performance-enhancing

C. communication-promoting D. proficiency-raising

45. This new invention is useful in the classroom because it can engage students and provide them with
opportunities to communicate meaningfully.

A. pull B. attract C. encourage D. participate

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.

A. necessary B. essential C. optional D. selective

47. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?

A. neglect B. care C. notice D. consideration

48. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into
your personal electronic devices.

A. individual B. public C. private D. possessive

49. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.

A increased B. enhanced C. promoted D. deteriorated

50. It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education.

A. sufficient B. adequate C. deficient D. proper

Part III. GRAMMAR

Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.

81. Before I came to England, I hadn't had the opportunity to speak to people their native tongue is
English.

A B C D

82. No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.

A B C D

83. The woman sitting on the red chair is the person to who you must give this envelope.

A B C D

84. There are some teachers in our school try to improve the quality of teaching by making use of hi-tech
devices.

A B C D

85. Modern children, who lives have become more and more dependent on electronic devices, find the

A B C

traditional way of teaching very dull and boring.

86. Smartphones and tablets which can be used as effective learning tools for children.

A B C D
87. What is the name of the girl that her mobile phone was stolen?

A B C D

88. A tablet is a mobile computer is also useful for language learning.

A B C D

89. Those want to improve their English can download free digital lessons from the Internet to study.

A B C D

90. Mr Peterson who has worked for the same school all his life, is retiring next month.

A B C D

Part IV. SPEAKING

Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.

91. “____ ” _ “It means go very quickly.”

A. How can you explain "rush”? B. How do you spell “rush”?

C. What does "rush” mean? D. What is the equivalent of “rush”?

92. “____” – “For” answers the question "How long” and “Since” answers the question “When".

A. What are the meanings of “for” and “since”?

B. What's the difference between “for” and “since”?

C. How to see the difference between “for” and “since”?

D. How similar are “for” and “since”?

93. “So, Sven, you've been learning English for ten years. That's a long time.”-“____”

A. Yes, so what? I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

B. It's none of your business! I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native
speaker.

C. I suppose it is, but I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

D. Well, look at yourself first. I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native
speaker.

94. “____" - "I think you must have the wrong number. There's no one of that name here."

A. Could I speak to Donald, please? B. Hi, who is that?

C. Hello. Is Martin speaking, please? D. A and C are correct.

95. “Do you mind if I make a phone call?” –“____”

A. Yes, of course. The phone's in the hall. B. No, of course not. The phone's in the hall.

C. It's my pleasure. The phone's in the hall. D. Never mind. The phone's in the hall.

96. “Shall I ring you later?" – "____”

A. No, you won't. Have you got my mobile number? B. Yes, you will. Have you got my mobile
number?

C. Yes, but I may be out. Have you got my mobile number?

D. No, I won't be home. Have you got my mobile number?

97. “____” - "No, it's all repeats again. Why can't they make some new programs for a change?”

A. Is there anything worth watching on the telly tonight? B. What's on TV tonight?

C. What's up tonight on TV?D. Is there a program on to watch tonight?

98. “___” – “I like to make notes during the lectures."

A. Do you like lectures? B. Which do you prefer: listening to lectures or reading books?

C. Is recording the lecture a good idea?D. How do you prefer to learn from lectures: making notes
or recording?

99. “___” - “No, I don't live in an English-speaking country, so it's difficult for me to meet them."

A. Is it important to meet English speakers? B. Do you ever have any contact with English
speakers?

C. Do you like living in an English-speaking country?D. Is it hard for you to meet English
speakers?

100. "I don't support the use of smartphones and tablets in the classrooms.” – “____”

A. Me, too. B. I don't, either. C. Me, neither. D. B and C are correct.

101.“ ____" - "I hate it, but I have to do it.”

A. How do you feel about learning English? B. How do you learn English?

C. Is English important in your country? D. Is English easy to learn?

102. "I think electronic devices do wonders for language learners." – “____”

A. I couldn't agree more B. You're absolutely night.

C. Sure, I agree with you. D. All are correct.

103. “Hi, Sarah. What are you studying?" - "English, We have a test tomorrow” – “____”

"Thank you. I'm going to need it!"

 A. Oh, really? B. Oh, good luck! C.Oh, lucky you. D. Oh, luckily.

104,"____" – “I’m afraid not. Can you explain it again?"

A. Does it make sense to you? B. Do I make myself understood?

C. Do you see what I mean? D. All are correct.

105. "May I use your tablet for a while, pleaser" – “____”

A. No way, It cost a fortune! B. I'm so sorry, I'm using it mysell.

C. Stay away from it! D. No, it's busy now.

Part V. READING

Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried
that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (106) ____ doing anything else in their
spare time. Naturally, parents are curious to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to
know if it can be (107) ____ for their children. Should parents be worried if their children are spending
that much time (108) ____ their computers?

Obviously, if the children are bent over their computers for hours, (109) ____ in some game, instead of
doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the
child should (110) ____ of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (111) ____ that it won't
interfere with homework. If the child is not (112) ____ to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic
(113) ____. Dealing with a child's use of the Internet is not much different from (114) ____ any other sort
of bargain about behavior.

Any parent who is seriously alarmed about a child's behavior should make an appointment to (115) ____
the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of the screen does not (116) ____ affect a child's
performance at school. Even if the child is (117) ____ crazy about using the Internet, he or she is
probably just going through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about!

106. A. always B. rarely C. never D. ever

107. A. harming B. harmful C. hurting D. hurtful

108. A. staring at B. glancing at C. looking D. watching

109. A. supposed B. occupied C. involved D. absorbed

110. A. do B. have C. make D. create

111. A. word B. promise C. vow D. claim

112. A. holding B. sticking C. following D. accepting

113. A. rules B. procedures C. regulations D. steps

114. A. dealing B. negotiating C. having D. arranging

115. A. speak B. discuss C. talk D. debate

116. A. possibly B. necessarily C. probably D. consequently

117. A. absolutely B. more C. quite D. a lot

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new
word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You
prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures.
If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources
with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by
repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You
prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by
reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may
prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular
task you are doing.

118. Which of the following is probably NOT preferred by a visual learner?

A. reading aloud B. sources with illustrations

C. sources with videos D. making notes

119. What does the word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?

A. the lecture B. the new word C. the note D. the written word

120. The word “visual” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.

A. picturesque B. written C. illustrative D. seeable

121. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. Auditory learners hate taking notes. B. Auditory learners prefer listening to speaking.

C. Most people are auditory learners.D. When learning something by heart, an auditory learner prefers
reading it out loud.

122. The word "auditory” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ____.

 A. discussive B. noisy C. audible D. recordable

Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.

BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE STUDENT

Learning how to study effectively is an essential skill for students in any discipline. There are six areas
which are crucial to developing good study habits. Work on these and you will become an effective
student.

Targets

Always set a realistic work target. Don't try to do too much. For example, plan to read one chapter of a
book each evening rather than think about reading the whole book over the weekend. This kind of
detailed, planned target is more effective than a vague commitment. It is sometimes helpful to tell your
friends about your plan. This is a good incentive to keep you on target because they will know if you fail!

Rewards

Develop a system of small rewards for your work. For example, stop for a cup of coffee or tea, or listen
to a favorite piece of music after one hour's study, Rewarding yourself for keeping to your work plan will
make you feel good about yourself.

Timing

Make sure you choose a suitable time to study, i.e. when it is quiet and when you are most'alert. Try to
make this a regular, time-tabled part of your day. If you plan to start work at a certain time, say 7 pm, do
not find reasons to put off getting started. You can watch a DVD later, and your emails are not urgent!

Quantity

A large task such as researching a new topic for an essay can be daunting - so daunting, in fact, that it
can be difficult to sit down and make a start. Break the larger task down into several smaller ones. For
example, make a list of questions that you will have to deal with in your essay, and then approach each
question separately. This makes the work more manageable.

Notes and Learning styles

The books you are studying won't always present information in a way that suits your learning style. It is,
therefore, worthwhile spending time making notes and organizing them in a way that suits you best. It is
also a good idea to keep your notebooks neat and well-organized. This will make it much easier to
retrieve information later.

Revision

Don't leave revision until the last moment. When you set your study targets, allow regular revision time.
This is much more effective than trying to cram before an exam.

123. How does the writer think you can develop good study habits?

A. By setting a realistic work target B. By planning and considering your learning style
 C. By revising your work on a regular basisD. By taking into account six important areas

124. Why is it a good idea to tell other people about your work plan?

A. They can help you develop a detailed target. B. They will be very helpful with your plan.

C. They will know if you do not stick to your plan, which motivates you to reach the target.

D. They will know how to help you avoid failing.

125. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word “vague” in paragraph 2?

A. unrealistic B. inefficient C. unclear D. impractical

126. Timing includes all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A. you must be able to think clearly at the chosen time to study B. the best time to study is 7 p.m

C. the time to study should be made a routineD. don't delay getting started

127. How can a complicated piece of work be made easier?

A. Try to sit down and make a start anyway. B. Make a list of questions beforehand.

C. Divide the large task into manageable smaller segments.D. Manage the tasks one by one.

128. The word “daunting” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. frightening B. demanding C. challenging D. discouraging

129. What is NOT the benefit of keeping good class or lecture notes?

A. The information is tailored to your learning style.

B. It enables you to find information quickly when needed.

C. The information is favorably organized to your liking.

D. You do not need to spend time on the books you are studying.

130. The most suitable phrase to replace the word "cram” in the last paragraph is ____.

A. study hard in a short time B. stay up late to study C. revise hastily

D. revise overnight

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.

131. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded
into your personal electronic device.

A. Electronic dictionaries which can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic
device are now common in English classes.
 B. Electronic dictionaries, which can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic
device, are now common in English classes.

C. Electronic dictionaries, that can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic
device, are now common in English classes.

D. Electronic dictionaries can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device are
now common in English classes.

132. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.

A. Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.

B. Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.

C. Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.

D. Electronic devices whose radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.

133. Electronic devices distract students from their studies. Students may play games, text, chat, and
cheat.

A. Electronic devices distract students, who may play games, text, chat, and cheat, from their
studies.

B. Electronic devices distract students who may play games, text, chat, and cheat from their
studies.

C. Electronic devices distract students from their studies, who may play games, text, chat, and
cheat.

D. Electronic devices distract students from their studies who may play games, text, chat, and
cheat.

134. They may feel sad and bad about themselves. This might affect their performance at school.

A. They may feel sad and bad about themselves, this might affect their performance at school.

B. They may feel sad and bad about themselves which might affect their performance at school.

C. They may feel sad and bad about themselves, which might affect their performance at school.

D. They may feel sad and bad about themselves, that might affect their performance at school.

135. Nearly all speed reading courses have a “pacing element”. This timing device lets the students know
how many words a minute they are reading.

A. Nearly all speed reading courses have a “pacing element” which is a timing device lets the
students know how many words a minute they are reading.

B. Nearly all speed reading courses have a "pacing element” which is a timing device that lets the
students know how many words a minute they are reading.
 C. Nearly all speed reading courses have a "pacing element", a timing device that lets the students
know how many words a minute they are reading.

D. Nearly all speed reading courses have a "pacing element", that is a timing device that lets the
students know how many words a minute they are reading.

136. Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p.m rate. You can comfortably
understand at this rate.

A. Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p.m rate, the rate which you
can comfortably understand.

B. Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p. m rate the rate at which
you can comfortably understand.

C. Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your normal w.p.m rate, the rate which you
can comfortably understand at.

D. B and C are correct.

137. Some students prefer a strict teacher. This teacher tells them exactly what to do.

A. Some students prefer a strict teacher, who tells them exactly what to do.

B. Some students prefer a strict teacher who tells them exactly what to do.

C. Some students prefer a strict teacher, that tells them exactly what to do.

D. All are correct.

138. Many devices offer apps. These apps use voice recognition technology

A. Many devices offer apps whose use voice recognition technology.

B. Many devices offer apps, which use voice recognition technology.

C. Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology.

D. Many devices offer apps in which use voice recognition technology.

139. This is my new tablet. It uses the latest digital technology.

A. This is my new tablet that uses the latest digital technology.

B. This is my new tablet which uses the latest digital technology.

C. This is my new tablet, which uses the latest digital technology.

D. This is my new tablet, that uses the latest digital technology.

140. Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools. These schools are largely co-
educational.

A. Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools, which are largely co-educational.
B. Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools which are largely co-educational.

C. Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools that are largely co educational.

D. Most children aged 5 to 11 in England go to primary schools where are largely co-educational.