GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY 1
SET A
WORD FORM
SET B
1. I took the ___ to congratulate him on his promotion.
A. opportunity B. chance C. occasion D. circumstance
2. You'd rather speak to him yourself, ___?
A. hadn't you B. didn't you C. wouldn't you D. won't you
3. During the demonstration the police arrested twenty people, four of ___ were charged with obstruction.
A. who B. them C. which D. whom
4. ___ classical dance for six years, Jane finally felt ready to perform in public.
A. Having studied B. Studying C. To study D. Being studied
5. The use of computers aids in teaching, ___ the role of teachers is still very important.
A. although B. yet C. so that D. because
6. Do you really expect him ___ treated in this way?
A. to not object to be B. not to object to being
C. not to object to be D. not object to being
7. The baby can't even sit up yet, ___ stand and walk!
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than
8. Mike painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He ___ a different colour.
A. must have chosen B. had to choose
C. should have chosen D. could have been choosing
9. Hoa is visiting her home town this afternoon.
Mark: “Don’t fail to send your family my regards.” - Hoa: “___.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. You’re welcome C. Good idea, thanks D. Thanks, I will
10. A small ___ of this medicine should be enough to lessen the pain.
A. part B. size C. dose D. ration
WORD FORM: HOW USEFUL IS SELF-STUDY?
"Self-study" is a blanket term which means different things to different people. It can be used to mean "autodidactic",
or refer to self-help material for those who, for (1. WHAT) _______________ reason do not have access to a teacher.
For students following a distance learning course, such methods are worthwhile as they are designed for those who
cannot attend (2. RESIDENCE) _______________ courses, which are far more expensive.
There are many drawbacks to self-study for university students, however, as one studies in isolation and cannot
enjoy exactly the same lifestyle as the traditional type of (3. GRADUATE) _______________, who is combining new
social and academic experiences. Those who choose to use self-study as a path into the realms of academia do so
for very different reasons, which depend on their financial background to a large extent. Today, no one frowns on this,
seeing it as a positive step towards (4. LIGHT) _______________.
SET C