UNIT 8: BEING INDEPENDENT - Test 1

III. 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 sentences.
1. They need someone dependable to take care of their children while they are at work. They used to have a
good babysitter.
A. faithful B. honest C. enthusiastic D. reliable
2. Jack was responsible for his class’s window breaking. Someone saw him throwing a ball into it yesterday.
A. caused B. controlled C. destroyed D. damaged
3. When the washing machine stops, remove the wet clothes and hang them to dry.
A. put out B. take in C. take out D. put up with
4. Most parents force their children to study hard. Sometimes children feel stressed about that.
A. limit B. check C. prevent D. obligate
5. Even the smallest baby can identify his mother by her voice. They are really sensible.
A. know B. understand C. recognize D. show
6. Parental pressure may negatively affect a teenager’s ability to make independent choices.
A. encouragement B. relaxation C. stress D. disagreement
7. Motivation plays a significant role in driving teenagers towards independence.
A. Encouragement B. Freedom C. Discouragement D. Organization
IV. 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 sentences.
1. Peter may look a bit fierce but actually he’s fairly harmless. A. damaging B. funny C. humourous
D. cheerful
2. Living in the school’s dorm is optional. Students may share apartments with their friends.
A. necessary B. mandatory C. important D. efficient
3. He’s disorganized, inefficient, never there when you want him - in short, the man’s hopeless.
A. disadvantaged B. disordered C. disagreed D. disciplined
4. We encouraged him to express his emotions and attitudes to that issue. He usually kept quiet.
A. persuaded B. inspired C. discouraged D. restored
5. She is confident. She never deals with difficult situations. A. solves B. ignores C. requires D. admires
6. The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a challenging time for many teenagers.
A. demanding B. unpleasant C. enjoyable D. flexible
7. Giving teenagers the freedom to make their own choices can help them become more confident.
A. reliable B. shy C. motivated D. mature
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. Whenever I have a difficult situation, I ask him because he often ______ the solutions easily.
A. carries out B. comes up with C. gets around D. gets into
2. Her mother wants her to contact her ______ while she's out.
A. from day to day B. from time to time C. from hour to hour D. from minute to minute
3. We should make ______ of time-management tools to know what we need to do every day or week.
A. benefit B. help C. use D. sure
4. It was ______ their parents' trust that took a long time. A. achieving B. bringing C. checking D. earning
5. The most important thing to be independent is getting into the ______ of planning what you do in a day, a
month or a year.
A. habit B. time C. schedule D. challenge
6. Their son is ______ at home. He can cook, clean the house and do the laundry!
A. dependent B. independent C. dependence D. independence
7. When teenagers do some part-time jobs, they get to know how to ______ their money.
A. manage B. management C. manager D. manageable
8. I want to ______ the time-management app to plan my weekly schedule. A. installment B. installing C.
installed D. install
9. If you have any problems, write down the options, so that you can review the advantages and ______ of each
one.
A. disadvantageous B. advantageous C. disadvantageously D. disadvantages
10. Once you have made your choice, you must create a plan of ______ steps to move forward.
A. separate B. specific C. common D. detailed
11. It's my father who taught me how to be responsible ______ money. A. with B. for C. about D. in
12. All teenagers need to study basic ______ that are necessary or extremely useful to manage well in daily
life.
A. cooking skills B. communication skills C. life skills D. teamwork skills
13. He always ______ his parents, especially his father. A. follows B. trusts C. thinks D. hopes
14. They never have to ask their children to study hard because they are highly ______.
A. self-motivated B. self-confident C. self-studying D. self-teaching
15. You should ______ your clothes into whites and colors and wash them separately. A. manage B. keep
C. separate D. load
16. My sister is ______ because she's able to do or achieve something without pressure from others.
A. self-confident B. dependent C. self-motivated D. responsible
17. It's my parents ______ taught me how to be responsible with money. A. that B. whom C. what
D. where
18. It's my mum ______ still thinks I don’t have the skills to be independent. A. whom B. which C.
when D. who
19. These students need more ______ which is necessary or extremely useful to manage well in daily life.
A. life skills B. communication skills C. management skills D. practical skills
20. It's ______ my parents' trust that took a long time. A. trying B. earning C. gaining
D. providing
21. She is a good student. Her ______ is so good that teachers never have to help her with exercises.
A. behaviour B. training C. practice D. self-study
22. Learning how to ______ our time and money is really important for us. A. spend B. waste C. manage
D. use
23. A good night's sleep is necessary for teenage brain ______ and good health.
A. develop B. development C. developing D. developed
24. Developing good time management skills can help you _____ your tasks effectively. A. store B. sort C.
combine D. manage
25. By ______ clear goals, you can work towards achieving your dreams and becoming more independent.
A. placing B. influencing C. setting D. putting
26. A strong sense of independence can enable you to make important decisions with less ______.
A. motivation B. pressure C. freedom D. confidence
27. Sarah ______ her parents that she was responsible enough to stay at home alone.
A. forced B. influenced C. convinced D. identified
28. Becoming more independent often involves identifying goals and staying ______ to achieve them.
A. motivated B. organised C. reliable D. curious
29. ______ allows individuals to gain knowledge independently, often outside of a traditional classroom.
A. Self-study B. Trust C. Money management D. Responsibility
30. Becoming financially independent means being ______ for your money and spending it wisely.
A. confident B. dependent C. organised D. responsible
31. When doing the laundry, it’s essential to ______ your clothes by colour before loading the washing
machine.
A. fold B. sort C. store D. measure
32. He suffered ______ serious depression after losing his beloved pet. A. in B. from C. with D.
for
33. If you choose to study abroad, you have to live ______ from home. A. on B. away C. in D. up
34. They may also need to spend extra time-solving problems ______ their own, without the benefit of a
teacher's guidance.
A. on B. away C. in D. up
35. Self-study can make learners more confident ____ their abilities to complete tasks independently. A. on
B. away C. in D. up
36. ______ my friend came to see me late.
A. It was last night that B. It was last night which C. It was last night when D. It was last night whom
37. ______ the little boy greeted in a strange language.
A. It was his grandfather whom B. It is his grandfather who C. It was his grandfather
that D. It is his grandfather which
38. ______ asked the policeman a lot of questions.
A. It is the pedestrian whomB. It is the pedestrian what C. It was the pedestrian who D. It was the pedestrian
when
39. ______ the boy scored the goal.
A. It was for his team whom B. It was for his team what C. It was for his team that D. It was for his team which
40. ______ my wife gave to me at my last birthday party.
A. It was this T-shirt that B. It is this T-shirt which C. It was this T-shirt who D. It was this T-shirt whom
41. ______ the woman bought for him.
A. It was the English book which B. It was the English book that C. It was the English who D. It was the
English whom
42. ______ I bought this dictionary. A. It was from this bookstore that
B. I was from this bookstore where C. It was this bookstore which D. It was this bookstore that
43. It was Thomas ______ to help us. A. comes B. that comes C. to come D. who
came
44. ______ the young man had rescued from the accident.
A. The baby girl B. It was the baby girl whom C. The baby girl that D. It
was the baby girl who
45. ______ my parents gave me a new computer.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that C. It was my birthday that
D. It was on my birthday that
46. ______ I first met my close friend. A. It was in Japan that B. It was in Japan who C. It was Japan that D. It
was Japan which
47. ______ talking to her sister on the phone. A. It is Thomas’s mother whom is
B. It was Thomas’s mother whom is C. It was Thomas’s mother who is D. It is Thomas’s mother
who is
48. ______ a high level of blood cholesterol.
A. It is eggs that contain B. Those are eggs it contains C. It is eggs contain D. It
is eggs contain
VI. Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.
1. deal with ___ 2. get around ___3. give up ___4. carry out ___5. come up with ___6. make use of ___
a. to think of or suggest an idea or plan d. to go to different places
b. to do or complete something e. to use something for a specific purpose or benefit
c. to take action to solve a problem f. to stop doing something usually because of
difficulty
VII. Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase from Task VI.
1. When facing challenges, it is essential to stay calm and ______ solutions to the problems.
2. Students can ______ online resources and educational apps to improve their learning results.
3. To become independent of parents, teenagers can ______ by walking, biking and using public transport.
4. You must learn how to ______ unexpected challenges that may arise along the way to be more mature.
5. The key to success is to never ______ even when things get difficult.
6. Independence means being able to ______ tasks and responsibilities without guidance from others.
VIII. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. My mother gets into the habit of removing / ironing her clothes before storing them in the wardrobe.
2. I save my pocket money / food bank to buy things I really want, which teaches me the value of money.
3. My current learning goal is to improve my presentation / decision-marker skills for university admission
interviews.
4. When cooking rice, the first step you need to do is to rinse / measure the rice to make it clean.
5. I’ll pay / place you for dog walking while I’m away on vacation.
6. My schedule time / to-do list for today includes cleaning the bathroom and doing the laundry.
IX. Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. He felt ______ in his ability to complete all the chores well. (CONFIDENCE)
2. She sorted her clothes by colour, then washed her whites and colours ______ to avoid colour bleeding.
(SEPARATE)
3. One of the greatest joys of adulthood is the ______ to make your own choices. (FREELY)
4. ______ plays a crucial role in your life, as it encourages you to achieve your goals. (MOTIVATE)
5. Children are often ______ on their parents for basic needs like food and accommodation. (INDEPENDENCE)
X. Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
1. It wasn’t my brother / My brother didn’t who helped me hang the wet clothes to dry yesterday.
2. It is the dryer / The dryer is very convenient for quickly drying clothes, especially during the rainy season.
3. It was at local hospitals / At local hospitals that teenagers can volunteer to improve social skills and
contribute to the community.
4. It was doing my chores / Doing the chores on my own helps me earn my parents’ trust.
5. At the food bank / It was at the food bank that he worked to develop a sense of responsibility and
support the community.
6. It was through self-study / Through self-study that she gained the knowledge and skills needed for the
exam.
7. It was Trang who / Trang volunteered to teach English to poor children in her town last summer.
8. It was last month / Last month that Phong signed up for a course in life skills.
XI. Rewrite the sentences using cleft sentences focusing on the underlined parts.
1. Mai does babysitting as a part-time job to earn some money.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. My club did some volunteer work in an old people’s home last week.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I installed the money-time management app on my phone to learn how to spend money wisely.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. I usually take part in extracurricular activities after school to improve social skills.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. My time management skills enabled me to balance between my studies and my part-time job.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. My mother taught me about steps in cooking rice in a rice cooker.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. She worked part-time as a shop assistant at a clothes store last summer.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Essential life skills prepare individuals for an independent life in adulthood.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
XII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and
correct it.
1. It is doing (A) babysitting as(B) a part-time job where(C) helps students earn(D) some pocket money.
2. It is(A) Tuan who got(B) around by riding(C) a bike with(D) me yesterday.
3. It is(A) at the sports club that(B) we usually play(C) judo as an extracurricular(D) activity.
4. It was(A) yesterday when(B) my teacher gave(C) a presentation on how(D) to develop decision-making
skills.
5. It is(A) working part-time that(B) allows you gain(C) some work experience(D) and improve social skills.
XIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Independence for pre-teens and teenagers is about trying new things, taking on more (1) _______, making
decisions by themselves, and working out who they are and what they want to be. (2) _______, independence is
an essential part of your child’s journey towards adulthood.
As pre-teens and teenagers go through the physical, social and emotional changes of adolescence, they often
experience intense and sometimes overwhelming emotions. (3) _______, you understand your child’s emotions;
you can help your child learn to (4) _______ these emotions by themselves. This is an important part of becoming
(5) _______. Exploring opinions and ideas is (6) _______ of the ways your child works out where they fit in the
world. Your child’s opinions might be different (7) _______ yours, but taking them seriously sends the message
(8) _______ you value your child. And different opinions can be a good chance for you to talk about how it’s OK
for people to have different perspectives.
Clear family rules about behaviour and communication will help your child understand where the limits are and
what you expect. Rules help to keep your child (9) _______ as they try new things. Likewise, rules can help you
be consistent in the way you treat your child if they push the boundaries of their independence. It’s a good idea
to monitor (10) _______ well your child is going with independence and change the rules accordingly.
1. A. responsibility B. responsible C. 6. A. a B. each C. any D. one
irresponsibility D. responsibly 7. A. from B. with C. of D. for
2. A. Taking B. Applying C. Achieving D. Placing 8. A. where B. that C. what D.
3. A. Unless B. If C. Although D. Due to which
4. A. remove B. influence C. solve D. manage 9. A. be safe B. to be safe C.
5. A. dependence B. dependent C. independent being safe D. safe
D. independently 10. A. how B. what C. that D.
when
XIV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 11 to 17.
The age at which teenagers should become independent is a topic of debate and can vary depending on
cultural norms and individual circumstances. While there is no set age that universally marks the transition to
independence, it is generally recognized that the teenage years are a crucial period for developing autonomy
and taking on increasing responsibility.
During adolescence, teenagers undergo significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.
They begin to form their own identities, explore their interests, and develop a sense of self. This period provides
an opportunity for teenagers to gradually take on more independence and learn essential life skills that will
prepare them for adulthood. However, it is important to note that independence should be a gradual process
and not something expected to happen overnight. Teenagers still require guidance, support, and supervision
from parents, caregivers, and trusted adults. The transition to independence should be based on individual
maturity, readiness, and the ability to handle increasing responsibilities. Factors such as cultural expectations,
family dynamics, and the level of trust and communication within the family also play a role in determining
when teenagers should become more independent. Open and honest communication between parents and
teenagers is crucial in navigating this transition, as it allows for discussions about expectations, boundaries, and
the gradual relinquishing of parental control.
It is important to recognize that the journey towards independence is not solely determined by age, but also
by the readiness and capabilities of the teenager. Some teenagers may display greater maturity and
responsibility at an earlier age, while others may require more time and support to develop these skills. Parental
guidance and assessment of the teenager’s readiness are vital in determining when they should gradually
assume more independence. It is essential to strike a balance between fostering independence and ensuring
the teenager’s well-being and safety. By providing opportunities for growth, encouraging responsible decision-
making, and maintaining a supportive environment, parents can help teenagers navigate the path to
independence at a pace that suits their individual development. (Adapted from The
Forbes)
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Independence in Teenagers B. Determining the Age of Independence for Teenagers
C. The Transition to Independence in Adolescence D. Cultivating Autonomy and Responsibility in
Teenagers
12. According to the passage, the following factors should be considered when determining the
transition to independence for teenagers EXCEPT
A. Their physical and emotional changes during adolescence. B. Cultural norms and
individual circumstances.
C. The level of trust and communication within the family. D. Financial ability to pay
for life on their own.
13. The word "universally" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____
A. widely B. normally C. ultimately D. exclusively
14. The word "undergo" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____ A. experience B. sustain C. witness
D. preview
15. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _____
A. transition B. adolescence C. parental control D. open and honest
communication
16. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Independence should be a gradual process for every teenager.
B. Teenagers do not need guidance and support from adults to become independent themselves.
C. Factors such as cultural expectations and family dynamics influence the transition to independence.
D. Honest talk between parents and teenagers is crucial during the transition to independence.
17. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Teenagers who become independent earlier in life are more successful in adulthood.
B. The transition to independence can be challenging for both teenagers and parents.
C. Parents should exert strict control over their teenagers’ decisions and actions.
D. The journey towards independence is solely determined by age.
XV. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not
given (NG).
Parents who restrict their children instead of guiding them actually end up coming in their way of self-
discovery.
According to Bhagat Rajput, consultant, Manipal Hospital in Delhi, independence is essential for children’s
growth, but mostly it’s the generation gap between the children and the parents that acts as a barrier. “This gap
is obvious because each of them grows up in two separate historical times and cultures, impacting the views,
values, and tastes. The barrier can be minimized with parents acting as guides to adolescents and increasing
communication and understanding in the relationship,” Rajput told IANS.
Struggling for personal independence, 23-year-old Delhi based Muskan, said: “Parents putting barriers at
every step harms more than it helps. This is the time when we are trying to build our own identity and want to
make our own mistakes. Parents think they’re advising or helping us, but too much interference is not really
good.”
The researchers recommend parents support the teens if they can’t solve the problems independently.
Parents should also establish specific milestones and create opportunities to guide their teens in gaining
experience and confidence while reaching those goals, they said. According to researchers, one quarter of the
parents surveyed admit they are the main barrier to their teen’s independence as they don’t take the time or
make effort to give them more responsibility.
“Parenting is about learning to care and control in the right way. Autonomy for young people is important
for the development of their identity. But autonomy has to be within a safety framework,” Achal Bhagat, senior
consultant, psychiatry, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, told IANS.
Adapted from https://www.hindustantimes.com/sex-and-relationships/most-parents-are-barriers-to-teens-
independence /story-P1RLP4VXrKr00m0o2RpWUhK.html
1. Parents who restrict their children actually prevent them from self-discovery.
2. The generation gap between children and parents is an obstacle to children’s independence.
3. The generation gap can be expanded by increasing communication between children and parents.
4. Muskan thinks that parents putting barriers has more advantages than drawbacks.
5. The researchers suggest that parents should assist the teens unless they deal with their problems on their
own.
6. Parents should give children chances to gain work experience and self-motivation.
7. One-third of the parents surveyed admit being the main obstacle to their teen’s independence.
8. Achal Bhagat believes that autonomy is crucial for the development of a young person’s relationship.
XVI. Complete the following sentences using given words. Change the form of the verbs if
necessary.
1. Help / parents / with / housework / allow / children / develop / sense / responsibility.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Learn / basic / life skills / be / essential / teenager’s journey / towards / independence.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. It / confidence / that / play / important / role / one’s ability / make / good decisions.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. It / through / choose / their / own / clothing styles / that / teens / can / express / their independence.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Poor / time management / skills / can / make / hard / students / balance / between / work / study.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
XVII. Rewrite each sentence using the given word in brackets as long as its meaning stays the
same as the original one.
1. Working part-time may influence students’ health and study negatively. (EFFECTS)
-> Working part time may have ___________________________________________________________________________.
2. My mom taught me how to use the dishwasher properly. (WHO)
-> It was ____________.
3. Teens are able to gain important life skills through sharing the chores with their parents. (THAT)
-> It is through ____________.
4. Her strong motivation and self-study helped her become an independent learner. (THAT)
-> It was her strong motivation ___________.
5. Teenagers can gain work experience and money management skills by doing a part-time job. (ALLOW)
-> Doing a part-time job ____________.
XVIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
1. Candidates from all over the world took part in the competition with great enthusiasm.
A. It is great enthusiasm that candidates from all over the world took part in the competition.
B. It was great enthusiasm that candidates from all over the world took part in the competition.
C. It was with great enthusiasm that candidates from all over the world took part in the competition.
D. It is with great enthusiasm which candidates from all over the world take part in the competition.
2. He gains impressive achievements at the age of 20.
A. It is at the age of 20 that he gains impressive achievements.
3. B. It was at the age of 20 that he gains impressive achievements.
C. It is at the age of 20 that he gained impressive achievements.
D. It was at the age of 20 that he gained impressive achievements.
4. Mary made a great contribution to her husband's success.
A. It is Mary who made a great contribution to her husband's success.
B. It was Mary who makes a great contribution to her husband's success.
C. It was Mary who made a great contribution to her husband's success.
D. It was Mary who made a great contribution to her husband's success.
5. Most parents are willing to lend their ear to their children.
A. They are their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear to.
B. It is their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear to.
C. They are their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear.
D. It is their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear.
6. He spent his summer vacation in Da Lat.
A. It is in Da Lat that he spent his summer vacation. B. It was in Da Lat that he spent his summer vacation.
C. It is in Da Lat that he spends his summer vacation. D. It was in Da Lat where he spends his summer
vacation.
7. My neighbor usually complains about my friends whenever they go to my house.
A. It is my neighbor whom usually complains about my friends whenever they go to my house.
B. It is my neighbor and usually complains about my friends whenever they go to my house.
C. It is my neighbor whose usually complains about my friends whenever they go to my house.
D. It is my neighbor who usually complains about my friends whenever they go to my house.
8. My friends made some candies for my birthday party.
A. It was my friends who made some candies for my birthday party.
B. It was my friends they made some candies for my birthday party.
C. It was candies who is made by my friends for my birthday party.
9. D. It was candies who is made by my friends in my birthday party.
10. My brother gave the glasses to Tom yesterday.
A. It was Tom that my brother gave the glasses to yesterday. B. It was my brother that
gave the glasses to me yesterday
C. It was my brother that gave the glasses yesterday to me.
11. D. It was Tom whose my brother gave him the glasses to yesterday.
12. Linda gave her best friend a lot of gifts.
A. It was Linda’s best friend whose was given a lot of gifts. B. It was Linda’s best friend
whom was given a lot of gifts.
C. It was Linda’s best friend it was given a lot of gifts. D. It was Linda’s best friend was given a lot of gifts.
13. Jenny will visit her grandparents next month.
A. It will be Jenny who visits her grandparents next month. B. It will be Jenny whom
visits her grandparents next month.
C. It will Jenny who visit her grandparents next month. D. It will be Jenny who will visit her grandparents next
month.
XIX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences given.
1. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully. He could finish the test very well.
A. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully whereas he could finish the test very well.
B. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully; therefore he could finish the test very well.
C. If Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well.
D. Although Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well.
2. You use your mobile phone a lot. You have large phone bills.
A. If you don’t use your mobile phone a lot, you don’t have large phone bills.
B. If you didn’t use your mobile phone a lot, you wouldn’t have large phone bills.
C. If you don't use your mobile phone a lot, you won't have large phone bills.
D. If you won't use your mobile phone a lot, you won't have large phone bills.
3. You are not so ill. You don't have to stay in bed all the time.
A. You are not so ill, so there is no need to stay in bed all the time. B. You are too ill to stay in bed all the time.
C. You are not ill enough to stay in bed all the time. D. You are not so ill, but there is no need to stay in bed
all the time.
4. Routines will be developed. Then, they take less time to do.
A. Before routines are developed, they took less time to do. B. Once routines are
developed, they will take less time to do.
C. Routines will be developed because they take less time to do. D. Routines will be developed if they take less
time to do.
5. You can finish the assignment by yourself. It is possible.
A. There is no point in finishing the assignment by yourself. B. I can make it possible for
you to finish the assignment.
C. It is possible for you to finish the assignment by yourself. D. You may consider finishing the assignment by
yourself possible.
6. You can't master a language in a month. It is impossible.
A. It is just a matter of time before you can master a language. B. It is reasonable for a
language to be mastered in a month.
C. It is so practical of you to master a language in a month. D. It is impossible for you to
master a language in a month.
7. Don't expect that everyone shares the same thoughts with you. It is unreasonable.
A. It is just a matter of reason that everyone shares the same thoughts with you.
B. It is possible to expect that everyone shares the same thoughts with you.
C. It is impolite to expect that everyone shares the same thoughts with you.
D. It is unreasonable to expect that everyone shares the same thoughts with you.
8. He worked the whole night last night. His eyes are red now.
A. If he didn't work the whole night, his eyes wouldn't be red now.
B. Unless he worked the whole night last night, his eyes were red now.
C. If he hadn't worked the whole night last night, his eyes wouldn't be red now.
D. He worked the whole night last night otherwise his eyes were red now.
9. It could be my viewpoint. The world's best cook is my mother.
A. People said that my mother is the best cook in the world. B. My mother is the world's
best cook, in my opinion.
C. My mother is believed to be the best cook in the world.
D. I am not so sure about the fact that my mother is the best cook in the world.
10. Before heading home, I still have a lot to do. Some of them include tidying up, packing, and
saying goodbye.
A. If I can do anything before going home, I will do the cleaning, packing and say goodbye to you.
B. Although I want to do many things before going home, I have done cleaning, packing and said goodbye to
you.
C. Cleaning, packing, and saying goodbye to you are just a few of the many things I have to do before returning
home.
D. Cleaning, packing or saying goodbye to you are everything I have to do before going home.
XX. Rewrite these sentences with the same meaning and using the cleft sentences with the
underlined word:
1. My father usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.
→ ______________________________________________________________.
2. I used to like climbing up trees and pick fruits.
→ ______________________________________________________________.
3. My neighbors always make noise at night.
→ ______________________________________________________________.
4. We often complain about the noise at night.
→ ______________________________________________________________.
5. You gave her a bunch of roses last week.
→ ______________________________________________________________.
6. Our English teacher is the greatest teacher in the world.
→ ______________________________________________________________.
7. The earthquake destroyed everything two years ago.
 _______________________________________________.
8. My friend helps me a lot in preparing tasks for my students.
 _______________________________________________.
9. My students’ bad behavior made me sad yesterday morning.
 _______________________________________________.
10. The man gave a book to her.  _______________________________________________.
11. People usually discuss this issue. (Passive voice in cleft sentence)
 It is _______________________________________________.
12. They prepared new documents for their next project.
 It was _______________________________________________.
13. Sara started her new job last Monday. (Passive voice in cleft sentence)
 It was _______________________________________________.
14. Anna met John at the birthday party.  It was _______________________________________________.
15. Martin’s fans gave him a lot of flowers and presents. (Passive voice in cleft sentence)
 It was Martin _______________________________________________.