PRACTICE

PRACTICE

A. LISTENING

Task 1: Listen to Grace and Tom talking about exams. Tick the tips that Grace mentions.

Create a revision schedule – and follow it! X

Don't get exhausted - get plenty of sleep.

Study in a group from time to time. X

Be positive – imagine yourself passing the exam. X

Take regular breaks – do things you enjoy. X

Remember it's only an exam. You won't die if you fail!

Task 2: Listen to the conversation again. Are statements 1–6 true or false?
Statements True False

1. Tom doesn't usually get good grades at school. X

2. Grace thinks Tom will get sick if he doesn't relax. X

3. Grace thinks Tom should spend less time on his own. X

4. Grace doesn't get stressed about exams. X

5. Grace tells Tom to go out and have a good time. X

6. Tom will say it's Grace's fault if he fails his exams. X

TEST 1 * UNIT 1

I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1. A. habit B. hour C. human D. healthy
2. A. really B. ready C. learner D. worry
3. A. honour B. happy C. hurry D. ahead
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
1. A. anxiety B. assignment C. distraction D. counsellor
2. A. delay B. mental C. deadline D. balance
3. A. accomplish B. minimise C. physical D. liveable
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. We feel so……… about the green projects with the participation of many volunteers.
A. mental B. sure C. ready D. optimistic
2. Her personal trainer helps her to set up ……….meals and healthy habits.
A. well-balanced B. well-organised
C. well-designed D. well-structured
3. She has tried so hard to ……..the 10-km running route.
A. begin B. accomplish C. shorten D. delay

3. Don't let yourself get……… easily. Cheer up!

A. delayed B. stressed out C. optimistic D. pessimistic
4. What makes successful teens stand out is the fact that they can……. time very well.
A. maintain B. balance C. marriage D. delay
5……..health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
A. Physical B. Mental C. Emotional D. Well-balanced

IV. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap.

1. Louise has learnt a poem ______________________ - she can remember all of it.
A. compulsory B. academic C. by heart D. by memory
2. My class is ________ ability. There are some good students and some poorer students.
A. between B. low C. full D. mixed
3. Is that your _______? He's smiling at you.
A. graduate B. classmate C. after-school activity D. term
4. It isn't __________ to wear a school uniform. We can wear what we want.
A. nice B. academic C. useful D. compulsory
5. When do you _________ up for the school holidays?
A. break B. move C. keep D. line
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. If they spend more time reading materials, they….. understand the topic more.
A. should B. could C. might D. would
2. Minh……….help you with your homework, if you ask him nicely.
A. can B. should C. would D. may
3. Teenagers……... drink coke if they don't want to gain weight.
A. should B. shouldn't C. can D. can't
4. If you join in cooking courses, you………prepare your own food.
A. must B. should C. will D. can
5. If you have many assignments at the end of this semester, you……go to the self-study room.
A. will B. should C. may D. might
VI. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Correct it.
1. He can brush his teeth every day if he wants to have good teeth.

A B C D
2. If you skip breakfast, you might feel tiring and hungry.

A B C D
3. Sarah might improve her time management skills if she wants to
A B C
join in our team.
VII. Use D
the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each sentence.
1. You should improve your time……………..to keep up with the school deadlines.
(MANAGEMENT)
2. Jogging is a popular activity to maintain …………….. health among young people
nowadays. (PHYSICAL)
3. We have to complete different kinds of …………….. at the end of this semester.
(ASSIGNMENTS)

VIII. Read the suggestions for how to follow your dreams. Complete them with the correct form of these words and
phrases.
be worth it encourage get into
give up on put off take pride in

How to follow your dreams

Do

1. ________ several things that interest you, so that you can discover your passion. get into

spend time with positive people who really 2. __________ you. encourage

remember that the hard work that you put in 3. ___________ be worth it

4. ___________ the things that you achieve. take pride in

Don’t
 let small problems 5.___________ you . put off

6. ___________ a dream just because it’s difficult. give up on

IX. Read the text about healthy life and do the tasks that follow.

HEALTHY LIFE

We need to make careful choices for a healthy life. First of all, we need to be careful about the food we eat. The body can use the
nutrients in foods for growth, for energy, and for repairing itself. The nutrients in the foods are carbohydrates, fats, proteins,
vitamins, minerals, and water. Carbohydrates and fats give us energy. Proteins help growth and maintain and repair the body.
Vitamins help the body use food, help eyesight and skin. Water helps with growth and repairing the body. It also helps the body
digest food and get rid of waste. People need a balanced diet including all these nutrients.

Secondly, we need to be careful about the calories we consume. A calorie is a measure of how much energy we get from food.
The calories we need every day differs. Kids aged 7 to 12 and teenage girls need about 2,200 calories daily. Teenage boys need
about 2,800 calories. Active people who play sports may need more. It is important to balance the calories in the food we eat
with the calories we use. If we eat more calories than our body uses, we gain weight. Junk foods such as candy, soda and
desserts have lots of calories, but they don’t have many nutrients. Avoiding food with a lot of sugar, salt and fat is a good idea.
Eating these kinds of foods can lead to a variety of health problems such as obesity.

Along with the diet, being active is also important. Doing exercise regularly is the best thing we can do for our body. It helps our
heart stay healthy and makes our bones strong. Riding a bike or swimming is the best exercise.

In today’s modern world, we all have some level of stress in our lives. Different things cause stress for different people. Money
problems, work and relationships with other people can all lead to stress. Stress causes different health problems, so we must be
aware of what causes stress for us. We need to eliminate stress as much as we can to be healthy. Changing the way, we think can
reduce stress. Try living for now, and don’t worry about the future.

If we do these simple things now, we will have a longer and happier life.

Answer the following questions, using the information in the text.

1 What are the nutrients in the foods? They are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

2 What do proteins help with? Proteins help growth and maintain and repair the body

3 Which nutrient is good for our eyes? Vitamins

4 What kind of food causes obesity? Junk foods such as candy, soda and desserts

5 How does exercise help our health? . It helps our heart stay healthy and makes our bones strong.

6 What are the main sources of stress? Money problems, work and relationships with other people

7 How can we reduce stress in our lives? We need to eliminate stress as much as we can to be healthy. Changing the way, we
think can reduce stress. Try living for now, and don’t worry about the future.

TEST 2 * UNIT 3
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1. A. honour B. happy C. hurry D. ahead
2. A. several B. start C. regular D. parent
3. A. where B. honest C. homesick D. chorus
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
1. A. accomplish B. minimise C. physical D. liveable
2. A. additional B. optimistic C. priority D. appropriate
3. A. fattening B. happiness C. anxiety D. negative
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Nam has got too much homework to do this week and he's completely …….
A. optimistic B. stressed out C. relaxing D. burned out
2. If you have some problems with your study, the school………. will listen and give you some advice.
A. doctor B. teacher C. counselor D. trainer
3. If you don't hand _________ your homework, you will get into trouble.
A. in B. into C. up D. on
4. I can't _______ with my Maths homework! It's really difficult and I don't know how to do it.
A. get B. move C. cope D. keep
5. My cousin has _______ into university. He starts classes in September.
A. got B. been C. kept D. moved
6. You must _________ attention in class.
A. make B. pay C. do D. take
7. Sarah is _______ an exam this afternoon. She's studied hard.
A. skipping B. taking C. setting D. making
8. I'm not good at art so I'm _________ this subject. I'll try French now.
A. attending B. marking C. dropping D. taking
9. John has _______ his Biology exam so he must take it again.
A. passed B. revised C. failed D. gone
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Correct it.
1. If we don't improve our physical health, we can have a well-balanced lifestyle.

A B C D
2. If you spend too much time play computer games, your health

A B C D
might get worse.
V. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each sentence.
1. Smartphones have brought about a number of ……………..to young users.
(DISTRACTION)
2. My first……………..is to have a balanced diet and do regular exercise. (PRIORITY)
 VI. Read the text about a tip for better time management.
If you're still feeling distracted and your work quality suffers, try some of our time management tips to get you back on track.
These can help you get started to complete
1. Create a plan
Start the day with a clear plan of the tasks you need to complete. You can do this by creating a written list, setting reminders on
your phone, or using scheduling software.Tick off your tasks as you complete them so you can monitor your progress.
2. Limit distractions
By switching your phone to airplane mode, or simply turning off notifications for email and social media, you can limit your
distractions. There are also apps available to help you. Set a timer to check your email or messages at set intervals of 30 minutes,
instead of being constantly connected and distracted.
3. Establish a personalised routine
Establishing a routine that suits your style will help you use your day effectively. If you are more productive in the morning,
schedule the most important tasks earlier in the day. Other people may not hit their most efficient period until after lunch.
Working with your natural rhythms and setting a routine you can stick to is central to effective time management.
Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.
1. The word "productively" in the first paragraph means .
A. effectively B. quickly
C. early D. consequently
2. Ticking off your tasks when finishing is a good way to .
A. start the day B. plan the written list
C remind you of the plan D. check progress
3. What is NOT a good way to limit distractions?
A. Switching on the email notifications.B. Turning your phone to airplane mode.
C. Using a timer to check your emails. D. Using a timer to check social media.
4. It is advised that you should set the most important tasks .
A. earlier in the day B. after lunch
C. on your own natural routine D. at intervals
5. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. Tips to manage time better
B. How to have a well-balanced time
C. Finding a production routine
D. How successful people manage their time

VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words.

1. Taking care of both physical and mental health is important.
It is important to take care of both physical and mental health.
2. You don't manage your time well, so you feel stressed out to accomplish all the assignments.
If you managed your time well, you wouldn't feel stressed out to accomplish all the assignments.
3. It is my impression that she's stressed out with busy study schedule.
She seems to be stressed out with busy study schedule.
4. Do regular exercise and you may have good sleep.
If you do regular exercise, you may have good sleep.
5. "Perhaps we can cycle around the West Lake this weekend," Nam suggested.
Nam suggested cycling around the West Lake this weekend.
6. Giving priority to work, school and family is really difficult for students.
It is really difficult for students to give priority to work, school and family.