UNIT 5: HIGHER EDUCATION
I. PRONUNCIATION. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
1.
a. university b. international c. agricultural d. philosophy
2. a. available b. certificate c. opportunity d. tutorial
3. a. lecturer b. identity c. socially d. calendar
4. a. tertiary b. reference c. Insurance d. thoroughly
5. a. considerable b. engineering c. economics d. academic

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
6.
a. academic b. campus c. apply d. entrance
7.
a. receive b. achieve c. increase d. creative
8.
a. tutor b. subject c. study d. result
9.
a. scary b. challenge c. psychology d. course
10.
a. require b. society c. twice d. applicant
II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box:
optional
Applicants her first year
Qualified
subject

undergraduate state schools the taken
in

1.Sarah lived in campus in_________ at college.

a. inform b. informative c. informed d. information
9.A university is an -institution of higher education and research, which grants _______ degrees at all levels in a
variety of subjects.
a. secondary b. optional c. academic d. vocational
10._______ is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the
medical treatment of animals.
a. Chemistry b. Pharmacy c. Medicine d. Veterinary
III. GRAMMAR: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
Exercise 1: Give the correct form of each verb in bracket
1) If that hat costs much, I _____________( buy) a small one.
2) If you___________ (drive) more carefully, you wouldn’t have had so many accidents.
3) If I____________ (make) that mistake again, my teacher will get angry with me.
4) If I spoke English, my job _________( be) a lot easier.
5) If he__________(go) to London yesterday, he would have met his old friend.
6) It’s too bad Helen isn’t here. If she_________ (be) here, she _______(know) what to do.
7 ) They ________(not, let) you in if you come late.
8) I was busy. If I________ (have) free time. I _________(go) to the cinema with you.
9) Were I you, I __________(love) him
10)Had she worked harder last year, she _______________(fail)the exam
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1. _______ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech.
a. If we had had b. If had we had
c. Unless we had had d. Provided that we had had
2. If I were a little taller, I _____ be able to water the plant on tl.1etop shelf.
a. did b. would c. had d. would have
3. If you hear from Susan today, _______ her to ring me.
a. tell b. to tell c. telling d. will tell
4. She had to have the operation _______.
a. unless she would dies b. if she would die
c. otherwise she will die d. or she would die

B. I wish I studied French when I had a chance.
C. I wish I would study French when I had a chance.
D. I wish I study French when I had a chance.
2.People are using computers in almost every field.
A. Computers are using in almost every field.
B. Computers are used in almost every field.
C. Computers are being used in almost every field.
D. Computers being used in almost every field
3.The last time I saw her was a week ago.
A. I haven’t seen her for a week. C. I haven’t seen her since a week.
B. I have seen her for a week. D. A & B are correct.
4. You didn’t work hard. You got bad marks.
A. Had you worked hard, you would have got bad marks.
B. If you had worked hard, you would not have got bad marks.
C. If you worked hard, you would not get bad marks.
D. Did you work hard, you would not get bad marks.
5. Unless you phone me tonight, you won’t get any information.
A. If you didn’t phone me tonight, you won’t get any information.
B. If you don’t phone me tonight, you won’t get any information.
C. You won’t get any information if you phone me.
D. B & C are correct.
V. READING: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage:
If you want to (1)_________your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to do is to
take regular breaks even if they are only for a few minutes. During revision time, you (2)__________ take some
time off to go for a walk or play your favorite sport. It is a mistake to take up all physical activity. Exercise can help
you to relax. You should (3)_________ at least twenty minutes doing something difference every day. Parents don’t
like it when their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact, (4)________ to a friend is very good for
you; parents think that children are (5)________ time and money; but research says talking to friends gives you a
chance to relax, and this will make the time you spend studying more effective.

1. It's important to give clear and honest answers
A. frank B. polite C. correct D. interesting
2. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.
a. recommendation b. reference c. curriculum vitae d. photograph
3. Remember to bring letters of recommendation from your teachers.
A. advice B. reference C. introduction D. suggestion
4. You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions.
A. look at B. listen to C. try your best D. focus your attention on
5. Show enthusiasm or keenness when the job is explained to you.
A. interest and eagerness B. reluctance
C. unwillingness D. responsibility and excitement
Exercise 3: Choose the best answer
1.Not all teenagers are well ……………… for their future job when they are at high school.
A. interested B. satisfied C. prepared D. concerned
2. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression
3.I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous.
a. for b. in c. over d. with
4.Many children are under such a high _______ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
a. recommendation b. interview c. pressure d. concentration
5.She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide.
a. location b. position c. site d. word
III. GRAMMAR: RELATIVE CLAUSES
Exercise 1: Combine each pair of sentences
1. The woman is my mother. She understands me best.
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2. The park has a lake in it. The park is near our house.
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3. This article praises the national heroes. The history books have forgotten them.
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A. Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
B. Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style
C. Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style
D. Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known throughout the world.
4. a/ professor/ a/ person/ teaches/ who/ university/ at/ the/ is/.
A. A person who teaches at the university is a professor.
B. A person who is at the university teaches a professor
C. A person teaches at the university who is a professor
D. A person teaches who at the university is a professor.
5.Don’t you know the writer ________ wrote this novel?
A. who B. where C. whose D. which
6.She will take us to the town________we can see old temples.
A. which B. when C. where D. whom
7.She doesn’t understand________ I am saying.
A. what B. whose C. that D. where
8.“Is this the dress to ______ you want the package sent?”
A. where B. that C. which D. whom
9.We are going to visit Hanoi,______is the capital of Vietnam.
A. which B. that C. where D. who
10.John Montagu was an English Earl. He invented the sandwich.
A. John Montagu, whose invented the sandwich, was an English Earl.
B. John Montagu, who invented the sandwich, was an English Earl.
C. John Montagu, that invented the sandwich, was an English Earl.
D. John Montagu, invented the sandwich, was an English Earl.
IV. WRITING: Choose the best answer
1.My brother is a factory worker. He talked with you yesterday.
A. My brother, who talked with you yesterday, is a factory worker.
B. My brother, that talked with you yesterday, is a factory worker.
C. My brother, with whom talked you yesterday, is a factory worker.
D. All are correct.

1
A. should
B. could not
C. had to
D. must not
2 A. insisting B. making C. forcing D. starting
3 A. pastime B. decision C. attitude D. competition
4
A. bright B. expensive C. adult D. stimulating
5
A. games B. produce C. sense D. amusement
6
A. provide B. encourage C. provoke D. attract
7 A. search B. source C. site D. basis
8 A. enjoy B. watch C. reinforce D. assist
9 A. properly B. perfectly C. worthily D. equally
10
A. devote B. save C. pay D. spend
UNIT 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS
I. VOCABULARY
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct words
restructure achievable renovation agricultural inflation
policy standards Domestic investment the

1.The new policies include cutting _______ subsidies and trade barriers.
2.The control of _______ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
3.It is often a good idea to start with small, easily _______ goals.
4.Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _______
the Soviet economy.
5.After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic _______, the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved

a. major b. living c. rural d. domestic
II. GRAMMAR: ALTHOUGH / THOUGH/ EVEN THOUGH
Exercise 1: Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in parentheses.
1. Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………….
2. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………….
3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………….
4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………….
5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children. (even though)
…………………………………………………………………………….
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite the fact that d. Despite
2. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that
3. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
4. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
5. _______, he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired
c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
6. The children slept well, despite _______.
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
7. She left him _______ she still loved him.
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
8. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

the question) about each passage.
Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch. First there were beepers; now
there are cellular phones. These small telephones can go anywhere with you. Anyone who may need to
reach you can simply call your cellular number. Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only
in a specific city. Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities
to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are. But customers who travel
frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone
number for the second city.
1. Why do people like cellular phones?
A. They can use them in the office.
B. They fit in a briefcase.
C. They like technology.
D. They can them anywhere.
2. What is the disadvantage of cellular phones?
A. The sound is not clear.
B. They do not ring loudly.
C. They are expensive.
D. They work only in one city.
3. If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work?
A. Get a second number in that city
B. Use a regular telephone
C. Communicate by fax
D. Buy a beeper
4. The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to___________________.
A. they don't care where they are
B. wherever they are
C. they have no idea where they are
D. where they are is not known
5. The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to__________________________.
A. found B. confronted C. accepted D. crested

example by radio and telephone.
a. Telecommunication b. Telegraph
c. Multifunction d. Information technology
7. Peter was asked to _______ to a newspaper article making predictions for technological progress in 10 years.
a. expect b. invent c. develop d. contribute
8. Strict ___ measures are in force in the capital to protect it from terrorism.
a. scientific b. normal c. transportation d. security
9. The ______ of the future will no longer be remedial. It will be preventive.
a. communication b. education c. medicine d. technology
10. Doctors and pharmacists have to assume _______ for human life.
a. responsibility b. achievement c. optimism d. aspect
II. GRAMMAR: PREPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions :
1. She was quite satisfied _________ your answer.
2. This story is similar _________ that one.
3. He often borrows money _________ his friends.
4. The house consists _________ five rooms.
5. This song is familiar _________ everyone.
6. Our plane will take off _________ 6 o’clock.
7. Mozart was born ______ Salzburg ______ 1756.
8. None ______ this money is mine.
9. I’ve been invited ______ a wedding ______ 14 February.
10. Hurry up ! We’ve got to go ______ five minutes.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with a, an, the or ø (zero article)
1. Jason’s father bought him____________bike that he wanted for his birthday
2. ____________ Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from___________ France to______________ United
states.
3. Rita is studying___________ English and___________ Math this semester.
4. __________ judge asked___________ witness to tell____________ truth.
5. Please give me__________ cup of___________ coffee with ___________ cream and___________ sugar.

a. I will begin to play golf this year.
b. I will stop playing golf this year.
c. I will build a golf court this year.
d. I will enter a golf competition this year.
2. We always stand by you when you are in need.
a. Whenever you are in need, we stand next to you.
b. We cannot do anything for you though you are in need.
c. We always continue to support and help you when you are in need.
d. We can never stand your necessity.
3. The sign says, "Keep off the grass."
a. The sign says, "Have someone cut the grass immediately."
b. The sign says, "Don't walk on the grass."
c. The sign says, "Grass should not be grown here."
d. The sign says, "Water the grass, please."
4.enough / milk / do / have / for / sugar / you / the /?
A. Do you have enough sugar for the milk?
B. Do you have sugar enough for the milk?
C. Do you have sugar for the enough milk?
D. Do you have the enough sugar for milk?
5. the / England / Oxford / university / is / city / oldest / in/.
A. Oxford is in England the oldest city university in England.
B. Oxford is the oldest city university in England.
C. Oxford is the oldest university city in England.
D. Oxford is in England the oldest university.
IV. READING
DREAMS
Everyone can dream. Indeed, everyone does dream. Those who ____ (1) that they never dream at all actually
dream ____ (2) as frequently as the rest of us, (3) they may not remember anything about it. Even those of us who
are perfectly (4) of dreaming night ____ (5) night very seldom remember those dreams in ____ (6) detail but
merely retain an untidy mixture of seemingly unrelated impressions. Dreams are not simply visual - we dream with