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UNIT 8: LIFE IN THE FUTURE
A. VOCABULARY :
I. Word form:
1. The health of our children is being endangered by exhaust fumes. (danger)
2. We don’t have to be a pessimist to realize that we’re in trouble. (pessimistic)
3. There is considerable optimism that the company will improve. (optimistic)
4. Air pollution causes environmental damage to our city. (environment)
5. I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. (vary)
6. The railway line was electrified in the 1950s. (electric)
7. There was a general expectation that he would win. (expect)
8. The pain got progressively worse. (progress)
9. He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. (contribute)
10. The strong wind was threatening to destroy the bridge. (threat)
II. Multiple choice:
1) You don’t have to be a _____ to realize that we’re in trouble.
A. pessimistic B. pessimist C. optimistic D. optimist
2) Many ______cooperate with each other no matter what their nationalities are.
A. science B. scientists C. scientific D. scientifically
3) It is said that scientists and engineers have become very important figures in our modern society.
A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrially
4) In our modern nowadays, scientific progress is constantly opening up new horizons, bringing ____ new needs, and
new opportunities.
A. social B. socialist C. socially D. society
5) Scientists and engineers use their ____ knowledge to help in constructions and testing.
A. technology B. technical C. technically D. technician
6) She made an important _____ to the company’s success.
A. contribute B. contribution C. contributed D. contributing
7) The Great ______ was a dramatic, worldwide economic downturn beginning in some countries as early as 1928.
A. economic B. economy C. depress D. depression
8) When a _______ becomes bankrupt, its stock is of no value anymore.
A. corporate B. corporation C. cooperation D. cooperate
9) The owner put two locks on every door for better .
A. secure B. securely C. insecure D. security
10) The manager to fire an employee unless her work improves.
A. threat B. threatening C. threatened D. threateningly
11) Governments work together to stop .
A. terrorist B. terrorize C. terror D. terrorism
12) That racing car has a engine.
A. powerful B. power C. powerless D. powerfully
13) After the of the wheel, people could travel faster.
A. inventory B. invent C. invention D. inventor
14) The Browns are happy family. They share the chores with each other.
A. domestic B. local C. house D. home
15) She visited a clinic for a flu shot.
A. medicine B. medical C. medically D. medicare
16) We are responsible for the of our country’s economy.
A. develop B. development C. developed D. developing
17) Before moving into the new house, we had the turned on.
A. electricity B. electrical C. electric D. electronic
18) She performs her job well and quickly; she is very .
A. efficient B. efficiency C. efficiently D. inefficient
19) Dinosaurs on the earth long ago.
A. appear B. appearance C. disappeared D.disappearance
20) He is that next year’s sales will be excellent.
A. confident B. confidential C. confidence D. confidently
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UNIT 8 : LIFE IN THE FUTURE

A. VOCABULARY :

I. Word form:

  1. The health of our children is being endangered by exhaust fumes. (danger)
  2. We don’t have to be a pessimist to realize that we’re in trouble. (pessimistic)
  3. There is considerable optimism that the company will improve. (optimistic)
  4. Air pollution causes environmental damage to our city. (environment)
  5. I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. (vary)
  6. The railway line was electrified in the 1950s. (electric)
  7. There was a general expectation that he would win. (expect)
  8. The pain got progressively worse. (progress)
  9. He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. (contribute)
  10. The strong wind was threatening to destroy the bridge. (threat) II. Multiple choice:
  1. You don’t have to be a _____ to realize that we’re in trouble. A. pessimistic B. pessimist C. optimistic D. optimist
  2. Many ______cooperate with each other no matter what their nationalities are. A. science B. scientists C. scientific D. scientifically
  3. It is said that scientists and engineers have become very important figures in our modern society. A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrially
  4. In our modern nowadays, scientific progress is constantly opening up new horizons, bringing ____ new needs, and new opportunities. A. social B. socialist C. socially D. society
  5. Scientists and engineers use their ____ knowledge to help in constructions and testing. A. technology B. technical C. technically D. technician
  6. She made an important _____ to the company’s success. A. contribute B. contribution C. contributed D. contributing
  7. The Great ______ was a dramatic, worldwide economic downturn beginning in some countries as early as 1928. A. economic B. economy C. depress D. depression
  8. When a _______ becomes bankrupt, its stock is of no value anymore. A. corporate B. corporation C. cooperation D. cooperate
  9. The owner put two locks on every door for better. A. secure B. securely C. insecure D. security
  10. The manager to fire an employee unless her work improves. A. threat B. threatening C. threatened D. threateningly
  11. Governments work together to stop. A. terrorist B. terrorize C. terror D. terrorism
  12. That racing car has a engine. A. powerful B. power C. powerless D. powerfully
  13. After the of the wheel, people could travel faster. A. inventory B. invent C. invention D. inventor
  14. The Browns are happy family. They share the chores with each other. A. domestic B. local C. house D. home
  15. She visited a clinic for a flu shot. A. medicine B. medical C. medically D. medicare
  16. We are responsible for the of our country’s economy. A. develop B. development C. developed D. developing
  17. Before moving into the new house, we had the turned on. A. electricity B. electrical C. electric D. electronic
  18. She performs her job well and quickly; she is very. A. efficient B. efficiency C. efficiently D. inefficient
  19. Dinosaurs on the earth long ago. A. appear B. appearance C. disappeared D.disappearance
  20. He is that next year’s sales will be excellent. A. confident B. confidential C. confidence D. confidently

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS :

I. Phonetics: Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

  1. A. garage B. storage C. shortage D. encourage
  2. A. moustache B. machinery C. champagne /sh/ D. championship /ch/
  3. A. honor B. hope C. follow D. promise
  4. A. beard B. clear C. mere D. healthy
  5. A. punctual B. rubbish C. frustrate D. furious
  6. A. meadow B. measure C. pleasure D. stream
  7. A. this B. thick C. math D. thin
  8. A. climbing B. basket C. subway D. club
  9. A. fund B. furious C. crush D. mummy
  10. A. name B. flame C. man D. fame II. Stress: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from the others:
  11. A. behavior B. society C. distinguish 2 D. foreigner 1
  12. A. essential 2 B. furniture 1 C. opposite D. fortunate
  13. A. contain B. reject C. concern 2 D. frozen 1
  14. A. development B. employment C. industrial 2 D. modernize 1
  15. A. different B. terrorist C. contrary 1 D. domestic 2
  16. A. restaurant 1 B. propose 2 C. marriage D. family
  17. A. pursue B. career C. disturb 2 D. gender 1
  18. A. cohabitation B. responsibility C. inconvenience 3 D. environmental 4
  19. A. individual 3 B. traditional 2 C. institution D. disappearance
  20. A. possess B. except C. request 2 D. famous 1 **C. GRAMMAR: I. PREPOSITIONS
  21. accuse** sb of (doing) sth : tố cáo 2. agree with sb about sth; agree on / to sth 3. apply (to sb) for a job/ a place at university etc. : xin việc / xin học đại học 4. arrive at (stations, bus stop, airport …): địa điểm
  • arrive in (London, Paris, England, Vietnam, France…): địa danh 5. ask sb about sb/ sth: hỏi về
  • ask (sb) for sth: nhờ ; xin ; yêu cầu ( ask for help/ money) 6. aim/ point at 7. believe in 8. belong to 9. borrow sth from sb 10. congratulate sb on sth: chúc mừng 11. complain (to sb) about sb / sth 12. concentrate on sth = focus on: tập trung 13. consist of = be composed of; include; contain 14. differ from 15. depend on / rely on 16. die of (a disease) 17. divide / cut sth into (two or more parts) 18. discuss sth with sb
  • have a discussion about sth 19. dream about: nằm mơ
  • dream of = imagine (mơ ước) 20. explain sth to sb 21. escape from 22. fill sth with 23. happen to sb/sth 24. hear about sth: be told about sth
  • hear of sb/sth : know that sb/sth exists (nghe nói về)
  1. Colonel is famous _______ his victory. A. with B. for C. in D. of
  2. We are often suspicious strangers. A. with B. for C. of D. in
  3. Mr. Smith lives 342 River street ________New York. A. in/ in B. at/ in C. on/ in D. in/ on
  4. We reached her house safe and sound. A. at B. to C. with D. x
  5. Our car travelled an average speed of 60 mph. A. with B. on C. in D. at
  6. She likes to listen Radio Australia. A. from B. x C. at D. to
  7. After hearing the illness of his mother, he left his hometown where his poor mother was waiting for him. A. with B. on C. in D. for
  8. She was absent class yesterday. A. to B. from C. for D. of
  9. John’s business developed an idea he had years ago. A. by B. into C. from D. off
  10. He always prevents me doing my duty. A. of B. from C. with D. at
  11. The war victims suffered terribly cold and hunger. A. with B. from C. to D. away Exercise 2 :
  12. I forgot that appointment. A. x B. about C. for D. over
  13. It is very nice you to take so much trouble. A. of B. to C. for D. from
  14. He congratulated me winning the competition. A. of B. on C. at D. about.
  15. “Can I borrow some money you?” “You are already sixty dollars ________ debt.” A. from/ for B. from/ in C. from/ by D. with/ for
  16. “What do you think ______ the idea Albert had?” “I’m opposed it.” A. about/ with B. of/ with C. about/ to D. of/ towards
  17. “Can you tell me where a hardware store is?” “I’m sorry. I’m not familiar this city.” A. with B. to C. about D. for
  18. “How did you change the class schedule?” “We combined the reading class the writing class.” A. to B. with C. from D. into
  19. “Where did you get the name Harrison?” “I was named my grandfather.” A. of B. with C. from D. after
  20. “Where does Anthony work?” “I think he’s associated the Forman Company”. A. with B. by C. of D. to
  21. “What was your impression ______ the art exhibition?” “I thought some of the works were uninteresting.” A. of B. with C. to D. at
  22. “I thought we were buying hamburgers the barbecue.” “Some insisted ______ getting chicken too.” A. for/ on B. in/ on C. in/ in D. for/ in
  23. “I’ll buy the cake John’s birthday party.” “And I’ll be responsible __________ the ice-cream.” A. to/ of B. to/ for C. for/ for D. for/ with
  24. “Tom and Peter look so much alike.” “Yes, it’s very difficult to distinguish one _______ another.” A. to B. by C. for D. from
  25. When Rome do as the Romans do. A. with B. for C. in D. like
  26. He succeeded getting a scholarship. A. in B. about C. for D. on
  27. I prefer tea coffee. A. than B. to C. from D. for. 17 ) Edward depends his family financial support.

A. on/ with B. of/ to C. on/ for D. on/ of

  1. Water consists oxygen and hydrogen. A. about B. with C. for D. of
  2. A great number of people still believe ghost nowadays. A. in B. at C. on D. x
  3. His attitude _______ her has changed greatly. I think he has fallen ___ love _____ her. A. to/in/ with B. to/ to/ with C. for/ in/ from D. with/ in/ for Exercise 3 : 1.I’m not used to getting up ________ such an early hour. A. in B. at C. on D. for
  1. It is my job to take care _____ those people and treat them tactfully. A. of B. up C. after D. with
  2. I have been going with him ______ the past six months. A. since B. in C. for D. during
  3. They arrived ______ October. A. on B. in C. since D. from
  4. I’ve been invited to a wedding ________ 14 February. A. in B. at C. on D. by
  5. I’m busy just now, but I’ll be with you _______ a moment. A. at B. in C. on D. Φ
  6. Jonathan is 63. He’ll be retiring from his job ____ two years’ time. A. in B. since C. at D. for
  7. The telephone and the doorbell rang _______ the same time. A. in B. on C. at D. Φ
  8. I don’t like driving ______ night. A. in B. on C. at D. during
  9. Mary and David always go out for dinner ___ their wedding anniversary. A. in B. on C. for D. at
  10. _____ weekends, we often go for long walks in the country. A. At B. In C. On D. For
  11. His brother is an engineer, but he doesn’t have a job __ the moment. A. in B. on C. at D. Φ
  12. ______ Saturday night I went to bed ______ midnight. A. On/ in B/ In/ in C. On/ at D/ In/ at
  13. There are usually a lot of parties _______ New Year’s Eve. A. in B. at C. on D. Φ
  14. Do you give each other presents ______ Christmas? A. on B. in C. at D. by
  15. I sat ______ the floor. A. on B. in C. above D. over
  16. There’s a dirty mark ______ the wall. A. in B. on C. at D. in front of
  17. There was a long queue of people ______ the bus stop. A. in B. by C. at D. on
  18. My brother lives in a small village ________ the southwest of England. A. of B. in C. on D. at
  19. In Britain we drive _______ the left. A. from B. in C. at D. on
  20. Our flat is _________ the second floor of the building. A. in B. at C. on D. Φ
  21. Write your name ______ the top of the page. A. in B. on C. at D. behind
  22. The television is ______ the corner of the room. A. on B. at C. in D. all are correct
  23. Paris is ______ the river Seine. A. at B. in C. by D. on

Exercise 4:

  1. May I introduce you _________ Mr. Jones? A. to B. with C. for D. and
  2. Mr. Pike invited some guests ________ his house for dinner. A. at B. to C. in D. on
  3. I can’t wait _________my vacation. A. to B. for C. on D. with
  4. Army tanks entered______ the main square of the city. A. Φ B. into C. in D. to
  5. More than 15 years has gone ________ but I never forget the time when I first met him. A. on B. up C. out D. by
  6. The boss asked his secretary to go ___ the figures and calculation again. A. over B. on C. away D. up
  7. He went ______ the burglars. A. ahead B. over C. along D. after
  8. Despite the bad weather, the picnic will go ________. A. along B. out C. ahead D. by
  9. She insisted _________ following me for several hundred yards. A. on B. of C. in D. with
  10. More money should be spent ______health and education. A. on B. of C. in D. for
  11. Our vacation always depends ______ my mother. A. in B. at C. to D. on
  12. They live ________ bread and potatoes. A. with B. by C. on D. at
  13. In some countries, people drive ______ the left side of the road. A. in B. on C. to D. at
  14. My sister has just got engaged ______ her boyfriend. A. with B. at C. on D. to
  15. Your parents are worrying ______ you. Please write to them. A. for B. about C. with D. on
  16. I didn’t know John was married ________ Ann. A. with B. to C. for D. and
  17. This was the first time I’d heard _______any trouble in the area. A. of B. about C. from D. Φ
  18. She dreamed _______ becoming a famous singer. A. of B. over C. for D. A and B
  19. I don’t believe ________all these silly diets. A. on B. of C. in D. for
  20. The cover protects the machine __________ dust. A. of B. about C. from D. for
  21. A strange thing happened _______ me a few days ago. A. with B. to C. for D. and
  22. Mark decided to give _____ sport to concentrate ___ his studies. A. up- on B. out- in C. in- of D. away-at
  23. My present job isn’t wonderful, but I prefer it _______ what I did before. A. with B. to C. for D. at
  24. Do you spend much money _____ clothes? A. with B. at C. on D. to
  25. I felt quite cold but Peter insisted _______ having the window open. A. with B. at C. on D. to
  26. They wore warm clothes to protect themselves _______ the cold. A. of B. about C. from D. for
  27. Sally is often not well. She suffers _______ very bad headaches. A. of B. about C. from D. for
  28. You know that you can rely _______ me if you need any help. A. in B. on C. to D. at
  1. She inherited the land __________ her grandmother. A. of B. about C. from D. Φ
  2. The discussion focused __________ three main problems. A. with B. at C. on D. to
  3. She attached great importance ________ regular exercise. A. with B. at C. on D. to
  4. It has been proved _____ my satisfaction that you are telling the truth. A. with B. to C. for D. at
  5. She wrote to me and asked ………..a job. A. with B. to C. for D. at
  6. His parents banned him …….….. making friends …… them. A. for/ with B. at/ to C. of/ of D. from/ with
  7. You remind me …………your brother. A. to B. for C. as D. of
  8. The dog begged ………………….a piece of cake. A. to B. for C. as D. of
  9. They objected ………………….changing their plan at this late date. A. to B. for C. as D. of
  10. On hearing the news , she burst ………………tears. A. out B. into C. onto D. forward
  11. The rain prevented us ……………completing the work. A. of B. about C. from D. for
  12. Don’t pay any attention ………….what they say. A. for B. to C. at D. with
  13. The aim of the competition is to match the quote ……..the person who said it. A. to B. at C. in D. for
  14. The village is ....................... Sheffield. It’s only six miles away. A. along B. by C. near D. next
  15. You can see the details ......................................... the computer screen. A. at B. by C. in D. on
  16. I’ve got a meeting ......................................... Thursday afternoon. A. at B. in C. on D. to
  17. This car is ........................................., if you’re interested in buying it. A. for selling B. in sale C. on sale D. of selling
  18. Polly wants to cycle round the world. She’s really keen ........ the idea. A. about B. for C. on D. with
  19. I prefer dogs ......................................... cats. I hate cats. A. from B. over C. than D. to
  20. My father used the money he won to set ................. his own company. A. forward B. on C. out D. up
  21. Don’t go too fast. I can’t keep ......................................... you. A. on to B. on with C. up to D. up with
  22. What ever is she talking ………………? A. with B. to C. about D. for II. ARTICLES Exercise 1:
  1. I need time to think about offer you gave me. A. x/ an B. x/ the C. a/ an D. a/ the
  2. Did you read book I lent you last week? A. a/ the B. a/ x C. the/ the D. the/ x
  3. There was accident yesterday at corner of _______street. A. an/ the/ x B. an/ the/ the C. the/ the/ the D. the/ the/ a
  4. I must go to nearest post office to buy some stamps. A. the B. a C. an D. x
  5. There are millions of stars in space. A. the B. a C. an D. x
  1. Most Vietnamese people go to ……x……..pagoda on ……the….. occasion of …x……. New Year to pray for …… x….good luck, ……x….good health and ……x…. happiness.
  2. We do not have ……x……. good memory to remember all ……the…… events that happened during our lives.
  3. She was born and grown up in …a…… picturesque fishing village in……x… Ha Long Bay.
  4. ……The…..government is responsible for …the……. provision of ……x….. health care.
  5. In ……the… evening, they can listen to ……the…. news on …the…. radio or watch …x…..TV for … x…….entertainment.
  6. My class decided to make …a…. visit to ……the… Botanical Garden.
  7. ……A… computer can add, subtract, multiply and divide with ……x…. perfect accuracy.
  8. …The…….. police are looking for …the….. man whose car was here ten minutes ago.
  9. …The……. date when ……the…. United States celebrate its independence is ……x…July 4th.
  10. ……The… washing-machine has broken down again. I think we should get ……a….. new one. III. CLAUSE OR PHRASE OF CONCESSION although / though / because + S + V in spite of / despite / because of / due to + V-ing / noun
  11. It + be + adj Ex: It is dark

® The + noun

® the dark(ness)

  1. Pronoun + be + adj Ex: He is lazy

® possessive adj. + noun

® his laziness

  1. Noun + be + adj Ex: the weather was cold

® The + adj + noun

® the cold weather

  1. There + be + noun Ex: There are a lot of people

® noun

® a lot of people

  1. S + have + noun Ex: He had experience

® possessive adj. + noun

® his experience

  1. S + V + O + adv (1) (2) (3) (4) Ex: He practises gymnastics regularly

® possessive adj. + adj + n + n

® his regular gymnastics

practice Exercise 1: Choose the best answer:

1. _________ the living standard has improved a lot, unemployment is quite high. A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of 2. The boy decided to go out _________ it was raining very heavily outside. A. because B. despite C. even if D. although 3. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself. A. instead of B. in spite of C. although D. because 4. He always did well at school ________ having his early education. A. on account of B. in spite of C. in addition D. even though 5. His mother won't be there, ________ his father might. A. but B. besides C. however D. so

  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 walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
  5. The children slept well, despite _______. A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
  1. She left him _______ she still loved him. A. however B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
  2. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
  3. ____________ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men. A. But B. Even though C. If D. As though
  4. The teams played on in spite of the rain. A. even if B. if C. in case D. notwithstanding
  5. Our new neighbors are quite nice ___ they are sometimes talkative. A. despite B. in spite the fact C. though D. as though
  6. In spite of his hard work , he could not finish the job. A. Hard as he worked B. Despite he worked hard C. As though he works hard D. Although hard work
  7. He went to work despite his headache. A. however B. due to C. notwithstanding D. because of
  8. Despite _______, we knew that he was guilty. A. denied B. he denying C. he denied D. his denial
  9. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip. A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
  10. Tom went to work despite _______. A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well Exercise 2: Choose the best answer.
  11. No matter _____ hard she tries, she’ll never beat Sue at tennis. A. what B. how C. when D. where
  12. _____ happens, I won’t lose hope. A. whatever B. however C. As D. although
  13. _____ he knew the danger of smoking, he didn’t give it up. A. Though B. Despite C. In spite of D. b and c are correct.
  14. _____ films have been made on love, they still interest people. A. Whatever B. However C. Though D. Despite
  15. He couldn’t get any jobs _____ recommendations he has. A. whatever B. no matter what kind of C. though D. a and b are correct.
  16. _____ inventions are made to reduce man’s labour, nothing can replace the human brain. A. However B. Whatever C. As D. Although
  17. _____ he does many jobs, he doesn’t earn enough money for his large family. A. Despite B. Though C. As D. All are correct.
  18. _____ efforts she’s made, she can’t get his love. A. As B. Despite C. Whatever D. All are correct.
  19. _____ his wisdom, he failed in that interview. A. As B. In spite of C. Despite of D. b and c are correct.
  20. Rich _____ they are, they are uneducated. A. as B. though C. despite D. a and b are correct.
  21. __________ the living standard has improved a lot, unemployment is quite high. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
  22. The boy decided to go out ____ it was raining very heavily outside. A. because B. despite C. even if D. although
  23. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself. A. instead of B. in spite of C. although D. because
  24. He always did well at school ______ having his early education. A. on account of B. in spite of C. in addition D. even though
  25. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, ___ I helped him anyway. A. but B. besides C. however D. so

Exercise 4: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

  1. Although he was tired, he kept on working. A. Despite his tiredness, he kept on working. B. Despite of his tiredness, he kept on working. C. Despite his being tiredness, he kept on working. D. Despite his tiring, he kept on working.
  2. Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding. C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. D. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before it exploded.
  3. Although he is old, he often plays tennis. A. In spite of his old age, he often plays tennis. B. Despite his old age, he often plays tennis. C. In spite of the fact that he is old, he often plays tennis. D. All are correct.
  4. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race. A. Despite his exhaustion, he managed to finish the marathon race. B. In spite of he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race. C. Even though being exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race. D. Though he was exhausted, but he managed to finish the marathon race.
  5. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school. A. In spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school. B. Even though her intelligent, yet she doesn’t do well at school. C. Despite being intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school. D. Although the fact that her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school.
  6. Kate made a world tour in spite of her parents’ disapproval. A. Kate made a world tour but her parents disapproved of it. B. Although her parents disapproved of her world tour, Kate made it. C. Kate made a world tour; however, her parents disapproved of it. D. Kate made a world tour because her parents disapproved of it. 7. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm. B. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm. C. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment. D. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed. 8. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. A. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position. B. Although he was able to do the job, but he was not offered the position. C. He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to do the job. D. If he had enough ability to do the job, he would be offered the position. 9. He had worked very hard but he failed. A. Hard as he worked, he failed. B. Thanks to his hard work, he failed. C. He did not succeed because of his being hard working. D. Even though being hard working, he failed. 10. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend. A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door. B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door. C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend. D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend. D. READING COMPREHENSION : I. Choose the option that best completes each space: Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (1) _____ between the human and the machine. All body (2) _____ will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human (3) _____ with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of

ourselves (4) _____ we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our (5) _____ and thoughts, to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as (6) _____ as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out (7) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we want, whenever we want. Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood (8) _____ and repair damage. Also, larger robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will (9) _____ a very small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will be set up like a video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can replay the video to help a doctor (10) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick.

  1. A. variety B. change C. difference D. appearance
  2. A. region B. place C. role D. parts
  3. A. brain B. limb C. skull D. liver
  4. A. such B. as C. so D. but
  5. A. experience B. memories C. actions D. health
  6. A. long B. far C. much D. soon
  7. A. what B. when C. why D. how
  8. A. line B. creek C. stream D. river
  9. A. swallow B. chew C. vomit D. drink 10.A. notice B. diagnose C. watch D. observe II. Read the text and then choose the best answers to the questions: How do you imagine the future? In just twenty years from now, experts tell us, life will be very different. By 2020, scientists will have invented a tiny ear-piece that can translate foreign languages instantly. In thirty years’ time, we may be taking our holidays in luxury ‘space’ hotels which will go round the Earth. By the year 2030, we’ll all be living longer. By then, doctors will probably have learnt how to cure illnesses such as cancer and AIDS. Scientists may also have learnt how to use genetics to treat disease. A human being may even have been cloned. By 2030, most people will own a computer. In fact, by 2050, printed books may have completely disappeared. Students of the future will be using ‘e-books’, which they can download for themselves, from computers. Students will be spending more time working from home, and a lot less time at school. In fact, we’ll all be spending more time at home. The future sounds great! 1. What is true about the ear-piece that will be invented by scientists? A. It is very small. B. It is invented for deaf people. C. It’s a hearing aid. D. It can speak foreign languages. 2. How many points of time are mentioned in the reading? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 3. All of the following may come true by 2030 EXCEPT A. People may take their holidays in luxury hotels in space. B. People will live a longer time. C. Cancer and AIDS can be cured. D. Everyone will own a computer. 4. According to the passage which of the following is true? A. There may be no printed materials. B. Students will no longer go to school. C. People will spend more time working at home. D. People will stay at home and not have to work. III. Choose the option that best completes each space: 2020 Visions Here are the results of our ___(1)____ into ___(2)____ people think life will be __(3)_____ in 2020. Most people think that: We will have put men ___(4)____ Mars. Society will have become more ___(5)____ .Medical science will have ___(6)____ a cure for baldness. Most people will be walking around with at least one artificial __(7)_____ in their bodies. Everyone will be using plastic cards __(8)_____ than cash. We will have discovered intelligent life elsewhere in ___(9)____ universe.

SAMPLE TEST 4

A. Phonetics : Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

  1. A. card B. award C. chart D. car
  2. A. captain B. obtain C. maintain D. remain
  3. A. any B. cat C. matter D. chat
  4. A. beard B. clear C. mere D. healthy
  5. A. Please B. pleasant C. measure D. meadow B. Stress : Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from the others
  6. A. history B. payee C. proceed D. depend
  7. A. ceremony B. technology C. community D. autography
  8. A. retail B. pursue. C. direct D. consult
  9. A. agency B. memory C. encounter D. influence
  10. A. rapidly B. cooperate C. prosperity D. celebrity C. Multiple choice :
  11. Wage increases must be in line _______ inflation. A. of B. at C. for D. with
  12. The government has _______ top priority to reforming the tax system. A. given B. formed C. planned D. taken
  13. The bomb explosion was one of the worst ______ of terrorism that Italy has experienced in recent years. A. acts B. actions C. activities D. all are correct
  14. The government claims to be doing all it can to ______ corruption. A. remove B. eradicate C. get rid of D. B and C
  15. We need someone really ______ who can organize the office and make it run smoothly. A. efficient B. effective C. effectively D. efficiently
  16. Contrary to all ______, she was accepted by the academy. A. expectations B. expect C. hope D. anticipation
  17. The new position lays a ________ on her. A. responsibility B. burden C. request D. A and B
  18. He failed to _____ the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. A. come to B. get to C. reach D. go to
  19. The traffic warden took the registered number of the_____ parked car. A. legal B. legality C. legally D. illegally
  20. Mary doesn’t mind living ______ her own. A. with B. by C. on D. at
  21. “Where did you get the name Harrison?” “I was named ______ my grandfather.” A. after B. of C. with D. from
  22. “What’s the meat loaf?” “It’s a dish composed _____ hamburger, eggs, tomato sauce, and bread crumbs.” A. of B. by C. to D. for
  23. He keeps working ______ feeling unwell. A. although B. because of C. in spite of D. unless
  24. I _______ a driving test next month. A. have B. will have C. will be having D. will have had
  25. _______ he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well. A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Because
  26. I just had to take the dog out ____ of the awful weather. A. although B. in spite C. despite D. even though
  27. ______ man is ______ reasoning animal. A. The-a B. X- a C. Some-any D. Any-the
  28. I’m on ____ night duty. When you go to ____ bed, I go to ____work. A. a-X-X B. X-X-X C. X-the-the D. the-X-a
  29. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school. A. in spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.

B. Despite being intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school C. Even though her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school. D. In spite the fact that she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.

  1. I’m sure you’ll have a great time even though I won’t be there. A. Even though without me, you’ll have a great time, I’m sure. B. Without my being there but I’m sure you’ll have a great time. C. Despite without my being there, I’m sure you’ll have a great time. D. Having a great time though I won’t be there, I’m sure. D. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting:
  2. Although his bad cough, he kept on smoking. A B C D
  3. I’m fed up for you telling me what to do. A B C D
  4. She is tired from being asked the same things everyday. A B C D
  5. You should take regular exercise instead of sit in front of the television all day. A B C D
  6. After my father passed away, he had already seen the success of his children. A B C D E. Gap-filling : Before the 1960s, Singapore was essentially a trading nation. Since__(36),it has developed a more(37)_ economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore has (38)_ banks, insurance, and finance companies, as__(39)as a stock exchange. Tourism is also important to the(40)_ of Singapore. There is__(41)___ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per capita (per person) is one of the__(42)in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s economy. For example, it(43)__ what benefits, such as vacation time and sick leave, must be__(44)for workers by employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provides(45)__ for retired workers.
    1. A. then B. that C. there D. those
    2. A. various B. varied C. differed D. changed
    3. A. many B. few C. much D. more
    4. A. long B. far C. much D. well
    5. A. economic B. economics C. economy D. economical
    6. A. few B. little C. a little D. a few
    7. A. most B. richest C. greatest D. highest
    8. A. says B. tells C. decides D. concludes
    9. A. provided B. given C. offered D. handed
    10. A. wages B. fees C. earnings D. pensions F. Reading : Some day people will certainly try to build settlements on the moon. The best place for houses in a moon town will be a cave or a tunnel. Underground houses will not be squashed by meteorites that constantly foil on the moon from outer space. This will be important on the moon, since daytime is so hot that food could be cooked in the rocks, and the nights get bitterly cold. Pioneer moon homes may be made of airtight plastic that can be blown up like a balloon inside a cave. The reason is that the moon has no air around it. The pioneers will have to take along from the earth the oxygen masks when they are away from home. But the balloon house itself will be filled with air. Perhaps the house will have beds, tables and chairs, built into it. These can be inflated, too. So people will sleep, eat, and work on air! Moon-house building will be easy. The moon’s gravity is less than the earth’s. Everything weighs only one sixth as much as it does on the earth. 46. In a moon town, what is the best place for house? A. A cave B. A balloon C. A tunnel D. either A or C 47. Which of the following is true? A. The people on the moon will not leave their homes. B. The people on the moon will wear oxygen masks when they leave their homes.