UNIT 1: A VISIT FROM A PENPAL

 WISH
 USED TO
 BE USED TO / GET USED TO

I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others :
1. A. prayed B. continued C. arrived D. impressed
2. A. wished B. introduced C. corresponded D. liked
3. A. asked B. advised C. wished D. promised
4. A reduced B. published C. escaped D. received
5. A. creature B. freedom C. appear D. peaceful
6. A. seat B. head C. meat D. feed
7. A. course B. trouser C. house D. account
8. A. type B. myth C. style D. supply
9. A. banyans B. fields C. rivers D. products
10. A. exchange B. bank C. hamburger D. bamboo
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
1. A. climate B. comprise C. impress D. farewell
2. A. primary B. religion C. optional D. separate
3. A. tropical B. religion C. primary D. Buddhism
4. A. region B. climate C. monster D. comprise
5. A. worship B. divide C. enjoy D. abroad
6. A. currency B. primary C. mausoleum D. friendliness
7. A. religious B. compulsion C. Buddhism D. instruction
8. A. impress B. depend C. abroad D. city
9. A. impression B. difficult C. optional D. separate
10. A. country B. notice C. ethnic D. depend
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence:
1. My aunt and I are far away from each other, but we always __________.
A. keep on B. get on C. keep in touch D. write on
2. Is physical education __________ in your school?
A. traditional B. additional C. national D. compulsory
3. Her good behaviors made a deep __________ on all the class members.
A. impression B. expression C. kindness D. happiness
4. The __________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.
A. regional B. national C. international D. religious
5. It seems difficult for me to have a trip __________ at present.
A. abroad B. outside C. aboard D. above
6. Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable __________ of Vietnamese people.
A. attitude B. expression C. impression D. addition
7. The living room and the dining room are __________ by a short wall where there are many decorative
plants.
A. broken B. divided C. parted D. separated
8. You can take part in sports activities or not, that depends on you. It’s __________.
A. optional B. traditional C. compulsory D. official
9. Tom wishes he could help his sister with her homework, but he __________.
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 A. could B. can C. couldn’t D. can’t
10. Mary __________ curly long hair. Now her hair is short.
A. has B. had had C. used to having D. used to have
11. A soccer team consists __________ 11 members.
A. in B. about C. of D. for
12. Lan used to walk __________ the old cafe on her way to primary school.
A. pass B. across C. in D. past
13. He made a deep impression _________ the members of his speaking English club.
A. in B. for C. at D. on
14. Whether or not you go to Australia __________ on your grade.
A. corresponds B. prays C. impresses D. depends
15. Read the __________ on the box carefully before opening it.
A. religion B. instruction C. revision D. introduction
16. The office __________ to every family in the district.
A. separates B. depends C. comprises D. corresponds
17. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Mai.” – “__________”
A. Nice to see you again. C. I’m very pleased.
B. It’s my pleasure. D. Pleased to meet you.
18. “Would you like to see the movie Aladdin with me?” – “__________”
A. Yes, I would. C. Please do. That’s very kind of you.
B. Thanks, but I have seen it already. D. Not at all.
19. “Have you ever been to Ha Noi, Kate?” – “Yes, I __________ there last summer.”
A. was B. has been C. were D. have been
20. You: The song is very excellent, Tommy! You are a great musician. Tommy: __________.
A. Don’t mention it B. That right C. Thanks, I think so D. Thanks. I’m glad you like it
IV. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign:
1. What does this sign mean?

A. Narrow road ahead.

B. Narrow bridge ahead.
C. Narrow highway ahead.
D. Narrow village ahead.
2. What does this sign mean?

A. If you catch fish here, you can’t take them home.

B. If you catch fish here, you mustn’t sit.
C. If you catch fish here, you must carry the fishing-rod.
D. If you catch fish here, you’ll be fined.

V. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 1 to 4 are True or False and choose the
correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 5 and 6:
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain, traditions play a more
important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions
and carefully keep them up.
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays. No letters are delivered.
Only a few Sunday papers are published.

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 To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central
heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square
covered with cement painted garden in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England.
Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland, it is not kept, except by clerks in banks,
all shops and factories are working.
1. Most of nations and countries in the world have their own customs and traditions. _____
2. People can receive letters every day in the United Kingdom. _____
3. Today English families like living in a house with a garden better than a flat. _____
4. Holidays are the same in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Great Britain. _____
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Traditions and customs in the United Kingdom
B. The importance of traditions and customs
C. Traditional life and modern life
D. Englishmen’s hobbies
6. How important are traditions in Britain?
A. They are slightly important.
B. They are more important than in other countries.
C. They are rather important.
D. They are somewhat important.
Of all the natural wonders of the world, few are as spectacular as Niagara Falls. Located on the Niagara
River along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls actually consists of two
falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The former is on the US side of the border, in the state
of New York, while the latter is on the Canadian side. About 85% of the water in the Niagara River
flows over the Horseshoe Falls, which is the more impressive of the two falls.
About 10 million people visit the falls each year, most during the summer tourist season. Sightseers can
ride steamers up close to the boiling water of the falls, or view them from parks on both sides of the
river. Niagara Falls has long been a popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds.
1. According to the passage, Niagara Falls is the most spectacular wonder of the world. _____
2. The American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls compose the Niagara Falls. _____
3. Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River. _____
4. American Falls is the less impressive of the two falls. _____
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The American Falls C. The Niagara River
B. The Horseshoe Falls D. The Niagara Falls
6. According to the passage, people prefer to visit Niagara Falls in the __________.
A. spring B. summer C. fall D. winter
VI. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
Last Sunday, Tran took his pen pal from Myanmar, Min Soe, to Cai Rang Floating Market. They
decided to set off early in the morning to enjoy the (1) __________ there. On arrival, Min Soe was
excited to see hundreds of boats full of (2) __________ fruits, which attracted a lot of foreigners. There
(3) __________ also small boats selling soft drinks and food for breakfast. Other services and products
such as mending machines, selling mobile cards or clothes and so on were (4) __________ there.
Trading from boats made a deep (5) __________ on Min Soe. (6) __________ shopping on boats, he got
to taste fresh fruits and see floating houses of the locals along the riverside.
In the end, the Burmese boy said, “What a wonderful trip! I wish I could come back next year.”
1. A. atmosphere B. people C. environment D. picture
2. A. climatic B. tropical C. official D. friendly
3. A. had B. were C. swam D. floated
4. A. believable B. available C. incredible D. inedible
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 5. A. collection B. selection C. impression D. permission
6. A. During B. While C. Along D. Among
There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest in America. When you are (1)
__________ to have dinner at your friend’s house, it is necessary to bring a small present. Flowers are
always nice; or you may bring a bottle of (2) __________ if you know that friend likes drinking.
You are expected to arrive for dinner (3) __________ time or just a few minutes late. Don’t get there
early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to relax and enjoy yourself (4) __________ the dinner table. If you don’t know about choosing the
(5) __________ fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of
what to do, ask the person next to you.
When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so. They are looking forward to hearing your compliments.
Of course, you will thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It is also a good idea to send a (6)
__________ note the day after.
1. A. made B. forced C. demanded D. invited
2. A. juice B. wine C. lemonade D. coke
3. A. at B. by C. on D. for
4. A. on B. at C. to D. with
5. A. big B. new C. main D. right
6. A. goodbye B. welcome C. thank you D. message
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
1. It’s important for the children to get a good _______________. (educate)
2. Read these _______________ carefully before taking this medicine. (instruct)
3. We were delighted by the wonderful _______________ of the local people. (hospitable)
4. _______________ based on trust and understanding is long lasting. (friend)
5. A foreign _______________ is the one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television.
(correspond)
6. 8 is _______________ by 2 and 4, but not by 3. (divide)
7. There was a conflict between _______________ and national interest. (region)
8. The building is used for _______________ purposes. (religion)
9. The baby slept _______________. (peace)
10. For the sake of _______________, let’s divide the discussion into two parts. (simple)
11. Why don't we first ____________________ the art museum in the morning? (visitor)
12. I’ve been ___________________ invited to the wedding. (official)
13. The big garden helps _______________ the house. (beauty)
14. Finding the film _______________, they decided to turn off the TV to go to bed. (interest)
15. More _______________, my father and my friend’s father used to be classmates. (interest)
16. Most _______________ are written in English. (instruct)
17. English is _______________ taught in Viet Nam’s secondary school. (primary)
18. As she is 18, she wants to become _______________ of her parents. (depend)
19. English and French are Canada’s _______________ languages. (office)
20. America’s _______________ production fell for the fourth successive month. (industry)
21. Many parents opposed the _______________ of the classes into different sets. (divide)
22. Quebec wanted some form of _______________ from the rest of Canada. (separate)
23. The list of their achievements is pretty _______________. (impress)
24. His first speech as the president made a strong _______________ on his audience. (impress)
25. It is damaging to criticize children when they are at an _______________ age. (impression)
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 26. This hand book gives us ________________ information about ASEAN. (add)
27. Mike and I have _______________ for over 2 years. (correspondent)
28. Lan isn’t old enough to live _______________. (depend)
29. The boy is terribly afraid of his father, then he goes to school _____________. (compulsory)
30. I am unhappy because of her _______________. (friend)
VIII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences:
1. near Hue / to spend their vacation / They preferred / in a peaceful village /.
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2. for me / my parents aren’t at home / to go out now as / It seems difficult /.
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3. for over two years / once every two weeks / We have been pen pals / and we correspond at least /.
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4. by her ability / Mr. Pike was / to speak English / greatly impressed /.
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5. promote mutual friendship / South East countries / SEA GAMES / and understanding among /.
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6. foreign tourists / never fail / of the city / to impress / The sights /.
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7. to clean up / once a week / for everybody / It’s necessary / their neighborhood /.
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8. Children in / without tuition fee / to go to school / are allowed / this poor village /.
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9. most of them / their official language, / Although English is / can speak Chinese /.
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10. in the countryside / were sunny / we could spend the day / so that / We wish today /.
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IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it:
1. I don’t know your address.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
2. She doesn’t have enough money to buy that beautiful house.
→ She wishes _____________________________________________________________
3. I’m sorry that I don’t finish my homework.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
4. What a pity! I don’t know his name.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
5. You can’t see my doctor now.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
6. It’s a pity you can’t come to the party with us.
→ We wish ______________________________________________________________
7. I’m sorry I’m late.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
8. Her health is very bad.
→ She wishes _____________________________________________________________
9. They play soccer very badly.
→ They wish _____________________________________________________________
10. Our car runs out of petrol.
→ We wish ______________________________________________________________
11. It rains heavily today.
→ We wish ______________________________________________________________
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12. We have to attend the important meeting tomorrow.
→ We wish ______________________________________________________________
13. Helen won’t go dancing with us tonight.
→ Helen wishes ___________________________________________________________
14. The shirt is too small for me to wear.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
15. They often make noise in the class.
→ We wish ______________________________________________________________
16. They are always late for class.
→ The teacher wishes ______________________________________________________
17. It’s very difficult for me to do the exercise.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
18. I’d love to be a film star.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
19. I’d like you to keep quiet.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
20. I’d like it to stop raining.
→ I wish _________________________________________________________________
21. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year.
→ I used _________________________________________________________________
22. There were some trees in the field.
→ There used _____________________________________________________________
23. She doesn’t live with her parents any more.
→ She used ______________________________________________________________
24. I don’t have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
→ I used _________________________________________________________________
25. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
→ In the past my hair used __________________________________________________
26. People often did this work by hand.
→ This work used _________________________________________________________
27. People usually visited this city a long time ago.
→ This city used___________________________________________________________
28. My relatives are living near me now.
→ My relatives used _______________________________________________________
29. They don’t make a lot of mistakes in spelling again.
→ They used _____________________________________________________________
30. We had a nice garden once, but not any longer.
→ We used _______________________________________________________________
31. I quite like listening to classical music now although I wasn’t keen on it when I was younger.
→ I am used ______________________________________________________________
32. When you buy a new car, you need some time to practice driving it.
→ You need some time to get ________________________________________________
33. My brother quickly adapted to his new job at the bank.
→ My brother quickly got used _______________________________________________
34. I’m very nervous when driving on the left.
→ I’m not used ___________________________________________________________
35. This is the first time she’s eaten durians.
→ She’s _________________________________________________________________

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