Unit 4 THE MASS MEDIA

A. PRONUNCIATION
1. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) that is stressed differently from the others.
1. A. suffer B. record (v) C. believe D. connect
2. A. attitude B. dominance C. addiction D. medium
3. A. access B. desire C. model D. service
4. A. impact B. advent C. profile D. event
5. A. informative B. adventurous C. accessible D. entertaining
6. A. listen B. suffer C. reply D. carry
7. A. recover B. advertise C. socialize D. dominate
8. A. efficient B. unable C. enormous D. valuable
9. A. leaflet(tờ quảng B. broadcast (n) C. device D. network
cáo)
10. A. convenient B. particular C. interactive D. experienced
2. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
the others.
1. A. courage B. massage C. advantage D. message
2. A. suffer B. structure C. number D. attitude
3. A. searched B. launched C. bathed D. blocked
4. A. connection B. career C. cyber D. contact
5. A. refused B. coughed C. missed D. crashed
6. A. hundred B. leaflet C. tablet D. reply
7. A. founded B. escaped C. contributed D. interacted
8. A. conduct B. recover C. socialize D. subscribe
9. A. unique B. updated C. unconnected D. upper
10. A. exploited B. replaced C. presented D. exploded
4. Complete each sentence with the correct answer by circling A, B, C, or D.
1. Jack had been searching an online English course before his friend recommended him
to choose the one at ILA center.
A. with B. by C. for D. in
2. Year 12 students should be provided enough information about their final exam as early
as possible.
A. with B. for C. out D. about
3. More people are now relying their smartphones for daily news, instead of
traditional newspapers.
A. to B. by C. with D. on
4. Anna has received many emails from her ex-boyfriend last week, but she doesn't want to respond
him.
A. for B. to C. with D. by
5. A large number of children suffer obesity because they tend to sit for many hours with a
laptop or computer every day.
A. about B. with C. by D. from
6. If you get a chance to visit Times Square in New York City, USA, you will be amazed
 hundreds of billboards of big brand names.
A. for B. about C. with D. by
7. YouTube attracts a large number of viewers for its channels of various topics, which range
daily lifestyles to technology advancements.
A. from B. of C. with D. at
8. Mark Zuckerberg has apologized Facebook users its data privacy scandal in different media.
A. for B. about C. to D. of
9. Students cannot concentrate their studying if they spend too much time one social media.
A. for B. on C. in D. at
10. Google Inc.
Internet-
related services and products.
A. about B. at C. in D. at
11. It is almost impossible for many teenagers to completely recover the shock of cyber
bullying.
A. from B. out of C. due to D. by
12. Internet in the global
Vietnam officially commenced in 1997, when Vietnam connected Internet.
A. with B. by C. to D. by
13. Data Recovery Software prevents computer losing files and folders that have been damaged
or deleted due to virus attacks.
A. from B. for C. against D. out
14. Vietnam's Parliament has approved the regulations for online community security.
A. for B. about C. to D. of
15. Basing the Internet, different types of businesses, such as an Amazon seller, a Youtuber or
Facebook advertising accountant have started in recent years.
A. at B. in C. on D. from
7. Circle one word or phrase (A, B, or C) that is not appropriate.
1. These days, there is no excuse for not knowing what is going on in the
world. A B C
2. On TV and on the radio, news programs keep us up to dated with all the important
events. A B C
3. Online newspapers provide us about problems on the other side of the world on the Internet as soon as
A with B C
they happen.
4. We find for live pictures on the news 24 hours a day and even personal news travels fast today.
A search B C
5. The days when we used to rely to only letters to communicate are gone
forever. A B on C
6. We're never more than a few seconds away from friends and family, whether we stay connection ed
with A B C
them by phone or email.
7. Just remember how things have changed since humans were introduced with the Internet.
A B C to
(Text adapted from Destination B1, Grammar and Vocabulary)
C. READING
1. Complete the text with the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D.
There are some negative and positive links between media content that teenagers are exposed (1)
and their behaviour. These days, media exerts a marked (2) on teenagers' body
image. The ideal image of „thin‟ or „muscly‟ body on TV (3) is likely to change their
dieting behaviour. A teenage girl may (4) eating meat to be as beautifully thin
as her idol. Media can also influence other (5) or risky behaviour, including
smoking, drinking alcohol and taking other drugs. (6) , media can be a positive influence for
teenagers. For example, teenagers who read a lot of news are more likely to take more (7) in major
social and political issues. This can help educate and encourage them to become more (8)
as citizens in their communities. Teenagers can also pick up important health
promotion (9) from the media such as encouraging healthy eating and lifestyle (10)
, and promoting respectful relationships.
(Text adapted from http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/mediajnfluences_teenagers.html)
1. A. with B. from C. to D. about
2. A. influence B. affect C. dependence D. difference
3. A. shows B. broadcasts C. programs D. all of the above
4. A. stop B. start C. continue D. prevent
5. A. healthy B. endangered C. unhealthy D. desirable
6. A. As a result B. Furthermore C. On the one hand D. On the other hand
7. A. risk B. interest C. advantage D. efficiency
8. A. involved B. invited C. interactive D. successful
9. A. advent B. advert C. resources D. messages
10. A. addiction B. information C. habits D. news
2. Complete the text with the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D.
Online social network sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Instagram have gained amazing worldwide
growth and popularity. It is impossible (1) ignore the fact that nowadays social network plays
an essential (2) in teenagers' lives. Most youths are (3) at least an hour on these
popular social media sites. According to Shea Bennett, a reporter of Adweek website, one out of seven
minutes spent (4) by those who can access the internet is spent on Facebook. Spending all that
time on social media sites may have a positive (5) on youth by helping them to keep updated
with what is happening around the world, to (6) connected and interact with each other even if
they are many miles apart. (7) strengthens their relationship even if they finish school and
move to different locations. In addition, social media sites can (8) teenagers with a platform
whereby they can create discussion groups and pages based (9) their common interests. They
may end up building (10) and opportunities for their future careers.
(Text adapted from
http://www.speechprosody2012.org/academic-
essay-sample-social-network-impact-on-
youth.asp)
1. A. to B. for C. by D. from
2. A. place B. effect C. role D. site
3. A. enjoying B. spending C. supplying D. reporting
4. A. internet B. online C. website D. pages
5. A. result B. consequence C. advantage D. impact
6. A. stay B. go C. search D. take
7. A. Which B. These C. This D. What
8. A. protect B. respond C. suffer D. provide
9. A. on B. with C. in D. for
10. A. applications B. connections C. preferences D. updates
3. Read the text and choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph. Write either A, B, C,
or D in the space.
1. Signs of Cyberbullying D
2. Effects of Cyberbullying C
3. Parental support to avoid bullying E
4. Definition of Cyberbullying A
5. Bullying statistics B
A. Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person.
Cyberbullying can be easy to spot. For example, if a child shows you a text, or response to a status update
on Facebook that is mean, harsh, or cruel. Other acts are less obvious, like pretending to be a victim
online or posting personal information, photos, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass another person.
Some also report that a fake account or webpage has been created with the only intention to harass and
bully.
B. Because many kids are reluctant to report being bullied, even to their parents, it's impossible to know
just how many are affected. But recent studies about cyberbullying rates have found that about 1 in 4
teens have been the victims of cyberbullying, and about 1 in 6 admit to having cyberbullied someone. In
some studies, more than half of the teens surveyed said that they've experienced abuse through social
and digital media.
C. No longer limited to schoolyards or street corners, modern-day bullying can happen at home as well as
at school - essentially 24 hours a day. As long as kids have access to a phone, computer, or other device
(including tablets), they are at risk. Severe, long-term, or frequent cyberbullying can leave both victims
and bullies at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders. In some rare but
highly publicized cases, some kids have turned to suicide.
D. Cyberbullying can be in various forms. They may include being emotionally upset during or after
using the Internet or the phone; withdrawal from family members, friends, and activities; avoiding school
or group gatherings; changes in mood, behavior, sleep, or appetite; wanting to stop using the computer or
cellphone or avoiding discussions about computer or cellphone activities.
E. Parents need to be aware of cyberbullying and learn more about how to deal with it. This modern type
of bullying has become part of their child's life. Staying involved in kids' cyber world, just as in their real
world, can help parents protect them from its dangers.
(Text adapted from https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cyberbullying.html)
Read the text again and answer the following questions by circling A, B, or C.
6. What is involved in cyberbullying?
A. updating a status on Facebook
B. using technology
C. being embarrassed
7. Which of the following cyberbullying acts is easily recognized?
A. replying cruelly to an online post.
B. using a fake Facebook account to hurt others.
C. acting as a victim to hurt others.
8. Why is it hard to know the exact number of kids being bullied?
A. Because too many kids are the victims
B. Because kids are not willing to share their experience
C. Because the cyberbullying rates are low
9. What is the approximate rate of kids being bullied according to recent studies?
A. a half B. a fourth C. a sixth
10. What is the rate of kids being abused on social media according to some studies?
A. more than 25% B. more than 50% C. more than 60%
11. Where can bullying take place?
A. at home B. at school C. both at home and at school
12. What kids are more likely to be bullied?
A. The kids are playing at school yards
B. The kids are using a phone or computer
C. The kids staying at home for many hours
13. What possible mental problems are caused by bullying?
A. anxiety and depression
B. stress
C. both A and B are correct
14. Which of the following is a sign of being bullied?
A. being emotionally refreshed after being on the Internet
B. continuing using the computer or cellphone
C. avoiding communicating with relatives or friends
15. Who are able to help the kids to avoid cyberbullying?
A. only the kids themselves
B. their parents
C. no one
4. Read the text and answer the following questions by circling A, B, C or D.
Technological Change
The increasing use of the Internet search function, primarily through the largest search engine of
Google, has changed the habits of readers.
Critics of newspapers as a medium also argue that while today's newspapers may appear visually
different from their copies a century ago, in many respects they have changed little, but have failed to
keep pace with changes in society. The technology revolution has meant that readers who were
accustomed to waiting for a daily newspaper can now receive up-to-the-minute updates from websites,
bloggers and social media such as Facebook or Twitter. Social media sites have been overtaking
television as a source for news for young people.
Where once the ability to circulate information was restricted to those with printing news or
broadcast television and radios, the Internet has enabled thousands of individual commentators to
communicate directly with others through blogs or instant message services. Instead of searching for the
publication of their interest in newspapers, readers are more likely to seek particular writers or personal
blogs online. When they go online, each of them is their own journalist as well as their own editor.
The gloomy outlook of newspapers is not universal. In some countries, such as India, the newspaper
remains more popular than Internet and broadcast media. Even where the problems are felt most keenly,
in North America and Europe, there have been recent success stories, such as the dramatic rise of free
daily newspapers, such as Sweden's Metro International, local weekly shoppers, and so-called localnews.
Overall, average operating profits for newspapers remain very low and is falling rapidly. Some
newspaper companies are likely in debt because they have been unable to find buyers and concerned with
increasing competition.
(Text adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decline_of_newspapers)
1. According to the text, what leads to some changes in the readers' habits?
A. the introduction of the Internet B. a variety of engines
C. increased use of search engines D. the largest function of Google
2. According to the text, in what way are today's newspapers different from the past copies?
A. their information B. their presentation
C. their readers D. their price
3. What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. critics B. centuries C. respects D. newspapers
4. What is the possible failure of today's newspapers?
A. updating social changes B. increasing copies
C. changing appearances D. making no changes
5. With the development of technology, how long can news be updated?
A. every day B. every hour C. every minute D. every second
6. Which of the following is the most common source of information for the youth?
A. online newspapers B. blogs
C. websites D. social media
7. Which of the following words best replaces the word “circulate” in paragraph 3?
A. circle B. publish C. limit D. search
8. Which of the following phrasal verbs best replaces the word “seek” in paragraph 3?
A. search for B. look out C. cope with D. take over
9. How popular are newspapers in India?
A. less popular than TV broadcasts B. more common than online newspapers
C. very gloomy D. rising dramatically
10. What is the future profits of newspapers companies?
A. staying unchanged B. reducing dramatically
C. changing from low to high D. increasing a great deal
D. WRITING
1. Combine the following sentences, using the word(s) given in the brackets.
1. Some teenagers rely so much on social networking that they tend to forget their real-life relationships,
(so ... that)

2. Facebook, Twitter, Skype or Instagram are interactive sites which They attract a large number of
young people. (which)

3. I bought my first smartphone in 2012 when My friend had used his phone for more than ten years. (when)

4. Many shops in Vietnam have used Facebook as a platform for their marketing strategies. This
allows for more efficient customer service. (which)

5. Before A friend of mine recommended me to visit YouTube for videos individuals post to share their
personal experience. I struggled searching for such videos. (before)
 Unit 5 CULTURAL IDENTITY
A. PRONUNCIATION
1. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the other three by circling A, B, C, or D.
1. A. culture B. costume C. worship D. belief
2. A. solidarity B. identifier C. assimilate D. diversity
3. A. promote B. acquire C. practice D. maintain
4. A. custom B. ethnic C. native D. attire
5. A. flexibility B. represent C. community D. generation
6. A. heritage B. organic C. occasion D. society
7. A. bravery B. essential C. dedicate D. immigrant
8. A. dedication B. anonymous C. perseverance D. generosity
9. A. replenish B. achievement C. climatic D. flexible
10. A. integrate B. ethnicity C. globalise D. ceremony
B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1. Complete each sentence with the most suitable word by circling A, B, C or D.
1. The meeting of the leaders of the parties is now the of the news report.
A. improvement B. decrease C. focus D. guilt
2. Dogs may be more than people may think.
A. intellect B. intelligible C. intelligent D. intelligence
3. What is the minimum entrance for this course?
A. effort B. requirement C. type D. version
4. Many feel the need to preserve their culture when they move to a new place.
A. wanderers B. migrants C. travelers D. drifters
5. If you study hard now, you can choose your in the future. If you don't, it will choose you.
A. career B. careen C. careless D. cereal
6. Please the radio. I am preparing for my English test.
A. get up B. move on C. take on D. turn off
7. This species will definitely be extinct in the near future because its has been completely
destroyed.
A. habitat B. creature C. planet D. forest
8. I'm ready to take on the , although it may be a tough one.
A. challenge B. decrease C. connection D. stain
9. The smell of that traditional food a fond memory of my childhood in my hometown.
A. forgot B. prevented C. yelled D. triggered
10. This car well, even on the wet road.
A. decreases B. informs C. handles D. connects
3. Fill in the gaps with since or for.
1. He's been travelling around the world since last spring.
2. Mrs. Phung has had a maid since the beginning of the year.
3. Tony and Phuong have been decorating their new house since they bought it.
4. My girlfriend has been giving tennis lessons for a few weeks.
5. Miss Brown hasn't been to the supermarket since last week.
6. I haven't seen him for six months.
7. We've been playing golf since 2001.
8. His wife has worked here for three years.
9. They've been away since March 16th.
10. Mr. Vu has been using his computer since eight o'clock.
6. Read the text and choose the most suitable word to fit each gap by circling A, B, C or D.
In the autumn of the year 1620, a group of more than 100 immigrants left England (1) a
long sea voyage to North America. They were unhappy with their lives in Europe (2) a better
life in the New World. They called themselves "Pilgrims." After a voyage of 65 days, they landed on the
shore of (3) is today known as the state (4) Massachusetts. It was difficult to survive
the first winter there because the immigrants had (5) food or clothing, and the weather was
quite cold. But the Indians who lived in the area gave them valuable assistance. (6) their help,
the Pilgrims were able to grow enough food the following spring and summer (7) for all their
needs. To give thanks for their good fortune, the Pilgrims invited their Indian (8) to a big
festival (9) lasted three days. There was a lot of food on the table, (10) everyone
celebrated with singing and dancing. This was the first American Thanksgiving.
(Adapted from: https://goo.gl/Kel 94u)
1. A. by B. on C. for D. from
2. A. who was seeking B. which was seeking
C. and were seeking D. that was sought
3. A. it B. which C. where D. what
4. A. of B. in C. at D. around
5. A. a little B. scarcely C. little D. rarely
6. A. But that B. But for C. Far from D. With
7. A. to provide B. provided C. to providing D. provide
8. A. enemies B. neighbors C. prisoners D. captives
9. A. it B. what C. that D. had
10. A. though B. unless C. and D. because
C. READING
1. Read the following text and fill in the gaps by circling A, B, C or D.
Carnival, the annual celebration starting in late February, is known 1 the most famous
Brazilian festival. 2 back the origin of carnival, people found that it may be originated from a
religious celebration in ancient Rome. The Romans 3 the month of February a period of 4 ,
during which they had to chase away the bad spirits of winter. Today, 5 the modern carnival keeps
its ceremonially religious purpose, people regard it more as a fun-filled festivity. A great number of locals
6 tourists are mad 7 the contagiously thrilling revels such as traditional dances, samba parade,
and musical street party. Without carnival, Brazil 8 a less fascinating country for these people.
(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/ywvVfA)
1. A. for B. as C. that D. with
2. A. Chasing B. Looking C. Tracing D. Viewing
3. A. considered B. looked C. regarded D. seemed
4. A. clean B. cleaning C. cleanse D. cleansing
5. A. regardless of B. because C. even though D. even
6. A. besides B. also C. as well as D. in addition
7. A. about B. at C. to D. with
8. A. would be B. would have been C. would not be D. will be
2. Read the text and answer the questions by circling A, B, C or D.
In early times, every society developed its own myths, which played an important part in the
society's religious life. This religious significance has always separated myths from similar stories, such
as folktales and legends. The people of a society may tell folktales and legends for amusement without
believing them. But they may consider their myths sacred and completely true.
Most myths concern divine beings. These divinities have supernatural powers- powers far greater
than any human being has. But in spite of their supernatural powers, many gods, goddesses, and heroes of
mythology have human characteristics. They are guided by such emotions as love and jealousy, and they
experience birth and death. In many cases, the human qualities of the divinities reflect a society's ideals.
Good gods and goddesses have the qualities a society admires, and evil ones have the qualities it dislikes.
(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/ZvmxeN)
1. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. Legends C. Folktales
B. Myths D. Gods and Goddesses
2. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Gods and goddesses in myths are unlikely to die.
B. Mythic heroes can be humans with supernatural powers.
C. Gods and goddesses in myths are all jealous.
D. An evil god often possesses qualities that a society desires.
3. Which of the following characteristics best helps distinguish myths from folktales or legends?
A. religious qualities B. human qualities
C. moral qualities D. mythological qualities
3. Read the text and answer the questions by circling A, B, C or D.
On December 26, 2003, the worst earthquake in more than a decade devastated Bam, a historic city
in Iran. At least 25,000 people died in the quake-nearly a third of the city's population. And thousands
more were left homeless, hungry, and grieving.
Bam was a city of mud-brick houses, old monuments and an ancient castle. But nearly everything
crumbled in the disaster. One reason the earthquake caused such damage was that Barn's buildings were
made mostly from baked mud. These buildings collapsed in heaps of dust and sand.
Bam was best known for its 2,000-year-old castle built out of mud, straw, and the trunks of palm
trees. The castle was so big that it was once the city of Bam itself. Public dwellings lined its ground level;
a marketplace and two mosques also fit comfortably inside.
Bam once blossomed as a trading post on the Silk Road. In the 16th and 17th centuries, treasures
from the Far East were carried along the road into the capital cities of Europe. Fifty years ago, teams of
architects began restoring the historic treasures of the city. Ever since, thousands of visitors have come to
admire them.
 In the face of this tragedy, food and other supplies from around the world landed in the provincial
capital of Kerman on Sunday. With such support, spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed, “We
will rebuild Bam stronger than before.”
(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/VU5erV)
1. This passage is most likely taken from a(n) .
A. newspaper B. history textbook
C. book review D. magazine on international trade
2. What was Bam most famous for?
A. beautiful palm trees B. frequent earthquakes
C. an old mud and straw castle D. treasures from the Far East
3. The use of baked mud for buildings explains why .
A. the earthquake occurred B. Bam collected so many treasures
C. Bam developed into a trading post D. the earthquake caused such damage
4. Which of the following is CORRECT about the earthquake in Bam?
A. About 50,000 people survived the earthquake.
B. Not many countries sent food and supplies to Bam.
C. The 2003 earthquake was the first one in its history.
D. Thousands of visitors were killed in the earthquake.
4. Read the text and answer the questions by circling A, B, C or D.
In 1993, the Metropolitan Museum of Art reluctantly handed over 363 pieces of gold, silver,
precious stones, paintings, and sculptures back to Turkey after a court case. Following increasing calls for
the return of artistic objects that were removed decades or centuries ago, some of the world's leading
museums have signed a declaration that they will not hand back the ancient artifacts to their countries of
origin. They say people all over the world have only been able to fully appreciate ancient civilizations
because these museums have provided access to these artistic objects. The ancient civilizations would not
be so deeply admired today if these ancient artifacts were not so widely available to an international
public in major museums throughout Europe and America. For example, Egyptian culture would not have
become so well-known if the museums had not put Egyptian mummies on show.
The British Museum has not signed the declaration, but says it fully supports it. Over the recent
years, it has faced growing pressure to hand back the Elgin Marbles, sculptures taken from the Parthenon
in Athens, Greece, in the 19th century. But the British Museum has said that the Museum is the best
possible place for them. “They must remain here if the museum is to continue to achieve its aim, which is
to show the world to the world,” said the director of the museum.
(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/VZDeuN)
1. What reason do the major museums provide for not handing back the ancient objects?
A. Only in the leading museums can the objects be fully appreciated by the world.
B. It is better for those objects to remain at a certain place than to be moved around.
C. They need those well-known ancient objects to attract people from all over the world.
D. Ancient civilizations can only be admired if they are removed from their home countries.
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the “countries of origin” in the article?
A. Turkey B. Britain C. Egypt D. Greece
3. What does “the world” mean in "show the world to the world"?
A. The global village B. The leading museums
C. The ancient civilizations D. The international public
5. Read the text and answer the questions by circling A, B, C or D.
Tea was the first brewed beverage. The Chinese emperor Shen Nung in 2737 B.C. introduced the
drink. Chinese writer Lu Yu wrote in A.D. 780 that there were “tens of thousands” of teas. Chinese tea
was introduced to Japan in A.D. 800. It was then introduced to Europe in the early 1600s, when trade
began between Europe and the Far East. At that time, China was the main supplier of tea to the world.
Then in 1834, tea cultivation began in India and spread to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, and other areas of
Southeast Asia. Today, Java, South Africa, South America, and areas of the Caucasus also produce tea.
There are three kinds of tea: black, green, and oolong. Most international tea trading is in black tea.
Black tea preparation consists mainly of picking young leaves and leaf buds on a clear sunny day and
letting the leaves dry for about an hour in the sun. Then, they are lightly rolled and left in a fermentation
room to develop scent and a red color. Next, they are heated several more times. Finally, the leaves are
dried in a basket over a charcoal fire. Green tea leaves are heated in steam, rolled, and dried. Oolong tea
is prepared similarly to black tea, but without the fermentation time.
Three main varieties of tea-Chinese, Assamese, and Cambodian-have distinct characteristics. The
Chinese variety, a strong plant that can grow to be 2.75 meters high, can live to be 100 years old and
survives cold winters. The Assamese variety can grow 18 meters high and lives about 40 years. The
Cambodian tea tree grows five meters tall.
Tea is enjoyed worldwide as a refreshing and stimulating drink. Because so many people continue
to drink the many varieties of tea, it will probably continue as the world's most popular drink.
(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/c2NJ2z)
1. In the early 1600s, tea was introduced to Europe due to .
A. revolution B. marriage C. business D. education
2. According to the passage, which of following is the most popular tea around the world?
A. European tea B. black tea C. oolong tea D. green tea
3. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about tea preparation?
A. Black tea leaves need to be picked on a cloudy day.
B. Green tea leaves need to be heated over a charcoal fire.
C. The preparation of oolong tea is similar to that of black tea.
D. Oolong tea leaves need to be heated in steam before they are rolled.
4. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. People drink tea to become rich and healthy.
B. Java developed tea cultivation earlier than India.
C. Tea plants can grow for only a short period of time.
D. People drink tea because of its variety and refreshing effect.
D. WRITING
1. Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentences.
1. It’s raining for two days.

2. We've been knowing Phong for a long time.

4. She is been sleeping for nine hours.

5. I'm not playing the guitar since 2005.

6. How long has Patty studying?

7. Mark and Ann have been divorced for last month.

8. Laura's children have being playing computer games all day.

9. Has he yet had breakfast?

10. I have not finishing reading the book about Vietnamese culture yet.

2. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that has the same meaning as the given sentence.
1. There is still room for improvement in your work.
A. Your work is great, so people come to the room for enjoyment.
B. You do so well in your work that you don't need to make any improvement in it.
C. Your work is not good enough; thus, you can still work on it.
D. The room is quiet enough for you to improve your work.
2. The two events are in no way related, so don't mix them up.
A. You will be confused because you can't relate two events.
B. You have no way to connect the two events, so you won't be mixed up.
C. Since the two events are far from related, you shouldn't mix them up.
D. There’s no way to relate the two events, so you won’t feel confused.
3. In 1990, a perfectly preserved mammoth was discovered.
A. They uncovered a human and preserved it well in 1990.
B. In 1990, an elephant-like animal was dug out and found in perfect condition.
C. A perfect mammoth was found out and they decided to keep it perfect in 1990.
D. A mammoth discovered in 1990 has been perfectly preserved.
4. In reforming medical care, she was always faced with objections.
A. She met with a lot of disapproval when she tried to improve medical care.
B. Many objects prevented her from reforming medical care.
C. The objections she faced had a lot to do with medical care.
D. Many people approved of her reforming medical care.
5. The war nurse cared for the wounded by the light of an oil lamp.
A. The war nurse liked the light of an oil lamp because it could cure the people injured by weapons.
B. The war nurse disliked talking to the wounded in the dark.
C. People wounded by an oil lamp were looked after by the war nurse.
D. The war nurse took an oil lamp to light her way while she took care of those injured on the battlefield.
 TEST YOURSELF UNITS 4 & 5
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1.
A. digital B. addicted C. cultural D. average
Question 2.
A. maintain B. emerge C. connect D. broadcast
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 3.
A. communication B. interaction C. programme D. application
Question 4.
A. custom B. adjustment C. agriculture D. costume
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 5. Nam and Lan are talking about their using social media.
Nam: “Why don't you open an account on Facebook?”
Lan: “ ”
A. It helps you to get connected with friends.
B. Oh, I see.
C. I don't want to waste much time for social media.
D. Not at all. I'll buy a new laptop.
Question 6. Hanh and Hoa are discussing how to maintain their cultural identity.
Hanh: “I believe that it's crazy for Vietnamese people living overseas to wear ao dai.”
Hoa: “ ”
A. I'm sorry to disagree with you. It gives big appetites and strengthens cultural ties.
B. I can't agree more. I'll bring many ao dais in my trip to America next year.
C. I don’t think so. Wearing traditional clothes represent a person's national identities.
D. No way. The first language enables people to communicate more easily.
Circle 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 questions.
Question 7. It is hard to maintain their cultural identity if teenagers migrate to another country at their
young age.
A. preserve B. lose C. emerge D. invade
Question 8. These days, people tend to download music from online websites rather than to buy music
CDs from shops.
A. unload B. upload C. provide D. offer
Circle 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 questions.
Question 9. Television corporations have improved their broadcasts to attract more audience.
A. programmes B. producers C. social media D. leaflets
Question 10. Adverts on Facebook seem to be more efficient than billboards or TV ads because of its
enormous number of users.
A. connected B. disorganised C. successful D. updated
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best completes each of the
following questions.
Question 11. These days, young people rely much the Internet to entertain.
A. in B. on C. with D. to
Question 12. What do you think encouraging students to use smartphones in their studies?
A. about B. of C. at D. on
Question 13. Sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment is
one way of .
A. social networking B. instant messaging
C. cyber bullying D. micro blogging
Question 14. My mother many days writing and rewriting her book before I her to
type on a computer.
A. had spent - taught B. spent - had taught
C. has spent - taught D. spent - has taught
Question 15. I my job applications to many companies. Finally, I as a software
programmer in Western Bank.
A. submitted - recruited B. submitted - had recruited
C. has submitted - was recruited D. had submitted - was recruited
Question 16. Different chat such as Viber or Zalo help to save a huge amount of money spent
on communication.
A. interactions B. documentaries C. mass media D. applications
Question 17. America, Canada and Australia are where many people try to preserve their
native language and culture.
A. multiple nations B. cultural practices
C. multicultural nations D. multiple nationalities
Question 18. Teenagers are likely to be to social media if their internet access is not supervised
by their parents.
A. linked B. connected C. addicted D. provided
Question 19. Traffic in Ho Chi Minh city is becoming because a lot of people are migrating
to the city to work.
A. greater and greater B. worse and worse
C. fewer and fewer D. more and more
Question 20. Vietnamese students receive full-ride scholarships to study in other countries.
A. A much amount of B. A greater quality
C. Larger and larger D. More and more
Question 21. Her Vietnamese accent although Anh in America for more than twenty
years.
A. hasn't change - has been living B. changed - has lived
C. hasn't changed - has lived D. doesn't change - lived
Question 22.I still a cultural shock when coming to America last year even though I
to the country three times.
A. had - have been B. have had - have been
C. had - have been being D. have had - were
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.
Communication is fundamentally about connection. Connecting (23) people, places, and
ideas is one of the first things we learn as babies. We learn to communicate our wants and needs.
Babies want to communicate (24) they need something, want something, or have a
problem with something - mostly through crying. As we get (25) , we inherit the
communication of those around us, and through nature and nurture, most of us develop our own
communication style. Some styles are better or at least more effective than others. But from the (26)
of socialization at home, at school, and in our communities, the importance of good
communication is emphasized. Some people may think good communication is specific to its situation
and culture. For example, distance between you and other(s) when communicating may be of greater or
lesser importance (27) on where you are. Also, while in a collectivist culture, in-group
understanding is valuable, in a individualist culture, communication is less ambiguous and more explicit.
(Text adapted from
https://thoughtcatalog.com/kovie-
biakolo/2015/11 /communication-in-digital-
culture/ )
Question 23.
A. by B. about C. with D. from
Question 24.
A. before B. if C. that D. which
Question 25.
A. younger and younger B. earlier than
C. more elderly D. older and older
Question 26.
A. earlier era B. youth generation C. young age D. young stage
Question 27.
A. providing B. comparing C. depending D. referring
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 28 to 34.
Online social media have gained amazing worldwide growth and popularity. Although with time all
generations have come to accept the changes social networking including Twitter, Facebook or Instagram
has brought about, teenagers and young adults are the most frequent users of these sites. It has been
reported that these sites are affecting the lives of the youth greatly.
Social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based
on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers
by updating various topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed they say that social media has
become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and efficient.
 Social network sites seem to bring people together and connected, but may create social isolation.
As the youth tend to spend many hours on these sites, they rarely have face-to-face interaction. According
to various studies, scientists' evaluation determined that social isolation can lead to a host of emotional,
psychological, physical and mental problems which include anxiety, depression and somatic complaints
among many others.
Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor
spelling and grammar, allowing spread of misinformation that is perceived as fact, decreasing
productivity. The sites also provide a perfect platform for cyber bullying and increase risks of identity
theft, whose personal information are asked to add.
Social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is decision of
an individual to make whether to continue using the sites or not.
(Text adapted fromhttp://www.speechprosody2012.org/academic-essay-
sample-social-network-impact-on-youth.asp)
Question 28. How popular is online social media?
A. It's popular all over the world.
B. It becomes popular where more youth are interested.
C. It's been growing very slowly.
D. It's been more popular to older generations.
Question 29. According to the text, whose lives are mostly influenced by social networking?
A. All generations
B. Young generations
C. The youth who have a Facebook account
D. Teenagers who use Twitter more than Instagram
Question 30. Who are more likely to join discussion groups on social media sites?
A. All those who want to B. Young people of similar interests
C. The youth whose jobs are different D. The less frequent users of the sites
Question 31. Which is mentioned as a positive effect of social media on the youth's lives?
A. Their lifestyle is not influenced by on social media.
B. Their lives is more efficient than their parents'.
C. Their lives are more convenient.
D. Their ideas are more respected.
Question 32. Which is the closest in meaning to the phrase “social isolation” in paragraph 3?
A. disconnection for others B. online interaction
C. mental problems D. direct interaction
Question 33. Which is NOT mentioned as a negative effect of social media?
A. The youth tend to spend more time on online networking than face-to-face interaction.
B. The youth with less social interaction are likely to experience mental problems.
C. The youth using social media are likely to have poor study results.
D. Facts and untrue information are mixed up.
Question 34. What is the main idea of this article?
A. Social media have more negative effects than positive effects.
B. The youth should not be allowed to use social media.
C. Social networking cuts down face-to-face interaction.
D. The youth can experience both benefits and drawbacks of social media.
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 35 to 42.
Globalization - a topic of heated argument - has as many likes as dislikes. Globalization has its own
importance in terms of economic development and race for power. But it's not always welcomed by those
who love to keep up their culture and identity.
Talking of the positive attitudes for the globalization, it has a deep rooted stand in economic growth
of the nation. Tele-communications in different ways like Internet, emails, calls and video-calling or
chats, along with advancement in various routes of transportation have made the world come closer.
Families could easily interact and converse with their children abroad. We can know the latest day-to-day
advancements in technology and keep up with the pace of the world. Also, our inter-personal skills can
develop, which makes us more confident to go hand-in-hand with anyone from any part of the world.
Still, when we go to the dark aspect of this globalization, it has blinded our youth regarding our own
richness of culture. Our nation which had always been an ever- shining star for its rich culture and
civilization, is now facing a downfall due to the import of westernization into our culture. Globalization
has helped us to cope with the advancing science, but our emotions and bonding are at risk.
Youth today is just concentrating to top the financial market; they don't have time to spend with
their family and kids, for whom they are striving hard day and night. We have forgotten that money can
get us anything, but not the true love and innocence. We have engaged ourselves in the technology to the
extent that we are failing to respect the relationship. Charm of glittering gadgets has faded the importance
of the elders in the family. We don't realize dis-respecting elderly people in the fake prestige of
technology. All this is nothing but the blackened gift to us by the globalization.
These aspects of globalization definitely need to be realized at the earliest. We need to start
educating our children right from the childhood values of our culture, thereby maintaining our own
uniqueness. Let's join hands to save our nation and culture from getting destructed.
(Text adapted from: https://www.careerride.com/view/globalization-will-inevitably-
Iead-to-the-total-loss-of-cultural-identity-12770.aspx)
Question 35. According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE about globalization?
A. Globalization helps the economy of a nation to develop greatly.
B. Our culture and identity cannot be changed despite globalization.
C. Globalization helps to welcome new culture.
D. Globalization is not welcomed worldwide.
Question 36. Why has the world become smaller and closer to many people?
A. With more available means of communication
B. Thanks to the development of technology
C. With better means of transportation to different areas
D. All are correct
Question 37. Which is NOT mentioned as a benefit of globalization?
A. People are updated with what's going on in the world.
B. People from different parts of the world are more confident in their interaction.
C. The number of students studying overseas is increasing.
D. People's inter-personal skills are more developed.
Question 38. According to the author, what should a nation be proud of?
A. its rich culture B. its advancing science
C. its westernization D. its importation
Question 39. Which is the closest in meaning to the phrase “downfall” in paragraph 3?
A. development B. degradation C. survival D. popularity
Question 40. Which is the closest in meaning to the phrase “striving” in paragraph 4?
A. spending much time B. making great efforts
C. speaking to much D. earning a lot of money
Question 41. According to the text, what is the blackened gift that globalization gives to us?
A. development of financial market B. the charm of gadgets
C. an increasing amount of money D. risk of family relationship
Question 42. The passage was written mainly to .
A. enhance globalization at the earliest
B. call for preservation of a nation's culture
C. educate children to be global citizens as soon as possible
D. highlight the values of globalization
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 43. No one can stop my ten-year-old brother playing video games.
A. My ten-year-old brother is not interested in playing video games.
B. No one plays video games as much as my ten-year-old brother.
C. My ten-year-old brother is addicted to playing video games.
D. No one prevents my ten-year-old brother from playing video games.
Question 44. The number of young people using social media is increasing.
A. There are more people using social media than in the past.
B. The number of social media for the youth is increasing.
C. More and more social media are for the youth.
D. More and more young people are using social media.
Question 45. The pie chart shows the means of communication used by students in Laurel Secondary
School.
A. The forms of communication preferred by students in Laurel Secondary School are illustrated in
the pie chart.
B. The pie chart indicates that students in Laurel Secondary School use similar ways of communication.
C. As shown in the pie chart, instant messaging is the most common among students in Laurel Secondary
School.
D. The graph shows the number of students in Laurel Secondary School using modern means of
communication.
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 46. Vietnamese women look charming in ao dai, a national custom of Vietnam.
A B C D
Question 47. Teenagers are likely to suffer with mental problems if they use computers
too much.
A B C D
Question 48. A number of projects were carried out nationwide to maintain the
cultural identity of Vietnamese teenagers.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49.I installed Skype software into my father's laptop. Then, I left for my study
in America.
A. My father asked me to install Skype software into his laptop when I was in America.
B. I often talked with my father via Skype when I was in America.
C. I had installed Skype software into my father's laptop before I went to study in
America.
D. After leaving for my study in America, I installed Skype software into my father's
laptop.
Question 50. This is not the first time Anna attended Musical Festival in Sydney. Yet,
she will be back for this event next year.
A. Unless Anna had not attended Musical Festival in Sydney before, she would be
back for this event next year.
B. Anna will not attend Musical Festival in Sydney next year because she has attended
many times.
C. If Anna attended Musical Festival in Sydney last year, she would not attend it this year.
D. Although Anna has attended Musical Festival in Sydney many times, she will be
back for this event next year.