PRACTICE EXERCISES —GRADE 11 Unit 3. BECOMING INDEPENDENT Part I. PHONETICS Exercise 1. Mark 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. LA. lake B. bay cane D. lack 2.4. lurk B. luck C. but D. putt 3. A. stopped B. expected C finished D. faced 4.8. thoughtful B. threaten C. therefore 5.A. grease B. sympathy C horse D. rose Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 6.A. reliable B. independent . responsible D. decisiveness 7A. difficult B. confident C. attical D. important 8. A. permission B. welkinformed C. activity D. effective 9.4. routine B. problem C. lonely D. hygiene 10. A. laundry B. punish C. depend D. reason Part Il. VOCABULARY Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 11. When getting into troubles, Jack never __on other people for help. He always solves them on his own. ‘A. determines B. influences C relies D. manages 12.Hesuffered___ serious depression after losing his beloved pet. Ain B. from c.with D. for 13, It was essential for him to befinancially ___of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job. ‘A. dependent B. independent C. dependable D. undependable 14. Thanks to many investors, my dream to set up my own trading company came__ A. exactly B. real right D.true 15. His dedication to the educational charity was truly. ‘A. admirable B. reliable -aiitical D. disapproving 16. The director informed that no candidates ___ all the criteria for the administrative position. A. completed B. fulfilled C. achieved D. suited 17.___ time: management skill is a core requirement for this job, ‘A.Solving B. Adapting C. Developing D. Mastering 18. Iwas encouragedto___ for the grandest prize in the dancing competition, A.try B. strive reach D. achieve 19, We're punished for not submitting our outline on time as thetask___ was too difficult. A.assigned B. done taken D. reminded 20. That Tom is___of finishingthe research project prior to the deadline satisfied our manager. A.able B. skillful C. capable D. talented 21. We've divided the group report into three parts and you're___ for the conclusion one. A.responsible B. irresponsible . response D. responsive 22. You should make alist of things to do and__ them if you want to work effectively Ado B. arrange C. prioritise D. approach 23, Despite my parents' disagreement, 'm ___ to drop out of university and establish my own business. ‘A. determined B. confident C. successful D. all are correct 24.He__me about the lecture yesterday. Otherwise, | would have missed it completely. ‘A. demanded B. approached C. said D. reminded 2. The government must take___action against environmental pollution. A. important B. unstable C. decisive D. soft 26. When being assigned difficult exercises, Lan always ___to complete them without any help from her teacher. A. wants B. manages C. desires D. Finds 27. Our enterprise is seekingfor candidates who are__ and hard-working,A. reliant B. reliance C.unreliable D. reliable 28.___ communication skill plays an important role in career success, ‘A. Personal B. Individual C. Interpersonal D. Interactive 29. n spite of beingthe new resident in this area, he always triesto___ with his neighbours. A. catch up B. goin . put up D. get alongwell 30. ff you choose to study abroad, you havetolive___from home. Aon B. away Cin D.up Exercise 4. Mark 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. 31. I'm totally exhausted after having finished successive assignments in only a week. A.Jobs B. works C. exercises D. problems 32, Heis truly a reliable friend. He will always be with me and never let me down. A.mean B. independent C. decisive D. dependable 33, At last, Huong made a determined effort to get a scholarship so that he could have chance to study overseas A. tenacious B. serious unresolved D. necessary 34. In spite of poverty and dreadful conditions, they till manage to keep their self-respect A. self reliant B. self-restraint C. self-esteem D. self-assured 35. All students are revising carefully, for the final test is approaching soon. A. going fast B. reaching fast C. comingnear D. gettingnear 36. John is an admirable person as he isn't influenced by other people's opinions when making decision to do something A.relied B. impacted C. decided D. assigned 37. The prom is permitted providing that everyone behaves responsibly. A.honestly B. imperfectly C. sensitively D. sensibly 38, Don't worry! The answer to this quiz is on the back page. A. treatment B. method . solution D. way 39, Itis lazy of him for not doing his homework every day. Aidle B. hard C. busy D. diligent 40. The government found it very difficult to cope with the rising unemployment. A.try B. manage reduce D. increase Exercise 5. Mark 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. 41 Nam is considered to be the best student in our cass because he's not only good at learning but also well informed about everything around the world, ‘A. perfectly-informed _B, badly-informed C. bad informed D.ilkinformed 42. Tommy was fired owing to his arrogant manner. ‘A humble B. overconfident C. superior D. haughty 43, The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment. A. affective B. self-reliant C. self-restricted D. reliant 44, with his remarkable ability, Lam can deal with this problem effectively. ‘A. uneffectively B. inefficiently C.ineffectively D. unefficiently 45, The physical therapy helped Jim overcome his fear of height. A. overwhelm B. control neglect D. conquer 46, At first, he was reluctant to help us. However, after persuading for a long time, he agreed to play the guitar at our tea-shop. A hesitate B. willing Ceager D. keen 47, Stop being mean to everyone or you'll have no friends. A. unkind B. cruel . miserable D.kind 48, My parents seemed fully satisfied with the result of my entrance exam. ‘A. pleased B. contented C. disappointed D. joyful 49, after a long time working incessantly, all my efforts ended in failure. A. success B. collapse C. breakdown D. loser 50. This reference book is essential material for us to prepare for the next assignment. A.necessary B. dispensable vital D. fundamentalPart ill. GRAMMAR Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 511. My parents are glad__ my success in finding a job after graduation. A.to see B. seeing C.see D.saw 52. Itisn't___ for him to take charge of the financial burden on his family A. boring B. expensive C. easy D.mind 53, My teacher always gives me advice___ suitable career in the future. A. choosing B. to choose C. choose D. not to choose 54.We're___ to announce that you were selected to be our new faculty manager. ‘A happily B. unhappy happiness D. happy 55. ltisunnecessary for___ to do this task. it's not ours. Awe B.us c.they D.our 56. She left amessage with a request ___in the contract. A. not to sign B. not sign C.to not sign D. don't sign 57.1 found it truly to hear that Mr. Kim had been appointed to the committee. A. surprise B. surprised . surprising D. surprisingly 58, Don't be afraid__me if you have any further queries. A. not to ask B. asking C.to asking D. to ask 59.It's___ for us to submit the project on time as it's really difficult. possible B. simple C. impossible D. Both 8 and C 60. it would beunreasonable___him __you money if you didn't pay it back. A.to expect/lend _B. to expect/to lend C.expect/tolend —_D. expecting/lend 61. His ability __ mathematics in a short time is wholly admirable. A.not towork out —_B, work out C. to work out D. working out 62, We're disappointed __ that our sales have declined sharply in the last 2 months. A.to hear B. to heard not to hear D. hearing 63, After failing many times in _a new dish, shemade a decision __. ‘A. creating/gvingup _ B. to create/to giveup C.to create/giveup —_D. creating/to give up 64. My father made a determined effort__a new company. Ato setting up B. to set up C. setting up D. set up 65. tis___ for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now. Aunlike B. likeable C.likely D. unlikely 66.1'm sorry__ that your enterprise has been declared bankrupt A.tohe B. for hearing C hear D. all are correct 67.1 feel very proud__an important part of the English club. A.tobe B. of be C. being Dis 68, Itis great that you __ for my organization. | hope you'll gain more experience here. A. to work B. working . can work D. works 69. We appreciated more opportunities ___part in the story-telling contest A. giving/to take B. to give/taking C. given/to take D. being given/to take 70. Thank you for your kind offer__a dinner at your apartment. it was excellent. ‘A. having B.tohave Chad D.have Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 71. She was amazing to find that no one died in the tragic accident yesterday. AB c D 72. Mis driving ambition was entering one of the top universities in the city. A BC D 73. tis particularly interested to explore the mystery of the universe, A B c D 74. Your success in learning depends on your willing to acquire new knowledge. A B c D 75. We haven't made a plan not to travel overseas yet as 'm very busy with my work.A B c D 76. It was lucky for us that we able to enjoy the concert. A Booc)O 77. Mis parents are very sadly to see that Binh doesn't usually do his homework. AB c D 78. The factory was refused permit to expand because of lack of money. A B c D 79. tis imperative finish all the practice tests by next week since our teacher will give marks for them. A B c D 80. Heis a real coward because of his anxiety encountering with problems. B c D 81. Look at those dark clouds, itis possibly to rain. A B a) 82. In this project, your responsibility is search for information about environmental pollution as much as A BOC D possible, 83.Lan is looking forward to return to her country after finishing four-year university in America. A B c D 84. They were entirely confident that everything will go as planned. A B c D 85. Having goal to crowned champion, they had practiced ceaselessly and they succeeded. A B c D 86. In the peak season, you are advisable booking your accommodation in advance. A B c D 87. It is necessary for you to clean the floor as our mother has done it already. A BOC D 88. We only have minutes left, Peter. There's no need dressing up. A B c D 89, Unless you keep a map, you're sure get lost in the city. A B cD 90. This adventure game is not suitable for children not to play because they're too small A B c D Part IV. SPEAKING Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 91. “What does your younger sister look like?” —"_” A She likes a secondary student. B. My sister is a university student. C. She's very kind and hard working, D. She's tall and thin with long hai. 92. “Could | leave a message for your manager?” —"_” ‘A.Sure.B. Of course not C. He's busy now. D. He's off work today. 93. “How often do you have your teeth checked?” —"_” ‘A. Two months. B. Not much. C. Rarely D. They're checked carefully. 94. "Many happy returns!” —"_" ‘A. Wish you all the best.B. Thanks. C.Sameto you D. Not at all 95. “How long have you learnt Japanese?” —"_” ‘A. For 2005. B. I learnt it at my university. C. Since | was 10. D.It lasted 3 months. 96. "Is it goingto rain tomorrow?" —"_” A.I think not B. 1 bet. Just a moment. D.1 don't hope so. 97. "You look very pretty in this dress." — A. It's so nice of you to say that. B. Yes, it is fairly expensive. C. 1 see what you mean. D. Thanks for your wish. 98. “Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?" —A.Yes, hehas. He hasn't finished it yet. C. No, he has in spite of being a good student. 99. “When will our factory be expanded?” —"_” ‘A. It was expanded in 1996. C.1 didn't hear about it. B. Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy. D. No, he hasn't because of his illness B. It depends on our director's decision. D. That's good news. B. Only minutes left. D. expect not to be fired. guse"—"__” B. What's the time now? D. Fine. Lwon't! B. No. 'm afraid not. D. Certainly B. liked that one, too. D. What's up? B.It's so unforgettable. D.Iremember you. 100. “You're late again, Peter.”—“_' A.It's none of your business, .1'm sorry. My car was broken this morning, 101. “I'm meeting some friends for a meal in town tomorrow. Fancy jit A. That's fine, Cam not sure, What time? 102. "Can you give me some information about the city?”—"_” A. Great. Thanks very much. C.1 can't help doing it. 103, “Excuse me. | havea reservation for tonight.” —"_” ‘A.Just a moment, please, while | check, C. Wonderful! I'd like to hear some of your ideas. 104, "Don't forget. We are invited out to dinner tonight.” —"_” ‘A. Oh, | almost forgot. OK, I'l try it first. 105. Dr. Jonas can see you next Thursday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon? A. That would be fine. C. Lam looking forward to seeing you. Part V. READING Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to best fits each of the numbered blanks. B. Mornings best for me. D. Thank you very much. icate the correct word or phrase that ‘Would you like to learn to rock climb? Or spend time working at an animal sanctuary? That's (106) __ Andrea Black and Jenny Smith are doing as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. The award encourages young peopleto do (107) __cultural, social and adventure activities in their (108) __ time. The Queen's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, started the award in 1956. He started it (109)__he wanted young peopleto learn to help themselves and other people. ‘The award is for people aged 14-25, and there are three levels: Bronze, for those aged 14 or over, Silver for over 35s, and Gold for over 16s. You have to complete four activities to (110) _ the award: goon an (111)___ (e.g hiking, kayaking or climbing) — learn a new practical or social skill anything from painting to podcasting!) —take (112) __ a physical challenge (e.g, learn or improve at a sport) — do (113) ___ work helping people or the environment (e.g. work with disabled or elderly people, or (114) money fora charity). Young people usually do the award at a Duke of Edinburgh club at their school or at a local(115)__ group. They (116)___ what they are goingto do, and write a plan. tt usually takes (117)__ one and three yearsto finish an award. 106. A. what B. why which D. when 107. A. excited B. exciting C. excitement D. excite 108. A. idle B. journey waiting D. free 109. A. therefore B. but C. because Dif 110. A. compete B. accept C realize D. achieve 111. A. expenditure B. expense C. expedition D. expect 112. A. on B.in away D. after 113, A. volunteer B. voluntary C. volunteering D. volunteered 114. A. lift B. increase C raise D. advance 115. A. youth B. young . immature D. immaturity 116. A. decide B. are deciding C. decided D. had decided 117. A. from B.in . during D. betweenExercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The skills needed to succeed in college are very different from those required in high school. In addition to study skills that may be new to students, there will also be everyday living skills that students may not have had to use before. Students should: — know how to handle everyday living skills such as doing laundry, paying bills, balancing a checkbook, cooking, getting the oil changed in the car, etc. be familiar and compliant with medical needs concerning medication and health problems. if ongoing medical and/or psychological treatment is needed, arrangements should be made in advance to continue that care while the student is away at college. — understand that the environmental, academic, and social structure provided by parents and teachers will not be in place in college. With this lack of structure comes an increased need for responsibility in decision-making and goal-setting, — know how to interact appropriately with instructors, college staff, roommates, and peers. Appropriate social interaction and communication are essential at the college level of education. — be comfortable asking for help when needed. The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming socially and academically. Students should know when they need help and should be abletto reach out and ask for that help. 118, According to the writer, if students want to have medical treatment, they should __. ‘A. be away B. be familiar with medical needs . make arrangements D. meet their parents 119, The word “ongoing” is closest in meaningto__. A. continuing B. short-term C. brief D. little 120. College students should be awarethat__. A. everything in college will be different B. parents and teachers are not in college C. structures must be provided by parents D. structures must be provided by teachers 121, Which of the following is NOT true about college life? {Its essential to have good communication skills, B. Students must be responsible for their own decisions. C. Students should know some living skills. D. Students should not ask for help. 122, The word “overwhelming” is closest in meaningto__. A. simple B. confusing . manageable D. easy Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. ‘ARE TRADITIONAL WAYS OF LEARNING THE BEST? Read about some alternative schools of thought. One school in Hampshire, UK, offers 24-hour teaching, The children can decide when or if they cometo school The school is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., for 364 days a year and provides online teaching throughout the night. The idea is that pupils don't haveto cometto school and they can decide when they want to study. Cheryl Heron, the head teacher, said “Some students learn better at night. Some students learn better in the morning.” Cheryl believes that if children are bored, they will not cometo school. “Why must teaching only be conducted ina classroom? You can teach a child without him ever comingto school.” Steiner schools encourage creativity and free thinking so children can study art, music and gardening as well as science and history. They don’t have to learn to read and write at an early age. At someSteiner schools the teachers can’t use textbooks, They talk to the children, who learn by listening, Every morning the children have to go to special music and movement classes called “eurhythmy”, which help them learn to concentrate. Very young children learn foreign languages through music and song, Another difference from traditional schools is that at Steiner schools you don't havetto do any tests or exams. A child learning music with the Suzuki method has to start as young as possible. Even two-year-old children can learn to play difficult pieces of classical music, often on the violin. They do this by watching and listening, They learn by copying, ust like they learn their mother tongue. The child has to join in, but doesn't have to get it right.“They soon learn that they mustn't stop every time they make a mistake. They just carry on,” said one Suzuki trainer. The children have to practise for hours every day and they give performances once a week, so they learn quickly. “The parents must be involved too,” said the trainer, “or it just doesn't work.” 123, Which of the following is NOT true about 24-hour teaching? ‘A.Students can come to school from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. B. Students can study online at night. C. Students can choose the time to study. D. Some students need to study in the morning and some need to study at night. 124, According to Cheryl Heron, teaching__. ‘A. should happen throughout the night B. is not necessarily carried out in class C.is for children who will not come to school D. must be around the year 1B, Steiner schools don't __. ‘A. encourage children’s creativity and free thinking B. allow teachers to teach things out of textbooks C. teach reading and writing to young children D. teach music to children 126. Which of the following is TRUE about Steiner schools? ‘A. They are different from traditional schools. B. Young children are not taught foreign languages. C. Students must concentrate on music. D. Students have to do exams and tests 127. Which of the followings the most suitable title for the third paragraph? A. Traditional ways of teaching B. 24-hour teaching C. Learn by listening D. Starting young 128, Students learning music with Suzuki method _. ‘A. must learn difficult music B. like to learn their mother tongue C. stop when they make mistakes D. start at an early age 129, The word “this” in paragraph 3 refersto___. A. starting as youngas possible B. the violin C. playing difficult pieces of music D. learning their mother tongue 130, The word “involved” in paragraph 3is closest in meaningto__. A. engaged B. encouraging C. accepting D. rejecting Part VI. WRITING Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 131, lam looking forward to seeing you. ‘A. don't havetime to see you. B. | will try to find sometime to see you. C. 1 should find some time to see you. D. 1am expectingto see you. 132, | haven't got used to indian food although | have lived here for three months. A. still find it strange to eat Indian food though | have lived here for three months. B. Eating Indian food is one of the habits when | lived in indian three months ago. C. Because I stil live in India, I find Indian food strange to eat. D. Ihave to eat Indian foodto get used to eat as | have to live in India, 133, “Don't touch the hot cooker," my mother said. ‘A. My mother promised me to touch the hot cooker. B. My mother warned me not to touch the hot cooker. C. My mother suggested me not touching the hot cooker. D. My mother reminded me of touching the hot cooker. 134, Stop giving mea hard time, | could not do anything about it. ‘A. Don't make me feel guilty because | couldn't do anything about it. B. | could not do anything about it because am going through a hard time. C. Going through a hard time doesn't help me do anything about it. D. 1 couldn't do anything about it so | would stop.135, I hope you stay in touch with me even when you are back to the US.A. ‘A.| want you to stay with me and not to come back to the US.A. B. |hopeto meet you in the U.S.A. C. | want usto be connected even if you are in the US.A, D. 1 want to stay close to you so | will cometo the U.S.A. Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 136. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, He could finish the test very well. ‘A. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully whereas he could finish the test very well. B. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully; therefore he could finish the test very well. C. If Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well. D. although Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well. 137, There are many things | have to do before going home. Cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you are some. A.if can do anything before going home, | will do the cleaning, packing and say goodbye to you. B. Although ! want to do many things before going home, | have done cleaning, packing and said goodbye to you. C. There are many things | have to do before going home including cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you. D. Cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you are everything | have to do before going home. 138, The room became hotter and hotter. | had to take off my sweater. ‘A. Unless the room became hotter and hotter, | had to take off my sweater. B. Although the room became hotter and hotter, | had to take off my sweater. C. The room became hotter and hotter but I had to take off my sweater. D. Theroom became hotter and hotter so | had to take off my sweater. 139, He worked the whole night last night. His eyes are red now. A. fhe didn't work the whole night, his eyes wouldn't be red now. B. Unless he worked the whole night last night, his eyes were red now. C. ff he hadn't worked the whole night last night, his eyes wouldn't be red now. D. He worked the whole night last night otherwise his eyes were red now. 140. It might be my opinion. My mother is the best cook in the world. ‘A. People said that my mother is the best cook in the world. B. In my opinion, my mother is the best cook in the world. C. My mother is believed to be the best cook in the world. D. 1am not so sure about the fact that my mother is the best cook in the world. THE END.