UNIT 7: REVIEW

LOOKING BACK + PROJECT

GRAMMAR :
I. Put the verbs in the present perfect or the present perfect continuous tense.
1. I (try) ________________ to learn French for years, but I (not succeed) _____________________ yet.
2. She (read) ____________________ all the works of Dickens. How many (you read) ___________________?
3. I (wait) __________ here nearly half an hour for my girlfriend; do you think she (forget) _________ to come?
4. Mary (rest) ____________________ in the garden all day because she (be) _____________________ ill.
5. Although John (study) ______ at the University for 5 years, he (not get) __________________ his degree yet.
6. Jack (go) ____________________ to Switzerland for a holiday. He (never, be) ___________________ there.
7. We (live) __________ here for the last six months, and (just, decide) _________________to move.
8. That book (lie) ____________________ on the table for weeks. You (not read) _________it yet?
9. He (not be) ____________ here since Christmas; I wonder where he (live) __________ since then.
10. He (lose) __________ his books. He (look) ______ for them all afternoon, but they (not turn up) ______ yet.
II. Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Prof. Wilson has given / has been giving the same seminar to students for the last 12 years.
2. She has never understood / has never been understanding why so many young people want to study abroad.
3. Nam has studied / has been studying English for two years.
4. He has attended / has been attending online vocational courses twice.
5. Have you applied / Have you applying for the scholarship to study in Singapore?
6. We have waited / have been waiting for the university's reply about entry requirements for the whole week.
We hope to receive it soon.
7. The British Council has used / has been using IELTS as an international standardised test of English for non-
native English language speakers for a long time.
8. The university has built / has been building a new campus since May.
9. We have read / have been reading three books on vocational training to complete this project.
10. They have read / have been reading a report on a further education since last Monday. I will finish it this Sunday.
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. We ____ him since he ____ married.
A. didn't see/got B. haven't seen/got C. don't/get D. hadn't seen/got
2. I ____ the money yet.
A. not received B. didn't receive C. haven't received D. hadn't received
3. Today is Thursday and she ____ late twice this week. She ____ late yesterday and on Monday.
A. is/was B. has been/is C. has been/was D. has been/had been
4. We ____ what to do with the money yet.
A. not decide B. didn't decide C. haven't decided D. hadn't decided
5. My father ____ as a teacher for almost thirty years.
A. works B. is working C. worked D. has been working
6. He ____ to New York at least three times this year.
A. had been going B. was going C. has been going D. is going
7. They ____ to know each other for more than ten years.
A. get B. got C. have got D. had got
8. She ____ dishes already.
A. was washing B. washed C. has washed D. has been washing
9. I ____ you for ages.
A. haven't been meeting B. didn't meet C. wasn't meeting D. haven't met
10. Tom is still watching television. He ____ television all day.
A. has been watching B. was watching C. has watched D. watched
VI. Rewrite the sentences, using the present perfect or the present perfect continuous.
1. I started discussing my research proposal with my professor at the beginning of my course. We're still
discussing it. (since)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Nam's still studying English. He started studying it two years ago. (for)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
3. I started learning how to play the piano eight months ago. I'm still learning it. (for)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
4. He attended two online vocational courses: one in 2012 and the other in 2013. (twice)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
5. They visited this college in 2009, 2012 and 2014. (three times)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
6. The British Council established IELTS a long time ago. It still uses this test as an international standardised
test of English for non- native English language speakers. (for)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
7. She started her research project last month. She's still doing it. (since)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
8. The university started building a new campus in May. They are still building it. (since)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
9. The graduate students started arriving at four o'clock. They are all in the lecture hall. (all)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________
10. Mary is staying at a homestay during her undergraduate programme. The programme began three weeks ago.
(for)
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________

VOCABUALRY:
I. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form the word that fits in the gap in the same line.
1. Can you explain what types of _______________________ are available for international students? (FUND)
2. Are _________________________ students allowed to work part-time? (NATIONAL)
3. I'd like to consult you about the _________________ differences (that) I should be aware of. (CULTURE)
4. What ___________ me most is the high cost of living in London as an international student. (WORRY)
5. One of the reasons for Vietnamese students' studying abroad is the quality of the _________ programmes in
higher education. (ACADEMY)
6. Most of these students are interested in pursuing ___________ studies for bachelor's degrees. (GRADUATE)
7. Some students decide to study in the United States or the United Kingdom to improve their language
_________, which can help them to get a better job. SKILLFUL
8. Some universities in the United States offer different ___________ to international students to help to cover
tuition fees and living costs. (SCHOOL)
9. The higher education _______ gained at UK universities and colleges are recognised worldwide. (QUALIFY)
10. Universities must better prepare students for their ___________ careers. (PROFESSION)

II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. At most institutions in the UK, the ____ starts in September or October and runs until June or July.
A. leap year B. gap year C. new year D. academic year
2. That university __ the Advanced Programme with the aim to enrol around 500 international students for a decade.
A. has been implementing B. will be implementing
C. have implemented D. will implement
3. Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualification wide range of vocational and academic
subjects at many ____.
 A. levels B. positions C. standards D. qualities
4. Depending on your nationality, you may be ____ for a loan or financial support from the UK government.
A. keen B. eligible C. legal D. capable
5. The UK offers a wide range of work-based ____ for students seeking to build careers in specific industries.
A. exercising B. practicing C. learning D. training
6. University ____ in Vietnam can decide their own criteria for enrolling international students.
A. bosses B. leaders C. principals D. rectors
7. A Bachelor's degree is also known as the ____ university degree or an undergraduate degree.
A. main B. ordinary C. first D. major
8. The teachers at Edinburgh College encourage students to ____ with others, experiment with arts and find their
own ideas.
A. solve B. collaborate C. support D. improve
9. With thousands of UK further education courses on offer, you can choose a course that ____ your goals and
interests.
A. watches B. appoints C. fixes D. matches
10. Although Kevin did not have any academic ____, he had a lot of practical experience.

A. qualities B. quality C. qualification D. qualifications

PROJECT
Use the suggested words to answer three questions or use your own words to answer them
1. Do you afford a gap year?
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- Think/ detailed plan/ and /you /see /if/ you/ can /afford /not. How much /you /need/ depend/ where /you /go and
how long for. You/ need /pay/travel, accommodation, food / of course. But /you/make/ money/ by /look/ part –
time / job.

2. Why should we take a gap year after graduation from secondary school?
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A gap year /to be/good /idea/ if/ you/ feel/ you /to be not mature /enough/cope /university. The reasons for it are:
- A gap year /teach /you /independence/ and /maturity/ need/ make/most/university life.
- You / prepare /yourself /university life. By /do/ volunteer job/ community/ where/ you / stay, you /learn/ and/
develop/ your skill/ process.

3. Why should we enter college or university right after high school graduation?
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If /you /take /year off /after /graduate, you /to be/ lazy, not /want/wake up /early /go /classes; you /lack and loose
/your motivation/learn.
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 Unit 8. OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Getting started
Exercise 1: Translate the following words into Vietnamese
1-archaeological /ˌɑːkiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ (adj) ……………….
2-breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ (adj) ……………….
3-citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ (n) ……………….
4-complex /ˈkɒmpleks/ (n) ……………….
5-dynasty /ˈdɪnəsti/ (n) ……………….
6-emperor /ˈempərə(r)/ (n) ……………….
7-imperial /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ (a) ……………….
8-excavation /ˌekskəˈveɪʃn/ (n) ……………….
9-heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ (n) ……………….
10-in ruins / ɪn ˈruːɪn/ (idiom) ……………….
11-intact /ɪnˈtækt/ (a) ……………….
12-relic /ˈrelɪk/ (n) ……………….
Exercise 2: Put the correct word in the blank of the following sentences.
preservation archaeological complex cultural intact
heritage relics excavations dynasties attraction
1. A lot of ancient houses in Ho An remain ________________________ even after several hundred years.
2. A lot of _____________________ from ancient times are on display at the national heritage museum.
3. During the different _____________________, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was expanded.
4. What is special about Hoi An Ancient Town is that it is in a good state of _____________________.
5. The old houses have been pulled down in order to build a modern residential _____________________.
6. These historic buildings are an important part of Hanoi's _______________ and should be preserved.
7. The archaeological ________________ that led to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
8. The tour of the cave and grotto system is the main _____________________ for tourists in Phong Nha - Ke
Bang National Park.
9. At the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, visitors can see the _____________ site at 18
Hoang Dieu street and several famous monuments.
10. In December 1993, UNESCO recognised the Complex of Hue monuments as a World ______________
Heritage Site - the first site in Vietnam to be added to the World Heritage list.

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I'd like to book a room with a/an ____ of the sea.
A. outlook B. sight C. view D. scenery
2. When I'm on holiday, I enjoy ____.
A. getting sunburnt B. getting sunstroke C. having a sunbath D. sunbathing
3. The most popular destinations for ____ holidays are Spain, Italy, and Greece.
A. charter B. package C. packed D. packet
4. When you are staying at a popular resort, there are plenty of ____ to go on.
A. excursions B. expeditions C. pilgrimages D. sightseeing
5. One day when I'm rich and famous, I'm going to go on a round-the-world ____.
A. cruise B. sail C. self-catering D. survival
6. You can save money by choosing a ____ holiday.
A. do-it-yourself B. self-catering C. self-study D. survival
7. My favourite part of England is Cornwall. There's some absolutely beautiful ____ there.
A. nature B. signs C. scenery D. views
8. There's a pretty little fishing village ____.
A. by the sea B. on the sand C. on the beach D. by the shore
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9. There's a path that ____ out of the village to a beautiful 14 -century church.
A. follows B. moves C. takes D. leads
10. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Wherever you go, you can see the ____ of
volcanoes, some of which are still alive.
A. tops B. heads C . mouths D. ends
11. The beaches were absolutely ____. Sometimes we were the only two people there.
A. unspoilt B. deserted C. natural D. romantic
12. Sri Lanka has some fantastic beaches – miles after miles of golden sand and ____ water.
A. crystal clear B. crystal clean C. light blue D. navy blue
13. The travel agent wasn't to ____ for the overbooking.
A. accuse B. charge C. blame D. claim
14. When I worked as a waiter, the hotel manager found ____ with everything I do.
A. blame B. complaint C. fault D. criticism
15. It can be quite busy here during the tourist ____.
A. period B. phase C. stage D. season
16. I always enjoy our school ____ to France.
A. excursion B. journey C. trip D. travel
17. Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ____ to the Pacific.
A. voyage B. cruise C. travel D. tour
18. The sunset over Niagara Fall is really a magnificent ____.
A. look B. sign C. view D. sight
19. The hotel where we are ____ is quite luxurious.
A. staying B. existing C. remaining D. living
20. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in ____.
A. ahead B. advance C. front D. forward
21. We usually do go by train, even though the car ____ is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. trip C. voyage D. journey
22. The area near the palace gates was ____ with tourists.
A. full B. crowded C. flooded D. covered
23. From the top of the cathedral tower there are some spectacular ____ of the surrounding countryside.
A. sights B. sites C. views D. scenery
24. She didn't enjoy the Mediterranean ____ at all; she was seasick most of the time.
A. cruise B. tour C. voyage D. trip
25. Known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land', Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is famous for its mountains, caves,
and archaeological ____.
A. excavations B. sites C. relics D. heritages

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