UNIT 7

I. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. It is a region with _______ natural resources. The local government both exploits for local people
to use, and sells to other regions.

Chọn một:
a. impoverished
b. scarce
c. abundant
d. exhaustible
2. I wonder whether we can bring _______ fast enough to replace the declining fossil fuel-burning
industries.

Chọn một:
a. properties
b. machines
c. tools
d. renewables
3. Energy _______ reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment.

Chọn một:
a. efficiency
b. combination
c. conservation
d. consumption
4. An oil _______ is a factory where raw oil is made pure.

Chọn một:
a. refinery
b. tanker
c. rig
d. slick
5. I _______ of the use of forest land to build tourist areas.

Chọn một:
a. admit
b. accept
c. disapprove
d. disagree
II. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
6. If I _______ harder, then I _______ rich now.

Chọn một:
a. work- am
b. had worked- would have been
c. had worked- would be
d. worked- would be
7. If I _______ in a hurry when I got up, I wouldn't catch the train.

Chọn một:
a. wasn’t
b. hasn’t been
c. am not
d. hadn’t been
8. If I knew the answer, I _______ you already.

Chọn một:
a. told
b. would have told
c. will tell
d. would be told
9. I wish I _______ to the movie with you.

Chọn một:
a. have gone
b. go
c. could go
d. had gone
10. I would rather you _______ at home today.

Chọn một:
a. staying
b. stay
c. stayed
d. had stay
III. COMMUNICATION
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
11. Joe: What do you think about opening a new industrial zone in our town? - Chris: _______. An
industrial zone can help develop our local economy, however it can cause extreme pollution.
Chọn một:
a. OK l'll tell you my position.
b. No, of course not.
c. That’s not my opinion.
d. I'm doing fine, thanks.
12. Helen: I believe that if we reduce the amount of fossil fuels used, climate change will improve. -
Mark: _______

Chọn một:
a. Well, I think climate change is also getting worse.
b. Well, I’d like that idea. You should have told them earlier.
c. Thanks a lot. I can’t wait to make my dream come true.
d. I don't accept that. I think climate change can't be reduced.
13. Mary: How is your energy expenditure this month? - Grim: _______ my electricity bill this month
is almost equal my salary.

Chọn một:
a. Take my uncle as an example,
b. To be honest with you,
c. I used to believe that
d. You know, it’s good news that
14. Janet: You know, average global temperatures carry on rising. - Petty: _______ that the
weather's changing.

Chọn một:
a. Well, let’s imagine
b. Yeah, but that’s not the point
c. Yeah, there’s no doubt that
d. Let me give you an example
15. Jenny: I don't care much about environmental pollution. - Max: _______ environmental pollution
affects us heavily.

Chọn một:
a. Yes, I totally agree that
b. But the point is that
c. Oh, that’s a good idea
d. I believe it simple because
Reading the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
The next frontiers for science
What is relevant is that we are destroying our planet. A steadily rising population is placing ever-
higher demands on Earth's resources and is wiping out the wilderness and the ecological balance of
the planet, something on which we all depend.
A steadily rising use of fossil fuels for energy is choking Earth's atmosphere with gases that are
slowly poisoning it. In addition, it allows the atmosphere to conserve heat more efficiently, so that the
planet is experiencing a greenhouse effect that may have catastrophic impact.
A steadily increasing production of chemical substances that are highly toxic is poisoning the soil
and water of the Earth, is destroying the ozone layer and is converting much of the planetary surface
into a garbage heap.
Since there can be nothing on Earth, simply nothing, that is more important than saving the planet,
our priorities must be to reverse these destructive tendencies. We must find alternative sources of
energy, long-lasting and non-polluting. We must continue the search for nuclear fusion, in the hope
that will be a far richer and safer source than nuclear fission. We must develop wind-power, wave-
power and, most of alI, the direct use of solar power. All these things are highly practical, but cost
more money than oil and coal, so that the challenge is to make them cheaper.
We must find ways of detoxifying toxic products produced by industrial plants. We must
find substitutes for packaging, substitutes that are recyclable. We must find substitutes for
chemicals that destroy the ozone layer.
We must find methods of saving our forests, of saving threatened species, of maintaining a healthy
ecological balance on Earth.
If there is any spare effort left over from these absolute necessities of scientific advance, we can
put them into other projects — otherwise not. I regret this, for I am emotionally on the side of the big
projects, all of them, but necessity is a hard task-master, and necessity is now in the saddle and
holds the whip.
1. According to the passage, the following are consequences of the increasing world population
EXCEPT?

Chọn một:
a. causing ecological imbalance
b. gradually erase the wilderness
c. increasing demand for natural resources
d. causing many natural disasters
2. The word “catastrophic” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _______.

Chọn một:
a. terrible
b. magical
c. controllable
d. amazing
3. According to the passage, what is damaging ozone layer?

Chọn một:
a. soil pollution
b. water shortage
c. garbage dumps
d. harmful chemicals
4. The word “substitutes” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______.
Chọn một:
a. replacements
b. resources
c. methods
d. products
5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to prevent the earth
from being destroyed?

Chọn một:
a. limit the use of toxic substances
b. get rid of nuclear production
c. use recyclable packaging
d. find renewable energy sources
6. The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to _______.

Chọn một:
a. threatened species
b. ecological balance
c. spare effort
d. absolute necessities
7. Which of the following are mentioned in the passage, EXCEPT?

Chọn một:
a. The cost of alternative energy is more expensive than fossil energy.
b. The increasing use of fossil fuels is gradually destroying the atmosphere.
c. The earth is being turned into a landfill by humans.
d. Air pollution is becoming increasingly alarming in urban areas.

UNIT 8
I. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. To be honest, cutting down all these trees and building a wooden house without any machine is a
_______ work.

Chọn một:
a. exhausted
b. hard-working
c. backbreaking
d. interested
2. The house is located in a _______ area. No one lives there.

Chọn một:
a. harmonious
b. bleak
c. crowded
d. populous
3. The beauty here is _______. I have never seen anywhere with the same scenery.

Chọn một:
a. uniform
b. ubiquitous
c. familiar
d. unique
4. I read your letter with _______. Congratulations on getting a new job Jessica.

Chọn một:
a. disappointment
b. confusion
c. delight
d. sorrow
5. I was a bit _______ at how much she'd lost 10 kilograms in 1 month. She said that she hasn’t
eaten properly for 20 days straight.

Chọn một:
a. jealous
b. motivated
c. alarmed
d. angry
II. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
6. 1. We’ ll have lunch outside in the garden, _______ it’s too cold.

Chọn một:
a. in case `
b. if
c. should
d. unless
7. John _______ win more races if he trained harder.
Chọn một:
a. would have
b. shall
c. will
d. would
8. The lecturer didn’t know what he was talking about, but if Dr. Mason _______ I would have
listened carefully.

Chọn một:
a. would lecture
b. had been lecturing
c. was lecturing
d. lectured
9. I was in Miami for a week. I wish I _______ more time there but I had to go on to New York.

Chọn một:
a. had had
b. would have
c. had
d. have
10. If she had worked harder last year, she wouldn’t have failed the exam.

Chọn một:
a. if she should work
b. Had she works
c. Had she worked
d. she has worked

III. COMMUNICATION
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
11. Tim: “_______” - Jane: “Certainly”

Chọn một:
a. What are you doing there?
b. Welcome back!
c. I’m sorry I am late.
d. May I borrow a pencil, please?
12. Jane: “Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?” Tony:”_______.”

Chọn một:
a. Not at all. I’ve finished my job
b. Of course not. I still need it now
c. Yes, you can use it
d. Yes, It’s all right
13. John: "Congratulations! You did great. Mary: - " _______.”

Chọn một:
a. That’s okay
b. You’re welcome
c. It’s my pleasure
d. It’s nice of you to say so
14. Minh: " My first English test was not as good as I expected." Thomas: " _______."

Chọn một:
a. Good Heavens!
b. It's okay. Don't worry.
c. Never mind, better job next time!
d. That's brilliant enough!
15. Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” Mary: “_______.”

Chọn một:
a. Cheers
b. Have a good day
c. Thank you
d. You’re welcome
Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D
A new study, conducted by scientists from Oxford University, the Chinese Academy of
Medical Sciences and the Chinese Center for Disease Control, has warned that a third of all men
currently under the age of 20 in China will eventually die prematurely if they do not give up smoking.
The research, published in The Lancet medical journal, says two-thirds of men in China now
start to smoke before 20. Around half of those men will die from the habit, it concludes.
In 2010, around one million people in China died from tobacco usage. But researchers say
that if current trends continue, that will double to two million people - mostly men - dying every year
by 2030, making it a "growing epidemic of premature death".
But co-author Richard Peto said there was hope - if people can be persuaded to quit. "The
key to avoid this huge wave of deaths is cessation, and if you are a young man, don't start," he said.
In many parts of China, meals often fit a comfortable pattern. After putting down their
chopsticks, men commonly push their chairs back from the table and light cigarettes. No wonder
China has struggled to impose a smoking ban in public places. Here, relationships are often built
amid clouds of smoke. Expensive brands of cigarettes, often decorated with gold detailing on the
cartons, are given as gifts. And ordinary brands are affordable to all but the very poor, costing just
2.5 yuan ($0.4; £0.25) a pack.
 In a country where smoking is so ingrained in daily life, few understand the harmful effects of
tobacco use. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), only 25% of Chinese adults can
list the specific health hazards of smoking, from lung cancer to heart disease. Perhaps it should
come as no surprise, then, that only 10% of Chinese smokers quit by choice. Instead, most are
forced to give up their cigarettes because they're too sick to continue.
While smoking rates have fallen in developed countries - to less than one in five in the US -
they have risen in China, as cigarettes have become more available and consumers
richer. Authorities have shown concern over the rise, with Beijing even introducing a public smoking
ban. But efforts have been hampered by the habit's popularity, and its usefulness as a source of tax
- the government collects about 428 billion yuan.
1. How many Chinese men start to smoke before the age of 20?

Chọn một:
a. two-thirds
b. half
c. one-third
d. all of them
2. The word "those men" in paragraph 2 refer to _______.

Chọn một:
a. Men who give up smoking
b. Men who smoke above the age of 20
c. Men who smoke under the age of 20
d. Men who smoke in public
3. By 2030, how many men in China may die from smoking every year?

Chọn một:
a. two million
b. three million
c. one million
d. four million
4. In many areas of China, when do men usually smoke?

Chọn một:
a. Before they go to sleep
b. When they get up
c. After a meal
d. Before a meal
5. According to WHO, only _______ of Chinese adults can list bad effects of smoking.

Chọn một:
a. a half
b. one-fourth
c. one-fifth
d. one-third
6. “Beijing” refers to _______.

Chọn một:
a. the city of Beijing
b. the Chinese government
c. China
d. people who live in Beijing
7. What is Richard Peto's attitude toward smoking in China?

Chọn một:
a. He thinks that people possibly stop smoking if they see reasons.
b. He is sure about the rise of future deaths in China.
c. He is disappointed with the Chinese government.
d. He doesn't believe that people will give up smoking.

UNIT 9
I. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. I can’t believe John really _______ that he stole the suitcase. He is the last person I suspect.

Chọn một:
a. accused
b. agreed
c. admitted
d. denied
2. I really appreciated the _______ about the wet floor. I would have fallen without your help.

Chọn một:
a. warning
b. complain
c. promise
d. advise
3. After 3 hours, he had successfully _______ Jessica to help him with his assignments.

Chọn một:
a. congratulated
b. insisted
c. refused
d. persuaded
4. I’m surprised to hear that John had _______ you. He is renowned for being so kind with everyone

Chọn một:
a. argued
b. warned
c. threatened
d. begged
5. I had done excellent work on this research. Even professor John _______ me on winning the first
prize.

Chọn một:
a. encouraged
b. insisted
c. congratulated
d. apologized
II. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
6. Julia said, “I may leave tomorrow.”

Chọn một:
a. Julia said that she might leave tomorrow.
b. Julia asked if she should leave the next day.
c. Julia said that she might leave the next day.
d. Julia informed me to leave tomorrow.
7. He said, “Katherine is busy right now.”

Chọn một:
a. He said Katherine was busy.
b. He informed that Katherine was busy then.
c. He said Katherine had been busy.
d. He informed me that Katherine is busy.
8. My teacher told me, “You are suspended!.”

Chọn một:
a. My teacher exclaimed that I am suspended.
b. My teacher exclaimed that I was suspended.
c. My teacher exclaimed to me to suspend.
d. My teacher informed me that I was suspended.
9. He said, “I have been a great tutor.”
Chọn một:
a. He exclaimed that he was a great tutor.
b. He said that he has been a great tutor.
c. He said that he was a great tutor.
d. He said that he had been a great tutor.
10. She said, “Shut the door!”

Chọn một:
a. She asked me whether I would shut the door.
b. She shouted and said to shut the door.
c. She ordered me to shut the door.
d. She said that I should shut the door.
III. COMMUNICATION
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
11. John: Did you hear about the problem Jessica got involved in? - Anna: I did but to be honest,
_______. I think she is not the one to steal the wallet.

Chọn một:
a. I was relieved to hear it
b. I don’t buy it
c. I can well believe it
d. that doesn’t surprise me
12. John: I don’t trust what Anna said. _______. Things always sound worse than reality.

Chọn một:
a. She tends to exaggerate things
b. I wouldn’t take too much notice of what she says
c. She generally gets her facts right
d. Things coming from her mouth are mere facts
13. John: Did you hear about the latest model of PS5? Its price will be just as half what it used to be
next month. - Anna: _______. That kind of news can be seen on pages of specialized players. I have
heard of it since last week.

Chọn một:
a. I was relieved to hear it
b. that doesn’t surprise me
c. I don’t buy it
d. I can well believe it
14. Anna: Hey, I have heard that the new guy who Jessica was dating was a flirty guy. - John: You
should take the gossip you heard _______. I have known him for years and I know him well enough
to say that things you just said are incorrect.
Chọn một:
a. without selection
b. with certainty
c. for granted
d. with a pinch of salt
15. 11. John: Jessica’s mom have fully recovered from the accident Anna. - Anna: _______. Jessica
texted me just now.

Chọn một:
a. I don’t buy it
b. I was relieved to hear it
c. I’d take that news from you with a pinch of salt
d. You tend to exaggerate things
You are going to read an article called “Communication in science”. Answer questions from
1 to 6.
Communication in science
Science plays an increasingly significant role in people’s lives, making the faithful
communication of scientific developments more important than ever. Yet such communication is
fraught with challenges that can easily distort discussions, leading to unnecessary confusion and
misunderstandings.
Some problems stem from the esoteric nature of current research and the associated difficulty
of finding sufficiently faithful terminology. Abstraction and complexity are not signs that a given
scientific direction is wrong, as some commentators have suggested, but are instead a tribute to the
success of human ingenuity in meeting the increasingly complex challenges that nature presents.
They can, however, make communication more difficult. But many of the biggest challenges for
science reporting arise because in areas of evolving research, scientists themselves often only
partly understand the full implications of any particular advance or development. Since that dynamic
applies to most of the scientific developments that directly affect people’s lives, global warming,
cancer research, diet studies – learning how to overcome it is critical to spurring a more informed
scientific debate among the broader public.
Ambiguous word choices are the source of some misunderstandings. Scientists often employ
colloquial terminology, which they then assign a specific meaning that is impossible to fathom
without proper training. The term “relativity,” for example, is intrinsically misleading. Many interpret
the theory to mean that everything is relative and there are no absolutes. Yet although the
measurements any observer makes depend on his coordinates and reference frame, the physical
phenomena he measures have an invariant description that transcends that observer’s particular
coordinates.

1. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

Chọn một:
a. The advancement in communication has brought more drawbacks than benefits.
b. communication of scientific developments generated both pros and cons.
c. The development of communication in science is completely beneficial.
d. Means of scientific communication have not been developed.
2. The following are challenges that can lead to difficulty in communication of scientific
developments EXCEPT _______.

Chọn một:
a. differences in ideas
b. inadequate terminology
c. esoteric nature of research
d. trustful terminology
3. It is true that complexity and abstraction in science _______.

Chọn một:
a. are embraced as a kind of success of human ingenuity
b. lead to easier communication
c. mean complete failure in scientific direction
d. directly lead to more complicated challenges

4. The word “arise” in the second paragraph means _______.

Chọn một:
a. disappear
b. happen
c. increase
d. stand up
5. The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to _______.

Chọn một:
a. dynamic
b. global warming
c. diet
d. cancer research
6. “Relativity” is mentioned to illustrate the example of a terminology _______.

Chọn một:
a. which cannot be understood by those who are non-specialists
b. whose meaning is universally accepted by scientists
c. created by scientists without proper training
d. created which associated with a specific meaning