UNIT 4.

REMEMBERING
THE PAST
A. PHONETICS
I. Write m or l to complete the words, then put them into the correct
columns.
communa_ _emon re_igious Ca_bodia
cu_ture fa_ily _agnificent monu_ent
_ocal wind_ill custo_ popu_ar
nationa_ a_ive te_pie co_plex
/m/ /l/

II. Underline the words that have the sound /m/ or /I/. Then read the
sentences aloud.
1. Which castle in the United Kingdom does the royal family live in?
2. Tourists coming to Vietnam will be impressed with the Vietnamese traditional
dishes.
3. The Middle-Ages Museum of Paris displays a collection of medieval works.
4. The pasta here is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and tomato
sauce.
5. We rented a magnificent Victorian house when we travelled to England.
6. They plan to maintain the old windmills and turn them into tourist site.
7. Heavy tourism can cause physical damage to the heritage site.
8. I believe our guests will absolutely enjoy her stay at this ancient palace.
9. The locals are careful about preserving the historic sites while promoting
tourism.
10. Millions of artefacts will be exhibited at this gallery next month.

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

I. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
structure communal occupied monument well-preserved
complex magnificent religious heritage deep-rooted
1. The __________________ was built to honour all the soldiers who died in war.
2. The Great Pyramids of Giza is the most __________________ site we’ve ever
visited.
3. The Karnak Temple __________________ comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons,
chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt.
4. The __________________ house is considered as a symbol of culture, spirit
and religion of the ethnic groups in Vietnam.
5. Hoi An Ancient Town was classified as a National Cultural __________________
Site in 1985.
6. Angkor Wat, originally built to worship the god Vishnu, is one of the largest
__________________ attraction in the world.
7. Thick columns and beams were built to support the __________________ of the
cathedral.
8. The old mansion has turned into a hotel, and its rooms are always
__________________ during holidays.
9. Padua and Vicenza are prosperous, __________________ cities, not overrun by
tourists.
10. You cannot all at once eradicate the __________________ customs and habits of
any people.
II. Underline the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. Windsor Castle / Temple / House in the UK is home of the British royal family.
2. The restaurant serves both eat-in and giveaway / takeaway / throwaway fish
and chips.
3. I’ve got into the habit / practice / tradition of turning on the TV as soon as I get
home.
4. There’s a practice/ tradition / habit in our family that we have a party on New
Year’s Eve.
5. The bank has continued its habit / practice/ behaviour of charging late fees.
6. Tomatoes did not show / arrive / appear on European menus until the 16th
century.
7. Scientists are still looking into Stonehenge to understand the old / ancient /
antique people’s life.
8. By preserving / founding / observing traditional heritage, we can keep our
cultural roots alive.
9. Tourism has made a great contribution / occupation / recognition to these
traditional craft villages.
10. There is a ban on construction of high-rise buildings in order to promote /
recognise / protect ancient structures in the town.
III. Choose the correct answer.
1. The Christmas __________________ of gift-giving has its roots in both pagan and
Christian customs.
a. routine b. habit c. tradition d. hobby
2. We celebrated our grandparents’ 40th wedding __________________ with a grand
party.
a. event b. anniversary c. ceremony d. custom
3. The tea ceremony in Japan is a __________________ tradition that symbolizes
harmony and respect.
a. occupied b. communal c. modern d. deep-rooted
4. Harvard University was __________________ in 1636, making it one of the oldest
institutions in the US.
a. founded b. preserved c. recognized d. observed
5. Parisian cafes offers a taste of traditional French __________________ with dishes
like croissants and quiche.
a. cuisine b. practice c. kitchen d. fashion
6. Throughout history, people have built monuments and altars to honor and
__________________ their ancestors.
a. contribute b. worship c. explore d. maintain
7. Despite time and wars, some artifacts from ancient Egypt are very
__________________, including mummies.
a. well-prepared b. basic c. well-r served d. recognizable
8. It was important for museums to preserve this past or future __________________.
a. monuments b. customs c. heritages d. generations
9. Olive oil, tomatoes, and basil are essential __________________ in many Italian
dishes.
a. ingredients b. products c. materials d. structures
10. The ruins of the castle are __________________ with the past glory and power of
the royal family.
a. religious b. disconnected c. associated d. magnificent
IV. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the past
continuous.
not listen drive visit cook build
study observe sleep discuss watch
1. The tourists __________________ the Buckingham Palace when it started to rain.
2. The security guard __________________ the car park using CCTV at that time.
3. There was a big fire while the workers __________________ the cathedral.
4. I beg your pardon - what did you say? I __________________.
5. When you entered the room, we __________________ the importance of keeping
traditions alive.
6. _________ Peter _________on the bus when we arrived at the Colosseum?
7. While my friends __________________ a documentary about ancient castles, I was
playing video games.
8. The children __________________ for their history test when the lights went out.
9. The host __________________ some traditional Italian dishes while the guests
were chatting.
10. _________ you _________home at 7 o’clock yesterday evening?
V. Put the verb into the correct form, past simple or past continuous.
1. Mia __________________ (see) many beautiful ancient houses when she was
wandering around the old part of the city.
2. I __________________ (do) a quiz about ancient civilisation all Sunday morning.
3. My grandparents __________________ (not live) France when the revoluation
happened.
4. The first fish and chip shop __________________ (not open) in Italy. It was in the
UK.
5. Matthew __________________ (work) for a multinational company at the time?
6. What __________________ (they / serve) to their guests at the party last night?
7. He ________________ (teach) for several years at the local secondary school,
then ________________ (go) abroad for further study.
8. The explorers __________________ (find) the ancient pyramid when they
__________________ (walk) through the jungle.
9. I __________________ (observe) the ancient artefacts while the tour guide
__________________ (explain) their origins.
10. The waiters __________________ (serve) the customers when the fire
__________________ (start).
VI. Put the verb into the correct form.
1. Andy wishes that he __________________ (can) think of a way of helping.
2. The teacher wishes that her students __________________ (pay) more attention to
the lessons.
3. I wish you __________________ (not live) so far away.
4. I wish Dam Sen Water Park __________________ (be) near my house.
5. He wishes he __________________ (drive) a Lamborghini in Paris right now.
6. I just wish that everything __________________ (can) be as it used to be.
7. Don’t you ever wish you __________________ (have) someone to share your
troubles with?
8. I wish I __________________ (eat) Spanish food in Barcelona at present.
9. I wish I __________________ (know) how to use a computer.
10. These seats are very uncomfortable. I wish we __________________ (travel) first
class.
VII. Make up wishes from the prompts.
1. I/ can afford/ apartment/ city centre.
 I wish
2. I/ not have to/ go/ school/ five days a week.
 I wish
3. I/go camping/friends/ after/final exams.
 I wish
4. there/ be/ no more/ bullying/ school.
 I wish
5. I/ be dancing/ you/ the ballroom.
 I wish
6. no one/ be suffering/ depression.
 I wish
7. he/ can come/ house-warming party/ tonight.
 I wish
8. there/ snow/ Christmas/ my city.
 I wish
9. we/ not need/ go to the conference/ Switzerland.
 I wish
10. they/ learn/ communicate/ their peers.
 I wish
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences using a wish construction.
1. It’s a pity my computer is out of order.
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2. I’d like my younger brother to concentrate more on his studies.
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3. I’m sorry I don’t have time to go to the cinema with you.
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4. It’s a pity John can’t come to my birthday party this weekend.
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5. I’d like you to take me to the zoo after school.
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6. It’s a pity it is raining heavily outside.
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7. It’s a pity my favorite book is out of stock.
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8. I’m sorry I’m not old enough to drive a car.
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9. It’s a pity they are having a class at the moment.
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10. It’s a pity my school doesn’t organize outdoor activities.
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IX. Choose the correct answer.
1. I wish I _________________ enough money to travel around the world.
a. earn b. earned c. am earning d. was earning
2. She was reading a book when a loud noise _________________ her concentration.
a. would interrupt b. was interrupting
c. interrupted d. is interrupting
3. The team _________________ for the presentation when the teacher walked into
the classroom. a. was preparing b. prepared c. prepares d. is
preparing
4. At this time yesterday, our family _________________ through old photo albums
together.
a. looked b. would look c. might look d. was looking
5. Patrick was tidying the attic when he _________________ his secondary school
yearbook.
a. found b. was finding c. would find d. finds
6. These economy plane seats are really uncomfortable. I wish we
_________________ first class.
a. are travelling b. were travelling c. would travel d. will travel
7. We wish we _________________ more photos during our trip to Japan.
a. can take b. should take c. could take d. may take
8. Last week, the students _________________ an exhibition that displayed ancient
Egyptian artifacts.
a. were visiting b. visited c. are visiting d. visit
9. Peter wishes his brother _________________ to turn off the stove before leaving
the house.
a. didn’t forget b. won’t forget c. doesn’t forget d. couldn’t forget
10. My mother _________________ at the supermarket when she _________________
an old classmate of hers.
a. shopped – met b. shopped - was meeting
c. was shopping - was meeting d. was shopping – met
11. My sister and Ian _________________ evening together and _________________
some horror films.
a. spent - were watching b. were spending – watched
c. spent – watched d. were spending - were watching
12. The computer _________________ unexpectedly while our group
_________________ on a project.
a. crashed – worked b. crashed - was working
c. was crashing – worked d. was crashing - was working
13. _________you ________ while Andy _________________ the rules of the game
yesterday?
a. Do...listen - are explaining b. Did...listen - was explaining
c. We re...listening – explained d. Were you listening - was explaining
X. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. You can take a ride ______ a dogsled when visiting Hokkaido.
2. Maintaining traditional handicrafts is the way people keep themselves
associated ______ the past.
3. I was taught to pay respect ______ elder people when I was a child.
4. My teenage daughter has a habit ______ leaving home without saying goodbye
to any family members.
5. Nowadays, young couples tend to eat ______ a lot instead of cooking
themselves.
6. French people take great pride ______ their cuisine and lifestyle.
7. We were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone ______
respect.
8. ______ keeping with tradition, our family always prepares a five-fruit tray at Tet.

c. SPEAKING
I. Choose the best answer to complete the conversations.
1. A: Thanks for the book. It’s very interesting.
B: __________________________
a. That’s your problem. b. I’m glad you enjoy it.
c. I’m very interested in it. d. I beg your pardon.
2. A: I can take you around this ancient village if you like.
B: __________________________
a. Thank you. I’d love to. b. You’re very welcome.
c. That’s my pleasure. d. Not at all.
3. A: __________________________ your cell phone for a moment?
B: Sure, no problem. Here you are.
a. Why don’t you use b. Would you mind using
c. Would you like me to use d. Do you think I could use
4. A: __________________________
B: No problem.
a. Do you have any problems with your history project?
b. I’d like to explain to you the temple’s history.
c. Thanks a lot for telling me about the history of the temple.
d. Can you go inside the temple, please?
5. A: May I help you with anything?
B: __________________________
a. Why not? Let’s visit a historical place.
b. Yes, please. I’d like to know more about this place.
c. No, thanks. That would be really great.
d. I didn’t follow you. Can you do that again, please?
II. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box (A - G).

A. Really? What is your favorite dish from the article?

B. What are you reading?
C. Well what are the main Ingredients for this dish?
D. Oh. Do Vietnamese people often eat pho for breakfast?
E. Nice. The dish has both meat and vegetables. So what makes pho
delicious?
F. Interesting! What does it say?
G. Thanks a lot for telling me about this traditional dish. I'll make
Andy: (1) ______________________
sure to try it.
Phong: I’m reading an article about Vietnamese street food.
Andy: (2) ______________________
Phong: It lists 10 best street food in Vietnam, and explains the history of the
dishes, the basic ingredients and how to make them.
Andy: (3) ______________________
Phong: For me it would be the beef noodle soup, or in Vietnamese we call it
pho.
Andy: (4) ______________________
Phong: You’ll need to have beef, beef bones, rice noodles, onions, bean
sprouts, and some other vegetables.
Andy: (5) ______________________
Phong: The secret of the dish lies in the beef broth, I think. It’s very tasty.
Andy: (6) ______________________
Phong: No, they eat pho at any time of the day. But I prefer eating it for
breakfast since it makes me full and gives me enough energy to start
a day.
Andy: (7) ______________________
Phong: You’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll love it once you try it.

d. READING
I. Complete the passage with words from the box.
 shift than mostly indicate
held declines spans obese
Today, childhood is spent (1) _______________ indoors, watching television, playing
video games and surfing the Internet. When children do go outside, it tends to be
for scheduled events soccer camp or a fishing derby - (2) _______________ under
the watch of adults.
The (3) _______________ to an indoor childhood has accelerated in the past decade,
with huge (4) _______________ in spontaneous outdoor activities such as bike
riding, swimming and touch football, according to separate studies by the
National Sporting Goods Association.
In addition, a child is six times more likely to play a video game on a typical day
(5) ______________ to ride a bike. The change can be seen in children’s bodies. In
the 1960s, 4% of kids were (6) _______________. Today, 16% are overweight. It can
also be seen in their brains. Studies (7) _______________ that children who spend
lots of time outdoors have longer attention (8) _______________ than those who
watch lots of television and play video games.
II. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING OUR PAST
The United States is home to countless monuments and sites that are of great
historical and cultural significance, and their preservation is the utmost
importance. These monuments and sites serve as tangible reminders of the
country’s history and help us understand and appreciate the heritage left by their
ancestors.
One such site that embodies the importance of preserving our past is the Statue
of Liberty. This iconic statue, gifted to the United States by France, is not only a
symbol of freedom and democracy but also a testament to the relationship
between the two countries. The preservation of the Statue of Liberty is crucial to
maintaining this relationship and honoring the sacrifices made by those who came
before US.
Another iconic symbol of the USA’s history is Mount Rushmore, which is the host
to millions of visitors worldwide and is surrounded by the Black Hills. Over the
decades, Mount Rushmore has grown in fame in America as a symbol of freedom
and hope for people from all cultures and backgrounds. The memorial brings to
life the statues of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, which
honors their life and impact on the USA’s history. Therefore, its preservation
makes the States’ roots long- lasting and appreciated.
As a result, preserving our past also includes protecting historic buildings and
landmarks. These structures serve as a physical representation of our country’s
history, and their preservation is essential to understanding and appreciating our
past.
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1. According to the passage, the United States ________________.

a. serves as tangible reminders of its history
b. helps people understand and appreciate the national heritage
c. is making every effort to protect historic buildings
d. has very many historical monuments and sites
2. The word “significance” in paragraph 1 means ________________.
a. sense b. value c. purpose d. message
3. Which of the following is true about the Statue of Liberty?
a. It serves as an Iconic symbol of freedom and democracy.
b. It was a gift from the United States to France.
c. It improved the relationship between the two nations.
d. It was built to honour those who sacrificed in the past.
4. The word “testament” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by ________________.
a. collection b. exhibition c. instruction d. proof
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Mount Rushmore memorial?
a. It is a popular tourist attraction.
b. It honors four U.S. presidents.
c. It is one of the world’s largest sculptures.
d. Its preservation makes the States’ roots continuing for a long time.
6. Why is It important to preserve historical monuments and sites?
a. To maintain the relationship between the US and France.
b. To promote the famous landmarks in the US.
c. To help people understand and appreciate their past.
d. To ensure people can learn the States’ history.

e. WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the clues given.
1. they/ learn/ about/ British family traditions/ all day/ yesterday.
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2. Beth/ wish/ she/ can/ stay/ Cambridge/ forever.
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3. the tourists/ explore/ historic site/ when/ a thunderstorm/ occur.
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4. sometimes/I/ wish/I/ have/ a lot/ money/ and/ travel/ around/ the world.
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5. they/ urge/ the parliament/ approve/ plans/ their reform program/ last week.
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6. my dad/ set up/ the table/ while/ my mom/ cook/ dinner.
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7. I/ suppose/ we/ can/ pay/ credit card/ but/ we/ had better/ check/ first.
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8. women/ stay/ home/ preparing food/ making clothes/ the past.
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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the
first sentence.
1. Maya wants her neighborhood to recycle plastic bottles, but they don’t.
 Maya wishes
2. It didn’t stop raining heavily all evening.
 It was
3. It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom.
 I wish
4. The family was driving home at the time of the accident.
 When
5. Vietnamese people are greatly proud of their culture.
 Vietnamese people take
6. My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day.
 My school isn’t
7. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking skills.
 I wish
8. Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet.
 Dried candied fruit
TEST FOR UNIT 4
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
the others.
1. a. emotion b. indecisive c. obesity d. believable
2. a. hanging b. belong c. singer d. anger
3. a. behaved b. passed c. entertained d. changed
4. a. imagination b. average c. language d. appearance
5. a. increase b. surprise c. release d. promise
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the
others.
1. a. worthwhile b. royal c. habit d. practice
2. a. obese b. dogsled c. extend d. remote
3. a. household b. suppose c. Arctic d. diet
4. a. b. independence c. understanding d. illiterate
transformation
5. a. b. biological c. particularly d. seniority
uncontrollable
III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. In keeping ______________ tradition, the family has dinner together on New
Year’s Eve.
a. with b. on c. out d. up
2. Mr Johnson has dedicated his life ______________ maintaining this ancient castle.
a. in b. for c. to d. on
3. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her
______________.
a. face b. direct c. indirect d. face to face
4. Fish and chips are often ______________ with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and salt.
a. occupied b. served c. observed d. appeared
5. Fish is a main ingredient in Japanese ______________, with over 4500 varieties in
popular dishes like sushi.
a. culture b. cuisine c. serving d. worship
6. Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest ______________ castle, has been the family
residence of British kings and queens for 1,000 years.
a. well-preserved b. associated
c. occupied d. ruined
7. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I ______________ their age
again.
a. was b. am c. would be d. could be
8. What ______________ all yesterday morning? I couldn’t call you.
a. were you doing b. are you doing
c. will you do d. did you use to do
9. Fun, games, get-togethers; those are all things families do to keep traditions
______________.
a. lively b. living c. alively d. alive
10. “Thank you so much for showing us around the Buckingham Palace.” ~
“______________”
a. Sure. That’s right. b. I beg your pardon.
c. It’s a pleasure. d. That’s cool!
IV. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. We _______________ (go) on a skiing holiday in Austria this winter.
2. I _______________ (discuss) my family traditions with my friends all yesterday
morning.
3. When her train got to the station, we _______________ (wait) on the platform.
4. If they _______________ (promote) their handicrafts well, more tourists
_______________ (buy) their products.
5. I only wish you _______________ (be) all as happy as I am.
6. The doctor told him to stop _______________ (smoke) and take a trip.
7. He is so annoying! He _______________ (always/ leave) his things everywhere.
8. I have decided _______________ (study) more and improve my overall average.
9. Last week Anna was mad at me, so she _______________ (not speak) to me at all.
10. I will call you when the guests _______________ (arrive).
V. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. As a _______________ businessman, he couldn’t imagine real poverty. (wealth)
2. I can never make up stories - I have absolutely no _______________. (imagine)
3. Some of our _______________ heritage site have been badly damaged by
tourism. (nation)
4. People didn’t pay much attention to _______________ appearance a decade ago.
(physic)
5. In the past, this building was built as a(n) _______________ tower. (observe)
6. He was very lazy. He _______________ just lied on the couch and did nothing all
day. (basic)
7. This approach can help identify common _______________ and their causes.
(behave)
8. She appears to actually like the man, which I find _______________. (credible)
9. The British _______________ themselves on their long history and social
etiquette. (proud)
10. I found the ending of the novel a bit _______________. (believe)
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to Indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. Those who come from Baffin Island often live in an igloo: a house building from
blocks of ice.
A B C
D
2. I am going for a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas.
A B C D
3. I wish I have his mobile phone number so that we could tell him the good news.
A B C D
4. The children had to go barefootedly because there was no money for shoes.
A B C D
5. Today's children no longer engage with the nature world.
A B C D
6. Despite giving a second chance, she couldn’t manage to pass the exam.
A B C D
7. Harvard University, found in 1636, is America’s oldest learning institution.
A B C D
8. A 17th-century painting was stolen while the museum held an exhibition.
A B C D
9. Alex said he will ask his grandparents about their old days.
A B C D
10. I’m hopeless at foreign languages, but I wish I speak Spanish and French.
A B C D
VII. Complete the conversation with the phrases or sentences in the box.
It's impossible, my son. I totally agree with you.
Sounds fun. Of course, dear!
It must be tiring! That would be great!
Nam: Dad, can you tell me about your childhood?
Dad: (1) __________________________________ What do you want to know?
Nam: Hmm, I learnt that students had to help their parents with farming. Is it
true?
Dad: Yes, it is. Besides, we also took care of our siblings while our parents
worked.
Nam: (2) __________________________________ How about your pastime?
Dad: We often played football on the soil ground with a plastic ball only. Hide and
seek was another game that we never got bored of.
Nam: (3) __________________________________ Did you text your friends to talk about
stuffs?
Dad: Well, at that time, we didn’t have smartphone for distant communication.
We would rather talk face to face with each other.
Nam: (4) __________________________________ Sometimes I think chatting or texting
using mobile devices can cause misunderstanding.
Dad: (5) __________________________________ We talked a lot, and it helped us
understand each other more.
Nam: I wish I could experience your childhood once.
Dad: (6) __________________________________ Instead, you can create your own life
with things that fulfil your wish and lifestyle!
VIII. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Living in Vietnam today (1) _______________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years
ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (2) _______________ today
there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These
days, (3) _______________, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing
and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (4)
_______________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While
agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other
enterprises are (5) _______________ an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam
have retained many of the characteristics of their (6) _______________. The
Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best
exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (7) _______________ their unique
country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has
not changed. The Vietnamese work (8) _______________ and happily towards the
development of their country.
1. a. compares b. differs c. becomes d. offers
2. a. however b. therefore c. whereas d. when
3. a. in conclusion b. on purpose c. by comparison d. for once
4. a. traditionally b. gradually c. occasionally d. presently
5. a. grasping for b. holding for c. making up for d. accounting for
6. a. founders b. forefathers c. descendants d. seniors
7. a. on b. at c. to d. for
8. a. collectively b. separably c. accordingly d. similarly
IX. Read the text then do the tasks.
LIFE IN THE PAST VS LIFE IN THE PRESENT
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we
live. Obviously, it is difficult to compare the life of ancient people and the life of
the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have
occurred. Even the changes that have occurred over the last ten years are
amazing.
To start with, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and
machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous
work is done by computers and other powerful machines. In the past living
conditions were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides, many people could
not afford household appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those
used to be luxurious goods. Another difference between living now and in the past
is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men
were mainly the only ones educated and women were not allowed into public or
private schools. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the educational
materials and the information you need - thanks to the Internet. We are able to
speak to a friend who is on the other corner of the world because we are
connected 24/7. Nevertheless, people had better relationships with the neighbors
in years gone by.
All things considered, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly
during the course of history. In some ways, it is definitely easier to live in the
present. On the other hand, however, life now is much faster and stressful than it
used to be in the past. The standard of living has definitely improved but it can be
discussed whether the quality of our lives is also better.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. ____ Life nowadays is the same as life of our ancestors.
2. ____ Technology has made our lives easier.
3. ____ In the past, household appliances were very expensive.
4. ____ Public schools allowed females and males to be educated in the same
schools.
5. ____ We can use the internet to communicate with people around the world.
B. Answer the questions.
6. Is life today faster or slower than life in the past?
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7. What has happened to the standard of living?
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8. What makes it easy to access information?
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9. Who or what does some difficult jobs for us?
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10. What makes our lives more comfortable at home?
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X. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it.
(WISH)
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2. No other religious monuments in the world are as large as Angkor Wat.
(LARGEST)
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3. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
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4. He gave her the book “The fault in our stars” as a birthday gift. (SHE)
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5. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)
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6. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”,
he said. (ADVISED)
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7. On our arrival at the village, people were dancing in front of the communal
house. (WHEN)
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8. The fire of London in 1666 damaged a large part of London’s centre. (BY)
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XI. Write a paragraph about how your parents used to attend school in
the past. Use the following questions as clues:
 What time did class start/ end?
 How did they go to school?
 How many subjects did they study? What were they?
 What activities did they do during break time?
 How long was their summer holiday?
 What school facilities did they have?
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