UNIT 8.

BECOMING INDEPENDENT – ENGLISH 11

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.
1. A. lake B. bay C. cane D. lack
2. A. lurk B. luck C. but D. putt
3. A. stopped B. expected C. finished D. faced
4. A. thoughtful B. threaten C. therefore D. thin
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
primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. reliable B. independent C. responsible D. decisiveness
7. A. difficult B. confident C. critical D. important
8. A. permission B. well-informed C. activity D. effective
9. A. routine B. problem C. lonely D. hygiene
10. A. laundry B. punish C. depend D. reason
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.He suffered serious depression after losing his beloved pet.
A. in B. from C. with D. for
13. It was essential for him to be financially 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 C. right D. true
15. His dedication to the educational charity was truly .
A. admirable B. reliable C. critical 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. I was encouraged to for the grandest prize in the dancing competition.
A. try B. strive C. reach D. achieve
19. We're punished for not submitting our outline on time as the task was too difficult.
A. assigned B. done C. taken D. reminded
20. That Tom is of finishing the 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 C. response D. responsive
22. You should make a list of things to do and them if you want to work effectively.
A. do B. arrange C. prioritise D. approach
23. Despite my parents' disagreement, I'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, I would have missed it completely.

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A. demanded B. approached C. said D. reminded
25. 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 seeking for 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. In spite of being the new resident in this area, he always tries to with his neighbours.
A. catch up B. go in C. put up D. get along well
30. If you choose to study abroad, you have to live from home.
A. on B. away C. in 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. He is 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 C. unresolved D. necessary
34. In spite of poverty and dreadful conditions, they still 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. coming near D. getting near
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 C. solution D. way
39. It is lazy of him for not doing his homework every day.
A. idle B. hard C. blisy D. diligent
40. The government found it very difficult to cope with the rising unemployment.
A. try B. manage C. 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 class 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. ill-informed
42. Tommy was fired owing to his arrogant manner.
A. humble B. overconfident C. superior D. haughty

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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 C. 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 C. eager D. keen
47. Stop being mean to everyone or you'll have no friends.
A: unkind B. cruel C. 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 C. vital D. fundamental
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. My parents are glad my success in finding a job after graduation.
A. to see B. seeing. C. see D. saw
52. It isn'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 C. happiness D. happy
55. It is unnecessary for to do this task. It's not ours.
A. we B. us C. ours D. our
56. She left a message with a request in the contract.
A. not to sign B. not sign C. to not sign D. don't sign
57. I found it truly to hear that Mr. Kim had been appointed to the committee.
A. surprise B. surprised C. 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.
A. possible B. simple C. impossible D. Both B and C
60. It would be unreasonable him you money if you didn't pay it back.
A. to expect/lend B. to expect/to lend C. expect/to lend D. expecting/lend
61. His ability mathematics in a short time is wholly admirable.
A. not to work 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 C. not to hear D. hearing
63. After failing many times in a new dish, she made a decision .

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 A. creating/giving up B. to create/to give up C. to create/give up D. creating/to give up
64. My father made a determined effort a new company.
A. to setting up B. to set up C. setting up D. set up
65. It is for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now.
A. unlike B. likeable C. likely D. unlikely
66. I'm sorry that your enterprise has been declared bankrupt.
A. to hear B. for hearing C. hear D. All are correct
67. I feel very proud an important part of the English club.
A. to be B. of be C. being D. is
68. It is great that you for my organization. I hope you'll gain more experience here.
A. to work B. working C. 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. to have C. had 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.
A B - ed C D
72. His driving ambition was entering one of the top universities in the
city. A B C – thêm to bỏ ing D
73. It is particularly interested to explore the mystery of the universe.
A B - ing C D
74. Your success in learning depends on your willing to acquire new knowledge.
A B C – thêm essD
75. We haven't made a plan not to travel overseas yet as I'm very busy with my work.
A B – bỏ not C D
76. It was lucky for us that we able to enjoy the concert.
A B C – thêm are D
77. His parents are very sadly to see that Binh doesn’t usually do his homework.
A - sadB C D
78. The factory was refused permit to expand because of lack of money.
A - permission B C D
79. It is imperative finish all the practice tests by next week since our teacher will give marks for them.
A B – thêm to C D
80. He is a real coward because of his anxiety encountering with problems.
A B C D – thêm about
81. Look at those dark clouds, it is possibly to rain. A
B C - possible D
82. In this project, your responsibility is serarch for information about environmental pollution as much as
possible. A B – thêm to C D
83. Lan is looking forward to return to her country after finishing four-year university in America.
A B – thêm ing C D

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 84. They were entirely confident that everything will go as planned.
A B C - would D
85. Having goal to crowned champion, they had practised ceaselessly and they succeeded.
A B – bỏ had C D
86. In the peak season, you are advisable booking your accommodation in advance.
A B C – thêm to bỏ ing D
87. It is necessary for you to clean the floor as our mother has done it already.
A – thêm not B C D
88. We only have 5 minutes left, Peter. There's no need dressing up. A
B C D – thêm to bỏ ing
89. Unless you keep a map, you're sure get lost in the city.
A B C D – thêm to
90. This adventure game is not suitable for children not to play because they're too small.
A B C – bỏ not D
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 able to reach out and ask for that help.
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106. According to the writer, if students want to have medical treatment, they should .
A. be away B. be familiar with medical needs
C. make arrangements D. meet their parents
107. The word "ongoing" is closest in meaning to .
A. continuing B. short-term C. brief D. little
108. College students should be aware that .
A. everything in college will be different C. structures must be provided by parents
B. parents and teachers are not in college D. structures must be provided by teachers
109. Which of the following is NOT true about college life?
A. It is essential to have good communication skills. C. Students should know some living skills.
B. Students must be responsible for their own decisions. D. Students should not ask for help.
110. The word "overwhelming" is closest in meaning to
A. simple B. confusing C. manageable D. easy

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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 come to 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 have to come to 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 come to school. "Why must teaching only be conducted in a classroom? You can teach a child
without him ever coming to school."
Steiner schools encourage creativity and free thinking so children can study art, music and gardening as well as science
and history. They don" have to learn to read and write at an early age. At some Steiner 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 have
to 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, just 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:"
(Source: Adapted from Speak out)
111. 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. C. Students can choose the time to study.
B. Students can study online at night.
D. Some students need to study in the morning and some need to study at night.
112. According to Cheryl Heron, teaching .
A. should happen throughout the night C. is for children who will not come to school
B. is not necessarily carried out in class D. must be around the year
113. Steiner schools don't .
A. encourage children's creativity and free thinking C. teach reading and writing to young children
B. allow teachers to teach things out of textbooks D. teach music to children
114. Which of the following is TRUE about Steiner schools?
A. They are different from traditional schools. C. Students must concentrate on music.
B. Young children are not taught foreign languages. D. Students have to do exams and tests.
115. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the third paragraph?
A. Traditional ways of teaching B. 24-hour teaching
C. Learn by listening D. Starting young
116. 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
117. The word "this" in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. starting as young as possible B. the violin
C. playing difficult pieces of music D. learning their mother tongue
118. The word "involved" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. engaged B. encouraging C. accepting D. rejecting

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