Unit 0ne : Home Life
I. Pronunciation :
1. a. family b. parents c. happy d.frankly
2. a. mischief b. believe c. obedience d. niece
3. a. shifts b. works c. groups d. hands
4. a. safe b. secure c. sure d. support
5. a. baths b. clothes c. enjoys d. solutions
II. Choose the one word or phrase that best complete the sentences.
1. Many of our students come _________ poor families. a. in b. for c. from d. over
2. I’m afraid I’m going to be late home- something’s come _________ at work.
a. over b. out c. off d. up
3. Would you like to share your experience _________ the rest of the group ?
a. with b. to c. among d. of
4. We are a very _________ family and support each other through any crises.
a. old-established b. well-to-do c. hard-up d. close-knit
5. _________ most men , my father enjoys cooking. a. Not alike b. Unlike c. Unlikely d. Dislike
6. Her family and friends have given her lots of _________.
a. support b. supports c. supporters d. supportive
7. My mother often cooks big meals , so we have _________ for days.
a. remainders b. surplus c. leftovers d. dishes
8. His secrectary was formidably _________ : her minutes were works of art.
a. good b. efficient c. active d. working
9. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
a. deal with b. manage c. help together d. work together
10. Mark enjoys having fun by causing trouble. He’s a very _________ boy.
a. stubborn b. mischievous c. spoiled d. bright
11. Can you tell me who is responsible _________ checking passport ?
a. to b. in c. about d. for
12. My father hasn’t seen his older brother _________ at least thirty years.
a. since b. from c. for d. during
13. Family relationships later _________ a much greater significance in his life.
a. built up b. took on c. kept up d. took up
14. She is leaving her husband because she can’t put _________ his bad temper any longer.
a. up with b. away c. off d. up
15. She earned extra money last year _________ several young children.
a. bringing into b. caring for c. taking on d. bearing up
16. Some sociologists believe that the _________ family is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.
a. basic b. closed c. nuclear d. immediate
17. He played a(n) _________ part in politics until he was well over 80.
a. active b. interesting c. distinct d. supportive
18. It was _________ of you to leave the medicine where the children could get it.
a. care b. caring c. careful d. careless
19. My younger sister is very _________ and so she loves going out.
a. enjoyable b. funny c. pleasing d. lively
20. The average _________ pays 27 penny a day in water rates.
a. housing b. housework c. household d. housemate
21. He told me that he hadn’t made any _________ for his summer holiday.
a. plan b. idea c. project d. scheme
22. Steve is a _________ man . He enjoys being at home with his wife and children.
a. free b. marriage c. single d. family
23. He’s always _________ to his father’s wishes. a. confident b. supportive c. obedient d. expressive
24. I _________ the new Harry Potter book now , so you can borrow my copy if you like.
a. finish b. finished c. am finishing d. have finished
25. As you _________ your car at the moment , can I borrow it ?
a. don’t use b. aren’t using c. haven’t used d. won’t use
26. Look at the dirt on your clothes! _________ in the garden again ?
a. Do you dig b. Are you digging c. Have you dug d. Have you been digging
27. In a break-in last week , the burglars _________ all my jewellery but left the picture.
a. took b. have taken c. had taken d. were taking
28. Come and see me when you _________ your report.
a. finish b. finished c. will finish d. had finished
29. I _________ in the hotel twice in the 1980s.
a. was staying b. have stayed c. had stayed d. had been staying
30. Susan _________ as a secrectary for 2 years before her marriage.
a. worked b. has been working c. had worked d. was working
31. When I got home I found that water _________ down the kitchen walls.
a. ran b. was running c. has run d. had been running
32. After he _________ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
a. has finished b. had finished c. was finished d. would finish
33. I _________ with children before , so I know what to expect in my new job.
a. worked b. have worked c. had worked d. have been working
34. How _________ since we _________ colledge ?
a. are you – left b. were you – met c. have you been – have left d. have you been – left
35. I _________ much of you lately. We _________ three months ago.
a. haven’t seen – last met b. didn’t see – met c. haven’t seen – have met d. didn’t see – have met
36. The Chinese _________ spaghetti dishes for a long time before Marco Polo _________ it back to Italy.
a. made – brought b. have made – brought c. made – had brought d. had been making – brought
38. When I arrived at the meeeting the first speaker _________ speaking and the audience _________.
a. just finished – were clapping b. had just finished – had clapped
c. had just finished – were clapping d. just finished – had clapped
39. He _________ his job last month and since then he _________ out of work.
a. lost – was b. was – has been c. has lost – was d. lost – has been
40. After the race _________ , the celebration began.
a. had been won b. is won c. will be won d. have been won
41. He said he _________ a book when the robber broke into the house.
a. read b. was reading c. had read d. has been reading
42. _________ to the language center when I saw you yesterday morning ?
a. Have you gone b. Had you gone c. Did you go d. Were you going
43. By the time you receive this letter , I _________ for the USA.
a. have left b. will leave c. will have left d. am leaving
44. Your car is too dirty ! When did you have it _________?
a. wash b. be washed c. being washed d. washed
45. Explorers believed that the river _________ into the Atlantic.
a. has run b. ran c. was runing d. would run
46. Our school officials have decided to set up a _________ to computerize the library system.
A. plan B. project C. scheme D. plot
47. Mr. Long has to work an eight-hour _________ a day. A. shift B. time C. span D. period
48. _________ Dad works hard all day, he always goes to bed late and gets up early.
A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter
49. Mum is always busy_________ her work in the laboratory. A. with B. at C. in D. of
50. It was once _________ the earth was flat. A. considered B. decided C. feared D. believed
51. Uncle Nam is always _________ to help me with my maths lessons.
A. merry B. willing C. sorry D. next
52. Dr. Chi _________ the admiration of her colleagues in her battle against cancer.
A. lost B. earned C. won D. gained
53. My brother had to _________ shoes for a living when he was studying in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. treat B. mend C. cure D. patch
54. Dad’s colleagues were very _________ during his illness.
A. supportive B. helping C. willing D. considerate
55. They _________ admitted their responsibility for the unfinished report.
A. mostly B. likely C. frankly D. greatly
56. Do most school-leavers feel _________ about their future?
A. curious B. secure C. happy D. sorry
57. I have no idea how to _________ this kind of business. A. turn B. make C. take D. run
58. The front gate gave way under the _________ of the crowd.
A. pressure B. force C. task D. pull
59. Dad _________ to London. A. has ever gone B. has never gone C. has never been D. has never got
60. Good children are always _________ to their father's wishes.
A. willing B. kind C. opposed D. obedient
61. Dinner is always ready _________ I get home from school.
A. by the time B. at the time C. during the time D. till the time
62. I want photographed _________ not in twos or threes.
A. accurately B. separately C. exactly D. factually
III. Writing : Tenses trasformation : bieán ñoåi thì khi vieát caâu
1. Ms Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago. Ms Quyen has …………………………………………………………….…
2. We haven’t visited the museum before. This ……………………………………………………………………… …………….
3. The police started investigating the case a week ago. The police have ……………………………………………………………
4. I have never heard such an exciting story like this before. This is …………………………………………………………………
5. It is three years since I last wrote to her. I ………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The last time I saw David was in 1989. I…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. It is nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother. My father………………………………………………………………
8. We haven’t seen to a concert for over a year. The last time ……………………………………………………………………….
It’s……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
We last……………………………………………………………
9. I’ve never read a more romatic story. It’s the …………………………………………………………………… ………………
10. I’ve not eaten this kind of food before. This is …………………………………………………………………… …………
11. I have been to Britol for three years. The last time ……………………………………………………………….……………
12. I have never met such a famous person before. It is ……………………………………………………………………………
13. It’s a week since he last smoked a cigarette. He……………………………………………………………………………….
The last time ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. I last heard this song 10 months ago.It was ……………………………………………………………………… ……………
I have………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The last time……………………………………………………
15. It is the first time she has watched this film. She has………………………………………………………… …………………