Giáo trình môn tiếng anh TOEIC 3

FOREWORD
This textbook is compiled to meet the needs of students taking a TOEIC course
which forms part of the curricula at Lac Hong University.

In selecting the materials for this textbook, the compilers set before themselves a
modest goal. They were guided by the desire to provide the students, within the
framework of the textbook, the possibility of getting acquainted with the format of the
new TOEIC test.

We are aware of the deficiencies that remain in the textbook in spite of the efforts
to make it an efficient aid in the study of this TOEIC course. Needless to say, the
compilers will be greatly indebted for all criticism and corrections sent to Lac Hong
TOEIC Center via the following e-mail address .

















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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TEACHING PLAN 3
END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT AND COURSE RESULT 4
UNIT 1 5
UNIT 2 10
UNIT 3 15
UNIT 4 20
UNIT 5 25
UNIT 6 30
UNIT 7 35
UNIT 8 40
UNIT 9 45
UNIT 10 50
UNIT 11 54
UNIT 12 59
UNIT 13 63
UNIT 14 67
LANGUAGE FOCUS 72
Comparisons 72
Nouns 75
Pronouns 78
Verb Tenses 83
Modal Auxiliaries and Similar Expressions 94
Active and Passive 99
Gerunds and Infinitives 101
Conditional Sentences 105
Questions and Answers 108
REFERENCES 110

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TEACHING PLAN
TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE
TERM 3 (15 weeks x 4 periods = 60 periods)

















WEEK
UNIT
LISTENING
INCOMPLETE

SENTENCES
( VOCABULARY
& GRAMMAR)
INCOMPLETE
TEXTS

READING
COMPREHENSION

SPEAKING
PART E
1
UNIT 1
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.1

2
UNIT 2
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.2

3

UNIT 3
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.3

4
UNIT 4
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.4

5
UNIT 5
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.5

6
UNIT 6
PART A
PART B

PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.6

7
UNIT 7
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

TOPIC 1.7

8
UNIT 8
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

Speaking

9
UNIT 9
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D
Speaking

10
UNIT 10
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D
Speaking
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UNIT 11
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D
Speaking
12
UNIT 12
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D

Speaking

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UNIT 13
PART A
PART B
PART C

PART D

- Class attendance
(10%) and 30% marks
announced

- Submission of score-
sheets with students’
signatures to LH TOEIC
Center
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UNIT 14
PART A
PART B
PART C
PART D
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REVIEW

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END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT
At the end of the term, the students will take a multiple choice test. This test lasts
70 minutes and consists of 7 parts as follows:
SECTION A: LISTENING: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) – Listen just one time
PART 1: Picture Description: 04 Questions
PART 2: Questions and Responses: 12 Questions
PART 3: Short Conversations: 12 Questions
PART 4: Short Talks: 12 Questions
SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION: 40 Questions (5.0 marks)
PART 5: Grammar and Vocabulary: 20 Questions

PART 6: Incomplete Texts: 09 Questions
PART 7: Reading Comprehension: 11 Questions

TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 80 (0.125 MARK/CORRECT ANSWER)





















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UNIT 1
PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture.

1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)


2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)


3. (A) (B) (C) (D)


Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Prepositions and Conjunctions)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. The mail carrier left the mail ……………. the secretary‟s desk.
A. in B. at C. on D. above
2. The software company offers training …………… Atlanta.
A. on B. at C. in D. by
3. The doctor will not give the patient the test result
…………… tomorrow
.

A on
B. last C. in D. until

4. The clerk stands ……………… the counter all day.

A. on B. in C. behind D. below
5. We do almost all our responding ……………………. e-mail.
A. in B. by C. on D. with
6. Seminars will be offered
……… no additional cost to the workshop participants.
A.
at B. by C. over D. from

7.
…………. the management of the TC, Inc., I would like to express my appreciation
to the staff.
A.
Due to B. In spite of C. Inasmuch as D. On behalf of

8. Please hand in that report
……… Friday afternoon.
A.
by B. in C. at D. over

9. The downtown shopping mall will be closed
…………… further notice due to the
renovation project.
A.
next to B. in case C. until D. except

10. ……………… they were tired, they worked overtime.
A. Because B. Since C. In spite D. Although
11. Neither Ms. Chen … Mr. Martinez was able to attend the seminar.
A. nor B. neither C. and D. or
12. ……………… Mr. Park worked for us, he had received training abroad.

A. Before B. While C. After D. When
13. Please answer the phone ……………… it rings.
A. when B. because C. before D. while
14. The soccer game won‟t be postponed ……………… it looks like rain.
A. because B. even though C. but D. since
15. ……………… profits have improved, we‟re all getting bonuses.
A. Since B. Although C. Before D. During
16. Ms. Adams refused the promotion
……………
the large rise.

A.
because of B. despite C. in spite D. despite of

17. The hotel will accept no guests
……………
it‟s being renovated.

A.
although B. while C. because of D. after

18. …………….a news article in the Netwark Times, the domestic economy will pick up
in the coming quarter.
A. Despite B. According to C. Even though D. Pursuant
19. ……… the adverse weather conditions, the outdoor concert will begin on time.
A. Prior to B. Although C. Because D. In spite of
20.
…………… the construction work on Benson Highway has finished, there will be
much less traffic congestion
.

A. Now that
B. Regarding C. Usually D. Due to


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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following passage.
March Is Food Awareness Month
(1)
research studies have shown that it is better for your health to eat less meat.
(A) Count
(B) Countless
(C) Countable
(D) Undercounted
The evidence is overwhelming. It is clear that vegetarians are healthier people than meat
eaters. Doctors today suggest aiming for a
(2)
meal.
(A) large
(B) more colorful
(C) strictly vegetarian
(D) balanced
Parents have the added responsibility of making sure that their children eat healthy foods.
In the past, dietitians recommended a balance of the major food groups. Today, we know
that meat does not provide the same
(3)
as green, red, and yellow fruits and
(A) nourished
(B) nourishment

(C) nutritious
(D) nutritional
vegetables. However, some meat or other form of protein is still required.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following passage.

Springfield News-Wednesday Edition FINANCIAL NEWS

Workers at the Springfield Furniture Factory went on strike yesterday. All
(4)
at
(A) produce
(B) producer
(C) production
(D) productive
the factory has stopped. Employees promise that they will not return to work until they
(5)
a new contract with the factory owners.
(A) negotiate (B) negotiator (C) negotiable (D) negotiation
The Springfield economy has been strong since last February when three new factories
opened. Unemployment is at an all-time low. Due to an increase in job
(6)
,
(A) training
(B) requirements
(C) availability
(D) loss
workers can now demand higher pay.

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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following
notice.
Notice to All Employees
As we enter the cold and flu season, the management wants to remind all employees to
wash their hands after using the restroom and before returning to work. This is especially
important for cooks, waiters and waitresses. As most of you are aware, germs, viruses,
and bacteria are passed on mainly through hand contact. Here at The Happy Sandwich
restaurant, hygiene and cleanliness are our number one priority. This policy will be
strictly enforced. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
The Management
1. What is the name of the restaurant?
(A) The Management (B) The Happy Sandwich
(C) The Winter Season (D) The Strict Policy
2. Which season is approaching?
(A) Spring (B) Fall (C) Winter (D) Summer
3. What is the restaurant's main priority?
(A) Serving delicious food (B) Having the lowest prices in town
(C) Having the most polite staff (D) Hygiene and cleanliness
Questions 4 through 5 refer to the following
chart.

4. Which of the following is a benefit for part-time employees?
(A) They get paid when they are on vacation.
(B) They get money to pay for education.
(C) They get insurance for dental care.
(D) They get paid on holidays.
5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit for full-time employees?

(A) Medical Insurance (B) Sick Pay
(C) Life Insurance (D) Retirement Plan

BENEFITS SUMMARY CHART

Benefit
Full-time
Employees
Part-time
Employees
Medical Insurance
x
x
Dental Insurance
x

Retirement Plan
x
x
Paid Holidays
x

Paid Vacation
x
x
Sick Pay
x

Educational Assistance
x

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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 3.1: COMPUTERS
Suggested questions:
1. Are you good at using a computer? What do you often do with your computer?

2. When did you first start using a computer?

3. Who taught you to use a computer?

4. Did you learn to use a computer in high school? Why or why not?

5. Do you have a web page? When did you start it? How much time did it take to make?

6. Do you want to have a more powerful computer? If yes, what kind of computer do you
want? Why?

7. Do you use e-mail? What language do you use to write e-mail? Why?

8. What is your e-mail address? How many e-mail addresses do you have?

9. How do you study English with your computer?

10. Do you use chat-rooms? If so, what chat-rooms do you use and who do you talk to?

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UNIT 2
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the correct answer to each question.
1. Where is the man going?
(A) Home (B) New York
(C) To the bus terminal (D) To the ferry
2. What is the man doing?
(A) Taking a bus from New Jersey (B) Taking a bus from New York
(C) Taking a train to New York (D) Taking a bus to New Jersey
3. How much time does the man have?

(A) One hour (B) Until tomorrow
(C) Ten minutes (D) Twenty minutes
4. Who is Peter?
(A) Sara‟s brother (B) Sara‟s friend
(C) Sara‟s neighbor (D) Sara‟s uncle
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
(A) Peter is married. (B) Peter lives next to Sara
(C) Peter has no children. (D) Peter is a father.
6. How many people live in Peter‟s house?
(A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What kinds of classes are being offered?
(A) English classes (B) Many different classes
(C) Korean classes (D) Cooking classes
2. What does the man say about Hondo classes?
(A) They are exciting.
(B)
They are easy.

(C) They are fun. (D) They are challenging.

3. On which day do the classes start earlier?
(A) Monday
(B) Sunday
(C) Saturday (D) Tuesday

4. How long has the speaker been working at the zoo?
(A) About ten years (B) About fifteen years
(C) Less than twenty years (D) More than twenty years

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. What does the speaker like to do during her lunch break?
(A) Walk around the zoo (B) Run around the zoo
(C) Walk around the park (D) Feed the hippos
6. What is the speaker favorite animal?
(A) The hippo (B) The penguin

(C) The monkey
(D) The elephant



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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Word Families)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Most …………….have agreed on the new overtime policy.
A. directors B. directions C. direct D. directly
2. ……………, Christopher received full compensation for the tuition for his graduate
program.
A. Luck B. Lucky C. Luckily D. Unluckily
3. I am glad that all the sales staff worked
…………… during the holiday season
.

A. cooperate
B. cooperative C. cooperation D. cooperatively

4. Nicole became ………………after completing several projects.
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
5. Faster Shipping offers exceptional ……………………. in customer satisfaction.

A. performer B. performing C. performed D. performance
6. The bank will celebrate the
……………of the senior accountant at the upcoming
monthly meeting.
A.
retire B. retirement C. retiring D. retired

7. We introduced an innovative compensation plan to increase staff
…………
.

A.
produce B. product C. productive D. productivity

8. It took the division almost a week to receive a
……… from the manufacturer.
A.
response B. respond C. responsive D. responsively

9 The teleconference is scheduled to start
…………… at 10 a.m. next Tuesday.
A.
precisely B. preciseness C. precision D. precise

10. Replacing the old building with a new one was a ……………… impossible task.
A. near B. nearly C. nearby D. nearness
11. We need to … the language in this report.
A. simplify B. simply C. simple D. simplistic
12. In my opinion, her leaving early is a very ……………… thing to do.
A. child B. children C. childish D. childishly

13. We could call the TV stations and ……………… the opening of our new stores.
A. publicity B. publicize C. public D. publisher
14. I like to work because I have the ……………… to make my own decisions.
A. free B. freedom C. freely D. freeing
15. Our company believe it is the best ……………… to handle the account.
A. organizing B. organizational C. organization D. organize
16. Other meetings are not as
……………
as this one.

A.
interested B. interest C. interesting D. interestingly

17. A doctor‟s
……………
manner makes patients feel comfortable.

A.
friendship B. friend C friendly D. friendliness

18. It was very
……………
of the boss to buy us those nice gifts.

A
thoughtless B. thought C. thoughtful D. thoughtfully

19. One of your duties will be some …………….typing.
A. light B. lighten C. lightened D. lightness
20. She would like a ……………….raise, not just a few dollars.

A. really B. real C. realist D. reality

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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following passage.
To:
From:
Re: Shopping
Sam,
I
(1)
extra money this month because I worked overtime. I'm going to the bank
(A) added
(B) gained
(C) earned
(D) won
today to cash my check. Then I'm
(2)
Would you like to come?
(A) getting my haircut
(B) going shopping
(C) going back to work
(D) looking for a new job
I know that you hate going to the mall when you don't have any money. I'd be happy to
(3)
you some money.
(A) lend (B) borrow (C) lease (D) rent
You could pay me back as soon as you get paid. Call me and tell me what you think. I
need some new clothes, and you know I hate shopping alone!

Sarah

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following passage.
SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE
WEEKEND SALE
Don't miss the big holiday sale at Murray's Department Store. This weekend only, all
living room
(4)
is on sale for 30% off the regular price.
(A) paint (B) lighting (C) furniture (D) art
This includes sofas, coffee tables, and entertainment stands. You can't miss a bargain like
that. Murray's is a proud member of the Food for Families Community Program. Last
month ten boxes of food
(5)
collected thanks to kind shoppers like you.
(A) is
(B) are
(C) was
(D) were
Buy a new
(6)
furniture and Murray's will donate five dollars worth of food to
(A) pieces
(B) piece
(C) piece of
(D) a piece
this charity.


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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following
e-mail.
Dear Mr. Thompson,
This is just a short email to update you on your medical test results from your physical
examination on January 10
th
. Our records show that you took a blood pressure test. Your
test this time showed that your blood pressure is doing quite well for a man at your age. I
am very pleased to note that your blood pressure is much lower than it was last time. It
seems that the medication you have been taking is working well. Unfortunately, we do
not have a record of the name of your medication on file. Can you remember the name of
the medication that you are taking? If you could send an email to my nurse with the
name of the medicine, that would be very helpful to us. His email address is

Also, there is a note in your file stating that you want your medical test results sent to
your insurance company. Which department do you want them sent to? Please let us
know as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr. Huxley
1. What kind of test did Mr. Thompson take?
(A) A stress test
(B) A blood test
(C) A high blood pressure test
(D) A department test
2. Where will Mr. Thompson's medical test results be sent to?
(A) His employer
(B) His insurance company
(C) His doctor's office

(D) The doctor's nurse
3. What is true about Mr. Thompson's blood pressure?
(A) It is extremely high.
(B) It is very low.
(C) It is non-existent.
(D) It is normal.
4. What information does the doctor need?
(A) Mr. Thompson's email address
(B) The name of his medication
(C) The nurse's email address
(D) Mr. Thompson's age


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Questions 5 through 7 refer to the following
notice.
Springfield Automobile Repairs. Inc.
123 Oak Street
Invoice No: 43578
Date: Dec. 30
Replace 2 tires Labor: 0.5 hrs @ $70/hr. = $ 35
Parts: 2 tires @ $60 ea. = $120
Replace brake shoes Labor: 1 hr. @ $70/hr. = $ 70
Parts: 1 pr. @ $95 ea. = $ 95
Total: Labor: $105
Parts: $215
Tax: $ 12
Amt. Due: $332
5. How much does Springfield Automobile Repairs charge for labor?
(A) $60 an hour (B) $70 an hour (C) $105 an hour (D) $332 an hour

6. How long did it take to replace the tires?
(A) Half an hour (B) One hour (C) Two hours (D) Five hours
7. How much does one tire cost?
(A) $35 (B) $60 (C) $120 (D) $215


PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 3.2: POLLUTION
Suggested questions:
1. Are there litter laws where you live? If so, what is the penalty for littering?

2. How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood?

3. Do you think that people should recycle newspapers? Why or why not?

4. What are some types of pollution? What causes them?

5. What are some things that your community is doing to help the environment?

6. Do you think overpopulation is an important environmental issue? Why or why not?

7. Who do you think is more responsible for pollution, individual people or the
government? Why?

8. What is happening to forests in Vietnam? What happens when we remove forests?

9. How is pollution affecting the environment in Vietnam today?

10. What can you do to help prevent pollution?

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UNIT 3

PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)


2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)


3. (A) (B) (C) (D)


Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Comparisons)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. A second attempt was made to collect …………… from the space probe.
A. informations B. knowledges C. data D. fact
2. Could you ……………… drinks to those guests who have just arrived?
A. pour B. serve C. make D. fill
3. We didn‟t need to …………… the fan since the room was not very hot.

A. turn on B. turn off C. turn into D. put on
4. The moment the teacher went out, the students started………………… .
A. telling B. talking C. saying D. speaking
5. Consumers are interested in solar energy because of …………… fuel costs.
A. high B. more C. low D. risen
6. Temperature, the simplest weather element to measure, is probably ……………used
than any other kind of data.
A. more frequently B. more frequent C. as frequently D. frequently
7. John is twice ……… his wife is.
A. as old as B. so old as C. elder than D. more older than
8. Impalas cannot move so …………… cheetahs, but they are more efficient runners.
A. faster than B. fast as C. fast D. fastly as
9. Since they fell in love with each other, they have studied …………… .
A. worse and worse B. more worse and worse
C. badlier and badlier D. more and more badly
10. The more difficult the test is, …………… .
A. the examinees will pass less B. the less examinees pass
C. the more examinees pass D. the fewer examinees pass
11. He runs …………… than his brother does.
A. quicklier B. more quickly C. more quicklier D. quicker
12. They study …………… because they try to get scholarships.
A. harderlier and harderlier B. harder and harder
C. more and more harder D. harder and more harder
13. For …… information, please contact our secretary.
A. further B. farther C. more farther D. more further
14. He types …… than I do.
A. slowlier B. more slowly C. more slowlier D. slower
15. English isn‟t …… French.
A. less difficult as B. as difficult than C. so difficult as D. more difficult
16. He speaks English …… his brother does.

A. less fluently than B. more fluent than C. less fluently as D. fluently than
17. She has heaps of work to do in her company, so she often comes back home …….… .
A. late B. lately C. latelier D. later
18. Ann is ………… her elder sister in personality.
A. different to B. more different than
C. different from D. different with
19. In this company, Mr. John is ……… Mr. David.
A. inferior than B. less inferior to C. inferior to D. more inferior than
20. Bill Gate is one of the ………………. people in the world.
A. well-known B. wellest-known C. best-known D. more well-known


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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE
To: All employees
Re: Staff meeting
There will be a staff meeting next Friday at 11:00 a.m. All employees are required to attend
(1)
and to arrive on time.
(2)
of the meeting is Improving Employee Morale.
(A) meeting (A) Topic
(B) a meeting (B) Topics
(C) the meeting (C) A topic
(D) some meeting (D) The topic

Though it has been a long cold winter, we need to stay positive at work. As usual, we
have invited a guest speaker to join us.
(3)
at this month's meeting will be talking
(A) A speaker (B) Guest speakers (C) The speaker (D) Speakers
about methods of positive thinking.
Thank you.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following memo.

MEMO
Subject: Good-bye
Hey Mark,
It's been great having you here. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
Don't forget to stop at the Airport Bookstore before you get on the plane to buy
(4)
. It's always a good idea to have something to read when you are taking
(A) a ticket
(B) a book
(C) newspaper
(D) food
(5)
. However, don't buy snacks there because they are expensive and you'll get a
(A) trip (B) long trip (C) a long trip (D) the long trip
meal on the plane.
Have a safe flight home. Don't forget to give us
(6)
when you get back to
(A) phone calls
(B) a call
(C) the call

(D) a phone
Florida to let us know that you arrived safely. We hope you'll be back at Christmas.
Love,
Janice and Fred


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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following
chart and information.


This is a chart of the Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid serves as a basic guide to
making healthy food choices. If you take a look at the guide you can easily see
which food groups you should be eating. According to the pyramid, most of your daily
food should consist of breads, rice, and cereals. These are the foods in the bottom level
of the pyramid. Almost equal to these, but not quite as much, should be vegetables and
fruits. Therefore, you can feel free to go ahead and eat lots of fruit and vegetables every
day. Servings of meat, fish, eggs, and dairy foods, which include milk and cheese, should
be much smaller. Sugars should be the smallest portion of all. Of course, your daily
nutritional needs will vary according to your activity level and life style. You do not have
to follow the Food Pyramid, but it is a good way to be sure you will get the healthiest
benefits from your daily food. If you keep a copy of the pyramid stuck to the door of
your refrigerator, it will remind you to plan your daily meals wisely every time you go
into the kitchen.
1. Which of the following are dairy products?
(A) Milk and cheese (B) Fish and eggs
(C) Sugar and spice (D) Breads and rice
2. What is the purpose of the Food Pyramid?

(A) To sell food
(B) To help make healthy food choices
(C) To show which foods are bad for you
(D) To help remember the names of foods
3. Which food group has the second smallest serving suggestion?
(A) Sugars (B) Dairy, Meat, Fish, and Eggs
(C) Vegetables and Fruits (D) Breads, Rice, and Cereals
4. What affects your daily food needs?
(A) Your likes and dislikes
(B) The Food Pyramid
(C) Your lifestyle and activity
(D) Small portions

Dairy, Meat
Fish, Eggs

Vegetables and Fruits
Breads, Rice, and Cereals
Sugar

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Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following
article.
The National Motorworks automobile plant has been closed since yesterday, after
workers failed to reach an agreement with the company on a new contract. Union
representatives say the workers will remain on strike until the National Motorworks
Company agrees to a 15% wage increase and improved health benefits. "I really can't
afford this break from work right now, financially speaking," said one plant employee,
"but this is for my future and my family's future. The way things are now, I can't even
afford to take my kids to the doctor." The National Motorworks Company is the largest

producer of automobiles in the country.

5. Why is the automobile plant closed?
(A) They have produced too many automobiles.
(B) The workers need a break.
(C) The workers are on strike.
(D) It's a holiday.
6. What do the workers want?
(A) To produce more automobiles (B) Higher salaries and health insurance
(C) A day off to go to the doctor (D) To spend more time with their families

PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 3.3: MUSIC
Suggested questions:
1. How much time do you spend listening to music every day?

2. What kind of music do you like? Classical music, country music, punk or jazz?

3. Do you like singing karaoke? How often do you sing karaoke?

4. Do you listen to music while doing your homework? Why or why not?

5. Do you often sing while taking a bath? Why or why not?

6. Do you watch music shows on TV? If so, what do you watch?

7. Which do you prefer, songs in English or songs in Vietnamese? Why?

8. Who is your favorite singer? Why do you like that singer?

9. Do you like dancing? When was the last time you went dancing?

10. What are some special or traditional musical instruments in Vietnam?


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UNIT 4
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the correct answer to each question.
1. How much coffee does the woman drink every day?
(A) Two cups (B) Three cups (C) Four cups
(D) Five cups
2. What is the man‟s advice?
(A) The woman should make coffee for her co-worker.
(B) The woman should drink less coffee.
(C) The woman shouldn‟t put sugar in her coffee.
(D) The woman should find a new job.
3. Why does the woman drink so much coffee?
(A) She really likes it. (B) It helps her focus on her work.
(C) It keeps her awake. (D) She gets free coffee at work.
4. What are the man and woman discussing?
(A) A party (B) Work (C) Time
(D) Vacations
5. What time did the man arrive?
(A) 10 p.m. (B) Not yet
(C) After 10 p.m. (D) Before 10 p.m.
6. Why didn‟t the man see the woman?
(A) She was in a different room. (B) She left before he arrived.
(C) She wasn‟t invited. (D) She was hiding from him.

Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. How does the speaker get to work?
(A) He drives to work. (B) He walks.
(C) He cycles. (D) He takes a bus.

2. When does the speaker finish work?
(A) 6:00
(B) 7:00
(C) 8:00 (D) 9:00

3. Which activity does the speaker NOT do after work?
(A) Go shopping
(B) Walk through the park
(C) Play tennis (D) Watch T.V

4. What is on sale?
(A) Pets
(B) Vehicles
(C) Markets (D) Bikes

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. What kind of cars does Bunny Motors sell?
(A) Rich ones (B) Cheap ones
(C) Smart ones (D) Expensive ones
6. How much can you save at Bunny Motors?
(A) 50% or less (B) 50% or more

(C) Fifty times
(D) Fifty dollars

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Nouns and Subject-Verb Agreement)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. It was not until the 1950s that an effective …………… for that virus was found.
A. injection B. solution C. vaccine D. method
2. Hurry, or we shall ………… the bus.
A. catch B. run C. miss D. deceive
3. How often do you ……… your cat?
A. eat B. food C. feed D. give
4. We shall …………… a letter to John.
A. receive B. send C. reply D. ask
5. In the end, Manchester won after ………… 3 goals.
A. scoring B. making C. winning D. kicking
6. There are many …………… in their house.
A. mouses B. mice C. mices D. mouse
7. Several ………………sleeping under the tree over there.
A. of lions are B. of lions is C. lions are D. lions is
8. When I visited my uncle, he gave me …………… .
A. two kilos of rice B. two kiloes of rice
C. two kiloes of rices D. two rice kilos
9. Every morning, he eats …………… before going to work.
A. two loafs of bread B. two loaves of breads
C. two loaves of the bread D. two loaves of bread
10. Her uncle raises a lot of …………… on his farm
A. sheeps B. sheep C. the sheep D. the sheeps
11. All of the drivers in that taxi - company are …………… .
A. women -driver B. woman-drivers C. women-drivers D. drivers-women
12. Construction workers need …………… to build a highway.

A. a few heavy equipments B. a heavy equipment
C. heavy equipment D. heavy equipments
13. Travel is as a …………… of education.
A. mean B. means C. meaning D. one means
14. The English courses at this …………… difficult.
A. schools are B. school is C. school are D. school‟s is
15. One of the foreign …………… from Australia.
A. teachers are B. teacher is C. teachers is D. teacher are
16. You have to pay extra tax if you take too …………… with you.
A. many luggages B. many luggage C. much luggages D. much luggage
17. …………… in your class have tickets for the concert tonight?
A. Do any of the student B. Does any of the student
C. Do any of the students D. Does any of the students
18. Many …………… not expect to win.
A. the participants in the race do B. of the participants in the race does
C. participant in the races does D. of the participants in the race do
19. Each …………… available in the school library.
A. reference books on that list is B. of the reference books on that list is
C. of the reference book on that list is D. reference book on that list are
20. What ……………… you used to pick a winner in the art contest?
A. are criterions B. is the criteria C. are the criterion D. are the criteria

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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE
To: All Employees
Effective date: February 1

st

Re: Staff uniforms
Each employee is required to wear
(1)
during work hours. This will make it
(A) uniform
(B) a uniform
(C) an uniform
(D) those uniform

(2)
easy task to distinguish staff members from customers.
(A) a (B) an (C) the (D) some
Women should wear a colorful blouse with black pants or a knee-length skirt. Men
should wear black pants with
(3)
or red T-shirt. No white, beige, or neutral-
(A) an ordinary
(B) a plain
(C) a white
(D) an orange
colored tops, please.
Posted by Management

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following memo.
MEMO
From the Desk of: Cheryl Roberts, Manager
To: Timothy Higgins, Clerk
Timothy,

Are you feeling OK today? You
(4)
behind in your work. This is not like you.
(A) be (B) is (C) are (D) was
Usually you are on time with all of your submissions. You
(5)
your trip report
(A) haven't turned in
(B) hasn't turned in
(C) doesn't turn in
(D) aren't turning in
yet. This was due yesterday. I know you
(6)
to be going to a meeting at 2:00.
(A) be supposed
(B) are supposed
(C) is supposed
(D) was supposed
Please cancel this meeting. You need to have the report on my desk by the end of the
day. Please come and talk to me if you aren't feeling well.
Thanks,
Cheryl

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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following
memo.
Notice to all teachers!
This memo is to inform you of the following situation. Last week, the office caught

several students cheating on exams. They were using their cell phones to text message
answers to other students. I want all teachers to collect their students' cell phones before
every exam. Cheating will not be tolerated! If students are caught with cell phones
during a test, it will automatically be considered cheating. The student will receive an F
and a two-day suspension from school. Thank you for your assistance.
Principal McMathews
1. Who is this memo directed at?
(A) Teachers (B) Students
(C) Students' parents (D) Principal McMathews
2. What will the punishment be for cheating students?
(A) Go to the principal's office (B) Take away their cell phones
(C) An F and a two-day suspension (D) Be sent to another school
3. What does the principal want the teachers to do?
(A) Stop giving exams
(B) Give more difficult exams
(C) Teach students about honesty
(D) Take away all cell phones before each exam
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following report.

The Wessex Food Corporation has named Wilma Frank
as its new chief executive officer, according to Wessex
public relations officer Howard Ryder. Ms. Frank
replaces Patrick James, who, after twenty-five years at
Wessex, has moved over to the Benfield Corporation to
become its chairman of the board. Ms. Frank, a former
government employee with fifteen years in the private
sector, has been at Wessex for almost a decade.
4. What is the purpose of this article?
(A) To talk about the work of the Wessex corporation
(B) To explain Ms. Frank's background

(C) To announce the new chief executive officer of Wessex
(D) To explain what a public relations officer does
5. Who is the former chief executive officer of the Wessex Food Corporation?
(A) Ms. Frank (B) Mr. Ryder (C) Ms. Benfield (D) Mr. James
6. How long has Ms. Frank been working at the Wessex Food Corporation?
(A) Three days (B) Almost ten years
(C) Fifteen years (D) Over twenty-five years



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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 3.4: TRANSPORTATION
Suggested questions:
1. Are there speed limits in Vietnam? If so, what is the average speed limit?

2. At what age does a person obtain a driving-license?

3. What do you need to do to get a driving-license? Do you have it?

4. What make is your motorbike? What color is it?

5. Have you ever been in a traffic accident? If so, when and why?

6. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket? If yes, when and why?

7. What do you think is the most dangerous form of transportation? Why?

8. What are the most annoying driving habits of drivers in Vietnam?

9. What should the government do to reduce the traffic accidents?

10. Is parking a problem in Vietnam? Why or why not?























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UNIT 5
PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description

Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)


2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)


3. (A) (B) (C) (D)


Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)