BAI TAP ANH 11 NEW PHẦN 2 KEY

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I) -Find the w ord which has a different sound in the p a rt underlined.
1. A. change
2. A. infectious
3. A. capture

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B. preparation
B. chemical
B. catastrophic

C. climate
C. electronic
C. atmosphere

D. related
D. species
D. shortage

II) -Choose the w ord which has a different stress p attern from the others.
4. A. catastrophic
B. fertilizer
C. preservation
D. electronic
5. A. diversity
B. ecosystem

C. ecology
D. industrial
III) -Choose the best answ er A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. A layer o f greenhouse gases - primarily water vapor, and carbon dioxide - acts as a
blanket for the Earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface.
A. thermal

B. hot

C. heat

D. heating

7. Most climate scientists agree the main cause o f the current global warming trend is human
expansion o f the greenhouse ______ .
A. causes

B. effect

C. gas

D. damage

8. Certain
. in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide,
block heat from escaping.
A. effects

B. emissions

C. gases

D. layers

9. Carbon dioxide is released th ro u g h _______processes such as respiration and volcano
eruptions and th ro u g h ______ activities such as deforestation, land use changes, and
burning fossil fuels.
A. human - natural

B. natural - human

■C. man-made - ordinary
D. ordinary - man-made
10. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans and partially melt glaciers, increasing
A. temperature
B. sea water
C. sea level
D. pollution
11. Ocean water also will expand if it w arm s,______ further to sea level rise.
A. getting
B. making
C. leading
D. contributing
12. The clearing of land for agriculture, industry, and other human activities have increased
o f greenhouse gases.
A. concentrations
B. attention
C. lots
D. collections
13. H um ans______ atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by a third since the Industrial

Revolution began.
A. increase
B. have increased
C. had increased
D. were increasing
1 4 . _____ the desalination plant, the company could offer an effective solution to the
problem o f water scarcity.
A. To build
B. Having built
C. Being built
D. Having been built
15. The public praised the local farmers for
' millions o f trees on the surrounding hills.
A. plant

B. being planted

C. being planting

D. having planted

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IV)-Fill in each blank in the passage w ith the correct word/phrase from the box. There
are some extras.

finance

energy

sea level

organizations

greenhouse gases

climate change

host

global warming

country for COP21.
France was officially appointed the (16)____________ COP21, also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, will be one o f the largest
international conferences ever held in France.
This Conference is crucial because it must result in an international climate agreement
enabling us to limit (17)____________________ to below 2°C.
Firstly, an ambitious, binding agreement on (18)____________________ that applies to all
countries. Secondly, each country determines contributions to the Green Climate Fund.
Climate (19)__________________ will also be a crucial component. Lastly, local and regional
(20)____________________ and businesses will support the contributions made by states.
V)-Combine the following sentences by completing the second sentences and using
perfect gerunds.
21. The world’s largest IT companies have powered their operations with 100 percent
renewable energy. We admire them for that.
We admire

_______

_________________

22. Greenpeace had supplied all public school districts with 100 percent renewable energy.
Local communities in North Carolina thanked the organization for that.
Local communities in North Carolina

_________

_____________

23. Salinity o f water had caused significant damage to the crops and livestock in Ben Tre.
Local people in B en Tre blamed it for that damage.
Local people in B en T re __________._________________________ ___________________

24. Mary installed a wind turbine to provide energy for all lights and air-conditioners in the
home. She remembers that.
Mary rem em bers__________________________________________________________ _

25. The burning o f fossil fuels and other human activities has increased average global
temperatures by 0.8 degree centigrade over the past 100 years. Scientists accuse it for that.
Scientists accuse______________________________________________________________

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VI)-Choose the w ord am ong A, B, C o r U> that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
GLOBAL W ARM ING
Few people now realize the reality of global warming and
its effects on the world’s climate. Many scientists (26)_______

the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase
(27)_______ the world’s temperatures and are convinced that,
more than ever before, the Earth is at (28)_______ from the
forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global
warming is making extreme weather events, (29)_______ as
hurricanes and droughts, even more (30)_______ and causing sea levels all around the world
to (31)_______ .
Environmental groups are putting (32)_______ on governments to take action to
reduce the amount o f carbon dioxide which is given (33)_______ by factories and power
plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in (34)_______ of more money
being spent on research into solar, wind, and wave energy devices, which could then replace
existing power (35)_______ . It looks like global warming is here to stay.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

A. give
A. in
A. danger
A. just
A. strong
A. raise
A. pressure

A. off
A. request
A. houses

B. put
B. at
B. harm
B. well
B. strict
B. lift
B. force
B. up
B. suggestion
B. factories

c . takes
c. by
c. risk
c . such
c. heavy
c. rise
c. persuasion
c. over
c. belief
c. stations

V II)-R ead the passage, and choose the correct answ er A, B,

D. has
D. to

D .threat
D .even
D. severe
D. arise
D. encouragement
D. away
D. favour
D. generations

c or D for each question.

Viet Nam Likely to Face Extreme Weather Conditions by 2050
Viet Nam is likely to continue facing extreme weather conditions such as higher
temperatures, lower summer rainfalls, stronger storms, and rising sea levels from now to
2050. Temperatures in northern Viet Nam will rise by between 0.83 degrees Celsius by 2050
and continue its uptrend during the late 21st century. Summer rainfall will decline in most
areas. Meanwhile, storms may become rarer but fiercer, causing possible flash floods and
landslides in flood-prone areas o f northern mountainous, central and central highland
provinces. The forecasts suggest sea level rises o f 100mm-400mm along the entire
Vietnamese coast by the end of the 21st century, affecting marine biodiversity and coastal
communities. The experts emphasize the unpredictability of climate change and its potential
impacts to create a variety o f dangerous extreme weather events in the future.
To raise the public awareness of climate change impacts, the Vietnamese government
urges concerned agencies to work together on devising worst-case scenario models and
responses by 2020 and calls on international experts to further support Viet Nam in climate
change adaptation. Climate change is a real threat to Viet Nam ’s socio-economic
development. If sea levels rose one meter, five percent o f the country’s land, eleven percent of
its population and seven percent o f its farmland would be affected.
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36. By 2050, Viet Nam continues facing all o f these extreme weather conditions EXCEPT
A. higher temperatures

B. storms reaching record levels

C. lower summer rainfalls

D. rising sea levels
37. Sea level rises along the entire Vietnamese coast by the end o f the 21st century will
A. cause certain flash floods and landslides in flood-prone areas
B. make temperatures in northern Vietnam rise until 2050

C. make storms become rarer but fiercer in the near future
D. have impacts on marine biodiversity and coastal communities
38. To experts, they ______ to predict exactly the model o f the climate change and its
potential impacts.
A. are unable

B. are likely

C. are certain

D. are surprised

39. Viet Nam needs______ .
A. to recognize Viet N am ’s socio-economic development in the future
B. to calculate sea level rise, loss o f farmland, and rise in population by 2020

C. to raise people’s awareness o f climate change and to ask for foreign help

D. to recognize the percentage o f farmland which would be affected by its population
40. The word “worst-case scenario models” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. the worst scenes that could occur
B. the worst climate change impacts that will happen
C. the worst possible things that could happen
D. the worst unpredictability o f climate change
omplete the conversation between L an and A nna, using the responses (A-F)
given. T here is one extra.
A. California is one o f the best regions for driving an electric car with a network of
electric-vehicle charging stations.
B. Biking is a popular pastime on the west coast, and the local government encourages
the construction o f bike lanes and bike paths.

C. Well, California is leading in developing green technology with many businesses
investing in clean technology.
D. I think it’s California, Lan. I learned it when I was in the middle school.
E. Los Angeles and other cities have a fleet o f electric buses, and it makes the transit
cheaper and more eco-friendly.
F. California has a lot o f sunshine and wind power all year round, so the state is going
to generate h a lf of its energy from clean sources like solar or wind power by 2030.

Lan:

Hi, Anna. M y group are working on the topic “Which state is greener in the United
States”, and I ’m not certain whether it’s New York or California. Can you help me?

Anna:

Sure. (41)______________________________________________________________

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Lan:

Really? California is greener than New York. Does it have any solutions to cut
down on greenhouse gas emissions?

Anna: O f course, yes. (42)_____________________________________________________
Lan:

It sounds very convenient, but not all people can afford an electric car.

Anna: (43)_____________________________________________________ ____________
Lan:

Awesome. How about alternative energy?

Anna: (44)__________________________________________________________________
Lan:

Households and businesses contribute much to global warming. What makes those
go greener in California, Anna?

Anna: (45)___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ . People in California also put a high
priority into saving energy and efforts into water conservation.
Lan:

Sounds interesting. Thanks for your help, Anna.

IX)-Write complete sentences about smart solutions to reduce emissions, using the
words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary
words, but you have to use all the words given.
Smart solutions to reduce emissions
46. We/ reduce/ amount/ carbon dioxide emissions/ that/ we/ putting/ atmosphere.

47. We/ already/ have/ clean technology/ and/ practical solutions/ accomplish it.

48. We/ expand/ the use/ renewable energy/ and/ try/ become/ less dependent/ fossil fuels.

49. Governments/ pass laws/ ban tropical deforestation.

50. All organizations/ and/ individuals/ work together/ build/ clean energy economy/ by/
invest/ efficient energy technologies, and industries.

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TEST 2 (UNIT 6)
I) -Find the w ord w hich has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. drought
2. A. impact
3. A. extinct

B. brought
B. balance
B. ecosystem

C. doubt

C. global
C. electricity

D. boundary
D.man-made
D. recycle

II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. consequence
B. atmosphere
C. chemical
D. infectious
5. A. greenhouse
B. climate
C. upset
D. footprint
III) -Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Sea level rise is usually regarded as Viet Nam’s m a in ______ : a one-meter rise would
submerge 40 percent o f the country and make millions homeless.
A. disaster

B. hope

C. destruction

D. concern

7. All o f the disasters resulted fro m ______ will continue to have a devastating effect on
socio-economic development.
A. floods

B. climate change

C. ecological balance D. carbon footprint

8. The lo w ______ in the Mekong Delta leads to acute saline intrusion much deeper than the
traditional 30 to 40km of mainland that is contaminated with saltwater.
A. water currents

B. sea level

C. water level

D. salt water

9. Methane is a far more active______ than carbon dioxide, but also one which is much less
abundant in the atmosphere.
A, greenhouse gas

R. greenhouse effect

C. climate change

D. emission

10. The next dry season will be extremely sev ere______ further saltwater intrusion, water
and rain shortages, and heat waves.
A. because

B. although

C. due to

D. thanks to

11. Viet Nam has been named among the 12 countries m o st______ for climate change by the
World Bank.
A. at risk

B. at danger

C. in risk

D. ready

12. Having developed green technologies with low-carbon em issions,______ intends to get
rid o f coal.
A. the effort

B. the possibility

C. that country

D. the communities

1 3 . _____ trees around the house on the south and west sides, they can save up to about $250
a year on cooling and heating.
A. To plant

B. To have planted

C. Having planted

D. Being planted

14. We admired the Japanese______ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.
A. to rebuild

B. o f having rebuilt

C. to being rebuilt

D. for having rebuilt

15. They don’t forget______ a short vacation in Cue Phuong National Park last year.
A. to spend

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B. having spent

C. being spent

D. having been spent


IV)-Fill in each blank w ith the correct w ord/phrase from the box. There are some extra
words.

energy-saving

atmosphere

global warming

fertilizer

man-made

carbon footprint ■

carbon emissions
sea level

16. Buying organic food is better for the environment because it uses less________________.
17. The simplest way to reduce your_____________________ is to cycle to school.
18. Replace all the light bulbs in your home w ith_____________________ bulbs.
19. Leaving your DVD player on standby produces the s a m e ___________ ._________ each
year as the average person o f Burundi.
20. Developed countries are responsible for 80% o f the _____________________ carbon
dioxide that is already in the atmosphere.
V)-Combine the following sentences by completing the second sentences and using
perfect gerunds.
21. They have been unprepared for sudden floods last year. They remember that.
They rem em ber______________________________________________________________

22. The US government had provided insufficient supplies for the flood victims. Local
communities in N ew Orleans criticized the US government for that.
Local communities in New Orleans______________________________________________

23. Deforestation and overflowing dams have caused worse floods and storms in recent years.
Local people in Quang Tri Province blame them for that.
Local people in Quang Tri Province____________________________________________ _

24. The US government caused various diseases and birth defects in Viet Nam with Agent
Orange. But the US government denies that.
The US government denies____________________________________________________

25. It was said that he had pumped salty water into the fields illegally. And he admitted that.
He admitted

VI)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Viet Nam is listed by the World Bank among the countries most (26)______ by rising
waters brought about by higher global temperatures. Such a rise of one meter (27)______ a
third of the Mekong Delta underwater and lead to mass internal migration and devastation in a
region (28)______ produces nearly half o f Viet Nam's rice.
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The vast, humid expanse o f the delta is home to more than 17 million people, who
(29)______ for generations on its thousands o f river arteries. But rising sea water caused by
global warming is now increasing the salt content o f the river water and (30)______ the
livelihoods o f millions o f poor farmers and fishermen. Climate change is (31)______ the
rivers of the Mekong Delta salty.
In Ben Tre, salt water reached as far as 35 miles inland, causing significant (32)______ to
crops and livestock, with rice production particularly affected. It is said that there are three
grams o f salt per litre o f fresh water in the rivers now. Gradually, more and more people are
affected: (33)______ nearest the sea are the most affected now, but soon the whole province
will be (34)______ .

The salinity o f the water has (35)______ a point where many locals have been forced to
abandon their traditional rice cultivation.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

A. hurt
A. can leave
A. that
A. rely
A. threatens
A. turning
A. damage
A. it
A. attacked
A. reached

B. destroyed
B. could leave
B. what
B. relies
B .threaten
B. making

B. destruction
B. that
B. hit
B. come

C. threatened
C. can result
C. it
C. has relied
C. threatening
C. causing
C. disaster
C. those
C .touched
C. gone

D .changed
D. could result
D. there
D. have relied
D. threatened
D. damaging
D. loss
D. who
D. swept
D. become

V II)-R ead the passage, and choose the correct answ er A, B, C o r D for each question.
Global wanning and cooling have occurred naturally throughout history. But in the last
200 years, humans’ uses of fossil fuels and clear cutting o f forests have increased the amount

o f carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap some o f the radiation
from the sun which then increases the Earth’s temperature. Given the current state of
environmental pollution caused by human activities, scientists believe the average
temperature o f the earth may increase 1-2 degrees Celsius which put simply, means some
places will get much hotter and some much colder. At the same time, this overall warming
effect means more frequent and more intense weather systems, especially in terms of flooding
and drought.
'
Viet Nam is one o f the most vulnerable environments
due to its location on the planet. It is already subject to
some of the earth’s most powerful weather systems and the
increased frequency and intensity o f storms will affect it
often and directly, especially in coastal areas where most
people live.
Various estimates have been made as to the possible impacts. The most directly affected
sector will be agriculture, which is very sensitive to flooding and the effects of extreme
weather.
Viet Nam has the advantage o f coming relatively late into the industrialization,
urbanization, and m odernization process. This means it can avoid many o f the mistakes made
by wealthier industrial countries. For example, wireless communication networks can be built

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from the start rather than installing lines that can easily be destroyed in extreme weather.
Cities can be designed and located in less vulnerable locations. Climate-friendly building
codes and standards can be created that are both more efficient and less prone to heat stress,
wind damage, and flooding. Climate friendly transport systems, especially public transport,
can be adopted.
36. The causes of global warming come from ______ .

A. the rise in the radiation from the sun
B. human activities that result in pollution
C. the difference in temperatures among regions
D. the increase in the average temperature of the earth
37. All o f the following may result in global warming EX CEPT______ .
A. more intense weather systems
B. humans’ uses o f fossil fuels
C. clear cutting o f forests
D. the increasing greenhouse gas emissions
38. Coastal areas in Viet Nam are often and directly affected b y ______ .
A. its vulnerable location on the planet
B. subject to the earth’s most powerful weather systems
C. storms with increased frequency and power
D. the overpopulation in coastal areas
39. In preparing for climate change, Viet Nam should take all of the following measures
EX CEPT______ .
A. developing wireless communication networks
B. setting climate-friendly building codes and standards
C. adopting public transport systems
D. coming late into the modernization process
40. The word “vulnerable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. too weak to attack

B. safe from danger

C. able to be easily hurt

D. easy to take away

VIII)-Complete the conversation between Nick and Mi, using the sentences (A-F) given.

There is one extra.
A. I think less gas means having more money and better health.
B. We should wash clothes in cold water because 85 percent o f the energy for washing
clothes goes to heating the water.
C. We should walk or cycle to school, and this save on gas, improve our health and
reduce our risk o f obesity.
D. I’m very interested in your group’s presentation about going green.
E. We should buy locally raised, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever we can.
F. We install compact fluorescent light bulbs when our older incandescent bulbs bum out.

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Nick:

(41)____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________ I think we can go green in our homes, too.

Mi:

You’re right. W e should find ways to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint.

Nick:

(42)____________________________________________________________________

Mi:

And we unplug appliances when we’re not using them to save energy.

Nick: How about washing? (43)______________________________________
Mi:

We take showers instead of baths to reduce water use. This will lower your water
bill.

Nick:

(44)______________________________________________________________ _____

Mi:
Why do you think so?
Nick: (45)________________
Mi:

I ride to school every day, and I totally agree with.you, Nick.

IX)-Write complete sentences about “Water Wise”, using the words/ phrases given in
their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use
all the words given.
46. “Water Wise”/ organization/ which/ established/ raise awareness/ among/ youth/ and
protect/ environment.

47. It/ become/ well-known organization/ Vietnamese youth/ who/ encourage/ communities/
save water resources.

48. “Water Wise”/ attract/ hundreds/ members/ join in.

49. Participants/ learn/ prevent damage/ environment/ by/ limit/ the use/ plastic bags.

50. It/ develop/ G reen School/ which/ project/ establish/ network/ eco-friendly schools/
throughout V ietN am .

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A. PHONETICS
I) -Practise asking the following questions. M ark ^ (rising intonation) o r ^ (falling
intonation) of the questions.
1. What is the academic year?
2. Are you finding the course o f International Business challenging?
3. What do you hope to move on to after you’ve graduated from Liverpool University?
4. Can I get further education funding in the UK?
5. Is a further education college just like a high school?
II) -Practise reading aloud the following questions w ith the appropriate intonation.
1. Is tny course eligible for funding?
2.
3.
4.
5.

How is it clear that the student has achieved the learning outcomes?
Are the assessments reliable and valid?
Do the assessments measure what students can do with what they have learned?
What do you like most about the teaching methods and styles you’re experiencing?

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
I)-M atch the forms of further education institutions in Britain and their descriptions,
and then write the answer in each blank.

1. Schools

A. They offer courses and qualifications in a wide
range o f vocational and academic subjects at many
levels. They often have links with companies.

2. Sixth form colleges

B. They mainly offer higher education courses, but
many also offer a range o f further education
courses.

3. Further and higher

C. The UK offers a wide range of work-based training

education colleges

for students seeking to build careers in specific
industries. Private training companies work with
colleges and employers to provide practical training
and internationally-respected qualifications.

4. Private training

providers

D. They offer further education qualifications such as
the A-levels, the IB, and vocational qualifications.

5. Universities

E. These colleges mainly cater for students aged 16-18
and specialise in academic courses to prepare
students for higher education.

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II)-Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word from the box.

tuition

major

institutions

scholarship

mandatory

qualifications

transcripts

campus

eligible

counsellor

1. If you have graduated from High School in Viet Nam you will need to complete a
Foundation Year to b e ___________________ _ for admission to an undergraduate degree
in the UK.
2. In the USA, private colleges and universities are usually smaller than p u b lic__________ .
3. A Bachelor’s degree is usually____________________ for higher-level positions.
4. Just like American students, you will have to submit your academ ic__________________
as part o f your application for admission to any American university or college.
5. A ____________________ provides you with information, advice and support with your
application.
6. A wide range o f ____________________ , fees, and living costs make study in the United
States financially possible for many international students.
7. A foreign student can apply directly to an American university for aid, a ____________ __
or work-study option.
8. International Baccalaureate (IB) and other international____________________ taught at
International Schools in Viet Nam are equivalent to A-levels.
9. O n ____________________ , students usually live in residence halls or dormitories that are
often called "dorms".
10. A ____________________ is the specific field o f study in which your degree is focused.
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requirement
lasts

prepare

academic year

pursue

proceed

undertake

pre-university

mandatory

degrees

School System of Singapore
Education in Singapore is (1)___________________
for ten years, although university-bound students study
for thirteen. Classes are taught in English and the
(2)___________________ runs from July to April.
Primary and secondary education (3)______________
for ten years and is compulsory. A t the end o f Grade 10,
students sit the GCE O-level examinations. Students who complete secondary education may
(4)_________________ to pre-university education at the
Junior Colleges, (5)___________________ certificate or
diploma studies at one o f the Polytechnics, or leave
school and enter the workforce. In the Singaporean
education system, (6)___________________ education
lasts for three years. These three years will
(7)________ _ __________ students for the GCE A-level
examinations.

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Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students may (8)___________________ a bachelor’s
degree at one o f Singapore’s public or private universities, which is obtained after three to
five years o f study. Bachelor’s (9)___________________ in Engineering, Dentistry, Law,
Building, Real Estate, Music and Architecture require four years, while Medicine requires
five. The minimum English (10)___________________ for entry to a bachelor’s degree is
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
IV)-Tick the correct sentences, and correct the mistakes in the other sentences.
1. I’ve been working for about three hours.___________________________________

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2. I ’ve been having this watch for over five years._____________________________

□

3. The President has been talking for nearly an h o u r.__________________________

Q

4. How long have you been waiting?________________________________________ □
5. I ’ve been liking chocolates for years._____________________________________

Q

6. Have you been knowing Maria for a long tim e?________________________________|Q
7. She’s been reading that book for weeks.___________________________________

Q

8. . I haven’t been seeing David for years._____________________________________

Q

9. I’ve been hating onions since I was a child.________________________________

|Q

10. Mai has been staying with her grandmother for the last two weeks.

Q

V) -Circle the correct answers.
1. I think I ’ve met / I ’ve been meeting the man who is my Math lecturer.
2. I ’ve re a d /I ’ve been reading this novel and I really want to know what happens in the end.
3. Ann has been looking / has looked for a university in England for a week, and she still
hasn’t been fin d in g /h a sn ’t fo u n d one.
4. They’ve been building / They’ve built their house for ages and they hope to finish next year.
5. I ’ve g o t / I ’ve been getting new qualifications all my life.
6. My brother has been starting/My brother has started a new job with a good salary.
7. Have you been filling in/filled in the application form yet?
8. She’s always been loving/loved animals.
VI) -P nt the verbs in brackets in the following sentences in the correct verb form.
1. Viet N am ’s higher education system (grow)______________________ quickly over the
last 15 years.
2. The tertiary enrolment (increase)______________________ rapidly over the last 20 years.
3. Since 1995, higher education cooperation (be)______________________ a cornerstone of

the US-Viet Nam relationship.
4. The Fulbright Economics Teaching Programme (FETP) (offer)______________________
the one-year postgraduate programme in applied economics and public policy since 1994.
5. Fullbright University Vietnam (raise)______________________
development for a long period of time up to now.

for investment and

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6. M ore than 4,500 accredited institutions (make up)_______________________ U.S. higher
education in the U nited States.
7. * Susan (work)_____________________ ■in Viet Nam for the past 9 years.
8. If you ask ten Vietnamese students what their number 1 choice is for study abroad, at least
eight (say)_______________________the US.
9. Professor Bui V an Ga (succeed)______________________ in the internationalization plan
at the University o f Da Nang from 2005 to 2010.
10. There (be)_______________________ nearly 4 million further education students in the
academic year o f 1996-97 in England.

C. READING
I)-R ead the passage about further and higher education, and then answer the questions.
The difference between higher and further
education can be a common cause o f confusion.
Further education is used to describe the education
that occurs following compulsory post-16
secondary education, which is usually distinct from
that offered in universities (higher education). It
includes a few different levels such as A-Levels

and Higher National Diplomas. Foundation Degrees are also a type o f further education and
take 2 years to complete compared with the 3-4 years of most bachelor’s degrees which are
offered by both universities and colleges. Sometimes it is possible to extend a Foundation
Degree to a bachelor’s degree, with one year or more o f extra study.
Further education is usually taught in the sixth-form college part o f a school or in
independent further education colleges, as well as in other work-based, adult and community
learning institutions. In the United States, further education is sometimes referred to as
continuing education.
Higher education primarily describes post-18 learning that takes place at universities, as
well as other colleges and institutions that award academic degrees, and professional
qualifications. While higher education is the common name in the UK and Ireland, it is also
known as post-secondary, tertiary and third level education.
1. W hat can further and higher education be used to describe?

2. W hat levels does further education include?

3. How can students with a Foundation Degree get a bachelor’s degree?

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4. Where can students attend further education?

5. What does higher education award students?

II)-Read the passage about studying abroad for Vietnamese students, and then answer
the questions.
Viet Nam has a growing youth population, and this together with an increasing
prosperous middle class means that demand for university education is greater than ever
before. A decade ago fewer than 10,000 Vietnamese families could afford to send their child

abroad to study. Today there are more than 100,000 Vietnamese international students around
the world, most o f whom are funded by their parents.
The top destinations for Vietnamese students are Australia, the US, China, Singapore and
the UK. English has become the dominant foreign language in Vietnam, with 98% of students
choosing to study it over French, Japanese and German. So many students seek Englishspeaking countries for their higher education.
Australia is the destination of choice because Australian qualifications are recognised
across the world, and transferable to Vietnamese qualifications, and many Australian
universities offer scholarships to international students. Living costs in Australia compare
favourably with the United States and UK, and it is closer to Viet Nam than other Englishspeaking countries, making visits home easier.
The USA has the second largest number o f Vietnamese students. The majority of
Vietnamese students, both at home and abroad, consider the American education the best in
the world. They believe that the USA is the most scientifically and technologically advanced
country in the world. Four out of 10 Vietnamese students in the US are studying business
administration, and finance. Engineering, maths, computer science, and health professions are
also common choices.
1. What do a growing youth population and an increasing prosperous middle class in Viet
Nam lead to?

2. What are the top destinations for Vietnamese students?

3. Why do so many Vietnamese students seek English-speaking countries for their higher
education?

4. What advantages do Australian universities offer to international students?

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5. Why does studying in Australia favourable to Vietnamese students?

6. W hat is the American education considered by most o f Vietnamese students?

7. What popular majors do Vietnamese students study in the US?

III)-Read the passage about international students in Viet Nam, and then answer the
questions.
Viet Nam: Struggling to attract international students
Viet Nam is changing university enrolment requirements to make it easier for foreign
students to study at its universities. Previously, foreign students were required to take
university entrance examinations in Vietnamese, making it difficult if not almost impossible
for non-Vietnamese-speaking foreign students to apply.
International student enrolment is one of the criteria to rank Vietnamese universities. Attracting
foreign students is also a way for Vietnam to promote Vietnam's education to the world.
The leading universities in Viet Nam enrol
undergraduate and graduate international students
every year. M ost are from the Asia Pacific region
including China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Laos,
Cambodia and Thailand, while a few come from the
United States and Europe. Most o f the international
students study Vietnamese studies, Vietnamese
literature or South East Asian studies, which makes
Viet Nam the best destination for them.
The leading institutions such as Viet Nam National Universities in Ha Noi and Ho Chi
Mirth City, which have a tradition o f hosting international students, run preparatory courses in
Vietnamese for foreign students. However, it's widely recognized that if these universities do
not have programmes taught in English, they have a challenge to enrol international students.
1. Why was it very difficult for foreign students to study at Vietnamese universities?

2. What is the role o f international student enrolment for Vietnamese universities?

3. Where do most international students in Viet Nam come from?

4. What majors do they study?

5. What should the leading Vietnamese universities do to attract more international students?

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IV )-Read the text about the IB and A-levei program m es, and then decide w hether the
statem ents are tru e (T), false (F) or not given (NG).
Students in Singapore have the option of sitting for the Singapore-Cambridge A-level
exam, which is a different version o f the international A-level examination. Has the
International Baccalaureate (IB) better than the A-levels in terms of preparing a student to
enter a recognized and prestigious university?
It really depends on the student’s academic strengths. The IB is more about a
comprehensive educational style, while the A-levels puts more emphasis on individual subject
knowledge. An IB student must take six subjects, three at higher level and three at standard,
which must include maths, a science, English, and at least one foreign language, while Alevels with three subjects studied in depth. So if words aren’t the student’s strength, then the
language component o f the IB (including the compulsory 4000-word essay) may pull the
student’s overall IB score down.
On the other hand, if the student is well-rounded and copes confidently with Arts subjects
as well as Maths and Science, then the IB programme may be ideal for the learner. Experts
believe the A-levels give a student depth o f knowledge, while the IB gives a broad education.
They also believe that the IB may prepare a child better for facing the challenges o f a
university education.
if parents wonder if the IB would suit their child, they should talk to the teachers and
their child before coming to an educated and well-informed decision.
T

F

NG

1. The Singapore-Cambridge A-level exam is conducted based on the
international A-level examination.

□

□

□

2. The IB is more suitable for all-around students, while the A-levels
focus more on a particular field.

□

□

□

3. The IB programme includes six subjects at international levels.

□

□

o

4. A student who is not very good at language write another document
instead of the 4000-word essay.

□

□

□

5. A-levels help students study three science subjects in depth.

□

□

□

6. The IB programme may be ideal for the learner who is good at both
Arts subjects and Science subjects.

□

□

□

7. The IB is not suitable for students who may meet some challenges at
the university environment.

□

□

□

8. Parents and teachers can decide whether the student should follow
the IB or not.

□

o

o

V)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you
don’t have to (1)______ working to study. It can also open up a whole variety (2)_______
interest. If you have (3)______ studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of
(4)______ your knowledge. You will make friends of (5)______ kinds. You may also
(6)______ that your qualification provides new career opportunities.
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You don’t actually (7)______ to the Open University for lectures, but study at home,
using television, radio and computer software. You can (8)______ one class a month if you
wish at an Open University centre. O f course, there are exams to take, as in (9)______
university. If you (10)______ like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form
below. It could be the start o f a wonderful new period in your life.
1. A. stop

2. A. from
3. A. ever
4. A. growing
5. A. all
6. A. suggest
7. A. join
8. A. give
9. A. any
10. A. did

C. break
C. in
C. often
C. adding
C. both
C. wish
C. arrive
C. attend
C. many
C. would

B. end
B. o f
B. never
B. changing
B. each
B. find
B. enter
B. learn
B. some

B. will

D. leave
D. for
D. always
D. increasing
D. every
D. want
D. go
D. study
D. most
D. can

VI)-Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
British further education qualifications are respected by employers and academics
worldwide. There are two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional
courses. Academic courses help you prepare for higher education at a university or college.
They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge. Vocational and
professional courses give you the skills and qualifications you need to enter and succeed in
your chosen career. They offer technical training and skills for the workplace.
British further education providers invest
heavily in facilities - from libraries,
computer centres and science laboratories to
sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class
sizes are restricted to ensure that you have
access to equipment and enough time to talk
to your tutors and lecturers.
British qualifications are a great boost to your CV and to your earnings. Employers are
increasingly looking for graduates with multicultural experience. Moreover, British colleges
and universities have strong links with industry - many courses are designed in partnership

with, and taught by, industry professionals. Many include the option o f a year in industry or a
work placement, giving you real professional experience.
English is w idely regarded as the language o f business. Studying in the UK helps you
learn the language quickly, through your studies, friends and everyday life. If you need any
additional support, there are lots o f English language classes across the UK.
The UK is a truly multicultural society, with a wonderful mix o f people from many
different backgrounds. As a student, you'll get to know people from all over the world and be
inspired by many cultures. Many colleges have international offices and advisers to ensure
you feel welcome and are supported throughout your time in British further education.
1. Higher education in the UK requires______ .
A. technical training and working skills

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B. analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge
C. vocational and professional courses
D. academic courses at a university or college
2. British further education offers facilities in several fields EXCEPT______ .
A. sports training

B. entertainment

C. information technology

D. engineering workshop

3. British further education can give you advantages o f getting a job because______ .
- A. you are taught by industrial professors
B. you know how to boost your CV and earn high salaries

C. you can get real multicultural and professional experience
D. you can follow both academic courses, and vocational courses
4. Following further education in the UK helps you improve your English quickly because
A. it is used in several life aspects
B. it is used in the business o f languages

C. you can speak it at lots o f English language classes
D. you need much additional support
5. As a foreign student, you can get involved in social activities quickly because______ .
A. you can get support about British further education
B. Britain is a multicultural society with much support from colleges
C. the UK has a wonderful mix o f different peoples from all over the world
D. you can enjoy your time in British further education

D. SPEAKING
I)-CompIete the conversation about studying for A-levels at a boarding school, using the
responses (A-H) given.
A. That quickly went out the window when I realized how friendly everyone is here!
B. Yeah, I now have an offer from Warwick University to study Law with Business
Studies, which I am passionate about.
C. And friends are always there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on.
D. Their experience has kept me calm and enabled me to make the right decisions.
E. We moved to the UK for the sixth form, that’s the final two years of secondary
school in the UK.
F. I am studying English, Psychology and Business Studies, and all the academic
support I’ve received will help me to gain the results I am capable of.
G. I ’d never boarded in a school, so the thought of doing so in a new school in a
different country scared me.
H. In doing so, I have made friends that I hope will stay with me even after school who
share my common interests.

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Kevin:

Hello, Mai Anh. Are you and your twin sister, Mai An, studying for your Alevels at Prior’s Field School, a girls’ boarding school in Manchester?

MaiAnh:

Yes, we are. (1)

Kevin:

How did you feel when you first came to England?

MaiAnh:

(2)
. I’ve always hated new
places and I remember how much I missed my friends and my family. I admit
that on my first night, I was thinking I’d made a mistake moving away from
home.

Kevin:

I see. W hat helped you get over that scare?

MaiAnh:

(3)

. Thev are always so quick to
try to make new boarders feel comfortable, welcome and happy. We had
bonding experiences such as a scavenger hunt, chocolate making and a trip to
Thorpe Park one weekend. After all that I remember thinking, "Well, this
might be a good thing after all”.

Kevin:

Besides that, do the teachers and your classmates help you in your study or
social life?

Mai Anh:

During the activities, the teachers are always there for you when you have a
problem and push you when they feel like you can do better, and I owe most
o f my success to them! (4)

Kevin:

Y ou’re lucky. Do you think attending a boarding has also helped you become
more independent?

Mai Anh:

Y ou’re right. Being in boarding has also helped me become independent - it
has enabled me to speak my mind without fear, to care less about what other
people think and to stand up for what I believe in. (5)

Kevin:

Boarding at Prior’s Field has turned out to be an interesting experience for
you. W hat are you studying at school, Mai Anh?

MaiAnh:

(6)

Kevin:

W hat university will you apply to? Have you done anything for that?

MaiAnh:

(7)

Kevin:

Have you get any help from the staff?

MaiAnh:

Sure. The staff also supported me through the UCAS university application
process, guiding me with my personal statement and course choices.
(8)

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Complete the conversation w ith C am Van - a student at W estm inster Kiugsway
College, using the responses (A-F) given. There is one extra.
A. Starting out in a new country was a culture shock, and a test o f my English skills, but
the teachers supported me when I started my studies, and helped to explain things in
English until my language improved.
B. There are many differences between Viet Nam and the UK, but in the UK you have the
chance to apply the knowledge that you gain in work situations as part of your studies.
C. I plan to continue my studies and have applied to the London School of
Economics to study Maths and Economics at the undergraduate level.
D. I love to hang out with my friends in London - there is so much to do and I like to go
and see the tourist places like Big Ben and go to music concerts.
E. My first impressions were that the teachers were very friendly and I liked the school
where I study.
F. I’m studying for my A-level qualifications in London. I’ll stay in Viet Nam for six weeks.

Maria:

Hi, Cam Van. You’re a student at Westminster Kingsway College and go
home to have a short holiday in Viet Nam?

Cam Van:

Right, Maria. (1)_________

Maria:

How did you feel when you came to Britain for the first time?

Cam Van:

I was so excited and nervous to come to the UK. (2)________

Maria: ,

Awesome. Did you have any difficulties in the beginning?

Cam Van:

(3)___________________________________________________

Maria:

What do you like doing in your free time?

Cam Van:

(4)

Maria:

Sounds interesting. What are you doing after A-level courses?

Cam Van:

(5)___________________________________________________

Maria:

Thank you for the conversation. I hope you’ll make more progress in your
study in the UK.

______________________________

III)-Complete the conversation about cloud learning, using the responses (A-F) given.
There is one extra.
A. Full flexibility to put your studies on hold at any time and resume them again when
you are ready.
B. Cloud learning materials work well on your favourite desktop or laptop computer
and selected mobile devices.
C. Along with this, you receive printed course materials, giving you the option to
continue studying from printed materials.
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D. You can access all of your training information from wherever you have access to
the Internet.
E. All student queries are aimed to be answered by one of the experienced tutors within
24 hours.
F. They offer monthly instalment payment plans on all o f the courses, making it easier
to get started on your chosen course.

Minh:

Can I have the courses on my laptop?

Kevin: O f course, yes. (1)_______________________________________________________
Minh:

And with the Internet connectivity?

Kevin: Right. (2)______________________________________________________________
Minh:

Are there any benefits of cloud learning?

Kevin:

There are several, Minh. First, you can learn on your own schedule. All course
materials are online available to access at any time, any place. Choose the option
“Fast Track your learning” with intensive study, or take it at your own pace.

(3)__________________________________________________
Minh:

Sounds interesting. I can review my lessons several times by myself. W hat’s next,
Kevin?

Kevin: Next, you can get full tutor support. All o f the courses include tutor support as
standard. They offer full tutor support for 12 or 24 months depending on your
course, available to contact 24/7. (4)_______________________________________
Minh:

Awesome. I w on’t worry about any difficult topics. Can I print the online
materials so that I will review them at places without the internet connectivity?

Kevin:

The online materials are available through the Virtual Learning Environment.
These materials are accessible from any smart device including smartphones,
laptops and tablets. (5)___________________________________________________

Minh:

Thank you for your interesting information.

Kevin: You’re welcome.

E. WRITING
Complete the instructions on how to apply for a farther education course in the UK,
using the sentences (A-H) given.
A. Institutions usually aim to process applications within two or three weeks, but others
may take longer.
B. For many further education courses, you need to have achieved secondary educationlevel qualifications (such as GCSEs or equivalent qualifications) in related subjects.

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C. Most institutions have application forms on their website.
D. Students from certain countries need a visa to study in the UK.
E. There are no national closing dates for applications to further education courses.
F. This may also be necessary for your visa application.
G. UK further education courses generally set their own entry requirements.
H. Before you start looking for a course, you should surf the website to find out
information about thousands of British further education courses.
( 1)_________________________________________________________________
For most further education courses, you need to apply directly to your chosen school, college
or university. (2)__________________________________________________________________
(3).

However, it is best to apply as early as you can, to reserve a place on your chosen course and

to give yourself time to organise visas, travel and accommodation. (4)____________________

( 5).

These entry requirements are there to ensure that you have the right skills and knowledge to
successfully complete the course. (6)________________________________________ _

If English isn’t your first language, the institution may ask you to take an English language
test or show your English language qualifications before you can enrol. (7)________________

(8).
Visas are managed by UK Visas and Immigration.

TEST 1 (UNIT 7)
I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. entrance
2. A. pursue

B. diploma
B. curtain

C . exchange
C. furniture

D. apply
D. further

3. A. admission

B. profession

C. passion

D. passive
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II) -Choose the w o rd w hich has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. diploma
B. doctorate
C. internship
D. scholarship
5. A. undergraduate
B. university
C. baccalaureate
D. accommodation
III) -Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Further education courses are usually described as eith er______ or vocational.
A. academic

B. practical

C. learning

D. technical

7. The International Baccalaureate is also now offered by more schools in the UK as a(n)
to A-levels.
A. choice
B. substitution

C. alternative
D. option
8. In some institutions, A-levels can also be awarded in combination with o th e r______ ,
such as International Baccalaureate certificates.
A. examinations

B. qualifications

C. courses

D. levels

9. IB students can select subjects so that they specialise in a particular academic field, but
mathematics, native language and theory o f knowledge are _ _ _ _ _ subjects.
A. optional

B. elective

C. compulsory

D. certain

10. As well as studying o n ______ in the UK, you can also choose to study outside the UK for example by distance learning.
A. campus

B. accommodation

C. building

D. dormitory

11. The teachers at Edinburgh College encourage students t o ______ with others, experiment
with arts and find their own ideas.
A. help

B. improve

■ C. involve

D. collaborate

12. U niversity______ in Viet Nam can decide their own criteria for enrolling international
students.
A. principals

B. rectors

C. headmasters

D. managers

13. Depending on your nationality, you may b e ______ for a loan or financial support from
the UK government.
A. legal
B. capable
C. able
D. eligible
14. That university ______ the Advanced Programme with the aim to enrol around 500
international students for a decade.
A. implemented

B. will implement

C. has been implementing

D. will be implementing

15. A Bachelor’s degree is a three-year or four-year course you take in undergraduate higher
education after y o u ______ further education.
A. have finished

B. have been finishing

C. had finished

D. had been finishing

IV) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some
extra words.

honour

state

speech

education

completion

stage

courses

graduation

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