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Unit 1 GENERATION GAP
A. PRONUNCIATION
1. Circle the word (A, B, C or D) that is stressed differently from the others.
1. A. nuclear

B. pressure

C. differ

D. respect

2. A. extended

B. elegant

C. impossible

D. financial

3. A. attitude

B. privacy

C. appearance

D. difference

4. A. afford

B. compare

C. offer

D. forbid

5. A. result

B. viewpoint

C. value

D. prayer

6. A. disappointed

B. fashionable

C. open-minded

D. interactive

7. A. childcare

B. jungle

C. hairstyle

D. advice

8. A. comfortable

B. conservative

C. curricular

D. responsible

9. A. skinny

B. mature

C. flashy

D. casual

10. A. experience

B. interact

C. coordinate

D. determine

2. Circle the word with an underlined letter (A, B, C or D) that is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. footstep

B. lessen

C. upset

D. respect

2. A. stuff

B. judge

C. mature

D. junk

3. A. norm

B. impose

C. hole

D. follow

4. A. multiple

B. studious

C. current

D. upper

5. A. value

B. taste

C. table-manner

D. ladder

3. Underline the stressed words in the following sentences and practice saying the sentences with a
partner.
1. A: How often do you visit your grandparents?
B: Almost every weekend. Their house is not far from ours.
2. A: Who do you talk to when having a problem?
B. Well, usually my mom. She always gives me good advice.
3. A: Do you like soft drinks?
B: Yes, I love them.
4. A: Do you like doing household chores?
B: No, not at all. But I have to help my mom, anyway.
5. A: These T-shirts look so cool. Why don't you try them on?
B: Sorry, I prefer those over there.
6. A: What should I bring to the party?
B: Just bring yourself.
7. A: Look at these two photos. Can you guess where they were taken?
B: I guess this was in Hoi An and that in Hanoi.
8. A: Guess what? I've just met Jim, an ex-boyfriend of mine.
B: What did you say to him?
9. A: Have you ever told a lie to your parents?
B: Never, I dare not to.


10. A: Whose shoes are they?

B: I don't know. I've seen them there for two days.
B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1. Fill in the missing words from the word bank.
table manners

generation gap

junk food

soft drinks

household chores

family values

extended family

nuclear family

hairstyles

homestay

1. ……………….. such as candy, bakery goods, ice cream and salty snacks is not healthy because they
have plenty of salt and fats.
2. It is good to learn about ……………….. of the
cultures have different rules used while eating.

country we are going to visit because different

3. Children need to help their parents do ……………….. such as the washing up or laundry.
4. There is often a ……………….. between grandparents and grandchildren because their lifestyles are
different.
5. The Coca-Cola company produces a wide variety of ……………….. which are attractive to young
customers.
6. A(n) ……………….. including parents and children tends to be more popular in a modern society.
7. A(n) ……………….. is preferable to many people because children are brought up by both their
parents and their grandparents.
8. More and more tourists to Vietnam choose ……………….. service, in which
house of the city they are traveling to.

they stay in a local

9. Everybody may try long, medium and short ……………….. to find the best look for your face and
hair.
10. ……………….. such as moral standards or discipline are traditionally learned or reinforced within a
family.
2. Complete the blanks with the correct form of the word in brackets by circling A, B, C or D.
1. It is hard to avoid ……………….. between parents and children because they have different interests.
A. interactions

B. disadvantages

C. conflicts

D. similarities

2. Many people spend a huge amount of money on expensive ……………….. clothes from Gucci or Polo
Raph Lauren.
A. brand name

B. trend

C. company

D. material

3. Parents often advise their children not to break the ……………….. of Vietnam's society in choosing
their clothes.
A. principle

B. norm

C. ability

D. form

4. It is inadvisable for parents to ……………….. their ideas on their children's choice of careers.
A. impress

B. insist

C. concentrate

D. impose

5. The more cheap cars are produced in Vietnam, the more Vietnamese people can ……………….. one.
A. affect

B. effort

C. afford

D. import

6. Nowadays, many women work in order to share the financial ……………….. with their husband.
A. question

B. impact

C. behaviour

D. burden


7. Growing up in a one-child family, Anna doesn't have any ………………..

to interact with.

A. siblings

D. parents

B. friends

C. neighbours

8. Parent-child ……………….. is likely to get worse if parents devote too much time to work and don't
spend time talking with their children.
A. relative

B. friendship

C. relationship

D. love

9. There is no doubt that many teenagers want to keep their personal information or stories in secret, or
their ……………….. needs respecting.
A. private

B. privacy

C. personal

D. description

10. Although Jack's parents said nothing about his plan of moving out, he realized their ………………..
through their eyes.
A. discrimination

B. disapproval

C. familiarity

D. protection

3. Complete the table below. Write N/A (not applicable) if the form does not exist.
Verb

Noun

Adjective

1. ……n/a……….

………………..

2. study

………………..

………………..

3. respect

………………..

4. ………………..

………………..
(dis)approval

5. ………………..

emotion

6. ………………..
7. ………………..

………………..
finance

………………..
comfortable

8. ………………..

relaxation

9. ………………..

………………..

10. conflict

………………..

responsible
responsible

responsible

………………..

………………..
………………..

9

private private
conflicting
conflicting

4. Use the words in the exercise 3 above to complete gaps in the following passage.
Family in Vietnam
The majority of families in Vietnam are extended ones, where three or more generations live in the same
house and take care of each other. Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most
elderly have the strongest voice and are (1) ……………….. for most activities in their house. The
younger generation shows (2) ……………….. for the older generation and vice versa, the old
generation tolerates the young. The children are expected to ask for their parents' (3) ……………….. on
their activities or plans. As a member of family, one person receives both (4) ……………….. and (5)
……………….. support from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble. Vice versa, he or
she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need. In general, families are
expected to be a source of (6) ……………….. , where every member may feel (7) ……………….. when
getting together.
However, the findings from a recent (8) ……………….. show that these days, more newly-married
couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family. They would prefer to obtain (9) ……………….. in
their family life and to avoid possible (10) ……………….. when different generations live together.
(Text adapted from tnamonline. com/culture/family.html/)


5. Match the sign with the sentences and complete with the correct form of should, ought to, have to
or must
………………..

1. Drivers ……………….. reduce their
speed in the area people are walking.

………………..

2. Lucy's parents ……………….. check its
content before letting her watch the film.

………………..

3. Your car ……………….. be parked in this
area because you're are not working here.

………………..

4. Students ……………….. wear uniforms
to school.

………………..

5. Everyone ……………….. keep
because the exams are going on.

silence

6. Circle the best choice (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences.
1. She's not very well. Perhaps she ……………….. see a doctor.
A. must

B. ought to

C. must not

D. shouldn't

2. Jane's flight is at 6am tomorrow. She ……………….. leave home at 4am in order to do check-in.
A. have to

B. ought not to

C. must

D. shouldn't

3. You ……………….. do the back-up of all the documents in your computer just in case it breaks.
A. must not

B. ought to

C. have to

D. either B or C

4. Your aunt was very kind to me when I was in London. I think I ……………….. write her a thank you
letter.
A. must not

B. should

C. have to

D. ought not to

5. I'm sorry to tell you that all the tables have been reserved. You ……………….. book next time.

A. must

B. shouldn't

C. should

D. ought not to

6. Mia told her son, James: “You'll be graduating from college soon. You ……………….. think about
your future. "
A. must

B. must not

C. would

D. don't have to

7. The sign “Don't leave your belongings unattended” means that you ……………….. always take
your personal items with you.
A. should

B. should not

C. would

D. don't have to

8. Tony ……………….. study too hard for his High School Graduation examinations, which are on
next Monday. Otherwise, he'll get sick.

A. ought to

B. should not

C. must

D. must not

9. Children ……………….. ask their parents for their advice on all their problems because their parents
have more living experience.
A. must not

B. must

C. should not

D. should

10. I can't go out with my friends tonight. I ……………….. to do more work
others. I'm so much behind.

to catch

A. should

D. mustn't

B. ought

C. must

up

with

the

C. READING
1. Read the passage and answer the questions below. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to
each of the following questions.
Family
We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is defined as a
domestic group of people with some kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or adoption.
Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop strong and
healthy relationships. This does not mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends; it just means
that we share the goal of having strong relationships.
"Family" includes your parents and siblings, as well as relatives who you may not interact with
every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grand-parents, and stepparents. They are probably the
people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time. Having healthy relationships with your
family members is both important and difficult.
It is never too late to begin the process of improving family relationships - even if they are already
of good quality. You can step back and assess the relationship, it is often hard to do this with your family.
Your family may constantly existing your life, so when an argument or issue arises, it may seem
impossible to handle.
Remember that communication is key to resolving conflicts. While it may seem that your siblings
sometimes annoy you, they are also there to communicate. Use your family's presence to your advantage communicate with each other, develop your relationships, and build trust and respect.
(Text adapted from http://www. pamf.org/teen/abc/types/family.html)
1. According to the passage, what do we first learn from our family?

A. how to receive love from others

B. how to love and take care of others

C. about our family members

D. about marriage and family

2. According to the passage, what is the goal of a family?
A. to nurture a healthy child
B. to respect the parents
C. to build up good family relationships
D. to make and keep friends.
3. The word ‘kinship’ in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. social connection

B. friendship

C. childhood

D. family relationship

4. According to the passage, who are regarded as family members?
A. only parents and children

B. parents, children and relatives


C. those who you are closest to

D. relatives you often interact with

5. What is NOT TRUE about developing a healthy relationship among family members?
A. It's significant, but challenging.

B. It can occur at any time.

C. It's never too late to start.

D. It's difficult and hopeless.

6. It's probably impossible for a person to deal with an argument or issue that arises in his family because
________.
A. his family always is by his side.

B. there is a lack of communication.

C. he himself needs to handle it.

D. only his family may help.

7. The word ‘resolving’ in paragraph 5 could best be replaced by ________.
A. supporting

B. improving

C. finding a solution to

D. making a decision on

8. Why is communication significant in a family?
A. to solve arguments among family members
B. to strengthen relationships among family members
C. to build up trust and respect among family members
D. all are correct
2. Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) to each of the following questions.
Generation gap is commonly used to refer to differences between generations that cause conflicts
and a frustrating lack of communication, creating a "gap."
However, from their position in the family, and with more life experience than younger family
members, grandparents are able to see that differences between generations can be positive for all
concerned.
The areas of difference includes technology use, taste in music, work ethic, moral values, respect
for others, political views, attitudes toward different races, and religious beliefs. The top areas of
disagreement between the young and old, according to the Pew Research Centre Study, are use of
technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their
grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.
If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they lead to conflict? The answer is
twofold.
First, the two largest areas of difference, technology and music, are less emotionally charged than
political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's skills in technology
rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of
music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.
Second, in other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as
superior to their own generation - clearly a difference from the 1960s with a saying "Don't trust anyone
over thirty." According to the Pew Research Centre, all generations regard older Americans as superior in
moral values, work ethic and respect for others.
(Text adapted from />1. Match each word with its definition.
i. generation gap

a. of higher level or status

ii. taste

b. a strong feeling of wanting to have something

iii. twofold

c. a person's liking for something


iv. desire

d. disagreement between different generations

v. superior

e. having two parts

2. What is generation gap usually perceived as?
A. the younger people's lack of communication
B. differences between generations leading to disagreements or conflicts
C. the older people's life experience
3. Which of the following is TRUE about how the elderly think about generation gap?
A. Being positive about the differences between generations.
B. Being concerned about all the differences.
C. Being frustrated in communicating with the younger members.
4. In which areas are the older and the younger people the most different?
A. Technology and music.
B. Work and politics.
C. Music and religion.

5. What does the older generation think about their grandchildren's skills in technology?
A. They find their grandchildren's skills problematic.
B. They desire to improve their skills in technology.
C. They are proud of their grandchildren.
6. Why are the differences in music unlikely to cause conflicts between two generations?
A. Each generation likes to have their own taste.
B. Styles of music are various.
C. The older people have a stronger desire for music than the younger.
7. According to the Pew Research Centre, how do Americans consider the elderly?
A. The elderly think moral values of all generations are the same.
B. The elderly are better at moral values and work ethic.
C. All older Americans respect moral values and work ethic. 
8. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. Generation Gap: Differences but Little Division
B. Generation Gap: Definition and History
C. Generation Gap: Areas of Differences.
3. Read an article about developing healthy relationships between parents and children
3.1. Choose a sentence (a-d) to complete each gap (1-4).
a. Follow each rule that they set
b. Try to remain calm
c. Spend time with your family
d. Talk about the rules ahead of time
‘I hate my parents’ rules’
Your relationship with your parents may be confusing right now. While you may feel ready to
make your own decisions about where and when you go, your parents will set limits. The reason your


parents do this is because they care about you and want to protect you from danger. You may find that
you are fighting with your parents more than you used to.
Here are some tips on how to avoid and handle arguments with your parents:

(1) ……………….. and not at the last minute. This way you will be able to tell what your parents will say
yes or no to before you make plans. Your parents can also explain to you why each rule is in place. Your
parents may be willing to listen to your ideas and use them when making rules that you both agree on.
(2) ……………….. and do not lose your temper when your parents say no to something. You will show
your parents that you are responsible and mature by talking instead of yelling and listening to what they
have to say.
(3) ……………….. If your parents tell you to be home at a certain time, stick to it. They may begin to
worry about your safety if you are late. By being responsible and following rules, your parents may be
willing to negotiate a later time in the future.
Pick your battles. Try to figure out what is really bothering you. This will help you know if it is worth
arguing about. Some issues may be more important than others.
(4) ……………….. Communicate with each other and make some special family time so that you can
all enjoy the time you have at home. Suggest activities that your whole
family will enjoy together
such as going for a hike, a bike ride, or going to the beach.
(Text adapted from />3.2. Read the passage again and if decide the following statements are true or false. Write either T
(True) or F (False) in each gap.
……….

1. Your relationship with your parents is sometimes troubled.

……….

2. Your parents refuse your plan because they may see possible dangers.

……….

3. Parents have to accept your plan if you don't tell them until the last minute.

……….

4. It is useless to discuss a set of rules with your parents.

……….

5. Controlling yourself when being refused shows your responsibility and maturity.

……….

6. You need to follow your parents' rules, which can never be changed.

……….

7. It is not worth arguing with your parents.

……….

8. Make your time at home enjoyable to you and your parents.

……….

9. Outdoor activities such as hiking or riding a bicycle are not suggested for the whole
family.

……….

10. Conflicts with your parents will never happen if you follow the suggested tips.

4. On a blog, five young moms with teenage kids have posted their parenting experience. Read their
posts and answer the questions below.

Nancy- “You sit ten women with teenage children in a circle, serve them a fizzy cocktail and some coffee
cake, and the talk soon turns competitive. Over what? Not school scores or college destinations, please
don't bother us. We fight about who is less appreciated at home.”
Kay- “Tweens or teens can easily start a message that they're stupid, fat, ugly, a loser - even when their
family and real-friends promote messaging that is completely counter to those thoughts. The world
around these kids with social media may make a fit kid feel fat and a smart kid feel stupid. It can make
almost anyone feel completely alone while sitting in a crowd.”


Dawn – “Every parent I know would agree that having children has given their lives meaning, a sense of
fulfillment, and a kind of joy previously unimagined. We love our children. We love caring for them. We
love watching them grow. Yet, at the same time, we realize that parenting has made us crazy.”
Jennifer - “Life in my house is never dull or boring. Or quiet, for that matter. There is always noise of
some kind, usually the result of bodily functions. You definitely have to have a good sense of humour
when living with 3 guys.” 
Jill- “I've found with my kids that I have ongoing conversations that develop as they get older, more
mature, and more computer literate. Best advice a friend gave to me many years ago was to always keep
the lines of communication open with your kids on ANY topic. Kids are very clever and usually one step
ahead of mom and dad.”
(Text adapted from: />4.1. Decide which mom talks about the following topics. Some topics may be mentioned by none of
the five moms. Put a tick ( ) in the appropriate column.
Topics

Nancy

Kay

Dawn

Jennifer

Jill

None

1. Children's school results
2. A negative feeling about being a mother
3. Their role in a family
4. An unhappy family relationship
5. Teenagers' misled thoughts
6. Children's growth
7. Enjoyable noise and humorous family members
8. Meaningfulness of having children
9. Effects of social media on teenagers' language
10. Communication with their kids
4.2. Match each word with its definition.
11. competitive

a. opposite to their current ideas or thoughts

12. counter

b. uninteresting

13. unimagined

c. having a desire to be more successful

14. dull

d. having knowledge of

15. literate

e. not as expected or predicted

D. WRITING
1. Rewrite the following sentences by using the word given in the brackets.
1. Cell phones are not allowed on Tokyo subway. (must)
Passengers __________________________________________________________________________.
2. Doing physical activities is necessary for children (need)
Children ____________________________________________________________________________.
3. Jenny advised Timmy to leave his home at 12:30 pm to catch the 1:00 pm train, (should)
Jenny said to Timmy:


“ __________________________________________________________________________________.”
4. It is good for parents to communicate with their children on any topic in order to improve their family
relationship. (ought)
Parents _____________________________________________________________________________ .
5. I am required to be at the station 30 minutes before the coach to Vung Tau leaves. (must)
I __________________________________________________________________________________.
6. It is important for a mother to talk to her baby as soon as he or she is born. (should)
A mother ___________________________________________________________________________.
7. Besides studying, hanging out with friends is also helpful to teenagers. (should)
Teenagers __________________________________________________________________________.
8. It would be a good idea for Michelle to keep a journal on her daily activities. (ought)
Michelle __________________________________________________________________________.
9. Children under 12 are required to be accompanied by an adult to the entertainment centre. (must)
Children ___________________________________________________________________________.

10. I'd advise you to tell your parents your result before they ask you. (should)
You _______________________________________________________________________________.
2. Write complete sentences using the given words.
1. Mary / go / school / early / exam / this morning
Mary ______________________________________________________________________________.
2. My parents / not allow / me / go out / 9pm
My parents _________________________________________________________________________.
3. Tim / not / move out / even / conflicts / parents
Tim _______________________________________________________________________________.
4. Members / family / communicate / understand / each

other

All members ________________________________________________________________________.
5. Elderly / learn / use /computers / from / younger
The elderly__________________________________________________________________________ .
6. It / necessary / children / tell / parents / issues / school
It is _______________________________________________________________________________.
7. Children / respect / elderly / though / argue / sometimes
Children ___________________________________________________________________________.
8. Teenagers / responsible / behaviours
Teenagers __________________________________________________________________________.
9. Parents / teach / children / housework
Parents _____________________________________________________________________________ .
10. It / necessary / kids / learn / swim / young
It _________________________________________________________________________________.
3. What does each sign mean? Write a sentence to describe each sign using OUGHT TO, SHOULD,
HAVE TO, NEED TO, MUST

0. ________This door must be closed at all times________.

1. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

4. A Letter of Advice
Imagine that you are a year 11 student at an American high school. You participated in a VietnamAmerica summer friendship program and stayed with a host family in Vietnam. Now that you have
returned home, a friend of yours is about to enroll in the same program.
Write a letter of advice (in about 150 words) to him/her about the experience of staying with a
Vietnamese family. Include your personal experiences as well as advices to help him/her to make the best
out of this experience
Dear_________________,
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________


ANSWER KEY
A. PRONUNCIATION
1.

1. D

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. A

2.

1. D

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. B

6. B

7. D

8. A

9. B

10. B

3
1.

A: How often do you visit your grandparents?
B: Almost every weekend. Their house is not far from ours.

2.

A: Who do you talk to when having a problem?
B. Well, usually my mom. She always gives me good advice.

3.

A: Do you like soft drinks?
B: Yes, I love them.

4.

A: Do you like doing household chores?
B: No, not at all. But I have to help my mom, anyway.

5.

A: These T-shirts look so cool. Why don’t you try them on?
B: Sorry, I prefer those over there.

6.

A: What should I bring to the party?
B: Just bring yourself.

7.

A: Look at these two photos. Can you guess where they were taken?
B: I guess this was in Hoi An and that in Hanoi.

8.

A: Guess what? I’ve just met Jim, an ex-boyfriend of mine.
B: LOL! What did you say to him?

9.

A: Have you ever told a lie to your parents?
B: Never, I dare not to.

10. A: Whose shoes are they?
B: I don’t know. I’ve seen them there for two days.
B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1

1. junk foods

2. table manners

3. household chores

4. generation gap

5. soft drinks

6. nuclear family

7. extended family

8. homestay

9. hairstyles

10. family values

2

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. C

6. D

7. A

8. C

3.
Verb

Noun

Adjective

1. ……….n/a………

responsibility

responsible

2. study

study

studious

3. respect

respect

respectful

4. (dis)approve

(dis)approval

(dis)approving

5. n/a

emotion

emotional

6. comfort

comfort

comfortable

7. finance

finance

financial

9. B

10. B


8. relax

relaxation

relaxing / relaxed

9. n/a

privacy

private

10. conflict

conflict

conflicting

4
1. responsible

2. respect

3. approval

4. financial/emotional

5. emotional/financial

6. comfort

7. relaxed

8. study

9. privacy

10. Conflicts

5 1. D - must

2. B - should

4. A - must

3. E - mustn’t

5. C - have to / should / ought to

C. READING
1

1. B

2. C

3. D

4. B

5. D

6. A

7. C

2

1.i.d

ii. c

iii. e

iv. b

v. a

2. B

3. A

4. A

5. C

6. A

7. B

8. A

3.1

1. d

2. b

3. a

4. c

3.2

1. T

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. T

6. F

7. F

8. D

3
8. T

9. F

10. T

4
4.1
4.2

1. None

2. Dawn

3. Nancy

4. None

5. Kay

6. Jill

7. Jennifer

8. Dawn

9. Kay

10. Jill

11c

12a

13e

14b

15d

D. WRITING
1 Suggested sentences
1. Passengers mustn’t use cell phones on Tokyo subway.
2. Children need to do physical activities.
3. “You should leave your home at 12:30 pm to catch the 1:00 pm train.” / “Why don’t you leave your
home at 12:30pm to catch the 1:00 pm train.”
4. Parents ought to communicate with their children on any topic in order to improve their family
relationship.
5. I must be at the station 30 minutes before the coach to Vung Tau leaves.
6. A mother should talk to her baby as soon as he or she is born.
7. Teenagers should hang out with friends besides studying.
8. Michelle ought to keep a journal on her daily activities.
9. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to the entertainment center.
10. You should tell your parents your result before they ask you.
2 Suggested sentences
1. Mary have to go to school early for an exam this morning.

2. My parents do not allow me to go out after 9pm.
3. Tim should not move out even when he has had many conflicts with his parents.
4. All members of a family need to communicate in order to understand each other better.


5. The elderly have to / should / need to learn how to use computers from the young.
6. It is necessary for children to tell their parents all of their issues at school.
7. Children have to / should / need to respect the elderly even though they may argue sometimes.
8. Teenagers must be / have to be responsible for their behaviors.
9. Parents should /ought to teach their children to do housework.
10. It is necessary for kids to learn to swim when they are still young.
3 Suggested answer
1. Cell phones must be set up to be silent.
2. You should sit straight up while using computers.
3. People must wear safety equipment before entering this area.
4. Cameras or video equipment mustn’t be used in this area.
5. Workers should wear a helmet.
4 A sample letter of advice
Dear Sally,
It’s Olivia, a former volunteer of the America-Vietnam Summer Friendship program! I’ve heard
that you will be participating in the 2018 program, and I would like to share with you my experience of
staying with my wonderful host family throughout my summer program.
To me, my host family were my best partners throughout the summer: they cooked the best
Vietnamese food, took me to beautiful places around the city, and were always willing to teach me some
basic Vietnamese phrases.
To get the best experiences with your host family, here are some helpful tips. Although it might be
daunting at first, try to be open to spending time around everyone, instead of staying in your room or on
the phone. Remember to respect their house rules. Things may be strange to you, so ask questions
whenever you are unsure!
I am sure you will have an amazing experience, and a second family that will be very difficult to

say goodbye to. Let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
Olivia.


UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIPS
1. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) that is stressed differently from the others.
1. A. relation

B. argument

C. attachment

D. permission

2. A. popular

B. beautiful

C. romantic

D. passionate

3. A. decision

B. emotion

C. dependence

D. honesty

4. A. necessary

B. sympathetic

C. voluntary

D. interesting

5. A. conflict (v)

B. appear

C. strengthen

D. record (v)

6. A. potential

B. confident

C. possible

D. personal

7. A. imaginable

B. understandable

C. argumentative

D. economical

8. A. independence

B. popularity

C. conversation

D. diversity

9. A. anger

B. damage

C. idea

D. problem

10. A. cultural

B. attached

C. parental

D. attractive

2. Circle the correct sound (A or B).
1. recipe

A. / i /

B. / e /

2. sympathy

A. / ð /

B./ θ /

3. date

A. / eɪ /

B./ a /

4. honesty

A. / h /

B. /  /

5. suggest

A. / g /

B. / dʒ /

6. damage

A. / a /

B. / I /

7. opportunity

A. / ju: /

B. / ʌ /

8. psychology

A. / p /

B. /  /

9. posting

A. / əʊ /

B. / ɒ /

10. counsellor

A. / s /

B. / z /

3. What are the possible contracted forms in each of the following exchanges? Write the contracted
forms if applicable, and N/A if not applicable as shown in the example (0). Then, practise the

exchanges with a partner.
0. A: Le Modo Restaurant. How can I help you? ____ N/A ____
B: I would like to book a table for three people tonight at 7pm. ____ I'd____
1. A: I have watched the Shawn and Sheep three times. ________
B: Really? That is the most interesting cartoon I have ever seen. ________
2. A: Where have you been? ________
B: I have been upstairs to fix my computer. ________
3. A: Where did you meet your boyfriend for the first time? ________
B: I do not remember actually. ________
4. A: Finally we are home. ________
B: What a long flight! It took us almost two days. ________
5. A: Online dating is popular among youth these days. ________
B: Yeah, and I think they will no longer have face-to-face dating. ________
6. A: It is too hot here. Do you mind if I turn on the fan?
B: Not at all. Please do. ________

________


7. A: Excuse me. Can you please show me to the post office? ________
B: Sorry. I do not know. I am a tourist too. ________
8. A: What is your email address? I will send you a photo of my new house.
B: It is Thanks a lot. ________
9. A: I am going to a talk show on teenagers' relationship tonight.

________

B: That sounds interesting. ________
10. A: You will be late for school if you do not leave home immediately.

________

B: I know. I am leaving now. ________
B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word provided.
1. I haven't got the ________ to sing at a wedding party. There are too many strangers. (CONFIDENT)
2. Lying to your parents or ________ is one of the worst habits that children should avoid. (HONEST)
3. Bringing your children to the orphanage to help the homeless
become more ________ towards the others. (SYMPATHY)

kids is a good way to teach them to

4. It would be better to talk to a ________ , who may give you helpful advice to improve your
relationship with your roommates. (COUNSEL)
5. Matt has such a great ________ that everyone must like him after the first meeting. (PERSON)
6. Despite being friends for more than three years, Jack and I usually have a lot of ________ when
discussing an issue. (ARGUE)
7. Communication helps to form ________ between a baby and his or her mom. (ATTACH) 
8. The ________ relationship between Romeo and Juliet seems to be endless. (ROMANCE)
9. Though Steve's accent was strange, his words were perfectly
________. He succeeded in passing
on his message of teenager love to the audience. (UNDERSTAND)
10. Current media put much
you. (EMPHASIZE)

________ on developing face-to-face relationship with

people

11. Despite being the easiest means of communication, social media are likely to be ________

adolescents if they use them too much. (PROBLEM)
12. School children make a great ________ to charity by donating their
(CONTRIBUTE)

among

unused stationery.

13. Teenagers are advised to ask for their parents' ________ before enrolling in
(PERMIT)
14. Mai's parents are ________. She is currently living with her
(DIVORCE)

around

an online course.

mom and seldom meets her dad.

15. Leaving home after having a lot of arguments with her parents, Jane feels regretful and wants to be
________ with them and return home. (RECONCILE)
2 Complete each gap with a word/phrase to form collocations.
success

a child

one's mind

one's trust

tension

a contribution

an ear

a lie

part in

a community

1. achieve

______________________________


2. make

______________________________

3. change

______________________________

4. raise

______________________________

5. join

______________________________

6. ease

______________________________

7. take

______________________________

8. betray

______________________________

9. tell

______________________________

10. lend

______________________________

3. Complete the following sentences with the phrases inthe Exercise 2. You may need to change the
forms of the words to fit the sentence.
1. In order to ________ in studying, students need to set up clear and realistic goals.
2. It is true that ________ frequently lets someone down and their relationship is likely to get worse. They
no longer believe in each other.
3. It may be hard for parents to ________ to become a caring and empathic person as he or she grows up.
4. Best friends sometimes ________ to each other because they understand that the truth may upset their

friend.
5. High school students should ________ many
order to develop their soft skills.

co-educational activities and community services in

6. Anna always ________ or listens sympathetically and attentively to all the problems that her daughter
shares with her.
7. Music is a wonderful therapeutic tool to help you get through difficult times or to ________.
8. Students of all ages should be encouraged to ________ to charity so that they learn how to care and
share with others.
9. One of the most common motivators for a person to ________ is to interact with other people of a
shared passion or a specific hobby such as sport, dance, theatre or comedy.
10. At first, James decided to go on a date with Kate, but he ________ because they had always argued
with each other.
4. Complete each sentence with a suitable word (A, B, C or D).
1. Jamie looked ________ in her new dress at her 20th birthday party.
A. amazed

B. amazing

C. amaze

D. amazingly

2. What's wrong with your mother? She sounded very ________ when I talked with her last Saturday at
the supermarket.
A. sad

B. sadness

C. sadly

D. sadder

3. Ami has said goodbye to her boyfriend for many months, but it doesn't ________ she can forget their
relationship.
A. get

B. grow

C. seem

D. stay

4. For the reason of personal safety, the informant wishes to ________ anonymous.
A. seem

B. look

C. remain

D. feel

5. We went to a five-star restaurant last night. All the dishes we ordered tasted as ________
look.

as they

A. good

B. well

C. better

D. best

6. It is likely that children spend less time talking with or going out with their parents when they older.
A. become

B. grow

C. get

D. All are correct

7. Having her song in the top-hit of last year, Ann Rich has become ________ as a well-known singer
not only in England, but also all over the world.
A. success

B. successful

C. successfully

D. succeeding

8. Teenagers tend to ________ their relationship a

secret if their parents are too strict to them.

A. keep

C. stay

B. appear

D. sound

9. Mai was so surprised when a friend of hers, who has left Vietnam for more than twenty years,
________, appeared at her house.
A. sudden

B. suddenly

C. depressing

D. depressed

10. It doesn't ________ right for parents to force their teenage children to share everything with them.
A. taste

B. become

C. feel

D. sound

5. Read the passage and complete each gap with one suitable word beginning with the letter
provided.

Why are family relationships important?
Good family relationships are (Ex).... enjoyable... for their own sake - it just feels good to be part of a
warm and loving family. But good family relationships are important for lots of other reasons too. They:
• make children (1) f……………….. secure and loved, which helps their brains develop.
• can help children to (2) o………………..
behaviour.

difficulties with their eating, sleeping, learning and

• make it easier for your family to solve problems and resolve (3) c………………..
• help you and your children respect differences of opinion as your children develop more (4)
i………………..
• give children the skills they need to build healthy (5) r………………..

of their own.

This is why it's always (6) w……………….. looking at the relationships you share with your children
and other family members, and thinking about how you can improve them.
As a parent, you're doing the best you can for your children, probably while you're (7) m………………..
your work, friends, household, and more. But even for the busiest parents, there are plenty of easy things
you can do to develop good (8) f……………….. relationships.
(Text adapted from .
au/articles/building_a_good_relationship_with_your_family.html/)
6. Circle the best response (A, B, or C) to each of the following questions to emphasize the word in
brackets?
1. ‘Are you going to spend your holiday in Hawaii this year?’ (Bali)
A. No. I like to go to Hawaii.
B. No. It is Bali that I plan to go to.
C. Yes. I won't visit Hawaii again.
2. ‘Did you apply to study at the University of Washington last year?’ (University of Ohio)

A. No. It was the University of Ohio that I applied to.
B. Yes. I applied to the University of Ohio.


C. No. The University of Washington is the school that I applied to. 
3. ‘Did you first meet your current boyfriend when you were travelling to Phu Quoc?’ (Nha Trang)
A. No. It was Nha Trang where we first met.
B. No. It is Phu Quoc where we first meet.
C. No. I have visited Nha Trang for many times.
4. “Does Lan's father want her to become a lawyer?” (Lan herself)
A. No. Lan herself doesn't look like her father.
B. No. It is her father who wants Lan herself to become a lawyer.
C. No. It is Lan herself who wants to become a lawyer.
5. ‘Does your father usually ask about your relationships?’ (my mother)
A. No. It is my father who talks to my mother more.
B. No. It is my mother who usually asks about my relationships.
C. Yes. My mother asked about her relationship.
6. ‘Can you speak English better than French? (French)
A. No. It is French that I can speak better.
B. No. I can speak English.
C. Yes. It is English that I am better at.
7. ‘Do you often interact with your friends on Facebook? (Instagram)
A. No. It was Facebook that I communicate with my friends.
B. No. It is Instagram where I often communicate with my friends.
C. No. Making friends on Facebook is better than on Instagram.
8. ‘Did you buy the bluetooth speaker online’? (Lazada)
A. Yes. I never buy anything on Lazada.
B. No. It is the speaker that Lazada invented.
C. Yes. It was Lazada where I bought the speaker.
7. Circle the one word or phrase (A, B, or C) that would not be appropriate.

1. What a marvelous view from my window! The beach in the early morning looks so peacefully.
A

B

C

2. Teenagers are too young to get involving in a romantic relationship.
A

B

C

3. Thanks to society media such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, people can easily maintain the
A

B

relationship with their friends.
C
4. A true friend is always willing to borrow a sympathetic ear to all the stories or troubles you share with.
A

B

C

5. It was the Nooju garden with whom we spent the whole day enjoying amazing colors of the trees last
A

autumn.

B

C


6. Marie has tried to reconcile with her husband, but their conflicting seems to get worse and worse.
A

B

C

7. My friend has decided to drop out of school because she needs to earn money to remain her family.
A

B

C

8. Moving to a new school, it took Kate months to build over her relationship with new friends.
A

B

C

9. The true value of a person lies in what he or she can contribution to the community.
A

B

C

10. It appears like that teenagers confide their relationship to their close friends rather than their parents.
A

B

C

C. READING
1. Read the passage and choose the best answer(A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions.
Teenage relationships
Romantic relationships are a major developmental milestone. They come with all the other
changes going on during adolescence - physical, social and emotional. And they're linked to a teenager's
growing interest in body image and looks, independence and privacy.
Romantic relationships can bring lots of emotional ups and downs for a teenager- and sometimes
for the whole family. The idea that the teenager might have these kinds of feelings can sometimes be a bit
confronting for his or her parents. But these feelings are leading your child towards a deeper capacity to
care, share and develop intimate relationships. 
There isn't a ‘right age’ to start having relationships - every child is different. But here are some
averages of when teenage relationships start. From 9-11 years, your child might start to show more
independence from the family and more interest in friends. From 10-14 years, your child might want to
spend more time in mixed gender groups, which might eventually end up in a romantic relationship.
From 15-19 years, romantic relationships can become central to social life. Friendships might become
deeper and more stable.
Many teenagers spend a lot of time thinking and talking about being in a relationship. In these
years, teenage relationships might last only a few weeks or months. It's also normal for children to have

no interest in romantic relationships until their late teens. Some choose to focus on schoolwork, sport, or
other interests.
Before starting having relationships, a teenager might have one or more first crushes. An identity
crush is when a teenager finds someone he or she admires and wants to be like. A romantic crush is the
beginning of romantic feelings. It is about a teenager imagining another person as perfect or ideal, which
can tell a lot about what he or she finds attractive in people. Romantic crushes tend not to last very long
because ideas of perfection often break down when he or she gets to know the other person better. These
intense feelings are real, so it's best to take crushes seriously and not make fun of them.
(Text adapted from http://raisingchildren. net. au/articles/relationships_teenagers. html)
1. According to the passage, romantic relationships among teenagers signal ……………….. .
A. an important stage of their development.
B. the most serious emotional challenges.
C. the physical, social and emotional changes.
D. feelings of independence and privacy.


2. Who may romantic relationships of a teenager affect?
A. the teenager himself or herself
B. the teenager and his or her friends
C. both the teenager and his or her family
D. none of them
3. What do the phrase ‘these feelings’ in the paragraph 2 refer to?
A. a teenager's feelings about their parents
B. a teenager's intimate relationships
C. parents' arguments against a teenager's romantic relationships
D. good and bad emotional feelings
4. According to the passage, in what way do romantic relationships do good to a teenager?
A. helping him or her grow physically
B. helping him/her grow up as a caring, sharing and friendly person
C. confronting with his or her parents' objections

D. developing their family relationship
5. At what age is a teenager likely to become more independent of their family?
A. 10 years old

B. 12 years old

C. 14 years old

D. all are correct

6. The word ‘eventually’ in paragraph 3 most closely means ________.
A. importantly

B. recently

C. in the end

D. lastly

7. Beside romantic relationships, what else do some teenagers spend more time on?
A. talking with their parents
B. studying, taking up sports or other hobbies
C. thinking about their future study
D. thinking about themselves
8. The word ‘crush’ in paragraph 5 most closely means ________.
A. crowd or mass

B. love or passion

C. interaction

D. friendship

9. What phase is best referred to the relationship that starts when a teenager admires his or her classmate's
talent in mathematics?
A. an identity crush

B. a romantic crush

C. an early relationship

D. a close relationship

10. Why are romantic crushes among teenagers unlikely to last for a long time?
A. Teenagers may have had an identity crush.
B. Teenagers may change their image of a perfect person.
C. Teenagers are attractive people.
D. The other people make fun of their romantic crushes.
2. Read the text and put in these phrases/ sentences (A-G) where appropriate. Change the first
letter in each phase/sentence into Upper case if needed.


A. a wide variety of immoderated match making services, most of which are profile- based
B. members can limit their interactions to the online space
C. opinions and usage of online dating services also differ widely
D. an online dating service is a company
E. most services also encourage members to add photos or videos to their profile
F. others offer free registration and use
G. other sites target highly specific groups of people
H. the sites have layouts and functionalities

Online dating
Online dating (or Internet dating) is a system that enables strangers to find and introduce themselves
to new personal connections over the Internet, usually with the goal of developing personal, romantic, or
sexual relationships. (1) ………………. that provides specific websites or applications for online dating
through the use of Internet-connected personal computers or mobile devices. Such companies offer (2)
………………. .
Online dating services allow users to become "members" by creating a profile and uploading
personal information including (but not limited to) age, gender, sexual orientation, location, and
appearance. (3) ………………. . Once a profile has been created, members can view the profiles of other
members of the service, using the visible profile information to decide whether or not to initiate contact.
Most services offer digital messaging, while others provide additional services such as webcasts, online
chat, telephone chat (VOIP), and message boards. (4) ………………., or they can arrange a date to meet
in person.
A great diversity of online dating services currently exists. Some have a broad membership base of
diverse users looking for many different types of relationships. (5) ………………. based on features like
shared interests, location, religion, or relationship type. Online dating services also differ widely in their
profit streams. Some sites are completely free and depend on advertising for profits. (6) ……………….,
with optional, paid, premium services. Still others rely solely on paid membership subscriptions.
(7) ……………….. . A study of data collected by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in
2005 found that individuals are more likely to use an online dating service if they use the Internet for a
greater number of tasks, and less likely to use such a service if they are trusting others. It is possible that
the mode of online dating resonates with some participants' conceptual orientation towards the process of
finding a romantic partner. That is, online dating sites use the conceptual framework of a "marketplace
metaphor" to help people find potential matches. (8) ………………. that make it easy to quickly browse
and select profiles in a manner similar to how one might browse an online store. Under this metaphor,
members of a given service can both "shop" for potential relationship partners and "sell" themselves in
hopes of finding a successful match.
(Text adapted from ipedia. org/wiki/Online dating service/)
3. Circle the best answer to fill in each gap in the following passage.
Advice for parents of teenagers

You've always brought up your children to come to you when they are in trouble. You feel it's your job to
(1) ……………….. them when they're having problems. But now, as your children are (2)
……………….., they often don't want to share their (3) ……………….. with you. That's perfectly
normal, so don't worry. Of course, you want to get on (1) ……………….. with your children, but that
means you have to give them some (5) ……………….., deciding whether to confide in with you or not.