VOCABULARIES AND GRAMMARS – Unit 6 - 11
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The young generations also need to join hands to _______ our traditions and customs.
A. preserve

B. provide

C. organize

D. recognize

2. Ha Long Bay is a beautiful __, which was recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1994.
A. monument

B. competition

C. landscape

D. tourism

3. The local authority expects to _______ the old town hall to the way it looked in 1990.
A. promote

B. expand

C. improve

D. restore

4. We decided to organize a festival to introduce and promote our _______ music.
A. folk

B. tradition

C. singing

D. culture

5. The _______ monument was built to commemorate the great leader of our nation.
A. traditional

B. ancient

C. modern

D. social

6. We are discussing several ways to encourage young people to learn about and _______ our cultural heritage.
A. restore

B. propose

C. contribute

D. appreciate

7. I think one of the best ways to preserve our cultural values is to ___________ people's awareness.
A. rise

B. raise

C. spread

D. set up

8. We visited an exhibition of _______art.
A. folk
B. scenic
C. magnificent
D. intact
9. The art students were told to sketch the _______.
A. fine
B. limestone
C. landscape
D. monument
10. He drew his inspiration from traditional Vietnamese _______.
A. folk music
B. floating market
C. imperial citadel
D. heritage site
11. We want to _______the character of the town while improving the facilities.
A. emerge
B. preserve
C. bury
D. appreciate
12. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is also an interesting _________ area everyone should pay a visit.
A. geographical
B. archaeological
C. geothermal
D. geological
13. The _________ relics stolen from the museum haven't been found yet.
A. limestone
B. dynasty
C. excavation
D. worship
14. The town's modem _______is very well integrated with the old.
A. citadel
B. craftsman
C. dynasty
D. architecture
15. Some old buildings were pulled down to make space for a new shopping _______.
A. fine
B. limestone
C. temple
D. complex
16. Tu Duc's Tomb is set in a poetic __________ of a pine forest and a magnificent lake.
A. lotus
B. preservation
C. mosaic
D. scenery
17. The King wanted to create a romantic ____ around him so that he could enjoy sightseeing and making
poem.
A. lake
B. landscape
C. tomb
D. forest
18. Many important _______documents were destroyed when the library was bombed.
A. poetic
B. geological
C. historical
D. archaeological
19. Our heritage tells the story of who we are as a people and helps to ___ our identity and our sense of
belonging.
A. alter
B. adopt
C. preserve
D. balance
20. They also suggested creating __________ topics or challenges on social media.
A. trending
B. latest
C. new
D. hot
21. These monuments are a vital part of the _______of South America.

A. cultural heritage B. picturesque
C. heritage site
D. floating market
22. These groups will provide information about local heritage sites, organise special events to celebrate local
__________, and invite young people to discuss issues related to preserving the heritage.
A. investments
B. appointments
C. festivals
D. parties
23. Besides Con Moong Cave, other significant _________ sites have been investigated and excavated.
A. environmental
B. technological
C. important
D. archaeological
24. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a cultural complex comprising royal palaces and __________.
A. monuments
B. citadel
C. craftsman
D. dynasty
25. The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully _______.
A. restored
B. damage
C. donate
D. suggest
26. I didn't have enough time _______________________ the newspaper today
A. reading
B. is reading
C. to read
D. read
27. He came home by taxi. He didn't have enough energy __________________ home.
A. walked
B. to walking
C. walking
D. to walk
28. 'Would you like something ___________________?' - 'Yes, please. A cup of coffee.'
A. drinking
B. have drunk
C. to drink
D. drunk
29. Emma Thompson is the most famous actor ______________________on the stage here.
A. appeared
B. to appear
C. appear
D. appearing
30. My friends offered _________________ a holiday in Ha Long Bay for a change.
A. to take
B. taking
C. on taking
D. of taking
31. The guest on our show is the youngest golfer ____________________ the Open.
A. winning
B. to win
C. won
D. being won
32. We need a bag ______________________ these things in.
A. put
B. putting
C. to put
D. have put
33. There will be a meeting next week _________________________ the problem.
A. will discuss
B. discussed
C. discussing
D. to discuss
34. I wish I had enough money ________________________________ a new bike.
A. had bought
B. bought
C. to buy
D. buying
35. The captain was the last ______________________________ the sinking ship.
A. whom to leave B. left
C. that leaving
D. to leave
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Cat Ba Archipelago bears the exceptionally natural values with its …………….forests which cover the
limestone system and the mangrove wetlands.
(tropic)
2. Besides the …………..value of geology, Phong Nha Ke Bang is also favoured with the mysterious and
majestic landscapes by nature.
(history)
3. Two 10th grade students suggested forming ……………..societies or local groups who have akeen interest in
their history and heritage.
(history)
4. Management and …………………..in Hoi An are further strengthened through master planning and action
plans.
(preserve)
5. In 1805, King Gia Long requested the building of a new, smaller citadel called Ha Noi Citadel with a new
…………………………….style.
(architecture)
6. Trang An is a ………………….landscape complex that includes limestone karst mountains, caves, rivers,
and rice paddies. (scenery)
7. The Complex of Hue Monuments is a ……………………of many royal monuments from the Nguyen
Dynasty.
(combine)
8. As for me, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is one of the most ……………………..destinations in Viet Nam
because of its value. (attract)
Rewrite the answers in the short exchanges using to-infinitive phrases.
1. Why did you come here? Because I wanted to see my friends.
 I …………………………………………………………………
2. Q: Why do you go to the beach every weekend? A: Because I like swimming

 She ……………………………………………………………….
3. Q: Why did you move to Ha Noi? A: I wanted to find work.
 He ……………………………………………………………………..
4. Q: Why are you leaving home? A: I'm going to university in Tokyo.
 She ………………………………………………………………..
5. Q: Why are you having a party? A: It's my seventeenth birthday, and I want to celebrate it.
 He ………………………………………………………………………………
6. Q: Why do you get up at five every morning? A: I do my training then.
 He …………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Q: Why are you saving money? A: I want to buy a new smartphone.
 She ………………………………………………………………………………
8. Q: Why did you buy a new suit? A: I want to wear it at the office party.
 He ……………………………………………………………………………
9.Q: Why did you tum on TV very late last night? A: We wanted to watch the World Cup final match.
 They……………………………………………………………………………
VOCABULARIES AND GRAMMARS – Unit 7
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. At most institutions in the UK, the__________ starts in September or October and runs until June or July.
A. calendar year
B. academic year
C. leap year
D. gap year
2. Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualifications in a wide range of vocational and
academic subjects at many_____________.
A. standards
B. qualities
C. levels
D. positions
3. The UK offers a wide range of work-based_______ for students seeking to build careers in specific
industries.
A. learning
B. training
C. Exercising
D. competition
4. A Bachelor's degree is also known as a(n) ______________ university degree or an undergraduate degree.
A. first
B. major
C. main
D. ordinary
5. They are considering the problem of rising unemployment among _______.
A. school-leavers
B. school goers
C. schoolmates
D. school kids
6. Nursing is hard work and often low paid, but for many people it is a(n) ___________.
A. work
B. employment
C. vocation
D. opportunity
7. On ____________, Hoa became an art teacher.
A. ceremony
B. completion
C. finish
D. graduation
8. I want to get the ______________ so that I can become a doctor.
A. tuition
B. accommodation
C. qualifications
D. academies
9. For many jobs you need to have a university _________________
A. degree
B. tutor
C. trade
D. apprenticeship
10. He supported better _______ education, saying many students were not interested in academic courses.
A. practical
B. technical
C. sensible
D. vocational
11. You have to gain _____________ experience before you become a lawyer.
A. compulsory
B. mechanical
C. practical
D. formal
12. After graduating from high school, I'll enter the ___________ level at college to get the first degree
A. mechanical
B. sensible
C. technical
D. undergraduate
13. A small group would receive intensive _________________, and then would train others.
A. trade
B. degree
C. training
D. campus
14. We're very proud of the five students from this school who were awarded ______________.
A. scholarships
B. graduation
C. doctorate
D. brochure
15. The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic _____________.
A. accommodation
B. institutions
C. qualifications
D. mechanic

16. His height and reach give him a big advantage _______________ other boxers.
A. about
B. between
C. over
D. all
17. Farming is not an attractive career option _________________ many young people.
A. on
B. to
C. with
D. for
18. It is hard for low-skilled workers to earn their way out of poverty _______ a tough job market that favours
skilled and educated workers.
A. in
B. at
C. without
D. about
19. She would be their first choice ________________ the job.
A. to
B. in
C. with
D. for
20. Many young people want to get __________________ advertising or public relations.
A. into
B. in
C. with
D. for
21. ________ 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
22. We admired the Japanese ______________________ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.
A. to rebuild
B. of having rebuilt
C. to being rebuilt
D. for having rebuilt
23. They don't forget __________________ a short vacation in Cuc Phuong National Park last year.
A. to spend
B. having spent
C. being spent
D. having been spent
24. _________________________ only three hours, I can hardly focus on my work.
A. Having slept
B. was slept
C. slept
D. sleeping
25. _______________________ this movie last week, I still wanted to see it again.
A. Having seen
B. Had seen
C. Was seen
D. Seeing
37. They all denied __________________her.
A. to see
B. of seeing
C. having ever seen
D. ever having seen
38. But after _________________it over, I decided to laugh at myself.
A. having thought
B. I have thought
C. I thought
D. to have thought
39. ______________ for twelve hours, I felt marvelous.
A. Having slept
B. have slept
C. Having been slept
D. have been slept
40. ________________ in dark colors, the room needed some bright lights.
A. Having painted
B. To have painted
C. Having been painted
D. To have been
painted
41. The stockbroker denied ____________ of the secret business deal.
A. having informed
B. to have informed
C. having been informed D. to have been informed
42. She's angry about ______________ to the farewell party last night.
A. not having invited B. not to have invited
C. not having been invited
D. not to have been
invited
43. We decided not to travel, ______________ the terrible weather forecast.
A. having heard
B. to have heard
C. having been heard
D. to have been heard
44. Are you sure you told me about the party? I don't recall ________________ about it.
A. having told
B. to have told
C. having been told
D. to have been told
45. ______________ only three hours, I can hardly focus on my work.
A. Having slept
B. was slept
C. slept
D. sleeping
Give the correct form of the verbs using present participles or perfect participles
1. ____________________ for twelve hours, I felt marvelous.

(sleep)

2. He avoided ________________ the bridge by swimming across the river.
3. She's angry about __________________ to the farewell party last night.
4. Would you mind _____________________ me your passport, sir?
5. They denied _____________________ the country illegally

(cross)

(not, invite)
(show)
(enter)

6. We decided not to travel, ________________ the terrible weather forecast.

(hear)

7. They now regret ____________ their son by providing too many material possessions. (spoil)
8. ____________________ to the party, we could hardly refuse to go.

(invite)

9. They object to __________________ their plans at this late date.

(change)

10. Mai doesn't spend much time __________________ for the exam.

(prepare)

Rewrite the sentences below with the same meaning
1. We switched off the lights before we went to bed.
 Having …………………………………………………………………….………………………
2. He left the phone ring for 5 minutes and then slowly replaced the receiver..
 Having …………………………………………………………………….……………………………
3. As he had drunk too much, he didn't drive home himself.
 Having …………………………………………………………………….……………………………
4. We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted.
 Having …………………………………………………………………….……………………………
5. She filled the washing machine and switched it on.
 Having …………………………………………………………………….……………………………
6. She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning.
 Having …………………………………………………………………….……………………………
7. We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening.
 Having …………………………………………………………………….……………………………
Combine each pair of sentences using present participles or perfect participles.
1. He offered to show us the way home. He thought we were lost.
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. He had fed the cat. He sat down to his own dinner.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. She had looked through the fashion magazines. She didn't find the style that she liked.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I sat in the front row in the theatre. I saw everything beautifully.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The lion found his cage door open. He left the cage and walked slowly towards the zoo entrance.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. I had heard that the caves were dangerous. I didn't want to go any further without a torch
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. The film star wore extremely fashionable clothes. She was surrounded by photographers and reporters.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. He passed under a ladder. He got a pot of paint fallen on his head.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
VOCABULARIES AND GRAMMARS – Unit 8
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Independent learners become ______ adults who have faith in their abilities to succeed, achieve and
overcome challenges.
A. confident
B. over-confident
C. confidential
D. reluctant
2. Parents and teachers play a ______ role in helping children become independent.

A. final
B. quick
C. deciding
D. decisive
3. When independence becomes your ______, it leads to the 4C's: confidence, competence, creativity, and
character.
A. priority
B. variety
C. importance
D. action
4. I was ______ to recognize that I could work more effectively with my time log.
A. willing
B. fond
C. determined
D. amazed
5. Breaks provide valuable rest ______ you to think creatively and work effectively.
A. able
B. enable
C. enabling
D. to enable
6. Is it ______ for all of us to be present at the meeting this afternoon?
A. certain
B. difficult
C. popular
D. necessary
7. Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less ______ than their male peers?
A. self-motivated
B. self-aware
C. self- confident
D. self-appointed
8. The staff members are hard-working and highly ____________________.
A. motivated
B. reasonable
C. worthy
D. normal
9. A single parent should try to balance work and family ___________________?
A. experiences
B. opportunities
C. responsibilities
D. inventions
10. How can he fit everything into his busy ___________________?
A. curiosity
B. schedule
C. attention
D. freedom
11. I'll go shopping when I've done my _______________ around the house.
A. experiences
B. responsibilities
C. chores
D. conveniences
12. Try to __________________ of your time well.
A. move forward
B. make sure
C. get round
D. make use
13. I'm not trying to _____________ the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee.
A. get around
B. make use
C. get into
D. carry out
14. The police will ______________ an investigation into what actually happened.
A. develop
B. post
C. raise
D. provide
15. After work, she ________________ with a cup of coffee and the newspaper.
A. relied
B. identified
C. solved
D. relaxed
16. Their relationship was ________________________ mutual respect.
A. get into
B. move forward
C. based on
D. carry out
17. The doctor says she's making a good recovery, and she should be ________ and about in a few days' time.
A. on
B. out
C. with
D. up
18. Did she pay you ___________ looking after her dogs while she was away?
A. to
B. with
C. for
D. in
19. That man has taken over responsibility ___________ this project.
A. for
B. up
C. from
D. in
20. Do you think I'll be able to achieve my goal ___________ losing five kilos before the summer?
A. on
B. of
C. with
D. for
21. Paul is directly ___ for the management of the football competitions between schools in our neighborhood.
A. decisive
B. responsible
C. reliable
D. independent
22. There's no point in trying to stop her- it'll only make her more __________.
A. self-motivated B. comfortable
C. dependent
D. determined
23. A good leader should have a talent for quick ________________ action.
A. independent
B. confident
C. decisive
D. organised
24. There is always a time ____________________ for each test.
A. schedule
B. source
C. routine
D. hobby
25. Parents want to raise their child to be independent, and to help him make his own ______.
A. techniques
B. information
C. managements
D. decisions
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. Becoming _________ is important for teenagers because that is helpful for them in the future. (depend)
2. Before we make a _________________ we must think carefully (decide)
3. Students' _________________ makes them study hard

(motivate)

4. You can boost your _________________ by setting realistic goals and achieving them, as well as by learning
from your mistakes and failures. (confident)
5. _________________ is the opposite of independence. It means not taking responsibility for your actions and
consequences. (responsible)
6. A _______________ is a choice that you make after considering different options and outcomes. (decide)
7. Something is _________________ if it is within your control and ability to handle. (manage)
8. A _________________ is the answer or the result of solving a problem. (solve)
9. Not many people have the _________________ to deal with difficult situations. (confident)
10. His _________________ causes a lot of trouble and financial damages to the company. (responsible)

Rewrite the following sentences

1. My parents bought me a new pair of shoes on my birthday.
 ……………………………………………………………..
2. The police asked the man a lot of questions. ………………………………………………………………..
3. Jack sent some flowers to me when I was in hospital  ……………………………………………………
4. The company will send a large number of notebooks to poor children in this area.
 ………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. People speak English in many countries in the world. ……………………………………………………
6. The children played football in the garden yesterday afternoon.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. My sister got a present from her uncle last week.  ……………………………………………
8. My uncle taught me how to play the guitar.

 ……………………………………………………………

9. My little brother admires my teacher very much.  …………………………………………………………
10. My mother bought me that beautiful hat some days  ………………………………………………………