UNIT 8 – NEW WAYS TO LEARN

A. PHONETICS
1. Mark the tetter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. feature B. teacher C. team D. measure
2. A. access B. attend C. another D. award
3. A. mountain B. sound C. thousand D. cousin
4. A. device B. relative C. idea D. find
5. A. survey B. use C. result D. social
2. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. global B. topic C. discuss D. project
2. A. purpose B. intend C. upload D. prepare
3. A. strategy B. specific C. advantage D. intention
4. A. conversation B. interesting C. information D. presentation
5. A. successful B. responsible C. understand D. materials
B. VOCABULARY
1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
1. My friends usually have a lot of interesting original ideas on the topics we discuss in groups.
A. familiar B. creative C. unknown D. normal
2. You need a specific strategy to improve your English speaking skills.
A. obvious B. measurable C. special D. particular
3. The only disadvantage of blended learning is we really need to have a fast internet
connection.
A. communication B. relation C. link D. correspondence
4. Modern schools encourage and challenge students to become responsible and confident
individuals.
A. dare B. question C. test D. confront
5. Class discussion is a main feature of modern schools.
A. report B. characteristic C. comment D. attraction
2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
1. He is talking to the students whose presentations were really impressive.
A. superb B. excellent C. ordinary D. splendid
2. Students also attend school camps to make friends with other students and to develop life
skills in unfamiliar environments.
A. accustomed B. uncommon C. unusual D. curious
3. It's easy to download the apps to study English now.
A. upgrade B. update C. connect D. upload
4. Group learning is a common feature of modern ways of learning.
A. ordinary B. standard C. unusual D. frequent
5. I don’t like online learning because it's hard to make friends with classmates.
A. challenging B. easy C. difficult D. generous
3. Give the correct forms of words in brackets.
1. Learning in a (TRADITION) ________________ classroom has fewer distractions than
learning online.
2. There’s an online (DISCUSS) ________________ board where learners can exchange
comments and ideas about lessons with their classmates.
3. Blended learning is not (SUIT) ________________ for students who have no Internet
connection or computers.
4. In modern schools, teachers and students use computers to access (DIGIT)
________________ learning resources.
5. Outshine the classroom, students have a chance to (PARTICIPATION)
________________ in field trips to famous places.
4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences.
1. ____ learning is a way of learning that combines online materials with traditional classroom
methods.
A. Online B. Blended C. Distant D. Face-to-face
2. One ____ of blended learning is that you can learn anytime and anywhere.
A. disadvantage B. reason C. challenge D. benefit
3. Are you good at ____ notes in class?
A. taking B. making C. having D. getting
4. Doing a lot of ____ helps us understand the lessons better and become more confident.
A. experiments B. essays C. projects D. methods
5. My daughter is preparing ____ her end-of-term 1 tests.
A. in B. for C. at D. on
6. Making a/an ____ for our presentation is a good way to memorise the main points in the
presentation.
A. script B. video C. writing D. outline
7. The teachers always encourage students ____ homework before class.
A. finishing B. finish C. to finish D. finished
8. When I have a problem, I can ask ____ answers or help immediately with face-to-face
learning.
A. for B. to C. about D. in
9. Teachers always have many strategies to keep students _____ on the lessons.
A. attracted B. focused C. mentioned D. consisted
10. Studying online means we have to sit _____ a computer for many hours and this is not
healthy for our eyes and back.
A. between B. near C. in front of D. behind
11. Before you start the E-learning lessons, you have to _____ to your account.
A. log out B. log in C. shut down D. restart
12. Students can develop better _____ and teamwork skills.
A. communicate B. communicator C. communicated D. communication
13. Learning materials are _____ at all times online.
A. available B. valuable C. incredible D. specific
14. Students who are absent _____ school won't miss lessons when they choose blended
learning.
A. in B. on C. from D. among
15. Blended learning enables learners _____ when they have free time.
A. to learn B. learn C. learning D. learned
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions
1. You can watch the video many times and also search ________ more information at home.
2. My teacher often asks us ________ prepare materials at home and discuss them in class.
3. This way of studying, which gives us more control ________ our own learning, is quite
useful.
4. He is working ________ his projects now so he’s preparing for his presentation.
5. It’s necessary to make an outline ________ their presentation.
6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
1. Working in groups gives me a chance discussing with my classmates who may have good
ideas.
A. Working in groups B. a chance C. discussing D. my classmates
2. Face-to-face learning allows us to communication with teachers immediately and directly.
A. Face-to-face B. allows C. communication D. immediately
3. I think online learning has more advantageous because you can learn anytime and
anywhere.
A. I think B. advantageous C. learn D. and
4. Modern schools are designed to help each student to be success.
A. Modern B. are designed C. to help D. success
5. Students are expected to take part in discussions and express person opinions.
A. are expected B. take part in C. and D. person
C. GRAMMAR
1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. “Who’s that over there?” - “Oh, it's our new teacher, ____ just started work today.”
A. that B. who he C. which he D. who
2. “Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?” - “I got him the one ____ said he really wanted
to hear.”
A. that B. who he C. whose D. which he
3. “Who did you send a Valentine’s card to?” - “I'm not telling you, but it was someone ____
name begins with 'B'.”
A. which B. who her C. whose D. whose her
4. “Have you seen Jason Green's latest film?” - “Is that the one in ____ joins the FBI?”
A. which he B. that he C. whom he D. which
5. “Why do you like Tania so much?” - “Well, she’s one of the few people to ____ I can really
talk.”
A. which B. whom C. that D. who
6. “Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?” - “Is that the new restaurant ____ has
just opened on the other side of town?”
A. which B. where C. that it D. which it
7. “Could you lend me some money?” - “I’d like you to give me one good reason ____ I
should.”
A. that B. which C. why D. who
8. “What do you want to do this summer?” - “I think we should go somewhere ____ has plenty
of sun and sand.”
A. who B. where C. when D. that
9. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices ____ have changed the way we
think.
A. what B. Ø C. whose D. that
10. Students use smartphones to record their phone calls, ____ they later share with the class.
A. Ø B. that C. which D. whose
11. A tablet is perfect for people ____ work is to draw and write.
A. who B. Ø C. which D. whose
12. You can access the Internet, download programs and information ____ can help you
understand the material and widen your knowledge.
A. what B. that C. Ø D. who
13. There are sites ____ you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.
A. where B. when C. that D. which
14. My teacher, ____ has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic
devices in her teaching.
A. she B. who she C. who D. whose
15. That media player, ____ I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.
A. Ø B. that C. what D. which
16. The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board, ____
most of them love.
A. that B. Ø C. which D. whose
17. Qualifications are exam results ____ prove you have reached a certain level.
A. which B. Ø C. that D. Both A and C
18. In the USA, a public school is a state school ____ is run by the government and is free to
attend.
A. that B. which C. who D. Ø
19. This is the book in ____ Foster describes his experience of the war.
A. that B. what C. where D. which
20. Isn’t that Tim, the boy ____ father owns a huge yacht?
A. whose B. his C. which D. that
2. Join the following sentences. Use who, that, which or whose. Add commas where
necessary.
1. The student is from China. He sits next to me.
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2. I thanked the woman. This woman had helped me.
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3. The professor is excellent. I'm taking his course.
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4. My cousin gave me an instruction book. It explains how to use voice recorders.
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5. I saw a lot of people and horses. They went to the market.
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6. Do you know the music? It is being played on the radio.
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7. She is the most intelligent woman. I've ever met this woman.
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8. I’ve sent him two letters. He has received neither of them.
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9. Peter is an excellent student. He is studying with me at high school.
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10. Mr Pike is my Maths teacher. He is talking to my mother over there.
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D. SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
1. Hoa is talking to Linh
- Hoa: Can you show me how to install this app on my smartphone? - Linh: _____
A. Not at all. B. Of course. C. No way. D. That's right.
2. Hoa is talking to Linh
- Hoa: First, go to the store and then type the app you want. - Linh: _____
A. Let me try. B. No, I can't. C. It's not easy. D. Yes, you've made it.
3. Hoa is talking to Linh
- Hoa: Remember to wait until it's completely downloaded. - Linh: _____
A. Nevermind. B. Don’t mention it. C. I will. D. You’re welcome.
4. Hoa is talking to Linh
- Hoa: We'll work in groups and discuss the topic in class. - Linh: _____
A. Is that true? B. Never say it again.
C. You can say it again. D. Sounds interesting.
5. Hoa is talking to Linh
- Hoa: I'm not good at taking notes in class. - Linh: _____
A. No worries. I’ll show you. B. No problem.
C. No big deal. D. I'll get it for you.
E. READING
1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A new way to learn that has gained __(1)__ in recent years is called “microlearning.”
This approach involves breaking __(2)__ complex topics into smaller, more __(3)__ pieces,
which can then be delivered through short, bite-sized lessons. By breaking down larger topics
into smaller chunks, microlearning makes it easier for learners to absorb and retain
information, which can __(4)__ the overall learning experience.
Microlearning is often __(5)__ through digital platforms, such as learning management
systems, online courses, or mobile apps. These platforms can offer a range of multimedia
tools, __(6)__ videos, infographics, and interactive quizzes, __(7)__ the learning experience
more engaging and dynamic.
One of the key advantages of microlearning is flexibility. Learners can complete lessons
at their own __(8)__ and on their own schedule, __(9)__ can be particularly beneficial for
busy individuals who may not have time to devote __(10)__ traditional classroom-style
learning. Microlearning can be used in a variety of contexts, from corporate training programs
to personal learning journeys, making it a versatile and accessible approach to education.
(Adapted from https://elearningindustry.com/microlearning-definition-benefits-in-orporate-
training)
1. A. fame B. popularity C. notability D. population
2. A. down B. up C. off D. out
3. A. managed B. manageable C. managing D. managerial
4. A. lengthen B. enhance C. widen D. enrich
5. A. distributed B. provided C. brought D. delivered
6. A. such as B. as C. for D. for instance
7. A. made B. to make C. making D. make
8. A. pace B. step C. stage D. way
9. A. where B. when C. which D. who
10. A. on B. about C. for D. to
2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Online lectures are the first choice in the context of long-lasting and complicated Covid-
19 pandemic given their advantages. However, teachers say distance learning has many issues
which need to be solved to achieve the set goals.
The biggest advantage of online classes is that all materials, discussion questions and tests
are stored on an online platform; therefore, students can easily access these contents anytime
and anywhere. Lectures will be broadcast live for many students at the same time and could
be recorded to be replayed.
Nevertheless, talking to Hanoitimes, Dao Van Diep, a teacher of Hanoi-based Lomonosov
My Dinh Primary School pointed out some disadvantages of online classes.
“The most outstanding one is that in the online environment, teachers cannot remind their
students, and there is not any specific timetable so that students can follow”, Diep said. “In
addition, there are some other barriers such as equipment, transmission lines, interactions
between learners and teachers. As students are not familiar with the online method, it's hard
to get their focus on the lecture which sometimes is interrupted due to poor transmission
speed.”
“The biggest shortcoming of online classes is the way of testing and evaluating students.
I am struggling to find out what kind of test should be used to best assess my students. When
we let students take the test from a distance, it is very difficult to ensure they do the test
honestly. We need the instructions from the Ministry of Education and Training on this
matter,” Diep said.
In a phone interview with Hanoitimes, Tran Thi Hai Yen, managing director of Alpha
School in Hanoi said that her school has made a big investment in online teaching
infrastructure and developed an online teaching plan during the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, since the municipal Department of Education and Training has prohibited schools
from collecting tuition fees, it is difficult to implement because schools with paid education
do not have backup funding for free teaching.
(Adapted from http://hanoitimes.vn/)
11. Which of the following could be the main topic of the article?
A. The benefits and drawbacks of online lecturers.
B. The difficulties of distance learning.
C. Online classes - A perfect choice at this time.
D. How to learn online effectively.
12. According to the article, which of the following is mentioned as the benefit of online
lectures?
A. Students can review the lessons whenever they want.
 B. All documents for the lessons will be locked after the class.
C. Lessons are broadcast live, so it limits the number of participants.
D. Techers are able to control the participation of their students during the lessons.
13. Mr. Dao Van Diep pointed out some factors that interfered with the effectiveness of
distance learning, EXCEPT _____.
A. equipment B. transmission lines
C. difficulties in communicating with students D. teachers’ preparation for the lessons
14. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. teachers’ B. learners' and teachers’ C. students’ D. lectures’
15. The word “shortcoming” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. defect B. virtue C. quality D. good point
16. What can be inferred from Mr. Diep’s opinion about the way of testing and evaluating
online students?
A. Teachers can limit the time students must take in their online tests.
B. Online tests may not evaluate their learning exactly because of some students'
dishonesty.
C. Each teacher will have a different way to assess their students in online examinations.
D. The results of online tests and examinations should not be used to evaluate students’
whole learning process.
17. The word “implement” in paragraph 5 most probably means _____.
A. carry on B. carry out C. carry through D. carry off
18. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article?
A. Lack of financial support is one of the advantages that many schools are facing when
teaching online.
B. Not many schools have invested much money in online teaching infrastructure.
C. All teachers nowadays are comprehensively trained for online teaching.
D. It's hard for students to schedule their online classes due to the shortage of specific
timetable.