UNIT 6 VIET NAM: THEN AND

NOW
A. PHONETICS
I. Write the words from the box in the correct part of the table according to the stress
pattern.

Don’t turn right! Don’t cry! Wait for me! Don’t forget!
Help me! Keep moving! Finish it! Stay there!

OO
OoO OOO
OOo

II. Write the stress pattern for each following sentence.

Example: Hang on! - OO
1. Watch your steps!
2. Get up!
3. Don‟t touch!
4. Pardon me?
5. Just do it!
6. Don‟t move!
7. Who cares?
8. Don‟t go!

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Complete each sentence with the correct word(s). Take the picture next to each sentence
as a clue.
1. A(n) is a road or path that goes underneath a
railway or another road.

2. Another will be opened to traffic by the end of this

year.

3. In the countryside, most people lived in with dirt floors.

4. At a length of 6.28km, Hai Van is the longest tunnel in
Southeast Asia.

5. The Hague is an immaculate city, where you‟re more likely to see

bicycles and than cars.

6. A network of is an effective response to

overcrowding and urban chaos.

7. were commonly worn by Vietnamese soldiers during

Vietnam‟s two national resistance wars.

8. runs through all important downtown districts and

major transport hubs in Bangkok.
II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

trench nuclear extended mushroomed initial

compartment launched boom tiled facilities

1. Over the last 2 decades, Vietnam has experienced a rapid construction .

2. include a large indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna.
3. A family is a family group consisting of two parents and their children.
4. From the upper rooms of the houses may be seen a large number of old roofs.
5. In recent years, the number of skyscrapers has in Ho Chi Minh City.
6. After some hesitation, teachers seem to have accepted the new system.
7. A typical family consists of multiple generations living together in the same
household.
8. On the way home we shared our first-class with a group of businessmen.
9. The Cat Linh-Ha Dong elevated railway is expected to be in 2018.
10. They are digging a to hold a water pipe which will divert water from
the river.
III. Underline the correct word.
1. There has been a considerable / considerably rise in the number of people moving to Ho Chi
Minh City.
2. The educational system has slight / slightly been improved to meet the demands of employers.
3. Vietnam has gradual / gradually built up a reputation as a major exporter of rice.
4. Living standard in rural areas has witnessed a significant / significantly upgrade over the past
10 years.
5. Vietnam has changed dramatic / dramatically over the last two decades.
6. Vietnam is experiencing rapid / rapidly demographic and social change.
7. It was noticeable / noticeably how a few people managed to impose their will on the others.
8. The death toll was initial / initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300.
9. You will find it convenient / conveniently getting around Nagoya by bus and subway.
10. We have a buoyant economy and unemployment is considerable / considerably lower than
the regional average.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences, using the adjectives or adverbs in brackets.
1. There has been a great improvement in my English speaking skill over the last three years.
(dramatically)
→ My English speaking skill
2. There is a minor increase in the number of unemployed graduates this year, (slightly)
→ The number
3. The number of Vietnamese students studying in the U.S has risen little by little. (gradual)
→ There has been
4. There has been enormous growth in the economy this year. (considerably)
→ The economy
5. The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam has decreased quickly during the past years. (rapid)
→ There has been
6. There was a big fall in our coffee exports due to bad weather. (significantly)
→ Our coffee exports
7. There will be a gradual decrease in the price of computers. (steadily)
→ The price
8. The traffic system in Vietnam has changed a lot in recent years. (dramatic)
→ There has been
V. Fill in the blank with the past perfect form of the verb in brackets.
1. After the war (end), Vietnamese people focused on dealing with
domestic matters.
2. How long (they/ be) married before he died?
3. Before the invention of Internet, most people (read) newspapers to update
current events.
4. Why didn‟t you want to watch the film? (you/ see) it before?
5. She (not have) any experience in business communication, so we
offered her a training course.
6. Before the introduction of low-cost airlines, Vietnamese
(mostly/ travel) by coach.
7. (you/ learn) about Vietnam war before you made the presentation about it?
8. Ethan suddenly realised that he (leave) his laptop on the train.
9. My house was very dirty because I (not clean) it for weeks.
10. She couldn‟t get access to the Internet because she (not pay) the bill.
VI. Complete the sentence with the past simple or past perfect form of the verb in brackets.
1. They (live) in Paris for 10 years before they (move) home.
2. As soon as I (download) the document, I knew I
(make) a mistake.
3. Mary (ring) John‟s doorbell at 8:15 yesterday but John
(already/ leave) the house.
4. By the time the firemen (arrive), the fire (destroy)
three houses.
5. Our economy (not stand) a chance of developing before the government
(adopt) the open-door policy.
6. When I last (speak) to her, she still (not finish)
her assignment.
7. Nobody (come) to the meeting because Angela (forget) to tell them
about it.
8. She (go) to Disneyland three times when she (be) a little girl.
9. After I (complete) the form, I (give) it to the secretary.
10. Sarah (drive) three hundred miles by the time she
(arrive) in Tacoma.
VII. Fill in each blank with one adjective from the box.

dangerous convinced brave annoyed astonished

relieved generous embarrassed conscious dissapointed

1. Mr. Davies was that the books were missing.

2. I was to hear that we had lost, thinking we had a good chance.
3. I was that we were doing the right thing.
4. We were all to see Mia at the party because she hardly hung out with
friends.
5. It was of him to pay for both of us.
6. It would be for you to climb the mountain alone.
7. He is to tell her he‟d forgotten their anniversary. Again!
8. Polly was to learn that her mother‟s illness was not a serious one.
9. It was of Sarah to start her own business.
10. Teachers are increasingly that the Internet is very important.
VIII. Rewrite these sentences, using be + adjective + (of + noun/pronoun) + to-infinitive.
1. Learning how to live in space is difficult.
It is difficult to learn how to live in space.
2. I learned that I had been promoted. I was delighted.

3. He shouldn‟t press the emergency button. It was stupid.

4. Having interests outside work is necessary.

5. John gave them £100. It was very generous.

6. They saw the driver was a six-year-old boy. They were astonished.

7. Thank you for visiting me in hospital. It was very kind.

8. Being in good health is very important for athletes.

9. We heard that your father‟s in hospital again. We‟re sorry.

10. Why did he make that remark? It was very rude.

IX. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.

1. It now seems certain .
a. to be an election in May b. of an election in May
c. that there will be an election in May d. for an election in May
2. Jacqui was pleasantly surprised .
a. to get a B for history b. if she gets a B for history
c. for getting a B for history d. getting a B for history
3. It can be difficult to talk to teenagers nowadays.
a. with parents b. for parents c. to parents d. of parents
4. It‟s careless to let your children play with fire.
a. to you b. with you c. of you d. for you
5. My dad was glad his best friend again after 20 years.
a. meet b. meeting c. of meeting d. to meet
6. She was fully aware .
a. that he did not like her b. of he did not like her
c. for his dislike her. d. him not to like her
7. to think of doing it like that.
a. You were clever b. It‟s clever for you
c. It was clever of you d. It‟s clever that you
8. She was the news of his death. He was so young!
a. shocked to hear b. pleased to hear c. relieved to hear d. annoyed to hear
9. Susan was sorry .
a. to lose her temper b. that losing her temper
c. for lose her temper d. that she‟d lost her temper
10. It was necessary this question as soon as possible.
a. of us to solve b. for us to solve c. for us solving d. of us solve
X. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. It is wrong him to get so angry over such a little thing.
2. I can‟t imagine how those students could study such poor conditions!
3. The image of my family preparing for Tet has gone my heart.
4. It was impossible him to convince her that he was right.
5. She was standing her husband and her eldest son.
6. I‟m beginning to like Japanese food. I certainly prefer rice potatoes.
7. our visit to Japan, we saw a lot of interesting places.
8. What she wrote in the essay explained a lot her thoughts of our country in the
past.
9. Peasants‟ houses from this period were made sticks, straw and mud.
10. Vietnam‟s first metro systems are construction.
C. SPEAKING
I. Write questions for the underlined parts.
1. A:
B: Vietnam‟s transportation system has changed dramatically over the past ten
years.
2. A:
B: Electric trams were used as the main means of public transport in Hanoi.
3. A:
B: Construction of the Thu Thiem tunnel was delayed because of difficulties in Site clearance.
4. A:

B: The first metro in Saigon will be put into operation in 2020.

5. A:
B: The railroad of Vietnam is over 3,000 km in total.
6. A:
B: The Hai Van Tunnel is situated on Highway 1.
7. A:
B: The first skytrains in Vietnam have four compartments.
8. A:
B: People in Vietnam had travelled by bicycle before the first motorbike was
imported.
II. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
How does it change?
Amazing!
I see. It gives both parents and children more privacy, right?
40 years.
 Yes, of course.
The educational system may be among the most important changes.
The learning facilities have been improved with loudspeakers and projectors, together with
the labs and swimming pool.
Wow! It‟s such a long time. I guess you have witnessed many changes.
Can you tell me some of them?
You mean youngsters move out of their family when they reach 18?
Absolutely.
1 How long have you been living in Saigon?
Yes, it is. And you know, not only the school but the family structure has also been changed.
No. Actually, children still live with their parents, but there are more and more nuclear
families.
D. READING
I. Complete the passage with words from the box.
considerablyaltogetherrushbetweenflowsedgefacilities

In 2009, the City of Hanoi inaugurated a new bus interchange on the (1) of the
city densest and busiest neighbourhood. This new bus interchange demonstrates how small-scale
but finely designed interventions can substantially (2) transportation
quality in Hanoi. The new bus interchange is efficiently handling a large volume of bus flow and
has (3) improved inter-modality in the area. The new facility can handle nearly
300 buses per hour at (4) hour and over 3,500 passengers a day. It includes waiting
platforms for users, stopping zones and dedicated bus right-of-way lanes, nearby taxi and park-
and-drive (5) for motorbikes and a quick connection to the Long Bien
train station, providing inter-regional rail links. (6) , these improvements have
significantly facilitated the redistribution of passenger (7) into the central and
historic quarters of the capital and to suburban areas and eased conflicts (8) users.
II. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and
in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents.
However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically.
By the 19th century, this had become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading
center of the country.
You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East.
Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city‟s
development. Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and
maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially named as
Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of
tourists annually.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
a. Saigon: Lost and Found b. Saigon: Then and Now
c. Saigon: Now and Then d. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
2. According to the passage, Saigon was in the early 17th century.
a. a financial center b. an uninhabited region
 c. a small village d. an important city
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3. What happened with Saigon in the 19 century?
a. It became popular all over Asia.
b. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam.
c. It became the most important trading center in the world.
d. It was no longer visited by international tourists.
4. The city‟s development has been stunted because of .
a. two disastrous wars
b. some major historic events
c. natural disasters and disastrous wars
d. different occurrences and disastrous wars
5. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to .
a. situations b. adventures c. incidents d. affairs
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
a. In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon.
b. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.
c. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.
d. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled.
E. WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the clues given.
1. many schools/ the world/ found/ the beginning of the 20th century.

2. it/ nice/ John/ give/ us/ lift/ the train station.

3. there/ be/ dramatic/ increase/ the number/ people/ travel/ abroad/ recent years.

4. I/ prefer/ ride/ my bicycles/ catch/ bus/ school/ every morning.

5. Saigonese/ expect/ that/ new/ metro system/ can/ solve/ traffic problem

6. how long/ you/ know/ him/ before/ he/ get/ married?

7. traffic system/ Ho Chi Minh City/ be/ upgraded/ the last five years.

8. he/ be/ disappointed/ see/ she/ be/ not/ the party.

9. it/ be/ impossible/ me/ wear/ rubber sandals/ school.

10. before 1990/ Vietnamese people/ live/ extended families.

II. Complete the second sentence so that It has the same meaning as the first.
1. It was confident of him to say that he was the best student in his school.
→ He was
2. Our lifestyle has changed considerably since the introduction of Western culture.
→ There has
3. It‟s exciting for me to learn that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month.
→ I am
4. Those children need to be taught about how Vietnam has transformed itself.
→ It is
5. She was so rude to shout at his face in the department store.
→ It was
6. My father was pleased when he learned that I had passed the entrance exam to high school.
→ My father
7. Everybody had gone home when I came to the party.
→ As soon as
8. This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation.
→ It is
9. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English.
→ The number of people
10. Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week.
→ After Phong

TEST FOR UNIT 6

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. satisfied b. matched c. thatched d. depressed
2. a. consequence b. obedient c. demand d. report
3 a. suffer b. rubber c. suburban d. tunnel
4. a. weather b. sympathetic c. worthy d. bother
5. a. happens b. vehicle c. exhibition d. exhaust
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
1. a. mushroom b. demand c. sandal d. tunnel
2. a. underpass b. exhibit c. compartment d. extended
3. a. collective b. elevate c. suburban d. initial
4. a. vocabulary b. illiteracy c. cooperative d. anniversary
5. a. professional b. pedestrian c. exhibition d. facility
III. Write the stress pattern for each following sentence.
1. Shut the door!
2. Get out!
3. Talk to me!
4. Stand up!
5. Don‟t enter!
6. Have fun!
7. Don‟t text me!
8. Be careful!
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence or substitute for the
underlined word.
1. Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes walking to work.
a. to b. for c. than d. rather than
2. It is hard us to persuade him to believe what we said.
a. to b. of c. for d. with
3. A lot of were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections.
a. trams b. flyovers c. skytrains d. tunnels
4. My friends were all extremely when they heard I‟d lost my job.
a. tolerant b. sympathetic c. obedient d. confident
5. Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price.
a. significant b. gradual c. sharp d. considerable
6. It was unprofessional casual clothes to the international conference.
a. of her to wear b. for her wearing c. for her to wear d. of her wear
7. The very first metro is being built to the travel demands of Saigonese.
a. solve b. make c. see d. meet
8. ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public
transport.
a. Because of b. Despite c. In order to d. Since
9. I think life today is comfortable than it was in the past.
a. about as b. a lot more c. more and more d. the more
10. A: How was your trip to Vietnam after 10 years?
B:
a. Amazing! I couldn‟t believe how much it has changed!
b. Thank you for asking me.
c. 10 years? It‟s 11 years.
d. No, I can‟t tell you.
V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. My father prefers (work) as a farmer rather than a blue-collar worker.
2. I can‟t help (worry) about her traveling abroad on her own.
3. Rubber sandals (wear) by Vietnamese soldiers during the war against the
French and the Americans.
4. She (not think) of writing about educational reformation until I mentioned it.
5. In 1995, I (go) back to Vietnam after 30 years.
6. In recent years, Vietnam many changes under the influence of economic
reform and globalization. (experience)
7. It‟s kind of you (report) to her what happened to her son last night.
8. The number of vehicles in Vietnam (increase) by 10 percent every year.
9. If you (come) back to the ancient world, where would you visit?
10. During our conversation, I realised that we (meet) before.
VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Although they never get angry, they are not always kind or . (tolerate)
2. Local officials have been very on working together for a solution. (cooperate)
3. I tried to tell her about the awful day I‟d had, but she wasn‟t very . (sympathy)
4. Students are expected to be quiet and in the classroom. (obey)
5. Boeing sells a third of its aircraft overseas, making it the biggest in the United
States. (export)
6. I see people who have opportunities I don‟t have, and I get . (envy)
7. In the past, Hanoians often went to areas by tram, which was a very famous
system. (suburb)
8. She has a small office that is used for discussions. (privacy)
9. Some ministers expressed that they could no longer travel first class. (astonish)
10. We were greatly at the news of their safe return. (relief)
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following sentences.
1. It's difficult study in a foreign country, so students need to prepare for the experience.
A B C D
2 I‟m tired of being told what writing about tram system in
Hanoi. A B C D
3 In 1939, no more than 15 percent of all school-age children received any kind of school.
A B C D
4 It‟s convenient of us to take a cyclo and observe life in Ho Chi Minh
City. AB C D
5. I had just finished my meal when he had called me out for dinner.
A B C D
6. The menu has been already changed, but the customers are still complaining about the lack of
A B C D
variety.
7. I was surprising to learn that there was a tram system in Hanoi a century
ago. A B C D
8. A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years.
A B C D
9. You‟d better to listen to each other‟s ideas when living in an extended
family. A B C D
10. A new advanced water treatment plant which will eventually serve 300,000 customers is now
A B C
on construction. D
VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B.

A B
1. Are you living in an extended family? a. We can communicate with others more
easily and be updated about the world the
fastest.
2. Why do you decide to move to the b. On April 30th,1975
countryside?
3. What should I do to get along with my c. In Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
sister?
4. How has the Internet changed our lives? d. They provided services on discovering
and promoting the area.
5. Is traveling by buses the best way to e. No. I only live with my parents.
reduce the traffic congestion?
6. Where can you find information about f. Kind of, but I think the government
the history of Saigon? should invest more in the infrastructure.
7. What did people do to make Ha Long a g. You should spend more time sharing your
popular tourist attraction? stories with her.
8. When did Vietnam gain its h. I find it much more peaceful to live there.
Independence?

IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Like other big cities in Asia, Ha Not began to (1) the tram system in the early 1900s.
A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of the
most popular (2) of transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake as a
central station for residents to get (3) the city and to the suburban areas. However, because of
the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the more modern road system, the rail
tracks were (4) removed and completely disappeared in 1990.
These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously
results (5
a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing travel
demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat
Linh and Ha Dong is (6) and it is expected to be completed by 2018. Each four-
compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8
metres has a (7) of 1,362 passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including
over eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (8) links Ha Noi
Central Station to Nhon, also has being built recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this
efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers.
1. a. discover b. improve c. operate d. install
2. a. ways b. systems c. spaces d. means
3. a. around b. over c. by d. ahead
4. a. occasionally b. gradually c. regularly d. eventually
5. a. on b. at c. in d. with
6. a. pressed b. launched c. produced d. announced
7. a. ability b. position c. consistency d. capacity
8. a. which b. what c. whose d. where

X. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.

From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes all over the world.
Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we lived a
century ago. Vietnam is no exception although there are some facets of life that still resemble the
way of life of the twentieth century.
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past
mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly less people working in this
sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in
manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was traditionally
agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important
component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing
amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have
retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly
today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners to
their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has
not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their
country.
A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. A minority of countries around the world have experienced dramatic change in the previous
century.
2. Vietnam is not as agrarian as it was in the past.
3. Vietnamese people nowadays are friendlier to foreigners than they used to be.
4. The differences between the lifestyles of yesterday and the lifestyles of today are not evident.
5. Some of the characteristics of Vietnamese people never change.
6. Vietnamese people are very resilient and determined.
B. Answer the questions.
7. How have lifestyles changed for the last century?

8. What characteristics of Vietnamese people have not changed?

XI. Write a new sentence with the some meaning containing the word in capitals.
1. He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her. (IT)
2. Your bad news upsets me very much. (SORRY)

3. There has been a slight drop in the number of people using public transport. (SLIGHTLY)

4. Revising for exams takes up all my time at the moment. (BUSY)

5. There was an increased demand for travel, so the government decided to invest in building
the very first metro system. (AS)

6. I don‟t know much about historical events, so I can t help her with her history homework. (IF)

7. This is the first time I have heard about the tram system in Hanoi. (NEVER)

8. Firefighters spent two hours releasing the driver from the wreckage. (IT)

9. They took the president to the hospital for an emergency operation. (WAS)

10. I had saved my document before the computer crashed. (AFTER)

XII. Write about the three benefits that people can gain when using public transport. You can
use the suggestions below for your writing.
 Public transportation reduces congestion.
 Public transportation contributes to an overall decrease in the amount of energy necessary
for transportation.
 People can save more money when using public transport.
 It would be safer to take the bus, train, light rail, or other transit options.
 If you don‟t like driving car/ riding motorbike, public transport can get you to work, to
school, to the grocery store or just to visit friends, without having to engage a friend or
relative to do the driving.
 Public transport encourages healthier habits.
 TEST YOURSELF 2

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. tolerant b. backdrop c. remote d. dogsled
2. a. behavior b. habit c. tramway d. cashew
3. a. reward b. sewage c. wealthy d. wonder
4. a. computer b. uniform c. contribute d. monument
5. a. constructs b. equips c. travels d. develops
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
1. a. envious b. astonished c. suburban d. defensive
2. a. household b. tunnel c. igloo d. respect
3. a. flyover b. skytrain c. rubber d. success
4. a. opportunity b. administrative c. possibility d. university
5. a. medium b. dangerous c. picturesque d. obvious
III. Underline the words in bold that should be stressed in the following sentences.
1. A: What are you looking for?
B: My lipstick. I left it on the table but I don’t see it anywhere now. A: Are you
sure? I saw you put it into your bag.
B: Did I? Oh, here it is.
2. A: Have you ever read The Little Prince?
B: No, I haven’t. But I‟ve read Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at
the Window. A: Is it the book that you told me about last
week?
B: Yes, it is. Look! This is its cover.
3. A: I think you should go over your essay once more time before handing it in.
B: What‟s wrong with it?
A: You should take out “evidence”. It isn’t a
correct word. B: Thank you. Let me check.
4. A: Where is it?
B: Mui Dien Cape. It‟s by the sea.
A: I heard that it‟s a tourist attraction. B: It is. I was mesmerized by its beauty.
IV. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

thatched citadel pilgrims obesityspectacular

relieved facilities picturesque pedestrianunderpasses

1. Hundreds of thousands of flock to Jerusalem every year.

2. Vietnamese students used to study in classrooms with roofs.
3. He was to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely.
4. Hue is situated on the northern bank of the Perfume River.
5. Hoi An is a ancient port town, with an old quarter that dates back to
the 15th century.
6. The hotel offers good sporting , including a 50 meters swimming pool.
7. A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to .
8. We can build more, to improve the traffic flow.
9. Elevated walkways are built to improve safety.
10. We had a view of Megan‟s Bay on the tour!
V. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Son Doong Cave will be ruins if the cable car system is constructed.
a. in b. at c. on d. out
2. In the 17th century, the Viet people the temple tower, calling it ThienY Thanh Mau
Tower.
a. got into b. took over c. looked after d. put up
3. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a that consists of royal palaces and
monuments.
a. complex b. structure c. setting d. measure
4. The tram‟s clanging sounds have gone deep into the of Hanoians.
a. minds and souls b. hearts and minds
c. hearts and bodies d. bodies and spirits
5. I wish that he to me about his living conditions.
a. will never lie b. would lie never c. would never lie d. could never lie
6. I was surprised what happened at the end of the film.
a. finding out b. in finding out c. to find out d. that I found out
7. It‟s that you should follow a regular training programme.
a. pleasant b. confident c. conscious d. essential
8. The doctor suggested I more exercise to keep my blood pressure down.
a. do b. to do c. doing d. could do
9. Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common during
the Lunar New Year.
a. behaviors b. habits c. events d. practices
10. A: I‟m thinking about a topic for our next
discussion. B: .
a. Do you think about it?
b. To me, this discussion always brings me happiness.
c. I suggest talking about preserving natural wonders of Vietnam.
d. Why do you have to consider its benefits?
VI. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. By the time Alex finished his studies, he (be) in London for over eight years.
2. At the moment the population of the world (grow) at an increasing rate.
3. It (claim) that some doctors were working 80 hours a week.
4. My mother suggested I (throw) away some of the stuff in my closet.
5. While we (do) the maths test, the fire alarm (go) off.
6. I wish I (earn) enough money to travel around the world.
7. She (not set) foot in Ho Chi Minh City since she graduated from University of
Economy.
8. They said they (live) in Chicago for six years.
9. She suggested (travel) together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.
10. It‟s hard for me (concentrate) on working in such a noisy office.
VII. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. is a state whereby one is unable to read and write. (literate)
2. Show teenagers that you respect their by knocking on their bedroom door.
(private)
3. Reality TV has been a very successful form of mass . (entertain)
4. The needs to know what rocks the drill has reached. (geology)
5. It‟s difficult to with a negative people who will do nothing to help
themselves. (sympathy)
6. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an instantly landmark. (recognize)
7. She pretends that she knows all about the latest films and art , but it‟s all a
pose. (exhibit)
8. The company produces computers in with a German firm. (cooperate)
9. He is a pleasant child, but often rowdy, and rough with others. (obey)
10. My biggest weakness was my lack of sympathy or for incompetence.
(tolerate)
VIII. Mark the letter a, b, c or d to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
1. The doctor suggested that she does exercises regularly and go to bed as early as possible.
A B C D
2. I wish I can set foot on every corner of Vietnam when I reach
40. A B C D
3. They are getting used to eating alone as their parents often come home
lately. A B C D
4. It is expected that there has been more than 5 million international tourists to visit Ha Long
A B C D
Bay this year.
5. I used to having a very bad argument with my Maths teacher when I was at high
school. A B C D
6. In spite of his dropped out of Harvard in 1975, Bill Gates managed to found Microsoft with
his A B C
childhood friend.
D
7. The number of milk tea shops has increased considerable in Ho Chi Minh City during the last
A B C D
two years.
8. If time had turned back, I would enjoy my childhood in the most fabulous way.
A B C D
9. No matter how hardly I tried, I couldn‟t understand the meaning of the
story. A B C D
10. Vietnamese young people prefer eating out to cook the meals on their own.
A B C D
IX. Match sentences.

A B
1. Why do we need to preserve the natural a. I suggest using public transportation
wonders of Vietnam? every day.
2. How can we know the schedule of the metro? b. I don‟t like the idea and I think the
extended one is the best.
3. You really must come over Thien Mu c. Thank you. I will.
Pagoda after visiting Hue Citadel.
4. What should we do to reduce the air d. Use a bike or take the bus.
pollution in Saigon?
5. What do you think about nuclear families? e. That‟s good to know.
6. I really hope you have a good time in Saigon. f. Google it!
7. What is the best way to get around? g. To ensure that the future generation
can also see and experience them.
8. What would happen if we didn‟t preserve our h. Our cultural identities would be lost.
traditions?

X. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

As I remember, (1) in the 50s and 60s, Ha Noi was not as crowded as it is today.
Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that were around
were (2) by rich people. It was rare to see cars or jeeps.
Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport. An old tram station is now
home (3) several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (4) but also the
price. For just five cents you could travel one-way to it‟s terminus in the former Ha Dong
Province, (5) is now part of the expanded Ha Noi.
I still remember on (6) from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to catch
the tram to Botanical Garden. The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly heard from
early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or (7) . Time, ... decades
have passed, but there is still a clang (8) in my mind from my childhood.
1. a. move b. place c. set d. back
2. a. bought b. owned c. sold d. proceeded
3. a. with b. in c. to d. by
4. a. convenience b. importance c. comfort d. condition
5. a. that b. which c. where d. this
6. a. days out b. out days c. off days d. days off
7. a. light b. rise c. shine d. brighten
8. a. somewhat b. somewhere c. somehow d. someway

XI. Read the text carefully. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F) and choose the
correct answers.
The Temple of Literature was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong‟s dynasty to honor
Confucius at first and celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King
Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam.
The temple is divided into five court yards, each with its own significance and history. The
first courtyard stretches from the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue
Van Cac pavilion. The third courtyard is where doctors‟ names were engraved on stelae above
tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 stelae, with names and origins of 1307 doctors,
corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779. The fourth courtyard is dedicated
for Confucius and his 72 honored students, as well as Chu Van An - a famous teacher known for
his devotion to teaching. This is also where local authorities choose to honor outstanding
students in Hanoi nowadays, like those with top entrance results to university or top graduation
outcomes. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be Quoc Tu
Giam - the first university of Vietnam.
After more than 900 years of existence, the Temple of Literature is an example of well-
preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. Along the pass are 100-year-old trees that have
witnessed the ups and downs of history.
1. The construction of the Temple of Literature took place in 1076.
2. Quoc Tu Giam is considered to be the first university of Vietnam.
3. The names and places of birth of doctors were carved on tortoise backs.
4. Chu Van An used to be a teacher at Quoc Tu Giam.
5. The Temple of Literature has now lost most of its traditional Vietnamese architecture.
6. What does the text mainly discuss?
a. The location of the Temple of Literature.
b. The origin of the Temple of Literature.
c. The structure of the Temple of Literature.
d. The first university of Vietnam.
7. The word “stelae” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
a. tombstones b. trophies c. records d. pillars
8. It can be inferred from the passage that .
a. Confucius was the first teacher of Quoc Tu Giam.
b. the Temple of Literature is an important historic site in Vietnam.
c. Quoc Tu Giam is located far away from the Temple of Literature.
d. Vietnamese people highly appreciate the talent of scholars.
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XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. You should use less paper to protect the environment.
→ If I
2. There has been a sharp increase in the number of skyscrapers built in Hanoi this year.
→ The number of
3. He suggested visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H‟mong people.
→ What about
4. They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect.
→ It
5. It‟s a pity I can‟t get my visa extended.
→ I wish
6. “Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,” my teacher said.
→ My teacher told me
7. They had been on board before he arrived at the airport.
→ As soon as
8. How long has you possessed that Chanel bag?
→ When
9. “Why do I have to conduct this research?” she asked me.
→ She asked me
10. He needs to talk to psychologist about his current situation.
→ It is

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