UNIT 3.

WAYS OF SOCIALIZING
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
1. a. approach b. attract c. decent d. install
2. a. marvelous b. assistant c. maximum d. argument
3. a. apologetic b. communicate c. attention d. appropriate
4. a. verbal b. polite c. common d. social
5. a. compliment b. absolute c. fashionable d. suppose

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

A. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
6. He agreed _______ them _______ the need for change.
a. to - about b. with - for c. to - at d. with - on
7. While studying he was financially dependent _____________ his parents.
a. on b. to c. of d. from
8. It’s rude to point : _______ someone!
a. on b. out c. at d. up
9. It’s OK to use _______ language if you’re speaking to a friend.
a. verbal b. non-verbal c. formal d. informal
10. The proposal will go ahead despite strong ___________ from the public.
a. objections b. refusals c. resistances d. disagreements
11. Although I spoke to him many times, he never paid any ___________to what I said.
a. notice b. care c. mind d. attention
12. He tried to ______ the attendant’s eyes but the man was already turning away.
a. attract b. raise c. catch d. meet
13. I get on very well with my roommate now; we never have any _______________ .
a. agreements b. assistance c. compliments d. arguments
14. Some people think it is ________ to ask someone’s age.
a. sensitive b. impolite c. informal d. polite
15. It’s ______ knowledge that smoking and cancer are linked.
a. normal b. common c. wide d. complete

B. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
16. The woman asked ____ get lunch at school.
a. can the children b. whether the children could
c. if the children can d. could the children
17. Did they say they ___________ me again?
a. will telephone b. have telephoned c. would phone d. had phoned
18. Peter said that if he _________ rich, he _________a lot.
a. is - will travel b. were - would travel
c. was - would have traveled d. had been - would have traveled
19. I pointed out to the manager that we ____________the bill.
a. already paid b. have already paid c. had already paid d. was already paid
20. I_________ was wondering a moment, please.
a. whether have you got b. that you’ve got c. if you’ve got d. how you’ve got
21. Someone told us_________ on the stairs.
a. don’t sit b. not sit c. not to sit d. to not sit
22. All the students denied _________ anything about the matter.
a. to know b. knowing c. for knowing d. that they know
23. They said that they had come back _________
a. the following day b. the next day c. the day after tomorrow d. the previous day
24. I asked him whose car _________the previous day.
a. he had borrowed b. had he borrowed c. did he borrowed d. he would borrow
25. The office reminded us _________the money.
a. remember to pay b. not to forget to pay c. to pay d. of paying
26. Martha told me that she ______ late for the meeting. She said that she __ ill.
a. will be - are feeling b. was - was felt c. would be - would feel d. would be - was feeling
27. They asked me _________ in Los Angeles then.
a. whether was my father working b. if my father was working
c. whether my father had been working d. was my father working
28. I have told her that I ________ ahead with my plans whatever she may think.
a. am not going to go b. was not going to go c. would not go d. was not able to go
29. When we came to the cinema, she told me that she _________the tickets at home.
a. was leaving b. had left c. would leave d. would have left
30. Jane told me that she _______ her e-mail first thing every morning.
a. would check b. checks c. had checked d. was checked

C. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the
sentence to be correct.
31. She says that she would have to close the shop unless business improves.
32. Every teacher I’ve spoken to tell me that standards of spelling are in decline.
33. They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.
34. My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over.
35. Some engineers have predicted that, within twenty years, automobiles will be make almost
completely of plastic.

SPEAKING
Choose the phrase or sentence — a, b, c or d - that best completes the conversation.
36. - A: You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you. - B: ________ I’m an awful dancer!
a. You’re too kind. b. That’s a nice compliment!
c. You’ve got to be kidding! d. Oh, thank you very much.
37. - A: Congratulations! You did great. - B: _________
a. It’s nice of you to say so. b. It’s my pleasure, c. You’re welcome d. That’s okay.
38. - A: ______________ - B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.
a. When have you got this beautiful dress? b. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t
you?
c. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! d. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!
39. - A: This dish is really nice! - B: _________It’s called yakitori, and it’s made with chicken livers.
a. It’s my pleasure. b. I’m glad you like it.
c. I guess you’re right. d. Sure, I’ll be glad to.
40. - A: Your new hairstyle is quite attractive. - B: _________I think it makes me look 10 years older!
a. Thanks a lot. b. I’m sorry I don’t like it.
c. I hate it. d. That’s a nice compliment

WRITING
Choose the sentence - a, b, c or d - which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
41. “Shall I help you with the washing-up, Jane?” John said.
a. John told Jane to help him with the washing-up.
b. John asked if Jane should help him with the washing-up.
c. John suggested helping Jane with the washing-up.
d. John offered to help Jane with the washing-up.
42. “What will you do if you have ten days off school?” he asked.
a. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school.
b. He asked what I will do if I have ten days off school.
c. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school.
d. He asked what would I do if I had ten days off school.
43. “You’d better apologize for being so rude,” said my friend.
a. My friend advised me to apologize for being so rude.
b. My friend offered me to apologize for being so rude.
c. My friend warned me to apologize for being so rude.
d. My friend suggested me apologizing for being so rude.
44. “Good morning, Mary! How are you?” Henry said.
a. Henry said good morning Mary and asked haw was she.
b. Henry greeted Mary and asked how is she.
c. Henry said good morning and asked Mary how she is.
d. Henry greeted Mary and asked how she was.
45. “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said.
a. Sarah told us -do not leave until she comes back.
b. Sarah asked us not leave until she came back.
c. Sarah told us hot to leave until she came back.
d. Sarah said to us to not leave until she comes back.
46. “How difficult the final test is!” the students said.
a. The students asked how the final test was difficult.
b. The students exclaimed that the final test was so difficult.
 c. The students wondered if it was a difficult final test.
d. The students said that how difficult the final’ test was.
47. “Be careful; the steps are very slippery,” I said to him.
a. I warned him to be careful as the steps were very slippery.
b. I suggested being careful as the steps were very slippery.
c. I threatened him to be careful and said the steps were very slippery.
d. I told him be careful and the steps were very slippery.

UNIT 3. WAYS OF SOCIALIZING

TEST 1
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
1. a. approach b. attract c. decent d. install
2. a. marvelous b. assistant c. maximum d. argument
3. a. apologetic b. communicate c. attention d. appropriate
4. a. verbal b. polite c. common d. social
5. a. compliment b. absolute c. fashionable d. suppose

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

A. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
6. He agreed _______ them _______ the need for change.
a. to - about b. with - for c. to - at d. with - on
7. While studying he was financially dependent _____________ his parents.
a. on b. to c. of d. from
8. It’s rude to point : _______ someone!
a. on b. out c. at d. up
9. It’s OK to use _______ language if you’re speaking to a friend.
a. verbal b. non-verbal c. formal d. informal
10. The proposal will go ahead despite strong ___________ from the public.
a. objections b. refusals c. resistances d. disagreements
11. Although I spoke to him many times, he never paid any ___________to what I said.
a. notice b. care c. mind d. attention
12. He tried to ______ the attendant’s eyes but the man was already turning away.
a. attract b. raise c. catch d. meet
13. I get on very well with my roommate now; we never have any _______________ .
a. agreements b. assistance c. compliments d. arguments
14. Some people think it is ________ to ask someone’s age.
a. sensitive b. impolite c. informal d. polite
15. It’s ______ knowledge that smoking and cancer are linked.
a. normal b. common c. wide d. complete

B. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
16. The woman asked ____ get lunch at school.
a. can the children b. whether the children could
c. if the children can d. could the children
17. Did they say they ___________ me again?
a. will telephone b. have telephoned c. would phone d. had phoned
18. Peter said that if he _________ rich, he _________a lot.
a. is - will travel b. were - would travel
c. was - would have traveled d. had been - would have traveled
19. I pointed out to the manager that we ____________the bill.
a. already paid b. have already paid c. had already paid d. was already paid
20. I_________ was wondering a moment, please.
a. whether have you got b. that you’ve got c. if you’ve got d. how you’ve got
21. Someone told us_________ on the stairs.
 a. don’t sit b. not sit c. not to sit d. to not sit
22. All the students denied _________ anything about the matter.
a. to know b. knowing c. for knowing d. that they know
23. They said that they had come back _________
a. the following day b. the next day c. the day after tomorrow d. the previous day
24. I asked him whose car _________the previous day.
a. he had borrowed b. had he borrowed c. did he borrowed d. he would borrow
25. The office reminded us _________the money.
a. remember to pay b. not to forget to pay c. to pay d. of paying
26. Martha told me that she ______ late for the meeting. She said that she __ ill.
a. will be - are feeling b. was - was felt c. would be - would feel d. would be - was feeling
27. They asked me _________ in Los Angeles then.
a. whether was my father working b. if my father was working
c. whether my father had been working d. was my father working
28. I have told her that I ________ ahead with my plans whatever she may think.
a. am not going to go b. was not going to go c. would not go d. was not able to go
29. When we came to the cinema, she told me that she _________the tickets at home.
a. was leaving b. had left c. would leave d. would have left
30. Jane told me that she _______ her e-mail first thing every morning.
a. would check b. checks c. had checked d. was checked

C. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the
sentence to be correct.
31. She says that she would have to close the shop unless business improves.
32. Every teacher I’ve spoken to tell me that standards of spelling are in decline.
33. They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.
34. My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over.
35. Some engineers have predicted that, within twenty years, automobiles will be make almost
completely of plastic.

B. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting. Using both hands shows respect, as
does a slight bow of the head. In rural areas, elderly people who do not extend their hand are greeted
with a slight bow. Women are more likely to bow the head slightly than to shake hands. Vietnamese
names begin with the family name and are followed by a, given name. For example, in the name
Nguyen Van Due, Nguyen is the family name. People address one another by their given names, but
add a title that indicates their perceived relations Hip to the other person. These titles are family related
rather than professional. Among colleagues, for example, the younger of the two might combine the
given name with the title of Anh (“Older Brother”). A basic greeting combined with the given name and
title is Xin chao (“Hello.”), Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In
formal meetings, business cards are sometimes exchanged on greeting.
Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their guests
full respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it is inappropriate to visit a home without having
been invited. Gifts are not required, Taut are appreciated. Flowers, incense, or tea may be appropriate
gifts for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents.
44. Which of the following is not true?
a. In most cases, Vietnamese greet each other with a handshake.
b. To show respect, they do a slight bow while using both hands to shake.
c. Vietnamese women never shake hands, so they bow the head slightly when greeting.
d. Elderly people in rural areas do not often shake hands when greeting and saying good-bye.
45. How are Vietnamese names generally formed?
a. A family name, a given name, and then a middle name
b. A given name, middle name, and then a family name
c. A middle name, a given name, and then a family name
d. A family name, a middle name, and then a given name
46. Typically, Vietnamese will be addressed ______ .
a. with their family name in formal situations
b. with their given name, even in formal situations
c. with their given name and a title “Mr.” or “Mrs.”
d. with their full name and a title which is family related
47. The Vietnamese have a very strong sense of hospitality, but _________________ .
a. they often feel worried about what other people will think
 b. they cannot show their guests full respect
c. they do not like to be visited unexpectedly
d. they always prepare for their arrival
48. According to the last paragraph, the Vietnamese_________
a. often offer gifts to the hosts on their visit
b. sometimes give the host’s children gifts
c. usually welcome guests with flowers
d. always require gifts for their children or their parents

IV. SPEAKING
Choose the phrase or sentence — a, b, c or d - that best completes the conversation.
49. - A: You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you. - B: ________ I’m an awful dancer!
a. You’re too kind. b. That’s a nice compliment!
c. You’ve got to be kidding! d. Oh, thank you very much.
50. - A: Congratulations! You did great. - B: _________
a. It’s nice of you to say so. b. It’s my pleasure, c. You’re welcome d. That’s okay.
51. - A: ______________ - B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.
a. When have you got this beautiful dress? b. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t
you?
c. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! d. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!
52. - A: This dish is really nice! - B: _________It’s called yakitori, and it’s made with chicken livers.
a. It’s my pleasure. b. I’m glad you like it.
c. I guess you’re right. d. Sure, I’ll be glad to.
53. - A: Your new hairstyle is quite attractive. - B: _________I think it makes me look 10 years older!
a. Thanks a lot. b. I’m sorry I don’t like it.
c. I hate it. d. That’s a nice compliment

V. WRITING
Choose the sentence - a, b, c or d - which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
54. “Shall I help you with the washing-up, Jane?” John said.
a. John told Jane to help him with the washing-up.
b. John asked if Jane should help him with the washing-up.
c. John suggested helping Jane with the washing-up.
d. John offered to help Jane with the washing-up.
55. “What will you do if you have ten days off school?” he asked.
a. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school.
b. He asked what I will do if I have ten days off school.
c. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school.
d. He asked what would I do if I had ten days off school.
56. “You’d better apologize for being so rude,” said my friend.
a. My friend advised me to apologize for being so rude.
b. My friend offered me to apologize for being so rude.
c. My friend warned me to apologize for being so rude.
d. My friend suggested me apologizing for being so rude.
57. “Good morning, Mary! How are you?” Henry said.
a. Henry said good morning Mary and asked haw was she.
b. Henry greeted Mary and asked how is she.
c. Henry said good morning and asked Mary how she is.
d. Henry greeted Mary and asked how she was.
58. “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said.
a. Sarah told us -do not leave until she comes back.
b. Sarah asked us not leave until she came back.
c. Sarah told us hot to leave until she came back.
d. Sarah said to us to not leave until she comes back.
59 “How difficult the final test is!” the students said.
a. The students asked how the final test was difficult.
b. The students exclaimed that the final test was so difficult.
c. The students wondered if it was a difficult final test.
 d. The students said that how difficult the final’ test was.
60. “Be careful; the steps are very slippery,” I said to him.
a. I warned him to be careful as the steps were very slippery.
b. I suggested being careful as the steps were very slippery.
c. I threatened him to be careful and said the steps were very slippery.
d. I told him be careful and the steps were very slippery.

TEST 2
I. PRONUNCIATION
A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. attract b. clap c. wave d. hand
2. a. signal b. slightly c. polite d. excite
3. a. allowed b. passed c. argued d. raised
4. a. discuss b. jump c. argument d. public
5. a. excited b. excuse c. exchange d. example

B. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
6. a. approach b. social c. discuss d. consider
7. a. impolite b. informality c. appropriate d. situation
8. a. compliment b. terrible c. perfectly d. attract
9. a. assistance b. marvelous c. argument d. fashionable
10 a. signal b. install c. decent d. verbal

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
11. Why did you object _________the scheme for building a kindergarten in our neighborhood?
a. to b. against c. at d. in
12. She received several compliments ____ her speech.
a. to b. on c. for d. about
13. They were very apologetic ____ the trouble they’d caused.
a. on b. to c. about d. with
14. We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t ______________ .
a. get through b. wait on c. turn up d. walk out
15. _________ with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
a. Work it out b. Look into it c. Talk over it d. Talk it over
16. The children fell silent at the _________of their teacher.
a. approach b. acceptant c. assistance d. access
17. It’s no more than common___________ to hear what she has to say.
a. polite b. impolite c. politeness d. impoliteness
18. Phone me before ten; _________ I’ll be too busy to talk to you.
a. otherwise b. however c. unless d. moreover
19. She was clearly the best candidate for the job, so her interview was just a(n) ______ .
a. formation b. instance c. formality d. informality
20. ‘Let’s go,’ he said, _____ towards the door. ’
a. nodding b. clapping c. waving d. bowing
21. Laughing when you should be crying sends out the wrong____________ to people.
a. sights b. signals c. symbols d. hints
22. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are _________forms of communication.
a. direct b. regular c. verbal d. non-verbal
23. She was a devoted nurse, always very _________to the needs of her elderly patients.
a. observant b. attentive c. careful d. delicate
24. I think access to cinemas and theaters is the main _____ of city life,
a. amenity b. attraction c. leisure d. recreation
25. Social kissing, as a greeting, is also sometimes ___________ between men and women who know
each other well.
a. appropriate b. marvelous c. acceptable d. appreciated
B. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
26. The visitors were complaining in the rain.
a. for waiting b. me about waiting c. about having to wait d. that they have to wait
27. John told me that he _________ his best in the exam ____________ .
a. would do - the day before b. would do – the following day
c. had done — the following day d. was doing - the day before
28. The effects of cigarette smoking _________to be extremely harmful so far.
a. is proved b. will be proved c. are proved d. have been proved
29. He said Ann ________ her licence the Tuesday before.
a. got b. was got c. had got d. would got
30. The accused denied _________in the vicinity of the murder scene.
a to have ever been b. have ever been c. having been ever d. ever having been
31. She told me that she _________physiology.
a. has studied. b. has been studying c. had been studying d. would have studied
32. The doctor has advised _________ too much coffee.
a. me not drink b. I don’t drink c. me not drinking d. me not to drink
33. Mike asked Sarah how long__________ English so far.
a. she learned b. she has been learning c. had she learned d. she had been learning
34. My mother told me _______ my books lying about on the living room.
a. don’t leave b. not leave c. not to leave d. didn’t leave
35. ________ She wondered now, after so many years away.
a. how her father looked like b. how did her father look like
c. whom her father looks like d. what her father looked like
36. Rosa suggested _______ a suit and tie when he went for the interview.
a. him to wear b. he should wear c. he must wear d. that he wears
37. He said that the plane ____________ and that I _________an hour earlier.
a. had already left - must have arrived b. already left - had to arrive
c. had already left - should have arrived d. would leave already - was supposed to arrive
38. Helen asked me _______ the film called ‘Star Wars’.
a. if I saw b. whether I have seen c. if I had seen d. whether had I seen
39. Nobody knows _________until next week.
a. why the meeting postponed b. why was the meeting postponed
c. why did the meeting postpone d. why the meeting was postponed
40. It was only later that I comprehended __________ .
a. what did his story mean b. what his story meant
c. his story meant what d. what was his story’s meaning

C. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the
sentence to be correct.
41. In his letter, he said he had seen Penny at the theater a couple of days ago.
42. Ron said that he wasn’t sure, but the storm might stop already.
43. For many years people have wondered that life exists elsewhere in the universe.
44. Public health experts say that the money one spent avoiding illness is less than the cost of being
sick.
45. The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted.

III. READING
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or 4- that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
It is difficult to write (46) ________ that tell exactly when we should apologize, but it is not difficult to
learn how. If we have dope something to hurt someone’s feelings, or if we have been impolite or (47)
_________ we should apologize. An apology indicates that we ________ realize we have
___________ made a (48) _________and we are sorry for it. It is a way of expressing our regret for
something. When we apologize. we admit our (49) _________ usually offer a reason for it, and express
regret.
The simplest way to apologize is to say, ‘I’m sorry,’ but often that is not enough. Let’s take a (50)
_________situation. You are late for class and enter the classroom, (51) _________ the teacher in the
middle of the lesson. What should you do? The most polite action is usually to take a seat as (52)
_________as possible and apologize later. But if the teacher stops and waits for you to say something,
you could apologize simply “I’m sorry I’m late”, ask (53) _________ to take your seat, and sit down.
Naturally, more than this - a (54) _________for the tardiness - is needed, but this is not the time or the
place for it because you have already caused one interruption and don’t need to make it any longer or
(55) _________ than it already is.
46. a. rules b. times c. reasons d. examples
47. a. disrespect b. rude c. disappointed d. angry
48. a. decency b. regret c. guilt d. mistake
49. a. cruelty b. blame c. wrongdoing d. comment
50. a. popular b. common c. rude d. general
51. a. interrupting b. holding c. confusing d. breaking
52. a. much b. long c. quietly d. firmly
53. a. allowance b. permission c. acceptance d. approval
54. a. reason c. signal c. compliment d. apology
55. a. better c. best c. worst d. worse

B. Read the passage carefully,then choose the correct answer.

Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language”
of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is
important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In the United
States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be
firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on
the other’s arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and
a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get
uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans
touch another person by accident, they say, “Pardon me.” Or “Excuse me.” Americans like to look the
other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding
something, or are not interested. But when you are stare at someone, it is not polite. For Americans,
thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done. Thumbs down means the opposite. To call a waiter,
raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your
hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the
hand and index finger. Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat
them on the head when they admire them. Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing.
-If you don’t know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.
56. From the passage we can learn that ______________
a. gestures don’t mean anything while talking b. gestures can help us to express ourselves
c. American people often use body language in communication
d. It’s confusing to understand a culture’s body language
57. If you are introduced to a stranger from the USA, you should ______________
a. greet him with a hug b. place a hand on his shoulder
c. shake his hand weakly d. shake his hand firmly
58. American people often ____________ .
a. show their friendship by touching each other
b. glance at each other when they are talking
c. get uncomfortable when you stand or sit too close to them
d. say “Pardon me.” to each other when they are talking
59. When your friend give you a thumbs-up, he; in fact, _________
a. shows his rudeness to you b. shows his anger to you
c. expresses his worries about you d. expresses his satisfaction to you
60. Which of the following is NOT true about the culture of the United States?
a. Pointing at someone is usually considered rude.
b. It’s rude to stare at the other person.
c. It’s impolite to look the other person in the eyes while talking.
d. It’s all right to raise your hand slightly when you want to attract the waiter’s attention.

IV. WRITING
From the words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentences.
61 _______ that we had to ask a police officer for directions.
a. So confusing the map was b. So confusing was the map
c. So was confusing the map d. Such confusing was the map
62. She regretfully told him that __________ .
a. she would leave the tickets at home b. she left the tickets at home
c. she would have left the tickets at home d. she had left the tickets at home
63. Peter asked me _________
a. what time does the film start b. what time the film starts
c. what time did the film start d. what time the film started
64. It is difficult to determine exactly __________
a. what does the center of the earth consist of b. what the center of the earth consists of
c. the center of the earth consist of what d. what of the center of the earth Consists
65. He recommended _________________
a. me reading the book before seeing the movie b. I would read the book before seeing the movie
c. I should read the book before seeing the movie d. to read the book before seeing the movie
 Unit 3. Ways of Socializing
TEST 1
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
1. a. approach b. attract c. decent d. install
2. a. marvelous b. assistant c. maximum d. argument
3. a. apologetic b. communicate c. attention d. appropriate
4. a. verbal b. polite c. common d. social
5. a. compliment b. absolute c. fashionable d. suppose
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
6. He agreed _______ them _______ the need for change.
a. to - about b. with - for c. to - at d. with - on
7. While studying he was financially dependent _____________ his parents.
a. on b. to c. of d. from
8. It’s rude to point _______ someone!
a. on b. out c. at d. up
9. It’s OK to use _______ language if you’re speaking to a friend.
a. verbal b. non-verbal c. formal d. informal
10. The proposal will go ahead despite strong ___________ from the public.
a. objections b. refusals c. resistances d. disagreements
11. Although I spoke to him many times, he never paid any ___________to what I said.
a. notice b. care c. mind d. attention
12. He tried to ______ the attendant’s eyes but the man was already turning away.
a. attract b. raise c. catch d. meet
13. I get on very well with my roommate now; we never have any _______________ .
a. agreements b. assistance c. compliments d. arguments
14. Some people think it is ________ to ask someone’s age.
a. sensitive b. impolite c. informal d. polite
15. It’s ______ knowledge that smoking and cancer are linked.
a. normal b. common c. wide d. complete

A. 6. d 7. a 8. c 9. d 10. a 11. d 12. c 13. d 14. b 15. b

B. 16. b 17. c 18. b 19. c 20. c 21. c 22. b 23. d 24. a 25. c 26. d
27. b 28. a 29. b 30. b
B. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
16. The woman asked ____ get lunch at school.
a. can the children b. whether the children could
c. if the children can d. could the children
17. Did they say they ___________ me again?
a. will telephone b. have telephoned c. would phone d. had phoned
18. Peter said that if he _________ rich, he _________a lot.
a. is - will travel b. were - would travel
c. was - would have traveled d. had been - would have traveled
19. I pointed out to the manager that we ____________the bill.
a. already paid b. have already paid c. had already paid d. was already paid
20. I_________ was wondering a moment, please.
a. whether have you got b. that you’ve got c. if you’ve got d. how you’ve got
21. Someone told us_________ on the stairs.
a. don’t sit b. not sit c. not to sit d. to not sit
22. All the students denied _________ anything about the matter.
a. to know b. knowing c. for knowing d. that they know
23. They said that they had come back _________
a. the following day b. the next day c. the day after tomorrow d. the previous day
24. I asked him whose car _________the previous day.
a. he had borrowed b. had he borrowed c. did he borrowed d. he would borrow
25. The office reminded us _________the money.
 a. remember to pay b. not to forget to pay c. to pay d. of paying
26. Martha told me that she ______ late for the meeting. She said that she __ ill.
a. will be - are feeling b. was - was felt c. would be - would feel d. would be - was feeling
27. They asked me _________ in Los Angeles then.
a. whether was my father working b. if my father was working
c. whether my father had been working d. was my father working
28. I have told her that I ________ ahead with my plans whatever she may think.
a. am not going to go b. was not going to go c. would not go d. was not able to go
29. When we came to the cinema, she told me that she _________the tickets at home.
a. was leaving b. had left c. would leave d. would have left
30. Jane told me that she _______ her e-mail first thing every morning.
a. would check b. checks c. had checked d. was checked

C. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the
sentence to be correct.
31. She says that she would have to close the shop unless business improves.
32. Every teacher I’ve spoken to tell me that standards of spelling are in decline.
33. They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.
34. My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over.
35. Some engineers have predicted that, within twenty years, automobiles will be make almost
completely of plastic.

B. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting. Using both hands shows respect, as does
a slight bow of the head. In rural areas, elderly people who do not extend their hand are greeted with a
slight bow. Women are more likely to bow the head slightly than to shake hands. Vietnamese names
begin with the family name and are followed by a, given name. For example, in the name Nguyen Van
Due, Nguyen is the family name. People address one another by their given names, but add a title that
indicates their perceived relations Hip to the other person. These titles are family related rather than
professional. Among colleagues, for example, the younger of the two might combine the given name
with the title of Anh (“Older Brother”). A basic greeting combined with the given name and title is Xin
chao (“Hello.”), Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In formal
meetings, business cards are sometimes exchanged on greeting.
Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their guests full
respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it is inappropriate to visit a home without having been
invited. Gifts are not required, Taut are appreciated. Flowers, incense, or tea may be appropriate gifts
for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents.
44. Which of the following is not true?
a. In most cases, Vietnamese greet each other with a handshake.
b. To show respect, they do a slight bow while using both hands to shake.
c. Vietnamese women never shake hands, so they bow the head slightly when greeting.
d. Elderly people in rural areas do not often shake hands when greeting and saying good-bye.
45. How are Vietnamese names generally formed?
a. A family name, a given name, and then a middle name
b. A given name, middle name, and then a family name
c. A middle name, a given name, and then a family name
d. A family name, a middle name, and then a given name
46. Typically, Vietnamese will be addressed ______ .
a. with their family name in formal situations
b. with their given name, even in formal situations
c. with their given name and a title “Mr.” or “Mrs.”
d. with their full name and a title which is family related
47. The Vietnamese have a very strong sense of hospitality, but _________________ .
a. they often feel worried about what other people will think
b. they cannot show their guests full respect
c. they do not like to be visited unexpectedly
d. they always prepare for their arrival
48. According to the last paragraph, the Vietnamese_________
a. often offer gifts to the hosts on their visit
b. sometimes give the host’s children gifts
c. usually welcome guests with flowers
d. always require gifts for their children or their parents

44. c 45. d 46. b 47. c 48. a

IV. SPEAKING
Choose the phrase or sentence — a, b, c or d - that best completes the conversation.
49. - A: You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you. - B: ________ I’m an awful
dancer!
a. You’re too kind. b. That’s a nice compliment!
c. You’ve got to be kidding! d. Oh, thank you very much.
50. - A: Congratulations! You did great. - B: _________
a. It’s nice of you to say so. b. It’s my pleasure, c. You’re welcome d. That’s okay.
51. - A: ______________ - B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.
a. When have you got this beautiful dress? b. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t
you?
c. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! d. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!
52. - A: This dish is really nice! - B: _________It’s called yakitori, and it’s made with chicken
livers.
a. It’s my pleasure. b. I’m glad you like it.
c. I guess you’re right. d. Sure, I’ll be glad to.
53. - A: Your new hairstyle is quite attractive. - B: _________I think it makes me look 10 years older!
a. Thanks a lot. b. I’m sorry I don’t like it.
c. I hate it. d. That’s a nice compliment
V. WRITING
Choose the sentence - a, b, c or d - which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
54. “Shall I help you with the washing-up, Jane?” John said.
a. John told Jane to help him with the washing-up.
b. John asked if Jane should help him with the washing-up.
c. John suggested helping Jane with the washing-up.
d. John offered to help Jane with the washing-up.
55. “What will you do if you have ten days off school?” he asked.
a. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school.
b. He asked what I will do if I have ten days off school.
c. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school.
d. He asked what would I do if I had ten days off school.
56. “You’d better apologize for being so rude,” said my friend.
a. My friend advised me to apologize for being so rude.
b. My friend offered me to apologize for being so rude.
c. My friend warned me to apologize for being so rude.
d. My friend suggested me apologizing for being so rude.
57. “Good morning, Mary! How are you?” Henry said.
a. Henry said good morning Mary and asked haw was she.
b. Henry greeted Mary and asked how is she.
c. Henry said good morning and asked Mary how she is.
d. Henry greeted Mary and asked how she was.
58. “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said.
a. Sarah told us -do not leave until she comes back.
b. Sarah asked us not leave until she came back.
c. Sarah told us hot to leave until she came back.
d. Sarah said to us to not leave until she comes back.
59 “How difficult the final test is!” the students said.
a. The students asked how the final test was difficult.
b. The students exclaimed that the final test was so difficult.
 c. The students wondered if it was a difficult final test.
d. The students said that how difficult the final’ test was.
60. “Be careful; the steps are very slippery,” I said to him.
a. I warned him to be careful as the steps were very slippery.
b. I suggested being careful as the steps were very slippery.
c. I threatened him to be careful and said the steps were very slippery.
d. I told him be careful and the steps were very slippery.

TEST 2
I. PRONUNCIATION
A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. attract b. clap c. wave d. hand
2. a. signal b. slightly c. polite d. excite
3. a. allowed b. passed c. argued d. raised
4. a. discuss b. jump c. argument d. public
5. a. excited b. excuse c. exchange d. example
B. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
6. a. approach b. social c. discuss d. consider
7. a. impolite b. informality c. appropriate d. situation
8. a. compliment b. terrible c. perfectly d. attract
9. a. assistance b. marvelous c. argument d. fashionable
10 a. signal b. install c. decent d. verbal
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
11. Why did you object _________the scheme for building a kindergarten in our neighborhood?
a. to b. against c. at d. in
12. She received several compliments ____ her speech.
a. to b. on c. for d. about
13. They were very apologetic ____ the trouble they’d caused.
a. on b. to c. about d. with
14. We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t ______________ .
a. get through b. wait on c. turn up d. walk out
15. _________ with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
a. Work it out b. Look into it c. Talk over it d. Talk it over
16. The children fell silent at the _________of their teacher.
a. approach b. acceptant c. assistance d. access
17. It’s no more than common___________ to hear what she has to say.
a. polite b. impolite c. politeness d. impoliteness
18. Phone me before ten; _________ I’ll be too busy to talk to you.
a. otherwise b. however c. unless d. moreover
19. She was clearly the best candidate for the job, so her interview was just a(n) ______ .
a. formation b. instance c. formality d. informality
20. ‘Let’s go,’ he said, _____ towards the door. ’
a. nodding b. clapping c. waving d. bowing
21. Laughing when you should be crying sends out the wrong____________ to people.
a. sights b. signals c. symbols d. hints
22. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are _________forms of communication.
a. direct b. regular c. verbal d. non-verbal
23. She was a devoted nurse, always very _________to the needs of her elderly patients.
a. observant b. attentive c. careful d. delicate
24. I think access to cinemas and theaters is the main _____ of city life,
a. amenity b. attraction c. leisure d. recreation
25. Social kissing, as a greeting, is also sometimes ___________ between men and women who know
each other well.
a. appropriate b. marvelous c. acceptable d. appreciated
A. 11. a 12. b 13. c 14. c 15. d 16. a 17. c 18. a 19. c 20. a
22. d 23. b 24. b 25. c
B. 26. c 27. b 28. d 29. c 30. d 31. c 32. d 33. d 34. c 35. d
37. c 38. c 39. d 40. b

B. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.

26. The visitors were complaining in the rain.
a. for waiting b. me about waiting c. about having to wait d. that they have to wait
27. John told me that he _________ his best in the exam ____________ .
a. would do - the day before b. would do – the following day
c. had done — the following day d. was doing - the day before
28. The effects of cigarette smoking _________to be extremely harmful so far.
a. is proved b. will be proved c. are proved d. have been proved
29. He said Ann ________ her licence the Tuesday before.
a. got b. was got c. had got d. would got
30. The accused denied _________in the vicinity of the murder scene.
a to have ever been b. have ever been c. having been ever d. ever having been
31. She told me that she _________physiology.
a. has studied. b. has been studying c. had been studying d. would have studied
32. The doctor has advised _________ too much coffee.
a. me not drink b. I don’t drink c. me not drinking d. me not to drink
33. Mike asked Sarah how long__________ English so far.
a. she learned b. she has been learning c. had she learned d. she had been learning
34. My mother told me _______ my books lying about on the living room.
a. don’t leave b. not leave c. not to leave d. didn’t leave
35. ________ She wondered now, after so many years away.
a. how her father looked like b. how did her father look like
c. whom her father looks like d. what her father looked like
36. Rosa suggested _______ a suit and tie when he went for the interview.
a. him to wear b. he should wear c. he must wear d. that he wears
37. He said that the plane ____________ and that I _________an hour earlier.
a. had already left - must have arrived b. already left - had to arrive
c. had already left - should have arrived d. would leave already - was supposed to arrive
38. Helen asked me _______ the film called ‘Star Wars’.
a. if I saw b. whether I have seen c. if I had seen d. whether had I seen
39. Nobody knows _________until next week.
a. why the meeting postponed b. why was the meeting postponed
c. why did the meeting postpone d. why the meeting was postponed
40. It was only later that I comprehended __________ .
a. what did his story mean b. what his story meant
c. his story meant what d. what was his story’s meaning

C. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the
sentence to be correct.
41. In his letter, he said he had seen Penny at the theater a couple of days ago.
42. Ron said that he wasn’t sure, but the storm might stop already.
43. For many years people have wondered that life exists elsewhere in the universe.
44. Public health experts say that the money one spent avoiding illness is less than the cost of being
sick.
45. The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted.

III. READING
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or 4- that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
It is difficult to write (46) ________ that tell exactly when we should apologize, but it is not difficult to
learn how. If we have dope something to hurt someone’s feelings, or if we have been impolite or (47)
_________ we should apologize. An apology indicates that we ________ realize we have ___________
made a (48) _________and we are sorry for it. It is a way of expressing our regret for something. When
we apologize. we admit our (49) _________ usually offer a reason for it, and express regret.
The simplest way to apologize is to say, ‘I’m sorry,’ but often that is not enough. Let’s take a (50)
_________situation. You are late for class and enter the classroom, (51) _________ the teacher in the
middle of the lesson. What should you do? The most polite action is usually to take a seat as (52)
_________as possible and apologize later. But if the teacher stops and waits for you to say something,
you could apologize simply “I’m sorry I’m late”, ask (53) _________ to take your seat, and sit down.
Naturally, more than this - a (54) _________for the tardiness - is needed, but this is not the time or the
place for it because you have already caused one interruption and don’t need to make it any longer or
(55) _________ than it already is.
46. a. rules b. times c. reasons d. examples
47. a. disrespect b. rude c. disappointed d. angry
48. a. decency b. regret c. guilt d. mistake
49. a. cruelty b. blame c. wrongdoing d. comment
50. a. popular b. common c. rude d. general
51. a. interrupting b. holding c. confusing d. breaking
52. a. much b. long c. quietly d. firmly
53. a. allowance b. permission c. acceptance d. approval
54. a. reason c. signal c. compliment d. apology
55. a. better c. best c. worst d. worse

B. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language” of
every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is
important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In the United
States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm.
If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the
other’s arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and
a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get
uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans
touch another person by accident, they say, “Pardon me.” Or “Excuse me.” Americans like to look the
other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding
something, or are not interested. But when you are stare at someone, it is not polite. For Americans,
thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done. Thumbs down means the opposite. To call a waiter,
raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands
as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and
index finger. Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the
head when they admire them. Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. -If you don’t
know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.
56. From the passage we can learn that ______________
a. gestures don’t mean anything while talking b. gestures can help us to express ourselves
c. American people often use body language in communication
d. It’s confusing to understand a culture’s body language
57. If you are introduced to a stranger from the USA, you should ______________
a. greet him with a hug b. place a hand on his shoulder
c. shake his hand weakly d. shake his hand firmly
58. American people often ____________ .
a. show their friendship by touching each other
b. glance at each other when they are talking
c. get uncomfortable when you stand or sit too close to them
d. say “Pardon me.” to each other when they are talking
59. When your friend give you a thumbs-up, he; in fact, _________
a. shows his rudeness to you b. shows his anger to you
c. expresses his worries about you d. expresses his satisfaction to you
60. Which of the following is NOT true about the culture of the United States?
 a. Pointing at someone is usually considered rude.
b. It’s rude to stare at the other person.
c. It’s impolite to look the other person in the eyes while talking.
d. It’s all right to raise your hand slightly when you want to attract the waiter’s attention.

IV. WRITING
From the words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentences.
61 _______ that we had to ask a police officer for directions.
a. So confusing the map was b. So confusing was the map
c. So was confusing the map d. Such confusing was the map
62. She regretfully told him that __________ .
a. she would leave the tickets at home b. she left the tickets at home
c. she would have left the tickets at home d. she had left the tickets at home
63. Peter asked me _________
a. what time does the film start b. what time the film starts
c. what time did the film start d. what time the film started
64. It is difficult to determine exactly __________
a. what does the center of the earth consist of b. what the center of the earth consists of
c. the center of the earth consist of what d. what of the center of the earth Consists
65. He recommended _________________
a. me reading the book before seeing the movie b. I would read the book before seeing the movie
c. I should read the book before seeing the movie d. to read the book before seeing the movie