Unit 1: LIFE STORIES WE ADMIRE

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which has the underlined part pronounced
differently from the others in each of the following questions.
1. A. peace B. threat C. death D. bread
2. A. diary B. stylish C. resign D. biography
3. A. family B. parents C. happy D. frankly
4. A. mischief B. believe C. obedience D. niece
5. A. shifts B. works C. groups D. hands
6. A. safe B. secure C. sure D. support
7. A. baths B. clothes C. enjoys D. solutions
8. A. biologist B. shift C. trick D. discuss
9. A. publish B. adult C. under D. issue
10. A. attend B. admire C. access D. adopt
11. A. cancer B. culture C. captain D. center
12. A. suggestion B. contribution C. education D. introduction
13. A. resign B. resistance C. insect D. reusable
14. A. college B. wage C. graduation D. manage
15. A. trade B. accepted C. salary D. career
16. A. sensible B. degree C. apprentice D. professional
17. A. advice B. qualify C. living D. opinion
18. A. business B. advisor C. sense D. hands-on
19. A. cost B. doctorate C. job D. convince
20 A. academic B. dream C. study D. educational

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. domestic B. possible C. physical D. musical
2. A. vacant B. ancient C. central D. alive
3. A. answer B. offer C. reduce D. product
4. A. individual B. experiment C. independence D. reputation
5. A. astronaut B. decision C. pottery D. poverty
6. A. medicine B. volunteer C. military D. habitat
7. A. resist B. achievement C. impression D. enemy
8. A. contain B. publish C. remain D. defeat
9. A. unfortunate B. intelligent C. innovation D. development
10. A. experience B. technology C. electronics D. accessible
11. A. province B. campaign C. success D. attack
12: A. character B. impressive C. diagnose D. company

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Vo Nguyen Giap was widely recognized as a ________ genius for his pivotal role in leading Vietnamese forces
during the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.
A. military B. artistic C. musical D. literary
2. His mother got bent out of _________when he played video games until midnight.
A. colour B. shape C. eye D. board
3. As a journalist, her duty is to the truth behind illegal activities.
A. volunteer B. admire C. attend D. expose
4. Viet Quang _________himself to helping the needy in his neighbourhood.
A. admired B. devoted C. diagnosed D. attended
5. Her interesting of her trip to Thailand last year fascinated all of us.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
6. Having a difficult childhood did not hold her back; instead, it inspired her to devote her life to social work, helping
others _________ similar challenges.
A. observe B. note C. overcome D. protect
7. Her biological parents were unable to raise her, so she was ________by a family who provided her with a loving
home.
A. adopted B. adapted C. advertised D. admitted
8. Jobs met Steve Wozniak and they quickly _______over their love of electronics, a shared passion that would
eventually lead to the founding of Apple.
A. bonded B. connected C. united D. argued
9. Thomas Edison's __________achievement in developing the first practical electric light bulb revolutionized the way
the world illuminated the night.
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10. Vo Thi Sau ________ attacks against French colonial forces, becoming a symbol of resistance and courage in
Vietnam's struggle for independence.
A. carried out B. got over C. came across D. went on
11. Even though Susan was with breast cancer, she remained positive.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
12. Parents who are too busy with their work find it hard to with their children.
A. adopt B. devote C. bond D. investigate
13. They were so when they heard that their son was safe.
A. anxious B. relieved C. depressed D. embarrassed
14. I am extremely to all front line workers who have been trying to save people.
A. grateful B. investigative C. amazed D. anxious
15. The travel agency will send you the detailed when they receive your money.
A. genius B. duty C. achievement D. itinerary
16. Mr. Viet his time and energy to giving free English lessons for poor children.
A. admires B. devotes C. diagnoses D. attends
17. We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - was calling B. drove - called
C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling
18. What ____ to you on Sunday night?
A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen
19. Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up.
A. waited – showed B. would wait - showed
C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing
20. We ____ our quality time when the unexpected guess ____.
A. had – came B. were having - came
C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come
21. Since they ____ us they ____ to visit us last Sunday, we ____ forward to the day.
A. were telling - came - looked B . would tell – would visit - would look
C. told – would come - were looking D. tell - are coming - will look
22. He gave us a thrilling of his experiences on the battlefield.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
23. His parents passed away in a tragic accident.
A. biological B. ambitious C. cutting-edge D. creative
24. At the age of 30, she was with a rare form of breast cancer.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
25. When I was in college, I with a man because we both shared a passion for detective novels.
A. adopted B. devoted C. bonded D. attended
26. Many Vietnamese young men volunteered to join the army during the war against France.
A. resistance B. biography C. account D. experience
27. I ____ out last night but at the last minute I ____ that I had a quiz this morning.
A. was going to go – realized B. went – realized
C. had gone – would realize D. would go - have realized
28. She hasn't paid as much attention to her children as she ____ since she ____ working.
A. does – starts B. did - started
C. was doing - was starting D. has done - would start
29. My brother ____ at the road when he ____ into a hole.
A. wasn't looking - was falling B. didn't look - has fallen
C. wasn't looking – fell D. won't look - fall
30. Magellan ____ the first European who ____ through the strait.
A. was - was sailing B. was being - was sailing
C. had been – sailed D. was - sailed
31. The first self-sufficient village in Britain ____ the Norman's idea. They were some strange invaders who ____ to
change the country in a better way.
A. was – hoped B. is - have hoped
C. have been - were hoping D. was being - had hoped
32. We a documentary about war heroes at 8.30 P.M. last Friday.
A. watched B. have watched C. were watching D. are watching
33. I was reading an online article about General Vo Nguyen Giap when my friend .
A. calls B. is calling C. has called D. called
34. Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country during the war.
A. resistance B. biography C. account D. experience
35. When we leisurely along the beach, a man approached us.
A. are strolling B. were strolling C. stroll D. have strolled
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36. They were taking selfies while the tour guide the itinerary.
A. explains B. is explaining C. has explained D. was explaining
37. Her parents were chatting about the news when she home.
A. comes B. is coming C. came D. has come
38. I _______ in the park when I _______ my old school friend.
A. jogged, saw B. was jogging, saw C. was jogging, was seeing D. jogged, was seeing
39. Her innovations in software development are now ________ to a wide range of users.
A. accessible B. successful C. available D. beneficial
40: His invention was not only innovative but also introduced ________ technology to the market.
A. full-length B. traditional C. cutting-edge D. standard
41: She always ________ to improving the community and her efforts are still celebrated today.
A. devoted B. respected C. admired D. concentrated
IV. Put the verbs in brackets in past simple or past continuous.
1. While Tom (read) ________, Mai Ly (watch) _________ a documentary on TV.
2. Mark (come) ________ home, (switch) _________on the computer and (check) _______ his emails.
3. The thief (sneak) ________ into the house, (steal) _______the jewels and (leave) ________ without a trace.
4. Nobody (listen) ________while the teacher (explain) _________the tenses.
5. While we (do) _________ a sight-seeing tour, our friends (lie) ____ on the beach.
6. He (wake) _______ up and (look) _________ at his watch.
7. The receptionist (welcome) _______ the guests and (ask) ______them to fill in the form.
8. The car (break) _______down and we (have) __________to walk home.
9. The boys (swim) ______ while the girls (sunbathe) _________
10. My father (come) ________in, (look) _______ around and (tell) ______ me to tidy up my room.
V. Put the verbs in brackets in past simple or past continuous.
In my last holiday, I went to Hawaii. When I (1) (go) ______ to the beach for the first time, something
wonderful happened. I (2) (swim) ______ in the sea while my mother was sleeping in the sun. My brother was building
a castle and my father (3) (drink) _____ some water. Suddenly I (4) (see) _______a boy on the beach. His eyes were
blue like the water in the sea and his hair (5) (be) _________ beautiful black. He was very tall and thin and his hair was
brown. My heart (6) (beat) _____ fast. I (7) (ask) _______him for his name with a shy voice. He (8) (tell) ______ me
that his name was John. He (9) (stay) ______with me the whole afternoon. In the evening, we met again. We ate pizza
in a food stall. The following days we (10) (have) ______ a lot of fun together. At the end of my holidays when I left
Hawaii I said good-bye to John. We had tears in our eyes. He wrote to me a letter very soon and I answered him.
VI. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets (past simple or past continuous tense).
1. Yesterday, I ____________________ (volunteer) at the soup kitchen and I ____________________ (cook) meals for
the homeless.
2. As I ____________________ (volunteer) at the beach clean-up, I ____________________ (discover) a variety of
interesting seashells on the beach.
3. During my time as a volunteer at the food bank, I ____________________ (deliver) free meals to families in need.
4. While I ____________________ (help) at the community centre, I ____________________ (meet) a lot of
wonderful people in our neighbourhood.
5. At 4 p.m. yesterday, they ____________________ (sort) the donations at the community centre.
6. While I ____________________ (join) an event at the children’s hospital, I ____________________ (have) the
chance to bring joy to the young patients through art activities.
7. Last summer, I ____________________ (participate) in a volunteer trip and I ____________________ (help) clean
the local beach.
8. At the charity event one month ago, I ___________________ (set) up booths and _________________ (help) the
organisers.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. They worked on projects that create more opportunities for children in remote areas.
A. projects B. create C. more D. for
2. She was selling handmade items and cookies where I called her yesterday.
A. was selling B. handmade C. where D. called
3. While I volunteered at the community project, I saw many people with suffering and hardships.
A. volunteered B. project C. with D. suffering
4. I first meet Trinh when we worked as volunteers at a local food bank three years ago.
A. meet B. when C. as D. food bank
5. The guest speaker was speaking when we come to the event hall.
A. guest B. was speaking C. come D. event

VIII. Combine each pair of sentences into one meaningful sentence.

1. I met Nhi on the street. She was volunteering at a blood donation event. (WHILE)
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2. I saw Ha on my way home. She was donating her clothes to the charity event. (WHEN)
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3. Tri was watching TV. He saw his friends taking part in the clean-up project on TV. (WHILE)
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4. They were visiting the remote villages. They decided to help build a playground for kids. (WHILE)
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5. He arrived at the centre. We were recording the donations. (WHEN)
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IX. Read the following advertisements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 16.
AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!
Don't miss Taylor Swift's 2024 concert!
● Sing along (11) her top hits
● Dance with the lively crowd
● Create (12) lasting memories with friends.
Save the date for 13/7/2024 at Stella Stadium, IngleWood, CA8987 USA.
(13) your tickets now for an evening filled with
joy and music. Don't hesitate – secure your spot for an
unforgettable
Question 11. A. atnight! B. to C. on D. of

Question 12. A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)

Question 13. A. Bond B. Devote C. Book D. Admire
VAN GOGH ART DISCOVERY!
● Get to know famous artworks (14) "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers"
● Discover Van Gogh's life through (15) displays
● Enjoy clear audio guides
● Fun (16) for families with little ones
● Tickets: Adults $12, Students $8, Kids (under 10) free
Contact us:
● Email: [email protected]
● Address: 123 Artful Lane, Palette City
Question 14. A. if B. as though C. as if D. like
Question 15. A. fascinate B. fascination C. fascinating D. fascinatingly
Question 16. A. habits B. traditions C. activities D. memories
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make
meaningful letter for the following question.
Question 17.
a. I visited a beautiful place with a fascinating itinerary that allowed me to explore the local culture and scenery.
b. I can't wait to tell you more about it when we meet.
c. I took some selfies at breathtaking landmarks, capturing the memories that will last a lifetime.
d. Dear Mark, I hope this letter finds you well.
e. The people I met and the places I visited made me appreciate the diversity and beauty of our world.
f. I wanted to share with you about my recent life-changing trip.
A. d – e – a – b – f – c B. d – f – b – a – c – e
C. d – f – a – c – e – b D. d – f – c – e – a – b

Question 18.
a. Secondly, her achievements are remarkable; she became the youngest Indian woman to receive a Nobel award
for her efforts.
b. Dear Laura, I hope you are well.
c. Her story is truly inspiring, and I believe her commitment to making a positive impact in the world deserves
praise.
d. Additionally, Malala has volunteered in various communities, providing educational opportunities for
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e. Firstly, Malala is an inspiring young woman who has dedicated her life to advocating for girls'
education.
f. I wanted to share with you someone I truly admire – Malala Yousafzai.
A. b – f – e – a – d – c B. b – f – e – c – a – d
C. b – f – e – a – c – d D. b – f – d – e – a – c
X: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Donald John Trump is the 45th President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017. In addition to being
a politician, he is a successful business magnate and television personality as well. The son of a wealthy real estate
developer, Trump attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1) _______. He owned several
beauty pageants and ventured into reality television as well. (2) ______, he entered national politics in the early 2000s
and set his eyes on the presidential office. As a politician, his career was marred by allegations of sexual misconduct
and he also earned much 3) ____ for his extravagant lifestyle and controversial comments on immigrants from Islamic
nations. (4) _______ Trump ran for the 2016 presidential election as a Republican and defeated Democratic candidate
Hillary Clinton in a surprise victory. Donald Trump is the first person to assume presidency without prior military or
government service and at 70, (5) _______.
1. A. before taking charge of his family's business B. Between taking charge of his family's business
C. after taking charge of his family's business D. Without taking charge of his family's business
2. A. Expanding the horizons of his ambitions B. Reducing the horizons of his ambitions
C. Admiring the horizons of his ambitions D. Diagnosing the horizons of his ambitions
3. A. criticism B. accusation C. blame D. conviction
4. A. Thanks to the controversies surrounding him, B. Despite the controversies surrounding him,
C. With the controversies surrounding him, D. Other than the controversies surrounding him,
5. A. she is also the oldest one to assume the office B. he is also the oldest one to invest the office
C. she is also the oldest one to participate the office D. he is also the oldest one to assume the office
XI: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 1 to 5.
Steve Jobs, a genius in the world of technology, was born in 1955 and adopted by a working-class family. He
dropped out of college, taking a leap into the unknown, where he found his passion for technology and creativity.
In 1976, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, and together they founded Apple, a company that would revolutionize the
computer industry with cutting-edge innovations. Apple's Macintosh computer and the iconic iPhone are testaments to
Jobs' commitment to cutting-edge design and user-friendly technology.
Apart from his work at Apple, Jobs also played a significant role in the success of Pixar Animation Studios, where
he contributed to the creation of the first computer-animated film, Toy Story. Despite facing setbacks, such as being
diagnosed with cancer, Jobs continued to lead Apple until his passing away in 2011.
His legacy lives on through the products and innovations that have shaped the way people live and work in the
digital age.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Steve Jobs’ academic achievements B. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
C. Steve Jobs’ rare disease D. Steve Jobs’ first company
2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs?
A. He was adopted by a working-class family. B. He found a passion for technology from childhood.
C. He didn’t finish his college education. D. He’s a genius in the world of technology.
3. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. cutting-edge innovationsB. Apple's Macintosh computer and iPhone
C. Jobs and Steve Wozniak D. design and technology
4. The word setbacks in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. difficulties B. advantages C. results D. influences
5. Which of the following is true about Steve Jobs?
A. He contributed to the success of Pixar Animation Studios.
B. He established Apple without the help of Steve Wozniak.
C. He didn’t lead Apple when he was diagnosed with cancer.
D. His ambition was to shape the way people lived and worked
XII. 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.
Regular routines can help people feel like they have control over their daily lives and that they can take
positive steps (1) ______ managing their health. For example, making time for exercise within routines can help meet
recommended daily activity levels. This is especially relevant now, (2) ______ research shows that people who reduced
their activity levels during the pandemic could experience enduring health effects. As people increase activity outside
their homes, they might (3) ______ taking transit to school and work, returning to organized fitness activities and the
gym and opportunities to include movement throughout the day. (4) ______ ways that routines can support health
include regular meal preparation and getting enough sleep, activities (5) ______ seem simple but can give positive
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Question 1: A. on B. in C. of D. from
Question 2: A. but B. yet C. since D. despite
Question 3: A. consider B. use C. need D. open
Question 4: A. other B. another C. lot of D. few
Question 5: A. when B. where C. who D. which
XII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression were a leading cause of global health problems even
before the spread of COVID-19; however, they’ve gotten worse. Since the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic,
anxiety and depression rates worldwide have increased by an overwhelming 25%. In the U.S, 4 in 10 adults have
reported symptoms of anxiety or depression during the pandemic, compared with 1 in 10 from January to June 2019.
Among the most affected are young adults and women. The surge in people struggling with mental illnesses
has coincided with gaps in mental care services as well.
Research suggests that the pandemic has exacerbated the impacts of loneliness. Additionally, people’s fear of
missing out, also known as FOMO, hasn’t decreased even since in-person social gatherings became less frequent. But
small daily actions - such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap - can add up to have an impact on
mental health. Separately, counselling, therapy and medication prescribed by health care providers are effective
treatments for those experiencing mental illness.
Adapted from: https://theconversation.com/the-power-of-short-breahs-movement-and-other practices-on-improving-
mental-health-4-essential-reads-187413
Question 1: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Handle Mental Illness B. Mental Health - an Alarming Issue
C. The Effect of Covid-19 D. Fomo
Question 2: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. global health problems B. symptoms
C. mental health issues D. adults
Question 3: The word “surge” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. growth B. decline C. view D. situation
Question 4: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Mental illness is not a worldwide problem.
B. The rates of anxiety and depression experienced an increase by 25% in the first year of COVID-19.
C. 4 in 10 adults in the US show symptoms of depression and anxiety before June 2019.
D. Mental health issues have not changed since COVID-19.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The influences of loneliness got worse during the pandemic.
B. There are many kinds of treatments to tackle mental health issues.
C. Even though now there are fewer in-person social meetings, the number of people having FOMO has not
reduced.
D. Young adults and men are the highest number of people suffering from mental illnesses.

XIV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The average daily time spent online by adults increased by nearly an hour during the UK’s spring lockdown
when compared to the previous year, according to communications regulator Ofcom, with numerous countries back
under severe pandemic restrictions, many of us once again find ourselves questioning whether our heavy reliance on
technology is impacting our health.
It’s true that digital devices have provided new means of work, education, connection, and entertainment
during lockdown. But the perceived pressure to be online, the tendency to procrastinate to avoid undertaking tasks,
and the use of digital platforms as a way to escape stress all have the potential to turn healthy behaviours into habits.
This repetitive use can develop into addictive patterns, which can in turn affect a user’s well-being.
Digital addiction refers to the addictive and excessive use of digital devices. The design of digital platforms
themselves contributes to this addictive use. Notifications, news feeds, likes and comments have all been shown to
contribute towards a battle for your attention, which leads users to increase the time they spend looking at screens.
Screen time is an obvious measure of digital addiction, although researchers have noted that there is no simple
way to determine how much screen time one can experience before it becomes problematic. As such, there is a
continued lack of consensus on how we should think about and measure digital addiction.
During a global pandemic, when there often feels like no alternative to using Netflix, or video conferencing
with friends and family, screen time as an indicator of digital addiction is clearly ineffective. Nonetheless, research
conducted on preventing digital addiction does provide insights on how we can all engage with our digital technologies
in a healthier way during a lockdown.
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Question 1: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Digital Addiction During Pandemic Lockdown B. The Effect of Covid-19 Lockdown
C. Forms of Digital Entertainment D. Research about Digital Addiction
Question 2: The word “procrastinate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. complete B. push C. delay D. extend
Question 3: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. notifications B. users C. digital platforms D. researchers
Question 4: The word “consensus” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. research B. repetition C. discord D. agreement
Question 5: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The way to measure digital addiction needs to be studied more.
B. Digital addiction happens when people use digital devices moderately.
C. The design of social platforms is not related to overuse of digital devices.
D. It is not hard to decide the problematic amount of screen time.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. During the spring lockdown, the daily amount of time people spend online increased by nearly one hour
compared to the previous year.
B. Digital devices create a new means of entertainment.
C. The use of digital platforms cannot become addictive.
D. People use digital platforms to escape from anxiety.
Question 7: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Overuse of digital devices can have a negative health effect.
B. Notifications and news feeds do not distract you from other things.
C. People cannot connect with their family during lockdown.
D. People have to completely get rid of digital devices to be healthy.