THANG LONG HIGH  SCHOOL       IMPROVING EXERCISE – ENGLISH 11 – UNIT 7

                                                                                                  (New edition)

A. LANGUAGE FOCUS :
+ Pronunciation : Intonation: Wh-questions
+ Vocabulary: Words and phrases related to further education
+ Grammar: The present perfect and present perfect continuous.

B. EXERCISES :
Ex1: Choose the word which is stressed differently from Ex2: Choose the word which has the underlined part
the rest. pronounced differently from the rest.
1. university / application/ technology/ entertainment 11. apply / university / identity / early
2. mathematics / engineering / scientific / laboratory 12. choice / achieve / each / chemistry
3. certificate / necessary / economy / geography 13. final / applicant / high /decide
4. interviewer / preparation / economics / education 14. average / indicate / application / grade
5. considerable / information / librarian / technician 15. course/ four / our / yours
6. veterinary / consequently / application / difficulty 16. requirements/ subject / secondary / levels
7. maximum / decision / requirement /admission 17. specialize / variety / particular / wide
8. institution / university/ preferential / indicative 18. equivalent / technique / question / quite
9. available / majority /tutorial / differently 19. compound / course / around / hour
10. graduation / understanding / international/accommodation 20. apply / carefully / entry / discovery

II. Gap - filling: Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences.
cloud major pursue appreciated curriculum vitae
flexibility overcame academic available educationalist
th
1. She was perhaps the most significant……………..…of the 20 century.
2. The enrolment criteria are geographical rather than…………..
3. Her…………..is French. She spends most of her time for it.
4. Applications with a full…………..…………..…and two references should reach the Principal by June 12th.
5. We intend to…………..this policy with determination.
6. His talents are not fully…………..in that company.
7. Further information is…………..…on request.
8. Key company documents are now stored in the ……….……, so you no longer need to save them to your computer's
hard drive.
9. Computers offer a much greater degree of…………..in the way work is organized.
10. She……………..…injury to win the Olympic gold medal several years ago.

III. Match each word/phrase on the left with its description on the right.
1. higher education a. to recognize the good qualities of somebody/ something
2. postgraduate b. to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
3. further education c. education and training at college and university especially to degree level
d. a person who already holds a first degree and who is doing advanced study or research; a
4. appreciate
graduate student
5. pursue e. education that is provided for people after leaving school, but not at a university

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in the following
questions:
1. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.
A. answer B. take C. make D. write
2. If the examiner cannot make sense of what your essay is about, you’ll get the low mark.
A. declare B. estimate C. communicate D. understand
3. Some students only cram for tests when there is little time left, so their results are not satisfactory.
A. prepare in a short period B. prepare in a long time C. prepare well D. prepare badly
4. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-old students.
A. specialized B. fulfilled C. required D. applied
5. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
6. When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. coming nearer to B. catching sight of C. pointing at D. looking up to
7. Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
8. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest to

V. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. Her classmates admire her so much because she has a clear …………..mind, (analyze)
2. There are some obvious…………..applications of the research, (practice)
3. In this job, experience counts for more than paper………..……..(qualify)
4. An… …………..at a television station is a wonderful experience for him. (intern)
5. Having failed a number of times, he is learning how to think…………..…….science)
6. Please accept this gift in…………..…….of all you've done for us. (appreciate)
7. The ………..…….of bacteria with the body's natural chemistry is being examined, (interact)
8. The new plane was a triumph of European industrial and technical …………..……. (collaborate)
9. She assessed each of her students to determine their…………..…….to take the higher exam, (eligible)
10. Julie and Mark, aged 17 and 19………..…….respect)
11. The making of good habits ………..…….a determination to keep on training your child. ( require)
12. He was the only …………..…….that was offered the job. ( apply)
13. Parents can express a ………..…….for the school their child attends. ( prefer )
14. Many people have objected to the use of animals in …………..…….experiments. ( science )
15. I would like to invite you to participate in the ………..…….…..ceremony. (graduate )
16. Mr. Pike provided us with an ………..…….guide to the full-time and part-time programs on offer to a range of
candidates drawn from schools and colleges. ( inform)
17. Not many places at the universities are left, so choice is on a severe ………..…….limit)
18. Higher education ………..…….have risen this year for the first time in more than a decade. ( applies)

VI. Choose the best answer.

1. It is mandatory for blood banks to test all donated blood for the virus. The underlined word has the closest meaning to:
A. factory B. compulsory C. possible D. successful
2. Ted: "Who should I call concerning the lawsuit?"
- Tony: "……………………………………."
A. I'm on holiday until next week. B. You ought to talk to Mr. Nguyen first.
C. I was not concerning the suit. D. No, the manager doesn't wear business suits every day.
3. Bachelor’s ……………… include Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.SC.)
A. degrees B. agrees C. downturns D. achievement
4. Previous teaching experience is a necessary …………………for this job.
A. subtraction B. extinction C. distraction D. qualification
5. "They are building a language centre for disabled students. They started building it 6 months ago." has the closest
meaning to:
A. They have been building a language centre for disabled students for 6 months.
B. They haven't been building a language centre for disabled students for 6 months.
C. They haven't built a language centre for disabled students for 6 months.
D. They built a language centre for disabled students for 6 months.
6. "The last time he worked out was 5 years ago." has the closest meaning to:
A. He has been working out for 5 years. B. He has not worked out 5 years ago?
C. He has not worked out for 5 years. . He has not been working out 5 years ago.
7. Send a full CV (………………………….Vitae) with your job application.
A. Column B. Curriculum C. Color D. Culture
8. Spending a year working in the city helped to ………………..his horizons.
A. steal B. deal C. burden D. broaden
9. We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes………………………..
A. unstable B. able C. available D. disabled
10. The slowdown of the US economy occurred ………………..with a downturn in Europe.
A. usually B. always C. happily D. simultaneously
11. She…………………..for an MA scholarship for four times. Now she is preparing to apply for the fifth time.
A. has been applying B. has been applied C. has applied D. had applied
12. Fees for his vocational course…………………….. by his parents.
A. paid B. have been paid C. have been paying D. had paid
13. Prof. Wilson has been giving the same seminar to students………………..
A. for the last 12 years B. for last 12 years C. in the last 12 years D. the last 12 years
14. The charity will be taking food and……………………supplies to six refugee camps.
A. need B. essential C. absent D. self-esteem
15. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. bachelor B. critical C. internship D. appreciate
16. The new regulations made a lot of prisoners………………….for early release.
A. eligible B. successful C. dedicated D. interfered
17. Choose the answer which needs correcting.
The life of the farmers in this area has changed a lot over last 10 years.
18. Choose the answer which needs correcting.
What is the most interesting thing you did over the last few months?
19. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. institution B. curriculum C. analytical D. undergraduate
20. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. simultaneously B. flexibility C. respectively D. polytechnic
21. It is a course …………. two years for those who want to work as a marketing agent.
A. of B. in C. for D. with
22. You can meet Mr. Pike, who is ………… behalf ………… the university to solve the problems of foreign students.
A. on / of B. in / for C. with / at D. for / at
23. In most ……… developed countries, up to 50% of ……population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
A. Ø / the B. the / a C. Ø / Ø D. the / Ø
24. ………… colleges and ………… universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education.
A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / the D. Ø / Ø
25. A university is an -institution of higher education and research, which grants ………… degrees at all levels in a variety
of subjects. A. secondary B. optional C. academic D. vocational
26. …………is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the
medical treatment of animals. A. Chemistry B. Pharmacy C. Medicine D. Veterinary
27. A …………is an area of knowledge or study, especially one that you study at school, college, or university.
A. degree B. subject C. level D. vacancy
28. Most ………… are at senior level, requiring appropriate qualifications.
A. degrees B. grades C. colleges D. vacancies
29. She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant ………… for which she can apply.
A. institutions B. indications C. positions D. locations
30. He had been expected to cope well with examinations and …………good results.
A. achieve B. consider C. last D. object
31. Either you or your friend ………… on charge today.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
32. Many parents do not let their children make a decision ………… their future career.
A. in B. about C. on D. out
33. He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the ………… of the company.
A. requirements B. applicants C. information D. education
34. ………… education is normally taken to include undergraduate arid postgraduate education, as well as vocational
education and training.
A. Primary B. Tertiary C. Secondary D. Intermediate
35. The University of Cambridge is a prestigious …………of higher learning in the UK
A. tower B. hall C. house D. institute
36. - Which subject do you …………at university? - I major in Math.
A. do B. make C. practice D. demonstrate
37. A…………is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training.
A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. grade
38. In many countries, prospective university students apply for ………… during their last year of high school.
A. achievement B. information C. course D. admission
39. The A-level (short for Advanced Level) is a General Certificate of Education set of exams ………… in the U.K.
A. taken B. spent C. met D. indicated
40. In all cases, applicants must meet the course requirements …………by the admitting institution.
A. written B. listed C. typed D. valued
41. Most universities…………students who want to attend the university to pass three A-Levels.
A. receive B. tell C. require D. ask
42. An …………is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree.
A. undergraduate B. application C. insurance D. exam
43. Entry to university is competitive so some …………with the minimum entrance qualifications will find themselves
without a place. A. tutors B. professors C. teachers D. applicants
44. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of…………courses in the university.
A. compulsory B. optional C. required D. limited
45. Carrie said she will join the company if the starting salary ………… her expectations.
A. meets B. met C. has met D. had me

VII. Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.

1. of / need / enroll / the / to / end / August. / You / before
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. price / accommodation / Hotel / included / the / of / in / your / holiday. / is
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. about / I / to / consulted / expect / issues. / be / major
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. are / country? / you / When / eligible / vote / your / to / in
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. availability / her / before / the / you / Check / schedule / meeting.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Error Identification.
1. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel
for the whole country.
2. Higher education in the United States specifically refers to post-secondary institutions, that offer associate degrees,
master degrees or PhD. degrees or equivalents.
3. Higher general education is based on theoretical expertise and might be contrasted with higher vocational education,
which concentrating on both practice and theory.
4. An university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees; including Bachelor's
degrees, Master's degrees and doctorates in a variety of subjects.
5. Higher vocational education and training that combines teaching of both practical skills and theoretical expertise.
6. The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking
by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England.
7. When GCSEs are taken' in secondary school, they can often combined with other qualifications, or diplomas.
8. If you decide to take any examination system, you should make contact with the Admissions Office to ask for an
appropriate preparation for the subject whom you are planning to study.
9. Entry standards at Cambridge University require students who have studied to the highest level available for school
students, and having achieved top grades.
10. If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university, or we recommend that you take a
look at the course requirements first

IX. Give the correct tenses of the verbs:

1. I (work)………………. in the garden all day and now I’m tired.
2. What you (do)……………………….? You’re all wet.
3. I ( finish)……………… my homework. Now I’m going to watch TV.
4. What  you (do) ………….. with my keys? - I (not see)………..… your keys.
5. She (work)………..in the garden all morning and she still (not finish)………...
6. Why are you sweating? – I ( cut)…………………….the grass.
7. How many biscuits  you (eat)……………………….?
8. How long  you( know)…………………………. her?  
9. I (have) …………………… this computer for over 10 years.
10. I (have)…………..piano lessons for over 10 years and I’m still not very good.
11. How long he (see)………….. her? - Not long, but they’re getting married next month.
12. I (cook)………………..  for the last two hours and now you tell me you’re not hungry!
13. He (put)………………….. on a lot of weight since he came to Germany.
14. Why are you crying? – I (cut)………………………..onions.
15. The film (start)……………………. yet?
16. They (build)………………………..the new road around the school for more than a year.
17. Teacher to student: You (do)……………….. your homework?
18. Someone (take)…………………… my dictionary!
19. John (tell)……… you about the party next week? - No, I (not see)…… …… him today.
20. John (tell)……….. you about the party next week? - No, we were talking about last weekend.
21. I (read)………….…… that book you lent me. I’ve got another 50 pages to read.
22. I’ (read)………………… that book you lent me. I finished it yesterday.
23. I usually work in London but I (work)………………..in Birmingham for the last 3 weeks.
24. He (not talk)……………………………. to me during this week.
25. I am very tired now because I (work)……………………. hard for 12 hours. 
26. I (wait)………………… here nearly half an hour for my girlfriend Joana; do you think she (forget)………… to come?
27. Although john (study)……………………. at the university for five years he (not get)………………….. his degree yet.
28. Jack (go)………………………. to Switzerland for a holiday; I never (be)…………… there.
29. She (read)…………….….. all the works of Dickens. How many have you (read)………..…..?
30. That book (lie)………… on the table for weeks. You (not read)………………. it yet?

X. Rewrite these sentences:

1. I did not come to your party due to the rain.
 It was …………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They got success since they took my advice.
 But for …………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Unless you come on time, we will go without you.
 Come on …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Thanks to her high grades at university, she is offered the position.
 If …………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I am very interested in the book you lent me last week.
 The book …………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
 Their parents …………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
  Busy at work as …………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.
 Of all …………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time.
 Because …………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
 I have …………………………………………………………………………………………….
11. This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
 I have …………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. It is not until a Vietnamese girl getting 18 years old that she is allowed to get married legally.
 A Vietnamese girl …………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. I have not met her for three years.
 The last …………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. This pasta is a new experience for me.
 This is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. I have not seen Tom for ages.
 It …………………………………………………………………………………………….
16. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
 Peter complimented …………………………………………………………………………………………….
17. She raised her hand high so that she could attract her teacher's attention.
 To …………………………………………………………………………………………….
18. "Hello, Mary!" Peter said.  Peter …………………………………………………………………………………………….
19. Julie and Anne had not met each other before the party.
 Julie and Anne got …………………………………………………………………………………………….
20. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
 Peter …………………………………………………………………………………………….

XI. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Interesting Facts about Japanese School System
How fast can you multiply 21 times 13? And, what about 123 times 321? Well, Japanese children do it in no time, with
a help of several lines. Any kid can do that, even a five year old. They don't learn numbers………………..(1). Instead, they
draw and play.
You wonder how can it be? This is because teaching in this country is about the quality of lessons, not…..(2). Here's
an example of a regular math class in Japan:
The class starts with the customary aisatsu (greetings) to the teacher and………….(3) by his question if students know
how to solve a problem he had previously put up on the board. That day his class………….(4) to learn how to solve
equations with multiple fractions and he instructs his fifth-graders how to approach these math problems.
The first student to finish shots a hand up. The teacher walks over, glances……………………(5) the problem and circles
it to signal it was correct. The student then gets up and away from his seat. Another hand shots up. But, this time the first
student………………………..(6) the role of the teacher, or the corrector.
Math is also a type of a language, so why wouldn't we ………………..(7) it as if we were learning English, Japanese or
social studies? The Japanese say that if you teach what you learn, you will remember about 90 percent. If teachers stand
at the board and just lecture, through mere listening, the students will……………………(8) far less — say, 40 percent — so
it's far more effective to have them discussing problems and teaching each other. Also, it's important to have very
little………………..(9) or rest time and to constantly keep them motivated.
Children all around the world usually learn between 26-33 letters (not ……………… (10) into account certain Asian
languages which have a rather pictographic approach). Do you know how many characters Japanese children need to
know in order to read and write? More than 26, that's for sure.
1. A. by heart B. by picture C. in heart D. in picture
2. A. quantity B. qualified C. amount D. number of
3. A. followed B. is followed C. follows D. following
4. A. suppose B. were supposed C. is supposed D. supposing
5. A. onto B. into C. at D. over
6. A. doing B. makes C. have D. takes
7. A. attack B. approach C. attract D. allow
8. A. retain B. sustain C. substance D. decrease
9. A. parties B. cakes C. downtime D. durable
10. A. cleaning B. spraying C. removing D. taking

XII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Here's some advice for trying to find the university that works for you.
1. You need to examine (41) _____ and your reasons for going to university before you start your search. Why are you
going? What are your abilities and strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you want out of life? Are you
 socially self-sufficient (42) _____ do you need warm, familial (43) _____? Talk with your family, friends and high-school
counselors as you ask these questions. The people (44) _____ know you best can help you the most with these
important issues.
2. Very few high-school students have enough information or (45) _____ to choose a major. You need to be well (46)
_____ to determine your interest and aptitude. Many students (47) _____ their minds two or three times before they
settle on a major.
3. If you do not have to go to university right (48) _____ it is never too late. There is no such thing as the perfect time to
start university. Some students benefit from a year off to work, study or travel, and these experiences (49) _____ them
to be better, more engaged students. Some students choose to apply to university and gain admission and then defer
their entrance, while others wait to apply until after they have had (50) _____ alternative experience.
1. a. you b. your c. yours d. yourself
2. a. or b. but c. nor d. either
3. a. support b. bringing c. feeding d. growth
4. a. which b. whom c. who d. whose
5. a. expenditure b. experience c. experiment d. expert
6. a. prepare b. prepared c. preparation d. preparative
7. a. transform b. translate c. change d. convert
8. a. for b. up c. over d. away
9. a. allow b. make c. let d. advise
10. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

XIII.Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students. High school graduates have to take it and
get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that
have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major
step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year
2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average
only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the
fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry;
Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign
Language, and Mathematics.
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary
schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses.
According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting
for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7%
of the total number of students. The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by
2007.
1. University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very ………………….
a. interesting b. stressful c. free d. easy
2. The word those refers to ……………..
a. exam subjects b. young people c. universities d. examinations
3. In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about ……..percent.
a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 50
4. Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
a. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination.
b. Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination.
c. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects.
d. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose.
5. According to the passage,………………..
a. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year.
b. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities
c. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities.
d. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities.

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