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Unit 1. LOCAL ENVIRONMENT Mark

*Language focus:
- GRAMMAR: adverbs clauses of result, reasons, concession, phrasal verbs.
- VOCABULARY: vocabulary about traditional craft villages
Name: ………………………………..……………….. Class: ……………… Total: …………../ ………….
I. Circle the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently form that of the others.
1. A. layer B. frame C. artisan D. place
2. A. tablecloth B. authenticity C. through D. although
3. A. attraction B. surface C. lacquerware D. handmade
4. A. weave B. treat C. deal D. drumhead
II. Circle the words which has a different stress position from the others.
1. A. artefact B. embroider C. carpentry D. conical
2. A. complicated B. experience C. prosperity D. traditional
3. A. handicraft B. worshop C. artisan D. pottery
4. A. historical B. embroidery C. authority D. architecture
III. Choose the correct option the best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. The doctor was attending _________ the sick. (by / to / over / with)
2. Sixteen people showed _________ for the volleyball training session. (on / up / over / through)
3. Never put _________till tomorrow what you can do today. (off / over / back / away)
4. Were you brought _________in the city or in the country? (off / forward / up / over)
5. Put _________the cigarette, please. I don’t like its smell. (out / in / up / off)
6. I was taken _________when I received the enormous electricity bill. (to / aback / over / in)
7. I was named _________a wealthy relative of my Mom’s. (after / to / as / in)
8. My little son is learning how to _________his shoes. (put off / get on / take to / do up)
9. Our school doesn’t break _________until the end of July. (out / in / off / up)
10. I don’t know how you manage to __________ on only $50 a week. (get by / take in / cut down /
look down)
11. Politicians frequently comes _________a lot of criticism. (out of/ in for / down with/ up with)
12. We’ll have to ________ the options before coming to a decision. (narrow down / finish off / cut
down / look down)
IV. Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.
embroidery carvings popularity generations sculptures
materials drumhead layers craft conical
1. Cu Da Village in Thanh Oai, Ha Noi is proud of the long history of vermicelli making, which has been
passed down for _________________.
2. Hmong women of Y Linh Ho Village near Sa Pa are reviving the traditional skills of batik and
_________________ in order to make handicraft products for income.
3. Visiting Doi Tam Village in Duy Tien, Ha Nam, you will have opportunities to study the secret of the
_________________ of drum making.
4. Stretching a(n)_________________is the most difficult tasks because it requires craftsmen’s skill to
access the sound.
5. Most Vietnamese well know the saying, “Nga Son mats, Bat Trang ceramics”, which signifies the
_________________of these two locations.
6. Cho Lau rice paper cake is delicious because the _________________to prepare and make it must
follow strict production steps, as well as the secrets of mixing flour.
7. To make a banh chung cake, four or five ___________________ of dong leaves are used as the
wrapping of the dumpling, with the green blade of the outside leaf turned outward.
8. Go Cong altar cabinets are widely known for their nice shape, high quality wood, and skillful
_________________.
9. We were soon aware of a great ____________________ shape to the North-East.
10. The museum has several life-sized ______________________ of people and animals.
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V. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITALS to complete each of the following sentences.
1. There are a lot of silk _________________ such as scarves, ties and dresses in our shop. (PRODUCE)
2. They showed me a marble sculpture which was ____________________made by hand. (SKILL)
3. Last week we had a _____________ trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. (MEMORY)
4. Obviously, our handicrafts are in ____________________with those of other villages. (COMPETE)
5. Do you know that ____________________have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat. (ART)
6. My grandfather has devoted himself to many _____________events in our community. (CULTURE)
7. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist __________________ in this city. (ATTRACT)
8. We are impressed by a wide ____________________of lacquerwares in the showroom. (VARY)
9. Dr Smith, a famous ____________________has just published a book about murder. (CRIME)
10. The article is about people who claim to have ____________abilities like mind-reading. (NORMAL)
VI. Fill in each gap with one suitable preposition/particle.
1. The band have just brought ____________ their second album.
2. She likes to keep ____________ ____________ the latest fashions.
3. I must go to the bakery; we have run ____________ ____________ bread.
4. My salary isn’t enough for us to live ____________.
5. She’s never really got ____________ ____________ her sister.
6. How can we deal ____________ the traffic problems?
7. Peter was offered the job but he turned it ____________.
8. How do you account ______________ the show’s success?
9. I think a cup of coffee will round ________________ the meal nicely.
10. Paloma will have to part ____________ her antiques, because she needs the money.
VII. Underline the most suitable word/phrase in each sentence.
1. Janet went out so that she buys / to buy Harry a present.
2. However / Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
3. Although / Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
4. We’ll leave as / as soon as we’re ready.
5. Don’t forget to brush your teeth until / before you go to bed.
6. While / After I was watching TV, the programme was interrupted.
7. Until / By the time we got to the party, nearly everyone had left.
8. I’ll give you my phone number in order that / in case you need some information.
9. Tom loves playing football while / despite Paul prefers basketball.
10. In spite of / Although the fact that I didn’t study, I passed the exam.
VIII. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.
1. Sue went shopping to buy herself a new dress. (so that)
- Sue went shopping ___________________________________________________________
2. Harry left early because he didn’t want to miss the bus. (so as)
- Harry left early ______________________________________the bus.
3. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk. (Although)
- Although ___________________________________, we all went for a walk.
4. On arriving at an airport, I usually go straight to the check-in desk. (soon)
- I usually go straight to the check-in desk as ___________________________to an airport.
5. You can borrow my book provided that you return it next week. (long)
- You can borrow my book _________________________________it back to me next week.
6. Although we regret the closure, there is no other alternative.
- Much _________________________________________, there is no alternative.
7. You don't have to pay now if you would rather not. (prefer)
- You are under ____________________________________________________________ not to.
8. When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. (back)

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- When  I make my complaint,  I hope
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