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GIÁO TRÌNH
READING - LEVEL 3
Đà Nẵng, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents Page
CHAPTER 1: TO-INFINITIVES & GERUNDS
Lesson 1: To-infinitives as a Noun, an Adjective/Adverb 4
Lesson 2: Common Verbs, Nouns, and Adjectives Followed 7
by a To-infinitive
Lesson 3: Functions of a Gerund - Verbs Followed by a 11
Gerund
Lesson 4: Common Expressions Followed by a Gerund - 15
Verbs Followed by either a Gerund or a To-infinitive
Lesson 5: Practice with Toeic Actual Questions 21
CHAPTER 2: COMPARISON
Lesson 6: Comparison of Equality 32
Lesson 7: Comparatives 34
Lesson 8: Superlatives 37
Lesson 9: Other Structures of Comparison 40
Lesson 10: Practice with Toeic Actual Questions 43
LESSON 1
TO-INFINITIVE AS A NOUN, AN ADJECTIVE/ADVERB
❶ To-infinitive as a Noun
A. Read the following sentences and point out the positions of the underlined to-
infinitives.
1. To succeed in finding a job is not easy.
Position: ________S__________
2. The manager encouraged the employees to work hard.
Position: ________OC__________
3. My dream is to work for the HD Corporation.
Position: _________SC_________
4. The manager wanted to interview three applicants.
Position: _________O_________
5. They need to solve the problem now.
Position: _______O___________
6. Jean helped me to complete the report.
Position: _______OC___________
A. Read the following sentences and point out the functions of the underlined to-
infinitives.
1. They made a plan to visit the office in Chicago.
Function: _____ Adjective (modifying the noun phrase a plan)
2. He exercises regularly to keep in shape.
Function: _______động từ__bổ ngữ cho trạng từ regularly ____________
3. The first thing to do is to have a meeting with the staff.
Function: ________bổ ngữ cho the first things_____________
4. I am so glad to hear the news.
Function: _______bổ ngữ cho glad______________
5. It is hard to find a place to park at this hour.
Function: ______tính từ bổ nghĩa cho tính từ_ a place ______________
6. The company downsized the workforce only to decrease its productivity.
Function: _____trạng từ chỗ nghĩ cho toàn câu________________
B. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
1. Mr. Kim worked hard ____________ a promotion.
A. to get B. getting C. got D. get
2. All the staff members were surprised _____________ the bad news.
A. heard B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
PRACTICE
A. Choose one correct option in the parentheses.
1. We hope (gain / to gain) a greater market share.
2. Our goal is (to attract / attraction) more customers.
3. Simon’s mistake was (to forget / forget) the date of the conference.
4. I am writing (inquire / to inquire) whether my order was shipped.
5. She is beginning (prepare / to prepare) the company’s anniversary celebration.
6. We will need (to enhance / enhancement) the security of our website.
7. Many people prefer (invest / to invest) in the IT industry.
Below are some common verbs followed by a to-infinitive functioning as their object.
A. Fill the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets.
1. (sign) The CEO agreed ______to sign__________ the contract.
2. (review) You can take your time ______to review_______ the checklists.
3. (increase) The interest rates are likely ______to_ increase_________ in the first
quarter.
4. (relocate) The corporation wishes ____relocate_______ outside New York.
5. (lower) The manager promised ____to lower________ the sales quotas for new
dealers.
A. reporting
2. Mr. Taylor has the ability B. to report
___________ people. C. report
A. persuading D. for reporting
B. persuade
C. to persuade 7. The company made every effort
D. persuasion __________ customer satisfaction.
A. boost
3. All the employees were asked B. boosting
____________ the meeting on C. to boost
Saturday. D. for boosting
A. attend
B. attended 8. I am very pleased _____________
C. attending you of our decision.
D. to attend A. inform
B. to inform
4. Ms. Watson tried hard to help the C. to be informed
customer only __________ her. D. information
A. upset 9. The purpose of this meeting is
B. have upset _________ an agreement on our
C. upsetting marketing strategy.
D. to upset A. to reach
5. _____________ sales, we decided B. reach
to advertise our products in the C. reached
local newspapers. D. to reaching
A. increase
B. increasing 10. We believe that Jason is ready
C. increased ___________ with others.
D. to increase A. cooperate
B. cooperating
6. They finished the research but C. to cooperate
failed ____________ the results. D. of cooperating
13. We would like to remind customers 16. The CEO believes that the staff will
__________ this device cautiously. be able ____________ on the
A. handling Albers Project once the staff
B. handled evaluations are completed.
C. handle A. concentrate
D. to handle B. to concentration
C. concentrating
D. to concentrate
Date: August 10
Subject: Employee Awards Night
We have scheduled the ceremony ___________ awards to the company’s employees of the
17. A. present
B. presents
C. to present
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LESSON 3
FUNCTIONS OF A GERUND - VERBS FOLLOWED BY A GERUND
A. 1B,2B,3A,4B,5B
B. 1B,2C
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1B,2A,3B,4A,5A,6A,7D,8A,9C,10A
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Có V_ing là ĐÁP ÁN
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LESSON 4
COMMON EXPRESSIONS FOLLOWED BY A GERUND –
VERBS FOLLOWED BY EITHER A GERUND OR A TO-INFINITIVE
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Có V_ing là ĐÁP ÁN
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They started to work on the project. / They started working on the project.
An action that was done in the past An action that needs to be done in the
remember
future
An action that was done in the past An action that needs to be done in the
Forget
future
Stop An action that is being done An action that about to take place
Try Experimenting Making an effort
Regret An action that was done in the past An action that going to be informed
A. Look at the following sentences and explain the meanings of the underlined
parts.
1. Don’t forget to submit the application form. ___ application form ____
2. I forgot applying for the position, so I was surprised when they called me.
_______surprised_____
3. I do not regret working at this company. __________________________
4. We regret to say that your proposal has been regretted after a careful review.
________reject__________________________________________.
5. We all try to get the best results. __________resul_______________
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1. Please remember ____________ all the windows before you leave the office.
A. close B. closing C. closed D. to close
2. I do not regret ___________ my previous job, and I am pleased with my current
one.
A. quit B. quitting C. to quit D. to quitting
TOEIC PRACTICE
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B. to use
8. We regret _____________ you that C. used
your application has been rejected. D. using
A. to tell 12. The company has considered
B. told ______________ its branch to Boston
C. telling for the past few weeks.
D. tells A. relocation
9. They stopped ____________ the old B. to relocate
model in order to promote a newly C. relocating
released one. D. relocated
A. to sell
B. selling 13. Do not forget ___________ the
C. sold application form before submitting it to
D. sell Ms. Radowich at the front desk.
A. signing
10. ____________ the number of B. to sign
security guards will hopefully reduce C. sign
the chance of thefts. D. signed
A Increase
B. Increasing 14. Ms. Wrigley has decided to stop
C. Increased ____________ applicants because she
D. To increasing has found a well-qualified person.
A. interview
11. Atlantis Co. Strictly prohibits its B. interviewed
employees from _________ an office C. to interview
phone for personal reasons. D. interviewi
A. use
LESSON 5
PRACTICE WITH TOEIC ACTUAL QUESTIONS
PRACTICE 1
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1C,2D,3D,4B,5D
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6.C,7B,8A,9C,10B,11A
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12D,13A,14A,15A
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1B,2B,3A,4D
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5A,6C,7B,8C
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9D,10B,11B,12A
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PRACTICE 2
Part 5: Select the best answer that completes each sentence.
1A,2B,3C,4B,5B,6B,7A,8C
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9C,10B,11C,12B,13B,14B,15C,
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1B,2A,3C
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4C,5B,6D
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CHAPTER
2
COMPARISON
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LESSON 6
COMPARISON OF EQUALITY
❶ The comparison of equality is used to compare two people or things that are equal
in quantity or characteristics. The structure is as + adjective / adverbs + as.
The new machine is as expensive as the old one.
The order was shipped as quickly as possible to the customer.
Please respond to this e-mail as promptly as you can.
Notes: not as / so …. as … is used to express that one person or thing is not
equal to the other.
My report is not as / so comprehensive as yours.
Another form of the comparison of equality is the structure the same (+noun) +
as.
Nelly has the same dress as I do.
Nelly’s dress is the same as mine.
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LESSON 7
COMPARATIVES
Comparative forms of adjectives or adverbs are used to say that two things are
different in quality or quantity.
❶ Form
1. Regular comparatives
-er more …
fast – faster (1 syllable) difficult – more difficult (more than 2 syllables)
busy – busier (2 syllable adjective diligently – more diligently (more than 2
ending in –y) syllables)
2. Irregular comparatives
good / well – better bad / ill – worse far – farther / further
many / much – more little - less
❷ Meaning
To say that two people or things are unequal in a particular way.
Public transportation is safer than driving.
Rachel works better than most of her co-workers.
The new building is more beautiful than the old one.
Dennis examined the proposal more carefully than his supervisor.
Special expressions of comparatives
1. The adverbs much, even, still, far, a lot, by far are added to emphasize the
comparative structure.
The new program functions much better than the old one.
Our marketing team works even more efficiently than ever before.
2. The + comparative + of the two
Mr. Vickson seems to be the better of the two candidates.
3. The + comparative, the + comparative
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B. Complete each sentence with the correct comparative form of the adjective
or adverb given in brackets.
1. (high) The cost was _higher__than_______ they had said.
2. (soon) The meeting finished _sooner________ than we had though it
would.
3. (carefully) You should review the report __more carefully________.
4. (greatly) The exports increased more greatly________ than we had
expected.
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5. (fast) The oil prices are going to increase __ faster than_____ now.
6. (much, serious) The traffic jam is __much more serious__than_______
before.
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9. Fun Films expects $20 million in ticket sales and _________ more from
licensing to foreign distributors.
A. all B. ever C. very D. even
10. Designing the bridge connecting the two regions was ________ than they had
thought it would be.
A. difficult B. difficulty C. more difficult D. much difficult
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LESSON 8
SUPERLATIVES
Superlative forms of adjectives or adverbs are used to single out one thing as having a
unique quality. They compare three or more people or things.
❶ Form
1. Regular superlatives
-est the most …
fast – fastest (1 syllable) difficult – the most difficult (more than 2
busy – busiest (2 syllable adjective syllables)
ending in –y) diligently – the most diligently (more
than 2 syllables)
2. Irregular superlatives
good / well – better – the best bad / ill – worse – the worst
far – farther / further – the farthest / the furthest many / much – more – the most
little – less – the least
❷ Meaning & Use
Used to pick out one person or things as having a unique quality
She earns the most at her company.
Mary seems the most successful of all the applicants / of all.
He is the most intelligent guy I’ve ever met.
Spring Park is the closest park in this area.
Special expressions of superlatives
1. The adverbs by far and quite are used to emphasize the superlative adjective /
adverb.
He was by far the worst roommate.
2. One of the + superlative + plural noun, at least, at most, at best, and at the
latest.
She is one of the largest girls in the group.
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A. Complete each sentence with the correct superlative form of the adjective
or adverb given in brackets.
1. (small) The company developed __smallest________ laptop computer in
the world.
2. (impressive) That was ___the most impressive________ presentation.
3. (much) At least she worked __ the most ________ at the company.
4. (bad) We had __the worst________ sales record this year.
5. (efficiently) I think he works ____the most efficiently_______.
6. (good) The offer _the best________ quality seafood in the country.
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LESSON 9
OTHER STRUCTURES OF COMPARISON
❷ The comparison of equality and the comparative may also be used to replace
the superlative form.
Comparative + than any other ….
This show is funnier than any other sitcom on TV.
* This sentence is equivalent to This show is the funniest among all sitcoms on TV.
Have + never / hardly / rarely + been + comparative
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Herbs have never been more popular than they are now.
No other …. / nothing + as + adjective + as
No other … / nothing + comparative + than
No other sitcom is as funny as this show.
When it comes to investing, nothing is more important than experience.
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LESSON 10
PRACTICE WITH TOEIC ACTUAL QUESTIONS
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PRACTICE 1
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1c,2a,3b,4d,5c
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6C,7C,8A,9D,10D,11D
12C,13A,14A,15D
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1B,2A,3D
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4D,5B,6C
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PRACTICE 2
1B,2C,3D,4D,5C,6B,7A,8A
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9D,10B,11A,12A,13B,14C,15A
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1B 2C 3A 4C
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5A 6C 7C 8D
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CHAPTER
3
READING
COMPREHENSION
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LESSON 11
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1B 2A 3B 4A
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5A 6B 7B 8A
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The San Antonio Education Center is proud to announce that it will hold early-
childhood development classes for the community. The program is designed
to prepare young children to enter kindergarten with the necessary language
skills. The classes are partially subsidized by the City Council, which will
reduce the economic burden on low-income families. People who are
interested in signing their children up for a class should get a registration form
at the center’s main office.
Bayside Aquarium
This pass allows the holder to use the Bayside Aquarium parking area for one
day. This pass should be displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard while in the
parking lot. Any vehicle not displaying a pass will be towed at the owner’s
expense. Please note that the parking area closes 45 minutes after the
museum closes, and all vehicles must be removed by that time. Also, all
passes must be given to the parking attendant upon leaving.
9C 10B
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11C 12C
LESSON 12
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1B,2A,3B,4A
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5B,6A,7B,8A
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You are invited to the grand opening celebration of Honest Angie’s Furniture
on February 1. Bring this invitation for a special preview of our wide variety
of home and office furniture, from traditional handcrafted cabinets to
contemporary computer desks. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. for invited guests only. As a special gift to our valued customers,
Honest Angie’s is extending a 20 percent discount on any purchases made
at the party. Please RSVP in advance.
9C,10A
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11B,12B
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LESSON 13
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1B,2A,3A,4A
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5B,6A,7A,8B
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Office Experts
200 Front Toronto, ON, M5J 1E3
(555) 458-1622
* The speakerphone you ordered is on back order. It will be sent out on January 27.
* Make all checks payable to Office Experts and send payment to the address above.
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LESSON 14
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1B,2A,3A,4B
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5B,6A,7A,8B
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9B,10C
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11C,12A
LESSON 15
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1A,2A,3B,4A
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5A 6A 7A 8B
The goal of Wellness Hotel is to make our facilities the most respected and
popular in Thailand. Please help us to do this by filling out this questionnaire.
Excellent Fair Poor
Helpfulness of staf √
Condition of rooms √
Quality of food √
Comments or suggestions: I have noticed that your facilities are not maintained
very well. The paint is chipping and the floors are dirty.
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Services
* Installation
Excellent Good Poor
Ease of rescheduling installation time √ √
Preparedness of staf (equipment and materials)
* Problems
Excellent Good Poor
Satisfaction with the problem’s resolution √
Timeliness of response to a complaint √
* Overall Satisfaction
Excellent Good Poor
Overall quality of Service √
11C,12B
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