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UNIT 8: BECOMING INDEPENDENT

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. lucky B. duty C. trust D. study
2. A. measure B. rinse C. responsible D. self-study
3. A. confidence B. responsible C. decision D. recovery
4. A. reliable B. sign C. iron D. achieve
5. A. honest B. motivated C. household D. fold
6. A. remove B. cooker C. food D. noon
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. laundry B. household C. create D. healthy
7. A. dependence B. achievement C. advantage D. diary
8. A. recovery B. motivate C. measure D. pressure
9. A. responsibility B. characteristicC. extracurricular D. university
10. A. apply B. afraid C. identify D. confidence
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Independent __________ plan their learning and set their own goals.
A. teachers B. learners C. parents D. neighbours
2. Is becoming independent as __________ as we may think?
A. challenging B. curious C. responsible D. academic
3. Self-study gives learners more __________ as they can decide what and when they should study.
A. challenge B. freedom C. difficulty D. confidence
4. My parents have always allowed me some __________.
A. self-study B. confidence C. responsibility D. independence
5. I’ve gained my parents’ trust, and they believe that I’m __________ when I’m out and about.
A. interesting B. dependent C. self-motivated D. responsible
6. They do part-time jobs to gain work experience and learn how to __________ money.
A. manage B. lose C. plan D. provide
7. Babysitting and dog walking are good __________ for teenagers.
A. well-paid jobs B. chores C. part-time jobs D. life skills
8. This __________ app helps me create to-do lists and organise my tasks.
A. time-management B. money-management C. skill-development D. self-study
9. You should ______ how much time you need for each task and always do one thing at a time.
A. devote B. decide C. develop D. deduce
10. It helps to set clear rules, give teenagers responsibility, and build decision_____skills.
A. doing B. giving C. taking D. making
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11. The dentist recommended patients _______their mouths with mouthwash for better oral hygiene.
A. measure B. remove C. rinse D. achieve
12. Becoming a lifelong____ requires an open mind and a willingness to explore new ideas.
A. learner B. schedule C. apprenticeship D. brochure
13. Online courses provide a convenient platform for_____ and skill development.
A. graduation B. self-study C. appointment D. school-leavers
14. The courses try to get young people to feel _______ in applying new skills in order to live independently.
A. Sure B. confident C. excited D. interesting
15. Effective _______ skills help you break each project down into the achievable tasks.
A. time-keeping B. time-consuming C. time-management D. time-line.
16. When being assigned difficult exercises, Lan always ____ to complete them without any help from her
teacher.
A. wants B. manages C. desires D. finds
17. The teacher wants the children to feel ___ about asking questions when they don't understand.
A. confident B. confidence C. confidently D. confided
18. Parents are advised to teach their children how to_____ emergency exits in public spaces for safety
awareness.
A. trade B. gain C. motivate D. identify
19. Setting a clear vision for the future is essential for a____ individual.
A. self-motivated B. challenging C. academic D. formal
20. It is important for children to learn self-sufficiency, develop high self-esteem and be
_______________ from early on in life. A . motivated B. motivational C. motive D.
Motivating
21. Can you choose a life skill that teenagers need to ______in order to become more independent?
A. manage B. select C. develop D. pursue
22. What do they do if the task they are working_____is too difficult?
A. on B. with C. out D. over
23. Independent learners become _______________ adults who have faith in their abilities to succeed, achieve
and overcome challenges.
A. confident B. over-confident C. confidential D. reluctant
24.A _______________ skilled person can work, learn and recreate collaboratively with others.
A. sociable B. social C. socially D. society
25. It was essential for him to be financially ____ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.
A. dependent B. independent C. dependable D. undependable
26. Our enterprise is seeking for candidates who are ____ and hard-working.
A. reliant B. reliance C. unreliable D. reliable
27._______________ independence thinking skills at an early age will help your children build
confidence and self-esteem.
A. Enquiring B. Inquiring C. Acquiring D. Requiring
28. Teens should have the ability to _______ loneliness.
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A. deal B. deal with C. set up D. look after

29. When teens learn how to use their time _______, they not only get more tasks accomplished, but they
also feel good about themselves and their abilities.
A. Wise B. wisely C. wisdom D. wisewoman
30. ____trust and gaining independence are directly connected.
A. Earning B. Betraying C. Placing D. Developing
31. Instead of convincing him___in our project, we should make use of our own resources.
A. to invest B. investing C. invest D.to investing
32. The doctor says she's making a good recovery, and she should be out and ____in a few days' time.
A. in B. on C. at D. about
33. My sister is not really responsible _____ her family’s fortune.
A. with B. for C. to D. at
34. The newbie is responsible ____ planning all mini games for the party tomorrow.
A. with B. for C. to D. at
35. A part-time job gives me the freedom to____my own interests.
A. catch B. chase C. pursue D. manage
36. They will be taught vital_____, like how to prepare a meal and how to use a washing machine.
A. time-management skills B. decision-making skills
C. leadership skills D. life skills
37. My grandmother is finding it harder to ___these days.
A. get around B. get on C. get off D. get over.
38. Everyone in my family ____the responsibility for doing the household chores.
A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
39. A marathon has been on my _____for 20 years .
A. to-do list B. dream C.motivation C. goal
40. I will make ____of this time to read more books.
A. advantage B. management C. use D. effort
42. If you are no longer a student, find employment that offers a salary that can____ your expenses.
A. gain B.cover C. identify D. achieve
43. You should separate your clothes___ whites and colours, and wash them separately.
A. into B. to C. onto D. for
44. The boy must give the girl twice as much chocolate.
=> _____ that must give the girl twice as much chocolate.
A. It was the boy B. It must be the boy
C. It is the boy D. The boy
45. Once married, the South Korean man expects his wife to be a more traditional woman.
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=> ______ once married, the South Korean man expects his wife to be.
A. It is a more traditional woman that B. It was a more traditional woman that
C. It was more traditional woman that D. It was a more traditional woman who
46. People in the Netherlands have fewer dating rules than any other places in the world.
=> ______ people have fewer dating rules than any other places in the world.
A. It is people in the Netherlands that B. It is in the Netherlands that
C. It is the Netherlands that D. It was in the Netherlands where
47. The boy scored the goal for his team.
=> _______ that the boy scored the goal.
A. It is for his team B. It was his team
C. It is his team D. It was for his team
48. A South Korean boy often holds his girlfriend’s handbag during a date.
=> ________ that a South Korean often holds during a date.
A. It is his girlfriend B. It was his girlfriend's handbag
C. It is his girlfriend's handbag D. It is his handbag
49. Dating is not allowed until the age of 15 in Central and South America.
=> ________ dating is not allowed in Central and South America.
A. It is until the age of 15 that B. It is not until the age of 15 that
C. It is the age of 15 that D. It is until the age of 15 who
50. Candidates all over the world took part in the competition with great enthusiasm.
A. It is great enthusiasm that candidates all over the world took part in the competition.
B. It was great enthusiasm that candidates all over the world took part in the competition.
C. It was with great enthusiasm that candidates all over the world took part in the competition.
D. It is with great enthusiasm which candidates all over the world take part the competition.
51. Mary made a great contribution to her husband's success.
A. It is Mary who made a great contribution to her husband's success.
B. It was Mary who makes a great contribution to her husband's success.
C. It was Mary who make a great contribution for her husband's success.
D. It was Mary who made a great contribution to her husband's success.
52. Most parents are willing to lend their ear to their children.
A. They are their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear to.
B. It is their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear to.
C. They are their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear.
D. It is their children that most parents are willing to lend their ear.
53. It was _____________ I saw some amazing caves.
A. in Ha Long Bay that B. from Ha Long Bay which
C. Ha Long Bay that D. Ha Long Bay which
54. It was _____________ taught me important life skills when I was at university.
A. Ms Mai whom B. Ms Mai who C. from Ms Mai that D. by Ms Mai whom
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IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. He is truly a reliable friend. He will always be with me and never let me down.

A. mean B. independent C. decisive D. dependable

2. High salary and good working environment can motivate employees to work for the company for longer period of
time.

A. persuade B. enhance C. encourage D. force

3. He has made efforts to finish the project two days ahead of schedule.

A. try best B. try out C. try on D. try out for

4. Teenager years form an important period of their development that influences adult life.

A. incline B. impact C. indicate D. identify

5. They have more confidence to discover who they are and what they want to do with their lives.

A. invent B. explore C. excavate D. investigate

6. My former students get back in touch with me from time to time and it's really nice.

A. Sometimes B. Always C. rarely D. regularly

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in
each of the following sentences.
1. What other skills do you think teenagers need to become independent?
A. repetitive B. refusal C. reliant D. reliable
2. You should try because there are some simple steps in doing laundry.
A. complicated B. easy C. ineffective D. confusing
3. Most musicians and singers in this program are not professionally trained.
A. amateurly B. informally C. officially D. casually
4. Achieving independence is an essential part of the journey to adulthood.
A. apparent B. obvious C. unimportant D. compulsory
5. I wish I could get out of the habit of biting my nails.
A. get into the habit of B. develop the habit of
C. break the habit of D. out of habit
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens so every teen has
needed it. It doesn't matter if they are going to college, starting a new job and moving into an apartment or
getting married. Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause
some (1)_________ of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is,
use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just
fine.
Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (2) __________ about where and how to live or
(3)__________ to live with.
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We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (4)___ with ourselves is part of
having a healthy position. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can
enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.
We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many ways
for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and
(5)___ phone calls.
1. A. positions B. situations C. amounts D. levels
2. . A. decisions B. efforts C. differences D. fun
3. A. when B. what C. who D. that
4. A. comfort B. comfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortable
5. A. doing B. bringing C. making D. taking
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Improve Your Time-managing Skills
It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and
tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities.
Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can
consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other
unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are
more important.
Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list
before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your
time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal.
Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired
which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for
relaxation.
Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them
time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As
the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance
as well.
36. Making a list of important tasks can help us __________ .
A. take more tasks than our potential B. share work with our partners
C. prioritize important tasks D. complete all the tasks on that day
37. In order to improve your time-management skills, you should __________ .
A. carry a planer with you all the time B. have separate lists for different categories
C. make the “To Do” list simple to do D. prioritize the tasks of time management
38. All of the following are true about the effects of stress EXCEPT that __________ .
A. our body starts feeling tired B. it can affect our productivity
C. we don’t have enough time for relaxation D. we accept more work than our ability
39. Starting the day early can help you __________ .
A. complete the tasks much betterB. slow down your energy levels
C. perform as well as before D. make the day progress
40. The word “attainable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “ __________ ”.
A. being able to attend. B. possible to achieve C. impossible to achieve D. succeeding in managing
something
Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills
Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the
thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of
yourself without anyone there to support you.
This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently.
First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and also to be honest with us and tell us how
we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one
close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles
you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you
navigate a life of independence.
Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have
your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It is also good to know your strengths,
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but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing
video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days
at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is
important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.
Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be
flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements.
Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthily. You also have to maintain your
hygiene, or you might find yourself out of a job.
Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and
find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it
happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that
is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.
36. In order to live independently, you should __________ .
A. dream of achieving some day
B. need someone to support you in case of emergency
C. not have the scary thought without anyone there to support you
D. have a job and the necessary life skills

37. The support network is very important because __________ .

A. we don’t have any family member to trust or rely on
B. it helps us to improve ourselves and get over obstacles

C. we may think of obstacles and we want someone to be supportive of us

D. it can help us navigate a life of independence
38. All of the following are correct about mastering your weaknesses EXCEPT that __________ .
A. you should know both your strengths and weaknesses
B. being aware of your weaknesses helps you avoid big mistakes
C. your friends can’t recognize your weaknesses for you

D. you should recognize your weaknesses and get rid of them

39. Learning to balance your schedule helps you __________ .
A. complete your tasks at work, at home and in society

B. play video games for hours without worrying losing your job
C. be flexible and willing to recognize your weaknesses
D. learn how to do multiple things at work
40. In order to make your dream of living independently come true, you have to __________ .
A. find an apartment online for your parents to move out
B. live by yourself instead of living with your parents

C. find yourself out of a job because of maintaining your hygiene

D. never allow anything to deter you from your healthy lifestyle

VIII. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. It is Viet/Viet uses a time-management app to plan his schedule every week.
2. It was the time-management/The time-management app that Viet used to plan his schedule.
3. It was last week/Last week, Viet decided to start using a time-management app.
4. It wasn’t his father/His father didn’t who recommended the time-management app to Viet.
5. It was Mike/Mike had the confidence to deal with difficult situations at school.
6. It was at school/At school that Mike had to deal with difficult situations.
7. It was a difficult classmate/A difficult classmate that Mike had to deal with at school.
8. It is Mai who/Mai wants to become independent from her parents after she leaves school.

IX. Complete the answers to these questions using cleft sentences focusing on the word or phrases in
brackets.
1. Does your father want you to contact him from time to time while you’re out? (my mother)
→ No. It ________________________________ from time to time while I’m out.
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2. Did the students make their study plans at home? (at school)
→ No. It ________________________________________ made their study plans.
3. Did your parents think you didn’t have the confidence to deal with difficult situations? (my grandparents)
→ No. It ___________________________ have the confidence to deal with difficult situations.
4. Would you like to include all your activities in your weekly schedule? (all my responsibilities)
→ No. It _______________________________ like to include in my weekly schedule.
5. Did your group give a presentation on how to develop life skills yesterday? (the day before yesterday)
→ No. It ______________________________ a presentation on how to develop life skills.
6. Does Tung know how to get around by himself using public transport? (Tuan)
→ No. It _____________________________ how to get around by himself using public transport.
7. Does the course in decision-making skills start this week? (next week)
→ No. It ______________________________ the course in decision-making skills starts.
8. Did they prepare their group presentation in the school library? (in the classroom)
→ No. It ________________________________ their group presentation.
X. There is a mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and correct it. Some mistakes involve removing
or adding a word.
1. It was yesterday who Mai taught Nam how to cook rice.
2. It was Nam when Mai taught how to cook rice yesterday.
3. It was rice where Mai taught Nam how to cook yesterday.
4. It was cooking rice when Mai taught Nam yesterday.
5. My sister who started taking the bus to school alone when she was ten.
6. It wasn’t my brother started taking the bus to school alone at the age of ten.
7. It was to school which my sister started taking the bus alone when she was ten.
8. It is at the sports club we will attend a talk about a healthy lifestyle.
XI. Rewrite the sentences using cleft sentences focusing on the underlined parts.
1. Peter lent us the money, but Paul did not.
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. I have lost my English book.
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. I saw him in the street only last week.
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Argentina won the World Cup in 2022.
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. The smoke from the factory chimneys pollutes the air.
__________________________________________________________________________________
6. Mastering a second language takes a lot of time and practice.
__________________________________________________________________________________
7. You will succeed only by hard work.
__________________________________________________________________________________
8. The countryside is most beautiful in autumn.
__________________________________________________________________________________
9. What I saw at the dance party surprised me.
__________________________________________________________________________________
10. Did you start the fight, or was it someone else?
__________________________________________________________________________________
11. The children played football in the garden yesterday afternoon.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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12. My sister got a present from her uncle last week.

__________________________________________________________________________________
13. My uncle taught me how to play the guitar.
14. The boy hit the dog in the garden.
15. The police asked the man a lot of questions.
16. People speak English in many countries in the world.
__________________________________________________________________________________.
17. They learn English in that foreign language center.
__________________________________________________________________________________
18. I took these photographs in the countryside.
__________________________________________________________________________________
19. Linda is going to spend her summer vacation in Viet Nam.
__________________________________________________________________________________
XII. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown.
1. Singapore became a nation in 1965.
It was in
2. Princess Dianna was usually referred as The Rose of England.
It was The Rose
3. Mary didn’t begin to read until she was eight.
It was not
4. I didn’t realise he was your brother until I saw the photograph.
It was only when
5. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not
6. I only heard her husband’s side of the story when I met him at the party.
It was only
7. The reporters only heard about the changes of the wedding plans when they arrived at the venue.
It was only
8. Bill Gates has donated a big sum of money to several charities.
It is Bill Gates