A. VOCABULARY
admire
admiration
assign
assignment
decision
decisive
decisiveness
decisively
determined
determination
independent
reliability
reliable
reliably
rely on
remind
self-discipline
self-esteem
self-reliant 
well-informed
accurate
approach
be at a loss
communicate
contribute
cope with
enquire
enroll
expense
housekeeping
inaccurate
interpersonal
motivated
overcome
prioritise
priority
protective
strive for
suffer from
time management

Unit 3. BECOMING INDEPENDENT
/əd'maɪə(r)/
/ˌædmə'reɪʃn/
/ə'saɪn/
/ə'saɪnmənt/
/dɪ'sɪʒən/
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
/dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/
/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
/ dɪˈtɜːmɪ'neɪʃn/ (n.)
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ (adj.)
/rɪˌlaɪə'bɪləti/
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/ 
/rɪˈlaɪəbli/
/rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/
/rɪˈ maɪnd/
/ˌself ˈdɪsəplɪn/ (n.)
/ˌself ɪˈstiːm/
/ˌself rɪˈlaɪənt/
/ˌwel ɪnˈfɔːmd/ (adj.)
/'ækjərət/
/ə'prəʊtʃ/
/bi: æt ə lɒs/
/kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/ (v)
/kən'trɪbju:t/
/kəʊp wɪð/
/ɪn'kwaɪə(r)/
/ɪn'rəʊl/
/ɪk'spens/
/ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
/ɪnˈækjərət/
/ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/ (adj.)
/ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ 
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
/praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz/
/praɪˈɒrəti/
/prəˈtektɪv/
/straɪv fɔ:(r)/
/ˈsʌfər frɒm/
/taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

(v.)
(n.)
(v.)
(n.)
(n.)
(adj.)
(n.)
(adv.)
(adj.)

ngưỡng mộ
sự ngưỡng mộ
phân công
bài tập
quyết định
kiên quyết, dứt khoát
tính kiên quyết, sự kiên quyết
kiên định, dứt khoát
quyết tâm
sự quyết tâm
độc lập
(n.)
sự đáng tin cậy
(adj.)
đáng tin cậy
(adv.)
chắc chắn, xác thực
(phr. v.)
phụ thuộc vào
(v)
nhắc nhở
tinh thần tự giác
(n.)
tự trọng, tự tôn
(adj.)
tự lực, độc lập
thạo tin, hiểu biết
(adj.)
chính xác
(v)
tiếp cận, tiến lại gần
(idiom)
bối rối, lúng túng
giao tiếp
(v)
đóng góp
(v. phr)
đương đầu với
(v)
hỏi
(v.)
kết nạp, ghi danh, tuyển dụng
(n.)
chi phí
(n.)
công việc quản gia
(adj.)
không chính xác
giữa cá nhân với nhau, liên nhân
(adj.)
có động lực, tích cực
(v.)
vượt qua
(v.)
ưu tiên
(n.)
quyền ưu tiên
(adj.)
bảo vệ, che chở
(v. phr.)
nỗ lực
(phr. v.)
chịu đựng
(n.)
quản lý thời gian

Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. 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. lake
B. bay
C. cane
D. lack
2. A. lurk
B. luck
C. but
D. putt
3. A. stopped
B. expected
C. finished
D. faced
4. A. thoughtful
B. threaten
C. therefore
D. thin
5. A. grease
B. sympathy
C. horse
D. rose

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. reliable
B. independent
C. responsible
D. decisiveness
7. A. difficult
B. confident
C. critical
D. important
8. A. permission
B. well-informed
C. activity
D. effective
9. A. routine
B. problem
C. lonely
D. hygiene
10. A. laundry
B. punish
C. depend
D. reason
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. When getting into troubles, Jack never ____ on other people for help. He always solves them on his own.
A. determines
B. influences
C. relies
D. manages
12. He suffered ____ serious depression after losing his beloved pet.
A. in
B. from
C. with
D. for
13. 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
14. Thanks to many investors, my dream to set up my own trading company came ____.
A. exactly
B. real
C. right
D. true
15. His dedication to the educational charity was truly ____.
A. admirable
B. reliable
C. critical
D. disapproving
16. The director informed that no candidates ____ all the criteria for the administrative position.
A. completed
B. fulfilled
C. achieved
D. suited
17. ____ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job.
A. Solving
B. Adapting
C. Developing
D. Mastering
18. I was encouraged to ____ for the grandest prize in the dancing competition.
A. try
B. strive
C. reach
D. achieve
19. We're punished for not submitting our outline on time as the task ____ was too difficult.
A. assigned
B. done
C. taken
D. reminded
20. That Tom is ____ of finishing the research project prior to the deadline satisfied our manager.
A. able
B. skillful
C. capable
D. talented
21. We've divided the group report into three parts and you're ____ for the conclusion one.
A. responsible B. irresponsible C. response
D. responsive
22. You should make a list of things to do and ____ them if you want to work effectively.
A. do
B. arrange
C. prioritise
D. approach
23. Despite my parents' disagreement, I'm ____ to drop out of university and establish my own business.
A. determined
B. confident
C. successful
D. All are correct
24. He ____ me about the lecture yesterday. Otherwise, I would have missed it completely.
A. demanded
B. approached
C. said
D. reminded
25. The government must take ____ action against environmental pollution.
A. important
B. unstable
C. decisive
D. soft
26. When being assigned difficult exercises, Lan always ____ to complete them without any help from her teacher.
A. wants
B. manages
C. desires
D. Finds
27. Our enterprise is seeking for candidates who are ____ and hard-working.
A. reliant
B. reliance
C. unreliable
D. reliable
28. ____ communication skill plays an important role in career success.
A. Personal
B. Individual
C. Interpersonal
D. Interactive
29. In spite of being the new resident in this area, he always tries to ____ with his neighbours.
A. catch up
B. go in
C. put up
D. get along well
30. If you choose to study abroad, you have to live ____ from home.
A. on
B. away
C. in
D. up

Exercise 4. 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.
31. I'm totally exhausted after having finished successive assignments in only a week.
A. Jobs
B. works
C. exercises
D. problems
32. 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
33. At last, Huong made a determined effort to get a scholarship so that he could have chance to study overseas.
A. tenacious
B. serious
C. unresolved
D. necessary
34. In spite of poverty and dreadful conditions, they still manage to keep their self-respect.
A. self-reliant
B. self-restraint C. self-esteem
D. self-assured
35. All students are revising carefully, for the final test is approaching soon.
A. going fast
B. reaching fast C. coming near
D. getting near
36. John is an admirable person as he isn't influenced by other people's opinions when making decision to do
something.
A. relied
B. impacted
C. decided
D. assigned
37. The prom is permitted providing that everyone behaves responsibly.
A. honestly
B. imperfectly C. sensitively
D. sensibly
38. Don't worry! The answer to this quiz is on the back page.
A. treatment
B. method
C. solution
D. way
39. It is lazy of him for not doing his homework every day.
A. idle
B. hard
C. busy
D. diligent
40. The government found it very difficult to cope with the rising unemployment.
A. try
B. manage
C. reduce
D. increase
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
41. Nam is considered to be the best student in our class because he's not only good at learning but also well-informed
about everything around the world.
A. perfectly-informed
B. badly-informed
C. bad-informed
D. ill-informed
42. Tommy was fired owing to his arrogant manner.
A. humble
B. overconfident
C. superior
D. haughty
43. The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment.
A. affective
B. self-reliant
C. self-restricted
D. reliant
44. With his remarkable ability, Lam can deal with this problem effectively.
A. uneffectively B. inefficiently C. ineffectively
D. unefficiently
45. The physical therapy helped Jim overcome his fear of height.
A. overwhelm
B. control
C. neglect
D. conquer
46. At first, he was reluctant to help us. However, after persuading for a long time, he agreed to play the guitar at our
tea-shop.
A. hesitate
B. willing
C eager
D. keen
47. Stop being mean to everyone or you'll have no friends.
A. unkind
B. cruel
C. miserable
D. kind
48. My parents seemed fully satisfied with the result of my entrance exam.
A. pleased
B. contented
C. disappointed
D. joyful
49. After a long time working incessantly, all my efforts ended in failure.
A. success
B. collapse
C. breakdown
D. loser
50. This reference book is essential material for us to prepare for the next assignment.
A. necessary
B. dispensable
C. vital
D. fundamental
51. We could not ____ my kid in that course because the class was full.
A. send
B. enroll
C. afford
D. interact
52. All members in my family share the ____.
A. homework
B. norm
C. objection
D. housekeeping

53. The new chairman's policy ____ much to the development of our city.
A. outweighs
B. works out
C. contributes
D. breaks up
54. Those who have strong ____ skills are able to get on well with most types of people.
A. personal
B. interpersonal
C. matchmaking
D. potential
55. An example of ____ is when a child doesn't need anyone to remind him of what to do.
A. self-discipline
B. self-esteem
C. self-employment
D. self-educated
Part III. SPEAKING
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 91.
56.“What does your younger sister look like?” – “____”
A. She likes a secondary student.
B. My sister is a university student.
C. She's very kind and hard working.
D. She's tall and thin with long hair.
57. “Could I leave a message for your manager?” – “____”
A. Sure. B. Of course not.
C. He's busy now.
D. He's off work today.
58. “How often do you have your teeth checked?” – “____”
A. Two months. B. Not much.
C. Rarely.
D. They're checked carefully.
59. "Many happy returns!” –“____”
A. Wish you all the best.B. Thanks.
C. Same to you.
D. Not at all.
60. “How long have you learnt Japanese?” – “____”
A. For 2005.
B. I learnt it at my university.
C. Since I was 10.
D. It lasted 3 months.
61. "Is it going to rain tomorrow?” – “____”
A. I think not.
B. I bet.
C. Just a moment.
D. I don't hope so.
62. "You look very pretty in this dress." – “____”
A. It's so nice of you to say that.
B. Yes, it is fairly expensive.
C. I see what you mean.
D. Thanks for your wish.
63. “Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?" – “____”
A. Yes, he has. He hasn't finished it yet.
B. Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy.
C. No, he has in spite of being a good student.
D. No, he hasn't because of his illness.
64. “When will our factory be expanded?” – “____”
A. It was expanded in 1996.
B. It depends on our director's decision.
C. I didn't hear about it.
D. That's good news.
65. “You're late again, Peter.” – “____”
A. It's none of your business.
B. Only 5 minutes left.
C. I'm sorry. My car was broken this morning.
D. I expect not to be fired.
66. “I'm meeting some friends for a meal in town tomorrow. Fancy joining us?” – “____”
A. That's fine.
B. What's the time now?
C. I am not sure. What time?
D. Fine. I won't!
67. "Can you give me some information about the city?” – “____”
A. Great. Thanks very much.
B. No. I'm afraid not.
C. I can't help doing it.
D. Certainly.
68. “Excuse me. I have a reservation for tonight.” – “____”
A. Just a moment, please, while I check.
B. I liked that one, too.
C. Wonderful! I'd like to hear some of your ideas.
D. What's up?
69. "Don't forget. We are invited out to dinner tonight.” – “____”
A. Oh, I almost forgot.
B. It's so unforgettable.
C. OK, I'll try it first.
D. I remember you.
70. Dr. Jonas can see you next Thursday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon?
A. That would be fine.
B. Morning is best for me.
C. I am looking forward to seeing you.
D. Thank you very much.

Part IV. GRAMMAR
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
71. My parents are glad ____ my success in finding a job after graduation.
A. to see
B. seeing
C. see
D. saw
72. It isn't ____ for him to take charge of the financial burden on his family.
A. boring
B. expensive
C. easy
D. mind
73. My teacher always gives me advice ____ suitable career in the future.
A. choosing
B. to choose
C. choose
D. not to choose
74. We're ____ to announce that you were selected to be our new faculty manager.
A. happily
B. unhappy
C. happiness
D. happy
75. It is unnecessary for ____ to do this task. It's not ours.
A. we
B. us
C. they
D. our
76. She left a message with a request ____ in the contract.
A. not to sign
B. not sign
C. to not sign
D. don't sign
77. I found it truly ____ to hear that Mr. Kim had been appointed to the committee.
A. surprise
B. surprised
C. surprising
D. surprisingly
78. Don't be afraid ____ me if you have any further queries.
A. not to ask
B. asking
C. to asking
D. to ask
79. It's ____ for us to submit the project on time as it's really difficult.
A. possible
B. simple
C. impossible
D. Both B and C
80. It would be unreasonable ____ him ____ you money if you didn't pay it back.
A. to expect/lend
B. to expect/to lend
C. expect/to lend
D. expecting/lend
81. His ability ____ mathematics in a short time is wholly admirable.
A. not to work out
B. work out
C. to work out
D. working out
82. We're disappointed ____ that our sales have declined sharply in the last 2 months.
A. to hear
B. to heard
C. not to hear
D. hearing
83. After failing many times in ____ a new dish, she made a decision ____.
A. creating/giving up
B. to create/to give up C. to create/give up
D. creating/to give up
84. My father made a determined effort ____ a new company.
A. to setting up B. to set up
C. setting up
D. set up
85. It is ____ for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now.
A. unlike
B. likeable
C. likely
D. unlikely
86. I'm sorry ____ that your enterprise has been declared bankrupt.
A. to hear
B. for hearing
C. hear
D. All are correct
87. I feel very proud ____ an important part of the English club.
A. to be
B. of be
C. being
D. is
88. It is great that you ____ for my organization. I hope you'll gain more experience here.
A. to work
B. working
C. can work
D. works
89. We appreciated more opportunities ____ part in the story-telling contest.
A. giving/to take
B. to give/taking
C. given/to take D. being given/to take
90. Thank you for your kind offer ____ a dinner at your apartment. It was excellent.
A. having
B. to have
C. had
D. have
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
91. She was amazing to find that no one died in the tragic accident yesterday.
A
B
C
D
92. His driving ambition was entering one of the top universities in the city.
A
B
C
D
93. It is particularly interested to explore the mystery of the universe.
A
B
C
D
94. Your success in learning depends on your willing to acquire new knowledge.
A
B
C
D

95. We haven't made a plan not to travel overseas yet as I'm very busy with my work.
A
B
C
D
96. It was lucky for us that we able to enjoy the concert.
A
B
C
D
97. His parents are very sadly to see that Binh doesn't usually do his homework.
A
B
C
D
98. The factory was refused permit to expand because of lack of money.
A
B
C
D
99. It is imperative finish all the practice tests by next week since our teacher will give marks for them.
A
B
C
D
100. He is a real coward because of his anxiety encountering with problems.
A B
C
D
101. Look at those dark clouds, it is possibly to rain.
A
B
C
D
102. In this project, your responsibility is search for information about environmental pollution as much as possible.
A
B
C
D
103.Lan is looking forward to return to her country after finishing four-year university in America.
A
B
C
D
104. They were entirely confident that everything will go as planned.
A
B
C
D
105. Having goal to crowned champion, they had practiced ceaselessly and they succeeded.
A
B
C
D
106. In the peak season, you are advisable booking your accommodation in advance.
A
B
C
D
107. It is necessary for you to clean the floor as our mother has done it already.
A
B
C
D
108. We only have 5 minutes left, Peter. There's no need dressing up.
A
B
C
D
109. Unless you keep a map, you're sure get lost in the city.
A
B
C D
200. This adventure game is not suitable for children not to play because they're too small.
A
B
C
D
Part V. WRITING
Exercise 9. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
1. I am looking forward to seeing you.
A. I don't have time to see you.
B. I will try to find some time to see you.
C. I should find some time to see you.
D. I am expecting to see you.
2. I haven't got used to Indian food although I have lived here for three months.
A. I still find it strange to eat Indian food though I have lived here for three months.
B. Eating Indian food is one of the habits when I lived in Indian three months ago.
C. Because I still live in India, I find Indian food strange to eat.
D. I have to eat Indian food to get used to eat as I have to live in India.
3. “Don't touch the hot cooker," my mother said.
A. My mother promised me to touch the hot cooker.
B. My mother warned me not to touch the hot cooker.
C. My mother suggested me not touching the hot cooker. D. My mother reminded me of touching the hot cooker.
4. Stop giving me a hard time, I could not do anything about it.
A. Don't make me feel guilty because I couldn't do anything about it.
B. I could not do anything about it because I am going through a hard time.
C. Going through a hard time doesn't help me do anything about it.
D. I couldn't do anything about it so I would stop.

5. I hope you stay in touch with me even when you are back to the U.S.A.
A. I want you to stay with me and not to come back to the U.S.A.
B. I hope to meet you in the U.S.A.
C. I want us to be connected even if you are in the U.S.A.
D. I want to stay close to you so I will come to the U.S.A.
Exercise 10. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
6. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully. He could finish the test very well.
A. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully whereas he could finish the test very well.
B. Tom reviewed the lessons carefully; therefore he could finish the test very well.
C. If Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well.
D. Although Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well.
7. There are many things I have to do before going home. Cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you are some.
A. If I can do anything before going home, I will do the cleaning, packing and say goodbye to you.
B. Although I want to do many things before going home, I have done cleaning, packing and said goodbye to you.
C. There are many things I have to do before going home including cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you.
D. Cleaning, packing and saying goodbye to you are everything I have to do before going home.
8. The room became hotter and hotter. I had to take off my sweater.
A. Unless the room became hotter and hotter, I had to take off my sweater.
B. Although the room became hotter and hotter, I had to take off my sweater.
C. The room became hotter and hotter but I had to take off my sweater.
D. The room became hotter and hotter so I had to take off my sweater.
9. He worked the whole night last night. His eyes are red now.
A. If he didn't work the whole night, his eyes wouldn't be red now.
B. Unless he worked the whole night last night, his eyes were red now.
C. If he hadn't worked the whole night last night, his eyes wouldn't be red now.
D. He worked the whole night last night otherwise his eyes were red now.
10. It might be my opinion. My mother is the best cook in the world.
A. People said that my mother is the best cook in the world.
B. In my opinion, my mother is the best cook in the world.
C. My mother is believed to be the best cook in the world.
D. I am not so sure about the fact that my mother is the best cook in the world.
Exercise 11: Rewrite the sentences, using the nouns in brackets and a to -infinitive phrase.
1. I know how to deal with the problem. (way)
I know
.
2. It's surprising that Mai can speak five foreign languages. (ability)
 Mai's
.
3. The students were not allowed to use materials in the examination room. (permission)
 The students couldn't
.
4. He tried very hard to overcome difficulties and that makes us surprised. (effort)
His
.
5. We didn't know that Mark was going to change his job. (plan)
We didn't know
.
6. That she decided to participate in the contest surprised all of us. (decision)
 Her
.
Exercise 12: Rewrite the following sentences using "noun/ adj + to V" and the given words in brackets.
1. Lan is excited that she wins the first prize in the competition. (excited)
2. My wife was very surprised when she heard that I had won a lottery. (surprised)
3. I was very happy that I met my old friends again. (happy)
4. He is determined that he can find the best solution to this problem. (determined)
5. The room needs cleaning by Ms. Brown this afternoon. (necessary)
6. She finds it interesting to study and listen to music at the same time. (interesting)

Exercise 13: Rewrite the following sentences using "noun + to V" and the given words in brackets.
1. They want to beat US, but that seems unrealistic. (goal)
2. Tim always tries hard to finish his homework on time. (effort)
3. Nobody knew that she had always wanted to become a teacher. (dream)
4. She has a lot of friends because she's willing to help others unconditionally. (because of, willingness)
5. She decided to take part in the contest. (decision)
Part VI. READING - Read the text and do the tasks below.
Many young people strive to be independent. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and you don't
have to rely on anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to depend on
your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time management which can help you
build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can perform your daily tasks, including
your responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam
dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and responsibly, get better grades at
school and have more time for your family and friends.
Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for things you
need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will remind you of what
you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your activities. You need to decide
which tasks are the most urgent and important and then, concentrate on these first. This way, you may not be at a loss
to deal with too much work at the same time. Thirdly, develop routines because routines, when established, take less
time for you to do your tasks.
Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they are great
keys to success and you can become independent.
Task 1. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or Not Given.
1. Not only young people try to be independent.
2. People will be independent when they are mature.
3. Time-management is the only thing you need to be independent.
4. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem when they are good at managing their time.
5. Good time-management can help teenagers get better grades at school.
Task 2. Choose the best answers for the following questions.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Young people need a lot of life skills to be independent.
B. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-management skills.
C. Mastering time-management skills can bring many benefits and there are three steps to develop them.
2. Which of the following is not mentioned as benefits of good time-management?
A. Be more confident and self-esteemed.
B. Complete the daily tasks with the best result.
C. Get better grades at school and have more time for other activities.
3. How can you prioritize your activities?
A. Make schedule for things you need to do.
B. Concentrate on the most urgent and important tasks first.
C. Try to establish routines.
4. What does the word accomplish mean?
A. Complete
B. Involve
C. Duty
5. What is the author's viewpoint on developing time-management skills?
A. It's hard but you can master it well.
B. It's very challenging to build.
C. It's easier to master than people think.