UNIT 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN
I. GETTING STARTED
1. blended learning /ˈblɛndɪd ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ (n.phr): học tập kết hợp
2. face-to-face learning /feɪs-tuː-feɪs ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ (n.phr): học tập trực tiếp
3. online learning /ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ (n.phr): học trực tuyến
4. upload /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ (v): tải lên
5. search for /sɜːʧ fɔː/ (v.phr): tìm kiếm = look for /lʊk fɔː/
6. be not good at /biː nɒt gʊd æt/ (v.phr): không giỏi việc gì đó
7. prefer /prɪˈfɜː(r)/ (v): thích hơn
8. material /məˈtɪəriəl/ (n): tài liệu
9. do a lot of projects /duː ə lɒt ɒv ˈprɒʤɛkts/ (v.phr): thực hiện rất nhiều dự án
10. control over /kənˈtrəʊl ˈəʊvə/ (v.phr): kiểm soát nhiều hơn
11. traditional methods of teaching /trəˈdɪʃənl ˈmɛθədz ɒv ˈtiːʧɪŋ/ (n.phr): phương
pháp giảng dạy truyền thống
12. try /traɪ/ (v): thử
13. geography /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/ (n): địa lý
14. original /əˈrɪdʒənl/ (adj): nguyên bản, ban đầu
II. LANGUAGE
1. strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ (n): chiến lược
2. allow someone to do something /əˈlaʊ ˈsʌmwʌn tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (v.phr): cho
phép ai đó làm gì
3. encourage someone to do something /ɪnˈkʌrɪʤ ˈsʌmwʌn tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ (v.phr):
khuyến khích ai đó làm gì
4. voice recorder /vɔɪs rɪˈkɔːdəz/ (n.phr): máy ghi âm
5. workshop /ˈwɜːkʃɒp/ (n): hội thảo
6. instruction book /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən bʊk/ (n): sách hướng dẫn

7. presentation /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/ (n): bài thuyết trình
8. design /dɪˈzaɪn/ (v): thiết kế
9. easy to use /ˈiːzi tuː juːz/ (adj.phr): dễ sử dụng
10. be familiar with /biː fəˈmɪliə wɪð/ (v.phr): quen thuộc
III. READING
1. miss /mɪs/ (v): bỏ lỡ
2. exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ (v): trao đổi
3. Internet connection /ˈɪntəˌnɛt kəˈnɛkʃən/ (n.phr): kết nối mạng
4. ask for /ɑːsk fɔː/ (v): yêu cầu
5. wait for someone's reply /weɪt fɔː ˈsʌmwʌnz rɪˈplaɪ/ (v.phr): chờ ai đó phản hồi
6. distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ (n): phân tâm
IV. SPEAKING
1. technical problems /ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈprɒbləmz/ (n.phr): sự cố kỹ thuật
2. study schedule /ˈstʌdi ˈʃɛdjuːl/ (n.phr): lịch học
3. harm /hɑːm/ (n): tổn hại
4. short-sightedness /ˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtɪdnəs/ (n): thiển cận
5. backache /ˈbækeɪk/;[ (n): đau lưng
6. attend /əˈtend/ (v): tham gia
7. be healthy for /biː ˈhɛlθi fɔ/ ː(v.phr): tốt cho cái gì
8. log in /lɒg ɪn/ (v.phr): đăng nhập
V. LISTENING
1. effective /ɪˈfektɪv/ (adj): hiệu quả
2. review /rɪˈvjuː/ (v): xem lại
VI. WRITING
1. get access /gɛt ˈæksɛs/ (v.phr): truy cập

2. communication and teamwork skills /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ænd ˈtiːmwɜːk skɪlz/
(n.phr): kỹ năng giao tiếp và làm việc nhóm
3. be not suitable for /biː nɒt ˈsjuːtəbl fɔː/ (v.phr): không phù hợp cho
4. be absent from /biː ˈæbsənt frɒm/(v.phr): nghỉ học
VII. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
1. click /klɪk/ (v): nhấp vào
2. install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ (v): cài đặt
3. practise /ˈpræktɪs/ (v): rèn luyện
4. play the role of /pleɪ ðə rəʊl ɒv/ (v.phr): đóng vai trò là
5. challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ (v): thách thức
6. class discussion /klɑːs dɪsˈkʌʃən/ (n.phr): thảo luận trong lớp học
7. take part in /teɪk pɑːt ɪn/ (v.phr): tham gia
8. group learning /gruːp ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ (n.phr): học nhóm
9. digital learning resources /ˈdɪʤɪtl ˈlɜːnɪŋ rɪˈsɔːsɪz/ (n.phr): các nguồn học tập kỹ
thuật số
10. audio-visual materials /ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ-ˈvɪzjʊəl məˈtɪərɪəlz/ (n.phr): tài liệu nghe nhìn
11. field trip /fiːld trɪp/(n.phr): chuyến đi thực tế
12. real-world experiences /rɪəl-wɜːld ɪksˈpɪərɪənsɪz/ (n.phr): những trải nghiệm
thực tế
13. unfamiliar environments /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliər ɪnˈvaɪərənmənts/ (n.phr): môi trường xa
lạ
VIII. LOOKING BACK AND PROJECT
1. bring /brɪŋ/ (v): mang theo
2. thanks to /θæŋks tuː/ (v.phr): nhờ vào
3. make friends /meɪk frɛndz/ (v.phr): kết bạn
4. award /əˈwɔːrd/ (n): giải thưởng
5. talk show /tɔːk ʃəʊ/ (n): tọa đàm

6. on the list /ɒn ðə lɪst/ (pre.phr): trong danh sách
7. electronic devices /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk dɪˈvaɪsɪz/ (n.phr): các thiết bị điện
8. social interaction /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌɪntərˈækʃən/ (n.phr): tương tác xã hội
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. digital
B. personal
C. excellent
D. electric
2. A. similar
B. symbolic
C. effective
D. eternal
3. A. successful
B. cognitive
C. different
D. wonderful
4. A. efficient
B. exciting
C. distracting
D. portable
5. A. convenient
B. permanent
C. attractive
D. important
6. A. modernize
B. organize
C. indicate
D. continue
7. A. graduate
B. develop
C. consider
D. enable
8. A. concentrate
B. benefit
C. understand
D. mobilize
9. A. introduce
B. stimulate
C. recognize
D. emphasize
10. A. exercise
B. volunteer
C. calculate
D. interview
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
11. Personal....devices are useful for learning.
A. electric
B. electrical
C. electronic
D. electronical
12. They're excellent learning.....You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.
A. equipments
B. tools
C. gadgets
D. techniques
13. In English class yesterday, we had a discussion....different cultures.
A. around
B. about
C. for
D. from
14. Mrs Dawson said that we were....our lesson in the library next Monday.
A. having
B. making
C. reading
D. going
15. I really don't....the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.
A. take
B. have
C. mind
D. see
16. If the examiner can't....sense of your writing, you'll get a low mark.
A. take
B. bring
C. make
D. understand
17. I would prefer to go to university and do a....in International Studies, rather than start work.
A. certificate
B. result
C. degree
D. qualification
18. My dad wants me to go university, but I'm in....minds about it.
A. my
B. two
C. some
D. different
19. Most computers have enough....to store a vast amount of information.
A. database
B. document C. memory
D. word processor
20. You can't get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an).....
A. access
B. terminal
C. web page
D. modem
21. Many people only use their computer as a.....All they do is to write letters and reports on it.
A. word processor
B. template
C. document
D. spreadsheet
22. The World Wide Web is made up of millions of....created by anybody from multi-media corporations
to ordinary people like you and me.
A. newsgroups
B. chatrooms
C. users
D. sites
23. On the web you can read....newspapers or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy
anything.
A. virtual
B. online
C. digital
D. offline

24. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly....a word - "hello”, “goodbye”,
“thank you” was just about it!
A. speak
B. talk
C. say
D. tell
25. I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I....progress.
A. had
B. made
C. did
D. produced
26. I....a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the
world.
A. picked up
B. took up
C. made up
D. saved up
27. Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually....a conversation with her
teacher in English without difficulty.
A. keep
B. do
C. improve
D. hold
28. If you're not sure what something means,....in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for
help.
A. check up
B. look up
C. translate
D. interpret
29. Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important,....in your notebook.
A. keep it down
B. put it down
C. write it down
D. spell it down
30. She had to....her First Certificate Exam three times.
A. study
B. take
C. make
D. do
31. I'm....for my English test tomorrow.
A. focusing
B. meditating
C. remembering
D. revising
32. He'll have to....and work harder or he'll fail the exam.
A. pull his socks up
B. polish his head
C. empty his washing basket
D. stick his neck out
33. Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents.The other children
hate her. She's such a.....
A. teacher's toy B. teacher's jewel
C. teacher's pet D. teacher's sweet
34. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and....from electronics could harm your body and cause
permanent damage.
A. wave
B. radiation
C. radiator
D. emission
35. Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited....modern technology.
A. of
B. from
C. in
D. with
Exercise 3. 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.
36. You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices.
Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.
A. affordable
B. available
C. feasible
D. carriable
37. Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.
A. forbid
B. prohibit
C. divert
D. neglect
38. Permanent damage to children's body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.
A. Immediate
B. Long-lasting
C. Short-term
D. Serious
39. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.
A. interruptive
B. supportive
C. discouraging
D. confusing
40. For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.
A. advertise
B. popularize
C. discourage
D. improve
41. Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many hours
reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.
A. fascinating
B. tempting
C. unsuitable
D. illegal
42. People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic
headaches.
A. suggests
B. includes
C. means
D. contains

43. One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers
and textbooks with them to school.
A. online
B. electric
C. computer-based
D. modernized
44. An interactive whiteboard is an electronic device that helps students learn English in a more
stimulating way.
A. interest-arousing
B. performance-enhancing
C. communication-promoting
D. proficiency-raising
45. This new invention is useful in the classroom because it can engage students and provide them with
opportunities to communicate meaningfully.
A. pull
B. attract
C. encourage
D. participate
Exercise 4. 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.
46. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.
A. necessary
B. essential
C. optional
D. selective
47. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?
A. neglect
B. care
C. notice
D. consideration
48. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into
your personal electronic devices.
A. individual
B. public
C. private
D. possessive
49. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.
A increased
B. enhanced
C. promoted
D. deteriorated
50. It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education.
A. sufficient
B. adequate
C. deficient
D. proper
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
51. “Who's that over there?" ~ "Oh, it's our new teacher,....just started work today."
A. that
B. who he
C. which he
D. who
52. "Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?" ~ "I got him the one....said he really wanted to hear."
A. that
B. who he
C. whose
D. which he
53. “Who did you send a Valentine's card to?" ~ "I'm not telling you, but it was someone....name begins
with 'B'.”
A. which
B. who her
C. whose
D. whose her
54. "Have you seen Jason Green's latest film?" ~ "Is that the one in....joins the FBI?”
A. which he
B. that he
C. whom he
D. which
55. "Why do you like Tania so much?” ~ “Well, she's one of the few people to....I can really talk."
A. which
B. whom
C. that
D. who
56. "Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?” ~ “Is that the new restaurant....has just opened on
the other side of town?"
A. which
B. where
C. that it
D. which it
57. "Could you lend me some money?" ~ "I'd like you to give me one good reason....I should."
A. that
B. which
C. why
D. who
58. “What do you want to do this summer?” ~ “I think we should go somewhere....has plenty of sun and
sand."
A. who
B. where
C. when
D. that
59. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices....have changed the way we think.
A. what
B. Ø
C. whose
D. that
60. Students use smartphones to record their phone calls,....they later share with the class.
A. Ø
B. that
C. which
D. whose
61. A tablet is perfect for people....work is to draw and write.

A. who
B. Ø
C. which
D. whose
62. You can access the Internet, download programs and information....can help you understand the
material and widen your knowledge.
A. what
B. that
C. Ø
D. who
63. There are sites....you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.
A. where
B. when
C. that
D. which
64. My teacher,....has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in her
teaching.
A. she
B. who she
C. who
D. whose
65. That media player,....I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.
A. Ø
B. that
C. what
D. which
66. The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board,....most of them
love.
A. that
B. Ø
C. which
D. whose
67. Qualifications are exam results....prove you have reached a certain level.
A. which
B. Ø
C. that
D. Both A and C
68. In the USA, a public school is a state school,....is run by the government and is free to attend.
A. that
B. which
C. who
D. Ø
69. This is the book in....Foster describes his experience of the war.
A. that
B. what
C. where
D. which
70. Isn't that Tim, the boy....father owns a huge yacht?
A. whose
B. his
C. which
D. that
71. Tina gave her ticket to the concert to John,....then sold it to Nick.
A. which
B. he
C. who
D. whom
72. “Which cinema did you go to?” – “The one they don't sell any popcorn!"
A. which
B. where
C. whom
D. who
73. That's the actor....autograph I got last year.
A. whose
B. who
C. who's
D. whom
74. The book....she's most famous is Dance of the Dinosaur.
A. in that
B. to whom
C. for which
D. that
75. Student social life revolves around the Student Union,....is the large yellow building opposite the
library.
A.Ø
B. which
C. that
D. it
76. Mr Forbes teaches a class for students....native language is not English.
A. which
B. who
C. whose
D. those who
77. I have just found the book.....
A. you were looking for
B. which you were looking
C. for that you were looking
D. you were looking
78. I don't understand the assignment....the professor gave us last Monday.
A. which
B. that
C. Ø
D. All are correct
79. Students....get below-average exam results do not have the best prospects.
A. whose
B. who
C. Ø
D. All are correct
80. I live in a dormitory....residents come from many countries.
A. where
B. which
C. in where
D. whose
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
81. Before I (A) came to England, I (B) hadn't had the opportunity to (C) speak to people (D) their native
tongue is English.
82. No one (A) has said (B) anything (C) would persuade me (D) to change my mind.
83. The woman (A) sitting on the red chair (B) is the person (C) to who you (D) must give this envelope.

84. (A) There are some teachers in our school (B) try (C) to improve the quality of teaching by (D)
making use of hi-tech devices.
85. Modern children, (A) who lives have become (B) more and more dependent (C) on electronic devices,
find the traditional way of teaching very (D) dull and boring.
86. Smartphones and (A) tablets (B) which can be (C) used as effective (D) learning tools for children.
87. What (A) is the name of (B) the girl (C) that her mobile phone (D) was stolen.
88. A (A) tablet is a (B) mobile computer (C) is also (D) useful for language learning.
89. (A) Those want to (B) improve their English can download free (C) digital lessons from the Internet
(D) to study.
90. (A) Mr Peterson who (B) has worked for the same school (C) all his life, (D) is retiring next month.
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
91. “.........” . “It means go very quickly.”
A. How can you explain "rush”?
B. How do you spell “rush”?
C. What does "rush” mean?
D. What is the equivalent of “rush”?
92. “……...” ~ “For” answers the question "How long” and “Since” answers the question “When".
A. What are the meanings of “for” and “since”?
B. What's the difference between “for” and “since”?
C. How to see the difference between “for” and “since”?
D. How similar are “for” and “since”?
93. “So, Sven, you've been learning English for ten years. That's a long time.” ~ “........”
A. Yes, so what? I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.
B. It's none of your business! I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.
C. I suppose it is, but I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.
D. Well, look at yourself first. I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native
speaker.
94. “..........." - "I think you must have the wrong number. There's no one of that name here."
A. Could I speak to Donald, please?
B. Hi, who is that?
C. Hello. Is Martin speaking, please?
D. A and C are correct.
95. “Do you mind if I make a phone call?” ~ “……....”
A. Yes, of course. The phone's in the hall.
B. No, of course not. The phone's in the hall.
C. It's my pleasure. The phone's in the hall.
D. Never mind. The phone's in the hall.
96. “Shall I ring you later?" ~ “……....”
A. No, you won't. Have you got my mobile number?
B. Yes, you will. Have you got my mobile number?
C. Yes, but I may be out. Have you got my mobile number?
D. No, I won't be home. Have you got my mobile number?
97. “……..” ~ "No, it's all repeats again. Why can't they make some new programs for a change?”
A. Is there anything worth watching on the telly tonight? B. What's on TV tonight?
C. What's up tonight on TV?
D. Is there a program on to watch tonight?
98. “……..” ~ “I like to make notes during the lectures."
A. Do you like lectures?
B. Which do you prefer: listening to lectures or reading books?
C. Is recording the lecture a good idea?
D. How do you prefer to learn from lectures: making notes or recording?
99. “……..” ~ “No, I don't live in an English-speaking country, so it's difficult for me to meet them."
A. Is it important to meet English speakers?
B. Do you ever have any contact with English speakers?

C. Do you like living in an English-speaking country?
D. Is it hard for you to meet English speakers?
100. "I don't support the use of smartphones and tablets in the classrooms.” ~ “.........”
A. Me, too.
B. I don't, either.
C. Me, neither. D. B and C are correct.