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Bài tập Unit 7: Education options for school-leavers

A. Pronunciation

• Intonation on and Yes/No questions

Practise asking the following questions. Mark $\nearrow$ (rising intonation) or $\searrow$ (falling intonation) of the questions.

1. Did your parents go to university?

2. What career will you want to follow?

3. Do you prefer academic subjects?

4. Why did he fail his final exams?

5. What are the benefits of vocational training?

6. Does the course develop your critical thinking skills?

7. What is his plan for future jobs?

8. Can students with university degrees find jobs more easily?

9. How much is the tuition fee per year at that college?

10. Will you intend to study abroad after graduating from high school?

B. Vocabulary

• Words and phrases related to education after leaving school

I. Complete the sentences with the words given.

practical	scholarships	trade	qualifications	apprenticeship
degree	institutions	training	undergraduate	vocational

1. I want to get the _________________ so that I can become a doctor.

2. For many jobs you need to have a university _________________.

3. He supported better _________________ education, saying many students were not interested in academic courses.

4. You have to gain _________________ experience before you become a lawyer.

5. After graduating from high school, I’ll enter the _________________ level at college to get the first degree.

6. A small group would receive intensive _________________, and then would train others.

7. We’re very proud of the five students from this school who were awarded _________________.

8. The university’s exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic _________________.

9. My grandfather was a plumber by _________________.

10. His father believed that if he got a(n) _________________ to a proper trade he’d be financially secure for life.

II. Match the forms of further education institutions in Britain and their descriptions, and then write the answer in each blank.

1. Schools		A. They offer courses and qualifications in a wide range of vocational and academic subjects at many levels. They often have links with companies.
2. Sixth form colleges		B. They mainly offer higher education courses, but many also offer a range of further education courses.
3. Further and higher education colleges		C. The UK offers a wide range of work-based training for students seeking to build careers in specific industries. Private training companies work with colleges and employers to provide practical training and internationally-respected qualifications.
4. Private training providers		D. They offer further education qualifications such as the A-levels, the IB, and vocational qualifications.
5. Universities		E. These colleges mainly cater for students aged 16-18 and specialise in academic courses to prepare students for higher education.

III. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word below.

experience	degree	institutions	scholarship	compulsory
qualifications	reports	campus	academic	counsellor

1. She wasn’t _________________ and hated school.

2. In the USA, private colleges and universities are usually smaller than public _________________.

3. A Bachelor’s degree is usually _________________ for higher-level positions.

4. Just like American students, you will have to submit your academic _________________ as part of your application for admission to any American university or college.

5. A _________________ provides you with information, advice and support with your application.

6. They will participate in workshops and get hands-on _________________ leading classes.

7. A foreign student can apply directly to an American university for aid, a _________________ or work-study option.

8. International Baccalaureate (IB) and other international _________________ taught at International Schools in Viet Nam are equivalent to A-levels.

9. On _________________, students usually live in residence halls or dormitories that are often called dorms”.

10. A major at university is the specific field of study in which your _________________ is focused.

IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct words below.

requirement	prepare	academic year	pursue	proceed
lasts	undertake	pre-university	compulsory	degrees

Education in Singapore is ¹ _________________ for ten years, although university­ bound students study for thirteen. Classes are taught in English and the ² _________________ runs from July to April.

Primary and secondary education ³ _________________ for ten years and is compulsory. At the end of Grade 10, students sit the GCE O-level examinations. Students who complete secondary education may ⁴ _________________ to pre-university education at the Junior Colleges, ⁵ _________________ certificate or diploma studies at one of the Polytechnics, or leave school and enter the workforce. In the Singaporean education system, ⁶ _________________ education lasts for three years. These three years will ⁷ _________________ students for the GCE A-level examinations.

Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students may ⁸ _________________ a bachelor’s degree at one of Singapore’s public or private universities, which is obtained after three to five years of study. Bachelor’s ⁹ _________________ in Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Building, Real Estate, Music and Architecture require four years, while Medicine requires five. The minimum English ¹⁰ _________________ for entry to a bachelor’s degree is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Ÿ Prepositions

V. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.

1. She applied _________________ a job with the local newspaper.

2. His height and reach give him a big advantage _________________ other boxers.

3. Farming is not an attractive career option _________________ many young people.

4. It is hard for low-skilled workers to earn their way out of poverty _________________ a tough job market that favours skilled and educated workers.

5. She would be their first choice _________________ the job.

6. She received an honourary degree _________________ Harvard.

7. It may be necessary _________________ him to have a training course for the job.

8. She related rising unemployment rates directly _________________ government policies.

9. What are your plans _________________ this weekend?

10. Many young people want to get _________________ advertising or public relations.

C. Grammar

• Perfect gerunds and perfect participle clauses

I. Rewrite the sentences using perfect gerunds. You may need to change some words.

Example: I did that. I remember it. $\to$ I remember having done that.

1. Maybe they had stolen the money. They denied that.

$\to$ They denied

2. I reminded you to buy some food. I remember that.

$\to$ I remember

3. The phone had rung and she had answered it. Then she kept on eating.

$\to$ She just kept on eating after

4. The thief got into the house because I hadn’t locked the front door.

$\to$ I forgot

5. She felt happy because she had met her best friend again.

$\to$ She felt happy after

6. I have said bad words to her. I regret it now.

$\to$ I regret

7. He had driven along the road before the accident happened. He remembered it.

$\to$ He could remember

8. The boys had broken the window. One of them admitted that.

$\to$ One of the boys admitted

II. Combine each pair of sentences using present participles or perfect participles.

1. I knew that he was a student. I offered to pay his train ticket.

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2. She became tired of my complaints about the programme. She turned it off.

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3. He had found no one at home. He left the house in a bad temper.

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4. The criminal had removed all traces of his crime. He left the building.

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5. Tom had missed the last bus. He began to walk.

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6. He had spent all his money. He decided to go home and ask his father for a job.

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7. She didn’t want to hear the story again. She had heard it all before.

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8. We visited the museum. We decided to have lunch in the park.

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9. The tree fell across the road. It had been uprooted by the strong wind.

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10. The guests were sleeping in the next room. They were woken by the sound of breaking glass.

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III. Combine each pair of sentences using present participles or perfect participles.

1. He offered to show us the way home. He thought we were lost.

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2. He had fed the cat. He sat down to his own dinner.

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3. She had looked through the fashion magazines. She didn’t find the style that she liked.

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4. I sat in the front row in the theatre. I saw everything beautifully.

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5. The lion found his cage door open. He left the cage and walked slowly towards the zoo entrance.

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6. I had heard that the caves were dangerous. I didn’t want to go any further without a torch.

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7. The film star wore extremely fashionable clothes. She was surrounded by photographers and reporters.

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8. He passed under a ladder. He got a pot of paint fallen on his head.

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9. I had misunderstood the questions. I gave wrong answers to them.

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10. We thought he would never survive. He had fallen from such a height.

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D. Reading

I. Read the passage about further and higher education, and then answer the questions.

The difference between higher and further education can be a common cause of confusion. Further education is used to describe the education that occurs following compulsory post-16 secondary education, which is usually distinct from that offered in universities (higher education). It includes a few different levels such as A-Levels and Higher National Diplomas. Foundation Degrees are also a type of further education and take 2 years to complete compared with the 3-4 years of most bachelor’s degrees which are offered by both universities and colleges. Sometimes it is possible to extend a Foundation Degree to a bachelor’s degree, with one year or more of extra study.

Further education is usually taught in the sixth-form college part of a school or in independent further education colleges, as well as in other work-based, adult and community learning institutions. In the United States, further education is sometimes referred to as continuing education.

Higher education primarily describes post-18 learning that takes place at universities, as well as other colleges and institutions that award academic degrees, and professional qualifications. While higher education is the common name in the UK and Ireland, it is also known as post-secondary, tertiary and third level education.

1. What can further and higher education be used to describe?

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2. What levels does further education include?

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3. How can students with a Foundation Degree get a bachelor’s degree?

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4. Where can students attend further education?

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5. What does higher education award students?

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II. Read the passage about studying abroad for Vietnamese students, and then answer the questions.

Viet Nam has a growing youth population, and this together with an increasing prosperous middle class means that demand for university education is greater than ever before. A decade ago, fewer than 10,000 Vietnamese families could afford to send their child abroad to study. Today there are more than 100,000 Vietnamese international students around the world, most of whom are funded by their parents.

The top destinations for Vietnamese students are Australia, the US, China, Singapore and the UK. English has become the dominant foreign language in Viet Nam, with 98% of students choosing to study it over French, Japanese and German. So many students seek English-speaking countries for their higher education.

Australia is the destination of choice because Australian qualifications are recognised across the world, and transferable to Vietnamese qualifications, and many Australian universities offer scholarships to international students. Living costs in Australia compare favourably with the United States and UK, and it is closer to Viet Nam than other English- speaking countries, making visits home easier.

The USA has the second largest number of Vietnamese students. The majority of Vietnamese students, both at home and abroad, consider the American education the best in the world. They believe that the USA is the most scientifically and technologically advanced country in the world. Four out of 10 Vietnamese students in the US are studying business administration, and finance. Engineering, maths, computer science, and health professions are also common choices.

1. What do a growing youth population and an increasing prosperous middle class in Viet Nam lead to?

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2. What are the top destinations for Vietnamese students?

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3. Why do so many Vietnamese students seek English-speaking countries for their higher education?

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4. What advantages do Australian universities offer to international students?

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5. Why does studying in Australia favourable to Vietnamese students?

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6. What is the American education considered by most of Vietnamese students?

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7. What popular majors do Vietnamese students study in the US?

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III. Read the passage about international students in Viet Nam, and then answer the questions.

Viet Nam: Struggling to Attract International Students

Viet Nam is changing university enrolment requirements to make it easier for foreign students to study at its universities. Previously, foreign students were required to take university entrance examinations in Vietnamese, making it difficult if not almost impossible for non- Vietnamese-speaking foreign students to apply.

International student enrolment is one of the criteria to rank Vietnamese universities. Attracting foreign students is also a way for Viet Nam to promote Viet Nam's education to the world.

The leading universities in Viet Nam enroll undergraduate and graduate international students every year. Most are from the Asia Pacific region including China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, while a few come from the United States and Europe. Most of the international students study Vietnamese studies, Vietnamese literature or Southeast Asian studies, which makes Viet Nam the best destination for them.

The leading institutions such as Viet Nam National Universities in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, which have a tradition of hosting international students, run preparatory courses in Vietnamese for foreign students. However, it’s widely recognized that if these universities do not have programmes taught in English, they have a challenge to enroll international students.

1. Why was it very difficult for foreign students to study at Vietnamese universities?

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2. What is the role of international student enrolment for Vietnamese universities?

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3. Where do most international students in Viet Nam come from?

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4. What majors do they study?

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5. What should the leading Vietnamese universities do to attract more international students?

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IV. Read the text about the IB and A-level programmes, and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG).

Students in Singapore have the option of sitting for the Singapore-Cambridge A-level exam, which is a different version of the international A-level examination. Has the International Baccalaureate (IB) better than the A-levels in terms of preparing a student to enter a recognized and prestigious university?

It really depends on the student’s academic strengths. The IB is more about a comprehensive educational style, while the A-levels puts more emphasis on individual subject knowledge. An IB student must take six subjects, three at higher level and three at standard, which must include maths, a science, English, and at least one foreign language, while A-levels with three subjects studied in depth. So, if words aren’t the student’s strength, then the language component of the IB (including the compulsory 4000-word essay) may pull the student’s overall IB score down.

On the other hand, if the student is well-rounded and copes confidently with Arts subjects as well as Maths and Science, then the IB programme may be ideal for the learner. Experts believe the A-levels give a student depth of knowledge, while the IB gives a broad education. They also believe that the IB may prepare a child better for facing the challenges of a university education.

If parents wonder if the IB would suit their child, they should talk to the teachers and their child before coming to an educated and well-informed decision.

1. The Singapore-Cambridge A-level exam is conducted based on the international A-level examination. __________

2. The IB is more suitable for all-around students, while the A-levels focus more on a particular field. __________

3. The IB programme includes six subjects at international levels. __________

4. A student who is not very good at language write another document instead of the 4000- word essay. __________

5. A-levels help students study three science subjects in depth. __________

6. The IB programme may be ideal for the learner who is good at both Arts subjects and Science subjects. __________

7. The IB is not suitable for students who may meet some challenges at the university environment. __________

8. Parents and teachers can decide whether the student should follow the IB or not. __________

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you don’t have to ¹ ____________ working to study. It can also open up a whole variety ² ____________ interest. If you have ³ ____________ studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of ⁴ ____________ your knowledge. You will make friends of ⁵ ____________ kinds. You may also ⁶ ____________ that your qualification provides new career opportunities.

You don’t actually ⁷ ____________ to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software. You can ⁸ ____________ one class a month if you wish at an Open University centre. Of course, there are exams to take, as in ⁹ ____________ university. If you ¹⁰ ____________ like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form below. It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life.

1. A. stop B. end C. break D. leave

2. A. from B. of C. in D. for

3. A. ever B. never C. often D. always

4. A. growing B. changing C. adding D. increasing

5. A. all B. each C. both D. every

6. A. suggest B. find C. wish D. want

7. A. join B. enter C. arrive D. go

8. A. give B. learn C. attend D. study

9. A. any B. some C. many D. most

10. A. did B. will C. would D. can

VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

British further education qualifications are respected by employers and academics worldwide. There are two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional courses. Academic courses help you prepare for higher education at a university or college. They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge. Vocational and professional courses give you the skills and qualifications you need to enter and succeed in your chosen career. They offer technical training and skills for the workplace.

British further education providers invest heavily in facilities — from libraries, computer centres and science laboratories to sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class sizes are restricted to ensure that you have
access to equipment and enough time to talk to your tutors and lecturers.

British qualifications are a great boost to your CV and to your earnings. Employers are increasingly looking for graduates with multicultural experience. Moreover, British colleges and universities have strong links with industry — many courses are designed in partnership with, and taught by, industry professionals. Many include the option of a year in industry or a work placement, giving you real professional experience.

English is widely regarded as the language of business. Studying in the UK helps you learn the language quickly, through your studies, friends and everyday life. If you need any additional support, there are lots of English language classes across the UK.

The UK is a truly multicultural society, with a wonderful mix of people from many different backgrounds. As a student, you'll get to know people from all over the world and be inspired by many cultures. Many colleges have international offices and advisers to ensure you feel welcome and are supported throughout your time in British further education.

1. Higher education in the UK requires ____________.

A. technical training and working skills

B. analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge

C. vocational and professional courses

D. academic courses at a university or college

2. British further education offers facilities in several fields EXCEPT ____________.

A. sports training

B. entertainment

C. information technology

D. engineering workshop

3. British further education can give you advantages of getting a job because ____________.

A. you are taught by industrial professors

B. you know how to boost your CV and earn high salaries

C. you can get real multicultural and professional experience

D. you can follow both academic courses, and vocational courses

4. Following further education in the UK helps you improve your English quickly because ____________.

A. it is used in several life aspects

B. it is used in the business of languages

C. you can speak it at lots of English language classes

D. you need much additional support

5. As a foreign student, you can get involved in social activities quickly because ____________.

A. you can get support about British further education

B. Britain is a multicultural society with much support from colleges

C. the UK has a wonderful mix of different peoples from all over the world

D. you can enjoy your time in British further education

E. Speaking

• Everyday English

I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.

1. A: Why do students take a gap year?	B: a/ They want to gain experience. b/ They want to continue their education.
2. A: Studying abroad costs a lot of money.	B: a/ You should surf for more information. b/ You should apply for scholarships.
3. A: I’ll go to college after high school.	B: a/ Good for you. I go to a technical college. b/ Do you want to get a job soon?
4. A: How about a credit-based course?	B: a/ It takes more time to complete the course. b/ It’s the best choice for US now.
5. A: I’d like to join in the student exchange programme.	B: a/ Wow. You can travel to several countries. b/ Does your school have such a programme?
6. A: Have you ever used the cloud?	B: a/ Yes, I used it when I forgot my USB. b/ Yes, it was a day of nice weather.
7. A: My uncle is a worker, but he wants to follow higher education.	B: a/ He can work on his own at home. b/I think he can take distance education.
8. A: Do you like cloud learning?	B: a/ I prefer campus life with social activities. b/ Yes, face-to-face teaching and learning is the best choice.
9. A: My brother follows postgraduate education when he gets a BA degree.	B: a/ He should study them at the same time. b/ He should gain some experience first.
10. A: Nam tries to get seven credits this year.	B: a/ I think he shouldn’t push himself hard. b/I think he tries to pass the entrance exam.

• Vocational training vs. academic study

II. Complete the dialogue with the phrases below. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. What do you think is the second benefit?

B. Vocational schools attract students from many regions and countries.

C. There are several benefits for those who want to become qualified manual labourers in the future.

D. Why do workers with vocational training get a job easily?

E. Why do you think so?

F. Some of the young people cannot afford to pursue their university.

Phong: ¹ ___________________________________________________________________________?

Nick: First, nowadays employers place more emphasis on experience than knowledge at university. In order to get well-paid jobs, students should study practical courses and work as part-time workers besides studying subjects at school.

Phong: ² ___________________________________________________________________________?

Nick: Second, many people after graduating from college cannot make a living, or even do not have a job. By encouraging people to take vocational courses, there would be less unemployed workers, and fewer crime cases.

Phong: ³ ___________________________________________________________________________?

Nick: In many countries, especially developed ones, there is a lack of workers like electricians with their understanding and hands-on experience in their field. For example, many large corporations would offer higher salaries for the qualified workers than ones graduated from academic study.

Phong: I agree with you. It would make students think twice before applying for higher education.

Nick: ⁴ ___________________________________________________________________________. Working for a local company as a plumber, for example, would be a good option and help them save a great deal of money.

Phong: You’re right. ⁵ _________________________________________________________________. Everyone should choose the suitable path of their own.

• Making an appointment

III. Put the expressions below into the correct categories.

- Sorry. I have another appointment at that time.

- Unfortunately, I will be unable to keep our appointment for tomorrow afternoon.

- Sure. I’ll come. Yes, Monday is fine.

- Are you available on Monday?

- Yes, Tuesday would be fine.

- Are you free on Tuesday?

- Can we meet on Wednesday?

- I’m sorry, I won’t be able to make it on Sunday.

- Would it be possible to arrange another time later in the week?

- Wednesday suits me.

- Would next Thursday be OK?

- Thursday would be perfect.

- Can we meet next Friday?

- I’m afraid that I have to cancel our meeting on Wednesday as something unexpected has come up.

- I’ll be there at that time.

- What about next Monday?

- Would you be free to meet early next week?

Making an appointment

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Confirming or accepting an appointment

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Cancelling an appointment

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F. Writing

• A request letter about a course

Write a letter to request information about the carpentry course, using the words given.

Dear Sir / Madam

1. I / interested / apply / your college / admission / first year / carpentry programme

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2. I / graduated / high school / distinction / and /I plan / do a course / carpentry

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3. I / interested / learn / more / admission requirements / availability / scholarships / and / accommodation / students / remote provinces

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4. Please send / / information / address below

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5. If you / any questions / my request / please contact / by phone / 0903 885432 / or / by email / [email protected]

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Thank you for considering my request.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Phong Nguyen

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Bài tập Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 7: Further education

A. PHONETICS

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. ago

B. across

C. about

D. adult

2. A. language

B. article

C. partly

D. hardly

3. A. but

B. cut

C. sun

D. put

4. A. lake

B. plane

C. plan

D. state

5. A. lecture

B. medium

C. inventor

D. president

Đáp án:

1.D

2.A

3.D

4.C

5.B

II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

1. A. definition

B. politician

C. situation

D. production

2. A. image

B. purchase

C. mislead

D. deadline

3. A. extinction

B. endangered

C. business

D. intention

4. A. cattle

B. country

C. canal

D. cover

5. A. copy

B. remove

C. notice

D. cancel

Đáp án:

1.D

2.C

3.C

4.C

5.B

B. VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR

I. Put the verbs in the present perfect or the present perfect continuous tense.

1. I (try) _______ to learn French for years, but I (not succeed) ___________ yet.

2. She (read) ____ all the works of Dickens. How many (you read) _________?

3. I (wait) ______ here nearly half an hour for my girlfriend; do you think she (forget) ______ to come?

4. Mary (rest) ________ in the garden all day because she (be) _______ ill.

5. Although John (study) __________ at the University for 5 years, he (not get) _____his degree yet.

6. Jack (go) ________ to Switzerland for a holiday. He (never, be) _______ there.

7. We (live)____ here for the last six months, and (just, decide) ________to move.

8. That book (lie) ____ on the table for weeks. You (not read) ____ it yet?

9. He (not be) __ here since Christmas; I wonder where he (live) ____ since then.

10. He (lose) _____ his books. He (look) __________ for them all afternoon, but they (not turn up) _______ yet.

11. She (work) ________ so hard this week that she (not have) _______ time to go to the cinema.

12. Your hair is wet. (You swim) ____________ for a long time?

13. Bill is still a bad driver although he (drive) _________ cars for six years.

14. You look very tired. (You work) ___________ very hard ?

15. The phone (ring) _______ for 2 minutes, but I (not answer) _______ it yet.

Đáp án:

1. I (try) ___have been trying___ to learn French for years, but I (not succeed) ___haven’t succeeded__ yet.

2. She (read) ___has been reading___ all the works of Dickens. How many (you read) ___have you read___?

3. I (wait) ___have been waiting___ here nearly half an hour for my girlfriend; do you think she (forget) ___has forgot____ to come?

4. Mary (rest) ___has rested__ in the garden all day because she (be) _____was____ ill.

5. Although John (study) ____has been studying___ at the University for 5 years, he (not get) __hasn’t got___ his degree yet.

6. Jack (go) ____has gone___ to Switzerland for a holiday. He (never, be) ___has never been____ there.

7. We (live) ____have lived__ here for the last six months, and (just, decide) __have just decided___ to move.

8. That book (lie) ____has been lying____ on the table for weeks. You (not read) ___haven’t you read___it yet?

9. He (not be) ____hasn’t been____ here since Christmas; I wonder where he (live) ___has lived___ since then.

10. He (lose) ____has lost____ his books. He (look) ___has been looking___ for them all afternoon, but they (not turn up) ___haven’t turned up___ yet.

11. She (work) ___has been working___ so hard this week that she (not have) ____hasn’t had___ time to go to the cinema.

12. Your hair is wet. (You swim) ___Have you swum____ for a long time?

13. Bill is still a bad driver although he (drive) ____has been driving____ cars for six years.

14. You look very tired. (You work) ____Have you worked___ very hard ?

15. The phone (ring) ___has been ringing__ for 2 minutes, but I (not answer) ___haven’t answered__ it yet.

II. Put the correct preposition for the sentences below.

1. Academic courses should teach practical skills ________ addition to critical thinking.

2. When a student enters a college or university, he/she has to choose a main subject _________ study, which is called major.

3. Specialized vocational courses such _____ design and cooking are very popular.

4. Students _______ bachelor's degrees can pursue postgraduate education to get master's or doctoral degrees.

5. It's difficult _________ find a place to park in the city centre.

6. Although Kevin did not have any academic qualifications, he had a lot ____________ practical experience.

7. We have just attended a seminar ________________ further education.

8. Students can choose to pursue further education which is generally divided _____________ higher education and vocational education and training.

9. I started the course two weeks ago, but I have already passed most ___ the tests.

10. The academic year has just started and I have been living _______ the halls of residence so far.

Đáp án:

1. Academic courses should teach practical skills ______in_______ addition to critical thinking.

2. When a student enters a college or university, he/she has to choose a main subject ______of_____ study, which is called major.

3. Specialized vocational courses such _____as_____ design and cooking are very popular.

4. Students ____with____ bachelor's degrees can pursue postgraduate education to get master's or doctoral degrees.

5. It's difficult _____to___ find a place to park in the city centre.

6. Although Kevin did not have any academic qualifications, he had a lot ___of___ practical experience.

7. We have just attended a seminar _____on____ further education.

8. Students can choose to pursue further education which is generally divided ____into___ higher education and vocational education and training.

9. I started the course two weeks ago, but I have already passed most ____of____ the tests.

10. The academic year has just started and I have been living ____in____ the halls of residence so far.

III. Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences.

1. Prof. Wilson has given / has been giving the same seminar to students for the last 12 years.

2. She has never understood / has never been understanding why so many young people want to study abroad.

3. Nam has studied / has been studying English for two years.

4. He has attended / has been attending online vocational courses twice.

5. Have you applied / Have you applying for the scholarship to study in Singapore?

6. We have waited / have been waiting for the university's reply about entry requirements for the whole week. We hope to receive it soon.

7. The British Council has used / has been using IELTS as an international standardised test of English for non-native English language speakers for a long time.

8. The university has built / has been building a new campus since May.

9. We have read / have been reading three books on vocational training to complete this project.

10. They have read / have been reading a report on a further education since last Monday. I will finish it this Sunday.

11. Mary has stayed / has been staying at a homestay for three weeks during her undergraduate programme.

12. I have applied / have been applying for a vocational scholarship three times.

Đáp án:

1. has been giving	7. has been using
2. has never understood	8. has been building
3. has been studying	9. have read
4. has attended	10. have been reading
5. have you applied	11. has been staying
6. have been waiting	12. have applied

IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form the word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1. Can you explain what types of _______________________ are available for international students? (FUND)

2. Are ___________ students allowed to work part-time? (NATIONAL)

3. I'd like to consult you about the ______ differences (that) I should be aware of. (CULTURE)

4. What ___________ me most is the high cost of living in London as an international student. (WORRY)

5. One of the reasons for Vietnamese students' studying abroad is the quality of the _____ programmes in higher education. (ACADEMY)

6. Most of these students are interested in pursuing __________ studies for bachelor's degrees. (GRADUATE)

7. Some students decide to study in the United States or the United Kingdom to improve their language _____, which can help them to get a better job. SKILLFUL

8. Some universities in the United States offer different _____ to international students to help to cover tuition fees and living costs. (SCHOOL)

9. The higher education ____________ gained at UK universities and colleges are recognised worldwide. (QUALIFY)

10. Universities must better prepare students for their ____ careers. (PROFESSION)

Đáp án:

1. funding	2. international	3. cultural	4. worries	5. academic
6. undergraduate	7. skills	8. scholarships	9. qualifications	10. professional

V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. We ____ him since he ____ married.

A. didn't see/got

B. haven't seen/got

C. don't/get

D. hadn't seen/got

2. I ____ the money yet.

A. not received

B. didn't receive

C. haven't received

D. hadn't received

3. Today is Thursday and she ____ late twice this week. She ____ late yesterday and on Monday.

A. is/was

B. has been/is

C. has been/was

D. has been/had been

4. We ____ what to do with the money yet.

A. not decide

B. didn't decide

C. haven't decided

D. hadn't decided

5. My father ____ as a teacher for almost thirty years.

A. works

B. is working

C. worked

D. has been working

6. He ____ to New York at least three times this year.

A. had been going

B. was going

C. has been going

D. is going

7. They ____ to know each other for more than ten years.

A. get

B. got

C. have got

D. had got

8. She ____ dishes already.

A. was washing

B. washed

C. has washed

D. has been washing

9. I ____ you for ages.

A. haven't been meeting

B. didn't meet

C. wasn't meeting

D. haven't met

10. Tom is still watching television. He ____ television all day.

A. has been watching

B. was watching

C. has watched

D. watched

11. A Bachelor's degree is a three-year or four-year course you take in undergraduate higher education after you ____ further education.

A. has finished

B. had been finishing

C. have finished

D. have been finishing

12. At most institutions in the UK, the ____ starts in September or October and runs until June or July.

A. leap year

B. gap year

C. new year

D. academic year

13. That university ____ the Advanced Programme with the aim to enrol around 500 international students for a decade.

A. has been implementing

B. will be implementing

C. have implemented

D. will implement

14. Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualification wide range of vocational and academic subjects at many ____.

A. levels

B. positions

C. standards

D. qualities

15. Depending on your nationality, you may be ____ for a loan or financial support from the UK government.

A. keen

B. eligible

C. legal

D. capable

16. The UK offers a wide range of work-based ____ for students seeking to build careers in specific industries.

A. exercising

B. practicing

C. learning

D. training

17. University ____ in Vietnam can decide their own criteria for enrolling international students.

A. bosses

B. leaders

C. principals

D. rectors

18. A Bachelor's degree is also known as the ____ university degree or an undergraduate degree.

A. main

B. ordinary

C. first

D. major

19. The teachers at Edinburgh College encourage students to ____ with others, experiment with arts and find their own ideas.

A. solve

B. collaborate

C. support

D. improve

20. With thousands of UK further education courses on offer, you can choose a course that ____ your goals and interests.

A. watches

B. appoints

C. fixes

D. matches

Đáp án:

1.B	2.C	3.C	4.C	5.D
6.C	7.C	8.C	9.D	10.A
11.C	12.D	13.A	14.A	15.B
16.D	17.D	18.C	19.B	20.D

C. READING

I. Fill the blank with a suitable word.

In the USA, further education generally refers to education undertaken by adults of all ages after leaving full-time study. It doesn't include degree courses (1) ____ at college or university directly after leaving high school, which come under (2) ____ education.

Further education includes everything from basic reading and writing skills for the illiterate to full-time professional and doctorate degrees at university. On many university (3) _________, more students are enrolled in further education courses than in (4) _____ degree programmes.

Often adult education students don't need to be high school or degree graduates or take any tests or interviews, and they're generally (5) ________ on a first-come, first served basis. A high school diploma is (6) ______ for some courses, although General Educational Development (GED) tests allow students to (7) ______ a high school equivalency diploma.

Adult education courses may be full-time or part-time and are provided by two and four-year colleges, universities, community colleges, (8) ____________ schools, and elementary and high schools. Courses are also provided by private community organizations, government (9) ____________, and job training centres. More and more adult education programmes are becoming (10) ____________ on the Internet, including courses which offer university or continuing education credits for completion.

Đáp án:

1. taken	2. higher	3. campuses	4. regular	5. admitted
6. required	7. earn	8. technical	9. agencies	10. available

II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.

leading straight

long fields

education higher

offers persuade

skilled qualifications

Further education in Britain means (1) _________ after GCSE exams taken around the age of 16. It includes courses of study (2) ________ to A-levels which students do at their school or college. Some students go (3) ________ to a college of further education which (4) ____ a wide range of full or part-time courses. Further education also includes training for professional (5) _____ in nursing, accountancy, and management and in (6) ____________ such as arts and music. The term (7) _________ education is used to refer to degree courses at universities.

The British government is keen on (8) __________ more young people to remain in education as (9) ___________ as possible in order to build up a more highly (10) ________, better educated workforce.

Đáp án:

1. education	2. leading	3. straight	4. offers	5. qualifications
6. fields	7. higher	8. persuade	9. long	10. killed

III. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the following passage.

British further education qualifications are respected by employers and (1) ____ worldwide. There are two main types: academic courses, and vocational and professional courses. Academic courses help you (2) ____ for higher education at a university or college. They aim to develop your analytical skills, critical

thinking and knowledge. (3) ____ and professional courses give you the skills and qualification you need to enter and succeed in your chosen career. They offer technical (4) ____ and skills for the workplace.

British (5) ____ education providers invest heavily in facilities - from libraries, computer centres and science laboratories to sports centres, theatres and arts studios. Class sizes are (6) ____ to ensure that you have access to equipment and enough time to talk to your tutors and lectures.

British qualifications are a great boost to your CV and to your earnings. Employers are increasingly looking for (7) ____ with multicultural experience. Moreover, British colleges and universities have strong links with industry - many courses are designed in partnership with, and taught by, industry professional. Many include the option of a year in industry or a work placement, giving you real professional (8) ____.

English is widely regarded as the language of business. Studying in the UK helps you learn language quickly, through your studies, friends and everyday life. If you need any additional support, (9) ____ are lots of English language classes across the UK.

The UK is a truly multicultural society, with a wonderful mix of people from many different backgrounds. As a student, you'll get to know people from all over the world and be inspired by many cultures. Many colleges have international offices and advisers to ensure you feel welcome and are supported (10) ____ your time in British further education.

1. A. academics

B. academy

C. academical

D. academically

2. A. get

B. prepare

C. make

D. support

3. A. Occasional

B. Vocational

C. Optional

D. Various

4. A. growing

B. changing

C. adding

D. training

5. A. further

B. each

C. both

D. every

6. A. bored

B. restricted

C. expensive

D. attracted

7. A. joins

B. enters

C. arrives

D. graduates

8. A. experiment

B. factor

C. experience

D. problem

9. A. there

B. that

C. which

D. they

10. A. in

B. over

C. throughout

D. cross

Đáp án:

1.A	2.B	3.B	4.D	5.A
6.B	7.D	8.C	9.A	10.C

IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbus to accommodation.

Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work.

The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. “Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."

Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.

"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world” of work. “This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says.

But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says.

Question 1: According to the passage, 42 is ____.

A. a kind of school

B. a type of accommodation

C. an innovation in technology

D. a tool of virtual communication

Question 2: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to ____.

A. students at 42

B. projects

C. resources

D. software engineers

Question 3: The author mentions “to design a website or a computer game” in paragraph 2 to illustrate ____.

A. a job that a French software engineer always does

B. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete

C. a free resource available on the Internet

D. a help that students at 42 get for their work

Question 4: What do 42's graduates receive on completion of their course?

A. a certificate

B. a degree

C. a project

D. a design

Question 5: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.

B. It normally takes 42's students at least five years to complete their course.

C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.

D. 42's peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.

Question 6: According to Ms Bir, 42's graduates will be able to improve ____.

A. the skills of giving feedback

B. the skills of searching for information

C. the skills of teamwork and debating

D. the skills of software programming

Question 7: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ____.

A. respectable

B. incompetent

C. infamous

D. memorable

Question 8: It can be inferred from the passage that ____.

A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities

B. all 42's graduates are employed by world leading technology companies

C. 42's students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance

D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods

Đáp án:

1.A	2.A	3.B	4.A
5.D	6.C	7.C	8.D

D. WRITING

I. Rewrite the sentences, using the present perfect or the present perfect continuous.

1. I started discussing my research proposal with my professor at the beginning of my course. We're still discussing it.

2. Nam's still studying English. He started studying it two years ago. (for)

3. I started learning how to play the piano eight months ago. I'm still learning it.

4. He attended two online vocational courses: one in 2012 and the other in 2013. (twice)

5. They visited this college in 2009, 2012 and 2014. (three times)

6. The British Council established IELTS a long time ago. It still uses this test as an international standardised test of English for non- native English language speakers. (for)

7. She started her research project last month. She's still doing it.

8. The university started building a new campus in May. They are still building it. (since)

9. The graduate students started arriving at four o'clock. They are all in the lecture hall.

10. Mary is staying at a homestay during her undergraduate programme. The programme began three weeks ago. (for)

Đáp án:

1. I started discussing my research proposal with my professor at the beginning of my course. We're still discussing it.

→ I have been discussing my research proposal with my professor since the beginning of my course.

2. Nam's still studying English. He started studying it two years ago. (for)

→ Nam has been studying English for two years.

3. I started learning how to play the piano eight months ago. I'm still learning it.

→ I have been learning to play the piano for eight months.

4. He attended two online vocational courses: one in 2012 and the other in 2013. (twice)

→ He has attended online vocational courses twice.

5. They visited this college in 2009, 2012 and 2014. (three times)

→ They have visited this college three times. / They have visited this college three times before.

6. The British Council established IELTS a long time ago. It still uses this test as an international standardised test of English for non- native English language speakers. (for)

→ The British Council has been using IELTS as an international standardized test of English for non- native English language speakers for a long time.

7. She started her research project last month. She's still doing it.

→ She has been doing her research project since last month.

8. The university started building a new campus in May. They are still building it. (since)

→ The university has been building a new campus since May.

9. The graduate students started arriving at four o'clock. They are all in the lecture hall.

→ The graduate students have all arrived at the lecture hall.

10. Mary is staying at a homestay during her undergraduate programme. The programme began three weeks ago. (for)

→ Mary has been staying at a homestay for three weeks during her undergraduate programme.