Write a paragraph (150-180 words) about benefits of being independent and how to become independent.
You can answer some of the following questions:
* What are the benefits?
* How can someone be more independent?

Huy bought many books in the bookshop near the post office.

Write the new sentence to emphasise the underlined part in each of the following sentences
My father gave me a new computer as a birthday gift yesterday.

It would be a good idea for you to buy that new mobile (should)

Long was very surprised when he heard that he won the lottery (to hear)

Rewrite each sentence so that the new sentence has a similar meaning to the original one, using the words in brackets
I don’t know how to repair the old electric fan. (way)

Different preference of parents and children becomes_________of problem that increases the gap.

Parents and grandparents are not interested in dating and discos which the_________ likes to visit.

Children feel parents are interfering in their_________by asking too many questions.

Children want to take their own_________but can’t because of their parents’ interference.

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with ONE or TWO appropriate words
Parents have a common complaint that their children after a certain age tend to disrespect them. They look for more freedom and enjoy the company of their friends rather than staying at home. These all are the changes when the kids grow from teenagers to adulthood. This is the time when they want to be treated as big but the parents still consider them small. They want to take their own decisions but can’t because parents are there to take any important decisions regarding their children. So these issues sometimes create a problem and this is when the generation gap comes in. Even though the parents try to fulfill the needs of their children and understand them, children feel that parents are interfering in their personal life by asking too many questions.
There are lots of activities which interest the kids more but parents are not willing with it. Dating as well as discos are some of the places where the young generation likes to visit but parents and grandparents are not interested in such places. The atmosphere is changing and also the needs and therefore the parents take time to adjust according to the present scenario. The things which are disliked by the parents are the things which are most enjoyed by the young generation, so this becomes a source of problem, thus increasing the gap between the parents and their children.
This increasing gap is a common scenario in all the families and the parents should take the initiative to bridge the gap and take steps for it. Instead of arguing with your children and avoiding the discussion, it will be good that you take a step forward and talk to your children.
When the kids grow from teenagers to adulthood, they want_________and enjoy spending time with friends.

For instance, if you’re the type of person who cannot make any big decisions before asking all of your friends for their opinion, or you’re extremely uncomfortable doing things alone, you just might be (5) _________dependent on others.

Even though it’s never a bad idea to ask for (4) _________, it’s important to try not to be solely dependent on your friends’ or family’s thoughts.

Being self-sufficient can be scary, but it’s (3) _________it.

While it might be easy to depend on others for their opinions and help, it can (2) _________very unhealthy, and you can lose sight of your individuality if you’re not careful.

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blanks
When you’re getting your day started, are you thinking about what you need to accomplish today, or are you solely focusing on what others are doing? If you feel like your thought process has become (1) _________on other people’s actions, you should know that there are some ways to be more self-sufficient.
Establishing your personal space is vital to understanding who you are as a person. While it might be easy to depend on others for their opinions and help, it can (2) _________very unhealthy, and you can lose sight of your individuality if you’re not careful. Being self-sufficient can be scary, but it’s (3) _________it. It can make you a strong, independent person who doesn’t need the validation of others. Even though it’s never a bad idea to ask for (4) _________, it’s important to try not to be solely dependent on your friends’ or family’s thoughts. For instance, if you’re the type of person who cannot make any big decisions before asking all of your friends for their opinion, or you’re extremely uncomfortable doing things alone, you just might be (5) _________dependent on others.

Good relations with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders are important for our success

You will be considered for a new position even if the boss doesn’t trust you.

Good relationships with those around us do not mean our work is more enjoyable

We will be happier and more productive if we have better relationships at work

Read the statements below and decide whether they are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
People are more likely to be satisfied when having a good friend in the workplace

She has made a decision (quit) _________the job in the electronic company.

It’s really important for you (follow) _________these instructions.

We must (buy) _________a new TV set to replace the old one.

Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences
You should (call) _________him in advance to be sure he’s still at home.

My mother (smell) _________the food to check if it’s still good.

Mark (look) _________at the boy in a friendly way.

My father (get) _________home at this time yesterday.

This kind of food (smell) _________awesome.

Mark (look) _________disappointed after losing the job.

Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences
It (get) _________hotter in summer now than in the past.

Making children more independent in everyday life is what many parents are _________for.

Having been independent for a long time, Huy is sure about his own ability and _________to be successful in the new job.

It’s necessary for parents to spend time taking part in the children’s activities to _________with them.

_________is not only cleaning the house but also shopping and taking care of money.

Teenagers are often allowed to consume_________ that does not contain alcohol.

Someone makes me_________, so I want to rely on him; while another makes me feel lonely, so I want to embrace him.

Mrs. Brown is very_________as she always understands and cares about other people’s problems.

Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences
Minh asked his father for permission to go climbing with his friends, but his father’s_________has made him disappointed.

Choose the word with a different stress pattern