Tài liệu giáo trình toeic cuốn 3

FOREWORD This textbook is compiled to meet the needs of students taking a TOEIC course which forms part of the curricula at Lac Hong University. In selecting the materials for this textbook, the compilers set before themselves a modest goal. They were guided by the desire to provide the students, within the framework of the textbook, the possibility of getting acquainted with the format of the new TOEIC test. We are aware of the deficiencies that remain in the textbook in spite of the efforts to make it an efficient aid in the study of this TOEIC course. Needless to say, the compilers will be greatly indebted for all criticism and corrections sent to Lac Hong TOEIC Center via the following e-mail address [email protected] . TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TEACHING PLAN ........................................................................................................................ END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT AND COURSE RESULT 3 ........................... 4 UNIT 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 5 UNIT 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 10 UNIT 3 .......................................................................................................................................... 15 UNIT 4 .......................................................................................................................................... 20 UNIT 5 .......................................................................................................................................... 25 UNIT 6 .......................................................................................................................................... 30 UNIT 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 35 UNIT 8 .......................................................................................................................................... 40 UNIT 9 .......................................................................................................................................... 45 UNIT 10 ....................................................................................................................................... 50 UNIT 11 ....................................................................................................................................... 54 UNIT 12 ....................................................................................................................................... 59 UNIT 13 ....................................................................................................................................... 63 UNIT 14 ....................................................................................................................................... 67 LANGUAGE FOCUS ............................................................................................................... 72 ............................................................................................................................... 72 .............................................................................................................................................. 75 Comparisons Nouns Pronouns ................................................................................................ 78 Verb Tenses ................................................................................................................................ Modal Auxiliaries and Similar Expressions .......................................................... 83 94 Active and Passive .................................................................................................................. 99 Gerunds and Infinitives...................................................................................................... 101 Conditional Sentences ....................................................................................................... 105 Questions and Answers...................................................................................................... 108 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 2 110 TEACHING PLAN TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE TERM 3 (15 weeks x 4 periods = 60 periods) WEEK UNIT LISTENING INCOMPLETE SENTENCES ( VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR) 1 UNIT 1 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.1 2 UNIT 2 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.2 3 UNIT 3 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.3 4 UNIT 4 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.4 5 UNIT 5 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.5 6 UNIT 6 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.6 7 UNIT 7 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.7 8 UNIT 8 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 9 UNIT 9 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 10 UNIT 10 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 11 UNIT 11 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 12 UNIT 12 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 13 UNIT 13 PART A PART B PART C PART D Class attendance (10%) and 30% marks announced 14 UNIT 14 PART A PART B PART C PART D 15 INCOMPLETE TEXTS READING COMPREHENSION SPEAKING PART E REVIEW 3 - Submission of scoresheets with students’ signatures to LH TOEIC Center END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT At the end of the term, the students will take a multiple choice test. This test lasts 70 minutes and consists of 7 parts as follows: SECTION A: LISTENING: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) – Listen just one time PART 1: Picture Description: 04 Questions PART 2: Questions and Responses: 12 Questions PART 3: Short Conversations: 12 Questions PART 4: Short Talks: 12 Questions SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) PART 5: Grammar and Vocabulary: 20 Questions PART 6: Incomplete Texts: 09 Questions PART 7: Reading Comprehension: 11 Questions TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 80 (0.125 MARK/CORRECT ANSWER) 4 UNIT 1 PART A: LISTENING Part 1: Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture. 1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) 3. (A) (B) (C) (D) Part 2: Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer. 1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C) 5 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Prepositions and Conjunctions) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1. The mail carrier left the mail ……………. the secretary‟s desk. A. in B. at C. on D. above 2. The software company offers training …………… Atlanta. A. on B. at C. in D. by 3. The doctor will not give the patient the test result …………… tomorrow. A on B. last C. in D. until 4. The clerk stands ……………… the counter all day. A. on B. in C. behind D. below 5. We do almost all our responding ……………………. e-mail. A. in B. by C. on D. with 6. Seminars will be offered ……… no additional cost to the workshop participants. A. at B. by C. over D. from 7. …………. the management of the TC, Inc., I would like to express my appreciation to the staff. A. Due to B. In spite of C. Inasmuch as D. On behalf of 8. Please hand in that report ……….. Friday afternoon. A. by B. in C. at D. over 9. The downtown shopping mall will be closed …………… further notice due to the renovation project. A. next to B. in case C. until D. except 10. ……………… they were tired, they worked overtime. A. Because B. Since C. In spite D. Although 11. Neither Ms. Chen …........... Mr. Martinez was able to attend the seminar. A. nor B. neither C. and D. or 12. ……………… Mr. Park worked for us, he had received training abroad. A. Before B. While C. After D. When 13. Please answer the phone ……………….. it rings. A. when B. because C. before D. while 14. The soccer game won‟t be postponed ……………….. it looks like rain. A. because B. even though C. but D. since 15. ………………..profits have improved, we‟re all getting bonuses. A. Since B. Although C. Before D. During 16. Ms. Adams refused the promotion …………… the large rise. A. because of B. despite C. in spite D. despite of 17. The hotel will accept no guests …………… it‟s being renovated. A. although B. while C. because of D. after 18. …………….a news article in the Netwark Times, the domestic economy will pick up in the coming quarter. A. Despite B. According to C. Even though D. Pursuant 19. ……… the adverse weather conditions, the outdoor concert will begin on time. A. Prior to B. Although C. Because D. In spite of 20. …………… the construction work on Benson Highway has finished, there will be much less traffic congestion. A. Now that B. Regarding C. Usually D. Due to 6 PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following passage. March Is Food Awareness Month (1) ------- research studies have shown that it is better for your health to eat less meat. (A) Count (B) Countless (C) Countable (D) Undercounted The evidence is overwhelming. It is clear that vegetarians are healthier people than meat eaters. Doctors today suggest aiming for a (2) ------- meal. (A) large (B) more colorful (C) strictly vegetarian (D) balanced Parents have the added responsibility of making sure that their children eat healthy foods. In the past, dietitians recommended a balance of the major food groups. Today, we know that meat does not provide the same (3) ------- as green, red, and yellow fruits and (A) nourished (B) nourishment (C) nutritious (D) nutritional vegetables. However, some meat or other form of protein is still required. Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following passage. Springfield News-Wednesday Edition FINANCIAL NEWS Workers at the Springfield Furniture Factory went on strike yesterday. All (4) ------- at (A) produce (B) producer (C) production (D) productive the factory has stopped. Employees promise that they will not return to work until they (5) ------- a new contract with the factory owners. (A) negotiate (B) negotiator (C) negotiable (D) negotiation The Springfield economy has been strong since last February when three new factories opened. Unemployment is at an all-time low. Due to an increase in job (6) -------, (A) training (B) requirements (C) availability (D) loss workers can now demand higher pay. 7 PART D: READING COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer. Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following notice. Notice to All Employees As we enter the cold and flu season, the management wants to remind all employees to wash their hands after using the restroom and before returning to work. This is especially important for cooks, waiters and waitresses. As most of you are aware, germs, viruses, and bacteria are passed on mainly through hand contact. Here at The Happy Sandwich restaurant, hygiene and cleanliness are our number one priority. This policy will be strictly enforced. Thank you for your attention in this matter. The Management 1. What is the name of the restaurant? (A) The Management (C) The Winter Season 2. Which season is approaching? (A) Spring (B) Fall 3. What is the restaurant's main priority? (A) Serving delicious food (C) Having the most polite staff (B) The Happy Sandwich (D) The Strict Policy (C) Winter (D) Summer (B) Having the lowest prices in town (D) Hygiene and cleanliness Questions 4 through 5 refer to the following chart. BENEFITS SUMMARY CHART Full-time Employees Benefit Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Sick Pay Educational Assistance x x x x x x x Part-time Employees x x x 4. Which of the following is a benefit for part-time employees? (A) They get paid when they are on vacation. (B) They get money to pay for education. (C) They get insurance for dental care. (D) They get paid on holidays. 5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit for full-time employees? (A) Medical Insurance (B) Sick Pay (C) Life Insurance (D) Retirement Plan 8 PART E: SPEAKING TOPIC 3.1: COMPUTERS Suggested questions: 1. Are you good at using a computer? What do you often do with your computer? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2. When did you first start using a computer? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3. Who taught you to use a computer? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4. Did you learn to use a computer in high school? Why or why not? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5. Do you have a web page? When did you start it? How much time did it take to make? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6. Do you want to have a more powerful computer? If yes, what kind of computer do you want? Why? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7. Do you use e-mail? What language do you use to write e-mail? Why? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8. What is your e-mail address? How many e-mail addresses do you have? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9. How do you study English with your computer? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10. Do you use chat-rooms? If so, what chat-rooms do you use and who do you talk to? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 UNIT 2 PART A: LISTENING Part 3: Short Conversations Listen and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. Where is the man going? (A) Home (B) New York (C) To the bus terminal (D) To the ferry 2. What is the man doing? (A) Taking a bus from New Jersey (B) Taking a bus from New York (C) Taking a train to New York (D) Taking a bus to New Jersey 3. How much time does the man have? (A) One hour (B) Until tomorrow (C) Ten minutes (D) Twenty minutes 4. Who is Peter? (A) Sara‟s brother (B) Sara‟s friend (C) Sara‟s neighbor (D) Sara‟s uncle 5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? (A) Peter is married. (B) Peter lives next to Sara (C) Peter has no children. (D) Peter is a father. 6. How many people live in Peter‟s house? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four Part 4: Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What kinds of classes are being offered? (A) English classes (B) Many different classes (C) Korean classes (D) Cooking classes 2. What does the man say about Hondo classes? (A) They are exciting. (B) They are easy. (C) They are fun. (D) They are challenging. 3. On which day do the classes start earlier? (A) Monday (C) Saturday (D) Tuesday (B) Sunday 4. How long has the speaker been working at the zoo? (A) About ten years (B) About fifteen years (C) Less than twenty years (D) More than twenty years 5. What does the speaker like to do during her lunch break? (A) Walk around the zoo (B) Run around the zoo (C) Walk around the park (D) Feed the hippos 6. What is the speaker favorite animal? (A) The hippo (B) The penguin (C) The monkey (D) The elephant 10 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Word Families) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1. Most …………….have agreed on the new overtime policy. A. directors B. directions C. direct D. directly 2. ……………, Christopher received full compensation for the tuition for his graduate program. A. Luck B. Lucky C. Luckily D. Unluckily 3. I am glad that all the sales staff worked …………… during the holiday season. A. cooperate B. cooperative C. cooperation D. cooperatively 4. Nicole became ………………after completing several projects. A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully 5. Faster Shipping offers exceptional ……………………. in customer satisfaction. A. performer B. performing C. performed D. performance 6. The bank will celebrate the ……………of the senior accountant at the upcoming monthly meeting. A. retire B. retirement C. retiring D. retired 7. We introduced an innovative compensation plan to increase staff ………… . A. produce B. product C. productive D. productivity 8. It took the division almost a week to receive a……… from the manufacturer. A. response B. respond C. responsive D. responsively 9 The teleconference is scheduled to start …………… at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. A. precisely B. preciseness C. precision D. precise 10. Replacing the old building with a new one was a ……………… impossible task. A. near B. nearly C. nearby D. nearness 11. We need to …........... the language in this report. A. simplify B. simply C. simple D. simplistic 12. In my opinion, her leaving early is a very ……………… thing to do. A. child B. children C. childish D. childishly 13. We could call the TV stations and ………………..the opening of our new stores. A. publicity B. publicize C. public D. publisher 14. I like to work because I have the ……………….. to make my own decisions. A. free B. freedom C. freely D. freeing 15. Our company believe it is the best ……………….. to handle the account. A. organizing B. organizational C. organization D. organize 16. Other meetings are not as …………… as this one. A. interested B. interest C. interesting D. interestingly 17. A doctor‟s …………… manner makes patients feel comfortable. A. friendship B. friend C friendly D. friendliness 18. It was very…………… of the boss to buy us those nice gifts. A thoughtless B. thought C. thoughtful D. thoughtfully 19. One of your duties will be some …………….typing. A. light B. lighten C. lightened D. lightness 20. She would like a ……………….raise, not just a few dollars. A. really B. real C. realist D. reality 11 PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following passage. To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Re: Shopping Sam, I (1) ------- extra money this month because I worked overtime. I'm going to the bank (A) added (B) gained (C) earned (D) won today to cash my check. Then I'm (2) -------. Would you like to come? (A) getting my haircut (B) going shopping (C) going back to work (D) looking for a new job I know that you hate going to the mall when you don't have any money. I'd be happy to (3) ------- you some money. (A) lend (B) borrow (C) lease (D) rent You could pay me back as soon as you get paid. Call me and tell me what you think. I need some new clothes, and you know I hate shopping alone! Sarah Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following passage. SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE WEEKEND SALE Don't miss the big holiday sale at Murray's Department Store. This weekend only, all living room (4) ------- is on sale for 30% off the regular price. (A) paint (B) lighting (C) furniture (D) art This includes sofas, coffee tables, and entertainment stands. You can't miss a bargain like that. Murray's is a proud member of the Food for Families Community Program. Last month ten boxes of food (5) ------- collected thanks to kind shoppers like you. (A) is (B) are (C) was (D) were Buy a new (6) ------- furniture and Murray's will donate five dollars worth of food to (A) pieces (B) piece (C) piece of (D) a piece this charity. 12 PART D: READING COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer. Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following e-mail. Dear Mr. Thompson, This is just a short email to update you on your medical test results from your physical examination on January 10th. Our records show that you took a blood pressure test. Your test this time showed that your blood pressure is doing quite well for a man at your age. I am very pleased to note that your blood pressure is much lower than it was last time. It seems that the medication you have been taking is working well. Unfortunately, we do not have a record of the name of your medication on file. Can you remember the name of the medication that you are taking? If you could send an email to my nurse with the name of the medicine, that would be very helpful to us. His email address is [email protected]. Also, there is a note in your file stating that you want your medical test results sent to your insurance company. Which department do you want them sent to? Please let us know as soon as possible. Regards, Dr. Huxley 1. What kind of test did Mr. Thompson take? (A) A stress test (B) A blood test (C) A high blood pressure test (D) A department test 2. Where will Mr. Thompson's medical test results be sent to? (A) His employer (B) His insurance company (C) His doctor's office (D) The doctor's nurse 3. What is true about Mr. Thompson's blood pressure? (A) It is extremely high. (B) It is very low. (C) It is non-existent. (D) It is normal. 4. What information does the doctor need? (A) Mr. Thompson's email address (B) The name of his medication (C) The nurse's email address (D) Mr. Thompson's age 13 Questions 5 through 7 refer to the following notice. Springfield Automobile Repairs. Inc. 123 Oak Street Invoice No: 43578 Date: Dec. 30 Replace 2 tires Labor: 0.5 hrs @ $70/hr. = $ 35 Parts: 2 tires @ $60 ea. = $120 Replace brake shoes Labor: 1 hr. @ $70/hr. = $ 70 Parts: 1 pr. @ $95 ea. = $ 95 Total: Labor: $105 Parts: $215 Tax: $ 12 Amt. Due: $332 5. How much does Springfield Automobile Repairs charge for labor? (A) $60 an hour (B) $70 an hour (C) $105 an hour (D) $332 an hour 6. How long did it take to replace the tires? (A) Half an hour (B) One hour (C) Two hours (D) Five hours 7. How much does one tire cost? (A) $35 (B) $60 (C) $120 (D) $215 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------PART E: SPEAKING TOPIC 3.2: POLLUTION Suggested questions: 1. Are there litter laws where you live? If so, what is the penalty for littering? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2. How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3. Do you think that people should recycle newspapers? Why or why not? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4. What are some types of pollution? What causes them? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5. What are some things that your community is doing to help the environment? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6. Do you think overpopulation is an important environmental issue? Why or why not? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7. Who do you think is more responsible for pollution, individual people or the government? Why? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8. What is happening to forests in Vietnam? What happens when we remove forests? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9. How is pollution affecting the environment in Vietnam today? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10. What can you do to help prevent pollution? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 UNIT 3 PART A: LISTENING Part 1: Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture. 1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) 3. (A) (B) (C) (D) Part 2: Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer. 1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C) 15 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Comparisons) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1. A second attempt was made to collect ……………..from the space probe. A. informations B. knowledges C. data D. fact 2. Could you ……………….. drinks to those guests who have just arrived? A. pour B. serve C. make D. fill 3. We didn‟t need to …………….. the fan since the room was not very hot. A. turn on B. turn off C. turn into D. put on 4. The moment the teacher went out, the students started………………… . A. telling B. talking C. saying D. speaking 5. Consumers are interested in solar energy because of ……………..fuel costs. A. high B. more C. low D. risen 6. Temperature, the simplest weather element to measure, is probably ……………used than any other kind of data. A. more frequently B. more frequent C. as frequently D. frequently 7. John is twice ……… his wife is. A. as old as B. so old as C. elder than D. more older than 8. Impalas cannot move so …………….. cheetahs, but they are more efficient runners. A. faster than B. fast as C. fast D. fastly as 9. Since they fell in love with each other, they have studied …………… . A. worse and worse B. more worse and worse C. badlier and badlier D. more and more badly 10. The more difficult the test is, …………….. . A. the examinees will pass less B. the less examinees pass C. the more examinees pass D. the fewer examinees pass 11. He runs …………….. than his brother does. A. quicklier B. more quickly C. more quicklier D. quicker 12. They study …………….. because they try to get scholarships. A. harderlier and harderlier B. harder and harder C. more and more harder D. harder and more harder 13. For ……............ information, please contact our secretary. A. further B. farther C. more farther D. more further 14. He types ……............ than I do. A. slowlier B. more slowly C. more slowlier D. slower 15. English isn‟t ……............ French. A. less difficult as B. as difficult than C. so difficult as D. more difficult 16. He speaks English ……............ his brother does. A. less fluently than B. more fluent than C. less fluently as D. fluently than 17. She has heaps of work to do in her company, so she often comes back home …….… . A. late B. lately C. latelier D. later 18. Ann is ………… her elder sister in personality. A. different to B. more different than C. different from D. different with 19. In this company, Mr. John is ……… Mr. David. A. inferior than B. less inferior to C. inferior to D. more inferior than 20. Bill Gate is one of the ………………. people in the world. A. well-known B. wellest-known C. best-known D. more well-known 16 PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following notice. NOTICE To: All employees Re: Staff meeting There will be a staff meeting next Friday at 11:00 a.m. All employees are required to attend (1) ------- and to arrive on time. (2) ------- of the meeting is Improving Employee Morale. (A) meeting (A) Topic (B) a meeting (B) Topics (C) the meeting (C) A topic (D) some meeting (D) The topic Though it has been a long cold winter, we need to stay positive at work. As usual, we have invited a guest speaker to join us. (3) ------- at this month's meeting will be talking (A) A speaker (B) Guest speakers (C) The speaker (D) Speakers about methods of positive thinking. Thank you. Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following memo. MEMO Subject: Good-bye Hey Mark, It's been great having you here. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Don't forget to stop at the Airport Bookstore before you get on the plane to buy (4) -------. It's always a good idea to have something to read when you are taking (A) a ticket (B) a book (C) newspaper (D) food (5) -------. However, don't buy snacks there because they are expensive and you'll get a (A) trip (B) long trip (C) a long trip (D) the long trip meal on the plane. Have a safe flight home. Don't forget to give us (6) ------- when you get back to (A) phone calls (B) a call (C) the call (D) a phone Florida to let us know that you arrived safely. We hope you'll be back at Christmas. Love, Janice and Fred 17 PART D: READING COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer. Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following chart and information. Sugar Dairy, Meat Fish, Eggs Vegetables and Fruits Breads, Rice, and Cereals This is a chart of the Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid serves as a basic guide to making healthy food choices. If you take a look at the guide you can easily see which food groups you should be eating. According to the pyramid, most of your daily food should consist of breads, rice, and cereals. These are the foods in the bottom level of the pyramid. Almost equal to these, but not quite as much, should be vegetables and fruits. Therefore, you can feel free to go ahead and eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day. Servings of meat, fish, eggs, and dairy foods, which include milk and cheese, should be much smaller. Sugars should be the smallest portion of all. Of course, your daily nutritional needs will vary according to your activity level and life style. You do not have to follow the Food Pyramid, but it is a good way to be sure you will get the healthiest benefits from your daily food. If you keep a copy of the pyramid stuck to the door of your refrigerator, it will remind you to plan your daily meals wisely every time you go into the kitchen. 1. Which of the following are dairy products? (A) Milk and cheese (B) Fish and eggs (C) Sugar and spice (D) Breads and rice 2. What is the purpose of the Food Pyramid? (A) To sell food (B) To help make healthy food choices (C) To show which foods are bad for you (D) To help remember the names of foods 3. Which food group has the second smallest serving suggestion? (A) Sugars (B) Dairy, Meat, Fish, and Eggs (C) Vegetables and Fruits (D) Breads, Rice, and Cereals 4. What affects your daily food needs? (A) Your likes and dislikes (B) The Food Pyramid (C) Your lifestyle and activity (D) Small portions 18 Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following article. The National Motorworks automobile plant has been closed since yesterday, after workers failed to reach an agreement with the company on a new contract. Union representatives say the workers will remain on strike until the National Motorworks Company agrees to a 15% wage increase and improved health benefits. "I really can't afford this break from work right now, financially speaking," said one plant employee, "but this is for my future and my family's future. The way things are now, I can't even afford to take my kids to the doctor." The National Motorworks Company is the largest producer of automobiles in the country. 5. Why is the automobile plant closed? (A) They have produced too many automobiles. (B) The workers need a break. (C) The workers are on strike. (D) It's a holiday. 6. What do the workers want? (A) To produce more automobiles (B) Higher salaries and health insurance (C) A day off to go to the doctor (D) To spend more time with their families --------------------------------------------------------------PART E: SPEAKING TOPIC 3.3: MUSIC Suggested questions: 1. How much time do you spend listening to music every day? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2. What kind of music do you like? Classical music, country music, punk or jazz? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3. Do you like singing karaoke? How often do you sing karaoke? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4. Do you listen to music while doing your homework? Why or why not? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5. Do you often sing while taking a bath? Why or why not? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6. Do you watch music shows on TV? If so, what do you watch? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7. Which do you prefer, songs in English or songs in Vietnamese? Why? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8. Who is your favorite singer? Why do you like that singer? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9. Do you like dancing? When was the last time you went dancing? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10. What are some special or traditional musical instruments in Vietnam? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19 UNIT 4 PART A: LISTENING Part 3: Short Conversations Listen and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. How much coffee does the woman drink every day? (A) Two cups (B) Three cups (C) Four cups (D) Five cups 2. What is the man‟s advice? (A) The woman should make coffee for her co-worker. (B) The woman should drink less coffee. (C) The woman shouldn‟t put sugar in her coffee. (D) The woman should find a new job. 3. Why does the woman drink so much coffee? (A) She really likes it. (B) It helps her focus on her work. (C) It keeps her awake. (D) She gets free coffee at work. 4. What are the man and woman discussing? (A) A party (B) Work (C) Time (D) Vacations 5. What time did the man arrive? (A) 10 p.m. (B) Not yet (C) After 10 p.m. (D) Before 10 p.m. 6. Why didn‟t the man see the woman? (A) She was in a different room. (B) She left before he arrived. (C) She wasn‟t invited. (D) She was hiding from him. Part 4: Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. How does the speaker get to work? (A) He drives to work. (C) He cycles. (B) He walks. (D) He takes a bus. 2. When does the speaker finish work? (A) 6:00 (C) 8:00 (D) 9:00 (B) 7:00 3. Which activity does the speaker NOT do after work? (A) Go shopping (B) Walk through the park (C) Play tennis (D) Watch T.V 4. What is on sale? (A) Pets (C) Markets (D) Bikes (B) Vehicles 5. What kind of cars does Bunny Motors sell? (A) Rich ones (B) Cheap ones (C) Smart ones (D) Expensive ones 6. How much can you save at Bunny Motors? (A) 50% or less (B) 50% or more (C) Fifty times (D) Fifty dollars 20