Bài tập luyện tập Tiếng Anh lớp 10 - Unit 8: New ways to learn

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Unit 8. NEW WAYS TO LEARN

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

01. A. digital B. personal C. excellent D. electric

02. A. similar B. symbolic C. effective D. eternal

03. A. successful B. cognitive C. different D. wonderful

04. A. efficient B. exciting C. distracting D. portable

05. A. convenient B. permanent C. attractive D. important

06. A. modernize B. organize C. indicate D. continue

07. A. graduate B. develop C. consider D. enable

08. A. concentrate B. benefit C. understand D. mobilize

09. A. introduce B. stimulate C. recognize D. emphasize

10. A. exercise B. volunteer C. calculate D. interview

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

11. Personal________ devices are useful for learning.

A. electric B. electrical C. electronic D. electronical

12. They’re excellent learning________. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations. A. equipments B. tools C. gadgets D. techniques

13. In English class yesterday, we had a discussion________ different cultures.

A. around B. about C. for D. from

14. Mrs. Dawson said that we were________ our lesson in the library next Monday.

A. having B. making C. reading D. going

15. I really don’t________ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

A. take B. have C. mind D. see

16. If the examiner can’t________ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.

A. take B. bring C. make D. understand

17. I would prefer to go to university and do a________ in International Studies, rather than start work.

A. certificate B. result C. degree D. qualification

18. My dad wants me to go university, but I’m in________ minds about it.

A. my B. two C. some D. different

19. Most computers have enough________ to store a vast amount of information.

A. database B. document C. memory D. word processor

20. You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an)________.

A. access B. terminal C. web page D. modem

21. Many people only use their computer as a________. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.

A. word processor B. template C. document D. spreadsheet

22. The World Wide Web is made up of millions of________ created by anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

A. newsgroups B. chatrooms C. users D. sites

23. On the web you can read________ newspapers or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.

A. virtual B. online C. digital D. offline

24. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly________ a word - "hello”, “goodbye”, “thank you” was just about it!

A. speak B. talk C. say D. tell

25. I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I________ progress.

A. had B. made C. did D. produced

26. I________ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.

A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. saved up

27. Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually________ a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.

A. keep B. do C. improve D. hold

28. If you're not sure what something means, ________ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help. A. check up B. look up C. translate D. interpret

29. Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, ________ in your notebook.

A. keep it down B. put it down C. write it down D. spell it down

30. She had to________ her First Certificate Exam three times.

A. study B. take C. make D. do

31. I'm________ for my English test tomorrow.

A. focusing B. meditating C. remembering D. revising

32. He'll have to________ and work harder or he'll fail the exam.

A. pull his socks up B. polish his head

C. empty his washing basket D. stick his neck out

33. Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents.The other children hate her. She's such a________.

A. teacher's toy B. teacher's jewel C. teacher's pet D. teacher's sweet

34. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and________ from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.

A. wave B. radiation C. radiator D. emission

35. Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited________ modern technology.

A. of B. from C. in D. with

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

36. You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.

A. affordable B. available C. feasible D. carriable

37. Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools. A. forbid B. prohibit C. divert D. neglect

38. Permanent damage to children's body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices. A. Immediate B. Long-lasting C. Short-term D. Serious

39. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.

A. interruptive B. supportive C. discouraging D. confusing

40. For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.

A. advertise B. popularize C. discourage D. improve

41. Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many hours reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.

A. fascinating B. tempting C. unsuitable D. illegal

42. People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic headaches. A. suggests B. includes C. means D. contains

43. One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers and textbooks with them to school.

A. online B. electric C. computer-based D. modernized

44. An interactive whiteboard is an electronic device that helps students learn English in a more stimulating way. A. interest-arousing B. performance-enhancing

C. communication-promoting D. proficiency-raising

45. This new invention is useful in the classroom because it can engage students and provide them with opportunities to communicate meaningfully.

A. pull B. attract C. encourage D. participate

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

46. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.

A. necessary B. essential C. optional D. selective

47. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?

A. neglect B. care C. notice D. consideration

48. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic devices.

A. individual B. public C. private D. possessive

49. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.

A increased B. enhanced C. promoted D. deteriorated

50. It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education.

A. sufficient B. adequate C. deficient D. proper

Part III. GRAMMAR

Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

51. “Who's that over there?" - "Oh, it's our new teacher, _______ just started work today."

A. that B. who he C. which he D. who

52. "Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?" – "I got him the one_______ said he really wanted to hear." A. that B. who he C. whose D. which he

53. “Who did you send a Valentine's card to?" - "I'm not telling you, but it was someone_______ name begins with “B”.” A. which B. who her C. whose D. whose her

54. "Have you seen Jason Green's latest film?" – "Is that the one in_______ joins the FBI?”

A. which he B. that he C. whom he D. which

55. "Why do you like Tania so much?” – “Well, she's one of the few people to_______ I can really talk."

A. which B. whom C. that D. who

56. "Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?” - “Is that the new restaurant_______ has just opened on the other side of town?"

A. which B. where C. that it D. which it

57. "Could you lend me some money?" – "I'd like you to give me one good reason_______ I should."

A. that B. which C. why D. who

58. “What do you want to do this summer?” – “I think we should go somewhere_______ has plenty of sun and sand." A. who B. where C. when D. that

59. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices_______ have changed the way we think.

A. what B. Ø C. whose D. that

60. Students use smartphones to record their phone calls, _______ they later share with the class.

A. Ø B. that C. which D. whose

61. A tablet is perfect for people_______ work is to draw and write.

A. who B. Ø C. which D. whose

62. You can access the Internet, download programs and information_______ can help you understand the material and widen your knowledge.

A. what B. that C. Ø D. who

63. There are sites_______ you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.

A. where B. when C. that D. which

64. My teacher, _______ has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in her teaching. A. she B. who she C. who D. whose

65. That media player, _______ I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.

A. Ø B. that C. what D. which

66. The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board, _______ most of them love. A. that B. Ø C. which D. whose

67. Qualifications are exam results_______ prove you have reached a certain level.

A. which B. Ø C. that D. Both A and C

68. In the USA, a public school is a state school, _______ is run by the government and is free to attend.

A. that B. which C. who D. Ø

69. This is the book in_______ Foster describes his experience of the war.

A. that B. what C. where D. which

70. Isn't that Tim, the boy_______ father owns a huge yacht?

A. whose B. his C. which D. that

71. Tina gave her ticket to the concert to John, _______ then sold it to Nick.

A. which B. he C. who D. whom

72. “Which cinema did you go to?” – “The one_______ they don't sell any popcorn!"

A. which B. where C. whom D. who

73. That's the actor_______ autograph I got last year.

A. whose B. who C. who’s D. whom

74. The book_______ she's most famous is Dance of the Dinosaur.

A. in that B. to whom C. for which D. that

75. Student social life revolves around the Student Union, _______ is the large yellow building opposite the library. A.Ø B. which C. that D. it

76. Mr Forbes teaches a class for students_______ native language is not English.

A. which B. who C. whose D. those who

77. I have just found the book_______.

A. you were looking for B. which you were looking

C. for that you were looking D. you were looking

78. I don't understand the assignment_______ the professor gave us last Monday.

A. which B. that C. Ø D. All are correct

79. Students_______ get below-average exam results do not have the best prospects.

A. whose B. who C. Ø D. All are correct

80. I live in a dormitory_______ residents come from many countries.

A. where B. which C. in where D. whose

Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

81. Before I came to England, I hadn't had the opportunity to speak to people their native tongue is English. A B C D

82. No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.

A B C D

83. The woman sitting on the red chair is the person to who you must give this envelope.

A B C D

84. There are some teachers in our school try to improve the quality of teaching by making use of hi-tech devices. A B C D

85. Modern children, who lives have become more and more dependent on electronic devices, find the traditional way of teaching very dull and boring. A B C D

86. Smartphones and tablets which can be used as effective learning tools for children.

A B C D

87. What is the name of the girl that her mobile phone was stolen?

A B C D

88. A tablet is a mobile computer is also useful for language learning.

A B C D

89. Those want to improve their English can download free digital lessons from the Internet to study.

A B C D

90. Mr. Peterson who has worked for the same school all his life, is retiring next month.

A B C D

Part IV. SPEAKING

Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

91. “____________” _ “It means go very quickly.”

A. How can you explain "rush”? B. How do you spell “rush”?

C. What does "rush” mean? D. What is the equivalent of “rush”?

92. “____________” – “For” answers the question "How long” and “Since” answers the question “When".

A. What are the meanings of “for” and “since”?

B. What's the difference between “for” and “since”?

C. How to see the difference between “for” and “since”?

D. How similar are “for” and “since”?

93. “So, Sven, you've been learning English for ten years. That's a long time.”-“____________”

A. Yes, so what? I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

B. It's none of your business! I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

C. I suppose it is, but I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

D. Well, look at yourself first. I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

94. “____________” - "I think you must have the wrong number. There's no one of that name here."

A. Could I speak to Donald, please? B. Hi, who is that?

C. Hello. Is Martin speaking, please? D. A and C are correct.

95. “Do you mind if I make a phone call?” –“____________”

A. Yes, of course. The phone's in the hall. B. No, of course not. The phone's in the hall.

C. It's my pleasure. The phone's in the hall. D. Never mind. The phone's in the hall.

96. “Shall I ring you later?" – “____________”

A. No, you won't. Have you got my mobile number?

B. Yes, you will. Have you got my mobile number?

C. Yes, but I may be out. Have you got my mobile number?

D. No, I won't be home. Have you got my mobile number?

97. “____________” - "No, it's all repeats again. Why can't they make some new programs for a change?”

A. Is there anything worth watching on the telly tonight? B. What's on TV tonight?

C. What's up tonight on TV? D. Is there a program on to watch tonight?

98. “____________” – “I like to make notes during the lectures."

A. Do you like lectures?

B. Which do you prefer: listening to lectures or reading books?

C. Is recording the lecture a good idea?

D. How do you prefer to learn from lectures: making notes or recording?

99. “____________” - “No, I don't live in an English-speaking country, so it's difficult for me to meet them."

A. Is it important to meet English speakers?

B. Do you ever have any contact with English speakers?

C. Do you like living in an English-speaking country?

D. Is it hard for you to meet English speakers?

100. "I don't support the use of smartphones and tablets in the classrooms.” – “____________”

A. Me, too. B. I don't, either. C. Me, neither. D. B and C are correct.

101. “____________” - "I hate it, but I have to do it.”

A. How do you feel about learning English? B. How do you learn English?

C. Is English important in your country? D. Is English easy to learn?

102. "I think electronic devices do wonders for language learners." – “____________”

A. I couldn't agree more B. You're absolutely night.

C. Sure, I agree with you. D. All are correct.

103. “Hi, Sarah. What are you studying?" - "English, We have a test tomorrow” – “____________”

"Thank you. I'm going to need it!"

A. Oh, really? B. Oh, good luck! C. Oh, lucky you. D. Oh, luckily.

104. “____________” – “I’m afraid not. Can you explain it again?"

A. Does it make sense to you? B. Do I make myself understood?

C. Do you see what I mean? D. All are correct.

105. "May I use your tablet for a while, pleaser" – “____________”

A. No way, It cost a fortune! B. I'm so sorry, I'm using it mysell.

C. Stay away from it! D. No, it's busy now.

Part V. READING

Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (106)________ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are curious to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be (107)________ for their children. Should parents be worried if their children are spending that much time (108)________ their computers?

Obviously, if the children are bent over their computers for hours, (109)________ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (110)________ of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (111)________ that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not (112)________ to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic (113)________. Dealing with a child's use of the Internet is not much different from (114)________ any other sort of bargain about behavior. Any parent who is seriously alarmed about a child's behavior should make an appointment to (115)________ the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of the screen does not (116)________ affect a child's performance at school. Even if the child is (117)________ crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about!

106. A. always B. rarely C. never D. ever

107. A. harming B. harmful C. hurting D. hurtful

108. A. staring at B. glancing at C. looking D. watching

109. A. supposed B. occupied C. involved D. absorbed

110. A. do B. have C. make D. create

111. A. word B. promise C. vow D. claim

112. A. holding B. sticking C. following D. accepting

113. A. rules B. procedures C. regulations D. steps

114. A. dealing B. negotiating C. having D. arranging

115. A. speak B. discuss C. talk D. debate

116. A. possibly B. necessarily C. probably D. consequently

117. A. absolutely B. more C. quite D. a lot

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recor