Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 Lyn1982vn@gmail.com Unit 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS I. Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest 1. A.major B.standard C.stagnant D.carry 2. A.cues B.care C.coke D.cite 3. A.health B.leader C.heavy D.measure 4. A.structure B.subsidy C.number D.success 5. A.renovate B.state C.private D.dominate II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern 1. A. dissolve B.expand C.guideline D.reform 2. A.commitment B.domestic C.substantial D.signature 3. A.intervention B.eleminate C.minority D.eventually 4. A.islander B.illegal C.subsequent D.government 5. A.developer B.geology C.inhabitant D.innovation III. Add Although, though, in spite, despite, but, because to complete the following sentences: 1. Tim is in good shape physically he gets a lot of exercises. 2. of the terrible food, he ate it anyway. 3. This letter was delivered even it didn’t have enough postage. 4. George ate a large dinner he is still hungry. 5. Julia still has a headache having taken an aspirin. 6. I turned on the air conditioner, it is still hot in here. 7. the fact that he told the truth, noone believed him. 8. Even the letter was mailed five days ago, it hasn’t arrived yet. 9. I walked all the way home of being dead tired. 10. Sarah speaks Portugese well she lived in Brazil for two years. IV. Complete the sentences. Use Although or inspite of + a clause/ phrase in the list. Use each clause/ phrase only once. - its many benefits - its inherent dangers - it has been shown to be safe - it has been shown to cause birth defects and sometimes death - his fear of heights - he is afraid of height - he is normally quite shy and sometimes inarticulate - an ability to communicate well in any language besides English - having an exellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill - he had the necessary qualifications 1. , nuclear energy is a clean and potentially inexhaustible source of energy. 2. , Carl enjoyed his helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon in Arizona. 3. Because of his age, John was not hired . 4. , Mark rode an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower for the magnificent view. 5. , many people avoid using a microwave oven for fear of its rays. 6. Jack usually has little trouble making new friends in another country . 7. , the use of chemotherapy to treat cnacer has many severe side effects. 8. , Bob managed to give an excellent presentation at the board meeting. 9. Jerry continued to be denied a promotion . 10. DDT is still used in many countries as a primary insecticide. V. Find the mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it: 1. A newborn kangoroo can find its mother’s pouch despite its eyes are not yet open. A B C D 2. Although his old age, my grandfather is still young at heart. A B C D 3. Bob put on his sun glasses eventhough the fact that it was a dark, cloudy day. Lê Nga CBT - 2010 1 Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 Lyn1982vn@gmail.com A B C D 4. Though having a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four children. A B C D 5. Even though Paul’s teacher gave him some good advice, but he did not follow it. A B C D 6. I wouldn’t trust Alan with my money however he seems to be trustworthy. A B C D 7. Linh didn’t know how to swim although she jumped into the swimming pool. A B C D 8. My brother went to a movie in spite of he had a lot of studying to do. A B C D 9. Despite of the fact that I washed my hands, they still looked dirty. A B C D 10. Thomas refused to drink the water she offered him although being thirsty. A B C D VI. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences. 1. If we don’t on electricity, there will be power cuts. ECONOMY 2. There is not anyone living in the island; it’s an island. INHABIT 3.There used to be a of schools, hospitals in my country. SHORT 4. We believe that we will gain great and build better life for our people. ACHIEVE 5. Only a support the new Enterprises Law. MINOR 6. The new laws have both domestic and foreign private investments. COURAGE 7. Vietnam has substantial changes since Doi Moi. GO 8. The National Congress of the Vietnamese Communist Party continued to reaffirm its to Doi Moi. COMMIT 9. I couldn’t get much work done as I was being interrupted by people telephoning me. CONTINUE 10. Every effort was made to return the purse to its owner. RIGHT VII. Fill each numbered blank of the following passage with a suitable word. Since 1986, the government launched the “Doi Moi” or all-round renovation process, stepping in the general development (1) and the process of gradual globalisation. The Sixth Congress of Vietnam Congress Party in December 1986 strictly self-critised (2) mistakes in the past years, assessing carefully its achievements, (3) mistakes and drawbacks, setting forth all-round renovation policy. With top prority being (4) to economic reform for creating a multi-sector market economy regulated by the Government, at the (5) time consolidating legal environment and renovating Party’s and State’s structure. Since then the Vietnamese economy (6) become opened and transformed from centralised planned economy heavily based (7) imports to a market-oriented one. The self-determination of financing was introduced. All (8) at budget balancing and promoting exports. As from 1989, Vietnam began to export about 1 – 1,5 ton of rice, inflation rate gradually decreased (the rate stood at 67,4% in 1990), living (9) were improved, democracy got enhanced, national defense and internal security got firmly consolidated, the external relations (10) broadened freeing the country from blockage and isolation. VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. For many decades, Vietnamese economy was plagued (1) inefficiency and corruption in state programs, poor quality and production and restrictions on economic activities and trade. It also suffered from the (2) embargo from United State and most of Europe after the war. Furthermore, the trade partners of the Communist Blocks began to erode. In 1986, the Sixth Party Congress introduced significant economic reforms with market (3) elements as part of a broad economic reform package called “Doi Moi” (Renovation). Private ownership was (4) in industries, commerce and agriculture. In many ways, this followed the Chinese model and (5) similar results. On one hand, Vietnam achieved around 8% annual GDP growth from 1990 – 1997 and continued at around 7% from 2000 – 2002, making it the world’s (6) growing economy. Stimultaneously, foreign investment grew three-fold and domestic (7) quintupled. Manufacturing, information technology and high-tech industries from a large and fast-growing part of the national economy. Urban unemployment has been raising steadily in recent years (8) to high Lê Nga CBT - 2010 2 Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 Lyn1982vn@gmail.com numbers of migration from the coutryside to the cities, and rural unemployment, estimated (9) up to 35% during non-harvest period, is already at critical levels. Layoffs in the sate sector and foreign-invested enterprises (10) with the lasting effects of a prvious military demobilization further exacerbated the unemployment situation. 1. A.on B.for C.about D.with 2. A.export B.trade C.buying D.import 3. A.economy B.commerce C.industry D.service 4. A.invited B.offered C.encouraged D.expected 5. A.managed B.achieved C.succeeded D.obtained 6. A.second-faster B.faster-second C.second-fastest D.fastest-second 7. A.savings B.storages C.budgets D.currencies 8. A.thanks B.due C.because D.owe 9. A.was B.being C.has been D.to be 10. A.consisted B.included C.combined D.gathered IX. Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question. Despite the drastic impact of the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the Eastern European Socialist countries that took away Vietnam’s traditional markets, the continual suffering from blockage and embargo and the unseasing confrontation of inside and outside hostile forces, Vietnam step by step surpassed many difficulties, hindrances, and achieved great results. During the 1991 – 1995 period, the economic growth rate (presented by the increase rate in GDP) reached 8.2%. By June 1996, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached over $30.5 billion; iflation decreased from 67.1% (in 1991) to 12.7% (in 1995) and 4.5% (in1996), living standards of the majority were improved. The people’s cultural and intellectual standard got further increased. Generally, Vietnam has made a lot of prgress in the fields of education, healthcare, culture and art, spports, family planning, public media, and other social activities. The political situation, independence and sovereignty of the nation, national security and defense have been maintained stalbe, thus actively facilitating the “Doi Moi” process. The political system from central to local level was consolidated; the State’s rule and law has been firmly constructed and increasingly made perfect. The foreign policy of independence and sovereignty multi-lateralization and diversitication has brought about great results. By now, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 164 countries, trade relations with over 100 countries, and attracting foreign investment from more than 50 countries and territories. 1. According to the passage, Vietnam’s traditional markets are . A.the former Soviet Union B.the Eastern European Socialist countries C.the Weastern European countries D.both A and B 2. The word “surpassed” in the passage mostly mean . A.overcame B.defeated C.invaded D.reduced 3. According to the passage, what does FDI mean? A.Family Direction Investment B.First Decade Income C.Foreign Direct Investment D.Future Donor Interest 4. The inflation in 1995 in Vietnam was . A.67.1% B.30% C.12.7% D.4.5% 5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? A.The economic growth rate reached 8.2% during the 1991 – 1995 period. B.Vietnam has made a lot of progress in the field of health care. C.The national securrity and defense has been maintained stable. D.Vietnam has attracted foreign investment from over 100 countries. X. Finish each of the following sentences with your own words: 1. Even though David is a carefuk driver, . 2. It’s still hot in here though . 3. My shirt still has coffee and stains on it despite . 4. although I had a big breakfast this morning. 5. Despite not getting much exercise, . 6. Although Micheal lied to me, . 7. We went for a walk in spite of . Lê Nga CBT - 2010 3 Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 Lyn1982vn@gmail.com 8. Even though Peter is one of my best friends, . 9. Henry doesn’s do well at schools despite . 10. although the telephone rang many times. XI.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word. 1. It was cold. However, Tom and his friends still went swimming. Although……………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Mary was sad, but she smiled and pretended to be having a good time. Despite ………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Even though his grade was low, he was admitted to the college. In spite ………………………………………………………………………………. 4. He has a vast fortune. Nevertheless, he is unhappy. Even ………………………………………………………………………………. 5. They went jogging in the park despite the hot weather. Though ………………………………………………………………………………. 6. In spite of hard work, they enjoyed themselves. Although………………………………………………………………………………. 7. John wasn’t hungry, but he ate two dishes of icecream anyway. Despite ………………………………………………………………………………. 8. In spite of not feeling good, Jack went to class. Even ………………………………………………………………………………. 9. George did not panic even though he was alone and lost in the wood. Despite………………………………………………………………………………. 10. Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship. In spite ………………………………………………………………………………. THE END Lê Nga CBT - 2010 4 . Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 Lyn1982vn@gmail.com Unit 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS I. Choose one word in each group. 6. Although Micheal lied to me, . 7. We went for a walk in spite of . Lê Nga CBT - 2010 3 Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 Lyn1982vn@gmail.com 8. Even though