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REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER 
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the 
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
1. A. cultures B. customs C. ideas D. migrants 
2. A. passed B. realized C. touched D. wished 
3. A. coughed B. developed C. introduced D. downloaded 
4. A. ancient B. educate C. stranger D. transfer 
5. A. circumstance B. considerate C. prestigious D. influence 
6. A. culture B. custom C. success D. number 
7. A. celebration B. enable C. establish D. invade 
8. A. protect B. community C. custom D. becoming 
9. A. enabled B. featured C. valued D. invaded 
10. A. define B. integrate C. celebrate D. express 
11. A. developed B. introduced C. influenced D. raised 
12. A. bully B. introduce C. amuse D. distribute 
13. A reduced B. addicted C. distributed D. devided 
14. A. social B. influential C. finish D. message 
15. A. chanced B. believed C. announced D. finished 
16. A. carbon B. environment C. respiratory D. disposal 
17. A. emission B. pesticide C. surface D. soot 
18. A. damage B. regional C. growing D. energy 
19. A. depleted B. wasted C. reduced D. affected 
20. A. width B. healthy C. breathing D. throat 
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the 
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 
1 A broadcast B. advert C. amuse D. instant 
2. A. educate B. entertain C. influence D. consider 
3. A. regard B. service C. paper D. programme 
4. A. popular B. media C. connection D. audience 
5. A. introduce B. develop C. invention D. addictive 
6. A. diversity B. endanger C. geography D. opposite 
7. A. tablet B. media C. social D. subscribe 
8. A. computer B. technology C. magazine D. connection 
9. A. confide B. comfort C. inflate D. severe 
10. A. estimate B. community C. proportion D. urbanity 
11. A. feature B. invade C. express D. unique 
12. A. belief B. culture C. custom D. value 
13. A. traditional B. identity C. integration D. variety 
14. A. establish B. enable C. critical D. successful 
15. A. community B. ethnicity C. celebration D. environment 
16. A. lifestyle B. product C. friendly D. campaign 
17. A. natural B. disposal C. habitat D. neighborhood 
18. A. technology B. conservation C. initiative D. environment 
19. A. deplete B. delay C. climate D. remove 
20. A. clutter B. pathway C. asthma D. effect 
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. 
1. It's incredible to see him fitting in the new environment such a short period of time. 
A. creditable B. increasing C. unthinkable D. unbelievable 
2. She was angry because he disregarded her feelings in this matter. 
A. did not ignore B. discharged C. paid no attention to D. considered 
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3. During the ten years working in Germany he accumulated huge knowledge of German customs. 
A. made B. expanded C. collected D. increased 
4. He did his work reluctantly because he did not like the culture of this company. 
A. slowly B. unwillingly C. inefficiently D. successfully 
5. You shouldn't expect immigrants to assimilate into an a alien culture immediately. 
A. become accepted B. get rejected C. be alienated D. be identified 
6. The public health infrastructure of this country is poorly prepared for the emerging disease problems of 
a rapidly changing world. 
A. widespread B. appearing C. serious D. minor 
7. Congestion charging is a unique experiment that other UK cities are watching with interest; no other 
policies receive such public notice. 
A. normal B. formal C. original D. compulsory 
8. It was the advent of television which really transformed sportsmen. 
A. coming B. going C. increase D. falling 
9. Unemployment and inner city decay are inseparable issues which must be tackled together. 
A. loosely related B. closely related C. completely different D. quite similar 
10. Educators are complaining that students rely on social media so much that they lose the ability to think 
critically. 
A. depend on B. decide on C. insist on D. appear on 
11. When it comes to diversity, language can be a bridge for building relationships, or a tool for creating 
and maintaining divisions across differences. 
A. assimilation B. distinction C . uniformity D. similarity 
12. The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would get 
angry because they were stopped from taking the offerings. 
A. hard to complete B. difficult to control 
C. impossible to find D. unlikely to happen 
13. Each form of mass media has an important impact on society. 
A. influence B. pressure C. affection D. role 
14. Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth. 
A. Direct B. Facial C. Indirect D. Instant 
15. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well. 
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected 
16. Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as 
suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth. 
A. inadequacy B. sufficiency C. abundance D. strength 
17. Scientists are trying to find an energy that consumes less fuel. 
A. waste B. destroy C. eat up D. use 
18. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved. 
A. open B. sociable C. easygoing D. shy 
19. We have to suffer from traffic jam and pollution every day. 
A. accident B. peace C. benefit D. congestion 
20. Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut. 
A. high-fashion B. traditional C. trendy D. up to date 
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. 
1. Launched by the federations and foundations, Group's brands find local expression through the 
promotion of social solidarity and culture. 
A. division B. identity C. teamwork D. unity 
2. For this reason, many immigrants flock to this country in search for new beginnings and better lives. 
A. crowd B. gather C. group D. spread 
3. I don't believe in anything he says, he is unreliable. 
A. inaccurate B. unstable C. trustworthy D. irresponsible 
4. Many ethnic groups find it hard to maintain their own languages. 
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A. continue B. discontinue C. preserve D. speak 
5. Using social networks helps you keep in touch with friends and family any time. 
A. put up with B. keep track of C. lose touch with D. catch up with 
6. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment. 
A. durable B. long-lasting C. steady D. temporary 
7. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound. 
A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened 
8. She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others. 
A. disturbed B. confused C. bewildered D. concentrated 
9. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control they spend online. 
A. dependent on B. hooked on C. indifferent to D. exhausted by 
10. It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas. 
A. evil B. important C. unnecessary D. vital 
11. Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely. 
A. eliminate B. conserve C. deal with D. get used to 
12. The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion. 
A. resulted in B. resulted from C. brought about D. caused 
13. The air in this city contains a lot of harmful gases, which may do harm to the citizens. 
A. dangerous B. beneficial C. toxic D. wasted 
14. Stockholm dwellers are fortunate to live in one of the greenest capitals in the world. 
A. lucky B. wealthy C. unlucky D. unhealthy 
15. Regular exercise is essential to prolonging longevity. 
A. Frequent B. Bodily C. Occasional D. Heavy 
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of 
the following questions. 
1. Over fifty thousand English words have been deriving from the Greek language. 
 A B C D 
2. For conclusion, the death of local languages is an alarming development. 
 A B C D 
3. I spent my holiday in a country which is peaceful and picturesque. 
 A B C D 
4. Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking. 
 A B C D 
5. Individuals define themselves by nationality, ethnic, language, clothing and food. 
 A B C D 
6. She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery. 
 A B C D 
7. Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter 
 A B C D 
their eating habits. 
8. While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers. 
 A B C D 
9. It is important to understand the culture religion of the country that you are travelling to and a little 
 A B C 
research before you leave will help tremendous. 
 D 
10. Because of urbanization continues, not only the infrastructure for health but also other social services in 
 A B C 
cities need improving. 
 D 
11. After many failures, the author has finally succeeded at having his novel published. 
 A B C D 
12. Either the United States silver dollar and half-dollar, first minted in 1794, had a figure of Liberty on 
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 A B C 
one side and an eagle on the reverse side. 
 D 
13. A gene is a biological unit of information who directs the activity of a cell or organism during its 
lifetime. A B C D 
14. Cross-cultural misunderstandings often happens between people of different cultures. 
 A B C D 
15. Don't go out for lunch until you finished typing these letters. 
 A B C D 
16. Each star has a predominant colour, which depend on its surface temperature. 
 A B C D 
17. The distribution of copper, like that of gold, does not appear to be related to any particularly type of rock. 
 A B C D 
18. At no time she could understand what he really wanted to say. 
 A B C D 
19. It was unfair that the new students were given so low marks. 
 A B C D 
20. I worked on the problem for two days, but I still can't find any solution to it. 
 A B C D 
21. Before he took part in that reality show, Novak has appeared on TV several times. 
 A B C D 
22. Cameron insisted in getting the contract signed before leaving for the airport. 
 A B C D 
23. If not his father's help, Bill couldn't have repaired the roof. 
 A B C D 
24. As soon as they were seated, the man began to whisper among themselves. 
 A B C D 
25. I went into the city center today because I need to get my phone repaired. 
 A B C D 
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions. 
1. Sorry I'm late. ____ for a long time? 
A. Did you wait B. Had you waited C. Have you been waiting D. Do you wait 
2. Josh ____ televisions for 4 hours since he arrived home. 
A. has watched B. has been watching C. had been watching D. watched 
3. So far Tina ____ in several movies already. It is just the matter of time before she becomes famous. 
A. appeared B. has appeared C. has been appearing D. was appearing 
4. You shouldn't rely ____ getting assistance from Frank. 
A. at B. in C. on D. about 
5. Mr. Green always worries ____ losing his position. 
A. in B. at C. on D. about 
6. Our boss objects ____ using any different methods. 
A. of B. to C. with D. over 
7. My father doesn't approve ____ studying late at night. 
A. of B. with C. on D. about 
8. Why are you laughing ____ me? 
A. of B. over C. to D. at 
9. The teacher suspected the student ____ cheating on the test. 
A. of B. in C. about D. on 
10. Digital media have a great ____ on people's lives and society. 
A. decision B. dependence C. opinion D. influence 
11. Red is usually the ____ colour in his paintings. 
A. dominant B. visible C. fading D. often 
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12. Most people rely ____ on the mass media as their main source of information. 
A. increasingly B. heavily C. remarkably D. considerably 
13. Because of cyber bullying, many Internet users delete their social ____. 
A. accounts B. nicknames C. passwords D. profiles 
14. It is impossible to ____ why so many people go in for that kind of sport. 
A. account B. explain C. cause D. reason 
15. After making a ____ of England, the band is coming again. 
A. time B. chance C. tour D. date 
16. He may be ____ to penicillin, so you should give him some test before giving him a shot. 
A. reactive B. allergic C. resistant D. preventive 
17. It is getting ____ for teenagers to get along well with their parents. 
A. the most difficult B. more and more difficult 
C. as difficult as D. more difficult and more difficult 
18. Thanks to globalization, countries around the world are getting ____ to one another. 
A. the closest B. closer and closer C. as close as D. the closer 
19. It is important for young people to ____ the identity of our culture. 
A. continue B. End C. maintain D. stop 
20. Shortage of land and funding is blamed for the city's ____ green space. 
A. inefficient B. inaccurate C. inadequate D. indispensable 
21. The largest system serving e-mail messengers is the internet, a ____ of millions of computers linked 
worldwide. 
A. unity B. combination C. network D. connection 
22. Jefferson once said that one must be determined and ____ on what he thinks is right. 
A. stick B. insist C. persist D. keep 
23. It is the ____ in that country for women to marry young. 
A. habit B. action C. condition D. custom 
24. He is considered as a leading ____ in the music industry. 
A. number B. shape C. figure D. character 
25. "If no one can soon ____ a good solution, we're going to be in trouble,” the board chair warned. 
A. come up with B. put up with C. catch up with D. check up with 
26. The children often make ____ of Charles, which annoys his parents very much. 
A. allowance B. fun C. way D. consideration 
28. She ____ French words for hours, but she still doesn't remember all of them. 
A. has been learning B. has been learnt D. have been learning C. has learnt 
29. How long ____ the drums? 
A. do you play B. you have played C. are you playing D. have you played 
30. My brother ____ at the road when he ____ into a hole. 
A. wasn't looking - was falling B. didn't look - has fallen 
C. wasn't looking - fell D. won't look - fall 
31. My job gets ____ every year. 
A. harder and harder B. harder and more harder 
C. more harder and harder D. more and more harder 
32. I suggest that Peter ____ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle. 
A. read B. reading C. reads D. to read 
33. My dad's eyesight is getting ____. He can hardly see anything these days. 
A. more worser and worser B. more and more worse 
C. worse and worse D. worser and worser 
34. Visitors can ____ various types of “ao dai” costumes for free at the Ha Noi Global Cultural Center. 
A. dress up B. put on C. try on D. wear out 
35. Could you please close ____ window? I don't think it is necessary to open all the four. 
A. a B. the C. some D. Ø 
36. It is the underserved ____ that damaged his life and his family. 
A. reputable B. repute C. reputation D. disrepute 
37. The building ____ walls are made of glass is the place where I used to work. 
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A. whose B. which C. that D. of which 
38. Child Care is the ____ child care manual ever written, and its author is a famous pediatrician. 
A. widely most read B. most read widely C. most widely read D. read most widely 
39. The relative size of an insect's wing is much greater than ____. 
A. of a bird's wing B. that of a bird's wing C. a wing of a bird is D. that wing of a bird 
40. Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire in 1812, but relocated to and ____ in Camden 
Town in London. 
A. came back B. called away C. grew up D. left out 
41. I have visited ____ Portugal but I have never been to ____ Netherlands. 
A. the – the B . Ø - the C. a – the D. a - a 
42. It's easy to ____ your parents for granted. 
A. get B. have C. make D. take 
43. Geographical position has given India a chance to develop a ____ culture. 
A. unique B. uniquely C. uniqueness D. ununique 
44. A lot of residents had to ____ from the unexpected hurricane last month. 
A. protect B. recover C. suffer D. save 
45. There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem. 
A. what B. which C. that D. where 
46. It is recommended that the vehicle owner ____ present at the court. 
A. be B. be not С . not being D. not to be 
47. You can never rely ____ Anna to provide you ____ information. 
A. of - with B. for - to C. on - with D. on - by 
48. How many means of ____ do you use on a regular basis? 
A. communication B. communicating C. communicator D. communicative 
49. Viet Nam's Hung Kings worshiping ____ in Phu Tho Province has become part of the world's 
intangible cultural heritage. 
A. ritual B. ritualism C. ritualistic D. ritualizing 
50. Each child had to ____ a short speech to the rest of the class. 
A. do B. carry on C . make D. take 
51. She has a wonderful voice but unfortunately, she never gets the ____ to sing in public. 
A. event B. power C. ability D. chance 
52. It turned out to be a ____ journey when the weather became bad. 
A. hazard B. hazardous C. hazarded D. hazarding 
53. Christine ____ in London for a few years before she moved to Ireland. 
A. is living B. had beenliving C. has been living D. was living 
54. Many parents afraid that their children are becoming less familiar ____ their traditions. 
A. with B. from C. for D. against 
55. Poaching ____ the greatest threat to many species. 
A. creates B. presents C. poses D. produces 
56. The doctor recommended that she ____ a specialist about the problem. 
A. to see B. seeing C. should be seen D. should see 
57. True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often. 
A. although B. before C. if D. yet 
58. Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new country, while 
____ prefer to keep their own customs. 
A. another B. other C. others D. the other 
60. Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _____ encouraging progress in math. 
A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping 
61. The best way to preserve your culture is to keep it ____. 
A. alive B. living C. life D. lively 
62. Culture helps people ____ to the world around them. 
A. adapt B. change C. match D. fit 
63. The latest heritage at risk register revealed that 5,831 listed buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, 
and landscapes in England are at ____ of being lost. 
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A. danger B. edge C. ease D. risk 
64. On some TV channels, a(n) ____ tells you what the next programme is going to be. 
A. journalist B. commentator C. announcer D. producer 
65. The council wants to ____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter. 
A. preserve B. store C. defense D. abandon 
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following 
exchanges. 
1. Jim: “Are you going to your family reunion this Christmas holiday?" - Jane: “____” 
A. As a matter of fact, I don't mind it at all. 
B. I do. I've been excited about it now. 
C. However. My parents and I are going to take a trip to Hawaii. 
D. You bet. All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too. 
2. Tom: "Would you do me a favour?" - Jerry: “____” 
A. I would. B. With pleasure. C. I don't know if I can. D. What is the favour? 
3. MCK: “It's a beautiful day today! How about a little trip out into the country?" - Tlinh: “____” 
A. That sounds great. What should I do for the preparation? 
B. I don't know. I really haven't thought about what we'd do. 
C. Well, would you like me to pack picnic or to buy something? 
D. It's all right. That sounds like a good idea. 
4. Ann: "I feel nervous. I've got an exam today." - Kate: “____” 
A. Cheer up! Things can't be that bad! B. That's great. Have a good time. 
C. Poor you! That happens to me sometimes. D. Good luck! Do your best. 
5. Alex: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” - Amy: “____” 
A. It's my pleasure. B. I don't know what time that person comes. 
C. I'd love to come. What time? D. Do you have time for some gossip? 
6. Ken: “Where is your studying group going to meet next weekend?” - Mark: “____” 
A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. The library could be best. 
C. Why don't you look at the atlas? D. Studying in a group is great fun! 
7. John: “Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of globalization?” 
 Jane: “____” 
A. Of course not, you bet! B. Well, that's very surprising. 
C. There is no doubt about it. D. Yes, it's an absorb idea. 
8. Amy: "Would you mind sending those flowers to Mrs. Brown?" - Mark: “____” 
A. He wouldn't mind. B. I would if I were you. 
C. No, I can handle it myself. D. Sure, I'll do it now. 
9. Jenny: “I think that some languages will no longer be spoken." - Anna: “____” 
A. Don't you think so? B. I'm afraid so. 
C. I agree. It sounds nice. D. Let's speak up. 
10. A: “Thanks a lot for fixing the computer for me!” - B: “____” 
A. You will be welcome! B. It's my pleasure to help you! 
C. Safe and sound! D. You must say again! 
11. Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller." 
 Mark: “____” 
A. I couldn't agree more. B. It's nice of you to say so. 
C. That's quite all right. D. Why not? 
12. A: “Your new smartphone looks so nice!” - B: “____” 
A. I'm glad you like it. B. Don't mention it. 
C. It doesn't matter. D. Don't worry about it. 
13. A: “I think people nowadays prefer instant messaging and social networking to emails.” - B: “____” 
A. I don't like emails. B. That's true! 
C. I'd prefer text messaging. D. That's OK! 
14. A: “What's your favourite TV programme?” - B: “____” 
A. Sports news. B. It's time-consuming. C. It's costly. D. Daily newspapers. 
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15. Tam: "What's the problem, Harry?" - Harry: “____.” 
A. No problem B. It’s none of your business 
C. Thank you for asking me about it D. I can't remember where I left my glasses 
16. My: "What kind of TV program do you like best?" - Duy:“ "____.” 
A. I like them very much B. I only watch them at weekends 
C. It's hard to say, actually D. I'm too busy to say 
17. Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” - John: “_____.” 
A. No way B. Yes, you must C. Go ahead D. My pleasure 
18. Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” - Christ: “______. Another will come here in ten minutes.” 
 A. Thank you B. Don’t mention it C. I hope so D. Don’t worry 
19. Mary: “Do you mind if I sit here?” - Laura: “_____” 
 A. No, not at all. B. My pleasure. C. Yes, why not? D. Don’t mention it 
20. Minh: “May I go out for just a while?” - Mr. Nam: “_____” 
 A. It’s a nice day! B. That’s great! C. Go ahead! D. Yes, you could! 
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or 
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
Why is culture important and how does it answer the question "(1) ____ is cultural identity?"? 
Culture is the underlying (2) ____ of traditions and beliefs that help a person (3) ____ to the world around 
them. It is the basis (4) ____ any superstitions they may have. It is the aversion to (5) ____ types of meat, 
or which days you can work on. Culture gives us a definite starting point when beginning to (6) ____ for 
our roots. Knowing (7) ____ a person comes from will help to define how they look at their family 
obligations as (8) ____ as how they celebrate important milestones in life. 
As a person has given up their cultural identity, they (9) ____ can identify themselves with the 
things that were (10) ____ the most important things in their lives. They lose direction. As time (11) ____ 
by and they continue to forget about their past and their natural traditions, their identity becomes less and 
less (12) ____. 
1. A. How B. Which C. Why D. What 
2. A. institution B. foundation C. organization D. principle 
3. A. relate B. relating C. related D. to relate 
4. A. in B. for C. of D. to 
5. A. especial B. special C. specific D. typical 
6. A. find B. look C. search D. seek 
7. A. by which B. how C. when D. where 
8. A. long B. much C. soon D. well 
9. A. any longer B. any more C. no longer D. no more 
10. A. at once B. once C. one time D. for once 
11. A. goes B. flies C. passes D. walks 
12. A. pronouncing B. pronounce C. pronounced D. been pronouncing 
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or 
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
THE POPULARITY OF TEXT MESSAGING 
Why is text messaging so popular, especially with young people? There are two main reasons. One 
is cost, as many teenagers have to use pay-as-you-go mobile tariffs (1) ____ of contracts, and so it is 
cheaper to send a text message than (2) ____ a voice call. So texters get better value of (3) ____. But there 
is a second, less practical reason for its popularity. A generation is growing up happy to communicate (4) 
____ by text, and this new form of instant communication is even more relaxed and informal than either 
email or phone calls. Text messaging has created a completely new language, (5) ____ of abbreviations 
and unusual spellings. 
It is a language that is not understood by adults, even though they can buy special dictionaries 
explaining it, and it has opened up a huge generation (6) ____ between teenagers and their parents. For 
teenagers, text is convenient and quick, (7) ____ it confuses parents. Text messaging is a teenage (8) ____ 
to grown up technology and (9) ____ young people with a means of communicating that is always 
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accessible. It is also something that they can call their own, and in spite of some concern in the teaching 
profession that literacy skills are being (10) ____ text messaging is a form of communication that is 
certainly here to stay. 
1. A. instead B. rather C. other D. afraid 
2. A. do B. make C. take D. form 
3. A. cash B. income C. money D. earnings 
4. A. almost B. mostly C. completely D. rarely 
5. A. filled B. packed C. full D. fraught 
6. A. distance B. gap C. length D. obstacle 
7. A. and B. for C. so D. but 
8. A. access B. reply C. response D. attitude 
9. A. gives B. brings C. carries D. provides 
10. A. forgotten B. beaten C. lost D. overtaken 
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer 
to each of the questions. 
Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances 
but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, 
expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture 
shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to 
life in their new environment. 
Culture shock begins with the “honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive 
in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage 
"rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and 
drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then 
makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the 
process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time 
with people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is 
called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host 
culture. You are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage 
can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope 
with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are 
strong enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is 
called "reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find 
that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little 
uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle! 
1. Which sentence best explains the main idea of paragraph 1? 
A. Culture shock, experienced by people living in a new culture, consists of five basic stages. 
B. People immigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities. 
C. Modern life is characterized by many technological advances and greater mobility. 
D. These major life changes are the causes of culture shock. 
2. It is stated that the "hone