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UNIT 8: ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose stress is different from the others.
Vocabulary
People and places in English speaking
countries
Pronunciation
Stress in words ending in -ese and -ee
Grammar
Present tenses: review
Present simple for future
Communication
Introducing people and places of interest in
English speaking countries
1. A. absolutely B. refugee C. monument D. symbolise
2. A. radiation B. Portuguese C. iconic D. kangaroo
3. A. journalism B. spectacle C. Canberra D. excursion
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4. A. exhibition B. interviewee C. penicillin D. Aborigine

5. A. Vietnamese B. Cantonese C. photograph D. guarantee
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. gymnastic B. refugee C. journalist D. chocolate
2. A. symbolise B. continent C. introduce D. Japanese
3. A. spectacle B. terrorist C. yesterday D. festival
4. A. brigade B. preserve C. abroad D. bracelet
5. A. paradise B. iconic C. official D. scientist
III. Choose the correct form of the words (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences.
1. Graceland in the USA, Elvis Presley's former home, is now a tourist____that draws
more than 600,000 visitors every year.
A. attract
B. attracts
C. attractive
D. attraction
2. The walk takes in some of Britain's most breathtaking coastal_____.
A. scene
B. scenically
C. scenery
D.scenic
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3. Many countries have declared English as the official language at local or

_______level.
A. region
B.regional
C.religious
D.religion
4. The flag of Britain or Union Jack is the_____of the flags of England, Scotlandand
Ireland.
A. combine
B. combining
C. combination
D. combined
5. There is a _____ prison on the island of Alcatraz in the Middle of SanFrancisco Bay.
A. fame
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B.famously
C.famous
D.famousness
IV. Choose the best word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. I want to apply for an English course in your school. Would you please sendme
the_____of the course?
A. details
B.require
C.request
D.content
2. Visitors to London are often shocked by the_____of people begging in thestreets.
A. vision
B.sight
C.icon
D.spectacle
3. Australia represented a real_____of opportunity for thousands of people.
A. country
B.landing
C.site
D.side
4. I_____to Scotland several times.
A. go
B.went
C.have been to
D.have gone to
5. The British's sense of_____tends to be subtle but with a dark or sarcasticundertone.
A. humour
B.sensation
C.responsibility
D.belonging
6. I couldn't decide whether to stay or____for Scotland at once.
A. left
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B.leaving
C.will leave
D.to leave
7. Many efforts_____in order to reserve the culture of the Maori.
A. have been made
B. have made
C. has been made
D. has made
8. I am really excited about the_____trip to Sydney.
A. three days
B. three-days
C. three day
D. three-day
9. This kind of religious_____is often found in Britain and other European countries.
A. buildings
B.structures
C.infrastructure
D. architect
10. I______a lot about cities in England in my English lessons.

A. has learned
B. have recently learned
C. have yet learned
D. so far have learned
1 1 . I imagine it______great to take a walk along the River Thames.
A. is
B.will be
C.would be
D. was
12. My dream vacation abroad is to _____the Lancaster city one day.
A. go
B.travel
C.come
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D. visit
13. Deerlike figures are considered as the oldest______of human habitation inthe Grand
Canyon.
A. due
B.hint
C.result
D. proof
14. ______Travel Smart Magazine, August is the best month to travel toAustralia.
A. Prior to
B.Inside of
C.As well as
D. According to
15. ______, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went toAmerica
instead.
A. At least
B.At the end
C.In the end
D. In the least
V. Choose the best response (A, B, C or D) to complete each conversation.

1.- __________________________________________________
Hope you have a great time.
A. I have been to America for three times.
B. My family is traveling to Singapore this summer vacation.
C. It's very cold in Canada this time.
D. The trip to Australia was so exciting and unforgettable.
2. - I dream of traveling to London one day.
A. London is the capital of England.
B. It usually rains a lot in London.
C. My relatives live there.
D. Let's save money and take a tour there when we're affordable.
3. There will be a concert at Sydney Opera House next week.
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A. The concert was more successful than we expected.

B. Sydney Opera house is one of the famous attractions in Australia.
C. But we cannot go there by bike.
D. I wish I could be there.
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) to fill in the blanks.
English is widely spoken around the world. In every region, there are various distinct ways
of pronunciation and speaking, these are called accents. One of the mostwell-known
English accents in the world 1._______British. Many people considerBritish accent
2._______the best accent because it shows intelligence and cleverness. 3._______,
linguists, people who study languages, said that there is no such thingas a British accent.
British people don’t always have the same accent. The British Isles 4._______four
different countries in which there is a host of regional accents. Evenin the city of London,
people 5._______different economic backgrounds have theirown way of speaking.
1. A. will be B. has been C. was D. is
2. A. to be B. being C. be D. to have
3. A. Even if B. Despite C. However D. Although
4. A. distinguish B. come from C. establish D. Consist of
5. A. to B. from C. in D. at
VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore is one of the smallest countries in the world.
In 2015, the population of Singapore is 5.6 million people which are even smaller than
the population of many big cities such as London, New York... However, Singapore is
a multiracial and multicultural country with many diverse ethnic groups. This is why
there are four official languages in Singapore including Chinese, Malay, Tamil and English.
Every official language in Singapore is chosen to represent the major ethnic
groups within the country. English is considered the main language; it is used in
official documents, street signs, the educational system... In Singapore, students often
learn English and one other official language. Most Singaporeans are bilingual. They
can speak English in public and use their mother tongue at home.
1. Which of the following is FALSE about Singapore?

A. Singapore had over five million residents in 2015.
B. Singapore is located in the Middle East of Asia.
C. Singapore is in the list of the world's smallest countries.
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D. Singapore has less number of residents than New York does.

2. According to the writer, what is the result of having various ethnic groups?
A. There are many races.
B. There are several cultures.
C. A and B are correct.
D. A and B are incorrect.
3. According to the writer, what is the main purpose of the official language?
A. To be used in big ethnic group.
B. To be compared with another language.
C. To introduce Singapore.
D. To show that one ethnic group is big.
4. Which of the following is TRUE about languages in Singapore?
A. Tamil is one of the main languages in Singapore.
B. Any language in Singapore is considered the official one.
C. English is taught at Singaporean schools as the second language.
D. Street signs in Singapore use Chinese.
5. Why are residents in Singapore called bilingual?
A. Because they are taught English and another main language at school.
B. Because they speak one language at home and another one in public.
C. A and B are correct.
D. A and Bare incorrect.
VIII. Choose the underlined word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that
needs correcting.
1. During the 1700s. Philadelphia developed to the wealthiest city in the America colonies.
A BCD
2. You have never tried the English breakfast since you have come here, haven't you?
A B C D
3. Most of the programmes during the Depression era were just temporary relief methods,
A B
but theSocial Security was the special cases.
C D
4. The countryside of Viet Nam is well-knownof its beauty and the friendliness of people.
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AB C D
5. The residence of Greenville, Texas holds an annual Cotton Jubilee to remember the
A B
crop that caused their city to prosper.
C D
6. Americans are very pride of their homes and spend a great deal of time
A B
maintaining their houses and keeping the property in good condition.
C D
7. Million of people speak English all over the world.
A BCD

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UNIT 8: ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

4. A. exhibition B. interviewee C. penicillin D. Aborigine

3. Many countries have declared English as the official language at local or

10. I______a lot about cities in England in my English lessons.

V. Choose the best response (A, B, C or D) to complete each conversation.

A. The concert was more successful than we expected.

1. Which of the following is FALSE about Singapore?

D. Singapore has less number of residents than New York does.

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