VI. WRITING (1.6 points)

A. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

43. Let’s walk or ride to school because it’s good for our health and the environment. 

→ How about .

44. My parents intend to organize a skiing holiday for us over Christmas.

→ We are .

45. The whale-watching trip was tiring. However, I enjoyed every minute of it.

→ Although .

B. Combine each pair of sentences using the word in brackets.

46. We learn a lot about recycling at school. Lots of people don’t really do much about it. (ALTHOUGH)

→ .

47. They still burn rubbish. They know burning rubbish causes terrible pollution. (HOWEVER)

→ . 

48. We were late for our class. There was a lot of traffic on the road. (SO)

→ .

C. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.

49. Andy/ I/ take part/ the clean-up day/last Saturday/. 

→  

50. I think/ it/ great idea/ build/ birdhouse/ our garden/.

→  

Write a paragraph of 100-120 words about "what skills do you think will be helpful for a university student? Why?, using suggested ideas:

- Time management

+ Manage workload and complete tasks on time especially

+ Create detailed plans to avoid missing any tasks or deadlines

+ Prioritize important things related to the study

- Budgeting

+ Prioritize essential costs from tuition and books to social activities and personal needs

+ Set the foundation for good financial habits that will benefit students throughout their lives.

+ Set aside money for unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies or urgent travel, reducing financial stress during challenging times.

- Communication skills

+ Easily express ideas both verbally and in writing, listen to others and understand instructions and information

Help students have more relationships so that they can learn and work effectively in groups with others

-Teamwork skills

+ Build positive relationships with others and collaborate effectively when working in groups or

teams

+ Improve the overall quality of the team's work if being able to work in a team well

Write a paragraph of 100-120 words about "What job do you want in the future?

What qualifications, skills and experience do you need to have?, using suggested ideas: * Qualifications: need to have a university dregree in...... at ..university.

- Skills:

Communication skills

+ Easily express ideas both verbally and in writing, listen to others and understand instructions and information

+ Help students have more relationships so that they can learn and work effectively in groups with others

-Teamwork skills

+ Build positive relationships with others and collaborate effectively when working in groups or

teams

+ Improve the overall quality of the team's work if being able to work in a team well

- Organizational skills

+ Organize work to make it easier to access and review through making to-do lists and color-coding

notes.

+ Have a clear plan of how to approach studying and know how to prioritize tasks and manage time so that all important work is completed and all goals are met.

* Experience: have a part-time job in different companies, do some research related to the job, apply for internships at a variety of companies, do volunteer work, and ask for advice from people who have deep knowledge about the job

1.   - Is Jeff a good student?

-  He               . I don't know him well, but I heard he got a scholarship for next year.

a. must be                  b. could be                c. is

2.   - Do you know where Eva is?

-  She                     at Barbara's house. She said something about wanting to visit after work today, but I'm really not sure.

a. must be                  b. could be                c. is

3.   - I stayed up all night finishing this report for the boss.

-  You                      really tired.

-  I do.

a. must feel               b. might feel             c. feel

4.   - Where's the leftover chicken from dinner last night?

-  I just saw it when I got some ice cubes. It                    in the freezer.

a. must be                  b. might be                c. is

5.   - It's supposed to rain tomorrow.

-  I know, but the forecast                  wrong. Weather forecasts are far from 100 percent accurate.

a. must be                  b. could be                c. is

6.  - I heard that Junko has received a scholarship and will be able to attend the university in the fall.

-    Wonderful! That's good news. She                       very happy to have the matter finally settled.

a. must be                  b. may be                  c. is

7.   - Excuse me. Could you tell me which bus I should take to the City Hall?

-  Hmmm. Bus number 63                  there. But you’d better ask the driver.

a. must go                 b. might go               c. goes

8.   - Which bus should I take to get to the main post office?

-  Bus number 39. It                           right to the post office.

a. must go                 b. could go                c. goes

9.   - Do you suppose Mrs. Chu is sick?

-   She                        . I can't think of anything else that would have kept her from coming to this meeting.

a. must be                  b. may be                  c. is

10.   - Is that Adam's brother standing with him in the cafeteria line?

-  It                          , I suppose. He does look a little like Adam.

a. must be                  b. could be                c. is

11.   - Let's be really quiet when we go into the baby's room. The baby               , and we don't want to wake her up.

-  Okay.

a. might sleep            b. might be sleeping             c. might have been sleeping

12.   - I wonder why the radio is on in the den. No one's in there.

-  Grandma                   to turn it off. She was in the den earlier and was probably listening to it.

a. must forget            b. must have forgotten         c. must be forgetting

13.   A: Where's Angie? Didn't she come back after lunch?

B: I'm not sure where she is. But she                     the presentation that Human Resources is giving right now.

a. is attending           b. could attend                     c. could be attending

14.   A: You're taking Spanish at 8:00 A.M. every day? Why did you choose such an early class?

B: Because Ms. Cardenas is the teacher. She                      excellent. I've been in the class for a month now, and I don't mind the early hour.

a. should be               b. must be                            c. is

15.   A: The meteorologists predicted five major hurricanes for this hurricane season.

B: They                   wrong, you know. Sometimes they make mistakes.

a. must be                  b. might be                           c. are

16.   A: Is this chicken in the refrigerator still good?

B: I don't think so. It's been in there for over a month! It               spoiled by now

a. may be                   b. must be                            c. could be

17.   A: Can you tell me if Flight 86 is on time?

B: It is on time, sir. It                      at Gate B21 in about five minutes.

a. might arrive           b. might be arriving              c. should be arriving

18.   A: Did you know that Mike got a scholarship to State School of Engineering?

B: Yes, I know that! I was the first one he told about it. He                 very happy.

a. might be                b. must be                            c. is

19.   A: Did you know that Li received a scholarship to the City School of Music?

B: No, I didn't. That's great news! He                         very happy.

a. might be                b. must be                            c. is

20.   A: Who's going to win the election?

B: It's a close call. The senator                         with all his experience, but the opposition candidate is stronger than anyone expected.

a. must win               b. must be winning              c. should win

21.   A: Where's Harold? He's supposed to be at this meeting. Didn't Jim tell him about it?

B: Jim                   to tell him.

a. must forget            b. must have forgotten         c. should have forgotten

22.   A: This soup has an interesting flavor, but there's too much salt in it.

B: Yes, it is too salty. I                         so much salt in it.

a. must not have put             b. shouldn't have put            c. may not have put

Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses. Write if I + the past tense or the -ing form of the verb. In some sentences, either response is possible, but the meaning is different.

1.  A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) if I closing             the window?

B: Not at all. I'd be glad to.

2.  A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) if I closed     the window?

B: Not at all. Go right ahead. I think it's cold in here too.

3.  A: You're going to the library? Would you mind (take) if I taking         this book back to the library for me?

B: Not at all.

4.  A: I'm not feeling well at all. Would you mind (go) if I going    home now?

B: Oh, I'm sorry. I hope you can come back when you feel better.

5.   A: I'm not feeling well at all. Would you mind (leave) if I                    now before the visiting hours are over?

B: Oh, of course not. We shouldn't stay more than a short time for a hospital visit anyway.

6.   A: I'll be working late tonight, honey. Would you mind (cook)                   dinner tonight? I'll clean up after dinner.

B: I'd be happy to. About what time do you think you'll be home?

7.  A: We have a lot of chicken left over from dinner last night. Would you mind (make)

                          a chicken salad from the leftovers for dinner tonight? B: No, that'll be good. You make a great chicken salad.

8.  A: I'm feeling kind of worn out. Chopping wood in the hot sun is hard on me. Would you mind (finish)                                the work yourself?

B: No problem, Grandpa. Why don't you go in and rest? I'll finish up.

9.  A: Would you mind (use)                   your name as a reference on this job application?

B: Not at all. In fact, ask them to call me.

10.     A: I'd like to apply for the job as department manager. Would you mind (recommend)                                me to the boss?

B: No. As a matter of fact, I was thinking of recommending you myself.