Unit 8 – grade 10 new

NEW WAYS TO LEARN

A. PHONETICS
I. Write the three –syllable adjectives and verbs from the box in the correct part
of the table, according to the stress pattern.

Digital expensive different astonished impolite

Overjoyed personal general practical effective
Horrible critical expensive creative excellent
Operate consider implement remember calculate
Encourage stimulate benefit(V) encounter overwrite
Disappear imagine interfere interact criticize

Ooo ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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oOo ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ooO ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
I. Match the phrases in column A with appropriate information in column B, and write the
answers (A-H) in the blanks. ( More than one answer is possible)
A B

………1. You can improve your Inglish accent…. A. By doing translation exercises.
………2. A good way to learn idioms is…. B. By talking to native English
……….3. You can improve your writing skills…. speakers.
……….4. A good way to learn new vocabulary C. By reading magazines in
is…… English.
……….5. You can learn to read faster…… D. By studying a “learner’s
………..6. One way of practising conversations dictionary.”
is…. E. By practising conversations
………..7. You can learn to use grammar with a partner.
correctly… F. By watching British films.
………..8. You can develop self – confidence in G. By having a private tutor.
speaking English H. By talking to yourself in the
shower.
II, Use the correct form of the worlds in brackets to finish the sentences.
1. With a good use of the educational…………………………, schools can improve on how
students learn and how they get access to academic information. ( apply)
2. Students can write essays on computers and submit them………..(electronic)
3. Mobile devices today are introducing new exciting…………………….to digital learning.
(possible)
4. ………………………..apps give students the chance to work at their own pace.(educate)
5. About 76% of teachers say they are very concerned that use of mobile devices will be a
……………..to learning ( distract)
6. Many students are purchasing digital editions of textbooks instead of traditional printed
copies for a variety of reasons, including cost…………….., ease of
 ……………………………………., and environmental…………………………..( efficient-
access – friendly)

IV. Complete the sentences, using “which, that, who, or whose”

1. The smart table has been used in several schools,………………….brings many benefits to
our students.
2. It is an electronic device……………………students can start using as soon as the teacher
has turned it on, without a lot of training earlier.
3. Students will enjoy doing many activities, including games, puzzles,……………..purposes
are the development of team spirits.
4. Several students…………………….are able to touch and interact with the smart table at the
same time will work together more effectively.
5. The learning applications…………………..students can participate in using the smart table
will encourage them to work together to solve problems.
6. There are interactive activitives……………..are available to be downloaded from the
Internet.
7. Teachers…………………introduce activities to the whole class can work with smaller
groups on the smart table to introduce discussions about the subject matter.
8. The applications………………….come with the smart table can help students learn various
subjects at school.
9. On the classroom blog, a teacher can upload video and image illustrations on specific
subjects,…………………….can help students learn easily.
10. Parents…………………..have to pay for mobile devices may be happy with the new
method of teaching and its benefits.
V. Fill in each blank to complete the text, using “which, that, who, whose, where, or
when”.

Building a collaboration classroom may be the answer for some schools(1)………………….have

insufficient funds in some American districts. It is very difficult for those schools to equip every
classroom with all the latest technology tools (2)………………….teachers and students need today.

A collaboration classroom is a place (3)……………………..teachers and students will have access

to all the possible tools (4)……………………are available in the district or in any individual
school. It is easier to equip one or two rooms(5)………………….use is for the whole school than to
avoid completely the purchase of the right learning tools for students. School and district leaders (6)
…………………set up the collaboration classrooms can discover the results (7)…………….can be
gained through actual, real teaching, ;earning, and testing.

Furthermore, a collaboration classroom can become a career – motivational meeting place(8)

……………….students can get a great professional development.

Students(9)……………………electronic devices can support the lessons can bring them to the
classroom. This year is the time (10)……………..we should consider using both interactive
whiteboards and touch-screen tables.

C. READING
I. Read the text carefully, and do the tasks that follow.

From slates to iPads……Language learning then, now and in the future.

Then…….
 It’s 6 a.m on a Monday morning 500 years ag- time for lessons to start at a local grammar
school. The main aim of the lesson is to study the grammar of Latin – the international language
of the time (in Europe, at least) and the language of all university course. The pupils are all
boys- if girls receive any education at all, they get it at home. The boys take out their slates-
there will be no pencil and paper until the 19th century. They learn grammatical rules and
translate sentences, and the boys have to speak Latin at all times. If they fail at all, their
punishment is up to 50 strokes of the cane!

Now…..

No one knows how many peopple are learning English to day- one estimate is one billion
people, or a third of the world’s population. Teachnology has become more and more important
in how people learn: cassettes (which first became popular in the 1970s), CDs and video have
brought “real English” into the classroom. Many classrooms have Internet access, video
facilities, and interactive whiteboards. But in most cases, one thing hasn’t changed…….there’s
still a teacher!

In the future…..

Who knows what the language classroom of 2050 will be like? Many people think that
textbooks might be a thing of the past very soon. And many classrooms won’t have cassettes or
CDs in the near future. Will students use iPads or smartphones instead of pen and paper? Will
computers replace teachers? Other people think that English might not be as popular as it ia
now. Will Chinese, perhaps, or even a completely new international language designed by
computers replace English? There is one thing that is for sure: technology will be at the centre
of tomorrow’s language education.

Note: slate(n): a small thin sheet of rock in a wooden frame, used in the past in schools for
children to write on.

Task 1: Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false(F).

1. Latin used to be the language of all university courses in Europe.

2. Students studied a lot of practical skills and knowledge with their slates.
3. In the past, students studied in a simple setting and punishment was sometimes very severe.
4. Modern educational devices will be used more in classrooms
5. English will be the international language foe all countries in the world.
6. Technology has played a more important role in education.
Task 2: Read the text again. Match the sentence halves, and write the answer in each
blank.

Answer A B
…………… 7. Another language might replace English A. About 50 years ago.
…………… 8. People started using audio cassettes B. In the 16th century
…………… 9. Latin was the international language C. In the 19th century
…………… 10. People started using pencil and paper. D. Very soon
…………… 11. About one billion people study English. E. Some time in the future
……………. 12. Textbooks might disappear. F. now
II. Read the passage carefully, and do the tasks that follow.
Electronic Devices That Help You Learn English.

There are many ways to learn English. With the increase in new technology, many companies are
now providing new electronic devices to help people learn English more quickly.
You can download the lessons from an English translation Internet site and put them on your iPad.
Because it is portable, you can listen and learn anywhere.

English audio tapes and English audio CDs are a great method of learning English. All you need is a
cassette or CD player. You can learn in many locations including your car.

An electronic translator or electronic dictionary is an excellent tool one can use when travelling on a
vacation, on a business trip, studying languages, conversing with foreign people, and in a variety of
other situations. Many devices have a number of attributes that include advanced text – to – speech
and voice recognition technologies. There are many good- quality electronic dictionaries on the
market. Depending on which one you purchase, there is an extensive range of vocabulary that can
include up to one million words or more. There are also electronic dictionaries that contain common
expressions and phrases, grammar references, and much more. Two popular hand-held English
electronic dictionaries include the Talking Electronic Dictionary and the Audio Phrasebook. They
include hundreds of thousands of words, definitions, and thesaurus entries. You can view the word
on the screen and hear it spoken. It is likely that you have your own language interpreter. Just speak
into the device and you will be provided with an intelligible translation voice response.

Choosing an electronic device that helps you learn English has made learning and speaking English
easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Before you ourchase a device, make sure you research each
product to find the English learning tool that complements your lifestyle.

Task1: Match a word/phrase in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer
in each blank.

Answer A B
………... 1. Extensive (adj) A. Small enough to be held in the hand while being
………… 2. Hand – held (adj) used
………… 3. Thesaurus entries B. Words in groups that have similar meanings.
………... (np) C. Clear enough to be understood
………… 4. Interpreter (n) D. Large in amount
5. Intelligible(adj) E. A person whose job is to translate what someone is
saying into another language.
Task2: Read the passage again, and answer the questions below.

6. How can you learn English with your iPad?

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7. What is the advantage of a cassette or CD player in learning English?
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8. How can you develop your vocabulary with an electronic dictionary?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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9. Can you find a device which can interpret words in your mother tongue into English?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. What are the advantages of electronic devices in learning English?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
III. Read the passage, and decide whether the following statements are true(T), false
(F), or not given (NG)

Electronic learning is a technology of education that implies self- motivation, communication,

efficiency, and technology. E- learning is effective as it elimilates distances because the e-
 learning content is designed with media that can be accessed frm properly equiped computers,
and other means of internet accessible technology.

E- learning has its own advantages. However, the most important advantages lay in the
reduction of time, efforts and cost.

Furthermore, we can talk about the following advantages of E- learning with the increasing of
communication between the student and themselves and between the student and the school a
fast and easy way is needed to bring everybody together.

Throughout different directions such as discussing forums, email, and chat rooms, researchers
think that these things increase and motivate students to participate and react with the subjects
in question.

Another advantage of e- learning as that it makes all students feel equal. Since the
communication tools give each student the opportunity to express his own opinion clearly and
directly at any time without being embarrassed, in contrary to the traditional teaching halls
which don’t have such a feature due to the bad distribution of the tables or because of shyness or
other reasons.

E-learning provides teachers with great facilities that are accessible out of working hours, that is
because the learner can send the inquires to the teacher through the e-mail at any time, yet this
feature is more useful and suitable for the teacher instead of being restricted at his desk.

By e-learning the attendances is not necessary as the new technology provides the
communicatin methods without the need to be available in a specific place or time

1. With e-learning, students from many part of the country can have lessons with the well –
known teachers.
2. With e-learning, students can save a lot of time, efforts, and money.
3. The discussing forums and chat rooms provides opportunities to exchange and share the
point of views.
4. This type of e – learning gives the complete opportunity to the student to express themselves
clearly and directly although it also brings many problems to them.
5. Students can get over their shyness by taking part in online communication.
6. The bad distribution of the tables in the traditional teaching halls made students shy, and
unable to answer the questions.
7. Teachers will be restricted at his desk to work with computers in e- learning.
8. By e- learning students needn’t come to class any more.
IV. Read the passage about benefits of an interactive whiteboards, and then answer the
questions.
What are the benefits of an interactive whiteboards?

Imagine a whiteboard on which you can not only write but play videos, show interactive
presentations and recall previously – erased information. That’s what an interactive whiteboard does
using a special touch – sensitive whiteboard in conjuntion with a computer and projector to receive
commands and display information.

One of the most significant advantages of interactive whiteboards is that they enable far greater
particication than traditional whiteboards. For example, interactive whiteboards can be used in
conjuntion with individual devices that enable participants or an audience to answer questions or
vote from their seats and have their responses collected instantly on the whiteboards. They also
enable people to manipulate information in ways that wouldn’t be possible or practical on a regular
whiteboard, such as tapping to perform calculations on the screen, reveal layers of information ,or
moving information around with the tip of a finger. All of the information on an interactive
whiteboard actually comes from a connected computer and is simply projected onto the
whiteboard.This means whatever you do on the whiteboard can be recorded directly toa hard drive
and even transported on portable storage. This enables you to recall and reuse the information, such
as the results of a brainstorming session, any time. By contrast, data on a traditional whiteboard
must be copied manually or lost when erased.

There are a variety of visuals that can be used with interactive whiteboards. Videos can be uploaded
from websites or previously saved files. Additionally, entire presentations can be uploaded onto an
interactive whiteboard. You can display and manipulate complex images and graphics. All of this
can create a more engaging presentation which can help keep the audience’s attention.

Particularly for students, an advantage of interactive whiteboards is that they give students a chance
to interact extensively with technology. Particularly, if students are allowed to use the whiteboards
for their own presentations, the use of an interactive whiteboard can be a great way to introduce
students to electronic devices and a variety of software.

1. Why do interactive whiteboards enable greater participation in lessons?

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2. In what ways do interactive whiteboards allow students to manipulate information?
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3. How does an interactive whiteboard enable you to recall and reuse the information?
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4. How can you create a more engaging presentation which can help keep the audience’s
attention?
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5. How does interactive whiteboards give students a chance to interact extensively with
technology?
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D. Speaking.
Complete the conservation about advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia in
school, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. When designing a multimedia lesson, the role of the teacher shifts from instructor to
facilator.
B. Because important elements are focused on via settings, layouts and colours.
C. And some students who are not good at technology may have to spend more time
learning computer skills to access information than focusing on lesson materials.
D. The teacher uses the computer and the LCD projector so that we can watch a lot on the
screen.
E. Classroom management becomes increasingly difficult
F. Our class has just had a Geography lesson in the multimedia classroom.
G. Multimedia lessons depends on the subject and the amount of original material that a
teacher collects or creates.
Kevin: Your class has come out of the multimedia classroom. Which lesson have you
got, Phong?
 Phong:
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Kevin: Great! With a lot of images, sounds and videos,right?
Phong: Yeah.(2)…………………………………………………Wecan answer the
questions easier.
Kevin: I see. The use ofimages,along with words,and diagrams helps students have
better understanding.
Phong: (3)……………………………………………………………. Besides that,
teachers can review the previous lessons easily.
Kevin: Sure.Teachers can do that by visual comparison with a lot of pictures or video
clips.Moreover, multimedia lessons allow students to see real- life situations. Can you
see any disadvantages with the technique?
Phong: (4)………………………………………………………………..Sometimes they
are a little bit boring.
Kevin: I think the amount of images and videos in a lesson can slow down the delivery
and pace of the class as a result. Students have to get some certain IT skills as well.
Phong: (5)…………………………………………………………………………………

TEST 1 ( UNIT 8)
I. .Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
1. A.mobile B.modern C.electronic D.concentrate
2. A.distract B. tablet C.backpack D.concentrate
3. A.recordings B.educate C.children D.device

II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others

4. .A.Internet B.effective C.portable D.benefit

5. A.identify B.disadvantage C. technology D.eliminate

III. Choose the best answer A,B, C or D to complete the sentences

6. While a child learns how to use educational………………….., she also develops a(n)
……………….to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information.
A. Lessons – knowledge C. software - ability

B. lessons- ability D. software – knowledge

7. E- books are typically…………………………through a student’s personal device, such as a

notebook, tablet or cellphone.

A. addressed B. accessed C. affected D. identified

8. Students can also use word processing applications to…………………………their vocabulary.

A. improve B. make C.store D. spend

9. While not all apps are……………………..on Android devices, the large majority of them can be
accessed on iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

A. used B. reached C. available D. present

10. When used the right way, mobile technology has the………………………to help students learn
more and understand that knowledge.

A. achievement B. success C. development D. potential

11. A teacher can create a classroom blog……………………they post notes and assignments for
students.

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

12. Students……………………..seem to be taking notes on their laptop are sometimes surfing the
Internet in class.

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

13. Notebooks, tablets and cellphones are all technology…………………………students are

accustomed to and can use as learning aids.

A. it B. this C. that D.one

14. All smartphones…………………….storage hardware is big can store downloaded audio books

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

15. Science teachers………………………use the 3D projectors and other electronic devices can
easily illustrate the lessons.

A. whom B. what C. who D. whose

IV. Fill in each blank in the following passage with the correct word from the box

Dictionaries effort homework backpack benefits

Information software games tools purposes

Modern devices have changed our ways of learning, especially in learning English, Nowadays,
there are more and more people using electronic devices as learning (16)…………………………..

Using electronic devices brings us many (17)……………………..First of all, it is an effective way

to learn English. You can easily share (18)………………………………………about the lessons
through yoour PC, laptop, and smartphone to your friends just in a few minutes. You can also
submit your( 19)…………………………….to your teacher by this way too. Moreover, on the
Internet, there are thousands of useful applications (apps) and (20)
……………………………….which are updated every day to serve your learning (21)………

You can download some apps to learn English and other languages, and ( 22)……………………to
look up for the words which you don’t know. Besides that, using your tablets or smartphones in
learning helps you lightten your (23)………………………….You don’t have to bring so many
books to school anymore because we can store every book in our own devices.

Modern devices make learning and teaching English more convenient and interesting. Teachers will
teach their students through music, pictures, films and ( 24)…………………………….By that,
students will find that English is fun, easy, so they will make such (25)
……………………………….to sudy it.

V. Choose the word or phrase among A,B,C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.

Technology has become an essential (26)………………….in our lives. Schools should find ways of
integrating new technologies into classrooms so that students find iy easy to learn new subjects as
well as (27)………………………teachers to explain subjects in detail using visual formats. Using
technological devices like computers will (28)……………………..education more fun and
interesting for the sudents. The past ten years ( 29)………………………tremendous change in
educational technologies and it is time to bring these technologies to our students in the classroom
so that they learn easily ans efficiently. Teachers will need to learn how to use these technologies so
that they (30)…………………….their students on how to use them.

We have seen that private business community has found ways of improving the way we learn by
creating educational applications for (31)………………computers and mobile phones. With a good
use of these applications, schools can improve on how students learn and how they get (32)
…………. academic information.

New applications like You Tube can be used in video and visual education. If a student can learn
(33)…………………………visual or video illustrations, they will always remember that subject
being explained, because the brain can easily understand and remember visual objects.

The development of online and offline educational (34)………………will make learning so simple.
Now it is (35)…………to apply these educational technologies in the classroom and make learning
easier.

26. A. instrument B. equipment C. machine D. tool

27. A. enable B. enables C. make D.makes

28. A. add B. put C.cause D. make

29.A.see B.saw C.have seen D. has seen

30.A.ask B.teach C.learn D.request

31.A.only B. either C.both D. not only

32.A. access to B.possibility of C. method of D.right about

33. A.about B. through C. of D.for

34.A.settings B. sights C.surroundings D.environments

35.A.up to our B.time to us C. up to us D. in time

VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A,B,C or D for each question.

Use An Electronic Dictionary To Improve Your Vocabulary

A Franklin electronic dictionary is actually a helpful gadget to possess with you all of the time. Any
device involving dictionaries is great to use for people who go out of their country on business trips.
Tourists would also benefit very much from such a device.

Moreover, students will also find this gadget helpful especially whenever they are studying an
important foreign language in another country. There is also a grest diversity of dictionaries that
anybody can choose whichever works to them best.

These dictionaries are also quite easy to use and incorporate various functions.Some of them are
main funtions,besides translating a foreign word, which would be to provide spelling check – ups,
find the meaning and synonyms connected with any particular word as well as provide examples of
how a word is used in a sentence. A typical Franklin electronic dictionary is more than that. By
entering the meaning of a word of mouth, you would have the ability to pull up many words that
you are researching for.

There is a comprehensive database that comprise about 1,000,000 words and phrase replacements.
It also comes with idiomatic expressins, professional medical, technical words or ones very popular
for business. It is also ideal for professionals who have to work in a country accompanied by a
different language.

Franklin Electronic Marketers have been amongthe leading manufacturers regarding handheld
electronic inventions. Its main office is situated in Burlington,New Jersey and has been around the
business of creating these electronic tools since 1981.

Some of the original devices that they produced included punctuation correctors, of the fact that
first was all the Spelling Ace built in 1986. These devices were a great aid tostudents all over the
globe.

The company continues to service clients from everywhere. Although they are poppular in the
world, especially targeting the particular Hispanic market whose native language is Spanish;
Franklin’s products are also quite well – known for Asia, particularly Japan. The company aims to
address this growing importance of language tools as more people are aiming to learn about new
languages.

36. With the diversity of this type of dictionaries, we can choose………………………

A. the one that has the largest vocabulary B. the one that suits us best

C. the one that is portable D. the one that is handly and cheap.

37. The electronic dictionary has various funtions because it can………………………………

A. translate foreign words, check spelling, give meanings and synonyms, and the use of them

B. explain how a word is employed in a sentence and correct punctuation in sentences.

C. enter the meaning of a word of mouth and get so many words related

D.expand a wide range to suit various people’s preferences.

38. The database of the dictionary includes all the following except………………….

A. about 1,000,000 words and word and phrase replacements.

B. idiomatic expressions or ones very popular for business

C. technical terms in various fields and internet lingo

D. professional medical, technical words

40. The word “ professionals” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to…………………….

A. people who are very good at languages.

B. people who work in foreign countries.

C. people who often use modern electronic dictionaries.

D. people with a high level of education and training.

VII. Complete the conversation about advantages of using tablets in learning, using the
phrases/ sentences (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.

A. Schools were able to save a large amount of money when they turned to tablets….
B. Teachers can use e-learning on tablets to show videos or let their students play games to make it
easier for them to understand the material………….
C. Besides that, our History teacher said that she is able to use the tablet to quikly get material for
the lessons.
D. …………..but for the tablet we only have to buy one, and the tablets come with free electronic
books.
E. Tablets are cheaper than textbooks.
F. Not every student learns the same way, and students who have a disability might have a difficult
time learning the same information as their classmates.
G. ………….to use the Internet to research the events they read about in the application and then
make a PowerPoint presentation.
Phong: Do you think modern devices are useful for learning, Nick?
Nick: Definitely right! They have changed the way we learn. In my opinion, tablets are the best
for e-learning. How about you, Phong?
Phong: I agree with you. Tablets can help us stay up to date to the ever – changing world.
Nick: Right. (41)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Phong: For us, we can also use the Internet on our tablets to complete class assignments and
homework, and we save a lot of time. Besides that, techers can teach students as individuals.
Nick: Oh, yeah. Teachers can use the tablet toteach each student. (42)………….....................
Phong: Awesome. Tablets can help students get past this difficulty by providing different forms
to teach a subject.
Nick: (43)…………………………………………………………………ifthey are not able to
grasp it by using a textbook.
Phong: Can you see any other benefit of using the tablet in learning?
Nick: (44)………………………………………………………………………………………
Phong: Really? You must be kidding!
Nick: We have to buy so many textbooks for all the subjects, (45)………………………………
Phong: I see. It’s a good idea to use tablets in classrooms.

TEST 2 ( UNIT 8)

I.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

1. A. access B. affect C. application D. fact

2. A. digital B. fingertip C. identify D. mobile
3. A. assignment B. address C. discussion D. access

II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others

4. A. reasonable B. appropriate C. enjoyable D. accessible

5. A. educate B. concentrate C. stimulate D. encourage
III. Choose the best answer A,B, C or D to complete the sentences
6. Letting students use their own digital devices in class can improve
the…………………………experience in many ways.
A. Education B. educational C. educationally D. educator
7. The use of mobile apps in learning has been very…………………….
A. Promise B. promised C. promising D. promises
8. We are looking to find……………………………ways to stimulate learning and
continually trying to improve the way we teach.
 A. Portable and mobile C. new and creative
B. Ineffective and inappropriate D. shocking and amazing
9. Mobile devices increase opportunities for learning after school hours and increase
teachers’…………………………….. and their comfort levels with technology
A. Intelligence B. possibility C. ability D. ways
10. The teacher was surprised to discover that his student are quieter and more focused
on their assignments when they are allowed to listen to their soft music
during…………………..
A. Private work C. Private homework
B. Individual homework D. Individual classwork
11. Mr. Brown has created a list of the most useful apps for the
classroom……………………………available on his blog
A. That B. Which C. It D. This
12. The school maintains learning profiles………………………………………..provide
detailed information about each student’s strengths and weaknesses…………teachers
use to personalize learning.
A. That-that B. which- that C. that- which D. they- they
13. Many teachers have worked to change their traditional classrooms into an
environment ………………………students can use the latest technology for their
learning process
A. Which B. it C. where D. that
14. My youngest son…………………may be quiet or shy in a classroom, may become
active in a social learning situation made possible by digital devices.
A. That B. Who C. which D. he
15. Some teachers………………………levels of IT are not very high may resist
teaching with electronic devices
A. Who B. They C. Whose D. Their

IV, Fill in each blank in the following passage with the correct word from the box

Watch come simplify support offers

Displayed presenting touching eliminate access

There are several advantages of bringing in a smart interactive whiteboard into a classroom setting.

Interactive whiteboards allow many different forms of media- including photos, illustrations, maps,
graphs, games, and video,to be (16) ……………………………in addition, smart boards makes
learning to be more dynamicowing to the different forms of presenting information.

Smart boards provide new ways for teacher, and student to learn. These tools (17) …………a wide
vavriety of learning styles. For instance, visual learners can (18) ………………………………as
their tutors use the whiteboards to project visual elements, whereas audio learners can listen and
have discussions. On the other hand, the boards(19) …………………………………….with
touchscreen capabilities that allow tactle learners to touch and interact with the board.

The interactive nature of smart boards(20) …………………………………….learners an

opportunity to share and participate in the instructional process. Interactivity provides a platform for
student to demonstrate their grasp of the subject through(21)
………………………………..drawning, and writing.

Smart boards allow are also learners to easily(22)……………………………….a rich database of

online resources. Teachers can use the wide variety of online informatione sources such as
knowledge databases, online video and news items to reinforce their lessons.
Interactive boards are also environmentally friendly. They offer teachers an entirely different way
of(23)…………………………………………information to students, which removes the need for
writing, printing or photocopying which helps to(24) ………………………………………….waste
and pollution, from over- utilization of paper and ink.

Overall, including smart boards to the classroom environment is likely to change the way teachers
pass knowledge to students and at the same time(25)………………………the learning process for
students.

V.Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.

Young children are increasingly using tablets as well as smartphone and other devices with touch
screens in early education (26)…………………………..and with family members.
Tammy and Rose, age 4, have been studying sunflowers with their classmates. They want to sing
and record a song about sunflowers while creating a drawing using a (n) (27) ………………..on the
tablet. The girls have coordinated their efforts and are happy with the result.
To help the class learn more about sunflowers, Kathryn, Tammy and Rose’s teacher , used the tablet
to find online (28) …………………..with photos and facts. She then took the children on a (29)
……………….tour of Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. They read and discussed an electronic
picture book about Van Gogh’s life. The children had already examined real sunflowers and their
parts, made sketches, read informational texts and stories, counted seeds, counted seeds, and(30)
…………………………..a variety of investigations, touching on every learning domain. The
teacher’s use of the tablet together with early practical learning activities expanded the children’s
(31)………………………..Activities offered on the tablet provided new(32)
………………………………for the children to represent and share what they learned.
Tablets have the(33)………………………………….to be powerful tools for early learning. The
choices we make about how they are used determine (34)……………………………..the
technology is helpful or not. We need to develop “ digital literacy” skills and decide how to use
these new tools in ways (35)…………………………………can support every child’s healthy
development and learning.
26. A. places B. settings C. positions D. times
27. A. application B. request C. d esign D. permission
28. A. boxes B. positions C. places D. sites
29. A. real B. strange C. virtual D. unrealized
30. A. distances B. participated C. taken part in D. took place
31. A. distances B. skies C. lessons D. horizons
32. A. manners B. ways C. behaviours D. roads
33. A. energy B. development C. potential D. achievement
34. A. if B. whether C. how D. which
35. A. we B. they C. what D. that
VI, Read the passage, and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
A smart board is an interactive whiteboard. It can be connected to one or more laptops, PCs,
tablets, or other electronic devices. Smart boards are extremely useful in a classroom because the
can engage students, provide interactive opportunities that a traditional whiteboard, blackboard or
flip chart can’t, and can also develop students’ computer skills along with their English skills.
Smart boards also have touch- screen technology so you do not actually need a computer to access
the basic functionality. You can write on a smart board with special pens which are usually provided
with the board, and anything written on the board can be saved for future reference, or printed out.
It is great, for example, if you are doing a brainstorming session or a mind map with your
classmates and you want to keep a record of it.
If you don’t want to draw with the pens, you can use a keyboard and type onto a white board. This
is great in an English classroom if you have online quizzes or games you want to use. Student can
actually come up to the board and select their answers. This involves them directly in the board
work, which they usually love. You can also run video clips or sound files from the internet, or
some which are saved on your computer.
In short, a smart board can make the lessons more varied, and can give student a more active role in
the lesson.
36. A smarts board is more useful than a traditional board because……..
A. it can be connected to more electronic devices
B. it can be used instead of a whiteboard, blackboard or flip chart
C. it provides more interactive opportunities
D. teachers can engage students to have lessons
37. Smart boards which have touch- screen technology is great because........
A. you can write on it, save information, or print it later
B. you can do a brainstorming session or a mind map with your classmates
C. you do not need anything to write on it
D. you can use a keyboard and type onto a program such as Word
38. It is great for you to run Word or PowerPoint on a smart board because……………….
A. you don’t need to draw with the pens
B. you can see the answers before the checking stage
C. it can be used for grammar or vocabulary presentations
D. everyone can see your presentations and take part in them
39. With the Internet access, the smart board is a wonderful tool for
educationbecause…………………………..
A. students can use write on a smart board with special pens
B. we can have multimedia lessons and more contributions from students
C. students can download video clips or sound files from the internet
D. we can use anything that is saved on our computer
40. All of the following are true about a smart board EXCEPT……….
A. the lessons are more diverse and students are more active
B. you do not actually need a computer to access the basic functionality
C. it develops students’ English skills but not computer ones
D. anything written on the board can be saved for future reference
VII) Complete the conversation about benefits of BYOD ( Bring Your Own Device) in
learning,using the responses ( A- G) given. There are two extra ones.

A. And those who do not follow the rules are banned from the BYOD programme either
temporarily or permanently.

B. Technology investments are expensive, and new devices are likely to become out of
date in a few years.
C. Many people think that the programme may increase the gap between students from
rich and from poor families.
D. Many teachers think that it promotes greater participation in the classroom.
E. The BYOD option is typically introduced somewhere between the eighth and tenth
grade.
F. Students will have the choice to use their own smartphones, tablets or laptops to
complete class assignments or access learning resources while at school.
G. Websites such as Facebook and Twitter are banned because they cause serious
distraction.
Lam: I think using electronic devices in learning is fantastic, but sometimes it’s very expensive
because we have to buy new ones with more advanced technology.
Kevin: I agree with you. Why don’t we think of a new way to solve the problem?
Lam: Sounds interesting. What’s is it?
Kevin: It’s BYOD or bring your own device.(41)……………………………………
Lam: Wonderful. Schools allow students to bring their own electronics to class, and I can bring my
tablet to class although it’s a little bit old. I think the new approach has a lot of advantages.
Kevin: That’s right. (42)…………………………….........................................
Lam: Right. When new technologies are put into everyday learning, students quickly become more
interested in the material, and thus more likely to succeed. But I think the school should have very
specific policies concerning respectful use of electronics in the classroom.
Kevin: I agree with you.(43)……………………………………
Lam: I see. Social networks often lead to distraction. In addition, students may be required to sign
agreements restricting device use to certain times in the classroom.
Kevin: (44)…………………………………………………………………………
Lam: Can you see any disadvantages?
Kevin: (45)……………………………………………………………………
Lam: But I think students with difficulties can borrow some devices from the school.
VIII) Write complete sentences about benefits of using smartphones in school, using the
words/ phrases given their correct forms. You can add more necessary words, but you have to
use all the words given.
Benefits of using smartphones in school
46. Smartphones/ provide/ students/ ability/ get/ answers quickly/ even/ explanation.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
47. Students/ download/ audio/ video files/ and even/ connect/ other students/ around the world.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
48. There/ many educational applications/ available/ wide range/ subjects/ all kinds/ learners.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
49. These game- like exercises/ encourage/ playful competition/ among/ students/ and/ improve/
way/ they learn new ideas.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
50. Smartphones/ also allow/ students/ work/ groups/ projects/ share information/ discoveries.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TEST YOUSELF 3

I.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. access B. educate C. wedding D. decent

2. A. laptop B. software C. handkerchief D. ancestor
3. A. bridesmaid B. contrast C. disadvantage D. horoscope

II.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

A. encourage B. engagement C. violence D. prestigious

A. ceremony B. majority C. equality D. remarkable

III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

6. Lack of an education severely restricts a woman’s access…………Information and

opportunities.

A. To B. with C. about D. from

7. It is believed in Brazil that placing a small cup or dish of salt in the corner of your house
will……………….you good luck.

A. Take B. carry C. bring D. result

8. Duc to the gender pay gap, women………………less than men in very country, from as
little as 6% in Belgium to as high as 37% in South Korea.
A. Save B. make C. work D. earn
9. It is believed that in India, when there is death in the family, the family member don’t attend
any marriages and do not………..any festivals for year.
A. Celebrate B. like C. take part D. perform
10. For year, tablets have enriched our lives at work and at home, allowing us to
stay…………………and access information with ease.
A. Connect B. connecting C. connected D. connection
11. Some private companies in China try to avoid employing women of child-
bearing………………and sometimes sack them once they are going to have a baby.
A. Old B. age C. years D. time
12. Saudi Arabia is the last country to allow women to vote, and this is a first step in the
long……………………..of the gender equality.
A. Way B. distance C. direction D. struggle
13. Computer games………………..encourage players to move up levels and earn high scores
may help develop mathematical skills.
A. Which B. whose C. they D. those
14. A major issue for teachers……………allow students to use their own devices is how to
provide online access to such devices.
A. They B. ones C. who D. those
15. The examination papers………..by ma chine. The students…………….of their results next
week
A. Can be scored- can be told B. are scored- will be informed
B. Should be scored- are told D. will score- will be said
16. When is that letter……..?
A. Going to be sent B. going to send C. be sent D. to sent
17. The speed of light is……………..the speed of sound.
A. Faster B. much faster than C. the fastest D. as fast
18. Which of the following is……………..title for the passage?
A. The best B. better C. best D. good
th
19. At the and of the 19 century, Binet developed a test for measuring
intelligence…………….served as the basic modern IQ tests.
A. Hass B. it has C. and D. which has
20. The girls and flowers…………………he painted were very lively.
A. Who B. that C. whose D. which

IV. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

21. America’s traditional definition of success is often thought to be associated with …………,
power and position.
22. A study carried out by Strayer University found that 90 percent of Americans define success
as getting personal goals and having good…………with family and friends.
23. Only 34 percent of American adults said being rich is………..to them
24. The…………………………of people who describe themselves as successful believe
having a strong, supportive family defines a successful person more than ambition does.
25. Others think that success is how many people you have affected positively to better
their…………..
V. Fill in each blank with the correct article: a, an, the or zero article O.
26. In Brazil, it is bad luck to let your wallet or purse touch……………floor, and if it happens,
……………belief is that you will become…….poor man.
27. Some people in Italy are said to fear Friday………..17th because………Roman numeral
XVII can be arranged to make……….word “ VIXV” which means “ my life is over” in………
Latin.
28. In Viet Nam, when giving gifts for brides and grooms on their wedding day, avoid
giving………………single item because it is believed that it will cause bad luck that…………
marriage is not expected to last long.
29. In Japan, it is believed that if………….beggar ever comes to your doorstep, you’re
supposed throw…………….salt to your entry way where…………beggar has been.
30. …………….French believe that handling…………..loaf of bread upside- down or placing
it upside- down on………….table will brings hunger and bad luck to both………….giver and
……………..recipient.
VI. Read the passage carefully, and do the tasks that follow.
Gender pay gap
Man are being paid more than women, even by holding the same job title, and this is even more
apparent in desk jobs. According to the Salaries and Wages Survey Report 2015, men were earning
up to 8.4% more than women in the year 2015.
Gender discrimination is one of the core reasons for pay inequality around the world. An Indonesian
2010 Labor Force Survey showed that female workers’ monthly pay was 28,7% lower than their
male counterparts due to gender discrimination.
A Malaysian executive director has said that men are paid more because more years of experience,
adding that women who become mohters tend to stop working,at least for a period of time, and this
affects their salary. However, this explaination of the pay gap was not reasonable because even
college graduates face pay inequality.
In the past, female teachers in Malaysia faced a disadvantage not just with their pay but also with
their basic status. For instance, female teachers who got married would lose their pernament status
as a teacher and would be regarded as a “pernament temperary staff”. The Women Teacher’s Union
was formed in 1960 in order to fight for equal pay and rights between male and female staff, and
pay equality for female teachers was finally achieved in the year 1964.
According to the World Economic Forum, women will be earning 41,2% less than their male
counterparts by the year 2030. Asia will be the only region in the world to experience worsening
gender wage gap from now till 2030. The World Economic Forum has said that it will take 81 years
to close the gender gap in the workplace.
Task1: Find the words or expressions in the text which have the following meanings.

31. Treating one person or group worse than others………………………………………….

32. The most important part of something………………………………………………………..
33. People that have a similar position to others…………………………………………………..
34. People who have finished their college education…………………………………………….
35. An official position…………………………………………………………………………….
Task 2: Read the passage again, and answer the questions below.
36. What is the reason for pay inequality in the world?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
.
37. What are the reasons why women earn less in a Malaysian executive director’s opinion?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
38. What was a disadvantage that female teachers in Malaysia faced?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
39. According to the World Economic Forum, which part of the world will experience
worsening gender wage gap from now till 2030?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. How long will it take to close the gender gap in the workplace?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….