UNIT 3: BECOMING INDEPENDENT

PRACTICE 1
Pick out the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.
1. A. independent B. ability C. appropriate D. determine
2. A. solution B. decisive C. reliable D. confident
3. A. protect B. provide C. household D. develop
4. A. effort B. attempt C. receive D. fulfill
5. A. enquire B. manage C. assistant D. become
VOCABULARY
Choose one suitable word from the box to complete each sentence.

fulfill assistance overcome determined decisions

1. My friend always tried really hard to do things he is assigned however hard it is. He is really ______
2. He has to ____________________ all his responsibilities and is punished if he fails.
3. My parents always encourage me to make my own ________________________
4. The boy needs his father’s _________________to learn to ride a bike independently.
5. When living far from home, a person should learn how to _______________ the feeling of loneliness.
Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or has a close meaning to the
underlined part.
1. The one who don’t know how to schedule tasks effectively lack _______________________
A. time-management skills B. communication skills
C. presentation skills D. management skills
2. Many parents believe that their role is to provide children with a happy and wealthy childhood.
A. enough B. insufficient C. cash-rich D. poor
3. My father is ____________________________ about local issues.
A. good-informed B. well-informed C. good-information D. well-informing
4. Being independent is being able to take care of yourself and not having to ___________ on anyone else.
A. believe B. trust C. base D. rely
5. She's able to do things for herself and doesn’t depend on other people. She is ___________________
A. experienced B. self – reliant C. self – confident D. reliable
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each of the following sentences.
1. Phong tries to find solutions ____________ his problems and hardly ever needs help _______ others.
A. for/from B. to/from C. to/of D. for/of
2. An independent person isn’t influenced _____________________ other people’s opinions.
A. to B. in C. with D. by
3. She spent the whole night ______________________ the Maths problem.
A. in B. for C. on D. with
4. The young man is capable ________________________ bringing up a baby.
A. of B. to C. at D. with
5. Unconditional love means showing love ___________________________ happens.
A. whatever B. whenever C. however D. wherever
6. He was looking at his parents _______________________, waiting for recommendations.
A. obey B. obedience C. obedient D. obediently
7. We are a very close-knit family and very supportive ______________________one another.
A. for B. to C. of D. with
8. I was really happy _______________________________ gifts at Christmas.
A. to give B. to be given C. giving D. being given
9. Teenagers tend to strive ____________________________ independence.
A. to B. against C. for D. with
10. Sometimes, you just have to rely _______________ your own judgment.
A. with B. on C. in D. for
Combine the sentences using the to-infinitive.
1. I will not turn to others for help when I have to make a decision. I’m proud.
___I’m proud not to turn to others for help when I have to make a
decision___________________________
2. Believe in yourself. It's really important.
__It’s really __________________________________________
3. Peter will climb the Fansipan Mount, no one can stop him. He is really determined.
__Peter is ____________________________________
4. No one can change his mind. It is impossible.
___It is ____________________________________________________
5. Many teenagers want to live independently. It is not easy.
___It is ______________________________________
Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank.
BECOMING INDEPENDENT
Many young people strive (1) __________ independent. That means you are able to take care of yourself
and you don’t have to (2) ___________ on anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a (3)
______ of life skills in order not to depend on your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of most
important skills (4) _________________ time management which can help you build your confidence and
self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can perform your daily tasks, (5) ___________ your
responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results. (6) _____________ you will not feel stressed
when exam dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and responsibly,
get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends.
(7) __________ time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for
things you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or an app on mobile devices
will remind you (8) _______ that you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly,
prioritize your activities. You need to decide which tasks are the most urgent and important and then,
concentrate on (9) ____________ first. This way, you may not be at a loss to deal with too much work at
the same time. Thirdly, develop routines because routines, when established, take less time for you to do
your tasks.
Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you (10) ________ them, you will find out that they
are great keys to succeed and you can become independent.

1. A. to be B. be C. to being D. being
2. A. base B. live C. rely D. dependent
3. A. amount B. deal C. lots D. number
4. A. are B. is C. to be D. being
5. A. include B. includes C. to include D. including
6. A. Nevertheless B. Moreover C. However D. In contrast
7. A. Developing B. Develop C. Developed D. To develop
8. A. with B. for C. of D. about
9. A. this B. it C. they D. these
10. A. master B. learn C. study D. know
 UNIT 3: BECOMING INDEPENDENT
PRACTICE TEST 2
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest
1. A. decisions B. ways C. raises D. skills
2. A. privacy B. confident C. enquire D. lifestyle
3. A. raise B. course C. herself D. decisive
4 A. decisive B. self-determined C. responsible D. dependent
5. A. permission B. communication C. information D. decision
.
Choose one suitable word from the box to complete each sentence
confident communication dependent stress reliable
1.Peter can be trusted to do all the assigned tasks well. He is very __________________
2. Linh is doing a part - time job because he doesn’t want to be financially _________________
3. A ______________ person always feels certain about his/her own ability to do things and to be
successful.
4. Lacking interpersonal _________________ skills means having difficulty in communicating ideas and
opinions.
5. My grandmother suffers from ________________ because she always feels worried and can’t sleep well
at night.
Choose A, B, C, or I) that best completes each unfinished sentence.
1. Effective ______________ skills help you break each project down into the achievable tasks.
A. time-keeping B. time-consuming C. time-management D. time-line
2. It’s hard for people to _____________ the feeling of loneliness when living abroad.
A. overcome B. have C. understand D. get
3. Please tell me about the course as soon as possible so that I can _____________ early.
A. learn B. enjoy C. take part D. enroll
4. If you have so many things to do in a day or a week, you need to _________________ your activities.
A. categorize B. prioritize C. distinguish D. make
5. Good time-management skill helps you to build your confidence and ____________________
A. self-confident B. self-reliant C. self-esteem D. self-centered
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each of the following sentences
1. Teens should have the ability to ___________________ loneliness.
A. deal B. cope with C. set up D. look after
2. Mary always has a responsible attitude ____________ work.
A. in B. for C. towards D. with
3. She strives __________________ a balance between studies and relationships.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
4. Good interpersonal communication skill helps you get along well ____________ people around you.
A. with B. for C. to D. of
5. To become financially independent, it is necessary to cut ______________ your expenses.
A. through B. back C. down D. in
6. Parents can help build a child’s __________________ by encouraging good habits.
A. dependent B. dependence C. independence D. dependence
7. In the rural areas, children are supposed to contribute _______________ household chores.
A. to B. with C. for D. in
8. Most Vietnamese children sleep with their parents until they go to primary school, _________ most
American children get their own rooms from an early age.
A. when B. in addition C. whereas D. moreover
9. Setting money _____________________ for emergencies is really important.
A. up B. back C. behind D. aside
10. Confidence is one’s belief _______________ their own ability.
A. in B. on C. for D. over
Identify one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
1. Necessary life skills will need to be acquired in order to become an happy and successful adult.
 A B C D
2. Linh was so surprised received a big bunch of flowers from her boyfriend.
A B C D
3. Linda made a great effort to accomplish all homework after the deadline but it was in vain.
A B C D
4. When you are living on your own, you may need someone who is supportive of you and helps you lead a
A B C
life of independent
D
5. Her fail to obey the school rules upsets her parents very much
A B C D
Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to each question.
The ability to be independent is something that not everyone possesses. We need to be independent in
order to survive in this world. Learning to support ourselves is fundamental key to for any success we ever
hope to achieve in our life. It is all about being secure with who we are and what we believe in.
However, we rely on others far more than necessary. Some people put their happiness in the hands of
their significant other, thinking this will bring them fulfillment. This is a fatal error too many people make
these days. Not only are we limiting ourselves but also we are more than likely becoming a burden to this
person. Therefore, we need to learn how to make decisions on our own.
For some reasons, people think it is weird to go to see a movie alone. If you can’t talk to the person you
go with anyway, so why don’t you go by yourself? There are so many activities that can become more
enjoyable by taking part in them alone. Wandering around the city you live in can clear your mind of all
the clutter it has been carrying around. Some people are unable to be independent for a variety of reasons,
with fear at the top: the fear of being alone, the fear of rejection and the fear of the future. As we g et older,
we need to learn how to make the best decisions that allow us to live our lives the way we want to.
Developing into an autonomous person can be one of the most worthwhile outcomes we can strive for
ourselves. There is no reason to base your 1$ decisions on relationships with people. Make decisions by
and for yourself whatever they may be. Don’t ask for advice, do what you want and from your own
mistakes. Many people are afraid to think for themselves because that involves taking responsibility for
their own lives. This is just one way people become dependent. We are born alone and we die alone, so we
each have to take responsibility for our lives at every step along the way.
1. The word “fundamental” in paragraph one means
A. unimportant B. basic C. minor D. unnecessary
2. Why are some people unable to live independently?
A. Because they fear of being alone. B. Because they fear of the future.
C. Because they fear of rejection. D. All the options A, B, and C
3. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
A. Some people put their happiness in the hands of someone.
B. If you can’t talk to the person you go with, you should go by yourself.
C. Our family and friends have to take responsibility for our lives at every step along the way.
D. Not everyone can lead an independent life.
4. The main idea of the text is______________________
A. Many people depend on others for happiness B. Activities that help us live independently
C. Striving for independence D. Why we need to be independent
5. The attitude of the author is ________________________
A. happy B. critical C. satisfied D . sad