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UNIT 7: ECONOMIC REFORMS

I. Circle the word with the underlined letter (s) pronounced differently from that/ those of the others in each group.

II. Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the word from the box.

1.The committee recommended the………………of new safety procedures.
2. The Prime Minister made a firm………………to increasing spending on health.
3. During the recession many small companies were……………… . 

4. Before Doi Moi the economy of our country was under agriculture……………… .

5. The old house, which is in poor condition, is in need of……………… .

6. The level of………………given to farmers is to be reduced.

7. Poor economic policies led to a long period of………………and decline.

8. He claimed that the state had a special right of………………in company affairs.

9. Wages are not keeping pace with……………… .

10. Getting this job has effectively………………his financial worries.

11. The healthcare system must be radically……………… .

12. Lack of………………had led a decline in public services.

13. Viet Nam is one of the fastest-growing………………in Southeast Asia.

14. Before the implementation of the Doi Moi policy, the people in that region had to suffer severe……………… .

15. Loans from the World Bank stimulate economic……………… .

III. Complete the passage with the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

      Nowadays, many products (1)………………(increasingly/ design) with reuse or recycling. In some countries, like Switzerland for example, they (2)………………(put) a tax on black rubbish bags, so that people (3)………………(encourage) not to just throw things straight in the bin, and  to reduce their rubbish. And now there are quite a few things that (4)………………(do), mostly by local councils. They’re responsible for house-hold ‘dustbin’ collections, or taking away all the rubbish you (5)………………(produce) in the home. In recent years, many more sites (6)………………(set up) to collect waste separately for recycling. There are often containers in car parks or outside supermarkets for people to put bottles in: clear, green and brown bottles (7)………………(separate). Also, newspapers and magazines can (8)………………(recycle) as well as tins (9)……………… (make)  of  aluminium. One of the problems of this, though, is that most people (10)………………(not bother) to take their rubbish there. To overcome this, some local councils also provide special containers, (11)………………(call)

‘recycling  bin’ for residents to collect glass and paper in. They put these outside their houses at the same time as their rubbish, and they (12)……………… (collect) and (13)………………(recycle).

IV. Underline the correct word or phrase. Both answers may be correct.

1. Although/ In spite of we left late, we still got there in time.

2. It was a fantastic evening although/ in spite of  the  terrible food.

3. We have decided to go in spite of/ despite the cost of the tickets.

4. They enjoyed the course, although/ whereas it was very difficult.

5. I love the sea though/ whereas most of my friends prefer the mountains.

6. Whereas/ While Sophia’s father is from Spain, she doesn’t speak  Spanish.

7. Despite/ Although the fact that Reid failed to score himself, he helped Jones to score two goals.

8. Confident as/ though she felt, she knew the examination would not be easy.

9. The driver stopped to let on more passengers even though/ even if the bus was already full.

10. While/ Whereas I always felt I would pass the exam, I never though I would get an A grade.

11. Experienced though/ although the climbers were, they had never faced such

severe conditions before.

12. I still couldn’t afford to go to Paris, even thought/ even if I took the cheapest  route.

13. We told John the car was too expensive. However/ Although, he still bought it.

14. Despite/ Although  having to cope with  three small children, she is taking a

part-time MBA course.

15. As/ Whereas Paula is blonde, all her sisters have dark  hair.

V. Match the ideas in A and C and use the word in B to write either a single sentence or two sentences as appropriate.

1. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

2. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

3. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

4. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

5. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

6. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

7. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

8. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

9. ………………………………………………………………………………….…….

10. ………………………………………………………………………………...…….

VI. Fill in the gap with a suitable link word or phrase that show  a contrast between ideas.

1. ……………..the fact that they were busy, they still helped us.

2. It took me two hours to do it……………..the others finished in half an hour.

3. Marcei said it was very interesting…………….., most of them thought it was a fairly stupid film.

4. She managed to get there,……………..she didn’t have a map like the others.

5. I think you can do it. It won’t be easy, ……………... .

6. It’s not the best dictionary you can buy,……………..it’s better than nothing.

7. He never smiles at me or speaks to me……………..the many efforts I have made to be friendly.

8. You won’t see all the animals in the zoo……………..you stay for the whole day.

9.………………I’m quite old, I still miss my parents.

10.………………being much younger than the others, he was the most out-standing footballer in the team.

VII. Complete these sentences in a logical way.

1. I understood what she was saying although………………………………………….

2. I was able to follow what she was saying whereas…………………………..…….

3. We enjoyed the holiday in spite of……………………………………………..…….

4. The exam was very difficult. However, ……………………………………….…….

5. Although it’s a long film, ……………………………………………………...…….

6. I wouldn’t tell you, where Gail lives even if…………………………………...…….

7. She was good at physics despite the fact that…………………………………..…….

8. He is still out of work despite………………………………………………….…….

9. There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, ………………………………………..

10. Hot though the night air was, ……………………………………………….............

VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1. Although she was frightened, she forced herself to pick up the snake.

    Frightened…………………………………………………………………………….

2. Although he ate a big lunch, he had a three-course meal in the evening.

   In spite…………………………………………………………………………..…….

3. The flat is very noisy but we enjoy living there.

   Even……………………………………………………………………………..…….

4. In spite of all our warnings, he left camp without taking his rifle.

   Although…………………………………………………………………………….

5. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.

   Despite…………………………………………………………………………..…….

6. The villagers refuse to leave even though their food supply is threatened.

   Despite…………………………………………………………………………..…….

7. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.

   Although…………………………………………………………………………….

8. Although Richard is competent in his work, he doesn’t know how to deal with his client.

   Competent…………………………………………………………………………….

9. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

   Despite my…………………………………………………………………………….

10. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.

    Much………………………………………………………………………………….

11. You believe that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.

   Contrary……………………………………………………………………………….

12. Despite her severe disability Judy participated in many sports.

   Although………………………………………………………………………...…….

13. I don’t know whether Tom can speak Spanish or not, but I think he should

stiil visit Madrid.

   Even if…………………………………………………………………………..…….  

14. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.

  Sad……………………………………………………………………………….…….

15. In spite of their good game, the team lost.

Despite the fact………………………………………………………………………..

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ĐÁP ÁN:

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1. I knew there was something wrong even though/ though she said she was

feeling fine.

2. While horse riding is an expensive pastime, more and more people are

taking it up.

3. He always worked hard whereas most of his classmates were lazy.

4. He didn’t pass the exam despite/ in spite of the help I gave him.

5. There had been a lot of publicity about the meeting. Even so, only about 100 people attend.

6. I’m determined to finish the report tonight even if I have to stay at work until midnight.

7. Although I found the film boring, I stayed until the end/ I found the boring although I stayed until the end.

8. He decided to take the job. However it’s not really what he wants.

9. She finds it difficult to express her ideas in writing despite/ in spite of her obvious intelligence.

10. She went on a walking holiday in Nepal despite/ in spite of the fact the she was ill.

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VII. Suggested answers

VIII.

1. Frightened as/ though she was, she forced herself to pick up the snake.

2. In spite of eating a big lunch, he had a three-course meal in the evening.

3. Even though the flat is very noisy, we enjoy living there.

4. Although we all had warned him, he left camp without taking his rifle.

5. Despite the fact that the play received good notices, not many people went  to see it

6. Despite their threatened food supply, the villagers refuse to leave.

7. Although he’s got ungainly air, he is remarkably agile.

8. Competent as/ though Richard is in his work, he doesn’t know how to deal with his client.

9. Despite my strong disapproval of  your behaviour, I will help you this time.

10. Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.

11. Contrary to your belief, fat people are not always jolly.

12. Although Judy was severey disable, she participated in many sports.

13. Even if Tom doesn’t speak Spanish, I think he should still visit Madrid.

14. Sad as/ though it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.

15. Despite the fact that they played well, the team lost.

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