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UNIT 5: OUR EXPERIENCES A. PHONETICS I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. university B. unit C. understand D. uniform 2. A. youngster B. beyond C. year D. happy 3. A. under B. union C. umbrella D. unpleasant 4. A. swing B. wind C. brown D. watermelon 5. A. however B. wolf C. waiter D. twenty II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. evening B. mountainous C. amazing D. actually 2. A. relaxing B. traveller C. Invention D. exciting 3. A. movement B. monument C. unpleasant D. wonderful 4. A. activity B. environment C. embarrassing D. competition 5. A. delivery B. electrician C. relationship D. importantly B. VOCABULARY-GRAMMAR III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. While _____ a jeep through the countryside, I enjoyed the scenic views and felt the refreshing breeze on my face. A. getting B. riding C. travelling D. arriving 2. I had an incredible time_____ a historical site, learning about its rich heritage and capturing its beauty through my camera lens. A. exploring B. discovering C. looking D. watching 3. _____ an eco-tour allowed me to appreciate nature's wonders while minimising my impact on the environment. A. Giving B. Getting C. Going D. Taking 4. Some students prefer to learn information_______ memorizing it word for word without fully understanding the concepts. A. by heart B. by rote C. by memory D. by chance 5. When I face with a difficult exam question, my mind tends to ______ and I can't recall the information. A. go away B. fly away C. go blank D. move back IV. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given. 1. The breathtaking view from the mountaintop was truly of _______ ; it left me in awe of the beauty of nature. (AMAZE) 2. The _______ roller coaster ride was exhilarating, with twists, turns, and drops that left my heart pounding. (THRILL) 3. Getting caught in a heavy rainstorm without an umbrella was an _________experience that left me soaking wet and uncomfortable. (PLEASE) 4. The doctor was unable to offer him immediate help, so he felt _______ frustrated. (HELP)
C. READING X. Read the letter from John to his Mum and Dad. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Dear Mum and Dad, How are you? I miss you so much. I want to (1) _____ with you my experiences so far at the winter camp. It has been a fantastic adventure! Firstly, the snowy landscapes here are breathtaking. We have skied and snowboarded, and I have even learned (2) ______ to build an igloo. The campfire nights are a lot of fun, where we gather around and share stories. The activities are not only exciting but also (3)_____ I have attended workshops on wilderness survival skills and nature photography. It's amazing how much I have learned! The people here are friendly and supportive. I (4) ______ new friends from different places and we have explored the camp together. I miss you all dearly, but this camp has been an incredible opportunity (5) ______ me to grow and experience new things. I can't wait to (6) ________ more stories when return. Sending you lots of love and warm hugs. Yours, John 1. A. tell B. share C. speak D. write 2. A. where B. when C. how D. what 3. A. educate B. educated C. education D. educational 4. A. am making B. make C. have made D. made 5. A. for B. with C. of D. on 6. A. say B. share C. have D. speak XI. Read the story and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Alex was a 13-year-old boy. Last year, he went on an exchange programme in a foreign country. He couldn't wait to experience new cultures and he aimed mostly at making international friends. Little did he know, his journey would be filled with hilarious moments. out to be comically inaccurate. Instead of asking for directions to the nearest museum, he ended up asking for directions to the nearest ice cream parlour! During a group outing, Alex mistook a sheep for a friendly dog and tried to pet it. Much to his surprise, the sheep bleated loudly and startled him. His classmates burst into laughter, and Alex blushed in embarrassment. In a cooking class, Alex attempted to make a traditional dish, but instead of putting in some sugar he accidentally added way too much salt. The taste was so unbearable that even the chef couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. Despite these funny mishaps, Alex's exchange programme was a memorable experience. He made friends from around the world and learned to embrace unexpected moments with a sense of humour. 1. What was Alex's main goal during his exchange programme? A. To study foreign languages B. To experience new cultures C. To become a professional teammate D. To make international friends