MODULE 3: FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE 1

I.THEORY
Dạng 1: Lời mời
Đáp lại
Mẫu câu
Đồng ý Không đồng ý
- Would you like to…? - It is great idea - No thanks
- I would like to invite you to… - That sounds great/ - I’m afraid I can’t
fantastic/
wonderful/cool/fun
- Do you feel like/ fancy having Yes, I’d love to - Sorry, but I have
another plan
Why not? - I’d love but…

Dạng 2: Lời khen

Mẫu câu Đáp lại
- You did a good job/ Good job!/ Congratulation - Thanks
- What you did was wonderful - I’m glad you like it
- You look good in your new suit - You did so well

Dạng 3: Lời cảm ơn.

Lời cảm ơn Đáp lại
- Thank you very much - You’re welcome
- It was so kind/nice/good of you to… - Never mind/ not at all/ don’t mention it
- I’m thankful/ greatful to you for… - It’s my pleasure/ I’m glad I could help you

Dạng 4: Lời xin lỗi

Mẫu câu Đáp lại
- I’m terribly/ awfully sorry about that - It doesn’t matter/ don’t worry about that
- I apologize to you for - Forget it/ no problem/ never mind
- My fault - That’s all right/ it’s ok

Dạng 5: Lời yêu cầu

Mẫu câu Đáp lại
Đồng ý Không đồng ý
- Can/ could/ would you please… - Sure/ Of course - I’m afraid I can’t…
- Would you mind + V_ing - Certainly - I’m using it
- Would it be possible… - No problem - I don’t think it is possible now
- I wonder if… - I’m happy to… - I’m busy now

Dạng 6: Đồng ý/ Không đồng ý

Đồng ý Không đồng ý
- I totally/ completely/ absolutely agree with you - You could be right but I think…
- Absolutely/ Definitely - You may be wrong
- Exactly - I see what you mean but I think
- There is no doubt about it - You’re wrong there

II. FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE

Question 1. John and Mary are talking about what to do after class.
John: “______” Mary: “Yes, I’d love to.”
A. Do you often have time for a drink after class? B. Would you like to have a drink after class?
C. Do you often go out for a drink after class? D. Would you like tea or coffee after class?
Question 2. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.” Daisy: “______”

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A. It doesn’t matter at all. B. There’s no doubt about that.

C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. I am sorry to hear that.
Question 3. Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet
Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” – Tom: “___________.”
A. Studying in a group is great fun. B. We are too busy on weekdays.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? D. The library would be best.
Question 4. Peter: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” –
Jerry: “__________.”
A. Yes, it’s an absurd idea. B. There’s no doubt about it.
C. Of course not. You bet. D. Well, that’s very surprising!
Question 5. “How do you like your steak done?” _ “_______.”
A. I don’t like it B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much
Question 6. "Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot" – “______.”
A. Never mind B. You don't mind C. You're welcome D. That's fine
Question 7. Bill: “ Let’s stop for a drink.” - Bruce: “_____”
A. Long time no see. B. Nice to meet you.
C. Sorry, we’ve got little time. D. You’ve welcome.
Question 8. Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.”
A. No, of course not. B. Have a good time. C. The same to you D. Yes, let’s
Question 9. Maria: "It was very kind of you to help me out, John." – John: “_______.”
A. You can say that again. B. I’m glad you like it.
C. That was the least I could do. D. Thanks a million
Question 10. Irene: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" - Frank: "__________."
A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice.
Question 11. Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
C. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 12. Jimmy: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring". - Kate: “__________.”
A. Not in the least B. At all costs C. Just in case D. You are welcome
Question 13. -“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……”
A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Great D. Yes, let’s
Question 14. Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “……..”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
Question 15. - Janet: “How did you get here?” - Susan: “_____.”
A. I came here last night. B. The train was so crowded.
C. Is it far from here? D. I came here by train.
Question 16. - Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “_____.”
A. I don't agree. I’m afraid. B. I feel very bored.
C. That would be great. D. You’re welcome.
Question 17. Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: “Can I borrow you dictionary?” Mary: “______ ”
A. I’m afraid I can’t. B. Here you are! C. I think so. D. It doesn’t matter
Question 18. Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner. Jack: “______”
Joe: How about putting some grapes in it, instead?
A. We could fry some onions with it too. B. I’d rather just have some bread, thanks.
C. Let’s put some pieces of apple in the salad. D. Good idea! I’ll go and make one.
Question 19. Sue is phoning Mr. Black but his secretary tells her that he is on vacation.
Ann: May I leave a message for Mr. Black, please? Secretary: ___________.
A. I'm afraid he is not here. B. He is taking a message now.
C. Yes, I'll make sure he gets it. D. No, you can’t tell him.
Question 20. Peter and Mary are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Mary: The food is great. I'll get the bill. Peter: _________.
A. Yes, speak to you soon. B. No, this is on me.
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C. It's nothing. D. Don't mention it.

Question 21. Will you have time for some sightseeing?
A. No, I’m afraid not. I’ve got to run to the airport right after the meeting.
B. Yes, I go to the gym and I do a bit of jogging, but only to keep fit. How about you?
C. Yes, it’s fantastic. Great location & a comfortable bed – that’s all you need, isn’t it?
D. No, I’ve been here before on business. It’s a great city.
Question 22. I’m just here to read for fun. I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without reading The Catcher in
the Rye.
A. Oh, so long. And don’t take it seriously.
B. I love that book. Some people think it’s overrated, but completely disagree.
C. It really was! I knew you looked familiar.
D. Ah, the American Pageant. That film taught me everything I needed to know about American History.
Question 23. Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting.
Jane: “Is everybody happy with the decision?” Billy: “__________________”
A. That sounds like fun. B. Yes, it is certainly. C. No, have you? D. Not, really
Question 24. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home.
Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?” Pete: “_________________”
A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not.
C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t.
Question 25. Adela and Phuong are talking about her new friend.
Adela: “________?” – Phuong: He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
A. What does he look like B. What is he like
C. How does he look like D. How is he like
Question 26. Fiana and Fallon are talking about the weather.
Fiana: “Isn’t it going to rain tonight?” – Fallon: “_________.”
A. Yes, it isn’t. B. I hope not C. I don’t hope so D. No, it is.
Question 27. Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week.
Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down”. Sunny: “ ____________”
A. What it is now? B. What a motor bike! C. How terrific! D. Poor Ted!
Question 28. Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop.
Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice-cream or Caramen with jam?”
Ensoleill: ”______________”.
A. I like eating them all. B. Yes, I’d love two.
C. It doesn’t matter. D. Neither is fine. They are good.
Question 29. Kenny asked for permission to smoke, but his colleague couldn’t put up with the smoke.
- Kenny: “Do you mind if I smoke in here?” - Alex: “_________.”
A. I’d rather you didn’t B. No, thank you C. No, I couldn’t D. Yes, you can.
Question 30. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” -Jenifer: “_________.”
A. That’s nice of you to say so. B. I’d love it.
C. Don’t mention it D. I couldn’t agree more.
Question 31. Denis has just bought a new suit that he likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to
fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Tom: “You look very smart in that suit, Denis!” – Denis: “_______.”
A. No, I don’t think so B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Mike’s D. Thanks, my mum has bought it
Question 32. John is in Hanoi and wants to change some money. He asks a local passer-by the way to the
bank. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?” - Passer-by: “_______.”
A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here.
Question 33. – “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” – “_______.”
A. All right B. Well done C. Good luck D. Thank you
Question 34. - Roger: “Wow! You look terrific in that new dress!” - Tina: “________”
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A. Oh, what a pity! B. I’m afraid so!

C. Thank you. I’m glad you think so. D. Why dare you say so?
Question 35. Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian.
Mr. Collin: “You’ve been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!”
Brian: “_____”
A. No problem B. Don’t worry about it!
C. Everything’s alright. Thank you. D. I really appreciate you saying that.
Question 36. Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?”
Ivan: “_____”
A. Sure. Shall I check the oil as well? B. Not at all. I’ll fill the oil for you.
C. Certainly. My job is to fill in the application. D. Where? Of course not.
Question 37. - Tom: "Would you like a cup of tea?" - Linda: " __________. "
A. Yes, help youself B. Yes, do it yourself
C. Yes, please D. Yes, that's a good idea
Question 38. - John: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary.” - Mary: “____________”
A. I don't like your saying. B. Thank you very much, i'm afraid.
C. Thank you for your compliment. D. You are telling a lie.
Question 39. Liz and Laura is going shopping together. Liz: "Look! This sweater is beautiful." Laura:
“______?”
A. Why not trying it on B. Why not trying on it
C. Why not try it on D. Why not try on it
Question 40. Anna is seeing Bill off at the airport.
Anna: "_______" Bill: "I will."
A. I'll miss you much. B. Give my best wishes to your parents.
C. Have a nice trip! D. Wish you a happy journey.
Question 41. Wendy and Mark are university students. They are going on a field trip. Select the most
suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mark: “Hi, Wendy. What do we have to bring for the trip?”
Wendy: “______”
A. Not much, your notebook and color pencils. B. We’ll start off very early, you know.
C. All the course books, of course. D. Well, don’t make a fuss.
Question 42. Mike is a university student. He comes to visit his professor, Mr. Brown, during office hours.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “What should I do to prepare for the final test?”
Mr. Brown: “______”
A. Read the test questions carefully. B. Go over all the review sections.
C. Come early on the test day. D. Drink a little alcohol everyday.
Question 43. A: “Help yourselves to the beef and chicken, children!” – B: “______.”
A. Yes. Why not? B. Yes, please
C. Oh. thank you! D. Just feel at home
Question 44. A: “Would you mind closing the window?” – B: “______.”
A. Yes, of course. Are you tired? B. No, not at all. I'll do it now
C. Yes, I do. You can close it. D. Don't worry. Go ahead!
Question 45. The taxi driver and Ann are at the airport.
Taxi driver: “______?” – Ann: “:28 Croydon Road, Maryland.”
A. Have you got a job? B. Where are you from?
C. Could you tell me your name? D. What's your address, please?
Question 46. John is broke, and he is going to borrow some money from Laura.
- John: “Have you got any money left?” – Laura: “Unfortunately, __________.”
A. none of all B. nothing of all C. not even a few D. none whatsoever
Question 47. Anne: “ Fancy a bite to eat?” - Barbara: “_____”
A. No thanks, I’ve just had some. B. No thanks, I’ve just had something.
C. No thanks, I’m not neatly very thirsty. D. No thanks, I’m trying to give up.
Question 48. Receptionist: “ Good morning.” - Chris: “ Good morning. I’ve come to ____ Mrs. Dabria.”
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A. see B. visit C. do business with D. hold a talk with

Question 49. Minh: “My first English test was not as good as I expected.” - Thomas: “_______.”
A. Good Heavens! B. Never mind. Better job next time!
C. That’s brilliant enough. D. It’s okay. Don’t worry.
Question 50. Susan: “_______.” - Peter: “No, thanks. I’m not hungry.”
A. Do you like eating cookies? B. Would you like some cookies?
C. Do you have any cookies? D. Are cookies your favorite snacks?
II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 0: Review pronunciation and stress
Question 1. A. extended B. skipped C. looked D. watched
Question 2. A. enjoyed B. ironed C. picked D. served
Question 3. A. listens B. reviews C. protects D. enjoys
Question 4. A. begged B. dogged C. buttoned D. blamed
Question 5. A. gossip B. gentle C. gamble D. garage
Question 6. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate

Question 1. A. impact B. inspire C. decide D. prefer

Question 2. A. bamboo B. forget C. deserve D. channel
Question 3. A. important B. happiness C. employment D. relation
Question 4. A. difficult B. popular C. effective D. national
Question 5. A. politician B. genetics C. artificial D. controversial
Question 6. A. compulsory B. biography C. curriculum D. admirable

1. Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hardwork and ____.
A. indifference B. dedication C. loyalty D. reputation
2. Einstein ____ a great impact on modern physics.
A. feels B. does C. a D. has
3. She has a wonderful voice but unfortunately, she never gets the ____ to sing in public.
A. event B. occasion C. ability D. chance
4. During the Medieval period, people were made public ____ of being witches.
A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer
Question 1: Any list of the greatest thinkers in history contains the name of the brilliant ____ Albert
Einstein.
A. physicist B. physician C. physical D. physics
Question 2: The film was so successful that the main actor became a _______ name afterwards.
A. housework B. household C. homework D. housewife
Question 3: Despite all the obstacles, Mariah's determination to become a famous singer never _______
A. fades B. wavers C. lessens D. reduces
Question 4: The magazine asked its readers to send in their comments about the new style of _______
A. present B. presentative C. presentation D. representative
Question 5: The new teaching method is supposed to _______ students’ creativity.
A. dedicate B. inspire C. stimulate D. distinguish
Question 6: A new campaign has already been _______ by all high schools in the district to help
disadvantaged children go to school.
A. stimulated B. achieved C. launched D. determined
Question 7: There was a ______ two-minute silence as we remembered the soldiers who had died in the
war.
A. respectful B. respectable C. respective D. respect
Question 8: The Beatles _______ in 1970 and its members followed their individual careers.
A. fell out B. got over C. let down D. split up
Question 9: He _______ her comments as an implicit criticism of the government
A. interpreted B. translated C. figured D. distinguish
Question 10: The students admire Prof. Marshall not only for his knowledge but also his ______ dedication
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to work.
A. wit B. wide C. large D. enormous
Question 11: Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she _______ last week.
A. passed down B. passed out C. passed away D. passed off
Question 12: The villagers rumored that the boy was _______ by his uncle and aunt not his parents.
A. brought in B. brought up C. grown up D. raised up
Question 13: She has such an _______ voice that her fan stands in queue for hours to get tickets for her
concerts
A. amazing B. excellent C. talented D. simulative
Question 14: David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real
Madrid, as well as _______ his country 100 times.
A. representation B. representing C. representative D. representatives
Question 15: Because of the severity of the accident, the patient required _______
A. hospitalization B. hospitality C. hospital D. hospitalize
Question 16: He felt a sense of incredulity, anger and pain at the _______ made against him.
A. judgement B. improvement C. progress D. accusation
Question 17: Nowadays, everybody knows Apples and almost everybody knows that the company was
founded by Steve Jobs, an American inventor and entrepreneur, who is _______ recognized as a pioneer in
the field of microcomputer revolution.
A. widely B. hardly C. legally D. nationally
Question 18: He behaved like an adult. I think he is more _______ than the other boys at his class.
A. intelligent B. mature C. ambitious D. developed
Question 19: Jane is always determined to do anything she wants. She’s a _______ woman.
A. ambitious B. determined C. brilliant D. humane
Question 20: Let me give you a little _______ about the president of the company.
A. specialization B. concentration C. background D. degree
Exercise 2: Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Question 1: He felt like he was walking on air when his winning number was called and he was handed a
pair of autographed boots by the great man himself.
A. feeling embarrassed B. felling shocked
C. feeling disheartened D. feeling elated
Question 2: She learned that it wasn't the end of the world to try really hard to achieve something.
A. the life won't stop at that moment B. what has happened won't cause any serious problems
C. it will be a complete disaster D. it won't be the best thing that could happen
Question 3: Marissa, broken by the death of her mother, sits silently with her pet dog, clutching her
recorder, while a passer-by pauses to give her a piece of his mind.
A. express his sympathy to her sadness. B. tell her how much he cares for her.
C. tell her how angry he is with her. D. asks her to stop sitting there.
Question 4: By age 7, Nikolay was already recognized as a young chess prodigy, and at age 11, he was
invited to one of the best chess schools in the Ukraine.
A. player B. genius C. idiot D. master
Question 5: The people who work with me are able to be more productive because I put a little less
baggage in their way than before.
A. prolific B. skillful C. infertile D. destructive
Question 6: I didn't know what he was saying, because I couldn't hear it or make it out, but I saw Jason
walk up again and again, he was crying.
A. appreciate B. accept C. identify D. understand
Exercise 3: Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
Question 1: The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them.
A. flourished B. declined C. postponed D. concentrated
Question 2:1 feel sick, have a painful headache and feel a bit under the weather, but I know that if I push
myself and get out of bed I will feel better.
A. ill B. well C. happy D. unlucky
Question 3: Kerry was delighted with her gifts from the Rotarians and thanked all of them for making her
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day.
A. make her happy B. make her delighted C. make her unhappy D. make her unwell
Question 4: When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they’re going to
get on their money.
A. worried about B. concerned C. occupied D. indifferent
Question 5: One of the country’s legendary tenor saxophone players, his name might not ring a bell for
those who are not in tune with Jazz in India, but he deserves to be remembered.
A. sound familiar B. sound strange C. be famous D. be announced
Question 6: When he arrives for their prearranged breakfast date the next day, she doesn’t have a clue who
he is.
A. knows clearly B. has no idea C. suggests an idea D. knows little
Question 7: After a few hours being persuaded, her parents finally gave in and let her go to the party.
A. agreed B. capitulated C. opposed D. surrendered
Question 8: It's a comedic drama involving a birthday party, a video camera and an expected guest who
never turns up.
A. arrives B. departs C. appears D. disappears
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct word that best fits
When you first arrive in a foreign country, your initial reaction is often completely positive.
Everything seems exciting, different and fascinating. It's (25) ____ adventure. If you're just on a short
holiday, you'll probably never leave this phase, but if you stay longer, your attitude towards your (26) ____
environment can start to change.
As soon as you start to realize how little you understand the new culture, life can get frustrating.
People misunderstand (27) ____ you're trying to say, or they may even laugh at you for saying something
incorrectly. Even simple things, like posting a letter, can seem impossibly difficult, and you are likely to
(28) ____ by getting angry or upset when things go wrong.
With time, however, you start to adjust to become more comfortable with the differences and better
able to handle frustrating and embarrassing (29) ____. Your sense of humour reappears. Finally, you reach
the stage of feeling able to be enthusiastic about the culture once again, enjoy living in it, and maybe even
prefer certain aspects of the culture to your own.
Question 25: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 26: A. new B. original C. old D. natural
Question 27: A. how B. when C. which D. what
Question 28: A. outdo B. overcome C. overreact D. overflow
Question 29: A. conditions B. locations C. situations D. circumstances