UNIT 5.

OUR EXPERIENCES
IV. PRATICE
Exercise 6: Complete the following table
Past Past
Verbs Verbs
simple Past participle simple Past participle
1. forget 9. buy
2. come 10. find
3. eat 11. fly
4. write 12. hold
5. drive 13. begin
6. think 14. create
7. enjoy 15. bring
8. choose 16.leave
Exercise 7. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. Tom can't go to school today because he _________ just _________ his leg.
A. was - breaking B. will - break C. has - broken D. have – broken
2. Christine _________ at that company since she was graduated from university.
A. has worked B. was working C. worked D. is working
3. Tina and Chris _________ together as a couple for over five years.
A. have been B. are C. will be D. were
4. Jane _________ her exam results yet, so she is feeling very anxious about how she performed.
A. hasn't receive B. received C. didn't receive D. hasn't received
5. I _________ three chapters of this novel so far, and I 'm really enjoying it.
A. complete B. have completed C. has completed D. am completing
6. She has cooked dinner for us every evening since we _________ in together.
A. moved B. have moved C. move D. are moving
7. We _________ a final decision on the vacation destination yet.
A. have made B. made C. haven't made D. didn't make
8. I _________ that series several times, and it never fails to entertain me.
A. have watched B. had watched C. watch D. will watch
9. The football team _________ for their upcoming competition when the coach called for a break.
A. was practising B. have practised C. is practising D. practiced
10. My daughter _________ on stage once, and it was such a memorable moment for her.
A. has performed B. performed C. was performing D. have performed
11. _________ you ever _________ any of these famous specialty dishes?
A. Have - try B. Did - try C. Will - try D. Have – tried
12. The students _________ at the library when the fire alarm suddenly went off.
A. have studied B. were studying C. studied D. would study
13. Jenny has been a member of the basketball team the beginning of the season.
A. since B. for C. yet D. once
14. Last summer vacation, they _________ a tropical island and immediately fell in love with this
place.
A. have visited B. were visiting C. visited D. would visit
15. The company _________ recently _________ its operations to new international markets.
A. has - expanded B. will - expand C. had - expanded D. was - expanding
16. This is the first time I _________ ever _________ to such a beautiful village.
A. have - came B. was - coming C. have - come D. did - come

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Exercise 8. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. We _________________ several field trips since the beginning of the school year, exploring
museums, historical sites, and science centers. (attend)
2. They _________________ paper, plastic, and glass for many years to reduce waste and protect the
environment. (recycle)
3. I _________________ a team leader once and it was definitely a memorable experience with
many lessons. (be)
4. I(never) _________________ dolphins swimming in the ocean before. (see)
5. I my research paper on environmental problems yet as I still need to gather more data. (not
complete)
6. What _________________ (you) at the time the accident happened? (do)
7. Since I _________________ the language club, I have studied various foreign languages,
including French, Spanish, and Mandarin. (join)
8. They _________________ astronomy for over a decade, observing celestial objects and mapping
the universe. (study)
9. I _________________ down the street when I came across my old friend from high school. (walk)
10. Last year, the choir _________________ the golden award for their exceptional vocal
performance. (win)
Exercise 9. Underline the mistake then rewrite the correct one.

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1. He has played soccer for ten years and has won several championship with his team.

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2. The company has recently began implementing new strategies to improve its efficiency.

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3. I has already drunk three cups of coffee this morning.

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4. He has received many compliments on his new shoes since he has bought them.

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5. The community has recently came together to support those in need after the disaster.

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6. I just have finished a relaxing yoga session to reduce my stress level.

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7. Have you already worked on this project since three years?

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8. Robots have developed the ability to dream or imagine yet.

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9. I hadn't heard from them since they changed their phone numbers.

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10. Have ever they learned how to play a musical instrument before?

Exercise 10. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
helpless on purpose unpleasant peers exhilarating
pleased experience by rote embarrassing by chance
1. The teacher encouraged her students to engage in active learning rather than relying solely on
learning ________________.
2. During the bullying incident, I felt so ________________ and lonely, unable to defend myself.
3. I'm grateful that I always feel comfortable being myself around my ________________.
4. The company' s CEO was very ________________ with the team' s hard work and dedicati on.

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5. They spread false rumors about Mr. Hung ________________ to damage his reputation.
6. It was very ________________ when I mispronounced a word during a public speech, and
everyone noticed.
7. My different part-time jobs during university provided me with valuable work ____________ and
social skills.
8. Luckily, I happened to find the perfect birthday gift for my sister ________________ while
shopping online.
9. Lisa received a/an ________________ email filled with a lot of criticism and negativity.
10. After a challenging climb, the moment we reached the top of the mountain was
________________ and worthwhile.
Exercise 11. Circle the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. The (exciting / touching) speech of the groom at the wedding brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
2. The (amazing / terrible) public speaking experience I had at the conference made me anxious
about future presentations.
3. We took a meaningful (eco-tour / performance) that highlighted the importance of protecting
endangered species.
4. As soon as the exam started, my mind went (blank / exhausted), and I couldn't remember
anything I had studied.
5. We used to (argue / agree) a lot, but we've learned to resolve conflicts without damaging our
friendship.
6. Skydiving for the first time was a (thrilling / awful) experience that filled me with excitement.
7. Our company often organizes (team building / individual) activities to strengthen relationships
among employees.
8. Our school motivated students and taught us how to effectively (fight / run away from) the
bullies.
9. My graduation day was a/an (embarrassing / memorable) event, filled with joy and proud
moments.
10. Developing essential (soft / technical) skills, such as time management and teamwork, can
greatly enhance your professional growth.
Exercise 12. Complete the conversation with the correct word in the box.
participating species community amazing flora
sites dancing traditional experience course
Lisa: Hi Mark, how’s the summer (1) ________________ going?
Mark: It's been (2) ________________ so far. I've learned so much about this village and its
surroundings.
Lisa: Wow, that sounds interesting. What did you do there?
Mark: Well, we spent a lot of time exploring different (3) ________________ and learning about
their history and nowadays life in the area.
Lisa: That must be fascinating. What were you most impressed with there?
Mark: Definitely the (4) ________________ and fauna. This place is full of unique plant and animal
(5) ________________. We even had a botanist come talk to us yesterday and it was eye-opening.
Lisa: Amazing! What about the traditions and culture of the village? Have you learned anything new
about them?
Mark: Yes, we've had some workshops on (6) ________________ crafts and music and even
discussions with the elderly in the village.
Lisa: That's such a great way to understand the (7) ________________. Have you been (8)in any
activities too?

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Mark: Of course! We've gone hiking, swimming, and even tried traditional (9) _____________.
Lisa: It sounds like an immersive (10) ________________. It's great to hear that you have had a
meaningful summer.
Exercise 13. Read the passage and choose the correct option to fill in each blank.
Secondary school was not a fun time with me due to my (1) ________________ experience
of being bullied. It started with some teasing and name-calling, but then it got more serious with
physical (2) ________________. There were a few times when I tried to fight back the bullies, but I
always ended up getting (3) ________________ because they were bigger and stronger than me. The
worst part was that none of my peers ever stepped up to help me, which made me feel so alone and
(4) ________________. After a long time of suffering alone and keeping silence, I finally sought (5)
________________ from my parents. It took a lot of (6) ________________ for me to tell them what
was going on, but I'm glad I did. They immediately contacted the school and demanded that they take
(7) ________________ against the bullies. Finally, something was done, and the bullying stopped.
Looking back, I just wish I had spoken up sooner. I also think the school could have done a
better job of (8) ________________ with the issue. Nowadays, there are more methods available for
addressing bullying, and I hope that no one else has to go through what I went through.
1. A. exciting B. terrible C. magical D. joyful
2. A. violence B. exercise C. strength D. training
3. A. hurt B. ignored C. rejected D. upset
4. A. anxious B. guilty C. exhausted D. helpless
5. A. success B. connection C. help D. peace
6. A. encourage B. courage C. encouragement D. discourage
7. A. action B. act C. acting D. activity
8. A. connecting B. struggling C. dealing D. applying
Exercise 14. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
Recently, Tom has just finished his summer course on 20th century literature, and he has had a
great experience. Although he was nervous at first since it was a challenging subject for him, he
ended up learning many new things and gaining a deeper appreciation for literature. One of the
things that he loved most about this course was that he could have access to various texts from
different countries and cultures. The students of the course learned American novels like “The Great
Gatsby” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”, as well as works from Europe, Africa, and Asia. This helped
them expand their knowledge of world literature and see how different writers express their ideas and
experiences. Moreover, the learners also enjoyed the discussions they had in class. The teacher
encouraged them to share their opinions of the texts. For example, after reading “Things Fall Apart”,
the class talked about the impact of colonialism on African societies and how the main character's
actions were influenced by his culture. Listening to other students' opinions helped Tom see the story
from different angles and develop a better critical thinking.
The course wasn't always easy, though. Some books had complex languages and themes that were
hard to understand at first. Tom really struggled with “James Joyce's Ulysses”, which is famous for
its experimental style. It took a lot of time and effort to understand the book, but in the end, Tom was
glad that he stuck with it because he was able to appreciate its creative use of language and structure.
This experience taught him that sometimes you must work through difficult materials to fully
appreciate their value.
1. What was the focus of the summer course that Tom took?
A. Poetry B. Short stories
th
C. 20 century literature D. Classic novels
2. Which of the following did Tom’s class read?

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A. novels from Europe, Africa, and Asia B. plays from different countries
C. biographies of famous authors D. poetries from around the world
3. What did the class do after reading “Things Fall Apart”?
A. wrote essays about the book B. discussed the impact of colonialism
C. watched a movie based on the book D. made a presentation about the book
4. What was the biggest difficulty Tom faced while taking the course?
A. having to read too many books
B. understanding the complex language and ideas in some books
C. expressing his opinions during the class discussions
D. completing the writing assignments after the class
5. What did Tom learn from reading “James Joyce's Ulysses”?
A. the importance of patience and hard work
B. the value of having diverse opinions
C. the importance of experimental writing styles
D. the difficulty of understanding complex literature
6. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Tom's course?
A. Some books were complex and hard to understand.
B. Tom could easily understand the book “James Joyce's Ulysses”.
C. Tom enjoyed having access to texts from different cultures.
D. “The Great Gatsby” is an example of an American novel.
Exercise 15. Write the correct sentences using the suggested words. Use the present perfect
tense.

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1. I/ already/ speak/ / the manager/ the issue./

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2. He/ play/ guitar/ since/ he/ tobe/ child./

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3. The restaurant/ recently/ open/ our/ neighborhood./

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4. She/ already/ visit/ three/ different/ countries/ this year./\

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5. I/ not/ receive/ any/ response/ my/ job application./

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6. you/ ever/ travel/ foreign country/ and/ experience/ its/ different/ cultures?

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7. She/ not/ achieve/ goals/ despite/ efforts.

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8. you/ ever/ step out/ your/ comfort zone/ and/ try/ other/ international/ cuisine?

Exercise 16. Reorder the words to make a correct sentence.

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1. We/ have/ problem/ yet./ a/ solution/ not/ the/ found/ to/

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2. participated/ you/ ever/ challenging/ Have/ a/ in/ competition/ before?/

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3. schedule./ have/ completed/ successfully/ my/ of/ ahead/ project/1/

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4. They/ partnership/ a/ fanned/ hannonious/ have/ since/ they/ met./

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⟶ ___________________________________________________________________________
5. I/ behavior/ seen/ haven't/ improvement/ in/ his/ lately./ any/

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6. We/ haven't/ received/ any/ proposal/ our/ on/ feedback/ yet./

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7. community./ for/ recently/ received/ an/ contributions/ He/ his/ outstanding/ award/ to/ the/ has/

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8. Have/ you/ skydiving/ tried/ or/ other/ any/ extreme/ ever/ sports?/

extreme sports?

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