Part 1 - College Accommodation
Exercise 1 – Definition Matching
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
A. A small independent apartment consisting of one main room plus a bathroom
B. Money paid upfront to secure accommodation
C. A requirement to rent a property for at least a set period
D. Housing provided by a university for its students
E. Individuals who can confirm a tenant’s reliability or written letters supporting their application
F. A house where several people live together and share facilities
G. A programme allowing students to stay with local families
H. A bathroom that is directly connected to and used only by one bedroom
I. Someone who arranges property rentals and deals between landlords and tenants
J. Accommodation where residents prepare their own meals
1. College accommodation [n phr] – chỗ ở ký túc xá
2. En suite [n phr] – phòng tắm riêng (trong phòng)
3. Self-catering [adj] – tự phục vụ ăn uống
4. Home Welcome [n phr] – chương trình chỗ ở gia đình
5. Studio [n] – căn hộ studio (đơn)
6. Shared house [n phr] – nhà ở chung
7. Minimum contract [n phr] – hợp đồng tối thiểu
8. Deposit [n] – tiền đặt cọc
9. References [n] – thư giới thiệu/người tham chiếu
10. Estate agent [n phr] – đại lý bất động sản
Exercise 2 – Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Vocabulary List:
vacate [v] – dọn khỏi/bỏ trống
flexible [adj] – linh hoạt
privately [adv] – riêng tư
vary [v] – thay đổi
average [n] – mức trung bình
occur [v] – xảy ra/nảy ra (trong đầu)
transportation [n] – phương tiện đi lại
saving [n] – sự tiết kiệm
annually [adv] – hàng năm
independent [adj] – độc lập
1.
The cost of public can differ from city to city.
2.
She prefers to live because it gives her more personal space.
3.
Unexpected ideas may suddenly while you are working.
4.
The rent tends to depending on the size and condition of the room.
5.
Students often become more after moving away from home.
6.
On , utility bills have increased this year.
7.
Many tenants must their rooms by noon on departure day.
8.
A schedule helps employees manage both work and family time.
9.
Making small changes to your daily routine can lead to significant .
10.
The membership fee is paid rather than monthly.
Exercise 3 – Paraphrasing
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
1. College accommodation offers single rooms at different annual prices depending on whether they include a private bathroom.
2. Heating is included in college room costs, but meals are not.
3. Students must leave college rooms during holiday periods because contracts cover only 36 weeks.
4. The “Home Welcome” program allows students to live with local families, and meals are included.
5. The Home Welcome arrangement is flexible and does not require a full-year commitment.
6. Off-campus housing options include renting a room in a shared house or a private studio.
7. Rental prices vary significantly depending on the location in town.
8. Students renting privately must also pay for utilities such as gas, electricity, and water.
9. Private rentals require a six-month contract, a deposit, and references from people in the UK.
10. The accommodation office cannot help find private housing; students must contact estate agents.
A. Heating is covered in the room price, but students must cook for themselves because meals aren’t provided.
B. Anyone renting privately must sign at least a half-year agreement, pay a deposit, and provide UK-based references.
C. Prices for renting privately differ widely depending on the area of town you choose.
D. Students cannot stay in college rooms during holiday periods because the accommodation contract only covers part of the year.
E. The accommodation office cannot locate private housing for students; they must work with estate agents instead.
F. Local families can host students through a scheme that includes all meals in the weekly fee.
G. Students may rent either a private studio or a bedroom in a shared student house if they live off campus.
H. Utility bills such as water, electricity, and gas must be paid separately by those who rent privately.
I. Students can stay with host families without committing to a fixed long-term contract under the Home Welcome option.
J. The college provides single rooms at different yearly rates depending on whether the room comes with an en-suite bathroom.
Part 2 - Global Museum Audio Guide
Exercise 1 – Definition Matching
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
A. A small object kept to remember a place, event, or experience
B. Clothing from traditional or historic cultures
C. A collection of interesting and visually appealing outfits
D. A museum room dedicated to items related to cookies
E. Small, scaled-down versions of toys
F. A large protective container with glass sides used for exhibiting objects
G. Activities that allow visitors to touch, make, or directly take part in something
H. Large-scale versions of classic tabletop games
I. Metal containers used to store biscuits
J. Involving or representing many cultural backgrounds
1. Multicultural [adj] – đa văn hóa
2. Heritage Clothes [n phr] – trang phục di sản
3. Fascinating garments [n phr] – trang phục hấp dẫn
4. Display case [n phr] – tủ trưng bày
5. Gigantic board games [n phr] – trò chơi bàn cờ khổng lồ
6. Miniature toys [n phr] – đồ chơi thu nhỏ
7. Biscuit Gallery [n phr] – phòng trưng bày Bánh quy
8. Biscuit tins [n phr] – hộp đựng bánh quy
9. Hands-on activity [n phr] – hoạt động thực hành
10. Memento [n] – vật lưu niệm
Exercise 2 – Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Vocabulary List:
exhibitions [n] – cuộc triển lãm
rituals [n] – nghi lễ
accompany [v] – đi kèm
modeled [v] – được làm mẫu
porcelain faces [n phr] – mặt sứ
on loan [adv phr] – cho mượn
exquisite [adj] – tinh tế/tuyệt đẹp
fashion items [n phr] – mặt hàng thời trang
savory [adj] – mặn (không ngọt)
souvenirs [n] – quà lưu niệm
1.
Several rare objects are currently from a national museum.
2.
Many traditional are performed during the spring festival.
3.
The designer’s new attracted a lot of attention at the market.
4.
Visitors were impressed by the craftsmanship of the sculpture.
5.
The dolls were carefully after ancient royalty.
6.
At the gift shop, tourists often buy small to take home.
7.
The dish was surprisingly , even though it looked sweet.
8.
The masks displayed in the gallery have delicate .
9.
Live music will the opening ceremony tonight.
10.
The museum hosts several art throughout the year.
Exercise 3 – Paraphrasing
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
1. The museum has 18 galleries and features three new exhibitions this season.
2. The Heritage Clothes exhibition in Gallery 5 showcases traditional garments from 16 countries researched by local residents.
3. Students from the city college took photographs showing people wearing the traditional clothes in daily life.
4. The Toys from the Past exhibition in Gallery 9 is a traveling display that will remain for 10 weeks.
5. The toy collection includes antique porcelain dolls and wooden train sets from various generations.
6. Large floor board games are a popular attraction in the toys exhibition.
7. The miniature toy display features tiny objects from around the world, some only a few centimeters in size.
8. The Biscuit Gallery in Gallery 15 explores the city's former biscuit industry and showcases decorative tins.
9. A display reveals that the city’s most beloved biscuit was a plain savory type eaten with cheese.
10. Visitors can try a hands-on activity to neatly fill a replica biscuit tin with wooden model biscuits.
A. Visitors can attempt a practical challenge that involves arranging wooden biscuits inside a tin so they sit perfectly when opened.
B. The museum’s seasonal offerings include three brand-new exhibits spread across its total of 18 galleries.
C. Antique dolls with porcelain faces and classic wooden train sets are among the historical toys featured in the traveling display.
D. A special section focuses on the old biscuit factory and highlights the ornate tins it once produced for many occasions.
E. Students training in design photographed real community members wearing their traditional garments for the exhibit.
F. One exhibit features tiny handcrafted toys from different nations, some measuring only a few centimeters.
G. Research by local community members helped create an exhibition of traditional clothing from 16 different cultures.
H. Large life-sized board games spread across the floor have become one of the most enjoyed parts of the toys exhibit.
I. The most popular biscuit made by the former factory turned out to be a simple savory one typically served with cheese.
J. The Toys from the Past exhibition, currently touring the country, will remain in Gallery 9 for a limited ten-week period.
Part 3 - Pacific Island Tapa Cloth
Exercise 1 – Definition Matching
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
A. A sticky mixture used for bonding materials
B. Goods or raw products that can be traded or sold
C. A tough, rough-textured fabric often used for traditional garments
D. A traditional fabric made by beating the bark of certain trees
E. Tree material located beneath the outer bark layer
F. A plant whose fibres or roots are used in making traditional cloth
G. The act of formally granting a title or rank to community leaders
H. Academic work related to the study of human cultures
I. A starchy root used in making glue-like mixtures
J. A system of money used for trade
1. Anthropology assignment [n phr] – bài tập nhân chủng học
2. Tapa cloth [n phr] – vải tapa
3. Flax plant [n phr] – cây lanh
4. Inner bark [n phr] – vỏ cây bên trong
5. Adhesive paste [n phr] – hồ dán
6. Arrowroot tuber [n phr] – củ dong riềng
7. Investiture of chiefs [n phr] – lễ phong chức tù trưởng
8. Coarse cloth [n phr] – vải thô
9. Currency [n] – tiền tệ
10. Commodities [n] – hàng hóa
Exercise 2 – Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Vocabulary List:
fabric [n] – vải dệt
bark [n] – vỏ cây
migrate [v] – di cư
superior [adj] – vượt trội
fabricate [v] – chế tạo/sản xuất
stitching [n] – đường may
siapo [n] – siapo (loại vải mịn của Samoa)
ancestors [n] – tổ tiên
innovation [n] – sự đổi mới
commonplace [adj] – phổ biến/tầm thường
1.
Many birds to warmer regions during the winter months.
2.
The traditional used in Samoa is made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree.
3.
Their latest product uses a material that is far to anything on the market.
4.
Skilled artisans spend hours perfecting the on each handmade garment.
5.
What was once a remarkable idea has now become in modern life.
6.
Craftsmen learned these techniques from their , passing them down through generations.
7.
The designer chose a soft for the new clothing collection.
8.
The company aims to promote creativity and technological .
9.
Workers carefully the parts before assembling the final device.
10.
Some cultures use tree to create clothing and decorative items.
Exercise 3 – Paraphrasing
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
1. Helen is researching Pacific Island tapa cloth and plans to introduce it as bark-based fabric with many cultural uses.
2. Tapa cloth is made mainly from paper mulberry and breadfruit trees, with mulberry having been brought by early migrants.
3. Māori people stopped making tapa after adopting flax, which produced stronger fabric.
4. The tapa-making process involves beating inner bark and gluing pieces with arrowroot paste since weaving is impossible.
5. Samoa produces fine siapo cloth decorated with ancestral imagery and used in important ceremonies.
6. Tonga developed coarse, quickly made tapa suited for everyday household purposes.
7. In the Cook Islands, breadfruit-based tapa like tea kaura was culturally valued and used to mark sacred entrances.
8. In Fiji, tapa functioned as a form of currency exchanged for goods like canoes and pigs.
9. In Tahiti, tapa uses colorful pigments for decoration, though the colors do not increase its value.
10. On Tikopia, tapa is still worn daily, unlike many other islands where it is reserved for special events.
A. Samoa is known for producing siapo, a finely crafted tapa featuring ancestral designs and worn during major life events.
B. The mulberry and breadfruit trees supply the raw material for tapa, with mulberry transported by early voyagers.
C. Many islands use tapa only ceremonially, but on Tikopia it is still part of everyday clothing.
D. The introduction of flax in New Zealand replaced the need for Māori to continue producing tapa because flax produced stronger textiles.
E. Some Cook Islands tapa, such as thick tea kaura, once marked sacred site entrances and held cultural prestige.
F. Tapa in Fiji had economic value historically, functioning as a tradable commodity for items like pigs or canoes.
G. The first stage of creating tapa involves softening bark fibers and then pasting sections together with arrowroot to form large sheets.
H. Tahitian tapa is decorated with colorful pigment for aesthetic purposes, not because the color adds worth.
I. Helen’s assignment introduction explains tapa as a bark-based textile found globally but culturally significant in the Pacific.
J. Tonga contributed a practical form of tapa—coarse and easily made—for everyday household uses such as bedding and curtains.
Part 4 - Learner Persistence Research
Exercise 1 – Definition Matching
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
Match each word with its correct definition (A – J).
A. The ability to manage several tasks at the same time
B. Worries related to money, funding, or costs
C. Individuals studying at university for their first degree
D. Traits or qualities that come naturally from within a person
E. A broad, balanced understanding of a situation
F. Survey forms used to gather information from participants
G. Older individuals returning to study later in life
H. The likelihood of achieving future employment or career success
I. The determination and continued effort a person shows in learning
J. A student’s family situation, upbringing, or living conditions
1. Learner persistence [n phr] – tính kiên trì của người học
2. Undergraduate students [n phr] – sinh viên đại học
3. Mature students [n phr] – sinh viên lớn tuổi
4. Home background [n phr] – hoàn cảnh gia đình
5. Questionnaires [n] – bảng câu hỏi
6. Financial concerns [n phr] – mối lo ngại tài chính
7. Career prospects [n phr] – triển vọng nghề nghiệp
8. Intrinsic characteristics [n phr] – đặc điểm nội tại
9. Sense of perspective [n phr] – cái nhìn toàn cảnh/khách quan
10. Capacity for multitasking [n phr] – khả năng đa nhiệm
Exercise 2 – Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Complete the sentences using the words from the box below.
Vocabulary List:
destabilize [v] – làm mất ổn định
stay the course [v phr] – kiên trì đến cùng
consistency [n] – tính nhất quán
elicit [v] – khơi gợi/lấy ra
crucial [adj] – cực kỳ quan trọng
heartened [v] – được khích lệ
decent health [n phr] – sức khỏe tốt
absence of problems [n phr] – sự vắng mặt của các vấn đề
overriding concern [n phr] – mối quan tâm hàng đầu
proactive [adj] – chủ động
1.
The manager was to see that employees were adapting well to the new system.
2.
Regular exercise and balanced meals are essential for maintaining .
3.
Sudden changes in leadership can sometimes an organization.
4.
The doctor tried to more information about the patient’s symptoms.
5.
The team’s in following the new process led to steady improvement.
6.
For many parents, their children’s safety is the .
7.
It is that everyone attends the meeting to discuss the upcoming changes.
8.
Even when the project became difficult, the volunteers decided to .
9.
Good results are often achieved when people take a approach instead of waiting for issues to appear.
10.
The in the report suggested that the system was functioning smoothly.
Exercise 3 – Paraphrasing
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
Match each original sentence (1 – 10) with its paraphrased equivalent (A – J).
1. The lecturer conducted a five-year study on why some learners persist despite challenges.
2. The sample included 295 third-year students, many mature, all living locally for consistency.
3. Initial student worries ranged from finances to career concerns, while parents feared relationship strain with children.
4. Most important social factor supporting persistence was having reliable support from family or friends.
5. Students valued perceived academic success more than high grades as a motivator.
6. A major personal characteristic linked to persistence was enjoying challenges.
7. Second-level social influences included having enjoyed school previously.
8. Good health was a second-level factor that strongly supported study persistence.
9. Third-level influences included positive tutor relationships, stable family life, and multitasking ability.
10. Recommendations included early questionnaires, induction advisors, online support at night, and proactive outreach when students miss deadlines.
A. Students reported that staying academically motivated often came from feeling successful rather than from earning top marks.
B. A further suggestion was to contact learners proactively if they fall behind, rather than waiting for them to seek help.
C. The research tracked why certain learners continue studying despite setbacks over a five-year period.
D. One of the strongest social contributors to persistence was having dependable backing from relatives or close companions.
E. Many mature respondents who were parents worried early on about how studying might affect their relationships with their children.
F. Feeling enthusiastic about tackling difficult tasks was identified as a key personal trait among persistent learners.
G. Enjoying school in the past was also cited as an influential social factor, though not as significant as having support networks.
H. The study sample consisted of nearly 300 third-year students, including many older learners who all lived in the same region.
I. Some tertiary factors included having no major family difficulties, maintaining good rapport with tutors, and being able to manage several roles at once.
J. Robust physical health was described as an important secondary factor that helped students continue their studies.