Unit 1: Life Stories

Part A: Vocabulary and Grammar

1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

- He was _____ for his bravery during the war.

a. rewarded

b. remembered

c. recognized

d. recommended

2. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:

- By the time she arrived, the performance _____.

a. ended

b. had ended

c. ends

d. was ending

3. Choose the synonym of the underlined word:

- His contributions to the field were widely acknowledged.

a. ignored

b. recognized

c. forgotten

d. denied

4. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:

- She is known _____ her dedication to the cause.

a. for

b. with

c. about

d. on

5. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

- The scientist was _____ for his groundbreaking research.

a. renowned

b. ignored

c. disputed

d. hidden

Part B: Reading Comprehension

Read the following passage and answer the questions below:

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalized racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Mandela was a controversial figure for much of his life. While critics on the right denounced him as a terrorist and those on the radical left as too eager to negotiate and reconcile with apartheid’s supporters, he gained international acclaim for his activism and his ability to bring people together.

6. What position did Nelson Mandela hold from 1994 to 1999?

a. Prime Minister

b. President

c. Governor

d. Senator

7. What was one of the main focuses of Mandela's government?

a. Expanding South African territories

b. Dismantling apartheid

c. Increasing military spending

d. Building more schools

8. How was Mandela viewed by critics on the right?

a. As a hero

b. As too radical

c. As a terrorist

d. As too moderate

9. What did Mandela gain international acclaim for?

a. His wealth

b. His political negotiations

c. His activism and ability to unite people

d. His military strategies

10. What was Mandela known for in terms of his leadership style?

a. Authoritarianism

b. Radicalism

c. Reconciliation and negotiation

d. Isolationism

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Đáp án:

1. c. recognized

2. b. had ended

3. b. recognized

4. a. for

5. a. renowned

6. b. President

7. b. Dismantling apartheid

8. c. As a terrorist

9. c. His activism and ability to unite people

10. c. Reconciliation and negotiation

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