Unit 1 : Local Community

Vocabulary
artisan (n) /ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/ thợ làm nghề thủ công
community (n) /kəˈmjuːnəti/ cộng đồng
community helper /kəˈmjuːnəti ˈhelpə/ người phục vụ cộng đồng
craft village /ˌkrɑːft ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ làng nghề thủ công
cut down on /kʌt daʊn ɒn/ cắt giảm
delivery person /dɪˈlɪvəri ˈpɜːsn/ nhân viên giao hàng
electrician (n) /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃn/ thợ điện
facilities (n, plural) /fəˈsɪlətiz/ cơ sở vật chất
firefighter (n) /ˈfaɪəfaɪtə/ lính cứu hoả
fragrance (n) /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ hương thơm
function (n) /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ chức năng
garbage collector (n) /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kəlektə/ nhân viên dọn vệ sinh
get on with /ɡet ɒn wɪð/ có quan hệ tốt với
hand down /hænd daʊn/ truyền lại
handicraft (n) /ˈhændikrɑːft/ sản phẩm thủ công
look around /lʊk əˈraʊnd/ ngắm nghía xung quanh
original (adj) /əˈrɪdʒənl/ nguyên bản
pass down /pɑːs daʊn/ truyền lại
police officer (n) /pəˈliːs ɒfɪsə/ công an
pottery (n) /ˈpɒtəri/ đồ gốm
preserve (v) /prɪˈzɜːv/ bảo tồn
run out of /rʌn aʊt əv/ hết, cạn kiệt
speciality (n) /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/ đặc sản
suburb (n) /ˈsʌbɜːb/ vùng ngoại ô
tourist attraction /ˈtʊərɪst əˈtrækʃn/ điểm du lịch

Grammar
I. Question words before to-infinitives (Các từ để hỏi
trước to-infinitive)
- Chúng ta sử dụng từ để hỏi như who (ai), what (cái gì), where
(ở đâu), when (khi nào) hoặc how (như thế nào) trước động từ
nguyên thể có to để diễn tả một câu hỏi gián tiếp về việc chúng
ta nên làm gì.
- Chúng ta thường sử dụng các động từ như ask (hỏi), wonder
(băn khoăn), (not) decide : (không) quyết định, (not) tell :
(không) nói ; hoặc (not) know: (không) biết , trước từ để hỏi +
to-infinitive.
*ask , wonder , (not)decide , (not) tell , (not) know + Wh + to V
Ví dụ:
+ We don't know what to do to help the community.
(Chúng tôi không biết phải làm gì để giúp đỡ cộng đồng.)
+ She asked how to get to the nearest shopping mall.
(Cô ấy hỏi làm thế nào để đến trung tâm mua sắm gần nhất.)
II. Phrasal verbs (Cụm động từ)
- Cụm động từ gồm có một động từ và một hoặc hai trợ từ như
up, down, back, on, round,...( V+ trợ từ - up , down , back , on ,
round , with , on , in , after,… )
- Cụm động từ thường có ý nghĩa đặc biệt.
Ví dụ:
+ go out = leave your house to go to a social event
(ra ngoài = rời khỏi nhà để đi tham dự một sự kiện xã hội)
+ pass down = give or teach something to your children
(truyền lại = cho hoặc dạy điều gì đó cho con bạn)
+ cut down on = reduce the amount or number of something
(cắt giảm = giảm lượng hoặc số lượng của một cái gì đó)
+ run out of = have no more of
(hết, cạn kiệt = không còn nữa)
+look around = to walk around a place to see what is there
(ngắm nghía xung quanh = đi vòng quanh một nơi để xem có gì
ở đó)
+ come back = to return to a place
(quay lại = quay trở lại một nơi)
+hand down = to give something to somebody younger than
you
(truyền lại, để lại = đưa thứ gì đó cho người trẻ hơn bạn)
+ find out = to get information about somebody or something
(tìm hiểu = lấy thông tin về ai đó hoặc một cái gì đó)
+ take care of = to be responsible for somebody/something
(chăm sóc = chịu trách nhiệm về ai đó/cái gì đó)
Everyday English (Tiếng Anh hàng ngày)
Seeking help and responding
(Tìm kiếm sự giúp đỡ và phản hồi)
Mai: Do you mind carrying this suitcase for me?
(Bạn có phiền xách hộ tôi chiếc vali này không?)
Tom: Not at all.
(Không hề.)
2.
Ann: Could you show me how to open this gate, please?
(Bạn có thể chỉ cho tôi cách mở cánh cổng này được không?)
Mr Nam: Sure.
(Chắc chắn rồi.)
Pronunciation (Phát âm)
Vowel revision: /æ/, /a:/, and /e/
(Ôn tập nguyên âm: /æ/, /a:/, and /e/)
Bài tập Tiếng Anh 9 Unit 1: Local community
Exercise 1. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to
complete the sentences.
1. She watched a tutorial video on ______________ to take better
photographs.
A. how B. when C. what D.
who
2. I asked him for recommendations on ______________ to eat the
best pizza in town.
A. when B. where C. what D. who
3. They wonder ______________ to wear for the formal event next
week.
A. what B. how C. when D.
where
4. Tony still doesn’t know ______________ to pack for his beach
vacation this Sunday.
A. how B. where C. when D.
what
5. The website listed a lot of great information on ______________
to visit in Hanoi.
A. when B. where C. how D.
who
6. He still can’t decide on ______________ to start the training
program, whether in the spring or in the fall.
A. where B. what C. when D. how
7. Mr. and Mrs. Smiths still don’t know ______________ to invite
to theừ wedding next month.
A. where B. who C. when D.
how
8. He searched the Internet to find out ______________ to catch
the bus to the city center.
A. where B. when C. who D.
what
9. Our new neighbours wonder ______________ to do to improve
the local community.
A. how B. what C. where D.
when
10. The team members still can’t decide on ______________ to
hold the meeting, whether at the conference room or at the
training centre.
A. when B. how C. what D.
where
11. We’re planning a trip to Ninh Binh next week. Any
suggestions on ______________ to stay in that area?
A. when B. how C. what D.
where
12. I need some help with this problem, but I don’t know
______________ to ask for assistance.
A. when B. who C. what D.
where
13. I’ve just finished my favourite series. Any recommendations
on ______________ to watch next?
A. who B. how C. what D.
where
14. I have some new plants at home. Can you advise me on
______________ to water them, in the morning or in the evening?
A. when B. how C. what D. where
15. I don’t know ______________ to cook this dish. Can you share
with me your recipe, please?
A. when B. how C. what D.
where
Exercise 2. Choose the correct prepositions to complete
the sentences.
1. This local restaurant had such delicious speciality food that
we can’t wait to come ______________ next time for another
meal.
A. back B. to C.
in D. onto
2. He asked the local organization to find ______________ how to
help make the community cleaner and greener.
A. on B. out C.
with D. up
3. We organized an event to take care ______________ the local
park and keep it clean.
A. with B. for C.
to D. of
4. The laughter of children playing reminds me ______________
happy summer days.
A. for B. to C. of D.
with
5. In many small towns, people hand ______________ traditions
from one generation to the next to preserve the local culture.
A. through B. down C. for D.
back
6. He shares similar interests with his neighbors, so he really
gets ______________ them.
A. down to B. on for C. down of D.
on with
7. The local government encourages us to cut down
______________ single-use plastic and use reusable bags instead.
A. on B. to C. about D. of
8. The tradition of handcrafted pottery has been passed
______________ through many generations in my family.
A. for B. onto C. down D.
back
Exercise 3. Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that
needs correcting.
1. My father is a police office, and he always
works hard to keep the community safe.
A. office B. hard C.
keep D. safe
2. The local amusement park is a favourite tourist attract for
families thanks to its entertaining shows.
A. amusement B. is C.
attract D. to
3. There is a community center in our neighbour that
offers different classes and activities for all ages.
A. There B. in C. neighbor D.
diffirent
4. The
museum showcased a variety of origin artefacts from ancient
civilizations.
A. showcased B. variety C. origin D.
from
5. The garbage collector shares interesting
information about his work and the important of sorting
rubbish.
A. collector B. about C. work D.
important
6. The deliver person called to keep me informed about the
status of my delivery.
A. deliver B. keep C.
of D. delivery
Exercise 4. Underline the mistake then rewrite the
correct one.
1. Do you know where parking the car in this neighborhood?
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
2. I don’t know who should I contact for information about the
event.
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
3. Let’s cut off on using plastic bags to protect our
environment.
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
4. I’m not sure where to say in the job interview. Can you give
me some tips?
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
5. The team gets to well with their coach; they respect and
trust his guidance.
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
6. We should ask the locals where for finding the best local
cuisine in this town.
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
7. He’s wondering how can he impress his friends at the party
tonight.
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
8. I’m not sure while to start exercising after recovering from
an injury.
⟶ _____________________________________________________________
___________
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the phrase verbs in the box.
get on
run out of look around cut down on pass down
with

take care
find out set up come back go out
of
1. They planned to ________________ and celebrate their
anniversary at a fancy restaurant.
2. The children walked into the park and ________________, trying
to find a suitable spot to have a picnic.
3. The doctor advised me to ________________ my caffeine intake
to reduce my anxiety.
4. He ________________ the household chores while his wife was
away on a business trip.
5. The memories of that trip always ________________ to me
when I see these old photographs.
6. We ________________ gas on our road trip, so we had to stop
at a nearby gas station.
7. The scientist did several experiments to ________________ the
effects of the new drug.
8. It is important to ________________ family traditions from one
generation to the next.
9. Last month, our team ________________ a charity event to
support local businesses.
10. Despite their initial differences, the two roommates
eventually ________________ each other and became good
friends.
Exercise 6. Circle the correct words or phrases to
complete the sentences.
1. By eliminating unnecessary steps, we can (shorten /
preserve) the process and save valuable time.
2. A candle not only provides light but also creates a
pleasant (fragrance / function) when it is burnt.
3. (Famous / Common) local festivals in the city attract
millions of visitors from all around the world every year.
4. Our new (neighbors / artisans) just moved in last week,
and we invited them over for a welcome dinner.
5. One (tradition / origin) in our community is to bow when
greeting someone as a sign of respect.
6. The brave (firefighters / electricians) rushed into the
burning building to rescue trapped residents.
7. She made a beautiful vase out of clay in her (pottery /
weaving) class.
8. The artisans have impressive (skills / objects) in making
those beautiful handicrafts.
9. The local market is famous for its (speciality /
facility) products, including handicrafts and tropical fruits.
10. uring the peak season, this (tourist / tourism) attraction
always gets crowded with visitors from all around the world.
Exercise 7. Complete the conversation with the correct
words in the box.
artisans positive improve traditional project

recycling volunteer pass plan attract

Linda: Hey, have you heard about the new community (1)
_______________ our town is starting?
Mary: No, what’s it about?
Linda: It’s called “Green Our Community” and it aims to (2)
_______________ our local environment.
Mary: That sounds like a great idea! How are they planning on
doing that?
Linda: They’ re organising clean-up events and promoting (3)
_______________ programs. Moreover, they (4) _______________ to
preserve our parks and green spaces.
Mary: That’s amazing! We re so lucky to have such a project in
our small town.
Linda: True! And they’re also trying to (5) _______________ more
tourists by promoting our community’s speciality – handcrafted
items made by local (6) _______________.
Mary: Right, I remember my grandmother used to make those
(7) _______________ handicrafts. I hope this will help keep the
tradition alive and even (8) _______________ it down to future
generations.
Linda: That’s amazing! I’m going to (9) _______________ for
these events.
Mary: Absolutely! Let’s spread the word and get others
involved too. Together we can make a (10) _______________
impact on our surroundings.
Exercise 8. Read the passage and choose the correct
option to fill ill each blank.
A local garbage collector is an important community (1)
_______________. They work to clean up our neighborhoods and
pick up waste that could harm our (2) _______________. You can
often see garbage collectors drive large trucks and stop at each
house or building to pick up the trash. They use special
equipment to lift and empty the garbage cans into the truck.
After (3) _______________ waste from homes and businesses,
they take it to a landfill or recycling center, where the garbage
is properly treated. At the landfill, the garbage is buried in the
(4) _______________ so that it doesn’t smell or attract pests. At
the recycling center, the garbage is processed so that it can be
reused to make new (5) _______________. This helps (6)
_______________ the amount of waste that goes into landfills and
helps preserve natural resources.
Without a doubt, being a garbage collector can be (7)
_______________ demanding work. They have to lift heavy
garbage cans and work outside in all kinds of weather. Their
work plays a crucial role in (8)the natural beauty of the
community.
1. A. neighbor B. helper C. tourist D. adult

2. A. environment B. relationship C. production D. facility

3. A. collecting B. collected C. to collect D. collect

4. A. ground B. floor C. ocean D. sea

5. A. decisions B. creations C. products D. ideas

6. A. raise B. remain C. increase [Link]

7. A. physics B. physically C. physic D. physical

8. A. preventing B. creating C. destroying D. preserving

Đáp án 1
1. A 2. B 3. A 4 . D 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C 12. D 13.
B 14. D 15. B
Đáp án 2
1. A 2. B 3. A 4 . D 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C 12. D 13.
B 14. D 15. B
Đáp án 3
1. A (officer) 2. C (original) 3. C (attraction)
4. D (importance) 5. C (neighbourhood) 6. A (delivery)
Đáp án 4
1. parking to park 2. off down 3. to on 4. can he he can
Đáp án 5
1. go out 2. cut down on 3. come back 4. find out 5. set up
Đáp án 6
1. shorten 2. Fragrance 3. Firefighters 4. Famods 5. Pottery 6.
neighbors
7. skilis 8. Tradition 9. Speciality 10. Tourist
Đáp án 7
1. project 2. Improve 3. Artisans 4. Recycling 5. Traditional 6.
Plan 7. Attract 8. Pass 9 . volunteer 10. positive
Đáp án 8
1. B 2. A 3. A 3. A 4. D 5.C 5. B 6. D