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BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ - NÂNG CAO TIẾNG ANH 9

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NHÀ XUẤT BẢN GIÁO DỤC VIỆT NAM

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 Unit 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Local environment

Phonetics: Stress on content words in sentences

Grammar:

- Review: Complex sentences (Adverb clauses of result, reasons, concession)

- Phrasal verbs

Vocabulary:

- Traditional craft

- Places of interest

Skills:

- Reading and talking about a traditional craft village, local traditional crafts, their
benefits and challenges.

- Listening to and writing about places of interest in an area and things to do there

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 Unit 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. famous B. village C. workshop D. bamboo
2. A. business B. experience C. grandparent D. chocolate
3. A. generation B. communicate C. historical D. environment
4. A. embroider B. department C. handicraft Opinion
5. A. transfer B. publish C. accept D. remind
II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate word/ phrase from the
box.
carving conical hats drum knitting lacquerware
lanterns painting pottery sculpture silk

1.…………….. 6.………………….

2.……………… 7.…………………..

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 3.………………….. 8. .…………………..

4. ………………….. 9.……………………

5….……………….. 10.……………………

III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. There are a lot of silk ……………such as scarves, ties and dresses in our shop. PRODUCE

2. Bat Trang is one of the most famous ……………craft villages in Ha Noi. TRADITION
3. We should read this leaflet to see what…………..are organized during ACT
the festival.
4. They showed me a marble sculpture which SKILL
was…………..made by hand.

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5. Last week we had a ……………….trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of MEMORY
Ha Noi.
6. Obviously, our handicrafts are in ………………with those of other villages. COMPETE
7. Do you know that …………..have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat. ART
8. My grandfather has devoted himself to many………... events in our community. CULTURE
9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist …………..in this city. ATTRACT
10.We are impressed by a wide ………….of lacquer wares in the showroom. VARY

IV. Complete the sentences with suitable subordinators from the box.
although as soon as because before so that while
1. The children are very excited ……………they’re going to visit a craft village this
weekend.
2. We will tell Alice about the trip ……………..we meet her.
3. ……………..it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.
4. I bought a pair of glasses …………….. I can see better.
5. ……………..I go out tonight, I will have to finish this essay.
6. Phong burnt his hand ……………..he was cooking dinner.
7. Laura always gets up early every morning ……………..she’s not late for her work.
8. Mr. Harrison seems to have a lot of money …………….. he lives in a luxurious house.
9. …………….. I was waiting for the bus, I saw some foreign tourists.
10. They didn’t win the game …………….. they played very well.
V. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the
subordinator provided and make any necessary changes.
1. Their son is allergenic to animals. They decided to get a cat. (though)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
2. He will stay in England for two months more. He can perfect his English. (in order that)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today. (as)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
4. I go to Hue next week. I will stay with my aunt and uncle. (when)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam. (so that)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
6. We need an umbrella. It is raining heavily outside. (since)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Nick will visit some craft villages. He finishes the Vietnamese course. (after)

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8. We decided to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
9. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village. (because)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
10. They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
VI. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal
verb from the box.
close down come back deal with get up keep up with
live on look through pass down set off turn down
1. My sister is an early bird. She ……………… at 7 o’clock every day of the week.
2. We’ll ………………for Tay Ho village at 9 o’clock and arrive at 10 o’clock.
3. When I was a student, I ………………small allowances from my parents.
4. The government must now ………………the preservation of traditional crafts villages.
5. The banks have ………………a lot of branches in villages over the last few years.
6. Many foreign tourists d ec id ed to ………………to Viet Nam for another holiday.
7. They offered her a trip to Europe but she ………….it down.
8. He has ………………the report and found nothing interesting.
9. Phong walks too fast and it’s really hard to ………………him.
10. These traditional stories have been ………………from parents to children over many
generations.
VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank.
Many visitors come to Tatterbridge to see the wonderful art (1) …………… and
museums, the beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city,
and so they miss out on (2) ……………the scenery and the fascinating history of
beautiful area. This brochure will tell you what you can see if you (3) ……………a short bus
ride out of the city.
The beautiful village of Tatterbridge was (4) ……………to the children’s writer Jane
Potter, whose stories of Benjamin Bear (5) ……………loved by adults and children around the
world. Jane Potter’s home is now a museum and tea shop, and is well (6) …………… a visit
just for its wonderful gardens. It also has a gift shop where you can buy (7) ……………and
books. Tatterbridge has a number of interesting shops (8) …………… and excellent cake
shop, and “Wendy’s Giftshop” where you can find lots of unusual gifts made (9) ……………
hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter’s books should also walk to the Green Valley
woods, which have not changed since Jane Potter (10) ……………her stories there one hundred
years ago.
1.A. workshops B. galleries C. restaurants D. stations
2.A. understanding B. questioning C. welcoming D. experiencing

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 3.A. bring B. take C. drive D. sail
4.A. home B. school C. shop D. cottage
5.A. be B. have C. are D. been
6.A. excited B. worth C. value D. known
7.A.souvenirs B. materials C. costumes D. vegetables
8.A. purchasing B. advertising C. preserving D. including
9.A. at B. with C. by D. in
10.A. wrote B. designed C. moulded D. carved
VIII. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Hi! My name is Peter. I will tell you about my hometown. My town is not very big, but it is
beautiful. The streets of the town are straight and long. You can see many cars, trams and buses
there. There are a lot of bus stops and car parks in my town. We don’t have the underground and
trolleybuses.
There is a nice big square in the centre of my town. On one side of the square you can see the hotel
“Victoria: and there is the museum on the other side. It has a big collection of old things. People
from all over the world go to our town to see it.
There are many parks in my town. People like to come to the parks; they play, read books or sit on
the benches and talk. My favourite park is the central park. It is near the square. I often go there
with my friends. Also I go to the shops or cafes with them, watch films in cinemas or ballets in
our theatre.
There is a big library behind my school, I usually go there to take books for reading. I like
to read about planes and history. I will be a pilot in the future.

1. How are the streets in Peter’s hometown?

……………………………………………………………………………….
2. What is there in the centre of his town?
……………………………………………………………………………….
3. Who does Peter often go with to the central park?
……………………………………………………………………………….
4. Where is the big library?
……………………………………………………………………………….
5. What does Peter like to read?
……………………………………………………………………………….
IX. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.
Although………………………………………………………………….
2. David has good relationship with most of his colleagues.
David gets………………………………………………………………….
3. Lan was ill, so she didn’t go to Dong Ho village with her friends.
Because………………………………………………………………….

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4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.
The children are looking…………………………………………………….
5. I’ll give you a call immediately I have finished my work.
As soon ………………………………………………………………….
X. Use the conjunctions at the end of each group to connect the sentences.
1. My brother likes action films. He likes romantic comedies. (and)
……………………………………………………………………………….
2. Vinh usually stays up late to watch soccer matches. He knows it isn’t good for his health.
(although)
……………………………………………………………………………….
3. I’m not interested in soap operas. They are often long and boring. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………….
4. Lan went to bed before the game show ended. She was tired and sleepy. (so)
……………………………………………………………………………….
5. David loves wild animals. He never watches nature programs. (but)
……………………………………………………………………………….

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XI. Alex is writing an email to Mai to introduce some of the places of interest in
his home town, Newquay. Use the words/ phrases to complete his email.
- Newquay: small town/ Atlantic coast/ south/ south/ England//.
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- 1 suggestion: surfing/ Fistral Beach//. One/ best place/ surf/ UK//. Some good surf
schools/ learn/ surf//. Surfing/ friend/ every weekend//.
- If like water sports: kayaking/ water-skiing/ coasteering//. Coasteering/ different/
because/ it/ rock climbing/ jumping/ sea/ swimming/ same activity//. Sound/ dangerous/ not
worry/ as/ always go/ special instructor//.
- If/ like/ animals: visit/ Blue Reef Aquarium/ see/ different fish/ even shark//.
Can/ horse riding/ or / visit Newquay Zoo//.

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FUN CORNER

Label each of the following pictures with a correct word.

1……………………… 6………………………

2……………………… 7………………………

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8………………………

4……………………… 9………………………

5……………………… 10………………………

Unit 2: CITY LIFE

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: City life

Phonetics: Stress on pronouns in sentences

Grammar:

- Review: Comparisons of adjectives and adverbs.

- Phrasal adverbs (continue).

Vocabulary:

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- City life

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- Adjectives

Skills:

- Reading and talking about the features and important factors of cities.

- Listening to and writing about some problems of city life.

PRACTICE

I. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.

1. A. conduct B. ancient C. drawback D. feature
2. A. determine B.pagoda C. fabulous D. convenient
3. A. intelligence B. facility C. development D. education
4. A. metropolitan B. university C. organisation D. multicultural
5. A. fascinate B. expensive C. restaurant D. difference

II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate word from the box.

busy exciting expensive fashionable forbidden

frightening modern polluted stressful unemployed

1. ………………….. 6. …………………..
2. ………………….. 7.…………………..
 8. …………………..

3. …………………..

4. ………………….. 9.…………………..

10...………………..
5. ………………….
III. Match the words in the left column with the definitions/ explanations in the right
column.
1. cinema A. If you need money, you go there.
2. hotel B. If you violate the traffic rules, you may be taken there.
3. restaurant C. When you want to have your hair cut, you go there.
4. drugstore D. All the people go there to see the films.
5. market E. If you’re ill, you can buy medicine there.
6. circus F. When you study history, you go to this place.
7. police station G. If you want to eat, you can go to this place.
8. bank H. If you want to see the performance with funny animals, you have to
go there.
9. museum I. Foreigners often stay there when they come to our city.
10.hairdresser’s J. At weekends we like to go there to buy fruit and vegetables.
IV. Complete each of the following sentences with comparatives or
superlatives. Add “the” where necessary.
1. I think this is (noisy)……………….part of the city.
2. This place was (dangerous) ………………than we thought.
3. Could you show me the way to (near) ………………bus stop?
4. The trip to Ho Chi Minh City was (interesting) ………………for us.
5. This is (good) ………………food I’ve ever eaten in this country.
6. David’s new haircut is (trendy) ………………than the previous one.
7. The building looks much (nice) ………………in green than the previous white.
8. I had to drive my car along (narrow) ………………road in the region.
9. Quan’s house is (far) ………………from the city centre than my house.
10. In my opinion, living in the city is (hard) ………………than living in the country.
V. Complete each of the following sentences with a phrasal verb from the box.
Change the form of the verbs if necessary.

apply for cheer up dress up find out get over

go on pull down set up take off turn back
1. We’ve …………..a really good restaurant near the central station.
2. You don’t need to ………………to go to the mall – jeans and a T-shirt are fine.
3. Professor Colin Evers ………………a job at a famous university in Sydney.
4. We really can’t ………………living like this – we’ll have to find a bigger house.
5. Mary was very unhappy last week, but she has ………………now.
6. You need to ………………your shoes before going inside the house.
7. They ………………the old cinema to build a new shopping mall.
8. A committee has been ………………to organize social events for the students.
9. It took me a few days to ………………my flu.
10. The mountain climbers had to ………………because they were exhausted.
VI. Fill in the correct particles to complete the following sentences.
1. I’ve thought it ……………and have made up my mind; I’m going to take the job in New
York.
2. Can you put your name, telephone number and email address ……………in the book,
please?
3. Mark was born in the East End, but he grew ……………in the West End.
4. Phong turned the TV ……………and went to bed because it was quite late.
5. The guide showed us ……………the historic parts of the city.
6. David is very friendly. He gets ……………most of my friends.
7. I don’t know why they turned ……………our invitation to the party.
8. Nam didn’t know the correct spelling so he had to look it …………… in the dictionary.
9. We are all looking ………………………seeing our grandparents again. 10.Our
hotel was amazing and it lived …………… all our expectations.
VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered
blank.

Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a big city in Germany and it’s quite exciting!
There are lots of things to do. My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or
(1) ……………skateboarding. My brother is older than me so I also go to the cinema with
him. The city library is a great place too. I usually meet my friends there and we do our school
(2) ……………or study together.

Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful.
The streets are always (3) ……………and noisy. Because of the cars the air is polluted
sometimes. People are so busy that they (4) ……………have time for their neighbours or
friends. But I can’t see myself moving to the (5)
…………… . I just love living in the city too much.

1.A. play B. do C. go D. sail

2.A. projects B. workshops C. playgrounds D. competitions

3.A. bored B. surprised C. exhausted D. crowded

4. A. usually B. rarely C. often D. always

5.A. university B. building C. mountain D. countryside

VIII. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is
one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism.
London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End

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and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stock Exchange. In
the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world
of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work.
The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit
different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most and the Tate
Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford street is London’s main shopping centre.
People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more
than a mike
a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park
in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Corner. Sit on the green grass and try England’s
favourite food- fish and chips.
…….. 1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London.
…….. 2. The Port of London is in the East End of London.
…….. 3. Working people live and work in the West End of London.
…….. 4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London.
…….. 5. People go to Oxford street to buy clothes and souvenirs.

IX. Use the words given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 -5
words in total).
Example:

1. Our city has five big shopping malls. (are)

There are five big shopping malls in our city.

2. The Central Tower is the tallest building in this city. (is)

No building in this city ……………………the Central Tower.

3. I’ll consider it carefully and give you an answer next week. (over)
I’ll ……………………and give you an answer next week.

4. We have never stayed at a worse hotel than this. (the)

This ……………………we’ve ever stayed at.

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5. Please continue doing your work and don’t let anything interrupt you. (go)
Please ……………………and don’t let anything interrupt you.

6. I think Da Nang is not so exciting as Ho Chi Minh City. (more)

I think Ho Chi Minh City……………………Da Nang.

X. Choose three problems below to write a paragraph of around 100 words about the
drawbacks of living in a big city. Your paragraph should have a topic sentence and
conclusion. You should also use sentence connectors such as firstly, secondly,
thirdly….

Traffic jams Air pollution Noise pollution

Busy lifestyle High cost of living Lack of open and green spaces
Crime Crowded
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FUN CORNER

PLACES IN THE CITY

Find all the places in the city in the wordsearch.

F M I J U W W G T Q X B A K E R Y B U C
H Q M B N M F E B D F P R O N N X B O X
S H S C Z Q X Z A P T H C R U H C N B S
L C H U E O L N V N E N F Y U G Q U K M
Q B O M P C Z N G A L X A V J C Y Y B X
O I P N C E I F I Z I H T R X O F X D X
Y H P Y V X R F L W X P O M U B P K G L
P O I R C T O M F I D M U S U A E V C Y
A Z N D M H Q F A O T J P N P E T I D Q
Y U G C T V B U C R T E P T H I S S W S
M D C J B A N K E X K S K U Y D T U E D
N U E I Y O H Y L V W E O H A J V A M R
C K N G Q P R U E B L M T P H A D G L S
G H T P R A R S A Y U L C R S U U Y X A
B U R A R A T S P O R T S C E N T R E I
C S E B Y Q K J A T T J C I N E M A H R
M U I D A T S O C I Y P O H F Z B C C W
Z L F I R G K H O R J U Q M E F I K K B
T Z H S X P Q R I C S X Y O B R W C N Z
B E W Q Y B N W T P F J J P G U S H J J

Bakery Museum
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Bank Post office
Butcher’s Restaurant
Church Shopping center
Cinema Sports center
Hospital Stadium
Library Supermarket

Unit 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Teen stress and pressure

Phonetics: Stress on the verb “be” in sentences

Grammar:

- Review: Reported speech

- Questions words before to-infinitive

Vocabulary:

- Changes in adolescence

Skills:

- Reading and talking about teen stress and pressure, and how to cope with them.

- Listening about the work of an advice columnist

- Writing short notes to ask for advice and give advice

PRACTICE

I. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.

1. A. medicine B. graduate C. confident D. encourage
2. A. expect B. depress C. manage D. assure
3. A. cognitive B. abandon C. emotion D. important
4. A. disappointed B. preparation C. adolescence D. communicative

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5. A. pressure B. convince C. friendship D. guidance
II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.

angry bored confident confused delighted

disappointed embarrassed frustrated tired worried
1. I feel so …………. . I don’t have anything to do.
2. Jane is …………. Because she doesn’t know if she got an F or an A in her test.
3. I feel so …………. because I’ve worked all night.
4. The headmaster was very angry ………….with Tom because of his bad behaviour at
school.
5. Peter was ………….when he heard his song on the radio.
6. Mum is angry ………….because my sister hasn’t come home yet.
7. Phong is ………….that he will pass the examination.
8. Nick felt ………….when he was treated in front of some girls.
9. The students felt …………. because they couldn’t go camping.
10. Bob looks depressed and …………. . He’s constantly signing and complaining.
III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. I think Tom and Mary have known each other since their CHILD
…………..
2. My brother feels …………..when he’s playing the guitar. RELAX
3. Lan was upset because her parents …………..her. UNDERSTAND
4. I often suffer from …………..during the wintertime. DEPRESS
5. Everything was …………..to me when I visited Gold Coast for the EXCITE
first time.
6. When you grow up, you’ll feel you want more DEPEND
…………..and responsibility. SYMPATHY
7. We all …………..with you when we heard that you failed the
driving test again. MUSIC GROW
8. Nga’s dream is to be a ………….., but her parents want her to be a
medical doctor.
9. Between 11 and 13 years of age, the adolescence’s brain
experiences rapid ………….of nerve cells.

10. I feel really tired after spending a ………….night studying SLEEP

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 for the exam.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences using questions words + to-infinitives.
1. We don’t know where we should put the sofa.
……………………………………………………………………………….
2. The rules didn’t specify who I should speak to in case of an emergency.
……………………………………………………………………………….
3. Mai wondered how she could ride the scooter.
……………………………………………………………………………….
4. Let us decide when we should start the project.
……………………………………………………………………………….
5. Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?
……………………………………………………………………………….
6. We must find out what we are to do next.
……………………………………………………………………………….
7. A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
……………………………………………………………………………….
8. We are not sure who we will meet at the entrance.
……………………………………………………………………………….
9. I can’t remember when I have to turn off the oven.
……………………………………………………………………………….
10. Do you know what you should look for?
……………………………………………………………………………….
V. Turn the following statements into reported speech.
1. “Who do you talk to when you have problems?” Mary asked me.
……………………………………………………………………………….
2. “I’ll help my mum cook dinner tonight”, said Hoa.
……………………………………………………………………………….
3. “Tell your teacher what happened,” Jack advised me.
……………………………………………………………………………….
4. “My best friend hasn’t called me for one week”, said Nam.
……………………………………………………………………………….
5. “Are you at the sports centre now?” Lucia’s mother asked her.
……………………………………………………………………………….
6. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.
……………………………………………………………………………….
7. “Don’t go to the park when it gets dark,” said Mrs.Brown.
……………………………………………………………………………….
8. “We spoke to your parents yesterday,” said Mr. Quang to Trung.
……………………………………………………………………………….
9. “Can I meet you at 4.30 tomorrow afternoon?” Minh asked Phuong.
……………………………………………………………………………….
10.“I’m staying with my aunt and uncle in the suburbs”, said Nga.
……………………………………………………………………………….
VI. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (1) ……………important

than ever to succeed at school if you hope to (2) ……………a chance in the job market
afterwards. It’s no wonder that many young people worry (3) …………… letting down their
parents, their peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too (4)
…………… tasks until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments,
parties, sports activities and friends. The result is that young people (5) ……………from stress.

There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the (6)
……………of coffee or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which (7)
…………… become addictive. In the end, like drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress. There
are better (8) …………… to deal with stress: physical exercise is a good release for stress,
(9) …………… increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have to get
enough sleep to (10) ……………stress and to stay healthy and full of energy.

VII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.
What is it like being a teenager in Britain?

School

British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at
sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5 -10
subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are
spending more time on homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in
Britain now spend 2 -3 hours on homework after school.

School uniform

Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform.
Although school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16 most teenagers are tired of
wearing it. When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight
differences between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and fighting between
pupils from different schools.

Clothes and looks

In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British
teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd,
you need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the
more expensive, the better.

1. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when …………..

A. they are 11 years old C. they finish grade 10
B. they are 16 years old D. they begin grade 11
2. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A. the school logo C. the school playground
B. the school gate D. the school uniform
3. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A. trendy labels C. fashionable hats
B. expensive uniforms D. economical trainers
4. The word “highlight” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ………….
A. confuse B. remark C. emphasise D. decrease
5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
B. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
C. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniforms.
D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.
VIII. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.
Example:

1. There isn’t two chairs in the living room.

A B C D

Answer: 0. A (aren’t/ are not)

2. We have no idea who talking to when we have problems.

A B C D

3. Nick asked Phong whether he had gone to Mai’s birthday party last night.
A B C D
4. Lan is very depressing because her closest friend is moving to another city. A B C
D
5. Their daughter said that she doesn’t want to take exams into economics university.
AB C D
6. I don’t know what to do as these instructions are extremely confused. A B C
D
IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other word as
necessary. Do not change the form of the given word.

Example:

1. There are five rooms in our house. HAS Our

house has five rooms.

2. “What do you think about teenagers who dye their hair?”

THOUGHT
………………………………………………………………………………..
3. It was quite surprising for us that he passed the exam.
SURPRISED
………………………………………………………………………………..
4. “If I were you, I would tell her the truth”, said Phong to Khoa ADVISED
………………………………………………………………………………..
5. We don’t know how we should solve the problems. TO
………………………………………………………………………………..
6. “Have I ever met him before?” Laura said to herself. WONDERED
 ………………………………………………………………………………..
X. Look at the situations below and write the ideas in the form of advice. You should
give at least 3 pieces of advice for each situation.

I think my parents hate me. We don’t get along.

1……………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

I can’t sleep at night.

2……………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

I think I’m ugly.

3……………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

FUN CORNER

TEENAGERS’ FUTURES
How Ambitious Are You?

Are you an over-achiever? Are success and status important to you? Would you rather relax
and enjoy life?
 Do this quiz and find out.

1. You have just received your grade from a recent exam. Another student in your class gets a
higher score than you. You are:
a. annoyed that he got a better score than you.
b. determined to start working harder.
c. happy for him/ her.
2. You and some of your classmates decide to form an English language club. You decide the
club needs a leader. You:
a. nominate yourself.
b. vote for the person you think you will win anyway.
c. suggest the name of someone you know would be a good leader.
3. You are offered a job that is secure, but has no prospects for promotion. You:
a. turn the job down.
b. take the job.
c. decide to the job but only for a few months.
4. You have just received an award for your achievement in school. You:
a. tell everyone you know.
b. don’t tell anyone.
c. tell just a few close friends.
5. You would only enter a contest or competition if:
a. it was easy to enter.
b. you thought it seemed like fun.
c. you knew you would win.
6. Which of these people would you admire the most?
a. a carpenter who doesn’t like his job, but does it because he needs the money.
b. a writer who is poor but writes because he likes it.
c. a rich and successful oil tycoon.
7. You aren’t happy with your job. You would like:
a. longer weekends.
b. more money.
c. more responsibility.
Score your answers at the solution part. Discuss the
results with your classmates.
 MID-TERM TEST

Time allowed: 60 min

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part

pronounced differently from that of the others in each line. (1p)
1. A. surface B. artisan C. lacquer D. asset
2. A. authentic B. thread C. thereby D. theory
3. A. craftsman B. factor C. indicator D. concentrate
4. A. sculpture B. failure C. closure D. structure
5. A. wandered B. embroidered C. preserved D. embarrassed

II. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence. (2p)

1. Your pink shoes go …………your trousers nicely.
A. with B. in C. for D. off
2. Look ……….! You’re going to drop the vase if you’re not careful.
A. up B. out C. in D. ahead
3. If milk smells bad; you can be certain it has ……….off.
A. come B. got C. decayed D. gone
4. ………. I don’t like about city life is the noise; I prefer to live in the
countryside.
A. Which B. That C. Whether D. What
5. At Bat Trang village, they sell beautiful earthen wares at ………. prices.
A. cheap B. positive C. affordable D. favourite
6. In the central park, there is a statue ……….from a single block of marble.
A. moulded B. cut C. carved D. built
7. My sister asked me ……….to use the new washing machine.
A. how B. what C. why D. where
8. Peter was expelled from the volunteer team ……….his misbehaviour.
A.in spite of B. regardless of C. except for D. because of

9. It’s a truth that dogs can hear and see ……….better than humans.
A. a lot B. much more C. very D. far more

10. The art gallery will be a new visitor ……….for the city.
A. interest B. attraction C. place D. appeal
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (2p)
British teenagers sit up to 70 exams and tests before they reach their GCSEs (The
General Certificate of Secondary Education). But there are ways to ease the stress at exam
time.

What a student eats and drinks in the run-up to exams can influence how clearly
they think and how happy they feel. A balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, fish and
complex carbohydrates will help them concentrate and think clearly. Too much high-fat, high-
sugar and high caffeine food and drink can make studying harder.

Sleeping well and for long enough to feel rested, around six to eight hours for most
people, will help think and concentration. Students should allow half an hour or so to wind
down between studying, watching TV or using a computer and going to bed to help them get
a good night’s sleep. Regular exercise also helps them sleep better. Cramming all night
before an exam is usually a bad idea.

Parents should be flexible around exam time. When a child is revising all day, don’t
worry about household jobs that are left undone or untidy bedrooms. If they’re a bit moody
they should stay calm. They can help a child to revise by making sure they have somewhere
comfortable to study.

Students should remind themselves that feeling nervous is normal. Nervousness is

typical reaction to exams. All students will feel it. The key is to put these nerves to positive use.
Being reminded of what they do know and the time they have put into study can help them
feel confident that they can reach their potential.

1. The underlined word “Cramming” in the passage probably means ………..

A. sleeping for a long time C. reading things aloud
B. have a nightmare D. memorising a lot of things
2. A comfortable place a good for students to …………..
A. Have a sound sleep C. feel positively about learning
B. Revise more effectively D. stop worrying about exams
3. Before exams, it is not unusual to ……………….
A. eat well B. stay calm C. feel nervous D. react typically
4. which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. It is impossible for teenagers to ease their stress before exams.
B. Eating and drinking properly can help students study better.
C. Regular exercise and relaxation are necessary for a good sleep.
D. Parents play an important role in raising their children’s exam result.
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to be well-prepared for exams
B. A balanced diet for examinees
C. How teenagers should do to feel rested
D. Nervousness: good reaction to exams
IV. Read the police officer’ report and change the reported speech
(underlined) to direct speech . (1p)

I was walking through the park yesterday afternoon when I saw a young man. He was
speaking very loudly on a mobile phone. I told him (1) to stop talking. The man said that (2)
he couldn’t because he was talking to his friend. He told me that his friend was angry with him.
He said (3) she would be very angry if he turned the phone off. I told him that (4) I would be
very very angry if he didn’t turned the phone off. He turned the phone off. I told him I was
looking for a criminal. I said that I wanted to look in his bag. He told me (5) I couldn’t
because it was full of stolen money from the bank. I laughed because I thought he was joking.
But then he ran away…..

V. Rewrite the parts of the sentences in brackets with the words in the correct
order. (1p)

Example:

Don’t (tomorrow/ until/ put/ off/ it); do it now.

Don’t put it off until tomorrow; do it now.

1. Thanks for the invitation; (looking / to/ I’m/ it/ forward).
………………………………………………………………………………..
2. The evil witch (frog/ prince/ the/ into/ turned/ handsome/ a).
………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I won’t have any sugar , thank you; (it/ I’ve/ up/ given).
………………………………………………………………………………..

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4.There isn’t a death penalty any longer in this country; (away/ they’ve/ it / done/ with).
………………………………………………………………………………..

5.He’s the footballer (million / a / team/ manager/ for/ the/ paid/ whom/ dollars).

………………………………………………………………………………..
VI. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D for each blank to complete the passage.
(1p)

What will the city of the future look like? This question has been asked so many times over
the (1) ………….500 years – and answered inconsequentially an equal number of times – that
we can be sure of one thing only: no one can predict (2)
…………. How cities will look 50 or 500 years from now.

The reason is simple. Cities change continually. For over fifty years they have changed so
rapidly that the oldest (3) ………….will remember a time when their city seemed to belong
not just to another era but to a different dimension.

This is true both of planned and unplanned cities. Planned cities such as New York and Paris,
which are closely (4) …………. on a grid or diagram of streets and avenues, have
effectively burst at the seams this century, while unplanned cities such as London, Tokyo
and Los Angeles have grown just as dramatically. (5)
…………. Their centres might remain mush as they were many years ago their suburbs
have spread like the tentacles of an octopus.

1. A. last B. few C. previous D. next

2. A. correctly B. suitably C. accurately D. acceptably
3. A. dwellers B. occupants C. tenants D. residents
4. A. arranged B. organized C. planned D. designed
5. A. Because B. Although C. Since D. However
VII. Read the passage and fill each blank with a suitable word (1p)
One of the greatest pleasure of any visitor to Hoi An is strolling along the beautiful
streets of the old town at night in the flickering (1) ………….of the many magical lanterns.
These colourful lanterns are the symbol of Hoi An, a part of the spirit of the old town.

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 In Hoi An, lantern making is the (2) ………….traditionally and well-known culture of
the town. Everyone in Hoi An knows how to make lanterns. It is therefore a great chance
for you to learn the way to (3) ………….some of these. The best place to go is Hoi An’s
beautiful lantern night market. Here you can see lanterns of shapes and (4) ………….made
of fabrics and colours, and there are dozens of all artisans to handpaint them with Chinese
blossoms, long-life symbols, and anything! Then, you may also be shown (5) ………….to
decorate and make your own lantern, and you can keep it as a souvenir.

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences, using question words + to-infinitives. (1p)
1. Do you understand what you are to do now?
2. You have to tell me when I should press the button.
3. I can’t decide whether I should wear the red dress or the black one to the party.
4. I asked the teacher to tell me how I could improve my pronunciation.
5. Can you show me where I can get tickets for the show?
IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as
the sentence printed before it. (1p)
1. Despite the heavy snow, the explorers managed to walk to the village.
Although…………………………………………………………………………….

2. Duong has good relationship with his neighbours.

Duong gets…………………………………………………………………………..

3. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done!” said Carol.
Carol…………………………………………………………………………………

4. Did you find my passport when you were tidying my room, Mum?
Did you come………………………………………………………………………..

5. This was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever.

No other earthquake was…………………………………………………………….

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 Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Life in the past

Phonetics: Stress on auxiliary verbs in sentences

Grammar:

- Review: Used to

- Wish + past simple

Vocabulary:

- Life in the past

- Phrases with some verbs

Skills:

- Reading about children’s pastimes in the past

- Talking : Making comments on or express opinions about facts in the past.

- Listening to and writing about school life in the past.

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. surprise B. event C. behave D. damage
2. A. develop B. understand C. imagine D. consider
3. A. illiterate B. communicate C. entertainment D. traditional
4. A. programme B. downtown C. postman D. custom
5. A. importance B. violence C. buffalo D. grandparent

II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate word/ phrase from the
box.

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barber cart dogsled funeral igloo

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loudspeaker radio spear street vendor wedding

1. …………………..

6. …………………..

2. ………………….. 7…………………..

3. ………………….. 8. …………………..

4. …………………..

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10. …………………..
 9. …………………..

5. …………………..

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III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. You have to use your ……………….when you read the story. IMAGINE
2. I think corporal……………….is now prohibited in
PUNISH
schools.
3. ………………., we used to cook five-colour sticky rice on the first TRADITION
day of the lunar month.
4. Tom says he can’t put up with Mary’s ………………. any longer BEHAVE ATTEND

5. Those ……………….over there are friends of both the bride CHILD

and groom.
6. The photo brought back many happy memories of my CONVENIENCE
……………….
MARRY WEALTH
7. I think riding a bicycle is ………………., especially when it rains.
8. She said that in her village………………. used to be arranged
by parents.
9. Thirty years ago only ……………….people in the city had the
television.
10. We used to ………………. Of our home village when we lived
overseas.

IV. Complete each of the following sentences with used to/ didn’t use to using the
verbs from the box.

be buy climb play shop

swim travel walk watch write
1. In my childhood, there ……………….so many high buildings here. There were parks.
2. People ……………….with pen, but now they use computers.
3. My brother ……………….football, but an injure stopped him from playing.
4. In my grandfather’s youth, people ……………….by car. They rode horses.
5. I ……………….to school, but two weeks ago I got a bike so now I ride it every day.
6. My sister ……………….when we go to the beach because she was afraid of water.
7. Mr. Lam ……………….television in the morning. He did it in the evening.
8. David was a good climber in his youth. He ……………….very high mountains.
9. My parents ……………….me expensive toys as we were not rich.
10. We ……………….in the town market. We bought fish, fruit and vegetables.
V. Look at the pictures and write sentences with WISH. Use the words/ phrases
from the box to help you.

pla tra s
y vel peak
soc to Vietn
2cer Pa ames
. ris e
hav
H
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mo t
not
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mo ha ng
3.I
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go e
to to c
bea Su o
ch nd m
go ay e
to s
bea a
be
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salo s
ler
n i
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1.S
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4. She

5. He

6. She

7. He

8. She
9. He

10.He

VI. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. Many children in our village are still ………. . They can’t read or write.
A. creative B. illiterate C. unhealthy D. traditional
2. We usually …………ourselves by playing hike and seek or flying kites.
A. behave B. collect C. imagine D. entertain
3. Laura is in the …………of writing in her dairy every day.
A. habit B. custom C. practice D. generation
4. The children started to …………each part of the story.
A. go out B. act out C. play out D. cry out
5. “How cool!” is used to express……………
A. a wish B. a surprise C. an agreement D. an appreciation
6. –“He had to work 12 hours every day.” -“…………….”
A. Sure. C. How cool!
B. I wish I could go back to that time D. I can’t imagine that.
7. We all …………….it were the weekend tomorrow.
A. think B. hope C. wish D. want
8. I …………a toady bear, but I don’t have one now.
A. used to having C. was use to having
B. used to have D. was used to have
9. Minh wishes he …………English perfectly well.
A. Spoke B. speaks C. is speaking D. has spoken
10.They …………go on holiday when they lived in the countryside.
A. not use to C. didn’t use to
 B. weren’t use to D. hadn’t used to
VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank to complete
the passage.

Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it
is difficult to (1) …………the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the
twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have (2)
…………over the last ten years are amazing.

People in the past were not (3) …………to travel such long distances within such a short period
of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and
(4) …………cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane.

Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (5)
…………and machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous
work is (6) …………by computers and other powerful machines. In the past (7) …………of
living were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides many people could not afford (8)
…………appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner

because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference (9) …………living now and in
the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men were
mainly the only ones educated and women were not (10)
…………into public or private schools.

1.A.predict B. discuss C. compare D.suppose

2.A. occurred B.considered C.expressed D.arranged

3.A.used B.able C.might D.capable

4.A.skillful B.difficult C.historical D.comfortable

5.A.rules B.tools C.teams D.ideas

6.A.thought B.played C.done D.seen

7.A.conditions B.performances C.stories D.conflicts

8.A.mobile B.physical C.bare-footed D.household

9.A.within B.among C.between D.behind

10.A.allowed B.attended C.agreed D.appeared

VIII. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

My grandmother is more than ninety years old which makes her the oldest person in the whole
family. Despite her old age, her memory is still fresh. She always tells us that many things used
to be different when she was young.

My grandma used to begin her day very early. She used to start her day at 4 o’clock
while everybody else was still in beds. She used to do all the housework by herself. She used to
make clothes for her children and as for her outdoor work, she used to raise some chicken and
sheep and she also used to help the males to grow vegetables.

There didn’t used to be many pastime activities. Her hobby used to be listening to the radio. In
the evening all the family used to sit by the fire in the sitting room when all the family
gathered at night to tell tales or discuss family matters as weddings, harvest time or to
assign the next day’s work.

When a member of the family was ill, she used to show him which herbs to use. She
collected them from the near forest or from the mountain. My grandma used to know so many
effective methods to cure illness.

1.How is the memory of the writer’s grandmother?

……………………………………………………………………………………… 2.what time did

she use to start her day?

……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.what did she

use to do in her pastimes?

………………………………………………………………………………………

4.where did her family use to sit in the evening?

………………………………………………………………………………………

5.what did she usually do when a member of the family was ill?
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………………………………………………………………………………………

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as
necessary. Do not change the form of the given word.

1. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t. USED

……………………………………………………………………………………… 2.The boys want

to win the football match. WISH

……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.Did you

always eat sweets when you were small? USE

……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.She dreams to

spend her vacation in Ha Long Bay. WISHES

……………………………………………………………………………………… 5.They didn’t

use to drink coffee when we lived in Japan. NEVER

………………………………………………………………………………………

X. Use the information below to write two short paragraphs (around 50 words
each) about John and Paula. Use “used to” ad “didn’t use to” to talk about their
activities in the past.

JOHN

When younger Now

- Go to school - Not like reading books
- Play football and tennis - Never play sports (reason: too tired after
- Love sports work)
- Read a lot of books
………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

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………………………………………………………………………………………

PAULA

When younger Now

- Live in Spain (was born there) - Live in Dublin, Ireland
- Have problems speaking English - Understand everything people say
- Stay at home with family at - Go out with friends
weekends
………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

FUN CORNER

Fill in each numbered blank with a correct word below.

LIFE WAS MUCH HARDER AT THAT TIME

Nowadays In the past

a(1)…………….

electricity, a
light bulb

running a(2) …………….to get water from

water a well

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central heating cut some wood to light a (3)
…………….

a washing machine wash their clothes in the (4)

…………….

a car travel on a (5) …………….

travel by (6) …………….

write with a (7) …………….

a
type a
apassenge
MP3on
letter
arplayer,
plane an
avacuum
IPod listen to records on a (8)
compute
cleaner …………….
r

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sweep with a (9) …………….

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 a digital camcorder take photographs with a (10)
…………….

Vocabulary

bucket candle fire broom river

stagecoach quill pen camera gramophone boat

Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Wonders of Viet Nam

Phonetics: Stress on short words (a, of, or) in sentences

Grammar:

- Review: passive voice

- Suggest + verb-ing/ suggest (that) + subject + should

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Vocabulary:

- Wonders of Viet Nam

- Nouns and adjectives

Skills:

- Reading and talking about man-made wonders of Viet Nam, and how to protect and
preserve them

- Listening to and writing about a wonder of Viet Nam

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.

1.A. heritage B.government C. recognise D.position

2.A.measure B.suggest C.impress D.connect

3.A. picturesque B.souvenir C.paradise D.recommend

4.A.structure B.rickshaw C.landscape D.preserve

5.A.security B.institution C.spectacular D.administer

II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate word from the box.

cathedral cavern citadel fortress limestone

monument pagoda palace sculpture tomb

6. ………..………
1. ………..………
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 2. ………..……… 7 ………..………

8. ………..………
3. ………..………

4. ………..……… 9. ………..………

5. ………..……… 10. ………..………

III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences
1. There are many sculptures along …………..to the main temple. was built about
2. Protecting natural wonders brings both social and 400 years ago.
…………..benefits.
3. Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared to a precious
…………..museum.
4. The show features six …………..from different parts of the country.
5. Chua Keo (in Thai Binh province) is a …………..pagoda which

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6. Many more tourists have visited Ha Long Bay since RECOGNISE

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 UNESCO’s …………..of this beautiful spot.
7. Bai Dinh Pagoda is a …………..site which is located in Ninh Binh
RELIGION
province.
8. May I have a …………..about the trip to Cuc Phuong National SUGGEST
Park next week?
9. My most …………..experience was my trip to Hoi An in the summer FORGET
of 2015.

10. We got a lot of …………..from our holiday in Da Nang. ENJOY

IV. Rewrite the following sentences using the impersonal passive.
1.People say that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.They thought

that the temple had been destroyed by a fire.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.The police

have reported there is an accident on the road to Sa Pa.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

4.We are expecting the park will be recognised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO
next year.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 5.Many people

will claim the rule of the game is too complicated.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

6.We know that Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was selected for filming “Kong:
Skull Island”.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 7.Everyone

believes Son Doong Cave is one of the largest caves in the world.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 8.They estimated

one million foreign tourists visited Viet Nam in December 2015.

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………………………………………………………………………………………. 9.We have

understood that protecting natural wonders has many benefits.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 10.People hope

that this complex of monuments will be open to the public soon.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

V. Look at the pictures and use the words/ phrase to write sentences, using suggest +V-
ing/ clause with should.

1. isit/ this summer holiday

…………………………………………………………..

2.travel/ train
…………………………………………………………..

3.taste/ Nam Dinh

…………………………………………………………..

4.buy/ souvenirs
…………………………………………………………..

5.watch/ Ha Noi
…………………………………………………………..
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered
blank.
 Da Lat – Dream City

Da Lat lies on Lam Vien plateau, in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong , 300
kilometres north of Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is a well-known city (1)
……….all the people who have been there once. Da Lat is known (2) ……….a city of pine
trees, waterfalls and flowers. Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers with (3) ……….colours
and various species. Flowers can be found (4) ……….and in any season. We can see flowers in
Da Lat in the parks, (5) ……….of the houses, in the gardens etc. Da Lat has the widest range
of orchid varieties in the country. Da Lat has (6) ……….rivers and canals but it has many
picturesque waterfalls. It takes tourists several days (7) ……….all the waterfalls in the area.
The famous Cam Ly Falls is only kilometres (8) ……….the town centre. The Prenn Falls is 10
kilometres in the south of Da Lat. The water (9) ……….down like a white shade. Da Lat
people are very (10) ……….of it. They always boast to tourists about it in the first place.
Around the Prenn Falls is the valley of various flowers and pine hills.

1.A.exciting B.attracting C.suggesting D.believing

2.A.as B.like C.same D.similar

3.A.different B.general C.official D.astounding

4.A.somewhere B.anywhere C.nowhere D.everywhere

5.A.behind B.next to C.opposite D.in front

6.A.few B.little C.much D.lots

7.A.visit B.visiting C.to visit D.visited

8.A.in B.at C.to D.from

9.A. falls B.goes C.pours D.walks

10.A.pride B. priding C.prided D.proud

VII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
If there is a building which symbolizes a country, such as the Eiffel Tower for France and
Sydney Opera House for Australia, then it has to be the Taj Mahal for India.

It was set up by Emperor Shal Jahan in 1653 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
From the time they got married, they wouldn’t be separated. She followed him to wars,
advised him on affairs of state, and was loved by his people for her good work. But she died
in 1631 during her childbirth. The emperor was heartbroken and had the Taj Mahal built as a
sign of his love.

It took more than 20 years for the Taj Mahal to be built. Workers were brought in, not only
from all over India, but the central Asia too. A total of 20,000 people worked on the
building.

In 1657, Shal Jahan fell in and in 1658 his son, Aurangzeb, imprisoned his father and seized
power. Shal Jahan stayed in prison until his death in 1666. He was finally buried there with
his wife, who he could never forget.

The Taj Mahal is definitely worth more than a single visit. As it is built with white marble
stones, its character changes in different lights. It looks more beautiful at sunrise and sunset.
At sunset, for example, the colour of the Taj Mahal changes from white to yellow, then to
pink. As the moon rises, it turns a silvery white. To show respect to the Taj Mahal, tourists are
asked to take off their shoes during their visit.

1.Which of the following about the Taj Mahal is NOT true?

A. All workers building the Taj Mahal came from central Asia.

B. It is widely believed to be the symbol of India.

C. It took over 20 years to construct the Taj Mahal.

D. The Taj Mahal was built with white marble stones.

2. Why the Emperor Shal Jahan built the Taj Mahal?

A. To show his great power C.To give his wife great honour

B. For his wife to live in D. To make more world wonders

3.The underlined word “who” in the passage refers to………………

A. Shal Jahan B. Aurangzeb C. Mumtaz Mahal D. Taj Mahal

4. From the passage we can easily see that……….

A.Mumtaz Mahal treated her son badly when she was young.

B. Mumtaz Mahal was note popular with the people at that time

C. Shal Jahan lost his life just because of his old age

D. Shal Jahan lived a hard life in his last years.

5. It can be inferred from the passage that the writer………

A. doesn’t think the Taj Mahal worth a visit.

B. thinks highly of the Taj Mahal

C. believes the Taj Mahal is the world’s largest wonder

D. has never visited the Taj Mahal

VIII. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.
th
1.It is saying that the Temple of Literature was built in the 11 century.
A B C D
2.They suggest that we must book a hotel by the Perfume River.
A B C D
3. Many people have been claimed that the show tickets are too expensive. A B
C D
4. We suggest to cycle the castle in the north at four o’clock this afternoon. A B
C D
5. It’s well worth to go to Ha Long Bay as it is very picturesque. AB C
D
IX. Use the words given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 -5
words in total).
1. They consider the temple to be a religious site in the community. that

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It ……………………….. the temple to be a religious site in the community.

2. Let’s have a picnic on Cat Ba Island next weekend. suggest

We ……………………….. Cat Ba Island next weekend.

3. It is being said that another sculpture will be built in the city centre. saying
People ……………………….. another sculpture will be built in the city centre.

4. How about visiting the Po Nagar Towers this Sunday. should

I ……………………….. the Po Nagar Towers this Sunday.

5. We have expected we could try some local specialties in Sa Pa. has

It ……………………….. we could try some local specialties in Sa Pa.

X. Use the information below to write a passage around 200 words about Trang An
Scenic Landscape Complex.

Name Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.

Location Ninh Binh province; 100 km south of Ha Noi

Reason for choosing the - Spectacular place
place - Filming Kong: Skull Island
- UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 2014
- Called “Ha Long Bay on land”; caves, mountains,
valleys, trees, historic relics.
Main features of the - 10,000 ha
place - Trang An Eco-tourist Site: Considered outdoor geological
museum; Bai Dinh Pagoda: largest pagoda in Viet Nam and
Southeast Asia
- Tam Coc- Bich Dong Landscape: very beautiful, particularly in
spring
th th
- Hoa Lu: ancient capital of Viet Nam in 10 and 11
century
Comments and - A very unique example of human history, not only Viet Nam but
feelings about the place also the region. Combination of both natural and cultural values

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FUN CORNER

Temple of Literature Po Nagar Cham Tower Saigon Notre-Dame

Cathedral

Japanese Covered Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Nha Trang

Bridge

Bac Giang Hoi An Ha Noi

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Ho Chi Minh City

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3……………………… 4………………………

5………………………

Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Viet Nam: Then And Now Phonetics:

Stress on all the words in sentences

Grammar:

- Review: past perfect

- Adjective + that-clause

- Adjective + to-infinitive

Vocabulary:

- Transport systems, family groups, and school life then and now

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Skills:

- Reading about the railroad system in Ha Noi then and now

- Talking about changes in transport and express opinions about these changes

- Listening to and writing about life in an extended family

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.

1.A. surround B. manual C. railroad D. nuclear

2.A. compartment B.pedestrian C.convenience D.fascinate

3.A.significant B.population C.astonishment D.cooperative

4.A. elevate B.popular C.tolerant D.equipment

5.A. environment B.technology C.agriculture D.associate

II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate word from the box.

flyover oil lamp projector skytrain straw hat

tiled roof trench tunnel underpass thatched house

1.…………………… ……
6.…………………. ……

7.………………….. ……
2.……………… ………..

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4. ………………………… 9. …………………………

5……….. ……………….. 10. …………………………

III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. There has been a ……………..increase in high-rise buildings over the CONSIDER
last five years.
th EXHIBIT
2. We really like the photo ……………..in the school’s 70
anniversary.

3. Nowadays it is easy to get the ……………..areas by tram. SUBURB

4. Our country became totally ……………..in 1975 after 8. In my opinion,
decades of fighting for freedom. a good doctor
5. We have lived in an ……………..family for over twenty years. is always
6. The number of private cars on the roads has increased ……………..to
his patients.
……………..since 2010.
7. All of us were ……………..to hear that he had passed the driving 9. We are proud
that our
test at the fourth attempt.
country has
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become one of the world largest ……………..rice. DEPEND

EXTENSION

DRAMATIC

RELIEF

SYMPATHY

EXPORT

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10. These are the most ……………..shoes I have ever worn. I like them COMFORT
very much.
IV. Match the first half of the sentences in Column A with the second half in Column B.
Column A
1. The foreign tourists were surprised that…….
2. It was stupid of you …….
3. My grandmother is afraid …….
4. It is important for all of us…….
5. We are sorry that…….
6. The students were confident…….
7. It was kind of them…….
8. The parents were very pleased that…….
9. It was very clever of him …….
10.It is not easy for you…….
Column B
a. to follow the instructions carefully.
b. their daughter had won the first prize in the piano competition.
c. to speak English with the foreigners.
d. to go into the lift alone.
e. there were many motorbikes on roads in Viet Nam.
f. to use a long stick to get some fruits.
g. to cross the road without looking left and right.
h. there will be power cuts tomorrow afternoon.
i. to find a parking space in the city centre.
j. to show us the way to the train station.
V. Put the verbs in brackets in the present perfect tense, past simple tense or past
perfect tense.
1. When the waiter finally (arrive) …………….with the food, the guests (already leave)
…………….the restaurant.
2. I cannot see Mr. Khoa. He (just park) …………….in front of the supermarket.
3. The Smiths (spend) …………….two days in Ha Noi before they (travel)
…………….to Sa Pa last week.
4. His bicycle wasn’t there because someone (take) …………….it without asking him.

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5. My brother( not call) …………….us since he (move) …………….to Ho Chi Minh City
last month.
6. Why your father (lock) …………….all the windows before he went to bed?
7. Tom (break) …………….his leg after he (fall) …………….off through the rock.
8. Nam (not know) …………….who the man was. He (not see) ……………. him before in
his life.
9. Oh! You (paint) …………….the kitchen. I like the colour.
10. My uncle (visit) …………….over 20 countries by the time he was 30 years old.
VI. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage.
Today cities are bigger and noisier than cities from the past. They are also more
crowded and much (1) …………….because more population lives in them. Cities are less
relaxed and less friendly (2) …………….before. Everything has changed, not only in cities.
In the past, people (3) …………….hand-written letters to their friends.

Today we use computers or laptops (4) …………….writing or sending e- mails. In

fact, computers are much more used than some years ago. They are also less (5)
…………….to buy and easier to use.

One of the games children used to (6) …………….was horseshoes. Today, they play
much more sophisticated and complex games (7) …………….as Play Station 3 or wii. So
games are funnier and more expensive than yesterday games
(8) ……………. to most children.

The way we cook has changed, too. In the past, we used to cook on a stove. Today, food
(9) …………….cooked in a microwave oven. Food is also cheaper and more delicious. So
some things are (10) …………….than before and some things are worse than before.

VII. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
Godolphin and Latymer school for girls is a private school in Hammersmith, West
London. It was originally a boys’ school, but became a girls’ school in the early 1900s. The
girls didn’t wear a uniform. At that time, the school had twelve classrooms, an assembly hall,
a library, a cookery room, a gymnasium, and there
science laboratories for chemistry, physics and botany. The school had its own playing
field, described as “lungs of Hammersmith”, where the girls could play hockey, tennis,
basketball and criket. They had to play games twice a week, with gym once a week. There
were 328 girls at the school in 1906.
There are now 700 girls aged between 11 and 18 at the school. The younger pupils have
to wear a uniform, but girls in the sixth form can wear whatever they like. Several additions
have been made to the original Victorian building. Now there is a computer studies room, a
language laboratory, a pottery room, a new gymnasium and technology, a workshop and
darkroom, and art studios. There are also improved facilities for music and drama. The
playing field was recently converted into an all-weather surface for hockey and tennis.
……….. 1. Godolphin and Latymer school for girls is a public school in London.
……….. 2. The school had over three hundred students in 1906.
……….. 3. Nowadays all students of the school have to wear a uniform.
……….. 4. The school doesn’t have new facilities for science and technology.
……….. 5. Students can play tennis and hockey in the playing field in all kinds of weather.

VIII. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.

1. My sister had worked in the bank for five years before she had been sent to Da A B
C D
Nang.
2.Tom said that he had been very excited visiting Ha Long Bay for the first time in A B
C D
2015.
3.The country has significant changed since we came here in 2007.
A B C D
4.All of us are astonished that life in the countryside to improve a lot.
A B C D
5.By the time she left the shop, she spent all her money on clothes.
A B C D
IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1.Lan went to school after saying goodbye to her parents.

After Lan ………………………………………………………………………….. 2.He was so

brave that he ran after the thief to get the bag back.

It was ……………………………………………………………………………….

3.The number of Vietnamese students studying overseas has increased

considerably.

There has …………………………………………………………………………..

4.I am interested to know that he’s going to invest in Viet Nam.

It is …………………………………………………………………………………. 5.There will

be a lot of difficulties in persuading them to leave early.

It will be very ………………………………………………………………………

X. Write a paragraph of around 100 words about three advantages of the Internet.
Use the information to help you.
- Good source of information
- An effective means of communication
- A wonderful of entertainment

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FUN CORNER

THEN AND NOW…..

Fill in the table to show things used in the past and their modern day equivalent.
Use the words from the box to help you.
skycraper MP3 player calculator light bulb vacuum cleaner
computer smart phone car DVD supermarket

Then Now
Abacus
Typewriter
Wagon
Phonograph
Telephone
Videotape
Broom
Wooden house
Open-air market
Candle

FIRST TERM TEST 1

Time allowed : 60 min

I. Underline the stressed words in the sentences. Practise reading the sentences
aloud. (1p)
A. Do you know of any good and affordable restaurants in the town?
B. Well, the Nem is a good place to eat seafood.
II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (1p)
1. Does he tell you how he is getting……….his new colleagues?
A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of
2. unfortunately the new system didn’t ……….our expectations.
 A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
3. The doctors say it’ll take him a long time to get ……….the shock.
A. past B. above C. through D. over
4. I wish you ……….stop interrupting me whenever I speak.
A. will B. would C. could D. might
5. The policeman is happy ……….the kids safe and sound now.
A. finding B. be found C. to find D. have found
6. I wish I ……….people with the same interests.
A. meet B. can meet C. could meet D. will meet
7. My mother says that she used to ……….a diary when she was young.
A. keep B. use C. write D. preserve
8. The ……….between generations seems to be bigger and bigger than ever.
A. blank B. space C. gap D. distance
9. Our teacher’s ……….is that we set up a project on preservation of our traditional
games.
A. offer B. suggestion C. scheme D. order
10. I found the letter in my bag. - I ……….to post it.
A. forgot B. would forget C. was forgetting D. had forgotten
III. Insert a suitable word in each blank to compete the passage. (1p)
Traditional costumes of the Vietnamese people tend to be very simple and modest.
Men used to wear brown shirts and white trousers. Their headgear is simply a piece of (1)
……….wrapped around the head and their footwear consists of a pair of plain sandals. For
formal ceremonies men would have two additional items, a long gown with slits on either side,
and a turban, usually in black or brown
(2) ……….of cotton or silk. Young women used to wear light brown-colored short shirts with
long black skirts. To make their waist look (3) ………., they tightly fastened a long piece
of pink or violet cloth. On formal (4) ………., they would wear a special three layered dress
called “ao dai” – a long gown with slits on either side. An elegant looking conical palm hat is
often (5) ……….as part of a woman’s formal dress. In recent years foreign fashions have been
introduced to Viet Nam; however, the traditional “ao dai” remains preferable to women in
both urban and rural settings.
IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. (1p)
There is growing evidence that urbanization has a sharp impact on climate, causing
changes that can wreak havoc on precipitation patterns that supply the precious resource of
water. The heavy amounts of heat and pollution rising from cities both delay and stimulate the
fall of precipitation, deriving some areas of rain while drenching others.
 Cities are on average one to ten degrees warmer than the surrounding undeveloped areas.
Cities also produce large amounts of pollutants called aerosols, gaseous suspensions of dust
particles or byproducts from the burning of fossil fuels. Both heat and pollutants change the
dynamics of clouds. When hoisted up in the sky, the microscopic particles act as multiple
surfaces on which the moisture in the clouds can condense as tiny droplets. This can prevent or
delay the formation of larger raindrops that fall more easily from the sky, or it can cause the rain
to fall in another location.

In California, pollution blows eastward and causes a precipitation shortage of around

one trillion gallons a year across the Sierra Nevada mountain range. By contrast, in very humid
cities, such as Houston, heat and pollutants seem to invigorate summer storm activity by
allowing clouds to build higher and fuller before releasing torrential rains.

1. The fact that urbanization plays a part in climate change can be …………
A. ignored B. proved C. omitted D. imagined
2. One of the changes in climate by urbanization is…………..
A. more pollutants C. a decrease in pollution
B. undeveloped areas D. different precipitation patterns
3. In cities, the rain patterns have been altered because of…………
A. heat and pollutants C. moisture in clouds
B. microscopic particles D. larger raindrops
4. What does the phrase wreak havoc on in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. do something useful for C. cause damage to
B. have a positive impact on D. make use of
5. Why is Houston mentioned in the passage?
A. To give an example of an area affected by heavy rain
B. To make a contrast with California in pollution
C. Because of Houston’s shortage of precipitation
D. Because Houston allows clouds to build higher and fuller
V. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find the mistake
and circling A, B, C or D. (1p)
1.The study of the sculpture of the Cham people is truly fascinated, and some A BC
D
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2.I haven’t visited my grandparents when we came to live in the city. A B
C D
3.We still haven’t got a sponsor although the fact that we’ve written to dozens of A B
C D
companies.
4.People in the South speak more direct than people in the North do. A B
C D
5.According to many critics, Mark Twain’s novel Huckleberry Finn is his greatest A B
work and is one of the greatest American novelists ever written.
C D
VI. Complete the following sentences using one of the following combinations. (2p)
away on with down on up to up with
in with out of (2) away from back on
1. We’ve run ………………sugar. Could you buy some more?
2. Please don’t let me disturb you. Carry ………………your work.
3. We must try to cut ………………the amount of money we spend. We just can’t make ends
meet.
4. Keep ………………me! I’ve got a terrible cold, and I don’t want to give it to you.
5. When I look ………………my childhood, I realize what a happy time it was.
6. The only people she looks ………………are her grandparents.
7. Children ………………their clothes so quickly. It costs a fortune to clothe them
properly.
8. The antique table is very beautiful, but it doesn’t fit ………………the rest of the
furniture, which is modern.
9. I think the neighbours have gone ………………for the weekend. 10.John’s up
ahead so Greg is pedaling fast to catch ………………him.

VII. Choose the best option A, B, C or D for each blank to complete the passage.
(1p)

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 Trang An is a famous tourist complex
located in Ninh Binh province in the north of
Viet Nam. It is an important national heritage and
has been a UNESCO World Heritage site (1)
………………2014. Among the diverse
ecosystems, forests and limestone mountains. (2)
………………with the history of the ancient
capital of Hoa Lu,
Trang An Grottoes are Viet Nam’s most spectacular sights. The scenery here is just
(3) ……………… Trang An Grottoes are a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves and
home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of (4)
………………are in the Red Book of Viet Nam. While rowing through Trang An grottoes in
the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear
water you will (6)…………that you are in a paradise on earth. Many foreign tourists say that
Trang An is truly a great wonder of Viet Nam.

1. A. for B. since C. in D. through

2. A. associated B. linked C. contacted D. joined
3. A. incredible B. artificial C. unreal D. untrue
4. A. them B. which C. what D. that
5. A. know B. understand C. consider D. see
VIII. This email has been written in a hurry and six object pronouns are missing.
Write them in the correct places. (1p)
Example: making up => making it up
You’ll never guess what happened to me today. And I promise I’m not making up.
I was in a shop at lunchtime. There was a tall woman in the shop. She was trying on hats. She
picked up a blue one and put on. I remember thinking it looked good on her. I had tried on
some gloves and was just taking off. The woman came over, picked up some gloves and put
on too. Then she started looking at some bags. She dropped one on the floor by my feet. I bent
down to pick up and when I turned round she was just going out. And she was still wearing the
clothes! I ran out to stop her taking away, but then I felt someone’s hand on my shoulder. It was
the shop owner. I was still holding the bag! And he started telling me off while the woman got
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IX. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given, so that their meaning stays the
same. (1p).
1. Latin was an international language. USED
………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “Why don’t you ask her yourself?”
SUGGESTED
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My parents were never let me stay out late at night.
WISH
……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.Waste
materials are disposed of in a variety of ways. DISPOSE
……………………………………………………………………………………… 5.The opening
of the new stadium was postponed for a week. PUT
………………………………………………………………………………………

FIRST TERM TEST 2

(Advanced)
I. Use the infinitives given in the correct form to finish the sentences. (1p)
1. The plant (to run) ……………by the head engineer for a fortnight before a new director
(appoint) ……………
2. Here you (to be) ……………at last! I (to wait) ……………for you for twenty minutes.
3. He hated (to bother) ……………with trifling matters when he had many more important
things (to deal) ……………
4. She would never miss a chance (to show) ……………her efficiency, she was so anxious (to
like) ……………and (to praise) ……………
5. The idea was too complicated (to express) ……………in just one paragraph.
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
(1p)

Today, walking around Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh City, you can easily see the image of a
Vietnamese kid eating KFC-styled chicken, drinking Coca Cola and watching Disney
Channel. On Vietnamese channels premiere a lot of Korean, Chinese, American films.
English songs appear in iPod or MP3 players of many

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teenagers. All shows the tremendous effects of globalization on Vietnamese life, especially
Vietnamese culture.
Globalization does bring convenience and comfort to Vietnamese people. Now we
can enjoy goods and services with high quality and competitive prices as many foreign
companies join our market. Advances in communication help eradicate geographic borders
among countries and therefore connect our world. Especially, globalization shortens the
long-standing distance among different cultures. For example, right here in Viet Nam, we can
watch latest movies made in Hollywood; we can read famous books written by authors
from US, UK, EU, Japan, China… We can see the appearance of restaurants serving Thai,
Italian, Japanese, American, Latin American food in the big cities. Moreover, globalization is
fast and useful ways to present Vietnamese culture to the whole world.
However, that does not mean globalization does no harm to the culture of our
country. One of the most concerning problems caused by globalization is the dominance of
foreign culture of Vietnamese life. Simply put, people lose their traditional values and
begin to identify with the culture of dominant nations. Perhaps, the most apparent and serious
effect is language. Our Vietnamese people language is facing “severe competition from other
languages, especially English.
1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one effect of globalization on Vietnamese
life?
A. traditional cuisine C. English songs
B. foreign movies D. local crafts
2. The word “premiere” in the first paragraph probably means…………..
A. appear on the screen C. become popular and accepted
B. be shown in an exhibition D. be made for somebody to see
3. The word “However” at the beginning of the last paragraph is used to……….
A. give an example of the judgment mentioned earlier
B. introduce a new but different idea
C. confirm what has been said above
D. present something urgent and significant
4. According to the writer, the problem that the Vietnamese language is facing is
………..
A. easily noticed C. simply linguistic
B. hardly existing D. rarely problematic
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5. What might be the writer’s attitude in the passage?

A. Positive C. Both positive and negative
B. Negative D. Neither positive nor negative
III. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence. (2p)
1. I enjoy ……………, but I also like meals out at restaurants.
A. to cooking B. cook C. cooked D. cooking
2. …………do teenagers in your country give their friends on their birthdays?
A. what B. Which C. When D. Why
3. Please ……………the light. It’s getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into
4. Faraday attended a lecture ……………by a famous scientist.
A. giving B. gave C. given D. to give
5. Duong suggested ……………to the exhibition Viet Nam: Then and Now, and we all
agreed.
A. to go B. going C. us to go D. us going
6. I wish I ……………all the natural and man-made wonders of Viet Nam.
A. visit B. will visit C. could visit D. am visiting
7. Children in large families learn how to get ……………with other people.
A. along B. away C. across D. through
8. We’d like our students to participate more ……………in the school’s social
programmes.
A. basically B. dynamically C. actively D. comprehensively
9. Yesterday, a policeman came and explained to us ……………to act and where to get help in
emergencies.
A. where B. what C. how D. whether
10. In many big cities, people have to ……………up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. catch B. keep C. face D. put
IV. Replace the underlined phrasal verb in each sentence with a one-word verb. (2p)
1. You will soon pick up health when you get to the seaside.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. He has laid aside some money so that he will be comfortable in his old age.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. He told me that he would bring out a new album the next month.

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……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. We looked over the house again before we decided we would rent it.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The council has failed to deal with the problem of homelessness in the city.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Andrew Carnegie helped to set up about 3000 public library all over the United States,
Canada, Britain, and others.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. My old school has been pulled down to make room for a new and larger one.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Did you find out whether there are many seats left for the show?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
9. I wonder who first came up with the idea of a supermarket.
………………………………………………………………………………………. 10.As I kept my
feet wet, I went down with a terrible cold last week.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
V. Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each numbered
gap. (1p)
Teenagers do not spend as much money as their parents suspect – at least not according
to the findings of a (1)…………survey. The survey (2) …………300 teenagers, 13- 18 years
old, from all over Britain.
By the time they reach their teens, most children see their weekly (3)………..rise
dramatically to an amazing national average of 20. Two thirds think they (4)
………..enough money, but most expect to have to do something to get it.
Although they have more cash, worry about debt is (5) ………..among teenagers.
Therefore, the majority of children make an effort to (6) ………..some aside for the future.
Greater access (7) ………..cash among teenagers does not, however, mean that they
are more irresponsible (8) ………..a result. Instead of wasting (9)
………..pocket money they have on sweets or magazines, the 13-year-olds who took part in
the survey seem to (10) ………..to the situation by saving more than half of their cash.

1. A. late B. recent C. latest D. fresh

2. A. included B. contained C. counted D. enclosed

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3. A. allowance B. support C. bonus D. profit

4. A. accept B. earn C. make D. get
5. A. gaining B. heightening C. increasing D. building
6. A. put B. save C. spare D. keep
7. A. to B. with C. from D. along
8. A. like B. as C. for D. in
9. A. that B. whether C. which D. what
10. A. reply B. answer C. respond D. return
VI. Use the right form of the words in brackets to complete the passage. (2p)
Air and water pollution might be assumed to be less (1. press) ………….cities of developing
countries because of lower levels of (2. industry)
………….development. But in fact hundreds of such cities have high (3. concentrate)
………….of industry. Air, water, noise and solid waste (4. pollute)
………….problems have increased rapidly and can have dramatic impacts on the life and
health of city (5.inhabit) ………….on their economy, and on jobs. Even in a (6.relate)
………….small city, just one or two factories dumping wastes into the only (7.near)
………….river can contaminate everyone’s drinking, washing, and cooking water. Many
slums and shanties crowd close to (8.hazard) …………. Industries, as this is land to no one
else wants. This proximity has magnified the risks for the poor, a fact (9.demonstrate)
………….by great loss of life and human (10.suffer) ………….in various recent industrial
accidents.
VII. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage. (1p)
Angkor, in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem
Reap, is one of the most important archaeological
sites of Southeast Asia. It extends over
approximately 400 square kilometres and (1)
………….of temples, hydraulic structures (basins,
dykes, reservoirs, canals) as well as communication
routes. For several centuries, Angkor was
(2)
………….centre of the Khmer Kingdom. With impressive monuments, different ancient
urban plans and large water reservoirs, the site is a (3)
………….concentration of features testifying to an exceptional civilization. Temples such as
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of Khmer (4) ………….Angkor is therefore a major site exemplifying cultural, religious

and symbolic values. It is truly a (5) ………….of the world. UNESCO has set up a wide-
ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the
words given. Do not change these words (1p)
1. “I’ve had better marks than anyone else all term!” (BOASTED)
………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I would live to know how the magician did his tricks. (CURIOUS)
………………………………………………………………………………..
3. “Why don’t we join a volunteer group next summer?” (SUGGESTED)
………………………………………………………………………………..
4. He likes people to call him “Professor”.
(ADDRESSED)
………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I do like to have good communication skills, and can make more friends. (WISH)
………………………………………………………………………………..

Unit 7: RECIPES AND EATING HABITS

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Recipes And Eating Habits Phonetics:

Tones in statements used as questions

Grammar:

- Review: Quantifiers

- Modal verbs in conditional sentences type 1

Vocabulary:

- Different dishes

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-Ways of preparing and cooking foods

Skills:

- Reading and talking about the eating habits of Japanese and Vietnamese people

- Listening to and writing about teenagers’ eating habits.

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. versatile B. tomato C. marinate D. chocolate
2. A. include B. combine C. balance D. reduce
3. A. cucumber B. ingredient C. opinion D. nutritious
4. A. teaspoon B. cabbage C. pancake D. canteen
5. A. individual B. supermarket C. avocado D. information

II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate word/ phrase from the
box.

broccoli celery cheese peel prawn

salad shallot spread steak pie sushi

1. ……………….. 6. …………..……..

2. ………….…….. 7.………… ……..

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3. ………………… 8. ………………….

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9…….………………..
4. …..……………

5. ..………………..
10. …………………..
III. Choose the verbs from the box to fill in the spaces with correct definitions.

boil bread grill mince mix

peel simmer stew stir-fry toast
1. To stir ingredients together with a spoon, fork, or mixer until well combined.
2. To cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point.
3. To brown with dry heat in an oven or toaster.
4. To cut into very small pieces, smaller than chopped or diced pieces.
5. To simmer slowly in enough liquid to cover.
6. To heat a liquid to the point that bubbles break continuously on the surface.
7. To cook on a rack over hot coals or other direct heat source that simulates
coals.
8. To coat with flour, then dip into beaten egg or milk, then coat with crumbs
from crushed stale bread, cereal or crackers.
9. To pull away, strip or cut off the outer covering of a fruit or vegetable.
10. To cook in a frying pan or wok over high heat in a small amount of fat,
stirring constantly.
IV. Fill each numbered blank with a, an, some or any. Mum:
Andy, let’s go to the market. Do you have the list?
Andy: I’m doing it now. We need (1)…………..apples, (2) …………bottle of cooking oil
and (3) …………bread. Oh, and there isn’t (4)……….salt either.
Mum: Is there (5)………..milk?

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…………orange juice.
Mum: Have we got (8)…………vegetables?
Andy: Well, there is (9) ……….cauliflower, (10) ……….onion and (11)
…………potatoes, but there aren’t (12)…………artichokes.
Mum: Ok. Let’s go shopping then. But before leaving, you should eat something. Is there (13)
………….fruit?
Andy: Yes, Mum, there is (14)……….banana and (15)………orange. But I prefer to have (16)
……….muffin or (17)…………..chocolate.
Mum: No way, Andy. You know what I think about fatty food. Have
(18)………….banana and (19) …………milk.
Andy: Ok, but…..Can I have (20)……….chocolate cake after dinner, please?
Mum: We’ll see.

V. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a food quantifier from the box.

a bar of a bowl of a bunch of a can of a carton of

a clove of a loaf a slice of a stick of a tablespoon of
1. Add …………vinegar and 200ml of water into the bowl and mix well.
2. My brother usually has …………cereal and some milk for breakfast.
3. She bought a grapefruit and …………bananas at the village market.
4. Mummy, can you give me …………celery, please?
5. I have a recipe that calls for only …………garlic.
6. There is …………bread, some eggs and some salad for dinner.
7. You look thirsty. Would you like …………soda?
8. Do you want …………chocolate or five chocolate sweets?
9. Please go to the store and buy …………milk and if they have sugar, get one kilo.
10. He has eaten …………pizza, two pieces of cake and three eggs.
VI. Match the first half of the sentences in Column A with the second half in Column B.
Column A
1. You cannot lost any weight……….
2. It may be cheaper if ……….
3. If you like beef noodle soup……….
4. If you don’t like spicy food ……….
5. I can make that kind of cake if ……….
Column B
A. you shouldn’t cook chilli.
B. you must try this restaurant.
C. we buy some food for the party wholesale.
D. i know the recipe.
E. you don’t eat healthy food.
VII. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete each sentences.
1. I didn’t eat everything that they …………me at the party.
A. cooked B. baked C. served D. shared
2. Perhaps the three most popular ice cream…………are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
A. brands B. ingredients C. offers D. flavours
3. Beet greens are the most …………part of the vegetable and can be cooked like any other
dark leafy green.
A. colourful B. nutritious C. traditional D. careful
4. Pumpkin soup is a good source of …………, minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin A.
A. sugars B. solids C. fibres D. fats
5. You …………chicken. You cook it in an oven or over a fire without liquid.
A. steam B. boil C. fry D. roast
6. You usually …………vegetables like onion. It means that you cut them into small
pieces.
A. chop B. whisk C. grate D. sprinkle
7. Is there …………apple juice in the fridge, Quang?
A. an B. a C. any D. some
8. Can I have a pizza, a dozen eggs and a …………of lemonade, please?
A. bottle B. jar C. piece D. tub
9. I would like a …………of broccoli and two carrots.
A. bunch B. clove C. slice D. head
10.You should eat more fruits and vegetables if you …………to lose weight.
A. will want B. want C. would want D. wanted
VIII. Read the following recipe carefully. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Let’s make star-shaped chicken nuggets.
1. Put the following (1) …………in a food processor.
o Skinless chicken breast fillets, (2) ………..into chunks
o 1 large onion, diced
o 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
o 1 small apple, (3) ……………..and granted
o Fresh white breadcrumbs
2. (4)……………them in the food processor for a few seconds until well combined.
3. Shape the (5)……………..into a flat disc.
4. Use a biscuit cutter to press (6)………………the star shapes.
5. Mix the breadcrumbs, cheese and onion flavour crisps together. Press the (7)
………….into the coating.
6. Heat the (8)…………for shallow frying in a large frying pan. Add the nuggets five at a
time slowly (9)………….the frying pan. Cook for about 6 minutes,
(10) …………….the nuggets occasionally, until lightly golden and cooked thoroughly.
IX. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Healthy foods are good for you! They help your body grow. They also give you energy to
work and play.

How do you know which foods to eat? Follow the food pyramid. Use it to make good
choices.

Grains

The grains group give you energy. Make sure at least half the grains you eat are whole
grains. Eat brown rice, oatmeal, and popcorn. Try whole-wheat bread in stead of white
bread.

Vegetables

Colour your plate with all kinds of vegetables. They help your heart, eyes, skin and teeth.
Experts says to eat a rainbow of colours. Each colour helps the body in a different way.
Munch on carrots, corn, and broccoli.

Meat and Beans

The meat and been groups is high in protein. That helps build strong muscles. Eat fish, chicken,
lima beans, and nuts.

Fruits

Fruits are nature’s treats. They are sweet and tasty. They help your heart, eyes, skin and teeth
too. Eat a variety of colours. Try an apple or a a banana. You can also mix pieces of different
fruits to make a salad.

Milk

Have milk and foods made with milk. Those foods are high in calcium. Calcium builds
strong bones. Foods made with milk can be high in fat. Try low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.

Oils

Your body needs only a little oil to keep it healthy. Some foods that have oils are nuts, tuna
fish, and salad dressing.

1.What food group mentioned in the article builds muscles?

A. Meat and beans C. Grains

B. Vegetables D. Fruits and oils

2. Which of the food groups does your body need the least amount of?

A. Grains B. Vegetables C. Fruits D. Oils

3. If your bones are weak, what should you eat or drink more of?

A. whole grains C. meat and beans

B. milk and milk products D. nuts and tuna fish

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The method of mixing different fruits to make a salad.

B. Vegetables help your heart, eyes, skin and teeth.

C. Eating meat and chicken gives your more protein.

D. The various food groups and the benefits of eating well.

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Whole-meal bread is better than white bread.

B. You should eat more broccoli and corn and carrot.

C. Milk products are high in calcium and low in fat.

D. Fruits are important for your heart, eyes, skin and teeth.

X. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.

If you ……………………………………………………………………………….

2. I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.

Let’s …………………………………………………………………………………

3. My aunt has never tasted sushi before.

This is ……………………………………………………………………………….

4. You need to peel the onion and slice it.

The onion ……………………………………………………………………………

5. Eating healthy foods is very important.

It is ………………………………………………………………………………….

XI. Use the information to write about Tom’s eating habits for dinner. Give your
opinion about his eating habits and possible changes.

Tom’s dinner:

- often: chicken/ pizza

- sometimes: pasta
- never: carrots/ peas; reason: hate them; prefer potatoes, cabbage
- dessert: no fruit, usually hot chocolate, biscuits/ piece of cake

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Your advice: Eat more kinds of vegetables (carrots, peas, broccoli); eat fruit

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FUN CORNER

Read the riddles and guess the words.

1. It’s round, square or rectangular. When it gets out of the oven it smells good!
2. It’s long and sharp. It peels fruit and veggies.
3. It can make you cry but you can’t do without it when you’re cooking.
4. It’s flat or deep. It’s white, coloured or patterned.
5. You can eat solid or liquid food with it. It’s made of steel or wood.
6. Mix it with olive oil, herbs and tomatoes. Heat everything up in a pan and you get a
delicious sauce for pasta.
7. You can boil or stew food in it. Every cook has several in different sizes.
8. You sprinkle this spice on sweet pastry and desserts. It’s from an Asian tree.
9. It’s a sweet substance, often made in the form of white or brown crystals, made from the
juice of various plants. You use it in cooking or to make tea, coffee.
10. It’s a tool with a handle and three sharp points. It’s used for picking up and eating food.

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LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Tourism

Phonetics: Tones in asking for information

Grammar:

- Articles: a(n), the, zero article

Vocabulary:

- Tourism

- Compound nouns

Skills:

- Reading and talking about a tourist attraction and your choice of a holiday.

- Listening about the benefits of tourism to an area/ country.

- writing about the negative effects of tourism on an area/ country.

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. coffee B. organise C. efficient D. terminal
2. A. challenge B. promote C. affect D. machine
3. A. discover B. addition C. fantastic D. habitat
4. A. wildlife B. afford C. mountain D. passport
5. A. magnificence B. geography C. expedition D. accommodate

II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.

buffet caravan cruise destination harbour

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1. The manager is away on a business ………….so I am in charge of the office now.
2. If you want to see historical places it is a good idea to go on a guided
………….
3. They met on board of a luxurious yacht during a ………….in the Caribbean.
4. After changing trains three times we arrived at our ………….in the end.
5. If you have any excess ………….you must pay extra money.
6. We spent our last holidays at a camping site, living in a ………….
7. They spent two weeks at a fashionable ski ………….in Switzerland.
8. Nam checked to make sure he had his ………….and passport.
9. On most trains there is a ………….where you can eat a snack or something hot. 10.As soon
as the ship left the ………….everybody get seasick.
III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. I’m very happy that my parents let me make my own DECIDE
………….about holiday destinations.
REASON LUCK
2. At this time it may not be easy to find accommodation with
………….prices. ATTRACT
3. …………., our flight was cancelled and we had to spend one night at
the airport. ACCESS
4. The Opera House is one of the most popular tourist
………….in Sydney. EXPLORE
5. They live in a remote area which is ………….except by horse.
6. They were the first ………….to cross the country from south to north. CHALLENGE
7. What has been the most ………….experience in your life as a tourist AFFORD
guide, Ms. Lien?
8. More and more foreigners like travelling to Viet Nam for holiday DISCOVER
because things are ………….here.
9. British cavers have made some important ………….about Son ADVENTURE
Doong Cave.
10. For the more ………….tourists, there are trips into the
mountains with a local guide.

IV. Complete the following postcards with a/ an, the or zero article (Ø).

Hi Nga,

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You know what? I’ve done it, at last! I’m on (1………….Explore Europe holiday to see ten
different countries in (2) ………Europe. I watch them go past from (3)
………window of (4) ………luxury air-conditioned coach and stay at top campsites on (5)
……way. So far I’ve visited (6)……… Eiffel Tower in Paris, (7)
……historic Sistine Chapel in (8) ………Vantican, taken (9) ……………gondola ride through
(10)………canals in Venice, eaten (11) ………apple strudel in Vienna and listened to (12)
………Krizik Singing Fountain in Prague. But there’s lots more on our itinerary. At (13)
………end of this week we will have (14)……..lot of fun in Tatralandia Aquapark in Sovakia.

Bye for now,

Minh

Ps. You should also go on (15)……….touring holiday in the future.

V. Complete each of the following sentences with the a compound noun from the
box.

boarding pass check-in hand luggage jet lag low season

package tours round trip sleeping bag stopover take-offs
1. We should arrive at ……………at least two hours before departure.
2. I like going on ……………because everything is organised for you and included in
the price.
3. It is reported that night ……………and landings are banned at this airport.
4. You can keep a small bag with you and take it on the plane as ……………
5. Tom can’t get out of his …………… The zipper is stuck.
6. They had a two-day ……………in Viet Nam on the way to Moscow.
7. Mr. Linh said that it was a 80-kilometre ……………to his home town.
8. You must have a ……………to be allowed to get on an aircraft or a ship.
9.My grandmother is still suffering from ……………after her trip to Australia. 10.The
……………for travel to Europe is defined as the months from November
to March.
VI. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete each sentences.
1. David …………a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
A. travelled B. paid C. booked D. made
2. A …………is usually necessary when you travel overseas.
 A. passport B. driving license C. birth certificate D. degree
3. They are going to spend their holiday …………rural France.
A. relaxing B. exploring C. reserving D. searching
4. An example of a …………is a tour through Africa to view the elephants and lions.
A. safari B. voyage C. mission D. cruise
5. There was a long queue at the …………and customers were getting impatient.
A. stopover B. take-off C. depature lounge D. check-out
6. Excuse me, how much is a …………to New York?
A. ticket return B. return ticket C. returning ticket D. ticket returning
7. Yesterday we visited …………Buckingham Palace hoping to see the Queen.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
8. We always eat …………local food when we are abroad.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
9. The owner of the hotel gave us ……… warm welcome.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
10.It’s …………unusual tourist attraction and it’s worth seeing.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered
blank.
The Maldives are a group of very small islands in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka. It
has the smallest (1)……….of any Asian countries. There are about 1200 islands and there are
people living on 200 of them. About 400,000 people living in the Maldives and 75,000 of
them are (2)……the capital island, Mal….Mal….is different from the other islands in the
Maldives because it doesn’t have any beaches. In fact, there is a small wall (3) ………goes
around the whole island.
It is very easy to get around the islands. When you (4)………….on the airport island, you
can take a dhoni and go to Mal….This is a small boat used for (5)……around the islands.
Dhoni taxis go from the airport island to the capital island every fifteen minutes and (6)
………….midnight every half an hour. You can use these boats to visit other islands, too.
The Maldives are a popular place for scuba diving (7)…………there are many wonderful
fish in the water to see. Also, the water is very clear so when you are (8)……….you can see
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help you. Of course, that’s not all you can do on these beautiful islands. You can go
whale and dolphin (10) ……….., fishing, surfing, snorkeling, hiking or explore the towns.

1. A. nation B. population C. area D. inhabitant

2. A. in B. at C. above D. on
3. A. who B. where C. that D. it
4. A. arrive B. travel C. depart D. leave
5. A. education B. transportation C. production D. translation
6. A. at B. before C. on D. after
7. A. although B. because C. however D. furthermore
8. A. underwater B. underlevel C. undersea D. underneath
9. A. look B. see C. find D. hold
10.A. playing B. catching C. hearing D. watching

VIII. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Travel and tourism are very important to millions of people over the world. In every
country you can find people that work in travel and tourism. Some countries need the
money from tourism to help their people survive. It is necessary for these places that travel
and tourism continue to expand and bring money to their regions.
However, travel and tourism have negative aspects. Planes, buses, boats and other
means of transportation that carry travellers and tourists cause pollution. Moreover, some
people do things on a holiday they would never think of doing at home. For example, many
travellers use a lot of water and electricity when they stay in hotels. They forget to turn off
the lights or even leave televisions and air conditioning units on when they leave the room. On
top of that, it is often difficult or impossible for travellers to recycle items, so they end up
leaving large amounts of waste behind. That’s why it is important for people to travel wisely
and respect the places they visit.
They are ways you can travel and be environmentally friendly. Here are some tips
to help you:
1. Don’t throw rubbish on streets, beaches or in the countryside.
2. Don’t use too much water or electricity.
3. Taste the local and national dishes of the country.
4. Buy local products or souvenirs.

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 5. Don’t buy any products made from endangered species; sea turtle shells or bags
made from reptiles or other animals.
1.Why is tourism important to some countries?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. How does tourism affect the environment?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. What do many people use a lot when staying in hotels?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Why do some tourists end up leaving large amounts of waste behind?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. What shouldn’t you do to be environmentally friendly? Mention two ideas..
……………………………………………………………………………………….

IX. Use the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5
words in total)
1.Lan hasn’t decided where to go on holiday. mind
Lan hasn’t …………………about where to go on holiday.

2. We don’t like travelling during peak season. into

We …………………………during peak season.

3. Scuba-diving is not really my cup of tea. interested

I ……………………………scuba-diving.

4. No mountains in Western Europe are higher than Mount Blanc. the

Mount Blanc……………………………….. Western Europe.

5. They require special permits to access Son Doong Cave. to

Special permits……………………….. Son Doong Cave.

X. Write full sentences. Use the words/ phrases given.

1.More / new/ restaurant/ hotel/ will/ build/ town/ accommodate/ increasing/ number/
tourist//.

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………
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2.Although/ Canberra/ capital/ Australia/ not/ popular/ tourists/ as Sydney//.
………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

3.While/ mass tourism/ not have/ negative effect/ developed countries/ can/ harmful
effect/ underdeveloped areas/ world//.

………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.Yesterday/

we take/ bus/ small town/ coast/ and/ find/ hotel/ beautiful view/ sea//.

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Sustainable/ tourism/ tourism/ attempt/ make/ as/ low impact/ environment/ local culture/
possible//.

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

XI. Use the following ideas to write a paragraph of around 100 words about the
negative effects of tourism.

Negative effect: quality of life of the local community is changed

- Changes in lifestyle change

- Changes in cultural and traditional practices
- Changes in physical structure
………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

FUN CORNER

TYPES OF TOURISM
Match the types of tourism with the activities.

A. Researching and understanding the environment,

promoting of recycling and energy efficiency
protecting a watershed etc.
B. Go sightseeing (visiting famous places), visiting
museums, theatres, art galleries etc.
1. Adventure tourism
C. Cleaning up local wildlife, rescuing people in
2. Volunteer travel
emergency (as a response to a natural disaster),
3. Ecotourism building up a new school, providing medical aid,
4. Cultural tourism teaching children etc.
5. Educational tourism
D. Rafting, mountain biking, mountaineering, rock- climbing.
Zip-lining, bungee jumping etc.
E. Taking part in different training or exchange
programs.

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 Unit 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: English in the world

Phonetics: Tones in new and known information

Grammar:

- Review: Conditionals type 2

- Relatives pronouns

Vocabulary:

- Languages
-Language use and learning

Skills:

- Reading about English as a global language

- Listening and talking about experiences in learning and using English

- Writing about the uses of English in everyday life

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. language B. accent C. grammar D. mistake
2. A. bilingual B.contribute C. guarantee D. admission
3. A. translate B. pronounce C. persuade D. borrow
4. A. official B. interview C. adjective D. dominant
5. A. certificate B. education C. derivative D. approximate
II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.

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 accent bilingual conversation dialect imitate
intonation knowledge look up official vocabulary
1. The teacher has done a quick quiz to check the students’ …………..of the English
language.
2. English has the largest ………….with about 500,000 words and 300,000 technical
items.
3. Paul speaks English with a strong French …………., doesn’t he?
4. Rising ………….describes how the voice rises at the end of a sentence.
5. My friend is ………….because she speaks both English and Vietnamese fluently.
6. You can quickly ………….a word’s definition from the online dictionary.
7. I think she is speaking a different English ………….as it has different words and
grammar.
8. English is the ………….language in this country and government must do its business in
English.
9. In mu opinion, it’s very difficult for an Englishman to ………….a real American
accent.
10. I had an interesting ………….with a native English speaker at the meeting this morning.
III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. I’m interested in the study on the ………….and differences between SIMILAR
the two languages.
FLUENCY
2. Nhung can speak English much more ………….than her sister can.
3. It’s said that many English words have been over the SIMPLE
centuries.
4. Computers offer a much greater degree of ………….in the way FLEXIBLE
work is organized.
5. We are going to review the eight parts of ………….in the next three SPEAK
lessons.
TRANSLATE
6. His father has been working as a ………….of technical texts for over
ten years.
PRONOUNCE
7. Ivan can write almost like a native speaker, but his
………….is terrible. KNOW
8. Your aunt is very ………….about English literature, isn’t she?

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9. Since its ………….in 1945, the United Nations has played a dominant ESTABLISH
role in the development of international law.
10. Information related to ………….English Language Teaching can ben OPEN
found in this book.

IV. Complete the following conditional sentences type 2 using the correct form of
the verbs in the brackets.
1. If I (be) …………..weak in speaking English, I (practise) ………….. speaking it more.
2. If you (live) …………..in Australia, you (use) …………..English every day.
3. She (not speak) …………..fluently if she (not study) …………..at an
international school.
4. Mr. Quang (send) …………..his son to a school in England if he (be)
…………richer.
5. If I (not understand) …………..the lesson, I (ask) …………..my teacher to explain it
again.
6. I (tell) …………..you if I (know) …………..the meaning of this word.
7. If he (not be) …………..bilingual, he (not be) …………..able to join our
conversation.
8. Which country you (choose) …………..to improve your English if you (have)
…………..chance, Phong?
9. I (buy) …………..an English dictionary if my parents (send) ………….. me money.
10. If we (not have) …………..our English friends, we (not imitate) ………….. their accent.
V. Combine the following sentences using an appropriate relative clause.
1.This is the IELTS practice test book. I have told you about it.
………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.We have just
moved to a new neighbourhood. There are a lot of English families there.
………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.Mrs. Nga has a
friend. Her daughter is studying English in Australia.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The English teacher is excellent. You met him at the meeting yesterday.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I still remember the day. I first spoke to an English professor on that day.
………………………………………………………………………………………. 6.The man is a
friend of my father. He helped me with my pronunciation.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. A student came late. I borrowed his English dictionary.
………………………………………………………………………………………. 8.The language is
called Singlish. People speak it in Singapore.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
9.I recently went back to my school. I learned my first English words here thirty years ago.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
10. The lady is an interpreter. My mother has worked with her for a long time.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
VI. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. The language that you learn to speak from birth is ………….language.
A. official B. first C. second D. foreign
2. There are many……….of English all over the world such as British English, American
English and Indian English.
A. speakers B. terms C. dialogues D. varieties
3. It is not easy to .……………a foreign language without communicating with the native
speakers regularly.
A. translate B. simplify C. master D. challenge
4. If you want to improve your speaking skill, you should attend the courses that are taught in
a ……………way.
A. traditional B. domestic C. lexical D. communicative
5. Reading helps you learn vocabulary easily as you will ……………new words without
even realising it when you read.
A. pick up B. give up C. face up D. look up
6. The picture reminds him of the time ……………he studied in New York.
A. which B. when C. where D. why
7. Mike comes from a city …………is located in the southern part of England.
A. where B. who C. when D. that
8. The children …………attend that English school receive good education.
A. who B.whom C. which D. whose
9. If I had more time I ………….a Business English course.
A. will take B. would take C. take D. took
10. They could understand our conversation if they……...some English
A. knew B.would know C. will know D. know
VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered
blank.
Many books, newspapers, airports and air-traffic control, technology, sports, pop music
and advertising have the English as the (1)…………language. In general, the universal
language on the Internet is the English. The majority of the electronically stored (2)…………
around the world is in English. You can travel to any English-speaking country without the need
of having a (3)…………Usually, if you don’t know the language your trip would be hard and
maybe you wouldn’t enjoy it. Nowadays in the competitive job (4)…………it is necessary
to speak English. So if you learn English you will have a better (5)…………of getting a job
that pays more. English is also helpful if you are going to move to a different country (6)
…………it is a global language. A lot of educational information is in English; therefore, to
have (7)…………to this material or maybe communicate with (8)…………students it is
necessary to have knowledge of English. It is necessary to learn English if you are (9)
………..to study at a foreign university or school. Usually many educational institutions will
provide you preparatory courses to (10)………your English language skills but you have to
have at least a medium level of knowledge.

1. A. dominant B. particular C. regional D. foreign

2. A. device B. information C. literature D. textbook
3. A. specialist B. writer C. businessman D. translator
4. A. company B. agency C. market D. workshop
5. A. income B. chance C. source D. vision
6. A. however B. though C. but D. because
7. A. access B. entry C. permit D. guidance
8. A. most B. enough C. other D. only
9. A. planning B. thinking C. dreaming D. looking
10. A. widen B. enforce C. estimate D. improve
VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each
question.
 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of a few speakers to
become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today
emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced
following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part,
spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland.
However, during the course of the next two centuries , English began to spread around the
globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonisation, and missionary
work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts
of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary
language of international business, banking and diplomacy.

Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide

is English. Two-third of the world’s science writing is in English and English is the main
language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers.
Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are
nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users than any other language
in the world.

1. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The French influence on the English language.
B. The history of the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
2. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. In 1066 B. Around 1350 C. Before 1600 D. After 1600
3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English
around the world EXCEPT…………
A. the slave trade C. missionary
B. the Norman invasion D. colonisation
4. The underlined word “proliferated” in the passage is closest in meaning to……...
A. prospered B. organized C. disbanded D. expanded
5. It can be referred from the passage that………….
A. English first appeared more than a thousand years ago.
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B. England colonised different parts of the world in the early 2 millennium
 C. English is taught in primary schools all over the world.
D. English is not the language with the largest native speakers in the world.
IX. Each sentence below contains an error. Underline it and write the correct
answer in the space provided.
Example:
1. My brother buys some English books and CDs last week. 0/ bought
2. I don’t know the reason when she went to Australia instead of Britain to 1/…………….
study English.
3. If I were a native speakers of English, I will help you practise speaking 2/…………….
English every day.
4. I’d like you to meet my friend who you will be studying with him next 3/…………….
year.
5. We couldn’t speak fluent English if we don’t use it in every day 4/…………….
conversations.
6. My sister is studying at a university that many American and 5/…………….
Australian professors are working.

X. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1.Mr. Binh uses English every day because he works with some Australians.
If Mr. Binh ………………………………………………………………………
2.I received a letter this morning and it had good news.
The letter that ………………………………………………………………………
3. You don’t have an English certificate, so you cannot enroll in this course.
You could ………………………………………………………………………….
4. My mother is talking with an English woman.
The woman with …………………………………………………………………...
5. I think you should read English papers to improve your reading skill.
If I ………….………………………………………………………………………
XI. Use the ideas below to write a paragraph of 100 words about why English is
important in your daily life.
- A means to have access to worldwide information
- Recreation: read English books, listen to English songs, watch English movies, TV shows
- A useful instrument for travelling
..…………………………………………………………………………………..

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..…………………………………………………………………………………..
..…………………………………………………………………………………..
..…………………………………………………………………………………..

FUN CORNER

ENGLISH : ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

Read the poem below about English and enjoy it!

We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes, But the
plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes. One fowl is a
goose, but two are called geese, Yet the plural of
moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice, Yet the
plural of house is houses, not hice.

If the plural of man is always called men, Why

shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen? If I speak of
my goot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth, Why
shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and there would be those, Yet hat
in the plural would never hose, And the plural of cat
is cats, not cose.
we speak of a brother and also of brethren, but though
we say mother, we never say methren. Then the masculine
pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!

Let’s face it – English is a crazy language., There is no

egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger,
Neither apple nor pine in pineapple, English
muffins weren’t invented in England.
 MID-TERM TEST
Time allowed: 60 min

I. Choose the word in each line that is pronounced differently in the

underlined part. (1p)
1. A. promote B. erosion C. dominate D. noteworthy
2. A. versatile B. operate C. emergency D. prefer
3. A. flexible B. explore C. galaxy D. exotic
4. A. massive B. breathtaking C. maple D. staple
5. A. confusion B. explosion C. persuasion D. extension

II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (1p)

1. In the world today people ……………around 2,700 different languages.
A. speak B. say C. converse D. communicate
2. My sister enjoys travelling around different countries. She is going on a
………..of Scotland this summer.
A. journey B. voyage C. tour D. travel
3. The sentence” The quick brown for jumps over the lazy dog” ………..all 26 letters in the
English alphabet.
A. writes B. uses C. utilises D. consumes
4. If you put those sweets in your cola, the bottle ………..explore.
A. might B. should C. must D. ought
5. Be patient, you can’t ………..to learn a foreign language in a week.
A. believe B. expect C. consider D.think
6. The main………..of this drink are wine, orange juice and bitters.
A. parts B. compositions C. components D. ingredients
7. You ………..see a Yeti if you go to the Himalayas.
A. had to B. must C. would D. might
8. Once we get to the hotel, let’s just ………..quickly and then do a bit of sightseeing..
A. set down B. make up C. check in D. turn up
9. Your doctor, ………..advice you ought to listen to, is clever man indeed.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
10. I paid …….attention, and I didn’t hear what the others were saying.
A. little B. a little C. much D. a lot of
III. Fill in each blank in the passage with a suitable word. (1p)

Modern tourism began with the transition from a rural to an industrial society, the rise of the
automobile, and the expansion of road and highway systems. (1)……….the Second World
War, travel for pleasure was limited to the wealthy, but since then, improved standards of
living and the availability of transportation have (2)……….more people to indulge. In the
1960s, improvements in aircraft (3)………and the development of commercial jet airlines
enabled fast international travel. The (4)……….industry exploded. Today, airports in nearly
every country (5)……….accommodate jumbo jets full of tourists seeking exotic destinations.

IV. Match the beginnings of sentences 1-10 to their endings a-j. (1p)
1. English is…….
2. More people speak………
3. In the year 1000, English…….
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4. By the beginning of the 21 century, English had…………
5. The English language was………..
6. A hundred years ago the world was……………
7. Since 1997, increasing numbers of Chinese students have…………
8. At present, over a billion people are…………
9.Immigration, new technologies, popular culture and even war have……….. 10.Noah
Webster is largely responsible…………
a. learning English worldwide.
b. had approximately 40,000 words.
c. all contributed to the growth of English.
d. using French as an international language.
e. grown to over 500,000 words.
f. been coming to England to improve their English.
g. mandarin Chinese than any other language in the world.
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h. taken to north America by settlers in the 17 century.
i. for the differences between American and British spelling.
j. used as a first language in at least 75 countries around the world.
V. Insert a/ an, the or zero article (Ø) in each of the blanks. (1p)

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in (1)………world. It is spoken all
over (2)………South America except for (3)………Brazil, not to
mention Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. Like Italian and Portuguese, (4)………Spanish language is
related to Latin. (5)………recent report stated that (6)………number of Spanish speakers in
(7)………United States of America will be higher than the number of English speakers by (8)
………year 2090. As (9)………result of this, nearly all North American schools teach
Spanish. There is (10)………interest in Spanish in the U.S., as many English words are
borrowed from the language, including: tornado, bonanza, patio..

VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. (1p)

We will probably never know who first sold a beef inside a bun, but there are lots of
contenders for having invented something similar.

Genghis Khan and his army of Mongol horsemen used to snack on raw beef which they
kept underneath their saddles. They also ground meat from lamb or mutton. This was fast
food for busy warriors on horseback at that time. When the Mongols invaded Russia, the snack
th th
became known as “Steak Tartare”. In the 17 and 18 centuries trade between Germany
and Russia gave rise to the “Tartare steak”, while the “Hamburg steak” became popular with
German sailors along the New York City harbour.

It’s speculated that the first “Hamburger steak” was served at Delmonico’s Restaurant
in New York City in 1834, but not in a bun. In 1885 Charlie “Hamburger” Nagreen served
flattened meatballs between two slices of bread. As late as 1904 Fletcher Davis of Athens,
Texas, attached more attention when he sold his hamburgers at the St.Louis World’s Fair. Davis’s
claim to having originated the hamburger has been supported by both McDonalds and Dairy
Queen.

Brothers Frank and Charles Menches may also have made a major contribution to
hamburger history: they sold ground pork sandwiches at the Erie Country Fair in New York,
but one day in 1885, they were forced to use chopped beef because their butcher had run out
of pork. They mixed in some coffee and brown sugar to beef up the taste and sold their
“Hamburger Sandwiches”. The name “Hamburger” came from Hamburg, New York, the
location of the fair.

1. Which of the following is NOT stated about the Mongols in paragraph 2?

A. They occupied the Russian territories.
B. They used to eat while riding a horse.
 C. They kept lambs and mutton nearby.
D. They used to eat non-cooked meat.
2. Which of the following is stated in the passage?
A. Tartar stake became popular in the 17 century.
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B. Minced beef appeared in the 15 century.
C. Hamburger was first served in Germany.
D. Sailors brought hamburger steak to New York.
3. Whom was “hamburger steak” invented by, according to paragraph 3?
A. Charlie “Hamburger” Nagreen C. McDonalds
B. Fletcher Davis D. Delmonico
4. What was the Menches’ contribution to hamburger history?
A. They began to ground pork for sandwiches.
B. They used another meat and added flavors.
C. They began to use chopped pork.
D. They changed the taste of pork.
5. Where did “hamburger” get its name from?
A. A man B. A fair C. A place D. The Germans
VII. Choose the correct modal verbs in brackets to complete the passage. (1p)
We are going on an expedition to find the source of the river. I’m taking a good map
because we (1.should/ might/ must) get lost! We (2.may/ ought/ would) need a compass too.
I’m worried that we (3.should / must/ may) not have enough food but we (4.need/ might/ can)
not carry more. I have my camera but it (5.may / should/ ought) not work in the cold. So , we
might see the source of the river but we (6. should/ would / could) not take any pictures. This
is a good thing because the people who live there (7.may/ can/ should) not like it. Well, if we
were lucky, we (8.may/ must/ could) find the source of the river, but if we (9.could/ would/
need), I’d write a book about our expedition. We (10.can/ might/ must) be famous one day!
XI. Choose the correct option for each blank to complete the passage. (1p)

Most British people go abroad on holiday to visit family, or on short business trip.
People are (1)…………to find out how to get urgent treatment before leaving the UK. They
have to (2)…………a form which explains what they should do if they fall ill or have an
accident, and what arrangements exists in their country
for medical treatment. The regulations are fairly simple but (3)…………people do not have this
information, they may find that private medical care is extremely expensive. It is not (4)
…………for people to discover that they do not have enough money with them to pay the
total costs and in such (5)…………,an already difficult situation becomes even more
complicated.

1. A. advised B. suggested C. said D. spoken

2. A. put B. bring C. fill D. get
3. A. because B. though C. unless D. if
4. A. strange B. unusual C. abnormal D. infrequent
5. A. conditions B. positions C. circumstances D. places
IX. Use the words/ phrases given to write a letter from Sue to her parents.
(2p)

Dear Mum and Dad,

1. I/ have/ great time/ here/ England/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Things/ great/ me/ since/ arrive/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

3. I / live/ dormitory/ some foreign students/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. They / come/ different parts/ the world/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

5. They/ be/ friendly/ helpful, their English/ much better / mine/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

6. I/ practise/ speak/ English/ them/ every day/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Now/ I / make/ good progress/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

8. My pronunciation/ much better/ and/ I / understand/ almost everything/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

9. I/ hope/ my English/ considerably/ improve/ when/ finish/ course/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Write/ me/ soon/.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

Lots of love, Sue

Unit 10: SPACE TRAVEL

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Space travel

Phonetics: Continuing or finishing tones

Grammar:

- Review: Past simple and past perfect

- Defining relative clause

Vocabulary:

- Astronomy and space travel

Skills:

- Reading about two famous astronauts’ space travel

- Talking about space travel history and discussing the skills needed to become an astronaut.

- Listening about space toursim services

- Writing a short paragraph using advertising language

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. universe B. satellite C. experience D. meteorite
2. A. spacewalk B. trainee C. object D. private
3. A. impressive B. commercial C. profession D. altitude
4. A. parabolic B. astronomy C. experiment D. collaborate
5. A. descend B. explore C. surface D. approach

II. Match the words in the left column with the definitions in the right column.

WORDS DEFINITIONS

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 A. A piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the earth’s surface
1. telescope from outer space.
B. A large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing
2. spacecraft out burning gas, used for space travel or as a weapon.
C. A person who travels into space from Russia.
3. satellite D. A scientist who studies the universe and objects existing naturally
in space.
4. meteorite
E. A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust,
held together by gravitational attraction.
5. planet
F. A large round object in space that moves around a star (such as
the sun) and receive light from it.
6. cosmonaut
G. An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear
7. universe nearer.
H. An artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or another planet
8. rocket in order to collect information or for communication.
I. The whole of space and everything in it, including the
9. galaxy
10.astronomer

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1. The ……………of Apollo 11 was to land two men on the lunar surface and return them
safely to Earth.
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3. Sally Ride became the first American woman ……………to fly in space in 1983 when a
she was 32 years old. n
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4. In ……………, astronauts can move things that weigh hundreds of pounds with just the tips
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5. Quang is interested in …………… . He can spend hours studying the sun, moon, stars
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6. The tail of a ……………can extend over 84 million miles, nearly the distance between the n
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7. The ……………of Apollo 13 was delayed from March 12 to April 11 , 1970
to give the new prime crew more time to train. t
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8. People ……………in space because there is no gravity to pull them towards anything.
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9. This ……………was worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the
Moon. s
10. The mission not only taught NASA about Venus, but also how to ……………a spacecraft t
far from Earth. a
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1. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (collect)…………..some moon dust samples before they s
(return)…………..to Earth.
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4. When we (arrive)…………..in Kennedy Space Center, the space shuttle already (launch) m
…………..into space. a
5. Dennis Tito already (complete)…………..900 hours of training by the time he (fly) n
…………..into space 2001. n
V. Choose the best answer in brackets to complete the sentences.
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1. The student (who/ whom/ x) was selected to join the space program is my brother’s d
friend.
2. They showed me the place (when/ which/ x) the spaceship landed last week.
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3. David introduced me to the woman (whom/ whose/ x) husband is working for NASA.
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4. The astronomer (which/ whose/ x) you want to meet is going to present a paper at the
conference next Friday.
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5. The twenty-ninth of May is the day (that/ which/ x) our astronauts will be returning i
home. c
6. The man with (who/ whom/ x) Mr. Khoa is talking has flown into space three times. l
7. The satellite (where/ that/ x) was launched into space yesterday belongs to Viet Nam. e
8. The space age began in 1957 (when/ which/ x) the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1,
the world’s first man-made satellite. d
9. An astronaut is a person (whom/ that/ x) travels in a spacecraft into outer space. 10.The e
book (who/ where/ x) I’m reading is about the history of space exploration. s
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1. The first ………….was done by Alexei Leonov, a Russian cosmonaut on March 18 , g
1965. It was 10 minutes long. n
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2. The Milky Way is just a ………….in the universe and it contains our Solar System. d
A. planet B. comet C. meteorite D. galaxy
3. Christer Fuglesang said he enjoyed floating around in the t
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6. As soon as the spacecraft………….into space, the crew started to observe the sun.
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7. The launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour ………….broadcast live this morning.
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8. Do you want to meet my colleague ………….son is training to be an astronaut?
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9. The mission………….they are talking about plans to send humans to Mars by 2030.
A. who B. when C. where D. x
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10. The Astronauts Memorial Foundation honours all American astronauts
………….have lost their lives while on missions or in training.
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Space exploration is the investigation of the universe beyond the Earth’s l
atmosphere, by (1)………..of manned or unmanned spacecraft. Despite the technological
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advancements achieved in the past, space exploration was only (2)……….until the 20 s
century. The first successful orbital launch was made by the Soviet Union in 1957 which was t
called “Sputnik”. When the topic “SPACE EXPLORATION” is put (3)…………..the table, a
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question has often been asked: “Why should we spend money on NASA while there are so (4)
…………problems here on Earth?” However, this might be partially wrong since exploring the a
unknown may help us progress. l
The advantages of space exploration include the materials (5)………….can be obtained
from outer space. For instance, asteroids have iron and nickel which could be utilized to
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satisfy the (6)………….for metal. Therefore, numerous commercial companies have invested b
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a killer comet will again cross Earth’s path, threatening all life. Fortunately, (10)
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…………..we have knowledge about comets and space science, we will be able to survive.

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Where will you go on your next vacation? Disneyland? Sea World? Outer space? That’s right;
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tourists are now paying big bucks to travel into space with astronauts. The first space tourist
was Dennis Tito, an American businessman. In 2001, he paid about $20 million to ride on r
a Russian rocket to the International Space Station. The Space Station circles 220 miles e
above Earth. Tito stayed on the station for a week hanging out with astronauts and eating space s
food.
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The latest space tourist was Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian-born woman from the United a
States who went to the Space Station in mid-September 2006. r
How safe is space travel? Apart from the risk of crashing, space tourists have some special c
things to worry about. Earth’s atmosphere protects us from dangerous radiation from the h
sun. Space travelers are exposed to more of the sun’s rays. But for tourists spending only a ,
few days or weeks in space, the radiation probably isn’t harmful. e
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A bigger problem might be space sickness. Without Earth’s gravity to hold them down,
visitors to the Space Station float around inside the craft. It may look like fun on TV, but it
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B. not need space suits D. make side trips to Mars
3. It is probably so expensive to travel to space because…………
A. astronauts want to make a lot of money
B. astronaut food is very expensive
C. space equipment and fuel is expensive
D. there are high taxes on space travel
4. This passage is…………..
A. poem B. fiction C. a biography D. non-fiction
5. Why are space travelers exposed to more radiation?
A. Their spacesuits are too thin to protect them.
B. They lack protection provided by Earth’s atmosphere.
C. They stay in the space for such a long time.
D. They float around inside the craft and have space sickness.
IX. Each sentence below contains an error. Underline it and write the correct
answer in the space provided.
1. The astronaut visited our school yesterday morning has flown 1/………………
into space four times.
2. Pham Tuan had been awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union
2/………………
after returning from space.
3. The site which the space shuttle is going to be launched next
3/………………
week attracts a lot of visitors.
4. When Alan Shepard travelled into space in May 1961, Yuri
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Gagarin became the first person in space on April 12 , 1961.
5. The rocks my father always carries them in his bag came from
outer space.
5……………….
X. Join each pair of sentences into one, using the prompts provided.

1.We are meeting an astronomer tonight. This astronomer has discovered three Earth-like
planets.

The astronomer ……………………………………………………………………..

2.Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in 2001. Anoushen Ansari travelled into space as
a tourist in 2006.

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When Anoushen Ansari ……………………………………………………………..

3.I’m reading an article. The article is about NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon.
I’m reading …...……………………………………………………………………..

4. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted and American flag on the moon. They spoke to
President Richard Nixon after that.

Before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin..…………………………………………..

5. Last week they visited a museum. The first artificial satellite is on display there. Last week
they………………………………………………………………………

XI. Use the ideas below to write a paragraph of 100 words about the benefits of
space exploration.
- Might find new minerals, precious materials sometimes -> make our lives easier
- Bright smart people work together -> result in fantastic scientific discoveries, useful
inventions
- Colonise other plants, make atmosphere suitable for human life

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FUN CORNER

One of the most important days in the history of space travel:

Apollo 11 lands on the Moon.

Year:………………..

Find 24 words about space and space travel in the wordsearch grid. The letters left
over in the grid spell the year of the first landing on the Moon.

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 Unit 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: Changing roles in society Phonetics:

Agreeing and disagreeing tones

Grammar:

- Review: Future passive

- Non-defining relative clause

Vocabulary:

- The changing roles in society

Skills:

- Reading about the changing roles of women in society and its effects

- Listening about the changes that women in Kenya are going through

- Talking and writing about roles in the future

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. forum B. machine C. pressure D. whiteboard
2. A. projector B. dependent C. dominate D. appointment
3. A. relationship B. participate C. curriculum D. academic
4. A. demolish B. syllabus C. principal D. masterpiece
5. A. theoretical B. international C. uneconomic D. university

II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.

apply breadwinner burden content evaluator

 hands-on process provider responsibility tailor
1. In our society, men are often expected to be the …………….in a family.
2. His work has reviewed by the …………….and he was given a list of corrections
that he should apply to meet corporate standards.
3. In order to help students learn the sense of ……………., it’s necessary for them to do
household work after school.
4. If you need to contact your internet service ……………., you can find their contact
details on your bills.
5. Many employers consider …………….experience to be as useful as academic
qualifications.
6. With the modern training strategy, we indentify your needs, and
…………….your training accordingly.
7. He can speak English, French and Japanese. He wants a job in which he can
…………….his foreign languages.
8. Paying tuition fees often places a large financial …………….on poor students’ families.
9. Mary is very …………….with her current job and has no desire to quit it. 10.Teenagers
play an important part in the …………….of changing the society.
III. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. A leg injury is preventing Peter from active …………. in the PARTICIPATE
competition.
DEPEND
2. Her children are very ………….. . They do all the shopping and
cooking by themselves.
NECESSARY
3. In the future, students will not …………..go to school every day; they
can stay at home and follow the lesson online. INVOLVE
4. The modern mother will decrease her………….. in
household work as it will be shared by her husband. FACILITATE
5. Teachers should act as ……………, enabling their students to study
in the way that suits them best. DANGER
6. Our school will participate in a big campaign to save
…………… species. GUIDE
7. The role of the modern teacher is to provide ……………to the
student. RESPOND
8. It isgood news that all the schools in our city are
…………… to changes in the curriculum.

9. Finishing high school at the age of 16 is …………… THEORY

 possible for many students.
10. It is announced that successful …………… will receive APPLY
notification within the week.
IV. Put the following sentences into passive voice.

1. We will open more forums for students to share their ideas.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Students will no longer carry school bags to the classes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Will schools provide students with laptops or iPads?

……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. They will recognise and value women’s contribution equally.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Teachers will not check students’ homework every day.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Virtual schools will allow students to work from home.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Will he look after the children and feed them?

……………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Women will not do all the washing-up and cooking.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

9. Students will log into their accounts to take part in online lessons.
………………………………………………………………………………………. 10.Our school

will use a special software to track student progress.

……………………………………………………………………………………….
V. Combine the following sentences using an appropriate relative clause.

1.My head teacher has such a good sense of humour. He usually makes everyone laugh by
telling funny stories.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

2.I prefer traditional classrooms. I can interact face to face with the teachers and other
students there.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.We are going

to open a new English class. This class is totally online.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

4.Mr. Vinh is talking with the students. They are sharing their thoughts about the roles of
schools in the future.

………………………………………………………………………………………. 5.My new school

is bigger than the old one. You visited it two days ago.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

6.Dr.Anna Bennett is a senior lecturer at the National University. Her paper is about
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women’s roles in the 21 century.

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7.My brother has just graduated from Harvard University. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook
founder and CEO used to study there.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

8.Her husband will stay at home to look after the children. He used to be the
breadwinner of her family.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

9.I have read an article about Silicon Valley. It is home to many of the world’s largest high-
tech corporations.
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10.They will organise a farewell party for Ms. Jennifer Green next week. She has been our
school principal for 8 years.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

VI. Choose the best answer in the brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. Learning in the future will be more (socially-oriented/ individually-oriented) as each student
will have his own timetable.
2. By the time she gets her first job next year, she will have been ( employed/
unemployed) for over nine months.
3. The last (interviewer/ interviewee) was very smart. He had answers for all of our
questions.
4. She has no sense of (style/ direction) at all. She always gets lost.
5. This is a picture of Mountain View, (where/ which) Google Headquarters are located.
6. I have been introduced to a student (whom/ that) is a member of the Beyond 2030
Forum.
7. The Amazon River, (that/ which) is in South America, is one of the longest rivers in the
world.
8. My director, (who/ that) you met this morning, will stop working to take care of his children.
9. Students (will stay/ will be stayed) at home to plan and carry out their projects. 10.Teachers
(will evaluate/ will be evaluated) in lesson planning and instructional
methods.
VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered
blank.
There has been a big change in the roles of men and women at home which in turn (1)
……………their feelings about their roles. However, it is important to highlight how this
distribution of tasks and responsibilities can affect the relationships (2)…………… may end
up in discords, or even divorces. In order to make a distinction between the past and the
present times (3)……………are provided: in the past, 75% of women with a part-time job
cooked the evening meal regularly while 95% (4)……………care of all the washing and
ironing. Husbands
were involved in cleaning in only 17% and used their time at home on (5)……………
repairs. The care of children was mainly a task carried out by women. The little time
that men spent with children usually (6)……………the more enjoyable aspects of child care
such as play and outings. However, this has (7)……………because now women are the ones
who spend less time at home (8)……………to their jobs or their different activities. And
nowadays, most husbands stay at home taking care of children and (9)……………the cooking.
As a consequence of the change in roles, women have become more liberal and think they
can manage (10)……………their own. Men, on the other hand, feel that their position and
power in the family has been replaced by women.
1.A. develops B. creates C. affects D. causes

2. A. which B. who C. where D. when

3.A. achievements B. percentages C. experiences D. advantages

4. A. thought B. played C. shared D. took

5.A. commerical B. industrial C. household D. academic

6.A. challenged B. attracted C. employed D. involved

7.A. changed B. increased C. guided D. witnessed

8. A. because B. despite C. due D. but

9.A. making B. doing C. getting D. working

10. A. at B. of C. on D. in

VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people
think that students will study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online.

Students will probably be able to these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will
happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through
live videoconferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever
they live.
 Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for
learning social skills. Teacher will guide students in learning how to work together in
getting a long with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out
of the classroom.

Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life
skills about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their
communities.

Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say
it will take longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the
day TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before.

1. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?

A. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live
videoconferencing.
B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
D. Schools will organise a live videoconference for teachers to help students with
problems.
2. Students will still go to school to…….
A. learn all subjects C. use computers
B. play with their friends D. learn social skills
3. The main role of teachers in the future will be………….
A. providing students with knowledge
B. guiding students to learn computers
C. helping students with group projects
D. organising live videoconferences
4. Students will learn important life skills through……….
A. going to school every day
B. taking online classes
C. working in international businesses
D. doing volunteer work
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.
B. Computers will change education in the future.
C. All classes will be taught online in the future.
D. Teachers will help students from home in the future.
IX. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.

1.This is our new laboratory, that has been equipped with many modern facilities.
A B C D
2.In the future classrooms, exercise books will replace by laptop computers.
A B C D
3.Dr.Nelson, whom is the head of the research group, will talk about the changes in A B
C D
curriculum.
4.Students will are guided in learning how to get along with each other.
A B C D
5.Can we meet each other at my university, where is situated in the city centre?
A B C D
X. Use the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5 words in
total).

1.My school is over 100 years old. which

I’m studying ……………………..over 100 years old.

2.Students will share their thoughts about the dream school on the forum. on

Students’ thoughts about the dream school …………………….. the forum. 3.Ms. Kelly, our

school principle, will attend our class this afternoon. is

Ms. Kelly, …………………….., will attend our class this afternoon.

4.Homework will be sent through cyberspace. through

Students ………………………….. cyberspace.

5. The teacher meeting you yesterday is supervising our project. who

The teacher………………………….. is supervising our project.

XI. Choose from 2 to 4 ideas below to write a paragraph of 100 words about the role
of teachers in the future.

Teachers’ roles in the future

- Instructional designer
- Trainer
- Collaborator
- Silent partner
- Coordinator
- Facilitator

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FUN CORNER

Women ’n’ Men

The following table gives hilarious examples of how different women and men are. Find
out who the statements refer to.

Statements Women Men

1 Anything they say after the last word in an argument is
 the beginning of a new argument.
2 They never worry about the future until they get married.
3 They will pay $2 for a $1 item they want.
4 They are successful if they can find a successful spouse.
5 They will pay $1 for a $2 item that they don’t want.
6 They love cats
7 They will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty
the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, get the mail.

8 They get married expecting their spouse will change, but they
don’t.
9 They say they love cats, but when nobody is looking, they kick
cats.
10 If Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex go out for lunch, they will
affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla, Peanut-
Head and Useless.
11 They have six items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, tooth paste,
shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel from the
Holiday Inn.
12 They have the last word in any argument.
13 Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex will each throw in $20, even through
the bill’s only $22.50. None of them will have anything smaller,
and none will actually admit they want change back.

14 If Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex go out for lunch, they will call each
other Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex.
15 They will dress up for weddings about funerals.
16 They worry about the future until they get married.
17 The average number of items in their bathroom is 337. The
other sex would not be able to identify most of these items.

18 They get married expecting that their spouse won’t change

and they do.
19 They are successful if they make more money then their spouse
can spend.
20 They know all about their children. They know about dentist
appointments and romances, best friends and favourite foods and
secret fears and hopes and dreams.
 Unit 12: MY FUTURE CAREER

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Topic: My future career

Phonetics: High tones

Grammar:

- Review: In spite of / Despite

- Verbs + to-infinitive/ Verbs + -ing

Vocabulary:

- Jobs, careers, and factors affecting career choice

Skills:

- Reading about choosing a career

- Talking and writing about a person’s likes/ dislikes, personally traits and abilities for a certain
job.

- Listening about choosing future jobs and reasons for the choices.

PRACTICE

I. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. career B. service C. leisure D. colleague
2. A. dynamic B. consider C. management D. injection
3. A. vocational B. architecture C. development D. compulsory
4. A. economical B. administrator C. educational D. opportunity
5. A. practical B. flexitime C. meaningful D. reseacher

II. Label each of the following pictures with an appropriate career from the box.

architect biologist chef craftsman fashion designer

housekeeper mechanic pharmacist receptionist tour guide
1……….……………… 6. ……….………………

2……….……………… 7. ……….………………

8. ……….………………
3. ……….………………

4. ……….………………
9. ……….………………
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III. Match the words in the left column with the definitions in the right
column.

WORDS DEFINITIONS
1. career A. a type of work or way of life that you believe is specially suitable
for you
2. theory B. understanding of or information about a subject that you get by
experience or study
3. certificate C. the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life,
especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money
4. profession D. a particular way of doing something.
E. an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have
5. method practised it
F. a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something
happens or exists
6. employment
G. a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an
organisation
7. vocation H. an official document proving that you have completed a course
of study or passed an exam
8. promotion I. the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or an
organisation
9. skill J. any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill,
often one that is respected because it involves a high level of
10.knowledge education

IV. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITALS to complete each of the
following sentences.
1. Stephen Hawking is one of the greatest …………..of all time. His PHYSICS
study on the Bing Bang is famous all over the world.
2. You will never get a good job if you don’t have any
…………. QUALIFY
3. Recent advances in …………..science mean that many fatal diseases
can now be cured. MEDICINE
4. Although many people have some interest in history, few of them
HISTORY
decide to become…………
5. My parents have……………me to focus on social sciences and COURAGE
humanities.
6. The number of ……………in the company has trebled over the past EMPLOY
decade.
 7. His explanation about why he became a biologist did not satisfy CURIOUS ART
my ……………at all.
8. My sister is ………………and she wants to become a fashion ADMINISTER
designer.
ABLE
9. The possible career paths in education can be to become teachers,
education ……………or curriculum developers.
10. You should choose a job that is based on your …………and your
likes.

V. Join each pair of sentences into one, beginning with the words provided.

1.Quang would like more holidays. He doesn’t mind going to school.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………… 2.The work

was hard and the wages were low. He decided to take the job.

In spite ………………………………………………………………………………

3. She is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………………

4. He has health problems. He is always smiling.

In spite ………………………………………………………………………………

5. I got good marks. The exam was difficult.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………………

6. Nga went to school. She was ill.

In spite ………………………………………………………………………………

7. We couldn’t win the match. We played well.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………………

8. It rained a lot. We enjoyed our holiday.

In spite ………………………………………………………………………………

9. He was injured. He managed to finish the race.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………………

10. He didn’t get the job. He had all the necessary qualifications.
In spite ………………………………………………………………………………

VI. Combine the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive of the verb
in bracket).
1. Reliable friends are always there for you. You never fail (help) ……………
2. Why don’t you stop (work)…………….and take a rest?
3. I was a bit lazy this time, but I promise (study)…….……..harder next time.
4. If you want a quiet holiday, you should avoid (go)…………to the coast in summer.
5. We told him the plan, he agreed (join)……………our team.
6. John missed (have)…………..dinner with his old school mates.
7. This is a very badly organized project. I will never consider (take) ……..part in it.
8. I can’t stand my boss. I have decided (look)…………..for another job.
9. He only wants privacy. He can’t understand people (ask)…………..him personal
questions.
10. Do you ever regret (not study)……………at university, Peter?
VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered
blank.

The nature of work is changing. You will probably change jobs numerous times over
your lifetime. The idea of a “job for life” doesn’t (1)………….any more. Your career may
involve a range of different jobs. New technology also means that there are new occupations
today that didn’t exist ten years ago. Many of these occupations (2)………….working with
computer-based systems, procedures, machinery and the Internet. Many of the occupations of
the future will mean being self-employed or (3)………… in small business.

The changing nature of work will provide many opportunities for those (4)
…………are prepared for them. This will mean being able to identify opportunities, tackle
problems, take initiative, persevere, be flexible and work in teams. It will mean developing the
right “enterprise skills” (5)…………the future.
 However, choosing a career path is not always easy. For most people there is not one (6)
…………occupation, but several occupations they could do and enjoy. Different occupations
will suit you at different times. Your career is your whole working life, which can be made
up of a wide range of occupations and involve many (7)………… in direction.

It is important that you take informed choices. It is wise to base your career decisions
on a good (8)…………of yourself, as well as a thorough knowledge of the occupations and
courses open to you.

It takes time to think about yourself to decide what sort of (9)…………you want, to
talk to people and to explore occupations. If you want to find work that is satisfying, (10)
…………….., there are no shortcuts- and without this knowledge, you may be tempted to react
to whatever luck brings your way.

1. A. create B. exist C. open D. offer

2. A. involve B. satisfy C. apply D. discuss
3. A. searching B. designing C. suffering D. working
4. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
5. A. of B. at C. in D. for
6. A. true B. right C. soft D. large
7. A. opportunities B. ideas C. changes D. sectors
8. A. understanding B. qualification C. interest D. profession
9. A. fashion B. approach C. lifestyle D. viewpoint
10. A. however B. despite C. furthermore D. although
X. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.

It is sometimes very difficult to decide which career to choose when you leave
school. British students are helped by careers teachers, who inform them about different
careers, the qualifications needed and try to help them make up their minds. Mr.
Hemmings, a careers teacher as well as a History teacher, talks about his experience.

“I’ve been a careers teacher for around five years and, on the whole, I’ve found it a
rewarding experience. Our students have careers lessons once a week for the fourth and the fifth
years (15 and 16 years old). My task consists of explaining
as accurately as possible the qualifications required for each job, as well as the type of work and
personal skills involved.

Advising teenagers can be rather difficult – some youngsters have no idea at all of what
they want to do, or of what the real world outside really is. They come to me and say “I don’t
like routine nine-to-five jobs…..I’d like something exciting that pays well…..” What can I say?
That we’re running out of exciting jobs? But they usually end up facing reality and come down
to their senses after a while……

Anyway here in school we only give them a piece of advice according to what we
know about their favourite and weakest subjects, pastimes and personality. But if you ask
me, things are happening so quickly around here, with our economy in the dumps that
sometimes you just don’t know what to say. A few days ago I asked a fifteen-year-old boy what
job he had in mind and he replied “I haven’t any plans…..You see, Sir, I don’t know what
new jobs will replace today’s”. What could I say?

1. What do careers teachers in Britain help students?

A. inform them about different careers
B. tell them qualifications needed for careers
C. help them make up their minds
D. all of the above
2. How has Mr. Hemmings found his job as careers teacher?
A. an easy job c. a stressful job
B. a rewarding experience d. a challenging experience
3. How often do British students have careers lessons?
A. once a week c. once a fortnight
B. twice a week d. twice a month
4. Why is it difficult to advise teenagers?
A. Teenagers have no idea of what exciting jobs are.
B. Many youngsters never go outside of their houses.
C. Some of them don’t know what careers they want.
D. Many teenagers only like doing jobs that pay well.
5. Why hasn’t the student got any plans about his future job?
A. There will be many new jobs in the future.
B. His parents haven’t told him about his future job.
 C. He is too young to think about it.
D. He is busy studying his favourite subjects.
XII. XI. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.

1. If you don’t want to be late for work again, try to go to bed earlier.

A B C D

2.He was awarded the employee of the year though his young age.

A B C D

3.Although I will have a very busy day tomorrow, I have arranged meeting him at

A B C D

4 o’clock.

4. Despite of not being a professional dancer, she practises dancing every day.

A B C D

5. My brother always suggests to read the book before seeing the film.

A B C D

XI. XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other
words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word.

1.I made an effort to submit the application by 11.30 but I couldn’t. TRIED

……………………………………………………………………………................ 2.Even

though I left home very early, I was late for the interview. DESPITE

……………………………………………………………………………................

3.My colleague said that she was willing to work late. MIND
……………………………………………………………………………................
4.He doesn’t want to become an artist though he’s interested in arts. SPITE

……………………………………………………………………………................ 5.Don’t miss

seeing Ms. Molly for her career advice. FORGET

……………………………………………………………………………................

XI.What job would you like to do in the future? Write a paragraph of 120-150 words
about the three most important qualities for that job. You should give the name of the
job, three qualities, reasons and examples to support your opinion.

……………………………………………………………………………................

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FUN CORNER

WHAT CAREER FOR ME?

Do the following quiz and see which your main characteristics are and which career suits
you most.

Questions Yes No
1 Are you calm?
2 Are you imaginative?
3 Do you like children?
4 Do you like to travel?
5 Do you enjoy working alone?
6 Do you prefer working indoors?
7 Do you prefer working at night?
8 Do you like talking to people?
9 Do you like talking on the phone?
10 Do you have a lot of energy?
11 Do you working with figures?
12 Are you organised?
13 Are you patient?
14 Do you like animals?
15 Do you usually make a lot of noise?
16 Does blood impress you?
17 Do you like to build or repair things with your
hands?
18 Do you like elderly people?
19 Do you like music?
29 Do you like sports?

Yes No Yes No
1 2 5 11 5 2
2 5 4 12 10 3
3 2 6 13 2 0
4 10 1 14 2 5
5 5 0 15 10 1
6 5 0 16 2 5
7 2 4 17 5 2
8 10 5 18 2 4
9 10 4 19 5 7
10 10 4 20 10 1
 FINAL TEST 1
Time allowed: 60 min

I. Find the word having different stress pattern in each line. (1p)
1. A. garnish B. orchid C. preserve D. accent
2. A. official B. occupy C. technical D. century
3. A. facilitate B. astronomy C. reusable D. indicator
4. A. marinate B. imperial C. concentrate D. skyscraper
5. A. seniority B. inaccessible C. alternatively D. opportunity

II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (1p)

1. Of those …………took the test last week, Phong is the only one who didn’t study for it.
A. who B. whom C. whoever D. that

2. Halley’s Comet had its first documented sighting in 240 B.C in China and ……. it has been
from the Earth 29 times.

A. after B. because of C. since then D. that is

3. When using a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the ………..and

abbreviations it contains.

A. letters B. symbols C. words D. signs

4. It was from the Lowell Laboratory that Pluto………..in 1930.

A. sighted B. was sighted C. was sighting D. had been sighted

5. The children had been …………..of the danger, but they had taken no notice.
A. warned B. shown C. prevented D. suggested

6. He……..the race if he followed his brother’s example and trained harder.

A. won B. could win C. will win D. had won

7. I can’t ………your loud music and longer. I’m leaving.

A. make out B. keep up with C. hold on to D. put up with
8. Increasing ………..of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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A. a number B. the number C. the amount D. an amount

9. In many Asian countries now, women have more and more ………….in family matters.
A. voice B. speaking C. say D. rights

10. Women now have the freedom to …………whether or not they have children.
A. know B. select C. elect D. choose

III. Put each verb in brackets in the correct tense to complete the following sentences.
(1p)

1. I wish I (be)…………..deaf. I don’t really want to hear anything about the party.

2. The speed limit is 30 miles an hour but Tom (drive)…………..at 50 miles at that time. He
shouldn’t (be)…………..driving so fast.

3. if it (rain)………….., could you bring in the washing from the garden?

4. Don’t forget (go)…………..to the travel agent’s, will you? The plane tickets need (pick
up)…………..

5. I like (play)…………..tennis but I wouldn’t like (play)…………..with her. She’s such a

bad loser.

6. She advised me (consider)…………..all the facts before (decide)…………..to accept the

job.

IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question. (1p)

Between 1977 and 1981, three groups of American women, numbering 27 in all, between the
ages of 35 and 65, were given month-long tests to determine how they would respond to
conditions resembling those abroad the space shuttle.

Though carefully selected from among many applicants, the women were volunteers and
pay was barely above the minimum wage. They were not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol
during the tests, and they were expected to tolerate each others’ company at close quarters for
the entire period. Among other things, they had to stand pressure three times the force of
gravity and carry out both physical and mental tasks while exhausted from strenuous physical
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ten days, they had to spend a further twenty days absolutely confined to bed, during
which time they suffered backaches and other discomfort, and when they were finally
allowed up, the more physically active women were especially subject to pains due to a slight
calcium loss.

Results of tests suggest that women will have significant advantages over men in space. They
need less food and less oxygen and they stand up to radiation better. Men’s advantages in
terms of strength and stamina, meanwhile, are virtually wiped out by the zero-gravity condition
in space.
1.What can be said about the women who applied?
A. There were 27 applicants in all.
B. They were anxious to give up either smoking or drinking,
C. They had previously earned the minimum wage.
D. They close to participate in the tests.
2. According to the passage, physical and mental tasks were carried out the the
women………….
A. prior to strenuous exercise
B. following arduous exercise
C. before they were subjected to unusual exercise
D. after they were subjected to unusual exercise
3. The phrase “at close quarters” in the passage probably means………….
A. inside a spaceship C. from a short distance only
B. at the other side D. in outer space
4. Which would be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Older Women, too, can travel in Space.
B. Space testing causes backaches in women.
C. Poor wages for women space test volunteers.
D. Tests show women suited for space travel.
5. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The tests were not carried out abroad the space shuttle.
B. The women involved had had previous physical fitness training.
C. The women were tested once a year from 1977 to 1981.
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D. The tests were carried out on women of all ages.

V. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following sentences. (1p)

1. Of all the elements in the Earth’s crust, oxygen is known to be the more A B
C D
common.
2. One of the most famous structures in the world, the Statue of Liberty is widely A B
considered an unique symbol of hope and freedom.
C D
3. According to a team of scientists, there is evidence that Mount Everest is still A B
C
risen. D
4. Some tools began to be replaced around 6000 years ago by metal tools, that were
A B
used to build instruments and simple machines.
C D
5. New laws should be introduced to reduce the number of traffic in the city centre. A B
C D
VI. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage (1p)
One thing I know is that I wouldn’t like to have a(n) (1.OCCUPY)………….that has
anything with physics, chemistry or maths; I am not the (2. SCIENCE)………..type at all.
In fact at school, I was a complete (3. FAIL)……………in these subjects. Neither am I very
good at dealing with people, nor am I (4. AMBITION)……………..so jobs in business, and
(5. MANAGE)…………don’t really interest me either. Moreover I find it (6. IRRATE)
…………….to be surrounded by a lot of people; I would much rather have a job involving
creative work or (7. ART)………….skills of some sort. I’d like to have the chance to work
outdoors (8. OCCASION)……………….and perhaps do a bit of travelling too. I am not (9.
PARTICULAR)………….concerned about becoming rich but I would like to have a (10.
REASON)……………income-enough to live comfortably.

VII. Rewrite each sentence to include the information in brackets. (1p)

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Example: Vincent Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. (His most famous
work is probably Sunflowers.)

=> Vincent Van Gogh, whose most famous work is probably Sunflowers, was born in the
Netherlands in 1853.

1.The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shal Jahan for his wife. (It is in northern India.)
……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. There are 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms in the White House. (The President of the United
States lives there.)

……………………………………………………………………………………….

th
3. The idea of using sound waves to find illness was put forward in the middle of the 20
century. (We now know this as ultrasound.)

……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Landing on the planet Mars was finally achieved in 1976. (Scientists had always
dreamed of this.)

……………………………………………………………………………………….

5. The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. (Its roof looks like
the sails of many boats.)

……………………………………………………………………………………….

VIII. Choose the correct option for each blank to complete the passage. (1p)
The astronauts could not have reached the moon without the invention of rockets.
We live in the age of rockets, but do you know that rockets are not a modern (1)
………..? For centuries, rockets were used to entertain people. The Chinese used rockets
th
(2)………..fireworks. In the 13 century, rockets were first used in war. The Mongols used
rockets to attack a Chinese city in 1232. These early rockets could not (3)………..very far.
However, in 1885 a Russian scientist discovered a better fuel for rockets. This liquid gave
rockets much more power. Then in 1919 a new age of rockets began. In that year an
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Robert Goddard, said that it was (4)…………to send a rocket to the moon! Goddard launched
his first liquid-fuelled rocket in 1923. It flew 184 feet. Almost 12 years later, he sent a rocket
7,500 feet into the air in 1935. Russian rockets sent the first (5)…………into orbit in 1957. Just
12 years later the first man walked on the moon – thanks to rockets! Where will rockets take us
next?

1. A. invention B. discovery C. finding D. result

2. A. in B. with C. to D. for

3. A. tour B. travel C. go D. move

4. A. probable B. likely C. possible D. feasible

5. A. satellite B. rocket C. planet D. object

IX. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence. (1p)

1.You can’t call yourself a real traveller just because your have made one trip abroad.
Making one trip abroad………………………………………………………………

2. Although she was a wealthy person, she wouldn’t spare a pound on charity.
In spite……………………………………………………………………………….

3. Imagine winning a million dollars – I’d be over the moon.

If I were ……………………………………………………………………………..

4. “I don’t mind your sitting in the lab as long as you don’t touch anything,” said Joe.
Joe said ……………………………………………………………………………..

5. I’m sorry that I can’t go to the airport to see off my friend Nick.
I wish………………………………………………………………………………..

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FINAL TEST 2
(Advanced)

I. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word having the underlined

pronounced differently to the others’ in each line. (1p)
1. A. sector B. financial C. punctual D. aircraft
2. A. inaudible B. draughty C. astronaut D. launch
3. A. telescope B. profession C. adolescent D. contestant
4. A. lingua B. diagnose C. gadget D. arrogant
5. A. awkward B. crawfish C. lawbreaker D. award

II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage (1p)

IS IT NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN?

My attempt to teach myself English has been unsuccessful so far and I am wondering
whether I am simply (1. ABLE)………….to learn foreign languages. I am not (2. PATIENCE)
…………and neither am I (3. INTELLIGENCE)…………. so why I found it almost (4.
POSSIBLE)…………to learn more than just the basics of English after nearly six months
of study? My vocabulary is (5. ADEQUATE) …………….beyond very basic expressions and
my grammar is (6. SATISFY)……………..to say the least. It is not only that my English is
(7. CORRECT)……………but I suspect I sound very (8. POLITE)………., too. Recently, I
met a New Zealand tourist in a café and (9. FORTUNE)…………, I must have said
something (10. APPROPRIATE)……………….because she looked very offended and got up
and sat at another table.

III. Write a/ an, the or zero article (Ø) in each space. (1p)

Last summer we went to our home village for a holiday and we stayed in (1)
…………old house. A family of (2) …………mice was living in the house too. We never
saw (3) …………mice, but we knew they were there, because they used to eat our bread. On (4)
…………last day of our holiday we decided we wanted to see the mice, so we bought some
slices of (5) …………cheese. That night, we put the cheese in (6) …………bowl and put the
bowl on (7) …………floor of the

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living room. We sat in (8) …………dark and waited for the mice to come. After two hours of
waiting, I was feeling hungry, so I went to the kitchen to make myself some tea and (9)
…………sandwich. I remembered there was some bread on the table. When I turned on the
light I saw (10) …………mouse. It was sitting on the kitchen table and eating the bread.

IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
(2p)

Europa is the smallest of planet Jupiter’s four largest moons and the second moon out from
Jupiter. Until 1979, it was just another astronomy textbook statistic. Then came the close-up
images obtained by the exploratory spacecraft Voyager 2, and within days, Europa was
transformed into one of the solar system’s most intriguing worlds. The biggest initial
surprise was the almost total lack of detail, especially from far away. Even at close range,
the only visible features are thin, kinked brown lines resembling cracks in an eggshell. And this
analogy is not far off the mark.

The surface of Europa is almost pure water ice, but a nearly complete absence of craters
indicates that Europa’s surface ice resembles Earth’s Antarctic ice cap. The eggshell analogy
may be quite accurate since the ice could be as little as a few kilometres thick- a true shell
around what is likely a subsurface liquid ocean that, in turn, encases a rocky core. The interior
of Europa has been kept warm over the eons by tidal forces generated by the varying
gravitational tugs of the other big moons as they wheel around Jupiter. The tides on Europa
pull and relax in and endless cycle. The resulting internal heat keeps what would
otherwise be ice melted almost to the surface. The crack-line marks on Europa’s icy face
appear to be fractures where water or slush oozes from below.

Soon after Voyager 2’s encounter with Jupiter in 1979, when the best images of Europa were
obtained, researchers advanced the startling idea that Europa’s subsurface ocean might harbour
life. Life processes could have begun when Jupiter was releasing a vast store of internal heat.
Jupiter’s early heat was produced by the compression of the material forming the giant planet.
Just as the Sun is far less radiant today than the primal Sun, so the internal heat
generated by Jupiter is minor compared to its former intensity. During this warm phase, some
4.6 billion

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years ago, Europa’s ocean may have been liquid right to the surface, making it a crucible for
life.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The effect of the tides on Europa’s interior
B. Temperature variations on Jupiter’s moons
C. Discoveries leading to a theory about one of Jupiter’s moons
D. Techniques used by Voyager 2 to obtain close-up images
2. It can be inferred from the passage that astronomy textbooks prior to 1979……..
A. provided many contradictory statistics about Europa
B. considered Europa the most important of Jupiter’s moons
C. did not emphasize Europa because little information was available
D. did not mention Europa because it had not yet been discovered
3. The word “transformed” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to………..
A. changed B. improved C. extended D. realized
4. The author mentions cracks in an eggshell in the first paragraph in order to help
readers……….
A. appreciate the information available by viewing Europa from far away
B. visualize Europa as scientists saw it in the Voyager 2 images
C. understand the relationship of Europa to the solar system
D. recognize the similarity of Europa to Jupiter’s other moons
5. What does the author mean by stating that “this analogy is not far off the mark”?
A. The definition is not precise.
B. The discussion lacks necessary information.
C. The differences are probably significant.
D. The comparison is quite appropriate.
6. It can be seen from the passage that Europa and Antarctica have in common in
that…………..
A. neither appears to have a surface with many craters
B. neither may have water beneath a thin, hard surface
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C. both have an ice cap that is melting rapidly

D. both have areas encased by a rocky exterior
7. The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to…………….
A. the eons C. gravitational tugs

B. tidal forces D. other big moons

8. According to the passage, what is the effect of Jupiter’s other large moons on Europa?
A. They prevent Europa’s subsurface waters from freezing.
B. They prevent tides that could damage Europa’s surface.
C. They produce they very hard layer of ice that characterizes Europa.
D. They help maintain the gravitational pull on Europa at a steady level.
9. The word “radiant” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to………..
A. obvious B. bright C. primary D. weak

10. According to the passage, Voyager 2’s images led reseachers to develop theories
that………….
A. Jupiter may be hotter today than it once was
B. Europa is far older than scientists originally thought
C. Europa’s temperature is maintained by Jupiter’s vast store of internal heat
D. the ocean waters of Europa could contain some forms of life
V. The passage below contains 10 errors. Underline and correct them. Write your
answer in the space provided on the right. (2p)
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The market for tourism in remote areas is booming 0. ever =>
as ever before. Countries all across the world are never
active promoting their “wilderness” regions- such
as mountains, Arctic lands desserts, small islands
and wetlands – to highly-spending tourists. The
attraction of these areas is obvious: by definition,
wilderness toursim requires little or no initial
investment. But that does not mean that there is no
coast. Like the 1992 UN Conference on
Environment and Development recognized, these
regions are fragile (i.e highly vulnerable of
abnormal
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pressures) not just in terms of the culture of their inhabitation. The three
most significant types of fragile environment in these respects are
deserts, mountains and Arctic areas. An important character is their
marked seasonality. Consequently, most human acts, including tourism,
are limited to clearly defined parts of the year.
Tourists are drawn to these regions by their natural beauty and the
unique culture of its people. And poor governments in these areas
have welcomed the “adventure tourists”, grateful for the currency they
bring. For several years, tourism is the prime source of foreign
exchange in Nepal and Bhutan. Tourism is also a key element in the
economies of Arctic zones such as Lapland and Alaska and in desert
areas such as Ayres Rocks in Australia and Arizona’s Monument Valley.
VIII. Choose the correct verb forms in brackets to complete the passage. (1p)
Most teenagers like (1.spend/ spending) time in front of the TV, but is this a good thing?
Is TV just a way of avoiding (2.to do/ doing) something more useful? Some people think that
most TV programmers are not right for teenagers. Teenagers need (3.to have/ having) better
programmes, agrees TV producer Erica Johnson. “Our TV company promises (4.to make/
making) educational programmes which teenagers will enjoy (5.to watch/ watching)”. Erica
suggests (6.to create/ creating) a special channel for teenagers. Teenagers want (7.to be/
being) different, so a different channel is a good idea. TV is a great way of learning.
Teenagers can learn (8.to understand/ understanding) the world through television. “What do
teenagers think?” Emily, 13, said, “It’s a bad idea. We have enough channels already. I
wouldn’t like (9.to see/ seeing) one more”. Erica said, “We are planning (10.to show/ showing)
the first programme on this new channel next spring.”
VI. Insert a suitable word in each space to complete the passage. (1p)

Many English words are made up of a combination of elements. A root is a word

element, often (1)………….from Latin or Greek, that serves as a base to which other
elements are added to modify the root itself. A prefix is a word element (2)………….at
the beginning of a root, and a suffix is attached to the end of the root or word. Both prefixes
and suffixes change the (3)………….of the root and form a new word.

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Recognizing and understanding word elements provide a valuable system of analyzing

words, figuring out their meaning, and comparing them to find the relationship (4)
………….words you already know. Using this system, you will also be able to organize and
learn words in (5)………….rather than individually.

VII. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given, so that their meaning stays the
same. Do not change the form of the given word. (1p).
1.Mike can’t stand the noise of the traffic anymore. PUT

………………………………………………………………………………………

2. As soon as we had packed our bags, we started on our journey. SET

……………………………………………………………………………………… 3.Although we

have tested it, we can’t be sure the product is safe. DESPITE

……………………………………………………………………………………… 4.The athletes

will have to pass a series of rigorous drug tests. BE

………………………………………………………………………………………

5. “Why don’t you go for a drive in the country for a change?” said Bill. SUGGESTED

………………………………………………………………………………………

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ANSWER KEY

Unit 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

I.
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B
II.
1. silk 4. pottery 7. painting drum
2. lanterns 5. knitting 8. lacquerware
9.
10.sculpture
3. carving 6. conical hats
III.
1. products
2. traditional 6. competition
3. activities 7. artisans
4. skillfully 8. cultural
5. memorable 9. attractions
IV. 10.variety
1. because
2. as soon as 6. while
3. Although 7. so that
4. so that 8. because
5. Before 9. While
V. 10.although
1. They decided to get a cat though their son is allergenic to animals.
2. He will stay in England for two months more in order that he can perfect his English.
3. We have to go shopping today as there is nothing to eat.
4. When I go to Hue next week, I will stay with my aunt and uncle.
5. Mai studied hard for the exam so that she could have good marks.
6. We need an umbrella since it is raining heavily outside.
7. Nick will visit some craft villages after he finishes the Vietnamese course.
8. Even though it was very cold out, we decided to go for a walk in the park.
9. The tourists went to Van Phuc village because they wanted to buy some silk. 10.They
won’t buy the new car until they save enough money.

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VI.

1. gets up 6. come back

2. set off 7. turned- down
3. lived on 8. looked through
4. deal with 9. keep up with
5. closed down 10.passed down
VII.

1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C

6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10.A
VIII.

1. (They are) straight and long.

2. (There is) a nice big square.
3. (He often goes with) his friends.
4. (It’s) behind Peter’s school.
5. (He likes to read about) planes and history.

IX.

1. Although the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.

2. David gets on well with most of his colleagues.
3. Because Lan was ill, she didn’t go to Dong Ho village with her friends.
4. The children are looking forward to visiting Hue next week.
5. As soon as I have finished my work, I’ll give you a call.
X.

1. My brother likes action films and romantic comedies.

2. Vinh usually stays up late to watch soccer matches although he knows it isn’t good for his
health.
3. I’m not interested in soap operas because they are often long and boring.
4. Lan was tired and sleepy, so she went to bed before the game show ended.
5. David loves wild animals but he never watches nature programs.
XI. Samples
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 Dear Mai,

It’s great to know that you are coming to Newquay. It’s a small town on the Atlantic
coast in the south of England.

There are lots of interesting places and activities here. The first thing I suggest is surfing at
Fistral Beach. It is one of the best places to surf in the UK. There are some good surf
schools where you can learn how to surf. I go surfing with my friends every weekend here.

If you like water sports, you can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering is
different because it is rock climbing, jumping into the sea and swimming in the same
activity. It sounds dangerous, but don’t worry as always go with a special instructor.

If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see many different
fish and even shark. You can also go horse riding on the beach or visit Newquay Zoo.

There are lots of other attractions too like mini golf and bowling. When you come to my town,
I hope I’ll be able to show you some of these places.

Best wishes, Alex

FUN CORNER

river 6. mountain
2. lake 7. valley
3. hill 8. waterfall
4. cliff 9. bridge
5. tower 10.field

Unit 2: LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

I.
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B
II.
1. fashionable 6. expensive
2. modern 7. busy
3. forbidden 8. unemployed
4. stressful 9. exciting
5. polluted 10.frightening
III.
1. D 2. I 3. G 4. E 5. J
6. H 7. B 8. A 9. F 10.C
IV.
1. the noisiest 6. trendier
2. more dangerous 7. nicer
3. the nearest 8. the narrowest/ most narrow
4. the most interesting 9. farther/ further
5. the best 10.harder
V.
1. found out 6. take off
2. dress up 7. pulled down
3. applied for 8. set up
4. go on 9. get over
5. cheered up 10.turn back
VI.
1. over 2. down 3. up 4. off 5. around/ round
6. on-with 7. down 8. up 9. forward - to 10.up-to

VII.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. D
VIII.
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5.T
IX.

1. is taller than
2. think it over
3. is the worst hotel (that)
4. go on with your work
5. is more exciting than
X.

There are many drawbacks of living in a big city. Firstly, air pollution is a major problem that
urban residents have to face. Air in the city polluted by smoke from motor vehicles and
factories can affect people’s health seriously. Secondly, crimes happen in the city every day.
There are often reports about murders, robbers and thefts. These make life in the city unsafe.
Thirdly, cost of living in metropolitan is very high. Housing, food and public services in the
city are expensive, which causes difficulty for poor people and low-paid workers. In
conclusion, people living in the city have to deal with lots of disadvantages to survive. (108
words)

FUN CORNER

1. BAKERY 6. HOSPITAL
2. SHOPPING CENTRE 7. SPORTSCENTRE
3. LIBBRARY 8. SUPERMARKET
4. BANK 9. BUTCHERS
5. CINEMA 10.MUSEUM

Unit 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE

I.
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B
II.
1. bored 6. worried confident
2. confused 7. embarrassed
disappointed
3. tired 8.
10.frustrated
4. angry 9.
5. delighted
III. 6. independence
1. childhood 7. sympathise
2. relaxed 8. musician
3. misunderstood 9. growth
4. depression 10.sleepless
5. exciting
IV.
1. We don’t know where to put the sofa.
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2. The rules didn’t specify who to speak to in case of an emergency.
3. Mai wondered how to ride the scooter.
4. Let us decide when to start the project.
5. Could you tell me where to find a good hotel?
6. We must find out what to do next.
7. A good dictionary tells you how to pronounce the words.
8. We are not sure who to meet at the entrance.
9. I can’t remember when to turn off the oven. 10.Do
you know what to look for?
V.
1. Mary asked me who I talked to when I had problems.
2. Hoa said that she would help her mum cook dinner that night.
3. Jack advised me to tell my teacher what had happened.
4. Nam said that his best friend hadn’t called him for one week.
5. Lucia’s mother asked her if / whether she was at the sports centre then.
6. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the night before/ the previous night.
7. Mrs. Brown told me not to go to the park when it got dark.
8. Mr. Quang said to Trung that they had spoken to his parents the day before/ the previous
day.
9. Minh asked Phuong if/ whether he/ she could meet him/ her at 4.30 the next/ following
afternoon.
10. Nga said that she was staying with her aunt and uncle in the suburbs.
VI.
1. more 6. form
2. have 7. can
3. about 8. ways
4. many 9. because
5. suffer 10.avoid
VII.
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B
VIII.
1. B (to talk)
2. D ( the night before/ the previous night)
3. A (depressed)
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5. D (confusing)
IX.
1. They asked me what I thought about teenagers who dyed their hair.
2. We were quite surprised that he passed the exam.
3. Phong advised Khoa to tell her the truth.
4. We don’t know how to solve the problems.
5. Laura wondered whether/ if she had met him before.
X. Samples

1.
- You shouldn’t keep this to yourself
- Why don’t you talk to them?
- You should call a helpline.
- You shouldn’t think like that; they only want the best things for you. 2.
- If I were you, I would do some exercise in the evening.
- You should get medical advice.
- You shouldn’t drink coffee or tea in the evening. 3.
- You shouldn’t be so worried about your appearance; it’s the inside that matters.
- You shouldn’t think like that; I think you are lovely.
- You should always remember that “There are no ugly women, only lazy ones.”
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1. a) 15 b) 10 c) 5
2. a) 15 b) 5 c) 10
3. a) 15 b) 5 c) 10
4. a) 15 b) 5 c) 10
5. a) 5 b) 10 c) 15
6. a) 5 b) 10 c) 15
7. a) 5 b) 5 c) 10
105-80: You’re very ambitious and achievements are very important to you. If your
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50-75: Your ambition seems normal: You enjoy competition, but in a healthy way.

45-70: Personal achievement is unimportant to you. If you think poorly of yourself,

others will too.

MID-TERM TEST

I. (5 x 0.2 =1p)

1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D

II. (10 x 0.2 = 2p)

1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.C

6.C 7.A 8.D 9.D 10.B
III. (5 x 0.2 = 1p)

1.D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.A

IV. (5x 0.2 = 1p)
1. I told him: “Stop talking!”.
2. The man said: “I can’t because I’m talking to my friend”.
3. He said: “ She will be very very angry if you turn the phone off”.
4. I said/ told him: “ I will be very very angry if you don’t turn the phone off”.
5. He said/ told me: “You can’t because it is full of stolen money from the bank”.
V. (5x 0.2 = 1p)
1. Thanks for the invitation; I’m looking forward to it.
2. The evil witch turned the handsome prince into a frog.
3. I won’t have any sugar, thank you: I’ve given it up.
4. There isn’t a death penalty and longer in this country; they’ve done away with it.
5. He’s the footballer whom the team manager paid a million dollars for.
VI. (5x 0.2 = 1p)
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.B
VII. (5x 0.2 = 1p)
1. lights 2. most 3. make 4. sizes 5. how
VIII. (5x 0.2 = 1p)
1. Do you understand what to do now?
2. You have tell me when to press the button.
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3. I can’t decide whether to wear the red dress or the black one to the party.
4. I asked the teacher to tell me how to improve my pronunciation.
5. Can you show me where to get tickets for the show?
IX. (5x 0.2 = 1p)
1. Although it snowed heavily, the explorers managed to walk to the village.
2. Duong gets on well with his neighbours.
3. Carol congratulated Ron on having passed his driving test.
4. Did you come across my passport when you were tidying my room, Mum?
5. No other earthquake was as powerful as this one.

Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST

I.
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A
II.
1. igloo 6.
V.
2. street vendor 7.
3. cart 8.
4. radio 9.

5. funeral
III.
1. imagination
2. punishment
3. Traditionally
4. behaviour
5. attendants
IV.
1. didn’t use to be
2. used to write
3. used to play
4. didn’t use to travel
5. used to work
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w loudspeaker
e spear
d 10.barber
d
i 6. childhood
n
7. inconvenient
g
8. marriages

d 9. wealthy
o 10.think
g
s 6. didn’t use to swim
l 7. didn’t use to watch
e 8. used to climb
d
9. didn’t use to buy
10.used to shop
1. She wishes she went to the beauty salon.

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2. He wishes he had more money.
3. I wish it wasn’t/ weren’t raining.
4. She wishes she became a singer.
5. He wishes he went to the beach.
6. She wishes she travelled to Paris.
7. He wishes he spoke Vietnamese.
8. She wishes she was/ were taller.
9. He wishes he didn’t have to work on Sundays. 10.He
wishes he played soccer.
VI.
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. D
6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C
VII.
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B
6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10.A
VIII.

1. (It is) still fresh.

2. (She used to start her day) at 4 o’clock.
3. (She used to) listen to the radio.
4. (They used to sit) by the fire in the sitting room.
5. (She usually) showed him which herbs to use to cure the illness.

IX.

1. He used to have a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.

2. The boys wish they won the football match.
3. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small?
4. She wishes she spent her vacation in Ha Long Bay.
5. They never used to drink coffee when they lived in Japan.
X. (Suggested answer)

Paragraph 1.

I’m John. When I was younger I used to go to school. I used to play football and tennis,
I loved sports. I also used to read a lot of books. Now I don’t like reading books and I
never play sports. I’m too tired after work! (47 words)
Paragraph 2.
 When I was younger I used to live in Spain, that where I was born. Now I live in
Dublin, Ireland. I used to have problems speaking English, but now I understand
everything people say to me. At weekends I used to stay at home with my family, but now I
often go out with my friends. (57 words)

FUN CORNER

candle 6. boat
2. bucket 7. quill pen
3. fire 8. gramophone
4. river 9. broom
5. stagecoach 10.camera

Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM

I.
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B
II.
1. sculpture 6. monument
2. palace 7. cavern
3. citadel 8. pagoda
4. cathedral 9. fortress
5. limestone 10.tomb
III.
1. entrance 6. recognition
2. financial 7. religious
3. geological 8. suggestion
4. contestants 9. unforgettable
5. wooden 10.enjoyment
IV.
1. It is said that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.
2. It was thought that the temple had been destroyed by a fire.
3. It has been reported that there is an accident on the road to Sa Pa.
4. It is being expected that the park will be recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
next year.
5. It will be claimed that the rule of the game is too complicated.
6. It is known that Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was selected for filming “Kong:
Skull Island”.
7. It is believed that Son Doong Cave is one of the largest caves in the world.
8. It was estimated that one million foreign tourists visited Viet Nam in December 2015.
9. It has been understood that protecting natural wonders has many benefits. 10.It is
hoped that this complex of monuments will be open to the public soon. V.
1. I suggest visiting Viet Nam this summer holiday/ that we should visit Viet Nam this summer
holiday.
2. I suggest travelling from Hanoi to Lao Cai by train/ that we should travel from Hanoi to
Lao Cai by train.
3. I suggest tasting beef noodle soup (pho bo) in Nam Dinh/ that we should taste beef noodle
soup (pho bo) in Nam Dinh.
4. I suggest buying conical hats (non la) as souvenirs/ that we should buy conical hats (non la)
as souvenirs.
5. I suggest watching a water puppet show in Ha Noi/ that we should watch a water
puppet show in Ha Noi.
VI.
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. D
6. A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10.D
VII.
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. B
VIII.

1. A (said)
2. B ( should)
3. B (claimed)
4. A (cycling)
5. B (going)
IX.
1. is consider that
2. suggest having a picnic/ that we have a pinic
3. are saying (that)
4. suggest that we should visit
5. has been expected that
X. Sample

It is said that Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a spectacular place, attracting more
tourists than ever since Kong: Skull islands movie cast and crew came there for filming. It is
situated in Ninh Binh province, which is about one hundred kilometres south of Ha Noi. This
beautiful landscape was recognised by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site in 2014. It is also
called “Ha Long Bay on land” with numerous caves, mountains, valleys, trees and historic relics.

Covering in an area of ten thousand hectares, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex includes
Trang An Eco-tourist Site, Tam Coc- Bich Dong Landscape ad Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel.
Trang An Eco-tourist Site is considered and outdoor geological museum. Bai Dinh Pagoda,
which is located in Trang An Eco-tourist Site, is the largest pagoda in Viet Nam and Southeast
Asia. Tam Coc- Bich Dong is
very beautiful in any season, particularly in spring. Hoa Lu is the ancient capital of Viet Nam in
th th
the 10 and the 11 century.

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a very unique example of human history, not only for
Viet Nam but also for the region. It has a combination of both natural and cultural values. (200
words)

FUN CORNER

1. Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An

2. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Bac Giang
3. Sai Gon Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City
4. Temple of Literature, Ha Noi
5. Po Nagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang

Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW

I.
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C
II.
1. skytrain 6. trench

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2. tunnel 7. thatched house
3. flyover 8. tiled roof
4. underpass 9. straw hat
5. projector 10.oil lamp
III.
1. considerable 6. dramatically
2. exhibition 7. relieved
3. suburban 8. sympathetic
4. independent 9. exporters
5. extended 10.comfortable
IV.
1. E 2. G 3. D 4. A 5. H
6. C 7. J 8. B 9. F 10.I
V.
1. arrived –had already left 6. had your father locked
2. has just parked 7. broke- had fallen
3. had spent – travelled 8. didn’t know – hadn’t seen
4. had taken 9. have painted
5. hasn’t called – moved 10.had visited
VI.
1. polluted 6. play
2. than 7. such
3. wrote 8. according
4. for 9. is
5. expensive 10.better
VII.
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
VIII.

1. D (was)
2. C (to visit/ to have visited)
3. B (significantly)
4. D (has improved)
5. C (had spent)
IX.
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3. There has been a considerable increase in the number of Vietnamese students studying
overseas.
4. It is interesting for me to know that he’s going to invest in Viet Nam.
5. It will be very difficult to persuade them to leave early.

X. Sample

There are three reasons why the internet is one of the best new technologies. First, the
Internet is a good source of information. With one click, you can get everything you are
looking for and within a short period of time. Second, the Internet is an effective means of
communication. It allows people to see and speak with each other over long distances. Last but
not least, the Internet is a wonderful tool of entertainment. People can listen to music, watch
videos and play online games. In brief, the Internet is extremely amazing thanks to its
advantages. (98 words)

FUN CORNER

THEN AND NOW……

Then Now
abacus calculator
typewriter computer
wagon car
phonograph mp3 player
telephone smart phone
videotape DVD
broom vacuum cleaner
wooden house skyscraper
open-air market supermarket
candle light bulb

FIRST TERM TEST 1

I. (10 x 0.1 = 1p)

A: Do you know of any good and affordable restaurants in the town?

B: Well, the Nem is a good place to eat seafood.

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II. (10 x 0.1 =1p)
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C
6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10.D
III. (5 x0.2 =1p)
1. cloth 2. made 3. smaller 4. occasions 5. worn
IV. (5 x0.2 =1p)
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A
V. (5 x0.2 =1p)
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. D
VI. (10 x0.2 =2p)
1. out of 2. on with 3. down on 4. away from 5. back on
6. up to 7. out of 8. in with 9. away 10.up with
VII. (5 x0.2 =1p)
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D
VIII. (5 x0.2 =1p)

You’ll never guess what happened to me today. And I promise I’m not making it up. I was in
a shop at lunchtime. There was a tall woman in the shop. She was trying on hats. She
picked up a blue one and put it on. I remember thinking it looked good on her. I had tried
on some gloves and was just taking them off. The woman came over, picked up some gloves
and put them on too. Then she started looking at some bags. She dropped one on the floor by
my feet. I bent down to pick it up and when I turned round she was just going out. And she was
still wearing the clothes! I ran out to stop her taking them away, but then I felt someone’s hand
on my shoulder. It was the shop owner. I was still holding the bag! And he started telling
me off while the woman got away!
IX. (5 x0.2 =1p)
1. Latin used to be an international language.
2. He/ She/ My friend suggested (that) I (should) ask her myself.
3. I wish my parents let me/ would let me stay out later at night.
4. People / They dispose of waste materials in a variety of ways.
5. The opening of the new stadium was put off for a week.

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I. (10 x 0.2 =1p)
1. had been run – was appointed 4. to show – to be liked – (to be)
2. are – have been waiting praised
3. to be bothered – to deal 5. to be expressed
II. (5 x 0.2 = 1p)
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C
III. (10 x 0.1 = 1p)
1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
6. C 7. A 8. C 9. C 10.B
IV. (10 x 0.2 = 2p)

1. recover 2. saved 3. publish 4. examined

5. solve 6. build/ establish 7. demolished/ 8. discover
destroyed
9. produced 10.had/ caught
V. (10 x 0.1 =1p)
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. C
6. A 7. A 8. B 9. D 10.C
VI. (5 x 0.2 =1p)
1. pressing 2. industrial 3. concentrations 4. pollution
5. inhabitants 6. relatively 7. nearest 8. hazardous
9. demonstrated 10.suffering

VII. (5 x 0.2 =1p)

1. consists 2. the 3. unique 4. architecture 5. wonder
VIII. (5 x 0.2 =1p)
1. He boasted that he had had better marks than anyone else all term.
2. I’m curious to know how the magician did his tricks.
3. He / She/ My friend suggested joining a volunteer group the next summer.
4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”.
5. I wish I had good communication skills, and I could make more friends.

Unit 7: RECIPES AND EATING HABITS

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I.
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B
II.
1. cheese 6. shallot

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 2. steak pie 7. sushi
3. prawn 8. broccoli
4. celery 9. spread
5. salad 10.peel
III.
1. mix 6. boil
2. simmer 7. grill
3. toast 8. bread
4. mince 9. peel
5. stew 10.stir-fry
IV.
1. some 2. a 3. some 4. any 5. any
6. some 7. any 8. any 9. a 10.an
11.some 12.any 13.any 14.a 15.an
me 18.a 19.some 20.a
V.
1. a table spoon of 6. a loaf of
2. a bowl of 7. a can of
3. a bunch of 8. a bar of
4. a stick of 9. a carton of
5. a clove of 10. a slice of
VI.
1. E 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D
VII.
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. D
6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10.B
VIII.
1. ingredients 6. out
2. cut 7. pieces
3. peeled 8. oil
4. chop 9. into

5. mixture 10.turning
IX.
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C
X.
1. If you don’t follow these safety instructions, you may get burnt.
 2. Let’s have spaghetti and pizza tonight.
3. This is the first time (that) my aunt has ever tasted sushi.
4. The onion needs to be peeled and sliced.
5. It is very important to eat healthy foods.

XI. Sample
My friend, Tom often has chicken or pizza for dinner. Sometimes he eats pasta. He
never eats carrots or peas because he hates them. He prefers potatoes and cabbage. For dessert,
he never eats fruit. He usually has a cup of hot chocolate, some biscuits or a piece of cake.

I think Tom’s diet is not balanced and healthy, and he should change his eating
habits. First, he should eat a variety of vegetables. Besides potatoes and cabbage, he can eat
carrots, broccoli or peas. Second, he should not have too much chocolate or too many biscuits
for dessert. Instead, he should eat fruit. I am sure these changes will keep him fit.

FUN CORNER

1. cake tin 6. garlic

2. knife 7. pot
3. onion 8. cinnamon
4. plate 9. sugar
5. spoon 10.fork

Unit 8: TOURISM

I.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
II.
1. trip 6.
caravan
2. tour 7. resort
3. cruise 8. ticket
4. destination 9. buffet
10.harbour
5. luggage
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III.
1. decisions 6. explorers
2. reasonable 7. challenging
3. unluckily 8. affordable
4. attractions 9. discoveries
5. inaccessible 10.adventurous
IV.
1. an 2. ø 3. the 4. a 5. the
6. the 7. the 8. the 9. a 10.the
11.ø 12.the 13.the 14.a 15.a
V.
1. check-in 6. stopover
2. package tours 7. round trip
3. take-offs 8. boarding pass
4. hand luggage 9. jet lag
5. sleeping bag 10.low season
VI.
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10.B
VII.
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B
6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 10.D
VIII.

1. Because it brings money to them/ Because it provides them with money to help their people
survive.
2. Means of transportation (such as planes, buses, boats), carrying travellers and tourists
cause pollution.
3. They use a lot of water and electricity.
4. Because it is often difficult or impossible for them to recycle items.
5. We shouldn’t throw rubbish on streets, beaches or in the countryside. We shouldn’t
use too much water and electricity. We shouldn’t buy any products made from endangered
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species. (Choose any of two)
IX.
1. made up her mind
2. are not into travelling
3. am not interested in

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4. is the highest mountain in

5. are required to access

X.

1. More new restaurants and hotels will be built in our town to accommodate the increasing
number of tourists.
2. Although Canberra is the capital of Australia, it isn’t so/ as popular with tourists as Sydney.
3. While mass tourism does not have any negative effects on developed countries, it can have
harmful effects on underdeveloped areas of the world.

4. Yesterday we took a bus to a small town on the coast and we found a hotel with a beautiful
view of the sea.
5. Sustainable tourism is tourism attempting/ that attempts to make as low impacts on the
environment and local culture as possible.
XI. Sample

Tourism can have some negative effects on the quality of life of the host community.
First, too many tourists can cause lifestyle changes of the local residents. For example,
alternation in local travel patterns to avoid tourist congestion and the avoidance of
downtown shopping can damage a community socially and culturally. Second, there’s the
problem related to culture and custom changes. As local ethnic cultures alert to fit the needs
of tourism, traditional and cultural practices may change. Third, hotels, restaurants and shops
can push tourism development into residential areas, forcing changes on the physical structure
of a community. In conclusion, the development of tourism can cause drawbacks to the local
community. (113 words)

FUN CORNER

1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. E

Unit 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD

I.

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1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B
II.
1. knowledge
6. look up
2. vocabulary 7. dialect
3. accent 8. official
4. intonation 9. imitate
5. bilingual 10. conversation
III.
1. similarities 6. translator
2. fluently 7. pronunciation
3. simplified 8. knowledgeable
4. flexibility 9. establishment
5. speech 10.openness
IV.
1. were- would practise 6. would tell- knew
2. lived – would use 7. weren’t – wouldn’t be
3. wouldn’t speak – didn’t study 8. would you choose – had
4. would send – were 9. would buy – sent
5. didn’t understand – would ask 10. didn’t have – wouldn’t imitate
V.
1. This is IELTs practise test book which/ that I have told you about/ about which I have told
you.
2. We have just move to a new neighbourhood where there are a lot of English families.
3. Mrs. Nga has a friend whose daughter is studying English in Australia.
4. The English teacher who/ who/ that you met at the meeting yesterday is excellent.
5. I still remember the day when I first spoke to an English professor.
6. The man who/ that helps me with my pronunciation is a friend of my father.
7. The student whose English dictionary I borrowed came late.
8. The language which/ that people speak in Singapore is called Singlish.
9. In recently went back to my school where I learned my first English words thirty years
ago.
10. The lady who/ whom/ that my mother has worked with for a long time is an interpreter/
with whom my mother has worked for a long time is an interpreter.

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VI.
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. A
6. B 7. D 8. A 9. B 10.A
VII.
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. B
6. D 7. A 8. C 9. A 10.D
VIII.
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D
IX.
1. when => why 2. will => would
3. him => ø 4. don’t => didn’t
5. that => where
X.
1. If Mr. Binh didn’t work with some Australians, he wouldn’t use English every day.
2. The letter that I received this morning had good news.
3. You could enroll in this course if you had an English certificate.
4. The woman with whom my mother is talking is / comes from England/ is English.
5. If I were you, I would read English newspapers to improve the reading skill.

XI. Sample

English plays a very important role in my daily life. Firstly, English is a means for
me to have access to worldwide information. When I need to search for data for my homework
or projects, the information I find on the Internet is often in English. Secondly, it is about
recreation. I enjoy reading books and comics in English, listening to English songs and
watching English movies and TV shows. Last but not least, English is a useful instrument
for travelling. With almost one billion English speakers in the world, it is easy for me to
communicate with other people in different lands. In short, English is an essential part in
my life. (113 words)

FUN CORNER
Enjoy the poem!
 MID-TERM TEST

I. (5 x 0.2= 1p)
1. A 2.
C 3. D 4. A 5. D
II. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B
6. D 7. D 8. C 9. C 10.A
III. (5x 0.2 =1p)
1. before 2. allowed 3. technology 4. tourism 5. can
IV. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. j 2. g 3. b 4. e 5. h
6. d 7. f 8. a 9. c 10.i
V. (10x 0.1 =1p)

1. the 2. ø 3. ø 4. the 5. a
6. the 7. the 8. the 9. a 10.an
VI. (5x 0.2 =1p)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
VII. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. might 2. may 3. may 4. can 5. may
6. should 7. may 8. could 9. could 10.might
VIII. (5x 0.2 =1p)
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C

IX. (10x 0.2 =2p)

1. I am having a great time here in England.
2. Things have been great with me since I arrived.
3. I live/ I’m living in the dormitory with some foreign students.
4. They come from different parts of the world.
5. They are (very) friendly and helpful, and their English is much better than mine.
6. I (can) practise speaking English with them every day.
7. Now I am making / I have made good progress.
8. My pronunciation is much better and I (can ) understand almost everything.
9. I hope my English will considerably improve/ be improved when I finish/ have finished the
course.
10. Write to me soon.
 Unit 10: SPACE TRAVEL

I.
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C
II.
1. G 2. J 3. H 4. A 5. F
6. C 7. I 8. B 9. E 10.D
III.
1. mission 6. comet
2. orbit 7. launch
3. astronaut 8. float
4. microgravity 9. spacesuit
5. astronomy 10.operate
IV.
1. had collected – returned
2. became – had already sent
3. had been – conducted
4. arrived – had already launched
5. had already completed - flew
V.
1. who 2. x 3. whose 4. x 5. x
6. whom 7. that 8. when 9. that 10.x
VI.
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B
6. D 7. A 8. C 9. D 10.B
VII.
1. means 6. demand/ need
2. possible 7. carry
3. on 8. fuel
4. many 9. another
5. that/ which 10.because
VIII.
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B
IX.
1. visited => visiting / who visited
2. had been => was
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3. which => where

4. became => had become
5. them => ø
X.
1. The astronomer who/ whom/ that/ x we are meeting has discovered three - Earth-like
planets.
2. When Anoushel Ansari travelled into space as a tourist in 2006, Dennis Tito had become
the first space tourist in 2001.
3. I’m reading an article which/ that about NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon.
4. Before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spoke to President Richard Nixon, they had planted
an American flag on the moon.
5. Last week they visited a museum where the first artificial satellite is on display.
XI. Sample

People have spent a lot of money on space travel because it brings us many benefits.
First of all, through space missions, we might find new minerals and precious materials in
other planets that could make our lives much easier. Secondly, space exploration brings
together a lot of smart people from many different fields to work on the same problem. This
has resulted in not only fantastic scientific discoveries but also many useful inventions.
Thirdly, as our Earth is becoming overpopulated, we might be able to colonise our planets
such as Mars and make their atmosphere suitable for human life. In conclusion, people are
continuing exploring space because of its advantages. (111 words)

FUN CORNER

SPACE TRAVEL

SPACE SHUTTLE ASTEROID SATURN ROCKETS

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JUPITER EARTH NEPTUNE SOLAR MOON
SYSTEM
VOYAGER MILKY WAY SPACE SPACESHIP ASTRONAUT
STATION
GALAXY STAR TELESCOPE PLANET UNIVERSE

YEAR: NINETEEN SIXTY NINE.

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Unit 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY

I.
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C
II.
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1. breadwinner 6. tailor
2. evaluator 7. apply
3. responsibility 8. burden
4. provider 9. content
5. hands-on 10.process
III.
1. participation 6. endangered
2. independent 7. guidance
3. necessarily 8. responsive
4. involvement 9. theoretically
5. facilitators 10.applicants
IV.
1. More forums will be opened for students to share their ideas.
2. School bags will no longer be carried to the classes (by students).
3. Will students be provided with laptops or iPads/ Will laptops or iPads be provided
for students?
4. Women’s contribution will be recognised and valued equally.
5. Students’ homework will not be checked every day (by teachers).
6. Students will be allowed to work from home (by virtual schools).
7. Will the children be looked after and fed (by him)?
8. All the washing-up and cooking will not be done by women.
9. Students’ accounts will be logged into to take part in online lessons.
10. A special software system will be used to track student progress (by our school).
V.
1. My head teacher, who usually makes everyone laugh by telling funny stories, has such a
good sense of humour.
2. I prefer traditional classrooms where I can interact face to face with the teachers and other
students.
3. We are going to open a new English class which/ that is totally online.

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4. Mr. Vinh is talking with the students who/ that are sharing their thoughts about the roles of
schools in the future.
5. My new school, which you visited two days ago, is bigger than the old one.
st
6. Dr. Anna Bennett, whose paper is about women’s roles in the 21 century, is a senior
lecturer at the National University.
7. My brother has just graduated from Harvard University, where Mark
Zukerberg, Facebook founder and CEO used to study.
8. Her husband, who used to be the breadwinner of her family, will stay at home to look after
the children.
9. I have read an article about Silicon Valley, which is home to many of the world’s
largest high-tech corporations.
10. Next week they will organise a farewell party for Ms. Jennifer Green, who has been our
school principal for 8 years.
VI.
1. individually-oriented 6. that
2. unemployed 7. which
3. interviewee 8. who
4. direction 9. will stay
5. where 10. will be evaluated
VII.
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C
6. D 7. A 8. C 9. B 10.C
VIII.
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B
IX.

1. B (which)
2. C (will be replaced)
3. A (who)
4. A (will be guided)
5. B (which)
X. …..
1. at/ in a school which is
2. will be shared on
3. who is our school principal
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5. who met you yesterday

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XI. Sample

The role of teachers has changed over time. It is likely that teachers in the future will
be more like facilitators, collaborators and team coordinators. Firstly, as facilitators,
teachers will help students gain knowledge more easily by discussing problems on giving
them advice rather than telling them what to do. Secondly, as collaborators, teachers will
work together with students and be involved in students’ projects. Thirdly, as coordinators,
teachers will organise different activities to ensure students’ products work well. They will
also monitor students’ progress and assess students’achievement. In conclusion, teachers
will not only information providers in the future. They may act as facilitators,
collaborators and coordinators.

FUN CORNER

Statements Women Men

1 Anything they say after the last word in an argument is the x
beginning of a new argument.
2 They never worry about the future until they get married. x
3 They will pay $2 for a $1 item they want. x
4 They are successful if they can find a successful spouse. x
5 They will pay $1 for a $2 item that they don’t want. x
6 They love cats x
7 They will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty x
the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, get the mail.

8 They get married expecting their spouse will change, but they x
don’t.
9 They say they love cats, but when nobody is looking, they kick x
cats.
10 If Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex go out for lunch, they will x
affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla, Peanut-
Head and Useless.
11 They have six items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, tooth paste, x
shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel from the
Holiday Inn.
12 They have the last word in any argument. x
13 Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex will each throw in $20, even through x
the bill’s only $22.50. None of them will have
 anything smaller, and none will actually admit they want change
back.
14 If Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex go out for lunch, they will call each x
other Chris, Pat, Sam and Alex.
15 They will dress up for weddings about funerals. x
16 They worry about the future until they get married. x
17 The average number of items in their bathroom is 337. The x
other sex would not be able to identify most of these items.

18 They get married expecting that their spouse won’t change x

and they do.
19 They are successful if they make more money then their spouse x
can spend.
20 They know all about their children. They know about dentist x
appointments and romances, best friends and favourite foods and
secret fears and hopes and dreams.

Unit 12: MY FUTURE CAREER

I.
1. A
2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D
II.
1. mechanic 6. fashion designer
2. tour guide 7. craftsman
3. pharmacist 8. architect
4. biologist 9. housekeeper
5. receptionist 10.chef
III.
1. C 2. F 3. H 4. J 5. D
6. I 7. A 8. G 9. E 10.B
IV.
1. physicists 6. employees
2. qualifications 7. curiosity
3. medical 8. artistic
4. historians 9. administrators
5. encouraged V.
10.abilities
1. Despite not minding going to school, Quang would like more holidays.
2. In spite of the hard work the low wages, he decided to take the job.
3. Despite being the boss, she works as hard as her employees.
4. In spite of having health problems, he is always smiling.
5. Despite the difficult exam, I got good marks.
6. In spite of being ill/ her illness, Nga went to school.
7. Despite playing well/ having played well, we couldn’t win the match.
8. In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday.
9. Despite being injured, he managed to finish the race.
10. In spite of having all the necessary qualifications, he didn’t get the job.
VI.
1. to help 6. having
2. working 7. taking
3. to study 8. to look
4. going 9. asking 10.not
5. to join studying
VII.
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D
6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10.A
VIII.
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A
IX.

1. C (going)
2. C (despite/ in spite of)
3. D (to meet)
4. A (Despite/ In spite of)
5. B (reading)
X.
1. I tried to submit the application by 11.30 but I couldn’t.
2. Despite leaving/ having left home very early, I was late for the interview.
3. My colleague said that she didn’t mind working late.
4. He doesn’t want to become an artist in spite of his interest in arts.
5. Don’t forget to see Ms. Molly for her career advice.
XI. Sample
I would like to become a journalist and in my opinion the qualities necessary for a good
journalist are resourceful, critical and objective. Firstly, a good journalist is supposed to be
resourceful in order to access credible sources of information and so as to gain access to all
important events. Secondly, in order to separate truth from truth in order to meet the goals of
certain individuals a journalist has to be critical about the information he or she receives and
needs to analyze it thoroughly before putting his pen to paper. Finally, a journalist must be
objective. He is supposed to put aside personal beliefs and should not let his emotions
cloud his judgment. He should maintain the honesty of his claims supported by evidence and is
not supposed to allow his personal prejudices get the better of him. In conclusion, to become
a good journalist at least I should be resourceful, critical and objective. (156 words)

FUN CORNER

Score between 5 and 50

You are practical person whose main characteristics are: tranquility, strength, sensibility and
reliability. You prefer to be part of a group instead of working alone. You like helping
others. You may become: a teacher, a lawyer, a police officer, a vet, a doctor or a social
worker.

Score between 51 and 90

You are very methodical. You prefer to work alone because you are very organised. Your
main characteristics are: gentleness, talent and calmness. You may become: an artist, a
computer technician, an architect, a scientist, an engineer, a writer or a detective.

Score of more than 91

You are a much occupied person, always in a hurry. You like to be with other person and
share your work with them. Your main characteristics are: enthusiasm, generosity, and
optimism. You may become: a salesman, a journalist, an actor, a film director, a photographer
or a tourist guide.

FINAL TEST 1

I. (5x 0.2 =1p)

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
II. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A
6. B 7. D 8. C 9. C 10.D
III. (10 x0.1=1p)
1. was/ were 4. to go- picking up
2. was driving – have been 5. playing – to play
3. rained 6. to consider – deciding
IV. (5x0.2 =1p)

1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A

V. (5x0.2 =1p)

1.D 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.C

VI. (10x0.2 =2p)
1. occupation 6. irritating
2. scientific 7. artistic
3. failure 8. occasionally
4. ambitious 9. particularly
5. management 10.reasonable
VII. (5x0.2 =1p)
1. The Taj Mahal, which was built by Emperor Shal Jahan for his wife, is in northern
India.
2. There are 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms in the White House, where the President of the
United States lives.
3. The idea of using sound waves, which we now know as ultrasound, to find illness was
th
put forward in the middle of the 20 century.
4. Landing on the planet Mars, which scientists had always dreamed of, was finally
achieved in 1976.
5. The Sydney Opera House, whose roof looks like the sails of many boats, was designed by
Danish architect Jorn Utzon.
VIII. (5x0.2 =1p)
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A
IX. (5x0.2 =1p)
1. Making one trip abroad can’t/ doesn’t turn you into a real traveller.
2. In spite of being wealthy/ In spite of the fact that she was a wealthy person, she wouldn’t
space a pound on charity.
3. If I were to win a million dollars, I’d be over the moon.
4. Joe said (that) he didn’t mind my sitting in the lab as long as I didn’t touch anything.
5. I wish I could do to the airport to see off my friend Nick.

FINAL TEST 2 (Advanced)

I. (5x 0.2 =1p)

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
II. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. unable 6. unsatisfactory
2. impatient 7. incorrect
3. unintelligent 8. impolite
4. impossible 9. unfortunately
5. inadequate 10.inappropriate
III. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. an 2. ø 3. the 4. the 5. ø
6. a 7. the 8. the 9. a 10.a
IV. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D
6. C 7. D 8. A 9. B 10.D
V. (10x 0.2 =2p)

1. active => actively 6. inhibitation => inhabitants

2. desserts => deserts 7. character => characteristic
3. highly-speeding => high-speeding 8. acts => activities
4. Like => As 9. its => their 10.economics =>
5. vulnerable of => vulnerable to economies
VI. (10x 0.1 =1p)
1. spending 2. doing 3. to have 4. to make
5. watching 6. creating 7. to be 8. to understand
9. to see 10.to show
VII. (5x 0.2 =1p)
1. taken 2. placed / put 3. meaning
4. with 5. groups
VIII. (5x 0.2 =1p)
1. Mike can’t put up with the noise the traffic anymore.
2. As soon as we had packed our bags, we set off/ out (on the journey).
3. Despite having tested it, we can’t be sure the product is safe. Despite the tests of the product,
we can’t be sure the product is safe.
4. A series of rigorous drug tests will have to be passed.
5. Bill suggested (that) I / we (should) go for a drive in the country for a change.
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UNIT 1 LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
UNIT 2 CITY LIFE 10
UNIT 3 TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE 18
MID-TERM TEST 26
Unit 4 LIFE IN THE PAST 31
Unit 5 WONDERS OF VIET NAM 42
Unit 6 VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 52
FIRST TERM TEST 1 59
FIRST TERM TEST 2 64
Unit 7 RECIPES AND EATING HABITS 69
Unit 8 TOURISM 78
Unit 9 ENGLISH IN THE WORLD 86
MID-TERM TEST 94
Unit 10 SPACE TRAVEL 99
Unit 11 CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY 109
Unit 12 MY FUTURE CAREER 119
FINAL TEST 1 129
FINAL TEST 2 (Advanced) 135
ANSWER KEY 141