UNIT 4.

REMEMBERING
THE PAST
A. PHONETICS
I. Write m or l to complete the words, then put them into the correct columns.
communa_ _emon re_igious Ca_bodia
cu_ture fa_ily _agnificent monu_ent
_ocal wind_ill custo_ popu_ar
nationa_ a_ive te_pie co_plex
/m/ /l/

II. Underline the words that have the sound /m/ or /I/. Then read the sentences aloud.
1. Which castle in the United Kingdom does the royal family live in?
2. Tourists coming to Vietnam will be impressed with the Vietnamese traditional dishes.
3. The Middle-Ages Museum of Paris displays a collection of medieval works.
4. The pasta here is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and tomato sauce.
5. We rented a magnificent Victorian house when we travelled to England.
6. They plan to maintain the old windmills and turn them into tourist site.
7. Heavy tourism can cause physical damage to the heritage site.
8. I believe our guests will absolutely enjoy her stay at this ancient palace.
9. The locals are careful about preserving the historic sites while promoting tourism.
10. Millions of artefacts will be exhibited at this gallery next month.
B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR
I. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
structure communal occupied monument well-preserved
complex magnificent religious heritage deep-rooted
1. The ___monument_______________ was built to honour all the soldiers who died in war.
2. The Great Pyramids of Giza is the most ___magnificent_______________ site we’ve ever visited.
3. The Karnak Temple ___complex_______________ comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons,
chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt.
Comprise (v): bao gồm = include = consist of
4. The _____communal_____________ house is considered as a symbol of culture, spirit and religion
of the ethnic groups in Vietnam.
5. Hoi An Ancient Town was classified as a National Cultural ___Heritage_______________ Site in
1985.
6. Angkor Wat, originally built to worship the god Vishnu, is one of the largest __religious
________________ attraction in the world.
7. Thick columns and beams were built to support the ___structure_______________ of the cathedral.
8. The old mansion has turned into a hotel, and its rooms are always ___occupied_______________
during holidays.
9. Padua and Vicenza are prosperous, ____well preserved______________ cities, not overruin by
tourists.
10. You cannot all at once eradicate the ____deep-rooted______________ customs and habits of any
people.
Eradicate (v): loại bỏ, bài trừ
II. Underline the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. Windsor Castle / Temple / House in the UK is home of the British royal family.
2. The restaurant serves both eat-in and giveaway / takeaway / throwaway fish and chips.
3. I’ve got into the habit / practice / tradition of turning on the TV as soon as I get home.
4. There’s a practice/ tradition / habit in our family that we have a party on New Year’s Eve.
5. The bank has continued its habit / practice/ behaviour of charging late fees.
6. Tomatoes did not show / arrive / appear on European menus until the 16th century.
7. Scientists are still looking into Stonehenge to understand the old / ancient / antique people’s life.
8. By preserving / founding / observing traditional heritage, we can keep our cultural roots alive.
9. Tourism has made a great contribution / occupation / recognition to these traditional craft villages.
10. There is a ban on construction of high-rise buildings in order to promote / recognise / protect
ancient structures in the town.

III. Choose the correct answer.

1. The Christmas __________________ of gift-giving has its roots in both pagan and Christian
customs.
a. routine b. habit c. tradition d. hobby
2. We celebrated our grandparents’ 40th wedding __________________ with a grand party.
a. event b. anniversary c. ceremony d. custom
3. The tea ceremony in Japan is a __________________ tradition that symbolizes harmony and respect.
a. occupied b. communal c. modern d. deep-rooted
4. Harvard University was __________________ in 1636, making it one of the oldest institutions in the
US.
a. founded b. preserved c. recognized d. observed
5. Parisian cafes offers a taste of traditional French __________________ with dishes like croissants
and quiche.
a. cuisine b. practice c. kitchen d. fashion
6. Throughout history, people have built monuments and altars to honor and __________________
their ancestors.
a. contribute b. worship c. explore d. maintain
7. Despite time and wars, some artifacts from ancient Egypt are very __________________, including
mummies.
Reserved (v): đặt trước, bảo lưu
a. well-prepared b. basic c. well-reserved d. recognizable
8. It was important for museums to preserve this past or future __________________.
a. monuments b. customs c. heritages d. generations
9. Olive oil, tomatoes, and basil are essential __________________ in many Italian dishes.
a. ingredients b. products c. materials d. structures
10. The ruins of the castle are __________________ with the past glory and power of the royal family.
a. religious b. disconnected c. associated d. magnificent
IV. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the past continuous.
 not listen drive visit cook build
study observe sleep discuss watch
1. The tourists ____were visting______________ the Buckingham Palace when it started to rain.
2. The security guard __was observing________________ the car park using CCTV at that time.
3. There was a big fire while the workers ____were building______________ the cathedral.
4. I beg your pardon - what did you say? I _wasn’t listening_________________.
5. When you entered the room, we __were discussing________________ the importance of keeping
traditions alive.
6. __was_______ Peter _sleeping________on the bus when we arrived at the Colosseum?
7. While my friends ___were watching_______________ a documentary about ancient castles, I was
playing video games.
8. The children __were studying________________ for their history test when the lights went out.
9. The host ___was cooking_______________ some traditional Italian dishes while the guests were
chatting.
10. __were_______ you _driving________home at 7 o’clock yesterday evening?
V. Put the verb into the correct form, past simple or past continuous.
1. Mia __saw________________ (see) many beautiful ancient houses when she was wandering around
the old part of the city.
2. I __was doing________________ (do) a quiz about ancient civilisation all Sunday morning.
3. My grandparents _didn’t live_________________ (not live) France when the revoluation happened.
4. The first fish and chip shop ___wasn’t opened_______________ (not open) in Italy. It was in the
UK.
5. ___Was_____________Matthew __working________________ (work) for a multinational company
at the time?
6. What _did they serve_________________ (they / serve) to their guests at the party last night?
7. He __taught______________ (teach) for several years at the local secondary school, then
____went____________ (go) abroad for further study.
8. The explorers ____found______________ (find) the ancient pyramid when they __were
walking________________ (walk) through the jungle.
9. I ____was observing______________ (observe) the ancient artefacts while the tour guide ____was
explaining______________ (explain) their origins.
10. The waiters ____were serving______________ (serve) the customers when the fire
_______started___________ (start).
VI. Put the verb into the correct form.
1. Andy wishes that he __________________ (can) think of a way of helping.
2. The teacher wishes that her students __________________ (pay) more attention to the lessons.
3. I wish you __________________ (not live) so far away.
4. I wish Dam Sen Water Park __________________ (be) near my house.
5. He wishes he __________________ (drive) a Lamborghini in Paris right now.
6. I just wish that everything __________________ (can) be as it used to be.
7. Don’t you ever wish you __________________ (have) someone to share your troubles with?
8. I wish I __________________ (eat) Spanish food in Barcelona at present.
9. I wish I __________________ (know) how to use a computer.
10. These seats are very uncomfortable. I wish we __________________ (travel) first class.

VII. Make up wishes from the prompts.

1. I/ can afford/ apartment/ city centre.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
2. I/ not have to/ go/ school/ five days a week.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
3. I/go camping/friends/ after/final exams.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
4. there/ be/ no more/ bullying/ school.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
5. I/ be dancing/ you/ the ballroom.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
6. no one/ be suffering/ depression.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
7. he/ can come/ house-warming party/ tonight.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
8. there/ snow/ Christmas/ my city.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
9. we/ not need/ go to the conference/ Switzerland.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
10. they/ learn/ communicate/ their peers.
 I wish ___________________________________________________________________________
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences using a wish construction.
1. It’s a pity my computer is out of order.
Out of order: không hoạt động
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2. I’d like my younger brother to concentrate more on his studies.
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3. I’m sorry I don’t have time to go to the cinema with you.
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4. It’s a pity John can’t come to my birthday party this weekend.

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5. I’d like you to take me to the zoo after school.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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6. It’s a pity it is raining heavily outside.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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7. It’s a pity my favorite book is out of stock.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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8. I’m sorry I’m not old enough to drive a car.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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9. It’s a pity they are having a class at the moment.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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10. It’s a pity my school doesn’t organize outdoor activities.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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IX. Choose the correct answer.
1. I wish I _________________ enough money to travel around the world.
a. earn b. earned c. am earning d. was earning
2. She was reading a book when a loud noise _________________ her concentration.
Concentrate on: tập trung vào
Concentration (n): sự tập trung
Interrupt (v): cắt ngang
While + quá khứ tiếp diễn, quá khứ đơn/quá khứ tiếp diễn
When + quá khứ đơn, quá khứ tiếp diễn
a. would interrupt b. was interrupting
c. interrupted d. is interrupting
3. The team _________________ for the presentation when the teacher walked into the classroom.
a. was preparing b. prepared c. prepares d. is preparing
4. At this time yesterday, our family _________________ through old photo albums together.
a. looked b. would look c. might look d. was looking
5. Patrick was tidying the attic when he _________________ his secondary school yearbook.
a. found b. was finding c. would find d. finds
6. These economy plane seats are really uncomfortable. I wish we _________________ first class.
a. are travelling b. were travelling c. would travel d. will travel
7. We wish we _________________ more photos during our trip to Japan.
a. can take b. should take c. could take d. may take
8. Last week, the students _________________ an exhibition that displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts.
a. were visiting b. visited c. are visiting d. visit
9. Peter wishes his brother _________________ to turn off the stove before leaving the house.
a. didn’t forget b. won’t forget c. doesn’t forget d. couldn’t forget
10. My mother _________________ at the supermarket when she _________________ an old
classmate of hers.
a. shopped – met b. shopped - was meeting
c. was shopping - was meeting d. was shopping – met
11. My sister and Ian _________________ evening together and _________________ some horror
films.
a. spent - were watching b. were spending – watched
c. spent – watched d. were spending - were watching
12. The computer _________________ unexpectedly while our group _________________ on a
project.
a. crashed – worked b. crashed - was working
c. was crashing – worked d. was crashing - was working
13. _________you ________ while Andy _________________ the rules of the game yesterday?
a. Do...listen - are explaining b. Did...listen - was explaining
c. We re...listening – explained d. Were you listening - was explaining
X. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. You can take a ride ___x___ a dogsled when visiting Hokkaido.
2. Maintaining traditional handicrafts is the way people keep themselves associated _with_____ the
past.
3. I was taught to pay respect __to____ elder people when I was a child.
4. My teenage daughter has a habit __of____ leaving home without saying goodbye to any family
members.
5. Nowadays, young couples tend to eat __x____ a lot instead of cooking themselves.
6. French people take great pride __in____ their cuisine and lifestyle.
To be proud of: tự hào về
Pride (n): niềm tự hào (in)
7. We were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone __with____ respect.
8. ___By___ keeping with tradition, our family always prepares a five-fruit tray at Tet.

c. SPEAKING
I. Choose the best answer to complete the conversations.
1. A: Thanks for the book. It’s very interesting.
B: __________________________
a. That’s your problem. b. I’m glad you enjoy it.
c. I’m very interested in it. d. I beg your pardon.
2. A: I can take you around this ancient village if you like.
B: __________________________
a. Thank you. I’d love to. b. You’re very welcome.
c. That’s my pleasure. d. Not at all.
3. A: __________________________ your cell phone for a moment?
B: Sure, no problem. Here you are.
a. Why don’t you use b. Would you mind using / Would you mind if i use
c. Would you like me to use d. Do you think I could use
4. A: __________________________
B: No problem.
a. Do you have any problems with your history project?
b. I’d like to explain to you the temple’s history.
c. Thanks a lot for telling me about the history of the temple.
d. Can you go inside the temple, please?
5. A: May I help you with anything?
B: __________________________
a. Why not? Let’s visit a historical place.
b. Yes, please. I’d like to know more about this place.
c. No, thanks. That would be really great.
d. I didn’t follow you. Can you do that again, please?

II. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box (A - G).

A. Really? What is your favorite dish from the article?

B. What are you reading?
C. Well what are the main Ingredients for this dish?
D. Oh. Do Vietnamese people often eat pho for breakfast?
E. Nice. The dish has both meat and vegetables. So what makes pho
delicious?
F. Interesting! What does it say?
G. Thanks a lot for telling me about this traditional dish. I'll make
sure to try
Andy: (1)it.
______________________
Phong: I’m reading an article about Vietnamese street food.
Andy: (2) ______________________
Phong: It lists 10 best street food in Vietnam, and explains the history of the dishes, the basic
ingredients and how to make them.
Andy: (3) ______________________
Phong: For me it would be the beef noodle soup, or in Vietnamese we call it pho.
Andy: (4) ______________________
Phong: You’ll need to have beef, beef bones, rice noodles, onions, bean sprouts, and some other
vegetables.
Andy: (5) ______________________
Phong: The secret of the dish lies in the beef broth, I think. It’s very tasty.
Andy: (6) ______________________
Phong: No, they eat pho at any time of the day. But I prefer eating it for breakfast since it makes
me full and gives me enough energy to start a day.
Andy: (7) ______________________
Phong: You’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll love it once you try it.

d. READING
I. Complete the passage with words from the box.
shift than mostly indicate
held declines spans obese
Today, childhood is spent (1) ____mostly___________ indoors, watching television, playing video
games and surfing the Internet. When children do go outside, it tends to be for scheduled events soccer
camp or a fishing derby - (2) ____held___________ under the watch of adults.
The (3) ____shift___________ to an indoor childhood has accelerated in the past decade, with huge (4)
___declines____________ in spontaneous outdoor activities such as bike riding, swimming and touch
football, according to separate studies by the National Sporting Goods Association.
In addition, a child is six times more likely to play a video game on a typical day (5)
____than__________ to ride a bike. The change can be seen in children’s bodies. In the 1960s, 4% of
kids were (6) ___obese____________. Today, 16% are overweight. It can also be seen in their brains.
Studies (7) ____indicate___________ that children who spend lots of time outdoors have longer
attention (8) _______spans________ than those who watch lots of television and play video games.
Childhood (n): tuổi thơ
Accelerate (v): tăng nhanh chóng >< decline (v, n): giảm sút
Spontaneous (adj): tự phát
Indicate (v): chỉ ra, chứng minh

II. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING OUR PAST
The United States is home to countless monuments and sites that are of great historical and cultural
significance, and their preservation is the most importance. These monuments and sites serve as
tangible reminders of the country’s history and help us understand and appreciate the heritage left by
their ancestors.
Countless (adj): vô số
Significance (n): điểm nổi bật
Significant (adj): nổi bật
Tangible (adj): hữu hình
Reminder (n): người nhắc nhở
One such site that embodies the importance of preserving our past is the Statue of Liberty. This iconic
statue, gifted to the United States by France, is not only a symbol of freedom and democracy but also a
testament to the relationship between the two countries. The preservation of the Statue of Liberty is
crucial to maintaining this relationship and honoring the sacrifices made by those who came before US.
Another iconic symbol of the USA’s history is Mount Rushmore, which is the host to millions of
visitors worldwide and is surrounded by the Black Hills. Over the decades, Mount Rushmore has
grown in fame in America as a symbol of freedom and hope for people from all cultures and
backgrounds. The memorial brings to life the statues of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore
Roosevelt, which honors their life and impact on the USA’s history. Therefore, its preservation makes
the States’ roots long-lasting and appreciated.
Democracy (n): dân chủ
Testament (n): di chúc, minh chứng
Sacrifice (n): sự hi sinh
Sacrify (v): hi sinh
As a result, preserving our past also includes protecting historic buildings and landmarks. These
structures serve as a physical representation of our country’s history, and their preservation is essential
to understanding and appreciating our past.
(https://americahouse.md/the-importance-of-preserving-our-past/)
1. According to the passage, the United States ________________.
a. serves as tangible reminders of its history
b. helps people understand and appreciate the national heritage
c. is making every effort to protect historic buildings
d. has very many historical monuments and sites
2. The word “significance” in paragraph 1 means ________________.
a. sense b. value c. purpose d. message
3. Which of the following is true about the Statue of Liberty?
a. It serves as an Iconic symbol of freedom and democracy.
b. It was a gift from the United States to France.
c. It improved the relationship between the two nations.
d. It was built to honour those who sacrificed in the past.
4. The word “testament” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by ________________.
a. collection b. exhibition c. instruction d. proof
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Mount Rushmore memorial?
a. It is a popular tourist attraction.
b. It honors four U.S. presidents.
c. It is one of the world’s largest sculptures.
d. Its preservation makes the States’ roots continuing for a long time.
6. Why is It important to preserve historical monuments and sites?
a. To maintain the relationship between the US and France.
b. To promote the famous landmarks in the US.
c. To help people understand and appreciate their past.
d. To ensure people can learn the States’ history.

e. WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the clues given.
1. they/ learn/ about/ British family traditions/ all day/ yesterday.
__They were learning about British family tradiotions all day yesterday.
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2. Beth/ wish/ she/ can/ stay/ Cambridge/ forever.
___Beth wishes she could stay in Cambridge forever.
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3. the tourists/ explore/ historic site/ when/ a thunderstorm/ occur.
__The tourises were exploring a historic site when a thunderstorm occured.
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4. sometimes/I/ wish/I/ have/ a lot/ money/ and/ travel/ around/ the world.
___Sometimes I wish I had a lot of money and travelled around the world.
___________________________________________________________________________________
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5. they/ urge/ the parliament/ approve/ plans/ their reform program/ last week.
Parliamnet (n): quốc hội
Approve (v): thông qua
Reform (v, n): cải cách
__They urged the parliement to approve plans for their reform program.
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6. my dad/ set up/ the table/ while/ my mom/ cook/ dinner.
___My dad was setting up the table while my mom was cooking dinner.
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7. I/ suppose/ we/ can/ pay/ credit card/ but/ we/ had better/ check/ first.
__I suppose we pay by credit card but we had better check first.
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8. women/ stay/ home/ preparing food/ making clothes/ the past.
__Women stayed at home preparing food and making clothes in the past.
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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.
1. Maya wants her neighborhood to recycle plastic bottles, but they don’t.
 Maya wishes her neighborhood recycled plastic bottles.
__________________________________________________________
2. It didn’t stop raining heavily all evening.
 It was _raining heavily all evening.
_______________________________________________________________
3. It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom.
 I wish _I cooked as well as my mom.
_______________________________________________________________
4. The family was driving home at the time of the accident.
 When the accident occured/there was an accident, the family was driving home.
________________________________________________________________
5. Vietnamese people are greatly proud of their culture.
 Vietnamese people take pride in their culture.
_________________________________________________
6. My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day.
 My school isn’t far from my home, so I go to school on foot every day.
__________________________________________________________
7. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking skills.
 I wish my sister improved her English speaking skills.
__________________________________________________________________
8. Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet.
 Dried candied fruit is only eaten by Vietnamese people at Tet.
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TEST FOR UNIT 4

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. emotion b. indecisive c. obesity d. believable
2. a. hanging b. belong c. singer d. anger
3. a. behaved b. passed c. entertained d. changed
4. a. imagination b. average c. language d. appearance
5. a. increase b. surprise c. release d. promise
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
1. a. worth’while b. ‘royal c. ‘habit d. ‘practice
2. a. o’bese b. ‘dogsled c. e’xtend d. re’mote
3. a. ‘household b. su’ppose c. ‘Arctic d. ‘diet
4. a. transfor’mation b. inde’pendence c. understanding d. il’literate
5. a. uncon’trollable b. bio’logical c. par’ticularly d. seni’ority

III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1. In keeping ______________ tradition, the family has dinner together on New Year’s Eve.
a. with b. on c. out d. up
2. Mr Johnson has dedicated his life ______________ maintaining this ancient castle.
a. in b. for c. to d. on
3. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her ______________.
a. face b. direct c. indirect d. face to face
4. Fish and chips are often ______________ with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and salt.
a. occupied b. served c. observed d. appeared
5. Fish is a main ingredient in Japanese ______________, with over 4500 varieties in popular dishes
like sushi.
a. culture b. cuisine c. serving d. worship
6. Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest ______________ castle, has been the family residence of British
kings and queens for 1,000 years.
a. well-preserved b. associated
c. occupied d. ruined
7. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I ______________ their age again.
a. was b. am c. would be d. could be
8. What ______________ all yesterday morning? I couldn’t call you.
a. were you doing b. are you doing
c. will you do d. did you use to do
9. Fun, games, get-togethers; those are all things families do to keep traditions ______________.
a. lively b. living c. alively d. alive
10. “Thank you so much for showing us around the Buckingham Palace.” ~ “______________”
a. Sure. That’s right. b. I beg your pardon.
c. It’s a pleasure. d. That’s cool!
IV. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. We __are going to go_____________ (go) on a skiing holiday in Austria this winter.
2. I __was discussing_____________ (discuss) my family traditions with my friends all yesterday
morning.
3. When her train got to the station, we _were waiting______________ (wait) on the platform.
4. If they ___promote____________ (promote) their handicrafts well, more tourists __will
buy_____________ (buy) their products.
5. I only wish you _____were__________ (be) all as happy as I am.
6. The doctor told him to stop _smoking______________ (smoke) and take a trip.
7. He is so annoying! He __is always leaving_____________ (always/ leave) his things everywhere.
8. I have decided ___to study____________ (study) more and improve my overall average.
9. Last week Anna was mad at me, so she __didn’t speak_____________ (not speak) to me at all.
10. I will call you when the guests __arrive_____________ (arrive).
V. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. As a ___wealthy____________ businessman, he couldn’t imagine real poverty. (wealth)
2. I can never make up stories - I have absolutely no _imagination______________. (imagine)
3. Some of our ___national____________ heritage sites have been badly damaged by tourism. (nation)
4. People didn’t pay much attention to __physical_____________ appearance a decade ago. (physic)
5. In the past, this building was built as a(n) ___observational____________ tower. (observe)
Observational (adj): dễ quan sát => dễ học hỏi
6. He was very lazy. He ___basically____________ just lied on the couch and did nothing all day.
(basic)
7. This approach can help identify common ____behaviour___________ and their causes. (behave)
Approach (v, n): tiếp cận
8. She appears to actually like the man, which I find _incredible______________. (credible)
Credible (adj): có thể tin tưởng
9. The British ____proud___________ themselves on their long history and social etiquette. (proud)
Etiquette (n): nghi thức
To be proud of = proud + đại từ phản thân + on
10. I found the ending of the novel a bit _unbelievable______________. (believe)
S + find + N/V-ing + adj
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
1. Those who come from Baffin Island often live in an igloo: a house building from blocks of ice.
Building => built
A B C D
2. I am going for a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas. For => on
A B C D
3. I wish I have his mobile phone number so that we could tell him the good news. Have => had
A B C D
4. The children had to go barefootedly because there was no money for shoes. Barefootedly =>
barefooted
A B C D
5. Today's children no longer engage with the nature world. Nature => natural
A B C D
Engage with: liên kết, gắn bó
6. Despite giving a second chance, she couldn’t manage to pass the exam. Giving => being given
A B C D
7. Harvard University, found in 1636, is America’s oldest learning institution. Found => founded
A B C D

8. A 17th-century painting was stolen while the museum held an exhibition. Held => was holding
A B C D
9. Alex said he will ask his grandparents about their old days. Will => would
A B C D
10. I’m hopeless at foreign languages, but I wish I speak Spanish and French. Speak => spoke
A B C D
Hopeless (adj): tuyệt vọng >< hopeful (adj): hi vọng
VII. Complete the conversation with the phrases or sentences in the box.
It's impossible, my son. (5) I totally agree with you. (4)
Sounds fun. (3) Of course, dear! (1)
It must be tiring! (2) That would be great! (6)
Nam: Dad, can you tell me about your childhood?
Dad: (1) __________________________________ What do you want to know?
Nam: Hmm, I learnt that students had to help their parents with farming. Is it true?
Dad: Yes, it is. Besides, we also took care of our siblings: anh chị em ruột while our parents worked.
Nam: (2) __________________________________ How about your pastime?
Pastime: thời gian giải trí
Dad: We often played football on the soil ground with a plastic ball only. Hide and seek was another
game that we never got bored of.
Get bored of: chán
Nam: (3) __________________________________ Did you text your friends to talk about stuffs?
Dad: Well, at that time, we didn’t have smartphone for distant communication. We would rather talk
face to face with each other.
Nam: (4) __________________________________ Sometimes I think chatting or texting using
mobile devices can cause misunderstanding.
Dad: (5) __________________________________ We talked a lot, and it helped us understand each
other more.
Nam: I wish I could experience your childhood once.
Dad: (6) __________________________________ Instead, you can create your own life with things
that fulfil your wish and lifestyle!
VIII. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Living in Vietnam today (1) _______________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in
the past mainly worked in agriculture: nông nghiệp (2) _______________ today there are significantly
less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, (3) _______________, people are more
likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which
was (4) _______________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While
agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (5)
_______________ an increasing amount of economic activity.
Account for: chiếm
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many
of the characteristics of their (6) _______________. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as
they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (7)
_______________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of
Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work (8) _______________ and happily towards the
development of their country.
Retain (v): giữ lại
Characteristic (n): đặc trưng, bản sắc
Resilience (n): sự lạc quan
Determination (n): sự quyết tâm
1. a. compares b. differs c. becomes d. offers
2. a. however b. therefore c. whereas d. when
3. a. in conclusion b. on purpose c. by comparison d. for once
4. a. traditionally b. gradually c. occasionally d. presently
5. a. grasping for b. holding for c. making up for d. accounting for
6. a. founders b. forefathers c. descendants: hậu duệ d. seniors:
7. a. on b. at c. to d. for
8. a. collectively b. separably c. accordingly d. similarly
IX. Read the text then do the tasks.
LIFE IN THE PAST VS LIFE IN THE PRESENT
Vs = versus
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is
difficult to compare 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 occurred over the last ten
years are amazing.
To start with, in the past people had to work harder as = because they did not have tools and machines
to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and
other powerful machines. In the past living conditions were not as comfortable as they are now.
Besides, many people could not afford household appliances like a fridge: tủ lạnh or a vacuum: máy
hút bụi cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference between 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 allowed into public or private schools. Besides, nowadays
it is much easier to find the educational materials and the information you need - thanks to the Internet.
We are able to speak to a friend who is on the other corner of the world because we are connected 24/7.
Nevertheless, people had better relationships with the neighbors in years gone by.
All things considered, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly during the course
of history. In some ways, it is definitely easier to live in the present. On the other hand, however, life
now is much faster and stressful than it used to be in the past. The standard of living has definitely
improved but it can be discussed whether the quality of our lives is also better.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. _F___ Life nowadays is the same as life of our ancestors.
2. _T___ Technology has made our lives easier.
3. _T___ In the past, household appliances were very expensive.
4. __F__ Public schools allowed females and males to be educated in the same schools.
Educate (v): giáo dục
Education (n): nền giáo dục
Educative (adj): có tính giáo dục
5. _T___ We can use the internet to communicate with people around the world.
B. Answer the questions.
6. Is life today faster or slower than life in the past?
_______Faster.______________________________________________________________________
______________________
7. What has happened to the standard of living?
Standard (n): tiêu chuẩn
______It has definitley improved.
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________
8. What makes it easy to access information?
________the Internet.
___________________________________________________________________________________
________
9. Who or what does some difficult jobs for us?
_______ Computers and other powerful machines.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________
10. What makes our lives more comfortable at home?
_______Household appliances.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________
X. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word in capital.
1. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it. (WISH)
Demolish (v): bác bỏ
_I wish the council didn’t demolish that house because it is part of the town’s heritage.
___________________________________________________________________________________
______________
2. No other religious monuments = statue in the world are as large as Angkor Wat. (LARGEST)
__Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world.
___________________________________________________________________________________
______________
3. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
_____Mary said: “I will hold an event about skincare the next month.”
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________
4. He gave her the book “The fault in our stars” as a birthday gift. (SHE)
____She was given the book “...” as a birthday gift by him.
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________
5. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)
___He wishes he could come to his brother’s wedding.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________
6. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said.
(ADVISED)
Advise (v): khuyên
___He advised me not to spend most of my time chatting on fb.
__________________________________________________________________________________
______________
7. On our arrival at the village, people were dancing in front of the communal house. (WHEN)
___When we arrived at the village, ...
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________
8. The fire of London in 1666 damaged a large part of London’s centre. (BY)
____A large part of London’s centre was damaged by the fire of London in 1666.
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________