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UNIT 1. LOCAL COMMUNITY
Nguyên tắc phát âm:
1. /e/ xuất hiện trong các từ chứa 1 âm tiết, tận cùng là 1 hoặc nhiều phụ âm trừ âm “R” hoặc chứa e trong
âm tiết được nhấn trọng âm có chứa “e + phụ âm”.
eg: Friend /frend/ (n)
- Âm /e/ thường xuất hiện trong một số từ có kết thúc là -ead, “air” và “are”.
Eg: Fair /feə/, Head /hed/
2. /æ/
- Những từ có nhiều âm tiết mà người ta nhấn trọng âm vào âm tiết có chứa chữ “A” thì được đọc là /æ/
Eg: Traffic /ˈtræfɪk/ (n)
- Trong những từ có chứa chữ “A” có 1 âm tiết thì “A” được phát âm thành /æ/
Eg: Fan /fæn/ (n)
3. /a:/
- Khi nguyên âm “a” đứng ở đầu một từ và theo sau là các phụ âm “n”, “f”, “s’ “r”
Eg; after, chart
- Khi những tổ hợp “-an-”, “-af-”, “-as-” cũng có thể xuất hiện ở giữa một từ
Eg: dance
- Những từ có chứa chữ “ua” và “au”
Eg: laugh
LANGUAGE FOCUS
PRONUNCIATION
I. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. Then listen and repeat.
Track 1
1. A. park B. advice C. facility D. around
2. A. attraction B. wrap C. handicraft D. tradition
3. A. garbage B. artisan C. local D. last
4. A. speciality B. pottery C. collector D. protect
5. A. electrician B. ticket C. environment D. check-up
II. Circle the word which has a different stress pattern in each line. Track 2
1. A. tourist B. suburb C. village D. police
2. A. remind B. travel C. collect D. relax
3. A. community B. delivery C. electrician D. facility
4. A. souvenir B. artisan C. pottery D. neighbourhood
5. A. environment B. generation C. pedestrian D. material

VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

III. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. The people in this town always try hard to _______ their traditional crafts like pottery and weaving.
A. hand B. import C. pass D. preserve
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2. The souvenirs from my trip to the beach always _______ me of the good time I had with my family.
A. remind B. encourage C. remember D. show
3. The new _______ in our local park make it a great place for everyone to enjoy.
A. places B. service C. facilities D. equipment
4. Huong was not sure _______ to buy souvenirs for her pen pals from Korea.
A. what B. who C. which D. where
5. Phuong enjoys creating beautiful _______ in her free time, like colorful beaded jewelry and hand-painted
pottery.
A. furniture B. handicrafts C. toys D. collection
6. I get _____ with my neighbour very well; we often chat and help each other do the gardening.
A. up B. over C. on D. out
7. My sister likes to discover cuisine from different parts of the world, so she enjoys trying _______ when she
travels.
A. customs B. experiences C. speciality foods D. traditions
8. The _______ person brought my package to the door this morning.
A. operator B. delivery
C. communicator D. transportation
9. Some students wanted to know _______ to join the community service during their summer holiday.
A. whose B. what C. who D. how
10. The garbage _______ comes every Friday to pick up our trash.
A. collector B. worker C. officer D. assistant
11. The brave firefighters rushed to the scene to _______ out the fire in the building.
A. stop B. prevent C. bring D. put
12. Tay Ho village in Hue is a popular _______ attraction known for its beautiful landscapes and traditional
culture.
A. tourist B. tour C. tourism D. touring

IV. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word/ phrase given in the box.
culture a place of interest pottery artisans
unique passing down handmade
Bat Trang pottery village, like many other Vietnamese traditional craft villages, is where (1) _______ have
been preserving their ancestors’ tradition by (2) _______ their skills through generations. It’s (3) _______ in Ha
Noi where you can join a pottery workshop, shop around for (4) _______ ceramics, and even create your (5)
_______ items to bring home. Villagers say they feel proud to bring their village (6) _______ closer to everyone,
both Vietnamese and foreigners, through their beautiful (7) _______ creations.
V. Choose the correct answer to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. My mum just went to the store, and then she came back home.
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A. left B. moved C. returned D. stopped
2. I need to find out where the nearest grocery store is.
A. discover B. ask C. remember D. show
3. Visiting Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, you may be amazed by the local artisans’ skill in creating
beautiful marble statues.
A. builders B. helpers C. residents D. craftsmen
4. Ms Nga explained the importance of sorting rubbish and showed us the proper way to do it.
A. meaning B. significance C. difficulty D. advantage
5. Her husband works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment.
A. teaching B. supporting C. advising D. examining
VI. Choose the correct answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. Van Phuc village in Ha Noi is well-known for its high-quality silk products.
A. uncomfortable B. common C. unpopular D. typical
2. What should we do to cut down on our electricity bill?
A. shorten B. enlarge C. decrease D. increase
3. Traditional crafts have many benefits, such as providing employment, preserving cultural heritage, and helping
develop tourism.
A. encouraging B. protecting
C. maintaining D. damaging
4. The skilled artisans crafted beautiful pottery in their small workshop.
A. quiet B. untrained C. confident D. kind
5. Our neighbours gave us a lot of useful advice when we first moved here.
A. meaningless B. helpful C. valuable D. careless
VII. Complete the sentences using the correct form and tense of the phrasal verbs given.
move in run out of look around
hand down look up find out
1. This antique vase was _______ to me by my grandmother and it’s been in our family for generations.
2. The little girl was _______ the park when she saw a beautiful bird perched on a tree.
3. Jack _______ to his new apartment downtown last week and he’s still unpacking boxes.
4. The detective has to _______ who stole the jewelries from the nearby store.
5. I'm not sure what time the movie starts, but I _______ the programme schedule and let you know.
6. Mum, we’ve _______ milk. Should I to go to the store to buy some more?
READING
VIII. Read the passage and decide if each statement is true (T) or false (F).
Xuan La is an old village located in Phu Xuyen District, Ha Noi. The village is famous for its traditional craft
of making to he (to he), a unique Vietnamese art form that has existed for over 300 years.

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To he figurines are made from glutinous rice powder and come in various shapes, including animals, trees,
flowers, and characters from folk stories. It is said that to he was originally made to be dedicated to the gods on
festive days so the figurines often used to be in the shapes of animals.
Despite their apparent simplicity, creating these figurines requires honed skill and a keen eye for combining
colors to bring them to life. Artisans use their own hands and basic tools like small combs and bamboo sticks to
shape these delightful figurines.
Today, although to he cannot compete with modern toys in both city and countryside markets, it is one of the
few surviving traditional toys of Viet Nam. To he creations still attract both children and adults. Xuan La remains
the most well-known village in the country for preserving this unique art, and to he remains a sweet childhood
memory for many Vietnamese people.
(Adapted from: https://www.myhanoitours.com/xuan-la-village)

1. Xuan La village has existed for only 300 years. £

2. To he figurines come in many shapes and colors. £
3. A comb can be used to help shape the glutinous rice powder into to he. £
4. Only children like to have to he figurines. £
5. There are people outside Xuan La village who practise making to he £
IX. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ho Van Loi has been a dedicated teacher for a decade, tirelessly working to provide education to children in
one of the most (1) _______ areas of Ha Giang Province. He teaches at a boarding school for ethnic students in
Po Chu Lung Village, Ngam La Commune, Yen Minh District, Ha Giang Province. Among the 54 households in
the village, 52 are (2) _______ poor, and the remaining two are almost poor. The roads in this area are narrow,
rocky, and often filled with mud.
Ho Van Loi was inspired to become a teacher when he saw his own teachers overcome enormous (3) _______
to bring education to these isolated regions. He faced difficult circumstances after completing his K-12 education
in 2004 and worked as a house painter. (4) _______ , five years later, he managed to attend a pedagogy college
and graduated in 2011. He returned to his hometown and has been teaching at Ngam La Primary Boarding School
for ethnic students ever since. Despite nearly a decade of teaching, Ho Van Loi is still passionate (5) _______ his
job.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamnews.vn)
1. A. remote B. urban C. rural D. regional
2. A. recognized B. regarded C. known D. considered
3. A. advantages B. challenges C. chances D. successes
4. A. Otherwise B. Though C. Because D. However
5. A. to B. with C. about D. on

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IX. Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers to the questions.
Tan Cuong tea is a renowned specialty from Thai Nguyen, situated 75 kilometers north of Ha Noi. Among the
tea-growing places in this province, Tan Cuong Commune stands out as the prime area for tea leaves and related
products.
Tan Cuong Tea is one of the most exceptional tea products from this region. What makes it unique is the method
of nurturing tea trees with organic fertilizer, ensuring they are free from harmful pesticide or chemical residues.
The tea leaves are harvested using traditional methods. Carefully picked green tea buds from the trees are stored
to maintain their quality before they are sent to the factory for processing.
In recent years, Thai Nguyen Province has implemented various strategies to support businesses, cooperatives,
and farmers involved in tea cultivation. Their goal is to preserve and expand the Tan Cuong specialty tea area,
which has brought prosperity to many families through substantial annual earnings from tea sales and
manufacturing.
Moreover, many families in Tan Cuong who own tea farms have established facilities for tourists. Visitors can
enjoy tea, observe tea harvesting and processing, and even arrange for an overnight homestay at a local house, all
while taking in the stunning views of the tea-covered hills.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamnews.vn)
1. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The unique method of nurturing tea trees in Thai Nguyen
B. The picturesque tea-growing region of Thai Nguyen
C. The specialty tea from Thai Nguyen
D. The history of tea cultivation in Viet Nam
2. What makes Tan Cuong Tea unique?
A. Its popularity among tourists
B. The traditional processing methods
C. The organic nurturing of tea trees
D. The storage of tea leaves in the factory
3. Why has there been support to businesses, cooperatives, and farmers involved in tea cultivation in Thai Nguyen
in recent years?
A. To preserve and expand the unique Tan Cuong tea-producing region.
B. To ensure tea trees are free from harmful pesticide or chemical residues.
C. To maintain the quality of tea leaves before they are sent to the factory for processing.
D. To help tea farm owners to establish facilities for tourists.
4. What does the word prosperity from paragraph 3 refer to?
A. a type of tea B. tea cultivation
C. wealth and success D. a traditional method
5. Which of the following statements about Tan Cuong Tea is NOT true, according to the text?
A. It is one of the most exceptional tea products from Thai Nguyen.

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B. Visitors coming to Tan Cuong tea farms can not only drink tea but also observe tea harvesting and
processing.
C. It is processed using traditional methods.
D. It is harvested from trees that are grown using harmful pesticide or chemical residues.

SPEAKING
X. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
1. Bill: Could you possibly lend me your calculator, Alice?
Alice: _______
A. Not at all. B. You are OK.
C. Certainly. Here you are. D. Yes, I am. Go ahead.
2. Duong: _______
Chau: Yes, sure thing. What is it?
A. Would you help me with my homework?
B. Would you like to have some lemonade?
C. Do you mind turning down the radio?
D. Can I have a look at your new poster?
3. The librarian: Will you be quiet, boys?
Tim and Jack: _______
A. No, that’s OK. B. You are welcome.
C. It’s very nice of you to say so. D. Yes, of course. We’re sorry.
4. Phuong: Would you mind giving me further information about the course?
Lan: _______
A. That’s totally correct. B. No problem. I’ll send you an email.
C. Don’t mention it. D. Yes, I would.
5. Khanh: Can you tell me where to buy these souvenirs?
Chi: _______
A. Sure. I'll take you there. B. I’m afraid I don’t.
C. OK, I talk to you now. D. No worries.

LISTENING
XI. Listen to the dialogue between An and Binh about firefighters and fill each blank with suitable word(s).
Track 3
An and Binh discussed the important role of firefighters in the community. They agreed that firefighters not
only (1) _______ fires but also rescue people from various dangerous situations like car accidents and (2) _______
. Additionally, they visit schools and communities (3) _______ about fire prevention and safety measures. They
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are responsible for maintaining their equipment and providing first aid and (4) _______ . An and Binh both
expressed their admiration and respect for the selfless and dedicated work that firefighters do to keep the
community (5) _______ .
WRITING
XII. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following sentences.
1. Garbage collectors usually start their day early, driving through residential
A B C
neighbourhoods to pick over and remove waste.
D
2. His car was broken down while he was driving to work yesterday morning.
A B C D
3. I am wondering how improving my reading and listening skills in a short time?
A B C D
4. Could you tell me what to cut down on the amount of electricity we use every day?
A B C D
5. The electrician came to repair the electrical wires and equipments in our house
A B C
after a power outage.
D
XIII. Choose the sentence A, B, C, or D that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the
following questions.
1. “What should I do to stop arguing with my sister?” Linh wondered.
A. Linh wondered what doing to stop arguing with her sister.
B. Linh wondered what she to do to stop arguing with her sister.
C. Linh wondered what to do to stop arguing with her sister.
D. Linh wondered what should she do to stop arguing with her sister.
2. We are thinking with pleasure about our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
A. We are looking forward to our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
B. We are look forward to our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
C. We are looking forward with our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
D. We looking forward to our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
3. “Where can I borrow those reference books?” Trang asked.
A. Trang was not sure where can she borrow those reference books.
B. Trang was not sure where borrow those reference books.
C. Trang was not sure where can borrow those reference books.
D. Trang was not sure where to borrow those reference books.
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4. Hung decided to stop playing football because of his injury.
A. Hung decided to take up playing football because of his injury.
B. Hung decided to give up playing football because of his injury.
C. Hung decided to put up with playing football because of his injury.
D. Hung decided to cut down on playing football because of his injury.
5. Where can you find the materials for this course, Tam?
A. Where can you look out the materials for this course, Tam?
B. Where can you go over the materials for this course, Tam?
C. Where can you bring out the materials for this course, Tam?
D. Where can you find out the materials for this course, Tam?

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