UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES WE ADMIRE

BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ Phiên âm Nghĩa
loại
1. admire v /ədˈmaɪə(r)/ ngưỡng mộ
2. volunteer v /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ tình nguyện
3. army n /ˈɑːmi/ quân đội
4. surgeon n /ˈsɜːdʒən/ bác sĩ phẫu thuật
5. resistance war n /rɪˈzɪstəns wɔː(r)/ cuộc kháng chiến
6. diary n /ˈdaɪəri/ nhật ký
7. field hospital n /ˈfiːld hɒspɪtl/ bệnh viện tạm thời gần
chiến trường
8. account n /əˈkaʊnt/ câu chuyện
9. experience n /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ trải nghiệm
10. enemy n /ˈenəmi/ kẻ thù
11. duty n /ˈdjuːti/ nghĩa vụ, nhiệm vụ
12. hero n /ˈhɪərəʊ/ anh hùng
13. devote to v /dɪˈvəʊt/ cống hiến
14. youth n /juːθ/ tuổi trẻ
15. death n /deθ/ cái chết
16. attend v /əˈtend/ đi học, tham dự
17. childhood n /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ tuổi thơ ấu
18. marriage n /ˈmærɪdʒ/ cuộc hôn nhân
19. impressive adj /ɪmˈpresɪv/ đầy ấn tượng
20. achievement n /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ thành tựu
21. biological adj /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ (quan hệ) ruột thịt
22. adopt v /əˈdɒpt/ nhận con nuôi
23. bond with v /bɒnd/ kết thân, kết nối
24. accessible adj /əkˈsesəbl/ dễ tiếp cận
25. touchscreen n /ˈtʌtʃskriːn/ màn hình chạm
26. cutting-edge adj /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ hiện đại, mũi nhọn
27. stylish adj /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ kiểu cách

28. animated adj /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/ hoạt hình

29. blockbuster n /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/ phim bom tấn
30. diagnose v /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊz/ chẩn đoán
31. rare adj /reə(r)/ hiếm
32. cancer n /ˈkænsə(r)/ ung thư
33. visionary adj /ˈvɪʒənri/ có tầm nhìn
34. creative adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ sáng tạo
35. genius n /ˈdʒiːniəs/ thiên tài
 36. military n /ˈmɪlətri/ quân sự
37. the Communist Party n /ðə ˈkɒmjənɪst pɑːti/ Đảng Cộng sản
38. battle n /ˈbætl/ trận chiến
39. biography n /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ tiểu sử
40. rule v/n /ruːl/ trị vì, cai trị
41. determination n /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/ lòng quyết tâm
42. defeat v /dɪˈfiːt/ đánh bại
43. ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ tham vọng

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1. devote something to cống hiến thứ gì cho thứ gì/ việc gì
(doing)
something
2. attend school/ college đi học (trường đại học, cao đẳng)
3. be admired for something được ngưỡng mộ vì điều gì
4. drop out bỏ học
5. be diagnosed with something được chẩn đoán mắc bệnh gì
6. pass away qua đời
7. be dedicated to something cống hiến cho thứ gì

GRAMMAR
Past Simple (Quá khứ đơn) Past Continuous (Quá khứ tiếp diễn)
Công thức Công thức
(+) S + V(-ed/ cột 2) (+) S + was/ were + V-ing
(-) S + didn't + V nguyên (-) S + was/ were + not + V-ing
(?) Did + S + V nguyên? (?) Was/ Were + S + V-ing?
Cách dùng Cách dùng
- Diễn tả một hành động xảy ra và chấm dứt hoàn - Hành động diễn ra tại thời điểm xác định trong
toàn trong quá khứ. quá khứ
E.g: My mother left this city 2 years ago. E.g: I was watching TV at 9 o'clock last night.
- Diễn đạt các hành động xảy ra liên tiếp trong quá
khứ
E.g: She came home, switched on the computer and
checked her e-mails.
Dấu hiệu Dấu hiệu
- last night/ year/month, yesterday, ago (2 years - at this time last night, at this moment last year, at
ago), in + năm trong quá khứ (in 1999) 8 p.m last night, while,...
Past simple and past continuous with “When” and “While”
Dùng “while” hoặc “when” để - Hành động đang xảy ra thì có hành động khác xen vào
chỉ mối liên hệ giữa 2 hành S1 + QKTD + when + S2 + QKÐ
động xảy ra trong quá khứ. E.g: I was watching TV when she came home.
When + S1 + QKÐ, S2 + QKTD
E.g: When she came home, I was watching television.
- Những hành động xảy ra song song
S1 + QKTD + while + S2 + QKTD
 E.g: She was doing her homework while I was preparing dinner.
While + S1 + QKTD, S2 + QKTD
E.g: While they were running, we were walking.
- Thói quen xấu với trạng từ “always”
E.g: He was constantly talking. He annoyed everyone.

PRACTICE
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. childhood B. biography C. marriage D. biological
2. A. admire B. achievement C. adopt D. army
3. A. diagnosed B. distinguished C. passed D. launched

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. account B. army C. battle D. Cancer
2. A. ambitious B. visionary C. creative D. impressive
3. A. impact B. inspire C. decide D. prefer

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Ms. Trang ______ her time and energy to giving free English lessons for poor children.
A. admires B. devotes C. diagnoses D. attends
2. He gave us a thrilling ______ of his experiences on the battlefield.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
3. His ______ parents passed away in a tragic accident.
A. biological B. ambitious C. cutting-edge D. creative
4. At the age of 30, she was ______ with a rare form of breast cancer.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
5. Many Vietnamese young men volunteered to join the army during the ______ war against France.
A. resistance B. biography C. account D. experience
6. We ______ a documentary about war heroes at 8.30 P.M. last Friday.
A. watched B. have watched C. were watching D. are watching
7. I was reading an online article about General Vo Nguyen Giap when my friend ______.
A. calls B. is calling C. has called D. called
8. As a journalist, her duty is to ______ the truth behind illegal activities.
A. volunteer B. admire C. attend D. expose
9. Her interesting ______ of her trip to Thailand last year fascinated all of us.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
10. She has been brought up by her grandparents since her______ parents passed away.
A. biological B. ambitious C. cutting-edge D. creative
11. Even though Susan was______ with breast cancer, she remained positive.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
12. Parents who are too busy with their work find it hard to ______ with their children.
A. adopt B. devote C. bond D. investigate
13. They were so______ when they heard that their son was safe.
A. anxious B. relieved C. depressed D. embarrassed
14. I am extremely______ to all frontline workers who have been trying to save people.
A. grateful B. investigative C. amazed D. anxious
15. The travel agency will send you the detailed______ when they receive your money.
A. genius B. duty C. achievement D. itinerary
16. When we ______ leisurely along the beach, a man approached us.
A. are strolling B. were strolling C. stroll D. have strolled
17. They were taking selfies while the tour guide ______ the itinerary.
A. explains B. is explaining C. has explained D. was explaining
 18. Her parents were chatting about the news when she ______ home.
A. comes B. is coming C. came D. has come

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. He was considered the greatest mathematical genius of his age.
A. a person who is diagnosed with a rare disease B. a person who is unusually intelligent
C. a person who is not ambitious enough D. a person who is not fairly creative
2. One of her impressive achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium.
A. visionary B. animated C. outstanding D. stylish

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new cutting-edge technology.
A. simple B. flexible C. modern D. old-fashioned
2. It was their determination that helped them defeat the enemy.
A. focus on B. surrender to C. deal with D. depend on

Read the following advertisements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!
Don't miss Taylor Swift's 2024 concert!
● Sing along (1) her top hits
● Dance with the lively crowd
● Create (2) lasting memories with friends.
Save the date for 13/7/2024 at Stella Stadium, IngleWood, CA8987 USA.
(3) your tickets now for an evening filled with joy and music.
Don't hesitate – secure your spot for an unforgettable night!

1. A. at B. to C. on D. Of
2. A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)
3. A. Bond B. Devote C. Book D. Admire

VAN GOGH ART DISCOVERY!

● Get to know famous artworks (4) "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers"
● Discover Van Gogh's life through (5) displays
● Enjoy clear audio guides
● Fun (6) for families with little ones
● Tickets: Adults $12, Students $8, Kids (under 6) free
Contact us:
● Email: [email protected]
● Address: 123 Artful Lane, Palette City

4. A. if B. as though C. as if D. like
5. A. fascinate B. fascination C. fascinating D. fascinatingly
6. A. habits B. traditions C. activities D. memories
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make meaningful letter for the following question.
1.
a. I visited a beautiful place with a fascinating itinerary that allowed me to explore the local
 culture and scenery.
b. I can't wait to tell you more about it when we meet.
c. I took some selfies at breathtaking landmarks, capturing the memories that will last a lifetime.
d. Dear Mark, I hope this letter finds you well.
e. The people I met and the places I visited made me appreciate the diversity and beauty of our world.
f. I wanted to share with you about my recent life-changing trip.
A. d – e – a – b – f – c B. d – f – b – a – c – e
C. d – f – a – c – e – b D. d – f – c – e – a – b
2.
a. Secondly, her achievements are remarkable; she became the youngest Indian woman to receive a
Nobel award for her efforts.
b. Dear Laura, I hope you are well.
c. Her story is truly inspiring, and I believe her commitment to making a positive impact in the
world deserves praise.
d. Additionally, Malala has volunteered in various communities, providing educational
opportunities for underprivileged children.
e. Firstly, Malala is an inspiring young woman who has dedicated her life to advocating for
girls' education.
f. I wanted to share with you someone I truly admire – Malala Yousafzai.
A. b – f – e – a – d – c B. b – f – e – c – a – d
C. b – f – e – a – c – d D. b – f – d – e – a – c

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
It is said that women can rule kingdoms, and some of them actually did. Below are three of the
most famous queens in world history. The queen of ancient Egypt (ruling from 51 BC to 30 BC) was
most famous for her determination and beauty. She was also very intelligent and well (1) _____, and
could speak nine languages. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years (1558-1603). She was
admired for her strong determination and intelligence. She is considered (2) _____ of the most
successful queens in British history. She defeated the powerful Spanish Navy in 1588 (3)
_____encouraged the development of the arts.
Catherine II was a minor German princess (4) _____ became known as Catherine the Great and
ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was intelligent, ambitious, and ded icated to her adopted
country. She (5) _____ the Russian Empire, adding an area of more than 500,000 square kilometres.
She improved education for children and women, and opened the first school for girls in Russia.
(Adapted from Global Success)
1. A. adopted B. educated C. devoted D. attended
2. A. much B. many C. some D. one
3. A. yet B. or C. but D. and
4. A. who B. which C. whom D. Whose
5. A. narrowed B. prevented C. concentrated D. expanded

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
The school field trip last year had a big impact on my life. (1) _____ the forest, a sudden rainstorm
caught us off guard. As the rain poured down, I found myself helping others, ( 2) _____ , and laughing
together. The experience was (3) _____ a turning point, not just in the trip, but in my life. It felt (4)
_____ bonds were forming, and friendships were growing stronger. The shared laughter and struggles
created a connection as we faced the unexpected together. This event left (5) _____ and the
friendships I appreciate.
1. A. When we explore B. While we were exploring
C. While we are exploring D. When we have explored
2. A. sharing umbrellas B. I shared umbrellas
C. to share umbrellas D. umbrellas were shared
3. A. if B. though C. like D. as
4. A. as if B. as like C. though as D. though
5. A. a lasting perspective on my impact B. an impact on my lasting perspective
C. a perspective on my lasting impact D. a lasting impact on my perspective

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
Steve Jobs, a genius in the world of technology, was born in 1955 and adopted by a working-
class family. He dropped out of college, taking a leap into the unknown, where he found his passion for
technology and creativity.
In 1976, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, and together they founded Apple, a company that would
revolutionise the computer industry with cutting-edge innovations. Apple's Macintosh computer and
the iconic iPhone are testaments to Jobs' commitment to cutting-edge design and user-friendly
technology.
Apart from his work at Apple, Jobs also played a significant role in the success of Pixar
Animation Studios, where he contributed to the creation of the first computer-animated film, Toy
Story. Despite facing setbacks, such as being diagnosed with cancer, Jobs continued to lead Apple
until his passing away in 2011.
His legacy lives on through the products and innovations that have shaped the way people live
and work in the digital age.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Steve Jobs’ academic achievements B. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
C. Steve Jobs’ rare disease D. Steve Jobs’ first company
2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs?
A. He was adopted by a working-class family.
B. He found a passion for technology from childhood.
C. He didn’t finish his college education.
D. He’s a genius in the world of technology.
3. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. cutting-edge innovations B. Apple's Macintosh computer and iPhone
C. Jobs and Steve Wozniak D. design and technology
4. The word setbacks in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to __________..
A. difficulties B. advantages C. results D. influences
5. Which of the following is TRUE about Steve Jobs?
A. He contributed to the success of Pixar Animation Studios.
B. He established Apple without the help of Steve Wozniak.
C. He didn’t lead Apple when he was diagnosed with cancer.
D. His ambition was to shape the way people lived and worked

THE END