BÀI tập TIẾNG ANH 6,7,8,9 tập 1 (MAI LAN HƯƠNG hà THANH UYÊN) THEO CHƯƠNG TRÌNH mới của bộ GIÁO dục và đào tạo có đáp án

gg UNIT A PHONETICS MY NEW SCHOOL giaoa c_m_a_s _ f r_l_r _ g t_ _tb_ _k _ h p_n_i_s_a_p_n_r _ i 10 n_ t _ b_o_ _ j 11 p_ _c_l c_ _e _ k 12 di_t_o_ ar_ _ l I Put the words into the correct column depending on the sound of the letter(s) in bold mother, wonderful, judo, money, go, come, notebook, hungry, borrow, rubber, homework, video, brother, month, some, rode, club, hope, post, compass, home, lunch, Sunday, love, study, subject, overseas, lower, open, country giaoandethitienganh.info /әʊ/ /ʌ/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ II Write school subiects geography science maths literature history physics art biology English PE (physical education) II Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently money sorry morning story now grow down town study student studio stupid house about hour country lunch fun judo sun B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 1.English _ _ _ 5. _ _ _ _ 10 _ giaoandethitienganh.info I Complete the words and match giaoandethitienganh.info III Look at the pictures and name the activities pen i a b_c_c_e _ b _u_b_r _ c reading c_l_u_at_r _ d s_ _o_ _b_g _ e reading IV Put the words into the right column giaoandethitienganh.info VII Put the verbs into the correct form Use Present Simple giaoandethitienganh.info They (play) football and basketball at school My father (read) the newspaper every morning music lessons English breakfast judo football aerobics sports paintings vocabulary science dinner housework drawings homework exercise badminton the violin history the piano subjects basketball lunch geography English lesson karate maths We (have) English, Maths and Science on Monday She never (do) her homework I (go) swimming twice a week Cars (be) more expensive than motorbikes Jane always (have) breakfast at o’clock play have study He usually (watch) TV after dinner London (be) a very big country 10 I (be) a student and my parents (be) teachers VIII.Write negative sentences Use short forms giaoandethitienganh.info → I’m the best in the class V Complete the sentences with the words from the box giaoandethitienganh.info _ Mark does homework in the evening → _ We play football after school → _ You run fast → _ Tim and Lucas work at weekends → _ I like classical music → _ uniforms boarding library classmates These exercises are difficult → _ equipment excited international creative She has science on Fridays → _ Vy and Phong are _ about their first day at secondary school Phong and Duy are in the same class at school They are _ Most schools require children to wear school _ My sister is very _ She is very good at painting pictures _ A _ school is a school where students study and live during the school year AIS is an _ school in Vietnam It provides American education The school gym has lots of new, modern _ In the _, you can read books and papers or borrow them to read at home VI Fill the gaps with the correct prepositions The children are excited the school trip Dorothy put her coat and went out We have English, maths and science Tuesday What you usually break time? the afternoon I play footballthe playground I go home o’clock every day Vy is doing her homework the library Many boarders go home weekends IX Make questions in giaoandethitienganh.info the present simple Then write short answers you/ have/ an art lesson on Monday (no) ? _ they/ ride/ their bikes to school (yes) ? _ Jane/ play/ tennis at school (no) ? _ your parents/ at home now (yes) ? _ he/ have/ breakfast at o’clock every day (yes) ? _ you/ a good student (no) ? _ I/ look/ well (no) ? _ Ms Van/ a good teacher (yes) ? _ X Use the prompts to write full sentences Use Present Continuous I/ my homework _ _ is your first day at school? - Oh, it’s great Bella/ talk on the phone _ _ does Phong judo? - Three times a week We/ listen to CDs now _ _ students are there in your class? - Forty The children/ ride to the park _ 10 _ pocket money you get? - Ten thousand dong It/ rain very hard now _ C SPEAKING She/ bake a chocolate cake _ I Write questions for the underlined words giaoandethitienganh.info You/ dance very beautifully _ Duy: Mark and his friends/ have lunch _ Mai: XI Complete the sentence with the negative form of the present continuous Use short forms Nga: They (help) the teacher right now Peter: She (stay) in a hotel Jane: I (travel) a lot these days Susan: We (study) science at present Tom: The children (play) football in the playground Nam: Bob (watch) the news on TV Hai: My parents (talk) to the teacher at the moment Mai: The sun (shine) today Tony: XII Complete the sentence with the present simple or present progressive form of the verb in brackets giaoandethitienganh.info I (look) for Jack Do you know where he is? Sam is having lunch with his new friends I usually play sports after school My brother goes to the judo club twice a week We have Physics on Monday They are going to the library ? _ Mark (not do) homework on Saturdays Mai/ live (on Tran Hung Dao Street) Wake up! The teacher (ask) you a question ? _ 10 We (not work) at the moment We’re on a break Sandra/ talk to on the phone (her mother) XIII Complete the sentences with the question words ? _ how many how much _ does the first lesson begin? - At seven o’clock _ are you going? - To the library _ you usually bring to school? - Textbooks, notebooks and pens _ you go to school? - By bike _ is Mary talking to? - Mrs Berry, her English teacher _ is your favorite subject? - Maths you/ do/ at the moment (read a book) Be quiet! The children (study) in the room how often My new school has four floors ? _ Bob (watch) the news on TV every morning who Phong and Nam are playing football at the moment you/ usually/ do/ in the evening (do my homework) Just a minute, I can’t hear you I (listen) to the radio how On Friday I have English, maths, geography and history II Ask and answer questions, using the given words Mark often (play) tennis at the weekend where Janet: Tuan: They (do) maths homework now when Mary: Quang: You (know) a lot about computers what Huan: you/ like (maths and physics) ? _ the children/ play football/ now (in the park) ? _ Vy/ often/ her homework (at 8p.m) ? _ III Put the conversation in the correct order (1 -10) _ My form teacher is MrsHien She teaches me Physics A good classmate plays with you at break time _ No She’s great A good classmate bullies you sometimes _ Very well, thank you How was your first day at school, Mai? E WRITING _ Oh, good Well, it’s time for me to leave Bye I Put the words in order to make a sentence _ Hello, Huan Fine, thanks! And you? secondary/ first/ your/ at/ school/ is/ how/ week? _ I am sure that you’ll make friends soon Tell me about your form teacher Hi, Mai How are you? _ Bye, Huan See you soon _ Is she strict? _ Oh, wonderful! I met many new people Hope I could make them friends soon _ art/ creative/ are/ drawings/ students/ the/ some/ doing/ in/ club _ I Fill in each gap with a word from the box grades _ school/ at/ English/ we/ have/ classes/ don’t/ today D READING big _ lessons/ many/ have/ on/ how/ you/ do/ Friday? elementary scared school teachers Second still Middle school often includes sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth (1) It’s calledmiddle school because it’s in the middle of your (2) years Elementary school is behind you High school (3) awaits you For a kid, going to middle school is often a (4) change: First, it usually means moving to a new building, which takes some time to adjust to (5) , it may mean taking a different bus, with different students Third, the friends you made in (6) school may end up going to different middle schools And other things that probably will be different are the (7) and the work All of that can make you feel a bit (8) on the first day of school II Read the chart about the qualities of a good classmate and decide whether thestatements are true (T) or false (F) homework/ you/ doing/ maths/ are/ your? _ children/ first/ on/ most/ school/ excited/ are/ day/ of/ the _ II Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first What is your favorite subject? → What subject _ There are 35 students in my class → My class Mai live near her school → Mai’s house isn’t _ Mary plays the piano very well → Mary is good Do you like physics? → Are you interested The school has a computer room and a library → There TEST FOR UNIT1 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others a uniform A good classmate always tries his/ her best to help and support you A good classmate will never says “thank you” if you help him/ her A good classmate will ask you about your health if he/ she sees you after a long time b computer c student d judo a subject b sure c surround d see a excited b nice c library d living a school b teacher c cheap d watching a teach b speak c break d read II Look at the picture and fill in the gap with a suitable word Children often _ (use) a computer for school work You can use a _ to look up a new word _ (Jane/ watch) TV now? Mark _ (not go) to school on Friday afternoon You can use a _ to calculations Look! The cat _ (eat) your breakfast _(you/ study) IT at school? You can use a _ to write notes I _ (not listen) to music, I _ (play) a computer gameat the moment You can use a _ to carry books, pens, etc to school Put on a raincoat It _ (rain) It _ (rain) a lot in summer Where are the children? ~ They _ (read) books in the library You can use a _ to remove pencil marks from paper V Find and correct the mistakes You can use a _ to carry pencils, pens, rulers, rubbers, etc I am often playing football on Saturdays _ She iswanting to buy a new computer _ My children doesn’t like reading _ My father works at the moment You can use a _ to draw circles isreading We have breakfast now _ The girls are skip in the playground _ You can use a _ to draw straight lines Ann gets up at o’clock and is having breakfast every day _ III Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence I’m sorry I don’t have time I cook dinner _ How is your first week _ school? VI Match the questions with the answers a on b at c for d to My brother often helps me _ my homework a at b about c for d with Megan is _ badminton with her friends in the schoolyard a having b studying c playing d doing c covered d grounded The villa is _by pine trees a surrounded b built We _ in the gym every afternoon a table tennis b football c judo d homework _ does Jane have science?~ On Monday and Friday a Where b What c When d What time Nowadays, students often use _ in mathematics lessons a rubbers b calculators c pencils d dictionaries My cousin goes to a _ school, so she only comes home at weekends a boarding b private c public d international You look really _ in your new uniform! a excited b smart c healthy d interesting 10 _ your parents give you pocket money? a Is b Are c Do IV Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb d Does _ Who are you waiting for? a.No, they are sleeping _ What you at break time? b.By bicycle _ Where are you going? c.To buy some bread _ Do you play sports after school? d.My friends _ Are they watching television? e.Five days a week _ Why is he going out? f Home _ How often you go to school? g.Yes, I _ How you go to school? h.I go out and play in the playground VII Choose the word which best fits each gap My dream school is a quiet school (1) _ wehave just two or three hours a day, in the morning Then, inthe afternoon, we can many (2) _ like singing,dancing, playing soccer, basketball, rugby We won’t havetests and mark either The teachers will not (3) _ homework, so we can whatever we want after school In my dream school, we can also choose the (4) _ we want: for example, you’re not going to learn mathematics or physics if you hate (5) _ So it’s a free school where you can learn with calm and serenity and you can make (6) _ friends during afternoon activities! a what b where c when d how a subjects b actions c activities d acts a give b take d d get a class b classrooms c classmates d classes a it b them c her d him a much b few c any d lots of VIII Read and answer questions UNIT MY HOME Hi, I’m Linda I’m in the sixth grade Today is my first day at secondary school In the morning I put on my new uniform and get my new bag My best friend and I walk to school together We are both very nervous and excited When we get school, we are shown into our classroom with our new teacher It is quite scary because I don’t know most of the children Then we go to our first lesson We have lots of different subjects and the lessons are really fun My favourite subjects are art and English A PHONETICS I Put the words into the correct column depending on how the ending is pronounced I really like my new school, all my teacher are lovely, the lessons are reallyinteresting and I enjoy my first day I can’t wait to go back tomorrow! What grade is Linda in? rooms houses dogs lamps toilets beds tables apartments books chairs televisions boxes pictures baths dishes fridges cookers chopsticks lights vases windows photos parents clothes wishes sandwiches attics villas plants walls tablecloths shelves classes tourists Who does she go to school with? /z/ /s/ /iz/ _ _ _ How does they go to school? _ _ _ _ _ _ Why does Linda feel scary? _ _ _ _ _ _ What are her favourite subjects? Does she enjoy her first day at school? IX Make sentences, using the words and phrases given This/the first week/my new school My new school/ big/ and it/ a large library I/ usually/ my homework/ the school library II Circle the word that has the ending pronounced differently boys lessons cats pictures places messages houses clothes sinks bags laptops students fridges kisses watches wardrobes plates posters trees songs B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Write the types of house in the spaces I/ lots of friends/ and they/ all nice/ me a large house in the countryside _ a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building _ a large and luxurious house with a _ We/ many subjects/ and my favorite subject/ science In the afternoon/ I/ sports/ the playground My friends and I/ basketball/ at the moment large yard and garden IV Complete the sentence with the correct preposition in, on or at I’ve got a computer _ my bedroom a terraced house in a city or town _ Do you live _ a house or an apartment? He is sitting _ a sofa _ the corner of the sitting room There is such a mess _ the kitchen! a house built on piles above the ground or water _ The dog is sleeping _ the carpet We live _ the 3rd floor _ 53 Pine Street _ London II Parts of the house Unscramble the letters, then complete the passage Jane is waiting for a bus _ the bus stop ergnad _ 5.nviligomor _ Are there any pictures _ the walls _ the living room? amrhoobt _ 6.gnidinrmoo _ We are staying _ the Roosevelt Hotel _ New York City moordeb _ citta _ 10 My camera is _ a box _ a shelf _ the bedroom closet hcnekit _ 8.ragega _ V Look at the picture Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions from the box I like my big house It has got two upstairs, my parents’ one and mine Upstairs also there is a where I wash and brush my teeth Downstairs there is a big where my mother cooks and prepares meals, a to eat altogether and a where we watch TV or sit and relax Outdoors my parents park their cars in the , and we have a beautiful with a lot of flowers and trees My house also has an where we store lots of old things chest of drawers above under in (3) on (3) next to (2) between behind The trees are the house The dining room is the living room and the kitchen The kitchen sink is the window III Write the name of each item under the correct picture bath near dishwasher wardrobe sofa cooker microwave air conditioner sink fridge The bath bathroom is the The flower vase is the chest of drawers The fridge is the cooker The mirror is the bathroom sink The television is the cupboard the sofa _ The microwave is the counter the kitchen 10 The washing machine is the dryer the basement VI Underline the correct preposition Don’t sit in/ on/ under this stool It’s broken My grandma is sitting in/ on/at the armchair on/ next/ beside the fireplace _ Simon likes to stayin/ on/ at bed all Sunday morning _ We live on/ in/ at an apartment on/at/ into a very busy road I put my book in/ on/ over the table in/ at/ on the dining room There is a clock under/ next to/ above the teacher’s desk He always hides the key on/at/under the doormat Mary is sitting under/ between/ behind her parents They are watching TV _ 10 _ On a bus, passengers sit in front of/ behind/ between the driver UNIT 2: MY HOME 17 a bed/ the bedroom 10 You can see children’s books in/ on/ at the bookshelf to/ at/ in the comer two pillows/ the bed VII Complete the sentences with There is or There are a window/ the picture and the shelf 25 students in the class books/ the shelf a big wardrobe in my sister’s room clothes/ the wardrobe a computer and a TV in my room a clock/ the wall good programs on television a toy box/ the bed some furniture in my bedroom toys/ the floor a bedside table/ the bed 7_ a lot of water in the bottle 10 a vase of flowers/the bedside table no paper in the printer XI Put the verbs into the correct tenses four eggs in the fridge VIII Complete the questions with Isthere or Are there Then write short answers It _ (snow) quite hard – perhaps we shouldn’t go out tonight many shops in your town? Yes, My mother _ (not like) buying food in supermarkets a post office near here? No, Sorry, I’m busy at the moment I _ (do) my homework a table and chairs in the kitchen? Yes, Sue _ (not listen) to music in her room now She’s outside any trees in your garden? No, They _ (not eat) meat on Fridays a book under the table? Yes, The teacher _ (often/ give) us a lot of homework any girls in the class? Yes, How often _ (you/ go) to the gym to work out? any coffee in the cup? No, Listen! What language _ (they/ speak)? a lot of children in the yard? No, We usually _ _ (go) by car (take) a bus to school, but this week IX Use the words to write positive (+) and negative (-) sentences and questions (?) with there is / there are 10 Helen and Toro _(not wait) for the bus at the moment a bath in the bathroom (?) Is there a bath in the bathroom? C SPEAKING some shops near our new house (+) _ I Write the questions to complete the conversation a school in the neighbourhood (?) _ Hanh: (1) _ , Paul? a television in my bedroom (-) _ Paul: I live in Brookline, Massachusetts any cupboards in the dining room (?) _ Hanh: (2) _ ? a swimming pool behind the house (+) _ Paul: No, I don’t live in a house I live in an apartment any flowers in the garden (-) _ Hanh: (3) _ ? a lot of posters on the wall (+) _ Paul: No, it isn’t My apartment is small but very comfortable X Look of the picture and write positive or negative sentences Use There is/ There isn’t/ There are/ There aren’t and the appropriate prepositions we Hanh: (4) _ ? Paul: There are two bedrooms Hanh: (5) _ ? Paul: Yes, there are two bathrooms Hanh: (6) _ ? Paul: No, there isn’t a dining room The kitchen is quite large so we eat meals in the kitchen Hanh: (7) _ ? Paul: My favourite room is my bedroom UNIT 2: MY HOME 19 Hanh: (8) _ ? II Read the passage and then decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F) Paul: There is a bed, a wardrobe, a table, a chair and a bookcase in my room I live in a house near the sea It’s an old house, about 100 years old, and it’s very small There are two bedrooms upstairs but no bathroom The bathroom is downstairs next to the kitchen and there’s a living room where there’s a lovely old fireplace There’s a garden in front of the house The garden goes down to the beach and in spring and summer there are flowers everywhere I live with my parents, and we have a lot of visitors My city friends often stay with me I love my house for many reasons: the garden, the flowers in summer, the fire in winter, but the best thing is the view from my bedroom window II Put the conversation in the correct order (1 -10) _ Do you spend any time there? _ It’s a bit small and it isn’t very sunny _ What’s the study like? Is it quiet? _ It’s quite nice It’s got very big windows and some really comfortable armchairs _ No, I don’t I prefer working in the study _ What’s your balcony like? Do you like studying in your bedroom, Emma? _ No, I don’t I prefer sitting in the living room _ What’s that like? _ Yes, it is It’s very quiet and it’s got a balcony The author lives in the seaside There is no bathroom in her house The house has got two floors and four rooms There are flowers in the garden in front of the house Her family rarely has visitors The author likes her bedroom’s window view best III Tell about your house or apartment E WRITING Teacher: Do you live in a house or an apartment? You: I Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first (1) My house has got five rooms Teacher: Where is your house/ apartment? You: → There (2) The bus station isn’t far from the new shopping center Teacher: Is it big or small? You: → The bus station is _ (3) There isn’t a telephone in the living room Teacher: How many rooms are there in your house/ apartment? You: → We (4) The house is behind the trees Teacher: What colour is your bedroom? You: → There are trees _ (5) There are only a few biscuits in the packet Teacher: What is there in your bedroom? You: → There aren’t _ (6) There are two bathrooms in that house D READING → That house I Fill in each gap with a word from the box I like the kitchen most stand music curtain bookshelf next rug favourite → My favourite _ there My (1) room is our living room It is rather big and warm There is a big window with lots of pot plants and green and yellow (2) In our living room, (3) is a green sofa and two green armchairs There is a big yellow (4) on the floor A modern floor light (5) in the right corner of the room (6 ) to the sofa there is a small coffee table with a vase of flowers By the wall there is a big table with six brown chairs We have a television and a (7) with a lot of books and pictures We also have a CD player on the shelf I often watch TV, listen to (8) or read books there I really like my living room UNIT 2: MY HOME 21 Is there a garden in front of the house? → Does the house II Describe your house or apartment Answer these questions, then write a text Do you live in a house or an apartment? Where is it? (a city, a town, a country or a village) Who you live with? How many rooms are there in your house/ apartment? What are they? Is there a garden? Are the neighbours nice/ friendly/ noisy ? Do you like your house/ apartment? I live in a/ an Types of building Rooms Furniture Equipment IV Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence Don’t stand the TV I’m trying to watch this programme a.behind b next to c under d in front of You should never stand a tree when it is raining, a.at TEST FOR UNIT I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others a light b fridge c sink d kitchen a lamps b windows c desks d plants a look b cook c book d room a poster b chopstick c sofa d wardrobe a honey b house c hour d hotel а bathroom b coach c sofa d cupboard a bedroom b garden c kitchen d living room a wardrobe b cooker c dishwasher d fridge a apartment b house c attic d villa a bath b shower c mirror d bed dishwasher apartment lamp town house b dinning room c kitchen d bedroom a.fan b light c television d faucet a apartments b stilt houses c town houses d villas In our dining room, four chairs and a table We have breakfast there every morning a there is b there are c there isn’t d there aren’t any children in the playground right now a There is b There are c There aren’t d There isn’t I like my bedroom best It’s my room a beautiful b comfortable c wonderful d favourite My room is so ! Dirty clothes, toys, books are all over the floor! sofa dining room stilt house bed bedroom d on The Tay and Nung people mostly live in made of wood and bamboo III Put the words into the correct groups bathroom c between Please turn the on It’s so hot in here II Which is the odd one out? a armchair b under My mother is in the baking a cake for my birthday air-conditioner wardrobe shelf a messy villa kitchen microwave chest of drawers country house living room fridge b crazy c tidy d cozy 10 ‘Where you live?’‘ ’ a On the floor b In the kitchen c In a town house d Next to the bookshelf V Put the verbs into the correct tense form I don’t like the garden in winter time There (be) any flowers There (be) some new furniture in the living room (you/ get) up early in the morning? The students (not prepare) for the science exam at the moment (there/ be) a student called Andrea in this class? б Listen! Someone _ (play) the guitar It _ (sound) UNIT 2: MY HOME 23 John: (1) D READING Nam: Wow! It must be exciting What have you prepared for the trip? I Complete the passage with words from the box John: (2) Nam: Oh, if I were you, I would stay in Lavender Riverside Hotel It offers a very nice sea view from the balcony and refined decoration John: (3) Nam: Yes, I visited there last month John: (4) Nam: Sure You should definitely visit Son Tra Peninsula and Marble Mountain And don’t forget the beaches They are really clean and beautiful John: (5) Nam: In the evening, you can see the Dragon Bridge or have an overall view of brilliant panorama Da Nang at night from top of Sun Wheel cabin John: (6) Nam: It’s probably best to hire a motorbike and take a ride around the city It’s cheaper and more convenient than other types of transportation John: (7) Nam: If you travel there on Saturday, find somewhere near Han River Bridge and wait for its swing at 11pm It would be a memorable moment II Put the dialogue into the correct order _ So, you have any suggestion on preserving them? _ Okay I’ll wait _ "Man-made wonders of Vietnam: How to protect and preserve?” _ Do you know what the causes are? _ I totally agree with you Furthermore, the government doesn’t have plans for timely restoration _ Wow, interesting! _ Well, as you can see, there are too many tourists visiting man-made wonders every day, and not all of them are aware of protecting it _ Yes Vietnam has a lot of man-made wonders However, it is reported that they havebeen damaged Lan, what are you doing? _ I suggest limit the number of tourists visiting those places on a daily and yearly basis, they should be restored once or twice Additionally, the media should convey information about this topic to raise awareness of the citizens _ I’m finding the ideas for the next discussion in speaking class _ That’s a good idea Let me think more about it, then I will share my ideas with you Isit ok? 69 twice wonders regarded formations attempt capacity measurements With (1) of over 200 meters (656 feet) wide and 150 meters (492 feet)high as well as a length of kilometers (5.6 miles), Son Doong Cave is the largest cave in the world Before 2009, Malaysia’s Deer Cave was (2) as the largest cave in the world until a group of scientists from the British Cave Research Association explored and studied the Son Doong Cave finding it was in fact over (3) the size ofDeer Cave Named by BBC News, the “most beautiful cave on the globe” makes this one of thegreat natural (4) of Asia It is a mountain river cave featuring a fast flowingsubterranean river Son Doong Cave is mostly comprised of limestone that has overtime shaped into some of the tallest stalagmite (5) in the world WithinSon Doong Cave visitors will find it is to be able to fit a 40so big that it contains its own jungle and riverand has the (6) story skyscraper inside The sourceof the river still remains (7) to this day with future plans of the BritishCave Research Association to return soon and (8) to solve the manymysteries this cave holds II Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers After only 50 minute flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of 25km A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the year However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline The most famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the world What is Phu Quoc Island regarded as? a Pearl of the Orient b Tropical Paradise c City of Eternal Spring d Lanterns Paradise According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island _ What’s the topic? Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM unknown 70 a has both beaches and mountains b doesn’t have much tourist attraction c has the tallest mountain in Vietnam d doesn’t have rains all the year round BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job a its location by the sea b its friendly local people → Despite _ c its temperate climate d its dry season “Please not litter as you are walking along the coast”, the guard said to us → The guard told _ What are Phu Quoc’s specialities? a red pepper and fish sauce b black pepper and dried fish c red pepper and soya sauce d spicy black pepper and fish sauce The word “intrigue” has the closest meaning to a attract b promote c inspire I haven’t bought any clothes since my trip to Hanoi → The last time _ They think that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house → It _ d pay attention to Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school Which of the following statements is NOT true? a Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand → Jack was _ b.The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport c.Phu Quoc’s dry season begins from November and lasts through March → Unless _ d.The island is roughly triangular in shape “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said E WRITING → Quang suggested that I Write sentences, using the clues given People expect that he will join the company soon → He _ it/ know/ that/ Bao Dai/ be/ last/ Emperor/ Vietnam _ 10 Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation? → She suggests _ locate/ center/ Hanoi/, One Pillar Pagoda/ attract/ millions/ visitors/ every year _ what/ be/ the things/ we/ should/ not miss/ once/ we/ come/ Hue City? TEST FOR UNIT _ I/ suggest/ travel/ motorbike/ as/ you/ can/ see/ lot/ beautiful sceneries/ along/ street _ Hung Kings’ Temple Festival/ be/ one/ most/ important/ holidays/ Vietnam _ although/ Tu Duc King/ build/ himself/ tomb, he/ be/ actually/ bury/ different location/ Hue _ it/ be/ claim/ that/ Ma Pi Leng/ be/ one/ most/ dangerous/ pass/ Vietnam I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others a limestone b.pilgrim c rickshaw d.citadel a geological b.imagine c agency d.together a wonder b.complex c backdrop d proper a historic b.picturesque c enter d.sentence a plumber b.sculpture c.measure d.structure II Choose the wordthat has the mainstress placed differently from the others a particular b spectacular c.remarkable d picturesque _ a structure b commune c cavern d cement locate/ Ninh Binh,/ Trang An Lanndscape Complex/ know/ its scenic landscape/ boat cave tours a museum b monument c cathedral d.contestant a contest b fortress c astounding d setting _ a religious b situate c calendar d literature there/ be/ growing/ recognition/ the ethnic groups/ Central Highlands/ need/ more/ support III Underline the words in bold if they are stressed _ 10 her teacher/ suggest/ she/ study/ harder/ so/ she/ can/ get into/ good university Watching American movies is a way to improve your listening skill, but not the only way You shouldn’t put the conjunction“or” at the end of the sentence _ He tried to come up with a solution for the problem, but he failed II Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first This bag is beautiful, but it is too expensive He is carrying out a research on how people spend their money for clothes It is not loving orunderstanding, butlovingand understanding → A research Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM 71 72 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP Gaining a scholarship from Harvard is what I’m thirst for VI Write the correct form of the words in brackets I’m always confident of myself There is a growing natural wonders (recognize) What are you apologizing for? IV Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more a spectacular b.probable than that of PhongNha Cave c geological d sight-seeing During PerfumePagoda festival, alarge number of happiness and prosperity in the coming year a spectators b.passengers c pilgrims In the 17th century, the Viet people ThanhMau Tower a put on a under c got into a parents b for parents It is b to contact b.worth d to parents d wondered b.was considered I suggest you a to visit c has considered c.visited d considers c Yes, I won’t go there d No, thank you It I suggested to Mike that we It 10 Imagine yourself D B C D B C D B C D A B C D Sometimes our efforts on protecting man-made wonders of the city aren’tfull appreciated (go) out for a meal with his colleagues A B C D I’d prefer leave early because I have a conference with my son’s teacher tomorrow at three A B C D thirty 10 In 1962, Independence Palace was bombed, so almost the entire left wing of it was ofruins (see) my family the following day If I won a lot of money, I D We cleaned all the kitchen while our parents were out to dinner (build) in the city over the last ten years (discover) by the Chinese thousands of years ago At o’clock this morning, we C C A (expect) that we will have more than a dozen guests this evening He said he B A (take) part in the festival at Perfume Pagoda Acupuncture for a film about Everest (locate) Po Nagar Kalan is the main tower, that is one of the tallest Cham structures (report) that many buildings had been damaged by the fire Mary wishes she (sightsee) B A V Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets Too many office buildings measure against nuclear attack (defense) Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is the must-see for all lovers of architecture b Do you really know about it? views (astound) education is compulsory in all English schools (religion) She suggests that the whole class go to Ngon Restaurant to enjoy food from all inVietnam 10 A: You really must go to Hoi An to enjoy the full moon at Mid-autumn Festival B: in the Miss World competition (contest) The snow-capped summit, 2,642 meters high, offers A d should visit a Yes, that’s what I’ve heard center It’s worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision Ha Long Bay It’s very picturesque b.visiting She had once been a A that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century a considered well-preservedbuildings Stronger measures will have to bemade to reduce the environmental pollution in HoChiMinh A B C D City It is thought that the first temple was built at the current site in the 15th century d to contacting c.rumored region VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences that the best time to visit Hanoi is September a believed It and ofthe Beijing announced that it would speed up construction of a subsidiary (administrate) 10 A mountain in the Rockies became the the manufacturer directly c contacting harbor Oxford attracts large numbers of d in c toward parents structure It was a pretty town with a (picture) The rockets are a purely that they should adopt a different way of bringing uptheir children If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest a contact d took over c on We spent years learning about the complex (geology) the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets b at He suggests d travellers the temple tower, calling it Thien Y b looked for The police caught the thief flocktothe pagodatopray for that Vietnam creates its own identity withnumerous A (buy) a big house in Dalat B (travel) to the airport (sit) in the pine forest, listening to the sound of the nature Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM 73 II Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B 74 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP C D A It’s well worth trying Oysters and mai fish from O Loan Lagoo Could you suggest what we should buy when visiting Dalat Market? What shouldn’t we miss on arriving in Hanoi? Could you tell me the best place to try local food? What’s the best way to get around Dalat? In case I’m lost, what should I do? a b c d e f What about packing some instant g noodles? I think I would buy some souvenirs in h Ben Thanh Market Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam Notably, among 225 Cham vestiges that are founded in Vietnam, My Son possesses 71 monuments and 32 epitaphs, the content of which is still being studied My Son Sanctuary is often compared with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Borobudur of Java in Indonesia, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Bagan of Myanmar or Ayutthaya in Thailand B You should definitely see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Long Bien Bridge It’s probably best to use bikes or motorbikes Don’t bother buying things there They’re super expensive That’s a good idea Those can save you when hunger thrives I think you should buy some fruits and fresh vegetables Well, you can go to the local market They sell a lot of local dishes Grab anyone on the street and ask for the direction That’s good to know My Son Sanctuary was honored as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the 23rdsession of the World Heritage Committee in 1999 Based on architectural remains, My Son perhaps began construction in 4th century It is perhaps the longest inhabited archaeological site in Indochina Although time and wars have turned numerous tower-temples into ruins, sculptural artifacts and architectural remains still reflected golden age of Cham fine arts history These masterpieces have marked flourishing periods of Champa culture and architecture as well as in Southeast A DecideAsia whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F) My Son Sanctuary dates from the 4th century My Son Sanctuary is located in a valley surrounded by mountains It can be seen that My Son Sanctuary is a centre of culture and politics of Champa Kingdom at the present time My Son Sanctuary can’t be compared to Angkor Wat, Bagan, and Borobudur IX Choose the correct answers to complete the passage Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (1) inQuang Ninh Province, Vietnam The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and islesin (2) shapes and sizes Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (3) Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest Some tower-temples of the My Son Sanctuary were destroyed by wars and time My Son sanctuary is still considered as one of the most excellent achievement of the art of sculptures and architecture in Champa Kingdom B Answer the following questions Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of(4) are limestone The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of775 islets The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of (5) in different conditions and the environments The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken20 million years (6) impact of the tropical wet climate The geo-diversity of theenvironment in the area has created (7) , including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem Ha Long Bay is (8) to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species How far is it from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary? a situation b.destination c direction d ground 10 When was My Son recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? a various b.complex c exciting d original a offers b.includes c consists d covers a them b.those c which d whom XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital a formation b foundation c.establishment d contribution They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school (BE) a in b of c.for d under a biochemical b biodiversity c.bioconversion d biodefense a way b place c.home d house _ What did My Son use to be? _ How many Cham vestiges are there in My Son? _ _ Sara _ It’s pity she doesn’t share memories of her trip with me (WISH) I X Read the text carefully, then the tasks Located in Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, about 69km from Da Nang City and 20km from Tra Kieu ancient capital, My Son Sanctuary is the complex of numerous Champa tower-temples in a valley roughly two kilometers wide, surrounded by two mountain ranges This used to be a site of religious ceremony for kings of the ruling dynasties of Champa, as well as a burial place for Cham royalty and national heroes Emily has to work part-time on Saturday, so she can’t accompany her best friend to the contest (COULD) If _ Shall we surf the net for the location of Ninh Binh Province? (SUGGEST) I My Son Sanctuary is regarded as one of the main religious centers of Hinduism in Southeast Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM 75 76 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us next month (HAVE) We UNIT VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped (IS) It _ A PHONETICS “When are you going to submit your research paper?” my teacher asked me (WAS) My teacher _ When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat (TAKE) When When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? (BE) I Write the words from the box in the correct part of the table according to the stress pattern Don’t turn right! Don’t cry! Wait for me! Don’t forget! Help me! Keep moving! Finish it! Stay there! When 10 I’m interested in the news about ancient towns (FIND) OO I XII Write a passage about a wonder of Vietnam that you are most interested In Use the following questions as clues OoO OOO OOo - What is the wonder you like? - Where is it? II Write the stress pattern for each following sentence - What are the features of that wonder? Example: Hang on! - OO -What makes you impressed most? - Why you find it interesting? - How you feel when you visit it? Watch your steps! _ Get up! _ Don’t touch! _ Pardon me? _ Just it! _ Don’t move! _ Who cares? _ Don’t go! _ B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Complete each sentence with the correct word(s) Take the picture next to each sentence as a clue A(n) or another road is a road or path that goes underneatha railway Another will be opened to traffic by the endof this In the countryside, most people lived in At a length of 6.28km, Hai Van Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM 77 with dirt floors is the longest tunnel in Vietnam is experiencing rapid / rapidly demographic and social change Southeast Asia It was noticeable / noticeably how a few people managed to impose their will on the others The death toll was initial / initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300 The Hague is an immaculate city, where you’re more likely to see and than cars You will find it convenient / conveniently getting around Nagoya by bus and subway 10 We have a buoyant economy and unemployment is considerable / considerably lower than the regional average IV Rewrite the following sentences, using the adjectives or adverbs in brackets A network of and urban chaos There has been a great improvement in my English speaking skill over the last three years (dramatically) is an effective responseto overcrowding → My English speaking skill There is a minor increase in the number of unemployed graduates this year, (slightly) were commonly worn by Vietnamese soldiersduring Vietnam’s two national resistance wars → The number _ The number of Vietnamese students studying in the U.S has risen little by little (gradual) → There has been _ runs through all important downtown districts and transport hubs in Bangkok There has been enormous growth in the economy this year (considerably) → The economy II Complete the sentences with the words from the box trench nuclear extended mushroomed initial The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam has decreased quickly during the past years (rapid) → There has been compartment launched boom tiled facilities There was a big fall in our coffee exports due to bad weather (significantly) → Our coffee exports Over the last decades, Vietnam has experienced a rapid construction There will be a gradual decrease in the price of computers (steadily) include a large indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna A family is a family group consisting of two parents and their children → The price _ From the upper rooms of the houses may be seen a large number of old In recent years, the number of skyscrapers has After some A typical household roofs in Ho Chi Minh City hesitation, teachers seem to have accepted the new system family consists of multiple generations living together in thesame On the way home we shared our first-class with a group of businessmen The Cat Linh-Ha Dong elevated railway is expected to be 10 They are digging a river in 2018 to hold a water pipe which will divert water fromthe The traffic system in Vietnam has changed a lot in recent years (dramatic) → There has been _ V Fill in the blank with the past perfect form of the verb in brackets After the war matters (end), Vietnamese people focused on dealing withdomestic How long (they/ be) married before he died? Before the invention of Internet, most people current events (read) newspapersto update Why didn’t you want to watch the film? (you/ see) it before? III Underline the correct word She (not have) any experience in business communication, so weoffered her a training course There has been a considerable / considerably rise in the number of people moving to Ho Chi Minh City Before the introduction of low-cost airlines, Vietnamese (mostly/travel) by coach The educational system has slight / slightly been improved to meet the demands of employers Vietnam has gradual/gradually built up a reputation as a major exporter of rice Living standard in rural areas has witnessed a significant / significantly upgrade over the past 10 years Vietnam has changed dramatic / dramatically over the last two decades (you/ learn) about Vietnam war before you made the presentationabout it? Ethan suddenly realised that he (leave) his laptop on the train My house was very dirty because I 10 She couldn’t get access to the Internet because she (not clean) it for weeks (not pay) the bill VI Complete the sentence with the past simple or past perfect form of the verb in brackets 80 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP They (live) in Paris for 10 years before they As soon as I (make) a mistake (move) home (download) the document, I knew I _ John gave them £100 It was very generous _ Mary (ring) John’s doorbell at 8:15 yesterday but John (already/ leave) the house By the time the firemen houses They saw the driver was a six-year-old boy They were astonished (arrive), the fire (destroy)three (not stand) a chance of developing before thegovernment (adopt) the open-door policy Our economy When I last finish)her assignment (speak) to her, she still _ Thank you for visiting me in hospital It was very kind _ Being in good health is very important for athletes _ (not We heard that your father’s in hospital again We’re sorry Nobody about it (come) to the meeting because Angela (forget)to tell them She (go) to Disneyland three times when she (be) a little girl _ 10 Why did he make that remark? It was very rude After I (complete) the form, I 10 Sarah (arrive) in Tacoma (drive) three hundred miles by the time she _ (give) it to the secretary IX Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence It now seems certain VII Fill in each blank with one adjective from the box dangerous convinced brave relieved generous embarrassed conscious Mr Davies was annoyed dissapointed that the books were missing to hear that we had lost, thinking we had a good chance I was that we were doing the right thing We were all friends It was It would be d for an election in May b if she gets a B for history c.for getting a B for history d getting a B for history to talk to teenagers nowadays a with parents b for parents It’s careless a to you b.with you He is to tell her he’d forgotten their anniversary Again! Polly was to learn that her mother’s illness was not a serious one It was of Sarah to start her own business Learning how to live in space is difficult It is difficult to learn how to live in space d him not to like her to think of doing it like that a You were clever b It’s clever for you c.It was clever of you d It’s clever that you the news of his death He was so young! Susan was sorry He shouldn’t press the emergency button It was stupid _ Having interests outside work is necessary 81 82 b pleased tohear c relieved to hear a to lose her temper b that losing her temper c for lose her temper d that she’d lost her temper 10 It was necessary Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW d to meet b of he did not like her a shocked to hear _ c.of meeting c.for his dislike her She was I learned that I had been promoted I was delighted d for you a that he did not like her that the Internet is very important c.of you b.meeting She was fully aware VIII Rewrite these sentences, using be + adjective + (of + noun/pronoun) + to-infinitive d of parents his best friend again after 20 years a meet for you to climb the mountain alone c.to parents to let your children play with fire My dad was glad of him to pay for both of us a to get a B for history It can be difficult to see Mia at the party because she hardly outwith 10 Teachers are increasingly b of an election in May c.that there will be an election in May Jacqui was pleasantly surprised astonished I was a to be an election in May this question as soon as possible BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP d annoyed to hear a of us to solve b for us to solve c for us solving d of us solve the labs and swimming pool _ Wow! It’s such a long time I guess you have witnessed many changes X Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition It is wrong _ Can you tell me some of them? him to get so angry over such a little thing _ You mean youngsters move out of their family when they reach 18? such poor conditions! I can’t imagine how those students could study The image of my family preparing for Tet has gone _ Absolutely my heart It was impossible him to convince her that he was right She was standing her husband and her eldest son _ Yes, it is And you know, not only the school but the family structure has alsobeen changed _ No Actually, children still live with their parents, but there are more and morenuclear families I’m beginning to like Japanese food I certainly prefer rice potatoes our visit to Japan, we saw a lot of interesting places What she wrote in the essay explained a lot past her thoughts of our country inthe D READING I Complete the passage with words from the box Peasants’ houses from this period were made 10 Vietnam’s first metro systems are How long have you been living in Saigon? sticks, straw and mud considerably construction C SPEAKING I Write questions for the underlined parts A: _ B: Vietnam’s transportation system has changed dramatically over the past ten years A: _ B: Electric trams were used as the main means of public transport in Hanoi A: _ B: Construction of the Thu Thiem tunnel was delayed because of difficulties inSite clearance A: _ altogether rush between flows edge facilities improve In 2009, the City of Hanoi inaugurated a new bus interchange on the (1) of the city densest and busiest neighbourhood This new bus interchange demonstrateshow small-scale transportation but finely designed interventions can substantially (2) quality in Hanoi The new bus interchange is efficiently handling a largevolume of bus flow and has (3) improved inter-modality in the area Thenew facility can handle nearly 300 buses per hour at (4) hour and over 3,500passengers a day It includes waiting platforms for users, stopping zones and dedicatedbus right-of-way lanes, nearby taxi and parkand-drive (5) for motorbikesand a quick connection to the Long Bien train station, providing inter-regional rail links.(6) , these improvements have into the central and significantly facilitated the redistributionof passenger (7) historic quarters of the capital andto suburban areas and eased conflicts (8) users II Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers B: The first metro in Saigon will be put into operation in 2020 A: _ B: The railroad of Vietnam is over 3,000 km in total A: _ B: The Hai Van Tunnel is situated on Highway In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically By the 19thcentury, this had become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading center of the country II Put the dialogue into the correct order You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s development Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually _ How does it change? What is the best title of the passage? A: _ B: The first skytrains in Vietnam have four compartments A: _ B: People in Vietnam had travelled by bicycle before the first motorbike was imported _ Amazing! a Saigon: Lost and Found b Saigon: Then and Now _ I see It gives both parents and children more privacy, right? c Saigon: Now and Then d Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam in the early 17thcentury According to the passage, Saigon was _ 40 years _ Yes, of course a a financial center b an uninhabited region _ The educational system may be among the most important changes c a small village d an important city _ The learning facilities have been improved with loudspeakers and projectors, togetherwith Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 83 What happened with Saigon in the 19th century? 84 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP a.It became popular all over Asia _ b.It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam II Complete the second sentence so that It has the same meaning as the first c.It became the most important trading center in the world It was confident of him to say that he was the best student in his school d.It was no longer visited by international tourists → He was The city’s development has been stunted because of Our lifestyle has changed considerably since the introduction of Western culture a.two disastrous wars → There has _ b.some major historic events It’s exciting for me to learn that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month c.natural disasters and disastrous wars → I am _ d.different occurrences and disastrous wars Those children need to be taught about how Vietnam has transformed itself The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to a situations b adventures c incidents → It is _ d affairs She was so rude to shout at his face in the department store Which of the following sentences is NOT true? → It was a In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon My father was pleased when he learned that I had passed the entrance exam to high school b The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics → My father _ c Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East Everybody had gone home when I came to the party d Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled → As soon as This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation E WRITING I Write sentences, using the clues given → It is _ many schools/ the world/ found/ the beginning of the 20th century There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English _ → The number of people _ 10 Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week it/ nice/ John/ give/ us/ lift/ the train station _ → After Phong _ there/ be/ dramatic/ increase/ the number/ people/ travel/ abroad/ recent years _ TEST FOR UNIT I/ prefer/ ride/ my bicycles/ catch/ bus/ school/ every morning _ Saigonese/ expect/ that/ new/ metro system/ can/ solve/ traffic problem _ I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others a satisfied b matched c thatched d depressed a consequence b obedient c demand d report d tunnel how long/ you/ know/ him/ before/ he/ get/ married? _ traffic system/ Ho Chi Minh City/ be/ upgraded/ the last five years _ he/ be/ disappointed/ see/ she/ be/ not/ the party _ it/ be/ impossible/ me/ wear/ rubber sandals/ school _ b.rubber c suburban a weather a suffer b.sympathetic c worthy d bother a happens b.vehicle c exhibition d.exhaust II Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others a mushroom b.demand c.sandal d.tunnel a underpass b.exhibit c.compartment d.extended a collective b.elevate c.suburban d.initial a vocabulary b.illiteracy c.cooperative d.anniversary a professional b.pedestrian c.exhibition d.facility 10 before 1990/ Vietnamese people/ live/ extended families Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 85 86 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP Shut the door! Rubber sandals French and the Americans Get out! She Talk to me! In 1995, I In recent years, Vietnam reform and globalization (experience) III Write the stress pattern for each following sentence Stand up! Don’t enter! Have fun! Don’t text me! Be careful! (wear) by Vietnamese soldiers during the waragainst the (not think) of writing about educational reformation untilI mentioned it (go) back to Vietnam after 30 years It’s kind of you many changes under the influence ofeconomic (report) to her what happened to her son last night (increase) by 10 percent every year The number of vehicles in Vietnam If you (come) back to the ancient world, where would you visit? 10 During our conversation, I realised that we (meet) before IV Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence or substitute for the underlined word VI Write the correct form of the words in brackets Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes Although they never get angry, they are not always kind or a to b of c for d with were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections b flyovers c skytrains d tunnels when they heard I’d lost my job a tolerant b sympathetic c obedient d confident b gradual It was unprofessional c sharp casual clothes to the international conference a of her to wear b for her wearing c for her to wear The very first metro is being built to a solve b make Boeing sells a third of its aircraft overseas, making it the biggest States (export) inthe I see people who have opportunities I don’t have, and I get (envy) d of her wear that they could no longer travel firstclass (astonish) 10 We were greatly at the news of their safe return (relief) VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences the travel demands of Saigonese c see d meet It's difficult study in a foreign country, so students need to preparefor the experience transport b Despite I think life today is c In order to d Since A d the more B C I’m tired ofbeing told what writing about tram system in Hanoi In 1939, no more than 15 percent of all school-age children received any kind of school It’s convenient of us to take a cyclo and observe life in Ho Chi Minh City B C D A 10 A: How was your trip to Vietnam after 10 years? B: A a.Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has changed! D A comfortable than it was in the past a about as b a lot more c more and more discussions (privacy) Some ministers expressed easetraffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development ofpublic a Because of United areas by tram, which was a veryfamous She has a small office that is used for d considerable (sympathy) in the classroom (obey) In the past, Hanoians often went to system (suburb) Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price a significant on working together for a solution (cooperate) Students are expected to be quiet and My friends were all extremely (tolerate) I tried to tell her about the awful day I’d had, but she wasn’t very us to persuade him to believe what we said A lot of a trams Local officials have been very b for c than d rather than It is hard a to walking to work B B C C D D I had just finished my meal when he had called me out for dinner b.Thank you for asking me A c.10 years? It’s 11 years B C D V Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets The menu has been already changed, but the customers are still complaining about thelack of A B C D variety My father prefers I was surprising to learn that there was a tram system in Hanoi a century ago d.No, I can’t tell you I can’t help (work) as a farmer rather than a blue-collar worker A (worry) about her traveling abroad on her own Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 87 88 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP B C D A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years A B C D You’d better to listen to each other’s ideas when living in an extended family A B C D 10 A new advanced water treatment plant which will eventually serve 300,000 customersis now A BC on construction D VIII Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B a discover b improve c operate d install a ways b systems c spaces d means a around b over c by d ahead a occasionally b gradually c regularly d eventually a on b at c in d with a pressed b launched c produced d announced a ability b position c consistency d capacity a which b what c whose d where X Read the text carefully, then the tasks A Are you living in an extended family? B a We can communicate with others more easily and be updated about the world the fastest Why you decide to move to the b On April 30th,1975 countryside? What should I to get along with my c In Ho Chi Minh City Museum sister? How has the Internet changed our lives? d They provided services on discovering and promoting the area Is traveling by buses the best way to e No I only live with my parents reduce the traffic congestion? Where can you find information about f Kind of, but I think the government the history of Saigon? should invest more in the infrastructure What did people to make Ha Long a g You should spend more time sharing popular tourist attraction? your stories with her When did Vietnam gain its h I find it much more peaceful to live there Independence? From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes all over the world Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we lived a century ago Vietnam is no exception although there are some facets of life that still resemble the way of life of the twentieth century Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago People in the past mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields Moreover, Vietnam, which was traditionally agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity However, along with the differences, similarities also exist The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners to their unique country Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country A Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) IX Choose the correct answers to complete the passage Like other big cities in Asia, Ha Not began to (1) the tram system in the early1900s A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly becameone of the of transport There were five tram routes with HoanKiem Lake as a most popular (2) central station for residents to get (3) the city and to the suburbanareas However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgradingthe more modern road system, the rail tracks were (4) removed and completelydisappeared in 1990 These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results (5 a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads To meet theincreasing travel demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrainsystem, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong is (6) and it is expected to be completedby 2018 Each fourcompartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres andthe height of about 3.8 metres has a (7) of 1,362 passengers Additionally, a new railsystem including over eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail,(8) links Ha Noi Central Station to Nhon, also has being built recently The capacityof each skytrain in this efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers A minority of countries around the world have experienced dramatic change in the previous century Vietnam is not as agrarian as it was in the past Vietnamese people nowadays are friendlier to foreigners than they used to be The differences between the lifestyles of yesterday and the lifestyles of today are not evident Some of the characteristics of Vietnamese people never change Vietnamese people are very resilient and determined B Answer the questions How have lifestyles changed for the last century? _ What characteristics of Vietnamese people have not changed? _ XI Write a new sentence with the some meaning containing the word in capitals He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her (IT) _ Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 89 90 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP Your bad news upsets me very much (SORRY) TEST YOURSELF _ There has been a slight drop in the number of people using public transport (SLIGHTLY) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others _ Revising for exams takes up all my time at the moment (BUSY) _ There was an increased demand for travel, so the government decided to invest in building the very first metro system (AS) _ a tolerant b backdrop c remote d dogsled a behavior b habit c tramway d cashew a reward b sewage c wealthy d wonder a computer b uniform c contribute d monument a constructs b equips c travels d develops II Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others I don’t know much about historical events, so I can t help her with her history homework (IF) _ a envious b astonished c suburban d defensive a household b tunnel c igloo d respect This is the first time I have heard about the tram system in Hanoi (NEVER) a flyover b skytrain c rubber d success a opportunity b administrative c possibility d university a medium b dangerous c picturesque d obvious _ Firefighters spent two hours releasing the driver from the wreckage (IT) _ They took the president to the hospital for an emergency operation (WAS) III Underline the words in bold that should be stressed in the following sentences A: What are you looking for? _ B: My lipstick I left it on the table but I don’t see it anywhere now 10 I had saved my document before the computer crashed (AFTER) A: Are you sure? I saw you put it into your bag _ XII Write about the three benefits that people can gain when using public transport You can use the suggestions below for your writing B: Did I? Oh, here it is A: Have you ever read The Little Prince? B: No, I haven’t But I’ve read Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window Public transportation reduces congestion Public transportation contributes to an overall decrease in the amount of energy necessary for transportation People can save more money when using public transport A: Is it the book that you told me about last week? B: Yes, it is Look! This is its cover A: I think you should go over your essay once more time before handing it in B: What’s wrong with it? It would be safer to take the bus, train, light rail, or other transit options If you don’t like driving car/ riding motorbike, public transport can get you to work, to school, to the grocery store or just to visit friends, without having to engage a friend or relative to the driving A: You should take out “evidence” It isn’t a correct word B: Thank you Let me check A: Where is it? B: Mui Dien Cape It’s by the sea Public transport encourages healthier habits A: I heard that it’s a tourist attraction B: It is I was mesmerized by its beauty IV Complete the sentences with the words from the box thatched citadel pilgrims obesity spectacular relieved facilities picturesque pedestrian underpasses Hundreds of thousands of flock to Jerusalem every year Vietnamese students used to study in classrooms with He was Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 91 92 roofs to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP Hue is situated on the northern bank of the Perfume River Hoi An is a 15th century VI Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets ancient port town, with an old quarter that dates back to the By the time Alex finished his studies, he (be) in London for overeight years At the moment the population of the world The hotel offers good sporting , including a 50 meters swimming pool A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to My mother suggested I to improve the traffic flow We can build more, Elevated walkways are built to improve safety view of Megan’s Bay on the tour! 10 We had a (grow) at an increasing rate (claim) that some doctors were working 80 hours a week It (throw) away some of the stuff in my closet While we (do) the maths test, the fire alarm I wish I (earn) enough money to travel around the world (go) off V Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence She Economy Son Doong Cave will be They said they (live) in Chicago for six years She suggested dangerous (travel) together for safety, since the area was so 10 It’s hard for me (concentrate) on working in such a noisy office a in b at c on ruins if the cable car system is constructed d out Inthe 17th century, the Viet people Tower a got into b.took over the temple tower, calling it ThienY ThanhMau c.looked after d put up a complex b.structure c.setting VII Write the correct form of the words in brackets that The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a andmonuments consists The tram’s clanging sounds have gone deep into the c.hearts and bodies b would lie never I was surprised a finding out royal palaces of Hanoians c.conscious The doctor suggested I a b.to c doing d bodies and spirits It’s difficult to helpthemselves (sympathy) a behaviors b.habits d essential landmark (recognize) more exercise to keep my blood pressure down d could during , butit’s all a The company produces computers in with a German firm (cooperate) He is a pleasant child, but often rowdy, and rough with others (obey) 10 My biggest weakness was my lack of sympathy or incompetence.(tolerate) for VIII Mark the letter a, b, c or d to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions The doctor suggested that she does exercises regularly and go to bed as early as possible d practices A 10 A: I’m thinking about a topic for our next discussion B: with a negative people who will nothing to She pretends that she knows all about the latest films and art pose (exhibit) c to find out d that I found out c.events (entertain) needs to know what rocks the drill has reached (geology) The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an instantly c would never lie d could never lie Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common the Lunar New Year by knocking on their bedroomdoor Reality TV has been a very successful form of mass The It’s that you should follow a regular training programme a pleasant b.confident is a state whereby one is unable to read and write (literate) b hearts and minds what happened at the end of the film b.in finding out Show teenagers that you respect their (private) to me about his living conditions I wish that he a will never lie of d measure a minds and souls (not set) foot in Ho Chi Minh City since she graduated fromUniversity of B C D I wish I can set foot on every corner of Vietnam when I reach 40 A a.Do you think about it? B C D They are getting used to eatingalone as their parents often come home lately b.To me, this discussion always brings me happiness A c.I suggest talking about preserving natural wonders of Vietnam B C D It is expected that there has been more than million international tourists to visit Ha Long A B C D Bay this year d.Why you have to consider its benefits? I used to having a very bad argument with my Maths teacher when I was at high school TEST YOURSELF 93 94 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP A B C D In spite of his dropped out of Harvard in 1975, Bill Gates managed tofoundMicrosoft with his A B C childhood friend D The number of milk tea shopshas increasedconsiderable in Ho Chi Minh City during the last A B C D two years If time had turned back, I would enjoy my childhood in the most fabulous way A B C B C B C D d back a bought b owned c sold d proceeded a with b in c to d by a convenience b importance c comfort d condition a that b which c where d this a days out b out days c off days d days off a light b rise c shine d brighten a somewhat b somewhere c somehow d someway The temple is divided into five court yards, each with its own significance and history.The first courtyard stretches from the main gate to Dai Trung gate The second stands out with Khue Van Cac pavilion The third courtyard is where doctors’ names were engraved on stelae above tortoise backs There are a total of 82 stelae, with names and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779 The fourth courtyard is dedicated for Confucius and his 72 honored students, as well as Chu Van An - a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching This is also where local authorities choose to honor outstanding students in Hanoi nowadays, like those with top entrance results to university or top graduation outcomes The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be Quoc Tu Giam - the first university of Vietnam IX Match sentences A B Why we need to preserve the natural wonders of Vietnam? a I suggest using public transportation How can we know the schedule of the every day metro? b I don’t like the idea and I think the extended one is the best You really must come over Thien Mu c Thank you I will Pagoda after visiting Hue Citadel What should we to reduce the air d Use a bike or take the bus pollution in Saigon? What you think about nuclear families? e That’s good to know I really hope you have a good time in f Google it! Saigon g To ensure that the future generation What is the best way to get around? can also see and experience them h Our cultural identities would be lost After more than 900 years of existence, the Temple of Literature is an example of wellpreserved traditional Vietnamese architecture Along the pass are 100-year-old trees that have witnessed the ups and downs of history The construction of the Temple of Literature took place in 1076 Quoc Tu Giam is considered to be the first university of Vietnam The names and places of birth of doctors were carved on tortoise backs Chu Van An used to be a teacher at Quoc Tu Giam X Choose the correct answers to complete the passage As I remember, (1) in the 50s and 60s, Ha Noi was not as crowded as it is today.Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that werearound were (2) by rich people It was rare to see cars or jeeps The Temple of Literature has now lost most of its traditional Vietnamese architecture What does the text mainly discuss? a.The location of the Temple of Literature b.The origin of the Temple of Literature Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport An old tram stationis now home (3) several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh TienHoang Street At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (4) but also theprice For just five cents you could travel one-way to it’s terminus in the former Ha Dong Province, (5) is now part of the expanded Ha Noi I still remember on (6) from school, my friends and I would go to the laketo catch the tram to Botanical Garden The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly heard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or(7) Time, decades have passed, but there is still a clang (8) in my mindfrom my childhood TEST YOURSELF c set The Temple of Literature was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty to honor Confucius at first and celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam.In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam D 10 Vietnamese young people prefer eatingout to cook the meals on their own A b place XI Read the text carefully Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F) and choose the correct answers D No matter howhardly I tried, I couldn’t understand the meaning of the story A a move 95 c.The structure of the Temple of Literature d.The first university of Vietnam The word “stelae” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to a tombstones b trophies It can be inferred from the passage that c records a.Confucius was the first teacher of Quoc Tu Giam b.the Temple of Literature is an important historic site in Vietnam 96 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP d pillars c.Quoc Tu Giam is located far away from the Temple of Literature ĐÁP ÁN d.Vietnamese people highly appreciate the talent of scholars XII Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence UNIT 1 You should use less paper to protect the environment → If I There has been a sharp increase in the number of skyscrapers built in Hanoi this year → The number of _ He suggested visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H’mong people → What about _ A PHONETICS They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect I 1.Dalat is famous for its sceneries → It _ 2.I go to the cinema every week It’s a pity I can’t get my visa extended 3.The artisan is carving a statueskillfully → I wish _ 4.This workshop was set up on the riverbankyearsago “Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,” my teacher said 5.Foreigntourists often visitBen Thanh Market for souvenirs → My teacher told me _ 6.Where did you buy this knittedtablecloth? II 1.The 'craftsmen 'worked in a 'freezing 'cold 'workshop They had been on board before he arrived at the airport → As soon as 2.The 'street is 'full of 'vendors 'selling 'handicrafts How long has you possessed that Chanel bag? 3.The 'town 'survives mainly through 'tourism → When 4.'Independence 'Palace is a 'major 'tourist 'attraction “Why I have to conduct this research?” she asked me 5.They 'sell 'rugs 'made by 'local 'artisans → She asked me 6.Do you 'know about the other 'services 'available at your 'local 'library? 10 He needs to talk to psychologist about his current situation B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR → It is _ I conical hat lanterns II c III ironed carved IV 1.off with paintings lacquerware silk f h drums a b woven marble e knitted mould Pottery d g embroidered cast produced down to down from up off forward 10 down V 1.Local people can live on by providing tourists with necessary services 2.That man getson with the owner of Los Angeles County Museum of Art Pictures of the suspect were brought out in all daily papers The Earth has run out of oil and gas 5.The council had to call off the football match because of the storm 6.She was looking through a magazine as she waited in the doctor’s office 7.I will come back to Hoi An to have another week of adventure this summer 8.After leaving college, he set up his own business with a bank loan 9.She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t turn up TEST YOURSELF 97 98 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP ... hobby? a interesting → What hobby _ UNIT 1: MY HOBBIES 11 12 b cheap BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP c expensive d unusual I enjoy to ride my bike to school More people... overweight toothache fever UNIT 1: MY HOBBIES 15 16 h a very bad cold caused by a virus that causes fever, pains and weakness BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH - PHẦN BÀI TẬP II Fill in the blanks with the health problems... its subtropical climate d its cuisine 1. lass 2. lass 3. arden 4. up id raffiti lothes 8.blan et old 10 lobe 11 ommunity 12 ame 13 ake 14 ift 15 ite 16 rapes The people of Okinawa