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100 ENGLISH tests Grade: FIRST TERM Student: …………………… 1 BÍ QUYẾT NHỚ ĐỘNG TỪ BẤT QUY TẮC (IRREGULAR VERBS) Cách phát âm Đi –ed có cách đọc khác nhau: /t/, /d/ /id/ Looked look/t/ Clapped clap/t/ Missed miss/t/ Watched watch/t/ Finished finish/t/ Đuôi –ed phát âm /t/ sau âm vô (Cổ họng không rung phát âm), âm phát cách đẩy qua miệng (khơng có âm từ cổ họng) Những âm vô gồm: k, p, s, ch, sh, f Smelled smell/d/ Saved save/d/ Cleaned clean/d/ Robbed rob/d/ Played play/d/ Đuôi –ed phát âm /d/ sau âm hữu (cổ họng rung phát âm), nào, thử sờ cổ họng phát âm nào! Một số ví dụ âm hữu là: l, v, n, b nguyên âm Decided decide/id/ Needed need/id/ Wanted want/id/ Invited invite/id/ Đuôi –ed phát âm /id/ sau âm “t d” /id/ tạo nên âm tiết cho từ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 V1 be bear beat become begin bend bite bleed blow break bring build buy catch choose come cost cut dig draw drink drive eat fall feed feel LIST OF IRREGULAR VERBS V2 was /were bore beat became began bent bit bled blew broke brought built bought caught chose came cost cut dug did drew drank drove ate fell fed felt V3 been born beaten become begun bent bitten bled blown broken brought built bought caught chosen come cost cut dug done drawn drunk driven eaten fallen fed felt Nghĩa thì, là, sinh đánh đập trở thành bắt đầu uốn cong để gà chảy máu thổi phá vỡ đem lại xây dựng mua bắt, chụp lấy chọn đến trị giá cắt đào làm rút ra, vẽ uống lái xe ăn rơi cho ăn cảm thấy 2 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 fight find fly forget forgive freeze get give go hang (up) have hear hide hit hold hurt keep know lay lead leave lend let lie (down) light lose make mean meet pay put quit read ride ring rise run say see sell send set shake shine shoot shrink shut sing sink sit sleep fought found flew forgot forgave froze got gave went had heard hid hit held hurt kept knew laid led lef lent let lay lit lost made meant met paid put quit read rode rang rose ran said saw sold sent set shook shone shot shrank shut sang sank sat slept fought found flown forgotten forgiven frozen gotten given gone had heard hidden hit held hurt kept known laid led lef lent let lain lit lost made meant met paid put quit read ridden rung risen run said seen sold sent set shaken shone shot shrunk shut sung sunk sat slept đánh tìm thấy bay qn tha thứ đóng băng có cho treo (lên) có nghe giấu va, tơng giữ đau giữ biết đẻ trứng lãnh đạo rời khỏi cho vay nằm xuống đốt sáng làm nghĩa gặp trả bỏ đọc cỡi reo tăng lên chạy nói thấy bán gởi làm rung chuyển chiếu sáng bắn co lại đóng hát bồn rửa ngồi ngủ 3 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 slide speak spend spin stand steal stick swear sweep swim take teach tear tell think throw understand wake wear win wind write Add Advise Arrive Ask Attend Attract Avoid Behave Believe Borrow Carve Change Clean Collect Cross Decide Decorate Depend Develop Divide Discover Dislike slid spoke spent spun stood stole stuck swore swept swam took taught tore told thought threw understood woke wore won wound wrote slid spoken spent spun stood stolen stuck sworn swept swum taken taught torn told thought thrown understood woken worn won wound written LIST OF REGULAR VERBS Added Added Advised Advised Arrived Arrived Asked Asked Attended Attended Attracted Attracted Avoided Avoided Behaved Behaved Believed Believed Borrowed Borrowed Carved Carved Changed Changed Cleaned Cleaned Collected Collected Crossed Crossed Decided Decided Decorated Decorated Depended Depended Developed Developed Divided Divided Discovered Discovered Disliked Disliked trượt nói tiêu, bỏ quay đứng ăn cắp gậy thề quét bơi lấy dạy xé rách nói nghĩ ném hiểu thức mặc thắng lợi gió viết Thêm Khuyên Đến Yêu cầu Tham dự Thu hút Tránh Cư xử Tin Mượn Chạm, khắc Thay đổi Làm vệ sinh Thu Vượt qua Quyết định Trang trí Phụ thuộc Phát triển Chia Phát Khơng thích 4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Embroider Enjoy Explore Fill Finish Fit Gather Hate Help Hope Introduce Invent Join Knit Learn Like Listen Live Look Love Manage Mind Miss Mould Move Need Open Organize Paint Pass Perform Plant Practice Prefer Prevent Promise Protect Receive Rely Remember Embroidered Enjoyed Explored Filled Finished Fitted Gathered Hated Helped Hoped Introduced Invented Joined Knit Learned Liked Listened Lived Looked Loved Managed Minded Missed Mould Moved Needed Opened Organized Painted Passed Performed Planted Practiced Preferred Prevented Promised Protected Received Relied Remembered Embroidered Enjoyed Explored Filled Finished Fitted Gathered Hated Helped Hoped Introduced Invented Joined Knit Learned Liked Listened Lived Looked Loved Managed Minded Missed Mould Moved Needed Opened Organized Painted Passed Performed Planted Practiced Preferred Prevented Promised Protected Received Relied Remembered Thêu Thích Khám phá Đầy Kết thúc Trang bị Thu thập Ghét Giúp Hi vọng Giới thiệu Phát minh Gia nhập Đan chi Học Đã thích Nghe Sống Nhìn u Quản lý Tâm lý Bỏ lỡ Đúc Di chuyển Cần Mở Tổ chức Sơn Thông qua Thực Trồng Thực hành Ưu tiên Phòng ngừa Hứa Bảo vệ Nhận Dựa Nhớ lại 5 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 Rent Report Request Return Seem Smile Start Stay Stop Study Suggest Talk Travel Try Use Visit Wait Want Wash Watch Weigh Work Rented Reported Requested Returned Seemed Smiled Started Stayed Stopped Studied Suggested Talked Traveled Tried Used Visited Waited Wanted Washed Watched Weighed Worked Rented Reported Requested Returned Seemed Smiled Started Stayed Stopped Studied Suggested Talked Traveled Tried Used Visited Waited Wanted Washed Watched Weighed Worked UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT A PRONUNCIATION Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A paintings B weaving C casting A pottery B lacquerware C vase A when B though C if A clumsy B cute C just A tourist B artistian C customer A pass down B live on C turn down A arrival B traditional C conical A thirty B them C both A schedule B when C red Thuê Báo cáo Yêu cầu Trả lại Có vẻ Mim cười Bắt đầu Ở lại Dừng lại Học Đề xuất Nói chuyện Đi du lịch Thử Sử dụng Truy cập Đợi Truy nã Rửa Xem Cân nặng Làm việc D moulding D silk D during D but D souvenir D make in D historical D theme D comedy B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR artisan /ɑtɪ:’zỉn/ (n.): thợ làm nghề thủ cơng handicraf /’hỉndikrɑ:f/ (n.): sản phẩm thủ công workshop /’wɜ:kʃɒp/ (n.): xưởng, cơng xưởng attraction /ə’trỉkʃn/ (n.): điểm hấp dẫn preserve /prɪ’zɜ:v/ (v.): bảo tồn, gìn giữ 20 weave /wi:v/ (v.): đan (rổ, rá…), dệt (vải…) 21 turn up /tɜ:n ʌp/ (phr v.): xuất hiện, đến 22 set off /set ɒf/ (phr v.): khởi hành, bắt đầu chuyến 23 close down /kləʊz daʊn/ (phr v.): đóng cửa, ngừng hoạt động 6 authenticity /ɔ:θen’tɪsəti/ (n.): tính xác thực, chân thật cast /kɑ:st/ (v.): đúc (đồng…) craf /krɑ:f/ (n.): nghề thủ công crafsman /’krɑ:fsmən/ (n.): thợ làm đồ thủ công 10 team-building /’ti:m bɪldɪŋ/ (n.): xây dựng đội ngũ, tinh thần đồng đội 11 drumhead /drʌmhed/ (n.): mặt trống 12 embroider /ɪm’brɔɪdə(r)/ (v.): thêu 13 frame /freɪm/ (n.): khung 14 lacquerware /’lækəweə(r)/ (n.): đồ sơn mài 15 layer /’leɪə(r)/ (n.): lớp (lá…) 16 mould /məʊld/ (v.): đổ khuôn, tạo khuôn 17 sculpture /’skʌlptʃə(r)/ (n.): điêu khắc, đồ điêu khắc 18 surface /’sɜ:fɪs/ (n.): bề mặt 19 thread /θred/ (n.): chi, sợi 24 pass down /pɑ:s daʊn/ (phr v.): truyền lại (cho hệ sau…) 25 face up to /feɪs ʌp tu/ (phr v.): đối mặt, giải 26 turn down /tɜ:n daʊn / (phr v.): từ chối 27 set up /set ʌp/ (phr v.): thành lập, tạo dựng 28 take over /teɪk əʊvə/ (phr v.): tiếp quản, kế nhiệm, nối nghiệp 29 live on /lɪv ɒn/ (phr v.): sống bằng, sống dựa vào 30 treat /tri:t/ (v.): xử lí 31 carve /kɑ:v/ (v.): chạm, khắc 32 stage /steɪdʒ/ (n.): bước, giai đoạn 33 artefact /’ɑ:tɪfækt/ (n.): đồ tạo tác 34 loom /lu:m/ (n.): khung cửi dệt vải 35 versatile /’vɜ:sətaɪl/ (adj.): nhiều tác dụng, đa 36 willow /’wɪləʊ/ (n.): liễu 37 charcoal /’tʃɑ:kəʊl/ (n.): chì, chì than (để vẽ) 38 numerous /’nju:mərəs/ (adj.): nhiều, đông đảo, số I- Write the name of each traditional handicraft in the box under the picture Paintings potterydrums silk lanterns lacquerware marble sculptures conical hats carve cast weave embroider knit mound II -Find which word does not belong to each group 7 A paintings B weaving C casting D moulding A pottery B lacquerware C vase D silk A when B though C if D during A stone B wood C eggshells D handkerchief A tourist B artisan C customer D souvenir A pass down B live on C turn down D make in A arrival B traditional C conical D historical A bronze B gold C silk D iron A basket B sweater C toy D hat 10 A cinema B park C museum D university III Match a word in column A with the appropriate word in B to form the correct phrase: A B carve: a bronze, gold, iron _rector cast: b sweaters, toys, hats _ weave: c clay, cheese, chocolate _ embroider: d stone, wood, eggshells _ knit: e baskets, carpets, silk, cloth _ mould: f handkerchiefs, tablecloths, pictures _ IV-Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verbs from the box paintings pottery drums lacquerware marble sculptures conical hats silk lanterns The birthplace of the famous bai tho is Tay Ho village in Hue If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many beautiful Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces different types of products such as cloth, scarves, ties, and dresses On the Tet holiday, many Hanoians go to Dong Ho village to buy folk products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champa culture in Ninh Thuan Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide variety of from Buddha statues to bracelets V-Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verbs from the box cover make cast carve knit draw embroider mound Every region has a different quality of clay, varnish color. and burning technique in pottery making Recently Southeast Asia's largest bronze statue of the Buddha erected in Bai Dinh pagoda was by artisans from Van Diem bronze village 8 cocoon silk was one of the women’s chores 3,000 years ago At the beginning of the 20lh century, Vietnamese artists used lacquering techniques to draw and pictures for decorations In the early 20th century, most houses, beds, and household were _ from bamboo and rattan With only needles and colorful rolls of thread, crafswomen silk pictures, usually of natural wonders such as birds, plants, or landscapes Conical hats are _by using young palm leaves along a circular bamboo frame In Dong Ho Village (Bac Ninh) or Sinh Village (Hue), the painter who _ the folk picture is a craf village farmer PHRASAL VERBS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 bring out: publish/launch close down: stop doing business come back: return deal with: take action to solve a problem get up: get out of bed face up to: accept, deal with find out: get information get on with: have a friendly relationship with somebody give up: stop doing something keep up with: stay equal with look through: read look forward to: be thinking with pleasure about something to come live on: have enough money to live pass down: transfer from one generation to the next run out of: have no more of turn down: reject or refuse something 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 đưa (xuất / khởi động) đóng cửa: ngừng kinh doanh trở lại: trở đối phó với: hành động để giải vấn đề dậy (ra khỏi giường) đối mặt với: chấp nhận, đối phó với tìm hiểu (có thơng tin) hịa hợp với: có mối quan hệ thân thiện với bỏ: ngừng làm theo kịp với (tương ứng với) xem xét thông qua (đọc qua) mong muốn (suy nghĩ háo hức việc đến) sống nhờ vào: có đủ tiền để sống truyền lại: chuyển từ hệ hết (khơng có thêm) từ chối VII Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets You may have to change the form of the verb I don't remember exactly when my parents started this workshop (set up) _ We have to try harder so that our handicrafs can stay equal with theirs (keep up with) _ What time will you begin your journey to Da Lat? (set off) _ We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at o'clock, but she never arrived (turn up) _ 9 The artisans in my village can earn enough money from basket weaving to live (live on) _ VIII Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Where did you get the information about Disneyland Resort? Find Where……………………………………………………………… ? What time did you get out of bed this morning? Up When……………………………………………………………… ? ru read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction Look I’ll ……………………………………………………………… They're going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam out They’re ……………………………………………………………… I’m thinking with pleasure about the weekend! Forward I’m ……………………………………………………………… IX Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences Use tic subordinator provided aid make any necessary changes Their son is allergenic to animals They decided to get a cat (though) He will stay in England for two months more He can perfect his English, (in order that) There is nothing to eat We have to go shopping today, (as) I go to Hue next week I will stay with my aunt and uncle, (when) Mai could have good marks She studied hard for the exam, (so that) We need an umbrella It is raining heavily outside, (since) Nick will visit some craf villages He finishes the Vietnamese course, (afer) We decided to go for a walk in the park It was very cold out (even though) The tourists wanted to buy some silk They went to Van Phuc village, (because) 10 They won't buy the new car They save enough money, (until) X Choose the best: The flower was _ out of a single piece of valuable wood A carved B moulded C cast D given In this town, they _ all the frames in steel A make B have C mould D cast She is skilled at _ cloth A giving B weaving C doing D carving If you like, I can _ flowers on the cushion covers for you A grow B make C embroider D knit Is it true that you _ this woolen hat yourself? 10 10 11 Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural beauty and characteristics A geology B geological C environmental D ecological 12 The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace with marble roads that connect each palace A area B setting C complex D building 13 The towers of the My Son sanctuary are the most significant of the My Son civilization A structures B arrangements C apartments D plans 14 The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was the of political power for nearly seven centuries without interruption A middle B point C system D centre 15 In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parks were put the State's protection A of B under C above D with 16 It that China dug up the ocean floor to build artificial islands A says B said C would be said D is said 17 The public suggested that the factories with waste treatment system A would equip B would be equipped C should equip D should be equipped 18 The local government suggested a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park A build B to build C building D being built 19 It that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach A reported B was reported C could report D had been reported 20 The most important thing is that we foreign tourists come back to Viet Nam again A cause B should cause C will make D should make IV)-Here are some things we hear about Po Nagar Cham Towers Write sentences about it, using the impersonal passive with the verbs given in brackets The form for this special passive structure: People / they + think / say /suppose / believe / consider / report…+ that + clause We have two ways to change this structure into a passive sentence Change the structure into: It's + thought/ said/ supposed/ believed/ considered/ reported…+ that + clause + People say that he is a good doctor It's said that he is a good doctor + People think he stole my car It's thought he stole my car Use the subject of that – clause as the subject of the passive sentence a If the verb in that – clause is in the simple present: S + am/ is/ are + thought/ said/ supposed…+ to + V-inf E.g.: People say that he is a good doctor He is said to be a good doctor b If the verb in that – clause is in the simple past or present perfect: S + am/ is/ are + thought/ said/ supposed…+ to + have + P2 The site of Po Nagar Cham Towers was first used for worship as early as the 2nd century AD (think) a _ b _ The original wooden structure was destroyed by the Javanese in AD 774 (believe) 65 65 a _ b _ It was replaced by a stone-and-brick temple in 784 (say) a _ b _ Yang Ino Po Nagar ruled over the southern part of the Cham kingdom, (consider) a _ b _ A gold sculpture in the North Tower w7as taken away by Khmer raiders in 918 (claim) a _ b _ The stone statue of the goddess Uma Mahishasuramardini was later placed in the North Tower in 965 (believe) a _ b _ The Central Tower was built partly of recycled bricks in the 12th century on the site of a structure dating from the 7th century, (think) a _ b _ The South Tower was dedicated to the god Shiva, (know) a _ b _ V)-Write sentences about Cham towers in Binh Dinh, using the imperative passive with the verbs given in brackets 21 The ancient Champa dynasties built many elaborate temples and shrines, (believe) 22 The Cham towers in Binh Dinh province are the biggest in Southeast Asia, (claim) 23 The Cham towers are located in the Do Ban Citadel, (think) 24 The Binh Dinh towers are a harmonious combination of architectural art from the Champa and Khmer cultures, (consider) 25 The three magnificent Duong Long Towers were built during the 12th and 13lh centuries in Tay Son district, (say) VI)-Complete the second sentences with the same meaning: S + suggest + V-ing… S + suggest + (that) + clause (S+ should + V1…) Mary wanted all of us to visit Po Nagar Cham Towers afer lunch Mary suggested “Let’s go to the cinema tonight,” he suggested He suggested “Never borrow money from friends,” my father said 66 66 My father suggested that Nick told the stranger, “If I were you, I would not write anything on the walls of the cavern.” Nick suggested that I didn’t know whether her performance was good or not, so the best way was to watch it again I suggested V)-Complete the second sentences with the same meaning, using “suggest + V-ing / clause with should” 21 “I will give you the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Mi Tom suggested 22 “Why don’t you ask your parents for advice, Nick?” said Phong Phong suggested that 23 “Why don't you get your hair cut, Nick?” said his mother Nick’s mother suggested that 24 The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days Veronica.” The doctor suggested that 25 “You’d better apologize to your teacher for being late.” said Phong’s mother Phong’s mother suggested that C READING I)- Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the north, Cat Ba Island is ofen lef out of xri itineraries of the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam Neverthelea Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam The massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam Cat Ba National Park, which was established on 31st March 1986 i one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in Viet Nam The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underway and inland It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along wit seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundred of which can be used as medicines There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba National Park These routes are also divided by different levels of difficulty, so travellers don't have to worried if their fitness is not very good In addition, travel can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai Many travellers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because A they think Ha Long Bay is much better B it is not a good destination for tourism C there is too much rain there D it is too far from Ha Long Bay Cat Ba Island is suitable for A scientific research and exploration B ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam C experiencing urban life D many indoor activities Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the passage? A Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness 67 67 B.It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam C.There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park D It was established in 1986 The word 'rugged’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A even B flat C smooth D uneven The word 'exquisite’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A quiet B ugly C plain D beautiful II Read the text and answer the questions that follow Ke Ga Cape, which is about twenty-five kilometres from the city of Phan Thiet, is ofen overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam Therefore, the peacefulness of this coastal area has been preserved If you want to experience the 'real', unspoiled side of Viet Nam, we highly recommend that joj add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list Once you've arrived at Ke Ga Cape, its attractions are immediately obvious Most travellers are attracted the sight of its untouched cliffs spreading out along the coast and the sound of the casuarina trees rusling in the breeze On sunny days, you will be enthralled by the harmonious tones of the sea and sky, and the sight of cloud embracing the mountain peaks You can aiso admire the splendid sunrise, and later go for a walk to enjoy the mesmerising sunset The red-yellow rays of the rejectee in the waves paint an enchanting picture of the pristine Ke Ga Cape Sometimes it may be hard for you to distinguish where the sky ends and the sea begins What are the locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse like?If you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse, taking a canoe is highly recommended because it is quick, convenient, and safe Ke Ga Lighthouse is worth a visit during your Viet Nam tour, if you want to experience daily life in a fishing village The locals are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere Not surprisingly, they will ofen invite you to join them for a meal of their freshly caught seafood, which will definitely awaken your taste buds Why has the peacefulness of Ke Ga Cape been preserved? To whom is Ke Ga Cape highly recommended? What attracts most travellers to Ke Ga Cape? Why is taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse? What are the locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse like? D SPEAKING I Practice the dialogue: A: Can You tell some wonders of Viet Nam? B: Yes, of course The wonders of Viet Nam include Ha Long Bay, Huong Pagoda, Son Doong Cave, Phong Nha Cave, Hue Imperial Citadel… 68 68 A: What can we to protect these sites from damage? B: Well, - I suggest limiting the number of tourists who can visit these important sites per day - I suggest we should preserve environmental hygiene when visiting the attractions - I think that individuals and organizations should support money to preserve our wonders - In my opinion, we need to raise awareness of heritage conservation for the young Make questions and ask your friend Your friend will answer the questions based on the notice he/she has A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E WRITING I) Write about a wonder of Viet Nam you have read about Sample writing: Ha Long Bay is a famous natural wonder of Viet Nam It’s located in Quang Ninh Province And this extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.With its rich history and picturesque setting; Ha Long Bay is the perfect destination for any tourist It has about 2000 islands Especially, there are two islands that look like rooster and hen, so their names are Rooster and Hen Island You must take a boat ride around these islands Tuan Chau is the biggest island in Ha Long Bay There you can enjoy great Vietnamese seafood You can watch traditional dance You can join exciting activities Ha Long Bay is very beautiful and wonderful You will get many nice pictures and great memories afer travelling there Name Location: Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave Situated in Quang Binh, a central province of Vietnam 69 69 Reason for choosing the place Main features of the place Comment and feeling the place it provides an enormous system of exceptional beauty, featuring illusive shapes of stalactites that have long captivated the minds of travelers around the world - It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 - Phong Nha – Ke Bang covers a limestone zone of about 2,000 km2 in Vietnam - The core zone of the national park in Vietnam is also 858 km2 - The cave contains 14 grottos, stretches over 7,700 meters, with a 14 kilometer river one of the most remarkable yet underrated destinations in Vietnam, or even in Southeast Asia II)-Write complete sentences about the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given The Thang Long Imperial Citadel/ first/ build/ Ha Noi/ during/ Ly Dynasty It/ considered/ capital/ seven centuries/ Ly Dynasty/ Trinh Lords It/ listed/ UNESCO World Heritage Site/ 2010 The royal palaces/ and/ most structures/ complex/ bad condition The relics/ its ruined foundations/ on display/ museum III)-Write complete sentences Duong Long Towers in Binh Dinh province, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given Duong Long Towers/ located/ about 50 km/ northwest/ Quy Nhon city It/ group/ three towers/ dating back/ late 12th century The center tower/ 42m high/ and/ side tower/ 8m high each It/ said/ that/ plan/ towers/ their elaborated ornaments/ influenced/ Khmer style/ Angkor Wat 70 70 It/ ofen regarded/ one/ most beautiful Cham towers/ central Vietnam UNIT 6: VIET NAM-THEN AND NOW A PRONUNCIATION I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A sandals B compartment C tram A trench B pedestrian C exhibition A exhibition B exist C example II)-Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A significant B facility C elevated A cooperative B considerable C illiteracy B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR annoyed (adj) /əˈnɔɪd/: bực mình, khó chịu astonished (adj) /əˈstɒnɪʃt/: kinh ngạc D manual D tunnel D examination D initially D anniversary nuclear family (n) /ˈnjuːkliə(r) ˈfỉməli/: gia đình hạt nhân boom (n) /buːm/: bùng nổ photo exhibition (n) /ˈfəʊtəʊ ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/: triển lãm ảnh compartment (n) /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/: toa xe pedestrian (n) /pəˈdestriən/: người clanging (adj) /klæŋɪŋ/: tiếng leng keng roof (n) /ruːf/: mái nhà cooperative (adj) /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/: hợp tác rubber (n) /ˈrʌbə(r)/: cao su elevated walkway (n) /ˈelɪveɪtɪd ˈwɔːkweɪ/: lối dành cho người sandals (n) /ˈsændlz/: dép exporter (n) /ekˈspɔːtə(r)/: nước xuất khẩu, người xuất extended family (n) /ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfỉməli/: gia đình nhiều hệ sống chung flyover (n) /ˈflaɪəʊvə(r)/: cầu vượt (cho xe máy, ơtơ) manual (adj) /ˈmỉnjuəl/: làm (gì đó) tay mushroom (v) /ˈmʌʃrʊm/: mọc lên nấm thatched house (n) /θætʃt haʊs/: nhà tranh mái tiled (adj) /taɪld/: lợp ngói, ngói tram (n) /trỉm/: xe điện, tàu điện trench (n) /trentʃ/: hào giao thông tunnel (n) /ˈtʌnl/: đường hầm, cống ngầm underpass (n) /ˈʌndəpɑːs/: đường hầm cho người qua đường noticeable (adj) /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/: gây ý, đáng ý 71 71 I)-FilI in each blank with one adjective from the box nervous eager practical necessary difficult good hopeless romantic It is very _ to go around the city centre by bike It is _ for you to take cycling as a type of exercise because it brings many benefits It is _ to cycle your bike along a road on the coast of Nha Trang, breathing fresh air and enjoying the salty taste of the sea The boy was too to speak He became breathless They were to get a place in the kindergarten for their small girl because they couldn’t get the application form It is for parents to have a lot of children at present It is not _ to cook a lot of food for Tet because we can have good food all year round Everyone was _ to go to the market on a day near Tet II)-Complete the sentences with the Past Simple, Past Continuous, or Past Perfect form of the verbs in brackets They (already/ graduate) from high school when we met them I got up (have) _breakfast, and lef It was a beautiful morning The sun was shining, and the birds (sing) _ I was sure I (see) _him somewhere before, but I couldn’t remember where She walked out of her flat As she shut the door, she realized she (forget) _the key My leg started to hurt when I (play) football I grew up in the countryside, and I (live) _in Ha Noi for a few years in the 2010s When I was a child, I didn’t know what job I (want) to in the future The fire alarm went off when we (have) a math lesson 10 My father (work)_ when I called him this afernoon III)-Rewrite the following sentences using “It + be + adjective + (of/for + noun/pronoun)” She was brave to spend the night in the old house alone Such a wonderful performance was interesting to hear You were very kind to give presents to street children before the new school year They were unreasonable to complain about the exam results The shelves are simple to put up He was confident to present his ideas in front of the committee We were surprised to get the scholarships He was impolite to criticize her in front of her friends 72 72 IV)-Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences In a traditional family, there were three_: grandparents, parents, and children A groups B teams C bands D generations It was very_that a couple in the past could have about to 10 children A popular B common C shared D obvious Along with our need for love, our most important need is the need for_ A appreciation B value C importance D increase The metro will_Ben Thanh Market in the central area to the amusement park at Suoi Tien in District A join B contact C connect D relate 10 Ho Chi Minh City plans to use the state budget funds to build ten more flyover A systems B sets C methods D routes 11 It is not_for men to wear the traditional costumes in modern life A certain B surprised C pleased D convenient 12 It is not_for a particular vehicle to exist, to be loved for generations A fun B glad C relieved D easy th 13 Used throughout the 19 century in _ classrooms, the slate has been used for students to write the answers to the problems A most of B almost C nearly all D hardly ever 14 The sound of firecracker was common on previous Tet, but it is now prohibited_ being dangerous and unsafe in production and distribution A because B due to C despite D for 15 They_a five-day tour in Malaysia before they enjoyed the Tet festival last year A spend B spent C had spent D would spend C SPEAKING I Now I’m going to ask you FOUR questions about the changes in your town/city/village Are you ready? Where you live in the city/town/village? How long have you been living there? What was it like when you first moved there/when you were small? What changes have you seen in your neighborhood? II Make questions and ask your friend Your friend will answer the questions based on the notice he/she has 73 73 A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A: ………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….? B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… D READING I) Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet Get your ticket during your journey 74 74 You cannot travel by railway until tomorrow Children and parents travel for less with this You must pay before you travel on this Only adults pay to go in here This is late because of bad weather 1………; 2………; 3………; 4………; ……… II)- Read the passage about the train system in Viet Nam and choose the correct answer A, B, C, D for each blank 75 75 The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1899, when Viet Nam was still a French colony The total (1) _ of the railroad is over 3,000 km, with the main route being the North-South (2) which is 1, 726 km long This track was considered the backbone of Indochina at the time Now, the rail sys (3) _35 out of the 63 cities and provinces of Viet Nam However, the system was (4) damaged by bombings during the war In 1975, afer reunification of the north and the south, the Vietnamese government decided to (5) _ system In the space of a year, hundreds of bridges, tunnels, and stations were restored, along with 660 km of tracks The new and improved system was (6) _ the Thong Nhat Express Thanks to the rail system, travelling from north to south has become much more (7) _ for tens of thousands of people In the past, in order to be able to buy train tickets, people had to wait in long lines Now, (8) _ can buy tickets online, or at the central station, without having to wait that long A long B length C wide D will A Railway B Road C Route D Way A uncovers B discovers C covers D stretches A seriously B importantly C serious D very A build B restore C grow D upgrade A recalled known C considered D renamed A convenient uncomfortable C harder D modern A buyers F visitors C passengers D attendants Read the text about the London Underground transit system, and the tasks that follow The London Underground, or theTube, is the popular public transportation system of London The concept for the London Underground was first proposed in the 1830s, by a lawyer called Charles Pearson However, not until 1863 was the first section of the Underground built, and opened to the public On its opening day, it transported 38,000 passengers, and within the first year it had been used by 9.5 million passengers 76 76 The system has been improved significantly over the past century, and now it includes twelve lines serving Greater London, operating from 5.00 am through to 1.00 am, Monday to Saturday On Sundays, it operates a reduced service For the passengers' conveniencer the system is also interconnected with the overground train network which link to other parts of the country outside London To enable passengers to get around easiy London Underground maps are distributed freety at afl stations Along with a plan of the Tube system, the free maps contain useful tips for safe and efficient travelling The map itsetf is a design classic, with the various lines indicated in different colours and dearly indicated junctions showing the stations where passengers can change between lines Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F) It was first proposed by a famous London architect The system was opened to the public in the 18th century The system operates around the clock It is convenient to travel on the Tube, because it connects with the rail system above the ground London Tube maps are provide free of charge at every station There are twelve lines in the underground system You have to pay for tips about London Tube travelling III)-Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question In the old days, Vietnamese roads were seen with bicycles and a few trucks Now they are full of a variety of vehicles The Vietnamese carry a huge load of a variety of goods up to over one hundred kilograms, especially during the war Time has gone by and fewer bikes are visible in the street In big cities, many people think that bicycles belong to the inferior classes and seem unfashionable That is why people ofen find it hard psychologically and physically - to park their bikes when going to a modern cafe or shopping malls Motorbikes are the main mode of transport in Viet Nam, with 24 million of them in a country of 87 million people in 2009, one of the highest ratios in the world More motorbikes of all brands have dominated the road The mobility which motorbikes provide is so crucial to workers in big cities Some youths try to show off with expensive motorbikes of famous brands Almost anything can be transported on a motorcycle The loads include baskets of fruits, tree trunks, live pigs, flocks of live ducks and stacked crates of raw eggs Two thirds of Viet Nam's population of 85 million are under 30, and the motorcycle has become the center of youth culture Nowadays, bicycles_ 77 77 A become more visible in the streets B are looked down on by some people C are used in the war D can’t be parked outside a modem cafe The most important thing that makes motorbikes become the most popular means of transport in big cities may be that_ A the Vietnamese ofen carry a huge load of a variety' of goods B a large number of young people own motorbikes C there are expensive motorbikes with famous brands D young people can easily move around in big cities by motorbike According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT that_ A the density of bicycles is still high B Viet Nam has one of the highest vehicle densities is the world C motorbikes are very popular among young people D bicycle was used as a means of transportation during the war We can infer from the passage that_ A there are some regulations about transport by motorbike B expensive motorbikes of famous brands are dominating the road C the majority of Viet Nam’s population is young D cycling has become fashionable recently The word “dominated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to_ A controlled over a place B blocked a place C been the most obvious D played a role E WRITING II)-Write about the important qualities that a person needs to be able to get along with other members in an extended family Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given 46 It/ important/ you/ honest/ say/ what/ you/ think 47 You/ spend time/ other members/ have close relationships 48 We/ accept/ differences/ family members/ and/ we/ look/ common interests 49 It/ certain/ you/ avoid/ make/ unpleasant comments/ other members 50 Instead/ become/ center of attention/ family/ we/ show/ kindness/ and interests/ others III)-Write about the three most important qualities you think a person needs to be able to get along with other members in an extended family You can use the suggested words/phrases above or use your own Remember to give reasons and example I think sympathy is one of the most qualities When all of members in your family sympathize each other, they will understand and share everything easily in their life If not, you could feel lonely and be difficult to confide something to someone Specially, family members cannot get along very well without love Love involves belief, helps and respects So it maintains good human relations And we will have an extended family with full of happiness Finally, that is encouragement We always have success and failures And family members often have no rivalry We should share ups and downs in our life to get family's encouragement and to overcome difficulties 78 78 IV)-Combine the following sentences by completing the second 21 Family members care for each other It is essential for that It is essential _ 22 Families are the place where we learn values, skills, and behavior We are aware of that We are aware _ 23 Parents should guide their children into the world outside the home It is certain about that It is certain _ 24 Strong families have a sense of loyalty and devotion toward family members We are conscious of that We are conscious _ 25 The family is a place of shelter for individual family members It is sure about that It is sure _ 79 79 ... chiếu sáng bắn co lại đóng hát bồn rửa ngồi ngủ 3 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 slide speak spend spin stand steal stick... here now today/ tonight tomorrow next week yesterday last week Reported speech there then/ at that moment that day/ that night the next day the following week the previous day the day before... lái xe ăn rơi cho ăn cảm thấy 2 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 fight find