Sau vài tháng trải nghiệm công sở 8 tiếngngày, Ý Nhi (23 tuổi, Đà Nẵng) nhanh chóng cảm thấy không phù hợp. Cô cảm thấy công việc ngột ngạt, thiếu tự do mà thu nhập cũng không cao trong khi đó cô lại muốn làm việc mình thích, có thu nhập tốt và có cơ hội phát triển năng lực cốt lõi.
UNIT 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW A TỪ VỰNG: annoyed (adj) /əˈnɔɪd/: bực mình, khó chịu astonished (adj) /əˈstɒnɪʃt/: kinh ngạc boom (n) /buːm/: bùng nổ compartment (n) /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/: toa xe clanging (adj) /klæŋɪŋ/: tiếng leng keng cooperative (adj) /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/: hợp tác elevated walkway (n) /ˈelɪveɪtɪd ˈwɔːkweɪ/: lối dành cho người exporter (n) /ekˈspɔːtə(r)/: nước xuất khẩu, người xuất extended family (n) /ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfỉməli/: gia đình nhiều hệ sống chung 10 flyover (n) /ˈflaɪəʊvə(r)/: cầu vượt (cho xe máy, ơtơ) 11 manual (adj) /ˈmỉnjuəl/: làm (gì đó) tay 12 mushroom (v) /ˈmʌʃrʊm/: mọc lên nấm 13 noticeable (adj) /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/: gây ý, đáng ý 14 nuclear family (n) /ˈnjuːkliə(r) ˈfæməli/: gia đình hạt nhân 15 photo exhibition (n) /ˈfəʊtəʊ ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/: triển lãm ảnh 16 pedestrian (n) /pəˈdestriən/: người 17 roof (n) /ruːf/: mái nhà 18 rubber (n) /ˈrʌbə(r)/: cao su 19 sandals (n) /ˈsændlz/: dép 20 thatched house (n) /θætʃt haʊs/: nhà tranh mái 21 tiled (adj) /taɪld/: lợp ngói, ngói 22 tram (n) /trỉm/: xe điện, tàu điện 23 trench (n) /trentʃ/: hào giao thông 24 tunnel (n) /ˈtʌnl/: đường hầm, cống ngầm 25 underpass (n) /ˈʌndəpɑːs/: đường hầm cho người qua đường B NGỮ PHÁP: ADJECTIVE + TO -INFINITIVE/ ADJECTIVE + THAT-CLAUSE (TÍNH TỪ THEO SAU BỞI MỘT ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN MẪU HOẶC MỘT MỆNH ĐỀ) Adjective + to-infinitive (Tính từ + động từ nguyên mẫu) • Động từ nguyên mẫu (to-infinitive) thường dùng sau tính từ diễn tả phản ứng cảm xúc như: glad, sorry, sad, delighted, pleased, happy, a/raid, anxious, surprised, shocked Ví dụ: Tom was surprised to see you. (Tom ngạc nhiên thấy hạn.) I'm very pleased to see you here. (Tôi vui mùng gặp anh đây.) • Sau số tính từ thông dụng khác như: right, wrong, easy, difficult, certain, welcome, careful, important, interesting, lovely, ready, lucky, likely, good, hard, dangerous, safe , sau tính từ cấu trúc enough too Ví dụ: The apples are ripe enough to pick. (Những táo đủ chín để hái.) English is not difficult to learn. (Tiếng Anh khơng khó học.) • Sau tính từ cấu trúc câu nhấn mạnh với chủ ngữ giả It It + be + adjective + to-infinitive Ví dụ: It's interesting to talk to you. (Nói chuyện với bạn thật thú vị.) It's difficult to learn Japanese. (Học tiếng Nhật khó.) Adjective + that clause (Tính từ + mệnh đề that) Mệnh đề danh từ (noun clausc) thường dùng với tính từ diễn tả xúc cảm, lo lắng, tin tưởng, Ví dụ: delighted, glad, pleased, relieved, sorry, afraid, anxious, worried, confident, certain, surprising Subject + be + adjective + that-clause Ví dụ: I am delighted that you passed your exam. (Tơi vui anh vượt qua kỳ thi.) I am afraid that I can't accept this assignment. (Tôi e nhận nhiệm vụ này.) C BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG: ❶ PHONETICS I Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced of the others in each group A trench B depressed C expect A encourage B pedestrian C embarrassed A delighted B continue C anniversary A advice B decide C impossible A collaboration B particularity C manage A hobby B honest C humor A measure B dream C weave A misbehave B minor C equipment A relaxed B depressed C expect 10 A mention B entrance C encourage 11 A know B knowledge C knee 12 A measure B cheaper C weave 13 A populous B cosmopolitan C annoying 14 A exhausted B employed C implant differently from that D relaxed D replace D situation D likelihood D activate D hole D team-building D initial D pressure D melting D kind D team-building D downtown D regular 15 A tradition B generation C question D fiction 16 A religion B divide C primary D comprise 17 A attended B started C persuaded D learned 18 A campus B access C underpass D backpack 19 A invention B suggestion C information D protection 20 A pedestrian B equipment C trench D elevated 21 A artisan B handicraft C attraction D authenticity 22 A carve B cart C sculpture D facing 23 A versatile B layer C cookery D teacher 24 A willow B charcoal C over D minor 25 A tunnel B underpass C upgrade D university 26 A satisfied B matched C thatched D depressed 27 A consequence B obedient C demand D report 28 A suffer B rubber C suburban D tunnel 29 A weather B sympathetic C worthy D bother 30 A happens B vehicle C exhibition D exhaust II Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group A anniversary B emergency C cognition D emotion A surprised B minor C dilemma D abandoned A upgrade B hostile C emerge D resolve A boundary B concentrate C remarkable D shopkeeper A convinced B collaborate C particular D elevated A preservation B recognition C decision D exhibition A artisan B citadel C paradise D handicraft A surprised B violent C dilemma D abandoned A operate B library C program D resolve 10 A railway B initial C flyover D tolerant 11 A surprise B event C behave D damage 12 A develop B understand C imagine D consider 13 A illiterate B communicate C entertainment D traditional 14 A programme B attendant C postman D custom 15 A importance B violence C buffalo D grandparent ❷ MULTIPLE CHOICE I Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Survey findings that the current family remains an important production unit of society A express B show C explain D record Before 1975 in South Viet Nam, there state universities built in cities of Hue, Saigon, Can Tho A were B would be C was D used to be Many workers wish that they labour contracts with the companies A were signing B sign C signed D were signed On arrival at home I (find) that she just (leave) just a few minutes before A had found – left B have found – have just left C found – had just left D found – left We wish that smart boards in our school A was installed B would install C had installed D were installed The photos by a British diplomat capture the of old bicycles crowded electric trams, the queue to buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s A minds B thinking C ideas D images After people had asked for scholars’ handwriting, they them up during the Tet festival A had B hang C D hanged The life at that time was very difficult every family tried to buy a branch of peach blossoms to display on the Lunar New Year Festival A despite B although C but D so We suggest that the authorities street children from following foreign tourists in the downtown A should stop B will stop C stopped D would stop 10.After they their breakfast, they shopping, yesterday A have – go B had had – go C had – had gone D had had – went 11.Lacquering is a uniquely-performed in Viet Nam A culture B craft C tradition D production 12.The art gallery will be a new visitor for the city A place B appeal C interest D attraction 13.The drawing and printing techniques have been and inherited over many generations A prevented B treated C preserved D stored 14.Peter was expelled from the volunteer team his misbehavior A except for B because of C in spite of D regardless of 15.There is a of employment opportunities in a city A group B change C type D variety 16.Skillful hand-weaving techniques of the local make Dinh An sedge mats a wonderful souvenir for visitors A artefacts B artisans C artists D actors 17.My sister asked me to use the new washing machine A why B where C how D what 18.Maybe we are worried about something so our keeps wandering over a particular issue A feeling B mind C brain D impression 19.In the central park, there is a statue from a single block of marble A carved B built C moulded D cut 20.The bamboo used to make conical hats must be split into very thin strings and then put into water they can avoid tearing and any breakage A so that B therefore C because D although 21.It’s a truth that dogs can hear and see better than humans A very B.far more C a lot D much more 22.To consider an idea or a suggestion before deciding to accept it is to A face up to B take it up C look it up D go it over 23.We’d like our students to participate more in the school’s social programmes A actively B comprehensively C basically D dynamically 24.“Do you your new classmate?” A face up to B keep up with C get on with D look forward to 25.Yesterday, a policeman came and explained to us to act andwhere to get help in emergencies A how B whether C where D what 26.All of my teachers, friends and relatives are asking me continually what careers I am interested in and I'm struggling to a decision A take B offer C D make 27.In many big cities, people have to up with noise, overcrowding and bad air A face B put C catch D keep 28.I am unsure as to fashion designing is the right career for me A where B how C whether D what 29.I wish I all the natural and man-made wonders of Viet Nam A could visit B am visiting C Visit D will visit 30.Children in large families learn how to get with other people A across B through C along D away 31.It now seems certain A to be an election in May B of an election in May C that there will be an election in May D for an election in May 32.Jacqui was pleasantly surprised A to get a B for history B if she gets a B for history C for getting a B for history D getting a B for history 33.It can be difficult to talk to teenagers nowadays A with parents B for parents C to parents D of parents 34.It’s careless to let your children play with fire A to you B with you C of you D for you 35.My dad was glad his best friend again after 20 years A meet B meeting C of meeting D to meet 36.She was fully aware A that he did not like her B of he did not like her C for his dislike her D him not to like her 37 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 38.She was the news of his death He was so young! A shocked to hear B pleased to hear C relieved to hear D annoyed to hear 39.Susan was sorry A to lose her temper B that losing her temper C for lose her temper D that she’d lost her temper 40.It was necessary this question as soon as possible A of us to solve B for us to solve C for us solving D of us solve 41.Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes walking to work A to B for C than D rather than 42.It is hard us to persuade him to believe what we said A to B of C for D with 43.A lot of were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections A trams B flyovers C skytrains D tunnels 44.My friends were all extremely when they heard I’d lost my job A tolerant B sympathetic C obedient D confident 45.Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price A significant B gradual C sharp D considerable 46.It was unprofessional casual clothes to the international conference A of her to wear B for her wearing C for her to wear D of her wear 47.The very first metro is being built to the travel demands of Saigonese A solve B make C see D meet 48 ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public transport A Because of B Despite C In order to D Since 49.I think life today is comfortable than it was in the past A about as B a lot more C more and more D the more 50.A: How was your trip to Vietnam after 10 years? B: A Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has changed! B Thank you for asking me C 10 years? It’s 11 years D No, I can’t tell you ❸ WORD FORMS I Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence Although they never get angry, they are not always kind or Local officials have been very on working together for a solution I tried to tell her about the awful day I’d had, but she wasn’t very _ Students are expected to be quiet and in the classroom Boeing sells a third of its aircraft overseas, making it the biggest in the United States I see people who have opportunities I don’t have, and I get In the past, Hanoians often went to areas by tram, which was a very famous system She has a small office that is used for discussions Some ministers expressed that they could no longer travel first class 10 We were greatly at the news of their safe return 11 is a state whereby one is unable to read and write 12 Show teenagers that you respect their by knocking on their bedroom door 13 Reality TV has been a very successful form of mass 14 The needs to know what rocks the drill has reached 15 It’s difficult to with a negative people who will nothing to help themselves 16 The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an instantly landmark 17 She pretends that she knows all about the latest films and art , but it’s all a pose 18 The company produces computers in with a German firm 19 He is a pleasant child, but often rowdy, and rough with others 20 My biggest weakness was my lack of sympathy or for incompetence ❹ VERB FORMS (TOLERATE) (COOPERATE) (SYMPATHY) (OBEY) (EXPORT) (ENVY) (SUBURB) (PRIVACY) (ASTONISH) (RELIEF) (LITERATE) (PRIVATE) (ENTERTAIN) (GEOLOGY) (SYMPATHY) (RECOGNIZE) (EXHIBIT) (COOPERATE) (OBEY) (TOLERATE) I Complete each of the sentences using the correct form of a verb from the box see live study already/ graduate work forget have want sing play He from high school when we met him She got up, breakfast, and left It was a beautiful morning The sun was shining, and the birds I was sure I him somewhere before, but I couldn’t remember where Linda walked out ofher flat As she shut the door, she realized she the key My leg started to hurt when I football Minh grew up in the countryside, and he in Ha Noi for a few years in the 2010s When I was a child, I didn’t know what job I to in the future The fire alarm went off when we a math lesson 10.My brother when I called him this afternoon II Give the correct form of the verb 1.- Are you busy this evening? - Yes, I (meet) _Tuan at the library at seven We (study) _ together When we (be) small, our family (live) in the countryside Miss Trang is in hospital -Yes, I know I (visit) _her tomorrow I (read) _ an interesting book at the moment I (lend) _ it to you when I finish it Look at those black clouds It (rain) I (not invite) her to the party because I (forget) _ her phone number The boys like (play) _ games but hates (do) _ lessons Please stop (talk) ; I (try) (finish) a letter to the Y&Y Green Group I (not go) _to his house unless you go with me 10.Would you like (come) to a disco this evening? III Complete the sentence with the past simple or past perfect form of the verb in brackets They (live) in Paris for 10 years before they (move) home As soon as I (download) the document, I knew I (make) a mistake Mary (ring) John’s doorbell at 8:15 yesterday but John (already/ leave) the house By the time the firemen (arrive), the fire (destroy)three houses 5 Our economy (not stand) a chance of developing before the government (adopt) the open-door policy When I last (speak) to her, she still (not finish)her assignment Nobody (come) to the meeting because Angela (forget)to tell them about it She (go) to Disneyland three times when she (be) a little girl After I (complete) the form, I (give) it to the secretary 10.Sarah (drive) three hundred miles by the time she (arrive) in Tacoma ❺ CORRECTION I Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it It's difficult study in a foreign country, so students need to prepare for the experience A B C D I’m tired of being told what writing about tram system in Hanoi A B C D In 1939, no more than 15 percent of all school-age children received any kind of school A B C D It’s convenient of us to take a cyclo and observe life in Ho Chi Minh City A B C D I had just finished my meal when he had called me out for dinner A B C D The menu has been already changed, but the customers are still complaining about the A B C D lack of variety I was surprising to learn that there was a tram system in Hanoi a century ago A 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 customers is A B C now on construction D II Find and correct the mistake I wish you will come to my party next week I wish it stops raining now Every country has its own custom and traditions Life will improve in those remote areas The men in my village used to catch fishes with a spear She wish she could speak English well I wish I was a doctor to save people I wish I have more time to look after my family Marriage used to arrange by parents 10 I don’t know how speak Japanese ❻ READING I Choose the correct option A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage Living in a city has a (1) of drawbacks Firstly, there are many problems of traffic jams and traffic accidents The increase (2) _population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people’s health, and it also has a bad influence on the environment More and more city dwellers (3) from coughing or breathing problems Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night Noise (4) _ comes from the traffic and from construction sites Buildings are always being knocked (5) and rebuilt These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents A lots B great deal C number D numerous A at B in C on D of A suffer B differ C recover D different A polluting B polluted C pollution D pollute A up B down C on D at II Read the passage and answer the questions below Hoi An ancient town (World cultural heritage) Hoi An is an old town down the Thu Bon River, on the coastal plain of Quang Nam Province, about 30 km south of Da Nang City Hoi An used to be known the international market with many different names such as Lam Ap, Faifo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An What is so special about Hoi An is that this little port town is in an incredible state of preservation It offers some of the most densely-concentrated sights in Viet Nam with its old streets bordered with ancient houses and assembly halls, its pagodas, temples, ancient wells and tombs In total, more than a thousand places of interest The architecture of Hoi An is characterised by a harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences After many centuries, Hoi An is still respectful of its traditions, folk festivals, beliefs and of its sophisticated culinary art Set in a quiet environment, Hoi An is surrounded by peaceful villages that have crafts such as carpentry, bronze making, ceramic Researchers said most of the buildings in Hoi An underwent restoration at the beginning of the 19th century even if they might be constructed long time ago The ancient architecture is shown most clearly in the Ancient Town that is located in Minh An Ward It covers about square kilometres and almost of all famous relics in Hoi An are gathered here The streets are very short and narrow, having a winding, crossing as the chessboard style The topography of the ancient town tilt gradually from north to south The buildings in the old town is built mostly with traditional materials such as: brick, wood and no more than two floors The traces of time is able to find not only on the architectural design of each building but also everywhere like: on the yin- yang roof tiles covered with moss and plants; the old gray mold walls; the pictures carved on a strange animal, or describing a old story Having inherited a multi-cultural architecture so varied and sophisticated, Hoi An must have attracted numerous and talented workers in carpentry, ceramics, and woodcarving from China, Japan and other regions of Viet Nam For centuries, Hoi An had developed into a melting pot of various nationalities who came to the area, bringing along their own cultures Accordingly, Hoi An features the co-existence of indigenous customs and habits and those imported by foreign settlers • Questions: What is Hoi An famous for? What is so special about Hoi An? How many places of interest are there in Hoi An? Where is the ancient architecture shown most clearly? What are the buildings in the old town mostly built with? III Read the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words Being the first and also the oldest high school in Hue, originally Quoc Hoc (National High School) was the school for children from royal and noble families French colonialists opened this school in 1896 to train those (1) would serve the government Therefore, at that time, French was the main subject for students Now it is (2) Hue National High School and is a highprofile school that all students must pass a competitive (3) exam to get the admission Established in 1896, after more than 100-year history, the school today is considered the largest and also the most beautiful high school (4) in Viet Nam This surrounding makes a great picture of red French designed buildings in Harmony with green (5) of a large shady trees and stone benches (6) in spring, when “diep anh dao” (a kind of cherry blossoms)is in bloom, the whole picture is filled with pinky dots above red thatched tile Students often call that (7) of time “Pinky cloud season” and regard it as the most special moments of a year These are the reasons why Quoc Hoc is also (8) “Pinky school beside Perfume River Bank” in the song with the same name Moreover, several Vietnamese (9) leaders have been learning here, including: Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh), General Vo Nguyen Giap, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, etc In addition, the school is famed for its students who are well-known poets (Xuan Dieu, Huy Can, To Huu, Luu Trong Le etc.), scientists (Ta Quang Buu, Ton That Tung, Dang Van Ngu, etc.), musicians (Tran Hoan, Nguyen Van Thuong, etc.) The school also has students getting high prizes in many international (10) ❼ WRITING I Rewrite the following sentences using “It +be+adjective + (of/ for+ noun/ pronoun)” The students were unreasonable to complain about the exam results _ The shelves are simple to put up _ Hung was confident to present his ideas in front of the committee _ We were surprised to get the scholarships _ She was impolite to criticize him in front of his friends _ Anna 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 _ English is necessary to learn now _ 10.Our living environment is so important to preserve _ II Rewrite the following sentences based on the words given Nowadays people can talk and exchange information easily thanks to technological advances It is convenient → It is _ In this busy world, parents and children don’t have much quality time for each other It is such a pity → It is _ My neighbor looked after my pet cat when I was away for some days She was very helpful → It was I left my hometown to go to university in 2010 This bridge was built in my hometown years after that → By the time _ My brother got a good job in a state bank, then he got married → Before III Use the words and phrases to complete the sentences The adults/ take responsibility/ leading/ family _ If/ we/ not have/ forgiveness/ we/ not live/ happy/ extended family/ many members _ Nguyen Sieu Primary School/ Ha Noi/ introduce/ traditional games/ their curriculum/ recently _ The school/ like/ offer/ gentle form/ relaxation/ after/ hours/ study _ The students/fifth grade/play/traditional games/ without/ instruction/ teachers _ Some students/ enjoying “Cat and Mouse game”/ while/ others/ interested/ play/ blind man’s bluff _ The school authorities/ want/ increase/ students’ affection/ school/ so that/ each day/ school/ full/ happiness _ Family members/ support/ other/ times/ trouble _ We/ have/ need/ love/ and/ loved/ so/ family/ normally/ place/ where/ love/ expressed _ 10.It/ certain/ laughter/ positive way/ release tensions/ and/ gain/ close relationships _ IV Among many changes in Vietnam from the past to now, which change is the most significant or critical to you Write a paragraph (100-120 words) to describe the change and give your opinion You should base on some suggestions below: - What is the change? - Why is it the most significant/ critical to you? - How is the change? - What you think about the change? (Positive or negative? Why?) _ _ _ _ _ =================================================== ANSWER KEYS UNIT ❶ PHONETICS I Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group A B A C B B A B D 10 C 11 D 12 A 13 D 14 D 15 C 16 A 17 D 18 C 19 B 20 B 21 C 22 D 23 A 24 D 25 D 26 A 27 B 28 C 29 B 30 A II Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group A B B C D C A B D 10 B 11 D 12 B 13 C 14 B 15 A ❷ MULTIPLE CHOICE I Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 1.A 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.D 11.B 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.B 17.C 18.B 19.A 20.A 21.B 22.A 23.A 24.C 25.A 26.D 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.C 31.C 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.D 36.A 37.C 38.A 39.D 40.B 41.A 42.C 43.B 44.B 45.C 46.A 47.D 48.C 49.B 50.A ❸ WORD FORMS I Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence tolerant cooperative sympathetic obedient exporter envious suburban private astonishment 10 relieved 11 illiteracy 12 privacy 13 entertainment 14 geologist 15 sympathize 16 recognizable 17 exhibitions 18 cooperation 19 disobedient 20 tolerance ❹ VERB FORMS I Complete each of the sentences using the correct form of a verb from the box had already graduated was playing had lived were singing wanted had seen were studying had forgotten 10 was working II Give the correct form of the verb 1.will meet / will study 6.didn’t / forgot 2.were/ lived 7.playing / doing 3.will visit 8.talking / am trying/ to finish 4.am reading/ will lend 9.won’t go 5.is going to 10 to come III Complete the sentence with the past simple or past perfect form of the verb in brackets had lived - moved spoke-hadn’t finished downloaded - had made came - had forgotten rang-had already left had gone – was arrived - had destroyed had completed- gave hadn’t stood – adopted 10.had driven - arrived ❺ CORRECTION I Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it A (to study) C (to write) D (schooling) A (for) C (called) 6.A(already A (surprised) 8.C(be A (listen) 10 D (under) been) completed) II Find and correct the mistake will → would 6.wish → wishes 2.stops→ stopped 7.was → were 3.custom → customs 8.have → had 4.improve→ be improved 9.arrange → be arranged 5.fishes → fish 10.speak → to speak ❻ READING I Choose the correct option A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage C B A C B II Read the passage and answer the questions below Hoi An used to be known the international market with many different names such as Lam Ap, Faifo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An What is so special about Hoi An is that this little port town is in an incredible state of preservation In total, there are more than a thousand places of interest The ancient architecture is shown most clearly in the Ancient Town that is located in Minh An Ward The buildings in the old town are built mostly with traditional materials such as: brick, wood and no more than two floors III Read the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words 1.who Especially named period entrance called campus political background 10 competitions ❼ WRITING I Rewrite the following sentences using “It + be + adjective + (of/ for+ noun/ pronoun)” It was unreasonable of them to complain about the exam results It’s simple to put up the shelves It was confident of Hung to present his ideas in front of the committee It was surprised for us to get the scholarships It was impolite of her to criticize him in front of his friends It was brave of Anna to spend the night in the old house alone It was interesting to hear such a wonderful performance It was very kind of you to give presents to street children before the new school year It is necessary to learn English now 10 It is so important to preserve our living environment II Rewrite the following sentences based on the words given It is convenient that nowadays people can talk and exchange information easily thanks to technological advances It is pitiful that in this busy world, parents and children don’t have much quality time for each other It was very helpful of my neighbor to look after my pet cat when I was away for some days By the time this bridge was built in my hometown, I had left the hometown to go to university for years Before my brother got married, he had got a good job in a state bank III Use the words and phrases to complete the sentences The adults must take responsibility for leading the family 2 If we not have forgiveness, we will not live happily in an extended family with many members Nguyen Sieu Primary School in Ha Noi has introduced traditional games into their curriculum recently The school would like to offer a gentle form of relaxation after hours of study The students from the fifth grade play traditional games without any instruction from the teachers Some students are enjoying “Cat and Mouse game” while others are interested in playing blind man’s bluff The school authorities want to increase students’ affection for school so that each day at school is full of happiness Family members should support each other during times of trouble We have the need to love and to be loved so the family is normally the place where love is expressed 10 It is certain that laughter in a positive way to release tensions, and gain a close relationships =================================================== ... (SYMPATHY) (OBEY) (EXPORT) (ENVY) (SUBURB) (PRIVACY) (ASTONISH) (RELIEF) (LITERATE) (PRIVATE) (ENTERTAIN) (GEOLOGY) (SYMPATHY) (RECOGNIZE) (EXHIBIT) (COOPERATE) (OBEY) (TOLERATE) I Complete each... correct it A (to study) C (to write) D (schooling) A (for) C (called) 6. A(already A (surprised) 8.C(be A (listen) 10 D (under) been) completed) II Find and correct the mistake will → would 6. wish →... 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.D 6. D 7.C 8.C 9. A 10.D 11.B 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D 16. B 17.C 18.B 19. A 20.A 21.B 22.A 23.A 24.C 25.A 26. D 27.D 28.C 29. A 30.C 31.C 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.D 36. A 37.C 38.A 39. D 40.B 41.A 42.C