Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity); Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity); Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity); Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity); Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity); Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity); Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 HK1 đầy đủ, chi tiết, cực hay (Unit 1: Life stories, Unit 2: Urbanisation, Unit 3: The green movement, Unit 4: The mass media, Unit 5: Cultural identity);
Preparing date: Period: INTRODUCING THE PROGRAMS OF NEW ENGLISH 12 A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: - Know about the English book grade 12 in general (Including themes, tests, lessons etc.) - learn words and phrases in terms of endangered species B PREPARATION - Textbook, chalks, handouts C PROCEDURE Warm- up (7 mins) Game: Lucky Number * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - T divides the whole class into two groups and plays the game - The leader of each group chooses a number for their own group and does the following requirement in each question If the answer is correct, they will get 10 marks Lucky Number How many girls are there in your class? Do you know what your English teacher’s name is? Lucky Number What you prepare for this semester? Do you like studying English? Why or Why not? How you learn English well? Do you speak English fluently? - T leads Ss in the lesson Presentation (25 mins) * Aims: to introduce what Ss will learn in English 12 A Content: - The 1st term * Unit 1- Unit 6: parts for each unit * Review 1, * Test yourself * Written tests: 6: 15’(3) 45’(2) end- term (1) - The 2nd term: * Unit 7- Unit 12: parts for each unit * Review 3, * Test yourself * Written tests: 6: 15’(3) 45’(2) end- term (1) B The design of each unit in textbook: Getting started: Introducing the overall topic of the unit Language: Learning vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation Reading: Developing reading skills and providing Ss with reading passages and ideas about the topic Speaking: Developing speaking skills and encouraging Ss to apply and share their own knowledge Listening: Developing listening skills Writing: Developing writing skills and helping Ss cope with ideas and necessary language Communication and culture: Providing Ss with an opportunity for further practice and consolidation of the skills and the language learnt previously in the unit Looking back and project: - Revising and consolidating of the language in the unit - Providing Ss with an opportunity to apply the language and skills they learnt throughout the unit to perform a task in a realistic situation - After units, Ss have one period for test themselves It helps them test themselves about what they’ve learnt C Tests: Checking frequency knowledge for the previous lesson Fifteen minutes test (3 times for each semester) Forty-five minutes test (2 times for each semester) Semester test (Once for each semester) D The new point in learning English 12 - Communicative method /approach - Task - based method /teaching - The book is designed with skills E Introduce the English book grade 12 - Ask Ss to look through the book then tell class how many units it has - Introduce some more information - There are periods in each unit They are Getting Started, Language, Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing, Culture and Communication and Looking Back F Some requires of students - Read the lesson before studying in class - Do all exercises at home - It is good to find the meaning and the pronunciation of the new words in the dictionary at home - Listen to the teacher attentively and take part in the lesson actively and creatively - Take part in the activities that the teacher required such as pairs work, group work or individual - Each S has a notebook and book (student book and work book) Consolidation (10 mins) - Ask Ss to consolidate the main contents - Give feedback Homework - Prepare the new words in Unit 1: Life Stories Lesson 1: Getting started * Notes: Preparing date: Period: UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES LESSON - GETTING STARTED A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: + Use some lexical items related to the topic Life Stories + Revise the past simple vs the past continuous + Check students’ comprehension thorough True / False + Use lexical items related to people’s life stories, homophones B PREPARATION - Textbook, chalks, handouts C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) Brainstorming * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - T asks Ss some lead-in questions Who is your favourite singer / footballer /…? Why you like him / her? - T asks Ss to look at the picture and ask some questions: + Who are the people in the photo? + What you know about them? - T leads Ss to the lesson to introduce the topic of the unit, vocabulary about the generation gap and the grammar point taught in the unit - Possible answers: My favourite singer / footballer is Sơn Tùng / David Beckham I like Sơn Tùng most because he not only sings beautifully but he is also really handsome I like David Beckham very much because he both plays football excellently and is manly I have no idea about the first photo The second is Michael Jackson, a popular American singer and dancer The third one is a good cook / chef And the last one is two students May be they are talking about the three people just mentioned Task 1: Listen and read (Whole class) (7 mins) * Aims: To introduce the overall topic of the unit, topic-related vocabulary and the main grammar points through listen and read a conversation - Tell Ss that they are going to listen to a conversation in the school library between two friends: Sam and Ann - Play the recording - Ask Ss listen to the recording and read the conversation + Steven Paul “Steve” Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American entrepreneur, marketer, and inventor, who was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc + Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, song writer, record producer, dancer, and actor + Christine Ha (May 9, 1979) is an American chef, the first blind contestant of the TV show Master Chef and winner of its third season in 2012 Task Work in pairs Decide whether the sentences are true, false or not given (7 mins) * Aims: To help Ss understand the conversation through comprehension questions - T asks Ss to read the conversation again and get information to Task - Ask Ss to work and finish the task - Ask them to exchange their answers with a partner Keys: T (Quang says he hasn’t decided between Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson.) NG F (Hung thinks Michael Jackson was a great dancer, but not an excellent singer and his singing voice became weak and thin in his later years.) F (Quang says M Jackson’s music inspired him to learn to play a musical instrument.) T (Quang says Christine Ha won the US Master Chef trophy in 2012 Hung says Christine is a blind chef and a gifted writer, very talented and determined, and it was absolutely amazing to watch her use all the kitchen tools and prepare the dishes.) T (Hung says Christine is a blind chef.) Task 3: Discuss with a partner (7 mins) If you were Quang, who would you choose to talk about, Steve Jobs or Michael Jackson? Why? * Aims: To give Ss a chance to express their ideas - Ask Ss to work in pairs - Ask them to exchange their ideas with another pair Possible answers: If I were Quang, I would choose to talk about Steve Jobs because he is amazingly talented - he was an entrepreneur, marketer, and inventor, who was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc If I were Quang, I would choose to talk about Michael Jackson because he was a wonderful singer, a professional dancer, a great song writer, a leading record producer, and a popular actor Task 4: Find the words in the conversation that have the same sounds as the following (10 mins) * Aims: To introduce homophones - T explains briefly to Ss that many English words (or combinations of words) may have the same pronunciation, but different spellings and different meanings They are called homophones too one eye no sea Keys: two I see won know Task 5: Read the conversation again and write the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets (7 mins) * Aims: To introduce the main grammar point (the past simple and the past continuous) - T asks Ss to give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets first, and then has Ss read the conversation to check their answers Keys: became, wasn’t felt, was creating Homework - T asks Ss to learn by heart the words and phrases related to life stories - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: UNIT 1: THE LIFE STORIES LESSON – LANGUAGE A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: + Use words and phrases related to to people’s life stories + Know homophones in connected speech + Use the past simple vs the past continuous and articles B PREPARATION - Textbook, chalks, handouts C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) Checking * Aims: To check what Ss have just learnt in the previous lesson, raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - T asks Ss to tell about the person they admire What’s his / her name? What does he / she do? What is he / she famous for? Does he / she inspire you to anything? What is it? A VOCABULARY (10 mins) Task 1: Write the words given in the box next to their meanings * Aims: To focus on the meaning of some of key words used in the conversation and the unit - T asks Ss to match the words with their meanings - Ss read the words and their definitions in the box and then the matching - Ss give the Vietnamese meanings of these words and then practise pronouncing them - T checks answers as a class * Key: figure hình ảnh talented có tài distinguished lỗi lạc, xuất chúng respectable đáng kính trọng perseverance tính kiên trì generosity lịng bao dung achievement thành tích Task 2: Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in * Aims: To focus on the use of key words in appropriate contexts - T asks Ss to pay attention to the grammar when using the words in When using a noun, Ss need to consider its suitable form (singular or plural) - T has Ss complete the sentences individually, and then compare their answers in pairs - Ss complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in Then compare their answers in pairs - T checks answers as a class Key: distinguished talented achievements respectable Generosity B PRONUNCIATION (10 mins) HOMOPHONES Task 1: Listen to pairs of sentences Write the correct words in the gaps The first pair has been done as an example * Aims: To focus on homophones - T asks Ss to study the Do you know…? box and practise saying the pairs of homophones using the correct pronunciation; tells Ss that they are going to listen to the recording and write the words they hear in the blanks; asks Ss to read the two sentences a and b carefully, and decide on the part of speech of the missing words - T plays the recording and pauses after the first pairs of sentences and focus Ss’ attention on the homophones; plays the rest of the recording and asks Ss to write down all words with the same pronunciation while listening - T explains that they will have a chance to select the correct one later on.; pauses the recording after each pair of sentences, if necessary; has Ss work in pairs, discuss the meaning of each word and choose the correct one for each sentence - T checks answers as a class - Ss study the Do you know…? Box; listen to the recording and write the words they hear in the blanks; Ss work in pairs, discuss the meaning of each word and choose the correct one for each sentence Key: a allowed b aloud a write b right a new b knew a here b hear a been b bean Task 2: Listen and repeat the sentences in * Aims: To give Ss opportunities to practice - T plays the recording again and has Ss repeat each sentence chorally; asks Ss to read the sentences in pairs C GRAMMAR (15 mins) I Presentation * Aims: To present the main grammar points in the unit PAST SIMPLE VS PAST CONTINUOUS The Past Simple Form: S + V-ed/ V2 The Past Continuous Form : S + was/ were + V-ing Use & Meanings: The past continuous is used to talk about a past action in progress, and the past simple to talk about a shorter action that interrupted it Example: A storm hit the island while I was enjoying my holiday there last year The past continuous can be used with always/ constantly to describe repeated or irritating actions or events in the past It is similar to 'used to', but usually has negative meaning Example: Our neighbour was always complaining about the noise in the building INDEFINITE ARTICLES In general, a/an is used before singular, countable nouns No articles are used before plural and uncountable nouns when they are used in air abstract, general meaning Examples: I have a cat (car: singular, countable noun) Children should not stay up late at night, (children: plural noun, general meaning) We need more information and advice, (information, advice: uncountable nouns) Other rules Use of a/ an Examples After what, such, quite (+countable What a magnificent house! noun) We shouldn’t go out in such a bad storm It’s quite a small house To describe jobs, identity My mother is a doctor Brian is an Englishman With a possessive He’s a friend of mine Before an illness I’ve got a headache/ a cold Exceptions: have (the) flu, measles II Practice Task Underline the correct word * Aims: To review the use of the past simple and the past continuous - T has Ss review the use of the past simple and the past continuous; asks Ss to look at the Remember box and draws their attention to the examples and asks them guiding questions: In the first example, which verb indicates an action in progress? Which verb indicates a shorter action that interrupts it? What kind of action does the second example indicate? Why is the adverb “always” used? - T asks Ss to read each sentence carefully and decide which action is in progress and which one is a shorter action that interrupts it; draws Ss’ attention to sentences and 6, in which always and constantly are used; has Ss to complete the sentences in pairs - T checks answers as a class - Ss listen to the tape again and repeat the sentences chorally - Ss read the sentences in pairs Key: went, was having met, was traveling was working, was, were shared, was always taking called, was doing, did not hear was constantly asking, was requested, was composing joined, was then leading Task Complete THE gaps with the where necessary If an article is not necessary, write a cross () * Aims: To focus on should and ought to to give opinions and advice, and must and have to to express obligation - T asks Ss to study the Do you know…? box and draw their attention to the special cases (use of the and omission of articles) - T asks Ss to read the sentences carefully and underline the nouns / noun phrases after the gaps - T tells Ss to pay attention to the forms and kinds of these nouns / noun phrases (singular or plural, countable or uncountable, common or proper) before deciding whether to use an article or not in each case - T asks Ss to complete the gaps with the or a cross ( ) if an article is not necessary - T has Ss compare their answers with a partner - Ss look at the Remember box and pay attention to the examples - Ss read each sentence carefully and decide which action is in progress and which one is a shorter action that interrupts it - Ss complete the sentences Key: the the, , the the, the the, , , the, the , , the, the, Task Complete the gaps with A, AN or a cross () if an article is not necessary - T asks Ss to study Do you know…? box - Ss study the Do you know…? box DO YOU KNOW…? • The definite article THE is generally used before a singular or plural noun when we talk about a specific thing or action Examples: The dog that bit me ran away They like the films directed Steven Spielberg - T asks Ss to complete the gaps with an indefinite article or a cross () if an article is not necessary and draw their attention to sentences and 8, in which the nouns (ice cream, coffee) can be countable or uncountable - Ss read the sentences carefully and underline the nouns / noun phrases after the gaps Key: a , a a , a, , a a, , a , an a, Task Read the following story and complete each gap with an article Write a cross () if an article is not necessary - T tells Ss that to Activity 4, they need to consider whether to use a definite article, an indefinite article, or no article at all for each gap in the story; asks Ss to read the whole story first to understand the context before completing the gaps; has Ss compare their answers with a partner - T checks answers as a class Key: a the the a a a / the 10 the the 11 a 12 a Homework - T asks Ss to learn by heart the words and phrases related to the grammar points - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES LESSON - READING A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: + Read for general ideas and for specific information about two people’s life stories and carefully read it for more detailed information through completing a table with correct information and answering questions + Understand more about Life Stories and express their own ideas about it B PREPARATION - Handouts, textbook, pieces of papers C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) Choose the correct words from the box to fill in the blanks * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - T has Ss this on the poster hang on the board - Two Ss fill in the blanks with the correct words - Other Ss observe and give comments piece genes he’ll threw brake peace jeans hill through break You should have a now You’ve been working non-stop for four hours Bryan’s got an ankle sprain, but I believe overcome his injury to win the gold medal Alex said his day was very busy, and he just wants some and quiet now Angela a stone into the river Blue , the most popular clothing item in the world, were invented by Jacob Davis - Feedback - Lead Ss in the lesson I Pre-reading (10 mins) * Aims: To focus on Ss’ predictions about the reading text Discuss with a partner ▪ Who you think the people in the pictures are? What they need? What can you to help them? ▪ Use the words under the pictures to answer the questions ✓ Picture a: flood / food / shelter ✓ Picture b: shabby classroom / study equipment ✓ Picture c: cancer / care / comfort Who and what they need a flood victims who need food and shelter b students studying in a shabby / dilapidated classroom who need study equipment and a decent place to study c young cancer patients who need care and comfort What to a donating money, rice, old clothes b donating books, money c visiting them and giving gifts, organising different activities Feedback: The answers vary II While-reading (15 mins) Read two people's life stories and complete the table with facts about them * Aims: To focus on skimming - T tells Ss that they are going to read the life stories of people and complete the table with facts about them; asks Ss to study the table and consider what kind of information they should look for (e.g year of birth or death, nationality, etc.); has Ss read the stories and find the information to complete the table - T checks answers in pairs and then as a class Feedback: Name Larry Stewart Le Thanh Thuy Born 1948 1988 Died 2007 2007 Nationality American Vietnamese Health problem cancer bone cancer Dedicated life to the needy young cancer patients Find the words or expressions in the text that have the following meanings Write them in the correct spaces * Aims: To focus on working out the meaning of new words based on the context - T asks Ss to work in pairs and asks them to read the definitions and discuss any possible answers without referring to the text; encourages Ss to write as many words as they can think of; has Ss read the text and find the words or expressions that have these meanings - Ss read the definitions and Find the words or expressions in the text as required; give the Vietnamese meaning of each of these words Key: the needy: người thiếu thốn ['ni:di] reveal: bộc lộ, tiết lộ [ri'vi:l] anonymous [ə'nɒniməs] vô danh amputate ['ӕmpjuteit] cắt chi memory: trí nhớ ['meməri] initiate [i'niʃieit] khởi xướng Read the stories again Answer the questions * Aims: To focus on reading for specific information - T asks Ss to read the stories individually again and answer the questions by writing complete sentences or just taking short notes; has Ss work in pairs, taking turns to ask and answer the questions - T checks answers as a class Key: Every Christmas, Larry handed out thousands of dollars to needy people in public places Because he gave money to people during the festive season of December while his identity was hidden People have been inspired to continue his mission of kindness and charitable work Thuy organised charity activities to relieve young cancer patients’ pain She was awarded the title “HCM Outstanding Young Citizen” The newspaper organises annual events to support her program One of them is the Sunflower Festival, where children and their families get together and have fun Gifts are given to the young patients, and the memory of Thuy is kept alive by retelling the story about love and sharing III Post-reading (10 mins) Discuss with a partner Have you ever taken part in the Sunflower Festival to support Thuy's Dream Programme? * Aims: To enable Ss reflect on their experience and express their opinions - T has Ss work in pairs and discuss the questions - If Ss have never heard of Thuy’s Dream Programme or the Sunflower Festival, T encourages them to search the Internet for information before they answer question b Possible answers: No, I didn’t I’d like to it in the future I’d paint portraits/ make sunflowers /perform chicken dance to help I would like to these things in order to ease cancer patients’ sufferings Homework - Ask Ss to write their answers for task page 11 at home - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: REVIEW 2: UNITS 4-5 (1) (2) A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: + Recognize assimilation and how to pronounce the verb ending –ed + Understand and use of the prepositions after certain verbs, the past perfect vs the past simple, the present perfect vs the present perfect continuous, repeated comparatives + Listen for specific information + Use the words and phrases related to words related to the mass media and cultural identity + Read for general ideas and specific information about the mass media and cultural identity + Summarise their answers + Describe a pie chart showing the use of online resources and write an essay about the most important feature that defines someone’s cultural identity B PREPARATION - Handouts, textbook, pieces of papers C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the lesson - T asks Ss to call out the themes in unit and and the grammar parts - T leads Ss in the lesson A LANGUAGE (20 mins) I Vocabulary: Complete the sentences using the words in the box * Aims: To review important vocabulary items in units and - Do this activity individually, and then compare their answers with a partner Key: blog Social networking Digital devices Mass media Instant messaging advent Complete the following sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets * Aims: To review important vocabulary items in units and - Ask Ss to work individually to use the words in the box to complete the sentences - Ask Ss to write the answers on the board - Read aloud each answer and asks the class if they agree or not, then confirms the correct one Key: assimilate identity national ethnicity integrate II Pronunciation Listen to the sentences and pay attention to the regular verbs in the past tenses Tick the correct box depending on the pronunciation of the verb ending-ed Then practice saying them * Aims: To review the verb ending –ed - Ask Ss to this activity individually, then compare their answers with a partner - Play the recording again and check answers as a class - Then have Ss practise reading the sentences aloud using appropriate intonation Key: /t/: 4, 6, 8, 11 /d/: 1, 2, 10, 12 /id/: 3, 5, 7, III Grammar Fill each gap with an appropriate preposition * Aims: To focus on the revision of verbs and prepositions which usually appears together - Ask Ss to this activity individually - Elicit the form and use of the present perfect tense and the past simple tense - Ask a student to the activity on the board while the rest of the class works on it individually Key to of in for from Put the verbs in the correct tenses * Aims: To consolidate the use of the present perfect and the present perfect continuous - Elicit the form and use of the present perfect and the present perfect continuous - Ask Ss to this activity individually, and then compare their answers with a partner - Ask a student to write his / her sentences on the board Then check the answers with the whole class Key have… cleaned Haven’t swept Have washed Have tried Has been studying Match the two halves of the sentence * Aims: To review the repeated comparatives - Ask Ss to this activity individually and then compare their answers with a partner - Have Ss write the correct sentences on the board, and give explanations for their choice of verb forms if necessary Key: f e g a d b 7.c B SKILLS (20 mins) I Reading Read the text and answer the questions Answer the questions * Aims: To give Ss a chance to focus on scanning for specific information - Have Ss Activities and individually, and then compare their answers with a partner Check answers as a class and provide any explanations if necessary Key Because they have the power to deliver information to large audiences at the same time They are broadcast media, Internet media, print media, outdoor media and digital media They want to influence customers'attitudes towards their ideas, services and products They use (all forms of media and) advanced advertising methods and techniques Information can reach every corner of the world instantly and cost-effectively Huge sums of money from advertisers allow media channels to make better and more interesting programmes and services for a large number of people worldwide II Speaking Work in pairs Read the information, answer the questions by discussing with a partner.* Aims: To give further speaking practice to Ss - Ask Ss to work in pairs, decide on the information they want to talk about - Encourage Ss to practice their conversations until they are fluent and confident - Invite some pairs to role-play their conversation in front of the class III Listening Listen to a talk about how to maintain cultural identity abroad Decide whether the following statements are true, false of not given * Aims: To give further listening practice to Ss - Ask Ss to listen and the activity individually - Play the recording again for Ss to listen and check their answers For weaker Ss, play the audio several times pausing after sentences and checking Ss' comprehension - Check answers as a class, and give any explanations if necessary Key: T F T F NG IV Writing Write an essay of 180-250 words about maintaining cultural identity in the globalized world Use the suggestions in the box or your own information and ideas * Aims: To give further writing practice to Ss - Ask Ss to use the facts given (or find additional information if necessary) to write an essay Ss may write their drafts first in class, and swap with a partner for peer review - Ask Ss to make any revisions based on their partner's comments and complete their final versions at home Example: There is no doubt that the world today has become one global village Differences between cultures are becoming less evident People worldwide watch the same TV channels and films, listen to the same music, eat the same food and follow the same fashion trends That is why, in a globalised world, it is essential that people maintain their cultural identity The development of a strong cultural identity is essential to people's sense of belonging It helps to define an ethnic group or community that shares unique and distinctive features Cultural identity is also important as it connects people, reminds them of their shared history and strengthens the solidarity between them The power of cultural identity can encourage and motivate people to unite against a common danger A strong sense of cultural identity can also nurture their love and respect for their country, community and heritage However, in a globalised world cultural diversity is gradually disappearing In an environment where everyone speaks only English and wears almost the same clothes, an individual's cultural identity is at risk of dying out Maintaining cultural identity is vital for preserving the different languages, festivals, types of traditional music, dance and food, beliefs and other activities that make the world a fascinating place to live Globalisation is inevitable; however, it is essential for people to maintain their cultural identity Preserving cultural identity can guarantee the prosperity of a country or community, and the world's cultural diversity Homework - Do all exercise again at home - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER (1) (2) (3) A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: - Revise the language and skills they have learnt in the first semester B PREPARATION - Handouts, textbook, pieces of papers C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) - Ask Ss some questions about their study and lead into the lesson - Introduce the format of the first term test and then review each part of the test for students I Pronunciation & Stress: (7 mins) Unit → Unit II Vocabulary: (7 mins) Unit → Unit III Grammar: (7 mins) Unit → Unit IV Reading: (7 mins) - Reading for gist and reading for details (Topics: Life stories, urbanization, the green movement, the mass media, cultural identity) V Speaking: (7 mins) Unit → Unit VI Listening: (7 mins) - Listen for gist and listen for specific information about topics from unit to unit - Topics: Family, Generation gap, Relationships, Becoming Independent, Caring for those in need VII Writing: (7 mins) Unit → Unit Homework: - Learn the lesson well at home and prepare for the revision tests Preparing date: Period: REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER (1 ) (2) (3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A booked B missed C described D pronounced A allow B tomorrow C slowly D below Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest a summary b different c physical d decision a attractiveness b traditional c generation d American Choose from the four options given one best answer to complete each sentence John and I at the same school, and we great friends ever since A studied / were B studied / have been C have studied / were D have studied / have been The players’ protests no difference to the referee’s decision at all A did B made C caused D created His parents object strongly _ his playing too much computer games A at B to C in D against In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repetitive B repeatedly C repetition D repeat Do you know the boy father is a teacher? A that B whom C whose D which 10 ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived 11 Children with visual impairments at regular schools still find it in all school activities A hard to take part B to take hard part C to hard take part D to take part hard 12 He has really worked hard so far, _ he? A does B has C doesn’t D hasn’t 13 He often tells the children _ when they play water sports A be careful B not be careless C to be careful D to be careful with 14 Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep with rapidly changing technology A speed B fast C time D pace 15 In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A touch B link C contact D connection 16 Mary caught her friend _ her diary yesterday A reading B to read C to reading D has read Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet - Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” - Linda: “ .” A Nothing more to say B You can say that again C Yes, I hope so D No, dogs are very good, too 18 David is talking about Mr West’s early retirement - David: “Mr West is going to retire next month.” - Kathy: “ .” A Oh, I have no idea B You don’t say! C Right, you’d probably be the next D Congratulations! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) 19: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements A something to entertain B something sad C something enjoyable D something to suffer 20 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) 21 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A irritations B annoyances C fears D risks 22 Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A like B same C various D respected Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 23 Are Vietnamese children allowed to join their parents in making family choose? A B C D 24 The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved A B C D 25 Thousands of years ago, the Sahara had water enough so that people and animals were able to A B C survive on the edge of the desert D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions 26 Lien last visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments two weeks ago A Lien hasn't visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks B It's two weeks when Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments C Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks D This is the last time Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments 27 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans B The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans C The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans D Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works 28 “When the bell rings take the meat out of the oven,” my sister said A My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang B My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven C My sister suggested that I should take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang D My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs 29 The holiday was so expensive We could only afford five days A It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days B The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days C So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it D A five-day holiday wasn’t cheap, so we couldn’t afford it 30 The basketball team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match B No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well D Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other Read the passage and then choose the best answer to complete it What would happen (31) _ there were a serious nuclear accident? And an accident must be inevitable - sooner or (32) _ Huge areas would be evacuated, and they could (33) _ contaminated with radioactivity for years If it happened in your (34) _, you wouldn't get a penny in compensation No insurance company ciovers nuclear risks There are accidents If the nuclear industry didn't keep them (35) _, there would be a public outcry Radioactivity causes cancer and may affect future generations Next, nuclear waste There is no technology for absolutely safe disposal Some of this waste will remain active for thousands of years Is that what you want to leave to your children? And their children's children? A reactor only lasts about 25 years By the year 2000 we'll have 'retired' 26 reactors in the UK.{ inevitable: sure to happen, evacuate: empty, compensation: bồi thường, cover: protect} 31 a unless b if c otherwise d when 32 a better b earlier c later d worse 33 a remain b maintain c develop d happen 34 a career b environment c compartment d area 35 a quietly b quite c quiet d hardly Read the passage and then choose the best answer Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings 36 The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to ………………… A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions 37 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT …………………… A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language 38 Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags 39 The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side 40 Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for ……………… A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions 41 People need to communicate in order to ……………… A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertips C be picturesque and exact D express thoughts and feelings 42 What is the best title for the passage? A The Important of Sign Language B The Many Forms of Communication C Ways of Expressing Feelings D Picturesque Symbols of Communication Read the passage and then choose the best answer THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE The golden Gate Bridge is one of the symbols of the United States of America It is located in San Francisco, California, and spans the Golden Gate strait-a mile wide strait that connects the Pacific Ocean to the San francisco Bay It is sure one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, and also one of the tallest (the height of a bridge is the height of the towers ) The bridge as it is today was designed by architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow However thier art deco project was not the first Golden Gate Bridge The original plans for the bridge were drawn in 1961, but they were of a very complicated and ugly structure, certainly not something could be ever proud of The bridge was a true experiment in its time, such a long suspension bridge had never been tried before It had the hightest towers, the thickest cables and the largest underwater foundations ever built The foundations were a real problem, because they had to be cast in a depth of more than 100 feet Extreme depth wasn't the sole problem The real challenge lay in the sinking of the piers in the violent waves of the open sea, which was thought to be almost impossible the construction began in 1933 and was finished in 1937,when the bridge opened to pedestrians ( It was opened to cars one years later ) The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than was estimated.Today the Golden Gate Bridge has a main span of 4,200 feet ( almost a mile ) and a total length of 8,981 feet The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet above the water Each steel cable is 7,650 long and has a diameter of 36 inches ''International orange '' is the color the bridge has always been painted The architects chose it because it blends well with the span's natural setting However, if the Navy had had its way, the bridge would have been painted black with yellow stripes-in favor of greater visibility for passing ships There are fog horns to let passing ships know where the bridge is, and aircraf beacon on the tops of the towers to prevent planes from crashing into them The Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people approaching the United States by boat It is almost the West Coast's '' Stautue of Liberty'' and is something everyone should at least once 43 The Golden Gate Bridge A.spans the San Francisco B is the best-known symbol of the United States C spans the Golden Gate Strait D is painted gold has a gold -plated at each end 44 The first plans of the bridge _ A.were designed by Irving and Gertrude Morrow in 1916 B were designed by Irving Morrow but were too complicated C were something America could be proud of D were not designed in art deco style 45 The construction of the foundations was very complicated because A it was thought to be almost impossible B the piers had to be sunk in the open sea through of violent waves C They had to be the largest ones ever built D They had to be cast by teams of divers, which was very expensive 46 Which one is true ? A The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge took four years B The bridge was opened to car traffic in 1939 C People were allowed to cross the bridge in 1939 D The construction of the bridge began exactly seventeen years after the first plans were made 47 Which one is not true about the position of the Golden Gate Bridge ? A It is located on the West Coast B It connects the San Francisco Bay to The Golden Gate Bridge C It is quite near the '' Statue of Liberty'' D It is off the Pacific Ocean 48 The word'' cast'' is closest in meaning to A measured B exposed C expanded D thrown 49 What is not true about the Golden Gate Bridge ? A The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet B The first was first painted black with yellow stripes C If you travel by boat, it may be the first sight you see D The bridge had been expected to cost more than it really was 50 How can passing ships know where the bridge is ? A due to the color decided by the Navy B because there are beacons on the top of the tower C because the bridge is international orange D thanks to the fog horns - THE END - Preparing date: Period: REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER (1 ) (2) (3) - KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A booked B missed C described D pronounced A allow B tomorrow C slowly D below Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest a summary b different c physical d decision a attractiveness b traditional c generation d American Choose from the four options given one best answer to complete each sentence John and I at the same school, and we great friends ever since A studied / were B studied / have been C have studied / were D have studied / have been The players’ protests no difference to the referee’s decision at all A did B made C caused D created His parents object strongly _ his playing too much computer games A at B to C in D against In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repetitive B repeatedly C repetition D repeat Do you know the boy father is a teacher? A that B whom C whose D which 10 ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived 11 Children with visual impairments at regular schools still find it in all school activities A hard to take part B to take hard part C to hard take part D to take part hard 12 He has really worked hard so far, _ he? A does B has C doesn’t D hasn’t 13 He often tells the children _ when they play water sports A be careful B not be careless C to be careful D to be careful with 14 Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep with rapidly changing technology A speed B fast C time D pace 15 In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A touch B link C contact D connection 16 Mary caught her friend _ her diary yesterday A reading B to read C to reading D has read Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet - Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” - Linda: “ .” A Nothing more to say B You can say that again C Yes, I hope so D No, dogs are very good, too 18 David is talking about Mr West’s early retirement - David: “Mr West is going to retire next month.” - Kathy: “ .” A Oh, I have no idea B You don’t say! C Right, you’d probably be the next D Congratulations! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) 19: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements A something to entertain B something sad C something enjoyable D something to suffer 20 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) 21 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A irritations B annoyances C fears D risks 22 Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A like B same C various D respected Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 23 Are Vietnamese children allowed to join their parents in making family choose? A B C D 24 The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved A B C D 25 Thousands of years ago, the Sahara had water enough so that people and animals were able to A B C survive on the edge of the desert D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions 26 Lien last visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments two weeks ago A Lien hasn't visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks B It's two weeks when Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments C Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks D This is the last time Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments 27 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans B The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans C The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans D Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works 28 “When the bell rings take the meat out of the oven,” my sister said A My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang B My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven C My sister suggested that I should take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang D My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs 29 The holiday was so expensive We could only afford five days A It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days B The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days C So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it D A five-day holiday wasn’t cheap, so we couldn’t afford it 30 The basketball team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match B No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well D Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other Read the passage and then choose the best answer to complete it What would happen (31) _ there were a serious nuclear accident? And an accident must be inevitable - sooner or (32) _ Huge areas would be evacuated, and they could (33) _ contaminated with radioactivity for years If it happened in your (34) _, you wouldn't get a penny in compensation No insurance company ciovers nuclear risks There are accidents If the nuclear industry didn't keep them (35) _, there would be a public outcry Radioactivity causes cancer and may affect future generations Next, nuclear waste There is no technology for absolutely safe disposal Some of this waste will remain active for thousands of years Is that what you want to leave to your children? And their children's children? A reactor only lasts about 25 years By the year 2000 we'll have 'retired' 26 reactors in the UK.{ inevitable: sure to happen, evacuate: empty, compensation: bồi thường, cover: protect} 31 a unless b if c otherwise d when 32 a better b earlier c later d worse 33 a remain b maintain c develop d happen 34 a career b environment c compartment d area 35 a quietly b quite c quiet d hardly Read the passage and then choose the best answer Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings 36 The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to ………………… A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions 37 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT …………………… A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language 38 Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags 39 The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side 40 Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for ……………… A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions 41 People need to communicate in order to ……………… A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertips C be picturesque and exact D express thoughts and feelings 42 What is the best title for the passage? A The Important of Sign Language B The Many Forms of Communication C Ways of Expressing Feelings D Picturesque Symbols of Communication Read the passage and then choose the best answer THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE The golden Gate Bridge is one of the symbols of the United States of America It is located in San Francisco, California, and spans the Golden Gate strait-a mile wide strait that connects the Pacific Ocean to the San francisco Bay It is sure one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, and also one of the tallest (the height of a bridge is the height of the towers ) The bridge as it is today was designed by architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow However thier art deco project was not the first Golden Gate Bridge The original plans for the bridge were drawn in 1961, but they were of a very complicated and ugly structure, certainly not something could be ever proud of The bridge was a true experiment in its time, such a long suspension bridge had never been tried before It had the hightest towers, the thickest cables and the largest underwater foundations ever built The foundations were a real problem, because they had to be cast in a depth of more than 100 feet Extreme depth wasn't the sole problem The real challenge lay in the sinking of the piers in the violent waves of the open sea, which was thought to be almost impossible the construction began in 1933 and was finished in 1937,when the bridge opened to pedestrians ( It was opened to cars one years later ) The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than was estimated.Today the Golden Gate Bridge has a main span of 4,200 feet ( almost a mile ) and a total length of 8,981 feet The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet above the water Each steel cable is 7,650 long and has a diameter of 36 inches ''International orange '' is the color the bridge has always been painted The architects chose it because it blends well with the span's natural setting However, if the Navy had had its way, the bridge would have been painted black with yellow stripes-in favor of greater visibility for passing ships There are fog horns to let passing ships know where the bridge is, and aircraf beacon on the tops of the towers to prevent planes from crashing into them The Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people approaching the United States by boat It is almost the West Coast's '' Stautue of Liberty'' and is something everyone should at least once 43 The Golden Gate Bridge A.spans the San Francisco B is the best-known symbol of the United States C spans the Golden Gate Strait D is painted gold has a gold -plated at each end 44 The first plans of the bridge _ A.were designed by Irving and Gertrude Morrow in 1916 B were designed by Irving Morrow but were too complicated C were something America could be proud of D were not designed in art deco style 45 The construction of the foundations was very complicated because A it was thought to be almost impossible B the piers had to be sunk in the open sea through of violent waves C They had to be the largest ones ever built D They had to be cast by teams of divers, which was very expensive 46 Which one is true ? A The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge took four years B The bridge was opened to car traffic in 1939 C People were allowed to cross the bridge in 1939 D The construction of the bridge began exactly seventeen years after the first plans were made 47 Which one is not true about the position of the Golden Gate Bridge ? A It is located on the West Coast B It connects the San Francisco Bay to The Golden Gate Bridge C It is quite near the '' Statue of Liberty'' D It is off the Pacific Ocean 48 The word'' cast'' is closest in meaning to A measured B exposed C expanded D thrown 49 What is not true about the Golden Gate Bridge ? A The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet B The first was first painted black with yellow stripes C If you travel by boat, it may be the first sight you see D The bridge had been expected to cost more than it really was 50 How can passing ships know where the bridge is ? A due to the color decided by the Navy B because there are beacons on the top of the tower C because the bridge is international orange D thanks to the fog horns - THE END -