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TÀI LIỆU LUYỆN THI B2-FCE FOR CAMBRIDGE  Accountant / əˈkaʊntənt /: kế toán viên  Actor / ˈæktər /: nam diên viên  Actress / ˈæktrəs /: nữ diễn viên  Architect / ˈɑːrkɪtekt /: kiến trúc sư  Artist / ˈɑːrtɪst /: họa sĩ  Assembler / əˈsemblər /: ráp công nhân lắp  Babysitter / ˈbeɪbisɪtər /: người giữ trẻ hộ  Baker / ˈbeɪkər /: thợ làm bánh mì  Barber / ˈbɑːrbər /: thợ hớt tóc  10 Bricklayer / ˈbrɪkleɪər /,Mason / ˈmeɪsn /: thợ hồ  11 Businessman / ˈbɪznəsmæn /: thợ nề, nam doanh nhân  12 Businesswoman / ˈbɪznəswʊmən /: nữ doanh nhân  13 Butcher / ˈbʊtʃər /: người bán thịt  14 Carpenter / ˈkɑːrpəntər /:  15 Cashier / kæˈʃɪr /: thợ mộc nhân viên thu ngân Level B2 2015  16 Chef / ʃef/, Cook / kʊk /: đầu bếp  17 Child day / tʃaɪld deɪ / giáo viên nuôi dạy trẻ  18 Computer software engineer /kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsɔːftwer ˌendʒɪˈnɪr /: Kỹ sư phần mềm máy vi tính  19 Construction worker / kənˈstrʌkʃn ˈwɜːrkər /: công nhân xây dựng  20 Custodian / kʌˈstoʊdiən/, Janitor / ˈdʒænɪtər /: người quét dọn  21 Customer service representativeˈkʌstəmər sɜːrvɪs reprɪˈzentətɪv người đại diện dịch vụ hỗ trợ khách hàng  22 Data entry clerk / ˈdeɪtə ˈentri klɜːrk /: nhân viên nhập liệu  23 Delivery person / dɪˈlɪvəri ˈpɜːrsn /: nhân viên giao hàng Page Level B2 2015 Thai Nguyen University School of Foreign Languages English Department 2015 B2 Express Coursebook Page For internal use only Compiled by Nguyễn Dương Hà, M.A Lê Thị Hằng, M.A Đỗ Thị Trang Nhung, M.A Level B2 2015 Contents Contents .4 LESSON - GETTING TO KNOW LESSON - EDUCATION 10 LESSON - CUSTOMS, CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAYS 19 LESSON - SPORTS AND GAMES 30 LESSON - JOBS AND JOB-HUNTING 41 LESSON – MODERN LIVING 49 LESSON – HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE 60 LESSON – HOME, SWEET HOME 68 Page Level B2 2015 LESSON - GETTING TO KNOW STARTING OFF Task 1: Discuss these questions with another student a How you generally feel when you meet people for the first time? b What are the things you want to know about people when you first meet them? c In your country, what types of questions are OK to ask on first meeting someone? What types of questions are not OK? In Korea, it’s OK to ask someone’s age, so you know whether to use formal language In Canada, it’s not OK to ask someone’s age because some people don’t like to say how old they are In Mexico, it’s OK to ask about someone’s religion because some people think it’s too personal Task 2: Work in pairs Take turns to ask and answer questions about each other's background Talk about the following - where you were born - where you live now - where you went to school - how many brothers and sisters you have - what you like doing in your free time - how long you've been learning English - if you need English for your work How many similarities and differences are there in your backgrounds? Try to use some of the phrases below in your responses Answering personal questions Well, actually That's a difficult question but… I've never given it much thought, but As a matter of fact, / In fact,… Generally speaking, I… Page Level B2 2015 Task 3: Make a list of any other questions you could ask your partner about his or her background Think about your own answers to your questions as well Asking for personal information So, tell me what is Could you tell me about ? I’d like to know what… is/would be What would you say… is/would be? Could you describe …? SKILLS FOCUS: PROVIDING INFORMATION Task 4: Below are some possible answers to the questions For each question, decide which you think is the best Give reasons why the other answers are less satisfactory Do you work or are you a student? a I work b I'm currently studying history at Moscow State University I'm in my second year c I work as a dentist in Budapest It's a very rewarding job and I earn good money We get vast numbers of foreigners coming to get dental treatment in Hungary because it's far cheaper here than in many other countries As well as being cheap, we offer high quality dental care and our patients are always happy with our work I had to study for many years to be a dentist but it was worth it People generally respect you for being a dentist as it's considered to be a good job, although perhaps it isn't as prestigious as being a doctor I could have chosen to be a doctor and in fact, this is what my father wanted me to However, I have some friends who are doctors and they say they work very long hours and can't spend enough time with their families I think I made the right career choice Why did you choose that course or job? a I didn't choose it b I chose it because French was always my best subject at school and I enjoy meeting new people I thought interpreting would suit me, therefore, as you have to be a good communicator and of course skilled in foreign languages What is the most difficult thing about your studies or job? Page Level B2 2015 a I'm not sure Er I would say the most difficult thing is that we have tight deadlines, so I'll be given a project and then told it's to be completed in one week, which is nowhere near enough time That's difficult but it doesn't stop me enjoying my work b I don't enjoy attending meetings It's often very boring and the meetings last too long Task 5: Listen to two students, Nagwa and Carlos Which question does each of them answer? What you most enjoy doing with your friends? Have you ever had the opportunity to really help a friend? How? Would you prefer to spend your holidays with your family or your friends? What’s your happiest childhood memory? Nagwa…………… Carlos…………… Now listen to them again and say if the following statements are true (T) or false (F) They both give very brief answers They give a few details to support their answers They use a variety of tenses appropriately They speak in a relaxed, natural way Task 6: Match the questions to the responses in the box below Do you live with your family or with friends? Do you have any brothers or sisters? Are you a student or you have a job? Are you interested in football? Page Level B2 2015 How you prefer to travel? Where you come from? Have you learned any languages other than English? Are birthdays an important event in your country? How you normally get to college in the morning? 10 What color you like? a No - not at all b I like the train c I'm from a small village in the mountains d I'm a student, e Yes, I have.f Yes, they are, g No, I'm the only child h Well, my favourite color is red, i Actually, I'm staying in a university hall of residence I take the the trainsentences to Central aStation Task 7:j.Develop – j in Task by adding a phrase or sentence – 10 below In fact, I'm not very interested in any kind of sport, to be honest with you because you can see out of the window or read a book but sometimes you have to fly because of the distances involved a long way from the capital city of my country and I study literature I’m in my second year, and I love my college very much because my friends and teachers are really cool It makes learning there lots of fun I studied Spanish at school although I don't remember very much now and it's customary to share a cake or give a card or present I have ten cousins that I grew up with, so I didn't ever feel lonely so I usually buy my clothes in this color as I think it looks fashionable on me as I'm an overseas student studying here for a year 10 and then I catch the express bus - it takes about an hour altogether Task 8: Work alone Think about how you could answer each of the questions in Task Then work in pairs and take turns to ask and answer the questions Task 9: Write at least two simple questions about each of the topics below Example: What type of music you like listening to? Page Level B2 2015 Task 10: With a partner, ask and answer the questions you wrote in Task Give extra information to elaborate your answers Use the phrases in the list below to help you I used to…., but now I … What I like about it is … because… The great thing about … is … I suppose most people… Homework Read the questions below and think about how you could answer each of the following questions Are you good at recognizing people you have only met once or twice before? What is the best way for people visiting your country to make friends? Who you think has had the most influence on your life so far? Why? Tell me about a friend of yours and how you got to know him or her Who is the best teacher you've ever had? Page Level B2 2015 LESSON - EDUCATION STARTING OFF Work in pairs Find eight reasons for studying abroad by matching the beginning of each sentence (1-8) with its endings (a-h) You live in and learn about a with other ways of thinking You get to know b new people You benefit c new friends You learn d more independent You become e after yourself You learn to look f from other approaches to studying You come in contact g to speak another language You make h another culture Which, for you, are the three best reasons for studying abroad? Can you think of other reasons for studying abroad? Have you studied abroad? If so, why? If not, would you like to? Why (not)? VOCABULARY Task Complete the sentences below about courses with nouns from the list requirements analysis criteria dissertation essay module paper portfolio programme evaluation a In order to study photography, you have to fulfill the course …… , which include a foundation qualification in art b Many people fail at medicine due to the difficulty of meeting the assessment…… c Most mature students enrol on a part-time…… d At the start of each academic year, students choose which core…… they will take e As part of their jobs, many lecturers are expected to submit at least one academic …… per year f Students on the fine art programme are required to present a…… of their work g After collecting your data, you will need to carry out an in-depth of …… it h To get a good mark, students should show they are capable of making a critical …… of the literature Page 10 Level B2 2015 E.g In picture A, I can see a modern semi-detached home It looks quite spacious and probably has two or three bedrooms It has a small front garden and a garage I think it’s reasonably priced TASK Listen Ann and Tom are talking about their dream homes Which home you think each person would prefer? Write each name under the correct picture Page 71 Level B2 2015 Pairwork Answer these questions Which home would you prefer? why? What you want in your dream home? SKILLS FOCUS: Preferences / Comparisons TASK Page 72 Level B2 2015 E.g Page 73 Level B2 2015 TASK Page 74 Level B2 2015 E.g A: A good thing about living in the countryside is that you are close to nature and get lots of fresh air! The pace of life is slower there so you don’t get so stressed B: That’s true On the other hand, there isn’t much to there, so you might find it boring Page 75 Level B2 2015 Use the useful vocabulary section below to help you prepare your answer to the question Page 76 Level B2 2015 SKILLS FOCUS: Talking from notes TASK Useful vocabulary About where you live… Questions for discussion: Page 77 Level B2 2015 HOMEWORK Thì đơn: Form: (+) S + V/ V(s;es) + Object (-) S + do/ does not + V ? (?) Do/ Does + S + V? Cách sử dụng: -Diễn tả lực thân: VD: He plays tennis very well Page 78 Level B2 2015 -Thói quen tại: VD: I watch TV every night -Sự thật hiển nhiên;Chân lí ko thể phủ nhận: VD: The sun rises in the East and set in the West -Diễn tả hành động xảy theo lịch trình, thời gian biểu định sẵn, đặc biệt động từ di chuyển VD: The train leaves at 7.00 am in the morning Các trạng từ kèm: always; usually; often; sometimes; occasionally; ever; seldom; rarely; every Cách thêm “s,es” vào động từ thể khẳng định đơn: -Khi chủ ngữ "I / You / We / They chủ ngữ số nhiều khác” giữ nguyên động từ -khi chủ ngữ "He / She / It chủ ngữ số khác" thêm "s" "es" sau động từ Với động từ tận "o,x, ch, z, s, sh" ta thêm "es" vào sau, động từ khác thêm “s” Khi động từ tận "y" đổi "y" thành "i" thêm "es" vào sau động từ Cách phát âm s,es: /iz/: động từ kết thúc đuôi: ce, x, z, sh, ch, s, ge /s/:các động từ kết thúc t, p, f, k, th /z/:không có hai trường hợp Hiện tiếp diễn: Page 79 Level B2 2015 Form: (+) S + is/am/are + Ving (-) S + is/am/are not + Ving (?) Is/Am/ Are + S + Ving ? Cách sử dụng: -Đang xảy thời điểm nói VD: I’m doing my homework at this time -Sắp xảy có dự định từ trước tương lai gần VD: I’m going to the cinema tomorrow evening -Không dùng với động từ chi giác như: SEE; HEAR; LIKE; LOVE Các trạng từ kèm: At the moment; at this time; right now; now; immediately… Hiện hoàn thành: Form: (+) S + have/has + PII (-) S + have/has not + PII (?) Have/ Has + S + PII Cách sử dụng: - Xảy khứ, kết liên quan đến tại.( Nhấn mạnh đến kết hành động) VD: We have played soccer since we were children -Diễn tả hành động xảy ra, chưa xảy thời điểm không xác định khứ VD: She has been in China for a long time Các trạng từ hay kèm: just; recently; lately; ever; never; already; yet; since; for; so far; until now; up to now; up to present Page 80 Level B2 2015 Hiện hoàn thành tiếp diễn: Form: (+) S + have/has been + Ving (-) S + have/has been + Ving (?) Have/Has + S + been + Ving Cách sử dụng: -Xảy khứ, kéo dài đến tiếp tục xảy tương lai ( Nhấn mạnh tính liên tục hành động) VD: Các trạng từ kèm: just; recently; lately; ever; never; since; for… Quá khứ đơn: Form: (+) S + Ved/ PI-cột bảng Động từ bất quy tắc (-) S + didn’t + V (?) Did + S + V Cách sử dụng: -Xảy chấm dứt hoán toàn khứ -Nhiều hành động xảy liên tiếp khứ -Trong câu điều kiện loại Các trạng tù kèm: Yesterday; the day before yesterday; ago; already; last; in + mốc thời gian khứ Cách đọc ed: Page 81 Level B2 2015 /id/: t,d /t/: c, ch, s, f, k, p x, sh /d/: trường hợp lại Quá khứ tiếp diễn: Form: (+) S + was/ were + Ving (-) S + was / were not + Ving (?) Was/ Were + S + Ving Cách sử dụng: -Các hành động xảy thời điểm xác định khứ -Nhiều hành động xảy đồng thời khứ -Một hành động xảy hành động khác xen vào: hành động xảy dùng QKTD; hành động xen vào dùng QKĐ Các từ nối kèm: While; when Quá khứ hoàn thành: Form: (+) S + had + PII (-) S + had not + PII (?) Had + S + PII Cách sử dụng: - Một hành động xảy trước hành động khác QK ( hành động xảy trước dùng QKHT; hành động xảy sau dùng QKĐ) -Hành động xảy trước thời điểm xác định Page 82 Level B2 2015 khứ -Trong câu điều kiện loại Các trạng từ kèm: before; after; when; while; as soon as; by(trước); already; never; ever; until Quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn (ít dùng): Form: (+) S + had been + Ving (-) S + hadn’t been + ving (?) Had + S + been + Ving Cách sử dụng: - Chỉ hành động diễn hoàn tất trước hành động khác khứ ( nhấn mạnh đến tính liên tục hành động) Các trạng từ kèm: before; after; when; while; as soon as; by(trước); already; ever; until… Tương lai đơn: Form: (+) S + will/ shall + V (will ngày dùng với tất (-) S + will/ shall not + V shall dùng với “ I” “WE” ) (?)Will / Shall + S + V Cách sử dụng: -Sắp xảy tương lai dự định trước -Câu yêu cầu; đề nghị; lời hứa; dự đoán cho tương lai -Trong câu điều kiện loại Các trạng từ kèm: tomorrow; the day after Page 83 Level B2 2015 tomorrow; next; in + thời gian tương lai… Tương lai gần: Form: (+) S + is/am/are + going to + V (-) S + is/am/ are not + going to + V (?)Is/Am/ Are + S + going to + V Cách sử dụng: -Sắp xảy tương lai có dự định trước -Chắc chắn xảy tương lai theo tình cho trước Các trạng từ kèm: tomorrow; the day after tomorrow; next; in+ thời gian tương lai… 10 Tương lai tiếp diễn: Form: (+) S + will / shall + be + Ving (-) S + will / shall not + be + Ving (?) Will / Shall + S + be + Ving Cách sử dụng: -Đang xảy thời điểm xác định tương lai -Nhiều hành động xảy đồng thời tương lai Các trạng từ kèm: trạng từ tương lai đơn; phải dựa vào hoàn cảnh cụ thể để chia 11 Tương lai hoàn thành: Form: (+) S + will / shall + have + PII (-) S will/ shall not + have + PII (?) Will / Shall + S + have + PII Page 84 Level B2 2015 Cách sử dụng: -Một hành động xảy trước hành động khác tương lai -Một hành động xảy trước thời điểm xác định tương lai Các trạng từ hay kèm: By the time; By + mốc thời gian khứ 12.Tương lai hoàn thành tiếp diễn: Form: (+) S + will have been + Ving (-) S + won’t have been + Ving (?) Will + S + have been + Ving Cách sử dụng: -Kết hợp với mệnh đề thời gian ( by the time + đơn ) -Diễn tả hành động xảy hoàn tất trước hành động khác tương lai Dấu hiệu nhận biết: By the time + mệnh đề thời gian tại; by + ngày/ Page 85 [...]... one picture of… And another picture… Similarities Both of…are… They both seem to be… Neither of them… In this one… and in this one… Differences One thing which is different in this one… The main difference between … and … is … This one is … whereas / while … is … Page 13 Level B2 2015 Speculating This person looks as if she’s/he’s… He seems to be… Perhaps/Maybe they’re… They’re probably… He could be... you think would be the most suitable Now do the complete task yourselves • Talk about each of the photos in turn Take about each of the photo in turn Take about 11/2 to 2 minutes do this Page 27 Level B2 2015 • Decide which trip would be most suitable Take about 1 to 11/2 minutes do this Page 28 Level B2 2015 Page 29 Level B2 2015 LESSON 4 - SPORTS AND GAMES STARTING OFF VOCABULARY Page 30 Level B2. .. about this picture? I can’t agree (with you there) Now we have to decide… OK, let’s make our decision Do we agree on that? I (completely) agree I don’t really agree I think… I’m not sure I think… You’ve got a point (there), Do you agree (with me)? I’d Do you have any thought s on but (the way I see it)… say… this? I think… What about you? (Yes,) that’s a good idea You’re right Page 22 Level B2 2015... should say • how you know this person • what abilities this person has • how this person helped you and explain how this help has influenced your life HOMEWORK I Look at the pictures below and read the examiner’s instructions II Describe your first day at college You should say • Name of college and course • What difficulties you encountered • How you felt in the end Page 18 Level B2 2015 LESSON 3 - CUSTOMS,... c Which method of making notes would work best for you? List A List B encourages creative thinking encourages logical thinking many ways through the ideas one way through the ideas takes little time to write can take a long time to write uses very few words uses more words can be messy very tidy Page 17 Level B2 2015 Task 12 Using a note-taking technique you prefer, make notes on the taskcard below,... you? SKILLS FOCUS 2: PHOTO COMPARISION AND CONTRAST Page 12 Level B2 2015 Task 6 A Look at the photos What are they talking about? B Choose two that you would like to compare and answer these questions 1 What do the photos have in common? They both show… 2 What is different about them? In this one… whereas in the other one… C Listen to Bethia, a university student talking about two of the photos and answer... country We do thing to protect our world Level B2 2015 Task 2 SKILLS FOCUS 1: PHOTO COMPARISION AND CONTRAST A Look at the three photographs and discuss these questions in pairs 1 Do you know people who regularly spend some of their free time doing these activities? Maybe you do them yourself 2 What abilities do people need to do these activities successfully? 3 Why do people enjoy doing these things? B... carefully to the second speaker again Complete some of the things she says What does the speaker say? to start her answer? Finish her answers I’m going to to introduce what she says about chess? …………………………………………… To play chess to change the subject from chess to cookery? …………………………………………… As far as …………………………………… I think …………………………………………… D Work in pairs Think of some appropriate replacements for the adjectives... turns to speak for a minute Page 14 Level B2 2015 SKILLS FOCUS 3: A SHORT TALK Task 8 A Answer the questions below about the teachers you had at school a How well do you remember your teachers? b Was there a teacher you especially liked? Why? c How in general can teachers make lessons more interesting and fun? Is it important to do this? Is it always possible to do this? B The list below gives some qualities... small groups You are going to go on holiday as a group Each group should choose a different kind of holiday in the pictures below Page 25 Level B2 2015 a Discuss ways to persuade the other groups that this would be the best type of holiday for you all to go on Think also of the objections that the other groups might raise and of how you could counter those objections You may need to consider these aspects