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Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn LESSON – January 27th, 2016 A Complete the blanks with the verbs go, come, reach or get .better a decision to terms with into trouble dark to sleep rid of ready the sack in handy revenge red an agreement lost the job on sb’s nerves off sb's back down to business over the top even with B Complete the sentences w ith the collocations / expressions in the list below Use each one only once in somebody's shoes - on top of - in search of - on the safe side – in charge of - in trouble with Mr Johnson is the company’s marketing department People who systematically cheat the tax system will one day be …………the Tax Department The doctor insisted that I should be given a thorough check-up just to be………… The children wandered around the neighbourhood their lost dog Nobody would want to be………… , not with all those debts he has to pay off 6.After weeks of hard work, Kevin was confident he was finally…… the situation C Phrasal Verbs Read the sentences on the left and replace the phrasal verbs with their similar words or phrases in the list below stop by, visit - inherit - find by chance - regain consciousness be taken ill with - think of and suggest I COME While cleaning the basement, I came across something I thought I had lost years ago Joe came into a lot of money, which changed his life completely Why doesn’t Julie come round to our place anymore? The scientists took months to come up with a solution to their problem Richard came down with a bad cold the day before his exams It took the woman a few minutes to come round / to after she had fainted II GO move / travel around, visit - match - explode - start sth - continue doing turn sour, start to decay - examine / discuss in detail - suffer - happen They decided to go ahead with their trip despite the bad weather conditions Once you have finished cleaning, you can go on with your job The doctor wanted to go over the test results with his patient That tie goes with your suit nicely Luckily no one was injured when the bomb went off While visiting Rome, we went round all the major archaeological sites The child went through a lot before recovering completely The milk went off after only an hour in the scorching heat What’s going on in there? Open the door! III BE leave – support, in favour of – end – be ready to – be shown / performed – (usually sth wrong) What's on this weekend at the theatre? We were promised that the hard times would be over soon I was about to leave home when some unexpected visitors arrived I'm for the mayor's plan to relocate the town hall What are the boys up to? Don’t tell me they’re ruining the garden again! I must be off now My parents are expecting me for dinner D Grammar Revision (Tenses) Read the text below and complete each blank w ith one word All missing words are auxiliary verbs (is, was, have, has, had, do, does, did, etc.) My life (1) improved a lot since last year You see, before that I (2) been working in the same job for five years and I (3) beginning to feel rather bored I (4) getting ready to apply for another job when one day my boss called me into her office "Our company (5) planning to expand overseas," she said "We (6) thinking of starting with Spain, therefore we will (7) needing some of our best employees to support our new branch there (8) you think you would be interested in a transfer?" Naturally I accepted, although at the time I (9) not know that they (10) also going to promote me to assistant manager By the end of this month, I will have (11) living in Madrid for a year You can't imagine how exciting my life (12) become E Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple, Past Progressive, Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Progressive and complete the boxes w ith the time words below Use each time word only once for – while – yet – still – when – ago – already – since Q1 Mary (have) a bath yesterday evening, I was in the kitchen I (cook) her favourite dish because I (want) to surprise her …………….she (come) into the kitchen, she couldn't believe her eyes! Q2 Jim: Mum, I (look) for my black belt the past hour and I (not find) it you (see) it anywhere? Mother: No, but I think you (lend) it to your brother about a week Jim:Oh,you're right.He .(not give) it back to me.I bet he (wear) it all week Where is he now, Mum? Mother: I'm afraid Mark .(leave) He (get) up about an hour before you (do) Q3 I .(work) on this project this morning but I (not finish) it What am I going to tell my boss? F READING Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only one word in each space MONEY Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn There is no doubt that money, in the form that we know it today (1) what keeps modern economic life functioning Yet, throughout history, money, in whatever form, has provided people (2) the ability to buy (3) .sell goods Thousands of years (4) , civilisations (5) to rely on the barter system as a way of exchanging goods Within this system a person had to exchange one thing for another This meant that the two parties involved had to (6) an agreement as to what they thought their products were worth Items such (7) wheat, tobacco and livestock have all been used as money at one time or another It was not until much later that humans came up (8) the idea of money in the form of metal coins So why (9) the barter system come to an end? The answer is simple Coins were much easier to handle and carry around Since then, the use of coins has become widespread It has made commerce simpler and has given countries an opportunity (10) .development by doing business with other countries further afield, which they (11) never done business with before In recent years, paper money has become more common all over the world, as it is easier to use It (12) not be long, however, before plastic cards take over completely, replacing coins and paper money READING A Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space FINDING EMPLOYMENT My first (1) was as a sales (2) at a large department store I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying (3) university and I was only (4) to work a few nights a week I came (5) .the advertisement in the local newspaper I remember the interview as though (6) .were yesterday The personnel manager sat behind a large desk He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales An hour later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go (7) I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post Also, as a member of (8) I was entitled to some benefits, including discounts When I eventually started, I was responsible (9) the toy section I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys I was surprised at how friendly my (10) were, too They made working there fun even when we had to (11) customers who (12) on our nerves On the whole, working there was a great experience which I will never forget A occupation B job C work D employment A employee B attendant C officer D assistant A in B on C at D for A excellent B able C proud D experienced A across B into C on D round A it B I C that D there A on B over C ahead D with A staff B crew C team D party A of B at C with D for 10 A assistants B staff C colleagues D employees 11 A control B deal with C manage D cooperate 12 A came B went C got D were G TRANSFORMATION Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given unchanged You must use between two and five words, including the word given We last went abroad a long time ago not We a long time When did they start living in the suburbs? have How in the suburbs? It's the first time she has ever had problems with the authorities trouble She with the authorities before When Carl was young, he went to a holiday camp every summer used When Carl was young, he a holiday camp every summer After the earthquake, the government supplied food and medicine to the homeless provided After the earthquake, the government food and medicine Lucy hasn't visited me since February was The last in February How long has he had this car? bought How long this car? I haven't caught a cold for ages down I last ages ago H WORD FORMS Complete the text below with the correct form of the words in capitals AN UNUSUAL OUTING Last week I made a (1) to my cousin Alex, offering to take him to an (2) park He was very excited because it was his (3) place However, from the moment I picked him up, he was very (4) which surprised me since his behaviour was (5) very different At one point, while waiting to get on a ride, he disappeared (6) , the manager, who was very (7) .found him an hour later amongst a crowd Apparently, Alex had seen a famous basketball player and wanted his autograph He (8) to me immediately but I SUGGEST AMUSE FAVOUR NOISE NORMAL LUCK HELP APOLOGY ANGER Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn A member of a political gave a speech in the town centre last night The teaching…… at our school have formed a basketball team The search had no luck in finding the missing child The ship's served drinks as the ship set sail E aim – goal – intention – challenge –success –ambition The Maths problem was a(n) and took me over an hour to solve The of environmental organisations is to stop environmental destruction People with ……….will always try to achieve their…… Their first album was a great……… and sold two million copies worldwide I have no .of changing my plans for tonight F achieve – fulfil – cope – deal – face – succeed John in convincing his boss to give him the day off He doesn’t with crisis situations very well Despite his health problems, Joe his ambition to play in the local football team The Johnstons are financial difficulties after Mrs Johnston lost her job Kim put a lot of work into her project and excellent results During his career as a teacher, he has with students from different backgrounds G manage – run – operate – undertake You have to read the instructions carefully before you he photocopying machine Brett couldn't find experienced staff so he ……… .his business on his own for a few months Kate was supposed to the training of the new staff The company is ……… by two people who share the responsibilities H skills – qualities – qualifications – experience To get the job you must have three years’ in telecommunications and the necessary……… one of which is a university degree Leadership quired by a Prime Minister, as well as communication …….… Learning to windsurf was a fantastic ! READING Read the text below and complete each blank with one word All the missing words are relative pronouns or adverbs Marilyn Monroe, (1) .was one of the world’s most famous film stars, was born in 1926 Marilyn, (2) .real name was Norma Jean Baker, had a miserable childhood She grew up in Los Angeles, (3) she spent most of her early years in foster homes That’s (4) .she still felt lonely even when she became famous She worked as a model and also played minor roles in various films before making “Niagara”, the film (5) .made her very popular In 1954 she married Joe di Maggio, with (6) she entertained American troops fighting in Korea She went on to make many films, some of (7) .were very successful was so (9) at him that we left It was then that I made the 10 DECIDE (10) never to take Alex out again 10 LESSON (January 28th, 2016) WORDS OF CAREERS Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-H below You may use some of the words more than once In some cases, more than one word may be correct A job – occupation – work – employment – profession People in the medical work long hours In order to get a(n) as a computer analyst, you need a degree in computer science Betty has been out of since January agencies help people find work in their field I was asked to write my present .on the application form B task – course – duty They were set the of cleaning the room after the meeting It is a nurse's .to make the patients feel comfortable Her marks are quite high, so she can choose between a medical or a law at university C employer – employee – colleague – assistant – clerk – officer – attendant The shop helped me choose a jumper that suited me The car park is responsible for parking customers’ cars All are expected to be at work by 8.30 Our insists on it Jill worked as a(n) for a law firm before entering politics All my at the office are friendly Bob is a senior in the armed forces D party – crew – staff Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn such as “Some Like it Hot”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Bus Stop” Her film career ended tragically in 1962, (8) she died at the age of thirty six GRAMMAR Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 1……… Celia was driving to the airport, she realised that she had left her passport at home A As soon as B As C During D Until I will have finished studying the film starts A until B while C by the time D once The audience started clapping the singer came on stage A by the time B the moment C while D just Peter won’t leave he has finished all his work A until B by C just as D when I haven’t heard from him .we finished school A before B as soon as C after D since Jane was working as a journalist she was writing her first book A during B while C just as D once My mother used to cry she heard this song A by the time B the moment that C whenever D until The police officer returned my driving licence he had checked it A just as B until C while D after She burst out laughing she saw the clown A as soon as B since C until D while 10 we got back to the hotel, it was already dark A The moment that B As soon as C By the time D Once READING The Caribbean Pirates Have you ever seen a picture of a human skull and crossed bones? Today, it’s used to show that something is poisonous But 18th century Caribbean sailors never wanted to see it It meant they were faced with pirates! But where did those pirates come from? After Columbus discovered the Caribbean islands in 1492 Many Europeans went there in search of wealth and to establish colonies The strongest power was Spain, but people from other countries settled there, too Among them were some French people who lived on Hispaniola Island, one of the Caribbean islands (1) They hunted pigs and cattle on the island, and sold the dried meat to passing ships (2) So, the Spanish chased them from Hispaniola, but this made them hate the Spanish (3) They went to another island and joined British and Dutch sailors Soon, they became pirates who attacked the Spanish! (4) Meanwhile, countries like England found that using pirates was a cheap and effective way to attack their rival, Spain So they hired pirates to attack the Spanish ships and colonies However, as the pirates got stronger, they became hard to control, and they even caused unwanted wars As time went by, European countries built their navies to protect their colonies, and (A) There aren't any pirates in the Caribbean today But you can see them in books, movies, and cartoons You can also see them in the logo of a baseball team: the Pittsburgh Pirates! What is the best title for the passage? A The History of Piracy in the Caribbean B Columbus' Discovery of the New World C The Hard Lives of Sailors in the Caribbean D The Caribbean Islands: A Place You Must Visit Why didn't the Caribbean sailors in the 18th century want to see the skull and crossbones? Where would the following sentence best fit? ' But they also attacked and stole the ships!' A B C D 4 What is the best choice for blank (A)? A fought for freedom B made piracy illegal C joined the Spanish navy D went back to their hometown The underlined part tells us that pirates A existed only in our imaginations B have become famous entertainers C are used in many works of fiction D.are popular because of their friendly image What is NOT true about the Caribbean pirates? A They originated from French people who lived on Hispaninla Island B They once hunted pigs and cattle on Hispaniola Island C They consisted of only French settlers D England used them to attack Spanish ships READING Read the passage and the exercises that follows Green Packaging Manufacturers are currently competing with each other to produce a form of green packaging Packaging is an important part of marketing these days, but much of it is a threat to the environment There are two reasons for this The production of such packaging uses up a great deal of energy, and the cartons, wrappers, etc, are often difficult to dispose of when they become waste material People in most countries have become aware of the damage which modern living is doing to the environment, and many of them are concerning themselves with the conservation of the environment for future generations Thus, both politicians and scientists are now looking at the issues of energy-saving and waste disposal with a view to making them more environmentally-friendly As far as packaging is concerned, it is vital that it is either recyclable or biodegradable For example, instead of throwing out newspapers and glass bottles with their household rubbish, people in several countries are being encouraged to put Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn these in special containers to allow the material to be recycled Some household waste, such as vegetable peelings, is naturally biodegradable and so decomposes gradually until it disappears Man-made goods are not so easily disposed of Goods and packaging made of plastic create waste material that is particularly difficult to get rid of This means that huge landfill sites have to be dug out so as to bury the plastic waste underground, possibly causing problems for future generations Just as much of a problem is industrial waste, since the effluent from factories often contains chemicals which can lead to the pollution of water supplies Waste from factories has to be monitored carefully in order to avoid this Technological advances using nuclear power have added to the waste problem The disposal of nuclear waste causes particular concern because it is radioactive and so possibly dangerous to life The high standard of living, which the people of many countries now enjoy, has resulted in a huge increase in waste material This could have a terrible effect on the ecology of the planet There is no doubt that urgent action must be taken to save our environment from possible disaster (1) Match each word in Column A with its meaning in Column B (2) Match each word in Column C with its opposite meaning in Column D A B C D currently a supply of power difficult i solutions environment b products 10 future j easy energy c used again 11 throwing out k discouraged dispose of d surroundings 12 encouraged l taken away from recycled e is not there anymore 13 problems m suffer from disappears f harmful 14 often n past goods g now 15 added to o collecting dangerous h remove 16 enjoy p seldom scientists are now looking at the issues of energy-saving and waste disposal with a view to making them more environmentally-friendly As far as packaging is concerned, it is vital that it is either recyclable or biodegradable For example, instead of throwing out newspapers and glass bottles with their household rubbish, people in several countries are being encouraged to put these in special containers to allow the material to be recycled Some household waste, such as vegetable peelings, is naturally biodegradable and so decomposes gradually until it disappears Man-made goods are not so easily disposed of Goods and packaging made of plastic create waste material that is particularly difficult to get rid of This means that huge landfill sites have to be dug out so as to bury the plastic waste underground, possibly causing problems for future generations Just as much of a problem is industrial waste, since the effluent [chất thải lỏng] from factories often contains chemicals which can lead to the pollution of water supplies Waste from factories has to be monitored carefully in order to avoid this Technological advances using nuclear power have added to the waste problem The disposal of nuclear waste causes particular concern because it is radioactive and so possibly dangerous to life The high standard of living, which the people of many countries now enjoy, has resulted in a huge increase in waste material This could have a terrible effect on the ecology of the planet There is no doubt that urgent action must be taken to save our environment from possible disaster A Choose the most appropriate word, provided in italics, to complete each of the sentences packaging - waste material - pollution - disaster Most modem cities face heavy The caused by the floods led to much suffering Most things that we buy will have a lot o f is difficult and expensive to get rid of B Say whether each of the sentences below is True (T) or False (F) … The environment suffers when there is heavy packaging of the things we buy … Politicians and scientists are not giving any attention to the problems of the environment … Newspapers and glass bottles can be recycled … It is difficult to get rid of plastic goods … Rich countries take care to cut down on waste C Answer these questions in full sentences What are the two reasons that packaging is harmful to the environment? Which groups of people are looking at the issues of the environment? What are the important qualities for packaging to be green? READING Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE LESSON – February 2nd, 2016 READING Read this passage again and the exercises that follows GREEN PACKAGING Manufacturers are currently competing with each other to produce a form of green packaging Packaging is an important part of marketing these days, but much of it is a threat to the environment There are two reasons for this The production of such packaging uses up a great deal of energy, and the cartons, wrappers, etc, are often difficult to dispose of when they become waste material People in most countries have become aware of the damage which modern living is doing to the environment, and many of them are concerning themselves with the conservation of the environment for future generations Thus, both politicians and Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn Going to the theatre brings back happy memories, as it (1) me of my very first performance on stage, (2) was thirty years ago Parts of that particular night are so vivid that I can still picture myself as though it were yesterday The excitement amongst the actors, the (3) .applause and the party after the opening night are memories which will remain with me for (4) I don’t know how we managed to so well The rehearsals were far from satisfactory because we thought that we could just have two rehearsals a week (5) in fact we needed more The background (6) to the last act weren’t ready until an hour before the beginning of the play despite the set builder’s best (7) The director was not satisfied (8) anything and he didn’t even want to show up on the first night Admittedly, I wouldn’t have wanted to either (9) the night finally arrived, we were all a bit worried I remember (10) through the curtain ten minutes before the start and being amazed (11) .the (12) of a full house Finally, it was time for the curtain to go up In the end, we proved the director wrong and everything went like clockwork A recognises B reminds C recalls D memorises A which B when C where D who A onlookers’ B viewers’ C audience's D spectators’ A life B ages C a while D time A where B when C which D whenever A images B visions C scenes D sights A attempts B efforts C trials D tries A by B in C at D with A When B After C While D Until 10 A glancing B noticing C staring D watching 11 A in B at C on D for 12 A view B vision C sight D image GRAMMAR Choose the correct answer The Smiths built a huge house the outskirts of the town A in B on C at D to Once they we'll talk to them about it A came B will come C come D are coming The man in the front row is Mrs Davidson's nephew A who is sitting B where is sitting C who sitting D that sitting " now on, you won't be allowed to use your mobile phones at school!" the headmaster warned the students A By B For C At D From My grandmother knitted me a jum per are too long A which the sleeves B that the sleeves C the sleeves of that D the sleeves of which The electricity will be reconnected the bill A when you will pay B when you pay C when you are paying D during you pay There are people who manage to get on very little money A with B over C round D by The hotel we stayed was perfect A in where B in which C which D that The students le ft they finished the test A as soon as B as C while D until 10 "What did you on Saturday?" ~ "We visited the town our grandfather grew up A which B that C where D when 11 I post that letter for you on my way to the office? A Do B Shall C Would D Will 12 He felt he’d really let his team when he missed the penalty A out B in C down D off 13 He’ll never pass his driving test he takes some lessons A unless B if only C provided D if 14 Opposite our house is a nice park there are trees and flowers A which B where C whose D that 15 If you want to help, perhaps you could the table for dinner A put B lay C spread D place 16 He thinks we’ve invited too many guests, but I say the more the A nicer B happier C merrier D greater 17 John has taken swimming as he wants to keep fit A up B on C in D off 18 You smell awful! It’s about time you a bath A have B will have C had D to have 19 Lack of funds prevented him with his studies A to continue B with continuing C continue D from continuing 20 Is she a friend of ? A yours B you C your D you’re WRITING Rewrite the sentences using the words given Use between two and five words, including the word given I last saw Karen when we met up at Dan’s party SINCE I haven’t seen Karen since we met up at Dan’s party During the summer we spent two weeks in Rome STAYED During the summer we two weeks I bought this laptop in March I March HAD Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn LESSON – February 13th, 2016 PHONETICS (a) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A follow B offer C teacher D prefer A information B considerate C explanation D preparation A holiday B monitor C insurance D instrument A essential B different C important D negation A ensure B picture C capture D pleasure (b) Which word among A, B, C, and D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three A architect B orchid C machine D school A love B move C sun D son A perceive B receipt C believe D diet A measure B pleasure C issue D leisure READING GOAL: ENDING CHILD LABOUR Carefully guiding a needle that's longer than his tiny fingers, a young boy in Pakistan stitches together the leather pieces of a soccer ball He sits crouched in the corner of a hot, airless shed for 12 hours For his long day's work, he will earn 60 cents The boy is one of more than 200 million children who work at hard, sometimes dangerous jobs all over the world Child labour exists in two-thirds of the world's nations From Indonesia to Guatemala, poor children as young as six are sent off to work Often they are mistreated and punished for not working hard enough Children mix the gunpowder for firecrackers in China and knot the threads for carpets in India, all for pennies a day Sometimes they are sold as slaves In a speech to the Child Labor Coalition when he was U.S Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich expressed gratitude for the organization's work to end abuse of child labour, "You turned up the heat, and you got results." He also congratulated Craig Kielburger, then 13, of Canada, who travelled the world for a year fighting for kids' rights Craig believes kids can make a difference He offers this advice, "Write letters to companies and government officials Put pressure on leaders to make changes and to stop the misuse of children." One solution to the child-labour problem in poor countries is education "The future of these countries," Secretary Reich declared, "depends on a work force that is educated We are prepared to help build schools." Education has helped to make the world a brighter place for one youth, Aghan of India When he was nine, Aghan was kidnapped from his home and sold to a carpet maker Aghan's boss was very cruel "I was always crying for my mother," he recalls Aghan's dream was to learn to write so that he could send letters to his parents Fortunately, a group that opposes child labour rescued Aghan from the A few moments ago I received an email from Stuart JUST I an email from Stuart I’ve spent all morning texting and my thumb hurts! BEEN My thumb hurts because I all morning! Is this your first visit to England? YOU before? WORD FORMS Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals The top model was dressed in an elegant evening gown My street is because it’s far from any main roads BEAUTY Our football team won the .at the end of the season PEACE and received from a large company 3a There are thousands of people sleeping in the streets CHAMPION I bought a .dress but its colours faded after I washed it 3b SPONSOR I was fined because I was driving HOME The directions you gave us were rather , as we still got lost COLOUR I am feeling quite because I didn’t get enough CARE sleep last night HELP I got into a business with my cousin but it ended up SLEEP being 9a PARTNER 10 The musical performance was so that the audience 9b SUCCESS gave the orchestra a standing ovation 10 POWER 11 The witness’ statement didn’t help the police in the 11 VALUE investigation, so it proved to be 12 GUILT 12 The man was found of shoplifting and sentenced 13 SUCCESS to one month in prison 14 PAIN 13 He has completed his postgraduate studies 15 HARM 14 The new laser treatment can extract teeth 15 It’s just a dog There is no need to panic .2 .5 .8 10 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn factory He was sent to a shelter in New Delhi where he worked hard to learn to write READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) as reading a newspaper or managing theừ money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (3) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (4) satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (5) it helps people get more out of life It increases then knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, (6) the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical (7) Such education becomes (8) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and (9) the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (10) the skills for adjusting to them A works B jobs C actions D activities A B prepare C make D work A license B card C diploma D paper A requires B requiring C require D to requree A therefore B despite C although D because A such as B for instance C such that D for example A appliance B equipment C instrument D device A increased B increasing C increase D increasingly A effect B affect C affective D effective 10 A with B for C in D to WRITING Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't wait for you A If I had known you were coming, I would wait for you B I would have waited for you if I knew you were coming C Had I known you were coming, I would have waited for you D If I had know you were coming, I would have waited for you When I picked up my book I found that the cover had been torn A Picking up my book, the cover had been torn B On picking up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn C The cover had been torn when my book picked up D Picked up, the book was torn He is a man of extreme honesty What is an example of dangerous work done by a child? A stitching a soccer ball B knotting carpet threads C mixing gunpowder D none of the above When young children are forced to work, …… A they never see their families B they work but never get paid C they are punished if they not work hard D they are always sold as slaves Child labour is most common in… A countries that make firecrackers B poor countries C countries that have slavers D countries that make carpets The children who work are often… A treated well B paid generously C misused D all of the above When children are used to work for unfair wages in poor working conditions, it is best described as … A an abuse of working children B hard work C a poor working environment D unfair labour practices According to the article, children who work under poor conditions, … A start to work only after age 13 B start to work only after age 12 C make only 60 cents an hour D may make only 60 cents a day According to the article, what is the best way to keep many children from falling victim to the abuse of child labor in the future? A Help poor countries educate their children B Refuse to buy products made in countries that abuse child labour C Rescue each child D none of the above Why families allow young children to go to work? A They don't know how bad it is B The grownups don't want to work C The families are very poor and need the income D The children are paid a lot of money How you know Aghan was not happy making carpets away from his family? A He dreamed of learning to write B He was rescued C He cried for his mother D He lives in a shelter 10 In New Delhi, Aghan…… A worked for a group that is opposed to child labor B received an education C lived with his family D made carpets Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn A He is an extremely honest man B It is extremely honest that he is a man C It is of extreme honesty to a man like him D He is an extreme honesty man I physical training because I want to keep fit A I want to keep fit because I physical training B I want to physical training so I keep fit C I physical training in order to keep fit D So as to physical training, I keep fit The sea was so cold that we couldn't swim in it A The cold sea helped us to swim B We couldn't swim with such a cold sea C The cold sea prevented us from swimming in it D It was such a cold sea that we could swim WRITING Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given unchanged You must use between two and five words, including the word given Here’s the house where I lived as a child (in ) Here’s the house as a child I don’t know what made her quit her job ( reason ) I don’t she quit her job Passengers wishing to get up can so after the seat belt light has gone off who Passengers can so after the seat belt light has gone off 4.He didn’t study enough for his exams, so he failed two of them (caused ) He didn’t study enough for his exams two of them He always checked his car tyres before setting off on a journey ( until ) He never set off on a journey his car tyres 6.I’ve read all of Jane Austen’s novels and there were only a couple that I didn’t enjoy (most ) =>I’ve read all of Jane Austen’s novels, I enjoyed Dr Williams is a cardiologist and has his surgery on the second floor (Whose) Dr Williams, on the second floor, is a cardiologist Last week Phil took part in a spelling competition and won first prize ( in ) Phil won first prize in a spelling competition last week WORD FORMS Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals My sister’s very and she never stays out late because that worries my mum (THOUGHT) Our teacher is really and makes us laugh with her stories FUN I get on well with my brother and there’s no sibling at all RIVAL My dad can’t wear jumpers because they irritate his skin WOOL You need to have a lot of to become an actor or actress CONFIDENT My with Selina began when we were both six years old FRIEND I love sitting on my new sofa It's so COMFORT She chose light-coloured furniture to up her dull flat BRIGHT It’s certainly .to drive at high speed DANGER 10 August is a month in our city, as everyone is away on holiday PEACE 11 The held up the bank and stole £200, 000 ROB 12 Nobody could find the to the difficult Maths problem SOLVE 13 Even though they had financial difficulties, they were married HAPPY 14 I feel very today I think I’ll have some coffee SLEEP WORD CHOICE Choose the correct option for each sentence My English teacher is great! She lived in the UK for a year and she often speaks to us 1) on/about life there She always speaks 2) to/about us in English and that really helps us too We lots of interesting things in class – sometimes we 3) translate/listen English pop songs We the easy bits and our teacher 4) explains/means the difficult bits to us Sometimes, our teacher invites her Englishspeaking friends into our class to talk 5) to/at us about different things We can’t always 6) understand/hear everything they say but we enjoy it anyway Last year, she invited a Scottish friend to the classroom – he 7) pronounced/meant words in a very interesting way! I think there are a lot of English words which are difficult to 8) say/speak Our teacher often asks us to listen and 9) repeat/understand I think it’s really useful to 10) speak/say a foreign language because then you can talk 11) to/about people in their own language LESSON – February 18th, 2016 I PHONETICS Which word among A, B, C, and D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three A moustache B ocean C celebrate D special A character B cart C chemistry D.chimney A society B social C cellar D proceed A chain B choice C choir D.chocolate A sufficient B deficiency C precious D.concentration A describe B science C scenic D scepter A touch B much C yacht D Dutch A archive B change C church D achieve A pace B race C lose D cellphone 10 A chronic B molecule C critic D scenery II READING SMART EXERCISE (READING CHALLENGE 3) Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to go play between hitting the books Based on information they have collected over the years, researchers have seen an apparent connection between exercise and brain development Judy Cameron, a researcher at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better She says, “While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can literally cause physical changes in the brain.” The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies Babies who things that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active With babies, even a little movement can show big results Margaret Barnes, a pediatrician, believes in the importance of exercise She thinks that many learning disabilities children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies “Babies need movement that stimulates their five senses,” says Barnes “They need to establish a connection between motion and memory In this way, as they get older, children will begin to associate physical activity with higher learning.” The benefits of exercise on the brain are not just for babies Older people can beef up their brains by working out as well Researchers at Cornell University studied a group of seniors ranging in age from seventy to seventy-nine Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to forty percent after exercising just three hours a week The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate Also, just like the motion for infants, exercise for older people should involve some complexity Learning some new skills or motions, such as with yoga or tai-chi, helps open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood Your brain can benefit from as little as two to three hours of exercise a week (1) Choose the best answer What is the main idea of this reading? A How to exercise B How exercise helps the brain C How to get good scores on a test D How the brain can change According to the reading, what is the connection between exercise and brain development? A Exercise makes us less intelligent B The brain needs special mental exercise C The more exercise, the bigger the brain D Physical exercise helps us think better The minimum amount of exercise required to gain any benefit is A Three hours per week B Forty hours per week C Three hours per day D Forty hours per month Why is yoga recommended for seniors? A It is easy on joints B It does not increase the heart rate C It can be done in groups D It includes learning new motions What type of patient does a pediatrician probably treat? A Poor people B Children C Animals D Old people (2) Write the letter of the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase a connect; link b related to the body and exercise c actually; in fact d become wider or more accessible e movement f recent past; a time not long ago She is literally the best student in school I hate sports, but I still have to take a physical education class in school Your short-term memory can get worse with age Motion of our bodies can improve how well we think Some researchers associate exercise with brain development Exercise causes blood vessels to open up so blood flows more easily III WORD FORMS Complete the text below with the correct form of the words in capitals Many people consider (1) to be the most important (2) FRIEND they can have It is (3) to have a friend you can talk to and RELATION share (4) experiences with However, it is important to WONDER choose friends (5) An ideal friend should be (6) and VALUE when any difficulties arise, hopefully be there for us Of CARE course, there will be times when we might be (7) of our THOUGHT friends But, we should always talk things through in a (8) DOUBT way and find a solution to our problems Moreover, we should SENSE be careful not to be (9)… Without honesty, the bond between TRUTH friends is (10) and not worth anything at all 10 USE IV WORD FORMS Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals Don’t use that information in the essay It’s RELEVANT If I don’t set my alarm clock, I always SLEEP Some kids in my class are and tell lies really easily HONEST I can’t see why we need to put the numbers in this order It’s LOGICAL When you’re writing an email, you can use idioms because it’s……… FORMAL He let his ten-year-old son drive his car! That’s completely…… RESPONSIBLE 10 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn The killer, Jack the Ripper, is the subject of many novels and films FAMOUS 8.Many ……… have written about the reign of Richard III HISTORY When they were constructing the new supermarket, they…… several skeletons (EARTH) 10 They will announce the ……….of the vote at about three o’clock COME V WORD STUDY Complete the sentences with the collocations / expressions in the list below the other day – all day long – call it a day – at times – on time – in time – pass the time – ahead of its time – time and time again – for the time being Despite technical problems, the flight left We’ll be getting a new printer next month.So, .we have to put up with this one Most engineers agreed that the car’s design was I started a conversation with the person sitting next to me on the bus to I saw Sally Did you know that she had broken her leg? The match started at pm and Jack arrived just .for the kick-off Let’s .and go home.We’ve been working for over twelve hours w ithout a break He keeps making the same mistake I find it very difficult to agree with you .Your views can sometimes be extreme 10 I have been sleepy … today I don’t know what’s the m atter with me VI WORD STUDY Read the sentences and complete them with the correct form of the verbs hold, run, catch or keep The student was in the act of cheating by the examiner I just need you to an eye on Sam while I go out Jenny will certain ly everyone's attention with that dress she's wearing Blue eyes and red hair…… in my family Only my aunt has brown eyes When my grandmother was in hospital, I used to … her company in the afternoons Mary is moving to another city, but we promised to … in touch w ith each other a business requires many skills and expertise You can't rely on Roger Actually, he's the kind of person that can't a promise The winner of the marathon had to… his breath before speaking to the journalist 10 Please in mind that smoking is not allowed in this building 11 We all our breath when the winner of the com petition was being announced 12 As I was running to …… the bus, I slipped and fell 13 Can you … a secret? Jane is organising a surprise party for Kevin’s birthday! 14 The children ……… hands while walking down the street VII READING Choose A , B, C, or D to complete the following dialogue Jim: Have you made up your mind about where to go on holiday? Mike: I've narrowed down my choices to two (0) rather large countries, France and Mexico What you think? Jim: Well, France is one of (1) the … countries in Europe Did you know it's twice (2) the UK? Since you've got eight weeks off (3) work, you could go on a cycling tour of the country Mike: I'd like to visit (4)… Alps and Mont Blanc, which is (5) than any other mountain in Western Europe I suppose I could also go on long walks in the country, as the climate there is similar (6) that in Britain Jim: Really? I think it's (7) warmer Especially on the Riviera, the Mediterranean in winter is (8) … temperature as the British coastal waters are in summer! I can really picture you, tanned and relaxed, tasting delicious local specialities (9)… Camembert cheese, frogs' legs and snails! Mike: Come on, that sounds disgusting! Jim: Apparently, they taste (10) …better than they sound Mike: I don't know I'd rather go to Mexico and eat tortillas and chilli every day! A rather B most C far D too A larger B largest C the larger D the largest A bigger than B as big as C so big as D as bigger than A a B the C some D Ø A an B the C some D Ø A higher B highest C the higher D the highest A as B with C to D of A more B most C much D quite A the same B same C similar D the similar A such B as C like D so 10 A pretty B far C the D more VIII WRITING Rewrite the following sentences so that each that keeps the same meaning as the original She didn’t say a word as she left the room She left They think the owner of the house is abroad The owner Speaking English fluently is not easy It I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night I wish She asked John how he liked her new dress “How ?" A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning There is Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice 11 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn It can’t I would like you to help me to put the chair away Do you mind ? LESSON – (February 25th, 2016) READING Read the passage then the exercises that follow it Campaigning for the Earth In 1971, a small boat set sail from Vancouver, Canada, to Amchitka, one of the Aleutian Islands connecting North America and Asia of non-violent protest against a nuclear test that was to be conducted by the It was a gesture United States government The crew on the Phyllis Cormack included a doctor, a geographer, an engineer, a political science teacher, a deep-sea diver, a social worker, a photographer, and three journalists Vehement opposition of the test from politicians, scientists, government and environmental agencies, as well as the residents of the Aleutian Islands, had been staged for months preceding the launch of the Phyllis Cormack Despite the protests, the US refused to change its plans to conduct the test Sadly, the ship and her crew did not reach Amchitka and failed to prevent the nuclear test from occurring Although Amchitka had not had any inhabitants since the mid-nineteenth century and there was no imminent danger to humans, the explosion caused tremendous suffering to local wildlife It also caused wide-scale destruction of the island, including a crater more than one mile wide and sixty feet deep The voyage of the Phyllis Cormack did not succeed in stopping the nuclear test, but this peaceful demonstration did have a very positive outcome It attracted world-wide attention and gave birth to the international movement called Greenpeace Today, Greenpeace is an international, non-profit organization with offices in more than forty countries throughout Asia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific Its headquarters is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands Each office has its own board of directors and agenda based on the unique needs of the region Greenpeace representatives from around the world meet each year to discuss environmental issues and concerns of the global community According to its website, “Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice It needs solutions It needs change It needs action.” Greenpeace is committed to making the public aware of environmental abuses It seeks change through creative, non-violent confrontations between activists and those responsible for harming the environment Greenpeace is currently working in six major areas where there is significant threat to the environment The first two areas address radiation and chemical contaminants As its initial action against the nuclear test on Amchitka demonstrated, Greenpeace stands firm in its commitment to end the production and use of nuclear weapons It also aims to eliminate toxic chemicals that are released into the environment The third area of concern is the threat posed to the environment by genetically engineered food ingredients, which cause irreversible biological pollution and many types of health risks In 2002, Greenpeace published the True Food Guide This helps consumers to select their foods by rating food companies according to their willingness to use genetically engineered ingredients in their products A fourth item on the Greenpeace agenda is the protection of marine life Of particular concern are commercial fishing practices that not protect endangered species Greenpeace is also engaged in educating the world community about the effects of global warming Finally, Greenpeace actively supports measures that will protect the remaining ancient forests of the world With more than 80 percent of the world’s forests already gone, preserving what we have left seems more urgent than ever In a recent victory, the Maisin people of Collingwood Bay, in Papua New Guinea, won a three-year legal struggle to deny loggers access to their land Greenpeace played an important role in defending the interests of the Maisin in the court case I Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the reading The Phyllis Cormack saved wildlife on Amchitka Greenpeace works to protect the world’s environment Greenpeace wants to eliminate toxic chemicals Less than 20 percent of the world’s forests are already gone II Choose the best answer according to the reading Which of the following was NOT on the crew of the Phyllis Cormack? A a social worker B a teacher C a politician D an engineer Where is Greenpeace headquartered? A In the United States B In more than 40 countries C In Vancouver, Canada D In the Netherlands Why are some people concerned about genetically engineered food? A They say it causes biological pollution B They say it tastes bad and is poisonous C They believe it releases toxic chemicals D They believe it destroys ancient forests III Look for the answers to these two questions in the book How does Greenpeace seek change? …… What did Greenpeace in 2002? …… IV Fill in each blank with the best word or phrase from the list Use each word or phrase only once acid rain  ozone layer  extinction  biodegradable greenhouse effect  pollutants Many scientists think the is warming the Earth’s temperature has harmful effects on plants and water animals Several animal species face due to environmental damage 12 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn The protects the Earth from radioactive sun rays products decompose naturally and merge with the Earth’s soil Automobile exhaust, burning coal, and litter are all types of …… III Complete the sentences with these words funny  good  lazy  lively  old  quite Madrid is quite an interesting city There are lots of things to see there My house is and doesn’t have any heating It’s very cold in winter Brett is really He always makes me laugh My mum says I’m I like to sleep a lot! I’m quite interested in watching football I’m not very at playing it though Write to me I’m a very person and I always have a lot to say! READING WORKING IN A ZOO Zoo-keeping is an (0) but fascinating job A lot of young people say they want to work (1) animals and being a zookeeper is possibly the most interesting of the jobs you could be (2) The job (3) .not just cleaning and feeding the animals in the zoo but also checking up on them to make sure they are well or if there are any (4) to their behaviour You will also need to (5) after them if they are sick You have to be prepared to more (6) boring tasks as well, such as checking their cages and enclosures In addition, you have to enjoy working with people (7) you usually have to answer questions from visitors to the zoo You don't need to have a lot of (8) to be a zookeeper It is the kind of job that (9) more on you having an interest in animals and animal behaviour If you want to apply, it's a good idea to get some experience by doing some volunteer (10) at the weekends You may also need to be quite fit as you may have to a lot of walking and (11) You don't just have to work in a zoo either, as many zookeepers work in wildlife parks, which can be (12) more exciting! A abnormal B unexpected C unusual D extraordinary A by B with C for D beside A suggested B proposed C shown D offered A considers B contains C involves D needs A substitutes B alterations C departures D alternatives A get B look C take D go A customary B unoriginal C habitual D routine A because B owing C so D therefore A preparing B coaching C training D guiding A counts B relies C trusts D leans 10 A occupation B business C job D work 11 A holding B transporting C carrying D bearing 12 A much B very C quite D plenty WORD STUDY I PHRASAL VERBS with TURN Complete the sentences using the most suitable preposition below to • off • down • on • up • out It turns that they are from Belarus and they are lovely people Alex was sorry he was turned .for the job We hadn't seen Mike for ages, and then he suddenly turned When we turned the lights, we saw that the kitchen was in a terrible mess Students who have problems can turn the counsellor We turned the water supply while the workmen were fixing the pipes II Circle the word that cannot be used with the verb in CAPITAL FORM an idea a memory an impression an opinion PASS the time an exam judgment an expression MAKE a comment an attempt a realisation a difference KEEP your promise a decision your word your distance TAKE the advantage to the time to the opportunity to the trouble to III Complete the sentences using words from How you pass at the weekend when it rains? Will it make if I tell you what I think? I don't trust Mike, You should keep from him Unfortunately, people often form a negative of someone because of the way they are dressed Bob and Sue took plan their holiday route carefully beforehand They were glad they'd done it WRITING Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given They entered the competition so they could be on television ORDER They entered the competition on television The stadium is much too small for the concert ENOUGH The stadium .for the concert Martin started singing when he was 13 BEEN Martin .he was 13 'Help us to help the environment,' he said to us ASKED He .help the environment She is better at acting than her brother AS Her brother is as she is They ask you to switch your phone off in the studio MUST You your phone on in the studio I think they invented the story about the gorilla! MADE I think they .the story about the gorilla! That dress really suits you! AMAZING That dress on you! He was too tired to work any more THAT 13 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn He was he couldn't work any more 10 There's no point going to the market today WASTE It's going to the market today WORD FORMS MAKE MONEY FROM BEING ON TV You can make a career from (0) REALITY (REAL) TV Some of these television programmes will pay you to appear in their shows Others will reward the (1) .(WIN) How successful you are depends on how good your (2) .(PERORM) is because, after all, these shows are all about (3) (ENTERTAIN) Other opportunities include being asked to make an (4) (APPEAR) on other television programmes One star of Castaway now has a regular job in a big London (5) .(MUSIC) The disadvantages are firstly that, in a programme like Pop Idol, you have to beat all the other (6) (COMPETE) and in programmes like Big Brother the (7) (PRODUCE) will be filming you 24 hours a day At some stage you are bound to say or something you may not be (8) .(PARTICULAR) proud of when you later come out of that unusual situation No one, other than the other (9) .(CONTEST), will know how extreme the situation was and may not empathise with you If you are (10) (FORTUNE) you may get celebrity status, but it may not be the kind you want! 10 I have no idea where I left my trainers I guess I left them at the gym A must have B could be C have to D should be 11 Sarah said she her homework at home A was left B had left C leave D is leaving 12 William asked me where him A had I seen B did I C I saw D I had seen 13 Carol told me anyone what had happened A don’t tell B not telling C not to tell D to not tell 14 Mrs Jones asked me why to see the doctor after school A I am going B am I going C I was going D was I going 15 Mum asked me what doing all day while she was at work A had I been B I had been C have I been D I have been 16 I can't to buy tickets for the concert yet A decide B succeed C provide D afford 17 Species are being by changes in the world’s climate A cut down B wiped out C held back D put away 18 The recording company millions of euros in new groups A invests B promotes C donates D releases 19 Those reality shows really on my nerves A take B test C get D give 20 He didn’t attention to the teacher’s lectures A take B get C pay D show READING The Origin of the Universe Throughout recorded history, the origin of the universe has been a topic of ongoing controversy In particular, debate has centered around how - or if - the universe began One school of thought, especially held by Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions, is that the universe was created Thus, there was a time when there was no universe, and equally, there will be a time when there will be an end to the universe On the other hand, some people, like the Greek philosopher Aristotle, did not like the idea of the universe having a beginning He preferred to believe that the universe had existed and would exist forever and that it was eternal and perfect One thing that these two schools of thought originally had in common was that no matter what the origin or the ending of the universe, the universe itself was static and unchanging In fact, this was a natural belief to have since recorded history is so short that the universe has not changed significantly in all that time In the 19th century, however, evidence began to challenge the idea of a motionless, unchanging universe At this time, Boltzmann, the German physicist, formulated the Second Law of Thermodynamics This states that the total amount of entropy, or disorder, of the universe always increases with time Therefore, the universe must be changing in some way for its entropy to increase Also, according to Newton’s Law of Gravity, each star in the universe ought to be attracted to each other and thus start LESSON - March 2nd, 2016 LEXICO-GRAMMAR Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence Have you your accommodation for your holiday to Spain yet? A booked B closed C bought D taken My mum really wants us to go on a ., but I don’t like the idea of spending a week on a boat A voyage B journey C travel D cruise We spent all day from London to Glasgow by bus A travelling B cruising C journeying D voyaging What a terrible .! We spent ten hours stuck in traffic A guide B ride C accommodation D journey When we go on holiday, we’re going to… a bus to the airport A have B catch C book D travel You have told him the truth straight away It’s too late now A should B must C could D can You must really tired when you got to the end of the marathon A be B been C have been D being He have left already! He was supposed to be taking me home! A can’t B wasn’t able to C mustn’t D couldn’t Oliver stay up late last night studying for the test A should B could C must D had to 14 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn falling together and collapsing at a central point If the universe were motionless, the result would be an unavoidable collapse In the 1920s, US astronomer Edwin Hubble observed a critical phenomenon that increased our understanding of the universe Using a powerful new telescope, he identified a group of celestial objects outside our own galaxy By observing the Doppler Shift of these stars -the way the wavelengths and colors of their light changed due to their motion -he realized that they were receding from our own position in the universe In fact, all the observable galaxies were moving away from each other! Furthermore, the more distant the galaxy, the faster it was moving away This observation implied that the universe was expanding Hubble’s observation led to the assumption that at some point, all matter in the universe was close together The event that started its expansion is referred to as the Big Bang According to the Big Bang theory, time and space did not exist prior to the beginning of the expansion Thus, the age of the universe can be calculated from the distance and the velocities of the stars traveling away from us Due to experimental uncertainties, a definite age still cannot be given for the universe; however, the age of the universe is calculated to be between ten to twenty billion years old The Big Bang theory has led to many other theories and predictions in science Physicist George Gamow realized in the 1940s that the early universe must have been extremely hot and dense As the universe expanded, it would cool down, and the initial hot radiation should eventually be observable as uniform radio waves throughout space In the 1960s, Robert Wilson and Arno Penzias discovered cosmic uniform radio waves that implied a temperature of about degrees above absolute zero (Kelvin) Later, technology enabled scientists to take very detailed measurements of this radiation They confirmed that it is extremely uniform, is of the shape predicted by theory, and has a temperature of 2.7 degrees Kelvin This observation provides strong support for the Big Bang theory Another interesting result of the Big Bang theory relates to the movement of the galaxies Though the universe is expanding, the galaxies themselves are not moving Instead, it is the space between the galaxies that is expanding, while the galaxies themselves remain still It’s much like points drawn on the surface of a balloon When the balloon inflates, only the material stretches out and separates the points The points themselves not actually move I Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the reading People have always agreed on the origin of the universe The universe would collapse if it was not moving Edwin Hubble discovered that the universe is expanding The universe is expanding, but galaxies are not moving II Choose the best answer according to the reading What did Aristotle believe about the universe? A It began with the Big Bang B It was eternal and perfect C It was slowly expanding D It is fifteen billion years old What does the Second Law of Thermodynamics state? A Each star in the universe is attracted to one another B All galaxies are moving away from each other C Entropy in the universe increases over time D There are uniform radio waves throughout space What is the significance of the discovery of uniform radio waves? A It confirms Aristotle’s belief B It supports the Big Bang theory C It breaks the Second Law of Thermodynamics D It contradicts Newton’s Law of Gravity III For the next two questions, look for the answers in the book and write them on the lines provided What belief did religions and Aristotle hold in common? What critical phenomenon did Edwin Hubble observe? IV Fill in each blank with the best word or phrase from the list Milky Way  observatory  solar  system  cosmology  optical  philosophy The galaxy that includes the Earth is called the My of life is “Don’t worry, be happy.” is a branch of science that deals with questions about the universe A(n) houses huge telescopes used to watch stars and planets A(n) telescope is used to gather and focus light and wavelengths The sun and the eight planets that orbit around it are called the READING Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap There is an example at the beginning (0) PLANET EARTH The television programme Planet Earth was a (0) MAJOR series that was broadcast in many countries The programme (1) at the different environments on our planet and the animals that live in these environments It showed various habitats as (2) as plants and animals that have never been seen before on television Each programme showed different (3) of our planet, such as deserts, forests, seas and so on, and looked at the way animals and plants (4) in these places What was interesting w as that it made (5) .reference to the environmental problems that face our planet but instead was a (6) .of all the different life forms on the planet The series was incredibly popular and the photography was amazing (7) .the photographers working on the series managed to (8) some wonderful scenes of animals in their natural habitats The series attracted huge audiences round the world and won several (9) for the people who made the programmes The producers are now (10) another programme called Planet Earth: The Future, which will look at environmental issues, 15 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn quickly, we wouldn’t have survived It’s raining and I want it to stop WISH I .raining I didn’t go to the party and now I’m sorry HAD I .to the party I didn’t get to my lesson on time because the bus was late WOULD If the bus hadn’t been late, I my lesson on time The cold weather made it impossible to stay WARMER If the weather………… , we could have stayed There’s no other mountain higher in the world than Mount Everest HIGHEST Mount Everest .in the world Your new car is bigger than I thought it would be SMALL Your new car I .thought it would be My holiday this year wasn’t as good as the one last year THAN My holiday last year the one this year That ride was more thrilling than all the others MOST That ride was of all 10 John is more scared of spiders than me AS I am not John LESSON – Thu., March 3rd, 2016 READING SIXTH EXTINCTION Most species of plants and animals that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct Though most have become extinct slowly, some have been almost completely wiped out in a sudden, massive, catastrophic event These mass extinctions have happened at least five times in the history of the Earth The first mass extinction occurred about 450 million years ago, when sudden changes in sea level, caused by melting glaciers, killed most marine species The most recent mass extinction was 65 million years ago, when most scientists believe an asteroid struck the Earth in Mexico and extinguished the dinosaurs Now scientists claim a “Sixth Extinction” is underway This extinction is not caused by one big event but by a series of human actions that disrupt the environment Edward O Wilson, a Harvard University scientist, estimates that human harm will cause half of all species of life to be extinct by 2100 Scientists say that human activities are causing biological extinction at a rate hundreds of times faster than ever before Humans cause damage to the Earth in three primary ways The first is exploitation Humans hunt animals for food, clothing, and sometimes just for fun They also collect plants and insects - such as butterflies - for recreation The second way humans impact the Earth is by putting alien plant or animal species in new environments In Africa, for example, some fisherman put perch from Egypt’s Nile such as (11) change, and also at how we can save animals which are in danger of becoming (12) A main B heavy C major D large A inspected B looked C viewed D observed A greatly B fully C much D well A areas B districts C divisions D provinces A lasted B remained C supported D survived A no B not C some D any A festival B anniversary C performance D celebration A due B as C so D owing A win B bring C capture D earn A decorations B rewards C awards D premiums 10 A making B composing C forming D shaping 11 A atmosphere B weather C temperature D climate 12 A lost B extinct C inactive D dead WORD FORMS Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap There is an example at the beginning (0) THE KILLERS TOUR As part of their world tour The Killers performed at Wembley stadium last night to a (0) PACKED audience PACK The atmosphere was (1) as this was their first gig in the UK When they finally arrived on the stage the audience ELECTRICITY went wild and there was a lot of (2) from the girls! First of all they played several (3) songs from their new SCREAM album, which comes out next month Then they were into FAMILIAR safer territory as they played (4) .numbers from past FAVOUR albums, including their most recent hit The audience loved it and the group has a great stage presence, which meant they managed to hold the audience's ATTEND (5) throughout the entire concert Some of their slower numbers were lost in such a huge venue but in general the PERFORM live (6) came across well There were some AMAZE (7) .good guitar riffs and they generated an atmosphere EXCITE of (8) and fun with people dancing on their seats by the end of the gig It was a great evening of (9) well worth ENTERTAIN the cost of the ticket Certainly their tour looks as if it is 10 SUCCESS going to be very (10) for them WRITING Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first using the word given We survived because they found us quickly IF 16 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn River into Lake Victoria Nile perch like to eat other fish Since they came, more than 200 native species of fish have disappeared from the lake The third way humans cause damage is by destroying natural habitats They clear trees from forests to build houses, farms, cities, and roads One of the most terrible instances of habitat destructions is the cutting down of the tropical rainforests It is estimated that these rainforests, which cover less than 10 percent of the Earth, contain almost half of all the world’s plant and animal species Human activity has had a devastating effect on the natural environment Each year, an international organization of scientists releases a special “red list” that updates the status of more than 44,000 animal and plant species In 2008, the organization reported that 25 percent of our planet’s 5,487 mammals are on the verge of extinction It also claimed that almost 40 percent of all species are “threatened” with extinction, including 33 percent of all amphibians, a quarter of the Earth’s coniferous trees, and about 12 percent of all birds Of all threatened species on the red list, about 3,000 are “critically endangered,” which means they could disappear soon What would happen to people if the “Sixth Extinction” takes place? Scientists say life on Earth would be grim There would not be enough food to eat, and water would be too polluted to drink New species of pests and plants would invade the natural areas that remain These invaders could carry new kinds of germs, causing diseases that human bodies cannot resist Without plants to help cool the sun, the ice at the North and South Poles could melt, causing sea levels to rise and wash away coastal cities By wiping out other species, human beings might be paving the way for the greatest extinction of all: their own I Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the reading Some scientists estimate that half of all species will be extinct in the next century The Earth is facing its third mass extinction in history A higher percentage of bird species face extinction than coniferous trees Forty percent of all mammals are threatened with extinction II Choose the best answer How many ways does the reading passage indicate that humans harm the environment? A One B Two C Three D Four Which is NOT an outcome of mass extinction of life on earth? A Rising of sea levels B Food shortages C Lack of fresh water D Natural disasters Which kind of animal is the Nile perch? A amphibian B fish C bird D mammal III Look for the answers to these questions in the passage Why are rainforests important to the planet? How can mass extinction of living species lead to the extinction of humans? IV Fill in each blank with the best word from the list Use each word only once brink  ecosystem  magnitude  deforestation  conserve  wildlife Earthquakes are measured on a scale ranging from minor to great depending on their With a population of less than 350, the California Condors are on the of extinction One of the main reasons for the destruction of the rainforest is An is a community of living and non-living things that work together It is important to water when living in the desert It is far easier to see in rural areas than in the city V Fill in the blanks with the phrases from the list Use each phrase only once being destroyed  introduce alien plants  kills native species continues unchecked  numerous species  cutting down forests Human activity is a primary reason why (1) are now extinct and many more are endangered The problem is that habitats are (2) not by one single event, but by a series of actions One example is when people (3) .or animals to a new environment where they have no natural predators This risks disrupting the ecological balance in the area and (4) Humans also damage the Earth by (5) for development and agricultural purposes If this trend (6) , the future of the planet will be a grim one indeed WORD FORMS Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals I thought the colour of my room was very light, so I decided to paint it A .director who wants to .run a company must take on many The doctor I'm sending you to…… in neurology I didn't have a pen to write down Kevin’s phone number, so I …… it Things are here in summer than in winter My friend is …… than I am when it comes to finding … spaces The new skylight defin itely up the room I am now than I was before I had the soft drink have been working on this project for weeks but the problem remains … 10 She keeps her money 11 I ran the …… I could to get to the hospital 17 DARK MANAGE 2b SUCCESS 2c RESPONSIBLE SPECIAL MEMORY LIVE LUCK 6b PARK LIGHT THIRST SCIENCE 9b SOLVE 10 SPEND 10b THOUGHT 11 FAST Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn 12 We found his behaviour so that we had to leave the room 13 When the teacher told the children that their excursion would be .all he could see was a room full of faces 14 Children learn hardly anything during lessons They finally got Jennifer to apply for the position He always waxes his car on his own anyone He never has The children were told to be well-mannered in front of the guests behave The children were told 10 We had a very good time at the rock concert enjoyed We READING Read the text below and decide which answer A , B, C or D best fits each space Arthur Miller was born in New York in 1915 He was the son of a coat manufacturer who (1) control of his business through bankruptcy This experience at an early age disturbed Miller and thereafter he was aware of society’s inadequacies He would (2) them later in his plays by attacking the modern (3) of life Miller's major achievement came in 1949, when he won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play “Death of a Salesman”, which is still regarded as one of the finest contemporary plays It (4) .the tragic story of an average man destroyed by false values which get (5) the way of developing an honest relationship with his sons, who (6) of his beliefs and look down on him (7) , Miller's plays (8) social issues and deal with matters people are anxious (9) They include themes such as how human relationships fall (10) the responsibility of the individual and their purpose in life One way or another, Miller’s plays analyse (11) in detail the troubles people have in their life and (12) society's values A failed B lost C missed D wasted A criticise B disapprove C complain D protest A way B course C approach D manner A debates B says C tells D speaks A under B out of C by D in A argue B doubt C object D.disapprove A On average B On demand C By force D.At first sight A apply B wonder C discuss D talk A of B about C with D for 10 A in B behind C out D apart 11 A in pairs B in person C in detail D in half 12 A question B inquire C ask D appeal KEY TO LESSON A get better – reach a decision – come to terms with – get into trouble – get dark – go/get to sleep – get rid of – get ready – get the sack - come in handy – get revenge – go red – reach an agreement – get lost – get the job – get on sb’s nerves – get off sb's back – get down to business – go over the top – get even with 12 ANNOY 13 CANCEL 13b DISAPPOINT 14 BORE WORD STUDY Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-B below You may use some of the words more than once In some cases more than one word may be correct A say  tell  speak talk  discuss  debate Don't interrupt the teacher while she's We the problem at the meeting so that everybody could give their opinion It's so noisy in here that I can't hear what he's We were amazed to find out that she five languages "Don't me what to do!" he to her in a loud voice The panel women's role in society B ask  demand  wonder  question  apply The customer a full refund because his washing machine didn't work I'll my parents if I can go to the concert You must for a visa if you want to visit China Bill whether he would be able to finish his report on time The police the suspect for hours John the waiter for the bill Most patients hardly ever their doctors’ decisions WRITING Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given unchanged Someone stole Bill's briefcase yesterday stolen Bill had Our flat needs painting before we rent it out get We need Sheila, make sure they sign the contracts by the end of the day signed Sheila, get My secretary has rescheduled the meeting for Tuesday had I have Did you know that one of our friends painted this picture? friend Did you know Have some more cheesecake help Please Jennifer finally agreed to apply for the position got 18 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn B is in charge of be in trouble with be on the safe side in search of to be in his shoes on top of C I COME found by chance inherited stop by / visit think of and suggest be taken ill with regain consciousness II GO start continue examine match exploded visted / travelled around suffered turned sour is happening III BE is shown end was ready am in favour of are doing leave D Grammar Revision (1) has (2) had (3) was I (4) was (5) is (6) are (7) be (8) Do (9) did (10) were (11) been (12) has E While Mary was having a bath yesterday evening, I was in the kitchen I was cooking her favourite dish because I wanted to surprise her When she came into the kitchen, she couldn't believe her eyes! Jim: Mum, I have been looking for my black belt for the past hour and I still haven’t found it Have you seen it anywhere? Mother: No, but I think you lent it to your brother about a week ago Jim: Oh, you're right He has not given it back to me I bet he has been wearing it all week Where is he now, Mum? Mother: I'm afraid Mark has already left He got up about an hour before you did I have been working on this project since this morning but I have not finished it yet What am I going to tell my boss? F READING (1) IS (2) WITH (3) AND /OR (4) AGO (5) USED (6) MAKE / REACH (7) AS (8) WITH (9) DID (10) FOR (11) HAD (12) WILL READING B job D assistant C at B able A across A it B over A staff D for 10 C colleagues 11 B deal with 12 C got G TRANSFORMATION We have not been abroad for a long time How long have they been living in the suburbs? She has never had trouble with the authorities When Carl was young, he used to go to a holiday camp every summer After the earthquake, the government provided the homeless with food and medicine The last time Lucy visited me was in February How long is it since he bought this car? I last came down with a cold ages ago H WORD FORMS suggestion amusement favourite noisy normally Luckily helpful apologised angry 10 Decision KEY TO LESSON A profession job work Employment occupation B task duty course C assistant attendant employees / employer clerk colleagues officer D party staff party crew E challenge aim / goal ambitions / goals success intention F succeeded deal / cope fulfilled facing achieved dealt G operate ran undertake managed / run H experience / qualifications skills experience READING (1) who (2) whose (3) where (4) why (5) which / that (6) whom (7) which (8) when GRAMMAR B As C by the time B the moment A until D since B while C whenever D after A as soon as 10 C By the time READING The Caribbean Pirates What is the best title for the passage? A The History of Piracy in the Caribbean Why didn't the Caribbean sailors in the 18th century want to see the skull and crossbones? Because it meant they were faced with pirates Where would the following sentence best fit? ' But they also attacked and stole the ships!' B What is the best choice for blank (A)? B made piracy illegal The underlined part tells us that pirates C are used in many works of fiction What is NOT true about the Caribbean pirates? C They consisted of only French settlers READING (1) Match each word in Column A with its meaning in Column B (2) Match each word in Column C with its opposite meaning in Column D 19 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn A B in which A as soon as 10 C where 11 B Shall 12 C down 13 A unless 14 B where 15 B lay 16 C merrier 17 A up 18 C had 19 D from continuing 20 A yours WRITING SINCE I haven’t seen Karen since we met up at Dan’s party STAYED During the summer we stayed in Rome for two weeks HAD I have had this laptop since March JUST I have just received an email from Stuart BEEN My thumb hurts because I have been texting all morning! YOU Have you visited England before? WORD FORMS beautifully peaceful championship – sponsorship homeless colourful carelessly unhelpful sleepy partnership – unsuccessful 10 powerful 11 valueless 12 guilty 13 successfully 14 painlessly 15 harmless KEY TO LESSON PHONETICS (a)1 D prefer B considerate C insurance B different A ensure (b) C school B move D diet C issue READING 1 C C B C A D A C C 10 B READING D B A C D A C D B 10 A WRITING 1 C B A C C WRITING Here’s the house IN which I lived as a child I don’t the REASON why she quit her job Passengers WHO wish to get up can so after the seat belt light has gone off He didn’t study enough for his exams, which CAUSED him to fail two of them He never set off on a journey UNTIL he has checked his car tyres I’ve read all of Jane Austen’s novels, MOST of which I enjoyed Dr Williams, WHOSE surgery is on the second floor, is a cardiologist Phil won first prize in a spelling competition IN which he took part last week WORD FORMS My sister’s very THOUGHTFUL and she never stays out late because that worries my mum Our teacher is really FUNNY and makes us laugh with her stories C currently g difficult j environment d 10 future n energy a 11 throwing out o dispose of h 12 encouraged k recycled c 13 problems a disappears e 14 often p goods b 15 added to l dangerous f 16 enjoy m KEY TO LESSON READING A Most modem cities face heavy pollution The disaster by the floods led to much suffering Most things that we buy will have a lot of packaging Waste material is difficult and expensive to get rid of B Say whether each of the sentences below is True (T) or False (F) T The environment suffers when there is heavy packaging of the things we buy F Politicians and scientists are not giving any attention to the problems of the environment T Newspapers and glass bottles can be recycled T It is difficult to get rid of plastic goods T Rich countries take care to cut down on waste C Answer these questions in full sentences What are the two reasons that packaging is harmful to the environment? One reason is that packaging uses up energy Another reason is that the materials used in packaging are difficult to dispose of Which groups of people are looking at the issues of the environment? Both politicians and scientists are What are the important qualities for packaging to be green? For packaging to be green, it should be either recyclable or biodegradable READING A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE B reminds A which C audience’s A life B when C scenes B efforts D with A When 10 A glancing 11 B at 12 C sight GRAMMAR Choose the correct answer B on C come A who is sitting D the sleeves of which B when you pay D From D by 20 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn I get on well with my brother and there’s no sibling RIVALRY at all My dad can’t wear WOOLLEN jumpers because they irritate his skin You need to have a lot of CONFIDENCE to become an actor or actress My FRIENSHIP with Selina began when we were both six years old I love sitting on my new sofa It's so COMFORTABLE She chose light-coloured furniture to BRIGHTEN up her dull flat It’s certainly DANGEROUS to drive at high speed 10 August is a PEACEFUL month in our city, as everyone is away on holiday 11 The ROBBER held up the bank and stole £200, 000 12 Nobody could find the SOLUTION to the difficult Maths problem 13 Even though they had financial difficulties, they were HAPPILY married 14 I feel very SLEEPY today I think I’ll have some coffee WORD CHOICE about to translate explains to understand pronounced speak repeat 10 speak 11.to KEY TO LESSON I PHONETICS C celebrate D chimney B social C choir D concentration A describe C yacht A archive C lose 10 D scenery II READING (1) B D A D B (2) c b f e a d III WORD FORMS 1 FRIENDSHIP RELATIONSHIP WONDERUL VALUABLE CAREFULLY THOUGHTFUL DOUBTFUL SENSIBLE UNTRUE 10 USELESS IV WORD FORMS irrelevant oversleep dishonest illogical informal irresponsible infamous historians unearthed 10 outcome V WORD STUDY 1 on time for the time being ahead of its time pass the time the other day in time call it a day time and time again at times 10 all day long VI WORD STUDY caught keep catch run keep keep Running keep catch 10 keep 11 held 12 catch 13 keep 14 held VII READING B B D B A C C A C 10 B VIII WRITING She left the room without saying a word The owner of the house is thought to be abroad It is not easy to speak English I wish I had finished my homework last night “How you like my new dress, John?” she asked There is a train leaving ay o’clock every morning It can’t be denied that she has a beautiful voice Do you mind helping me to put the chair away? KEY TO LESSON READING I True or False F T T F II Multiple Choice C D A III Short Answer It seeks change through creative, non-violent confrontations between activists and those responsible for harming the environment In 2002, Greenpeace published the True Food Guide IV greenhouse effect acid rain extinction ozone layer biodegradable pollutants READING 0A (abnormal) 1B 2D 3C 4B 5B 6D 7A 8C 9B 10D 11C 12A WORD STUDY I PHRASAL VERBS with TURN OUT DOWN UP ON TO OFF II a memory an expression a realisation a decision the trouble to III How you pass THE TIME at the weekend when it rains? Will it make A DIFFERENCE if I tell you what I think? I don't trust Mike, You should keep YOUR DISTANCE from him Unfortunately, people often form a negative OPINION of someone because of the way they are dressed Bob and Sue took THE TIME TO / THE OPPORTUNITY TO plan their holiday route carefully beforehand They were glad they'd done it WRITING Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given They entered the competition IN ORDER THAT they could be on television The stadium NOT LARGE ENOUGH for the concert Martin HAS BEEN A SINGER since he was 13 He ASKED US to help the environment Her brother is AS GOOD AT acting as she is You MUST NOT switch your phone on in the studio I think theyMADE UP the story about the gorilla! That dress LOOKS AMAZING on you! 21 Gia sư Thành Được www.daythem.edu.vn He was SO tired THAT he couldn't work any more 10 It's A WASTE OF TIME going to the market today WORD FORMS (0) REALITY (1) WINNER (2) PERORMANCE (3) ENTERTAINMENT (4) APPEARANCE (5) MUSICAL [noun] (6) COMPETITORS (7) PRODUCERS (8) PARTICULARLY (9) CONTESTANTS (10) FORTUNATE KEY TO LESSON LEXICO-GRAMMAR A D A D B A C A D 10 A 11 B 12 D 13 C 14 C 15 B 16 D 17 B 18 A 19 C 20 C READING I True or False T F T F II Multiple Choice C D B III Answers Psychologists believe that these sports give people the feeling they are unstoppable and able to defy the odds Because what were once thought of as “fringe” activities have now become mainstream ones READING C A D A D A D B C C 10 A 11 D 12 B WORD FORMS electric screaming unfamiliar favourite attention performance amazingly excitement entertainment 10 successful WRITING If they hadn’t found us so wish it would stop wish I had gone would have got to had been warmer is the highest mountain isn’t as small as was better than the most thrilling (ride) 10 as scared of spiders as There would not be enough food to eat, and water would be too polluted to drink New species of pests and plants could carry new kinds of germs, causing diseases that human bodies cannot resist, and if the glaciers melt causing sea levels to rise, it could wash away coastal cities IV magnitude brink deforestation ecosystem conserve wildlife V numerous species being destroyed introduce alien plants kills native species cutting down forests continues unchecked WORD FORMS darker managing – successfully – responsibilities specialises memorised livelier luckier – parking lightened up thirstier Scientists – unsolved 10 spending – thoughtlessly 11 fastest 12 annoying 13 cancelled – disappointed 14 boring WORD STUDY A talking discussed saying speaks tell – said debated B demanded ask apply wondered questioned asked question WRITING Bill had his briefcase stolen yesterday We need to get our flat painted before we rent it out Sheila, get/have the contracts signed by the end of the day I have had the meeting rescheduled for Tuesday Did you know that a friend of ours painted this picture? Please help yourself to some more cheesecake They finally got Jennifer to apply for the position He never has anyone (else) wax his car The children were told to behave themselves in front of the guests 10 We enjoyed ourselves very much/a lot at the rock concert READING B lost A criticise A way C tells D in D disapprove A On average C discuss B about 10 D apart 11 C in detail 12 A question KEY TO LESSON READING I True or False T F F F II Multiple Choice C D B III Answers Because they contain almost half of all the world’s plant and animal species 22 ... (5) to rely on the barter system as a way of exchanging goods Within this system a person had to exchange one thing for another This meant that the two parties involved had to (6) an agreement... hasn''t visited me since February was The last in February How long has he had this car? bought How long this car? I haven''t caught a cold for ages down I last ages ago H WORD FORMS Complete... of water supplies Waste from factories has to be monitored carefully in order to avoid this Technological advances using nuclear power have added to the waste problem The disposal of nuclear waste