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Unit 1: Local Environment Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using the given words/ phrases team-building reminds cast embroider numerous weave workshop versatile surface craft stage craftsman’s drumheads treated frame The traditional village attracts millions of foreign tourists each year People use buffalo skin to make the His parents want him to take over their family’s which was set up by his grand parents I need to buy a new for the picture Do you know any shops near here? We are looking for a manager with good and leadership skills It takes great skill to a statue in gold She can more than fifty bamboo baskets a day The piece of pottery must be worth a million dollars They the scarves with flowers to make them more colorful 10 It’s hard to find a marble with such a smooth and shiny 11 handicraft products from different countries are displayed for sale at the fair 12 That picture always me of my hometown 13 The problem of air pollution cannot be until they work together 14 This basket is extremely - You can use it for lots of different purposes 15 I’m not allowed to tell you about the plan at this Exercise 2: Choose the best answer He works as a/ an in his uncle’s workshop A attraction B artisan C embroider Vietnamese is now available to purchase online A lacquer B lacquers C lacquerware Those handicrafts may face the challenges of losing their A authenticity B sculpture C craft How many of leaves does a Hue’s conical hat have? A surface B layers C frames I know some interesting tourist in the city that you would love to visit A sculptures B attractions handicrafts The car has been A moulded The scarf A frame B woven C in clay C embroidered embroidered with gold .is the most expensive one in our shop B layer C thread Burglars broke into the museum and stole dozens of valuable marble UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT A crafts B sculptures C workshops Local people often sell .like bracelets, scarves and hats to tourists A lacquerware B artisans C handicrafts 10 They need to find a solution to the local environment A preserve B cast C weave 11 The company is going to close one of its stores due to reduced sales A on B to C down 12 He was thinking of passing the workshop to his eldest son A with B to C down 13 You had to face up the fact that she would never come back A to B at C with 14 I just wondered why she turned .his offer of help A on B down C back 15 He is going to set a travel company next year A down B with C up 16 If she doesn’t turn by 6.15, they will leave the party A on B up C off 17 He wanted someone to take his role once he retired A over B up C back 18 His salary isn’t enough for his family to live A over B on C up 19 Do you know what time we will set tomorrow? A up B on C off 20 This craftsman is the most in the village A skillful B skill C skilled Exercise 3: Choose the options that best fit the blanks The boys are playing games, the girls are watching TV A so B nor C and I tried my best in the final test, the result was not as good as I expected A but B so C for He lost the key, he couldn’t get into the house A yet B or C so She loves comedies, her husband is interested in action films A for B yet C or You must well in the test, you will not graduate A so B or C for Pop music is so popular, the melody is simple and memorable A for B so C and UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT I should practice more for the competition, my health hasn’t been excellent recently A and B so C but You can go to the movies with me, you can go to the concert alone A and B or C so Exercise 4: Fill in the blank space in each sentence with “and, but, so, or, because, therefore, however” Polly’s watch was broken she borrowed mine My family went to Africa we wanted to study the wild animals Melissa tried to read the book .she couldn’t understand it She isn’t English , she speaks English perfectly They went to town bought a lot of clothes The road was underwater , the police closed it to traffic I haven’t got a car I’ve got a motorbike The air is polluted there’s too much traffic Which color you want - red, green, yellow blue? 10 She’s working late next Friday she can’t come to the party Exercise 5: Choose the best option to complete the sentences Pelly was tired, he went to bed A Because B Because of He passed the exam he had a good teacher A Because B Because of We stayed in .the rain A Because B Because of He was able to go to university his aunt’s help A Because B Because of The price of oranges is high frost damage A Because B Because of I went to see the play, .it had good reviews A Because B Because of I enjoy the course the professor is a good teacher A Because B Because of We all felt tired the hot weather A Because B Because of I left home early, I had to several errands A Because B Because of 10 their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy A Because B Because of Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT He left school because his life was hard → Because of John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work → Because We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain →Because Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine →Despite In spite of the darkness, they continued to work →Though We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad →Because of The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted →Because of We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents →Because Exercise 7: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm (although) → Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying (in spite of) → In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile (although) → We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite) → Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though) → Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test (in spite of) → Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to so (though) → We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize (even though) → In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday (even though) → 10 He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet (in spite of) UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT → Exercise 8: Use a phrase or clause of purpose to combine each pair of sentences below My father drove carefully He didn’t want to cause accidents → Sue dutifully followed her parent’s advice She didn’t want to cause trouble for her parents → Mr Thompson is learning Vietnamese He wishes to read the Tale of Kieu → Please shut the door I don’t want the dog to go out of the house → The farmer built a high wall around his garden The fruits wouldn’t be stolen → The police stopped the traffic every few minutes The pedestrians might cross the road → The notices are written in several languages Everyone may understand them → I wish to have enough money I want to buy a new house → Dick is practising the guitar He can play for the dance → 10 She needs a job She wants to support her old parents → 11 He moved the front row He could hear the speaker better → 12 She put the meat Into the oven She wanted it to be ready for dinner → 13 The boy stood on the benches They wanted to get a better view → 14 We lower the volume of the radio We don’t want to bother our neighbours → 15 I will write to you I want you to know my decision soon → Exercise 9: Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun The man paid for the meal was a friend of Tom’s The meeting we had to attend went on for three hours My office, is on the second floor of the building, is very small Jane works for a company makes shoes UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT 5 The woman I was sitting next to talked all the time This school is only for children .first language is not English Laura had a wooden box, she kept her photos in I don’t know the name of the woman to .I spoke on the phone Towns attract tourists are usually crowded in the summer 10 Somewhere I’ve got a photo of the mountain we climbed 11 The sun, is one of millions of stars in the universe, provides us with heat and light 12 I thought I recognized the assistant .served us 13 Which is the European country .economy is growing the fastest? 14 John, speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide 15 The detective lost sight of the man he was following 16 She told me her address, I wrote down on a piece of paper 17 Sarah, you met yesterday, works in advertising 18 I’m afraid the numbers I chose didn’t win the prize 19 Electronics is a subject about I know very little 20 Mark, car had broken down, was in a very bad mood Exercise 10: Choose the best option to complete the sentences Tom wakes his parents up .playing the guitar very softly A because B in spite of C because of D although she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family A In spite of B Because C Because of D Although I went to the club last Saturday the heavy rain A because of B because C in spite of D though Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip A Because of the rain B Though it is raining C Despite of the heavy rain D Though it rained Although he is very old, he can walk to the station A In spite of his old age B.Despite his old age C.Despite the fact that he is old D.All are correct The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough A because B although C even though D and Nam failed the final exam he was lazy UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT A while B though C because D but We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold A though B because C but D so I’m learning English I want to get a better job A or B because C therefore D but 10 Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy A because B because of C although D in spite of 11 Many people believe him he often tells a lie A because B in spite of C although D because of C If D In spite of 12 .her poverty, she feels happy A Although B Because 13 In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job A As hard as he work B Despite he worked hard C Though he worked hard D Although hard work 14 Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well A that he did not feel very well B.despite of the fact not feeling well C.because he did not feel very well D.despite not feeling very well 15 I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money A Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money B.Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money C.In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money D.Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money 16 She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key A while B but C though D because 17 We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to A because B though C so D but 18 They decided not to go out for a meal .they were too tired A so B because C but D if 19 Last night we came to the show late .the traffic was terrible A although Because B despite C and D because 20 .his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday B Because of C Despite D So UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT Unit : City Life Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using the given words Tourists can see a wide of hand-made things at the event A lot B variety C many He was hired for the position because he is A reliability B reliably C reliable There are many stores in the .area of the city A downtown B suburb C mountain Most big companies are built and developed in .areas A urban B rural C mountainous He wants to buy an car because he doesn’t have much money A expensive B affordable C rich The research on tourism was by scientists at the most famous national university A conduction B conductive C conducted New Zealand is one of the countries of A Oceania B Asian C Asian and Pacific Economic this year are better than those of last year A indicator B indicators C indicative Exercise 2: Complete the sentences using the given words overcrowding packed shelter extended atmosphere Many people prefer to live in the countryside rather than in big cities because of its peaceful Refugees and homeless people in the city need to be donated food to eat and a to sleep The roads are as one of the solutions to deal with traffic jams In the neighborhood is one of the causes of social evils We decided to move to another restaurant because the other restaurant was Exercise 3: Choose the best option to complete the sentence Of the four dresses, I like the red one (better/ the best) Pat’s car is (faster/ fastest) .than Dan’s John is (less/ the least) energetic of all the men Does Fred feel (weller/ better) .today than he did yesterday? My cat is the (prettier/ prettiest) of the two This vegetable soup tastes very (good/ best) David is the (happier/ happiest) person that we know This summery is (the better/ the best) .of the pair UNIT 2: CITY LIFE Jim has as (few/ fewer) opportunities to play tennis as I 10 The museum is (the farther/ the farthest) away of the three buildings Exercise 4: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the words in brackets Learning to speak a language is often much (easy) than learning to write it This hotel must be (expensive) than the small one next door He is certainly (unusual) person I have ever met His latest film is (interesting) than his previous ones What is (difficult) thing you have ever done? Losing your credit card is (bad) than losing your money Bringing up children is one of (hard) jobs in the world When I saw her, she looked much (thin) than I remembered her Exercise Complete the sentences below, using the suitable comparison form of the adjectives from the box warm comfortable cheap intelligent lucky simple boring hot difficult happy - This exercise is too easy - Can’t we try a one? - England is too cold in spring - Let’s go to Spain where is - She comes top in all exams - She must be girl in the class - The temperature in July reaches forty-four degrees - It’s month of the year - Let’s buy this video It doesn’t cost too much - It’s the other one - When I passed my driving test, it was the day of my life - Lying down in bed is sitting on a hard chair - I could hardly keep awake - It was film I’ve ever seen - She’s person I know She is always winning prizes in lotteries 10 - I can’t this test - can you give me a one? Exercise Use comparative + and + comparative to complete the sentences below The company expanded rapidly It grew (big) .all the time Cathy got (bored) in her job In the end, she left My bag seemed to get (heavy) as I carried them As I waited for my interview, I became (nervous) As the day went on, the weather got (bad) Healthcare is becoming (expensive) As the conversation went on, Tom became (talkative) These days, (many) people are learning English The company’s share price went (high) 10 Life got (good) for boss Bob Watt as the company became (successful) 11 Life in the modern world is becoming (complex) 12 When I get excited, my heart beats (fast) 13 The little boy seemed to get (upset) 14 It’s getting (difficult) to find a job 15 The noise got (loud) as we approached the house Exercise Complete the second sentence so that the meaning stays the same His previous CD wasn’t as popular as this one →This CD I am not as interested in football as you are →You The film was less interesting than I had expected →The film Britain isn’t as warm as Greece →Greece I have been to fewer countries than you have →I haven’t Couldn’t you find a better hotel? →Is this Long is not as careful as Thang →Thang He has never behaved so violently before →He is behaving As television programs become more popular, they seem to get worse →The more 10 Tom works better when he is happy →The UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM WEEK LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Exercise 1: Listen and repeat the sentences Pay attention to the words in bold (Track 08) Exercise 2: Listen and complete with the words you hear Then repeat the sentences exactly (Track 09) - What are you looking for? - I’m looking for my glasses - Where are Peter and Mary from? - They are from England - I need a pen or a pencil - OK I have lots of pens and pencils for you to choose - Why we need to put article “a” or “an” before a noun of job? - Because that’s the rule of article - Is this a solution to this problem? - It’s not a solution but the solution Exercise 3: Complete the sentences using the given words/ phrases breathtaking conserving replace restore extraordinary former vast landmarks pristine 10 underrated Exercise 4: Choose the best answer C A C C A B B B D 10 D Exercise 5: Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (A) →It is known that cars pollute the environment →Cars are known to pollute the environment →It is believed that the robber has worked in the bank →The robber is believed to have worked in the bank →It is believed that she is an honest person →She is believed to be an honest person →It’s thought that the president will arrive soon →The president is thought to arrive soon →People report that many passengers died in the crash →Many passengers are reported to have died in the crash →They expect that the prices will rise again this month The prices are expected to rise again this month →Scientists prove that life doesn’t exist on the moon →Life is proved not to exist on the moon →It’s said that he has passed the final exam with the best result →He is said to have passed the final exam with the best result →It is said that he has been in the army →He is said to have been in the army 10 →People believe that the man escaped in a stolen car →The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car Exercise 6: Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (B) →It’s said that he has been all over the world →He’s said to have been all over the world →People believe that the man is 108 years old →The man is believed to be 108 years old →It’s believed that Omachi is from Quang Nam →Omachi is believed to be from Quang Nam →It’s thought that Oanny can clean the floor →Danny’s thought to clean the floor →It’s thought that Mai Chi has been punished by the teacher →Mai Chi is thought to have been punished by the teacher →It’s believed that he worked very hard →He’s believed to have worked very hard They are said to work 14 hours a day →People say that they work 14 hours a day →It’s thought that Lan will return tomorrow →Lan’s thought to return tomorrow →It’s thought that Lan is living near here →Lan’s thought to be living near here →It’s thought that she is hiding in the forest →She’s thought to be hiding in the forest Exercise 7: Choose the best option to complete the sentence B A A C A A A A B 10 C 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 B 15.A Exercise 8: Give the correct form of the verb in brackets playing should go should help bringing should clean should finish should take Be going 10 going 11 making 12 studying 13 should be 14 should keep 15 looking Exercise 9: Complete the passage with an “-ing” or “to-infinitive” form of the verb in brackets to go going remembering doing worrying to pay going Exercise 10: Make suggestions, using the structures “suggest + V-ing” or “suggest (that) + clause” | suggest that you and your friend (should) take a taxi I suggest that Joanna (should) go to the dentist I suggest you and your friend (should) have a picnic in the park I suggest that Mr Ha (should) get plumber fit new pipe I suggest that you and your brother (should) watch comedy on TV I suggest that Sandra (should) lock her bike carefully I suggest he/ she (should) speak English with his/ her friends and watch English TV programs I suggest that You and Rachel (should) some revision WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentence (Track 10) concentrated east destination aesthetic 500 Exercise 2: Listen again and answer the questions It’s in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province There are 775 islands It’s in 1994 In July 2003 Exercise 3: Read and complete the text with the words in the box explore breathtaking describes merchants residents buildings experience where Exercise 4: Read the passage and answer the questions It’s about 80km from Ha Noi Travellers will be There are 457 species of plants and 35 species of aquatic plants It started opening for tourism in 1998 It’s Kong: Skull Island Exercise 5: Write questions and answers Many people are said to be homeless after the floods The Prime Minister is known to be in favour of the new law The government is expected to lose election The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall The thieves are believed to have got in through the kitchen window He’s alleged to have driven through the town at 90 miles an hour Two people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accident Three men are said to have been arrested after the explosion The wanted man is believed to be living in New York 10 He’s said to be 108 years old Exercise 6: Make suggestions for the following situation a Your class wants to help the poor in the neighborhood of your school (Number is an example.) I suggest that we should collect some money I suggest that we should collect unused clothes I suggest that we should organize a show to raise money I suggest that we should give lessons to poor children I suggest that we should help elderly people and war invalids with their chores b Your friend wants to improve his/her English Give him/ her some advice You should learn to write sentences with new words You should speak English in class You should buy a good dictionary You should some reading every day 10 You should talk English with native speakers online UNIT 6: VIETNAM: THEN AND NOW WEEK LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Exercise 1: Put the phrases In the box next to its pattern Sorry! What! Hurry up Slow down! Smile! Watch Out, John! Stop talking! Exercise 2: Put the phrases in Exercise under the correct picture Then practise saying exactly these sentences Smile! Stop talking! Hurry up! Watch Out, John I Slow down! Sorry! What! Exercise 3: Choose the right words which have the following definitions A C A B C A Exercise 4: Complete the sentences using the given words exporter tiled nuclear family clanging manual boom concrete road mushroomed Exercise 5: Complete the sentences using the given words B C A A B C A B Exercise 6: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (A) was reading – was watching came – switched – checked sneaked – stole – left listened – was explaining were doing – were lying woke – looked welcomed – asked broke – had were swimming – were sunbathing 10 came – looked – told 11 was preparing – were collecting 12 were having – ran 13 turned – went 14 was doing – broke 15 was playing – was doing 16 drank – ate 17 was having – heard 18 was working – passed 19 went – took – began 20 started – wanted Exercise 7: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (B) had left – arrived wondered – had left didn’t leave – had finished had entered – argued asked – hadn’t done had posted – realized – had sent had the car gone – had was – had expected had been married – had 10 had they sold – regretted 11 had finished – went 12 hadn’t eaten – came 13 told – had met 14 had done – went 15 had gone – got 16 had the holiday begun – left 17 had been – started 18 left – had bought – needed 19 had burned/burnt – arrived 20 had done – was Exercise 8: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence A C A B A C B C B 10 A Exercise 9: Choose the best option to complete the sentence A B B A A A B A B 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 B Exercise 10: Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning Remember to use the structure: adjective + that clause We are delighted that everyone enjoys our homemade cakes He is so pleased that his parents are waiting at the school gate to take him home I am so happy that my brother got a safe flight We are afraid that we can’t join the party with you I’m so sorry that I lost your favorite pen on my way home Thu was anxious that she has lost her identity card She is certain that her son will be accepted to a high school for the gifted My father is upset that my brother wants to drop out of high school He is amazed that his colleagues celebrate his birthday in a fun way 10 She was worried that her father’s surgery would be unsuccessful WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentence (Track 11) growing experienced banking economic countries Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement T F F F T Exercise 3: Read the text about H&M Exercise 4: Answer the questions about the article in Exercise It’s on November 11 In Ho Chi Minh City H&M’s latest designs for women, men, and kids, with shoes and accessories will be Fredrik Famm is They can go shopping from 9:30am to 10:00pm every day Exercise 5: Read the text and decide T (true)/ F (false) for each statement T F F T F Exercise 6: Read the passage and answer the questions It consists of industries ranging from mining, seafood processing, agriculture, and construction, to tourism, finance, industry and trade The service sector accounts for 51.1% It’s in District 12 There were three export processing zones and twelve industrial parks It was opened in 2001 Exercise 7: Use the structure “It is + adjective + to + infinitive” and the words in brackets to write sentences Answer may vary It’s good to get up early It’s interesting to watch the match It’s difficult to study maths It’s hard to understand him It’s easy to go by train It’s safe to take an umbrella with you It’s dangerous to swim too for from the shore It’s possible to see him here It’s useful to read this book 10 It’s impossible to read your writing 11 It’s cheaper to go by bike 12 It’s expensive to go by car 13 It’s strange to wear a raincoat while it’s sunny 14 It’s rude to interrupt the speaker Exercise a: Subject + be + adjective + to + infinitive Answer may vary She was happy to go out Tom was sad to fail the exam I’m glad to see you It’s nice to meet you again He was pleased to receive the present Mary was disappointed to hear them leave school so early He was surprised to see me there We were delighted to get your letter last week Was Tom amazed to hear the story? 10 Everybody was astonished to see the fire Exercise 8.b: It is /was + adjective + of + somebody + to + infinitive Answer may vary It’s kind of you to help me It’s good of him to tell the truth It was stupid of me to tell her my own story It was clever of Tom to get out of danger It’s careless of him to left his book at home It’s sensible of the authorities to build that bridge It’s not reasonable of them to make children go out It’s silly of Ann to give up her job I think it was unfair of you to criticise me 10 It was considerate of you not to speak loudly TRANSCRIPT UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT WEEK LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Exercise 1: Listen and complete with the words you hear Then repeat the sentences exactly (Track 01) There is a big museum in the city Linda and her friends often go to the park on Sunday We can learn lots of things from the museum The local people are very skillful in their job I love my village because it’s very beautiful and quiet WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the text about Bat Trang Village (Track 02) BAT TRANG VILLAGE Bat Trang traditional village of Hanoi is a tourist attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists Stores at Bat Trang show products in different shapes and styles Made by family companies, the price here is quite reasonable A lot of people from surrounding regions and abroad come here to buy their favorite ceramic products Apart from daily items such as pots, cups, plates, stores sell a wide range of goods such as interior decorations, worship items, etc Ceramic pictures are selected by many customers You can buy souvenirs like necklaces, bracelets, key chains, and piggy banks to present to your relatives and friends Visiting the ceramic village, tourists are able to take part in many entertainment activities such as riding buffalo to visit the village Tourists cannot miss out making a handmade ceramic gift You will be provided a rotating table and a tray of clay Shopkeepers will guide you in how to create a ceramic product Finally, you can feel free to shape your product Shapes like cups, pots, and bowl ware are easy to make After finishing your product, it takes one hour to dry And then, you will decorate it with available colors The fee for making a ceramic product is VND10,000 and each take-away product is VND30,000 Near the ceramic village are many stores You can enjoy dishes like rice cake, cassava bread, hotdog, grilled sweet potato, sugarcane juice, etc Exercise 2: Listen and answer the questions below (Track 03) We went to Doi Tam, a village famous for its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month The craft first appeared in the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam Village l was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres To make a drum, the craftsmen have to follow an eight stage process Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage since they have to carefully assess the sound it makes The other steps not require such high skills Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also introduced to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA UNIT 2: CITY LIFE WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentence (Track 04) HCM City launches digital traffic app The move aims to curb the worsening traffic congestion in the southern metropolis To access the free-of-charge app, users can visit www.giaothong.hochiminhcity.gov.vn on their computers or smart phones or download the ‘TTGT Tp Ho Chi Minh’ app on Android smart phones According to Tran Quang Lam, deputy director of the city’s Transport Department, the website, which is designed with four key functions, operate using data collected from the city’s traffic cameras and other sources The app provides recommendations for the most appropriate route for commuters to reach their destination, helping them to avoid certain streets with serious gridlock or where accidents have happened The application updates its users on traffic situations at specific times, including the volume of traffic, speed of vehicles, and traffic flow images at congested hotspots across the city (by more than 300 cameras operated by the department) The app also provides other useful information on streets such as the allowed speed of vehicles on specific streets, parking locations, streets which allow parking with fees and public restrooms During the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which begins this week, citizens will also be informed where local festivals are organised The website is equipped with a tool to receive feedback or reports from the city’s residents on any issues regarding road infrastructure The digital map will be accessible 24/7, according to Lam Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement TRANSCRIPT 75 UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE WEEK LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Exercise 1: Which “to be” should be stressed in these sentences? Listen and tick (Y) for Yes or (N) for No (Track 05) - Are you tired? - No, I am not I’m OK Let’s continue your work - He is realty interested in playing football - Is he a good football player? - Yes, he is - Isn’t jogging her favourite sport? - Yes, jogging is her favourite sport But she is sick today She can’t go out - Are they English teachers? - No, they aren’t They are Music teachers WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentences (Track 06) STRESS AND TEENAGERS It’s very common for young people to feel stressed out from time to time Stress is a normal part of life and it can even be beneficial in some situations However, if you’re worried that your child is under a lot of stress and it’s been going on for a while or is affecting their everyday life, there are things you can to help them Causes of stress for teenagers: Common things that teenagers say cause them stress include: homework and school (especially exams), expectations and pressure to well at school from parents and family, their social relationships with friends and boyfriends or girlfriends and the issue of sex, life challenges, such as leaving school or getting into tertiary studies or employment, lack of time - having too much to do, feeling unprepared or overwhelmed, lack of sleep If you suspect your child is stressed, talk to them to try and determine if these or other things are going on If you can Identify why they’re feeling stressed, it will be easier to help them address the cause and manage their stress appropriately Seek support if necessary Stress that hangs around for a long period of time can be harmful to your child’s health and well being If your child has been showing signs of stress, try our suggested strategies to support them However, if your child has been stressed for a long period of time, or if nothing seems to be helping, it’s a good idea to seek some outside help Have a chat to your family doctor, or consider giving your child an opportunity to talk things over with a counsellor Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement UNIT 4: LIFE IN THE PAST WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentence (Track 07) Learning Vietnamese to love Vietnam more Learning Vietnamese is becoming more popular with foreigners living and working in Vietnam In addition to the language, they are learning more about Vietnam and its people 52-year-old Choi Byung Joon from the Republic of Korea, who now lives and works in Hanoi, has been learning Vietnamese for years after studying it for a year in Korea Mr Choi said, “I think the most difficult thing about Vietnamese is the different tones They are very strange to Korean people We find it difficult to up and down the tone when speaking in Vietnamese There are some Korean people who don’t know how to make the tone, so few Vietnamese people understand what they are saying.” Mr Choi finds Vietnamese an interesting language, so he decided to continue studying with a native teacher when he came to Vietnam His Vietnamese has been improving steadily thanks to a good study method and lots of practice He said, “After I moved to Vietnam, I was taught by a teacher who can speak Korean Then I realized that I spoke Korean more than Vietnamese when talking with her Last year, I changed my teacher who can’t speak Korean, and my Vietnamese got better She pronounces words very clearly and beautifully.” Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM WEEK LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Exercise 1: Listen and repeat the sentences Pay attention to the words in bold (Track 08) This is not a villa This is the only villa in my village Her father is not a doctor but a very skillful doctor Apples are what she’s really fond of This hotel is cheap but very comfortable You should put article “a” or “an” before a singular countable noun Exercise 2: Listen and complete with the words you hear Then repeat the sentences exactly (Track 09) - What are you looking for? - I’m looking for my glasses - Where are Peter and Mary from? - They are from England - I need a pen or a pencil - OK I have lots of pens and pencils for you to choose - Why we need to put article “a” or “an” before a noun of job? - Because that’s the rule of article - Is this a solution to this problem? - It’s not a solution but the solution WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentence (Track 10) HA LONG BAY Ha Long Bay means ‘the Bay where the Dragon descends into’, is located in the Vietnam’s northeastern seacoast, administratively belongs to Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province The islands are concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Ha Long Bay) forms the core zone of Ha Long Bay, which was designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site This area incorporates 434 km2 with 775 islands, delimited by points: Dau Go Island on the west, Ba Ham Lake on the south and Cong Tay Island on the east Ha Long Bay’s ancient karst landscape is the result of complex geological processes taking over 500 million years, from the earth’s movements, sea regression, down-warping tectonics, and sea transgression, creating thousands of limestone islands emerging from the sea Ha Long Bay, a mighty and unique artwork by nature with thousands of islands rising from the emerald water, is the number-one tourist destination of northern Vietnam Ha Long Bay is recognized by UNESCO as the World Natural Heritage Site in 1994 and 2000for its aesthetic and geomorphological values With breath taking beauty, Ha Long Bay officially became the 29th member of The Club “the Most Beautiful Bays of the World” in July 2003 Exercise 2: Listen again and answer the questions UNIT 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW WEEK COMMUNICATION SKILLS Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentence (Track 11) Hanoi’s economy According to a recent ranking by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Hanoi will be the fastest growing city in the world in terms of GDP growth from 2008 to 2025 In the year 2013, Hanoi contributed 12.6% to GDP, exported 7.5% of total exports, contributed 17% to the national budget and attracted 22% investment capital of Vietnam The city’s nominal GDP at current prices reached 21.48 billion USD in 2013, which made per capita GDP stand at 3,000 USD Industrial production in the city has experienced a rapid boom since the 1990s, with average annual growth of 19.1% from 1991–1995, 15.9% from 1996– 2000, and 20.9% during 2001–2003 In addition to eight existing industrial parks, Hanoi is building five new large-scale industrial parks and 16 small- and medium-sized industrial clusters Trade is another strong sector of the city In 2003, Hanoi had 2,000 businesses engaged in foreign trade, having established ties with 161 countries and territories The city’s export value grew by an average 11.6 % each year from 1996–2000 and 9.1% during 2001– 2003 The economic structure also underwent important shifts, with tourism, finance, and banking now playing an increasingly important role Hanoi’s business districts are traditionally Hoan Kiem, Dong Da and the neighborhood; and a newly developing Cau Giay and Tu Uem in the western part Together with economic growth, Hanoi’s appearance has also changed significantly, especially in recent years Infrastructure is constantly being upgraded, with new roads and an improved public transportation system Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement MỤC LỤC Unit 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT Unit 2: CITY LIFE 15 Unit 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE 26 Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST 39 Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM 50 Unit 6: VIETNAM: THEN AND NOW 60 KEY 61 TRANSCRIPT 61 ... gian lâu UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE 19 Hans has lived in England for over a year so he is used to driving on the left now Hans sống Anh năm nên anh quen lái xe bên tay trái 1.3 Get used... stay home alone at night Anh sợ nhà vào ban đêm I’m very pleased to see you here Tôi vui mừng gặp anh I was sorry to hear that your father is ill Tôi lấy làm tiếc nghe cha anh bị ốm • Sau số tính... Ví dụ: He is difficult to understand Anh thật khó hiếu The apples are ripe enough to pick Những táo đủ chín để hái English is not difficult to learn Tiếng Anh khơng khó học • Sau tính từ cấu trúc