charity (n ) /ˈtʃærəti/ : an organization that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick etc: từ thiện.. compliment (n) /ˈkɒmpləmənt : a remark that shows you admir[r]
(1)Answers
Use the correct form of the words in the parentheses:
1 This fire doesn’t give out much _heat _ (hot)
The coffee is too _hot _ for me to drink (heat)
The source of water in the house is heated by solar energy ( heat)
The law is no longer _effective_ _ (effect)
Children have to learn to communicate _effectively_ (effect)
Efforts to get homeless people off the streets have been largely _ineffective I’m afraid (effect)
The factory is modern and highly _efficient_ _ (efficiency)
We must work towards the more _efficient use of all natural resources (efficiency)
It is such an efficiently_ _ run restaurant in our town (efficiency)
10 How much energy _efficiency_ _ does each model have? ( efficient)
11 Gas and oil consumption _ always increases in cold weather (consume)
12 It will offer a wider choice of goods for consumers_ _ ( consume )
13 The hotel we stayed in was really luxurious ( luxury)
14 She was used to a life of great _luxury_ _ (luxury )
15 The cabin was luxuriously _ furnished (luxury )
16 _Innovations _ in information technology have helped students in learning by themselves (innovate)
17 The city has introduced an innovative system of traffic control 18 We need to find cleaner ways of generating _electricity _ (electric)
19 Is the stove _electric_ or gas? (electric)
20 More and more electrical appliances are invented every day (electric)
21 You should have an electrician check the lighting system in your house (electric)
22 _Naturally , she wanted her child to grow up fit and strong (nature)
23 We grew up in the countryside, surrounded by the beauties of _nature_ _ (nature)
24 I prefer natural_ fibres such as wool and cotton (nature)
25 The possibility that I might lose my job is very _worrying (worry)
(2)Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same
1 I speak French I don’t speak English I speak French but I don’t speak English.
Johns forgot his umbrella, so he got wet
Because Johns forgot his umbrella, he got wet.
3 We can’t eat these vegetables as they are poisonous These vegetables are poisonous, so We can’t eat them.
4 She plays tennis She plays volleyball
She plays both tennis and volleyball (She plays tennis and volleyball)
5 I felt tired, so I went to bed early I went to bed early because I felt tired.
6 She won the first prize because she performed well She performed well, so she won the first prize.
7 She got high marks on her tests because she learned hard She learned hard, so She got high marks on her tests
8 I don’t like films I like comedies I like comedies but I don’t like films.
9 They didn’t bring along the raincoat; therefore, they got wet They got wet because They didn’t bring along the raincoat.
10 She left early She came late
She left early; however, she came late.
11 The weather was really bad, so we decided to postpone our camping Since the weather was really bad, we decided to postpone our camping
12 He couldn’t go to school because of his sickness As he was sick, he couldn’t go to school.
13 Are you American? Are you Canadian? Are you American or Canadian?
(3)UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONS
VOCABULARY
acquaintance: (n) /əˈkweɪntəns/ :someone you know, but who is not a close friend : người quen
Ex: She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna
be acquainted with someone or something Ex: We would like to get better acquainted: làm quen
2 Active (adj) /ˈæktɪv/ : always busy doing things → active life/lifestyle / mind : tích cực
opposite: inactive action (n) → take action
activity (n) /ækˈtɪvəti/ → fund-raising activities / leisure activities / outdoor activities such as hiking or climbing → activist (n) : người tham gia hoạt động
to activate: kích hoạt
3 Apart from somebody or something: not close to each other: cách xa → live apart from each other
celebrate: to show that an event or occasion is important by doing something special or enjoyable → celebration (n): lễ hội Ex: We hope to give fans something to celebrate this season
Ex: We’re having a small celebration for Dad’s birthday
celebratory (adj) cel e bra to ry‧ ‧ ‧ ‧ /ˌseləˈbreɪtəri Ex: I wanted to address the issue in a celebratory way charity (n) /ˈtʃærəti/ : an organization that gives money, goods, or help to people who are poor, sick etc: từ thiện → charitable (adj)
Ex: All the money raised by the concert will go to charity
compliment (n) /ˈkɒmpləmənt : a remark that shows you admire someone or something: lời khen Ex: All the guests paid her extravagant compliments
(4)7 Considerate (adj) /kənˈsɪdərət/ : always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful : chu đáo, ân cần Opposite: inconsiderate
considerate to / towards somebody → considerately (adv)
Ex: He was always kind and considerate to his employees
consideration (n) → take consideration into something
8 crowd (n,v): /kraʊd/ : a large group of people who have gathered together to something : đám đông; tụ tập thành đám đông
be crowded with: → đông đúc The narrow roads were crowded with holiday traffic
decorate (v) /ˈdekəreɪt/ : to make something look more attractive by putting something pretty on it decorate something with something → an old-fashioned dress decorated with ribbons and lace decoration (n): trang trí
10 decribe(v) /dɪˈskraɪb/: to say what something or someone is like: mô tả; diễn tả Ex: It’s difficult to describe how I feel
description (n) → a description of → The booklet gives a brief description of each place descriptive (adj)
11 distinguish (v): /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/: to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people: phân biệt → distinguish somebody/something from
distinguishable (adj) Ex: The fake was barely distinguishable from the original painting
distinction (n) /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/: a clear difference or separation between two similar things: khác biệt 12 Enhance (v) /ɪnˈhɑːns /: to improve something: nâng cao, tôn lên
Ex: Good lighting will enhance any room enhanement (n): nâng cao
(5)13 Generous (adj) /ˈdʒenərəs/: willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure OPP mean: rộng lượng, rộng rãi, hào phóng
Ex: She’s always very generous to the kids.
generous with something Ex: Jim is very generous with his time → generously (adv) generosity (n) /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ : lịng tốt, tính hào hiệp
14 Joy (n) /dʒɔɪ/: great happiness and pleasure: vui mừng, hân hoan Ex: I leaped into the air with joy.
be filled with joy/be full of joy / be overjoyed
joyful (adj) Ex: Christmas is a joyful occasion for children → joyfully (adv) 15 lose heart: nản lịng thối chí
16 memorize (v) /ˈmeməraɪz/: keep something in mind: ghi nhớ Ex: First you read and memorize a list of ten.
memory (n) /ˈmeməri/ → ex: She has a terrible memory for names.
memorable (adj) /ˈmemərəbəl/ → ex: One memorable afternoon, we visited a Shinto shrine
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17 occur (v) / əˈkɜːr/: (occurred, occurring) : happen: xảy Ex: The explosion occurred at 5.30 a.m.
occurrence (n.) /əˈkʌrəns / : something that happens : việc xảy ra Ex: Flooding in the area is a common occurrence
18 parade (n) /pəˈreɪd/ a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles
(6)19 Priority (n) /praɪˈɒrəti/ :the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else: ưu tiên
Ex: The club’s priority is to win the League
take/ have priority over something: đưa lên ưu tiên Buses should have priority over other road users
prior (adj) /ˈpraɪə/: previous: (xảy ra) trước 20 slavery (n) /ˈsleɪvəri/: chế độ nô lệ, làm nô lệ
slave: (n) someone who is owned by another person and works for them for no money: người nô lệ → the slave trade: việc buôn bán nô lệ
enslave (v) /ɪnˈsleɪv/: to make someone a slave: bắt làm nô lệ → enslavement (n) 21 Sticky (adj) /ˈstɪki/ : kết dính
sticky rice (n) : bánh chưng , bánh tét
22, nominate (v) /ˈnɒməneɪt/:officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or
prize: đề cử, tiến cử
nominate somebody/something for something: đề cử việc
nominate somebody/something as something: đề cử cho chức vụ/ việc Ex: She has been nominated as the Best Actress Of the Year
nomination (n): đề cử → The film got the nomination for Best Drama
23 Humor (n) /ˈhjuːmə/: funny things you say that show you have this ability: hài hước Ex: It’s vital to have a sense of humor in this job
humorous (adj) /ˈhjuːmərəs/: funny and enjoyable → humorous stories 24 Prepare (v) /prɪˈpeə/: to make something ready for something: chuẩn bị be well-prepared for something: chuẩn bị tốt cho việc
Ex: Are you well-prepared for your entrance exam?
(7)PRACTICE I.Choose the correct answers to complete the following sentences:
1.They organized a big party celebration of the year’s successes A to B on C of D for
2 She decorated the cake raspberries and whipped cream A with B in C to D from
3 We can predict this information what is to happen next A liking B like C liked D likely
4.Practically, every movie he made was nominated an Oscar A by B as C to D for
5 I congratulated them all their excellent results A on B about C in D to
6 Without a word before , she made people seriously angry A leaves B leave C leaving D left
7 He holds this celebration to family’s tradition A bring B enhanceC organize D remember
8 It’s very of you to stand beside us when we have troubles A kind B humorous C joyful D happy
9 He has a good sense of He always makes others smile A humorous B humor C memories D energy
10 She never loses whenever she copes with difficulties A ways B mind C temper D heart
11 Tet is the grandest and most important in Vietnam A change B plan C celebration D thing
(8)13 People usually presents with glass papers A hide B discover C miss D wrap
14 Some successful businessmen raise money for purpose A volunteer B priority C charity D freedom
15 Christmas is also the time for people to and receive the gifts A get B present C throw D give
16 Remember that I’ll you in any cases
A support B supporting C supports D supported
17 More and more people are with strange dressing at Halloween A popular B fond C interested D familiar
18 he was in a hurry, he stopped to help the old man who fell down on the street A Although B But C However D Because
19 At midnight on December 31st people the New Year.
A come B happen C welcome D take
20 Teachers now give more to their students in classroom activities A freedom B charity C priority D nomination
21 The of his childhood in the countryside will never fade away A memories B parades C categories D senses
22 You can sing and dance to enhance your birthday party you don’t annoy neighbors A as well as B as soon as C as long as D as much as
23 Let’s go to Vung Tau on the weekend.” – “ “
A That’s fine B That’s a good trip C Yes, please D Yes, let’s 24 Their wedding car is beautifully with flowers and ribbons A decoratingB decorated C be decorated D been decorated 25 It’s quite hard one twin from the others
(9)II Use the correct form of the words in the parentheses:
1.He treated his neighbors with and thoughtfulness (considerate) 2.Many people have survived 400 years of (slave)
3 A wedding is considered the most celebration of life (importance) Police has just issued the of the dangerous criminal (describe) 5.The manager is always polite and towards her employees (help) She’s never with what she got (satisfy)
7 May Day is an international , so people have a day off on that day (celebrate) What homeless people need is love, , and help (consider
9 Passover, which is the festival of , is celebrated by Jewish people (joyful) 10 He has now been as presidential candidate (nominate)
11 She is a hearty in the town (active)
12.The result of the experiments was I’m very pleased with it (satisfy) 13 You can’t pass the examination without (prepare)
14 on what you’ve done for them! (Congratulate)
15 Ms Chi talks with about her son’s result at school (proud) 16 His is always for his son (prior)
17 It was of you to play the piano while I was asleep It’s bothering me (consider) 18 I’ve lost all in my legs (feel)
19 He is for his intelligence (celebrate)
20 Speech human being from the animals (distinguish) 21.The patient is getting on (satisfy)
22 Only in his dreams does he give to his fears (express) 23 He treated us with and thoughtfulness (generous)
(10)The more exercise you do, the better you will be.
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