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Unit 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT A.PHONETICS 1.Look at the sentences below Put the underlined words into the correct column according to whether they are normally stressed or unstressed in a sentence stressed unstressed My village is famous for making drums Handembroidered tablecloths are very expensive What is your favourite place of interest in the city? This park isn’t attractive to young people When will you finish weaving the basket? The artisans are carving the eggshells carefully Underline the content words in the sentences 1.My carpets were woven by a famous artisan 2.In his free time, my brother often goes for a walk in the park 3.They didn’t make this table by hand 4.People love going to museums to widen their knowledge 5.Where can I find similar vases? 6.We changed the design of our traditional products to attract more customers B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Complete the sentence with a word/ phrase from the box There is one extra word/ phrase paintings-pottery-drum-silk-lacquerware-conical hats-baskets 1.These products are called because they are decoratively covered with lacquer 2.These are made of thin bamboo strips that are woven together 3.To play this you should use your hands, not sticks 4.This vase is a beautiful piece of It’s made from clay dug from our river banks 5.Lots of Vietnamese girls like wearing and ao dai 6.When I go somewhere on holiday, I usually buy as souvenirs because I love works of art 2.Choose the best answer 1.The flower was _ out of a single piece of valuable wood A.carved B.moulded C.cast D.given 2.In this town, they _ all the frames in steel A.make B.have C.mould D.cast 3.She is skilled at _ cloth A.giving B.weaving C.doing D.carving 4.If you like, I can _ flowers on the cushion covers for you A.grow B.make C.embroider D.knit 5.Is it true that you _ this woollen hat yourself? A.knitted B.wove C.did D.carved 6.The doll has been _ out of clay A.embroidered B.cast C.woven D.moulded 3.Complete the passage by filling each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets Some people ask me if I like living in my hometown The answer is certainly ‘yes’ The simple reason is that it has lots of (1 interest) ……….places If you want to widen your knowledge of the past, you can go to the museum It’s a (2 history) ……building, with a big collection of valuable artefacts There is also a craft village in my hometown There, the (3 village) …….make drums Their drums are not only famous in the (4 local) ……, but also nationwide You can visit the old workshop, where drums are still made in the traditional way Some of them are huge! Another (5 attract) …… in my hometown is the local library It’s an (6 educate) ……….place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read Besides, it also has a (7 read)……… club I’m one of its members, and we gather once a week to discuss what we’ve read together My hometown is also a (8 culture) ……… centre, with many traditional festivals and activities I love it very much Choose the best answer 1.I love going to this place _ it’s the quietest place in the city A.so B.though C.so that D.as 2.They keep changing the decoration of the shop _theycan attract more young people A.so that B.because C.although D.when 3. _ she’s young, she’s the most famous artisan in the village A.When B.Although C.Whereas D.In order to 4.Do you know who’s _ his pottery workshop? A.bringing out B.taking over C.passing down D.turning down 5.I’ve _ the product catalogue and decided to buy this table A.found out B.closed down C.looked through D.lived on 6.This sports centre is so small that it cannot _ the demands of local residents A.keep up with B.face up to C.deal about D.set up Make a complex sentence Use the subordinator provided in brackets and make any necessary changes 1.There are modern knitting machines The artisans in my village like using traditional looms (although) → …………………………………………………………………………… 2.Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village They can make their own pottery there (as) → …………………………………………………………………………… 3.We have to follow more than ten stages We can make a simple conical hat (so that) → …………………………………………………………………………… 4.Sinh paintings are special They are burned after worship (since) → …………………………………………………………………… 5.We’ll have to phone you first Then we’ll organise the trip (before) → ……………………………………………………………………………… 6.We were visiting an old building They were going to a traditional market (while) → …………………………………………………………………………… 6.Complete the sentence using a verb from A in the correct form and a particle from B A B find-turn-bring-close-get-deal out-down-with-up 1.What time does your mother usually in the morning? 2.We must the train times so that we can take the earliest train to Hai Phong 3.My favourite writer has another best-seller 4.We’re lots of complaints from customers about the quality of these shirts 5.Why did you your workshop? I thought that it was running quite well 6.I had to their invitation to take part in the trip because my father didn’t allow me to go C.SPEAKING D.READING 1.Choose the correct answer to complete Mi’s email to her new friend, Elisa Dear Elisa, Thanks very much for your email It was fun to read about the places you find interesting I (1) like going to museums in my free time There are several museums in my city, but I like the Museum of Fine Arts the most I love art, so (2) I have free time, I go to this museum There's a great mix (3) art from across the eras, including some really impressive modern Vietnamese paintings What I especially like about the museum is that (4) of its galleries have an introduction in Vietnamese, English, and French It (5) that I can learn lots of English while enjoying the art works Another place of interest that I love is the (6) park It’s near my house, so I go there almost every day Sometimes I go for a walk around the park with my mother Sometimes I choose a beautiful place in it to sit and draw some sketches And sometimes I just sit (7) a bench, doing nothing, just watching people passing by It’s really relaxing I hope someday I’ll have a(n) (8) to visit your National Portrait Gallery and Hyde Park Until the next email, Mi 1.A.don’t like B.interested in C.also D.will 2.A.because B.though C.that D.when 3.A.in B.of C.on D.with 4.A.all B.one C.none D.not 5.A.means B.shows C.proves D.tells 6.A.locality B.small C.area D.local 7.A.in B.at C.on D.with 8.A.chance B.opportunity C.time D.choice 2.Complete a passage with a suitable word from the box famous-more-since-amazed-takes-follow-sold-introduced We went to Doi Tam, a village (1)……… for its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month The craft was first (2)……… to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century Today there are (3) …… than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village I was (4) …………to see big drums in front of every house in the village People say that it (5) ……… four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres To make a drum, the craftsmen have to (6) ………… an eight stage process Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage (7) ………….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 (8) ……………… to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA 3.Read the passage and the exercises Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West England This area is home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional crafts - willow basket making Basket making began in the area a long time ago At the beginning of the 19th century, more than three thousand acres of willow trees were planted commercially there because the area provided an excellent natural habitat for their cultivation I’d seen willow baskets before I visited the Levels, but I was still amazed at the numerous products created by the basket makers there They make lobster pots, bread trays, and even passenger baskets for hot air balloons Although the arrival of plastics in the 1950s caused the basket making industry to decline, willow growing and basket making have continued to play a significant role in Somerset’s rural economy Willow growers and basket makers have dealt with this challenge by finding new markets and innovative ways of using willow They make willow charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens Some even weave willow coffins Therefore, people here can still live on the craft that their great-grandparents passed down to them a.Match the words with their definitions 1.willow a.existing in large numbers 2.commercially b.introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc 3.numerous c.in a way that is connected with the buying and selling of goods and services 4.significant d.large or important enough to have an effect 5.innovative e.a black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with little air , used for drawing 6.charcoal f.a tree with long branches and long thin leaves that often grows near water b.Write True or False 1.Willow basket making is the oldest traditional craft in Somerset 2.Willows can grow well in the area because of its favourable natural conditions 3.The presence of plastic products did not affect the growth of the basket making industry in the area in the 1950s 4.Basket making does not play an important role in the area now 5.Willow growers and basket makers have found new ways to promote their industry 6.Basket makers can live on their craft nowadays c Answer questions 1.Where are the Somerset Levels? …………………………… 2.How many acres of willows were planted commercially there at the beginning of the 19th century? ………………… 3.How did the author feel when he visited the place? ……………………… 4.What are some innovative products made in the area? ………………… 5.Is basket making passed down through generations? ……………………… E WRITING 1.Make sentences using the words given 1.There/be/some/famous/pottery village/Viet Nam/as Chu Dau/Bat Trang/Bau Truc …………………… 2.Bau Truc/one/old/pottery village/Southeast Asia ………………… 3.It/locate/ten/kilometre/Phan Rang City …………………………… 4.There/young girl/twelve to fifteen years old/begin/learn/how/make/pottery …………………… 5.They know/how/make/pottery product/from/pot/to/small jar ……………………………………… UNIT : CITY LIFE A.PHONETICS B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR 1.Complete the sentences with the words given and make changes where necessary set up – metropolitan- go around- feature-packed-roundabout-melting pot-keep up with 1.Some people believe that skyscrapers are a …………… of big cities 2.We have to ………………… more schools to meet the demand of the increasing numbers of children in the area 3.Ho Chi Minh City is like a ……………… of people from different areas 4.While visiting Da Nang, we ……………… all the World Heritage Sites nearby 5.The ………………… is a kind of circular junction, where traffic flows continuously around a central island 6.It is difficult to………………… the rapid pace of change in big cities 7.The ………………… area includes the city itself, and the surrounding suburbs or other urban areas 8.During the morning and evening rush hours, cities often become ………………… with people and vehicles Use the correct form of words given 1.Our city has some fashionable shops, but they are not very (afford) …………… 2.Many people move to the city because they enjoy the (pleasure) and (convenience) ……………… life there New York is a multi-(culture) …………… city It has people from all over the world living in it 4.City authorities are spending (much) …………… and (much)………… money on public transport to make it (good) ………… 5- What’s the (small) …………… country in the world? - I think it’s Monaco Choose the best answer 1.When I turned up, the town hall was already _ of teenagers A.full B.packed C.crowded D.jammed 2.She turned _ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move A.on B.down C.off D.up 3.This city has one of the most _ underground rail networks in the world A.efficient B.fashionable C.cosmopolitan D.fascinated 4.This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs _ the other one A.so much as B.as many as C.twice as much as D.twice as many 5.Today’s cities are _ than cities in previous times A.lots larger B.much larger C.as large D.the largest 6.After I found all the information I needed, I _ the computer A.turned off B.switched on C.looked for D.put off 7.Japan is the _ developed country in the world A.most second B.second in most C.second most D.two most 8.Factories and offices should be built in _ areas only A.rural B.coastal C.cultural D.urban 4.Complete the sentences with the correct form of a verb live-turn-break-get-give-keep-come-take-find-go 1.- Has Phuc arrived yet? - No, but I’m sure he ………… up soon 2.My aunt never really …………… over the death of her pet dog 3.It’s not easy to ……………… up smoking My uncle has tried to it lots of times without success 4.Sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt you Please …………… on and finish what you are saying 5.I enjoyed living in London, but it didn't really …………… up to my expectations 6.I’m sorry I’m late, but the car …………… down on the way here, so I had to phone for a taxi 7.You were going too fast! I couldn't …………… up with you 8.Remember to ……………………out how many people are coming to the party C.SPEAKING D.READING Read and answer questions Venice Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands This city has no roads Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe Los Angeles Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music The weather here is usually dry and warm Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach 1.What is special about Venice? …………………………… 2.Where’s Los Angeles? ………………………………… 3.What can visitors in Venice? …………………………… 4.Which city is famous for its entertainment industry? ………………… 5.Which city you like better? Why? …………………………… 2.Complete the passage with a suitable word If you live in a city, you will probably see many people, hear the noise of traffic, and smell the pollution (1)…… cars and factories We are living in a new era in the history of the world Before this, most people were farmers They lived in small communities in the (2) ……… Now many people are leaving the farms and moving into the cities They are looking for (3) ……… jobs As a result, the cities are growing very quickly Most cities are becoming more (4) …… People are driving more cars, burning more fuel, using more water, eating more food, making more garbage, and (5) …………… more things in factories than ever before Life in modern cities can bring many opportunities, but also many difficulties The authorities are trying to plan for a better future They are building new roads, putting (6) ………… new houses, looking for more water sources, and limiting growth in certain areas But people are still crowding into the cities faster (7) ……… the cities can take them The cities are (8) ……… out of space There are no easy answers to this problem 3.Choose the best answer to complete the passage Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (1) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (2) However, there are (3) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (5) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind (6) food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter 1.A.common B.regular C.unusual D.fixed 2.A.deal with B.get over C.look through D.find out 3.A.little B.less C.more D.fewer 4.A.care for B.show around C.set up D.pull down 5.A.urban B.central C.capital D.local 6.A.cooking B.supporting C.helping D.serving E WRITING 1.Rewrite the sentences 1.This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one The last exhibition was not ………………………………… 2.The teacher says that no student in the school is noisier than I am The teacher says that I'm ………………………………… 3.This book is the least interesting I've ever read I have never……………………………………………… 4.I think Vung Tau City is the most ‘liveable’ city in Viet Nam I think there is no ………………………………… 5.This city is the same as it was in the 1990s This city hasn’t …………………………… 6.He found the visit to the gallery quite depressing He felt ………………………………………………… 2.Rewrite the sentences 1.You should use a dictionary to check the meaning of new words (LOOK) ………………………………………………………………… 2.The doctor told my father to stop smoking (GIVE) ……………………………………………………… 3.The cost of living has been increasing considerably in the past few weeks (UP) ……………………………………………………………… 4.Margaret Thatcher was born and spent her childhood in the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England (GREW) ………………………………………………………………… 5.His business is going badly – he’ll have to stop doing it soon (CLOSE) ………………………………………………………………………… UNIT : TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE A.PHONETICS B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR 1.Choose the word that does not fit in the sentences 1.You may feel before taking an important exam (tense/stressed/surprised/worried) 2.You have finished your exam, and you think you did quite well You may feel (relaxed/depressed/calm/confident) 3.You have a problem with your classmates at school and you don’t know who to talk to You may feel (worried/delighted/stressed/depressed) 4.You are asked to fix a broken bicycle chain and you are not sure what to You may feel (confused/frustrated/happy/embarrassed) 5.You have moved to a new school and you know nobody there You may feel (depressed/left-out/delighted/stressed) 6.You notice something strange happening to your body when you start your adolescence You may feel (embarrassed/confused/left-out/worried) 2.Match the verbs with the nouns A B 1.make a.support 2.resolve b.healthy habits 3.overcome c.risks 4.take d.informed decisions 5.ask for e.conflics 6.form i.stress Complete the sentences use the phrases in 1.Recognising your feelings is a way to…………… 2.Our teacher said we should ……………… such as sleeping at least eight hours a night, and exercising regularly ‘I’m fighting with my sister again! It feels like we can never………… our…… !’ ‘Don’t act too quickly! You should consider both the good points and bad points in order to………… !’ my father advised me 5.He is a very wise man He knows when to…………… and when to wait 6.‛When you are in trouble, who you………… ?’ asked the survey Turn the following statements into indirect/ reported speech 1.‛Have you seen her recently?’ asked Thanh ……………………………………………… 2.‛Last night I couldn’t sleep!’ she said …………………………………………… 3.‛I am on my way,’ he said ………………………………… 4.‛We want to send our son to a university in the UK,’ they said …………………………………… 5.‛Have you ever tried calling a helpline?’ the teacher asked Ngoc …………………………… 6.‛Tell Emma I miss her very much,’ she told me ……………………………………………… Turn the following statements into direct speech 1.He advised me to visit the company’s website …………………………… 2.They said he hadn’t come to the meeting ………………………… 3.She asked if I wanted to become a doctor ………………………………………… 4.They said the support service would be set up in December …………………………………… 5.My mother said she had sent me the book the week before ………………………………… 6.He asked if it was too late to apply for the course ……………………………… 6.Rewrite the following sentences using questions words before to-infinitive 1.‛When should I start the computer?’ Nguyen asked his teacher → Nguyen asked………………………… 2.I don’t really know what I should say in my graduation speech Can you help me? → I don’t really know………………………… Can you help me? 3.They can’t decide what they should in this situation → They can’t decide………………………………… 4.‛Should I tell this to her?’ he asked himself → He wondered ……………………………… 5.She was not sure who she should contact → She was not sure ……………………………… 6.‛Where can I find more information about this?’ he asked → He didn’t know ……………………………… C.SPEAKING D.READING 1.Read and the tasks Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company He is among the richest people in the world Bill Gates’ interest in computers started when he was a teenager After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton He chose to go to Harvard to study law At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen However, he later said, ‛I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.’ In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience ‛I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.’ Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world a.Choose the best answer 1.When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computers? A.during his teenage years B.when he went to university C.when he was at nursery school 2.What did he study at Harvard University? A.computer science B.business C.law 3.What did he often to relax while at Harvard? A.play sports B.play video games C.go to parties 4.Why did he drop out of Harvard? A.because he was ill 5.You can’t just go through the ……………… without paying! 6.In comparison with the exotic pictures in the brochure, the resort was a real ……………………… Insert a, an, or the in each gap Egypt, (1)………………… most populous country in the Arab world, is home to one of (2) ………………… world’s oldest cultures Modern day Egypt is descended from (3) ………………… ancient civilisation that emerged in the 10th millennium BC (4) …………… stunning, colossal monuments of Ancient Egypt never fail to astonish (5) …………… romantic cruise along the Nile – (6) ……………… world’s longest river – dazzles the senses Giza Plateau is Ancient Egypt’s most famous, fascinating, and mysterious archaeological site for people to explore No other place has (7) …………… magic, mystery, and pleasures of Egypt Travel to Egypt and you will discover (8) …………… world of wonder 6.Correct the mistakes We spent little time in Paris seeing some of the sights We are working for the cleaner environment The tourists flock to this island every summer My cousin took a part in the London Marathon The sun sets in west Young don’t have much free time to enjoy their childhoods nowadays Unfortunately, fewer people came to a festival than last year It is generally believed that an university education will lead to a well-paid job Insert a word/ phrase from the box to complete the sentences broaden-arrival-in advanced-scription-journey-took-timetable-exotic places 1.We prefer to go by train, even though the car………… is a lot quicker 2.The ……………… of Flight 382 from Moscow has been delayed by one hour 3.I’ve always wanted to be a travel photographer and take pictures of …………… 4.Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline ……………… 5.We had plenty of time so we……………… the scenic route 6.Travelling to a foreign country really does ………… your horizons 7.Now, class, I’d like you all to write a ……………… of your last holiday 8.Once we got to the station, I quickly looked through the …………………… to see when the next train was C.SPEAKING D.READING Read the text and choose the best answer The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry The direct (1) _ impact of the industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of dollars every year The statistics show that the number of international tourist (2) _ worldwide reached 1.04 billion in 2012 Such large (3) _ of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems For example, in the Alps the many thousands of skiers are (4) _ the mountains they came to enjoy Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (5) _ old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment that have been (6) _ away At a time when we have greater freedom to travel (7) _ ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (8) _ causing damage to their destinations Now there is a new holiday guide (9) _ Holidays That Don’t Cost the Earth It tells you how you can be a responsible tourist by asking your travel agent or your tour (10) _ the right questions before you book a holiday 1.A.national B.educational C.economic D.cultural 2.A.arrivals B.deliveries C.comings D.figures 3.A.totals B.numbers C.amounts D.digits 4.A.bending B.destroying C.fixing D.hurting 5.A.for B.on C.with D.below 6.A.put B.tidied C.given D.thrown 7.A.than B.when C.then D.while 8.A.outside B.instead C.beside D.without 9.A.called B.known C.termed D.described 10.A.advisor B.director C.operator D.worker E WRITING Rewrite the sentences 1.You spent more money during the trip than I did → I didn’t ……………………… 2.Have you ever been to Kuala Lumpur before? → Is this your ……………………………….? 3.China is a huge tourist attraction: it has many old castles and pagodas → As China ……………………………… 4.I found this place rather boring → I wasn’t ………………………………… 5.We last went to Spain three years ago → It is …………………………… 6.We visited a magnificent old house on the plateau → The …………………………………………… 2.Complete the second sentence using the word given Example: We arrived in Budapest two days ago (FOR) We have been in Budapest for two days 1.I have visited the Stone Forest once before (SECOND) This is the …………………………………… the Stone Forest 2.I find it hard to go at the same speed as my brother on walking holidays (UP) I find it hard to ……………………… my brother on walking holidays 3.Dzung is very fond of travelling and has been everywhere (KEEN) Dzung is ………………………………… and has been everywhere 4.We drove away as fast as we could, ready to begin our adventure ( FULL) We drove away…………………… , ready to begin our adventure 5.As the storm started, we went towards the old house ( DIRECTION ) As the storm started, we went ……………………… the old house 6.The information I got from the travel agent was very confusing and I didn't know what was going on (GAVE) The travel agent…………………………… and I didn't know what was going on UNIT 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD A.PHONETICS B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Choose the best answer Computers offer a much greater degree of in the way work can be organised A.flexible B.flexibility C.flexibly D.inflexible 2.She spoke English with a(n) that I couldn’t understand A.accent B.stress C.intonation D.tone 3.Louis is virtually bilingual Dutch and German A.on B.in C.for D.with 4.She up some Spanish when she was living in Mexico A.took B.looked C.picked D.learnt 5.Teachers provide a model for children to A.allow B.behave C.change D.imitate 6.Peter can just about get in German A.up B.down C.out D.by 7.Sound symbolism means that we often the meaning of a word from its sound A.guess B.judge C.imagine D.expect 8.I can have a conversation in Italian, but I’m a rusty A.bit B.lot C.very D.too 9.Is English a(n) language in your country? A.mother B.official C.living D.old 10.He spoke a of French that we found hard to understand A.slang B.jargon C.dialect D.language Read and fill in the blank global-second-tongue-expansion-status English is the most widely spoken language in the world It is the first language, or mother (1)………… , of around 400 million people living in Britain, Ireland, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa, and it is spoken as a (2) ………… language by millions more English is learned by many more people worldwide as a foreign language English has become a(n) (3)………… language, or international language, used by people who speak different native languages to communicate with each other English has achieved the (4) ………… of a world language over a long period of time, and for various historical and cultural reasons In the 17th century English was spread by settlers going from Britain to America, and in the 18th and 19th centuries by the (5) ………… of the British Empire speech-simplicity-change-openness-flexibility English is the language which has the largest vocabulary, with approximately 500,000 words and 300,000 technical terms One of the basic characteristics of English is the (6) ………… of form Many English words have been simplified over centuries Many English words not (7) …………… according to parts of speech Another basic characteristic of English is the (8)………… English has become a flexible language in which the same word can operate as many parts of (9)…………… The (10) …………… of vocabulary is another basic characteristic of English English has many borrowed words, derivatives, and compounds C.SPEAKING D.READING 1.Read and choose the best answer I started (1) _ English when I was 14 years old after five years of studying Russian In the (2) _ I encountered some difficulties learning the language, but I tried my (3) _ to overcome them Firstly, my English pronunciation was (4) _ by the way I spoke Russian To solve this problem, I practised by listening to tapes in English every day I played the tape, stopped after each sentence, and (5) _ the sentence several times At school, I joined an English speaking club (6) _ was organised by a teacher from Britain She understood my difficulty and helped me very much in improving my pronunciation Secondly, I found it really hard to learn English vocabulary In Russian, the way you write the word is the way you pronounce it However, English spelling is often (7) _ from its pronunciation To get over this difficulty I started using the dictionary Whenever I learnt a new word, I looked it (8) _ carefully in the dictionary Then I tried to remember the way to read and write the word After that, I wrote the word down several (9) _ in a notebook Gradually, I got (10) _ to the spelling system of the language Now I’m confident that my English has become much better 1.A.getting B.learning C.writing D.reading 2.A.start B.beginning C.end D.begin 3.A.most B.self C.best D.hard 4.A.effected B.given C.affected D.reflected 5.A.said B.told C.spoke D.repeated 6.A.which B.it C.and D.but 7.A.different B.the same C.far D.differ 8.A.down B.on C.out D.up 9.A.ways B.ways C.minutes D.lines 10.A.used B.remembered C.well D.attracted 2.Fill each of the blanks with an appropriate word It is not easy for adult students of English to improve their pronunciation Unlike children, adults often find it hard to (1)…………… the way they speak This is why adult students have more difficulties in developing speaking (2) ……………… than children First of all, don’t worry about not (3) ……………a native-English accent It’s more important to be able to speak (4)……………… , so that people can understand you Then there are several things that international students of English can to improve (5)………………… pronunciation and to learn English well An English (6)……………… helps you a lot in that it shows you the phonetic pronunciation of every word, which part of the word is stressed You (7) …………….also join an English pronunciation class, or practise speaking and (8) …………… to native-English speakers as much as possible Watching TV programmes in English is another (9)……… way of improving your pronunciation Above all, the best way to improve your pronunciation is to learn English in an English-speaking country where you can learn the (10) …………… as well as its culture 3.Read and answer the questions Today English is considered a global language or lingua franca It is said that if you not know English and cannot use it well, you may meet lots of difficulties in the modern world More and more people are learning English for several reasons Firstly, they want to improve their knowledge It is obvious that most of the important sources of information are now in English We can easily find websites, journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias in English everywhere If we know English well, we can attend quite a lot of online courses or go abroad to study Many universities in different countries offer courses in English even though it is not their native language Secondly, it is easier to get a well-paid job if you can use English Most multinational companies require a certain degree of English proficiency from potential employees Therefore, in order to get a position with a top company, more and more people are learning English Even local companies now require their staff to know English The reason for that is they may have business relationships with companies in other countries which use English as their working language These two reasons are the most common ones explaining why people like to, and need to, study English 1.What is the status of English in the world today? ………………… 2.If people cannot use English well, what may happen? …………………………………………… 3.How can we improve our knowledge if we know English? …………………………………………………………… 4.Do universities in the countries where English is not their native language provide courses in the language? ……………………………………………… 5.Why are employees learning English? …………………………………………… 6.What are your reasons for learning English? …………………………………………………… E WRITING 1.Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence She learned a few words of German last month (UP) ……………………………………………… Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well (IN ) ……………………………………………………… She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly (BILINGUAL) …………………………… She can speak basic German (GET) ……………………… 5.Nam hasn’t practised his English for ages (RUSTY) ………………………………………………………… UNIT 10: SPACE TRAVEL A.PHONETICS B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR 1.Choose the best answer 1.Astronauts wash their hair with normal shampoo/rinseless shampoo 2.Astronauts always/don’t always float around in their spacecraft 3.The main work of the crew is to experiments/listen to music 4.The ISS communicates with/is independent from a control centre on the ground 5.Astronauts eat fresh/packaged foods 6.Astronauts like/are not allowed to look out of the windows to watch the Earth 2.Change the form of the verbs in brackets to either the past perfect or past simple Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, (1 be) ……… born on May 30th 1963 in Sheffield, England Before becoming an astronaut, Helen (2 work)………… as a technical research engineer for the Mars chocolate company In 1989, she ((3 hear) ………… an advertisement for astronauts on the radio, and (4 apply) ………… for the job Helen (5 choose) as one of the final four candidates out of over 13,000 other applicants She (6 send)……… to the Mir space station in May 1991 for eight days to conduct scientific experiments after she (7 complete)………… her 18 months of astronaut training in Moscow, Russia 3.Choose the best answer 1.The book _ Amelie is reading now is about the Big Bang theory A.which B.who C.where 2.In winter, many Swedes travel to a country _ there’s a lot of sunshine A.which B.where C.who 3.This is the space tourism service _ is being advertised on our website A.that B.who C.when ‘The cinnamon buns _ my mother makes are the best in the world!’ he said A.when B.that C.whose 5.A spacewalk occurs _ an astronaut gets out of a vehicle while in space to science experiments, or conduct repairs A.who B.what C.when 6.The dance club _ Mai often goes to will be doing a performance this Christmas A.when B.who C.which 4.Combine the two sentences using defining relative clauses 1.He read the poem to us The poem has been translated into several languages → The poem ………………………………… 2.What did you with the money? Your grandparents gave it to you → What did you with the money……………… ? 3.I used credit card to buy a computer game The game is called ‘Mars Mystique Mission’ → I used ……………………………………… 4.I met the girl in the library I’ve told you about this girl → I met the girl ………………………………………… 5.They work for a company The company offers space tourism → The company ……………………………………………………… 6.The couple are from Ireland The couple have just moved in next door → The couple ………………………………………………………………… C.SPEAKING D.READING Read and choose the best answer Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical object to accommodate life as we know it Scientists believe Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago It is the fifth-largest planet in our solar system Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres Earth is the third-closest planet to the sun The distance from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres It takes 365.3 days for Earth to orbit the sun, and 24 hours to rotate on its axis The surface temperature ranges from -88 to 58°C Nearly 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by ocean, which has an average depth of about kilometres In 2015 it was estimated that 7.3 billion humans are living on Earth 1.As we know it, Earth is the only planet that accommodates life It is A.habitable B.habitual C.habitat 2.There are planets between Earth and the sun A.two B.three C.four 3.In our solar system, planets are larger than Earth A.two B.three C.four 4.The hottest place on Earth may have the temperature of A.-88°C B.58°C C.40°C 5.It takes for Earth to rotate on its axis A.one year B.one month C.one day 6.Most of Earth’s surface is covered by A.ocean B.mountain C.forest 2.Read and the activities Did you know that the spacesuit astronauts wear while in outer space is formally called an Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or EMU? ‘Extravehicular’ means outside of a spacecraft, and (1)……… ‘’ means that the astronaut can move around in the suit, independent of the (2) ………… An EMU is not simply a set of clothes The suit provides mobility, life support, and environmental protection for the astronaut during planetary exploration or (3) …………… For example, spacesuits protect astronauts from extreme temperature change, which can go as cold as (4)…………… , or as hot as 120 degrees Celsius Spacesuits also supply astronauts with (5) …………… to breathe and water to drink during spacewalks They protect astronauts against fast-moving space dust particles, (6) ………………… , and bright sunlight a Put the words/ phrases in the gaps • spacewalks• radiation• mobility• oxygen• spacecraft• minus 150 degrees Celsius b Answer questions 1.What does EMU stand for? ………………………… 2.Why is an EMU spacesuit more than a set of clothes? ……………………………………… 3.When astronauts wear an EMU? ………………………………………… 4.Give one example of how an EMU provides astronauts with environmental protection ……………………………………………………………… Give one example of how an EMU provides life support for astronauts ………………………………………………… E WRITING UNIT 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY A.PHONETICS B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR 1.Complete the sentences with the words/ phrases externally-vision-hands-on,male-dominated,ahead of,emotional,financially,responsive to 1.Employees with good performance will be promoted, which means they will get a higher salary and will benefit ………………… 2.Mothers are often the ones who provide ……………… support for the family 3.Field trips will make learning more …………………… real life 4.The lessons will certainly be more practical and ……………… when they are conducted in a real environment 5.In a ……………… society, women are often prevented from doing normal things such as going to university, or getting a job 6.Few people can say that they have a clear …………… of their future 7.A health farm should be well-designed, both internally and ………… 8.I believe that the tourist industry in Asian countries will be ………………… other continents in twenty years’ time Choose the best answer 1.He suggests that mothers _ are employed full-time will not be able to give their children enough care and attention A.which B.who C.whom D.whose 2.The good news is more money _ on education in the next five years A.will spend B.will be spent C.spends D.is spent 3.Some people say that the role of family _ to fit the development of society A.will be changed B.changes C.will change D.is changed 4.The PGA, _ stands for Professional Golfers’ Association, organises a prestigious golf championship every year A.which B.who C.it D.whom 5.Louis Lassen, _ made and sold the first hamburger, was an American chef from Connecticut A.which B.he C.whose D.who 6.More open discussions _ online to help us reach a good decision A.will conduct B.will be conducted C.conducts D.conducted 7.The Mona Lisa, _ is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, has caused a lot of disputes A.which B.who C.it D.they 8.In the future, men and women _ equal roles in society A.play B.will be played C.will play D.are playing Combine the sentences 1.Internationalisation has brought about both opportunities and challenges (It started fifteen years ago.) …………………………………………… 2.The National Library opens every weekday (The library is on the second floor.) …………………………………… 3.Have you ever heard about Captain James Cook? (He mapped a lot of places in the world, including Australia and New Zealand.) ……………………………… 4.Smartphones will be used widely in school to support learning (They help students to write scripts and make videos.) ……………………………………… 5.Developed countries are helping developing countries (They are ahead in education and wealth.) ………………………………………………………………… 6.Jack London wrote internationally famous novels like Call of the Wild and White Fang (He is an American writer.) ……………………………………………………………… D.READING 1.Read and choose the correct answer The changing roles of the modern father Fathers used to act as the ‘breadwinner’ of their family, and as the teacher of moral and religious values Today, however, those roles are gradually changing Changes in economic roles More and more women are going out to work and earn money This increases the budget of the family Apart from that, there are various social welfare programmes which financially assist mothers in supporting their children Both these changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make paternal financial support less essential for many families Changes in caregiving roles With the burden of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father’s role, modern day fathers tend to be more involved in children’s caregiving They are now spending more time and energy on their children Psychological research across families from all ethnic backgrounds suggests that the influence of a father’s love and attention is as great as that of a mother’s Fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in the world, which helps their social and emotional development Moreover, children who receive more love from their fathers are less likely to have behavioural problems This trend is still increasing and its effects will become clearer and clearer in the future, especially in traditionally male-dominated societies 1.Which of these is NOT the traditional role of a father? A.financial supporter B.teacher of moral values C.religious educator D.caregiver 2.Social welfare programmes _ A.support families financially B.help mothers with domestic abuse C.educate fathers about their responsibilities D.train caregivers 3.The influence of a mother’s love is _ that of the father’s A.more important than B.less important than C.much greater than D.as important as 4.Children who get more fatherly love will _ behavioural problems A.never have any B.have more C.have fewer D.have a lot of 5.The changing roles of the father will be seen more clearly in _ A.ethnic groups B.developed countries C.economically independent societies D.traditionally male-dominated societies 6.The word ‘various’ in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A.a few B.no C.many D.only 7.The word ‘paternal’ in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A.fatherly B.motherly C.social D.private 8.The word ‘who’ in paragraph refers to _ A.development B.fathers C.mothers D.children Read and answer questions NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS Parks have long been thought of as vast city-owned, tree-covered areas which have been put aside for people to relax in They are expected to be large enough for activities like cycling, running, public gatherings, and various outdoor games Investment, maintenance, and renovation of parks are all the job of the city However, many modern and densely-populated cities have little land for such traditional parks Instead of complaining about the lack of such parks in their city, a group of concerned residents of Creek County in California have become more creative in building new neighbourhood and community parks These parks may often be smaller in size, but they can still bring to a community most of the benefits of a much larger green space, providing balance amid busy and populous areas These volunteers have been successful in turning some abandoned public locations in the area into green and relaxing spaces The project has been greeted with lots of local enthusiasm, and has involved almost every resident in the area: cleaning up the area, planting trees and flowers, putting in benches, and creating outdoor activities for children Volunteers also help maintain the parks This plan has attracted interest from different parts of the city Now there are more than ten other similar projects operating throughout the city 1.What are parks traditionally expected to be like? ……………………………………………… 2.Who is usually in charge of building such parks? ……………………………… 3.Why is it difficult for modern cities to have a traditional park? ……………………………………… 4.Can a neighbourhood park bring the same benefits as a traditional one? ……………………………………… E WRITING 1.Combine two sentences into one with a defining or non-defining relative clause 1.Those girls have passed the entrance examination They will enter university → The girls ………………………… 2.Some women get a university degree They can get a well-paid job → Some women …………………………………………………… 3.Have you heard about For a Brighter Future? It supports women in their fight for employment equality → Have you ……………………………………………………….? 4.Some fathers only a part-time job They can stay at home more often and have a closer relationship with their children → Some fathers ……………………………………… 5.Viet Nam used to be male-dominated It now has a large population of employed women → …………………………………………………………………… UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CARREER B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Complete the sentences Architects-receptionist-telephonist-profession-occupation-mechanic-career path-opera singer-career-fashion designer 1.He’s a talented ………………… His new collection has won a prestigious prize 2.I have decided to choose the medical ………… , as advised by my mother 3.To decide on a ……………… choice, one has to consider one’s interests as well as one’s ability to it 4.Can you fill in the …………….box on this form with the title of your job? 5.To be a …………………., one must be interested in machinery and good with his/her hands 6.You will have to train your voice harder if you want to become a professional ………………… 7.The construction projects enable…………… to make a bundle 8.Choosing a ………………… without any guidance is like standing at a T-junction without a map Complete the passage earn money-work overtime-get a promotion-work flexitime-make progress-take a course-make a fortune-do a nine-to-five job 1.She prefers to ……………… because she can start and finish work earlier so that she can pick up her children from school 2.She works hard to………………… to support her three children 3.After he set up his business, he…………………… 4.I haven’t ………………… in my studies because I spent too little time on them 5.You can………… in business management if you don’t want to get a job right now 6.He is exhausted now since he has ………… every day for the last two weeks 7.It’s p.m now, so he’ll be back soon He ………………… 8……………………….means you have more responsibility and a higher paid post 3.Circle the correct words or phrases 1.His father promised to send/sending him overseas if he chose biology as a major 2.They expect more students to enrol/enrolling in their school 3.My friend offered to train/training me to be a skilled repairman 4.The farmer stopped to hire/hiring those people because they were lazy 5.The company will continue to provide/providing on-the-job training 6.Finally, the interviewer mentioned to offer/offering me a trial period of two months 7.If you manage to win/winning the contract, I'll offer you a promotion 8.The class kept to discuss/discussing how to choose a career for weeks Choose the correct answer 1.I said that I remembered _ with him in a handicraft village, but he said I was mistaken A.to work B.working C.work 2.Don’t forget _ your identity card with you to the interview A.taking B.take C.to take 3.Would you mind _ me through to the manager, please? A.putting B.to put C.put 4.Remember _ smartly when you attend an interview A.dress B.to dress C.dressing 5.I tried _ some essential skills before applying for that job A.to master B.master C.mastered 6.My boss promised _ me a pay rise but he broke the promise A.give B.giving C.to give 7.He admitted not _ his colleagues well A.to treat B.treating C.treat 8.The company tends _ people with higher qualifications A.to employ B.employ C.employing Complete the sentences using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first 1.I attempted to get a promotion and I finally got it (TRIED) I …………………………… a promotion and I finally got it 2.He said he didn’t give out the staff’s personal data (DENIED) He …………………………….the staff’s personal data 3.‘I know you hoped I would become a nurse, but that’s not what I want,’ said the girl to her mother (REFUSED) The girl …………………… a nurse as her mother had hoped 4.I never stay up late because it’s not good for my health (AVOID) I ……………………… because it’s not good for my health 5.I am interested in working in a multicultural environment (ENJOY) I ……………………… multicultural environment 6.I will not go to university I would rather work to earn money (START) I will ……………………… to earn money instead of going to university D.READING I had always dreamt of working in a bank because I thought I would earn a lot of money I was told that I had to try hard to make my dream come true I burnt the midnight oil and finally had some success First, I was accepted to a prestigious secondary school in Ha Noi There, I gained not only knowledge but also a number of skills including team work, cooperation, and interpersonal skills I also became much more organised, thanks to the mountains of work which had to be completed to meet the strict deadlines I felt I was lucky to have such supportive peers and excellent teachers My next achievement was when I gained admission to the Banking Academy of Viet Nam After three years, I graduated and was awarded a degree in banking But I realised that I wasn’t suited to a nine-to-five job in a bank, even though I was still interested in the subject of finance Feeling confused, I decided to talk to my parents and my closest friend Interestingly, I learned that I had the qualifications, skills, and above all, the aptitude for a teaching career And now I’m a lecturer for the Banking Academy where I graduated a Find the words/ phrases in the passage that mean: 1.obtained …………… 2.times when something must be finished ………………………… 3.permission to enter ……………… 4.not knowing what to ……………… 5.a natural ability to something ……………… b.Answer questions 1.Why did the author want to work in a bank? ……………………………………… 2.How did she prepare for her future career? …………………………… 3.What are her major achievements? ……………………… 4.What qualification did she receive? ………………… 5.Why did she change her mind? …………………………………… 6.Which of her skills you think best suit her final choice? …………………………………………… 1.Read and answer questions by choosing the best answer Dear Jenny, It’s great to learn that you have been granted a scholarship to study at Queens’ College, a prestigious part of Cambridge University, and that you will be able to pursue your dream of becoming a biologist Congrats! I have been accepted to the maths class at Ha Noi High School - one of the best schools in Ha Noi I love maths and I hope to become a mathematician one day I know the route ahead is not smooth because I will have to take courses in maths, physics, and even in computing My dad said I need not only a bachelor's degree, but ideally a doctoral one if I want to get a good job I would love to work at the Institute of Mathematics like my dad because, due to his work at the institute, he has also been invited to teach in several universities in France Alternatively, I can choose applied mathematics and work in finance for an international company Moreover, my mother said I also need soft skills like teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to either of those jobs Luckily, my new school provides many extracurricular classes which I can take part in to relax and to pick up those skills Anyway, there is plenty of time for me to make detailed plans I’ve decided to take a break for a while Wish you were here to go with me to Da Nang Duong 1.Jenny is going to study at Queens’ College because A.she has been granted a scholarship B.she wants to study biology there C.it’s a prestigious college in the UK D.all of the above 2.Which of the following is most likely NOT true of Ha Noi High School? A.It’s one of the best schools in Ha Noi B.It has also non-academic subjects C.It merely focuses on providing knowledge D.It provides both good knowledge and skills 3.Duong wants to work in the Institude of Mathematics because A.he can earn a lot of money B.he can travel to many countries C.his dad is a mathematician D.he loves mathematics 4.He intends to obtain A.a doctoral degree only B.a doctoral degree and the necessary skills C.a bachelor's degree and the necessary skills D.a master's degree and the necessary skills 5.An example of soft skills can be A.driving a car B.communication skills C.knowledge D.a sense of humour 6.The word extracurricular mostly means A.academic B.compulsory C.additional D.outside ... be) ……… born on May 30th 196 3 in Sheffield, England Before becoming an astronaut, Helen (2 work)………… as a technical research engineer for the Mars chocolate company In 198 9, she ((3 hear) ………… an... D.READING 1.Read and choose the correct answer The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1 899 , when Viet Nam was still a French colony The total (1) _ of the railroad is over 3,000 km, with... discuss/healthier/food 9. choices/and/decide/what/be/lunchbox/with/children UNIT 8: TOURISM A.PHONETICS B.VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Insert a suitable word in each blank to complete the passage Thomas Cook (1808 - 1 892 )