Unit 7

1.

Plug: phích cắm

Drums: trống

1) Newington Adult Education Centre

2) People can learn how to prepare delicious dishes from around the word, to change a plugg and
out up shelves, play to an instument and learn a range of popular songs, languages, use popular
software packages, design website, improve skills to take photographs, edit photos
3) I have never learnt any of the skills in the leaflet
4) I have learnt cookery skills outside of my studies through TikTok. I learn it because my friend sent
me a cooking video such as baking, making flan, cooling a little Thailand

2.

a)

Work on your language skills

Gain confidence, experience

Improve your speaking skills, your maths

Develop practical skills

Prepare delicious dishes, for an interview

Edit photos

Design a website, your own clothes

Learn how to change a plug

b)

Work on: 4. Develop: 7. Design (in addition to a

website):
Presentation skills Leadership skills
Public speaking Problem-solving skills A logo
Writing skills Creativity A poster
Grammar Technical skills A piece of furniture
Pronunciation Business acumen A garden
A hobby A marketing campaign

2. Gain: 5. Prepare: 8. Learn (in addition to English):

Knowledge A presentation A new language

New skills A speech A musical instrument
A promotion A meal A new sport
Wisdom A budget A new skill (e.g., coding,
Friendships For a trip photography)
About a new topic (e.g., history,
science)

3. Improve: 6. Edit: 9. Take:

Your memory A video A driving test

Your fitness A document A vacation
Your time management A piece of writing A risk
Your cooking skills Your code A chance
Your relationships A presentation Notes

3.

a)

I need to work on my time management.

I want to Balancing work, personal life, and hobbies,

so I want to improve my efficiency and prioritize tasks effectively.

I’ve never designed a mobile app, but I’m curious about the process.

Creating a user-friendly interface and considering functionality would be exciting.

I’d love to learn how to play the piano.

Yes i’m going to be the piano

The melodic tunes and the ability to express emotions through music intrigue me.

Lots of people do courses to help them prepare for job interviews. Learning how to present oneself
confidently and answer questions effectively is crucial.

The last course I took was in data analytics. It helped me understand patterns in data and make informed
decisions.

I’m quite happy with my cooking skills. I don’t think I need to improve them. Preparing meals brings me
joy, and experimenting with flavors is delightful!
4.

S = Sam J = Janet

S: Janet, did you get the Adult course programme from the library?

J: Oh hey, Sam. Yes, here it is. Look, it’s fantastic, they’ve got lots of different courses.

S: Mm, yes, I wouldn’t mind doing an evening course.

J: They’ve got courses in guitar and piano! You can even learn how to play the drums. I can’t play any
musical instruments, but I’d love to try …

S: I could play the piano when I was younger but I’m really out of practice. Actually, I’ve always wanted to
be able to play the guitar.

J: And there are cookery courses, too. How about learning how to cook Thai food? Mm. I really like
Indian food. I’d love to be able to cook Indian meals myself, but I don’t know how.

S: Or how about learning a language? Do you fancy learning Japanese? Or German might be easier?

J: I could speak German really well when I was working there, but I’ve forgotten a lot now, so it might be
a good idea to take some conversation classes.

S: Oh, this looks interesting. Do-It-Yourself basics. I can’t even change a plug. My sister moved into a new
flat recently and I wasn’t even able to help her put up some bookshelves …

a)

b)

F I can’t play any musical instruments, but I’d love to try …

F I wasn’t even able to help her put up some bookshelves …

5.

a)

S = Sam J = Janet

J: So why don’t you sign up for a guitar class for beginners, Sam? You’ve got a really good voice and
you’re a talented writer. You’ll be able to play the guitar and sing your own songs.

S: Yes, that’s not a bad idea. If I learn the guitar, I’ll be able to join my brother’s band as well. I think I’m
also going to take the beginners’ painting and decorating course, then I’ll be able to do my own painting
and decorating and save money … and help my sister with her new flat, too.

J: OK, that sounds good.

S: How about you? You could take a conversation class in German.

J: Mm, yes, it’s a thought. But you know what? I often go on holiday to Spain but I can’t speak Spanish at
all. So I think I’ll take a beginners’ class. Then next time I go on holiday, it will be great to be able to talk
to people in their language. I’ll be able to order in a restaurant, ask for directions and things like that.
Maybe I’ll be able to make a few new friends too.

S: Great! Shall we sign up today? I’m sure the classes fill up very quickly.

J: OK, I’ll meet you at the college after work. S: OK, great, see you there.

b)

S-J-S

6.

Can-could: co the

To be able to: co the nhung kh chac chan

7.

8.

Could, will able to, can, to be able to , couldn’t, might be able to

9.

a)

1 I can’t play piano but I’d like to learn

2 Can cook

3 Drive-18

4 Travel the world

5 Practice

6 Visit my family in Ha Noi one day

10.

Tôi sẽ chọn và đăng kí lớp học nấu ăn

Theo tôi , tôi nghĩ những hoạt động tôi có thể làm tốt đó là do it yourseft basics , music, photography

Và tôi muốn phát triển kỹ năng nấu ăn của mình để mà tôi có thể những món ăn tôi yêu thích cho gia
đình bạn bè của tôi cùng hưởng thức , tôi rất vui khi làm điều đó

I could play the kalimba well when i were younger but i have forgotten how to do
 7B LIFE EVENT
1.
1)
2)
I have experienced Find my first job
I have done Pass a driving test, pass an exam
I have experienced Go travelling : VUNG TAU SEA
I have experienced fall in love
2.
1) Lost
2) won
3) go
4) started
5) graduated
6) fell
7) getting
3.
a)
P = Presenter R = Rob S = Sarah C = Chris

P: Good morning all! Today we’re coming to you from Dalston in East London. We’re asking people to tell
us about the really important events in their lives. It’s Rob, isn’t it? … Go ahead Rob.

R: Hi. Well, I think the most important thing that happened to me was starting my own business. By the
time I was eighteen, I’d already left school. At school I hadn’t been good at anything in particular, so after
I’d left I didn’t really know what to do. I’d passed my driving test but I didn’t really have any other
qualifications! I’d always been interested in food and I’d had holiday jobs working in restaurants. So, I
decided to start my own business selling street food. It’s very successful and I really enjoy being my own
boss!

P: Wow, Rob. That’s a pretty good story. So … who’s next?

S: Hi, I’m Sarah. Well, for me it was finding the perfect job. Even before I left school, I’d always wanted to
do something I really loved. By the time I’d finished university, I’d decided that I didn’t care about making
a lot of money. I just wanted to do something I liked! And I’ve just found my dream job as an assistant
fashion designer. I don’t get paid much but I really enjoy it. Life is good!

P: Thanks, Sarah. And you, Chris? What was the most important event in your life?

C: Me? Oh, right. Well … going travelling, I guess. I’d always lived in Dalston, I mean up to the age of
twentyfive. Anyway, by then, I’d saved up a bit of money and I had to decide what to do with it, buy a
house or go travelling. I decided to go travelling. I started in Europe and then after I’d travelled through
Europe I decided to go to South America. It was wonderful. I think it definitely made me a better person.
I’d do it again if I could.

P: Thanks, Chris. Well, they’re all great stories. Now let’s hear your stories. What were the important
events in your lives? Was it something you’d always wanted to do? Call us on …

b)

Rob

F my own business selling street food

F At school I hadn’t been good at anything in particular

Sarah

F I didn’t care about making a lot of money.

F I don’t get paid much

Chris

F I’d do it again if I could

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6.
2) had finished
3) hadn’t gone
4) had already won
5) had met
6) had been
7) had already met
8) had never studied
7.
2) He had finally passed his driving test
4) Before passing the driving test, he probably took driving lessons, practice extensively and
faced previous failures