UNIT 6.
A VISIT TO A SCHOOL
A. PHONETICS
I. Put the words into the correct column according to the underlined part.
joke chicken watch college cheap cello
question juice july sandwich giraffe garage
engine exhaustion gymnastic natural enjoy furniture
language statue
/dʒ/ /tʃ/
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II. Underline the words with the sound /tʃ/. Circle the words with the sound /dʒ/.
1. My teacher told a joke about his natural village.
2. Soldiers are marching on the streets.
3. Enjoy your lunch!
4. There’s some orange juice in the fridge.
5. I have a sandwich, a chocolate bar and some jam. Which one do you choose?
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Name the places, using the words or phrases in the box. Then match
the places with their definitions.
computer room school library
playground
school garden gym science
_________________ _________________ _________________
_________________ _________________ _________________
1. Students can do physical exercise there. ____________________________
2. Students are taught to care for flowers, vegetables there. _________________
3. Students can borrow books there. ____________________________
4. Students can use computers to study there. ____________________________
5. Students can do experiments there. ____________________________
6. Students can play and do other outdoor activities there. ___________________
II. Complete the sentences, using the phrases in the box.
school facilities gifted student outdoor activities
midterm test
school trip sports hall lower secondary schools entrance
examination
1. She was a __________ who skipped several grades in primary school.
2. Students have to take a(n) __________ in the middle of a semester.
3. Frame International School is equipped with all modern __________ .
4. If you want to study at UIC Barcelona you must pass the __________ .
5. In the spring, students spend two days on a __________ to the seaside.
6. During the countryside trip, students take part in __________ and nature
projects.
7. In the United States, __________ provide education services from grades 7 to
grades 9.
8. You can play badminton, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, etc.
in the __________.
III. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition of time: at, in, or on.
1. You shouldn’t go out __________ noon when the sun is too strong.
2. The Woman’s Race starts __________ 8 a.m __________ Saturday.
3. We used to go sailing on the lake __________ summer.
4. Her kid starts infant school __________ September.
5. The display of fireworks __________ New Year’s Eve was a spectacle.
6. Pumpkin pie is a traditional American dish __________ Thanksgiving.
7. My brother graduated from high school __________ 2021.
8. We always have a late breakfast __________ Sunday mornings.
9. Christmas Day is celebrated __________ December 25.
10. What do you usually do __________ the evening?
IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition of place: at, in, or on.
1. Where’s your brother? ~ He’s __________ school.
2. Mi and her friends are reading books __________ the school library now.
3. My mother hung some pictures of flowers __________ the wall.
4. They have a nice pool __________ their backyard.
5. The children are waiting __________ the bus stop.
6. There are some books and two pens __________ the desk.
7. There isn’t enough space __________ the classroom for fifty desks.
8. I stayed three nights __________ my cousin’s house last summer.
9. My flat is __________ the 25th floor of the building.
10. My family once lived __________ 42 St George’s Street.
V. Underline the correct prepositions to complete the sentences.
1. Lunar New Year is celebrated (in/ on/ at) January or February.
2. She decided to stay (in/ on/ at) home and look after her children.
3. The Independence Palace is located (in/ on/ at) Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street.
4. The girls usually skip rope (in/ on/ at) break time.
5. What do you do (in/ on/ at) your spare time, Mike?
6. Give me the dictionary (in/ on/ at) the bookshelf, please.
7. (In/ On/ At) Tet, we usually decorate our home with flowers.
8. The Temple of Literature was built (in/ on/ at) the 11th century.
9. I live (in/ on/ at) a small flat (in/ on/ at) London.
10. We usually have a special dinner (in/ on/ at) Christmas Day.
VI. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete each sentence.
1. The exhibition opens __________ the National Gallery __________ July.
a. in - at b. at - in c. at - at d. on - on
2. My father’s car was the garage for a week, but it’s now back __________ the
road.
a. at - on b. at - in c. on - in d. in - on
3. Will the same stars be __________ the same location __________ the sky
tomorrow?
a. on - in b. in - on c. at - in d. on - on
4. Please call back later because my mother is not __________ home __________ the
moment.
a. in - in b. at - at c. on - on d. in - at
5. I saw an old friend __________ the bus __________ Friday evening, but he didn’t
see me.
a. in - on b. in - in c. on - on d. at - at
6. Founded __________ October 23,1896, Quoc Hoc - Hue is the second oldest high
school __________ Vietnam.
a. on - in b. in - in c. on - at d. in - on
7. Sarah’s been out sick for a week, but she said she should be back __________
school __________ Monday.
a. at - on b. in - at c. on - at d. in - on
8. The New York Public Library main branch is _________ 42nd Street _________
Manhattan.
a. in - on b. in - in c. at - in d. on - in
9. I must be present at school __________ seven o’clock __________ the morning.
a. at - on b. at - in c. on - in d. at - at
10. The teacher wrote the sums __________ the board, and the children copied
them down __________ their exercise books.
a. on - on b. at - in c. on - in d. at - on
VII. Fill in the blanks with When or Where.
1. __________ are you going for your summer vacation? - In the UK.
2. __________ do we have the exam results? - Tomorrow morning.
3. __________ is the nearest bookstore? - It’s at the end of this street.
4. __________ did you first meet our new teacher? - The 5th of September.
5. __________ can you bring back those books I lent you? - This evening.
6. __________ are the computer rooms, please? - On the second floor.
7. __________ do I park? - The parking lot is behind this building.
8. __________ is the final date for the submission of the project? - Next Friday.
9. __________ is the school librarian? - She has just gone out for lunch.
10. __________ does the basketball season end? - I don’t know the exact day.
VIII. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. We are preparing __________ a trip to the Temple of Literature.
2. She’s very keen to learn __________ Japanese culture.
3. Students take part __________ many outdoor activities during the school year.
4. Who is going __________ you to Binh Minh Lower School?
5. I study __________ Australian International School (AIS) __________ Ho Chi Minh
City.
6. The university complex consists __________ six buildings.
7. Quoc Hoc was originally the school __________ children from royal and noble
families.
8. Is there any secondary school __________ your neighbourhood?
9. Thong Nhat Palace is located __________ 106 Nguyen Du Street, District 1.
10. Some students have posted photos __________ the school __________ social
media.
C. SPEAKING
I. Make questions for the underlined parts.
Mai: (1)____________________________________________________
Huan: Yes, I’ve been to the Temple of Literature twice.
Mai: (2)____________________________________________________
Huan: I last went to the Temple of Literature in 2017.
Mai: (3)____________________________________________________
Huan: The Temple of Literature is located on Van Mieu Street.
Mai: (4)____________________________________________________
Huan: The Temple was founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.
Mai: (5)____________________________________________________
Huan: No, not in 1076. It was built in 1070.
Mai: (6)____________________________________________________
Huan: The Imperial Academy was established in 1076.
Mai: (7)____________________________________________________
Huan: Chu Van An was the first principal of the Imperial Academy.
Mai: (8)____________________________________________________
Huan: There are 82 Doctors’ Stone Tablets in the Temple of Literature.
II. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
___ I’m going to the Temple of Literature and the Imperial Academy first.
___ The mausoleum might be closed for maintenance sometimes so check before you go.
___ It sounds very interesting! Have a good trip.
_1_ Hi, you look quite busy. What are you doing?
___ Ok, I will. In the evening, I’ll walk round Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy Trang Ten ice cream.
___ Wow! What is your plan?
___ I’m making a plan for my trip to Hanoi.
___ Then I’m going to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square.
___ Oh, I see. It’s a famous historic and cultural place in Hanoi.
___ Yes, sure. Thank you.
D. READING
I. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
terms ranked subject national graduates geography its
famous
Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted is a (1) __________ magnet and gifted
high school in Thua Thien - Hue, Vietnam. Founded in 1896, Quoc Hoc - Hue is
one of the oldest high schools in Vietnam. The school is recognised for (2)
__________ strong academic results, students’ qualities and staffs’ levels. It has
always been ranked in the top three high schools in the nation in (3) __________ of
the quality of education. Other schools include Chu Van An High School in Hanoi
and Le Hong Phong High School in Ho Chi Minh City. The school is also (4)
__________ for the notable political leaders who graduated from it, including:
President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong,
etc.
Since 2012, with the target of becoming a featured specialised school, the school
offers only specialised classes which focus on one particular (5) __________ ,
including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science,
Vietnamese Literature, History, (6) __________ , English, Japanese and French.
Quoc Hoc - Hue (7) __________ first nationally in the 2012 Vietnam university
admission ranking. Many school (8) __________ have also got admitted to
prestigious universities and colleges in the world, including: MIT, National
University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Osaka University, and
KAIST, etc.
II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu) was constructed in 1070 under the reign
of King Ly Thanh Tong. The temple was originally dedicated to Confucius as well
as other scholars and sages. Six years later, the Imperial Academy (Quoc Tu
Giam), Vietnam’s first university, was founded by King Ly Nhan Tong on the
grounds of the temple. Initially, the Imperial Academy was the school for princes
and sons from royal families and then expanded to admit brilliant students from
all over the country. In 1484 Emperor Le Thanh Tong ordered the erection of the
first stone tablets that were carved with the names, places of birth and
achievements of doctors. The university operated for more than 700 years, from
1076 to 1779.
Nowadays, the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu
Giam) is one of the most famous historic and cultural heritages of Vietnam. And
the 82 Doctors’ stone tablets were recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary
Heritage in 2010.
A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The Temple of Literature was built to honour Confucius.
2. The construction of the Imperial Academy took place in 1070.
3. The Imperial Academy is considered the first university in Vietnam.
4. The Imperial Academy was originally established to educate brilliant students.
5. The first Doctors’ stone tablets were erected under the Le Dynasty.
6. The Temple of Literature was recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage in
2010.
B. Answer the questions.
1. When was the Imperial Academy founded?
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. At the beginning, who were educated at the Imperial Academy?
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. How long did the Imperial Academy operate as a university?
_______________________________________________________________________________
E. WRITING
I. Arrange the words to make sentences.
1. on/ was/I/ visited/ holiday,/I/ my old school/ When
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. It’s/ to/ all/ see/ my/ again/ teachers and friends/ good
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. carry/ you/ Could/ the/ the/ the books/ from/ to/ ground floor/ sixth floor/ ?
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. location/ next to/ The school/ in/ a/ beautiful/ the/ is/ park
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. school gate/ Remember/ to/ for/ tomorrow morning/ me/ wait/ the/ at
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. on/ is/ of/ The computer room/ the teacher’s office/ the left
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. ran/ the playground/ around/ until/ were/ they/ exhausted/ The children
_______________________________________________________________________________
8. All/ run out of/ rings/ the classrooms/ the students/ the bell/ as soon as
_______________________________________________________________________________
II. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the
first one.
1. Your school is not as famous as mine.
→ My school___________________________________________________________________
2. What subject do you like most?
→ What is______________________________________________________________________
3. You should take warm clothes because it’s very cold in Sa Pa.
→ You had_____________________________________________________________________
4. Do you want to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum first?
→ Would you___________________________________________________________________
5. It’s not necessary to book a hotel in advance.
→ You don’t____________________________________________________________________
6. It’s a good idea to rent a bike or motorbike to travel around the city.
→ You__________________________________________________________________________
7. Let’s pay a visit to Huong Pagoda.
→ Why don’t___________________________________________________________________
8. Children should participate in outdoor activities with their friends.
→ Children should take_________________________________________________________
TEST FOR UNIT 6
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. pagoda b. blanket c. academy d. tablet
2. a. children b. scholar c. teacher d. lunch
3. a. question b. nation c. education d. recognition
4. a. visited b. founded c. decided d. developed
5. a. heritage b. historic c. recognise d. literature
II. Complete the sentence with a suitable word. The first letter is given.
1. G __________ students need special educational programs that meet their
abilities and needs.
2. J. K. Rowling is a w __________ British author. People around the world love
reading her Harry Potter series.
3. There will be two m __________ tests during the semester.
4. Rebecca always loves hiking, biking and other o __________ activities.
5. The school will upgrade the school f __________ , with new computers and
projectors.
6. The school has well-equipped science 1 __________ for Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
7. After primary school, children usually transfer to s __________ school at 11 or
12.
8. Students must take an e __________ exam before they begin attending school
here.
III. Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1. Oxford University is regarded as the oldest university __________ the UK.
a. in b. on c. at d. of
2. The school is famous __________ high qualified teachers and modern school
facilities.
a. in b. with c. of d. for
3. Teachers always try to make their lessons fun and __________, so students will
like the classes.
a. modern b. suitable c. enjoyable d. talented
4. The teacher used an overhead __________ to illustrate her lesson.
a. computer b. textbook c. projector d. equipment
5. Children should __________ outdoor activities for physical and mental health
benefits.
a. take place b. take part in c. look at d. build up
6. When students finish secondary school, they __________ take a 10th grade
entrance exam.
a. could b. shall c. have to d. shouldn’t
7. Some students are playing volleyball in the school __________.
a. gym b. library c. garden d. laboratory
8. __________ was the University of Cambridge formed? - In 1209.
a. What b. Where c. How d. When
9. The girls like skipping rope or playing hopscotch __________.
a. break time b. time break c. in time break d. at break time
10. ‘Would you like to go to the Westminster High School with us?’
‘__________ When will we leave?’
a. Not really. b. Sounds great! c. Why not? d. That’s great
work.
IV. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. We __________ (not take) part in a green campaign last summer.
2. When __________ Sue __________ (have) English? - At 9 p.m. on Tuesday and
Friday.
3. They __________ (install) the latest software in all computers soon.
4. The students learn how __________ (use) the Internet in the computer room.
5. I __________ (study) in this elementary school ten years ago.
6. Wait a minute, he __________ (speak) to someone on his mobile.
7. Thestudents __________ (notbe) in their classroom at the moment. They
__________ (have) lunch in the school canteen.
8. I don’t want to go to Wilson High School. How about __________ (visit) Trinity
School?
9. The academic year in England __________ (start) at the beginning of September.
10. I think I _________ (visit) my old teachers in Hoa Mai Lower Secondary School
this week.
V. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The __________ is replacing the books correctly on the shelves. (library)
2. The students are well prepared for their final __________ . (examine)
3. Outdoor __________ are a lot of fun, especially for young children. (act)
4. Quoc Hoc - Hue is one of the __________ schools in Viet Nam. (old)
5. We need to __________ young people about the importance of a healthy diet.
(education)
6. The kids at this school are all __________ in some way. (talent)
7. Regular tests are __________ for monitoring progress. (use)
8. Le Hong Phong High Shool is one of the most __________ schools in Ho Chi Minh
City. (fame)
VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Underline and correct the
mistake.
1. My parents came to stay with us on Christmas.
2. Don’t forget taking your camera for the school trip.
3. What types of outdoor activities do you like to take part?
4. The students were not interested in history because it was bored.
5. You should to add Tesla STEM High School to your visiting list in the United
States.
6. The hotel has a large indoor pool, sauna and many other modern facility.
7. The weather now is more colder than it was in the Middle Ages.
8. In order to study at the school, students have to pass a entrance exam.
VII. Match the questions with the answers.
1. Where would you like to go on your a. In the school science laboratory.
vacation? b. In February.
2. What outdoor activities do you most c. Phu Quoc Island.
like to do? d. Cycling, hiking and football.
3. Where can students perform e. The French.
experiments?
f. A library, computer room, science
4. When does the midterm test take lab and a gym.
place?
g. Three.
5. What kind of facilities does your school
h. On the bank of Huong River.
have?
6. Where is Quoc Hoc-Hue located?
7. Who established Chu Van An High
School?
8. How many English labs does your
school have?
VIII. Choose the word which best fits each gap.
Australian International School (AIS) (1) __________ an educational experience that
will enable and inspire students from Kindergarten to Year 13 to succeed. It’s one
of the top IB World Schools in Vietnam offering an international (2) __________ that
starts with IB’s Primary Years Programme, then continues in the Middle Years with
Cambridge’s IGCSEs and culminates in the Senior School with the IB Diploma
Programme. All these allow students (3) __________ critically and develop self-
confidence to reach their academic potential.
In addition to the focus (4) __________ academic excellence, AIS offers
opportunities for sports, arts, and music. The students are taught at three open
and spacious campuses in Ho Chi Minh City. There is plenty of room for children
to grow, while providing a safe environment so they can (5) __________ in active
learning and exploration. Students have access to very modern (6) __________ like
the IB Centre, libraries, music suites, technology and science labs, indoor
gymnasium, football fields and pools provide space for students to build their
knowledge and abilities.
1. a. provides b. donates c. designs d. sends
2. a. lesson b. curriculum c. subject d. schedule
3. a. think b. thinking c. to think d. to thinking
4. a. to b. at c. in d. on
5. a. participate b. support c. share d. encourage
6. a. equipment b. buildings c. facilities d. services
IX. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
Harvard University, established in 1636, is one of the world’s most famous
universities. This private Ivy League school is located in Cambridge, just a few
miles north of Boston. Harvard was named after the first benefactor, John
Harvard. In front of University Hall, you will find a bronze statue of John Harvard.
Tourists rub his left foot as it is supposed to bring good luck (this is why the foot
is still shiny compared to the rest of the statue).
Harvard University is one of the most visited places in Boston. Recent visitors
called the buildings “stunning,” adding that a stop at Harvard was one of the
highlights of their time in Cambridge. While visitors may not go into campus
buildings, they can tag along on a free guided tour of the grounds. Tours provide
an overview of campus history and offer fun tidbits. For instance, the 1884 statue
of John Harvard by Daniel Chester French is not actually a depiction of Harvard
himself, but rather Sherman Hoar, a Harvard graduate who acted as the model
for this sculpture.
Free one-hour guided tours - led by Harvard students - are available at various
times of the day and year, depending on the university’s schedule. Visit the
school’s website for more information. You can also purchase a guide to go on
your own or download a free audio guide from the website.
1. Where is Harvard University located?
________________________________________________________________________________
2. When was Harvard University founded?
________________________________________________________________________________
3. What stands in front of University Hall?
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why do people touch the statue’s left foot?
________________________________________________________________________________
5. May visitors go into campus buildings?
________________________________________________________________________________
6. Are student-led tours throughout the year?
________________________________________________________________________________
7. How long does a free student-led tour last?
________________________________________________________________________________
X. Write complete sentences, using the words or phrases given.
1. She/ usually/ visit/ school garden/ once/ week
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2. There/ be/ big traffic jam/ road/ to/ city’s airport/ now
________________________________________________________________________________
3. He/ like/ biology/ but/ he/ not be/ too keen on physics
________________________________________________________________________________
4. We/ see/ our new teacher/ school gate/ a few days ago
________________________________________________________________________________
5. If/ weather/ be/ wet or cold/ teacher/ choose/ indoor activity
________________________________________________________________________________
6. school/ have/ special facilities/ for/ teach/ disabled students
________________________________________________________________________________
7. Would/ you/ like/ go/ us/ Nguyen Khuyen Lower Secondary School?
________________________________________________________________________________
8. There/ be/ chess competition/ school/ next Saturday
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