LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 1

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: Put the underlined words in the correct column depending on their pronunciation.

good pull full could wood book fruit cruise

rude flu school clue through good shoe put
foot bruise soup cook took moon group pudding
glue bluebell push sugar tool cartoon would foot

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Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. mouse B. house C. would D. outdoors
2. A. ear B. clear C. hear D. bear
3. A. leisure B. eight C. celebrate D. penalty
4. A. worked B. watched C. needed D. walked
5. A. beat B. heat C. cheat D. break
6. A. pictures B. watches C. buses D. brushes
7. A. bracelet B. cake C. make D. hat
8. A. comedy B. letter C. princess D. cinema
9. A. sure B. sort C. soy D. soon
10. A. homework B. mother C. open D. judo
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the group.
1. A. relaxing B. traveling C. visiting D. listening
2. A. dislike B. detest C. fancy D. prefer
3. A. library B. museum C. melody D. favourite
4. A. protection B. addicted C. computer D. goldfish
5. A. volleyball B. weather C. winter D. vacation
6. A. climbing B. canoeing C. cricket D. cycling
7. A. computer B. protection C. volunteer D. museum
8. A. adore B. enjoy C. prefer D. listen
9. A. especially B. community C. activity D. Absolutely
10 A. skateboard B. sticker C. adore D. leisure
B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Match the words with their meanings.

1. origami A. a piece of body tissue

2. DIY B. a place where a lot of people go on holiday
C. time when you are not working or studying; free
3. muscle
time
4. resort D. the Japanese art of paper folding
5. puzzle E. the activity of making something yourself
F. a game that you have to think about carefully in
6. leisure
order to answer it or do it

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Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. I like to _______ Tik Tok to watch short clips whenever I have free time.
A. knit B. surf C. message D. relax
2. Alice spends a lot of time _______ her own; she always exercises regularly and does what she enjoys.
A. on B. in C. about D. for
3. I usually _______ my friends whenever I need your help.
A. message B. hit C. keep D. joke
4. In the beach _______, the apartments and villas have daily maid service.
A. conservation B. cooking C. resort D. competition
5. I bought a knitting _______ and asked my grandmother to teach me how to knit.
A. fold B. kit C. improve D. relax
6. Origami is the timeless Japanese art of _______.
A. paper folding B. car making C. train spotting D. bird watching
7. These exercises build _______ and increase stamina.
A. leisure B. muscle C. puzzle D. snowboarding
8. He wasn't interested _______ growing flowers in the garden.
A. at B. for C. with D. in
9. Many people are fond _______ French cheese.
A. without B. of C. at D. in
10. Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more _______.
A. message friends B. paper folding C. leisure time D. muscle strength
11. Nam _______ the Internet a lot to find useful information for his studying.
A. surfs B. types C. checks D. look ups
12. That dress looks so _______. I want to buy it. Do you think it is nice?
A. fancy B. funny C. crazy D. noisy
13. About favorite leisure activities, she and I share many things in _______.
A. similarity B. general C. common D. the same
14. Visiting _______ increases my knowledge about cultures in the past.
A. museums B. cinemas C. hometown D. City
15. Teenagers often prefer travelling with their friends _______ travelling with their parents.
A. from B. to C. on D. in
16. I like to watch TV _______ my free time.
A. up B. on C. of D. in
17. What do you think is the best leisure activity _______ teenagers?
A. for B. with C. between D. in
18. She loves going out _______ her friends.
A. for B. with C. between D. in
19. Do you fancy ______ origami?
A. making B. make C. doing D. do
20. My younger brother used to detest ______ fish, but now he likes doing it.
A. eats B. ate C. eating D. eat
21. Tom loves ______ with his new pen friends in Vietnamese.
A. chat B. chatting C. both B and D D. to chat
22. Did you _______ listening to fairy tales when you were a child?
A. fancied B. adored C. fond of D. adore
23. My students don’t mind ______ English stories, some even adore doing it.
A. reading B. read C. to read D. listening
24. Minh ______ to play football, and so does his brother.
A. likes B. enjoys C. fancies D. detest.
25. Mai’s foreign friends fancy ______ museums when they are in Vietnam.
A. visits B. to visit C. of visiting D. visiting
26. My dad is hooked on news or football matches while my mum ______ watching fashion shows.
A. interested in B. fond of C. prefer to D. enjoys
27. Mai enjoys ______ to music, especially pop music in her free time.

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 A. hearing B. playing C. listening D. talking
28. My grandparents love ______ very much. There are a lot of beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables in
their garden.
A. doing garden B. doing gardening C. do gardening D. to do garden
29. You should avoid ______ too much TV. It’s not good for your eyes. She feels relaxing.
A. seeing B. looking C. watching D. glancing
30. Nga likes ______ with her close friend on Saturday evenings.
A. window shop B. window to shop C. window shops D. window shopping
31. Lan used to love ______ front of the computer for hours but now she doesn’t. She takes part in a judo
club.
A. using B. sitting C. doing D. having
32. Minh is very hard-working boy. He doesn’t mind ______ a lot of homework in the evenings.
A. making B. reading C. seeing D. doing
33. Do you fancy ______ around the West Lake with me this Sunday morning?
A. going B. having C. staying D. moving
34. I don’t like ______ up early in the winter days. I love ______ in bed late.
A. getting / stay B. get / stay C. getting / staying D. get / staying
35. Mai’s dad likes ______ spring rolls when her family has parties.
A. doing B. making C. cooking D. trying
36. It is very ______ to watch these movies. I think you should watch them.
A. entertaining B. entertained C. entertainment D. entertain
37. Having leisure activities is one of the best ways to make you feel ______.
A. comfort B. comfortable C. comfortless D. comfortably
38. She inspired her passion and effort to poor people. She was a great ______.
A. activity B. active C. activist D. activism
39. His ______ of basketball is very extensive because playing basketball is his passion.
A. knowing B. known C. knowable D. knowledge
40. There is still room for ______ in your work.
A. improve B. improved C. improvement D. improving
Exercise 3: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. She hates talking with him about what he likes.
A. likes B. detests C. enjoys D. love
2. You do leisure activities in your free time and they make you feel satisfied.
A. pleased B. dissatisfied C. tired D. bored
3. You can enjoy great Vietnamese seafood in Ha Long Bay.
A. dislike B. like C. hate D. detest
4. Nam enjoys going to the cinema in his free time.
A. leisure time B. favorite activity C. summer holiday D. this weekend
5.I am certain that he will be satisfied with my DIY project.
A. uncertain B. sure C. unreliable D. unsure
Exercise 4: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. My DIY project is to make some new bookshelves this summer.
A. old B. big C. small D. giant
2. Too much texting can be harmful to our health.
A. harmless B. dangerous C. unsafe D. poisonous
3. I fancy hanging out with my friends.
A. love B. hate C. like D. adore
4. I like hanging out with the girl next door.
A. dislike B. love C. adore D. enjoy
5. Playing soccer is good for your health.
A. excellent B. bad C. beneficial D. nice
Exercise 5: Circle the correct option in brackets.
1. Mary enjoys (to listen / listening) to classical music.

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2. My sister adores (to make / making) paper flowers.
3. Does she fancy (messaging / to message) her friends?
4. My dad dislikes travelling. He always (stays / staying) at home on holidays.
5. Mrs. Nhung hates (to train / trains) dogs.
6. Most adults don’t like (watch / to watch) cartoons.
7. I’m into playing sport, especially table tennis. I (play / to play) table tennis almost every afternoon.
8. My sister loves origami. She often (folds / folding) paper into attractive shapes.
9. Linda prefers (visit / visiting) the beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
10. Do your parents love (go / to go) to the theater in their free time?
Exercise 6: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
1. Do you fancy _________________ football matches? (watch)
2. My parents enjoy _________________ meals together on weekends. (prepare)
3. Lan and her sister love _________________ in their free time. (shop)
4. He prefers _________________ the Internet after school. (surf)
5. My mother detests _________________ out at that restaurant. (eat)
6. I don’t mind _________________ early every day, even on Sundays. (get up)
7. Do you prefer _________________ books in your free time? (read)
8. My father loves _________________ golf with his friends. (play)
9. I prefer _________________ up too late. (not stay)
10. I used to prefer _________________ with my friends at the weekend. (hang out)
11. I think not many people like _________________ to her music. (listen)
12. Teenagers love _________________ the web to while away their time. (surf)
13. Do you enjoy _________________ in your free time? (do DIY)
14. I detest _________________ a conversation with John. (have)
15. Do you think Jane prefers _________________ with other students? (not socialize)
16. I don’t mind _________________ the problem again. (explain)
17. Ann fancies _________________ to the songs of her favorite singer. (listen)
18. My friend adores _________________ time with her cats. (spend)
19. I always love _________________ new things when I go traveling. (try)
20. Mr. Smith hates _________________ his old car. (drive)
21. My boyfriend dislikes _________________. (wait)
22. My cat dislikes _________________ on the floor. (sleep)
23. My cousin doesn’t like _________________ Math and Chemistry. (study)
24. She didn’t want _________________ him about her plan. (tell)
25. I think your brother won’t mind _________________ you a helping hand. (lend)
Exercise 7: There are five grammar mistakes in this passage. Can you find and correct them?
Like most people, I turn on my laptop play as well as to study. At weekends, I go to my favourite chat rooms
and I chat.
Sometimes I spend hours online and I often make new friends. My mum doesn’t go shop anymore. She likes
buy everything online. My sister likes music and she has join a rock group which she found on a webpage at
her university.
When I want to improving my English, there are a lot of great website with vocabulary games and practice
exercises. I usually score more points than my sister!
1. ___________________  ___________________
2. ___________________  ___________________
3. ___________________  ___________________
4. ___________________  ___________________
5. ___________________  ___________________
Exercise 8: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
1. What he detests to do is going to work at weekends. 
___________________
A B C D
2. All the girls in my class are a big fan of SNSD girl- band 
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3. Going fishing alone is one of my Dad’s favorite leisure activity. 
___________________
A B C D
4. She sings that song much more better than I do. 
___________________
A B C D
5. I think that she wouldn’t mind to go to the night party with you, surely. 
___________________
A B C D

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following
questions:
1. When Nam was a child, he liked playing with ______.
A. toys B. cars C. computers D. dolls
2. When did Nam prefer as a teenager?
A. volunteering B. socializing with friends
C. reading comics D. singing
3. What leisure activities did he do when he became a student at university?
A. volunteering B. socializing with friends C. reading comics D. singing
4. Now, he often ______.
A. reads books B. plays tennis C. plays with toys D. reads comics
Exercise 2: Listen to the conversation twice and decide whether the following sentences are True or
False.
Statements True/ False
1. Nowadays teenagers can be called a “technology” generation __________
2. Teenagers don't like surfing webs. __________
3. Teenagers cannot forget what time to do something. __________
4. Playing computer games makes teenagers concentrate less on their lessons in __________
class.

B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. Nga invites Hoa to hang out with her.
- Nga : Would you like to hang out with me? - Hoa: “________”
A. Yes, I’d like B. No, I don’t like C. Yes, I’d love to D. Never mind
2. - An: Do you like going out? - Hoa: “________”
A. Yes, I do B. No, I like going out C. Yes, I don’t like D. Yes, I like
3. - NU: Which leisure activity is more exciting, doing DIY or making crafts? - Anh: “________”
A. I think doing DIY is B. I don’t know. It may be doing DIY
C. Doing DIY is more exciting than making crafts D. All are correct.
4. - Ann: “What do you usually do on Sundays?” - Mary: “________”
A. I used to drive to work B. I’m not doing anything
C. I usually sleep until noon D. I’d be sleeping all day.
5. What do you think of a book? “________”
A. That’s right B. No, it not C. It’s right D. Oh, excellent
C. READING
Exercise 1. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are many reasons why it (1) _______ important to have a hobby. It will give you a pleasure (2)
_______ help you relax. Many old people enjoy gardening. They (3) ____ a lot of trees and vegetables, so
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they can sell them for some money. In addition, a hobby can help you connect with other people. If you like
(4) ____ stamps, you can join a stamp club to share your albums with other collectors. If your hobby is
carving eggshells, you can give your products to your friends (5) ____ gifts.
1. A. have B. do C. are D. is
2. A. and B. but C. or D. so
3. A. grows B. to grow C. growing D. grow
4. A. gardening B. playing C. selling D. collecting
5. A. as B. for C. in D. with
Exercise 2. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 Almost everybody has some kinds of hobby. My hobbies are listening to music and watching television.
I am very fond of music. When I am free, I often listen to my favorite songs from an old cassette recorder.
At weekends, I usually go to music shops in the downtown areas to buy good CDs. Of the famous pop
singers, I prefer Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Madonna and Paul McCartney. I also spend an hour after
dinner watching news and documentary programmes. I particularly enjoy the programme '' The World Here
and There '' because it broadens my knowledge of nature and human civilizations.
I think that my hobbies are very useful. They widen my knowledge, relax my mind, and make me feel better
about myself.
1. The writer’s hobbies are _______.
A. listening to music and playing games. B. playing games and watching TV.
C. watching TV and listening to music. D. reading books and playing games.
2. The writer often listens to his favorite songs from _______.
A. a cassette recorder B. a laptop
C. a mobile phone D. a computer
3. What does he usually do at weekends?
A. He usually listens to music with his friends. B. He usually stays at home and listens to music.
C. He usually listens to music at music shops. D. He usually goes downtown to buy CDS.
4. Why does he enjoy the programme “The World Here and There”?
A. Because he can see his most famous singers. B. Because it widens his knowledge.
C. Because it contains some music programmes. D. Because he prefers to listen to Paul Cartney.
 One of the most obvious negative aspects of social networking is losing face- to-face contact with other
people. Teens are sitting around with their phone in their hands all day long, tapping messages onto screens
instead of communicating with real people. Many teenagers feel more comfortable with virtual friends than
with real ones. The majority think that it is easier to chat on the Internet because they lack communication
skills.
It is also true that parents often have no knowledge about what their kids do with their phones or computer.
Crosby says that, "While kids are plugged in to social media, only about 40% of parents are involved
themselves." And because parents don't know the full picture, they also don't know how to deal with a
teenager's potential overuse of social media and might not even be aware that a problem exists. Therefore,
social networking can be much more immediately engaging with the teenager's life than parents are, and this
fact makes virtual communication feels more "real" than face-to-face communication.
(Source: Adapted from We have kids)
1.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Parents should use social networks more to understand their children.
B. Students are using social networks too much.
C. Social networking brings negative effects to student’s face-to-face communication.
D. Virtual life is easier than real life.
2.What do most teenagers think about chatting on the Internet?
A. Chatting on the Internet is easier than talking with real people.
B. Chatting on the Internet is more difficult than talking with real people.
C. Chatting on the Internet is funnier than talking with real people.
D. Chatting on the Internet is more boring than talking with real people.
3. The percentage of 40% refers to
A. The number of parents who let their children use social media.
B. The number of parents who do not want their children to use media.

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D. The number of parents who do not use social media.
4. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. The majority of teenagers find it easier to communicate with virtual friend
B. The majority of teenagers lacks communication skill.
C. The majority of parents know how to use social media with their children
D. The majority of parents do not know how to deal with their children overuse of social media.
5. Which of the following best explains the word “overuse” in the passage?
A. using something overnight B. using something too much
C. using something without thinking D. using something with carelessness

Exercise 3. Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F)
A hobby is a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one’ leisure time. Hobbies can
include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or
pursuing other amusements. By continually participating in a particular hobby, one can acquire substantial
skill and knowledge in that area. Hobby is something that a person develops from childhood, more
specifically during primary school, to late life. We can never predict when we develop interests in new
things and have a likeness towards it.
In this busy daily schedule, we all get so busy in our life routine that sometimes we forget to give out time
for our hobbies. Indulging in a hobby is actually good for a sound health. We all need a time of leisure for
ourselves and that particular time is when we like to do something that gives us immense happiness.
(Source: Adapted from Tip Top Lifestyle)
T F
1. A hobby is often done in one’s free time.
2. People can gain skills and knowledge through taking up a hobby.
3. A hobby is mostly developed from the age of two to three.
4. It’s difficult to predict one’s new hobby development.
5. Involving in a hobby negatively affects one’s health.

Exercise 4. Read the article then answer the questions.

Take a Bath!
Traveling is fun because you can see how people in other parts of the world live. One thing travelers don't
often think about before traveling is how other cultures bathe. And bathrooms in many countries may be
different from the kind you are used to.
In the United States, most people take a shower once a day in the morning. The showerhead is usually
mounted on the wall and cannot be moved. The bather simply stands under the water, gets wet, scrubs with
soap and often a washcloth, and then rinses off.
Children often take a bath each night and enjoy playing with small toys such as boats and rubber ducks.
Many adults, especially women, enjoy a soothing bath to get rid of stress at the end of the day.
It is important to remember that when you take a shower or bath in the United States, you should be careful
to keep the water inside the bathtub or shower. Unlike bathrooms in many countries, there is no drain in the
floor. If water gets on the floor it cannot go anywhere and must be cleaned up with a towel or mop. It can
also cause problems for the floor. So be careful.
1. What the traveler don't often think about?
________________________________________________________________________________
2. When do Americans often take a shower?
________________________________________________________________________________
3. What about children? When do they take a bath?
________________________________________________________________________________
4. What should you remember when taking a shower or bath in the United States?
________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you think that taking a bath can get rid of stress at the end of the day?
________________________________________________________________________________

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 D. WRITING
Exercise 1. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
1. When/game/ be careful/ you/ online/, /when/ make friends/ strangers/ you/ with //.
________________________________________________________________________________
2. We/ that/ can/ Kim/ likes/ see/ the/ piano/ playing //.
________________________________________________________________________________
3. Such as/ hobbies/ or/ making/ things/ crafts/ collecting/ interesting/ are / some //.
________________________________________________________________________________
4. health/ sitting/ problems/ all/ day/ in front of/ the/ can/ computer/ cause //.
________________________________________________________________________________
5. fancy/ you/ do/ children/ with/ working? //
________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings.
1. I am interested in learning English.
 I like __________________________________________________________________________
2. Lan likes using the computer best in her free time
 Lan's favorite ____________________________________________________________________
3. I am interested in going camping with my close friends.
 I fancy _________________________________________________________________________
4. Mr. Pike is a big fan of water polo.
 Mr. Pike is fond __________________________________________________________________
5. It is not a problem to me whether I have to pick her up to the cinema or not.
 I don’t mind _____________________________________________________________________
6. John cannot bear listening to such kind of noisy music.
 John dislikes ____________________________________________________________________
7. Watching historical films is very interesting to my younger brother.
 My younger brother enjoys _________________________________________________________
8. She cannot bear talking with him about what he likes.
 She hates _______________________________________________________________________
9. The thing that I hate most is motor racing, and I will never do it in my life.
 I detest _________________________________________________________________________
10. It is really interesting for him to talk with his music teacher about jazz.
 He fancies ______________________________________________________________________
11. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.
 He spends_______________________________________________________________________
12. Making crafts or collecting things like stamps and coins are very interesting.
 It’s very ________________________________________________________________________
13. We usually visit museums when we have leisure time.
 We enjoy _______________________________________________________________________
14. I don’t like to get up early and prepare breakfast in the cold winter days.
 I hate __________________________________________________________________________
15. It took us 30 minutes to rehearse the song.
 We spent _______________________________________________________________________
16. It took Tom one hour to travel to his hometown last week.
 Tom spent ______________________________________________________________________
17. It took him 30 minutes to watch the play.
 He spent _______________________________________________________________________
18. He likes swimming and sunbathing.
 He is interested __________________________________________________________________
19. It took her nearly an hour to do the crossword.
 She spent _______________________________________________________________________
20. My teacher enjoys listening to folk songs in her free time as this helps her to reduce stress.
 My teacher likes _________________________________________________________________
21. Jane likes skateboarding although this has hurt her leg and arm some times.
 Jane fancies _____________________________________________________________________

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22. My aunt really loves surfing the Internet. She can even do it all day without being tired at all.
 My aunt adores___________________________________________________________________
23. Ngoc dislikes doing any sports or exercises, so her health is not good enough to study.
 Ngoc doesn’t like ________________________________________________________________
24. Some of my friends fancy making crafts. They often save money for some craft kits.
 Some of my friends enjoy __________________________________________________________
25. Cindy is extremely interested in taking care of her pets. She doesn’t mind doing it every day.
 Cindy adores ____________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3. Write an email about leisure activities with friend.
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BÀI TẬP LUYỆN THÊM UNIT 1

C. BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG:
❶. PHONETICS
I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group
1. A. flat B. hat C. casual D. equal
2. A. question B. location C. nation D. animation
3. A. design B. side C. picnic D. advice
4. A. gum B. hunt C. tunnel D. tunic
5. A. learned B. dressed C. guided D. wanted
6. A. origami B. prize C. divide D. like
7. A. comedy B. leisure C. cinema D. celebration
8. A. adore B. fancy C. attract D. alive
9. A. bread B. read C. meat D. peach
10. A. school B. church C. children D. watch
11. A. sound B. out C. found D. enough
12. A. bracelet B. favourite C. craft D. game
13. A. leisure B. sure C. shopping D. socialise
14. A. trick B. kit C. addict D. virtual
15. A. satisfied B. hooked C. bored D. socialised
16. A. sound B. cloud C. found D. favorite
17. A. tool B. noon C. door ` D. school
18. A. know B. show C. now D. low
19. A. crafts B. teenagers C. streets D. stamps
20. A. mention B. suggestion C. action D. education
21. A. leisure B. eight C. celebrate D. penalty
22. A. fun B. sun C. surf D. cut
23. A. bracelet B. cake C. make D. hat

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24. A. although B. laugh C. paragraph D. enough
25. A. comedy B. novel C. princess D. cinema
26. A. addicted B. virtual C. kit D. active
27. A. communicate B. produce C. computer D. summer
28. A. pressure B. especial C. prepare D. helpful
29. A. hooked B. book C. school D. foot
30. A. wanted B. booked C. hooked D. stopped
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each
group.
1. A. football B. windsurfing C. badminton D. aerobics
2. A. volleyball B. weather C. winter D. vacation
3. A. climbing B. canoeing C. cricket D. cycling
4. A. leisure B. diving C. origami D. movie
5. A. adore B. enjoy C. fancy D. detest
6. A. bookstore B. improve C. goldfish D. novel
7. A. satisfy B. average C. volunteer D. cultural
8. A. origami B. delicious C. community D. technology
9. A. detest B. discuss C. adore D. addict
10. A. teenager B. negative C. solution D. benefit
11. A. satisfied B. socialize C. volunteer D. exercise
12. A. information B. technology C. community D. activity
13. A. library B. museum C. melody D. favourite
14. A. protection B. addicted C. computer D. goldfish
15. A. skateboard B. sticker C. adore D. leisure

❷. MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. We to the countryside two months ago.
A. go B. have gone C. went D. will go
2. What will you do if you the final examinations?
A. will pass B. would pass C. pass D. passed
3. I wish my summer holiday longer.
A. will be B. is C. were D. has been
4. I asked him he came from.
A. where B. who C. what D. which
5. It rained hard. , my father went to work.
A. Therefore B. However C. Because D.So
6. Your sister writes poems and stories, she?
A. does B. doesn’t C. will D. won’t
7. Laura fell asleep during the lesson she was tired.
A. so B. but C. because D. therefore
8. How much do you want?
A. bananas B. eggs C. candies D. sugar
9. Do you know the man you met at the party yesterday?
A. what B. which C. whom D. whose
10. Tomorrow the director will have a meeting 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
A. between B. from C. among D. in
11. The doctor advised me jogging every morning.
A. went B. go C. to go D. going
12. The bike I have just bought is every cheap.
A. which B. where C. what D. who
13. We will start our trip 6 o’clock the morning.
A. in/ in B. at / in C. in / at D. at / at
14. He said he come back later.
A. will be B. will C. would be D. would
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15. We anything from James since we left school.
A. haven’t heard B. heard C. don’t hear D. didn’t hear
16. If I ________________a bird, I would be a dove.
A. would be B. were C. am D. will be
17. The children sang during the trip.
A. happily B. happiness C. unhappy D. happy
18. This newspaper everyday.
A. is publishing B. publish C. published D. is published
19. You have lived in this city since 1998, ?
A. haven’t you B. didn’t you C. did you D. have you
20. My students enjoy English very much.
A. learn B. learnt C. learning D. to learn
21. Mai enjoys ________ to music, especially pop music in her free time.
A. hearing B. playing C. listening D. talking
22. My grandparents love __________ very much. There are a lot of beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables
in their garden.
A. doing garden B. doing gardening
C. do gardening D. to do garden

23. You should avoid ______ too much TV. It’s not good for your eyes.
A. seeing B. looking C. watching D. glancing
24. Nga likes ________ with her close friend on Saturday evenings.
A. window shop B. window to shop
C. window shops D. window shopping
25. Lan used to love _____ front of the computer for hours but now she doesn’t. She takes part in a judo
club.
A. using B. sitting C. doing D. having
26. Minh is very hard-working boy. He doesn’t mind ______ a lot of homework in the evenings.
A. making B. reading C. seeing D. doing
27. Do you fancy _____ around the West Lake with me this Sunday morning?
A. going B. having C. staying D. moving
28. I don’t like _______ up early in the winter days. I love ______ in bed late.
A. getting / stay B. get / stay
C. getting / stay D. get / staying
29. Mai’s dad likes _______ spring rolls when her family her parties.
A. doing B. making C. cooking D. trying
30. Why don’t we ____ our parents with some DIY project? T think it is useful.
A. help B. do C. make D. give
31. How much time do you spend _______ leisure activities?
A. on B. in C. for D. with
32. Why don’t you apply for this job? It looks right _______ your street.
A. on B. in C. at D. up
33. Many young people don’t _______ walking to school or playing active games?
A. prefer B. enjoy C. suggest D. want
34. Daisy is _______ social media. She spends lots of time on Facebook and Instagram.
A. tired of B. bored with C. addicted to D. curious about
35. _______ leisure time is free from compulsory activities, it is often referred to as “free time.’
A. Because B. Although C. When D. As long as
36. On YouTube you can find many videos on _______ all aspects of your English.
A. surfing B. working C. taking D. improving
37. Some addicts are teenagers _______ are hooked on computer games.
A. which B. who C. what D. whose
38. My sister enjoys _______. She usually walks around the mall, but not buying anything.
A. going shopping B. hanging out
C. window shopping D. doing DIY

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39. You can raise a _______ pet like a Neopet if you aren’t allowed to own a real pet.
A. domestic B. virtual C. weird D. beloved
40. “My favourite leisure activity is people watching.” “_______”
A. That sounds so weird! B. That’s all right.
C. OK. That’s what you’ve chosen. D. Sure. It’s very entertaining.
41. Nick reads the language websites every day because he is trying_____Vietnamese.
A. learning B. to learn C. learn D. learns
42. Even though it is weekend, he prefers_____books at home to_____out with friends.
A. read/ hang B. reads/ hangs
C. reading/ hanging D. to read/ to hang
43. Hoa is a shopaholic. She loves_____.
A. going shopping B. going fishing
C. going to the cinema D. going to her club
44. Hung founds a movie club. People join this club because they are_____ watching movies
A. in B. on C. at D. into
45. A: She really_____ collecting coins.
B: It’s more than that. She is obsessed!
A. adores B. dislikes C. hates D. detests
46. I can’t live without coffee. I’m so_____ to it.
A. addict B. addictive C. addicted D. addiction
47. There are many reality shows, comedies and TV series nowadays because people
love_____ TV.
A. to watch B. watch C. waches D. watched
48. Liz wants to use her free time for helpful activities so she works as_____.
A. a volunteer B. a fan
C. a teammate D. a partner
49. She is always_____ on something nice and cute even though they are useless.
A. addicted B. interested C. hooked D. fallen
50. It_____ him so many years to collect stamps. Now his collection is very large and valuable.
A. has taken B. has spent C. has waste D. has used

❸. WORD FORMS
I. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.
1. I like cooking in my free time. It makes me feel _______. (RELAX)
2. My sister doesn’t like surfing the Internet, she says it is ____. (BORE)
3. Skateboarding is her hobby. It is also one of the most__sports of the (POPULARITY)
teenagers in this town.
4. My close friend gave me a ___________ present on my birthday. I like (WONDER)
it so much.
5. My brother works as a volunteer for an animal protection _________. (ORGANIZE)
He really loves his job.
6. People in my country are very warm and . (FRIEND)
7. An is a child whose parents are dead. (ORPHANAGE)
8. L.A Hill is a writer. (HUMOR)
9. I’m sorry for the delay. (EXTREME)
10. Role-play is in developing communication skills. (HELP)
11. There are four ___________in my house. (BOOKSELF)
12. The photocopy is between the________ and the drugstore. (BAKE)
13. We must be _________when we cross the road. (CARE)
14. Air _________ is a big problem in many cities in the world. (POLUTE)
15. Yoko is from Japan. She is __________ (JAPAN)
16. The Internet is very _________, it takes up a lot of our time. (ADDICT)
17. I enjoy _____ with friends and going out at the weekend. (SOCIAL)
18. Sitting in front of the computer too long can cause ________. (OBESE)
19. Are you ___________ about the new Gears Of War games? (EXCITE)
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 20. She listens to classical music for ______________. (RELAX)

❹. VERB FORMS
Complete the sentences, using the -ing form of the given verbs.
do stay travel Take do
collect plant go Eat watch
1. We enjoy _________for a walk around the lake every evening.
2. My friend Jenifer loves _________ unique things.
3. Most of my friends don’t like ._________homework at the weekend.
4. Do you like ___________ flowers in the balcony?
5. I hate _______________ outdoors in the summer. It’s so hot.
6. I don’t like ___________ challenging sports like ice skating or surfing.
7. My cousin David adores _____________ photos. He has got an expensive camera.
8. Who dislikes __________ films on TV?
9. Does Laura hate ________ noodles?
10. My mother detests __________ by bus because she can be carsick.
II. Write the correct form of the verbs.
1. Vietnamese students love (go) picnic at the weekend.
2. I hate (spend) all day on (go) fishing.
3. People in Britain love (drink) tea with milk.
4. Do you like (listen) to music.
5. Does Anna fancy (watch) horrible movies.
6. I prefer (make) craft to (draw) a picture.
7. Kate loves (hang out) with her friends on her birthday.
8. I detest (eat) fish.
9. Do you mind (turn) off the TV?
10. Does she adore (work) with handicapped students?
III. Complete the sentences in Mai’s email with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Hi, Susan!
Well, I’m here in Ha Noi, now. I see quite a lot of my cousin Hoa because we (1) (enjoy/ do) _______the
same things. I have some new friends called David and John. David is very good at computers and he (2)
(not mind/ help)_________ me so that’s good. John is really nice too. He (3) (play) _____basketball
and he (4) (go/ skateboard) ________quite a lot. His brother Toby is 18 and he’s really cool but he (5)
(prefer/ play) _______football. I (6) (do) __________ gymnastics once a week and Hoa (7)
(do)_________ karate. She prefers indoor sports because she (8) (not like/ get)________ cold!
Write soon!

❺. CORRECTION
I. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. Having leisure activities are truly important to the elderly.
A B C D
2. Although she wanted to go to the museum, she decided staying at home.
A B C D
3. Parents are concerned that their kids may be spending too many time on screens.
A B C D
4. Collecting coins is exciting, but it can also be relaxed.
A B C D
5. Cloud watching sound weird, but Hang adores it.
A B C D
6. For some young people, enjoyment involves sitting in front a computer playing games.
A B C D
7. His parents are thinking of banning him on using the computer.
A B C D
8. When you game online, be carefully when making friends with strangers.
A B C D
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9. I detest to have to get up when it’s dark outside.
A B C D
10. Do you fancy to come on a day trip to Bath next Saturday?
A B C D
11. Would you mind to open the window?
A B C D

12. Why are they encouraged to learning English?

A B C D
13. I preferred comics in my free time.
A B C D
14. Mai enjoys to make crafts, especially cloth dolls.
A B C D
15. For some people, training pets are hard work.
A B C D

II. There are five grammar mistakes in this passage. Find and correct them.
Like most people, I turn on my laptop play as well as to study. At
weekends, I go to my favorite chat room and I chat.
Sometimes I spend hours online and I often make new friends. My
mum doesn’t go shop anymore. She likes buy everything online. My
___________________
sister likes music and she has join a rock group which she found on a
___________________
webpage at her university.
___________________
When I want to improving my English, there are a lot of great websites
___________________
with vocabulary games and practice exercises. I usually score more
___________________
points than my sister!
___________________

❻. READING
I. Choose the correct word A, B or C for each gap to complete the following passage.
I go on the Internet every day, but I’ve never (1) ______ more than an hour at a time online. I’ve got
laptop and also a smartphone, so I can (2) _________ the internet anywhere. Today, for instance, I’ve been
(3) ______ three times.
Mainly I just (4) _________ my friends. I read online magazines and I look (5) ______ information,
too. I also compare prices of thing, (6) __________ I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think
it’s safe.
I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (7) _________. One friend of mine always looks
(8) ________ because he spends all night online. Although he’s got a bad marks for the exams, he hasn’t (9)
_____ his habits.
In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet(10) _______.
1. A. spend B. spending C. spent
2. A. have B. use C. play
3. A. online B. internet C. computer
4. A. write B. email C. send
5. A. at B. in C. for
6. A. because B. but C. although
7. A. is B. were C. are
8. A. tired B. hard C. happily
9. A. change B. to change C. changed
10. A. sensible B. sensibly C. sensibleness
II. Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
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Most people watch TV in their leisure time. A television is considered essential in every household. It can be
the source of entertainment for all members in the family. There are always programmes suitable for
different ages, genders and interests… Watching TV is a great way to spend time and bond with your
family. Besides the entertainment value, TV shows can also be educational with cooking programmes,
documentaries…TV is also a way to expand your mind and see places you couldn’t in real life. However,
spending too much time in front of the TV makes you a couch potato, lazy person who watches TV a lot. It
can negatively affect your physical health because you are less likely to exercise. You creativity and
imagination can also be limited because of television.
1. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
A. Television and Household.
B. Entertainment for family members.
C. Advantages and Disadvantages of watching TV.
D. Imagination from Television.
2. What proves that television serves all members in the family?
A. TV programmes are designed for different genders.
B. TV programmes are designed for all ages.
C. TV programmes are designed for various interests.
D. All are correct.
3. According to the writer, what are the advantages of watching TV?
A. Connecting family members. C. Opening your mind.
B. Providing knowledge. D. All are correct.
4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of watching TV?
A. Improving your physical health. C. A and B are incorrect.
B. Encouraging your imagination. D. A and B are correct.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. It costs much money to own a television.
B. People watch TV for entertaining.
C. A couch potato may had bad physical health.
D. There are cooking programmes and documentaries on TV.

❼. WRITING
I. Reorder the words to make correct sentences.
1. to/ you/ listening/ like/ music?/ Do
____________________________________________________________
2. in/ My/ flowers/ mother/ the/ planting/ garden./ loves
____________________________________________________________
3. swimming/ the/ parents/ enjoy/ My/ in/ sea./ really
____________________________________________________________
4. cycling/ Do/ fancy/ now?/ you
____________________________________________________________
5. and/ I/ My/ playing/ adore/ chess./ brother
____________________________________________________________
6. collecting/ dislikes/ stamps./ Rose
____________________________________________________________
7. taking/ I/ a/ don’t/ in/ winter./ shower/ like
____________________________________________________________
8. detests/ Laura/ pottery./ making
____________________________________________________________
9. laboratory/ Minh Nam and I/ spending/ love/ a/ do/ hours/ to/ an experiment./ in
____________________________________________________________
10. interested in/ I/ fishing/ cold/ am not/ weather./ in/ this
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II. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar”.
The film “Avatar”________________________________________________________________
2. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.
She’s interested__________________________________________________________________
3. She only allows her children to watch television at weekends.
She only lets____________________________________________________________________
4. Could you help me with this box?
Would you______________________________________________________________________
5. DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think.
DIY skills are _______________________________________________
6. Who will take care of the garden while you are away?
Who will look___________________________________________________________________
7. How about going window-shopping this afternoon?
Shall__________________________________________________________________________
8. What leisure activity do you like most?
What’s_________________________________________________________________________
III. Put the following phrases in the correct column to organise the ideas.
I believe that In conclusion
In short Besides, also, in addition
Firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally I think that
Moreover, furthermore To sum up
For these reasons In my opinion,
According to me

Introducing the ideas Explaining Concluding

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IV. Should teenagers spend free time on facebook? Write a short paragraph (about 70-80 words) to
give your ideas. (Remember to use the phrases in Exercise III to organize your ideas).
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LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 2

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: Put the underlined words in the correct column depending on their pronunciation.

silent picture begin apartme different better prudent rando win

nt m
pretty banan sofa lovely separate sentenc bunny give engineer
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a e
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Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. normal B. visitors C. transport D. chore
2. A. basic B. major C. craft D. racing
3. A. ceremony B. cultural C. cattle D. costume
4. A. country B. cloud C. loudly D. mouse
5. A. camel B. cattle C. paddy D. buffalo
6. A. entertain B. rain C. air D. strain
7. A. traffic B. relative C. tragedy D. jam
8. A. apartment B. offer C. prefer D. another
9. A. create B. peaceful C. increase D. easily
10. A. accessible B. pressure C. illness D. success
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. charade B. transport C. expect D. paddy
2. A. popular B. calculus C. beehive D. disturb
3. A. harvest B. collect C. peaceful D. whisper
4. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic
5. A. activity B. traditional C. majority D. population
6. A. nomadic B. generous C. colourful D. countryside
7. A. leisure B. beehive C. unique D. ethnic
8. A. heritage B. pasture C. virtual D. detest
9. A. festival B. nomadic C. ornament D. turmeric
10. A. addicted B. socialise C. terraced D. custom

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Match the words with their meanings.

1. canal A. a person who lives in a village

2. cattle B. a machine for harvesting crops
3. villager C. an area of land where fruit trees are grown
D. a tower that contains a strong light to warn
4. orchard
and guide ships near the coast
E. a long, thin stretch of water that is
5. harvester
artificially made for boats to travel along 17
F. animals such as cows and buffaloes kept on
6. lighthouse
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. Russia is a _______ country with a lot of natural resources.
A. vast B. envious C. cultivable D. far
2. Farmers often leave the rice in the sun to _______.
A. damp B. wet C. warm D. dry
3. They _______ the buffalo-drawn cart with hay.
A. built B. hugged C. loaded D. milked
4. Farmers always need extra help with the _______.
A. accident B. harvest C. explosion D. cattle
5. I am _______ on visiting my grandparents' on the weekend.
A. fond B. keen C. interested D. bored
6. My uncle raises a herd of _______ on his farm.
A. cattle B. fruit C. countryside D. village
7. Farmers in Ly Nhon are ________ in the yard after they have harvested all the fields.
A. drying rice B. washing clothes C. dragon-snake D. milk cows
8. Can Gio is a suitable place to plant ________ suitable for saline soils.
A. cattle B. villagers C. orchards D. cows
9. At the weekend, my family and I went to the countryside to visit our grandparents. On the way,
we encountered many houses with ________ architecture.
A. ancient B. disturbing C. vast D. envious
10. The experience of ________ cows at Long Thanh dairy farm is a very memorable memory from my
travels.
A. herding B. envying C. catching D. milking
11. We really enjoyed flying kites over the green rice ________ during our picnic last year.
A. facilities B. hays C. fields D. collections
12. We are looking forward to a bumper _______.
A. lighthouse B. village C. countryside D. crop
13. I used to go _______ buffaloes when I was small.
A. herding B. swimming C. hiking D. cooking
14. They _______ the boxes into the trucks.
A. harvested B. loaded C. caught D. observed
15. _______ is often the hardest but the most important time to people living in the countryside.
A. Tet holiday B. Harvest time C. Daylight D. Travelling time
16. It is _______ in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy
17. The English test was _______ than I thought it would be.
A. the easier B. more easy C. easiest D. easier
18. English is thought to be _______ than Math.
A. harder B. the more hard C. hardest D. the hardest
19. Her office is _______ away than mine.
A. father B. more far C. farther D. farer
20. The streets in cities are _______ than those in the countryside.
A. crowded B. more crowded C. crowdeder D. less crowded
21. City drivers have to drive _______ than country ones.
A. more careful B. more careless C. more carefully D. more carelessly
22. My house is _______ hers.
A. cheap than B. cheaper C. more cheap than D. cheaper than
23. Tom is _______ than David.
A. handsome B. the more handsome

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24. He did the test _______ I did.
A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than
25. My new sofa is _______ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably
C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
26. A boat is _______ than a plane.
A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
27. My sister dances _______ than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
28. This road is _______ than that road.
A. narrower B. narrow C. the most narrow D. more narrower
29. He drives _______ his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully
C. more carefully than D. as careful as
30. Things in the city are _______ than in the country.
A. moderner B. more moderner C. modern D. more modern
31. John invited Ann to join his family on _______ to his home village about 60 kilometers to the north of
Ha Noi.
A. a two-day trip B. two- days trip C. a two- days trip D. a trip two days
32. After an hour walking between the green paddy _______, we finally reached the village entrance.
A. places B. fields C. yards D. courts
33. The small bamboo forest _______ the entrance to the village makes it picturesque.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
34. Alice met Aly’s family at his house _______ the early morning.
A. on B. at C. in D. about
35. We can enjoy the fresh air and beauty in the_______.
A. city B. factory C. countryside D. gas station
Exercise 3: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Nomadic people live in a ger. It keeps them cool in summer and warm in winter.
A. house B. circular tent C. cave D. yatch
2. The nomads move two or three times a year to look for new pastures
A. food B. places C. grasslands D. lifestyles
3. life in the city is more exciting than in the country.
A. boring B. interesting C. convenient D. beautiful
4. That village is very peaceful, so we like to live there.
A. noisy B. quiet C. boring D. skillful
5. I don’t like living in the country.
A. dislike B. hate C. enjoy D. A and B are correct
Exercise 4: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. The life in the countryside is very quiet and relaxing
A. noisy B. exciting C. modern D. hard
2. City people seem to react more quickly to changes than country people.
A. noisy B. slow C. slowly D. fast
3. A buffalo ploughs better than a horse.
A. well B. bad C. badly D. worse
4. This exercise is more difficult than that one.
A. easy B. boring C. good D. easily
5. Life in the city is more convenient and exciting than life in the country.
A. inconvenient B. more inconvenient C. slow D. A and B are correct
Exercise 5: Circle the correct options to complete the sentences.
1. City people seem to react quicklier / more quickly to changes than countryside people.
2. She came to the party later / more lately than her friends.

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3. Does a computer work at calculus more fast / faster than a human being?
4. Nga writes English essays better / more well than Mai.
5. Nick can jump higher / more high than Mike.
6. Today it’s raining more heavily / heavilier than it was yesterday.
7. Juice contains more / many vitamins than coke.
8. The farmers in my village work hard / harder than the ones here.
9. People in rural areas talk optimistically / more optimistically than city people.
10. Ms. Sarah dances more beautifully / beautifully than Ms. Susan.
Exercise 6: Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. ___________________ are very friendly and hospitable. (village)
2. My grandfather owns a valuable ___________________ of stamps. (collect)
3. Spring coming, the hills are ___________________ with many species of wild flowers
(color)
blooming.
4. Each nation tries to work hard to protect the world ___________________. (peaceful)
5. ___________________ a camel is the most exciting activity I have ever experienced. (ride)
6. Nomads usually move to get food and find lands to ___________________ (farmer)
7. Country children often react less quickly to technical ___________________ than city
(develop)
children.
8. You must drive ___________________ on the city roads or you will take high risk of
(care)
getting accidents.
9. During my stay in the village, I was ___________________ with several local farmers. (friend)
10. Local people in the village often wear their ___________________ costumer during the
(tradition)
festivals.
Exercise 7: Complete the sentences, using the comparative form of the adverbs from the
correspondent adjectives in the brackets.
1. It usually rains ___________________ in Central Viet Nam than in other region. (heavy)
2. I will have to try a bit ___________________ than this. (hard)
3. The hall was lighted ___________________ than the corridors. (bright)
4. Time goes by ___________________ when we are busy. (quick)
5. Our family has lived ___________________ in the country than in the town since last year. (happy)
6. The boys were playing the game ___________________ than the girls. (noisy)
7. This task can be completed ___________________ than that one. (easy)
8. A tractor can plough ___________________ than a buffalo or a horse. (good)
Exercise 8: Use the adjective in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the
sentences.
1. Tea is ___________________ coffee. (cheap)
2. The new harvest machine is ___________________ than the old one. (effective)
3. The countryside is ___________________ the town. (beautiful)
4. A tractor is ___________________ a buffalo. (powerful)
5. My sister is ___________________ me. (tall)
6. Blue whales are ___________________ elephants. (heavy)
7. The Mekong River is ___________________ the Red River. (long)
8. Do you think English is ___________________ French in grammar? (easy)
9. My new bed is ___________________ my old bed. (comfortable)
10. The film about my village town is ___________________ the book. (interesting)
Exercise 9: There are ten mistakes in this passage. Can you find and correct them?
Last summer Tuan invited me go to his village in Thai Binh Province with his father.
It’s harvest time, so all people there were very busy. The villagers got up very early and go to the field to cut
rice, load it onto buffalo-drawn carts or tractor and drove it home. Tuan’s father helped his parents on the
farm work. Tuan and I followed his father to go to the fields. There was so many space and I love the vast
open space, the fresh air and the feel of freedom in the countryside. We would run around the fields and
shout out loudly without disturbing anybody. I have never saw any interesting place like this. In the
afternoon, some of Tuan’s cousins take us to the fields to fly kites – It’s was so exciting!

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In the next morning, Tuan and I went to the market with his grandmother. There were many interesting thing
there. Locals sell their home –made products and many fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, apples and
they also sold animals such as chickens, geese, ducks, cats, dogs and pigs. I enjoyed the atmosphere there.
The trip to the countryside gave me my first experience of farm work: cutting rice, dry rice, planting
vegetables, collecting potatoes. It’s really unforgettable!
1. ___________________  ___________________
2. ___________________  ___________________
3. ___________________  ___________________
4. ___________________  ___________________
5. ___________________  ___________________
6. ___________________  ___________________
7. ___________________  ___________________
8. ___________________  ___________________
9. ___________________  ___________________
10. __________________  ___________________
Exercise 10: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
1. I am not sure who lives happier: nomads or city dwellers.
A. who B. lives C. happier D. city dwellers
2. A camel runs much more slowly as a horse.
A. A B. runs C. much D. as
3. City people seem to react quickly to changes than in the countryside.
A. seem B. quickly C. than D. the
4. My father used to hate eat sea food, but now he likes doing it.
A. used B. eat C. but D. doing
5. How many water do you drink everyday?
A. How many B. do C. drink D. everyday

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following
questions:
1. Where is Nguyen now?
A. countryside B. large village C. Ha noi D. small village
2. When was he able to make new friends?
A. on his 4th day B. on his 3rd day C. on his 2nd day D. on his 1st day
3. What is Nguyen’s kite like?
A. small B. big C. large and colorful D. short
4. Does Nick want to be there with Nguyen?
A. Yes, he did B. Yes, he does C. No, he doesn’t D. No, he don’t
Exercise 2: Listen to the conversation twice and decide whether the following sentences are True or
False.
Statements True/ False
1. Nguyen think country life could be so interesting. __________
2. Nguyen never joins the boys in herding the buffaloes. __________
3. Nick would like to visit the countryside at harvest time. __________
4. Rice is transported home on trucks. __________

B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. - Lan: “Have you ever ridden a cart?” - Nam: "_______"
A. Yes, we do. B. That’s a good idea. C. No, but I’d like to.
D. Not at all.
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2. - Nick: You’ve made new friends? - Aly: "_______"
A. Yes, I did. B. Yeah- right on the first day.
C. Yes, please. D. You’re welcome.
3. - Ba: "Why don’t we take a trip to my home town?" - Nam: "_______"
A. Yes, we do. B. That’s a good idea. C. Not at all. D. You’re
welcome.
4. - Nick: "How is your stay there?" - Nam: "_______"
A. Yes, please. B. So exciting. C. Never mind. D. Sure
5. - Lan: "What are you doing there?" - Nam: "_______"
A. Lots of things. B. Good idea. C. Ok. D. Not at all.

TOPIC 2: LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Part 1: Introduction and interview on familiar topics
1. The examiner asks the student about him/herself, his/her family, his/her hobbies,
his/her favourite foods and drinks, and his/her studies, …
2. What do you do in your free time?
3. Where do you live?
4. Do you like to live in the countryside or in the city?
Part 2: Talk about life in the country.
You should talk about:
- A peaceful life (friendly, quiet, kind neighbors)
- A safe life (unpolluted, few accidents.…)
- Enjoyable life (outdoor activities, festivals, beautiful sights...)
Part 3:
1. Why do many people prefer country life to city life?
2. What will you do if you live in the countryside?

C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Poor farmers use the (1) __________ land over and over. The land also needs a rest so that it (2)
__________ be better and ready for the following crop. (3) __________ farmers must have food to support
their lives. They cut down (4) __________ for firewood and for soil. In some areas where all trees are (5)
__________, the land becomes a desert. No one wants to live in the desert, but people still need wood to
prepare for their meals and warm them up in the winter. It’s hard to (6) __________ the awareness of the
poor to save the environment for the future.
1. A. similar B. same C. likely D. alike
2. A. will B. have C. used to D. seems
3. A. Therefore B. However C. So D. Moreover
4. A. trees B. plants C. bushes D. leaves
5. A. disappeared B. gone C. done D. made
6. A. seems B. rise C. raise D. height
 Last summer, Long went (1) __________ a holiday for two weeks to the island of Cat Ba. He (2)
__________ a hotel which had a wonderful swimming pool and beautiful views of the sea. It was in a
village where the local people went fishing in the winter, and foreign visitors came in the summer.
Long spent his first day on the beach, but on the second day he felt very ill. First, he was too hot, then he
was too cold. He couldn't understand why he felt (3) __________ that. So he went to see the local doctor,
who was a very nice man, and (4) __________ voice was so sweet.
"Summer is a time when people often feel ill," the doctor said. "It's too hot for most of us! (5) __________
this medicine, and stay out of the sun." Long took the doctor's (6) __________ and stayed in his room for
the rest of his holiday. He soon felt better. "What a cheap holiday!" he thought happily.
1. A. to B. for C. on D. in
2. A. lived B. rented C. hired D. stayed
3. A. like B. as C. so D. Ø
4. A. spoke B. an C. who D. whose
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6. A. chance B. advice C. opportunity D. advise
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from
farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a
communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional
games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built
on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of
livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens
tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the
central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees coffee and tea as well as
hunting.
(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)
1. Which can be the topic of the passage?
A. Villagers across the country B. Villagers around the world
C. Vietnamese life in the countryside D. Vietnamese life in the city
2. Which activity is NOT MENTIONED as a way for villagers to earn their livings?
A. Farming B. Fishing C. Studying D. Hunting
3. Why do Southern villagers need to build their houses on stilt?
A. To protect the house from being attacked by wild animals
B. To protect the house from being flooded
C. To protect the house from earthquakes
D. To protect the house from evil things
4. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. There are many disasters in the Central of Vietnam
B. Houses in the Southern part of Vietnam often
C. People in the Northern Mountainous earn their livings by hunting
D. Villagers often work individually
5. Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “studious” in the passage?
A. spending a lot of time studying B. lacking of academic knowledge
C. being lazy in studying D. being very intelligent
 Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it
has both advantagesand disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness.
Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young
children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are
fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in
the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often
the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career
are better provided in the city.
1. According to the passage, living in the country has ________.
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages
2. How many advantages does living in the county have?
A. two B. three
C. four D. no
3. Living in the country is safer for young children because ________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

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D.The country is only suitable for retired people.
5. Having few friends is ________.
A. one of drawbacks to life in the country
B. the only disadvantage to living in the countryside
C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
D.one of certain advantages to life outside the city
Exercise 3: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F)
City life has its advantages and disadvantages and so does country life; however, there seems to be an
increased interest in the country, especially among young families. If you are thinking about moving to the
country as well but are not sure if it is a good idea, it may help to look at the benefits of country life. In the
country, you are woken up by the singing of the birds rather by the noise from the traffic. Homes in the
countryside are surrounded by nature which has a shooting effect on both the mind and the body. Due to
virtual absence of cars and factories, you will not be breathing any potentialliy toxic fumes in the country.
Clean air is one of the main advantages of country life over city dwelling. In the country, everyone knows
everyone and people actually say ‘hello’. Communities in the country are much smaller but they are more
connected and open. People in the country are really friendlier and are prepared to help without asking
anything in return.
(Source: Adapted from Country life)
T F
1. More and more young families like living in the countryside.
2. Communities in the city are much smaller than those in the city.
3. In the countryside, birds’ singing is very noisy.
4. There are not many cars and factories in the countryside.
5. In the countryside, you shouldn’t pay money when being helped.
Exercise 4: Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 1 to 4 are True or False and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 5 and 6.
It was an unforgettable 3-day trip to the countryside to visit my grandparents last summer holiday. My
family decided to go by motorcycle on this trip because we all wanted to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere
along the road there. The air was so great and clear. We felt very excited about this place. After having
lunch at my grandparents' house, we took a short nap and made all preparation to go fishing with
grandparents in the afternoon. The lake beside the house had many fishes and we had a joyful fishing and a
lot of dishes cooked with in the evening. It was our first day
On the second day, we got up early and rode bicycle around the village. The traffic was not heavy. We went
along the small roads, had lunch under the shade of an old banyan tree and saw the children playing with
kites in the afternoon. The wind made us feel relaxed and peaceful.
On the third day, dad and mom allowed my sister and me to help my grandparents with the work on the
fields. The summer came. It was time for harvesting. People were busier collecting all corn and rice. We had
a hard- working day. We went to sleep early and the village at night was so silent. It was such a memorable
travel of mine, we felt very happy during the after time of that summer.
1. The family traveled to the village by motorcycle because they couldn’t afford to go by bus.
_______
2. The writer spent three days in the village.
_______
3. To the writer of the passage, the trip to the village was unforgettable because there were too
many accidents on the way.
_______
4. The writer of the passage has learnt a lot about the life in the village. _______
5. During the time in the village, the writer of the passage did all the following EXCEPT:
A. catching fish in the lake B. riding bicycle around the village
C. playing with kites D. helping his / her grandparents
6. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. life in the village is stressful B. life in the village is peaceful
C. life in the village is tiring D. life in the village is terrible

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Exercise 1: Rearrange the words to make complete sentences.
1. people / In the countryside, / are/ and / life / is / more / simpler/welcoming/.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. In general, /is /much/ convenient/ because/ in the city / life / many living facilities / available / more/ are/
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. busier/Like/her parents/other farmers, /are/harvest time /at
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. said that /felt /more/ about the future / city dwellers / country folks/ The article / optimistic /than/
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. the summer/The sun / brightly /in / than / in/ the winter / more /shines/
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with suitable forms of the adverbs given in the brackets.
1. Nick is a careful write than Phuc. (carefully)
 Nick writes essays ________________________________________________________________
2. A snail is slower than a crab. (slowly)
 A snail moves ___________________________________________________________________
3. My father’s explanation about the subject was clearer than my brother’s. (clearly)
 My father explained the subject _____________________________________________________
4. My cousin is a better singer than I am. (well)
 My cousin sings _________________________________________________________________
5. Phong is a faster swimmer than Phuc. (fast)
 Phong swims ____________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings.
1. Tim is older than Sarah.
 Sarah __________________________________________________________________________
2. Our house is large than yours.
 Your house _____________________________________________________________________
3. Bill is not as tall as David.
 Bill ____________________________________________________________________________
4. Jack’s marks are worse than mine.
 My marks ______________________________________________________________________
5. This book is the same price as that one.
 That book is _____________________________________________________________________
6. Your bike is slower than mine.
 My bike is ______________________________________________________________________
7. My house is bigger than your house.
 Your house _____________________________________________________________________
8. The black car is cheaper than the red car.
 The red car _____________________________________________________________________
9. This film is more interesting than that one.
 That film _______________________________________________________________________
10. My kitchen is smaller than yours.
 Your kitchen ____________________________________________________________________
11. My mother cannot cook as well as me.
 I can ___________________________________________________________________________
12. She has a house which is not as modern as my house.
 My house _______________________________________________________________________
13. The movie was boring. I had been thought it was interesting.
 The movie ______________________________________________________________________
14. He cannot play tennis as well as Jack.
 Jack can ________________________________________________________________________
15. I did not spend as much money as you.
 You spent ______________________________________________________________________
16. I didn’t think this book is expensive as it is.

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17. A city has more interesting activities than the countryside.
 The countryside __________________________________________________________________
18. A motorbike goes faster than a bike.
 A bike _________________________________________________________________________
19. Life in the city is busier than life in the countryside.
 Life in the countryside is___________________________________________________________
20. His uncle works less responsibly than Mr. Nam.
 Mr. Nam________________________________________________________________________
21. We fancy doing the housework.
 We ____________________________________________________________________________
22. Jane makes crafts better than her sister.
 Jane’s sister _____________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Write a paragraph about what someone likes or dislikes about life in the countryside.
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BÀI TẬP LUYỆN THÊM UNIT 2

❶. PHONETICS
I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group
1. A. fruit B. building C. juice D. suitable
2. A. village B. cottage C. marriage D. massage
3. A. about B. today C. apart D. alive
4. A. although B. plough C. country D. though
5. A. architect B. change C. children D. watch
6. A. country B. cloud C. loudly D. mouse
7. A. camel B. cattle C. paddy D. buffalo
8. A. populated B. loaded C. harvested D. lived
9. A. fields B. flowers C. lemons D. parks
10. A. normal B. visitor C. transport D. chore
11. A. ride B. excite C. ridden D. beehive
12. A. pasture B. vast C. brave D. farm
13. A. cattle B. circular C. country D. collect
14. A. generous B. ger C. grassland D. guess
15. A. worked B. watched C. relaxed D. crowded
16. A. sentence B. semester C. resemble D. member
17. A. public B. slice C. televise D. hike
18. A. mended B. needed C. invented D. called
19. A. mother B. health C. theme D. think
20. A. loudly B. sound C. touch D. amount
20. A. problem B. clothing C. climate D. cloudy
21. A. neighbor B. cough C. although D. drought

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23. A. try B. facility C. typhoon D. supply
24. A. supermarket B. ruler C. pollution D. urban
25. A. nature B. migrant C. facility D. away
26. A. traffic B. relative C. tragedy D. jam
27. A. apartment B. offer C. prefer D. another
28. A. nature B. pressure C. urban D. supply
29. A. create B. peaceful C. increase D. easily
30. A. accessible B. pressure C. illness D. success
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each
group.
1. A. hotel B. swallow C. improve D. survive
2. A. eventual B. devastate C. admirable D. different
3. A. brother B. machine C. mother D. beauty
4. A. decorate B. family C. festival D. tradition
5. A. blanket B. invite C. replace D. exchange
6. A. cultivate B. develop C. celebrate D. decorate
7. A. competition B. invitation C. nation D. conservation
8. A. librarian B. bamboo C. develop D. cultural
9. A. festival B. resource C. station D. history
10. A. statue B. important C. devote D. begin
11. A. nomadic B. generous C. colourful D. countryside
12. A. popular B. calculus C. beehive D. disturb
13. A. harvest B. collect C. peaceful D. whisper
14. A. charade B. transport C. expect D. paddy
15. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic

❷. MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. It is ....................... in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy
2. The English test was ....................... than I thought it would be.
A. the easier B. more easy C. easiest D. easier
3. English is thought to be ....................... than Math.
A. harder B. the more hard C. hardest D. the hardest
4. My house is ....................... hers.
A. cheap than B. cheaper C. more cheap than D. cheaper than
5. Her office is ....................... away than mine.
A. father B. more far C. farther D. farer
6. Tom is ....................... than David.
A. handsome B. the more handsome
C. more handsome D. the most handsome
7. He did the test ....................... I did.
A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than
8. A boat is ....................... than a plane.
A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
9. My new sofa is ....................... than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably
C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
10. My sister dances ....................... than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
11. This road is ....................... than that road.
A. narrower B. narrow C. the most narrow D. more narrower
12. He drives ....................... his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully
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13. It was ....................... day of the year.
A. the colder B. the coldest C. coldest D. colder
14. She is ....................... student in my class.
A. most hard-working B. more hard-working
C. the most hard-working D. as hard-working
15. Jupiter is ....................... planet in the solar system.
A. the biggest B. the bigger C. bigger D. biggest
16. Yoga help us learn ................ to co-ordinate breathing and movement.
A. what B. when C. why D. how
17. Teenagers enjoy................to music and ................ out with friends.
A. listen - hang B. to listen – to hang
C. listening - hang D. listening - hanging
18. ................should children do yoga too?
A. Why B. When C. What D. How
19. Don’t worry. It is to travel to that village even at night.
A. safe B. unsafe C. difficult D. inconvenient
20. Life in a small town is ................ than that in a big city.
A. peaceful B. much peaceful
C. less peaceful D. much more peaceful

21. The boys often help their parents to................ water from the village well.
A. gather B. collect C. give D. find
22. In the Central Highlands, the biggest and tallest house in the village is the house.
A. communication B. community
C. communal D. commune
23. The Viet people have many................ customs and crafts.
A. tradition B. traditional C. culture D. customary
24. ...............month is the Hoa Ban Festival of the Thai people held in?
A. When B. Which C. How many D. How often
25The................on display in Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture are very interesting.
A. items B. goods C. products D. shows
26.I went on a trip to the countryside and had my first experience ................ farm work.
A. on B. with C. for D. of
27. We usually spend our holiday in the village ................ our grandparents live.
A. what B. where C. which D. when
28.I think country life is so boring and ................ because you’re not close to shops and services.
A. unhealthy B. inconvenient C. comfortable D. peaceful
29.On the farm, uncle Duong showed us how to ................ cucumbers.
A. plough B. produce C. pick D. put up
30. Mongolian children start to learn ................ before they can walk.
A. horse riding B. riding horse C. ride horse D. horse ridden
31.On the side of the road, a herd boy was herding .................
A. kites B.hay C. cattle D. blackberries
32. Mongolian children learn to ride when they are ................ as three years old.
A. as young B. younger C. younger than D. so young
33. Does your new stereo play music ................than your old one did?
A. louder B. more loudly C. loudlier D. more louder
34. Countryside is not polluted ................ you can breathe there fresh air.
A. although B. however C. therefore D. as
35. ‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘................’
A. It’s right up my street! B. That’s awesome.
C. Exactly what I want. D. How interesting!
36. We are all hook ................ making star lanterns.
A. in B. off C. on D. to

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A. horn B. for C. in D. since
38. The Kinh have the largest number of people, ................ for 86% of the population.
A. holding B. taking C. accounting D. numbering
39. I’m tired of ............... in the city. It’s too busy, noisy and dirty.
A. live B. to live C. to be lived D. living
40. _................ drop that mobile phone and do your homework?
A. Why don’t you B. How about C. Would you mind D. When did you
41. The Hmong of Sa Pa are called Black Hmong ................ their mainly black clothing.
A. because of B. in spite of C. in order to D. according to
42. People in rural areas live ................ than those in cities.
A. simplier B. more simply C. more simple D. simpler
43. The highlands of northern Vietnam are home to the 1.5 million-strong Tay, ................_ minority group.
A. Vietnam’s largest B. the Vietnam’s largest
C. a Vietnam’s largest D. the largest Vietnam
44. ................ is the Nung’s clothing? ~ Indigo.
A. What B. Which group C. What colour D. Whose
45. ‘I find it hard to build a toy car.’ ‘But ................’
A. my pleasure B. it’s my fault.
C. it sounds great! D. it’s right up your street!
46. We often spend a lot of time talking with our………during Tet holiday.
A. relation B. relationship C. relatives D. relative
47. ……..people in the countryside are not rich, they often have a peaceful and happy life.
A. Because B. although C. Despite D. When
48. Except for some minor changes, life in my hometown has generally remained at a slow……….
A. speed B. rhythm C. pace D. both B & C
49. Which one do you prefer, life in the ……..area or life in a modern town?
A. far B. further C. distance D. remote
50. I have stayed in a …….area for two weeks. The transportation was very inconvenient and there was no
entertainment center to relax.
A. rural B. urban C. outskirts D. suburb

❸. WORD FORMS
I. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.
1. Iceland is considered the most country in the world. (PEACE)
2. A lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (NOMAD)
3.My brother has been a stamp for several years. (COLLECT)
4.It is a/ an place to hold a picnic because it is too far from (CONVENIENCE)
the road.
5.Drinking water in some areas may be . (SAFE)
6.During my stay in the village, I was with several (FRIEND)
local farmers.
7.Encouraging children to eat and drink is very (HEATH)
important.
8.Local people in the village often wear their costumer (TRADITION)
during the festivals.
9.Please give to that charity to help the homeless after the flood. (GENEROUS)
10.The baby slept very because the bed was really (SOUND)
comfortable.
11. People in my country are very open and ______. I like to go there when I (FRIEND)
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12.Some of my ______ live in the countryside (RELATE)
13. Some people say that the country is more _____ for the people who are (SUIT)
retired.
14. Entertainment is difficult to find in the country, _____ in the evening. (PARTICULAR)
15.Natural disasters can ______ destroy a harvest and leave the farmers with (EASY)
little or no money until the following year.
16. The pollution in our city is much _____________ than it used to be. (BAD)
17. These trousers are too wide. Do you have any that are _____________? (NARROW)
18. My mother always gets up _____________ than everybody else in the (EARLY)
house.
19. Max finished the homework _____________ than anyone else in the (FAST)
class.
20. Get rid of the sorrow! You will do it ___________ next time. (GOOD)
❹. VERB FORMS
I. Write the correct form of verbs in the bracket.
1. It (be) often hot in summer.
2. The children often go (swim) in rivers after school.
3. It is necessary (water) the flowers twice a day.
4. Farmers are always busy with (harvest) their crops.
5. Mai (love) (listen) to the morning sounds in the countryside.
6. My father always (make) important decisions in my family.
7. In summer afternoons, children often (fly) kites especially when it (be) windy.
8. We sometimes (gather) around the campfire and (listen) to the elderly tell stories
about my village's heroes.

II. Give the correct forms of verbs in the brackets.

1. H5N1 virus (harm)______human body very quickly.
2. Vegetarians (live) on vegetables, fruit and nuts.
3. Tina (sometimes, miss) the bus to school.
4. She (not like) housework at weekends.
5. They (eat) two eggs every day. That (not be) good for their health.
6. My mother and I usually (cook) meals for my family but my father (seldom, cook) .
7. Hoa and Ba sometimes (not water) the flowers in their garden.
8. My brother (spend)half an hour (do) his homework everyday

III. Complete the sentences with the correct verb form.

1. John adores (play) badminton in the winter
2. My father sometimes goes (hunt) in the forests. He’d liketo find some more food
for our family.
3. The boy (pick) up a stone and threw it in to the river.
4. He (collect) stamps from many countries since he (be) eight.
5. Which sports do you like (play)?
6. Hoa’s teacher wants her (spend) more time on math.
7. I promise I (try) my best next semester.
8. Sandra needs (improve) her English writing.
9. You should (underline) the word you want (learn) .
10. Can you help me (move) this table?
11. Nam always (get) grade A in Physics, but last semester he (get)
B.
12. They were proud of (be) so successful.

❺. CORRECTION
I. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. Farzana did poor on her algebra quiz because she couldn’t concentrate well.
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 A B C D
2. The test was more difficult than I expected. I could finish it at least 20 minutes early.
A B C D
3. Although the island has no clean water and electric, it attracts lots of tourists.
A B C D
4. The bee can easy sting anyone coming close to their beehives.
A B C D
5. I love farm work, such as digging holes, sowing seeds and I pick fruit.
A B C D
6. She is boring with the silent surrounding because she used to live in a big city.
A B C D
7. Life in the countryside is much peaceful and the life is also slower.
A B C D
8. Nomadic children learn riding a horse when they are very small.
A B C D
9. After a few weeks of lessons I could dance gracefully than before.
A B C D
10. Steve works more happy than he used to.
A B C D

II. There are ten mistakes in this passage. Find and correct them.
Last summer Tuan invited me go to his village in Thai Binh Province with _______________
his father.
It’s harvest time, so all people there were very busy. The villagers got up _______________
very early and go to the field to cut rice, load it onto buffalo-drawn carts or
tractor and drove it home. Tuan’s father helped his parents on the farm _______________
work. Tuan and I followed his father to go to the fields. There was so many
space and I love the vast open space, the fresh air and the feel of freedom in _______________
the countryside. We would run around the fields and shout out loudly
without disturbing anybody. I have never saw any interesting place like this. _______________
In the afternoon, some of Tuan’s cousins take us to the fields to fly kites –
It’s was so exciting! _______________
In the next morning , Tuan and I went to the market with his grandmother.
There were many interesting thing there. Locals seld their home –made _______________
products and many fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, apples and they
also sold animals such as chickens, geese, ducks, cats, dogs and pigs. I _______________
enjoyed the atmosphere there.
The trip to the countryside gave me my first experience of farm work: _______________
cutting rice, dry rice, planting vegetables, collecting potatoes. It’s really
unforgettable! _______________

❻. READING
I. Reading the following paragraph and complete it with one suitable word in each blank.
My grandmother told me that our village (1) ____very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard
in the fields all days but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many
people had to (2) _____in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has (3) _____ a lot. People
live in big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the (4) ______. on the radio or watch TV for
entertainment. All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the
roads (5) ______ the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains. They widen the roads so cars and
lorries can get to the village easily. They build a medical centre so people’s health can be looked ( 6) _____at
any time. They build a new school so their (7) ______ have better learning conditions. They build a bridge
(8) ______ the river so villagers have a shorter way to town. They also build a football ground so their
children can (9) ____ sports. And they grow cash crops so people can export the crops and have more

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money. I would like to become an agricultural engineer in the future so I can apply new technology to our
farming and do more for the village (10) _____ our parents did.
II. Read the text and answer the questions below.
Last week Nick and some his classmates went to the countryside. They went to visit a farm of Nick’s uncle.
They left early in the morning and went there by bus. Nick’s uncle, Mr. Brown met them at the bus stop and
took them to their farm. On the way, Uncle Brown showed them the field of wheat (lúa mì) and vegetables
where some tractors (máy kéo) were running up and down, ploughing and breaking soil, distributing manure
(rải phân) and planting potatoes. After lunch, they all went for a walk. In the large yard of the farm they saw
some farm machines. Among them is the biggest machine which is called a combine harvester (máy gặt
đập). They were told that this machine can cut and thresh corn at the same time. In the afternoon they went
to the place where cattle such as horses, sheep and cows were raised. They were very excited to see how
cows were milked by the worker there. Uncle Brown also spoke about many interesting things in the
countryside. After having some fruits and cakes, they said goodbye and went home.
1. How did Peter and his classmates go to Uncle Brown?
……………………………………………………………………………
2. What does his uncle grow on his farm?
……………………………………………………………………………
3. What can a tractor do?
………………………………….………………………………………….
4. What is typical of a combine harvester?
………………………………………………………………………………
5. Which kinds of cattle are raised in Uncle Brown’s farm?
……………………………………………………………………………….
III. Choose the correct answer for each gap to complete the following passage.
My parents are farmers. They work very (1) ______ on the paddy fields. They usually get (2) ______Very
early in the morning. After (3) _____ breakfast, they feed the buffaloes, pigs, chickens, ducks and they (4)
_____ the eggs. From about eight, they work on the field. They (5) ______ rice but their (6) ______ is
vegetables. From eleven thirty to one thirty, they rest and have lunch. They continue to work until five in the
afternoon then they come back home. My mother (7) ______the animals again while my father (8)______
the buffalo shed and the chicken coop. They usually finish their work at about six thirty. Twice a week, my
mother (9) _______the vegetables and eggs to the town market to sell them then she often buys the things
we need for our daily life. She also (10) _____ me a small present each time.
1. A. hard B. hardly C. harder D. hardest
2. A. on B. off C. up D. in
3. A. to have B. having C. have D. had
4. A. take B. see C. have D. collect
5. A. plant B. water C. grow D. cut
6. A. period B. crop C. time D. harvest
7. A. leads B. feeds C. gives D. calls
8. A. cleans B. washes C. polishes D. clears
9. A. makes B. takes C. carries D. brings
10. A. buying B. buys C. to buy D. bought

❼. WRITING
I. Rewrite the sentences keeping the same meaning.
1. My house is bigger than your house.
Your house _____________________________________________________
2. The black car is cheaper than the red car.
The red car _____________________________________________________
3. This film is more interesting than that one.
That film is ____________________________________________________
4. My kitchen is smaller than yours.
Your kitchen____________________________________________________
5. My mother cannot cook as well as me.
I can__________________________________________________________
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 6. She has a house which is not as modern as my house.
My house is____________________________________________________
7. The movie was boring. I had been thought it was interesting.
The movie was__________________________________________________
8. He cannot play tennis as well as Jack.
Jack can________________________________________________________
9. I did not spend as much money as you.
You spent______________________________________________________
10. I didn’t think this book is expensive as it is.
This book is

LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 3

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: Put the underlined words in the correct column depending on their pronunciation.
ensure coin tourist point voice destroy mature loyalty rural spoil
secure toilet usually endure poison plural enjoy detour punctual obscure
employe
boy boil tour poor noise maturity furious rejoice disappointed
/ʊə/ r /ɔɪ/
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
___ ___
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
___ ___
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
___ ___
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
___ ___
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
___ ___
Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. club B. upload C. discuss D. focus
2. A. media B. stressful C. pressure D. website
3. A. connect B. concentrate C. calm D. competition
4. A. paddy B. teenager C. camel D. cattle
5. A. illness B. success C. accessible D. pressure
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. teenager B. enjoyment C. concentrate D. countryside
2. A. connect B. advise C. focus D. discuss
3. A. stressful B. success C. pressure D. leader
4. A. pressure B. decision C. friendship D. guidance
5. A. account B. website C. bully D. teamwork

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Match the words with their meanings.

1. browse A. join with someone or something else

2. connect B. look through a website without reading everything
3. leader C. a person who uses their strength or power to
frighten or hurt weaker people
4. bully D. a person who leads a group of people
5. website E. the activity of working together in a group
6. teamwork F. a set of pages on the internet

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Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. The teacher asks the whole class to _______ on studying to prepare well for the midterm exam.
A. advise B. focus C. connect D. coach
2. Most teenagers today have at least one social media _______ for entertainment and study.
A. account B. leader C. midterm D. teenager
3. Ally tries to overcome the _______ from her family by studying hard to get the best results.
A. media B. teamwork C. website D. pressure
4. According to many surveys, teenagers now find it interesting to _______ their short videos on Tik Tok.
A. post B. avoid C. go D. check
5. Most of the students are associated with _______ or sports teams.
A. school clubs B. stress C. account D. pressure
6. After school, we sometimes post a few questions on the _______ for discussion.
A. bully B. forum C. competition D. notification
7. I take pride in my positive attitude. I always stay _______, even in the worst situations.
A. enjoyable B. peaceful C. calm D. user-friendly
8. We feel pressured because there are only two days left until our _______ exam.
A. economic B. midterm C. social D. bad
9. Friendship is expressed through _______, caring, and helping each other when facing difficulties.
A. sharing B. doing C. making D. discussing
10. She wants to _______ the club to connect with new friends.
A. cook B. browse C. join D. log
11. We _______ the school website to find the school activities.
A. focus B. thank C. deny D. browse
12. I log _______ to my Facebook account to post my photos and chat with everyone.
A. on B. about C. with D. at
13. My father is an engineer, _______ he often has to work away from home.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
14. This year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the next Sunday, _______ I can go home and reunite with
my family.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
15. Would you like to drink milk tea_______ coffee?
A. or B. otherwise C. so D. therefore
16. I have never joined in a carnival, _______ I am very curious about it.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
17. My mother is occupied in her job, _______ she tries to make time for me.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
18. I am learning English _______ I want to get a good job after school.
A. but B. because C. so D. therefore
19. Do you want to join us _______ do you want to leave now?
A. and B. or C. but D. so
20. I love cats, _______ my mother doesn’t allow me to have one.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
21. Mary wants to go abroad, _______ she saves money from now.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
22. They used to be friends, _______ now they are not.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
23. Ann is very sensitive; _______, you shouldn’t comment on his new shoes.
A. but B. therefore C. however D. so
24. This event is held to commemorate the national heroes, _______ it teaches children to respect and be
grateful to the heroes.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
25. You can take a seat, _______ you can go around and take a look. It’s up to you.
A. and B. or C. but D.so
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1. The police have sold the car in auction, ____ no one came to take it. (but/ so/ for)
2. Whale Festival is the biggest festival of the fishermen, ____ it is common. (and/ but/ or)
3. The discussion was not exciting, ____ was it informative. (or/ so/ nor)
4. It may rain tomorrow, ____ we are going home in any case. (but/ nor/ and)
5. The staff in our company can dine out, ____ they can order in. (so/ or/ for)
6. Dorothy works ten hours a day, ____ he has time to volunteer at a charity. (yet/ and/ nor)
7. The injured man was incapable of walking, ____ he had to be carried. (but/ and/ so)
8. She looks shy and skinny, ____ she is a karate athlete. (or/ yet/ and)
9. I made a suggestion, ____ they chose to ignore it. (so/ but/ nor)
10. I bought these three shirts, ____ they gave me the another one for free. (for/ and/ or)
Exercise 4: Circle the simple sentence of each following pair of sentences.
1. A. I cook and wash the dishes.
B. I cook, and she washes the dishes.
2.
A. They went to Hoi An and bought lots of souvenirs.
B. They went to Hoi An, but they didn’t buy any souvenirs.
3.
A. Mai and her family visited their relatives in Nha Trang last week.
B. Mai and her family love Nha Trang, so they went to Nha Trang last week.
4.
A. You can take this medicine, or you can drink hot ginger tea.
B. You can take this medicine.
5.
A. She eats healthily, so she is very strong.
B. She eats healthily and does exercises regularly.
6.
A. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
B. Water boiled, and he poured it into the kettle.
Exercise 5: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. When someone tries to log into some of your Tik Tok accounts, the system will send you a notification.
A. notice B. media C. midterm test D. stress
2. The pressure from my parents and friends makes me feel very stressed.
A. stress B. competition C. schoolwork D. leader
3. Many teenagers find themselves unable to go a few minutes without checking their social media
accounts, resulting in a compulsive behavior that negatively impacts their daily lives.
A. men B. youths C. children D. boys
4. She has a habit of posting pictures of herself on Facebook every day, which annoys everyone.
A. checking B. uploading C. updating D. browsing
5. To concentrate on my work, I make a conscious effort to silence my phone and avoid logging on to any
social media accounts.
A. advise B. discuss C. focus D. upload
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. When I log on to my computer, the first thing I do is open my Facebook account to catch up on the latest
updates from my friends and family.
A. log out B. cross over C. focus on D. keep up with
2. Instagram is enjoyable. I feel very happy when someone likes my photos that I uploaded.
A. bored B. happy C. peaceful D. quiet
3. Mary is into making crafts. She should participate in the arts and crafts club at school.
A. good at B. not keep in touch C. famous for D. not take part in
4. YouTube is one of the most popular social media sites nowadays.
A. collective B. enjoyable C. uncommon D. user-friendly

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5. Teen social media addiction can negatively impact offline relationships, as teens may become socially
isolated and have difficulty engaging in face-to-face interactions due to their preoccupation with online
interactions.
A. impressively B. positively C. attractively D. nearly
Exercise 7: Write S for simple sentences and C for compound sentences.
1. _________ She is my aunt.
2. _________ Thomas speaks Vietnamese fluently.
3. _________ Mai and Hoa enjoy playing table tennis.
4. _________ Linda sings and Peter plays the guitar.
5. _________ Nga likes reading, so she bought a lot of books.
6. _________ I went to Ha Noi and visited some temples and pagodas there.
7. _________ She is a smart student, and she is an active member of our club.
8. _________ Mary wants to join the school chess club; however, she can’t play chess.
9. _________ We go shopping, go to the cinema, and play sport together.
10. _________ She has prepared everything for her performance, but she feels nervous.
Exercise 8: Fill in a suitable conjunction to complete the following compound sentences
1. My father wants me to become a doctor, _________I want to become a designer.
2. It is a challenging task, _________it takes me a lot of time to do it
3. Should I stay in and watch TV _________should I hang out with friends today?
4. There are many festivals in Vietnam _________many of them are held in the spring.
5. Did you stay at home last night _________did you go out with your friends?
6. I broke my glasses yesterday, _________I didn’t see things clearly.
7. My brother doesn’t socialize much, _________he has very few friends.
8. A new camera is all I want now, _________I don’t have enough money.
9. Mary looks small and thin, _________she owns great strength.
10. I have many things to do tonight, _________I reject my friend’s invitation to her party.
11. My computer is brand new, _________I encounter some problems when I use it.
12. This is a complex problem, _________we need to work together to find the solution.
13. Peter doesn’t feel well today, _________he is absent from school.
14. They thought they won the match, _________it turned out that they were losers.
15. My siblings and I don’t share many similarities, _________we are in harmony with each other.

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen and complete the sentences. (Track 06)
1. ___________________ is a normal part of life.
2. ___________________ and school are causes that makes teenagers stress.
3. Teenagers are stressed with their social ___________________ with friends.
4. ___________________ of time or having too much to do often causes stress.
5. Stress that hangs around for a long period of time can be ___________________ to your child’s health
and well-being.

Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement.
No. Statements T F
1. Stress can even be beneficial in some situations.
Expectations and pressure to do well at school from parents and
2.
family don’t cause stress.
Life challenges, such as leaving school or getting into tertiary
3.
studies or employment can cause stress.
4. We can’t support our children when they are stressed.
Having a chat to the family doctor is a way to help the children
5.
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 B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. - Nam: “Dad, I've got the first rank in class in English this semester!” - Mr. Thanh: “______”
A. Thank you! B. Never mind. C. Well done! D. You're welcome.
2. Your friend stayed up late studying for an important exam.
A. Well done! B. Stay calm. Everything will be all right.
C. I know how you feel D. A really great job.
C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 The first major cause for stress is school. Test (1) _______, trying to achieve excellent grades, starting a
new school, trying to fit in, those can cause stress school, stress cannot be always (2) _______, some will
cause pressure that will cause one (3) _______work harder. But mainly stress leads to headaches, lack of
concentration, forgetfulness or stomachaches. I understand these past couple weeks I have (4) _______more
stress than I ever have left before. I had these those school comp paper due, Seneys huge test coming up, and
semester tests in general. (5) _______, school is a major source for stress.
1. A. took B. take C. taking D. taken
2. A. good B. terrible C. interesting D. bad-tempered
3. A. by B. in C. with D. to
4. A. removed B. undertaken C. gone D. flown
5. A. Summary B. In addition C. Moreover D. Add to
 Every teenage feels (1) _______ at times. There are different kinds of troubles, such as academic
pressures, family issues and difficulties with peers. We must say that they are the main things that teens have
to (2) _______ with on a daily basis. None of us can avoid stress completely, but (3) _______ give us some
advice about things we can do to reduce our stress levels.
Firstly, it's important to exercise regularly, and avoid eating (4) _______ food. It is also important to take
time out every day to do something that makes you happy. It may be listening to your favorite music, talking
to a friend, or (5) _______ time with a pet.
It is always helpful to talk about your problems with others whether that's a friend, your parents or a teacher.
As the saying goes, “A problem shared, is a problem halved!”
(Adapted from https://znanija.com/task/9402134)
1. A. stress B. stressing C. stressed D. stressful
2. A. cope B. think C. talk D. keep
3. A. psychology B. psychologies C. psychologist D. psychologists
4. A. healthy B. health C. unhealthy D. unhealth
5. A. to spending B. spending C. spend D. to spend

Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING A TEENAGER IN BRITAIN?
School
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at sixteen (grade
11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the GCSE (General Certificate
of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are
spending more time on homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now
spend 2-3 hours on homework after school.
School uniform
Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although school
uniform has its advantages, when they are: 15 or 16 most teenagers are tired of wearing it. When there is
more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences between schools. In London there
are many cases of bullying and fighting between pupils from different schools.
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In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing, is 40% of British teenagers believe
its important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you need to wear trendy labels.
Teenagers in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more expensive, the better.
1. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when__________
A. they are 11 years old B. they are 16 years old
C. they finish grade 10 D. they begin grade 11
2. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A. the school logo B. the school gate
C. the school playground D. the school uniform
3. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A. trendy labels B. expensive uniforms
C. fashionable hats D. economical trainers
4. The word ‘highlight’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to__________
A. confuse B. remark C. emphasize D. decrease
5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
B. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
C. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniforms.
D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirt or trainers.
Exercise 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Teen stress
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school if you
hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. It's no wonder that many young people worry about
letting down their parents, their peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too many
tasks until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities and
friends result is that young people suffer from stress.
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the form of coffee or soft
drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which become addictive. In the end, like other
drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress. There are better ways to deal with stress: physical exercise is a
good release for stress, because it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have
to get enough sleep to avoid stress and to stay healthy and full of energy.
Another way to avoid stress is to manage your time effectively. It is better to do a few tasks really well, than
lots of tasks badly. Know your limits and try not to take on top much. Finally, if it all gets beyond your
control, don't panic or get hysterical. Find the time to sit down quietly and breathe deeply for ten to twenty
minutes. Do this regularly, and it will help you calm down and put things into perspective.
(Adapted from https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets//reading-teen-stress/80208)
1. Why do young people suffer from stress?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Is caffeine only in the form of coffee?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. What does physical exercise increase in the brain?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the benefit of getting enough sleep?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. How much time do you need to sit down quietly and breathe deeply?
 _______________________________________________________________________________

D. WRITING
Combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence.
1. My best friend is studying abroad. It is impossible for us to meet each other now.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. They are going to build a new bridge across this river. Traveling will be much more convenient
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. It has been ages since our last encounter. I still remember him clearly.
 _______________________________________________________________________________

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4. I went down with flu last week. I had to postpone my work.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. I think the festival will be full of fun. Many people will enjoy it.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Students can choose to carry out a project on environmental issues. They can conduct research on the
topic of renewable energy.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
7. My mother started a business trip last week. She hasn’t returned home yet.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. My brother has grown up into an adult. He still enjoys playing with Lego.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3: Write compound sentences using the conjunctive adverb in brackets
1. He was very tired. He went on walking. (nevertheless)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. She first disagreed to join our journey. She changed her mind later. (however)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. We will have five days off this holiday. It is preceded by a couple of weekends. (moreover)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Please increase the air-conditioner’s temperature. We will be frozen in here. (otherwise)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. I was ill yesterday. I could not come. (therefore)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Austin studied a lot. He got great results. (consequently)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. I don’t want to come out now. I must review my lesson. (besides)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. She will not come back until Monday. During that time, what do we do? (meanwhile)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. It’s no trouble at all. It’s a great pleasure to know your tradition. (on the contrary)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. The coffee shop provides free Wi-Fi. There are several high speed cable ports. (in addition)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the cause(s) of your stress and offer solutions.
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LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 4
A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with a word containing sound /k/.
accountant knee column antique
1. I didn't have time to read the whole article - just the first __________________.
2. John works as an __________________for a large corporation.
3. My grandmother gave me an __________________clock that's been in our family for generations.
4. My __________________hurts after running in the marathon last weekend.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with a word containing sound /g/.

frogs bags girl glass

1. The little __________________was so excited to go to the park.
2. I accidentally dropped my __________________and it shattered into pieces.
3. She packed her __________________and left for her trip to Europe.
4. We could hear the __________________croaking in the pond at night.
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. knock B. key C. pocket D. milk
2. A. queen B. square C. queue D. quick
3. A. carrot B. city C. cake D. class
4. A. chopstick B. chicken C. cheek D. character
5. A. age B. give C. garden D. guitar
6. A. ancester B. gather C. basic D. animal
7. A. instruments B. others C. peoples D. fields
People: a society (dân tộc)
Customs similar to this one are found among peoples of the world.
8. A. showed B. called C. lived D. discriminated
9. A. basic B. minority C. curious D. complicated
10. A. complicated B. costume C. majority D.
recognize
Exercise 4: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. costume B. diverse C. feature D. market
2. A. custom B. livestock C. highland D. bamboo
3. A. diversity B. pharmacy C. establish D. religious
4. A. overlook B. plantation C. religion D. minority
5. A. peoples B. poultry C. preserve D. worship
6. A. mountainous B. product C. literature D. unforgetable
7. A. southern B. highland C. clothing D. experience
8. A. following B. including C. poultry D. worship
9. A. delicious B. symbolise C. sticky D. festival
10. A. communal B. festivity C. exhibitionD.
museum

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Circle the correct options to complete the sentences.
1. Bamboo dancing is a popular __________ of the Thai people.
A. communal house B. folk dance
2. The dan tinh is a __________ of Tay ethnic group.
A. a musical instrument. B. five-colour sticky rice.
3. We live in a stilt house that is built on __________.
A. high posts B. highland
4. The largest and tallest house in a village of ethnic minority group is the __________.

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 A. stilt house B. communal house
5. Ethnic people have to climb a __________ to enter their house.
A. bamboo B. staircase
6. The Kinh use __________ to make banh chung and banh tet.
A. sticky rice B. wooden statue
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. My Son sanctuary has been recognized by UNESCO as a world _______.
A. ethnic minorities B. open-air market C. heritage site D. terraced field
2. If you go to Sapa, you can distinguish people from different ethnic groups by their _______.
A. costumes B. livestock C. highlands D. staircases
3. Xoe and Sap are _____ of Thai ethnic minority people.
A. modern dances B. jazz dances C. lion dances D. folk dances
4. We spent hours in _______ house to talk with local people.
A. terraced B. close C. communal D. awesome
5. She wore a _______ costume of bright pink silk.
A. peaceful B. ethnic C. musical D. traditional
6. You can visit Gia Lai to enjoy the gong _______.
A. special B. different C. communal D. festival
7. Some _______ farmers keep ducks and geese in their farms.
A. feature B. post C. soil D. poultry
8. We can _______ the sea from here.
A. raise B. overlook C. enrich D. weave
9. Viet Nam has 54 ethnic _______.
A. groups B. levels C. turkeys D. fields
10. The Nung mostly live in _______ though they also live in earthen houses.
A. bamboo flute B. wooden statue C. stilt houses D. travel brochure
11. The Lunar New Year festival is important _____ the Kinh.
A. to B. with C. for D. of
12. Sa Pa is famous for the _______ located in the mountainous area.
A. stilt houses B. heritage site C. terraced fields D. wooden statue
13. Lahu, Mang, and Brau are ________ minorities in Viet Nam.
A. traditional B. ethnic C. awesome D. natural
14. The goods in the open-air market are _______. You can find almost everything there.
A. diverse B. similar C. unlike D. like
15. Most ethnic minority peoples are good _____ farming techniques.
A. at B. for C. to D. on
16. The ethnic Khmer live in the _____ of Vietnam.
A. Lowlands B. Highlands C. Mekong Delta D. Red River Delta
17. I’ve got ______ cakes to give away. Would you like one?
A. a little B. a few C. much D. many
18. I’ll make a tuna _______ for you.
A. sandwiches B. sandwichs C. sandwiches D. sandwich
19. Vietnamese people are used to using _______ when having meals.
A. ehopstick B. chopsticks C. ehopstickes D. chopstiekces
20. There's ______ milk left in the fridge. It should be enough for our coffee.
A. a little B. little C. a few D. few
21. How ______ ethnic groups in Viet Nam do you know?
A. much B. often C. many D. tall
22. You can get ______ information if you go to the museum with me.
A. a lot of B. many C. a D. any
23. In our area, ______ not much land for growing crops.
A. there are B. it has C. it is D. there is
24. How_______ milk is there in the carton?
A. many B. much C. a lot of D. few

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25. Do you have _______ about ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam?
A. a few books B. a lot of books C. any books D. any book
26. We are going to cook Vietnamese food including _______ and _______.
A. fried rices / beef noodle soup B. fried rice / beef noodle soups
C. fried rice/ beef noodle soup D. fried rices / beef noodle soups
27. _________ your grandmother like folk _________?
A. Do-music B. Do-musics C. Does – music D. Is – music
28. ______ there 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam?
A. Are B. Is C. Do D. Does
29. ______ stilt houses stand on wood, bamboo, and _________?
A. Do-leaf B. Does - leaves C. Does – leaf D. Do – leaves
30. ______ do you usually eat lunch? - At noon.
A. Which B. When C. What D. How
31. ______ do you wash clothes? - Every week.
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How often
32. ______ does your father work? - At City Hall.
A. Where B. Who C. What D. How
33. ______ usually gets up the earliest in your family?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
34. ______ do you think of this hotel? - It's pretty good.
A. Which B. Why C. What D. How
35. ______ do you work at that company? - Because it’s near my house.
A. Which B. Who C. Why D. Which
36. ______ dances the best in your family?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
37. ______ is it from the centre to the Museum of Ethnology? ~ It’s about senven kimoleters.
A. How long B. How far C. How often D. How much
38. ______ can I buy some milk? - At the supermarket.
A. Which B. Who C. Where D. How
39. ______ much do you weigh?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
40. ______ hat is this? - It's my brother's.
A. Which B. Whose C. What D. How
41. ______ do you like your tea? - I like it with cream and sugar.
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
42. ______ picture do you prefer, this one or that one?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
43. ______ is that woman? - I think she is a teacher.
A. Which B. Who C. When D. How
44. Do you know ______ language is spoken in Kenya?
A. which B. who C. what D. how
45. ______ is your blood type?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
46. ______ do you play tennis? - For exercise.
A. Which B. Who C. Why D. How
47. ______ can I park my car? - Over there.
A. Where B. Who C. What D. How
48. ______ tall are you?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
49. ______ do you expect me to do?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
50. ______ does it cost to visit this bamboo village?
A. How many B. How much C. How often D. How
Exercise 3: Circle the correct words in brackets.
1. There are lots of (school/ schools) for minority children nowadays.

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2. She doesn’t have any (money/moneys).
3. We will build a (boarding school/ boarding schools) next year.
4. (Person/ People) in the mountains live close to nature.
5. There are many (service/ services) in the city.
6. The Kinh is the largest ethnic (group/ groups) in Viet Nam.
7. What is (life/ lives) in your village like?
8. Banh Chung is made from (sticky rice/ sticky rices)
9. He thinks doing puzzles takes much (time/ times).
10. Teens need eight to ten (hour/ hours) of sleep a day.
Exercise 4: Write the correct word to complete the answers.
1. Are they minority people? – Yes, they __________________.
2. Can you go with us this afternoon? – Yes, I __________________.
3. Was Mai at home alone yesterday? – No, she __________________.
4. Did they catch fish in the river? – No, they __________________.
5. Does it have an open fire in the middle of the house? – Yes, it __________________.
6. Will you visit the village of the Ede? – No, we __________________.
7. Were they weaving clothing at that time? – Yes, they __________________.
8. May I open the book? – No, you __________________.
9. Should I stay up too late? – No, you __________________.
10. Do the farmers move to a new place when the soil become poor? – Yes, they __________________.
Exercise 5: Put the words in brackets into the plural form where necessary.
1. Minority groups have their own musical __________________(instrument) like dan tinh and gong.
2. The King use sticky __________________(rice) to make Banh Chung.
3. My grandmother used to teach me many folk __________________(song).
4. The staircase of a Muong’s stilt house has an odd number of __________________(step) such as 5, 7 or
9.
5. A big stilt house stands on high __________________(post).
6. The Lahu build their houses from __________________(wood) and wild banana
__________________(leaf).
7. Most minority __________________(woman) weave clothes and do __________________(housework).
8. In the mountains, there is not much __________________ (land) for growing
__________________(crop).
9. The number of minority __________________(child) going to school is going up.
10. People in the mountains live close to __________________(nature).
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Some ethnic peoples in the mountainous regions still keep their traditional way of farming.
A. social B. modern C. conventional D. successful
2. Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.
A. significant B. major C. simple D. developed
3. Sa Pa is famous for the terraced fields located in the mountainous area.
A. peaceful B. well-known C. musical D. traditional
4. The Rong House is where community activities take place, such as meetings, wedding ceremonies, or
prayer ceremonies.
A. enrich B. travel C. happen D. weave
5. Many ethnic minority children in remote or mountainous areas are studying at boarding schools.
A. divided B. modern C. abutting D. solitary
Exercise 7: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. The Kinh have the largest number of people, about 86% of the population. 53 percent of others are called
ethnic minority people.
A. smallest B. much C. majority D. little
2. Ethnic peoples in the mountains have a simple way of farming.
A. minor B. complicated C. poor D. modern
3. Saint Giong is different from other heroes in Viet Nam.

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4. It is important to keep good traditions
A. complicated B. significant C. insignificant D. elaborate
5. Thai cloth is well-known for being unique, colourful and strong.
A. rare B. special C. typical D. common
Exercise 8: Underline and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1. Emma has washed the dishs after dinner.
2. Oh my god, I put too much salts into the soup.
3. My teacher was angry because some students did not do their homeworks.
4. It is very dangerous to play with knifes.
5. It took me around five to six hour to finish my job.
6. My daughter likes a cheese very much.
7. I asked my professor for a advice on my career.
8. On my way to the countryside, I saw some buffalo.
9. There is only a few bus on the road today.
10. Mr. John has three child, two boys and one girl.

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen and complete the text. (Track 08)
1. The Cham have lived along the coast of __________________Vietnam for alongtime.
2. Betel chewing is very __________________to people’s daily life and traditional rituals.
3. __________________wear shirts fastened down the center with buttons.
4. The __________________of Cham live in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.
5. Cham women take the initiative in __________________.
Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F(false) for each statement.
No. Statements T F
1. The Cham don’t possess a rich culture.
2. The Cham often eat fish, meat and bulb vegetables with rice.
3. Rice and can wines are Cham’s unfavourite drinks.
4. Cham women wear long-sleeved pullover blouses.
5. The children are named after the family name of the father.

B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. - Mike: Hello, I’m from Australia. Can I ask you something about the ethnic groups of Viet Nam?
- Nick: “_______”
A. Good. B. Really. C. Sure. D. Thanks.
2. - Tom: "How about going out for dinner?" - Jane: “_______”
A. It’s a good idea. B. Well done. C. Yes, we do. D. You’re welcome.
3. - Andrew: "Whose is this book?" - Alex: “_______”
A. It’s a book. B. Thanks. C. It’s mine. D. Here you are.
4. - Mike: "I’ve got?" - Nick: “_______”
A. Yes, we do. B. That’s a good idea. C. You’re welcome. D. Not at all.
5. - Jenny: "Will you take up making pottery in the future?" - Dane: “_______”
A. Not at all. B. I’m not sure. C. Really. D. Good

C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
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Communal House (Rong House)
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Lai and Kon Turn provinces. It is a large, imposing, beautifully decorated stilt house built (1) _______ the
middle of the village. It is where community activities take place, meetings, wedding ceremonies, or praying
ceremonies. It is also the place for reception of guests. The Rong House of each ethnic group has its own
architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared (2) _______. In the village, it is often the biggest
house roofed with yellow-dried thatch leaves and having 8 big wood columns. The rafters are decorated with
patterns of bright colours, depicting religious scenes, legendary stories about ancient heroes, stylized
animals, and other familiar things of the village life. The most distinction of the decor of the Rong House is
the (3) _______ of the brilliant God of Sun. The Rong House is a (4) _______ of the culture of Central
Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture. The bigger the house, the wealthier the village is. It is a (5)
_______ of the whole village.
1. A. on B. at C. in D. under
2. A. designs B. cultures C. customs D. features
3. A. painting B. photo C. image D. portrait
4. A. signal B. symbol C. sign D. scene
5. A. design B. respect C. proud D. pride

Viet Nam is a multi-nationality country with 54 ethnic (1) _______. The Viet (Kinh) people account (2)
_______ 87% of the country’s population and mainly inhabit the Red River delta, the central coastal delta,
the Mekong delta and major cities. The other 53 ethnic (3) _______ groups, totalling over 8 million people,
are scattered over mountain areas (covering two-thirds of the country’s territory) spreading from the North
to the South. Among ethnic minorities, the largest ones are Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, and Nung with
a (4) _______ of around 1 million each, while the smallest are Brau, Roman, Odu with several hundred
people each.
A number of ethnic minorities had mastered some farming techniques. They grew rice plants in swamped
paddy fields and carried out irrigation. Others (5) _______ hunting, fishing, collecting and lived a semi-
nomadic life. Each group has its own culture, diverse and special. Beliefs and religions of the Vietnamese
ethnic minority groups were also disparate from each other.
Adapted from: https://www.sachmem.vn/
1. A. groups B. team C. minorities D. majorities
2. A. in B. for C. of D. at
3. A. large B. majority C. small D. minority
4. A. religion B. inhabitants C. population D. people
5. A. did B. went C. made D. used
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 In Viet Nam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things.
They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages
and it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for
young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat,
drink, play games, and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa Market, which is the highlands in the north
of Viet Nam, you can see people wearing their nicest clothes and spending all day long at the market. They
buy things, play the flute, dance, and sing. This is also a time to meet, make friends or look for lovers. That
is why this kind of gathering is also called "Love Market”. Some other countryside markets in the Mekong
Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the
early morning when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products.
1. In Viet Nam, all markets are _____.
A. only trading places B. only about buying things
C. only about selling things D. not only about buying and selling things
2. A traditional market is a social gathering point for _____.
A. young people B. people of all ages C. local craftsmen D. children
3. What can people do at the traditional market?
A. Sell and buy things only.
B. Buy and sell things, eat, drink and play games.
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4. What do the ethnic people who go to Sa Pa Market do?
A. They wear their nicest clothes, buy things, play the flute, dance and sing.
B. They ride on a horse and sing.
C. They drink a lot of wine and dance.
D. They buy the nicest clothes at the market and look for lovers.
5. Some of the markets in the Mekong Delta are held _____ are called floating markets.
A. along the roads B. on the paddy fields
C. on boats D. in the morning
 Bamboo is engraved in Vietnamese culture and daily life, providing protection, and representing
resiliency. Bamboo can be manipulated in any shape or form to assist in the simplest or most complex of
functions. Here in Vietnam, and especially in the countryside, bamboo is used for everything- from
chopsticks, to chairs, to agricultural tools, to roofs, to instruments and to home decorations.
Bamboo is embedded even in Vietnamese dance culture! A series of bamboo sticks are set up in a line, with
people holding them in place on either side. Dancers move in and out of the sticks, trying to time their
dancing so as not to get caught between the bamboo sticks. Performers typically dance hand in hand,
slowly making their way sideways along the bamboo line and even the best of dancers always tend to get
stuck a few times, resulting in bunches of giggles and loads of smiles.
(Source: Adapted from We Have Kids)
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Bamboo dance is part of Vietnamese traditional art.
B. Bamboo is a part of Vietnam culture and daily life.
C. Bamboo dance is very easy to learn.
D. It is fun to do bamboo dance.
2. What is NOT MENTIONED as a function of bamboo?
A. Making chopsticks B. Making agriculture tools
C. Making bowls D. Making roofs
3. According to the passage, to perform the bamboo dance, dancers should
A. try not to get caught by the bamboo sticks. B. move in and out of the bamboo sticks quickly.
C. Both A and B are correct. D. Both A and B are incorrect.
4. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. We can make many things from bamboo.
B. Bamboo dancers use their hands on the floor to dance.
C. The best bamboo dancers can still get stuck a few times.
D. Bamboo appears a lot in Vietnam daily life.
5. Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “hand in hand” in the passage?
A. Holding each other’s hand B. Clapping each other’s hand
C. Shaking each other’s hand D. Waving each other’s hand

Exercise 3: Read the text again and answer the questions.

Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa are two main provinces where there are more than 1.4 million Muong people
living. They speak the Muong language which belongs to the Mon - Khmer group. However, some of them
also know the Kinh language. They cultivate mainly wet rice on terraced land, watered by small brooks.
They also make handicrafts and exploit forest products such as mushrooms, dried fungus, and ammonium to
improve their living condition.
Men dress in Indigo pajamas and women wear skirts with many colorful patterns knitted on. The Muong
build their houses on stilts with 4-roof architecture, which are about six feet off the ground. They are
wooden houses in the shade of big trees, huddling against the mountain, and looking out on their vast rice
fields. Therefore, it is convenient for their living and farming. The Muong follow traditional religious
animism, which means that they believe that non-living objects have spirits. They build altars in their houses
to worship ancestral spirits and other supernatural spirits. One of their most important festivals is the “Going
to the Fields” ceremony.
1. Which province do the Muong live in Viet Nam?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
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3. What do they do to earn their living?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Why are their houses convenient for their living and farming?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. How do the Muong believe in animism?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. What is one of their most important festivals?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F).
Among ethnic minorities in Vietnam, the largest ones are Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, and Nung
with a population of around 1 million each, while the smallest are Brau, Roman, Odu with several hundred
people each.
The Cham people once boasted a flourishing culture early in the history. The Tay, Nung, and Khmer
ethnic groups had reached high levels of development with the presence of various social classes. The
Muong, Mong, Dao, Thai ethnic groups gathered under the rule of local tribal heads. Many ethnic groups
divided their population into social echelons, especially those who lived in mountainous areas.
A number of ethnic minorities had mastered some farming techniques. They grew rice plants in
swamped paddy fields and carried out irrigation. Others went hunting, fishing, collecting and lived a semi-
nomadic life. Each group has its own culture, diverse and special. Beliefs and religions of the Vietnamese
ethnic minority groups were also disparate from each other.
(Source: Adapted from Chinh Phu)
Statements T F
1. The largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam are Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, and
Roman.
2. There is a tribal head in Dao ethnic group.
3. Some ethnic people live a semi-nomadic life
4. Many ethnic groups divided their population into social echelons.
5. There is no difference between beliefs and religions of the Vietnamese ethnic
minority groups.

D. WRITING
Exercise 1: Change the following sentences into Yes/ No questions.
1. He is a farmer.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. They use simple farming techniques.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. I will read a documentary about ethnic groups of Viet Nam.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Nga plays the piano very well.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. Women play an important role in a Jarai family.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. She should do exercises regularly.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. My father cooked noodles for me last night.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. You may go out with your friends tonight.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. We grow vegetables and raise livestocks.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. Nam and his friends were in a stilt house last week.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
11. The local people walk to the market every day.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
12. Artists from the Central Highlands will give Cong performances in the festival.
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13. The Hoa Ban Festival takes place in Lai Chau.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
14. It is three kilometres from the village to the nearest river.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
15. I have been to Sapa several times.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
16. The girls with a shawl on their heads are members of the Thai
 _______________________________________________________________________________
17. We can find terraced fields in the northern mountainous regions.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
18. They built their houses on stilts to prevent flooding from tides or storms.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
19. The Tay are the earliest known minority in Viet Nam.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
20. The population of the Tay ethnic group is about 1.7 million.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3: Write questions and answers from the given words.
1. Which soup/ you/ like? - I / like/ chicken soup.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Where/ Ann/ usually go/ the evening? - She/ usually/ go/ the cinema.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. Who/ Carol and Bill / visit/ Sundays? - They/ visit/ their grandparents.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. What/ David/ usually drink/ breakfast? - He/ usually/ drink/ coffee.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. When/ you/ watch TV? - I/ watch TV/ the evening.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Why/ Rachel/ stay/ in bed? - She/ stay/ in bed/ because/ she/ be/ sick.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. How/ you/ go/ office? - I/ go/ office/ bicycle.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. Whose laptop/ your sister/ carry? - She/ carry/ mine.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Make questions for the underlined words.
1. They mainly lives in the mountains.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. These musical instruments are the Jarai’s.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. The weather is sunny and hot.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. My sister often does the housework on Saturdays.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. Mai is so sad because her mom is ill.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Children should listen to their teachers.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. I choose the pink skirt.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. His unfaithfulness made her so angry.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. My brother drives very fast.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. Mary and Kate are in the gym.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
11. Of 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam, the Kinh is the largest?
 _______________________________________________________________________________

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12. This dish is called five-coloured sticky rice because it has five colours: red, yellow, green, purple and
white.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
13. There are 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
14. The H’Mong people wear a V-shaped front collar T-shirt.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
15. The Dao live mainly in the northern mountain provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Lai
Chau and Tuyen Quang and the midland provinces of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc. and Hoa Binh.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
16. The Dao ethnic group has a total population of nearly 1 million people.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
17. I once saw a bamboo house on high posts in a travel brochure.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
18. If you go by car, the distance between Ha Noi and Ha Giang is 104 km.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
19. The Ede’s harvest festival is usually held in October.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
20. The Thai hold ceremonies to worship their ancestors annually.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
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LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 5
Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. carp B. article C. party D. tradition
2. A. connect B. cook C. dance D. control
3. A. pass B. palm C. sharp D. man
4. A. custom B. correct C. clockwise D. opinion
5. A. kidding B. generate C. sponge D. oblige
6. A. design B. preserve C. basic D. physical
7. A. cousin B. interesting C. link D. fond
8. A. lantern B. important C. money D. thank
9. A. many B. take C. place D. wake
10. A. occupation B. occasion C. shake D. miraculous
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. holiday B. decorate C. offering D. addition
2. A. laughter B. prepare C. chopstick D. heaven
3. A. resident B. cutlery C. ancestor D. permission
4. A. generation B. presentation C. necessity D. obligation
5. A. festival B. contestant C. atmosphere D. family
6. A. village B. bamboo C. away D. obey
7. A. custom B. worship C. maintain D. midnight
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9. A. pagoda B. complement C. society D. tradition
10. A. custom B. explain C. chopstick D. manner

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Choose the correct meaning of the following words and phrases.
1. custom
A. a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time
B. a behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society
C. a ceremony that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
2. luck
A. something that you offer to someone
B. good things that happen to you by chance
C. a special relationship with somebody
3. longevity
A. living for a long time
B. working for a long time
C. being happy for a long time
4. decoration
A. performing fold dances
B. competing with each other to find out who is the best
C. making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it
5. ornamental tree
A. a tree that is cut down and burned
B. a tree that is placed in a house for decoration
C. a tree that is planted in the back yard of a house
6. family reunion
A. an occasion for members of family to get together
B. an occasion for members of club to get together
C. an occasion for everyone in a village to get together
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. People ______ bamboo poles with small bells and lanterns.
A. maintain B. cook C. decorate D. hang
2. We visit pagodas to bow to Buddha and ______ for a lucky new year.
A. pray B. build C. place D. dance
3. The Japanese perform ________ during New Year celebrations.
A. lion dance B. bamboo dance C. flower village D. festival goer
4. People in Hanoi ________ to give Ong Cong Ong Tao a ride to Heaven.
A. release lanterns B. unicorn dance C. release carps D. bad spirit
5. Many people visit ________ to take pictures with the blooming flowers.
A. Buddhist temples B. flower villages C. ornamental tree D. kumquat tree
6. Her acrobatics were greeted with loud ________.
A. applause B. offering C. longevity D. festival
7. The ________ opened with a fanfare of trumpets.
A. monk B. lantern C. ceremony D. decorative items
8. Thousands of ________ come here every year.
A. flower village B. lion dance C. bamboo dance D. festival goer
9. We have a ________ every New Year's Day.
A. family reunion B. martial arts C. chase away D. table manners
10. The Vietnamese often prepare ________ to worship their ancestors during Tet holiday.
A. lanterns B. offerings C. longevities D. customs
11. Tet’s ________ is the longest holiday which may last up to seven to nine days.
A. celebrate B. celebrated C. celebratory D. celebration
12. We should buy some ________ for the house before Tet.

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13. As ________ dress of Vienamese, Ao dai is worn by men and women.
A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditionalist
14. On New Year’s Eve, the young often go out to watch the firework ________.
A. perform B. performer C. performing D. performance
15. The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated ________ April each year.
A. in B. on C. of D. for
16. In Japan, take ________ your shoes at the entrance to all home, and most businesses and hotels.
A. in B. to C. at D. off
17. Shaking hands is the most popular way ________ greeting in Britain.
A. to B. of C. against D. at
18. It’s considered good manners ________ younger generations in the family to invite elders to eat before
starting a meal.
A. on B. for C. at D. up
19. The Vietnamese New Year ________ from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar for at
least three days.
A. take up B. take after C. take off D. take place
20. They ________ presents under the Christmas trees on Christmas day.
A. pray B. maintain C. place D. release
21. I put a bag of red beans under my pillow to ________ away bad luck.
A. give B. bring C. admire D. chase
22. Organising the festivals is one way for us to ________ our traditions.
A. break B. maintain C. Release D. pray
23. Kung Fu and Karate are my favorite ________.
A. table manners B. martial arts C. flower village D. lion dance
24. How many people were there at the family ___________ last weekend?
A. unit B. united C. union D. reunion
25. We should ___________ children’s awareness of our customs and traditions.
A. rise B. raise C. boost D. improve
26. Joe broke with ___________ when he went to an art college.
A. culture B. habit C. tradition D. custom
27. We ___________ the Spring Festival on the 15th of January in the lunar calendar.
A. happen B. occur C. hold D. take place
28. Festivals are important because they keep some village traditions ___________.
A. alive B. live C. living D. lively
29. It’s the ___________ in that country for women to get married in white.
A. hobby B. habit C. custom D. costume
30. Many young people don’t ___________ the tradition of living with their parents when they are
eighteen.
A. try B. follow C. obey D. take
31. You are under no _________ to buy any stuff here.
A. oblige B. obliged C. obligatory D. obligation
32. Taking care of the family is _________ considered women’s duty in many Eastern countries.
A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditionalism
33. In Maori culture, it’s the _________ for people to press their noses when it comes to greeting.
A. custom B. customary C. customer D. customize
34. Linda fell in love with Peter without knowing about his real ________status.
A. social B. socialable C. society D. socialability
35. Whether you have meals at home or in a restaurant, some basic table __________ should never be
forgotten.
A. ways B. styles C. aspects D. manners
36. Is there ________ boat race at the festival?
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø
37. It takes more than ________ hour to drive to Can Gio.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an

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38. Mike and Thomas come from ________ Canada.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
39. There isn't ________ airport near where we live.
A. the B. Ø C. an D. a
40. ________ lion dance is called shishi-mai in Japan.
A. A B. The C. Ø D. An
41. Can you recommend me ________ good English teacher?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
42. Is he going on _______ business next week?
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
43. We might be able to catch _______ last train if we hurried.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
44. _______ used razor blade is useless.
A. The B. A C. An D. X
45. We live at _______ third house from the church.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
46. My aunt has _______ interesting novel.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
47. It was _______ best film I had ever read.
A. the B. an C. a D. x
48. A video lab is _______ useful means for language learning.
A. the B. an C. a D. x
49. Today is ________ fine day. Let's go to ________ park.
A. Ø – Ø B. an – the C. a - the D. the - a
50. She lives in ________ village on ________ east coast.
A. a – an B. a – the C. the -an D. the – a
51. ________ man over there is ________ Australian.
A. The – a B. The – an C. A – an D. A - Ø
52. I would like to live by _______ sea
A. the B. a C. an D. x
53. Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _______ sea.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
54. There are billions of stars in _______ space.
A. a B. an C. x D. the
55. He tried to park his car but _______ space wasn't big enough.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
56. We often watch _______ television
A. the B. a C. an D. x
57. Can you turn off _______ television, please?
A. the B. a C. an D. x
58. We had _______ dinner in a restaurant.
A. a B. an C. x D. the
59. We had _______ meal in a restaurant.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
60. Thank you. That was _______ very nice lunch.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
61. Where can _______ people buy everything they need?
A. the B. a C. an D. x
62. Her parents are now working in _______ Europe.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
63. He majors in _______ English.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
64. Mark Twain, _______ American writer, wrote “Life on the Mississippi River”.
A. an B. a C. the D. x
65. Paris is splendid by _______ night.

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Exercise 3: Circle the correct option in brackets.
1. Nobody lives on (a/ the) Moon.
2. We went to Tien Giang by (a/ ø) coach.
3. It is (a/ an) exciting trip.
4. He sometimes come (the/ ø) home late.
5. I will bring some food to (ø/ the) party on Sunday.
6. There is (an/ a) ornamental tree in my living room.
7. The Ban Flower Festival takes place in (the/ ø) March.
8. They have never been to (ø/ the) U.K.
9. Fansipan is (ø/ the) highest mountain in Viet Nam.
10. She gave me (ø/ a) big birthday cake.
Exercise 4: Write a or an in the blanks.
1. My daughter is ________________ architect.
2. She has ________________ interesting comic book.
3. I think he will be ________________ good student.
4. They have left for ________________ hour.
5. She wore ________________ pink dress at the party last night.
6. We will have ________________ party to wish our grandparents longevity.
7. You should take ________________ umbrella in case it rains.
8. My uncle has ________________ coffee plantation in Kon Tum.
9. Women also play ________________ important role in our society.
10. Dragon-snake is ________________ folk game in Viet Nam.
Exercise 5: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. A custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things.
A. agreed B. rejected C. denied D. refused
2. My grandparents always try their best to find ways to preserve our family unity.
A. consistency B. stickage C. union D. bond
3. People shouldn’t wear short shorts and tank tops. This is disrespectful.
A. respectful B. deferential C. impolite D. polite
4. Many young people do not follow the tradition of living with their parents.
A. break B. pursue C. shatter D. sever
5. In my family, all the traditions of our ancestors are strictly followed.
A. gently B. kindly C. softly D. severely
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. He is the offspring of a chemist and a nurse. His intelligence is inherited from them.
A. partner B. friend C. ancestor D. neighbor
2. Anna broke with the family tradition and chose to be a singer instead of being a teacher.
A. united B. followed C. connected D. joined
3. People in some far-away mountainous regions still keep their traditional way of life.
A. modern B. usual C. established D. accepted
4. A tradition is something special and is passed down through the generations.
A. unusual B. unique C. common D. exceptional
5. When we have finished eating, we place our chopsticks on top of our rice bowl.
A. ended B. stopped C. closed D. started
Exercise 7: Correct the mistaken articles in the following sentences.
1. It is a important meeting to elect our manager.
2. I think the sugar is not good for your health.
3. We will go to Ho Chi Minh City by a plane.
4. It is a most beautiful beach in Viet Nam.
5. Most families in the Viet Nam prepare offerings at Tet.
6. She bought two kilos of meat and an half kilo of tomatoes.
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9. The boat race takes place in a morning.
10. Rich are always true.

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the text and complete the sentence. (Track 09)
1. Traditional Vietnamese ___________________ and habits have been formed time to time for thousands
of years.
2. Vietnamese culture is the original cultural values of the country strongly that define the
___________________ and the long-lastingness of culture in Vietnam.
3. Vietnamese people have habits of worshiping ___________________ and chewing betel.
4. There are lots of ___________________ in Vietnam especially in Spring.
5. Customs and habits of Vietnamese people ___________________ from region to region.
Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F(false) for each statement.
No. Statements T F
Vietnamese people remain their unique cultural identity in spite
1.
of the domination of Chinese and other powers.
Vietnamese culture is the combination of native culture and
2.
Australian culture.
Funeral ceremony and long-life ceremony are associated with
3.
community of villages and communes.
4. Tet Nguyen Dan is a popular festival in Vietnam.
5. Summer is the season of festival in Vietnam.

B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. We need to talk about our presentation. _________ meet after school tomorrow?
A. How about B. Why don’t we C. Would you mind D. What about
2. - Nick: In my opinion, a tradition is special belief or custom passed down from generation to generation.
- Teacher: _________. Give me an example of a tradition.
A. Yes, spot on. B. Sound lovely. C. You’re kidding. D. Yes, I do.
3. - Lan: My family has a custom of having lunch together at 11.30 a.m sharp.
- Nam: _________.
A. Are you sure? B. Spot on! C. That’s so sad D. Really?
4. - Hoa: Why don’t you come with us to enjoy the xoe dance? You won’t regret it.
- Mai: _________.
A. I’m serious. B. You must be joking! C. Yes, spot on. D. Are you sure?
5. - Duong: We have a traditional of not dumping rubbish during the first 3 days of Tet.
- Whisper: _________.
A. You must be kidding! B. Spot on.
C. I’m serious. D. Sound lovely!
C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Tet is the biggest festival in Vietnam. To (1) _______ Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty (2)
_______ foods. The most important food includes Chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and
sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves;
(3) _______, this cake needs a lot of preparation. This cake can be kept for a long time, even though the
weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant foods that cannot be missed to worship the ancestors
are sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Because sausages are difficult (4) ______, people often buy them
from famous suppliers. However, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to prepare and must be (5) _______
immediately after they are cooked, so they are often made at home.
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1. A. celebrate B. join C. take part in D. participate
2. A. delicious B. traditional C. spicy D. tradition
3. A. because B. while C. therefore D. however
4. A. to make B. making C. make D. makes
5. A. touched B. smelled C. looked D. served
 The Tet holiday is celebrated (1) _______ the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Several
weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought
for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, (2) _______ is the
traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together for a (3) _______
dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of
dishes are served. On New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects (4) _______
the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go (5)
_______ their neighbours, friends and relatives.
Adapted from: https://www.sachmem.vn/
1. A. by B. in C. on D. at
2. A. which B. what C. where D. why
3. A. reunited B. union C. reunite D. reunion
4. A. at B. to C. about D. in
5. A. visited B. visiting C. to visit D. visit
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Although there various wedding styles in America, most weddings still follow certain traditions. One of
those is an old saying that dates back to 19 th century England about what a bride should wear or carry:
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
A bride wears something old to remind her of her family and the past. Some brides wear their mother’s
wedding dress or a piece of her jewelry. Something new means good luck and hope for a happy future with
her new husband. Again, this item may be the dress, but often it is a pair of new shoes. Something
borrowed such as a friend’s handkerchief a married friend’s bridal veil means the bride has friends and
family who are willing to help her. Something blue is a symbol of trust and faith between the couple. These
days, some brides are creative with this item by painting their fingernails a light blue color or wearing a
garter on their leg. Another tradition says that the groom should take the garter after the ceremony and
throw it to the single men. The man who catches it will be the next one to get married.
(Source: Adapted from Power Content Reading 1)
1. Which of the following is a good title for the text?
A. Various types of weddings. B. A wedding tradition and its meaning.
C. What should be worn on your wedding day. D. How to plan a
traditional wedding.
2. To remind her of the past, the bridge might
A. wear a pair of new shoes. B carry a friend’s
handkerchief.
C. wear her mother’s wedding dress. D. paint her fingermails
a light blue color.
3. For good luck and hope for a good future with her partner, the bride might wear
A. a piece of new jewelry or a new dress. B. a bridal veil and a
new dress
C. a new dress and a pair of new shoes D. a pair of new shoes
or a new dress
4. The word “it” refers to
A. a pair of shoes B. luck C. item D. future
5. Why do some brides wear a blue garter on their leg?
A. Because too many brides paint their fingermails a light blue color.
B. Because it is a symbol of trust and faith between the bride and the groom.
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GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS IN VIET NAM
Gift-giving is important in Viet Nam because of the significance of interpersonal relationships in
Vietnamese culture.
First and foremost, do not encourage corruption. There is a clear cut between gift-giving and bribery.
Nevertheless, it is common in Viet Nam for exchanging small gifts on certain occasions such as
anniversaries, Tet holidays... to express respect, love, appreciation, or gratitude.
Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner you should give
the gift at a private occasion. If you have a gift for the whole office or company, you should give it after the
business meeting with the whole office employee.
Do not wrap a gift in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in Viet Nam.
Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives, and other sharp objects should be avoided because they
mean the cutting of the relationship.
Vietnamese may or may not open these gifts when they are received; leave the option to them. You will
also receive gifts and should defer to your host as to whether you should open them when receiving or not.
Regardless of when it is opened or what it is, profuse thanks are always appropriate.
1. According to the passage, why is gift-giving important in Viet Nam?
A. Because it helps to establish a friendship.
B. Because it's common in Vietnamese culture.
C. Because it's the best way to build up a stable relationship.
D. Because personal relationships play a vital role in Vietnamese culture.
2. Which of the followings should not be a reason for gift-giving?
A. To show appreciation B. To bribe somebody
C. To express gratitude D. To show affection
3. When giving a gift, you should ______________.
A. wrap it in black or white paper
B. give it in the business meeting
C. never give sharp objects, such as knives or scissors
D. avoid giving it on a private occasion
4. When receiving a gift, you should ______________.
A. always say "thank you" B. try to find what is it
C. open it in front of the giver D. ask your host to open it
5. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs in Viet Nam?
A. Gift-giving is a good way of strengthening relationships.
B. Gifts for your partners should be given at private occasions.
C. You should avoid giving anything sharp.
D. It is considered rude not to open the gift in front of the giver.

Exercise 3: Read the text again and answer the questions.

Wedding custom in Viet Nam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding, a ceremony of
engagement must be held first. In Vietnamese tradition, an engagement ceremony is an official occasion for
families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding.
Each family needs to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and a high-
ranking position in the family. On the day of the engagement, the representatives of the two families will
have some announcements about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of the wedding is chosen
suitably based on the lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few
days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number. In Vietnamese habits,
odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits,
wine, tea, husband-wife cakes, and sticky rice. On the wedding day, the couple has to stay apart to avoid
unlucky things. The wedding ceremony starts in front of the ancestor altar. The master of the wedding
ceremony will declare the couple becomes a new family.
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2. Who is selected to be the representative of each family?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. Who prepares gift trays for the engagement ceremony?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Why must the number of trays be an odd number?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. Where does the wedding ceremony occur?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F).
The meaning of a kiss depends on where you are. A kiss means “I love you” in many countries. In
some countries, a kiss can be friendly greeting, or a goodbye. South Americans and Europeans say hello
with kisses much more often than North Americans. They also sometimes say goodbye by kissing their own
fingertips and then “blowing” the kiss away. In these regions, men at business meeting even greet each other
with a kiss on the cheek, instead of a handshake.
Then there are beliefs that kissing has a special meaning. In ancient Rome, the groom at a wedding must
kiss the bride as a legal agreement. And did your mother ever kiss your hurt finger to make the pain stop?
English used to think that kisses have magical powers.
Not everyone in the world kisses though. Eskimos couples rubbed their noses together, and so did some
African tribes and Pacific Islanders. The Ainu of Japan preferred to bite their loved one’s cheek.
These days, kissing is mostly a sign of romance. Thanks to international travel and sharing customs, that
meaning has become universal.
(Source: Adapted from Essay Content Reading 3)
Statements T F
1. The meaning of kisses is different in different places.
2. North Americans greet each other by kissing more frequently than South
Americans.
3. South Americans sometimes kiss their own fingertips and then blowing the kiss
away as a way to say greet each other.
4. Some African trilbes say “I love you” by biting the cheek.
5. People worldwide now often see a kiss as a sign of love.

D. WRITING
Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.
1. There’s a tradition that English people drink a lot of tea. (follow)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Last year we went to Thailand on Tet holiday. (broke)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. The Vietnamese have the custom of worshipping ancestors. (there)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. It’s the custom for Vietnamese parents to celebrate their baby’s first month. (have)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. According to tradition, Vietnamese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival every year. (There)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. The Ok Om Bok Festival takes place in October. (organize)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. It’s a good idea to hand bowls with both hands. (should)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. We should wait for the host to start eating. (better)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. Don’t sweep the floor on the first three days of Tet. (shouldn’t)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. Never use bad words in conversations with others, especially with older people. (had)
 _______________________________________________________________________________

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Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. breakfast B. brief C. bright D. climb
2. A. practice B. cupboard C. pray D. plan
3. A. express B. precious C. present D. celebrate
4. A. greet B. weave C. each D. head
5. A. simple B. practice C. tribal D. bridge
6. A. adult B. artisan C. avoid D. alive
7. A. balance B. base C. artisan D. practice
8. A. hold B. improve C. nomad D. notice
9. A. precious B. serve C. technology D. resident
10. A. diet B. furious C. artisan D. greeting
Exercise 4: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1 A. famous B. common C. staple D. avoid
2. A. occasion B. disagree C. tradition D. expensive
3. A. harmful B. maintain C. lifestyle D. freedom
4. A. healthy B. hurry C. online D. modern
5. A. improve B. habit C. native D. famous
6. A. balance B. common C. cuisine D. diet
7. A. online B. offline C. musher D. igloo
8. A. experience B. enhance C. maintain D. general
9. A. independent B. interaction C. technology D. dedication
10. A. hurry B. improve C. lifestyle D. mealtime

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Match the words and phrases with their meanings.
1. style A. a person who drives a dogsled
B. a person who moves from the place to place rather than living in one
2. musher
place
3. nomad C. a particular way of doing something
4. habit D. the art of local people
5. native art E. making things with one’s hands
6. Making crafts F. something that you do often and regularly
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. Another programme takes families for a _______ adventure in the surrounding woods.
A. dogsled B. diet C. habit D. street
2. We need to find some other _______ of transportation.
A. means B. styles C. cuisines D. leisure
3. It's a simple _______ to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.
A. waiter B. street C. dish D. title
4. The hotel restaurant is known for its excellent French _______.
A. craft B. cuisine C. musher D. dogsled
5. The 1,100-mile race from Anchorage to Nome allows _______ to drop injured, sick or tired dogs.
A. tribes B. mushers C. waiters D. cuisines
6. They share a(n) _______ interest in photography.
A. common B. nomadic C. different D. independent
7. We enjoyed a(n) _______ picnic lunch on the lawn.
A. different B. alive C. leisurely D. unique
8. I don’t eat much for lunch —just a(n) _______ snack.
A. light B. nomadic C. best-known D. balanced
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10. The city _______ seems to suit her — she's certainly looking very well.
A. practice B. hurry C. lifestyle D. title
11. “Ms” was meant to be a _______ that says nothing about a woman's marital status, unlike “Mrs” and
“Miss”.
A. title B. diet C. waiter D. leisure
12. What do you often do in your _______ time?
A. hurry B. title C. dogsled D. leisure
13. People should avoid the _______ of dumping waste into the sea.
A. cuisine B. craft C. practice D. mean
14. They learned the _______ of weaving.
A. waiter B. igloo C. craft D. tribe
15. They try to keep many traditions _______ .
A. alive B. leisurely C. nomadic D. common
16. I can recognize your handwriting anywhere — it's _______ .
A. alive B. traditional C. unique D. light
17. The novel was written by the _______ local writer.
A. balanced B. best-known C. leisurely D. unique
18. A(n) _______ diet is essential for healthy growth.
A. common B. balanced C. light D. different
19. The local people still use _______ farming methods which have been used for hundreds of years.
A. traditional B. unique C. unusual D. best-known
20. She didn't notice anything _______ about Susan's behavior.
A. unusual B. common C. native D. leisurely
21. She was given the _______ of Employee of the Month for her hard work.
A. prince B. name C. title D. price
22. _______ learning has become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 outbreak.
A. Face-to-face B. Online C. Society D. Sore
23. Children are _______ on their parents for care and support.
A. dependent B. depend C. independence D. dependence
24. The children had fun _______ crafts at the art class.
A. making B. interacting C. serving D. maintaining
25. The car pulled _______ the roadside.
A. in B. to C. at D. on
26. They had no means _______ communication.
A. to B. of C. against D. at
27. He became internationally famous _______ his novels.
A. on B. for C. at D. up
28. Why don 't you come _______ to Nha Trang in the summer?
A. form B. to C. over D. at
29. Many of her pictures hang _______ the National Gallery.
A. in B. on C. of D. for
30. - ‘"Here’s my phone number”. – Thanks. I’ll give you a call if I _____ some help tomorrow.”
A. will need B. need C. would need D. needed
31. The patient will not recover unless he _______ an operation.
A. had undergone B. would undergo C. undergoes D. was undergoing
32. If it _______ convenient, let’s go out for dinner tonight.
A. be B. is C. was D. were
33. If we meet at 9:00, we ___________ plenty of time to talk.
A. have B. is having C. will have D. had
34. If you learn online, you will find it difficult ___________.
A. concentrated B. concentrating C. concentrate D. to concentrate
35. Linh and Quan have similar ___________ about online learning.
A. problem B. ideas C. idea D. ideal
36. What do people do to ___________ traditional lifestyles?

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37. Thais greet other people by ___________ “sawadee”.
A. bowing B. saying C. practicing D. telling
38. What is the ___________ food in your area? - It’s rice.
A. core B. basic C. staple D. key
39. Many students like studying online because it’s ___________.
A. harmful B. dependent C. convenient D. time-consuming
40. India has a ___________ range of cuisines.
A. deep B. large C. big D. vast
41. Sushi comes from ___________.
A. The U.S. B. Japan C. Viet Nam D. Australia
42. The dogsled is still used as a ___________ of transport in Alaska today.
A. mean B. way C. means D. method
43. The traditional craft of the villagers is ___________ bamboo baskets.
A. weaving B. knitting C. carving D. moulding
44. Sticking out one’s ___________ was a way of greeting in traditional Tibetan culture.
A. lips B. throat C. mouth D. tongue
45. Song Hye Kyo comes from South Korea, so her ___________ language is Korean.
A. native B. practical C. modern D. local
46. ___________ hands is probably the most common way of greeting around the world.
A. Shook B. Shakes C. Shaking D. Shake
47. Buying street food is a common ___________ in our country.
A. kind B. practice C. mode D. type
48 Are there any ___________ of modem technology on lifestyles?
A. ways B. sides C. impact D. impacts
49. Will online learning ___________ our IT skills? - Yes, it will.
A. improve B. improves C. improving D. improved
50. If I have enough money, I ____________ a new smartphone.
A. will buy B. buy C. to buy D. buying
51. I ____________ the patty tomorrow.
A. attend B. attends C. will attend D. attending
52. They ____________hiking next weekend.
A. goes B. going C. went D. won't go
53. If it rains tomorrow, I ____________ indoors and read a book.
A. stay B. stays C. stayed D. will stay
54. This beach looks amazing! I think we _____________ this place!
A. are loving B. are going to love C. will love
55. I _____________ you to the airport tomorrow if you need someone to give you a lift.
A. take B. am taking C. will take D. took
56. My plane _____________ at Manchester airport at 8 p.m tomorrow evening.
A. lands B. will land C. is landing d. landed
57. We have some ideas for what we want to do while we are here in Scotland. If the weather is nice, we
_____________ a mountain on one of the days.
A. climb B. are climbing C. are going to climb D. will climb
58. What shall I do today? I think I _____________ to the beach while the Sun is out!
A. go B. am going C. will go D. went
59. I'm sorry but I cannot come to the meal tonight. I _____________ work at 8 p.m. tonight, so I
_____________ arrive at the restaurant on time!
A. finish – will not be able to B. will finish – will be
C. finishes – will can D. finished – will be can
60. If you tell me your secret, I promise I _____________ anyone!
A. am not telling B. doesn’t tell C. won't tell D. am telling
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with the verbs given in the correct form.
notice weave press hug bow
greet maintain shake serve stick
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1. The teacher ______________________ each child with a friendly 'Hello'.
2. He ______________________ low to the assembled crowd.
3. The Prince was photographed ______________________ hands with the fire fighters.
4. There was a handkerchief ______________________ out of his jacket pocket.
5. Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to ______________________.
6. They ______________________ each other when they met at the station.
7. She ______________________ her face against the window.
8. They ______________________ delicious food in the cafeteria.
9. It takes great skill to ______________________ a basket out of rushes.
10. Despite living in different countries, the two families have ______________________ close links.
Exercise 4: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Online learning has become increasingly popular due to the pandemic.
A. Officine B. Face-to-face C. Virtual D. Good
2. My boss was furious when I accidentally deleted the important files.
A. extremely sad B. extremely happy C. extremely well D. extremely angry
3. Our actions can have a significant impact on the environment.
A. effect B. ignore C. weakness D. donation
4. There are many sports that you can enjoy, for example, swimming, tennis, and basketball.
A. such as B. like C. as D. instance
5. Please turn on the lights so that I can see what I'm doing.
A. put on B. take on C. switch on D. carry on
Exercise 5: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. My grandmother is fond of gardening and spends most of her time tending to her plants.
A. keen on B. into C. bored with D. a fan of
2. Walking is a common form of exercise that many people enjoy.
A. unhealthy B. unpopular C. unable D. unusual
3. I prefer to have a light breakfast in the morning, like a bowl of cereal or a piece of toast.
A. small B. dark C. normal D. big
4. I usually prefer to go offline during the weekend to spend more time with my family.
A. face-to-face B. online C. by D. after
5. The Grand Canyon is a vast and stunning natural wonder that attracts millions of visitors each year.
A. infinite B. great C. wide D. limited
Exercise 6: Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. I had a great ______________________ skydiving for the first time last weekend. (experiential)
2. After finishing college, I moved to a new city and learned to be more
(depend)
______________________, managing my own budget and making my own decisions.
3. There is a big ______________________ in the lifestyle of the two countries. (different)
4. She waved a friendly ______________________ (greet)
5. It’s important to ______________________ a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly
(maintenance)
and eating a balanced diet.
6. Some cultures have a tradition of leading a ______________________ lifestyle, moving
(nomad)
from place to place to find food and water sources.
7. The Tuareg are the largest ______________________ of nomads in the desert. (tribal)
8. She gained extensive ______________________ in management while working in our
(experience)
company.
9. The government is planning to ______________________ the old historical sites in the
(revival)
city to attract more tourists and preserve the local heritage.
10. I am going to visit Da Nang, so can you tell me what the greatest
(attract)
______________________ in Da Nang are?
11. Don’t worry about your travelling because the public transport here is convenient and
(rely)
______________________.
12. Sydney is a metropolitan and ______________________ city so you have a great (multiculture)
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13. He has always valued his ______________________. (independent)
14. Language games are usually intended to encourage student ______________________. (interact)
15. My aunt lives in one of the most ______________________ parts in Paris. She is a
(fashion)
well-known fashion designer there.
Exercise 7: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of the future simple tense.
1. We ______________________ an online talk tomorrow. (have)
2. They ______________________ their first-term exams soon. (take)
3. Her daughter ______________________ from the University of (graduate)
Architecture in 2024.
4. I think people ______________________ on the Moon in five years. (not, live)
5. My brother ______________________ me his old electric bike. (give)
6. Mai ______________________ a doctor in the future. (be)
7. My family ______________________ to Phu Quoc Island next week. (not, go)
8. This machine ______________________ on solar energy. (run)
9. ______________________ the piano at their wedding party? (Nga, play)
10. ______________________ his car to work? (he, drive)
Exercise 8: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of the first conditional.
1. If we ______________________ more, we ______________________ the Earth. (recycle)/ (help)
2. If you ______________________ exercise regularly, you ______________________ (do)/ (stay)
healthy.
3. If he ______________________ iced water, he ______________________ a cough. (drink)/ (have)
4. If I ______________________ money, I ______________________ a laptop. (have)/ (buy)
5. If people ______________________ by bicycle, there ______________________ (travel)/ (be)
less air pollution.
6. If she ______________________ at this time, she ______________________ a loser. (stop)/ (be)
7. If he ______________________ harder, I ______________________ him more. (work)/ (pay)
8. If Tom ______________________ time, he ______________________ his aunt in (have)/ (visit)
District 9.
9. If I ______________________ the poem by heart, my teach (not, learn)/
______________________ me. (punish)
10. If Nam ______________________ to Thailand, he ______________________ their (go)/ (watch)
traditional dances.
Exercise 9: Circle the correct options in brackets.
1. We will stay at home if it (will rain / rains) heavily.
2. You can (see / will see) more clearly if you use a flashflight.
3. The game will start if you (put/ will put) a coin in the slot.
4. If he eats too much fried chicken, he (gains / will gain) weight.
5. The sea level (rises / will rise) if the planet gets hotter.
6. What (happens / will happen) if the policemen don't come?
7. If she doesn't work hard, she (doesn't get / won't get) high salary.
8. Your car may be stolen if you (leave / will leave) it unlocked.
9. You can't study online if you (don't have / won't have) Internet.
10. There (won't be / aren't) any flowers if my sister doesn't take care of it every
day.
Exercise 10: Write if or unless to complete the conditional sentences.
1. I won't cook ______________________ I have to do that.
2. He will miss the flight ______________________ the taxi driver drives too slowly.
3. People will have more fresh water ______________________ they use water carefully.
4. It is impossible to save the Earth ______________________ we take action now.
5. We will save thousands of trees ______________________ we don't waste paper.
6. She won't have sore throat ______________________ she doesn't drink iced water.
7. Phong will be late for school ______________________ he spends too much time on that.
8. You won't get into trouble ______________________ you do something bad.
9. His friends won't come over to his house ______________________ they have enough time.

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Exercise 11: Begin the sentences below with "unless". Make any necessary changes.
1. If they don't practise a lot, they will lose the game.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
2. I'll miss the train if I don't go now.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
3. If she doesn't answer the phone, leave her a message.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
4. If you don't pay the bill, I'll call the police.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
5. If he doesn't work hard, he won' t pass the examination.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 12: Rewrite these sentences by using conditional sentence type 1.

1. Turn off all the lights and you will not pay more money.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
2. Unless she wears warm clothes, she will have a cold.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
3. Be careful or you may have an accident.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
4. Phone your parents or you have a trouble.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
5. Unless she whispers, everyone knows what she is saying.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
6. Stay here and you will feel safe.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
7. Pay the electricity bill today or your electricity will be cut off.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
8. Stop smoking otherwise your cough may be worse.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
9. Unless we use less fossil fuel, they will be run out soon.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
10. Unless it stops raining today, we may be faced with a serious flood.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
11. Do morning exercises regularly, your body will be fitter.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
12. Unless we use renewable energy, we will have nothing for the future generation.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
13. The climate will change unless we reduce the use of non-renewable energy.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
14. Lock all the doors and no one can break into your house.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
15. If we continue hunting polar bears, they will become extinct in the near future.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 13: Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Use unless.
1. If you don’t do this now, you will regret it.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
2. I will feel bored if my best friend doesn't come to the party with me.
 I ______________________________________________________________________________
3. We won’t talk to her if she doesn't apologize.
 We ____________________________________________________________________________
4. The baby will cry louder if they don't give him some toys.
 The baby _______________________________________________________________________
5. If she doesn't promise to come back home early, her father won’t let her go.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________

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 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
7. If Mary doesn’t have enough money, she won’t buy that ear
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
8. You can't have many job opportunities if you don't have an IELTS degree.
 You ___________________________________________________________________________
9. If you don't eat less, you can't lose weight.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
10. If he doesn't speak English well, he can't take part in this English contest.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 14: Write in complete sentences using the given words.
1. If / we / not / go shopping / soon / we / be / late.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. If Sarah / not be / ready / by 8 a.m /I / go / without her.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. If / you / send / your mother / this letter / it / come / to / her / tomorrow.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. She / get / the / job / if / she / do / well / in / interview.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. They / not miss / the flight / if they / be / in a hurry.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. He / learn / quickly / if / he / practice / frequently.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. If / it / rain / they / postpone / the match.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. You / not be able to sleep / if / you watch / this horror movie.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. I / go / shopping / with / my mother / if /I / have / time.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. If / you / be / hungry / eat / something.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 15: Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence
correct:
1. If (A) someone came (B) into the store, smile (C) and say, “May (D) I help you?”
2. If (A) you do not understand (B) what were written (C) in the book, you could ask (D) Mr. Pike.
3. If (A) there isn't (B) enough food (C), we couldn't continue (D) our journey.
4. If (A) anyone will phone (B), tell (C) them I'll be (D) back at 11:00.
5. I will come (A) to meet Mr. Pike and tell him about(B) your problems if (C) you didn't solve (D) them.

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer.
1. What is one of the best things you can do with your life?
A. watch TV B. be a volunteer C. play video games D. go on vacation
2. What is a great way to help other people?
A. play sports B. go shopping C. be a volunteer D. sleep
3. How do many volunteer organiztions need?
A. extra hands C. extra food C. extra money D. extra clothes
4. What do some people settle into?
A. a hard-working lifestyle B. a volunteer lifestyle
C. a lazy lifestyle D. an active lifestyle
5. What does being a volunteer do?
A. opens your eyes to how some people live B. makes you wealthy
C. allows you to travel the world D. helps you make new friends
Exercise 2. Listening to the passage and fill in the missing words.
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When traveling to another country, you should learn a bit about its (1) ______________ before you go there.
This includes getting to know the proper form of (2) ______________ people, which can differ a lot. If you
go to a European country, don't be surprised if someone kisses you on the (3) ______________ . In China,
for example, people might applaud when a visitor is introduced. Finally,if you travel to Tibet, people may
(4) ______________ their tongues to greet you! Indeed, there is a wide (5) ______________ greetings
around the world.
Exercise 3. Listen to a recording about meeting and greeting customs in some countries around the
world. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Statements True False
1. A handshake is a common form of greeting in the four countries.
2. In Finland, close friends and family often hug and kiss when they see each
other.
3. In Japan, people greet their superiors with a small head bow.
4. Korean women usually bow slightly and shake hands to greet each other.
5. In Viet Nam and Korea, when you adress someone with his or her full
name, the family name comes first.
6. American men often kiss women when they meet for the first time.
Exercise 4. Listen to a talk about teenagers and technology. Fill each of the gaps with no more than
TWO words. You will listen TWICE. Track 10
1. Nowadays teenagers can be called a ________________________.
2. Teenagers like ________________________friends on the Internet.
3. Teenagers can ________________________what time to do something.
4. Playing computer games makes teenagers ________________________less on their lessons in class.
5. The parents of these teenagers are finding ways to ________________________their children’s interest
in technology.
Exercise 5. Listen and choose F for False or T for True.
1. Minh is watching television when Hanh phones.
A. True B. False
2. Hanh invites Minh to a music festival.
A. True B. False
3. Minh can’t go rollerblading because Nam has got his rollerblades.
A. True B. False
4. Hanh suggests going to Museum of Ethnology to paint pottery.
A. True B. False
5. In the end, Hanh goes to the art fair alone.
A. True B. False
Exercise 6. Listening to the recording about healthy lifestyle then choose the best answer A, B or C.
1. The man wants to ________________.
A. run a mountain marathon
B. try out for the company basketball team
C. join a soccer club
2. The woman is worried that ________________.
A. her husband’s health isn’t good
B. her husband is becoming a fitness freak
C. the man works too much
3. First, the woman suggests that her husband ________________.
A. see a doctor
B. start with light workouts
C. visit with a fitness trainer
4. Her husband should ________________.
A. eat more protein B. consume less salt C. eat less fatty foods
5. Why does the man’s wife recommend cycling?
A. It is good for improving muscle tone.
B. It helps strengthen the heart.
C. It helps develop mental toughness.
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Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Nowadays, with the high-speed Internet (1) ___________, people can quickly update the (2)
___________ news on the coming natural disasters in their neighborhood. For example, last year many
flood victims in Da Nang were rescued from deep flooded areas (3) ___________ to the short videos and
images of where they got stuck they posted on social networks like Facebook or TikTok. In addition, the
collaborative work on storm and flood prevention between departments goes (4) ___________ because they
can have video conferences to guide and evacuate locals from dangerous areas. In the future, the
communication (5) ___________ people and the rescue teams might be much more convenient when
telepathy technology has a breakthrough.
1. A. connect B. connecting C. connection D. connector
2. A. latest B. last C. later D. late
3. A. despite B. because C. thank D. thanks
4. A. smoothy B. smoothly C. smooth D. smoother
5. A. by B. with C. between D. from
 Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (1)
____________ than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third,
they can store information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (2)
____________, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not make
mistakes.
Recently, it is important (3) ____________ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Many
companies have computers at work. In addition, most universities (4) ____________ day and night courses
in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice,
you can (5) ____________ with computers.
1. A. quickly B. quicklier C. more quickly D. most quickly
2. A. Finally B. Finish C. Final D. Finishing
3. A. know B. knew C. knowing D. to know
4. A. have B. has C. had D. having
5. A. do B. play C. get D. work
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to
occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job
opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search
frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still
might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically
higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city,
not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the number of people
can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be
people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into
an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also
contributes to pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health
is affected most by certain diseases relating to the respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of
premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly,
there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You
arc much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
1. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are ____________.
A. excellent educational system and recreational activities
B. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
C. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
2. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also gives ____________.
A. more competition for a single job B. higher salary
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3. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms have good value B. cost a small amount of money
C. you must work hard to earn money D. cost a lot of money
4. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for ____________.
A. extroverted people B. introverted people
C. people who hate driving in traffic D. people who prefer a busy life
5. In the big city, people tend to when traffic is getting heavy ____________.
A. go crazy B. get enough time to relax
C. wait a bit longer D. slow down themselves
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Pollution causes health problems. B. Cities are always crowded.
C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city. D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
 For 3,000 years, Mongolians have lived in the rural areas, moving to search new grassland for their cattle.
They depend on their livestock for a living. Today, about half of Mongolia's population is living in the ger
and moving their camping equipment several times a year. nomadic life develops in summer and survives in
winter. When the weather is warm, they work hard on their farms to get milk and make airag — a type of
milk alcohol, consuming meat from their sheep and goats. Once winter comes, temperatures drop quickly
and they stay indoors and survive on horse meat.
With the rise of technology, changes in the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle are almost inevitable. Many herders
use motorbikes to herd cattle and horses. To move their homes, they use trucks instead of ox carts. Solar
panels are also becoming an addition to the ger, giving them access to electricity without being confined to
one place. The nomads use solar energy to power TV sets and mobile phones.
1. Mongolians regularly move from place to place in order to _______.
A. look for food for their family
B. find grassland for their livestock
C. herd their cattle and horses
D. sell their animals and farm products
2. How many Mongolians still live a traditional nomadic life?
A. Close to 40 percent B. More than 50 percent C. About 50 percent D. About 60 percent
3. What is the Mongolian's main food in winter?
A. horse meat B. sheep meat C. goat meat D. airag
4. Today, Mongolian nomads _______.
A. use solar energy to power electronic devices
B. don't lead their lifestyles as herders any more
C. use ox carts to move their homes
D. have the advantage of city life
5. Which of the following is NOT true about Mongolian nomads?
A. They live in the countryside.
B. They live near and for their livestock.
C. They are now taking advantage of modern technology.
D. They work hard in winter when the temperatures are low.

The Wodaabe Tribe
1. In the strong heat of the Sahara Desert, a celebration is getting started. It's a competition — a beauty
contest, and the contestants — people taking part in it — consider it serious. Contestants are wearing
colorful clothes, putting their make-up and doing their hair. This is a beauty contest with a difference. The
contestants aren't women, they're men.
2. The Wodaabe Tribe in Nigeria, a group of about 45,000 nomadic cattle herders, travel through the Sahara
Desert raising cows. They consider themselves the most beautiful people in the world.
3. Every year the Wodaabe hold a beauty contest to celebrate the rainy season. Groups of young men dance
for hours in front of female judges — people deciding who are the winners. I can't wait for it to start. There's
nothing like it anywhere else.
4. The men put on costumes with ostrich features, beads and brightly-coloured materials. They also paint
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stand in a circle and move round as they dance. Dancing in circles for hours under the desert sun can be very
tiring.
5. By the end of the dance there are three winners. The losers have to wait until next year's contest to try
again. I hope that the Wodaabe continue this fantastic celebration for some time to come.
1. What is so unusual about the beauty contest?
A. The bright clothes B. The special face paint
C. The contestants' hair D. The people who compete
2. What does the writer suggest about the Wodaabe people in the second paragraph?
A. They have a high opinion of themselves.
B. The men want to impress each other.
C. They get everything they need from their animals.
D. They pay most attention to the clothing they wear.
3. The writer is excited to see the festival because _______.
A. he has waited for it to start for a long time B. he has travelled a long way to see it
C. he thinks everyone else seems too serious D. he wants to see a unique event
4. What is the purpose of paragraph 4?
A. to show how beautiful the contestants become
B. to give examples of Wodaabe beauty preparations
C. to express the difficulty of costume-making
D. to emphasise how stressful the Wodaabe feel about the contest
5. What do we learn about the writer's feelings towards the festival?
A. He feels the competition isn't fair on the losers.
B. He thinks the tradition should be continued.
C. He believes the competitions are nothing special.
D. He thinks it's too tiring for the Wodaabe men.

Australian Aborigines
There are about 500 ethnic groups in Australia called Aboriginals. Before white people came, Aboriginal
people lived throughout Australia, and the highest population was along the coast.
They were traditionally hunters and gatherers who did not live in one place. They moved around their
country to search for food. Within the clan, all members had specific roles and responsibilities to ensure the
survival of their community. Men hunted animals, such as
kangaroos, emus, birds, reptiles and fish. Women collected fruits, honey, insects, eggs and plants. They had
a steady supply of food thanks to hunting and gathering. They were experts in finding sources of water.
Since the British first came to Australia, Aboriginals lost most of their land and a large number of native
people were killed due to huge waves of diseases. Today more than half of all Aboriginals live in towns,
often in the suburbs in bad living conditions.
Nowadays, there are laws to protect the rights of Aboriginals, and Aboriginal communities have their own
territory, and mining companies can't have projects on their sacred land.
1. All of these are true about Aboriginals before white people came to Australia except _______.
A. there were hundreds of ethnic groups
B. they lived throughout Australia
C. they were nomads — moving around the country
D. they lived inland mostly in order to find food
2. Aboriginals lived by _______.
A. hunting and gathering B. farming and raising animals
C. growing fruits and raising animals D. selling water sources to white people
3. After the arrival of the British, the population of Aboriginals dropped sharply because of _______.
A. wars B. loss of land C. diseases D. bad living conditions
4. The laws try to protect _______.
A. the operation of mining companies
B. the survival of the Aboriginals on their own land
C. the rights of white people throughout Australia
D. the rights of mining companies on the territories of the Aboriginals
5. The word 'clan' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

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Exercise 3: Read the text and answer the questions.
The Tay ethnic group is the second largest ethnic group in Viet Nam, only after the Kinh. The Tay ethnic
group has 1,700,000 people. They live mainly in Northern and Northwestern provinces, such as Cao Bang,
Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen and Lao Cai. The Tay live on farming. They plant rice on
terraced fields. Other crops and fruit trees can be grown besides rice. They raise cattle and poultry. On
festival occasions, they make many kinds of cakes, such as square rice cakes, round rice cakes, black rice
sesame cakes, lime-water dumpling, and so on. The Tay play a very important role in the Vietnamese
culture, customs and cuisine.
1. How big is the Tay ethnic group in the ethnic groups in Viet Nam?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Where do they mainly live?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. What do the Tay live on?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Which animals do they raise?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. What are their specialities on festival occasions?
 _______________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 2: Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning, using the
cues below.
- online classes / convenient and flexible // stay at home / have online lessons / instead of / come / school
or any classroom
- all you need / an Internet connection / a computer or a smartphone // easily record the lessons / watch
them later
- online classes / promote / more interaction / more learning opportunities // students / get over their
shyness / contribute more / online courses
- online learning / require / more self-discipline // without the direct guidance / the teacher / students /
good motivation / participate / lesson on their own
- they / turn off / the microphones / webcams / the teacher / other students / not know what they are
doing
- online learning/technical issues / the Internet connection // online learning / more screen time/excessive
screen time /lead / physical illnesses / poor eyesight or headache
There are advantages and disadvantages of online learning. For the advantages, firstly, online classes
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Secondly, online classes promote.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
However, there are also disadvantages of online learning. To start with, online learning
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
. In addition, online learning may have _________________________________________________.
Furthermore, online learning means more
__________________________________________________________
. Online learning will become a trend in the near future, but we should have solutions to get over the
disadvantages in order to get a good result in our study.

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 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST- GRADE 8

I. VOCABULARY: From Unit 1 to Unit 6

1. Leisure time.
2. Life in the countryside.
3. Teenagers.
4. Ethnic groups of Viet Nam. 5. Our customs and traditions.
6. Lifestyles.
II. GRAMMAR POINTS: From Unit 1 to Unit 6
1. Verbs of liking / disliking + gerunds.
2. Verbs of liking / disliking + to-infinitives.
3. Comparative forms of adverbs.
4. Simple sentences and compound sentences.
5. Yes / No and Wh-questions.
6. Countable and uncountable nouns.
7. Zero article.
8. Future simple.
9. First conditional.

PRACTICE
I. PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. lantern B. invader C. nation D. race
2. A. carnival B. command C. ceremony D. encourage
3. A. rest B. different C. ethnic D. question
4. A. breakfast B. brief C. bright D. climb
5. A. leisure B. picturesque C. business D. focus
6. A. knock B. key C. pocket D. milk
7. A. carrot B. city C. cake D. class 8. A. age B. give
C. garden D. guitar
II. Grammar & Vocabulary.
* Choose the best answer
1. My uncle works in _________ coffee plantation in Dak Lak.
A. a B. an C. some D. much
2. How ____________ ethnic groups in Viet Nam do you know?
A. much B. often C. many D. tall
3. _____________ stilt houses stand on wood, bamboo, and __________________.?
A. Do-leaf B. Does - leaves C. Does – leaf D. Do – leaves
4. ________ your grandmother like folk _________?
A. Do-music B. Do-musics C. Does – music D. Is – music
5. ________ there 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam?
A. Are B. Is C. Do D. Does
6. Among mountainous regions in Viet Nam, _________ one will you want to travel to?
A. why B. when C. how D. which
7. __________________ does it cost to visit this bamboo village?
A. How many B. How much C. How often D. How
8. There are billions of stars in _______ space.
A. a B. an C. x D. the
9. Why are you interested ______________ doing DIY projects?
A. at B. on C. in D. with
10. You should drive carefully; ____________, you may cause accidents.
A. however B. but C. therefore D. otherwise
11. My mother enjoys_________ traditional food for our family, especially at Tet holiday.
A. cook B. to cook C. cooking D. cooked
12. Our class has a(n) _________, and we often post questions there to discuss.

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13. Ba: Will online learning improve our IT skills? Nam: ______.
A. Yes, it will. B. Yes, it won’t C. Yes, it does D. Yes, it is
14. He will have sore eyes if he ______ too much time on the computer.
A. spend B. spends C. spent D. spending
15. A: _________ do you play tennis? B: For exercise.
A. Why B. When C. How D. What
16. ____________ picture do you prefer, this one or that one?
A. Which B. Where C. Why D. How
17. How many people were there at the family ___________ last weekend?
A. unit B. united C. union D. reunion
18. Joe broke with ___________ when he went to an art college.
A. culture B. habit C. tradition D. custom
19. A: “Thank you for the enjoyable party tonight!” - B: “___________”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. I’m sorry. C. I don’t mind.
20. If he (eat) ________ this cake, he (be) ________ sick. D. That’s a great idea!
A. eats/is B. eat/will be C. eats/will be
21. What (you/do) ___________ if she refuses your invitation? D. eat/be
A. will you do B. do you do C. are you do
22. If we meet at 9:00, we ___________ plenty of time to talk. D. did you do
A. have B. is having C. will have D. had
23. What do people do to ___________ traditional lifestyles?
A. maintain B. stay C. carry D. serve
24. Many people like ________ the Internet with their mobile phones.
A. surfing B. blogging C. emailing D. communicating
25. We have ________ from our exams, peers and parents. This makes us feel very stressed.
A. interests B. pressure C. friends D. forum
26. People in my village are really ________; They are always generous and friendly to visitors.
A. well-trained B. funny C. hospitable D. unsociable
27. The wind is blowing ______________ than it did last night.
A. stronger B. stronglier C. more stronger D. more strongly
28. Would you like to drink a cup of tea _______coffee?
A. and B. or C. although D. but
29. My sister plays volleyball well ____________ I do not.
A. but B. and C. or D. although
30. My friends ____________ I went to the museum last Sunday.
A. so B. and C. for D. yet
31. My son was crazy ______________ football when he was young.
A. about B. of C. at
32. My aunt has _______ interesting novel. D. with
A. the B. a C. an D. x
33. It was _______ best film I had ever read.
A. an B. a C. x D. the
34. If I get up early, I ________ to school on time.
A. went B. am going C. will go D. go
35. How do people _______ New Years in your country, Jack?
A. practise B. celebrate C. keep D. do
36. In many cultures, knocking on wood is a way to chase _______ bad spirits.
A. away B. of C. to D. at
* Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
37. How many cheese do you need to make three pizzas? A
B C D
38.If we travel to London, we visit the museums.
A B C D
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40. You will fail the test unless you don’t study harder.
A B C D
41. A tractor can plough weller than a buffalo or a horse.
A B C D
III. READING
A. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
Tet holiday is celebrated on (1) ___________ first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Several weeks
before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the
occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, (2)
___________ is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together
for a (3) ___________ dinner. On New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects
(4) ___________ the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then
people go (5) ___________ their neighbours, friends and relatives.
1. A. a B. an C. x D. the
2. A. which B. when C. where D. why
3. A. reunited B. union C. reunite D. reunion
4. A. at B. to C. about D. in
5. A. visited B. visiting C. to visit D. visit
B. Read the text and answer the questions below.
Last week Nick and some of his classmates went to visit a farm of Nick’s uncle in the countryside.
They left early in the morning and went there by bus. Nick’s uncle, Mr. Brown met them at the bus
stop and took them to his farm. On the way, uncle Brown showed them the field of wheat and
vegetables where some tractors were running up and down, ploughing and breaking soil, distributing
manure and planting potatoes.
After lunch, they all went for a walk. In the large yard of the farm, they saw some farm machines.
Among them is the biggest machine which is called a combine harvester. In the afternoon, they went to
the place where cattle such as horses, sheep and cows were raised. They were very excited to see how
cows were milked by the workers there. Uncle Brown also spoke about many interesting things in the
countryside. After having some fruits and cakes, they said goodbye and went home.
1. How did Nick and his classmates go to uncle Brown’s farm?
A. by bus B. by car C. by taxi D. on foot
2. Where did Nick and his classmates meet uncle Brown?
A. at an office B. at the market C. at the bus stop D. at a coffee shop
3. What does his uncle grow on his farm?
A.wheat B. vegetables C. potatoes D. All are correct
4. What can a tractor do?
A. plough and break soil B. distribute manure, plant potatoes.
C. cut and thrash corn D. A and B are correct
5. What did they do after lunch?
A. went swimming B. went climbing C. went for a walk D. went cycling
C. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
Viet Nam is a multi-nationality country with 54 ethnic (1) ____________. The Viet (Kinh) people
account (2) ____________ 87% of the country’s population and mainly inhabit the Red River delta, the
central coastal delta, the Mekong delta and major cities.
A number of ethnic minorities had mastered some farming techniques. (3) ______ grew rice plants in
swamped paddy fields and carried out irrigation. Others (4) ____________ hunting, fishing, collecting and
lived a semi-nomadic life. Each group has its own (5) ____________, diverse and special. Beliefs and
religions of the Vietnamese ethnic minority groups were also disparate from each other.
1. A. groups B. team C. minorities D. majorities
2. A. in B. for C. of D. at
3. A. They B. We C. I D. You
4. A. did B. made C. went D. used 5. A. belief B. style
C. costume D. culture
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 In Viet Nam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling
things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of
all ages and it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a
chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but
also to eat, drink, play games, and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa Market, which is the
highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wearing their nicest clothes and spending all day
long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance, and sing. This is also a time to meet, make
friends or look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "Love Market”. Some other
countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market.
The most exciting time is in the early morning when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products.
1. In Viet Nam, all markets are ______________.
A. only trading places B. only about buying things
C. only about selling things D. not only about buying and selling things
2. A traditional market is a social gathering point for ______________.
A. young people B. people of all ages C. local craftsmen D. children
3. What can people do at the traditional market?
A. Sell and buy things only. B. Buy and sell things, eat, drink and play games.
C. Buy things and eat. D. Buy and sell things, eat, drink, play games and socialize.
4. What do the ethnic people who go to Sa Pa Market do?
A. They wear their nicest clothes, buy things, play the flute, dance and sing.
B. They ride on a horse and sing.
C. They drink a lot of wine and dance.
D. They buy the nicest clothes at the market and look for lovers.
5. Some of the markets in the Mekong Delta are held ___________are called floating markets.
A. along the roads B. on the paddy fields C. on boats D. in the morning
E. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F).
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school
if you hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. It’s no wonder that many young people worry
about letting down their parents, their peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too
many tasks until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities
and friends. The result is that young people suffer from stress.
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the form of coffee or
soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which can become addictive. In the end, like
other drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress. There are better ways to deal with stress: physical exercise
is a good release for stress, because it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You
have to get enough sleep to avoid stress and to stay healthy and full of energy.
1. Nowadays, it is important to succeed at school.
2. Many young people take on only some tasks to please everyone.
3. Young people may not suffer from stress because of homework assignments.
4. Caffeine can keep you awake and alert.
5. Physical exercise is a better way to deal with stress.
IV. DO AS DIRECTED
1. The children swam in the lake. (Make a question for the underlined part)
à ________________________________________________________
2. It took us about half an hour to get to work. (Make a question for the underlined part)
à ________________________________________________________
3. He travelled to Mexico by train. (Make a question for the underlined part)
à ________________________________________________________
4. He plays volleyball three times a week. (Make a question for the underlined part)
à ________________________________________________________
5. The children went to the cinema after school. (Make a question for the underlined part)
à ________________________________________________________
6. about/ other/ cultures./I am/ interested/ in learning/ (Reorder the words to make a correct sentence).
à ________________________________________________________
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8. colourful flowers./ the festival/ people/ Before/ with/ prepare/ their houses/ to decorate/ (Reorder the
words to make a correct sentence).
à ________________________________________________________
9. You should bring a compass; otherwise, you will be lost in the forest. (Rewrite the sentence with IF)
à ________________________________________________________
10. A camel runs more slowly than a horse. (Rewrite the sentence, use FASTER )
à ________________________________________________________
11. Tom doesn’t finish his homework so his mother won’t let him watch TV. (Rewrite the
sentence, using future condition with IF) )
à ________________________________________________________
12. village / is / March / Our / held / on / of / festival / 10 th. (Reorder the words to make a correct
sentence).
à ________________________________________________________
13. Would you like a cake? Would you like an apple? (Rewrite the sentence with OR)
à ________________________________________________________
14. I'm tired. I'm going to bed early tonight. (Rewrite the sentence with SO)
à ________________________________________________________
15. It’s a good idea to hand bowls with both hands. (Rewrite the sentence with SHOULD)
________________________________________________________
16. We will cancel the picnic. The weather will be really bad. (Rewrite the sentence with IF)
________________________________________________________
17. Your bike runs faster than mine. (Rewrite the sentence with SLOWLY) à
________________________________________________________
18. We won’t celebrate the festival. It will cost too much money. (Rewrite the sentence with IF) à
________________________________________________________
*Topics for writing (Approximately 60 words)
19. Write a paragraph about the things you do to help your family.
20. Write a paragraph about the advantages or disadvantages of online learning.
LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 7
Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. reduce B. release C. forest D. process
2. A. cutting B. rubbish C. harmful D. substance
3. A. risk B. wild C. habitat D. pick
4. A. lock B. stop C. novel D. come
5. A. save B. preparation C. became D. signature
6. A. absorb B. coral C. saola D. tornado
7. A. tornado B. face C. marine D. save
8. A. risk B. wildlife C. title D. time
9. A. impact B. habitat C. blast D. blank
10. A. consume B. conserve C. resident D. source
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. pollution B. protection C. interest D. announcement
2. A. destroy B. contain C. detail D. reduce
3. A. effective B. habitat C. animal D. national
4. A. wildlife B. before C. habit D. notice
5. A. diverse B. unsafe C. marine D. harmful
6. A. community B. conservation C. contain D. protect
7. A. renewable B. resident C. species D. wildlife
8. A. forget B. remember C. discussion D. carry
9. A. diverse B. courage C. environment D. provide
10. A. reduce B. pollute C. oxygen D. consume

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Exercise 1: Choose the correct meaning of the following words and phrases.
1. habitat
A. the place where people live
B. the place where a tribe lives
C. the place where a type of plant or animal lives
2. ecosystem
A. the way that someone behaves
B. the way in which a person or a group of people lives and works
C. the way living and non-living things in a particular area are related to each other
3. pollution
A. the process of making water, air, soil, etc. dirty
B. the process of making water, air, soil, etc. clean
C. the act of protecting someone or something
4. global warming
A. the increase in temperature of the earth's atmosphere
B. the decrease in temperature of the earth's atmosphere
C. the process of picking up and recycling rubbish
5. endangered species
A. animals living in a natural environment
B. animals facing a high risk of extinction in the wild
C. creatures and plants living in the sea
6. environmental protection
A. the way to build a campfire
B. the act of cutting down trees
C. the practice of protecting the natural environment
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. We should ______ our carbon footprint to protect the environment.
A. pollute B. protect C. reduce D. endanger
2. You should turn off devices that you are not using to ______ electricity.
A. save B. reuse C. release D. turn
3. "Carbon footprint" is the amount of carbon dioxide that we ______ into the environment.
A. stop B. plant C. recycle D. release
4. People shouldn't throw away single-use products but ______ them.
A. endanger B. recycle C. protect D. pollute
5. They can ______ campfires on the beach near the hotel.
A. volunteer B. cut C. build D. litter
6. The people in my village often ______ down trees to build houses.
A. cut B. pollute C. avoid D. release
7. You shouldn't dump the rubbish into the river to reduce ________ pollution
A. air B. water C. carbon D. campfire
8. Forests help release oxygen and absorb __________________
A. carbon dioxide B. global warming
C. environmental protection D. water pollution
9. We can take part in activities like picking ______ and planting trees to protect nature and the
environment.
A. up B. about C. down D. to
10. A number of cleaning products contain ______ chemicals
A. safeful B. helpful C. harmful D. hopeful

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11. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased ______ pollution in most cities.
A. land B. sand C. water D. air
12. The death rate would ______ if hygienic conditions were improved.
A. decrease B. increase C. be D. up
13. When radiation goes into the land, air or water, it is called radioactive ______.
A. pollution B. polluted C. pollutants D. polluting
14. Too much use of electric lights in cities may ______ light pollution.
A. go B. result C. cause D. lead
15. ______ pollution is the contamination of lakes, rivers, oceans, or groundwater, usually by human
activities
A. Soil B. Air C. Noise D. Water
16. Land pollution happens when human activities ______ the Earth's surface.
A. cover B. destroy C. damages D. cause
17. The sight of too many telephone poles, advertising billboards, overhead power lines, or shop signs
may cause ______ pollution.
A. visual B. vision C. visualize D. visible
18. People don't care much about the environment, so they keep ______ it worse.
A. made B. making C. to make D. make
19. Land pollution is responsible for damage done ______ natural habitat of animals.
`A. with B. for C. to D. of
20. Americans throw ______ twenty-eight and a half million tons of plastic in landfills every year.
A. in B. at C. to D. away
21. Scientists have come up ______ new ways of saving energy.
A. with B. on C. to D. out
22. Thousands of people were exposed ______ radiation when the nuclear plant exploded.
A. in B. at C. to D. away
23. Waste water from many factories which is dumped ______ water bodies directly cause water
pollution.
A. on B. into C. out D. by
24. ______ fumes from these vehicles are serious air pollutants.
A. Poisonously B. Poison C. Poisonous D. Poisons
25. Air pollution occurs when the atmosphere contains gases, dust, or fumes in ______ amounts.
A. unharmed B. harmless C. harm D. harmful
26. She suffered ______ a serious disease because of drinking contaminated water for a long time.
A. in B. at C. to D. from
27. We hope more people join our ______ programme.
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentalist D. environmentally
28. Harmful gases like nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides are ______ into the atmosphere during the
burning of fossil fuels
A. releases B. released C. release D. releasing
29. The ______ of air pollution are alarming.
A. effective B. affect C. effect D. effects
30. You should drive carefully ______ the road is slippery.
A. because B. while C. although D. after
31. I sleep with the window open ______ it's really cold.
A. if B. unless C. as D. before
32. We will clean up the beach ______ it stops raining.
A. while B. though C. since D. as soon as
33. Mary plays with the boy ______ he is naughty.
A. although B. until C. when D. because
34. He won't get paid for time off ______ he hasn't got a doctor's note.
A. unless B. till C. because D. if
35. She went to the gym ______ she had finished her work.
A. after B. before C. unless D. while
36. Don't drink too much water ______ you are having a meal.

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37. Don't forget to turn off the lights ______ you go out.
A. though B. because C. after D. before
38. I don't know the reason ______ you didn’t go to school.
A. what B. whose C. why D. where
39. He was talking about the film ______ he saw last night.
A. that B. how C. who D. when
40. ______ thermal pollution happens, the water temperature in streams, rivers, lakes, or oceans
changes.
A. Until B. When C. Before D. As soon as
41. Noise pollution occurs ______ there are too many loud sounds in the environment.
A. while B. and C. because D. so
42. The roads were slippery ______ it started to rain.
A. so B. as soon as C. when D. before
43. Renewable ______ of energy, such as solar and wind power, are crucial for a sustainable future.
A. sources B. pollutions C. consumption D. permission
44. We should be mindful of our carbon ______ and seek ways to reduce it.
A. handprint B. printer C. fingerprint D. footprint
45. The loss of habitat and climate change contribute to the ______ of species.
A. extinct B. exit C. extinction D. extincted
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
footprint habitats substances effect endangere
d
wildlife dioxide marine reduce diverse
1. The ecosystem in Con Dao National Park is very ________________with thousands of species.
2. Do trees help absorb carbon ________________?
3. Walking and cycling are effective ways to reduce our carbon ________________.
4. Some toxic ________________from factories are usually released into rivers.
5. We should ________________the consumption of single-use products such as plastic bottles and bags.
6. The dugong is a(n) ________________animal.
7. The ________________animals are dying because of trash dumped into the ocean.
8. Air pollution has a harmful ________________on our life.
9. A national park is a special area for the protection of the environment and ________________.
10. ________________of animals are damaged by human activities.
Exercise 4: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. It is important to contain and properly dispose of hazardous materials to prevent environmental
contamination.
A. crucial B. unnecessary C. unimportant D. careful
2. The government should strictly regulate and permit industrial activities to minimize their impact on the
environment.
A. dismiss B. allow C. protect D. reduce
3. The residents of the community actively participate in environmental conservation efforts.
A. throw B. ignore C. impact D. take part
4. Protecting the environment is crucial for maintaining a diverse range of ecosystems.
A. varied B. same C. similar D. polluted
5. The release of toxic chemicals into the environment poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human
health.
A. cause B. deadly C. coral D. volunteer
Exercise 5: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. We should save energy by using energy-efficient appliances and adopting sustainable practices.
A. store B. waste C. renew D. resident
2. It is our responsibility to protect the environment and preserve it for future generations.
A. destroy B. cover C. little D. contain

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3. Implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is crucial in combating climate change.
A. decrease B. cut down C. minimize D. increase
4. Remember to turn off lights and electronic devices when they are not in use to conserve energy.
A. switch on B. tum down C. go over D. go away
5. Cleaning up polluted water sources is a challenging task that requires collaboration and expertise.
A. contaminated B. forget C. pure D. non-living
Exercise 6: Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. We need to ________________ (protection) our oceans by reducing plastic waste and overfishing.
2. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers can be ________________(toxicity) to both the environment and
human health.
3. Her younger sister can be ________________(annoy) when she behaves naughtily.
4. You must read the ________________(instruct) carefully before you use the new oven.
5. We were taken aback at the ________________(drama) changes in our village; each home owns a
computer now.
6. It is always ________________ (interest) to watch the cubs at play.
7. My mother advised me to be careful in my ________________ (choose) of friends.
8. The ________________ (hot) makes everybody very drowsy during the lesson in class.
9. The couple came here at the special ________________ (invite) of the prime minister.
10. Please ________________ (low) the volume of your voice. I can even hear you from next door.
11. These men are armed and ________________ (danger), and should not be approached.
12. The latest ________________ (edit) of this book contains many illustrative pictures.
13. The giant panda is an ________________ (danger) species due to habitat loss and poaching.
14. The dodo bird went into ________________ (extinct) in the 17th century due to hunting and habitat
destruction.
15. The rainforest is the ________________ (habitation) of many species of animals and plants.
Exercise 7: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. You should wait here when / until/ while your parents come back.
2. While/ After / Before the party, there was a lot of food left.
3. My sister was sleeping when / as soon as/ while I was studying for the test last night.
4. As soon as / While/ After I left home for school, It rained heavily.
5. The train arrived while / as soon as/ before Elle was having lunch.
6. Because / Although/ If the water is very cold in January, they go swimming anyway.
7. My father goes jogging every morning before / after/ until he gets ready for work.
8. I learned a lot about wildlife until / after/ as soon as I visited Cuc Phuong National Park yesterday.
9. I usually drink a glass of warm milk after/ until / before I go to bed.
10. Who takes care of the baby when / after/ before your mother is away?
11. After / Before / While we receive your confirmation email, we will send you a link to download the
program.
12. I have to wait while / before / until my mum comes home.
13. Before/When / While she is ready, we will leave.
14. I'll send you a text message until / as soon as / before I hear from Nam.
15. Before/After / While she goes, she will turn off all the computers.
16. He will send them an email before / until / as soon as he arrives in London.
17. I will give you my reply before /by / this time I leave this afternoon.
18. I'll go online while / as soon as / until I get home.
19. Before/Until / When Mr. Tan phones, please let me know.
20. Let's play with the children after / until / while it is time to go.
Exercise 8: Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. Coal power stations release sulfur dioxide ________________the atmosphere.
2. National parks play a key role ________________saving the environment.
3. What type of effect does water pollution have ________________our life?
4. Forests provide a habitat ________________hundreds of species ________________plants and animals.
5. Technology is already playing a key role ________________environmental protection.
6. There is a nice play area ________________the children.
7. The regions are home ________________bears and mountain lions.

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8. I'd like to emphasize the importance ________________protecting endangered species.
9. Avoid dumping waste ________________lakes and rivers!
10. Remember to turn ________________devices when you are not using them.
11. Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped ________________the river.
12. Orange juice is rich ________________vitamin C.
13. The pools provide a rich habitat ________________water plants.
14. The first Earth Day started ________________1970 ________________America.
15. Picking ________________litter makes our environment clean.
16. People are becoming more aware ________________environmental issues.
17. The new road will cause a loss ________________the beauty of the landscape.
18. Endangered animals in the wild are facing a high risk ________________extinction.
19. After cleaning ________________everything ________________the campsite, we left.
20. We shouldn't cut ________________too many trees.
Exercise 9: Underline the dependent clauses of the following sentences.
1. She is the woman that he loves best.
2. The roads were slippery when it rained.
3. They are generous although they aren't rich.
4. Since we've booked the tickets online, we won't queue at the counter.
5. The hotel where we stayed last month wasn't very clean.
6. The man who is wearing a yellow cap is my uncle.
7. John hasn't travelled recently because he doesn't have time.
8. If she doesn't tell anyone, no one can know the truth.
9. Tien Dung married Chu Dong Tu even though he was very poor.
10. Quan ho is chosen to perform at the Lim Festival because it is the traditional folk song of Bac Ninh.
Exercise 10: Reorder the words and phrases to make complex sentences.
1. call / I / will / you / I / arrive / as soon as the /airport/ at /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
2. them / should / You / they / help / if / need /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
3. will / We/frozen/be/ you / temperature / unless / increase / the /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
4. after / The / the /shop/ closed / had left / last customer/.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
5. must/You / stop / when / the /turn / red / traffic lights/.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
6. always makes / My / breakfast / mother/ for / me / before / goes / to / she / work/.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
7. is / her / doing / Mai / homework / Nga / while / to / music / is / listening /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
8. come/to/ She / decided/ even though/to/ didn't/like/the/ party / she / it /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
9. Can / help / me / you / the / the dishes / wash / while / cleaning / I'm/ floor/?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
10. lots of / She /eat/ fried food / not good / shouldn't / as /for/your/it/is/ health /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 11: Combine each pair of sentences, using the conjunction in brackets.
1. A serious road accident happened. We were waiting for the bus yesterday. (while)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
2. I had to get the mop. I spilled my juice. (since)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
3. He fell down the ladder. His leg was broken. (and)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
4. We had picked up trash. We left the campsite. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
5. It started raining. They were putting up the tent. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________

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 _________________________________________________________________________________
7. The weather was bad. We were on holiday last month. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
8. I will call my mom. I get the result. (as soon as)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
9. It rains. My father usually drives me to school. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
10. Jack can't play games. He finishes his homework. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
11. You are in Ha Noi again. You must come and see us then. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
12. He finds somewhere to live. Then he'll give his parents the address. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
13. I do the shopping. Then I will come back home. (after)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
14. It starts raining. Let's go home before that. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
15. She must apologize to him first. He won't speak to her until then. (until)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
16. You leave. I will make you a cup of tea. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
17. She will stay at her aunt's house. She is London. (while)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
18. He has read the newspaper. I will borrow it from him. (as soon as)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
19. I have decided the issue. I will let you know. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
20. They have built a new road. The traffic will be better. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
21. The other passengers will get on the bus. We will leave. (as soon as)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
22. I left the room. I turned off the lights. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
23. I won't return my book to the library. I'll finish my project. (until)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
24. He was making dinner. The frying pan caught on fire. (while)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
25. I finish my study. I will take a walk in the park. (as soon as)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
26. She was leaving the shop. She dropped a cartoon of eggs. (when)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
27. He had never heard about Halloween. He took part in a Halloween party last year. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
28. Shakespeare died in 1616. He had written more than 37 plays. (before)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
29. Mr. Thanh won't answer your email. He has some free time. (until)
 _________________________________________________________________________________
30. Susan chews her nails. She feels nervous. (whenever)
 _________________________________________________________________________________

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following
questions:
1. What does the speaker think about the pollution?

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C. Pollution is good D. Pollution is nothing
2. Who pretend they are not polluting?
A. Big factories B. Big companies C. Small factories D. Small companies
3. Companies polluted the air or our ______.
A. mountains B. forests C. rivers D. lakes
4. What does Barack Obama help when he says he’s going to do his best?
A. the sun B. the moon C. The atmosphere D. The Earth
Exercise 2: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer.
1. What do many politicians and scientists consider to be the biggest danger we face?
A. Global warming. B. Deforestation. C. Pollution. D. Overpopulation.
2. How is climate change affecting different species?
A. They are becoming more numerous. B. They are moving to new habitats.
C. They are dying. D. They are growing larger.
3. What is happening to the ice caps in the Arctic and Antarctica due to climate change?
A. They are growing thicker. B. They are melting.
C. They are shifting to new locations D. They are causing sea levels to drop.
4. How is climate change affecting our weather?
A. It is making it rain less. B. It is causing less wind.
C. It is making places warmer or colder. D. It is making earthquakes more common.
5. What can individuals do to help combat climate change?
A. Drive more cars.
B. Cut down on things that produce greenhouse gases.
C. Use more plastic bags.
D. Leave lights and appliances on when not in use.
Exercise 3: Listen and complete each gap in the table with ONE or TWO word from the recording.
Clean-up Team Clean the central (1) ____________
● Pick up rubbish, bottles, and (2) ____________bags
● Water small trees and flowers
Donation Team Collect used items
(3) ____________the items and put them into correct bags.
Media Team (4) ____________photos of the event on the club’s website
Make (5) ____________for the club’s future activities.

C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Light pollution is not (1) _______serious as water or air pollution. Moreover, it is the type of pollution
that (2) _______more in cities than in rural areas. In the past, we could sit out at night and gaze at glittering
stars in the sky and light from objects in the out space. Nowadays, cities are covered with lights from
buildings, streets, advertising displays, many of which direct the lights up into the sky and into many
unwanted places. The real problem is that it is very (3) _______to apply light to almost everything at night.
Millions of tons of oil and coal (4) _______to produce the power to light the sky. Eye strain, loss of vision
and stress are what people may get from light pollution. (5) _______light at night can harm our eyes and
also harm the hormones that help us to see things properly.
1. A. more B. as C. much D. only
2. A. happen B. occur C. occurs D. is occurred
3. A. waste B. wastes C. wasting D. wasteful
4. A. used B. using C. is used D. are used
5. A. Very much B. Too much C. Too many D. So many
 Have a walk on a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, (1) _______ suddenly you see a lot of
rubbish on the beach. Pollution takes away all the (2) _______ of our beaches. I feel really very annoyed
when I see plastic bags lying on the sand, cigarette ends buried in the sand, and soda cans floating in the sea.
There are a lot of things that we can do. (3) _______ we see rubbish, we should do our part in the
protecting the land by picking it up and throwing it in dust bins. Moreover, we can form some kind of
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organization that helps (4) _______ the beaches. If everyone does their part, the beaches will be a wonderful
and beautiful place. We need to start now (5) _______ the beaches are damaged beyond repair.
1. A. or B. but C. and D. so
2. A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. being beautiful
3. A. While B. If C. Unless D. Soon
4. A. cleaning up B. clean up C. cleaning off D. clean off
5. A. before B. after C. until D. when
 Environmental awareness is discussed and studied by many. However, to make an impact, we must be
aware (1) ______ the problems and solutions. We will start with what we are doing wrong and move toward
what needs to be done to improve our environment. Some ways to take care of our environment is to practise
(2) ______ follow proper garbage disposal protocol, avoid using our cars too much and rely more on public
transportation instead.
Every day we hear about how our planet is changing. The need for environmental protection arises (3)
______ the changes in rising carbon dioxide levels, which causes drastic changes in our environment. The
rising levels of carbon dioxide result in changes in the (4) ______ Carbon dioxide traps heat and makes it
difficult for plants to grow. When a plant dies, more carbon dioxide is released (5) ______ the air. This can
cause more temperature changes and less oxygen in the air. To help slow down this process, we have to take
care of the environment before it is too late.
1. A. of B. to C. off D. in
2. A. recycle B. to recycle C. recycling D. to recycling
3. A. to B. for C. with D. from
4. A. water B. soil C. carbon D. atmosphere
5. A. in B. into C. on D. onto
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 Pollution is any contamination of the environment which causes harm to the environment or the
inhabitants of the environment. There are three main kinds of pollution.
Air pollution can be caused by liquids, or gases that make the air harmful to breathe. There are two main
types of air pollution: primary and secondary. Primary pollutants enter the air directly, like smoke from
factories and car exhaust. Secondary pollutants are chemicals that mix together to pollute the air, like
mixtures of emissions from vehicles and factory smoke that change to form more dangerous pollutants in
the air and sunlight.
Soil pollution can be caused by pesticides, leakage from chemical tanks, oil spills, and other chemicals
which get into the soil by dumping or accidental contamination. Soil pollution can also cause water
pollution when underground water becomes contaminated by coming into contact with the polluted soil.
Water pollution can be caused by waste products, sewage, oil spills, and litter in streams, rivers, lakes,
and oceans. Some scientists believe that water pollution is the largest cause of death and disease in the
world, causing about 14,000 deaths in the world each day.
It is not possible for anyone to predict the exact timing and effects of global, pollution and global
climate change brought about by pollution. There, is general agreement by scientists that the global climate
will continue to change, the intensity of weather elfects will continue to increase, and some species of
animals will become extinct.
(Adapted from BBC)
1. What is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Solutions to pollution B. Environmental issues
C. Causes and effects of pollution D. Environmental impacts
2. What kind of pollution is considered as the cause of the most death and disease?
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution C. Soil pollution D. None of the above
3. What is NOT a cause of soil pollution?
A. Chemicals B. Pesticides C. Oil sprills D. Exhaust fumes
4. What kind of pollution may oil sprills cause?
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution
C. Soil pollution D. Both B and C are correct
5. According to the agreement of scientists, what is NOT environmental effect caused by pollution?
A. Disappearance of the rainforests B. Intensity of weather effects

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Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from
household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What
can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple
things.
First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also
reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to
place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to control the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short
showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully
loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this
waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The
average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and
reusing.
If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted
1. Pollution is caused from the following sources except _____________.
A. water in rivers B. water from households
C. wastes D. house chemicals
2. Recycling can help us _____________.
A. never cut down trees B. produce more paper products
C. place garbage bins easily D. use products again and again
3. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things except _____________.
A. fully use the washing machine B. repair leaky faucets
C. take short showers instead of baths D. tum the faucet off while brushing your teeth
4. Recycling helps to reduce waste because _____________.
A. plants need to develop B. waste can be recycled and reused
C. a person can do it in his home D. an average man produces compost for plants
5. The word "It" in paragraph 2 refers to _____________.
A. cutting down B. the number C. recycling D. effort
 California has 8 national parks and 20 national forests, more than any other state. Yosemite National
Park is one of the most visited parks. It is famous for its waterfalls and granite cliffs. Many rock climbers go
to Yosemite to climb a rock wall named El Capitan. Point Reyes National Seashore is on a peninsula north
of San Francisco. It is a good place to see harbor seals, sea lions, and many kinds of birds. Disneyland in
Anaheim is another California tourist attraction. This large amusement park was created by cartoonist
Yosemite Park Walt Disney. It features a fairyland castle, a haunted mansion, a jungle safari, and many
other attractions and rides.
San Diego has a world-famous zoo. As you wander through its Rain Forest Aviary, brightly colored tropical
birds fly by. You will think you are on safari in its outdoor Wild Animal Park, north of San Diego. Sea
World in San Diego is a great place to watch whales and dolphins perform. California's sunny climate, long
coastline, and natural beauty have made it the most popular tourist state in the United States.
1. Yosemite National Park _________________.
A. is famous for its kinds of birds
B. is one of the 20 national parks in California
C. interests rock climbers with its El Capitan, a rock wall
D. is created by a cartoonist.
2. San Francisco _________________.
A. is famous for its Point Reyes National Seashore
B. has its special waterfalls and granite cliffs
C. has more wildlife than anywhere else in California
D. attracts lots of young children
3. Anaheim attracts many tourists with its _________________.
A. El Capitan B. Wild Animal Park C. Sea World D. Disneyland

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4. San Diego is worth visiting if you are _________________.
A. a newly-married couple C. an enthusiastic rock climber
B. an animal lover D. a movie fan
5. Which of the following statements is true about California?
A. It has the most national parks and forests of the US states.
B. Its Disneyland with the fairyland castle is the most famous national park.
C. It attracts lots of tourists with its modern life.
D. It is a peninsula north of the United States of America.
 Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872. Located in northwestern Wyoming and extending
into Montana and Idaho, the park is known for its spectacular geysers, hot springs, canyons, and fossil
forests. Yellowstone was the world's first national park.
Yellowstone National Park encompasses a large area of unspoiled wilderness that is almost entirely
forested. The most common tree is the lodgepole pine, but other varieties of pine, as well as spruce, fir, and
juniper are also found in Yellowstone.
The park is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the United States. Among the more than 300 animal
species found here are grizzly bears, elk, deer, antelope, moose, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and lynx. During
summer, thousands of wapiti, or American elk graze in the park. More than 1,300 bison, which almost
became extinct in the park, roam the eastern sections. Wolves, once thought to be a menace, were
reintroduced to the park in 1995 after being hunted and trapped to the brink of extinction early in the 20th
century. Nearly 300 species of birds, including bald eagles, osprey, white pelicans, California gulls, and
Canada geese, either live in or visit the park. The rare trumpeter swan also frequents the area and is
protected within the park.
1. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Yellowstone was established in 1872.
B. Yellowstone was the world's first national park.
C. Yellowstone is located totally in northwestern Wyoming.
D. Yellowstone is famous for its spectacular geysers, hot springs, canyons, and fossil forests.
2. What do wapiti do during summer?
A. They roam in the park. C. They graze in the park.
B. They visit the park. D. They frequent the park.
3. Which kind of animal almost became extinct early in the 20th century?
A. bison B. bald eagles C. trumpeter swan D. wolves
4. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To discuss the dangers the flora of the park has to face
B. To discuss the dangers the fauna of the park has to face
C. To show the bad condition of the park
D. To give information about the park
5. What is the word 'encompasses' in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?
A. surrounds B. includes C. has D. contains
Exercise 3: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).
 Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other sources create so
much air pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the people
who live in cities. City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways. These wastes
kill fish and make some areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have difficulties in
disposing of their garbage. The amount of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are quickly filling
up. Citizens, governments, industries, scientists, and business people must work together in different ways
to gradually reduce pollution. For example, most cities have introduced recycling programmes.
Statements T F
1. Motor vehicles and factories are among some sources of air pollution.
2. Air pollution doesn't endanger people's health in some cities.
3. Air pollution is the only problem of the environment mentioned in this passage.
4. Garbage disposal is a problem in many large cities.
5. Everyone must cooperate to reduce pollution. .
 Environmental pollution is one of the impacts of human activities on the Earth. There are four types of
pollution, namely, air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution and noise pollution.
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Most of the air pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and
rockets. This can cause acid rain which damages water, soil, and plants. Air pollution also contributes to the
greenhouse effect.
Soil pollution is a result of dumping plastic or other waste in the ground and the overuse of chemicals in
growing crops. The long-term effects of soil pollution are contaminated vegetation and the decrease of soil
fertility.
Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as oil and other chemicals in rivers, which makes the
water unclean or contaminated. Rubbish blockages in rivers can also cause pollution.
The effects of water pollution include the destruction of rivers, lakes and the pollution of groundwater,
surface water and seawater.
Noise pollution is caused by loud and annoying sounds of motor vehicles, railway, aircraft and jet engines,
factory machinery and musical instruments. It can cause stress and psychological and health problems for
humans such as increased heart rate and hearing damage.
Environmental pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem or threat that needs to be taken care of
as soon as possible, not only for the sake of the environment, but also for the people that live in it.
(Source: Adapted from Time and date)
Statements T F
1. Environmental pollution results from natural disasters.
2. The greenhouse effect is a result of water pollution.
Water pollutants such as oil and other chemicals and rubbish blockages in river
3.
make contaminated.
4. Noise pollution can increase heart rate and damage hearing.
Environmental pollution needs to be taken care to protect the environment and the
5.
people that live in it.

Switch to Green
In Australia it is now illegal to use traditional light bulbs. The whole country is changing to low energy
bulbs for their lights. This will reduce the amount of energy that each home uses and will obviously be
better for the environment. And Australia is not the only country doing this. Will your country be next?
So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using the new low energy bulbs? Of course, the main
advantage is for the environment. If all houses in Viet Nam used these bulbs, the effects on the environment
would be the same as taking three quarters of a million cars off the road. Cost is another advantage. If we
changed all the bulbs in our houses, we could cut our energy bills by fifty percent.
There are a few disadvantages, however. The light that these bulbs give is not exactly the same as light from
traditional bulbs. It's colder and whiter. Some people don't like it very much. Also, the light doesn't come on
immediately. After switching on the light, you have to wait a short time. Another disadvantage for some
people is that at the moment you can't make these bulbs give a stronger or weaker light by using a special
switch. But scientists say this will soon be possible.
But if we can help the environment by using these bulbs, are the disadvantages really such a problem?
Statements T F
1. In Australia you can choose which bulbs to use.
2. It's expensive to use low energy bulbs.
3. It takes longer for the light to come on.
4. The light from these bulbs is quite weak.
5. The light from traditional bulbs is different.
Exercise 4: Read the text and answer the questions.
Nowadays, one of the biggest problems facing the world is pollution. It has many effects on our daily
lives that something must be done. There are three major types of pollution: air pollution, land pollution and
water pollution. They are mainly caused by human activities.
Air pollution is the result of human activity where chemicals and other dangerous materials are released
into the air. This happens through the release of carbon monoxide gas from exhaust pipes of motor vehicles.
Other gases such as sulphur oxides are released from the burning of coal and oil. High air pollution levels
can cause damage to the environment. It also brings discomfort to humans and other living organisms. In the
long term, air pollution can cause serious breathing problems, lung cancer and heart disease.

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 Land pollution is the destruction of the earth's land surfaces. It is often caused by human activity such as
careless disposal of wastes, over-mining of minerals and wrong use of land for planting. All these will affect
our health in the long run. They will lead to all kinds of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and breathing
problems. Land pollution also causes natural disasters such as flash floods and landslides.
Water pollution is the contamination of lakes, caused by human activities. It can be harmful to organisms
and plants which live in the water. Some known causes of water pollution are factory wastes or leaking
underground tanks. These can be chemical substances that are toxic. The polluted water can cause cholera,
typhoid fever and the disappearance of biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems.
1. What are the three major types of pollution mentioned in the text?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
2. How is air pollution primarily caused?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
3. What are some long-term health effects of air pollution?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
4. What are some causes of land pollution mentioned in the text?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
5. What are some consequences of water pollution?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 8
others.
1. A. minority B. miss C. bill D. convenience
2. A. bargain B. market C. large D. range
3. A. return B. schedule C. reduce D. introduce
4. A. loud B. neighbour C. hour D. discount
5. A. price B. spicy C. centre D. factory
6. A. access B. advantage C. affect D. addicted
7. A. credit B. episode C. expired D. centre
8. A. wander B. answer C. well-lit D. whenever
9. A. shopaholic B. advertisement C. display D. dollar
10. A. shuttle B. guest C. customer D. puppy
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. reason B. attract C. market D. shopping
2. A. almost B. awesome C. product D. return
3. A. assistant B. yellowish C. condition D. attractive
4. A. backpack B. centre C. avoid D. reason
5. A. decorate B. volunteer C. customer D. exercise
6. A. become B. special C. open D. product
7. A. voucher B. shuttle C. online D. D. usual
8. A. costume B. effect C. advice D. attack
9. A. pollution B. convenient C. affection D. factory
10. A. activity B. preparation C. enjoyable D.
advantage

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Choose the antonym of the following words.
1. fixed 2. online 3. outdoor
A. firm A. ready A. indoor
B. definite B. offline B. open - air
C. changeable C. available C. awesome
4. convenient 5. complaint 6. buyer
A. usable A. bargain A. sale
B. accessible B. approval B. seller
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Exercise 2: Match the words and phrases with their meanings.
1. shopper A. using the Internet to order food or goods
2. shopaholic B. a market is outdoor and offers a wide range of goods
3. online C. a shop offers one or two specific kinds of goods
shopping
4. during sales D. a person who buys goods from shops
5. speciality shop E. a person who is addicted to shopping
Exercise 3: Choose the word/
6. open-air F.phrase/
a time sentence (A, B,
when many C, or in
things D) athat best
shop arefitsatthe spaceprices
lower in each sentences
than
or best answers
market the question.
usual
1. Some people go to the _______ for entertainment.
A. shopping centres B. fixed price C. shopping list D. convenience store
2. The shop owner treats his _______ with a lot of respects.
A. item B. market C. fair D. customers
3. She spends too much time and money shopping. She is a _______.
A. shopaholic B. dollar store C. overshopping D. price tag
4. These sports clothes are _______. They are 50% off.
A. try on clothes B. hang out C. on sale D. online shop
5. He thinks that there's nothing worth buying at a _______.
A. convenience B. dollar store C. goods D. customer
6. There are a lot of _______ fruit and vegetables at a farmer's market.
A. home-made B. outdoor C. home-grown D. offline
7. How much is it? I can’t find the _______.
A. during sales B. online shop C. discount shop D. price tag
8. The shop sells only fresh local _______.
A. produce B. access C. bargain D. sale
9. The _______ chain announced that it was cutting the cost of all its fresh and frozen meat.
A. item B. shopper C. supermarket D. fair
10. The children were dressed in Halloween _______.
A. costumes B. farmers C. markets D. prices
11. The _______ of the painting was kept secret.
A. customer B. doctor C. seller D. teacher
12. All our fruit comes from the farmers’ _______.
A. clothes B. buyer C. dollar store D. market
13. Most _______ stores are located on busy street corners or at gas stations.
A. goods B. difference C. convenience D. range
14. She used to be an absolute _______ until she had a baby.
A. supermarket B. bargain C. buyer D. shopaholic
15. A _______ shop is a shop that sells unusual or special products.
A. speciality B. costumer C. price tag D. market
16. They sell a wide _______ of skin-care products.
A. price B. convenience C. sale D. range
17. Click on this link to visit our _______ bookstore.
A. large B. offline C. online D. narrow
18. We had lunch at a(n) _______ café in the city square.
A. open-air B. farmers’ market C. price tag D. dollar store
19. The family sells their _______ vegetables at the local market.
A. home-grown B. outdoor C. home-made D. offline
20. A bike is a very _______ way of getting around.
A. popular B. convenient C. attractive D. online
21. Farmers’ markets are a traditional way of selling home-grown fruits and _______ products effectively.

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 A. home-grown B. homeless C. home-made D. homesick
22. These _______ prices give farmers a good life.
A. wandered B. discounted C. fixed D. attracted
23. Drivers should park in a(n) _______ area to prevent theft at night.
A. well-lit B. home-grown C. convenient D. online
24. All the parks in our city are open _______.
A. year-round B. home-grown C. decisive D. home-made
25. The store has changed its image in an effort to win back _______ customers.
A. strict B. happy C. humble D. unhappy
26. They are offering a(n) _______ gift with each product we buy.
A. expensive B. cheap C. unhappy D. free
27. I prefer to do my ____________ at shopping malls.
A. shopper B. shops C. shopping D. shop
28. In our group, most people spend most of their money ____________ clothes.
A. of B. at C. in D. on
29. She should call the shipping company to complain ____________ the problem.
A. to B. about C. on D. with
30. What do you like about shopping at a ____________ store?
A. inconvenient B. convenience C. convenient D. conveniently
31. Some people go to shopping centres to ____________ the heat or cold outside.
A. keep B. stop C. get D. avoid
32. Do you like ____________ products?
A. home-growing B. home-grew C. home-grown D. home-grow
33. The weather ____________ shopping at an open-air market.
A. effect B. effect C. affects D. affect
34. Let's go to ____________ shops to buy something as presents for our relatives after the trip.
A. specialise B. speciality C. special D. specially
35. We can find many products ____________ lower prices in a discount shop.
A. at B. by C. with D. on
36. I don't like this store. The staff are rude and the ____________ service is really bad, too.
A. costume B. customer C. customers D. custom
37. He wants to ____________ about the package he has just got.
A. complained B. complaining C. complain D. complains
38. Never buy things you don't need just because they are on ____________.
A. sale B. sell C. selling D. sold
39. Can you wave over a sales ____________? I have a question about this jacket.
A. assistant B. assistance C. assist D. assisting
40. ____________ online is more convenient than other kinds of shopping.
A. Shops B. Shopper C. Shopping D. Shop
41. He lives next door but I ___________ him.
A. rarely see B. sees rarely C. see rarely D. rarely sees
42. She ___________ at home on Sunday.
A. are always B. always are C. always is D. is always
43. My father ___________ in the morning.
A. hardly ever jog B. hardly ever jogs C. jogs hardly ever D. hardly jogs ever
44. They ___________ volleyball with Phong and Quan.
A. play never B. plays never C. never plays D. never play
45. We ___________ to the supermarket because it’s very far from our house.
A. don’t go often B. often don’t go C. don’t often go D. doesn’t often go
46. Mai ___________ to the cinema with her classmates.
A. occasionally go B. occasionally goes C. goes occasionally D. go occasionally
47. ___________ your health at the hospital?
A. Do you check frequently B. Do frequently you check
C. Do you frequently check D. Do frequently check you
48. These brands ___________ on sale, just once or twice a year.

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49. My mother ___________at the supermarket.
A. shops often B. often shops C. often shop D. shop often
50. ___________ happy when he talks to his friend?
A. Is always he B. Is he always C. Always is he D. He always is
51. We can ____________ bargain at a supermarket.
A. always B. never C. sometimes D. rarely
52. My grandmother ____________ goes to the market to buy food. She goes there every day.
A. always B. never C. often D. sometimes
53. ____________ your son be 14 years old next week?
A. Will B. Are C. Does D. Can
54. How ____________ do you buy things online?
A. much B. always C. often D. far
55. That shop in the corner never ____________ on Sunday.
A. opening B. will open C. open D. opens
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with the words given.
Make wandering Try on hang out bargaining
missed grow browsing displayed returned
1. I ______________ the start of the class because my bus was late.
2. The company is ______________ with growers over the price of coffee.
3. ______________ a shopping list to prevent buying unnecessary things.
4. The trip allows you plenty of time for ______________ around the shops.
5. Some people ______________ their goods on stalls, while others had just put them out on the pavement.
6. ______________ the shoes to see if they fit.
7. Haven't you got anything better to do than ______________ with friends at the shopping centre?
8. We spent the morning ______________ around the old part of the city.
9. The new TV broke so they ______________ it to the shop.
10. The villagers ______________ coffee and maize to sell in the market.
Exercise 5: Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. When we bought this house, there were many homes ______________ sale.
2. Everything goes ______________ sale as soon as the doors open. Today is Black Friday.
3. He spent a lot of time listening to DVDs and just hanging out ______________ friends.
4. Would you prefer to pay ______________ cash, cheque or credit card?
5. He chose a shirt ______________ the many in the shop.
6. I tried ______________ six pairs of trousers before I found a pair that fitted.
7. Everything went according ______________ the schedule.
8. ______________ reasons of security, the door is always kept locked.
9. The restaurant charges high prices ______________ its food.
10. We wandered ______________ the beautifully decorated rooms of the Palace.
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. All the items have fixed prices on their price tag.
A. clothes B. drinks C. food D. goods
2. I will go to the convenience store near the company to buy some food.
A. shop B. hotel C. villa D. restaurant
3. Farmers' markets are a traditional way of selling home-made products.
A. common B. convenient C. awesome D. interesting
4. She paid a higher amount than usual for the new shoes. She doesn't know how to bargain.
A. sell B. drive C. haggle D. dance
5. Most mothers love shopping at the discount shops because they offer lower prices on all products.
A. increase B. reduction C. agreement D. extension
Exercise 7: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:

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1. One disadvantage of online shopping is the inability to physically inspect or try on the items before
purchasing.
A. cons B. demerit C. benefit D. drawback
2. She made a complaint to the store manager about the rude behaviour of the salesperson.
A. compliment B. apology C. refusal D. proposal
3. The store decided to reduce the prices of summer clothing to attract more customers.
A. increase B. decrease C. diminish D. cut down
4. In some traditional markets, haggling is common as there is no fixed price for the goods.
A. once B. set C. arrange D. flexible
5. The colourful window display of the store helped attract the attention of passers-by.
A. draw B. appeal C. ignore D. pay
Exercise 8: Circle the correct options in brackets.
1. She lives next door but we (rarely see/ see rarely) her.
2. Her husband (sometimes goes/ goes sometimes) to the bar in the evening.
3. We (always are/ are always) at home on holidays.
4. Lan (frequently doesn’t play/ doesn't frequently play) basketball.
5. They (hardly ever go/ go hardly ever) swimming.
6. My personal doctor checks my health (hardly/ regularly).
7. My friend and I take vacations together quite (never/ frequently).
8. What does Mai (often do/ do often) at break time?
9. (Do often you shop/ Do you often shop) online?
10. (Does occasionally Tom visits/ Does Tom occasionally visit) his grandmother?
Exercise 9: Underline the correct answers.
1. The convenience store in my neighbourhood opens/ will open 24/7.
2. Mom, I make/ will make a shopping list for you to give to the shop assistant of the bakery.
3. We don't go/ won't go on a holiday this summer vacation.
4. The bus schedule says that there is/ will be a bus to Hoan Kiem Lake at 9:00.
5. The show will begin/ begins at 8 o'clock.
6. What time is/ will be your flight?
7. Our final exams will start/ start next week.
8. I think he will pass/ passes the exam.
9. Next Friday at 9 o'clock there is/ will be an English speaking contest.
10. Perhaps, it will rain/ rains tomorrow.
Exercise 10: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets in the present simple for future.
1. Tomorrow ______________ (be) Monday.
2. The film Spiderman ______________ (start) tonight.
3. The first bus ______________ (depart) at 5:00 a.m.
4. The train to NhaTrang ______________ (leave) at 8:30 a.m.
5. When ______________ (be) his flight for Ha Noi?
6. Final exams ______________ (start) next week.
7. Our semester ______________ (end) on June 15th this year.
8. The ferry ______________ (not, leave) port at 6:00, but 6:15.
9. My favorite television program ______________ (be) on in half an hour.
10. What are you going to do when you ______________ (finish) college?
Exercise 11: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets in the present simple for future or simple
future.
1. Our flight ______________ (arrive) at 9:30.
2. The fashion show ______________ (begin) at 7:30 p.m, so we ______________ (have) time for dinner
first.
3. George says he ______________ (help) us with the decoration.
4. The train ______________ (arrive) at 6:30 in the morning.
5. If you are busy today, I ______________ (see) you tomorrow.
6. What time_____________________ (the movie, start) tonight?
7. I think Vietnam ______________ (win) the AFF Cup again.
8. The exhibition ______________ (open) at 8:00, so I ______________ (meet) you outside at about 7:45.

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10. I'm sure you ______________ (enjoy) the film very much.
11. The yoga course ______________ (begin) on 7th July.
12. I think she ______________ (visit) her grandparents tomorrow.
13. The train ______________ (depart) from platform 5 at 11.30.
14. When ______________ the art exhibition ______________? (end)
15. My daughter ______________ (be) fifteen next week.
16. ______________ (the plane /take) off at l0 p.m. as usual?
17. ______________ (you/ open) the door for me, please?
18. I don't think the new shopping mall ______________ (open) tomorrow.
19. There's no need to hurry. The concert ______________ at (begin) 7 o'clock.
20. The train ______________ (not leave) at 10.15. It ______________ (arrive) at 10.15.
Exercise 12: Put the adverbs in brackets in the correct place of the following sentences.
1. My mother goes to the supermarket on Saturdays. (usually)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Most children get up early on the weekends. (rarely)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. She is patient when teaching her students. (always)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Linda cooks dinner for her family. (sometimes)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. He jogs in the morning. (often)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. She is sad. (seldom)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. My sister misses an episode of the Kid's Talents programme. (never)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. My father doesn't go fishing. (frequently)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. I am excited to see her. (always)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. He smiles. (hardly ever)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
11. My mother buys food in the supermarket. (always)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
12. My grandma buys things online because she doesn't know how to use e-commerce platforms. (rarely)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
13. Does Jane go to buy some local food in the market? (usually)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
14. Anna surfs the internet in the evening. (sometimes)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
15. We pay by credit card. (never)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
16. I don't return things that I buy online. (often)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
17. My parents go to an open-air market in the mountainous area. (sometimes)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
18. The shop assistant at his shop gives us special attention. (always)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
19. My friend visits a fanners' market to find a lot of home-grown fruit and vegetables. (often)
 _______________________________________________________________________________
20. The shop owner treats her customers with a lot of respect. (usually)
 _______________________________________________________________________________

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 A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following
questions:
1. What is the name of the brand of the blouse that Maribel bought?
A. Ray Donovan B. Ray Charles
C. Ray Ban D. Ray Nichols
2. What did Maribel do before she noticed the problem with the blouse?
A. She wore it once and it ripped. B. She washed it once and it shrunk.
C. She ironed it once and it burned. D. She dyed it once and it faded.
3. What did Maribel ask for as a solution to the problem?
A. She asked for a refund. B. She asked for an exchange.
C. She asked for a discount. D. She asked for a repair.
4. What was the assistant's response to Maribel's request?
A. He agreed to give her a refund. B. He offered to give her a voucher.
C. He refused to give her a refund. D. He suggested to give her a different blouse.
5. What did the assistant blame for the problem with the blouse?
A. Maribel's washing machine B. Maribel's washing instructions
C. Maribel's washing detergent D. Maribel's washing temperature
Exercise 2: Listen and choose F for False or T for True.
1. The speaker loves shopping.
A. True B. False
2. The speaker prefers window shopping to buying things.
A. True B. False
3. The speaker likes to shop in the morning on weekdays.
A. True B. False
4. The speaker thinks that Saturday afternoon is the best time to go shopping.
A. True B. False
5. The speaker enjoys online shopping.
A. True B. False

Exercise 1: Answer the following questions, using the cues below.

Macy’s Incorporation - one of the major retailers in the USA
Headquarters: in New York City.
History: 162 years in business
Size: 722 stores - 43 states in the USA
Qualities: customers / shop / the way they live / also use e-commerce business
Employees: 90,000
Management team: a group of experts in technology and retail
1. What is Macy’s Incorporation?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Where is its headquarters?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. How long has it been in business?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. How many Macy’s stores are there in the USA?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. What are the benefits of going shopping at Macy’s?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. How many employees are there at Macy’s?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. How good is the management team?
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Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 The most important (1) ____________ that influences a person to go shopping is the needs or wants of
the individual or people related (2) ____________ him/ her. For example, everyone goes to the mall to buy
basic necessities like food, clothes, health supplies and others. Irrespective of the age being 16 or 60, the
person will have to go to the shop or buy it only. They will shop less if they have less mouth to feed and
shop more if the number of dependents is (3) ____________. Secondly, a person cannot purchase anything
(4) ____________ he/ she has the monetary means to do so. This means that if one has more money, one
will spend equally on luxury items and fundamental needs. On the other hand, a person with less (5)
____________ stability will focus more on vital merchandise.
1. A. effect B. factor C. reaction D. person
2. A. to B. with C. about D. within
3. A. least B. less C. many D. more
4. A. when B. if C. unless D. whether
5. A. finance B. financial C. financials D. financially
 If you have some favourite stores or online retailers, you may already have their shopping apps on your
phone. Or, you might (1) _________an app to get a discount on your first purchase with a business, or early
access to sales. Some shopping apps do several things. They might let you store a shopping list and will send
you sale alerts, (2) _________codes, coupons, special promotions, or other rewards based on how much you
(3) _________.
When you set up your profile or buy something with a shopping app for the first time, it will likely ask you
to link or store your (4) _________information. Some apps charge your credit or debit card or your bank
account each time you buy something. (5) _________ apps let you store value with the app and spend down
the stored value every time you buy something. Before you install an app, check its description or user
agreement to see if it tells you how the payment system works and what to do if there is a(n) billing
problem.
1. A. upload B. download C. report D. uninstall
2. A. password B. recovery C. account D. discount
3. A. buy B. make C. sell D. take
4. A. paid B. payment C. paying D. payer
5. A. Other B. Another C. Others D. One another

Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promote mindless consumption, excessive packaging and shipping
waste, especially with the rise of online shopping. The sales produce massive waste not just from the
unwanted single-use plastic and cardboard packaging, but also from the return of unwanted items. This
mindset also ensures that the earth overshoot day keeps moving back.
This is especially true of the clothing industry, where much of the online returns are tossed into the
landfill because the logistics and cost of putting the item back on the shelf
are much too complicated. Britons throw away approximately 300,000 tonnes of clothes every year and
many of them are only worn a handful of times.
The negative impact of Black Friday is also significant from non-recyclable, mostly plastic toys, to e-
waste, to fast fashion that is only used for one season. In fact, in France, the government is considering
banning Black Friday due to the impact on the planet and the promotion of unsustainable consumption
habits.
1. The passage mainly _________.
A. explains why Black Friday sales are bad for the environment
B. describes shopping activities on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
C. criticizes the unwanted single-use plastic and cardboard packaging
D. concerns about the impact of non-recyclable products
2. The word “rise” in the first paragraph can be best replaced by _________.

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3. According to the second paragraph, what do people do with much of the online returns?
A. People carefully put the online returns on the shelf.
B. People resend the online returns to the logistics agent.
C. People have to pay more for the online returns.
D. People throw the online returns to the landfill.
4. The word “banning” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. encouraging B. stopping C. allowing D. forbidding
5. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
A. Cardboard packaging contributes to produce massive waste.
B. Britons don’t throw away their clothes.
C. Returning online items is really complicated.
D. The French government is considering banning Black Friday.

Online shopping
My name is Sara, and I love shopping online. I prefer mobile phone apps, but sometimes I use my
computer. The phone is more convenient for me, and I can even do my shopping from bed.
I love shopping so much that I buy everything I need at home. I get food, electronics, books, and even
large pieces of furniture like my sofa and bookshelves all online! But I still prefer getting clothes from a
store so I can try them on to be sure they fit me fine.
Yesterday, I bought a birthday present for my mother, and it arrived today! That saves me a lot of time. I
am a very busy person, and I am a little forgetful too. If I think of something I need, then it is wonderful that
I can buy it that moment.
My friends aren’t as comfortable with buying things online as I am because they think that it can be
dangerous. Of course, bad things sometimes happen, but I am very careful with all of my personal details. I
think the biggest fear that people have with using their credit cards online is that someone will steal their
number. It is important to be sure that the web page is secure. You can see this if the address has got an “s”
in it, like http://. That “s” means it is safe.
People should not be afraid of shopping online. I think it will be the only way we will do our shopping in
the future!
1. What is Sara’s favourite way of shopping?
A. On her computer. B. On her phone.
C. In a shop. D. In an open- air market.
2. What doesn’t Sara buy online?
A. Books B. Clothes C. Furniture D. Electronics
3. Why does Sara think online shopping is very convenient?
A. It’s cheap. B. It’s slow. C. It’s fast. D. It’s beautiful.
4. What does “steal” mean in paragraph 4?
A. To shop online. B. To make pulic.
C. To use something that is not yours. D. To take without permission.
5. Sara thinks that shopping online ______.
A. is complex B. is often dangerous
C. is always safe D. is safe if you are careful
6. Sara thinks that in the future ______.
A. everybody will only shop online. B. Nobody will shop online.
C. only shopping will be safer. D. a lot of people will shop online.
Exercise 3: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).
Gatesbridge’s new Merriwether Mall is opening this September. With an area of 320,000 square metres,
the Merriwether Mall will be the biggest mall in the south west. It’s located close to the motorway, has its
own bus station and 2,000 car parking spaces, so it is convenient for everyone. The mall has five areas, all
under cover. The largest, Main Street, is a shopping area on three floors. Here, you’ll find all the major chain
stores and department stores. You can buy fashion items and all the famous brand names.
Situated on two levels, the market square is where you can find traditional market stalls. On the lower
floor, there are food stalls, including a butcher’s, baker’s, a fishmonger’s, greengrocer’s and delicatessen.
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1. The area of Merriwether Mall is 320,000 square metres. __________
2. The Merriwether Mall is far from the motorway. __________
3. The Merriwether Mall doesn’t have any bus stations. __________
4. Main Street is not the largest shopping area of the mall. __________
5. The traditional market stalls are on three floors. __________
6. The food stalls are on the lower floor of the market square. __________
Exercise 4: Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions below.
Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. Some people go shopping more
regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is
known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the
future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while
others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the more expensive
the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable,
but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really
want rather than wait for it.
Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy for other people for a special occasion.
It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own
convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to
order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move. Delivery is
usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only real problem is that the
item description and quality may be more different than what they hoped for. This could mean the customer
may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost. People who
go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This usually saves time as the
shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem
and the sales assistant is not always available to help.
1. Does shopping play an important role in life?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the advantage of window shopping?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Is it common to buy a gift voucher?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Who is shopping online often popular with?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. What do people who go to shops to do their shopping often use?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

D. WRITING
Exercise 1: Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping, using the
cues given below. Use the words showing the sequence: firstly, secondly, next, finally, to begin with, in
addition, furthermore.
Nowadays most prefer online shopping. Online shopping offers a lot of benefits.
1. buy items / their homes and workplace in comfort
2. in online shopping /customers / not have to stand in lines / pay / the goods /save time
3. big discounts / website sellers to attract more customers / save money
4. the buyer / many options and many brands / choose / a place / because / a large volume of stock available
However, there are also some disadvantages of online shopping.
5. in online shopping / a product / go / through different places / meet the product / the wrong colour, the
wrong size, or damage
6. not easy / the customer / exchange the product / the customer / complete several forms
7. a risk of hacking/ identity theft or credit card fraud
Nowadays we have to use online shopping in a good way, but we can also go to a supermarket or an open-
air market.
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Nowadays most prefer online shopping. Online shopping offers a lot of benefits.
1. Firstly, ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Secondly, in online shopping, customers __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Next, there _________________________________________________________________________
4. Finally, the buyer ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
However, there are also some disadvantages of online shopping.
5. To begin with, in online shopping _______________________________________________________
6. In addition, it _______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Furthermore, there ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Nowadays we have to use online shopping in a good way, but we can also go to a supermarket or an open-
air market.
Exercise 2: Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of open-air markets, using the
cues given below. Use the words showing the sequence: firstly, secondly, next, to begin with, in addition.
Open-air markets are still popular nowadays. There are some advantages of an open-air market.
1. bargain and buy goods / reasonable prices
2. fruits and vegetables / that market / often fresher / a better taste / those in supermarkets
3. get shopping experience there / sellers / often share advice / buying things However, there are some
disadvantages of open-air markets.
4. shorter opening hours / daily shopping in an open-air market
5. not use their credit cards / depend on weather
Open-air Markets
Open-air markets are still popular nowadays. There are some advantages of an open-air market.
1. Firstly, you _________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Secondly, __________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Next, you __________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
However, there are some disadvantages of open-air markets.
4. To begin with, we ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. In addition, customers ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 9

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: Mark the stress in the following words.
1. musical 2. humorous 3. national 4. poisonous 5. personal
6. dangerous 7. predict 8. practical 9. property 10. marvellous

Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. mud B. numerous C. thunderstorm D. suddenly
2. A. tsunami B. tropical C. victim D. violent
3. A. south B. strengthen C. breathe D. theology
4. A. rescue B. effect C. marvelous D. tremble
5. A. tornado B. property C. volcanic D. crop
6. A. authority B. fortunately C. try D. property
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7. A. towards B. disaster C. destroy D. circles
8. A. violent B. whistle C. practical D. lightning
9. A. wave B. landslide C . damage D . natural
10. A. emergency B. litter C. suddenly D. system
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. develop B. marvelous C. funnel D. damage
2. A. government B. landslide C. lightning D. effect
3. A. fortunate B. donate C. pacific D. tornado
4. A. destroy B. emergency C. government D. disaster
5. A. rescue B. strengthen C. system D. towards
6. A. practical B. numerous C. property D. tsunami
7. A. whistle B. victim C. authority D. violent
8. A. litter B. mountainous C. worker D. volcanic
9. A. example B. circle C. matter D. humour
10. A. nation B. person C. resident D. scientific

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Choose the correct meaning of the following words and phrases.
1. flood
A. a large amount of money in the bank
B. a large amount of water covering an area.
C. a wide range of home-made products
2. tsunami
A. an extremely large wave in the sea caused by an earthquake
B. strong winds and rain, and often thunder and lightning
C. a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle
3. Fahrenheit
A. a measurement of length
B. a measurement of speed
C. a measurement of temperature
4. property
A. an object or objects that belong to someone
B. a person or people that own a large amount of money
C. a person or people that own lots of houses
5. missing
A. that cannot be found
B. that cannot be reused
C. that cannot be recycled
6. natural disasters
A. the fire that causes a lot of damage
B. the disasters caused by human beings such as car accident
C. the disasters in nature such as storm, tornado, tsunami
Exercise 2: Underline the right word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. The (volcanic eruption/ earthquake/ tornado) blew lava and ash into the sky.
2. The (wildfire/ storm/ flood) with strong winds darkened the sky and rattled the windows.
3. The sudden (earthquake/ landslide/ tsunami) caused the buildings to shake and people to run for cover.
4. A (typhoon/ flood/ tornado) moved in a circle like a big funnel and hit the town last night.
5. The heavy rainfall caused a (landslide/ drought/ volcanic eruption), sending rocks and soil falling down
the hillside.
6. The overflowing river led to a (drought/ earthquake/ flood), submerging homes and streets in water.
Exercise 3: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. The volcanic _________ sent plumes of ash and smoke high into the sky.
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2. The _________ shook the region, leaving buildings damaged and roads cracked.
A. earthquake B. thunderstorm C. shock D. tornado
3. A _________, with strong winds that move in a circle, touched down in the small town, causing damage
to homes and businesses.
A. lightning B. thunder C. tornado D. tsunami
4. The heavy rains caused a _________ with huge rocks that blocked the mountain road.
A. hurricane B. landslide C. eruption D. earthquake
5. The floodwaters rose rapidly, forcing residents to _________ their homes and seek shelters.
A. quit B. discharge C. evacuate D. empty
6. An immense volume of rocks and molten lava was _________ from Mount Vesuvius.
A. caught B. occurred C. burned D. erupted
7. The hurricane hit the coastal village with incredible force, leaving a trail of _______ in its wake.
A. warning B. prediction C. destruction D. property
8. Many residents lost _________ in the wildfire that swept through the forested area.
A. property B. ownership C. materials D. taxes
9. It's important to have an _________ kit prepared with essential supplies in case of a natural disaster.
A. protection B. emergency C. rescue D. warning
10. The earthquake left many _________ trapped beneath the broken stones and awaiting rescue.
A. sufferers B. patients C. victims D. researchers
11. The _________ workers tirelessly searched for survivors in the aftermath of the disaster.
A. delivery B. saving C. recovery D. rescue
12. The forest fire _________ for eight hours, killing all of the animals.
A. burst B. occurred C. raged D. spread
13. Thousands of buildings and houses were completely destroyed when the earthquake ________ the city.
A. fought B. struck C. happened D. arrived
14. New Zealand rescue services carried out several searches for _________.
A. movers B. helpers C. rescuers D. survivors
15. What can be done to protect people from _________ disasters?
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalist
16. The _________ from the plane crash was scattered over a wide area, making the search and recovery
efforts challenging for the rescue teams.
A. debris B. dust C. piece D. waste
17. She is good ___________ meteorology.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
18. Last night, volcano Maui ___________ and the large areas of land were affected.
A. erupts B. erupted C. erupting D. erupt
19. When a volcanic eruption occurs, the hot ___________ pours downhill.
A. ash B. smoke C. dirt D. lava
20. Since there are two villages located at the foot of the volcano, the local population was __________.
A. evacuated B. killed C. died D. injured
21. The earthquake ___________ have been sent humanitarian aid by many countries.
A. victims B. elders C. rescuers D. soldiers
22. When there is a plane crash, a lot of ___________ is left.
A. dust B. debris C. waste D. piece
23. A powerful ___________ off the coast of Indonesia sparked a three-metre-high wave and killed at
least 113 people.
A. earthquake B. tornado C. tsunami D. landslide
24. A ___________ often occurs in the mountainous areas because many trees have been cut down.
A. forest fire B. flood C. tornado D. landslide
25. ___________ often happen in rainy season especially in the center of Vietnam.
A. Droughts B. Storms C. Floods D. Sandstorms
26. Deforestation leads to ___________ which can be defined as the changes in the average temperature.
A. flood B. climate change C. sandstorm D. erosion
27. I _________ a documentary on TV when suddenly we_________ all the power.
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28. When he _________ a suitcase, he dropped it on his foot.
A. was carrying B. carried C. had carried D. is carrying
29. What _________ at this time yesterday? - I was asleep.
A. were you doing B. did you do C. do you do D. would you do
30. How fast _________ when the accident happened?
A. were you driving B. did you drive C. would you drive D. were you driven
31. They __________ on the lake when it started to rain so they went home.
A. fished B. fishing C. were fishing D. are fishing
32. Her dad found some money while he __________ her suitcase.
A. packing B. package C. are packing D. was packing
33. Your brother __________ in Myanma when he met his girlfriend.
A. study B. was studying C. were study D. was study
34. His grandma tried cake for the first time while she ___________ in China.
A. staying B. is staying C. is stayed D. was staying
35. Her mom __________ in the park when she saw a tree.
A. was going B. was going C. were going D. were going
36. _______it _______ when I woke up this morning?
A. Is ... raining B. Was ... raining C. Is ... rain D. Were ... raining
37. What __________ when his mother came?
A. were you doing B. was you doing C. are you doing D. are you doing
38. What did you watch on TV while you __________ dinner last night?
A. were having B. was having C. were having D. was having
39. The policeman __________ his letter in the post office at that time.
A. is sending B. was sending C. sending D. was sending
40. It __________ and cloudy when I left Ireland.
A. was rain B. was raining C. is raining D. raining
Exercise 4: Use the correct form of the verbs in the box to complete the sentences.
predict hit damage lose warn erupt
1. Volcanoes _______________ and destroyed buildings nearby with their fiery lava.
2. Scientists work _______________ tropical storms, allowing time to warn villagers and prepare.
3. Earthquakes _______________ buildings and infrastructure in the city.
4. When hurricanes _______________ the town, they brought strong winds and heavy rain.
5. The news broadcast was meant _______________ the villagers about the landslide risk.
6. The coastal homes were severely damaged, causing residents _______________ property in the storm.
Exercise 5. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the words in parentheses.
1. They made an accurate _______________ about the path of the storm. (predict)
2. We were having dinner when our building started _______________. (tremble)
3. An earthquake _______________ the area of Sumatra in Indonesia in 2005. (destroy)
4. The rescue _______________ set up a camp to provide shelter for the flood victims. (work)
5. Some _______________ disasters, such as landslides, usually happen in mountainous areas. (nature)
6. A _______________ eruption happens when there is an earthquake beneath the earth’s crust. (volcano)
7. Today _______________ can predict when a tidal wave will hit land. (science)
8. That tsunami was the most _______________ of the year 2004. (disaster)
9. We had left the city _______________ before tidal waves came. (safety)
10. Thousands of people have been made _______________ by the flooding. (home)
11. Thunder makes me _______________. (terrify)
12. The _______________ of the volcanoes is always disastrous. (erupt)
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. The residents were frightened when their buildings were shaking.
A. calm B. scared C. happy D. excited
2. Fortunately, there wasn’t any damage to the property.
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3. Tornado is a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle.
A. toxic B. weak C. slight D. strong
4. Many houses collapsed in the landslide last month because it happened suddenly.
A. interestingly B. slowly C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
5. My family were watching TV when the tornado came.
A. went B. saw C. happened D. erupted
Exercise 7: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. I need to strengthen my knowledge about natural disasters by reading more books on the subject.
A. weaken B improved C. shortage D. purchased
2. There have been numerous reports of: floods and landslides in the region due to heavy rainfall.
A. plentiful B. limited C. various D. abundant
3. The storm damaged several houses and uprooted trees in the neighbourhood.
A. spoiled B. hurt C. broke D. repaired
4. Developed countries have better infrastructure and resources to handle natural disasters effectively.
A. Undeveloped B. Indeveloped C. Imdeveloped D. Irdeveloped
5. It is important to have a personal emergency kit prepared in case of a natural disaster.
A. private B. individual C. public D. unique
Exercise 8: Put the verbs in brackets in the past continuous.
1. Our dog _______________ (not, run) after your cat at that time.
2. My mother _______________ (tell) a bedtime story.
3. He thinks you _______________ (drive) too fast.
4. We _______________ (not, do) anything wrong!
5. The children _______________ (listen) a fairy tale.
6. _________________________ (the princess, walk) in the garden?
7. The brave girl _______________ (hide) in the tree house.
8. ____________________________ (you, sleep) during the last lesson?
9. She _______________ (go) to the bookstore at this time yesterday.
10. At 7 o’clock this morning I _______________ (have) breakfast.
Exercise 9: Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or past continuous.
1. _____________________ (you, swim) when someone _______________ (steal) your wallet?
2. The dragon _______________ (fly) over the castle when he _______________ (hear) a girl crying.
3. Cinderella _______________ (hear) the chimes of midnight while she _______________ (dance) with
the prince.
4. Snow White _______________ (sing) softly beside the well when suddenly she _______________ (see)
a dwarf.
5. While the hunter _______________ (pass) near by the hut, he _______________ (notice) the wolf.
6. As the Queen _______________ (bathe), a frog _______________ (jump) out of the water and
_______________ (talk) to her.
7. The princess _______________ (try) to tell the prince the truth but he _______________ (not, listen).
8. While Mendel _______________ (revise) his lesson, his sister _______________ (read) fables.
9. _______________________ (Jane, practise) the piano when you _______________ (walk) into her
room?
10. When I _______________ (knock) on the door, there _______________ (be) no answer.
Exercise 10: Circle the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. At that time we (sat/ were sitting) in the park.
2. Who (were giving/ gave) you that comic book?
3. As I (waited/ was waiting) for bus, I (saw/ was seeing) Joe crossing the road.
4. When I was a child, I (was making/ made) my own lanterns.
5. (Did she type/ Was she typing) a message when you interrupted her?
6. It happened while I (was studying/ studied) in London.
7. We (were living/ lived) in Hue for three years while I was in high school.
8. When the teacher (was walking/ walked) into the class, the students stopped talking.
9. Yesterday, I (went/ was going) to the movie with my best friend Jim.
10. What (were you doing/ did you do) at 11:00 p.m. last night?

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Exercise 11: Write sentences with the cues given, using the past continuous.
1. In her dream, / the Beast/ die/ and/ call/ for/ her.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Hanna/ not/ watch/ the cartoon/ TV/ 7:00 p.m. yesterday.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
3. My mother/ buy/ vegetables/ supermarket.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
4. A 12-year daughter/ narrate/ a fairy tale/ her mum.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
5. We/ have/ dinner/ 7:00 p.m./ yesterday evening/
 _______________________________________________________________________________
6. They/ tell/ kids/ mythical Saint Giong.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
7. Hung’s parents/ not take/ him/ school as usual.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
8. What/ you/ do/ 9:00 p.m./ last night?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
9. We/ not play/ all day/ last Saturday.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
10. Yesterday/ 6 o’clock/ my mother/ prepare/ breakfast.
 _______________________________________________________________________________

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen carefully and choose the correct answer.
1. What is the name of the farmer who spoke in the transcript?
A. Huynh Van Lot B. Nguyen Van Thanh C. Tran Van Minh D. Pham Van Hung
2. What is the main problem that the farmer faced this year?
A. Floods B. Pests C. Salty water D. Low prices
3. What is the nickname of the Mekong Delta region?
A. Vietnam's rice bowl B. Vietnam's bread basket C. Vietnam's fruit garden D. Vietnam's fish pond
4. How many acres of rice in Vietnam were estimated to be lost by the UN report?
A. 2 million B. 1.2 million C. 1.6 million D. 393,000
5. What is the main cause of the drought in the Mekong Delta region?
A. Rising sea levels B. Rampant development C. Weather extremes D. All of the above
Exercise 2: Listen carefully, and then decide which statements are true or false.
1. A flood is land covered by water that is not usually covered by water. _______
2. A flood is only considered significant if it causes financial damage or loss of life. _______
3. Floods are among the most catastrophic of natural disasters. _______
4. Floods only cause physical damage, not emotional or psychological damage. _______
5. Floods can make farm land unusable by bringing salt water. _______

B. SPEAKING
Exercise 2: Match the questions with the answers.
Questions Answers
1. What kind of natural disaster was it? A. A week of heavy rain caused it.
2. When and where did it happen? B. Roads were blocked, two villagers died, and five others
3. What caused it? C. Itwere
was missing.
a devastating landslide.
D. Rescue workers searched for the missing people, and
4. What were its effects?
volunteers helped clear debris from the road.
5. How did people help the victims? E. It happened in Son La province last year.

C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
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 Tornadoes are storms with very (1) ____ turning winds and dark clouds. These winds are perhaps the
strongest on (2) ____. They reach speeds of 300 miles per hour. The dark clouds are shaped like a funnel —
wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The winds are strongest in (3) ____ centre of the funnel.
Tornadoes are especially common in the United States, but only in certain parts. They occur mainly in the
(4) ____ states.
A hot afternoon in the spring is the most likely time for a tornado. (5) ____ become dark. There is
thunder, lightning and rain. A cloud forms a funnel and begins to twist. The funnel moves faster and faster.
The faster the winds, the louder the noise. Tornadoes always move in a northeastern direction. They never
last longer than eight hours.
1. A. angry B. weak C. cruel D. strong
2. A. space B. earth C. ground D. planet
3. A. the B. that C. this D. a
4. A. unknown B. central C. foreign D. farther
5. A. sun B. sky C. clouds D. winds
 Some volcanoes are always (1) ___. They are called active volcanoes. Mount Etna in Italy is an active
(2) ____. Some volcanoes have not erupted since prehistoric times. These are (3) ____ extinct volcanoes.
Most of the Hawaiian Islands are extinct volcanoes. These volcanoes (4) ____ have a hot spot under them.
They cannot erupt anymore. Some volcanoes have not erupted for a long time, (5) ____ they could erupt
again. These are called dormant volcanoes. (dormant: temporarily inactive)
1. A. erupting B. running C. going D. firing
2. A. mountain B. volcano C. river D. hill
3. A. named B. thought C. called D. said
4. A. any longer B. any more C. not more D. no longer
5. A. and B. or C. but D. so

Erosion in America
Erosion of America’s farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and
grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, (1) _____________ 282 million acres of
farmland (2) _____________ by erosion. After 40 years of (3) _____________ efforts, soil erosion has
accelerated due to new demands (4) _____________ on the land by heavy crop production. In the years
ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the
nation’s most critical (5) _____________ resource problem.
1. A. more than B. more C. less D. than
2. A. damaged B. was damaged C. were damaged D. damages
3. A. conserve B. conservation C. conserving D. conservations
4. A. were placed B. was placed C. which placed D. placed
5. A. nature B. natural C. nation D. national
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 At the top of the list of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States is Hurricane
Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the U. S. It affected 90,000 square
miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
The hurricane formed over the Bahamas and turned into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it hit the
southeastern tip of Florida. It got stronger as it traveled across the Gulf of Mexico. It made its second
landfall off the coast of southeast Louisiana on Monday, August 29, 2005. It had become a category 4
hurricane by then. The storm surge that followed caused destruction from central Florida to Texas. New
Orleans, Louisiana, experienced even more damage because its levees were breeched, letting water flood a
large portion of the city.
The National Weather Service warned people of the tropical monster that was heading towards the
southern coast. Residents were told to expect power outages. They were told they might lose their rooftops
and to expect water shortages. The National Hurricane Director was very concerned. He personally called
the governors of Louisiana and Mississippi. He even called President Bush at his ranch in Texas. He spoke
directly with New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin. Nagin issued an evacuation order for his city. Most people
left. About eighty percent of the population evacuated. The estimate was that around 100,000 people
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Superdome.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of the United States hurricanes.
B. A hurricane in the history of the United States.
C. Hurricanes in the world, especially in the United States.
D. What the United States does to prevent hurricanes.
2. According to the passage, what is NOT true about Hurricane Katrina?
A. It is the costliest natural disaster in the history of the United States.
B. It is the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the US.
C. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
D. It formed over the Bahamas.
3. What can be true from the passage about Hurricane Katrina when it hit the southeastern tip of Florida?
A. It was very weak. B. It was very strong.
C. It was not as weak as it started. D. It was not as strong as it started.
4. What is NOT true about the National Hurricane Director?
A. He called the governors of Mississippi.
B. He called President Bush at his ranch in Texas.
C. He spoke directly with the New Orleans mayor.
D. He was very unconcerned.
5. According to the passage, how many people were evacuated?
A. About 80,000 people. B. About 80% of the
population.
C. Around 100,000 people. D. Around 20% of the population.
 Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very
much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.
Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people who live near the
coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm passes. Floods are caused
along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The
high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit the land, they carry tremendous
power with driving rain and wind.
Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months and
are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air.
Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right
into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year.
Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be stopped or ignored.
1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes. B. Typhoons and thunderstorms.
C. Hurricanes and tornadoes. D. Hurricanes and typhoons.
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. July and August only. B. Between July and October.
C. From the seventh to the ninth month. D. All the year round.
3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?
A. They cover only a small area. B. They have either wind or speed.
C. They are not accompanied by rain. D. They can cause great damage.
4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?
A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.
B. They are easier to control today than in the past.
C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.
D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy.
5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?
A. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.
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D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike.
Exercise 3: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F).
 Natural disasters are some things that can happen in nature that can be very dangerous. They can include
things like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods. These events can cause a lot of damage to houses
and buildings and even hurt people and animals. It's important to know what to do if a natural disaster
happens, like listening to warnings or finding a safe place to go. Remember, it's always better to be prepared
than caught off guard!
No. Statements T F
1. Natural disasters can include things like hunicanes, earthquakes, tornadoes,
2. and floods.
Natural disasters cannot cause any damage to houses and buildings.
3. Natural disasters can hurt people and animals.
It's not important to know what to do if a natural disaster happens.
4.

5. Being prepared for a natural disaster is not necessary.


WHAT IS A TSUNAMI
A tsunami is a string of large ocean waves. Some people call it a “wave train" or a "tidal wave." Tsunamis,
unlike normal ocean waves, are not caused by tides. The word tsunami comes from the Japanese. Tsunamis
are caused by a sudden, large motion on the ocean floor. They can be caused by an earthquake under the
ocean. Sometimes an underwater landslide or volcano is the cause. When one of these things happens, the
energy passes through the ocean water. Just like the ripples from a rock being thrown into a pond, the energy
released by one of these motions spreads out in all directions.
The energy can travel many miles away. Tsunamis move at high speeds. Most tsunamis happen in the
Pacific Ocean. In the deep waters, a tsunami may travel 450 miles per hour. Out in the ocean, a tsunami may
be hard to see. As it comes close to shore, its speed slows down. The height of the wave builds. The tsunami
may suddenly rise into a wave ten to one hundred feet high. These large waves are a disaster for coastal
regions and people living there. Tsunami warning networks alert people living along coastlines in the Pacific
Ocean. When a warning is sounded, people can move away from the coast to higher ground. The wavelength
can be as long as 150 miles. This means the time (wave period) between the giant waves is long, too. Giant
waves on shore can last for hours or even days after the earthquake or other disturbance.
(Adapted from Edhelper)
No. Statements T F
1. “Wave train” or “tidal wave” is another term for tsunami.
2. Tsunamis often come from Japan.
3. A tsunami may be hard to see because it may travel 450 miles per hour.
Only people living along coastlines in the Pacific Ocean are alerted with
4.
tsunami warning networks.
5. Big waves on shore can last very long after the earthquake.
Exercise 4: Read the passage and answer the questions.
There are a number of things you can do to stay safe during an earthquake. If you are indoors, you must
stay away from windows, glass, or anything that could fall, such as lighting. Then, take cover by getting
under a stable table or something hard and wait until the quake stops. Don't attempt to run outside during the
quake because you may get badly injured. If you are outdoors during an earthquake, stay there, and move
away from buildings and street lights because they may fall upon you at any time. And if you are in a
moving vehicle during an earthquake, stop as quickly as possible and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping
near trees, buildings, and utility wires. Lastly, if you are trapped under debris, try to cover your mouth with a
handkerchief or clothing. Don't keep shouting. Don't light a match or move around; you may kick up dust.
You should tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you.
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___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Why shouldn't you attempt to run outside during an earthquake?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. What should you do if you are outdoors during an earthquake?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. What should you do if you are in a moving vehicle during an earthquake?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. What should you do if you are trapped under debris during an earthquake?
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 10

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. language B. cultural C. interact D. landline
2. A. multimedia B. landline C. video D. communicate
3. A. cultural B. music C. fuel D. communicative
4. A. multimedia B. cultural C. chat D. smart
5. A. cyber B. typhoon C. dry D. funny
6. A. conference B. nonverbal C. coffee D. body
7. A. telepathy B. conference C. interact D. verbal
8. A. conference B. nonverbal C. social D. body
9. A. conference B. computer C. connection D. communicate
10. A. game B. table C. call D. make
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. social B. video C. media D. trainee
2. A. Portuguese B. Chinese C. Vietnamese D. Japanese
3. A. agree B. employee C. attendee D. committee
4. A. Lebanese B. refugee C. guarantee D. coffee
5. A. equipment B. examine C. verbal D. trainee
6. A. talkative B. Vietnamese C. negative D. positive
7. A. conference B. situation C. opportunity D. interact
8. A. cultural B. media C. Japanese D. difference
9. A. polite B. pen-friend C. shorthand D. breakdown
10. A. multimedia B. possibility C. telepathy D. interactive

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Choose the correct meaning of the following words and phrases.
1. telepathy
A. the ability to communicate with someone by thoughts
B. the ability to communicate with someone by pictures
C. the ability to communicate with someone by words
2. holography
A. a form of communication face to face
B. a form of communication by voice
C. a form of communication by 3D images
3. video call
A. a message that you have to type text to send to the receiver
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4. social network
A. a wireless Internet connection
B. a website through which users can communicate with each other
C. a computer program that people can use to support their work.
5. translation machine
A. a machine for washing clothes
B. a machine for grinding fruit and vegetables
C. a machine for changing words into a different language
6. language barrier
A. a skill of language
B. a linguistic limitation
C. a fence that stop people from going somewhere
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. We don’t know how we can _________ with him. He’s too far away.
A. keep in touch B. cope C. catch up D. keep pace
2. Harry doesn’t understand the instruction on this website, so he have to use _________ messages.
A. instant B. online C. non-verbal D. verbal
3. Sue doesn’t have the doctor’s telephone number to book a(n) _________ with him.
A. ticket B. appointment C. lunch set D. seat
4. Sending letters by post office has become _________ today, in comparison to email.
A. more popular B. popular C. much popularer D. less popular
5. _________, dancing and painting are examples of non-verbal communication.
A. Chatting B. Smiling C. Singing D. Emailing
6. We took part in a lot of interesting ___________ to make acquaintance with each other in the chat room.
A. communities B. activities C. conferences D. contests
7. The sign language provides the deaf more ___________ to communicate with those who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
A. options B. opportunities C. situations D. activities
8. Nowadays, our country creates more ___________ products to persuade customers from other countries
to buy.
A. competitive B. expensive C. luxurious D. beautiful
9. The portable wireless devices or eReaders will be paper thin, flexible and have wireless __________ in
the future.
A. usages B. connections C. Wi-Fi D. techniques
10. Recent advancements in 3D imaging and scanning technologies are making your “virtual presence” a
real __________.
A. possibility B. creativity C. quality D. identity
11. Which one is not correct to fill in the blank?
Hand gestures are a type of ___________ which makes people listen to you.
A. verbal communication B. body language
C. sign language D. non-verbal communication
12. With mobile ___________, devices with solar power can be put in relatively remote locations, or can be
free to roam.
A. phones B. connectivity C. vehicles D. equipment
13. This webcam is focusing _____________ my forehead.
A. at B. in C. on D. by
14. He texted me that he would come to the office _____________ twenty minutes.
A. for B. by C. in D. at
15. I have studied how to play the guitar _____________ two months.
A. on B. at C. by D. for
16. The workshop will start at 9:15. You should be ready _____________ 9:00.
A. by B. on C. for D. in
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18. The post office is _____________ to the open-air market.
A. front B. next C. opposite D. between
19. He is working in the _____________ room.
A. under B. at C. by D. opposite
20. My school is _____________ the bookstore and the restaurant.
A. behind B. under C. between D. next to
21. Players always sit _____________ each other in a chess game.
A. opposite B. next to C. in front of D. behind
22. The doll is not on the bed. It’s _____________ the bed.
A. in B. front C. next D. under
23. The children are playing __________.
A. out B. outside C. at D. in
24. May comes __________ April.
A. before B. after C. from D. against
25. There is a clock __________ the wall in my class.
A. near B. across C. on D. at
26. Where is Susan? - She is sitting __________ Jim.
A. on B. under C. between D. next to
27. We’re studying __________ Sai Gon University.
A. at B. in C. of D. from
28. There are 40 students __________ the class.
A. inside B. in C. at D. over
29. My pen is __________ the books and the computer.
A. among B. down C. up D. between
30. I saw a mouse __________ the chair.
A. among B. between C. in D. behind
31. My house is __________ to the hospital.
A. close B. near C. opposite D. Across
32. We come __________ Viet Nam.
A. in B. above C. from D. below
33. This car is _________.
A. his B. him C. he D. himself
34. These are the children’s shoes. They’re _________.
A. their B. they C. theirs D. them
35. Look at _________!
A. my B. I C. me D. mine
36. _________ brother is tall.
A. His B. Him C. Himself D. He
37. I waited for _________ yesterday but you didn’t come.
A. your B. you C. yourself D. yours
38. These are _________ pencils.
A. ours B. we C. us D. our
39. This letter is for _________.
A. she B. hers C. her D. herself
40. Tina is _________ sister.
A. my B. mine C. I D. me
41. _________ went to the cinema yesterday.
A. Her B. Hers C. She D. Herself
42. _________ didn’t do the homework.
A. Yourself B. You C. Your D. Yours
43. This is John’s book. It is _________ book.
A. he B. his C. him D. himself
44. Whose bag is this? - It’s _________.
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A. his B. himself C. he D. him
46. Our car is bigger than _________.
A. they B. theirs C. them D. their
47. Whose dictionary is this? - It’s _________.
A. her B. she C. hers D. herself
48. Junko has eaten her lunch already, but I’m saving _________ until later.
A. hers B. her C. my D. mine
49. We gave them _________ telephone number, and they gave us _________.
A. ours, their B. our, their C. ours, theirs D. our, theirs
50. _________ computer is a Mac, but _________ is a PC.
A. Your, mine B. Yours, mine C. Your, my D. Yours, my
51. You can’t have any chocolate! It’s _________!
A. your B. its C. her D. mine
52. Was _________ grammar book expensive?
A. your B. yours C. your’s D. you
53. _____ pencil is broken. Can I borrow _________?
A. Mine, yours B. Your, mine C. My, yours D. Yours, mine
54. Jody has lost _________ book.
A. mine B. her C. hers D. theirs
55. This bird has broken _____ wing.
A. it’s B. its’ C. hers D. its
56. My telephone is out of order, but _________ is working.
A. your B. our C. his D. their
57. These grammar books are different. _________ has 278 pages, but _________ has only 275 pages.
A. Yours, mine B. Your, my C. Yours, my D. Your, min
58. Do you like smartphones that will be able to charge __________ battery automatically?
A. our B. its C. their D. your
59. We will wear a tiny device to catch __________ thoughts and send them to other people.
A. our B. its C. their D. your
60. A social robot can send a text message to __________ owner to remind them of dinner time in the
future.
A. I B. they C. its D. it
Exercise 3: Fill in the blank with the words from the box to complete the sentences.
facial face-to-face
emails letters
expressions meeting
body
1. Teenagers often use abbreviations when __________________ to save time.
texting video chat signs
2. People who cannot hear or speak often communicate with each other by using __________________.
3. In a __________________, people communicate directly to each other.
4. Using __________________ during your talk is an effective way to attract more people’s attention.
5. In the past, people who live far away used to write __________________ to keep in touch with their
relatives or their family.
6. __________________ helps people connect to each other in such a quick and cheap way.
7. Smiling and blinking your eyes are examples of __________________.
8. Since the appearance of the Internet, people have been able to send __________________ to contact
people from any country in the world.
Exercise 4: Circle the correct preposition in brackets.
1. Are you (at/ in) school now?
2. The spaghetti is (for/ on) lunch.
3. She can’t soak (in/ under) the water for too long.
4. He came and sat (between/ next to) me.
5. Is her house (between/ behind) Van Lang University?
6. She twirled around (under/ in front of) the mirror.
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9. My room is (behind/ between) Lan’s and Mai’s.
10. Can you find that small village (on/ at) the map?
Exercise 5: Fill in each blank with a preposition of place at, in or on.
1. They were __________________ home yesterday.
2. Her café is __________________ the end of the street.
3. Can you see the green hat __________________ that shelf?
4. Mary lives __________________ Ho Chi Minh City.
5. I often surf the Internet when I’m __________________ the bus.
6. My family were __________________ Canada last summer.
7. Turn right and the supermarket is __________________ the left.
8. All the stories __________________ the book are very interesting.
9. She was __________________ the airport one hour ago.
10. He works __________________ 58 Hai Ba Trung street.
Exercise 6: Fill in each blank with a preposition of time at, in or on.
1. The competition starts __________________ 8 o’clock.
2. He is sending a voice message __________________ the moment.
3. My father worked here __________________ the 1990s.
4. Is her birthday __________________ July 20th?
5. Was the old temple built __________________ the 19th century?
6. John was born __________________ 2008.
7. Children always get lucky money __________________ Tet.
8. I will finish the project __________________ two weeks.
9. Nam and Phong are reading in the library __________________ present.
10. We have a video conference __________________ the first day of the month.
Exercise 7. Write the correct form of the words in brackets in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1. This button is for __________________ the volume. (adjust)
2. I can’t hear you clearly because the __________________ signal is too weak. (transmit)
3. If you want to make a group call, you must have a high-speed Internet
(connect)
__________________.
4. People can’t change words into a different language as fast as a
(translate)
__________________ machine.
5. I __________________ voice messages are more convenient than text messages. (thought)
6. Calling with a webcam is one way to __________________ with a person who is far
(communication)
from you.
7. A simple conversation over the phone is the most basic example of the
(interact)
__________________ model.
8. Sorry for __________________ but my daughter is not home now. She's gone to
(interrupt)
school.
9. My sister likes learning English because she wants to be a __________________. (translate)
10. __________________ communication means conveying information without using
(Verbal)
words.
Exercise 8: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. We hold video conferences monthly.
A. webcams B. meetings C. messages D. connections
2. The 4G standard is designed to offer high-speed access.
A. slow B. fast C. weak D. strong
3. If you don’t see the picture clearly, you can use this button to zoom in on it.
A. enlarge B. reduce C. shrink D. watch
4. She can’t reply to messages instantly because she types text very slowly.
A. loudly B. smoothly C. automatically D. quickly
5. The mid-term test was a piece of cake. Most students get high marks.
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Exercise 9: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Is there any way not to let other people know that you are online on Instagram?
A. offline B. face to face C. accessible D. available
2. How can you keep in touch with your friends?
A. reach B. talk C. lose touch
3. Advanced technologies may make humanity insignificant both in life and work.
A. Out-of-date B. Developed C. Grown D. New
4. Video conferences are very convenient especially when we are not in the same place.
A. easy B. good C. helpful D. inconvenient
5. Use this button to move this webcam up.
A. below B. down C. under D. above
Exercise 10: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using
double possession with of.
1. Tom is one of my classmates.
 Tom is __________________________________________________________________________
2. This is one of their luggages.
 This is ___________________________________________________________________________
3. That is one of his pets.
 That is ___________________________________________________________________________
4. He is one of our good players.
 He is a __________________________________________________________________________
5. The girl who won the first is one of her students.
 The girl who won the first is _________________________________________________________
6. Can I use one of your pens?
 Can I use ________________________________________________________________________
7. Dzung and Trang are two of their daughters.
 Dzung and Trang are _______________________________________________________________
8. Last Sunday, Phong went swimming with one of his cousins.
 Last Sunday, Phong went swimming ___________________________________________________
9. Two of my drawings won prizes in the last competition.
 _________________________________________________won prizes in the last competition.
10. One of his children is studying abroad.
 _________________________________________________is studying abroad.

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen and complete the text. (Track 20)
1. The telephone, email, mobile phone, Skype and _________________ are new tools of communication
today.
2. Human _________________ consists of 93% body language and paralinguistic cues.
3. Travelling to meet a _________________ or _________________ shows them that they’re worth your
time and money.
4. In a survey by Forbes that spoke to 760 _________________ executives, 84% preferred face to face
communication.
5. Respondents of the survey also said face to face meetings are best for _________________ (91%),
leadership (87%), and engagement (86%).
Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true) or F (false) for each statement.
No. Statements T/F
1. The author thinks that Facebook is the best way to communicate. _______
Travel and meeting budgets were the first to get cut back because of the _______
2.
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4. Your message is guaranteed to be heard if you communicate face to face. _______
58% said their reason was that it builds stronger, more meaningful business _______
5.
relationships.
C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Telepathy: Mind To Mind Communication
The (1) _________ "telepathy" has been derived from the words "tele" meaning "distance” and "pathy"
meaning "feeling". So telepathy actually means getting feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the
communication (2) _________ two minds, separated over a distance, without the (3) _________ of the five
known senses.
At some point of time or the other, we all have (4) _________ telepathy. Maybe you were thinking of
someone you haven't talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or when two people are
together; they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (5)
_________ between that tend to occur frequently closely related individuals.
1. A. word B. phrase C. letter D. signal
2. A. through B. among C. between D. across
3. A. using B. use C. take D. taking
4. A. experienced B. brought C. made D. taken
5. A. ways B. methods C. techniques D. communications
 There are a wide range of ways in which we communicate. Here are some major ways of
communication. Spoken or (1) _____communication, which includes face-to-face or telephone
conversations, news and stories on the radio or television.
Non-verbal communication, which covers (2) _______language, how we dress or act, where we stand, and
even our scent. There are many subtle ways that we communicate (sometimes unintentionally) with others.
For example, the tone of voice can give clues to mood or emotional state (3) ________ hand signals or facial
gestures communication, which includes letters, emails, social media, books, (4) _______, the Internet and
other media. Until recently, several writers and publishers were very powerful when it came to
communicating the written word. Today, we can all write and publish our ideas online, which has led to an
explosion of information and communication possibilities. Visualizations, which (5) ________ graphs,
charts, maps, logos, pictures, and many other visual objects to communicate messages.
1. A. written B. verbal C. physical D. visual
2. A. spoken B. foreign C. sign D. body
3. A. while B. so C. during D. when
4. A. talks B. paintings C. recordings D. magazines
5. A. draws B. affects C. uses D. communicates
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 Email and chat rooms let children communicate with friends and family members. They can also allow
children to connect with people that they have never met in person. Knowing a little about each of these
communication services can help parents keep children safer while online.
Through email, users can easily send and receive messages. These messages may also have text, audio, and
picture files attached. Signing up for an email account is simple because most services offer them for free.
Sometimes these messages contain viruses, or other inappropriate content, so parents should warn children
to be wary of emails from unknown people.
Chat rooms are online hang-out spots where anyone can talk about anything - current events, books, and
other common interests. Users often do not know each other in real life, so it is important that parents keep a
close eye on the content of any conversations.
1. Email and chat rooms let children __________.
A. communicate with only friends
B. communicate with friends and family members
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2. Children will be safer while online if __________.
A. they know how to use email and chat rooms
B. they don’t know how to use email and chat rooms
C. their parents know a little about email and chat rooms
D. their parents don’t know anything about email and chat rooms
3. Users can easily send and receive messages __________.
A. through email B. through phone
C. through video call D. Through face to face conversation
4. Signing up for an email account is __________.
A. simple because it is offered for free by most services
B. simple because it has text, audio, and picture files attached
C. complex because it contains viruses
D. complex because it has inappropriate content
5. Parents should warn children __________.
A. to be cautious about emails from known people
B. to be cautious about emails from unknown people
C. not to be wary of emails from known people
D. not to be wary of emails from unknown people
 Nobody can deny that technology development has done a lot to make our lives much better. However,
there are some questions that worry us: will technology replace us in personal communication?
What if humans no longer feel the need to communicate in person?
Nowadays, with just one click, we can communicate with anyone, from anywhere through emails, video
calls, messages, and other social media. It’s quick and convenient. No trouble for dressing up or travelling
for a personal meeting. We might become addicted to having conversations online instead of in person.
What if emojis become the only way we express our emotions?
There are various emojis that we can now use with an email or message to express our different emotions: a
smiley or crying face, a winked eye, or an o-shaped mouth. The emojis are still increasing in number. We
might no longer need facial expressions because the emojis do it for us, and the person in the chat box gets it
from us.
The future is perhaps for our generation to decide.
1. We are worried that technology will ________ humans in personal communication.
A. harm B. replace C. change D. laugh at
2. Communicating with people has become ________.
A. expensive B. emotional C. troublesome D. easy
3. The number of emojis is ________.
A. big B. limited C. small D. unknown
4. In future ‘conversations’, it’s ________ that we no longer need facial expressions.
A. amusing B. certain C. possible D. for sure
5. This passage is concerned ________ in personal communication.
A. how we will use emojis B. technology will participate
C. if dressing up is necessary D. if technology will replace humans
Exercise 3: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F)
NEWSIES STRIKE NEW YORK
Today, people can buy a newspaper from a machine or at a newsstand. But back in the 1800s,
newsboys, or “newsies,” were the principal sellers of newsapers. Newsies sold their newspapers, or “papes,”
on New York’s streets.
For two weeks in 1899; however, the newsies went on strike, refusing to sell papers. What started the
strike? During the Spanish-American War, people were eager to read the news, so the Journal and Evening
World raised the price that they charged for their newspapers, Newsies had to pay ten cents more for the
papers. A dime made a difference to the kids who earned less than a dollar each day. Most newsies lived on
the streets. Others used their earnings to help their struggling families. When the war ended, newsies
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 Although the cost of papers to newsies never dropped, the strike was considered a success. The two
offending newspaper companies agreed to buy back all unsold papers, and eventually this strike helped bring
about child labor laws in the United States.
(Adapted from Moor. E Daily reading comprehension. P21. Educational Publisher)
T F
1. The strike occurred in a Spanish-American colony in the 1800s. ______ _______
_
2. Most of the newsies lived in poverty. ______ _______
_
3. The strike occurred due to the cost rise on eager readers of the war. ______ _______
_
4. The strike was considered to be successful because the cost went down for the ______ _______
newsies, _
5. The strike helped the public become aware of the newsboys’ problems. ______ _______
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Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. interact B. place C. volcano D. plane
2. A. fisherman B. ticket C. prisoner D. online
3. A. hotel B. postcard C. shore D. cold
4. A. included B. called C. phoned D. arrived
5. A. much B. teacher C. beach D. brochure
6. A. touch B. foul C. account D. mount
7. A. lose B. vote C. control D. social
8. A. rear B. bear C. gear D. year
9. A. please B. peace C. seat D. spread
10. A. overlooks B. beliefs C. towards D. rights
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. comment B. online C. discuss D. breakout
2. A. contact B. paper C. classmate D. enough
3. A. available B. convenient C. interaction D. communicate
4. A. science B. invent C. scam1er D. access
5. A. experiment B. recognition C. technology D. emotional
6. A. platform B. airport C. repeat D. practice
7. A. behave B. planet C. cover D. robot
8. A. application B. entertainment C. scientific D. identity
9. A. visit B. between C. language D. answer
10. A. development B. information C. understanding D. biometric

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Match the names of occupations with their definitions.
1. chemist A. a person who has invented something.
2. archaeologist B. a person who travels to unknown places in orders to find out what is there.
C. a person who works to protect the environment, plants, animals and natural
3. software developer
resources.
D. a person who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people
4. physicist
who lived in the past.
5. explorer E. a person who builds and creates Computer programs.
6. biologist F. a scientist who works with Chemicals or studies their reactions.
7. inventor G. a scientist who studies Physics.
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Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. There are a lot of benefits to do ________ researches.
A. scientific B. enormous C. precise D. technical
2. To check ________ students now just scan their fingerprints on those machines.
A. attentive B. attention C. attendant D. attendance
3. The use of ________ can be seen everywhere as a way for people to check in and check out
automatically.
A. biometrics B. websites C. platforms D. networks
4. The development of technology has brought about ________ in transportation.
A. breakups B. breakdowns C. break-evens D. breakthroughs
5. The identity cards are examined by an electronic ________.
A. network B. skimmer C. printer D. scanner
6. Tom wants to have a larger computer __________ for playing video games.
A. scanner B. screen C. solution D. phone
7. The word that is opposite in meaning to “absence” is __________.
A. growth B. ignorance C. truancy D. presence
8. I like this _________ because it is small and has a large touch screen.
A. telephone B. tablet C. desktop D. mouse
9. To enable students to have more interactions in online classes, our teachers let us work in ________.
A. divided rooms B. breakout rooms C. separated space D. face-to-face
10. Although the students learn online, they receive both ________ and physical support from their teachers
and schools.
A. spiritual B. virtual C. material D. offline
11. Sue wants to go to the supermarket to buy some ________ bulbs.
A. precise B. field C. light D. steam
12. Harry and Tom are trying to ________ the problem with the steam engine.
A. support B. solve C. invent D. benefit
13. Science is used in all corners of the world for the ________ of human.
A. quality B. discovery C. benefit D. engine
14. This new cell phone is ________ - it has so many awesome new features.
A. cutting edge B. innovator C. discovery D. advancer
15. We've spoken on the phone but never _________.
A. eye to eye B. door to door C. time to time D. face to face
16. _________ is a method of identifying or verifying the identity of an individual using their face.
A. Face recognition B. Face copier C. Face recognised D. Face scanner
17. _________ is a sensor technology that can detect a person's presence and follow what they are looking at
in real-time.
A. Eye location B. Eye recognition C. Eye-tracking D. Eye-finding
18. Generally speaking, most technology has had a ________ effect on our lives.
A. beneficial B. benefice C. benefit D. beneficent
19. They sent some technical _______ to maintain the air conditioner system in the building.
A. designers B. producers C. engineers D. developers
20. It remains to be seen what the ________ impact of this technology will be.
A. long B. long-term C. boring D. relax
21. She said, “I took it home with me.” She said that she __________ it home with her.
A. take B. took C. have taken D. had taken
22. Mai said, “My brother works in a company about technology.”
Mai said her brother __________ in a company about technology.
A. works B. worked C. is working D. have worked
23. Mr. Long said, “Science is an important subject in schools now.”
Mr. Long said that Science was an important subject in schools __________
A. now B. then C. this D. that
24. The teacher ________ me that I had better devote more time to doing scientific researches.
A. said B. told C. talked D. spoke

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25. The teacher said, “Our class is having a meeting with parents this week.”
The teacher said that __________ class was having a meeting with parents that week.
A. my B. our C. their D. his
26. They said, “We will develop more robot teachers to support human teachers at schools.”
They said that __________ would develop more robot teachers to support human teachers at schools.
A. I B. we C. you D. they
27. He said, “Siri is a voice recognition technology.”
He said that Siri __________ a voice recognition technology.
A. was B. was being C. have been D. will be
28. The director said, “The company will use a machine to check staffs attendance.”
The director said that the company __________ a machine to checkstaffs attendance.
A. use B. will use C. would use D. would have used
29. Bill said, “I went out with Phong last night.”
Bill said that he had gone out with Phong __________.
A. the night before B. yesterday evening C. the next night D. that night
30. Minh said, “I have never eaten mushrooms.”
Minh said that he __________ mushrooms.
A. had never eaten B. will never eat C. have never eaten D. would never eat
31. She said, “You must connect to the Internet to work online.”
She said that I __________ connect to the Internet to work online.
A. will B. had to C. might D. could
32. Ann said that she _________ there in the evening.
A. is going to be B. can be C. will be D. was going to be
33. Nam said to me that he _________ to me the Saturday before.
A. wrote B. has written C. was writing D. had written
34. Ngoc wanted to know what time _________.
A. does the film begin B. the film began C. did the film begin D. the film begins
35. He asked the children why they _________ too much noise.
A. not to make B. are making C. were making D. making
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the box.
screen Isaac Newton face-to-face
attendance contact lenses Nano learning
1. ___________________ makes our learning effortless.
2. Our eyes won't be tired if we wear 3D ___________________
3. ___________________ discovered gravity when an apple fell on him.
4. I like ___________________ classes because I can interact with my classmates.
5. She has sore eyes because of looking at the computer ___________________ all day long.
6. Biometrics is an important technology used to check students' ___________________.
Exercise 4: Circle the correct verbs to complete the sentences.
1. Blaise Pascal (invented/ recognized) the calculator in 1642.
2. Marie Curie and Pierre Curie (created/ discovered) radium and polonium.
3. Students can still (interact/ track) when they are in breakout rooms.
4. Robot teachers will be able to (mark/ develop) our work and give us feedback.
5. Our manager uses Google Meet to (scan/ make) video conferences.
6. This face recognition screen will (check / cheat) if you are a company staff.
Exercise 5: Circle the correct adverbial phrases.
1. Alex said that she had to get up early tomorrow / the day after.
2. John said: "I was not happy with the Internet connection the day before / yesterday."
3. Hans said that he could read books from the school clouds every day/ the every day.
4. My sister said: "Can you lend me your iPad tonight / that night?"
5. Our teacher said that we were reading about Thomas Edison that day / today.
6. The guard said that I could park my car there / here.
7. The robot marked and gave us feedback two days ago / before.
8. The principal said that we wouldn't have robot teachers next year / the next year.

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 9. Bella said: "I will work with Sofia next Sunday / the next Sunday.
10. Bill told me that his father had bought him a new smartphone the previous day / yesterday.
Exercise 6: Write the correct form of the words in brackets in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1. Penicillin is one of the most important of ___________________ all time. (invent)
2. Scientific and ___________________ advancements have made many important
(technology)
changes throughout history.
3. Uncle John is a skillful and ___________________ mechanic. (effort)
4. ___________________! happy that you have just won a scholarship this term. (Congratulate)
5. Can robots ___________________ what will happen in the future? (predictor)
6. Thomas Edison ___________________ invented the incandescent light bulb in 1878. (success)
7. Marie Curie and Pierre Curie ___________________ the existence of the elements
(discover)
radium and polonium in 1898.
8. An employee ___________________ application lets people. (attend)
9. Many students find it hard to ___________________ when learning online, don't they? (concentration)
10. Three of these newest ___________________ elements were named after the places
(chemistry)
where they were discovered. Their names are Nihonium, Moscovium and Tennessine.
Exercise 7: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Robots would be able to mark our work and give us feedback.
A. pilotless B. driven C. comment D. controlled
2. My grandmother is familiar with this new ml bile phone.
A. neglect B. distract C. concern D. accustomed to
3. Oil has been discovered under the North sea.
A. found B. hidden C. dug D. covered
4. Is there a high rate of truancy amongst schoolchildren?
A. arrival B. attendance C. absence D. presence
5. Students seem to be unable to concentrate for very long in their classes.
A. focus B. distract C. ignore D. attract
Exercise 8: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. It's quite convenient when using Google Meet for video conferencing.
A. inconvenient B. helpful C. supporting D. useless
2. 3D contact lenses will be available.
A. accessible B. vacant C. unavailable D. offered
3. Do your children feel more stressed when learning online?
A. worried B. anxious C. tensed D. relaxed
4. Nano-learning makes students learn effortlessly.
A. uncomplicatedly B. hard C. badly D. challenging
5. Schools can use biometric applications for students who borrow books and equipment.
A. receive B. get C. lend D. take
Exercise 9: Change the following statements into the reported speech.
1. Hanna said, "I will meet you outside the post office tomorrow."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
2. Our teacher told us, "The boiling point of water is 100°C."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
3. Naomi says, "I will invite you lunch for helping me with the project."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
4. The girl said, "I have seen you somewhere before."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
5. Tuan said, "My brother is playing in his room."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
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6. "I like computer programming," said Christ.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
7. "I have never seen a real robot," said Mark.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
8. Sinclair said, "I will attend a science conference next week."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
9. Dent remarked, "You are riding my bicycle."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
10. "I'm trying to imagine new technologies in the future," Paul said.
 _________________________________________________________________________________
11. Tom said, "I want to buy a pocket calculator for my father."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
12. She said, "I once spent a summer in this village."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
13. The nurse said, "The patient in this room didn't obey your orders, doctor."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
14. They said to me, "You taught us English last year."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
15. Mr. Brown said, "Our trip cost us two thousand dollars."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
16. He said to her, "I can't find my hat anywhere in this room."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
17. My father said to them, "My secretary is going to finish this job."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
18. They said, "We can't meet you here either today or tomorrow."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
19. My mother said, "I think it won't rain tomorrow."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
20. He said, "Your car has been stolen, John."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
21. They said, "The river is rising early this year."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
22. He said, "I'll expect her to come soon."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
23. Our teacher said, "World War II broke out in 1939."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
24. The students said, "We'll be sitting for our next exam next Monday."
 _________________________________________________________________________________
25. He said, "I'm going to finish this work."
 _________________________________________________________________________________

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to a man talking about Science and choose the correct answer.
1. The speaker thought Science is ________
A. an interesting subjectB. Both A & B
C. an important subject D. an important and easy subject
2. In Science lessons, he always works on things and ________
A. does exercise B. does experiments
C. tells a story D. does physical exercises
3. The speaker wants to ________
A. be a pilot B. have a computer C. be a scientist D. be a biologist
4. We can go to different ________ because of science.
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5. All of ________ can be solved with science.
A. the world’s problemsB. the governments
C. important things D. better scientists
Exercise 2: Listen to a talk between Tom and Nick about cloning technology. Decide if the statements
are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
Statements True False
1. Tom read about human cloning technology yesterday.
2. Nick also knows well about this.
3. Nick feels this is a terrible technology.
4. Tom says that this technology can be used for good purposes.
5. Tom thinks this technology is wonderful because it helps people
to have babies.

C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Developments in science and technology have brought a number of advantages in education. First, it
increases efficiency and motivation for students. Students learn more (1) ________ through visual
presentations or videos. They can also feel moremotivated to learn in this way. Secondly, digital search and
internet (2) ________ have apositive impact on the research habits of learners. Technology has opened doors
for learners to access information sources to find (3) ________ to problems by themselves.
Thus, students feel willing to do research on their own. Third, students can access more information when
they study. For example, learners who desire to write qualityessays can find samples to guide them in their
writing process. They can learn the best ways to present and structure their essays. Moreover, (4) ________
in science andtechnology can increase flexibility for learning.
With online classes, students don’t need to (5) ________ lessons at specific times, especially when there is a
pandemic or in stormy weather. They can read materials online and complete their assignments when they
have time.
(Adapted from: https://fadmagazine.com)
1. A. effectively B. effect C. efficiency D. affected
2. A. utensils B. tools C. equipment D. gadgets
3. A. answers B. questions C. solutions D. options
4. A. growth B. increase C. progress D. development
5. A. come B. attend C. learn D. study
 Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (1)
________ than a person. Second, computers can work witha lot of information at the same time. Third, they
can store information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (2) ________,
computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not make mistakes.
Recently, it is important (3) ________ about computers. There are a numberof things to learn. Many
companies have computers at work. In addition, most universities (4) ________ day and night courses in
Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you
can (5) ________ with computers.
1. A. quickly B. quicklier C. more quickly D. most quickly
2. A. Finally B. Finish C. Final D. Finishing
3. A. know B. knew C. knowing D. to know
4. A. have B. has C. had D. having
5. A. do B. play C. get D. work
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 Science and technology is changing the world, and the developments in robotics change the world for
humanity. We can already talk with Alexa, Siri, Jibo, Tapia and other personal Al assistants. We can not
only direct them to do things around like office work at workplaces or deliver pizza, but also have a real
conversation with them. Now as machines are getting better at understanding natural languages, its
applications are becoming more important to us. They help us to take notes, do translation, or even do
teaching jobs. More than that, robots’ hands can handle objects and learning, and it teaches itself to perform
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various tasks. We can expect robotic limbs will soon take a big part of the workload off of humanity’s
shoulders. For example, in factories, they can do assembling work, carry heavy things around. At home, they
can do washing dishes and boring household chores. Robots will be ideal for people who are missing limbs
or are disabled in some ways.
(Adapted from: https://techjury.net)
1. Technology changes the world for ________.
A. better human life B. the benefits of producers
C. the worst D. workers
2. Which robot can’t talk?
A. Siri B. Alexa C. Robota D. Tapia
3. Which is mentioned as a thing that a speaking robot can do?
A. Nursing B. Cleaning C. Taking notes D. Guiding around
4. What does the word limbs mean?
A. brains B. shoulders C. hearts D. arms
5. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. different types of robots
B. advantages of a robots
C. the role of robots to our home
D. the role of robots in a factory
 From watches and phones to household appliances, everything is getting smarter. Now, thanks to Apple,
that's also true of your water bottle.
The HidrateSpark Pro Smart Water Bottle - a mouthful, we know - takes all the guesswork out of tracking
your water intake. The vacuum-insulated exterior should keep your liquids cold for up to a full day and it
has a host of other neat features.
Apple's smart water bottle integrates with your Apple Watch and Apple Health. It takes into account your
daily steps and exercise to calculate how much water you need.The LED puck at the bottom of the bottle
lights up to remind you when it's time for a drink and tracks how many ounces or millimetres of water you
drink throughout the day, using Bluetooth. You can also get a slightly less expensive version, without the
insulation, in the form of the HidrateSpark Pro Tritan Plastic Sea Glass.
(Adapted from https://www.getsurrey.co.uk)
1. How long can the vacuum-insulated exterior keep your liquids cold?
A. Half a day B. A full week C. 18 hours D. Up to 24 hours
2. Which of the following A, B, C, or D is closest in meaning to intake?
A. consumption B. confusion C. assumption D. introduction
3. What can Apple's smart water bottle integrate with?
A. Bluetooth B. Plastic Sea Glass
C. Apple Watch and Apple Health D. HidrateSpark
4. How many versions of smart water bottles does Apple have?
A. 2 B.3 C.4 D.1
5. How can the smart water bottle remind you when it's time for a drink?
A. It takes all the guesswork out of tracking your water intake.
B. It takes into account your daily steps.
C. The LED puck at the bottom of the bottle lights up.
D. It tracks how many ounces or millimetres of water you drink throughout the day.
Exercise 3: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F)
Today our bookshop would like to introduce you a new book written by J.H. James. The book’s title is
“Future world”. It is all about how new technologies will change our world in 2050. According to the book,
the anti-aging drugs will help human live healthy lives over 120 years old. Another advanced technology in
health care is 3D printing of human organs and body parts. This will be a good news to diabetes patients
because new muscles, bones and even organs will be rebuilt and replace the damaged ones. About the
technologies in environment protection, solar power will be the main energy source of the world in 2050.
Solar panel will be more popular and help us reduce a large amount of carbon dioxide emission. In addition,
a new method of sewage treatment will solve problems of water pollution. Industrial sewage will be treated
to become clean water and minerals. There is also some new advanced technology in transportation. Cruise
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that many advanced technologies will bring us a safer and more convenient life.
Statements T or F
1. “Future world” is the title of the book which is introduced at the bookshop.
2. 3D printing of human organs will help diabetes patients to build new organs and
body parts.
3. It is written in the book that in 2050, we will primarily use the energy generated
from the Sun.
4. According to the book, in the future, sewage will be treated by the same method as
present.
5. The author mentions cruise control as a device which help to cut down the
accidents.
6. New advanced technology in transportation isn’t written in the book.

D. WRITING
Exercise 1: Write a paragraph about the reasons why you agree or disagree that AI (Artificial
Intelligence) will soon become common, using the cues provided.
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
1. AI/avoid human mistakes / perform repetitive activities very well
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. chatbots powered / Al / work on / a lot /data/and/ offer service all day.....
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. AI/do/manual/tiring jobs/so/ workers/ perform more skilled jobs
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. AI/raise productivity / reduce / cost/ the company
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. AI/ make correct decisions/it/ not depend / opinions
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
6. biggest drawback / using AI/ its high costs / development
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
7. AI/make/ decisions / without using emotions /so/ a lack of creativity
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
8. AI/collect personal information / many people /so/ an issue / personal privacy
 _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 2: Write a paragraph about the topic: Advantages and disadvantages of smartphones, using
the cues given.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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LUYỆN TẬP UNIT 12
Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. death B. thermal C. although D. earthquake
2. A. bury B. dump C. rubbish D. instruct
3. A. volcano B. tornado C. homeless D. historical
4. A. ought B. bought C. brought D. drought
5. A. cakes B. mates C. plates D. places
6. A. wicked B. used C. played D. learned.
7. A. planet B. human C. travel D. land
8. A. visit B. think C. Jupiter D. might
9. A. trace B. able C. surface D. crater
10. A. promise B. solar C. possible D. novel
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others in the
group.
1. A. account B. advanced C. oppose D. scanner
2. A. rocket B. lively C. predict D. crater
3. A. condition B. gravity C. galaxy D. following
4. A. creature B. rocket C. spaceship D. account
5. A. gravity B. galaxy C. commander D. oxygen
6. A. habitable B. promising C. nomadic D. marvellous
7. A. wonder B. maintain C. oppose D. invent
8. A. atmosphere B. pollution C. telescope D. alien
9. A. spaceship B. invent C. machine D. technique
10. A. Venus B. return C. rocket D. travel

B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Match the words or phrases on the left with their meaning on the right.
A B
1. telescope A. A spaceship that has the shape of a tube
2. atmosphere B. A living thing that can move around
3. gravity C. 3. A system of stars and planets in outer space
4. possibility D. A person who travels and works in a spaceship
E. A piece of equipment that you look through to make objects that are far away
5. astronaut
appear larger and nearer
6. crater F. A large hole in the ground caused by something large
7. solar system G. something that may happen but is not certain
8. galaxy H. the sun and the group of planets that move around it
9. rocket I. the force that makes things fall to the ground
10. creature J. the mixture of gases around the earth
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences
or best answers the question.
1. The _________ is the whole of space and everything in it including the earth, the planetsand the stars.
A. air B. atmosphere C. sky D. universe
2. Surveyor I was the first U.S. _________ to land on the moon on June 2,1966.
A. flying saucer B. transport C. spaceship D. aeroplane
3. My neighbour said that he sometimes saw _________ flying in the sky.
A. UFOs B. craters C. stars D. planets

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4. Astronauts float around their spaceship because there is no _________ in space.
A. air B. force C. gravity D. pressure
5. Besides Earth, Mars is the most _________ planet in our solar system.
A. natural B. habitable C. appropriate D. friendly
6. The alien in her picture is an exotic _________ with long red hair and brilliant green eyes.
A. thing B. living C. creature D. species
7. He said that he saw a ________ landing on the field next to his house last night.
A. rocket B. planet C. UFO D. ground
8. The Milky Way is just one of the ________ in space.
A. galaxies B. planets C. moons D. creatures
9. Scientists are trying to find ________ planets like the Earth.
A. freezing B. unsuitable C. strange D. habitable
10. The young scientist was over the ________ when he saw that modern telescope.
A. Mars B. sun C. Jupiter D. moon
11. The moon has weaker ________ than the Earth, so you can jump higher on the moon than on the Earth.
A. push B. gravity C. oxygen D. atmosphere
12. With a good telescope, you can see ________ on the moon.
A. craters B. tidal waves C. villages D. buildings
13. ________ are creatures from a planet other than Earth.
A. Humans B. Commanders C. Citizens D. Aliens
14. The Earth moves around the __________.
A. Sun B. Moon C. Galaxy D. Venus
15. We need to use a __________ to clearly see the surface of the moon.
A. liquid B. UFO C. spaceship D. telescope
16. __________ is the force that causes something to fall to the ground.
A. Habitat B. Creature C. Gravity D. Possibility
17. Traces are marks, objects, or __________ that show that somebody or something existed.
A. aliens B. craters C. signs D. liquids
18. A journey back to Soduka is a __________ book.
A. documentary B. travel C. history D. science fiction
19. Travelling to Mars might __________ a reality sooner than you think.
A. becoming B. become C. became D. to become
20. Jupiter is the largest planet __________ about 63 moons.
A. has B. have C. with D. there
21. The atmosphere of Venus is quite __________ from ours.
A. differ B. different C. difference D. differently
22. The planets in the solar system are named __________ the Roman Gods.
A. after B. before C. to D. according
23. Vostok 1 is the name of the __________ in which Yuri Gagarin flew into outer space.
1. soldier B. spaceship C. commander D. creature
24. The space exploration project looks quite ________ although it is led by a youngscientist.
A. difficult B. promising C. unrealistic D. problematic
25. Several moons in our solar system have ________ of frozen water on them.
A. some B. traces C. many D. opportunities
26. Many people want to know about outer space, so they ________ the closing of thespace research centre.
A. support B. advise C. oppose D. refuse
27. According to the weather forecast, there’s a ________ of rain tonight.
A. possibility B. ability C. competency D. situation
28. Are there any ________ of life which could exist on Mercury?
A. shapes B. ways C. works D. forms
29. He wondered which planet in our solar system ________ life on it.
A. will have B. could have C. have D. to have
30. Mary wanted to know who ________.
A. was the first to step on the moon C. step on the moon was the first
B. the first was step on the moon D. the first to step on the moon

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A. could he find C. he could find
B. he finds D. he find could
32. She ________ which of the two books ________ the solar system in more detail.
A. wondering – described C. wondered - did describe
B. wondered – to describe D. wondered – described
33. Tommy wanted ________ how much ________.
A. to know - would the telescope cost
B. know - the telescope costs
C. knew - the telescope would cost
D. to know - the telescope would cost
34. I wish I could travel ________ outer space.
A. away B. into C. from D. out of
35. Saturn is called a ________ giant. It is made primarily of hydrogen and helium.
A. soil B. gas C. water D. air
36. We peered over the lip of the _________ into the volcano.
A. UFO B. rocket C. telescope D. craters
37. The Earth takes a year to ________ the sun.
A. orbit B. touch C. move D. cycle
38. Ngoc wanted to know what time _________.
A. does the film begin C. the film began
B. did the film begin D. the film begins
39. He asked the children why they _________ too much noise.
A. not to make B. were making C. are making D. making
40. “Do you like to travel in space?”
Mai asked me __________ I liked to travel in space.
A. if B. when C. who D. where
41. “Are you doing some science experiments?”
I asked her __________ she was doing some science experiments.
A. why B. what C. which D. whether
42. “What kind of book are you reading?”
She asked her brother __________ kind of book he was reading.
A. what B. whether C. if D. which
43. “Who invented the first telephone?”
Lan wanted to know __________ had invented the first telephone.
A. whether B. who C. how D. if
44. “What time does the train to Ha Noi leave?”
He wanted to know what time the train to Ha Noi __________.
A. leave B. left C. will leave D. have left
45. “Where may people be living in fifty years’ time?”
She asked Tom where people __________ be living in fifty years’ time.
A. may B. might C. can D. could
46. “Did you ring me last night?”
Lisa asked Mike if __________ had rung her the night before.
A. I B. he C. she D. you
47. “Have you seen the thief?”
The policeman asked me whether I __________ the thief.
A. see B. saw C. will see D. had seen
48. “Can Mai translate French documents into Vietnamese?”
Jack wondered if Mai __________ translate French documents into Vietnamese.
A. can B. would C. could D. might
49. “How did you go to the laboratory yesterday?”
He asked his daughter how she had gone to the laboratory the __________ day.
A. previous B. before C. next D. after
50. Jane: Are you sure I have passed the French exam?

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 Hoa: __________ I’ve just heard it from our teacher.
A. I’m sorry to hear that.
B. I’m absolutely sure.
C. I’m not certain.
D. Wow, that’s great!
Exercise 3. Fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box.
traces explore possibility thrilling telescope
conditions galaxy climate science fiction jupiter
1. Scientists haven’t found any _________________ of life on the other planets.
2. The story has attracted lots of people because it is _________________.
3. Water is one of the _________________ that we need to be able to live on a planet.
4. Scientists are planning to send people to _________________ Mars.
5. There is a _________________ the people might live on the moon in one hundred years.
6. People might be living on Mars or _________________ in 50 years’ time.
7. The _________________ on Mars is too cold.
8. A journey back to Soduka is a _________________ book.
9. _________________ is a planet in the solar system.
10. You can see craters on the moon with a _________________.
Exercise 4. Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.
1. Peter asked me if / how I had ever visited NASA.
2. My sister asked me what I was doing now / then.
3. Mai wanted to know when / whether Mercury was discovered.
4. Jim asked his teacher whether there is / was life on other planets.
5. My teacher told us that the Earth moves / moved around the sun.
6. Brown asked whether / who Emily complained about the film.
7. Mrs. Smith asked her husband when he was travelling / is travelling for business.
8. My director asked me whether I hadn’t / haven’t finished my project.
9. I asked her what / if they felt tired after the long walk.
10. She asked me whether I can / could do her a favor.
11. My mother wanted to know who be / was at the door.
12. He asked me where I had been all this / that time.
13. The salesman asked Mr. Thomson which of these / those shirts he liked best.
14. I asked Frank what they were arguing about over here / there.
15. The little boy asked his mother if they came next day / the following day.
16. A spaceship is a creature / vehicle used for travel in space.
17. Galaxy / Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
18. They launched a moon / rocket to the planet Venus.
19. Scientists are working hard to find habitat / habitable planets.
20. You can see craters on the moon with a spaceship / telescope.
21. Creature is a living thing that can / can’t move independently.
22. In a weightless environment, everything floats controllably / uncontrollably.
23. The Milky Way is the galaxy that excludes / includes our solar system.
24. The atmosphere in the room was so fresh / stuffy I could hardly breathe.
25. He made friends with some aliens / UFOs who came from another planet.
26. He is a promise/promising young scientist.
27. Saturn/ Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
28. Scientists are working to find. habit / habitable planets.
29. The story has attracted my attention because it is thrilling/unsuitable.
30. Water is one of the conditions/ possibilities that we need to be able to live on a planet.
Exercise 5: Write the correct form of the words in brackets in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1. The film was about five strange _________________ invading the Earth. (CREATE)
2. Is there any _________________ of life on other planets? (POSSIBLE)
3. This type of behaviour is no longer _________________ acceptable. (SOCIAL)
4. Mars is too cold, so it is _________________ for human life. (SUIT)
5. In the story, the strange creature _________________ that it will kill Tom. (THREAT)
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(SURVIVE)
useful when he got lost in the forest.
7. Astronauts experience _________________ in the environment of space, allowing
(WEIGHT)
them to float inside the spacecraft.
8. Scientist are curious about the _________________ of alien life beyond Earth. (EXIST)
9. The unions are in _________________ to the government over the issue of
(OPPOSE)
increasing the minimum wage.
10. Her school report described her as a very _________________ student. (PROMISE)
11. Only planets within the liquid-water _________________ zone can support life on
(HABITA)
their surfaces.
12. Within our own galaxy there are probably tens of thousands of
(PLANET)
_________________ systems.
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. The shuttle’s three main engines continue burning to carry the spaceship into orbit.
A. spacecraft B. boat C. ferry D. tanker
2. Anna said that she wanted to have a telescope to observe the distant stars at night.
A. stare B. see C. look D. watch
3. Soldiers have to obey their commander’s orders.
A. hear B. comply with C. flow D. listen
4. Is there a possibility that Earth might be attacked by aliens?
A. saved B. helped C. invaded D. protected
5. Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and spaceman who became the first human to journey
into outer space.
A. astronaut B. driver C. guider D. weatherman
Exercise 7: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Some people oppose sending spaceships to explore other planets.
A. agree B. refuse C. support D. object
2. Jupiter is rich in hydrogen and helium.
A. shortage B. empty C. full of D. lacks
3. Mars is one of the most promising planets for life in our solar system.
A. disappointing B. encouraging C. hopeful D. positive
4. Proxima Centauri b (or Proxima b) is sometimes referred to as the closest habitable planet from Earth.
A. stay B. uninhabited C. liveable D. suitable
5. Your body has no difficulty swallowing or digesting food in weightlessness.
A. weight B. levity C. gravity D. zero gravity
Exercise 8: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. “What is the book about?”, Dung asked.
 Dung wanted to know _________________________________________________________________
2. The boy wondered, “Why can’t humans live on Mars?”
 The boy wondered ____________________________________________________________________
3. Peter asked his sister, “Where are you going?”
 Peter wanted to know _________________________________________________________________
4. “What does a UFO look like?” He asked his uncle.
 He asked his uncle ___________________________________________________________________
5. “Will the flight take off in a few minutes?”, she asked me.
 She asked me ________________________________________________________________________
6. Nam asked his teacher, “Is Neptune the eighth planet in the Solar System?”
 Nam asked his teacher_________________________________________________________________
7. "Why do you believe in UFOs, Lan?"
 Mai wanted to know __________________________________________________________________
8. "What sci-fi film about life on other planets do you like?"
 I asked Mai _________________________________________________________________________
9. "What do you often do on the International Space Station?"

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10. "How many days does it take to get to Mars from Earth?"
 Kelly wondered ______________________________________________________________________
11. "When will we be able to travel to the sun?"
 He wanted to know ___________________________________________________________________
12. "How is your mother?" She asked me.
 She asked __________________________________________________________________________
13. "What are you going to do at the weekend?" Nam asked me.
 Nam asked __________________________________________________________________________
14. “Why is the new computer making that noise?” she said.
 She asked __________________________________________________________________________
15. “How many planets are there in the solar system?” I said to Phong.
 I asked _____________________________________________________________________________
16. “What is the height of Mount Everest?” The teacher said.
 The teacher asked ____________________________________________________________________
17. "What is this film about?", said Phong.
 Phong wanted to know ________________________________________________________________
18. My son wondered, "Why can't humans live on Mars?"
 My son wondered ____________________________________________________________________
19. She asked me, "Is Mr. Claire a scientist?"
 She asked me ________________________________________________________________________
20. "What time does their flight take off?", I asked.
 I wanted to know_____________________________________________________________________
21. He asked Nam, "When will you come to America?"
 He asked Nam _______________________________________________________________________
22. "Are UFOs from another planet?", my students asked me.
 My students asked me _________________________________________________________________
23. "Can the scientists find any living creatures on the Moon?", he asked.
 He asked ___________________________________________________________________________
24. He asked his daughter, "Where did you go yesterday?"
 He asked his daughter _________________________________________________________________
25. "Do you like swimming?", Lisa asked her mother.
 Lisa asked her mother _________________________________________________________________

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen and choose the best answer.
1. What does the universe contain?
A. Planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects C. Only planets and stars
B. Only galaxies and other celestial objects D. Only planets
2. How old is the universe estimated to be?
A. Around 13.8 billion years old C. Around 13.8 thousand years old
B. Around 13.8 million years old D. Around 13.8 hundred years old
3. What is the study of the universe known as?
A. Astronomy B. Biology C. Geology D. Chemistry
4. What does astronomy involve?
A. The use of telescopes, satellites, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and phenomena
within the universe
B. The use of microscopes, test tubes, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and phenomena
within the universe
C. The use of hammers, chisels, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and phenomena
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the universe
5. What have scientists found within our own galaxy?
A. No planets that could potentially support life
B. Many planets that could potentially support life
C. Only one planet that could potentially support life
D. Only two planets that could potentially support life
Exercise 2. Listen to the passage and decide if the statements are true or false.
Statements True False
1. Galaxies are home to untold number of planets.
2. Our galaxy is a small member of a group of galaxies.
3. New measurements of our galaxy were reported at a meeting in
California.
4. Our galaxy belongs to a group named the Andromeda Galaxy.
5. This group can only be seen with a telescope on a dark night v

B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Nick: Do you think we will live on the moon one day?
- Hoa: _________
A. No, I can't. C. I won't live on the moon.
B. I'm not sure about it. D. Yes, the moon is far from us.
2. -Tom: What should a planet have to support human life?
- Lan: _________
A. I don't think this is a habitable planet. C. This planet is like the Earth.
B. It should have water and air. D. I'm not sure about this planet.
3. Mark: Which planet has the same size as the Earth?
- Hoon: _________
A. I think they have the same size.
B. The Earth is bigger than other planets in the solar system.
C. Scientists have found some Earth-sized planets.
D. Venus is almost equal in size to the Earth.
4. - Hoa: Do you think we will be able to live on Mars in the near future?
- Yeng: _________
A. Yes, we will travel to Mars soon.
B. No, you can't leave the Earth.
C. Yes, we will explore Mars more.
D. No, I'm not sure about that.
5. Long: _________
- Hoa: Yes, it has made so many explorations in outer space.
A. Do you know NASA has just found two new planets?
B. Do you know where NASA is located?
C. Can you tell me how many planets NASA has found?
D. Can you show me around NASA?
6. - Nam: Do you think that Pluto has an atmosphere?
- Peter: ________
A. I think she’s right. C. It’s a dwarf planet.
B. It’s mine. D. I doubt it.
7. - Lan: Will Ann come to the space research centre this afternoon?
- Peter: ________
A. Yes, I will. I like it very much.
B. She’d love to buy some flowers.
C. I’m not sure. She finishes her morning class very late.
D. It’s a terrible trip, isn’t it?
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8. - Son: Can we watch the stars in the sky tonight?
- Father: ________
A. The party was great. C. I’ve never watched Netflix.
B. I doubt it. It’s a bit cloudy. D. The night life here is exciting.
9. - Tom: ________
- Kien: Liquid water, oxygen and sunlight.
A. What are essential requirements for life on Earth?
B. What do you want to buy?
C. Can the sun support life forms?
D. Which conditions are necessary for life?
10. - Minh: ________
- Elana: I’m not sure. Maybe you should ask the librarian.
A. How many moons does Jupiter have?
B. Which do you prefer to read about, the ocean or the mountain?
C. Why did NASA launch the two rovers on Mars?
D. Where can I find the list of books on Space topic?
C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 The temperature on Mars is very cold, so all the water on (1) _________ surface is iceman scientists think
that there is water in the soil or even in underground rivers. There may be life on Mars, too. At the moment,
robots (2) _________ the Earth are exploring Mars and looking for life.
Europa is one of Jupiter's moons and it's covered in ice. Although the surface is very cold, scientists think
it's warmer inside. There may be oceans under the ice and bacteria or other (3) _________ things in the
oceans. One-day people will send robots to explore this planet to look for life.
Titan is the largest moon in Saturn. It is the only moon in the solar (4) _________ with atmosphere. It has
rivers, lakes, rain and clouds. These are made of chemicals called hydrocarbons, and scientists think that
there is water under the surface of Titan, too. Living things are made of hydrocarbons and water. One day
we will (5) _________ life on Titan.
(Adapted from Oxford Read & Discover)
1. A. it B. its C. their D. the
2. A. in B. on C. from D. to
3. A. living B. alive C. lively D. live
4. A. body B. organisation C. space D. system
5. A. save B. discover C. learn D. explain
 Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It's just a little bigger than the Earth's moon. It is the
closest planet to the sun, (1) _________ it's actually not the hottest. Venus is hotter.
Along with Venus, Earth, and Mars, Mercury is (2) _________ of the rocky planets. It has a solid surface
that is covered with craters. It has no atmosphere, and it doesn't have any moons.
This small planet spins around slowly compared to Earth, so one day lasts a long time. Mercury takes 59
Earth days to (3) _________ one full rotation. A year on Mercury goes by fast. Because it's the closest
planet to the sun, it doesn't take very long to go all the way around. It completes one revolution around the
sun in just 88 Earth days.
A day on Mercury is not (4) _________ a day here on Earth. For us, the sun rises and sets each and every
day. (5) _________ Mercury has a slow spin and a short year, it takes a long time for the sun to rise and set
there. Mercury only has one sunrise every 180 Earth days!
(Adapted from https://www.spaceplace.nasa.gov)
1. A. but B. so C. and D. or
2. A. first B. another C. one D. other
3. A. take B. do C. get D. make
4. A. same B. similar C. like D. different
5. A. Therefore B. When C. If D. Because
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
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 Nobody knows how many planets there are in our galaxy and whether there is life on other planets. And
the Kelper has the mission to find the answer to those questions.
In 2009, NASA launched the Kelper space telescope to find planets that support life. It has discovered
five new Earth-sized planets beyond our solar system so far. These planets are hotter than the Earth. The
Kelper team predicted that it will take them at least three years to find an Earth-like planet. This mission
costs about six hundred million dollars.
The simplest requirement for a planet to have life is water (not frozen or gas), so the distance from the
planet's sun and therefore temperature is important. The planet also needs a certain amount of air. If a planet
is as small as Mars (half the size of Earth), it can't hold on to air molecules because of weak gravity. If a
planet is four times bigger than Earth - Neptune size - it has very strong gravity and too much air. So the size
of those planets also matter.
(Adapted from https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk)
1. How many people know the number of planets in our galaxy?
A. Not many. C. Many people.
B. None. D. Everybody.
2. What is the mission of the Kelpler?
A. To answer the questions about the Earth.
B. To build an Earth-like planet.
C. To find life on other planets.
D. To find new Earth-sized planets.
3. What is the main difference between the Earth and five new Earth-sized planets?
A. Their temperature. C. Their systems.
B. Their sizes. D. Their age.
4. What does it refer to?
A. The Earth B. The Mars C. Gravity D. A planet
5. What is the best title for this text?
A. The solar system
B. Life on the Earth
C. Requirements for life on other planets
D. The mysteries about the outer space
 The Mars Exploration Rovers were two robotic vehicles that explored the surface of Mars. Scientists
wanted them to figure out whether water had ever existed on the planet. The rovers also searched for other
traces of life on Mars. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) designed and built the
rovers, named Spirit and Opportunity. NASA launched Spirit on June 10, and Opportunity on July 7,2003.
Spirit touched down on January 3,2004. Three weeks later, Opportunity landed on the opposite side of the
planet.
The rovers had six wheels that allowed them to move in many directions. They also had cameras and
many instruments for examining the rocks, soil, and dust on the planet. Scientists on Earth sent commands to
the rovers to tell them where to go and what to do. The rovers sent signals back to the scientists through
computers and large antennas on Earth.
Each rover was designed to last for about 90 days. However, they worked so well that their mission was
extended. In 2010 Spirit stopped sending signals, but Opportunity continued to operate until 2018. NASA
officially declared the Opportunity mission to be ended in February 2019.
(Adapted from: https://kids.britannica.com)
1. What are the Mar Exploration Rovers?
A. Computers B. Wheels C. Robots D. Planets
2. The phrase touched down in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. landed B. affected C. moved D. examined
3. How many wheels did each rover have?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
4. The rovers sent responses to ________ through computers and antennas.
A. Mars creatures C. UFOs
B. spacecrafts D. NASA scientists
5. How long did the Opportunity mission last?
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Exercise 3. Read the text and decide whether the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Among the eight planets in the solar system, Mercury has achieved several "most" records:
• Closest to the sun
The average distance between Mercury and the sun is 57.9 million kilometres, which is closer than other
planets in the solar system. Scientists haven't discovered any planets closer to the sun than Mercury so far.
• Maximum surface temperature difference
Because it is very close to the sun, the temperature of the sunny side on Mercury can reach 430°C at the
highest, but the night temperature on the back sunny side can fall to -160°CThe temperature difference
between day and night is nearly 600°C. This is the largest temperature difference between the planet's
surface.
• Fastest year
The earth orbits around the sun every year, and the "Mercury year" is the shortest year in the solar system. It
takes only 88 days to go around the sun, which is less than 3 months on the earth. This is because Mercury is
flying around the sun at high speed. It also explains why the signs and symbols representing Mercury are
compared to a messenger wearing flying shoes and holding a magic wand, based on Greek mythology.
(Adapted from https://inf.news/en/science)
True False
1. Some planets closer to the sun than Mercury have been found.
2. The day and night temperatures on the surface of Mercury are totally different.
3. It takes Mercury shorter time to go around the sun than the Earth.
4. The signs and symbols of Mercury are a flying messenger with magic shoes.
5. Mercury has the most "most" records in the solar system.

REVISION FOR THE SECOND TERM TEST

GRADE 8
A. Vocabulary: From Unit 10 to Unit 12
B. Grammar points:
1. Prepositions of place and time (at, in, on, in front of, opposite, under, by, for….)
2. Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours, theirs, its, his, hers)
3. Reported speech (statements, questions)

I. PHONETICS
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. parade B. tornado C. volcano D. damage
2. A. carry B. hard C. card D. yard

3. A. twice B. flight C. piece D. mind

4. A. about B. around C. sound D. young

5. A. music B. future C. communicate D. bulb

B. Choose the word that has different stress pattern.
1. A. Japanese B. English C. Indian D. Spanish
2. A. referee B. amazing C. historic D. invention
3. A. digital B. conference C. Japanese D. difficult
4. A. experiment B. separate C. translation D. computer
5. A. telepathy B. connection C. bartender D. attendance
II. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
* Choose the best answer
1. Our English exam was ________ . I got full marks on it.
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A. a piece of cake B. difficult C. different D. exciting
2. Many people add ________ to their text messages to express their feelings.
A. words B. letters C. emojis D. paragraphs
3. Let’s get ready _____ 10 A.M because we have a meeting with Dr Nam at 10. A.M
A. for B. on C. by D. after
4. Tina is _____ sister.
A. my B. mine C. I D. me
5. These are the children’s shoes. These shoes are _____.
A. their B. they 6. C. theirs D. them
These are _____ pencils.

A. ours B. we C. us D. our
7. Whose bag is this? - It’s _____.
A. I B. mine C.my D. me
8. Our car is bigger than _____.
A. they B. theirs C. them D. their
9. We gave them _____ telephone number, and they gave us _____.
A. ours /their B. our / their C. ours / theirs D. our / theirs
10. _____ computer is black, but _____ is white.
A. Your / mine B. Yours / mine C. Your / my D. Yours / my
11. Was _____ grammar book expensive?
A. your B. yours C. you’s D. you
12. _____ pencil is broken. Can I borrow _____?
A. Mine / yours B. Your / mine C. My / yours D. Yours / mine
13. You look like Nick and Peter. Are you a relative of ____?
A. their B. your C. theirs D. yours
14. I prefer face-to-face conversation __________ video call.
A. to B. on C. of D. with
15. They hold video __________ when the attendees are far away from each other.
A. room B. media C. conference D. board
16. I tried __________ her by phone but the line was busy.
A. reach B. to reach C. reaching D. reached
17. Social network _________ both advantages and disadvantages.
A. has B. gets C. comes D. plays
18. “I will hand in my assignment to the teacher tomorrow.” Alan said to me.
A. Alan told me that he would hand in his assignment to the teacher the next day.
B. Alan told me that he will hand in his assignment to the teacher the next day.
C. Alan told me that he will hand in his assignment to the teacher tomorrow.
D. Alan said that he would hand in his assignment to the teacher tomorrow.
19. Science is used in all corners of the world for the __________ of human
A. quality B. discovery C. benefit D. engine
20. He said: “I like to do physics experiments.”
A. He said that he liked to do physics experiments.
B. He said that he likes to do physics experiments.
C. He said that he had liked to do physics experiments.
D. He said that he did like to do physics experiments.
21. Can learning English help you overcome the _______ barrier when living abroad?
A. television B. network C. language D. word
22. Lan’s house is ______ the end of this street.
A. on B. at C. in D. by
23. We will be away _____ three weeks.
A. in B. in C. by D. for
24. The first camera phone appeared ______ May 1999 in Japan.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
25. Thomas Edison _______ the light bulb in 1880
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26. We ride __________ bikes to school every morning.
A. our B. we C. us D. He
27. This notebook is __________. It has her name on it.
A. yours B. theirs C. ours D. hers
28. Minh said that he _____ a member of the IT club.
A. is B. was C. did D. does
29. Nam said that he ______ an online course to improve his speaking skill.
A. can take B. will take C. would take D. takes
30. Mary said that she would have an English test ____.

A. now B. before C. there D. the following day

31. I used a _____ to look at the stars in the night sky.

A. telescope B. rocket C. crater D. mirror

32. He told his classmate that he _____ a bike when he was 6 years old.
A. rides B. will ride C. can ride D. could ride
33. Using telepathy is a way to communicate instantly ___thought.
A. in B. by C. with D. on
34. The man said that he __________ from Bulgari.
A. come B. came C. is coming D. comes

35. Mary asked the scientist who _____ the first to step on Mars.
A. will be B. is C. would be D. are
36. “When are you going to do your homework?” asked my mother.
A. My mother asked me when I was going to do my homework.
B. My mother asked me when was I going to do my homework.
C. My mother asked me when am I going to do my homework.
D. My mother asked me when I will go to do my homework.
37. A tourist asked me: “Where is the post office?”
A. A tourist asked me where the post office was.
B. A tourist asked me where the post office has.
C. A tourist asked me where is the post office.
D. A tourist asked me where was the post office.
38. Nick: Great news for us. We’ll have school clouds, so we won’t have to carry lots of books to school.
Mi: ________
A. Really? B. No, I’m not. C. Great! D. No, I don’t.
39. Mark: Now, about the video conference. Everyone must be here at 9 a.m, and …
Lan: _______, but I think we should meet at 8:30 a.m. We need to test the devices.
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, I am C. Why not? D. Sorry for interrupting
40. Tom said that the group was working on their project _____.
A. now B. this C. then D. these
41. Do you think translators will lose their jobs when ____ machines become poppular?
A. social network B. translation C. telepathy D. letter
42. When you look at the _____ for too long, your eyes may get tired.
A. contact lenses B. online class C. experiment D. computer screen
43. Do you know how many stars there are in the ____?
A. spaceship B. planet C. galaxy D. digital
44. The Internet ______ is slow here, so we can’t get in the chat room.
A. connection B. connect C. connecting D. connected
45. Please look at this _____ screen. It will check if you are a club member.
A. computer B. face recognition C. eye-tracking D. application
* Find the mistake in the four underlined parts A, B, C, D of each sentence.
46. She told to (A) me that her (B) parents were arriving (C) the following day (D).

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48. The (A) headmaster said that his school (B) would use (C) voice recognition next year (D).
49. These (A) contact lenses are mine (B), they (C) aren’t your (D).
50. Don’t (A) walk on (B) the street. Walk at (C) the pavement (D).

III. READING
1. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world (1)__________
an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and had a positive impact on communication as a whole
in many (2) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending (3)___________ to others, made it
easier to meet new people and keep (4) __________ touch with friends. Modern communication is handled
by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (5) __________ technology, ensuring the fast
delivery of messages and data to any locations.
1. A. is B. was C. were D. are
2. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways
3. A. signs B. codes C. messages D. pictures
4. A. on B. out C. for D. in
5. A. advanced B. high C. simple D. basic
2. Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
Giving positive nonverbal messages can improve your relationship with your child and develop
emotional connections in your family. Most children love being hugged and kissed, for example. This
warm and caring body language sends the nonverbal message that you want to be close to your child. Some
children with special needs – for example, children with autism and sensory sensitivities – might find body
contact difficult.
Matching your verbal and nonverbal communication makes your words more effective. For example,
a teacher might explain a maths problem using her hands to show size and shape.
But when verbal and nonverbal messages don’t match, your child might believe the nonverbal – after all,
what you see is what you get. Your child learns a lot about nonverbal communication by watching you. For
example, if you approach new people in a relaxed way, your child is more likely to do the same.
1. A hug or a kiss sends the message that _______
A. I want to be loved C. I want to be near
B. I want to be emotional D. I don’t want to join
2. Children with autism and sensory sensitivities find it hard to ____________
A. love C. contact physically
B. communicate D. laugh
3. _______ makes words more effective.
A. Using positive actions and body language
B. Combining verbal and nonverbal communication
C. Explaining a problem using body language
D. Using hands
4. The best way for children to learn nonverbal messages is through _______
A. observation C. communication
B. hearing D. skills

3. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
The Internet was born (1) _______ scientists attempted to connect the American Defence Network to other
satellite networks in order to (2) ______ information. Soon, scientific and educational institutions as well
as research departments became interested (3) ______ linking up, and, before long, the Internet had
expanded into an international information and communication network.
The Internet now spreads all the (4) _____in the world. You can be connected to the Internet directly
through your own computer or you can hook up to (5) _______ access system which allows you to use
some of the Internet’s services.
1. A. what B. where C. when D. who
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4. A. country B. city C. cities D. countries
5. A. a B. an C. the D. x
4. Read the text and choose the right answers to the questions
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 computer 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 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.
Now, he is running the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce
poverty, and promote education around the world.
1. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years. C. when he was a nursery school.
B. when he went to university. D. when he played video games in a computer lab.
2. What did he study at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. Math D. law
3. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. finishing school B. leaving school C. coming to school D. going to school
4. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. Because he was ill. C. Because he wanted to start a software company.
B. Because he wanted to study at another university.D. Because he was bored with studying.
5. What is the purpose of the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation?
A. To do charity C. To improve health care, reduce poverty and promote education.
B. To produce computer software. D. To entertain
5. Read the text and choose the right answers to the questions
As the name implies green technology is the one that has a "green" purpose. Green inventions are
environmentally friendly inventions that often involve: energy efficiency, recycling, safety and health
concerns, renewable resources, and more.
One of the best known examples of green technology would be the solar cell. A solar cell directly converts
the energy in light into electrical energy. Generating electricity from solar energy means less consumption
of fossil fuels, reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Another simple invention that can be
considered green is the reusable water bottle. Drinking lots of water is healthy. Reducing plastic waste is
great for the environment. Hence, trendy reusable water bottles that you can refill yourself are health-
promoting, eco-friendly, and green.
Inventors should know that green inventions and clean technologies are good business. These are
fast growing markets with growing profits. Consumers should know that buying green inventions can
reduce your energy bill and that green inventions are often safer and healthier products.
1. Which can be topic of the passage?
A. A brief introduction to green technology.
B. A deep investigation into green technology.
C. A comparison between green and traditional technology.
D. The development of green technology.
2. Which item is NOT MENTIONED as an example of green technology?
A. Solar cell B. Reusable water bottle C. Refillable water bottle D. Fossil fuel 3. Why should
green technology be a good choice for consumer?
A. Because it can help consumer save money.
B. Because its products are often safer.
C. Because its products are often healthier.
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A. A solar cell indirectly converts the energy in light into electrical energy.
B. Using solar cell can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
C. Green technology is a fast-growing market.
D. Green inventions are environmentally friendly.
5. Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “convert” in the passage?
A. mix B. change C. create D. produce

IV. DO AS DIRECTED
A. Change into reported speech.
1. “I’ll see you here next Friday,” Tom said to me.
 ___________________________________________________
2. He told me, “We often meet friends in London at the weekend.”
 ___________________________________________________
3. He said “I will go to school by bus next week”
 ___________________________________________________
4. Thu said “All the students will have a meeting next week”
 ___________________________________________________
5. “I come from a small town in England.” Nick said
 ___________________________________________________
6. “How many planets are there in the Solar System?” The science teacher asked her students.
 ___________________________________________________
7. “ I want to buy some new pencils.” Mi said.
 ___________________________________________________
8. “My mother can cook very well” Lan said.
 ___________________________________________________
9. Mr. Smith said to me: “Where are you going on your vacation this year?”
 ___________________________________________________
10. “When does the next train leave?” He asked me.
 ___________________________________________________
11. The student asked his friend: “How many craters does the moon have?
 ___________________________________________________
12. Mary asked me: “What is this novel about?”
 ___________________________________________________
B. Rewrite the sentences using the given words in brackets. 1. Is this one of her pens?
(hers)
 ___________________________________________________
2. Hoa is one of my friends. (mine)
 ___________________________________________________
3. That idea was theirs. (their)
 ___________________________________________________
4. Can I borrow a pencil of yours? (your)
 ___________________________________________________
5. This is her new car. (hers)
 ___________________________________________________
C. Building sentences.
1. you / think / robot teachers / will replace / human teachers / 20 years?
 ___________________________________________________
2. There / two chairs / front / the fridge.
 ___________________________________________________
3. We / won’t have / wait / a long / time / these super / smartphones.
 ___________________________________________________
4. It / rain / two / hours / yesterday.
 ___________________________________________________
5. She / live / Le Loi street / with / parents.

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D. Topic for writing (Approximately 70 words):
1. Which means of communication do you like best? Why?
2. Writing a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.

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