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3. Read the sentences, and then circle simple, compound, or complex to show what type of sentence they are.

(Đọc các câu, sau đó khoanh tròn đơn, ghép hoặc phức để cho biết chúng thuộc loại câu nào.)

1. A lot of other scientists started to look up at him because he was so innovative. simple/compound/complex

(Rất nhiều nhà khoa học khác bắt đầu ngưỡng mộ ông vì ông quá sáng tạo. đơn giản/phức hợp/phức tạp)

2. I need a rough idea about how to replace this code. simple/compound/complex

(Tôi cần ý tưởng sơ bộ về cách thay thế mã này. đơn giản/phức hợp/phức tạp)

3. We must use an autonomous way of making car parts, but we also have to consider the costs. simple/compound/complex

(Chúng ta phải sử dụng phương pháp tự động sản xuất các bộ phận ô tô, nhưng chúng ta cũng phải tính đến chi phí. đơn giản/phức hợp/phức tạp)

4. The effects of the creative solution were very impressive. simple/compound/complex

(Hiệu quả của giải pháp sáng tạo rất ấn tượng. đơn giản/phức hợp/phức tạp)

5. It took a lot of imagination to invent this flying car, and thus this new product is very transformative. simple/compound/complex

(Phải mất rất nhiều trí tưởng tượng để phát minh ra chiếc ô tô bay này, và do đó sản phẩm mới này có tính biến đổi rất lớn. đơn giản/phức hợp/phức tạp)

6. Before we can plan how to get over the hurdle, we have to consider the risks. simple/compound/complex

(Trước khi lên kế hoạch vượt qua trở ngại, chúng ta phải xem xét các rủi ro. đơn giản/phức hợp/phức tạp)

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Bài 1 :

Simple, compound, and complex sentences (review and extension)

(Câu đơn, câu ghép và câu phức – ôn tập và mở rộng)

1. Combine the following simple sentences, using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu đơn sau, sử dụng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. He left school with no academic qualifications. He found a well-paid job. (although)

(Anh ấy bỏ học mà không có bằng cấp học vấn. Anh ấy đã tìm được một công việc được trả lương cao. (mặc dù))

2. People learn English well. They will have a better chance of getting a job. (if)

(Mọi người học tiếng Anh tốt. Họ sẽ có cơ hội tốt hơn để có được việc làm. (nếu như))

3. This job requires good language skills. It also requires communication skills. (not only ... but also)

(Công việc này yêu cầu khả năng ngoại ngữ tốt. Nó cũng đòi hỏi kỹ năng giao tiếp. (không những ... mà còn))

4. My dad attended a cooking course. He can open his own restaurant. (so that)

(Bố tôi tham gia một khóa học nấu ăn. Anh ấy có thể mở nhà hàng của riêng mình. (để mà))

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Bài 2 :

2. Work in pairs. Add more clauses to the following sentences to make compound or complex sentences.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thêm nhiều mệnh đề vào các câu sau để tạo thành câu ghép hoặc câu phức.)

I want to become a doctor.

I admire teachers.

There are jobs that no longer exist.

Some jobs will be done by robots in the future.

Example: (Ví dụ)

- I want to become a doctor because I want to help sick people.

(Tôi muốn trở thành bác sĩ vì tôi muốn giúp đỡ người bệnh.)

- Although my grades are not very good, I want to become a doctor.

(Mặc dù điểm số của tôi không cao lắm nhưng tôi muốn trở thành bác sĩ.)

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Bài 3 :

Circle the mistake in each sentence. Then correct it.

(Hãy khoanh tròn lỗi sai trong mỗi câu. Sau đó sửa nó.)

1. (A) Despite my grandfather has (B) retired, he still (C) works as a volunteer teacher (D) in the local school.

2. I (A) quitted my previous (B) job (C) so it was so (D) tiring.

3. I decided to (A) join the English club (B) such that I can (C) practise my English (D) more frequently.

4. (A) The job will give you (B) not only a good salary (C) but a good chance for (D) promotion.

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Bài 4 :

2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the given sentences.

(Đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu đã cho.)

1. Shopping centres are places where people go shopping as well as places where friends and family go to meet, eat, and be entertained.

A. Shopping centres are neither places where people go shopping nor places where friends and family go to meet, eat, and be entertained.

B. Although shopping centres are places where people go shopping, they are not places where friends and family go to meet, eat, and be entertained.

C. Shopping centres are places where people go shopping because these are places where friends and family go to meet, eat, and be entertained.

D. Shopping centres are not only places where people go shopping, but also places where friends and family go to meet, eat, and be entertained.

2. I have been to a job fair once before.

A. This is the first time I have been to a job fair.

B. This is the second time I have been to a job fair.

C. This is the last time I have been to a job fair.

D. I have been to a job fair three times this year.

3. My friend performed his duties at work very efficiently. He was promoted after only one month.

A. Although my friend performed his duties at work very efficiently, he was promoted after only one month.

B. My friend performed his duties at work very efficiently because he was promoted after only one month.

C. My friend performed his duties at work very efficiently; as a result, he was promoted after only one month.

D. My friend didn't perform his duties at work so efficiently that he was promoted after only one month.

4. The air in big cities was polluted, and now it is even more polluted.

A. The air in bigger and bigger cities was polluted.

B. The air in big cities is becoming more and more polluted.

C. The air in big cities used to be polluted, but now it is cleaner.

D. The more polluted the air was, the less polluted big cities were.

5. If you get more work experience, you will have a greater chance of employment.

A. The more work experience you get, the greater chance of employment you will have.

B. The more work experience you get, the less chance of employment you will have.

C. Although you get more work experience, you will have greater chance of employment.

D. The less work experience you get, the greater chance of employment you will have

6. She has a well-paid job, but she always works overtime to earn more money.

A. If she has a well-paid job, she always works overtime to earn more money.

B. She has a well-paid job; moreover, she always works overtime to earn more money.

C. When she has a well-paid job, she always works overtime to earn more money.

D. Although she has a well-paid job, she always works overtime to earn more money.

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Bài 5 :

a. Read about the simple, compound, complex sentences, then fill in the blanks.

(Đọc về các câu đơn, câu ghép, câu phức, sau đó điền vào chỗ trống.)

I’m going to take a cooking class (1) _____________ I can cook for myself. Do you want to do it with me?

I’d love to, (2) ____________ I’m really busy.

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Bài 6 :

b. Listen and check. Listen again and repeat.

(Nghe và kiểm tra. Nghe lại và lặp lại.)

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Bài 7 :

c. Choose the correct conjunctions.

(Chọn các liên từ đúng.)

1. Many courses offer flexible schedules ___________ working people can learn more easily.

(Nhiều khóa học đưa ra lịch trình linh hoạt ___________ người đi làm có thể học dễ dàng hơn.)

A. so that (do đó)

B. because (bởi vì)

C. and (và)

2. I'm going to learn a foreign language and IT skills ___________ they'll help me get a good job.

(Tôi sẽ học ngoại ngữ và kỹ năng CNTT ___________ chúng sẽ giúp tôi có được một công việc tốt.)

A. when (khi)

B. so (vì vậy)

C. because (vì)

3. ___________ my acting skills aren't great, I have a passion for acting and films.

(___________ kỹ năng diễn xuất của tôi không tốt, tôi có niềm đam mê với diễn xuất và phim ảnh.)

A. Before (Trước)

B. Though (mặc dù)

C. But (nhưng)

4. ___________ you start a new course, you should make a study plan and follow it.

(___________ khi bắt đầu một khóa học mới, bạn nên lập kế hoạch học tập và thực hiện theo nó.)

A. So that (do đó)

B. Although (mặc dù)

C. When (khi)

5. You should keep up with the latest technology ___________ you want to remain competitive in the job market.

(Bạn nên theo kịp công nghệ mới nhất ___________ mà bạn muốn duy trì tính cạnh tranh trên thị trường việc làm.)

A. if (nếu)

B. so (do vậy)

C. and (và)

6. I've always been interested in music, ___________ I'm going to take a singing course.

(Tôi luôn quan tâm đến âm nhạc, ___________ Tôi sắp tham gia một khóa học hát.)

A. but (nhưng)

B. so that (do đó)

C. so (vì vậy)

7. ___________ I often don't have good self- discipline, I really love learning new things.

(___________ Tôi thường không có tính tự giác tốt, tôi rất thích học hỏi những điều mới.)

A. Although (mặc dù)

B. Because (vì)

C. If (nếu)

8. I don't have much time, ___________ I'm going to take an online class.

(Tôi không có nhiều thời gian, ___________ Tôi sẽ tham gia một lớp học trực tuyến.)

A but (nhưng)

B. so (vì vậy)

C. when (khi)

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Bài 8 :

d. Combine the sentences using the conjunctions in the box.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng các liên từ trong khung.)

1. Tom wants to learn many skills. He doesn't have enough self-discipline.

(Tom muốn học nhiều kỹ năng. Anh ta không có đủ kỷ luật tự giác.)

2. You'll get a lot of satisfaction from learning something you love. You'll meet new friends.

(Bạn sẽ cảm thấy rất hài lòng khi học được điều mình yêu thích. Bạn sẽ gặp những người bạn mới.)

3. We should try hard to acquire these in-demand skills. They'll be really useful.

(Chúng ta nên cố gắng hết sức để có được những kỹ năng cần thiết này. Chúng sẽ thực sự hữu ích.)

4. I want to learn tennis. I can keep fit.

(Tôi muốn học quần vợt. Tôi có thể giữ dáng.)

5. Our company offers an online course in data analysis. I'll take it.

(Công ty chúng tôi cung cấp một khóa học trực tuyến về phân tích dữ liệu. Tôi sẽ lấy nó.)

6. You sign up for any courses. It's always a good idea to read the reviews.

(Bạn đăng ký bất kỳ khóa học nào. Luôn luôn là một ý tưởng tốt để đọc các nhận xét.)

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Bài 9 :

e. In pairs: Use the prompts to make compound or complex sentences about lifelong learning.

(Theo cặp: Sử dụng gợi ý để đặt câu ghép hoặc câu phức về chủ đề học tập suốt đời.)

• After high school (Sau khi học hết cấp 3) ... but I don't have a lot of free time. (nhưng tôi không có nhiều thời gian rảnh.)

• Before going to university, (Trước khi vào đại học) … so that I can improve.

(để có thể tiến bộ.)

• Though I'm not good at it, (Dù tôi không giỏi nhưng) ... because it's my passion.

(vì đó là niềm đam mê của tôi.)

• When I finish school, ... (Khi tôi học xong) ... if I can find an instructor.

(nếu tôi tìm được người hướng dẫn.)

- After high school, I want to learn how to cook.

(Sau khi tốt nghiệp cấp 3, tôi muốn học nấu ăn.)

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Bài 10 :

b. Choose the correct words.

1. You _________ make a lot of money if you become a banker.

(Bạn _________ kiếm được rất nhiều tiền nếu trở thành nhân viên ngân hàng.)

A. could (có thể)

B. haven't (chưa)

C. didn't (không)

2. I need to __________ which university I want to attend.

(Tôi cần __________ trường đại học nào tôi muốn theo học.)

A. deal with (giải quyết)

B. figure out (tìm ra)

C. fill out (điền vào)

3. __________ I was little, I wanted to become an editor like my mom.

(__________ Tôi còn nhỏ, tôi muốn trở thành biên tập viên giống mẹ tôi.)

A. Before (trước)

B. If (nếu)

C. When (khi)

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Bài 11 :

Simple/Compound/Complex sentences (Câu đơn/ Câu ghép/ Câu phức)

• A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause.

(Một câu đơn chỉ bao gồm một mệnh đề độc lập.)

Jen enjoys learning new recipes. (Jen thích học các công thức nấu ăn mới.)

• A compound sentence consists of two or more independent daisies. We use coordinating conjunctons (and, or, but, so, nor) to connect the clauses in a compound sentence. Sometimes paired conjunctions (not only ... but also, either... or, nether-nor) also be used.

(• Câu ghép bao gồm hai hoặc nhiều bông hoa cúc độc lập. Chúng ta sử dụng các liên từ phối hợp (and, or, but, so, nor) để nối các mệnh đề trong một câu ghép. Đôi khi các liên từ ghép nối (not only ... but also, either… or, nether… nor) cũng được sử dụng. )

Robert wants to get some practical experience for his future job, so he is doing an internship in a firm.

(Robert muốn có được một số kinh nghiệm thực tế cho công việc tương lai của mình nên anh ấy đang thực tập tại một công ty.)

• A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. We use subordinating conjunctions (after, before, when, while, as soon as, if, because, although, unless, so that, etc.) to connect clauses in a complex sentence.

(Câu phức gồm có một mệnh đề độc lập và ít nhất một mệnh đề phụ thuộc. Chúng ta sử dụng các liên từ phụ thuộc (after, before, when, while, as soon as, if, because, although, unless, so that, v.v.) để kết nối các mệnh đề trong một câu phức tạp.)

Emma took notes on her laptop while she listened to the speaker at the seminar.

(Emma ghi chép trên máy tính xách tay của mình trong khi nghe diễn giả tại buổi hội thảo.)

5. Choose the correct option. Which are compound sentences (CP)? Which are complex sentences (CX)?

(Chọn đáp án đúng. Câu nào là câu ghép, câu nào là câu phức.)

1. Either Dan will win the employee of the year award _____ Sarah will.

A. and B. or C. both D. neither

2. Jason has good negotiating skills, _____ he always represents his company to meet with clients.

A. but B. although C. so D. because

3. _____ Fred is highly qualified, he's always improving his skills at work.

A. If B. Although C. But D. Despite

4. You won't fit in at this company _____ you are comfortable with collaboration.

A. after B. unless C. while D. in case

5. Not only Lucy is fluent in English and German _____ she is good at negotiating.

A. so B. but also C. nor D. and

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Bài 12 :

6. Combine the sentences to make compound or complex sentences using the words in brackets. Write in your notebook.

(Kết hợp các câu sau để tạo thành câu ghép hoặc câu phức dùng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Henry likes learning new soft skills. He is attending a communication seminar. (SO)

2. Alice did an internship. She also completed an online course. (NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO)

3. You can't work as a plumber. You haven't completed an apprenticeship. (UNLESS)

4. You can't do an apprenticeship. You're not 16 years old. (UNTIL)

5. Mike enrolled on the online course. His teacher recommended it to him. (AFTER)

6. Emma will attend a seminar on AI. Or her boss will enrol her on an Al online course. (EITHER ... OR)

7. Tom has strong bookkeeping skills. He doesn't want to work as an accountant. (ALTHOUGH)

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Bài 13 :

7. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word in brackets.

(Viết câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa giống với câu thứ nhất. Dùng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Greg met his new boss for the first time while he was performing on-the-job training. (WHEN)

2. Despite having a lot of qualifications, Jake still likes learning new skills. (ALTHOUGH)

3. Rob enrolled on an online course because he wanted to learn at his own pace. (SO THAT)

4. Martha has backed up the e-books because her e-reader may get broken. (IN CASE)

5. Andy passed the learning course because he spent a lot of time studying. (SO)

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Bài 14 :

8. Make sentences about your lifelong learning experiences, habits or goals, using the following conjunctions.

(Viết các câu về trải nghiệm, thói quen, mục tiêu học tập suốt đời, dùng các liên từ sau.)

• so • not only ... but also • after • as soon as • unless • although • so that • if

I wanted to improve my computer skills, so I took an online course.

(Tôi muốn cải thiện kĩ năng vi tính nên tôi đã tham gia một khóa học trực tuyến.)

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Bài 15 :

5. Choose the correct answer. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Henry will fit in well at this company _____ he can be adaptable and collaborate well with his colleagues.

A. so B. if C. before D. after

2. Not only did Jason develop basic IT skills on his online course _____ he learned to write code for websites.

A. so that B. while C. but also D. because

3. Emma and Laura will go to the library to study _____ the last class of the day has ended.

A. if B. so that C. although D. as soon as

4. Natalie intends to do an internship this year _____ she receives an offer of a full-time job.

A. unless B. while C. because D. so that

5. Rob has decided to spend a year doing language exchange programme in Korea _____ he can become proficient in Korean.

A. but also B. and C. so that D. because

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Bài 16 :

6. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ ra câu kết hợp tốt nhất của cặp câu cho trước.)

1. The new employee hadn't had much training yet. He was performing quite well.

A. Not only had the new employee had much training yet, but also he was performing quite well.

B. Either he hadn't had much training yet or he was performing quite well.

C. The new employee hadn't had much training yet unless he was performing well.

D. Although the new employee hadn't had much training yet, he was performing quite well.

2. Ryan will not attend the skills workshop at the office tomorrow. He has an important meeting with clients then.

A. Ryan will not attend the skills workshop at the office tomorrow so that he has an important meeting with clients.

B. Either Ryan will not attend the skills workshop at the office tomorrow or that he has an important meeting with clients then.

C. Ryan would attend the skills workshop at the office tomorrow if he didn't have an important meeting with clients.

D. Ryan will attend the skills workshop at the office tomorrow after he has an important meeting with clients.

3. Arnold has completed his apprenticeship. He can begin his career as an electrician.

A. Arnold can begin his career as an electrician unless he has completed his apprenticeship.

B. As soon as Arnold has completed his apprenticeship, he can begin his career as an electrician.

C. Arnold can begin his career as an electrician because he has completed his apprenticeship.

D. If Arnold completes his apprenticeship, he can begin his career as an electrician.

4. Jane gained good experience during her internship. She made lots of contacts as well.

A. Not only did Jane gain good experience during her internship but also she made lots of contacts.

B. Jane gained good experience during her internship because she made lots of contacts.

C. Jane gained good experience during her internship so that she made lots of contacts as well.

D. Jane gained good experience during her internship as soon as she made lots of contacts.

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Bài 17 :

7. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ ra câu có nghĩa gần nhất với câu cho trước.)

1. It's impossible for William to finish the project on time, so we should help him.

A. We should help William because it's impossible for him to finish the project on time.

B. It's impossible for William to finish the project on time if we don't help her.

C. Although we helped William. its impossible for him to finish the project on time.

D. When it's impossible for William to finish the project on time, we should help him.

2. Jane graduated from university 6 months ago, but is still looking for a job.

A. While Jane is looking for a job, she has graduated from university 6 months ago.

B. Jane wouldn't be looking for a job if she had graduated from university 6 months ago.

C. Although Jane graduated from university 6 months ago, she is still looking for a job.

D. Jane graduated from university 6 months ago and she is looking for a job.

3. Tom can start working full-time once he has received proper training.

A. As soon as Tom starts working full-time, he will receive proper training.

B. Unless Tom starts working full-time, he can't receive proper training.

C. When Tom receives proper training, he can start working full-time.

D. Tom can start working full-time because he will receive proper training.

4. Emily worked extra hard because she wanted to win the 'Employee of the Year' award.

A. Emily would have worked extra hard if she had won the 'Employee of the Year award.

B. Emily worked extra hard so that she would win the 'Employee of the Year' award.

C. Emily didn't win the 'Employee of the Year’ award because she didn't work extra hard.

D. Emily worked extra hard after she won the 'Employee of the Year' award.

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Bài 18 :

3. Read the GRAMMAR FOCUS and find complex, compound and simple sentences in the text.

GRAMMAR FOCUS

Simple sentences

• Contains a subject and predicate

Chatbots can answer the phone 24/7.

• It's also called an independent clause because it's a complete sentence.

Compound sentences

• Contains two (or more) independent clauses

• The clauses are linked by a coordinating conjunction.

Chatbots can answer the phone 24/7, and they can also record customer data.

• Coordinating conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, therefore, however, because, although

Complex sentences

• Contains an independent and a dependent clause.

• The dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.

After a chatbots finishes a call, it records then adds the customer data to the database.

• Subordinating conjunctions include: after, before, because, since, if, while, so, that, wherever, etc.

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Những câu đơn giản

• Chứa chủ ngữ và vị ngữ

Chatbots có thể trả lời điện thoại 24/7.

• Nó còn được gọi là mệnh đề độc lập vì nó là một câu hoàn chỉnh.

Câu ghép

• Chứa hai (hoặc nhiều) mệnh đề độc lập

• Các mệnh đề được liên kết với nhau bằng liên từ phối hợp.

Chatbots có thể trả lời điện thoại 24/7 và chúng cũng có thể ghi lại dữ liệu khách hàng.

• Liên từ phối hợp bao gồm: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, do đó, tuy nhiên, bởi vì, mặc dù

Câu phức tạp

• Chứa mệnh đề độc lập và mệnh đề phụ thuộc.

• Mệnh đề phụ thuộc bắt đầu bằng liên từ phụ thuộc.

Sau khi chatbot kết thúc cuộc gọi, nó sẽ ghi lại rồi thêm dữ liệu khách hàng vào cơ sở dữ liệu.

• Liên từ phụ thuộc bao gồm: sau, trước, bởi vì, vì, nếu, trong khi, so, đó, ở đâu, v.v.

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Bài 19 :

4. Read the sentences and tick (✔) the correct type for each sentence.

(Đọc các câu và đánh dấu ( ✔) vào loại đúng cho mỗi câu.)

	Simple	Compound	Complex
1. Because they respond to students’ questions 24/7, online learning sites now use chatbots. (Vì trả lời câu hỏi của học sinh 24/7 nên các trang học trực tuyến hiện nay đều sử dụng chatbot.)
2. Digital marketers love chatbots, and they are using chatbots more often. (Các nhà tiếp thị kỹ thuật số yêu thích chatbot và họ đang sử dụng chatbot thường xuyên hơn.)
3. Chatbots are useful in education because they can analyse students' mistakes. (Chatbot rất hữu ích trong giáo dục vì chúng có thể phân tích lỗi của học sinh.)
4. Digital marketers use chatbots to create more personalized experiences for customers. (Các nhà tiếp thị kỹ thuật số sử dụng chatbot để tạo ra nhiều trải nghiệm cá nhân hóa hơn cho khách hàng.)
5. Chatbots can replace some human customer service agents, so they save companies a lot of money. (Chatbots có thể thay thế một số nhân viên dịch vụ khách hàng của con người, vì vậy chúng giúp các công ty tiết kiệm rất nhiều tiền.)
6. I think chatbots will someday replace many different jobs. (Tôi nghĩ một ngày nào đó chatbot sẽ thay thế nhiều công việc khác nhau.)

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Bài 20 :

Choose the correct conjunctions.

Many courses offer flexible schedules ___________ working people can learn more easily.

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Bài 21 :

Combine the sentences using the conjunctions in the box.

and if before so that but because

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Bài 22 :

Choose the correct conjunctions

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Bài 23 :

1 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

1. The job is not well-paid, _______ it will give you the opportunity to learn about the food industry.

A. nor

B. or

C. but

D. and

2. She decided to learn English _______ she will have a better chance of finding a job with a multinational company.

A. although

B. so that

C. if

D. while

3. _______ Mai starts looking for a job or she continues her education at a vocational school.

A. Also

B. Both

C. Neither

D. Either

4. _______ I was young, I wanted to be a doctor like my father.

A. If

B. When

C. So

D. Because

5. Peter did not get the job _______ he had the relevant qualifications.

A. because

B. despite

C. although

D. because of

6. I want to change my job because it is neither interesting _______ demandin

A. if

B. also

C. or

D. nor

7. All applicants can take part in the interview _______ the hiring manager can choose the most suitable one.

A. because of

B. so that

C. due to

D. in order to

8. As a flight attendant, you should have good communication skills _______ you'll need to provide customers with clear information.

A. as

B. although

C. if

D. when

9. Mary wants to become an accountant _______ she wants to follow in her father's footsteps.

A. although

B. despite

C. because

D. because of

10. Being a nurse is a very tiring job. _______, you don't earn a high salary.

A. on the other hand

B. as a result

C. therefore

D. moreover

11. Please send your application letter to the hiring manager _______ you want to apply for the job.

A. when

B. if

C. while

D. and

12. On the one hand I want to go to the party, but _______, I ought to be studying.

A. In fact

B. moreover

C. as a result

D. on the other hand

13. I didn't fail the interview; _______ it went really well

A. as a result

B. in fact

C. moreover

D. in addition

14. My father's job seems very easy and boring, _______ it is quite well-paid.

A. nor

B. or

C. yet

D. if

15. People in small towns or villages live a happy life _______ they lack modern facilities

A. because of

B. although

C. therefore

D. despite

16. _______ Mary appeared confident in the job interview. she didn't know much about the company.

A. Although

B. Since

C. Despite

D. When

17. He made one big mistake, and, _______, he lost his job.

A. although

B. in addition

C. as a result

D. besides

18. _______ she was very hard-working, she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

A. Because of

B. In spite of

C. Because

D. Although

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Bài 24 :

2 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra phần gạch chân cần sửa trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

1. Though Tom was ill, he couldn't take part in the final interview with the company director.

A B C D

2. She has performed very well over the past few months, and as a result, she promoted to the head of

A B C D

her department.

3. Mary found some information about the company that she can do better in the job interview.

A B C D

4. Although Mai is busy with her studies, but she finds time for a part-time job to earn some money for

A B C

her daily expenses.

5. As a restaurant server, she has to take orders, answer questions about the menu because wait on

A B C D

tables.

6. If you want to get hired, you mustn't show you have the skills that are relevant to the job.

A B C D

7. The students enjoyed the online course although the instructor made it very interactive.

A B C D

8. Several part-time jobs are regularly advertised, but I'm certain you can find one this summer.

A B C D

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Bài 25 :

a. Circle the correct words.
(Khoanh tròn những từ đúng.)

1. It's good to keep learning new things, so/but your brain gets exercise.

2. You should enjoy the learning process, or/but you don't have to become an expert.

3. She learned about computers because/if she thought they were interesting.

4. When/Before we get older, our thinking naturally slows down.

5. I started learning a musical instrument, but/and it's even more fun than I imagined.

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Bài 26 :

b. Combine the sentences using the given conjunction.
(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng liên từ đã cho.)

1. First, you should find something you're interested in. Then, start a course. (before)

________________________________________________________________________________

2. Face-to-face learning is more effective. You should do an online course. (although)

________________________________________________________________________________

3. I want to learn how to play tennis. Tennis is a great way to stay fit. (because)

________________________________________________________________________________

4. Try to learn with other people. Learning will be easier and more fun. (so that)

________________________________________________________________________________

5. You should try to read a book every month. You should paint a picture every month. (and)

________________________________________________________________________________

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Bài 27 :

Simple / Compound / Complex sentences (Câu đơn/ Câu ghép/ Câu phức)

3. Read the sentences and state which is CP (compound sentence) or CX (complex sentence).

(Đọc các câu dưới đây và cho biết nó là câu phức hay câu ghép.)

1. She possessed both hard and soft skills, so she got the job.

(Cô ấy sở hữu cả kĩ năng cứng lẫn kĩ năng mềm, nên cô ấy có được công việc.)

2. She was going to apply to a university when she suddenly decided to quit her studies and find a job.

(Cô ấy chuẩn bị nộp đơn vào một trường đại học khi cô ấy bất ngờ quyết định nghỉ học và tìm việc.)

3. You ought to do an internship so that you will develop some skills.

(Cậu cần đi thực tập để phát triển một vài kĩ năng.)

4. Bookkeeping isn't considered a soft skill, neither is digital literacy.

(Kĩ năng sổ sách không được coi là kĩ năng mềm, cả sự am hiểu về tin học cũng thế.)

5. After she looked at his CV, the HR manager decided to hire him.

(Sau khi nhìn vào CV của anh ta, quản lí nhân sự quyết định thuê anh ta.)

6. Although she possessed lots of strong hard skills, she lacked some basic soft skills.

(Dù cô ấy sở hữu nhiều kĩ năng cứng mạnh, nhưng cô ấy vẫn thiếu những kĩ năng mềm cơ bản.)

7. Digital literacy is a prerequisite for this job, but collaboration skills are just as important.

(Sự am hiểu tin học là một điều kiện tiên quyết cho công việc này nhưng kĩ năng làm việc nhóm cũng quan trọng.)

8. You need to develop your empathy, or you must change your job.

(Bạn cần phát triển sự đồng cảm, hoặc là nhảy việc.)

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Bài 28 :

4. Fill in each gap with and, so, either ... or, not only ... but also, as soon as or unless.

1. I've mastered a professional app _____ I enrolled on an online course.

2. I'll apply for this position _____ become proficient in French and Italian.

3. She has some strong negotiating skills, _____ she's thinking of becoming a diplomat.

4. _____ you develop some important hard skills, you won't make it in the corporate world.

5. _____ you will need critical thinking for this position _____ you will need adaptability for this position.

6. He is _____ dedicated _____ he _____ is proactive in the workplace.

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Bài 29 :

4. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the word in brackets.

(Viết câu thứ hai sao cho giống nghĩa với câu thứ nhất, dùng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. James wanted to develop new skills, so he enrolled on an online course. (BECAUSE)

2. Mandy will attend a seminar on software design. She will also take an online course. (NOT ONLY... BUT ALSO)

3. Jacob had received a job offer from Paris; then, he spent more time learning to become proficient in French. (AFTER)

4. Anthony doesn’t set learning goals for himself. He also doesn't read often. (NOR)

5. Jill plans to go to university. If she doesn’t get into university, she will do a vocational course. (UNLESS)

6 Jess started her on-the-job training immediately after she arrived for her first day at the company. (AS SOON AS)

Jess _________________________.

7 Rob and Pete are learning how to negotiate because they want to be successful in business. (SO THAT)

Rob and Pete _________________________.

8 Emily is great at trouble shooting, but she has to improve her critical thinking. (ALTHOUGH)

Emily _________________________.

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Bài 30 :

3. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Anna would like to become proficient in a foreign language _____ she can't decide which one to learn.

A. so that B. while C. although D. as soon as

2. Jill will attend a communication workshop on Wednesday evening _____ she has to work late that day.

A. unless B. when C. because D. while

3. Joe will either do an internship _____ she will find a part-time job this summer.

A. but also B. or C. so D. both

4. Daniel plans to start an apprenticeship to become a mechanic _____ he turns 16.

A. while B. as soon as C. so that D. because

5. Not only does John have good soft skills, _____ he has an industry certification.

A. both B. but also C. neither D. nor

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