1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. There are two extra verbs.
(Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ. Có hai động từ thừa.)
belong to – come across – keep – forget – look forward – recognise – remind – leave |
1. I _____ an old diary yesterday.
2. I _____ the handwriting – it was mine!
3. I’ll never _____ the first time I flew in a plane.
4. The diary _____ me of when I was twelve.
5. Now, I’ _____ to reading all of it.
6. On the front of the diary it says ‘This diary _____ Marina’.
2. Match the first half to the correct second half of the sentence.
(Nối nửa đầu với nửa sau của câu cho đúng.)
1. Another popular way of getting 2. People can rely 3. The use of motorbikes in the countryside results 4. The new highway will lead 5. Việt Nam has heavily invested |
a. on trains for covering long distances. b. to an increase in the number of motor vehicles. c. in transport particularly roads, airports, and seaports. d. around Hà Nội is by bus. e. from long and narrow paths. |
3. Complete the sentences with the correct past perfect form of the verbs in the box.
(Hoàn thành các câu với dạng thì quá khứ hoàn thành đúng của các động từ trong khung.)
finish – leave – study – not read – close – not use |
1. I realised that I _____ my history book at home.
2. _____ the shop _____ by the time you got there?
3. When I _____ the book, I returned it to the library.
4. Nina _____ a computer until her dad bought one.
5. How much _____ they _____ before the exam?
6. I _____ the play before I went to the theatre to see it.
7. Complete the text with the words.
(Hoàn thành văn bản với các từ.)
Afterwards – Amazingly – at – finally – Meanwhile – The moment – While |
Our family trip to Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park
It all started (1) _____ 7.30 in the morning when my family got to Phong Nha town. We were all eager to visit some of the fascinating caves there. (2) _____, we enjoyed the scenery of Việt Nam on our long journey. From the town centre, we took a 30-minute boat ride on the Son River to Phong Nha cave.
(3) _____ that we arrived, we were impressed by its rock formations and its underground river. The cave is quite well-lit with high ceilings and large dry areas. (4) _____ we climbed more than 500 steps to reach Tiên Sơn cave on the right. The inside landscape looks attractive and mysterious.
(5) _____ I was walking through the stalagmites and stalactites, my brother started making a deep drumming sound by tapping on one of them.
(6) _____, we were able to explore both caves in only one trip. The time spent there was evidence of the incredible power of nature. When we (7) _____ got back, it was 9.00.
Complete the sentences with the words.
(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ.)
although – became – ’ve become – despite – in spite – started – ’ve started – never |
1. I _____ business college two weeks ago.
2. We _____ the creative writing course and we’re really enjoying it so far.
3. This is a useful lesson. We _____ more confident at speaking in front of people.
4. Tanvi _____ a member of the school council last year.
5. I still can’t remember his house _____ I have been there several times.
6. He was very fast _____ of being terribly overweight.
7. My sister has _____ travelled abroad.
8. They arrived late _____ leaving in plenty of time.
13. Complete the dialogue. Then practise with your partner.
(Hoàn thành đoạn đối thoại. Sau đó thực hành với bạn bên cạnh.)
But it’s up to you (Nhưng nó là tùy thuộc vào bạn) So I’m leaning towards the film club (Vì thế tôi nghiêng về câu lạc bộ điện ảnh) What are your options (Lựa chọn của bạn là gì) The only bad thing about that club (Điều tồi tệ duy nhất về câu lạc bộ đó) What are you up to (Bạn đang làm gì) Have you considered another basketball club? (Bạn đã xem xét một câu lạc bộ bóng rổ khác chưa?) It’s a tricky decision (Đó là một quyết định khó khăn) |
Mark: (1) _____, Jack?
Jack: I’m choosing a school club for this year. Can you help me?
Mark: OK. (2) _____?
Jack: Well, Friday is good for me and there’s basketball club and film club on that day. I’m interested in both of them.
Mark: Hmm …. (3) _____. (4) _____? Maybe in town?
Jack: Yes, there’s a basketball club at the sports centre on Thursdays. (5) ____. (6) _____ is that it sometimes finishes late. What do you reckon is best?
Mark: Well, the film club sounds like the best option. (7) _____.
Jack: Yes, I think you’re right. I’ll choose that.
2. Match 1-6 with a-f.
1. That girl is a famous fashion _____ 2. I watch videos on her beauty _____ 3. She knows other internet _____ 4. She also met a cool hip hop _____ 5. She promoted some luxury_____ 6. We saw the products in a shop _____ |
a. channel. b. blogger. c. brands. d. window. e. stars. f. artist. |
6. Complete Ruth’s presentation with phrases a-h.
(Hoàn thành phần thuyết trình của Ruth bằng các cụm từ a-h.)
a. Another advantage is b. As you can c. Finally, one big advantage of d. First of all, it’s |
e. I’d like to talk to you about a f. I think you’ll g. It’s worth h. Let me start by |
Hi. I’m Ruth, and today (1) _____ new product. It’s a special towel for sport or holidays. (2) _____ showing you some of the different features of this product. (3) _____ much smaller than normal towels. (4) _____ see, I can easily hold it in one hand. (5) _____ mentioning that it’s very light and it’s perfect for the beach or the sports centre.
(6) _____ that it dries more quickly than a traditional towel. It feels dry after just thirty minutes.
(7) _____ the towel is that it comes in twelve different colours. So you’ll definitely find a colour that you like. (8) _____ agree that the product is convenient and practical. It’s in the shops now, so don’t miss out!
7. Complete the text with the words and phrases.
(Hoàn thành văn bản với các từ và cụm từ.)
much consideration – great potential – To achieve – as well as – competitive – I’m confident that – a positive impact – stay in touch |
380/8A Trần Phú Street
Hồ Chí Minh City
26th May, 20...
Dear Amy,
It has been for a while since we last met in Hà Nội. How is everything? I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.
I’m so glad to share some exciting news with you. After (1) _____, I decided to pursue a career in AI. As you know, AI is a rapidly growing field with (2) _____ for both innovation and impact. I’m really into how AI can be used to solve complex problems and improve people’s lives. (3) _____ this goal, I’ll try to work hard to develop my skills (4) _____ my knowledge in computer science. I’m planning to enrol at a renowned university close to my home to obtain a master degree in computer science and enhance my knowledge and expertise. I know this field is not only (5) _____ but also challenging; however, I’m excited about the opportunities it offers. (6) _____ my passion and dedication will allow me to succeed in this career and make (7) _____ on the world.
I’d love to hear about your own future career and any exciting plans you have for the future. As always, it’s great to (8) _____ with you.
Hope to hear from you soon.
With love,
Uyên
1. Complete the sentences with one of the words from each pair.
(Hoàn thành câu với một trong các từ trong mỗi cặp.)
adapt / adaptation – create / creation – discover / discovery explore / exploration – imagine / imagination – invent / invention |
1. Scientists now think that there is water on Mars. That’s an amazing _____.
2. Ava developed some great ideas for our design project. She has a fantastic _____.
3. Scientists want to _____ the Amazon and look for new types of animals and plants.
4. Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi created a new _____ in the 17th century – it was a set of special ‘bird wings’ that he could fly with.
5. Could you _____ to living in space?
6. The two governments want to work together and _____ a space programme.
3. Complete the dialogue with the gerund or infinitive form of the verbs in the box.
(Hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với dạng danh động từ hoặc động từ nguyên mẫu của động từ trong khung.)
come – design – enter – learn – leave – swim – watch |
Molly: Hi! Are you interested in (1) _____ to the beach later? We’re planning (2) _____ from here at 4.00.
Anna: Well, I love (3) _____ in the sea, but I can’t come. I have design club after school.
Molly: Design club? What’s that?
Anna: It’s for (4) _____ about invention and design.
Molly: (5) _____ new things sounds fun!
Anna: Yes, why don’t you join? We’ve created a flying robot and we’re going (6) _____ it for a competition.
Molly: Perhaps I’ll come (7) _____ next week.
7. Complete the text with the words and phrases.
(Hoàn thành văn bản với các từ và cụm từ.)
Finally – Furthermore – suggests – I believe – in favour of – In the first place |
If multilingual devices were widely used in daily life, would we need to learn English?
The need to communicate worldwide (1) _____ popularising the wide use of multilingual devices. However, I am definitely (2) _____ learning English because human communication cannot be carried out by technology alone. Moreover, English is currently widely spoken and is one of the key languages of international business, scientific research, etc.
Learning a foreign language including English has many benefits. (3) _____, it improves intelligence and memory, lowers the risk of brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease. (4) _____, it develops soft skills such as problem-solving skill. (5) _____, knowing English has practical advantages in various situations. In fact, multilingual devices can translate accurately in terms of grammar, vocabulary but they cannot understand cultural contexts to know the real meaning of words in a certain context. In business settings, it can build stronger relationships when discussions are carried out through the same language without the use of a multilingual device.
In summary, (6) _____ that multilingual devices can make communication easier, but learning English still brings about great benefits in terms of cognitive development and practical applications.
13. Complete the dialogue. Then practise with your partner.
(Hoàn thành đoạn đối thoại. Sau đó thực hành với bạn của mình.)
in your life – Most people say – that I’m easy-going – That sounds wonderful – That’s a good question – which involves art – that I’m a hard worker – Tell me about yourself – Let me see |
Interviewer: What kind of work interests you?
Jessica: I’d like something (1) _____.
Interviewer: (2) _____.
Jessica: (3) _____. I see myself as independent. (4) _____ that I’m a good leader. I’d also say (5) _____.
Interviewer: What are your strengths?
Jessica: (6) _____. I’m friendly and relaxed, so I suppose (7) _____.
Interviewer: Tell me about a challenging experience (8) _____.
Jessica: Last year I cycled twenty kilometres for charity.
Interviewer: That sounds very positive. Would a holiday art project with children interest you?
Jessica: (9) _____! Thank you.
6. Jake is describing the two photos. Complete the description with the phrases. There is one extra phrase.
(Jake đang mô tả hai bức ảnh. Hoàn thành mô tả với các cụm từ. Có một cụm từ thừa.)
By contrast – could be – the first picture – I prefer photo – it looks like – It’s hard to – maybe it’s – not sure – two pictures show |
These (1) _____ the same street, but in different years. This one is an old photo of the street a long time ago. Perhaps it was taken in the 1920s. In (2) _____, there are lots of carriages with horses. (3) _____ see, but I don’t think there are any cars at all. There’s a big building in the distance – (4) _____ a cathedral, but I’m (5) _____. There’s something in the middle of the street – this could be a bridge because it goes high across the road.
(6) _____, in this picture, there’s only a small number of vehicles and I think there might only be one or two people – (7) _____ early in the morning. The buildings have all been renovated and they look like offices with shops under them. It seems like the bridge has been destroyed.
(8) _____ A because it’s busy, lively and more interesting to look at.
13. Complete the dialogue with the key phrases. Then practise with your partner.
(Hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với các cụm từ chính. Sau đó thực hành với đối tác của bạn.)
It really hurts (Nó thực sự rất đau) I think you should see a doctor (Tôi nghĩ bạn nên gặp bác sĩ) I’ve hurt my leg (Tôi bị thương ở chân) Can you move it (Bạn có thể di chuyển nó được không) What’s wrong (Chuyện gì vậy) No, I can’t move it at all (Không, tôi không thể di chuyển nó được) Let me see (Để tôi xem nào) |
Charlotte: Hi, Joe! (1) _____? Are you OK?
Joe: Not really. (2) _____.
Charlotte: Oh no! What happened?
Joe: I was cycling down the hill when I fell off my bike. It’s very painful.
Charlotte: (3) _____.
Joe: Ouch! Don’t touch. (4) _____.
Charlotte: Your ankle is red. (5) _____?
Joe: (6) _____. It’s too painful. Do you think I’ve broken it?
Charlotte: I don’t know. (7) _____ I’ll call my dad and he can take you to the hospital. He’s at home.
Joe: Thanks, Charlotte.
1. Check the meaning of the words in the box. Then read and complete the text.
(Kiểm tra nghĩa của các từ trong khung. Sau đó đọc và hoàn thành văn bản.)
consequences – deceived – envious – identities – reward – trust – unfair |
A moral dilemma
Life is full of decisions, but some are more difficult than others. Sometimes we have to make a decision where every option seems like a bad one, and those are the most difficult of all.
Marc and his sister Jasmine had important exams at school recently. Marc studied hard, but he found the exams difficult and his results were poor. However, Jasmine’s results were much better. Her parents were delighted and bought her a new computer as a (1) _____. Marc was a bit (2) _____ – he’d worked hard, too – but he was pleased for his sister. However, a few weeks later, Jasmine admitted to Marc that she had cheated in the exams. She made him promise not to say anything. Marc was shocked and angry that Jasmine had (3) _____ everyone, particularly their parents. However, he knew that Jasmine would hate him if he broke his promise. In the end, although he felt that it was completely (4) _____, he decided to keep quiet.
In situations like this, the action that a person takes will depend on their moral values. These are the principles that make us decide what are the right and wrong things to do. In the same way that people have different appearances and personalities, we have different moral (5) _____. A value that is extremely important to one person, such as honesty, might not be as important to another person. In Marc’s situation, he faced a moral dilemma, but his moral values helped him to make a decision. He strongly wanted Jasmine to face the (6) _____
of her actions, but he felt that breaking his sister’s (7) _____ would be even worse. Jasmine was lucky – other people might feel that uncovering her dishonesty was the most important thing.
1. Read the rules and play the personality game.
(Đọc luật chơi và chơi trò chơi tính cách.)
FEELINGS (Cảm nhận)
How well do you know your classmates?
(Bạn biết rõ các bạn cùng lớp của mình đến mức nào?)
Rules (Quy tắc)
1. Play the game in groups of four.
(Chơi trò chơi theo nhóm bốn người.)
2. Pick a situation card and read it to the rest of your group – ‘the guessers’.
(Chọn một thẻ tình huống và đọc nó cho những người còn lại trong nhóm của bạn – ‘những người đoán’.)
3. The guessers decide what they think you would do in that situation and how you would feel. They write their answers and you write yours.
(Những người đoán sẽ quyết định họ nghĩ bạn sẽ làm gì trong tình huống đó và bạn sẽ cảm thấy thế nào. Họ viết câu trả lời của họ và bạn viết câu trả lời của bạn.)
4. Each guesser reads their answer.
(Mỗi người đoán sẽ đọc câu trả lời của mình.)
e.g. I think that Thanh would ... . He’s an optimist, so he would(n’t) feel ... .
(ví dụ: Tôi nghĩ rằng Thành sẽ .... . Anh ấy là một người lạc quan, vì vậy anh ấy sẽ (không) cảm thấy ... .)
5. Read your answer. Any person who guessed your answer scores five points.
(Đọc câu trả lời của bạn. Bất kỳ người nào đoán được câu trả lời của bạn đều được năm điểm.)
6. Take turns until everyone has picked a situation card.
(Lần lượt chọn cho đến khi mọi người đều chọn được thẻ tình huống.)
7. The winner is the person with the
(Người chiến thắng là người)
A close friend has asked you to lend him / her some money to buy his / her mum a birthday present. He / She can’t pay you back for a week or two. You need the cash to buy a new DVD which has just come out. What would you do and how would you feel? (Một người bạn thân đã hỏi mượn bạn mượn một số tiền để mua quà sinh nhật cho mẹ anh ấy / cô ấy. Anh ấy / cô ấy không thể trả lại tiền cho bạn trong một hoặc hai tuần. Bạn cần tiền mặt để mua một đĩa DVD mới vừa ra mắt. Bạn sẽ làm gì và bạn sẽ cảm thấy thế nào?) |
Your friends have got together and bought you a bungee jump ticket for your birthday present. They really think that it’s something you’ve always wanted to try. What would you do and how would you feel? (Bạn bè của bạn đã tụ tập lại và mua cho bạn một vé nhảy bungee làm quà sinh nhật cho bạn. Họ thực sự nghĩ rằng đó là điều bạn luôn muốn thử. Bạn sẽ làm gì và bạn sẽ cảm thấy thế nào?) |
You arrive at a party. You don’t know many people and you are wearing an old T-shirt and jeans. You suddenly realise that everyone is looking at you. All the other guests are dressed in smart clothes. What would you do and how would you feel? (Bạn đến một bữa tiệc. Bạn không quen nhiều người và bạn đang mặc một chiếc áo phông cũ và quần jean. Bạn chợt nhận ra rằng mọi người đang nhìn bạn. Tất cả những vị khách khác đều mặc quần áo lịch sự. Bạn sẽ làm gì và bạn sẽ cảm thấy thế nào?) |
You’ve been looking forward to a camping trip at the seaside next weekend. Your parents have already booked a boat trip to an island. On Saturday morning, it’s raining when you wake up. What would you do and how would you feel? (Bạn đang mong chờ chuyến đi cắm trại bên bờ biển vào cuối tuần tới. Cha mẹ bạn đã đặt một chuyến đi thuyền tới một hòn đảo. Sáng thứ bảy, trời mưa khi bạn thức dậy. Bạn sẽ làm gì và bạn sẽ cảm thấy thế nào?) |
2. Check the meaning of the words in the box and complete the article. Then listen and check.
(Kiểm tra nghĩa của các từ trong khung và hoàn thành bài viết. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)
abandoned – approached – carved – exposed – hunted – inhabited – passageways – severe |
USE IT! (Thực hành!)
5. Work in pairs. Speculate about the use of the following objects in the community of Skara Brae. Use the photos and the text to help you.
(Làm việc theo cặp. Suy đoán về việc sử dụng các đồ vật sau trong cộng đồng Skara Brae. Sử dụng hình ảnh và văn bản để giúp bạn.)
carved stone balls – dresser – needles – red colouring material – stone boxes |