Bài tập tổng hợp Unit 1 đến 5 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 thí điểm

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1. UNIT 1 LOCAL ENVIRONMENT A. PHONETICS I. Underline the content words in the sentences. 1. Dalat is famous for its sceneries. 2. I go to the cinema every week. 3. The artisan is carving a statue skillfully. 4. This workshop was set up on the river bank years ago. 5. Foreign tourists often visit Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs. 6. Where did you buy this knitted tablecloth? II. Place a mark over the words that should be stressed In the following sentences. E.g. Her 'hobbies are 'music, 'reading and 'handicraft. 1. The craftsmen worked in a freezing cold workshop. 2. The street is full of vendors selling handicrafts. 3. The town survives mainly through tourism. 4. Independence Palace is a major tourist attraction. 5. They sell rugs made by local artisans. 6. Do you know about the other services available at your local library? B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words or phrases. Take the picture next to each sentence as a clue. drums lanterns conical hat marble paintings silk lacquerware pottery 1. Along with the Ao Dai, the is a cultural symbol of Vietnamese people. 2. Dong Ho are simple, meaningful and created for the mass. 3. The art of dates back to China some 10,000 years ago. 4. Thanh Ha Village in Hoi An is famous for its manually crafted products. UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  6
2. 5. Hoi An is famous for its colorful paper . 6. HangGai is obviously a right place to shop for in Hanoi. 7. A number of Dong Son bronze were found by chance in 1924. 8. We‟re all impressed with a wide variety of sculptures made by Non Nuoc artisans. III. Match the word with its definition. 1. artisan a. a product that is made by hand rather than by using a machine 2. workshop b. the process of encouraging members of a group to work well together by having them take part in activities and games 3. authenticity c. a person who does skilled work, making things with their hands 4. handicraft d. a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving 5. team-building e. the place where something first started to exist 6. birthplace f. a room or building where things are made using tools or machines 7. thread g. a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, metal, etc. 8. sculpture h. the quality of being real or true III. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. carved cast knitted embroidered produced mould woven ironed 1. She her uniform every chance, keeping it crisp and fresh. 2. These baskets are from strips of willow. 3. I‟ve a sweater for John, and now I‟m making one for me. 4. The dragon pattern was sometimes on the cloth. 5. The statue was out of a single piece of stone. 6. This video shows how to a cup from clay. 7. Dong Son drums were in bronze and designed with traditional patterns. 8. Every year, a lot of products are from the workshop of Phong‟s family. UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  7
3. IV. Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition or adverb to form a phrasal verb. 1. They got bus and walked to the craft village. 2. The museum has been temporarily closed for reconstruction. 3. Bat Trang Ceramic Village is facing up the lack of artisans. 4. He asked her to go on a vacation with his family but she turned him . 5. Tourists coming Western countries find conical hats interesting. 6. She is used to dealing all kinds of people in her job. 7. He got to find himself alone in the house. 8. Tomorrow‟s match has been called because of the icy weather. 9. I‟m looking to the reunion with my family in Vietnam. 10. These traditional stories have been passed from parent to child over many generations. V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital. 1. Local people can earn their livings by providing tourists with necessary services. (LIVE) → Local people 2. That man has a friendly relationship with the owner of Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (GETS) → That man 3. Pictures of the suspect were published in all daily papers. (BROUGHT) → Pictures 4. There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN) → The Earth has 5. The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm. (CALL) → The council 6. She was reading a magazine as she waited in the doctor‟s office. (LOOKING) → She 7. I will return to Hoi An to have another week of adventure this summer. (COME) → I 8. After leaving college, he started his own business with a bank loan. (SET) → After 9. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn‟t arrive. (TURN) → 10. Nicholas began his trip to the remote farmhouse in Connecticut yesterday. (SET) → Nicholas VI. Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs from the box. call off set up turned down gave up turn up carried out worn out came across took off broken into UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  8
4. 1. Sue was offered a job as a translator but she it . 2. His shoes are quite . He‟ll have to get a new pair. 3. They have had to the football match because of snow. 4. Rachel knew that Ross would be worried if she didn‟t . 5. Can you imagine who I while I was in Paris? 6. An investigation was by the local police. 7. A house in our neighborhood was last night. 8. He‟s been feeling much better since he smoking. 9. She her clothes and got into bed. 10. Zedco wants to a new sales office in Germany. VII.Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. a. although b. since c. despite d. because of 2. I want to be well-groomed other people think nice things about me. a. in order to b. so as not to c. so that d. as soon as 3. she is young, she is very independent. a. Although b. Because c. In order that d. In spite of 4. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years. a. As soon as b. Although c. After d. Before 5. he had finished his studies, he went to America. a. While b. Before c. After d. Until 6. You‟ll never guess what happened I left my room. a. as long as b. as soon as c. while d. as far as 7. they‟re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style. a. When b. As soon as c. Even though d. Because 8. She went back to live with her mother she did not earn enough money to live in her own house. a. although b. so that c. in order to d. because 9. They were driving to Dallas they caught an accident. a. when b. while c. before d. as soon as 10. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. a. In order that b. Although c. Because of d. While VIII. Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets. 1. Hoa was born in Doc So craft village. She knows the process of making pottery. (BECAUSE) 2. The library was bombed. Many important historical documents were destroyed. (WHEN) 3. She entered the room. She knew there was something wrong. (AS SOON AS) UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  9
5. 4. We decided to take rooms in Longwood House. We knew we could not afford the rent. (EVEN THOUGH) 5. My mom instructed me through 15 stages of making a conical hat. I could make one for me. (SO THAT) 6. You want to knit a hat for your friend. You should watch tutorials on YouTube. (BEFORE) 7. I was not enjoying the party. I wanted to leave early. (AS) 8. I was cleaning out my cupboards. I found these photos. (WHILE) 9. I went to Malaysia last year. I wanted to experience a whole new world. (IN ORDER TO) 10. I attended a knitting workshop last Sunday. I don‟t know how to knit a scarf. (ALTHOUGH) IX. Complete each sentence with an appropriate preposition. 1. This handcrafted cushion reminds me the wonderful time I spent in Bangkok Chinatown. 2. Another method, used especially for figures, was to pour the clay a mould. 3. Amritsar is famous its carpet-weaving industry. 4. After playing some team-building games, we gathered and had afternoon tea the lawn. 5. Maldives is among the countries relying heavily tourism. 6. We took some clay and made it a vase shape. 7. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is considered as a place interest in Ho Chi Minh City. 8. The scarf, which he wrapped around his neck, was made wool thread by his girlfriend. C. SPEAKING I. Write questions for the underlined parts. 1. Jack: Mi: Cinemas, amusement parks, Nguyen Hue walking street, etc. are the places of interest in my hometown. 2. Hoa: Nick: Bau Truc Pottery Village is located in Ninh Thuan Province. 3. Jane: Linh: I go to the library every weekend. 4. Henry: Long: People like Nguyen Hue Walking Street because it has an open space plus many activities that attract them. UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  10
6. 5. Harry: Quang: My favorite destination is Asia Park. 6. Hung: Nhu: I often go to Diamond Plaza with my classmates. 7. Ann: Loan: The best time to visit Nha Trang is in the summer. 8. Lam: Nam: It‟s nearly 4km from my house to Tan Son Nhat Airport. II. Put the dialogue into the correct order. There are various choices that you can consider, such as by bike, by coach or even on cruise. Hmm, I think traveling by coach may be the best choice. By the way, do you have any recommendation for local food? 1 I am planning a day out for my family at the end of this month. Ah, I heard about this beach before. How can we travel there? Well, in my opinion, your family can go to Vung Tau for new fresh air. Oh, cool! Do you need any help? You‟re welcome! Have a nice trip! Of course. I still don‟t know which place we should visit. Thank you so much! I think my trip will be great! Well, “banh khot” is a must-try and don‟t forget to eat the seafood. I bet its taste will absolutely appeal to you. D. READING I. Fill in the gap with one word from the box. artisans skillful handicraft completely long-standing souvenirs where set I‟ve just been back from my vacation in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this trip, I had a chance to visit some (1) villages that produce the finest craft works exported over the world. The very first place I (2) foot on was Van Phuc silk village, the cradle of best silk in Vietnam once. I totally fall in love with many colourful clothes, hats, bags, tie made of authentic silk. Then, I moved on to Bat Trang ceramic village, the most famous and (3) pottery village in Vietnam with a nearly 1,000 years old historic development. Here, I visited a small family factory to see how the (4) form, paint and glaze with unique products and have a chance to practice my talent with wet clay and a mould. Afternoon, I continued to visit Dong Ho folk painting village, (5) the traditional woodblock paintings are preserved. I was completely impressed by the folk paintings made by the local (6) artisans with natural materials and colors. Each painting is (7) handmade on paper of the Dzo tree and is coloured with other natural materials and its glittery surface is finished with oyster shell dust. I took home a lot of handmade (8) which were later given to my family and friends. UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  11
7. II. Read the text and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). Symbolic Meaning of Matryoshka Everyone knows that a Matryoshka is a nesting doll. It is a set of typically seven wooden dolls of decreasing sizes that all fit inside of each other, one by one. Each stacking doll splits in half at the midsection and opens to reveal another smaller doll nested within. Each Matryoshka is handmade, for this reason, it is unique: you cannot find two Matryoshka identical. Matryoshka is made by different dolls. The biggest doll is called “mother”, the smallest one is called seed. Originally, the biggest doll represents a strong female matriarch who is the main symbol of the Russian family. In itself, the doll fits inside little dolls which represent daughters and sons. For this reason, Matryoshka represents fertility and motherhood. The Matryoshka is also the symbol of Russia: the big doll represents Russia mother, and in itself she hosts children, women, men, but also feelings like pain, happiness, joy. It is a mother who can host all these things. Matryoshka can represent also our life: we are like a big doll with other dolls inside which represent our stories, relationships, experiences. We are one person with different experiences. The seed represents our soul which is innocent and it is the real essence of ourselves. 1. Russian doll matryoshka is composed of dolls of different sizes fitting into each other. 2. It is true that you can find two Matryoshka identical. 3. Matryoshka is a symbol of motherhood and fertility of nature. 4. The biggest doll represents a powerful woman in a family. 5. Matryoshka shows the role of members in a family. 6. Dolls inside the Matryoshka depict different aspects of human life, such as our stories, relationships and experience. 7. The seed, the smallest doll, represents the purity of childhood and our nature. E. WRITING I. Write sentences with the cues given. 1. Lam Yen Drum village/ stand/ between/ Red River/ Tich River 2. waste pollution/ should/ treat/ properly 3. life expectancy/ craft village residents/ be/ lower/ rest of Vietnam 4. many handicraft villages/ Quang Nam Province/ succeed/ combining/ traditional handicraft/ tourism 5. villagers/ learn/ make/ green sticky rice/ when/ they/ be/ very/ young 6. craftsmen/ add/ paintings/ Hue poems/ between/ two layers/ leaves/ create/ famous/ poetic/ conical hats UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  12
8. 7. although/ they/ come/ Vietnam/ the first time,/ they/ can/ easy/ get/ local people. 8. government/ be/ face/ pressure/ environmentalists/ at present II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. I‟m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop. → I‟m looking 2. We invited a pop star to the chat show, but he didn't arrive. → The pop star 3. He misbehaved in the class so the teacher asked him to go out. → The teacher asked 4. The artisans carved figures of lions and unicorns on the top of the box. → Figures 5. Don't leave the computer on when you leave. → Turn 6. They wanted to apologize for their behavior: that‟s why they paid for dinner. → They paid for dinner in order 7. When I was a child, I usually went to the local park every Saturday afternoon. → When I was a child, I used 8. Their teacher is making them study hard. → They TEST FOR UNIT 1 I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. a. pottery b. product c. workshop d. conical 2. a. surface b. layer c. frame d. birthplace 3. a. weather b. thread c. together d. rather 4. a. historical b. system c. landscape d. business 5. a. carved b. impressed c. embroidered d. weaved II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others. 1. a. craftsman b. attraction c. museum d. department 2. a. embroider b. lantern c. impress d. desire 3. a. workshop b. remind c. outskirts d. village 4. a. competition b. generation c. conical d. authenticity 5. a. family b. typical c. grandparents d. embroider III. Choose the underlined word that does not receive stress. 1. We shouldn‟t build cable car system in Son Doong Cave. ABCD UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  13
9. 2. Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interest in Ho Chi Mlnh City? ABCD 3. Many international tourists are interested in making woven baskets. ABCD 4. I picked up a piece of wood and started carving. ABCD 5. Lam and his friends often go to the cinema to enjoy the new films. ABCD 6. They were walking through Nguyen Hue Avenue when an accident happened. ABCD 7. Tourists can‟t enter the War Remnants Museum after 10pm. ABCD IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. The museum has a superb collection of ancient from Nubia. a. artefacts b. leather c. presence d. beads 2. Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our accessible to all. a. love b. patriotism c. heritage d. status 3. I have ten pictures and eight pieces sculpture on exhibition. a. of b. on c. in d. for 4. David Ferris‟s father was a bank manager living the outskirts of the Lancastrian town of Preston. a. of b. on c. in d. at 5. All people should join hand in protecting the environment we can gain better health. a. in order that b. when c. because d. even though 6. we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing. a. That b. In order that c. While d. Although 7. The bus up passengers outside the airport. a. hits b. sends c. lays d. picks 8. After visiting Van Phuc village, they came to their hotel for lunch. a. at b. up c. down d. back 9. A: I‟ll pick you up at eight o‟clock on my way to the airport. B: a. For pleasure b. Great. I‟ll see you then. c. I have a phone. d. Would be. 10. A: Would you like to join us on the trip to La Khe Silk Village? B: a. Sounds great. b. For now. c. Better things happened. d. I don‟t think so. UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  14
10. V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. You can‟t really have seen a UFO! You (imagine) things! 2. Linda was busy when we (go) to see her yesterday. She (study) for an exam. 3. The festival is held by the Hanoi City Department of Tourism (preserve) and develop traditional trade villages in Hanoi. 4. The owner of Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum (close) it down because of dropping profit. 5. Conical hat making (be) a traditional craft for hundreds of years. 6. The building (complete) at the end of last month. 7. Individuals should be responsible for (revive) local culture. 8. (you/ ever/ be) to Bat Trang Ceramic Village? VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. The price of clay, supplies and equipment is a small percentage of the total cost to pottery. (product) 2. He started the youth group to keep local off the streets. (young) 3. Poem conical hats are believed to come from Tay Ho Village in Hue, which was famous for hat makers. (skill) 4. Today, Hang Trong paintings are found only in museums or fine an galleries. (authenticity) 5. Craft village tourism has also proved an , receiving great attention from visitors, especially foreign tourists. (attract) 6. Mass started in 1989 when the first 340 Windsurf guests arrived. (tour) 7. The tribe is concerned with the of its culture and traditions, (preserve) 8. The second collection was more decorative, inspired by and pattern. (embroider) 9. Vietnamese people have a strong desire to maintain a distinct identity. (culture) 10. I‟d like to thank everyone for helping to make this day for us. (memory) VII.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences. 1. As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many ups ABCD and downs. 2. Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of the ABC village‟s craftsmen. D 3. Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began ABC to appreciate its beauty. D UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  15
11. 4. In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local authorities ABC is needed. D 5. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract more ABC tourists to the country. D 6. All families in Phuoc Tich village earned their living from making ceramics for the past 500 ABCD years. 7. Some of the most excited architecture in Britain can be found in Manchester and the nearby ABCD Salford Quays area. 8. Artisans in the traditional craft village are facing difficulties in seeking markets for their ABC product. D VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B. AB 1. Why are Dong Ho paintings so special? a. My friends. 2. This kind of team-building activity seems b. You can go to Non Nuoc marble village. to attract a lot of tourists. 3. Do you have any intention to visit Hoi An c. No, I haven‟t. Can you show me how to the second time? do it? 4. Who will you go to the painting workshop d. No. It‟s Hue. with? 5. Hanoi is the birthplace of the conical hat, e. Absolutely. They should promote it more isn‟t it? and more. 6. Yogurt made in Dalat will surprise you. f. Yes, I do. Next summer I will come back there. 7. Where can we observe the process of g. Wow, I will definitely try it when coming making marble sculptures? there. 8. Have you ever tried making a handmade h. Because the artisans use special materials keychain? to make the paint. IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. Jalan Hang Jebat, or (1) known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (2) Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square. Jonker Walk is flanked on (3) sides of the road with heritage houses dating (4) to the 17th century. At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15th - 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (5) their business here. Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (6) and souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur). On the weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed (7) to traffic and turns in a very crowded night UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  16
12. market. The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish (8) also be found here, just opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge. 1. a. common b. commonly c. commony d. commoned 2. a. history b. historic c. historical d. historically 3. a. both b. each c. every d. very 4. a. in b. back c. on d. for 5. a. lived b. made c. did d. put 6. a. cars b. handicrafts c. houses d. rice 7. a. after b. in c. out d. off 8. a. must b. should c. might d. can X. Read the text then answer the questions. HANOI, A CAPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CRAFTS Hanoi has long been home to hundreds of craft villages. Over the years, many of the crafts have developed, while some have disappeared altogether. The heart and soul of Hanoi‟s vibrant old crafts are its craftsmen and women. One such couple are Nguyen Van Hoa and his wife Dang Huong Lan of Ba Dinh District‟s Hang Than Street. They are among the few artisans still making elaborate cardboard masks in order to preserve the traditional culture. Although the work itself requires many steps, the materials required are simple: newspapers, glue, paint and paintbrushes. The first step entails tearing the newspapers to pieces and then using glue to combine them into a mold. The masks are painted one color at a time and then laid out to dry. Cardboard mask making is therefore dependent on dry weather and the couple can only make about 2,000 masks per festival. These are priced from VND25.000 to VND35,000 a piece, bringing in VND50-60 million - a sum is not commensurate with the efforts that go into making these elaborate crafts. Making swans out of cotton is also a traditional craft. Only artisan Vu Thi Thanh Tam of 79 Hang Luoc Street in the capital makes these swans. The swan frames are made of notebook paper and are stuffed with cotton, then a skillful artisan puts each layer of cotton on the swan frames and uses rice water to smooth them. The swan neck is made of steel wire and is covered by cotton. The finished product is placed in a rattan basket with cotton around and glass-beads and silk flowers are added for color. The continuity of traditional crafts adds to the capital‟s attractiveness in the eyes of citizens and international visitors. 1. Who plays role as the heart and soul of Hanoi‟s crafts? 2. Which traditional craft do Mr. Hoa and his wife preserve? 3. How many materials are there to make that craft? What are they? 4. Which kind of weather does the craft making process depend on? UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  17
13. 5. What are the swan frames made of? 6. What does the artisan use to smooth the frames? 7. What is added to color the finished product? XI. Mark the letter a, b, c or d to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences. 1. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. The train arrived. a. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend as soon as the train arrived. b. After the train arrived, Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. c. The train arrived while Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. d. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend whenever the train arrived. 2. The water is very cold in January. We go swimming anyway. a. When the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway. b. As the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway. c. The water is very cold in January if we go swimming anyway. d. Although the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway. 3. The water was very rough. The lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water. a. Since the water was very rough, the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water. b. The water was very rough so that the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water. c. The water was very rough because the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave d. The lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water though the water was very rough. 4. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning. Then he gets ready for work. a. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning after he gets ready for work. b. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning before he gets ready for work. c. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning as soon as he gets ready for work. d. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning when he gets ready for work. 5. Ticket prices might be more expensive. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert. a. Ticket prices might be more expensive then going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert. b. Ticket prices might be more expensive that going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert. c. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert since ticket prices might be more expensive. d. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert although ticket prices might be more expensive. UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  18
14. 6. We went to Dong Xuan Market. We flew back to Ho Chi Mirth City at 7pm. a. We went to Dong Xuan Market while we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm. b. Before we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm, we went to Dong Xuan Market. c. We went to Dong Xuan Market in order that we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm. d. As we went to Dong Xuan Market, we flew back to Ho Chi Minh City at 7pm. 7. You need to plan your trip to South America carefully. You don‟t spend all your money too quickly. a. You need to plan your trip to America carefully so that you don‟t spend all your money too quickly. b. You need to plan your trip to America carefully although you don‟t spend all your money too quickly. c. You need to plan your trip to America carefully as you don‟t spend all your money too quickly. d. Even though you need to plan your trip to America carefully, you don‟t spend all your money too quickly. 8. Richard is very wealthy. He can afford to buy almost anything he wants. a. Although Richard is very wealthy, he can afford to buy almost anything he wants. b. Richard is so wealthy that he can afford to buy almost anything he wants. c. Richard is very wealthy so that he can afford to buy almost anything he wants. d. Richard can afford to buy almost anything he wants, but he is very wealthy. XII.Write an email to your friend to give information about a place of interest in your hometown. Use the cue questions below. What is that place? Where is it located? How can people visit there? Do they need to pay any cost to get in? What can they do at that place? UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  19
15. UNIT 2 CITY LIFE A. PHONETICS I. Underline the pronouns in bold that sound strong. 1. A: He is still playing games. B: Is he? 2. A: Do you recognize that man? B: Him? No, I don‟t know him. 3. A: Shall I cook the meal? B: Yes, I think you should. 4. A: It seems that you don‟t like the new mall. B: I don‟t. How about you? 5. A: Who broke the window? B: He did! 6. A: Do you find the food tasty? B: I do, but he doesn‟t. II. Mark the underlined words as W (weak) or S (strong). 1. A: What did she ( ) say? B: She ( ) said nothing. 2. A: Listen! She ( ) is talking with someone. B: What? I can‟t hear her ( ). 3. A: Is he ( ) working here? B: Who? A: Joseph. B: No. Everyone is gathering here, but he ( ) has just gone to the supermarket to buy some food. 4. A: Shall we ( ) wait here? B: No, you ( ) don‟t need to. 5. A: She ( ) told me she ( ) would come here. B: But she ( ) hasn‟t appeared! 6. A: She ( ) doesn‟t smoke or drink! B: Ah, that‟s what she ( ) told you! B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the word from the box and write it next to the correct definition. city-state overcrowding urban sprawl jet lag factor lighthouse metro index 1. an independent state consisting of a city and the area around it 2. an underground train system 3. a system that shows the level of prices and wages, etc. so that they can be compared with those of a previous date UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT  20
16. 4. the feeling of tiredness and confusion after you fly between places that have a time difference of several hours. 5. a tower with a powerful flashing light that guides ships away from danger 6. a fact or situation that influences the result of something 7. the situation when there are too many people or things in one place 8. the spread of a city into the area surrounding it, often without planning II. Completes the sentences with words from part I. 1. The consumer prices hit 1.6 per cent last month. 2. Vung Tau‟s was first built in 1907 on the lower peak of Small Mount. 3. I‟m still suffering from after my trip to Australia. 4. Mumbai is attempting to control the fast-growing . 5. Price will be a major in the success of this new product. 6. San Marino is the only surviving Italian . 7. Investment in the railway network would reduce on the roads. 8. You can explore Kuala Lumpur by making use of the system. III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. French bakers are fighting for the traditional baguette to be given UNESCO World Heritage . a. site b. status c. admission d. recognition 2. The government has done nothing to resolve the over nurses‟ pay. a. conflict b. fight c. crash d. war 3. They see the outdoors as a activity, not a job opportunity. a. exhausted b. international c. recreational d. volunteering 4. Savannah is one of the best cities for job growth. a. part b. whole c. full d. medium-sized 5. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled . a. facilities b. system c. schedule d. preparation 6. About 85 per cent of city breathe heavily polluted air. a. villagers b. livers c. dwellers d. members 7. Dublin was a very different place in those days, like a village, not the wonderful city it is now. a. rural b. cosmopolitan c. reliable d. pleasant 8. We are a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service. a. affording b. indicating c. considering d. conducting 9. We are looking for someone who is and hard-working. a. hopeful b. lacked c. reliable d. smooth UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  21
17. 10. It is difficult to the exact cause of the illness. a. attract b. forbid c. take d. determine 11. Sacramento‟s central location and low cost of living make this place a _city. a. fabulous b. forbidden c. poor d. determining 12. How can we encourage people to get along with each other in this society? a. considerable b. multicultural c. rural d. crashing 13. Some workers can only afford homes outside areas. a. outskirts b. rural c. growing d. metropolitan 14. This is a top-quality product at a very price. a. high b. costly c. affordable d. effective IV. Complete the sentences with the suitable form of the adjectives or adverbs in brackets. 1. Tokyo is one of cities in the world. (liveable) 2. You should go by train, it would be much . (cheap) 3. Universal Studios is by far place to visit in Singapore. (good) 4. The price of electronic devices in Vietnam is not that in Japan. (reasonable) 5. Today is day I‟ve had in a long time. (bad) 6. Your team is much today than last week. (lucky) 7. Of the four participants, Bill is experienced. (little) 8. I didn‟t want to wake anybody up, so I came in I could. (quietly) 9. I ran pretty far yesterday, but I ran even a lot today. (far) 10. Singapore is the second destination in Asia. (popular) V. Complete the text with the most suitable form of the adjectives in brackets. Add the when necessary. New York City (NYC) is considered as one of (1) (good) places to live in the world. The city of New York is (2) (densely populated) in the US with a population of about 8.55 million spread over an area of 305 square miles. Although New York and San Francisco are probably two of (3) (iconic) cities in America, the former seems to attract more tourists thanks to a wide range of landscapes and activities it offers. In addition, its standard of living is also a strong point. It‟s hard to believe, but rent is actually (4) (cheap) than other cities. It‟s a fun fact that city life isn‟t just (5) (good), it‟s (6) (lengthy): NYC residents live about two years (7) (long) than the national average. Remarkably, NYC has the second (8) (large) Jewish population in the world – a massive influence on the city‟s identity. This is the city that most people surveyed said they would want to visit this year. VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 1. Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza. → Real Zaragoza is 2. He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese. → He thinks Chinese is UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  22
18. 3. He is the tallest boy in his class. → No one in 4. She sings better than anybody else in the class. → She is 5. Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India. → Munnar is 6. Mary thinks Melbourne is the most “liveable” city in Australia. → Mary thinks Melbourne 7. Lifestyle in Malaysia is the same as Thailand. → Lifestyle in Malaysia is 8. Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City. → Ho Chi Minh City isn‟t VII.Complete the sentences with correct form of verbs. 1. People tend (think) that the problem will never affect them. 2. My parents advised me (learn) English as soon as possible. 3. Many young people spend the whole day (play) online games. 4. It took me a whole day (travel) to Dalat last week. 5. I can‟t see the attraction of (sit) on a beach all day. 6. A positive aspect of education is that it contributes to (confirm) one‟s identity. 7. I like to listen to the birds (sing) when I get up early in the morning. 8. The team has tried their best (perform) in the final round. 9. Do the plants need (water) every day? 10. If you can, please (give) me more information about the kids club at A1 Raha Beach Hotel. VIII. Use a phrasal verb from the list to replace the words underlined. went on go over got on with getting over look forward to think over came across knock down looked after turned down 1. She‟s never had a good relationship with her sister. 2. Maria is slowly recovering from her illness. 3. I found this article while I was doing my project. 4. Could you examine this report and correct any mistakes? 5. He refused the job because it sounded boring. 6. She continued talking about her trip although everyone found it tiring. 7. I need some time to consider his proposal. 8. My mother says she‟s feeling happy and excited about meeting you. 9. The city is going to destroy the old train station and build a new library. 10. Our neighbour took care of our cats while we were away. UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  23
19. IX. Choose the correct verb from the box to complete each phrasal verb. Make an changes if necessary. set cheer pull find dress take turn turn go get 1. Kate and her partner are up their own printing business. 2. Many of those old buildings will soon be down. 3. The weather became so bad that they had to back. 4. You‟d better get dressed and up. The guests are coming any minute. 5. One of the actors was unwell and couldn‟t on with the performance. 6. They were up in old sheets, pretending to be ghosts. 7. Please your shoes off before entering the temple. 8. We may never out the truth about what happened. 9. It‟s taken me ages to over the flu. 10. Richard had up on Christmas Eve with Tony. X. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. Despite the high cost living, London is a great place to live. 2. There has been an increase the number of tourists visiting Thailand these days. 3. City dwellers are more likely to suffer stress and anxiety than people who live in the countryside. 4. West Indian culture has had a big influence me. 5. It took a long time for the British economy to recover the effects of the war. 6. The historic city Melaka is 122 kilometers Kuala Lumpur. 7. West Hampstead has a variety good shops and supermarkets. 8. The hotels were packed tourists during high season. C. SPEAKING I. Put the dialogue into the correct order. Of course. What do you want to know? Yes, I have. It‟s a very interesting city indeed. What are the attractions in Da Nang? Da Nang attracts a great number of tourists with Marble Mountain, Ba Na Hill, Son Tra Peninsula, etc. It has both mountains and beaches. In addition, the city is famous for its Dragon Bridge, which is the longest bridge in Vietnam. The local food is cheap yet special and tasty. Travelling by plane is the best option. However, you can also go there by coach. Well, I‟m worried about financial matters a bit. Is the flight reasonable? Absolutely yes. You should book it in advance to get the best price. You‟re welcome. UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  24
20. 1 Have you ever been to Da Nang? Can you tell me some details about it? Hmm, I wonder how we can travel there. Great! Thank you so much. I will visit the airlines websites soon. Anyway, what are the main features of the city? II. Write questions for the underlined parts. 1. A: B: The capital of Korea is Seoul. 2. A: B: Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea. 3. A: B: Seoul was founded as the capital of Korea in 1394. 4. A: B: The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million. 5. A: B: The weather in Seoul is warm and humid in the summer but cold and snowy in the winter. 6. A: B: There are 27 bridges across Han River throughout the city. 7. A: B: N Seoul Tower is the best attraction in Seoul. 8. A: B: K-pop appeals to youngsters because of its unique, quirky costumes, dance moves and catchy songs. D. READING I. Complete the passage with words from the box. salary enact standard dealt material accommodation attract number With the socioeconomic development, more and more cities around the world have been (1) with the shortage of housing. These day, there are a large (2) of laborers flooding into city centers to search for suitable jobs with high level of (3) . As a result, the demand of the (4) has risen significantly than ever before because the demands outweigh the supplies. Moreover, most people would like to live in cities because they have a higher (5) of living than that of the countryside. Obviously, with stable and high income of the employees, they would have a better cultural life as well as (6) life in cities. To address this social problem, governments should call for investment in the countryside to (7) labor forces. In addition, they also need to put an effort into raising a great deal of money to build more skyscrapers to meet demands of housing and (8) a law that sets strict conditions to work and to live in cities. UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  25
21. III. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers. 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 amount 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 the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to 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 are 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 give . a. more competition for a single job b. higher salary c. growing economic crisis d. greater chances of being unemployed 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. UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  26
22. E. WRITING I. Write sentences, using the clues given. 1. there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998 2. these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution 3. I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before 4. she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip 5. Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting 6. despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world 7. the house/ that/ we/ rent/ London/ last year / be/ fully/ furnish 8. people/ face/ large/ amount/ environmental problems/ every day II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence. 1. I‟ve never had to wait this long for a bus before. → This is 2. Remember to take note of what the tour guide said. → Remember to put 3. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi. → We spent 4. No other book is more popular than Dickens‟ “David Copperfield”. → Dickens‟ “David Copperfield” is 5. Why don‟t you consider our suggestion before making official decision? → Why don‟t you think 6. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework. → Doing homework 7. My friend plays piano brilliantly. → My friend is 8. I find most of the young men of my own age so boring. → I feel UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  27
23. TEST FOR UNIT 2 I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. a. childhood b. champagne c. chapter d. charity 2. a. culture b. popular c. regular d. fabulous 3. a. conflict b. forbidden c. reliable d. determine 4. a. lighthouse b. heritage c. hotel d. hour 5. a. conducts b. returns c. wanders d. wonders II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others. 1. a. negative b. determine c. forbidden d. attraction 2. a. access b. wander c. conduct d. asset 3. a. cosmopolitan b. communication c. multicultural d. metropolitan 4. a. acceptable b. affordable c. reliable d. fashionable 5. a. skyscraper b. populous c. financial d. fabulous III. Underline the pronouns that sound weak. 1. A: They are rich, but they suffer a lot of stress. B: Are they? 2. A: What are you going to give him? B: I think I‟ll give him a shirt. What about you? 3. A: Everyone is preparing for the exam. What about us? Shall we do the same? B: I won‟t. But you can do whatever you want. 4. A: Will you be at the meeting on Friday? B: Yes. Will you be there? 5. A: Can you help me carry this suitcase? B: I will. 6. A: He wants to talk to you. B: Let him come in and ask him what he wants. IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad . a. asthma b. jet lag c. confusion d. recreation 2. Leave the ironing - I‟ll do it later. a. for the time being b. from time to time c. in any time d. in the nick of time 3. These factors contribute making city life more difficult for its residents. a. in b. with c. to d. on 4. Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be after Grenfell Tower fire. a. got down b. let down c. turned down d. pulled down 5. The trip to the National Gallery has been until next Friday. a. put off b. looked into c. turned up d. found out UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  28
24. 6. The street food in Hoi An is delicious and . a. available b. fabulous c. affordable d. fascinating 7. “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.” “ I was heading this direction anyway.” a. You don‟t need to. b. Yes, thanks. c. No worries. d. I‟d love to. 8. “ ?” “Everything is fine. How about you?” a. How old are you? b. How‟s it going? c. What‟s your life? d- What‟s the matter? 9. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first. a. far the busier b. the more busier c. much more busy d. much busier 10. Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was the worst rated by its residents for culture. a. a bit b. a lot c. much d. by far V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. Summer (really/ not begin) in Rio de Janeiro until late November. 2. What tends (happen) is that the poorest families end up in the worst housing. 3. They told me they (go) on a trip to Pattaya the previous summer. 4. The Statue of Liberty (originally/ design) for the Suez Canal in Egypt 5. Many scientists (still/ search) for life in other parts of the universe. 6. He (visit) Paris three times this year. 7. The kids (play) in the garden when it suddenly began to rain. 8. As soon as Daddy and Jonathan finish (get) dressed, we‟ll go to the amusement park. VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Hoi An is known as the centre for very custom-made clothing. (afford) 2. He was a very and honest man who would never betray anyone. (rely) 3. Toronto is officially named the most city in Canada. (culture) 4. The town‟s most popular is the Marine Science Museum. (attract) 5. The Province Of Luxemburg is the largest and least of the nine provinces of Belgium. (populate) 6. The illustration shows examples of dress in the late 1840s. (fashion) 7. The disease spread quickly among the poor slum of the city. (dwell) 8. I often think of the time we had all together in Boston last spring. (please) VII.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 1. Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material and social ABC deprivation. D UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  29
25. 2. What buildings are being demolish to make way for the development? ABCD 3. In terms of GDP rankings, New York is the most second wealthiest city in the world. ABCD 4. Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five minutes A B C during peak traveling hours. D 5. It‟s by far more expensive if you hire car for discovering Kuala Lumpur. ABCD 6. The spectacular Royal Palace of the Imperial City is one of Hue‟s main tourist attraction. ABCD 7. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her. ABCD 8. Martin was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone. ABCD VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B. AB 1. Could you show me how to get to the a. There are a lot of well-known buildings cinema? and fashion malls. 2. What can we do when visiting Ho Chi b. Not bad. I‟ve been so busy this week, Minh City? though. 3. How can people determine which city is c. Go straight, then turn left. It is opposite worth living? the bakery. 4. What makes you feel bad about cities? d. You can visit Ben Thanh Market and join the crowd on Bui Vien Walking Street. 5. Which do you like best about your city? e. Because they have more job opportunities as well as entertainment. 6. Why do most people enjoy living in the f. Two hours. cities? 7. Good evening! How‟s it going? g. They conduct a survey with different factors and then give scores for each. 8. How long does it take you to go to the h. It seems to me that every city is center of the city? overcrowded and polluted. IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. Tokyo is Japan‟s capital and largest city. It‟s also one of the largest cities in the world. (1) in 1457, Tokyo has grown into a major part of a (2) region that also includes the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki. The metropolitan region, also known as Greater Tokyo, has over 30 million residents, (3) makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo today is a very welcoming metropolis. Tourists (4) about the street, taking in Japanese culture. Hundreds of shrines and temples adorn the city. Shinto and Buddhism are the major (5) of Japan. Tourists can also experience Japanese cuisine. There are thousands of restaurants (6) Tokyo. You can choose from noodle shops, sushi bars, or UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  30
26. even McDonald‟s with special Japan-(7) items found only in Japan. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan, make sure you stop in Tokyo for (8) a few days. 1. a. Found b. Founded c. Founding d. Finded 2. a. metropolitan b. influence c. attractive d. complex 3. a. what b. which c. that d. this 4. a. run b. show c. drive d. roam 5. a. provinces b. attractions c. festivals d. religions 6. a. at b. in c. on d. of 7. a. inspire b. inspiring c. inspired d. inspiration 8. a. at time b. at all c. at least d. at first X. Read the text then answer the questions. Toronto is one of the world‟s most multicultural cities. Almost half of its population are immigrants. You‟ll hear more than 140 languages and dialects spoken on the streets in this “City of Neighborhoods”. It‟s the most populous city in Canada (more than 5 million in the Greater Toronto Area) and the province of Ontario‟s economic engine. Toronto‟s motto is “Diversity Our Strength”. Toronto prides itself on its wide range of cultures, languages, food and arts. Visit Toronto, and one of the first things you‟ll notice is that the city‟s appeal lies in its citizens‟ friendliness: ask for directions, and you‟ll be helped. Along with its highly artistic culture and fascinating museums that proudly display the country‟s history, it‟s clear that a Toronto trip has something for everyone. Although Toronto‟s climate is partially moderated by its Great Lakes location, it is more extreme than Bordeaux‟s and Christchurch‟s, with somewhat hotter summers and considerably colder winters. Summertime in Toronto is festival time. Just about every weekend, and some weekdays, you‟ll find one happening. If crowds aren‟t your thing, avoid Caribana festival (July 28 through July 31), when the city greets more than one million visitors. 1. Where is Toronto? 2. What is the population of the Greater Toronto Area? 3. What makes Toronto proud of itself? 4. What is one of the first things in Toronto that appeals tourists? 5. Which of Toronto proudly displays the country‟s history? 6. How is the climate in Toronto? 7. When is the festival time in Toronto? 8. How many visitors does the city greet in Caribana festival? UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  31
27. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital. 1. This gym is less convenient than the one near my house. (AS) → This gym 2. Mount Everest is higher than any other mountain in the world. (HIGHEST) → Mount Everest 3. His writings have influenced modern Christian theology. (BEEN) → Modern Christian theology 4. The group plans to establish an import business. (SET) → The group plans to 5. His father is the most capable man in the office. (MORE) → No other 6. The product quickly made an impact on the market. (INFLUENCE) → The product quickly 7. Jonah had obviously made an effort to put on smart clothes for the occasion. (UP) → Jonah had obviously made an effort to 8. Losing weight is not so easy as putting on weight. (DIFFICULT) → Losing weight XII.Make an outline, then write a short paragraph (100-150 words) to tell about ONE problem that your city is facing. Use the cue questions below. What is that problem? What causes that problem? How does it affect people‟s life? Are there any solutions for that problem? If yes, what are they? UNIT 2: CITY LIFE  32
28. UNIT 3 TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE A. PHONETICS I. Look at the verb form of be in bold in each pair of sentences. Tick () Stressed or Unstressed. Stressed Unstressed 1. - Isn’t too late to say sorry? - No, it isn’t. 2. - Was he busy with his schoolwork? - Yes, he was. 3. - Isn’t fried chicken your favorite food? - Yes, fried chicken is my favorite food, but it can make me fatter and fatter. 4. - Is it your mobile phone? - Yes, it is my mobile phone. 5. - Do you think they are on the way here? - They are on the way. Don‟t worry. 6. - You aren’t working this weekend? - I am, but I can‟t spend some time meeting you. II. Place a mark over the verb form of be that should be stressed in the following sentences. 1. She is interested in Korean films but her husband isn‟t. 2. A: Are you reading this book? B: Yes, I am. 3. A: Isn‟t it the best way to release stress? B: Yes, it is. 4. A: Do you think he is a great actor? B: He is. But he‟s quite reserved. 5. A: Is she confident that she will get the job? B: Yes, she is. She has prepared for the interview very well. 6. A: Will Hoa visit you this summer? B: Yes, she will fly here on her own. A: But she is too young! B: She is. But she can take care of herself. UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  33
29. B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. There are two words that you do not need to use. confident grateful frustrated tense delighted calm worried appreciated depressed relaxed 1. He gets when people don‟t understand what he‟s trying to say. 2. I‟m not about her - she can take care of herself. 3. She was very as she waited for the interview. 4. The teacher wants the children to feel about asking questions when they don‟t understand. 5. Anna got 10 marks for her English test. She felt absolutely about that result. 6. She‟s terribly about losing her job. 7. He told himself to stay whenever he was put into a harsh situation. 8. As soon as I had made the final decision, I felt a lot more . II. Match the beginnings to the correct endings. AB 1. It might be a good idea to resolve a. a big risk by going skiing. 2. Have you ever thought about breaking b. for support from friends when I am under pressure. 3. If I were you, I would try to overcome c. your budget to have enough money for the things you need. 4. I don‟t think you should take d. serious conflicts between neighbors. 5. If I were you, I would ask e. a healthy habit of doing exercises regularly? 6. Have you ever thought of developing f. informed decisions about their occupational goals. 7. You should manage g. stress by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying healthy. 8. It might help to give students advice so h. the habit of staying up late for better they can make more concentration? III. Put the skills in their category. stay calm with others, feel sympathy for others, follow directions or rules, cope with loneliness, comprehend reading materials, determine the problems you’re facing, listen to others, go to sleep early, clean your room, fix the light bulb, ask for help, take out the trash, be grateful, determine the symptom of common diseases, use appropriate words in certain circumstances, drink enough water Social skills Cognitive skills Housekeeping skills UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  34
30. Emotion control skills Self-care skills IV. Turn the following sentences into reported speech. 1. “Our daughter wants to study abroad for a year,” they said. 2. “Have you ever experienced school pressures?” she asked me. 3. “Yesterday I couldn‟t watch my favourite cartoon on Disney Channel,” he said. 4. “Is the weather good in Shanghai in the summer?” Jane asked me. 5. “What are the skills that you find the most difficult to learn?” she asked me. 6. “Would you bring me a cup of coffee, please?” she told me. 7. “I‟ll come and help you on Saturday,” Joana told me. 8. “When will you come back home?” my mom asked me. 9. “Do you need any help on this assignment?” the teacher asked me. 10. “My friend got engaged to a German last month,” Danny told Ann. V. Complete the sentences with correct tense of verbs. 1. The interviewer asked me what I (can) do if I were offered the job. 2. Mandy asked me if the boys (read) the book at present. 3. The manager told me that I (travel) from place to place the following month. 4. They said they (never/ be) to Scotland until last year. 5. Jason and Victoria told me they (do) their best in the exams the following day. 6. I wondered why Nick (not go) to New York the summer before. 7. John told me that there (may) not be dessert after dinner. 8. She asked me if everyone (must) contact the Magic Number in emergency situations. 9. My mom said she (be) going to visit a friend of hers in London. 10. Shannon said that she (need) to take care of her baby. UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  35
31. VI. Complete the sentences with suitable question words. 1. He doesn‟t know to ask for advice about this situation. 2. Be sure to eat when you arrive in Vietnam. 3. They are going to tell me to do to survive in a storm. 4. I asked Jane to show me to deal with bullying at school. 5. He wondered to start revising for the final exam. 6. The rules didn‟t specify to speak to in case of an emergency. 7. You need to find out to overcome stress and worry. 8. I don‟t know to turn for help. 9. I had no idea to write my home paper about. 10. Tell me to press the button. VII.Rewrite the following sentences using question words before to-infinitives. 1. I don‟t know where I should visit this summer vacation. 2. Could you tell me who I should ask for advice? 3. She wondered what she should write in the final essay. 4. I have no idea who I should contact in case of emergency. 5. They can‟t decide when they leave for America. 6. I‟m not sure what I should cook for my son‟s birthday party. 7. Could you tell me where I should put my umbrella? 8. He asked himself what he should send her as a present. 9. I have no idea when I should leave for Japan. 10. She wondered how she should resolve the conflict. VIII. Rewrite the following questions in reported speech, using question words before to-infinitives. 1. “What should we do to help her overcome stress?” They didn‟t know 2. “Should I discuss this matter with my teammates?” Jonas wondered UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  36
32. 3. “Where should I register for a course on life skills?” An asked Mary 4. “How should we find a support center for the homeless?” James and Lily couldn‟t tell 5. “When should we start our campaign?” They had no idea 6. “Mom, who should I call upon arriving at the airport?” Trang asked her mother 7. “Should I dial 18001567 to ask for advice about family problems?" Phong was not sure 8. “What should we do to help those disadvantaged children?” They wondered 9. “When should I start teaching my children to cook?” She couldn‟t decide 10. “How should I deal with negative emotions and stress?” Hoa asked Nam IX. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. He felt that they were making fun him, though he could not understand why. 2. He wasn‟t able to cope the stresses and strains of the job. 3. We have to improve and increase mass participation sports. 4. This goes beyond the boundaries what is accepted. 5. My parents never put any pressure me to get a job. 6. You can dial 114 in case of fire dealing area codes. 7. She gave up German in order to concentrate her French. 8. Parents need to continue to empathize the child. C. SPEAKING I. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences. A. Are you worried about the upcoming exam? B. Well, have you thought of solving this problem? C. So, what makes you stressed out? D. It will. After starting the conversation, remember to apologize her for the argument and present your ideas once more time with calmness if you want. E. What‟s wrong with you? E. Seriously? G. If I were you, I would smile at her, then choose a common topic to talk about. UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  37
33. Mom: (1) Hoa: I‟m not sure but I think I am stressed. Mom: (2) Hoa: No, I‟m not. I have prepared for it, so I can tackle it easily. Mom: (3) Hoa: Well, I argued with my best friend yesterday. Mom: (4) Hoa: Yes. We discussed how to set up a camp for our group and we couldn‟t agree on any plans. Mom: (5) Hoa: Yes, I have. However, I don‟t know how to start a conversation with her. Mom: (6) Hoa: Will it work? Mom: (7) Hoa: Oh, great! Thank you, mom! I will try. II. Put the dialogue into the correct order. United States I think, but I‟m so worried about myself. 1 I‟m planning to study abroad next year. What are you worried about? Oh dear. It may cause you a lot of problems then. I think you should prepare for your trip from now. I mean, I don‟t know how to cook, study by myself or manage my budget. What should I do? What else can I do? Cool! Which country will you set foot on? What do you mean? I think you should share your thoughts with your parents when you are tense. They can give you some useful advice. Right. Thank you very much! I don‟t think I have enough skills to live far away from my family. You can register for a soft skill course at the Youth Cultural House , KDI or Vietskills, etc. After that, try to practice as much as possible. D. READING I. Complete the passage with words from the box. conflict refers less most through ambitions with studying The term “Life Skills” (1) to the skills you need to make the most out of life. Life skills are usually associated with managing and living a better quality of life. They help us to accomplish our (2) and live to our full potential. Any skill that is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. Different life skills will be more or (3) relevant at different times in your life, for example: UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  38
34.  When at school or university, you‟ll need (4) skills.  When you have a job, leadership and presentation skills may be useful, along with a whole host of other skills.  There will be times throughout your life when you‟ll need (5) resolution, stress management and problem solving skills too. However, perhaps the (6) important life skill is the ability and willingness to learn. By learning new skills we increase our understanding of the world around us and equip ourselves with the tools we need to live a more productive and fulfilling life, finding ways to cope (7) the challenges that life, inevitably, throws at us. Life skills are not always taught directly but often learned indirectly (8) experience and practice. II. Read the text carefully. Then do the tasks. Stress isn‟t just a problem for adults. Young people, however, are also suffering from stress with different causes. Below are some factors that contribute to those youngsters‟ unhealthy levels of stress. School Pressure Teenagers often feel stressed about academic and extracurricular demands. Students feel pressure to complete daily homework, finish projects and study for exams. In addition to the quest for good grades, teens may also participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, student council, cheerleading and clubs. The added pastimes may contribute to teenage stress and anxiety if the activities arc competitive and require scheduling that cuts into study and relaxation time. Peer Pressure Although teens may have a solid group of friends, their peers may pressure them to hang out instead of studying or experiment with drugs, alcohol or sexual activities that go against their morals or family rules. Peer pressure, bullying on campus and harassment may distract teens from studying, leading them to feel additional stress and anxiety. Family Problems Teenagers can also feel stress at home because of family pressures and problems. Arguments with siblings, disagreements with parents over rules and expectations and the need to consistently care for younger siblings may also contribute to teen stress. Sense of Loss Teens may also feel stress and anxiety when experiencing a sense of loss. “Loss” can mean the end of a relationship, friendship or cherished extracurricular activity. Breaking up with a boyfriend or best friend, for example, may lead them to doubt their self-worth or feel anxious about attending school or social functions because of their change in social status. A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). 1. Stress is a problem of both adults and young people. 2. Youngsters can‟t be stressed if they do well in their classes. 3. Peer pressure can make teens unable to concentrate on studying. 4. The family is always the best place, so it doesn‟t cause stress for teenagers. 5. Some problems in the social relationship can lead teens to doubt or anxiety. B. Answer the questions. 6. What can the added pastimes cause to teens? UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  39
35. 7. What can distract teens from studying? 8. What are family problems that put teens under pressure? 9. What can “loss” mean? 10. Why can teens doubt their self-worth after a broken relationship? E. WRITING I. Write sentences, using the clues given. 1. it/ be/ important/ keep/ calm/ emergency. 2. the schools/ nationwide/ experience/ teacher shortages/ at present. 3. he/ said/ he/ send/ us/ postcard/ following day. 4. Jane/ find/ it/ easy/ empathize/ characters/ the books. 5. they/ cannot/ make/ final decision/ where/ visit/ Malaysia. 6. if/ I/ be/ you, I/ call/ the helpline/ help. 7. after/ live/ France/ a year, I/ feel/ much/ more/ confident/ my French. 8. she/ wondered/ whether/ tell/ her/ best friend/ what/ she/ think. II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 1. “Where did you meet him?” Jimmy asked. → Jimmy asked 2 “When should I register for the new course on Chinese?” Jim asked his teacher. → Jim asked his teacher 3. Joana couldn‟t decide when she should start her journey. → Joana couldn‟t decide 4. “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said. → The doctor said 5. I have no idea who I should call for help in this situation. → I have no idea UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  40
36. 6. “Should I tell her the truth about her misery?” she asked herself. → She wondered 7. I‟m not sure what I should do to help her overcome her mom‟s death. → I‟m not sure 8. “I am going to work for a new company next week,” John said. → John said TEST FOR UNIT 3 I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. a. treasure b. pleasure c. ensure d. measure 2. a. daughter b. author c. laundry d. sausage 3. a. dials b. calls c. says d. plays 4. a. education b. graduate c. individual d. confident 5. a. embarrassed b. awareness c. abandoned d. captain II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others. 1. a. frustrated b. confident c. delighted d. embarrassed 2. a. assure b. pressure c. figure d. leisure 3. a. concentration b. favorable c. adolescence d. relaxation 4. a. recognize b. concentrate c. assignment d. cognitive 5. a. teenager b. vehicle c. activate d. nationwide III. Underline the verb forms of be which should be stressed in the following sentences. 1. - Isn‟t he your best friend? - Yes, he is. 2. - Oh my God! We are late for the wedding. - Actually, we aren‟t. The card says it begins at 7pm. It‟s just 6.30 now. 3. - You aren‟t happy about your test? - I am happy! But I don‟t want to be overexcited. 4. Who are they? 5. - Where are you? You aren‟t in front of the cinema. - I am in front of the cinema, but I can‟t see you. 6. - Are you going out now? - Yes, I am. Can you wait for me for a while? IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Did you forget your purse purpose so you wouldn‟t have to pay? a. on b. of c. in d. for 2. He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug . a. charging b. stealing c. trafficking d. trading UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  41
37. 3. In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical . a. sentence b. crime c. abuse d. conduct 4. Harrison‟s greatest attribute is his ability to work pressure. a. within b. under c. in d. on 5. My parents always criticize me for not getting good grades at school. I wish they put themselves in my . a. pants b. legs c. hands d. shoes 6. He wondered to tell the news to his parents. a. why b. how c. what d. which 7. He a bachelor‟s degree in computer information systems in 1951. a. forced b. sent c. took d. gained 8. “You must come to my party,” she told me. a. She told me I come to her party. b. She told me to come her party. c. She told me I had to come to her party. d. She told me I came to her party. 9. “My life‟s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.” “ ” a. You will be tired. b. Stay stuck there, c. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. d. No, thanks. 10. “Mom, I‟ve got the first rank in class this semester!” “ ” a. Well done! b. Thank you! c. Never mind! d. Let‟s go! V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. She asked him where he (spend) his money so far. 2. She (ask) me the same question three times since yesterday. 3. His doctor advised him (not take) any strenuous exercise. 4. He asked me what I (want) to eat that night. 5. I am driving John to the airport tomorrow. His own car (repair). 6. Would you mind (take) the book back to the library for me? 7. The new teaching methods encourage children (think) for themselves. 8. He (work) as a research and development chemist for 10 years, then he retired. VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Nowadays young people want to leave home as soon as they reach . (adult) 2. A good night‟s sleep will improve your . (concentrate) 3. Teens should learn to be when making a presentation. (confidence) 4. Going away to college has made me much more . (depend) 5. A lot of people eat too much when they‟re . (depress) 6. I have a bad habit of taking on more than I can handle. (responsible) 7. Students have spoken of their growing with school administrators. (frustrate) 8. Ann suffered from depression and a number of other problems. (emotion) UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  42
38. 9. Have you thought of talking to a marriage guidance ? (counsel) 10. Her networking and skills came in handy for a charity boxing event she hosted. (organize) VII.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences. 1. At the moment, aid agencies are focusing their efforts of women and children. ABCD 2. They said the support service will be set up the next month. ABCD 3. Sarah wondered if to attend the life skills workshop that weekend. ABCD 4. Robert told me that his father had flown to Dallas last year. ABCD 5. He always feels left off when his friends talk about sports. ABCD 6. For more information, call our free-toll number and speak to a customer service representative. ABCD 7. He asked his father where to cope with negative emotions. ABCD 8. Joan made the laundry, washing up, and housework holding her with one arm. ABCD VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B. AB 1. What should I do if I were bullied at a. Hmm, I think you should smile with them school? at first and say something fun to attract their attention. 2. I am so depressed about the upcoming b. Because they have enough knowledge to exam. If you were me, what would you do? give us the most suitable advice. 3. How long have you been sleepless? c. My best friend. She understands me much more than anyone else in this world. 4. Could you give me some advice about how d. You should tell your teacher about the to make new friends? situation. 5. Why do we need to talk to the counselor? e. This Sunday at 3pm. 6. How do you feel now? f. For a week. 7. Who do you share with when you‟re g. If I were you, I would share my feelings depressed? with my mom. 8. When will you attend the conference on h. Very terrible. I don‟t know how to human rights? overcome it. IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can‟t do this”, “I‟m useless” and “I‟m going to fail”. UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  43
39. It can be difficult but (1) to replace these with positive thoughts such as: „this is just anxiety, it can‟t harm me‟ and, „relax, concentrate - it‟s going to be okay‟. Picturing how you‟d like things to go can help you feel more (2) . Try to imagine yourself (3) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day. It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (4) grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure (5) young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. You might have (6) certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don‟t get the grade you‟ll let your teachers or parents (7) . Remember, exams are important – but they‟re not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people (8) success in life without doing well in school exams. 1. a. afford b. allow c. let d. try 2. a. positive b. negative c. tense d. stressful 3. a. to turn b. turning c. turn d. turned 4. a. why b. when c. what d. how 5. a. about b. with c. on d. for 6. a. been predict b. predicted c. be predicted d. been predicted 7. a. down b. up c. on d. off 8. a. take b. achieve c. go d. seek X.Read the text then choose the correct answers. Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if it‟s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. Let‟s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It‟s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress. 1. Practical stress management can help students . a. deal with stress b. have more time c. face up to the worst situation d. think critically 2. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable? a. They have to arrange time to breathe. b. They need to set time for relaxation. c. They don‟t need to take notice of certain tasks. d. They should stop working and studying. UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  44
40. 3. What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle? a. Visit their doctor as scheduled. b. Not to put much pressure on time management. c. Follow the timetable strictly. d. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercises and drink more water. 4. Why is organization important in academic life? a. Because it can help students get good grades. b. Because it is a must for all students. c. Because it can help students reduce stress. d. Because it leads to better results. 5. Which of the following sentences is true? a. You should stay alone when being under pressure. b. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk. c. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have. d. It is believed that stress can control itself. 6. What should you do when you are feeling stressed? a. Take time for reflection on your progress. b. Ease your soul and your mind. c. Stay away from other people. d. Take a break and do what you enjoy. XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital. 1. He said he wouldn‟t have enough time to finish the job. (WILL) 2. When did your friends eat that chocolate cake? (WAS) 3. “What are the skills you concern most?” my teacher asked. (I) 4. I have never read such as interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST) 5. Finish your homework or you can‟t go out with your friend. (IF) 6. They‟re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO) 7. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT) 8. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS) UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  45
41. XII.Read the following tips for time management and rewrite them in form of advice. Use the phrases for giving advice you have learnt. Examples: Encourage the group to reach their goals → I think you should encourage the group to reach their goals. 1. Set goal 2. Keep a to-do list 3. Prioritize your tasks 4. Avoid distractions and interactions to your work 5. Learn how to take a positive attitude towards frustration and failure 6. Organize your work to meet deadline 7. Review your progress UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE  46
42. TEST YOURSELF 1 I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. a. concentration b. question c. attraction d. emotion 2. a. exist b. exchange c. extreme d. expect 3. a. recognize b. opinion c. adolescence d. conflict 4. a. urban b. craft c. organize d. Canada 5. a. artisan b. handicraft c. machine d. heritage II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others. 1. a. encourage b. volunteer c. overcome d. understand 2. a. informed b. worried c. relaxed d. depressed 3. a. recognition b. affordable c. independent d. adolescence 4. a. artisan b. frustration c. emotion d. forbidden 5. a. recreational b. university c. individual d. communicator III. Underline the bold words that should be stressed in the following sentences. 1. What can I do to control my anger? 2. A: Aren’t you writing the application letter? B: Yes, I am. 3. A: Can you come to my home and give me a lift? B: OK, wait for me. 4. You should discuss with your classmate during the lesson. 5. A: Are they working on the project? B: She is, but he isn‟t. 6. A: Who sent you this email ? B: She did. 7. The air is cleaner in the countryside. 8. A: My father is always a mystery to me. B: Is he? Mine is a good friend of mine. IV. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. lacquerware abandoned metropolitan emergency self-discipline sprawl multicultural embarrassed adolescence lanterns 1. The charity‟s work involves finding foster homes for children. 2. We try to teach the children self-reliance and . 3. During , boys are sometimes very shy and lacking of self-confidence. 4. The chair broke when Tim sat on it – he was pretty . 5. The services in this area simply couldn‟t cope if there were a major accident or terrorist attack. TEST YOURSELF 1  47
43. 6. Urban is caused in part by the need to accommodate a rising urban population. 7. Singapore‟s mix of cultures – mostly Chinese, Indian, and Malay – makes it a society. 8. Vietnamese believe that hanging a couple of in front of their houses will bring the warmth and happiness to the family. 9. Duck eggshell is especially applied in Vietnamese . 10. San Francisco tops the list of the 25 largest areas by household income. V. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Studies show that having good conflict skills is associated with various positive outcomes. a. resolutional b. resolving c. resolve d. resolution 2. For most of us, however, positive thinking and can be learned. a. self-awareness b. self-abuse c. self-access d. self-analysis 3. He asked her to marry him but she . a. carry him out b. turned him down c. took him out d. let him in 4. The cost living in Singapore is higher than any countries in South East Asia. a. for b. on c. of d. in 5. I met James in a restaurant on Friday and he said that he had seen Caroline there . a. the day before b. this day c. today d. that day 16. Jane said that she come and look after the children the following day. a. can b. will c. could d. should 7. The weather was in England than in Spain last week. a. most warmer b. by far warmer c. more warmer d. much warmer 8. all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it. a. Sinceb. Despite c. Although d. Because 9. He still doesn‟t know his budget when living alone in the city. a. when to manage b. how to manage c. where to manage d. what to manage 10. A: “I really don‟t like shopping around the holidays.” B: “ . It‟s always so busy.” a. I couldn‟t agree with you more. b. I like it. c. I don‟t like it. d. No, it‟s not that. VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Many people enjoy the pleasures and of living in a city center. (convenient) 2. Cigarette smoking is for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer, (respond) 3. He went on to work in film and shared a flat with his father. (produce) 4. John changed from a friendly and cheerful young boy into a confused . (adolescence) 5. The weather was , so we arrived earlier than expected. (favor) TEST YOURSELF 1  48
44. 6. Schools must try to make science more to youngsters. (attract) 7. She managed to find a job immediately after . (graduate) 8. Parents need to continue to with the child. (empathy) 9. During the 19th century, Britain became the world‟s first modern society. (urban) 10. She got into difficulties after her parents had passed away. (finance) VII.Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. He told them again that they (must) learn to love each other. 2. When I woke up this morning, it was raining and my father (sing) in the kitchen. 3. I wondered where (get) my pre-paid train ticket. 4. (you/ travel) to Paris tomorrow? 5. Dana admitted (feel) hurt by what I had said. 6. She said she (write) three books and she was working on another one. 7. She was made (work) on Saturday, even though she hated working at weekends. 8. If I (find) her address, I would send her an invitation. 9. Japanese (become) one of the most popular courses at the university since the Asian studies program was established. 10. Look at those black clouds. I think it (rain). VIII. Mark the letter a, b, c or d to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 1. By mistake the candidate wrote all her answers on pencil despite the instructions. ABCD 2. They‟d pulled the registry office out, which then left an open space. ABCD 3. A lot of modern art is showing at the exhibition which lasts until next Monday. ABCD 4. The new manager wondered if to adopt a new technology from their partner in the UK. ABCD 5. If you have a lot of information about the different universities you can make a more ABC informative decision. D 6. Based on computer statistics, what is the less greatest profession in the world? ABCD 7. Despite they said construction was completed, there were builders working on the hotel when ABCD we arrived. TEST YOURSELF 1  49
45. 8. Do you think the Harry Potter films are by far better than the books? ABCD 9. She said that she doesn‟t want to see any of them and asked them to go away. ABCD 10. Tom managed to convince Mary to make the laundry for him. ABCD IX. Match sentences. AB 1. What is the function of the Magic Number? a. That‟s cool. 2. I wonder whether to encourage him to b. We can use public transportation instead follow his dream. of cars or motorbikes. 3. Was she delighted to take a course on c. I had an appointment with my doctor. I medicine as her parents wished? suffered from stomachache those days. 4. Artisans have to follow 15 stages to make a d. I think you should do it. conical hat, don‟t they? 5. Shall we try making a lantern when visiting e. No, she wasn‟t. Hoi An? 6. Sherry, getting over the jet lag? f. It is a service for counseling and protecting children and young adults in Vietnam. 7. Why did you turn down his invitation to the g. Yes, I slept like a log right after arriving party? home. 8. How can we reduce the pollution in urban h. Yes, they do. area? X. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. Living in a city has a (1) of drawbacks. Firstly, there is the problem of traffic (2) and traffic accidents. The increase (3) population and the increasing number of vehicles have (4) many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution (5) affects people‟s health, and is also has a bad (6) on the environment. More and more city dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. (7) pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked down and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life (8) difficult for its residents. 1. a. amount b. large c. number d. quantity 2. a. calm b. jams c. light d. legacy 3. a. with b. on c. for d. in 4. a. caused b. made c. done d. got 5. a. actively b. negatively c. positively d. weakly 6. a. pressure b. consequence c. influence d. result 7. a. Noise b. Air c. Water d. Soil 8. a. mostly b. very c. much d. more TEST YOURSELF 1  50
46. XI. Read the text carefully then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) and choose the correct answers. Spending your free time on the Internet can be fun. You can chat, share photos with friends, and play online games. But some people are addicted to the Internet. They just can‟t turn it off. Being online for many hours at a time does not mean you have a problem. The Internet is very useful. Online, you can pay your bills, buy clothes, and read the news. There are many good reasons to spend time online. However, people with an Internet addiction are online too much. They don‟t spend time with their friends and family. Instead, they spend their time chatting with their Internet friends, people they have never met in real life. Some also play online games all day or night. Some people with Internet addictions even leave their jobs so they can spend even more time online! People with Internet addictions don‟t just go online to shop, have fun, or do work. People who have this problem often go online because they want to escape the stress and problems in their lives. Many internet addicts stop caring about their real lives, and focus only on their online lives. One way Internet addicts can get help is by using special software. This software controls how much time someone can spend online. It tells the computer to turn off the internet after a certain amount time. This helps people focus on real life. The software‟s goal is to teach people to use the Internet for good reasons and not just as an escape. 1. People with Internet addiction spend most of their free time on the Internet. 2. Paying bills online is a useful way to use the Internet. 3. Internet addiction causes problems in one‟s daily life. 4. Most Internet addicts play online games all day or night. 5. Using special software is a way of helping people stop their Internet addiction. 6. What is the main idea of the article? a. People should not spend time on the Internet. b. The Internet is very good for people. c. Spending too much time online is not good. d. Families should use the Internet together. 7. Which is NOT a problem for people with Internet addiction? a. They stop spending time with their family. b. They learn to type very fast. c. They might lose their jobs. d. They stop caring about their real lives. 8. According to the passage, a person is most likely to become an Internet addict if . a. their life is stressful and has problems b. their job is boring c. they enjoy online gaming d. they have a lot of online friends XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 1. The wounded persons were taken to hospital by the police. → The police 2. “Don‟t leave your luggage unattended.” → He asked me TEST YOURSELF 1  51
47. 3. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary. → The salary of a secretary is 4. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with. → He looked 5. I didn‟t realize how late it was and I didn‟t stop studying till after midnight. → I didn‟t realize how late it was and I went 6. When did you start working on the project? → How long 7. I am leaving now so that I won‟t be late for work. → I am leaving now in 8. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world. → New York City 9. Dina is like her mother‟s side of the family. → Dina takes 10. “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me. → He asked me TEST YOURSELF 1  52
48. UNIT 4 LIFE IN THE PAST A. PHONETICS I. Underline an auxiliary if it is stressed. 1. I have told you many times not to play video games that much. 2. We hope you don‟t have an accident on your way to school. 3. A: Why aren‟t you going to the party? B: I can‟t go to this one, but I am going to the one next week. 4. A: You said you would phone me! B: I did phone you! But you didn‟t answer. 5. A: Mark doesn‟t eat meat, does he? B: Actually, he does nowadays. 6. A: You‟re not telling the truth, are you? B: Yes, I am. II. Circle the underlined auxiliary verbs if they are stressed. 1. A: Do you love me? B: I do love you. 2. I haven‟t bought any potatoes, but I have bought some pasta. 3. I won‟t call him unless he apologizes me first. 4. A: Did you phone Jack? B: Yes, I did phone Jack. 5. A: You haven‟t tidied your room! B: I have tidied it! I did it this morning. 6. I didn‟t have a good time at the cinema, but I did enjoy the restaurant. B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. illiterate Igloo Arctic loudspeaker worthwhile strict barefoot dogsled 1. The voice over the said the flight was delayed. 2. The Stuarts are very with their children. 3. Programs like this one get kids involved in activities. 4. The Eskimos cut the ice into squares, and they use these to build the . 5. The teams have to travel about 1,600 kilometers, from Anchorage to Nome. 6. We took off our shoes and socks and walked along the beach. 7. Being , my grandfather signed the document with an „X‟. 8. The is a polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth. Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST  53
49. II. Underline the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. He followed the family habit/practice/ tradition and became a doctor. 2. The boys were suspended from school for bad practice/ behaviour/ habit. 3. I‟ve got into the habit/practice/ tradition of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. 4. There‟s a practice/ tradition/ habit in our family that we have a party on New Year‟s Eve. 5. The bank has continued its habit/ practice/ behaviour of charging late fees. 6. Parents can influence the habit/ behaviour/ tradition of their children. 7. It is good tradition/ behavior/practice to check your work before handing it in. 8. It‟s all right to borrow money occasionally, but don‟t let it become a tradition/ habit/ practice. III. Use used to or didn’t use to with the verbs from the box to complete the sentences. get wear handwrite be came like cost fly go play 1. I homework when I was a student 5 years ago. 2. Oranges very little in Florida, but now they are quite expensive. 3. They to work on time, so they were fired. 4. People married at much younger ages. 5. We lived on the coast for years but we to the beach. 6. My sister kites for pleasure as I did. 7. I traditional games like hide and seek when I was young. 8. She him, but now they‟re married. 9. Obesity a strange concept to most of people 20 years ago. 10. My granny glasses, but now she wears them all the time. IV. Put the verb info the correct form. 1. Andy wished that he (can) think of a way of helping. 2. The teacher wish that her students (pay) more attention to the lessons. 3. I wish you (not live) so far away. 4. I wish Dam Sen Water Park (be) near my house. 5. He wishes he (drive) a Lamborghini in Paris. 6. I just wish that everything (can) be as it used to be. 7. Don‟t you ever wish you (have) someone to share your troubles with? 8. I wish I (eat) Spanish food in Barcelona. 9. I wish I (know) how to use a computer. 10. These seats are very uncomfortable. I wish we (travel) first class. V. Make up wishes from the prompts. 1. I/ can afford/ new car. I wish Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST  54
50. 2. I/ not have to/ go/ school. I wish 3. I/ go camping/ friends. I wish 4. there/ be/ no more/ bullying/ school. I wish 5. I/ be dancing/ you/ the ballroom. I wish 6. no one/ be suffering/ depression. I wish 7. he/ can come/ party/ tonight. I wish 8. there/ snow/ Christmas. I wish 9. we/ be traveling/ first class. I wish 10. they/ learn/ communicate/ their peers. I wish VI. Rewrite the following sentences using a wish construction. 1. It‟s a pity my computer is out of order. 2. I‟d like my younger brother to concentrate more on his studies. 3. I‟m sorry I don‟t have time to go to the cinema with you. 4. It‟s a pity John can‟t come to my birthday party this weekend. 5. I d like you to take me to the zoo after school. 6. It‟s a pity it is raining heavily outside. 7. It‟s a pity my favorite book is out of stock. 8. I‟m sorry I‟m not old enough to drive a car. 9. It‟s a pity they are having a class at the moment. 10. It‟s a pity my school doesn‟t organize outdoor activities. Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST  55
51. VII.Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. You can take a ride a dogsled when visiting Hokkaido. 2. As we didn‟t have many forms of entertainment, we often danced the music whenever we could. 3. I was taught to pay respect elder people when I was a child. 4. My teenage daughter has a habit leaving home without saying goodbye to any family members. 5. Nowadays, young couples tend to eat a lot instead of cooking themselves. 6. In the past, we had to walk a lot, which kept us good shape. 7. We were taught to value everyone‟s contribution and treat everyone respect 8. Bamboo jacks is a childhood game that begins to die . C. SPEAKING I. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences. A. Really? How come? B. What are you reading? C. Well, I‟m afraid that I can‟t agree with their viewpoint. D. I mean, as time goes by, people are supplied with better service, facilities as well as standard of living. However, we haven‟t lost our identity or morality. We only change it to fit the social background. E. I agree that life has changed but it offers us with both benefits and drawbacks. F. Interesting. What does it say about that topic? G. Thanks. I think that we should pay more attention to how we can improve our lives rather than criticize it. Nam: (1) Phong: I‟m reading an article about life in the past and present. Nam: (2) Phong: They argue that life in the past was much better than now. Nam: (3) Phong: They said many values in life had changed and they destroyed humans‟ morality. Nam: (4) Phong: Why? Nam: (5) Phong: What do you mean? Nam: (6) Phong: Hmm, it‟s quite complicated, but I think you‟re right somehow. Nam: (7) Phong: I totally agree with you. Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST  56
52. II. Put the dialogue into the correct order. I totally agree with you. We talked a lot, and it helped us understand each other more. It must be tiring! How about your pastime? Yes, it is. Besides, we also took care of our siblings while our parents worked. 1 Dad, can you tell me about your childhood? We often played football on the soil ground with a plastic ball only. Hide and seek was another game that we never got bored of. Of course, dear! What do you want to know? That would be great! Sometimes I think chatting or texting using mobile devices can cause misunderstanding. Well, at that time, we didn‟t have smartphone for distant communication. We would rather talk face to face with each other. I wish I could experience your childhood once. Sounds fun. Did you text your friends to talk about stuffs? Hmm, I learnt that students had to help their parents with farming. Is it true? It‟s impossible, my darling. Instead, you can create your own life with things that fulfill your wish and lifestyle! D. READING I. Complete the passage with words from the box. shift than mostly indicate held declines spans obense Today, childhood is spent (1) indoors, watching television, playing video games and surfing the Internet. When children do go outside, it tends to be for scheduled events soccer camp or a fishing derby - (2) under the watch of adults. The (3) to an indoor childhood has accelerated in the past decade, with huge (4) in spontaneous outdoor activities such as bike riding, swimming and touch football, according to separate studies by the National Sporting Goods Association. In addition, a child is six times more likely to play a video game on a typical day (5) to ride a bike. The change can be seen in children‟s bodies. In the 1960s, 4% of kids were (6) . Today, 16% are overweight. It can also be seen in their brains. Studies (7) that children who spend lots of time outdoors have longer attention (8) than those who watch lots of television and play video games. II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks. Changes in Food Habits Before Stone Age, people used to eat fruits, leaves and anything they found from the forest. However, this habit changed into hunting animals, preserving food items and planting and growing vegetables, which eventually led into farming different crops like maize, corn, and rice. People were healthy, they rarely had diseases and never needed extra exercise because their daily work kept their bodies running. Unit 4: LIFE IN THE PAST  57