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PREPOSITIONS
verb/adjective place time
- to stay with - on Hang Luoc Street - for over two years
- to take someone to .... - in Hanoi / in the city - on Friday
- to depend on - in Malaysia / in the country - in 2001
- to keep in touch - at school - in the morning
- to divide into - in the afternoon
- to consist of - in the evening
- in addition to - at the end of the week
- to arrive in / at
GRAMMAR
1. The Past Simple
* Affirmative: * Negative: * Interrogative
S + was/were… S + was/were + not… Was/ Were + S…?
S + V ed / V2 S + didn’t + V(inf) Did + S + V(inf)…?
…ago,…yesterday,…last, in 2000…
*Pronunciation of ending “…ed”
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/id/ …khi nguyên mẫu tận /t/… khi nguyên mẫu tận /d/…
Cùng bằng các âm: /t/ Cùng bằng các âm: các âm còn lại
/d/ /f/, /p/, /k/, /s/, / /, /t / thường là các từ Ex: lived, studied
Ex: wanted, needed ce, ch, s(s) , x , sh, k, p, f
Ex: looked, washed, laughed
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6) What does the sign say? A. Maximum length limit
B. Maximum width limit
C. Maximum weight limit
D. Maximum height limit
10) What does the sign say? A. Alcohol is allowed in this area
B. Get free alcohol in this area
C. Alcohol is disallowed in this area
D. Buy recyclable bottles in this area
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14) What does the sign A. No giving flowers
say?
B. No cutting grass
C. No littering
D. No picking flowers
B. No barefoot
UNIT 2: CLOTHING
PREPOSITIONS
verb/adjective…… place time
- to be made from - at work / at school / at home - at that time
- to be different from - in many ways - on the weekend
- to be named after - in Italy - for six years
- to be proud of - in secondary school - since 2003
- to be fond of - in tropical countries
- to take inspiration from
GRAMMAR
1. The present perfect tense
(+) S + have/ has + p.p (V3/ed)
(-) S + have/ has + p.p
(?) Have/ Has + S + p.p ?
Cách nhận biết: có:
*already, just, lately, recently, before, so far, up to now, until now, several times, many
times, since, for, (not) yet, ever/ never…before, How long …?
Ex: I have seen that actor many times.
*since + the beginning / past point of time ( thời diểm quá khứ ): since 3 o’clock, since 2001,
since May,…, *for
+ length of time ( khoảng thời gian kéo dài ): for 3 hours, for 6 years, for a long time, …
2. Passive voice
Tenses Active voice Passive voice
1.Present simple V/Vs/es am/is/are + p.p(V3/ed)
2.Past simple V2/Ved was/were +p.p
3.Present continuous am/is/are + Ving am/is/are +being + p.p
4.Past continuous was/ were+ Ving was/were +being + p.p
5.Present perfect have/has + p.p have/has +been + p.p
6.Future simple will + V will + be + p.p
7.Modal verbs can, could, should, ought to, must can, could, should, ought to, must
have to, used to,…+ V have to, used to + be + p.p
Ex: My sister cleans the floor every day. →The floor is cleaned by my sister every day.
EXERCISE
I. LISTEN: Listen to the CD (text books) and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.
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Exercise 1:
1. This is a public announcement about a lost little girl called Mary.
2. She was last seen 30 minutes ago.
3. She’s wearing blue shorts and a sleeveless white blouse.
4. Please bring Mary to the Information Desk if you see her.
Exercise 2:
1. A lost little girl was last seen near the main entrance to the Car Fair.
2. She is 3 years old with long dark hair.
3. She’s wearing a pair of brown shoes.
4. Her mother is waiting for her at the Information Desk.
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. This is a very popular TV program. Every week, it ______ by millions of people.
A. has been watched B. is watched C. watches D. was watched
2. The sweater is designed without sleeves. It is ______.
A. sleeved B. short-sleeved C. long –sleeved D. sleeveless
3. Miss Nga designs clothes for ladies. She is a ______.
A. fashion clothes B. clothing C. cloth maker D. fashion designer
4. Poets are usually inspired with beauty. They write______ to show their feelings.
A. novels B. poems C. text reading D. essays
5. Since 1960 jeans have become more and more______ with students.
A. common B. popular C. familiar D. famous
6. Designers made different______ of jeans to matchthe 1960s’ fashions.
A. form B. appearance C. modals D. styles
7. The number of people who wear jeans is increasing; that’s why sales of jeans are______ up.
A. raising B. running C. pulling D. going
8. That is the third time he’s phoned her ______.
A. last night B. for two hours C. yesterday D. this evening
9. The design and material used______ men were different ______ those used for women
A. for / from B. for / to C. from / for D. by / on
10. ______ clothes do you prefer, T-shirt or pullover?
A. What B. How C. Which D. Where
11. He's a choreographer who has drawn ______ from Javanese dance.
A. inspired B. inspires C. inspiration D. inspire
12. These clothes need ______ immediately
A. washed B. be washed C. to wash D.washing
13. In 1886, Levis sewed a leather label ______ their jeans.
A.in B. on C. above D. at
14. The word “Jeans” comesfrom a kind of ______ that was made in Europe.
A. substance B. material C. cloth D. clothing
15. As she arrived at the theatre, she remembered that she______ to meet a friend
somewhere else
A. promised B. had promised C. has promised D. promised
16. He finds his new shirt very ______. It will be his favoriteone.
A. comfortable B. comfortably C. uncomfortable D. uncomfortably
17. – “The maintenance people didn’t remove the chairsfrom the ballroom.”
–“Don’t worry. They ______ them soon.”
A. will be moved B. will move C. were moved D. moved
18.–“What a beautiful dress you are wearing!”
–“Thank you.It______ especially for me by a French tailor”
A. is made B. has made C. made D. was made
19.“We’re still looking for Thomas.” - “Hasn’t he ______ yet?”
A. been found B. to find C. found D. being found
20.–“Those eggs of different colors are very artistic.”
–“Yes, they_______ in Russia.”
A. were painted B. were paint C. were painting D. painted
III. CAUTION SIGNS – WARNINGS
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1. What does this sign symbolize?
A. No passing
B. Road closed ahead
C. No parking during daylight hours
D. No parking
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10. This sign says
A. Caution! Stone Falling
B. Caution! Chemical
C. Caution! Wet Floor
D. Caution! Angry Dog
IV.CLOZE TEXT: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Reading 1:
For many years (1) ________ and quality of cloth were dependent (2)________ social status
and wealth. Before medieval times (3) ________ people in Britain wore plain woolen clothes. The main
garment was a long (4) ________ fastened bya belt and covered in cold weather by a cloak. In the
11thand 12th centuriesdifferences in clothing between nobles and the common people became more
noticeable. Women’s dresses began to have more shape and style. They reached the ground and often
had long hanging (5) ________. Rich people lined their cloaks with fur. When knights returned from
the Crusades they brought new fashions and (6) ________ from the Middle East. Men began to wear
colored tunics and stockings, and long pointed shoes.
1. A. style B. stylish C. stylist D. stylistic
2. A. in B. on C. at D. to
3. A. most B. most of C. mostly D. almost
4. A. unique B. tunnel C. tunic D. stockings
5. A. sleeveless B. sleeve C. sleeved D. sleeves
6. A. material B. materials C. materialism D. materially
Reading 2:
The Ao Dai is a (1) _______ Vietnamese cloth and it also means “long dress”. It is also like a
sacred cloth. The other name for the Ao Dai is "cover everything but hide nothing". Itwill (2) _______
fit into a Vietnamese woman and accentuates their lithe long body.
With my interaction with Vietnamese friends, they do respect the Ao Dai and when a lady is
putting (3) _______ the Ao Dai, they are expecting her to be on her best behavior.
Aodai comes in different colors, the color is an indicative of the age of the person wearing it.Its
white color signifies purity and it’s always (4)_______ by young girls, fully lined beauty. Unmarried
girls wear different Ao Dai with different colors, pattern, or design. Only married women wear strong,
rich colors over white on black panties.
Also the Ao Dai is also (5) _______ for men, but it is not as popular as the Ao Dai for ladies.
For visitors or Tourist, getting the Ao Dai is easy as most local (6) _______ will design to fit a nice
and fine-looking Ao Dai at a very affordable price. To the lot of Vietnamese people, the Ao Dai is
synonymous with beauty and grace. It remains the national dress for men and women in Vietnam
1. A.traditional B. traditionally C. tradition D. traditionalist
2. A.perfectionist B. perfection C. perfectly D. perfect
3. A. out B. on C. away D. off
4. A. wear B. wearing C. wore D. worn
5. A. available B. famous C. suitable D. popular
6. A. sailors B. tailors D. bachelors D. mayors
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Reading 1
Levi Strauss, a young immigrantfrom Germany, arrived in San Francisco in 1850. California
was in the middle of the Gold Rush. Thousands of men were coming to California to dig for gold. And
Strauss came to sell canvas to these gold miners. Canvas is a heavy fabric. So Strauss thought the
miners could use the canvas for tents.
One day Strauss heard a miner complain that he couldn’t find clothes strong enough for the
work he was doing. Strauss got an idea. He quickly took some of his canvas and made it into pants.
These pants were what the miners needed. In one day Strauss sold all the pants he had made.
Strauss wanted to improve his pants. He wanted to make them even better. He bought a fabric
that was softer than canvas but just as strong. This fabric came from Nimes, a city in France, and was
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calledserge de Nimes. The miners like this fabric. They called it “denim” from (de Nimes) and bought
even more pants from Strauss.
However, denim had no color. Because of this the denim pants did not look very interesting,
and they got dirty easily. To solve these problems, Strauss dyed the denim blue.
Strauss continued to improve his jeans. Today the company he started is known around the
world. And Jeans are considered not just practical but very fashionable as well.
True or False?
1. Levi Strauss was the first person to make blue jeans.
2. Blue jeans got dirty easily.
3. Strauss made his first jeans from a fabric called serge de Nimes.
4. Nimes is a city in France.
Questions
5. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. A Young Immigrant From Germany B. The History of Blue Jeans
C. Serge de Nimes D. The Gold Rush
6. Why did Levi Strauss come to California?
A. to dig for gold B. to sell pants C. to buy denim D. to sell canvas
Reading 2
During World War I many women had jobs, and their clothes needed to be more practical. They
began wearing shorter skirts and bared their legs. Soon they began wearing trousers. The lively
outrageous flapper style of the 1920s included lower waistlines, long necklaces and short hair. Men’s
suits became looser and were worn with a long tie.
During the 1960s, women wore miniskirts, and jeans and T-shirts became popular with both
sexes. Women’s shoes appeared in many colors and styles, including sandals and flat forms (shoes with
a thick sole and high heel). Since then, fashion shave continued to change rapidly, and young people,
especially, are quick to wear the latest style.
True or False?
1. During 1960s, men and women liked to wear T-shirts.
2. Women wore jeans in the sixth decade of the 20th century.
3. During World War I, women needed useful clothes.
4. Young people are quick to wear the latest styles.
Questions
5. Why did women begin wearing trousers?
A. They wanted to look lively and outrageous.
B. They were fighting for greater equality between the sexes
C. They wanted to wear clothes that are useful for their work.
D. They didn’t like wearing short skirts.
6. What does the word “suit” in the first paragraph mean?
A. fashion B. style C. dresses D. pieces of clothing
VI. WORD FORMS
1. _________________have mentioned the Ao Dai in many songs. (music)
2. The Vietnamese women are _________________of the Ao Dai. (pride)
3. The Ao Dai is the _________________dress of Vietnamese women. (tradition)
4. Wemustarrange a _________________timeandplacefor the meeting.(convenience)
5. _________________have printed flowers on the Ao Dai. (design)
6. She lives in a very_________________part of London. (fashion)
7. Her work lacks_________________.(inspire)
8. Some traditional _________________have been added to the Aodai. (designer)
9. The company is investing $9 million to _________________its factories.(modern)
10. He spent five years in Paris, with _________________visits to Italy. (occasion)
11. The _________________of the employees have university degrees. (major)
12. It’s not _________________to wear short skirts at the moment. (fashion)
13. What are you going to do this _________________(week)
14. Two million people in the country live in _________________(poor)
15. The children had an _________________about what game to play. (argue)
16. Do sit down and make yourself _________________.(comfort)
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17. I’d prefer not to work but I don’t have many_________________(choose)
18. Is there any _________________to reply to her letter? (necessary)
19. Everyone should be allowed_________________of choice. (free)
20. I don’t know why he’s always _________________to me. (friend)
VII. TRANSFORMATION
1. People speak English in almost every corner of the world nowadays.
English ..................................................................................................................................
2. Huong spends a lot of money on advertising every year.
A lot of money ......................................................................................................................
3. John is doing his homework in his room now.
John’s homework is .............................................................................................................
4. Nga is flying the kite on the paddy field at the moment.
The kite ................................................................................................................................
5. Mrs. Smithdidn’t send that letter yesterday.
That letter ..............................................................................................................................
6. The police arrested a robber in the forest yesterday.
A robber ................................................................................................................................
7. You have to finish this work on time.
This work ..............................................................................................................................
8. The council will not make an important decision until the next meeting.
An important decision ...........................................................................................................
9. Somebody was recording our conversations.
Our conversations .................................................................................................................
10. They have discovered oil at the North Pole.
Oil .........................................................................................................................................
11. Nam’s father has just bought another villa.
Another villa .........................................................................................................................
12. They have studied English for three years now.
They started ..........................................................................................................................
13. My father began to give up smoking last year.
My father has ........................................................................................................................
14. I last read War and Peace in 2005.
I haven’t ............................................................................................................................... .....
15. He hasn’t written to me for two months.
The last time .......................................................................................................................... .....
16. When did you first know Maryam?
How long ..............................................................................................................................
17. How long is it since Peter began swimming in the pool?
How long has ........................................................................................................................
18. How long have Emily and Molly known each other?
When .....................................................................................................................................
19. I have never eaten this kind of pie before.
This is the first time ..............................................................................................................
20. This is the first time Jenny visited this village.
Jenny hasn’t ...............................................................................................................................
VIII. SENTENCES REARRANGEMENT
1. on it / Some designers/ lines of poetry/ have modernized/ by printing/ the Aodai.
Some ......................................................................................................................................
2. the 1960s’ fashions / Designers/ styles of jeans / to match/ made different /.
Designers ...............................................................................................................................
3. feel equal / Wearing / helps students /in many ways/ uniforms/.
Wearing .................................................................................................................................
4. ethnic minorities / Some/ Vietnam’s/ designers/ inspiration from / have taken/.
Some ......................................................................................................................................
5. modern clothing /The majority/ to wear/ of Vietnamese people / at work/ prefer/.
The majority ..........................................................................................................................
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6. Wearing / their school / uniforms/ to be proud of/ encourages students /.
Wearing ..................................................................................................................................
7. What/ the Aodai / have fashion designers/ to modernize/ done?
What .......................................................................................................................................
8. wear out /The material/ did not/ was very strong / easily/ and /.
The material ...........................................................................................................................
9. The beauty/ leaves a deep impression on/ of women dressed in “Ao Dai”/ foreign visitors/ always
/to Vietnam/ .
The beauty ..............................................................................................................................
10. Our form / every student / teacher/ to treat / always tries/ equally /.
Our form .................................................................................................................................
EXERCISE
I. Listen and answer True or False
A.
1. The bus collected Ba from his home at half past six.
2. On the way to Ba’s village, the bus had to stop to get some more fuel at the gas station.
3. The people on the bus could see a lot of birds and butterflies on their way to the village.
4. The parking lot is 10 kilometers from a big old banyan tree.
B.
1. Ba’s village is to the south of Ha Noi.
2. There is a small old Banyan tree at the entrance to the village.
3. Liz had lunch at Ba’s uncle’s house.
4. Everyone left the village early in the evening.
II. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
1. Linh was out when we came; __________________ we left a message.
A. so B. as C. because D. but
2. We started to walk to the village. The ______ to the village was tiring but very fun.
A. voyage B. travel C. going D. journey
3. Van is a (n) __________________ student in the USA
A. bright B. foreigner C. exchange D. intelligent
4. Mr. Brown does farming work, while Mrs. Brown works at a grocery store in a____ town.
A. near B. nearly C. nearby D. nearside
5. Since Van arrived, he _______________ a lot about life on a farm.
A. learns B. is learning C. learned D. has been learning
6. There is a river ________________ across the village.
A. flowing B. running C. lying D. reaching
7.They put _________________ the blanket and laid ______________ food.
A. in /on B. down / over C. down / out D. on / in
8. People go to the countryside to have a ______________ after a hard working week.
A. break B. rest C. trip D. tour
9. It is an ________________ journey. Nobody feels _________________.
A. interested / bored B. interesting / bored
C. interested / boring D. interesting / boring
10. Mr. Parker, a farmer ________________ maize on his farm.
A. makes B. keeps C. grows D. takes
11.My village is about 80 kilometers ___________________ the west of HCM City.
A. in B. at C. to D. for
12. We hired a canoe and went _______________ in the river.
A. working B. playing C. boating D. swimming
13. _____________________? – It’s about 15 kilometers.
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A. Where is your home village B. How far is it from here to your home village
C. How long does it take to get there D. A & C are correct.
14. My father used to work ________________ here, but now he is a full-time worker.
A. part- time B. park- time C. sometime D. long time
15. ______________________? - They plant rice and vegetables.
A. What do your uncles do for a living B. When do your uncles arrive
C. What is their work D. How do they do
16. Tom is older than Alice but his cousin is __________________ as her.
A. the same age B. the same old C. as age D. older
17. Van helped the Parkers with ________________ the chickens and collecting eggs.
A. eating B. feeding C. looking D. catching
18. She wishes she _____________________ a lot of homework today.
A. don’t have B. doesn’t have C. didn’t have D. hasn’t had
19. Ba and his friends were tired, so they rested ________________ 5 pm.
A. at B. until C. on D. in
20. How can you get to school? - ________________________.
A. two days B. by foot C. by bicycle D. on bus
III. READING: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage
1. Ba’s village lies next to a river and a mountain. After resting (1)______ lunch, they visited Ba’s
uncle in the village. Liz had a chance to enjoy (2) ______ tea and fruits here. Then They walked up
the mount to visit a (3) _______ on the top. (4) _____ in the afternoon, they walked down and went
(5) _____ on the bank and boating in the river. They (6) _______a lot of pictures before going
home.
1. A. on B. for C. from D. since
2. A. fresh B. new C. peaceful D. enjoyable
3. A. blanket B. airport C. temples D. shrine
4. A. So B. Late C. Soon D. First
5. A. to relax B. to picnic C. picnicking D. relax
6. A. made B. take C. took D. show
2. People in the country enjoy some advantages that people in the city cannot enjoy. Firstly, the
country has space for people to do things. Actually, they have space to plant flowers and space
(1)_______ animals. That is why it is easy for them to get fresh vegetables, fruit, and milk (2) _____
low prices. Secondly, they are always in close contact with nature. They often make friends with
trees, soil, cows, and dogs. They (3) _____ fresh air. They fight against strong winds. Thirdly, they
get a lot of (4)________ when they work on the land. They can listen to the song of birds while
working. This contact with nature is good for their health. Finally, they can save a lot of money
because everything is always cheap in the countryside.
Living in the countryside brings a lot of (5)_______things. Elderly people are (6)________ fond
of its life.
1. A. keep B. kept C. to keep D. keeping
2. A. in B. by C. from D. at
3. A. get B. breathe C. relax D. rest
4. A. exercise B. games C. cattle D. snack
5. A. boring B. difficult C. peaceful D. useful
6. A. special B. especial C. especially D. specialty
IV. Read the passages, then decide if the statements that follow them are True or False.
1. To me, vacation is the best time of year, and planning a trip is part of the enjoyment. Before the trip,
I always check me budget and all the fares and expenses because they are my most concern. I love the
countryside, so my favorite destination is my home village with vast rice paddy fields and a clear,
peaceful river. I book the express bus in advance and come to the travel office an hour before the start
as I always feel tense before each trip home.
This year, I intend to be with my grandma for a week. She must be very happy to see me. During my
stay last year, I did not have time to visit my old friends; therefore, I will do that this time. I am going
to take a lot of pictures about my village and film the country life. They must be very useful for my
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master thesis. In addition, having my family house thoroughly repaired is another purpose of my trip.
I want to contribute my small part to the conservation of our traditional value.
1. The author likes planning a trip. ______
2. He never visits his home village. ______
3. He always nervous before the trip. ______
4. He intends to stay with his grandmother less than a week this year. ______
5. He always checks __________ before the trip.
A. his budget B. all the fares and expenses C. his phone D. A& B are correct
6. The author is going to visit his ____________ during his stay.
A. old friends B. old teachers C. old neighbors D. relatives
2. It was an unforgettable 3-day trip to the countryside to visit my grandparents last summer holiday.
My family decided to go by bike on this trip because we all wanted to enjoy the atmosphere there. As
expected, the air was so great and clear. We felt very excited about this place. After having lunch at
my grandparents' house, we took a short nap and made all preparation to go fishing with
grandparents in the afternoon. The lake beside the house has many fishes and we had a joyful fishing
and a lot of dishes cooked in the evening. It was our first day.
On the second day, we got up early and drove bicycle around the village. The traffic was not
heavy of course. We went along the small roads, had lunch under the shade of an old tree and saw
the children play with kites in the afternoon. The wind made us feel relaxed and peaceful.
On the third day, dad and mom allowed my sister and I to help my grandparents with the work on
the fields. The summer comes, either the harvest does. People are more busy to collect all corns and
rice. We had a hard- working day. We went to sleep early and the village at night was so silent.
It was such a memorable travel of mine, we felt very happy during the after time of that summer,
and all sorrow was disappeared!
1. The author plans to visit his grandparents this summer. ________
2. On the first day, they went to the restaurant for dinner. ________
3. They felt comfortable because of the traffic was not heavy. ________
4. The author and his parents helped with the work on the fields. ________
5. They decided to go to the countryside by bike because:
A. Traveling by car cost a lot.
B. The road is too narrow.
C. They wanted to enjoy fresh air.
D. The countryside is not far from their house.
6. The author and his family felt __________ after the trip.
A. disappointed B. tired C. contented D. bored
V. CAUTION SIGNS:
1. Where can you see this? A. At the police station
B. At a gas station
C. At a supermarket
D. At a parking lot
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2. What does this sign mean? A. Lane reserved for pedestrians
B. Bicycles ahead, proceed with caution
C. Lane reserved for motorcycles
D. Lane reserved for bicycles
6. What does the sign say? A. You mustn’t pay with cash.
B. You must pay by cheque.
C. They don’t want any money.
D. They don’t take cheques or credit cards.
7. What does the sign say? A. There are not dogs here.
B. Dogs aren’t allowed in this area.
C. Be careful. Dogs are running loose here.
D. You can’t take your dogs here.
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9.What does the sign want us to do? A. Come in this place.
B. Do not wear shoes.
C. Do not walk.
D. Do not stand here.
VI. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence
1. ________________ is necessary after hard working. (relax)
2.Don’t be ________________ about your coming graduation exam. Just take it easy. (worry)
3. We _____________ meet for a drink after work. (occasion)
4. Mr Pike drove ________________ so he caused an accident last week. (care)
5. _______________ should make their camping sites clean when they leave. (picnic)
6._________________ stamps is one of my hobbies.(collect)
7. She speaks English _________________ (fluent)
8. __________________, I know her father . (interest)
9. She got up so late this morning that she didn’t have time to make up, _______________ got
dressed and rushed to the office. (hurry)
10.He is considered one of the greatest _____________ of the country. (heroic)
11. The ____________ have to move away because of a hug storm. (village)
12. She doesn’t live in Hanoi.She settles down in Ha Dong, a ______________ town. (near)
13. This athlete has had _______________ achievements. (admire)
14. There are a lot of _______________ at tourist attractions in HCMC. (sightsee)
15. She is such a good teacher. Her lessons are ________________ explained so we love her a lot.
(enjoy)
16. Peter’s opinion wasn’t practical so we were in ________________ with him.(agree)
17. Banyan tree _________ the Vietnamese country. (symbol)
18. We’ll wait for you at the main ___________ to the market. (enter)
19. Games can make learning more __________ . (enjoy)
20.We have lived in a hotel with a _________ atmosphere. (rest)
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as
the sentence printed before it.
1.The house is too expensive for them to buy.
-> The house is so_________________________
2.It is difficult for me to learn English grammar.
-> I have_________________________________
3.It was raining,so he took his umbrella.
->He _____________________________
4.My grandfather cannot work very hard because of his age.
-> My grandfather is _____________________________
5.He will be absent from the class discussion tommorrow.
-> I wish _____________________________
6.It would be nice to travel to Dalat by train.
-> I wish_______________________________________
7.He typed her lesson plan in 20 minutes.
->It took _____________________________________
->He spent _____________________________________
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8.She likes to wear modern clothing at work.
->He’s fond ____________________________________
9.It’s not easy to do this exercise.
->Doing _________________________________
10.My father no longer works for this company.
->My father used ____________________________
11.I hate staying in a noisy room.
->If only __________________________________
12.Nga is sick today, so she can’t go to school.
-> Because ________________________________
13.I can’t do the test because it is difficult.
->It is such ______________________________
14. The flight from HCMC to Singapore only takes three hours.
->It only takes ____________________________
15.Travelling abroad gives him presure.
->He enjoys ________________________________
16.I think these exercises are easy to do.
-> I think it __________________________
17.I’m sorry I can’t come to your wedding party.
-> I wish _____________________________
18.Minh used to study the best in this class.
->No one in ___________________________
19.It’s impossible to change the situation.
->We wish
20.We hope to come back home soon.
-> We look __________________________
VIII. Rearrange these sentences
1. usually / The family / on Saturday afternoon / relaxes
→ ________________________________________________
2. won’t go / Nga / today / so she / to school / is sick
→ ________________________________________________
3. took it back / The new camera / so I / to the shop/ didn’t work
→ ________________________________________________
4. a lot of photos / to her parents / Liz took / to show the trip
→ ________________________________________________
5. the foot of a mountain / The village / and by a river /lies near
→ _________________________________________________
6. on weekends / Many people / to have a rest /go there / after a hard working week
→ _________________________________________________
7. There is /at the entrance /a small bamboo forest /to the village
→ _________________________________________________
8. near Ba’s village / There is / on the mountain / of a Vietnamese hero / a shrine
→ __________________________________________
9. for a living / in my home village / People / and raise cattle/ plant rice
→ __________________________________________________
10. is living / A Vietnamese boy /with the Parker family /named Van /in the American state of Ohio
→ ___________________________________________________________ .
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Advertiser
2 Attend Attendance Attendant Tham dự
Attender
3 Compare Comparison Comparative Comparatively So sánh
4 Describe Description Descriptive Mô tả
5 Detail Detail Detailed Chi tiết
6 Edit Editor Xuất bản
Edition (bản in)
7 Examine Examination Examinational Kiểm tra, thi
Examiner (giám
khảo)
Examinee (thí
sinh)
8 Expensiveness (un) expensive Expensively Sự đắt đỏ
9 Excel Excellence Excellent Excellently Xuất sắc hơn
10 Nation National Nationally Quốc gia
International Internationally Quốc tế
11 Native Native Natively Người bản xứ
12 Improve Improvement Tiến bộ
Improver
13 Persuade Persuasion Persuasive Persuasively Thuyết phục
14 Repute Reputation – danh Đồn là …
tiếng
15 (im)politeness (im)polite (im) politely Sự lễ phép
16 Qualify Qualification Qualified Có đủ khả
năng
17 Succeed Success (un) successful (un) successfully Thành công
18 Speak Speaking Speaking Nói
Speaker Spoken
19 Terrify Terror Terrible Terribly Khủng khiếp
20 Wonder Wonder Wonderful Wonderfully Kỳ diệu
GRAMMAR
1)-Modal Verbs with IF
If clause Main clause
IF + S + VERB( PRESENT TENSE ) , S + MUST/ HAVE TO/ SHOULD/ OUGHT TO/
MIGHT/ CAN + VERB + …
2)-Direct and Reported Speech:
* Cách đổi lời nói trực tiếp sang lời nói gián tiếp (Reported Speech)
- Dùng said hoăc told
- Thay đổi pronoun
- Lùi thì
- Thay đổi Time, Place and Demonstrative heads ( page 94-95 SGK )
* Cách đổi câu hỏi trực tiếp sang câu hỏi gián tiếp (Reported Questions)
- Yes/ no question: + Thêm If hoặc Whether
+ Thay đổi pronoun
+ Lùi thì
+ Thay đổi Time, Place and Demonstrative heads ( page 94-95 SGK )
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Ex: Close your books She asked me to close my books
Don’t talk in class She asked me not to talk in class
* Cách lùi thì:
Hiện tại (V1) quá khứ (V2/ed) quá khứ / quá khứ hoàn thành (Had + V3/ed)
Modal verbs: Can Could
May Might
Will Would
Shall Should
Must Had to
Have to Had to
EXERCISE
I. LISTEN:
1. Listen to the CD and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE
1. The questions were very hard. …….
2. The examiners asked Lan’s name, address and the reason she learned English. …….
3. Lan must pass all written examination before attending the course …….
4. Paola thinks she can pass the examination. …….
2. Listen to the CD and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE
1. Nga is studying English in Vietnam. …….
2. She needs to improve her Writing and Listening skills. …….
3. Her listening is excellent. …….
4. She hopes to understand her favorite songs in English. …….
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. This restaurant has the ______ for serving some of European food.
A. repute B. reputation C. reputed D. reputable
2. If you want to ______ your English, we can help you.
A. improve B. attend C. take D. give
3. We often take part in many cultural ______.
A. acts B. actions C. activity D. activities
4. Could you please send me the details of courses and ______?
A. money B. fares C. fees D. tickets
5. The examination is coming, ______ we are very busy.
A. because B. so C. though D. but
6. If you study at The Brighton Language Center – UK, you can live in a(n) __ on campus.
A. dormitory B. apartment C. mobile home D. shelter
7. Cong Phuong seems to be well-qualified ______ the position of a central forward.
A. in B. of C. by D. for
8. They asked me who the editor of this book ______?
A. is B. are C. was D were
9. The first edition of the novel was ______ ten years ago.
A. taken B. exchanged C. published D. qualified
10. This car ______ if it is cheap.
A. buys B. will buy C. will be bought D. bought
11. I am study hard ______ get a place at s good high school in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. so that B. because of C. so as D. in order to
12. I’m sure you will succeed ______ the entrance examination.
A. in B between C. on D. of
13. Have you read the article ______ Time magazine ______ Google?
A. on/ by B. in/ on C. on/ in D. at/ on
14. We received our first ______ a few days ago.
A. paper B. passage C. book D. Report
15. He decided to ______ a course in art and design.
A. make B. do C. take D. write
16. What aspect of ______ English do you find the most difficult?
A. study B studied C. learnt D. learning
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17. “Congratulations on your exam result” – “______.”
A. You’re welcome B. Thanks a lot C. That’s good D. All right
18. “Mary got the job even though she wasn’t qualified” – “______.”
A. That’s good news B. There are good news C. There’s good news D. This is a good news
19. That day was the sixteenth ______ November.
A. in B. on C. of D. at
20. The examination will be held ______ June 2nd, 2018.
A. although B. because C. and D. but
3. What does the sign say? A. Dogs are not good friends
B. Dogs are not allowed to walk here.
C. Killing dogs is illegal.
D. Dogs should not walk alone.
5. What does the sign say? A. Watch out for falling bricks.
B. Avoid this doorway.
C. Remember to cover your head.
D. Remember to lower your head
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8. Mr. Black asked his secretary, “Do you happen to see my report anywhere?”
Mr. Black asked his secretary ………………………………………………………
9. “Who puts salt in my cup of coffee?”
He asked ………………………………………………………………………….
10. Mary said, “What can I do to help you with your homework, Tom?”
Mary asked ……………………………………………………………………..
11. “I will repaint my house for Tet”, my friend said to me.
My friend said to me that his house …………………………………………………..
12. Ba said, “I am going to meet your sister in front of the station, Liz”
Ba told …………………………………………………………………..
13. He said, “Why don’t we stop eating chicken to avoid being infected with bird flu?”
He suggested that chicken shouldn’t………………………………………….
14. “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you last night”, Tim said to his father.
Tim apologized……………………………………………………..
15. John said to me, “Let’s have dinner out this evening”
John suggested that………………………………………………………………..
16. “You have done excellent work this month”, the manager said to the workers.
The manager congratulated the workers……………………………………………
17. “Don’t forget to do all your homework, David”
I reminded David………………………………………………………………
18. “Would you like a cup of coffee, Nam?”
John offered ……………………………………………………………………
19. He asked me, “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?”
He suggested that……………………………………………………………..
20. My friend said to me, “Thank you very much for helping me with these assignments”
My friend thanked me……………………………………………………………..
5. What does the sign say? A. Merging traffic coming from the left.
B. Right lane closed ahead.
C. Merging traffic coming from the right.
D. Yield to oncoming traffic
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Reading 1:
Advertisements are very important in the modern world . Often your T- shirt or jeans show
the name of the company that made them . This is a popular form of advertising . A special picture or
symbol , called logo , is sometimes used . You see logos on many different products . The idea of a
logo is that whenever you see it , you think of that product or company .
Many people like to buy a product because is it made by a certain company . Some people only buy a
product that is made by a famous company . People wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous
label to show that they are fashionable and have good taste.
It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio . Most advertisements are
only a few seconds long but very attractive . Sometimes , the advertiser uses a slogan because it is
easy to say and easy to remember
The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product . They sometimes show rich and
famous people using that product . The message is , if you want to feel rich and famous , and then
buy this product.
True or False:
1. The main purpose of an advertisement is to make people buy the products. __________
2. Your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that make them. __________
3. Most advertisements is time-consuming but very attractive. ____________
4. A good slogan is easy to remember. __________
Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space
5. The word “logo” in line 3 refer to:
A. picture or symbol B. kinds of clothes C. products D. company
6. The main idea of the passage is:
A. the advertising effects
B. a piece of advertisement
C. the idea of advertisement
D. the advertiser
Reading 2:
Computerization in high schools in the US has a good effect on students’ learning . Students
today learn quite differently from in the past . Firstly , computers can help teachers explain the
lessons interestingly in the classroom , which allows students to get a clearer idea about what is
being taught . Secondly , CD-ROW and the internet can provide students a lot of data resources that
can be got by simple keystrokes or mouse-clicks . This increase the speed at which students learn by
minimizing the time spent on searching for information . To sum up , computerization has enabled
high school students to learn in faster , easier and more easier and efficient ways .
True or False:
1. According to the writer , computers are helpful to both teachers and students . ______
2. Computers help teachers explain the lessons differently ___________
3. Computerization helps students learn faster , easier and more efficient . __________
4. Students can get a lot of data from CD-ROW and the Internet _________
Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space:
5. Thanks to the Internet , students can __________
A. get information quickly
B. study at home
C. learn differently
D. have more time to play
6. The word “efficient” can be best replaced by which of the following ?
A. comfortable B. effective C. interesting D. useful
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VI. WORD FORMS
1. I watch the news every day because it’ s very ---------------------- (inform)
2. I enjoy the constant --------------------- with students from other classes. (interact)
3. The show brought ---------------------- to millions of viewers. (enjoy)
4. You’d better put an -------------------- in the local paper to sell your house. (advertise)
5. Nowadays, the Internet is ------------------------ used. (commerce)
6. Although this laptop was a bit -------------------, I still bought it yesterday. (cost)
7. ---------------------- is a very attractive job today. (advertise)
8. Computers are becoming ----------------------- popular. They make everything faster. (increase)
9. There is a ------------------------- of local and international programs on TV. (vary)
10. I’m looking forward to seeing your ------------------------- (respond)
11. By learning English, we can get access to the world’s ----------------------(develop)
12. It’s ------------------------ trying to talk to her because she never listens (use)
13. They walked -------------------------- to the room. (purpose)
14. Alexander G. Bell was one of the greatest ------------------------- . (invent)
15. These mountain villages are completely ------------------------ in winter. (access)
16. I found the talk both informative and ------------------------ . (entertain)
17. The Internet is becoming a --------------------- tool for teachers. (use)
18. For most people a good ------------------------- helps them get a better job. (educate)
19. He was good at making up funny stories . He has an------------------ mind ( invent )
20. We should try to reduce ---------------in the street ( violent )
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as
the sentence printed before it.
1. That's the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly ......................................................................................................................................
2. If you don't rest yourself, you really will be ill.
Unless ...........................................................................................................................................
3. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor ................................................................................................................................
4. I can't believe that he passed the exam.
I find ..............................................................................................................................................
5. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
There ............................................................................................................................................
6. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
He is the most................................................................................................................................
7. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't .......................................................................................................................................
8. "Would you mind not smoking in here?"
I'd rather ........................................................................................................................................
9. I haven't been to the dentist's for two years.
It's .................................................................................................................................................
10. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After ..............................................................................................................................................
11. It's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It's better to avoid ..........................................................................................................................
12. It is wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
You should ...................................................................................................................................
13. Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure.
He is .............................................................................................................................................
14. Does your brother use the internet every day?
Your brother ..................................................................................................................................?
15. I'm quite happy to look after the baby for you.
I don't ............................................................................................................................................
16. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.
Not only ........................................................................................................................................
17. Have Tom and Betty written this letter to their mother?
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This letter ...................................................................................................................................... ?
18. Mrs. White ate a lot of fish yesterday, didn’t she?
Were a lot of ................................................................................................................................. ?
19. It’s good to visit other places
I enjoy ..........................................................................................................................................
20. The girl hated smoke of the car so she wanted to walk to the park to breath fresh air.
The girl preferred .........................................................................................................................
VIII. Rearrange the phrases given to make meaningful sentences
1. quite boring to me. / watching sports, / seem / / I love / and documentaries /
I love ....................................................................................................................................
2. has increasingly developed / and become / The Internet / part of our everyday life. /
The Internet ...........................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
3. with my friends / by means of e-mail or chatting. / can also communicate/ I / and relatives
I ............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
4. easily get access to it./therefore / The Internet /only in cities, /I cannot / is available
The Internet ...........................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
5. because of / The Internet / but also dangerous /viruses and bad programs./ / is not only time-
consuming and costly
The Internet ...........................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
6. is / in your free time?/ Which of these/ your favourite activity
Which of these ......................................................................................................................
7. on the website, / You /this article / haven't you? / have read /
You ........................................................................................................................................
8. before going camping, / on the internet / fishing or outdoors.../ can check weather conditions / We
We .........................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
9. with a rich source of / The internet / educational materials and courses. / provides us
The internet ...........................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
10. Television viewers/ by selecting the right channels . / various interesting programs / can enjoy
Television viewers ................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
WORD FORMS
Nouns after: - a, an, the
- adjective
- my, your, his, her, its, our, their
- this, that, these, those
- some, any, no, many, much, a lot of, …
- prepositions
Adjective: - after to be
- before a noun
- after some verbs: look, feel, taste, sound, smell, seem, keep, become, get, find,
make, …
Adverb: - after ordinary verbs : ( He runs slowly )
- before an Adjective or Adverb: ( He is an extremely fast runner / It grows
extremely slowly )
- Form: Adjective + ly
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2.How long is it since you saw Tom?
When ………………………………………………………………………………………
3.He can’t pass the examination.
He wishes ………………………………………………………………………………?
4.We can’t go out because of heavy rain.
We wish …………………………………………………………………………………
5.What a pity! He can’t come here.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………
6.I’m sorry. I can’t help you.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………
7.We have learnt English for 4 years.
We started …………………………………………………………………………………
8.I last saw her 10 years ago
I haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………
9.How long have you bought this car?
When ………………………………………………………………………………………
10. When did they start wearing this uniform?
How long ………………………………………………………………………………….
11. He has to sweep the stairs everyday
The stairs ………………………………………………………………………………….
12. We will meet her at the station
She ………………………………………………………………………………………
13. Did you do your test perfectly?
Was ………………………………………………………………………………………..
14. How long have they done their work?
How long has ……………………………………………………………………………
15. No one could help him
He …………………………………………………………………………………………
16. My mum is going to give me a computer on my birthday
A computer ………………………………………………………………………………
17. What languages do people speak in Malaysia?
What languages are ………………………………………………………………………
18. They made this Ao Dai in Viet Nam
This Ao Dai ………………………………………………………………………………
19. “ Sit down and tell me what is worrying you”, he said to her
He told her ………………………………………………………………………………
20. “ I’m leaving here for Hue tomorrow “. She said.
She said ……………………………………………………………………………………
21. “ I’ll come with you as soon as I am ready”. Tom said to her.
Tom said …………………………………………………………………………………
22. “Why do you come here late?”. She asked me.
She asked …………………………………………………………………………………
23. : Can you play the piano?”. He asked the girl.
He asked the girl …………………………………………………………………………
24. : I’m having a good time here “. Said Maryam.
Maryam said………………………………………………………………………………
25. “ Do you like Pop music?”. Hoa told Maryam.
Hoa asked Maryam ………………………………………………………………………
26. I think it would be good idea to take the train .
I suggest …………………………………………………………………………………
27. She went out, but she didn’t say a word.
She went out without ……………………………………………………………………
28. It is interesting to go out with friends at weekends.
Going out …………………………………………………………………………………
29. What about going to the cinema tonight?
Shall we …………………………………………………………………………………
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30. She enjoys going swimming.
She is …………………………………………………………………………………
31. Does it take you 3 hours to do this task?
Do you spend ……………………………………………………………………………
32. I don’t watch TV a lot now because I’m busy with my studies.
I used to …………………………………………………………………………………
33. “ Can you play chess?”. I asked my pen pal.
I asked my pen pal if ……………………………………………………………………
34. She likes to dance.
She enjoys…………………………………………………………………………………
35. Nam’s hobby is collecting stamps.
Nam is fond ………………………………………………………………………………
36. He is interested in swimming in the sea.
He loves …………………………………………………………………………………
37. To watch football match is exciting.
It’s …………………………………………………………………………………………
38. It’s difficult to make friends in a new school.
To make ………………………………………………………………………………
39. Our uniforms were made a long time ago.
They ………………………………………………………………………………………
40. It seems that there isn’t any cheese in the refrigerator now.
My little sister wishes ……………………………………………………………………
41. What a pity Nadia cannot join us to go whale-watching next week!
We wish …………………………………………………………………………………
42. How long has Romario played football?
When ………………………………………………………………………………………
43. Marlene said to me :” You should put your money in a bank.”
Marlene advised me ………………………………………………………………………
44. This is the first time Winifred has ever seen a cheetah.
Winifred ………………………………………………………………………… before
45. The robbers were arrested by the police yesterday.
The police …………………………………………………………………………………
46. The match has been cancelled due to the bad weather.
They ………………………………………………………………………………………
47. The flowers need watering.
We …………………………………………………………………………………………
48. The documents will be sent as soon as possible.
We …………………………………………………………………………………………
49. I was made to wash the clothes by my mother.
My mother ………………………………………………………………………………
50. My parents were interested in living in the countryside.
→My parents enjoyed ............................
51. We enjoy watching cartoon films .
→ We are fond ...........................................................................
52. He likes to listen to music.
→ He is interested in ....................................................................................
53. You have to work hard or you will lose your job.
→ If ......................................................................
54. You should eat breakfast, so you don’t get hungry during the class.
→If ..........................................
55. How long has she known him ?
→ When ...........................................................................................
56. It’s three days since I saw her .
→I haven’t .........................................................................................
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57. Mary last went to the supermarket 2 months ago.
→Mary hasn’t ........................................................
58. He hasn’t written a letter for 10 years.
→ He last ................................................................................
59. My mother last bought a new shirt for her for a long time.
→My mother hasn’t ..............................
60. Thao has not taken the medicine since Sunday.
→ The last time .........................................................
61. I have not seen my cat since 8 o’clock.
→The last time ............................................................................
62. He has not drunk wine for five years.
→It is .......................................................................................
63. Linh has not eaten chocolate before.
→ It is the first time .....................................................................
64. I have never worn shorts before.
→ It is the first time .......................................................................................
65. They produce sugar in Cuba.
→Sugar .......................................................................................................
66. Someone gave Linda this present an hour ago.
→Linda .............................................................................
67. We might find these songs on the Internet.
→These songs ...........................................................................
68. They sell newspapers everywhere in the city.
→Newspapers ................................................................
69. Are you tired and thirsty?
→They asked him ...........................................................................................
TAPESCRIPT - ENGLISH 9
UNIT 1
Tim: Are you hungry, Carlo?
Carlo: Yes.
Tim: Okay. Let’s go to a restaurant downtown. If we go through the park, we can catch a bus on
Ocean Drive.
Carol: That’s fine. I really like walking in the park. You’re lucky to have a place like this close to
your home. It’s so beautiful with all the trees and flowers and a pond in the middle.
Tim: Carlo! Be careful. You’re walking on the grass. The park keeper is growing some more-
you’ll kill the new grass!
Carol: Oh, sorry. I didn’t see the sign.
Tim: Come on. It’s time we caught the bus.
Carol: Is that our bus, Tim?
Tim: No. That’s a 103 bus. We want the number 130.
Carol: Where are we going to eat?
Tim: It’s up to you. There’s a new Mexican restaurant in town.
Carol: Oh, no. I can eat Mexican food at home. I love American food. I’d rather eat hamburgers.
Tim: Okay. I know exactly where we need to go!
UNIT 2
Announcer (on Public Announcement)
Attention, please. Here is a special announcement. A little girl is reported missing. She was last seen 20
minutes ago near the main entrance to the Car Fair. Her name’s Mary and she is 3 years old. She has
short dark hair. She’s wearing shorts - blue shorts and a long - sleeved white blouse. She’s wearing a
pair of shoes - brown shoes. She may be carrying a large doll.
If you see Mary, please bring her to the Information Desk. Her father’s waiting for her there. Thank
you.
UNIT 3
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At 6.30 in the morning, the bus collected Ba and his family from their home. After picking everyone
up, the bus continued north on Highway Number 1. It crossed Dragon Bridge and stopped at the gas
station to get some more fuel. Then it left the highway and turned left onto a smaller road westward.
This road ran between green paddy fields, so the people on the bus could see a lot of cows and buffaloes.
The road ended before a big store beside a pond. Instead of turning left towards a small airport, the bus
went in the opposite direction. It didn’t stay on that road for very long, but turned left onto a road which
went through a small bamboo forest. Finally, the bus dropped everyone off at the parking lot ten meters
from a big old banyan tree. It parked there and waited for people to come back in the evening.
UNIT 4
Host: Kate, can I introduce you to Nga? She’s studying English in London.
Kate: Hello, pleased to meet you.
Nga: Pleased to meet you, too.
Kate: Where are you from, Nga?
Nga: I’m from Viet Nam..
Kate: Why are you studying English here?
Nga: I need it for my job.
Kate: Really? So what do you do?
Nga: I work for a bank, an international bank in Ha Noi.
Kate: Oh, I see. Did you learn English at school?
Nga: Yes, and at university, too. But I’ve forgot er … forget …
Kate: Forgotten.
Nga: Yes, of course. I’ve forgotten a lot of it. I want to improve my writing skills. You know …
sometimes I have to write letters in English.
Kate: What about listening, Nga?
Nga: It’s terrible. This is my biggest problem. People talk very quickly and I can’t understand them..
Kate: Do you like studying English?
Nga: Oh, yes, It’s an interesting language and it’s very useful; and I can talk to people from all over
the world … and I can understand the words of my favorite songs, too.
Kate: Well. That’s very good. Good luck to you, Nga.
UNIT 5
Chau: Dad, I’m doing an assignment. Can you help me with the information?
Chau’s Father: What is the assignment about?
Chau: It’s about the important dates of the media. Where and when did the first
printed newspaper appear, Dad?
Chau’s Father: It’s first appeared in the 7th or 8th century AD, in China.
Chau: And when was the telegraph invented ?
Chau’s Father: Perhaps it was in the late 19th century. Do you know what new forms of
news media appeared in the early 20th century?
Chau: Radio and newsreels ?
Chau’s Father: Excellent ! And when did television become commercially viable,
can you guess ?
Chau: In the 1940s ?
Chau’s Father: No. It was in the 1950s .
Chau: When did the Internet become a major force in journalism ?
Chau’s Father: In the mid- and late 1990s.
Chau: Thank you , Dad. Now I can answer all the questions for my assignment.
1. 2.
- Ambulance - Restaurant
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3. 4.
- Fuel station
- Pedestrian crossing
5. 6.
- Wheelchair access & a - You can’t use mobiles here & you
disabled person can park here must switch mobiles off
11. 12.
- Only proceed when the - You must keep tidy & put litters in
crossroad ahead is empty the bin
15. 16.
- Restroom & toilet
- No pedestrian
17. 18.
- No litter - Stairs up
21. 22.
- No U-turn
- Caution! Wet floor
27. 28.
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31. 32.
- Highway begins
37. 38.
- Recycling
59. 60.
- Computer privacy is necessay
- Wild animals area
61. 62.
- Speed limit 40
- Children playground
63. 64.
- No music - No alcohol
75. 76.
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83. 84.
- No pedestrians & cycling
89. 90.
- Save & use water economically
- Stop
- No swimming
97. 98.
EXERCISE
1. What does the sign say?
A. Do not water the grass.
B. Do not walk on the grass.
C. Do not pick flowers.
D. Do not grow vegetables.
A. Go ahead.
B. Turn right.
C. Slow down.
D. Go fast.
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3. What does the sign warn us about?
A. Danger
B. Gardening
C. Work construction ahead
D. Clearing garbage
A. Roundabout
B. Waste Reuse
C. Recycling
D. Safe material
A. An on power icon
B. An off power icon
C. A cut-out circle
D. An on/off power icon
A. Dangerous area
B. Wild animal area
C. Forest
D. Zoology
A. No jogging.
B. No chatting.
C. No walking.
D. No swimming.
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9. What does this sign represent?
A. No trucks allowed
B. No passing zone for trucks
C. Trucks must yield to other vehicles
D. Hill ahead
A. No U- turn
B. No Left Turn
C. No Right Turn
D. In – Street Stop
A. Do not touch.
B. Do not sell foods and drinks.
C. Do not eat and drink here.
D. Do not drink water.
A. Stop.
B. No photograph.
C. No parking.
D. Cars prohibited.
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15. What does the sign say?
A. Go straight 40 meters.
B. Speed limit 40.
C. Under 40 tons.
D. Parking in 40 hours.
A. Stop here.
B. One way.
C. Don’t turn left.
D. Slow down.
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21. What does the sign want us to do?
A. All traffic turn left.
B. No left turn.
C. No U-turn.
24. What does the sign want us to do? A. You can park here
B. There is a T – junction
C. There is an intersection
D. There is a Y - junction
26. What does the sign want us to do?
A. You have to watch for trucks
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27. What does the sign want us to do?
A. Pedestrians can walk here
B. There is a construction
C. There is a market
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33. What does the sign want us to do?
A. Your weight must be over 10 tons.
B. Your vehicle’s weight must be
over 10 tons
C. Your vehicle’s weight must be
below 10 tons
D. No weight limitation in this road
35. What does the sign want us to do? A. Cars allowed to turn right
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39. What does this sign mean?
A. Four-lane highway
B. Four-way intersection ahead
C. Four-way stop
D. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles
permitted
A. Keep calm
B. Walk fast
C. Step up
D. Go upstairs
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46. What does this sign mean?
A. This way is one of the many ways you
could take
B. Traffic only goes in one direction on this
street
C. Vehicles must drive only in the direction of
the arrow
D. Option B and C.
B. A crosswalk
C. A railroad crossing
D. A blasting zone
A. One way
B. Standing
C. Restroom
D. Men and Women
B. Intersection ahead
B. Motorcycles only
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53. What does this sign mean?
A. No Parking
C. Parking sign
A. Dangerous area
B. Play station area
C. Relaxation area
D. Pedestrians ahead warning sign
A. School zone
B. Pedestrians only, no vehicle traffic
C. Pedestrians ahead warning sign
D. Slippery when wet
A. Bicycle only
B. No bicycle
C. Bicycle area
D. Children playground
B. Kindergarten
C. Children playground
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57. What does the sign say? A. Sharp left curve
B. Winding road
D. No bicycle
58. What does the sign want us to do? A. Weigh luggage area
C. Luggage transport
D. No littering
B. Sport center
C. Dangerous area
A. Cross road
B. Highway begins
C. Roundabout
D. Two way traffic
B. No feeding
C. No watering
D. No littering
B. No dancing
D. Sport center
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62. What does the sign want us to do?
A. No pets
B. No trapping of animals
C. No birds
D. Camping area
B. Parking lot
C. Bus station
B. Parking lot
C. Bus station
D. Departures
B. Arrivals
C. Delays
D. Parking lot
D. Train station
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68. What does the sign want us to do? A. Exchanging money area
C. Check-in area
D. Passport control
B. Police station
C. Restricted area
D. Check-in area
A. No fishing.
B. No feeding.
C. No touching.
D. No swimming.
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74. What does the sign say?
A. The use of camera is prohibited in this
facility.
B. CCTV in operation.
C. You’re on TV.
D. Camera on air – Do not enter.
A. Pedestrian crossing
B. Railway
C. Crossroad
D. No crossing
A. No parking
B. Roundabout
C. Handicap parking
D. Stop
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80. What does the sign say?
A. Danger
B. No parking
C. No smoking
D. No entry
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86. What does this sign say?
A. Length limit
B. Speed limit
C. Height limit
D. Width limit
A. Save water
B. Waste water
C. Use water economically
D. A & C are correct
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93. What does the sign want to warn
us? A. Caution
B. Danger
C. Be careful
D. Be patient
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100. What does the sign say?
A. Your camera may be robbed.
B. It is easy to damage your camera in this
area.
C. No taking photos here
D. Taking care of your camera.
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106. What does the sign say?
A. No traffic
B. No car
C. No parking
D. No passing
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112. What does the sign say?
A. Enter
B. Go straight
C. Pedestrian crossing
D. Exit
A. wheelchair access
B. A disabled person can park here
C. Everyone can go this way
D. A & B are correct
A. Public telephone
B. Private telephone
C. Free telephone
D. Free calls
A. Pedestrians
B. Students
Women and children
D. People
A. There’s an escalator
B. Escalator down
C. Go upstairs
D. Escalator up
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118. What does the sign say?
A. There’s a stair
B. Follow the direction until you reach
the stair
C. Go upstairs
D. Stairs up
A. Dustbin Ahead
B. Work Ahead
C. People Ahead
D. Police Ahead
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124. What does this sign symbolize?
A. Divided highway ahead
B. Traffic moving in both directions
C. One-way road ahead
D. Passing zone ahead
A. Nobody here
B. Speak loudly
C. Don’t make noise
D. No talkativeness
A. No feeding animals
B. Beware of dog
C. No food
D. No wild animals
A. date
B. time
C. place
D. the refreshments
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130. The sign says:
A. Don't sit at the front of the café
unless you are attending the party.
B. Only people invited to the party can
come into the café.
C. If you are coming to the party, you
shouldn’t use the tables at the front.
D. Jungle Café is closed today.
132. The sign says : __________ A. Each tour of the castle lasts less than two
hours.
B. Two hours is the minimum time
recommended for a visit to the castle.
C. Visitors are only allowed to spend two
hours inside the castle.
D. Visitors are only allowed to visit the
castle at 2 o'clock.
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135. The sign
says:
____________ A. Touch here.
B. Press here.
C. Put your hand here.
D. Pay exact fare because your change
won’t be returned.
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