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CHƯƠNG 1: GIỚI THIỆU ........................................................................................................................................... 1
CHƯƠNG 2: IELTS LISTENING ................................................................................................................................... 2
EXERCISES ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
KEYS ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
TAPESCRIPTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
CHƯƠNG 3: HƯỚNG DẪN PHÁT ÂM ...................................................................................................................... 45
CHƯƠNG 4: IELTS SPEAKING .................................................................................................................................. 46
IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 MODEL ANSWERS ......................................................................................................... 47
CHƯƠNG 5: NGỮ PHÁP CƠ BẢN ............................................................................................................................ 71
EXERCISES........................................................................................................................................................... 72
KEYS ................................................................................................................................................................... 84
CHƯƠNG 6: CẤU TRÚC IELTS CĂN BẢN .................................................................................................................. 91
60 CẤU TRÚC CÂU THÔNG DỤNG ........................................................................................................................... 92
CÁC CẶP CẤU TRÚC .......................................................................................................................................... 102
EXERCISES......................................................................................................................................................... 105
KEYS ................................................................................................................................................................. 112
CHƯƠNG 7: IELTS READING ................................................................................................................................. 116
EXERCISES......................................................................................................................................................... 117
KEYS ................................................................................................................................................................. 137
CHƯƠNG 8: IELTS WRITING .................................................................................................................................. 140
LINE GRAPH ...................................................................................................................................................... 146
BAR CHART ....................................................................................................................................................... 156

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CHƯƠNG 2: IELTS LISTENING
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EXERCISES
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BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 1
Bài 1: Nghe và trả lời câu hỏi sau
Listen to the conversations and answer the questions
1. A: What’s Joseph’s last name?
B: His last name is ….
2. A: Sorry, what’s your name again?

B: OK, my first name is ……and my last name is spelled
3. A: Excuse me, what’s her name?
B: ………..., and her last name is spelled….
4. A: What is Ms. Smith’s first name?
B: It’s spelled ………
5. A: Who is the man in the middle?
B: He is my friend, ……
A: Where is he from?
B: He is from….
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Bài 2: Nghe và điền số thích hợp vào chỗ trống. (Chỉ ghi số, không ghi chữ)
Listen carefully and write the numbers in the blanks. Write the numbers in figures, NOT
words.
1. The sweater costs ……… pounds.

2. Tom bought ……… books yesterday.
3. Mary is ……… years old.
4. Janet was ……… minutes late.
5. There are ……………… students in my class.
6. My grandfather has……… grandchildren.
7. Bill wears size……… .
8. The temperature was …………..°C yesterday.
9. The train arrived at …………..o’clock.
10. I got ………….. on my English test.
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Bài 1: Nghe và điền giá của mỗi vật dưới đây
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Bài 2: Nghe và điền vào những thông tin còn thiếu trong đoạn hội thoại dưới dây.
Listen to the following conversations and fill in the missing information in the spaces
below.
1. Operator: Can I help you?

Inquirer: Yes. Could you give me Hilton Hotel’s telephone number, please?
Operator: …………… .
Inquirer: Thanks.
Inquirer: Yes. Could you tell me British rail’s telephone number, please?
Operator: …………… .
Inquirer: Thank you very much.
3. Inquirer: Is that …………… .
Operator: Yes. Can I help you?
Inquirer: I’d like to speak to ……………, please.
4. Inquirer: Is that……………?
Operator: Yes. Who do you want to speak to?
Inquirer: Doctor……………, please.
5. Inquirer: Is that ……………?
Operator: Yes. Who do you wish to speak to?
Inquirer: ……………, please.
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Bài 1: Nghe và hoàn thành bảng sau.
Listen to the recording and write down the numbers in the correct rows.
Circulation of British newspapers
Name Circulation (Feb.- July 1994)
The Observer
The Independent
The Guardian
Financial Times
Sunday Express
Daily Express
The Sun
Daily Mirror
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Bài 2: Nghe và điền vào những thông tin còn thiếu trong đoạn hội thoại dưới đây.
Listen to the conversation and fill in the missing information in the right places
Message to…………..:
Date July 15 at 3:30
From…………..
Message:
There is a ………….. at Bob’s house on…………..
Bob’s address: …………..
Please call back …………..
Telephone No.: …………..
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Bài 1: Nghe và hoàn thành bảng sau
You will hear about passenger traffic at Britain’s main airports in 1990 and 1993. Listen to
the recording and write down the figures in the correct columns.
Traffic at Britain’s main airports
Name of Airport 1990 (in millions) 1993 (in millions)
Manchester 10.1 13.1
Glasgow
Birmingham
Edinburgh
Newcastle
Bristol
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Bài 2: Nghe và chọn đáp án đúng cho các câu sau
Listen carefully and circle the correct numbers.
1. The student from New York bought (50-15) new books last week.
2. My uncle George lives at (13-30) King’s Road.
3. Mr. Johnson was (40-14) minutes late for his lecture.
4. It took (16-60) hours to finish his work.
5. Mary finished the test in (17-70) minutes.
6. My friend Alan lost (19-90) pounds on the first day of class.
7. I paid (80-18) pounds on the first day of class.
8. He lives at (5062- 1562) Green Street, York.
9. Her address is (3040-1340) Farm Street, Brighton.
10. We bought (14-40) CDs last month.
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Bài 1: Nghe và tích vào thời gian đúng
Look at the boxes below. Tick the appropriate time as you listen to the recording.
What time does the next train arrive?
1.
14:14
14:40
2.
12:15
12:50
3.
16:13
16:30
4.
22:13
22:30
5.
18:14
18:40
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Bài 2: Nghe và chọn đáp án đúng cho các câu sau
Listen to the recording and tick the correct answers.
When does school start?

1. When does your mother arrive?
A. Tuesday, 14th May
B. Thursday, 14th May
C. Thursday, 4th May
2. When are you going on holiday?
A. 23rd March
B. 21st March
C. 25th March
3. When do the exams begin?
A. 21st June
B. 25th June
C. 26th June
4. When does school start?
A. 5th July
B. 15th July
C. 13th July
5. When are you going to move into the new house?
A. Next Monday, 8th February
B. Next Monday, 18th February
C. Next Tuesday, 18th February
6. When does the Art Museum open?
A. 31st September
B. 1st September
C. 4th September
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7. When are you leaving?

A. 13th April
B. 30th April
C. 23rd April
8. Here is an interesting date in Britain.
A. 13th February
B. 14th February
C. 15th February
9. Do you know when Halloween is?
A. 31st October
B. 30th October
C. 23rd October
10. When is Boxing Day?
A. 26th December
B. 29th December
C. 27th December
11. In Britain, Autumn begins on ……………
A. 3rd September
B. 13th September
C. 23rd September
12. When is the shortest day of the year in Britain?
A. 21st December
B. 22nd December
C. 23rd December
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Bài 1: Nghe một cuộc hội thoại giữa thư ký và một người đang muốn đặt lịch hẹn. Điền
tên, ngày, giờ và số điện thoại còn thiếu.
Dialogue 1
Note for Mr. Watson:

……….. is coming to see you on ……….. at ………..
His telephone number is ………..
Dialogue 2
Note for Dr. Jenkinson:

………...is coming to see you on ……….. at………..
Her telephone number is………..
Dialogue 3
Note for Professor Hansen:

……….. is coming to see you on ……….. at………..
His telephone number is………..
Bài 2: Nghe và điền những thông tin còn thiếu vào các ô trống sau:
Listen to the talk and write down the prices in the boxes provided:
Living in London
Transport Price
Bus fare (minimum)
Underground fare (minimum)
Taxi fare (minimum)
Coach fare
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BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 1
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KEYS
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Bài 1
1. Miller
2. Maria, T-A-N-A-K-A
3. Sarah, G-R-E-E-N
4. E-L-E-N-A
5. Paulo, Brazil
Bài 2
1. 46 2. 13 3. 26 4. 40 5. 29
6. 18 7. 43 8. 38 9. 12 10. 87
Bài 1
1. 120 pounds
2. 90 pounds
3. 269 pounds
4. 199 pounds
5. 49 pounds
6. 69 pounds
Bài 2
1. 745 5757
2. 723 9861
3. 8230 3541, Ms. Green
4. 6231 7799, Peter White
5. 6401 6589, Sally Smith
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Bài 1
Name Circulation (Feb. – July 1994)
The observer 495,483
The Independent 275,447
The Guardian 400,856
Financial Times 296,634
Sunday Express 1,544,404
Daily Express 1,358,246
The Sun 4,101,988
Daily Mirror 2,496,076
Bài 2
Message to Wendy:
Date July 15 at 3:30
From Sandy Paris
Message:
There is a party at Bob’s house on Sunday night.
Bob’s address: Flat 4, 45 Church Road
Please call back this evening.
Telephone No.: 361 3759
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Bài 1
Name of Airport 1990 (in millions) 1993 (in millions)
Manchester 10.1 13.1
Glasgow 3.9 5.2
Birmingham 3.5 4.2
Edinburgh 2.005 2.009
Newcastle 1.006 2.001
Bristol 0.008 1.001
Bài 2
1. 15 2. 30 3. 14 4. 16 5. 70
6. 19 7. 80 8. 5062 9. 1340 10. 40
Bài 1
1. 14:40
2. 12:15
3. 16:13
4. 22:30
5. 18:40
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Bài 2
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. C
7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C 12. B
Bài 1
Dialogue 1
Note for Mr. Watson:
Richard Priest is coming to see you
on next Monday, at 10:15
His telephone number is 421 7896
Dialogue 2
Note for Dr Jenkinson:
Rita Harper is coming to see you
on Friday, at 2:40
Dialogue 3
Note for Professor Hansen:
David Bell is coming to see you
on Tuesday, at 3:30
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Bài 2
Transport Price
Bus fare (minimum) 40p
Underground fare (minimum) 50p
Taxi fare (minimum) 2 pounds/£2
Coach fare 1 pound 20/£1.20
Section 1, Questions 1-10
1. Answer(ing) (the) phone
2. Hillsdunne Road
3. Library
4. 4.45
5. National holidays
6. After 11 (o’clock)
7. Clear voice
8. Think quickly
9. 22 October
10. Manuja
1. 300
2. Sunshade
3. balcony
4. forest/ forests
5. 319
6. 10,000
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7. relative
8. missed
9. item
10. Ludlow
1. 2.45
2. band
3. play
4. scientist
5. river
6. grandparents
7. Handsworth
8. traditional
9. outdoor
10. logo
1. temporary
2. doctor
3. Africa
4. youth
5. May
6. cheese
7. Arbuthnot
8. DG7 4PH
9. Tuesday
10. talk/ presentation
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TAPESCRIPTS
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Bài 1
Listen to the conversations and answer the questions.
1. A: Hi, Linda. I’m Joseph Miller. Everyone calls me Joe.
B: Nice to meet you, Joe. And what’s your name again?
A: It’s Miller. It is spelled M-I-L-L-E-R.
B: Thanks.
2. A: Hello, my name is Maria Tanaka and I’m from the United States.
B: Sorry, what’s your name again?
A: OK, my first name is Maria. It’s spelled M-A-R-I-A. And my last name is spelled T-
A-N-A-K-A.
B: Thank you, Maria.
3. A: Joe, this is my friend Sarah Green from France,
B: Excuse me, what is her name?
A: Sarah, S-A-R-A-H, and her last name is spelled G-R-E-E-N.
B: Thank you. Sarah, you are welcome to the class.
4. A: OK, Ms. Smith. Let me just check this information. Is your first name spelled E-L-
L-E-N?
B: No, it’s not. My first name is Elena.
A: Could you spell your first name for me?
B: It’s spelled E-L-E-N-A.
A: OK. Thank you. Elena
5. A: Hi, Steve. How’s everything?
B: Not bad. How about you?
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A: Pretty good, thanks. What’s that in your hand?
B: A picture from my computer.
A: Can I have a look?
B: Sure, here you are.
A: Who is the man in the middle?
B: He is my friend, Paulo.
A: Is he from Mexico?
B: No, he is from Brazil.
A: Sorry, where is he from?
B: He comes from Brazil, B-R-A-Z-I-L.
A: I see, so he is Brazilian. He looks Mexican.
Bài 2
Listen carefully and write the numbers in the blanks. Write the numbers in figures, NOT
words.
11. The sweater costs 46 pounds.

12. Tom bought 13 books yesterday.
13. Mary is 26 years old.
14. Janet was 40 minutes late.
15. There are 29 students in my class.
16. My grandfather has 18 grandchildren.
17. Bill wears size 43.
18. The temperature was 38°C yesterday.
19. The train arrived at 12 o’clock.
20. I got 87 on my English test.
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Bài 1
Exercise 1 How much is this?
Listen to the recording and write down the price for each item.
1. A: How much is this CD player?

B: It’s 120 pounds.
2. A: How much does this bicycle cost?
3. A: How much does this cost?
B: The TV set? It’s 269 pounds.
4. A: How much is the camera?
5. A: How much does this radio cost?
B: It’s only 49 pounds.
6. A: How much does the binoculars cost?
B: 69 pounds.
Bài 2
Exercise 1 Inquiry
Listen to the following conversations and fill in the missing information in the spaces
below.
Inquirer: Yes. Could you give me Hilton Hotel’s telephone number, please?
Operator: 745 5757
Inquirer: Thanks.
Inquirer: Yes. Could you tell me British’s telephone number, please?
Operator: 723 9861.
Inquirer: Thank you very much.
3. Inquirer: Is that 8230 3541?
Operator: Yes. Can I help you?
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Inquirer: I’d like to speak to Miss Green, please.

Operator: Yes. Who do you want to speak to?
Inquirer: Doctor Peter White, please.
Operator: Yes. Who do you wish to speak to?
Inquirer: Sally Smith, please.
Bài 1
Exercise 9 Circulation of British newspapers
Listen to the recording and write down the numbers in the correct rows.
You are going to hear the circulation for some national newspapers in Britain in 1994. The
circulation of The Observer from February to July in 1994 was 495,483. The Independent’s
circulation was 275,447. The Guardian was 400,856 and the Financial Times’ circulation
was 296,634. The circulation of Sunday Express was 1,544,404 and the Daily Express was
1,358,246. Britain’s most popular papers were The Sun and the Daily Mirror. The
circulation of The Sun was 4,101,988 and the Daily Mirror was 2,496,076.
Bài 2
Exercise 4 Telephone message (2)
Listen to the conversation and fill in the missing information in the right places.
A: Good afternoon. 651 8935
B: Hello. Could I speak to Wendy?
A: Ah, I’m afraid she is not in right now. Can I take a message?
B: Yes…er…, there is a party at Bob’s house on Sunday night. Bob’s address is Flat 4, 45
Church Road.
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A: Bob’s address is Flat 4, 45 Church Road.
B: And could you tell her that if she is interested, call me back this evening? My
telephone number is 361 3759.
A: Your number is 361 3759, all right. Sorry, who is calling?
B: Oh, I’m sorry… my name is Sandy Paris.
A: Sandy Paris, fine. I’ll give her the message. Good-bye.
B: Good-bye.
Bài 1
Exercise 1 Traffic at Britain’s main airports
You will hear about passenger traffic at Britain’s main airports in 1990 and 1993. Listen to
the recording and write down the figures in the correct columns.
Manchester Airport is the third largest airport in Britain. In 1990 it handled about 10.1
million passengers and in 1993 the number of passengers increased to 13.1 million. In
1990 Glasgow Airport handled 3.9 million passengers and in 1993 the number of
passengers rose sharply to 5.2 million. Birmingham handled 3.5 million passengers in
1990 and in 1993 the number of passengers was 4.2 million, not a big change. At
Edinburgh Airport, the number of passengers was 2 million and 5 thousand in 1990. But
in 1993 it handled about 2 million and 9 thousand passengers. At Newcastle Airport, the
number of passengers was 1 million and 6 thousand in 1990. In 1993 this airport handled
2 million and 1 thousand passengers. In 1990 Bristol Airport handled 8 thousand
passengers. In 1993 the number of passengers increased to 1 million and 1 thousand.
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Bài 2
Listen carefully. Be ready to write. Draw a circle around the correct number.
1. The student from New York bought 15 new books last week.
2. My uncle George lives at 30 King’s Road.
3. Mr. Johnson was 14 minutes late for his lecture.
4. It took 16 hours to finish his work.
5. Mary finished the test in 70 minutes.
6. My friend Alan lost 19 pounds on the first day of class.
7. I paid 80 pounds for that coat.
8. He lives at 5062 Green Street, York.
9. Her address is 1340 Farm Street, Brighton.
10. We bought 40 CDs last month.
Bài 1
Exercise 2: What time does the next train arrive?
Look at the boxes below. Tick the appropriate time as you listen to the recording.
1. A: Excuse me, please. What time does the next train arrive?
B: 14:40
2. A: What’s the next train to Edinburgh?
B: 12:15
3. A: When does the Paris flight leave?
B: 16:13
4. A: When does the next flight to Mexico arrive?
B: 22:30
5. When does the next flight to Athens leave?
B: 18:40
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Bài 2
Exercise 3: When does school start?
Listen to the recording and tick the correct answers.
1. A: When does your mother arrive?

B: Tuesday, 14th May.
2. A: When are you going on holiday?
B: 25th March.
3. A: When do the exams begin?
B: 21st June
4. A: When does school start?
B: 5th July
5. A: When are you going to move into the new house?
B: Next Monday, 8th February.
6. A: When does the Art Museum open?
B: I think it is on 4th September.
7. A: When are you leaving?
B: 30th April
8. A: Here is an interesting date in Britain.
B: Valentine’s Day is on 14th February
9. A: Do you know when Halloween is?
B: It’s on 31st October.
10. A: When is Boxing Day?
B: 26th December.
11. In Britain, Autumn begins on 23rd September.
12. A: Hi, Linda. Do you know in Britain when the shortest day of the year is?
B: Yes. It’s on 21st December.
A: No. It’s on 22nd December
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Bài 1
Exercise 2: Making an appointment
You will hear three dialogues on the telephone between a secretary and a person
who is making an appointment to see someone. As you listen, complete the notes
below. Please write the name of the person, the day, the time and the telephone
number in each dialogue.
Dialogue 1
Secretary: Hello, Mr. Watson’s secretary. Can I help you?
Richard: Good afternoon. I’d like to make an appointment to see Mr. Watson
next Monday, please.
Secretary: Who’s speaking, please?
Richard: Richard Priest.
Secretary: Yes, Mr. Priest. Monday is all alright. Would 10:15 be convenient?
Richard: Thank you. That’ll be fine.
Secretary: Oh, would you leave your telephone number please, just in case we
need it?
Richard: My telephone number is 421 7896.
Secretary: 421 7896. Thank you, Mr. Priest.
Dialogue 2
Secretary: Good morning, Dr. Jenkinson’s secretary. Can I help you?
Rita: Good morning. I’d like to make an appointment to see the doctor on Friday,
please.
Secretary: Who is speaking, please?
Rita: Rita Harper.
Secretary: Thank you. Is 2: 40 any good?
Rita: That’s fine. Thank you very much.
Secretary: Mrs. Harper, could you leave your telephone number, please?
Rita: Yes, of course. My telephone number is 563 2860.
Secretary: 563 2860. Thank you, Mrs. Harper.
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Dialogue 3
Secretary: Hello. Can I help you?
David: Yes, I’d like to see Professor Hansen on Tuesday, please.
Secretary: Who is speaking?
David: David Bell.
Secretary: Yes, would 3:30 be convenient?
David: That will be fine. Many thanks.
Secretary: Mr. Bell, would you leave your telephone number, please?
David: Yes, my number is 859 7783
Secretary: 859 7783. Thank you.
Bài 2
Exercise 3: Living in London (1)
Listen to the talk and write down the prices in the boxes provided.
London has been called the most expensive city in the world, though like all other
cites, if you know your way around, you can always find lower prices that people
normally pay. Transport is expensive compared with other places. The minimum
bus fare is 40p. This is only for about a kilometre’s ride. If you want to go further,
you have to pay more. The fares on the underground are the same. The minimum
fare is 50p, and if you want to go more than two or three stations, it costs more.
The minimum taxi fare is 2 pounds. If you want to go out of London, you can take a
coach. It is the easiest and most economical way to travel around London by
coach. A coach fare is about 1 pound 20.
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CHƯƠNG 3: HƯỚNG DẪN

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CHƯƠNG 4: IELTS SPEAKING
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IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 MODEL ANSWERS

1. NAME
2. STUDY/WORK
3. HOMETOWN
4. ACCOMMODATION
5. WEATHER
6. PUNCTUAL
7. TELEVISION
8. MUSEUM
9. HOLIDAYS
10. FILM
11. LEISURE TIME
12. SPORTS
13. VETETABLES AND FRUITS
14. MATHS
15. SKY
16. CLOTHES
17. WEEKEND
18. READING
19. SLEEP
20. NEWSPAPER
21. TREE
22. TEXT MESSAGES
23. MEMORISING
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24. FRIENDSHIP
25. TRAVELLING
26. TRANSPORTATION
27. LETTERS AND EMAILS
28. SWIMMING
29. SNACKS
30. PHOTOGRAPHY
31. HELP
32. HISTORY
33. HANDWRITING
34. MUSIC
35. COLOURS
36. TEACHERS
37. BEING IN A HURRY
38. BEING ALONE
39. TEAMWORK
40. COUNTRYSIDE
41. SOCIAL NETWORK
42. HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS
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1. NAME
• Who gave you your name?
When I was born, I was given a meaningful name by my parents. At first, they wanted
it to be Kien but a relative of mine already had that name. So, they decided to change
my name to Phi.
• Does your name have any particular (or special) meaning?
Well, I guess it simply means flying in spring.
• Do you like your name?
Absolutely! I love my name because it was a wonderful gift with a lot of love and
caring which was given by my parents to me.
• In your country, do people feel that their name is very important?
Yes, in my country, people consider the name as the crucial part in their lives. Because
it not only shows some particular meanings but it belongs to people throughout the
years.
• Would you like to change your name?
I have never thought of changing my name. Because it is a part of my childhood and it

also carries the hope of my family.
2. STUDY/WORK
• Do you work or are you a student?
I am a freshman of Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. I’ve been studying here for

almost a year.
• What are the most popular subjects in Vietnam?
There are some common subjects in my country such as Maths, Literature, English.
They are considered as major subjects at high schools and more likely to be
profoundly invested by parents and students.
• Why did you choose that university?

I picked my current university due to the reputation of academy and the high quality
of lecturers there. I also want to challenge myself in such a competitive environment.
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• What are your favourite classes/ courses/ subjects at university?

I am into Politics and History of International relations. The reason is that I am able to
expand my horizon about the politics of Vietnam and the world thanks to the
lecturers.
3. HOMETOWN
• What's (the name of) your hometown (again)?
I was born and raised in Nam Dinh city, which is famous for several famous scenes and
unique cuisines.
• Is that a big city or a small town?
My hometown is just a small yet beautiful town. And I spent almost 20 years living
there.
• Do you like your hometown?
Definitely. I love my hometown so much, because of not only friendly people but also
the famous tourist attractions in the city.
• What do you like (most) about your hometown?
Well, I think the most impressive thing to me whenever I’m far away from my
hometown is people there. They are really friendly, warm-hearted and helpful.
4. ACCOMMODATION
• What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
I live in a small and cozy apartment which is situated in the downtown of Hanoi.
• Who do you live with?
I live with my wife and our little kid who always support and love me unconditionally.
• How long have you lived there?
I’ve been living here for almost five years. It’s not such a really long time but enough
for me to be familiar with this place.
• Do you plan to live there for a long time?
No, I don’t. I think I am more suitable with the peace and calm in my hometown -
Nam Dinh city. I would prefer the fresh air in rural area rather than the polluted
environment of the city I’m living.
• (If you answer you haven't lived there long) What's the difference between where
you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
I think the biggest difference is that the city now I’m living is too noisy and chaotic,
while the place I’ve lived is much more peaceful and tranquil.
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5. WEATHER
• What's the weather like today?
It is sunny and windy today. The weather is really suitable for anyone who wants to go
camping or joins some outdoor activities.
• What kind of weather do you like (best)? (Why?)
I love the weather after a heavy rain, when it’s still cool and has a little bit of
sunshine. For sure, it makes me feel relaxed and comfortable.
• Have there been any changes in the weather over the past few years?
Yes, of course. As you can see, the weather over the past few years has been getting
worse day by day due to the global warming and green house effect.
• Does the weather ever affect what you do?
Definitely! The weather has a profound effect on my activities every day. For example,
I decided to catch a movie with my friends last night but we had to cancel it because
of a storm.
6. PUNCTUAL
• Do you think it is important to be on time?
I certainly do. In my opinion, being punctual is really crucial for everybody as it shows
the respect to others and yourself too.
• Are you, yourself, late very often?
I’m rarely late because I don’t want to waste others’ time and make them feel
uncomfortable.
• Do you wear a watch?
Being a punctual person, I always wear a watch so that I don’t miss any appointments.
A watch is such an inseparable thing for me.
• When does time SEEM to move fast, and when does it SEEM to move slowly?
Time does seem to fly by when I work or spend time with family, whereas it moves
slowly when I have nothing to do. It’s such a long and boring period.
• If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?
If I could go back in time, I would like to learn English sooner and more seriously. I
kind of regret about the period that I wasted my precious time on useless things.
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7. TELEVISION
• How much TV do you (usually) watch?
Well, I often watch TV three times a week. I don’t have much free time to do it and I
usually update the latest news by surfing the Internet.
• Did you watch much TV when you were a child? (How much?)
No, I didn’t. I just watched some programmes I love. Instead of watching much TV, I
spend my time playing football with the kids near my home.
• What (types of) programmes did you watch when you were a child?
I still remember I was a big fan of Super hero’s series and comedy programmes when I
was a little boy. Sometimes, I watch those programmes again and they remind me of
my childhood.
• Do you think television has changed in the past few decades?
Yes, television has changed a lot in the recent years. Due to the fast development of
technology, televisions are also upgraded to meet the expectations of viewers.
8. MUSEUM
• Are there many (or, any) museums in your hometown?
In my hometown, there are just a few museums but they reserve a lot of values in
terms of culture and history of city.
• Do you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country?
Definitely. Because they are helpful methods that help visitors from all over the world
know about our long history and traditional culture. Visitors can explore our country
from ancient time through museums.
• Do you often visit a museum?
Yes, I often visit a museum when I have spare time. It is a great way to broaden my
knowledge about our history.
• Did you go to any museums when you were a child?
I fortunately had a chance to visit the National museum of Vietnamese history when I
was a child. It was a trip with my classmates and it is one of the most interesting
experience I have ever had.
• When was the last time you visited a museum?
The last time I visited a museum was a week ago. I visited Vietnam national museum
of nature with my family with joy and excitement.
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9. HOLIDAYS
• What public holidays do you have in your country?
In my country, there are some public holidays such as New Year’s Day, National day,
Reunification Day. Some are similar to Western ones, some are totally different.
• Do people in your country celebrate Christmas?
It depends. Some people celebrate Christmas with their families and friends by going
to Church. But some people just consider it as a normal day.
• Do you like public holidays?
Yes, of course. Public holidays are great chances for me to relax after hard - working
days. They also give me a chance to spend more time with my family.
• Which public holidays do you like the most?
I love Tet holiday the most because it’s the time for family reunion and looking back
what I have and haven’t achieved over the course of a year.
• What did you do during the last public holiday?
I traveled to Tam Dao last month on Independence Day with my co – workers. It was
such a memorable experience when I saw a lot of beautiful scenes and tried on some
famous specialties there.
10. FILM
• Do you like to watch films?
Yes, I’m a big fan. It is because when I watch films, I’m completely relaxed and I can
travel around the world just through movies.
• Do you prefer foreign films or Vietnamese films?
Well, I think I have a tendency to watch foreign films much more than Vietnamese
films as I find the foreign films so interesting and funny. They help me know more
about foreign cultures as well.
• How often do you go to a cinema or watch a movie?
Let me see…I often go to a cinema twice a month with my wife or my co – worker
when I have free time. It is a way to let my hair down after a stressful day.
• Do Vietnamese people like to go to a cinema to watch a film?
No, not really. The majority of Vietnamese people prefer to watch a film at home
rather than go to cinema. It will be much more convenient and saves a lot of money
to spend on other needs.
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11. LEISURE TIME

• What do you do in your spare time?
Well, like other youngsters, I really take my interest in watching online videos. This
brings me pleasure after tiring hours and gives me a large amount of information as
well.
• Do you think modern lifestyles give people enough time for leisure?
I would say no. The modern lifestyles always make people busy with working, so they
don’t have enough time for leisure.
• Do you think people today have more time to relax than in the past?
Well, I don’t think so. It seems to me that people are now becoming busier. The fast
pace of modern life makes people spend most of their time on work and study.
• Do you think it's important for people to have leisure time?
There is no doubt about this. No one can keep working without relaxing. Leisure time
gives a chance to top up our energy, so we can be ready for all works after that.
• Do old people and young people spend their leisure time in the same way?
Of course not. While the young are interested in adventurous activities such as
skydiving, skiing and something like that, the old seems to be into traditional
activities like going fishing, reading newspapers.
12. SPORTS
• Do you like to watch sports on TV?
Definitely yes. I am really interested in watching sports on my TV, especially watching
football matches. Exciting matches always drive me crazy.
• Do you have a favorite sports star?
Of all sports stars, the one I admire the most is Michael Phelps. He is considered the
greatest swimmer in Olympic history with 28 medals. He is absolutely amazing.
• What's the most popular sports in Vietnam?
It is football. In Vietnam, the sport is widely known as the King of Sports. Almost all
Vietnamese people have a passion for football and always support national team in
every match they play.
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• What kind of sports would you like to try in the future?

I have never had a chance to skydive, so I really want to try it at least once in my life.
Flying in the sky, I think, will be very great.
• Have you ever tried any dangerous sports?
Oh, not yet. I am into adventurous activities, so it is a pity I haven’t tried those, but I
think if I have a chance, I will certainly do.
13. VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

● What's your favourite vegetable and fruit?
It is definitely tomato. This kind of fruit is full of essential vitamins and fiber which are
very good for our health.
● How often do you eat fruits?
I have fruits every day after the meals. Eating fruits plays an important role in
building a healthy body as they are natural sources of vitamins and minerals.
● Are there any special fruits in your hometown?

In my hometown, pomelo is a specialty. People visiting my hometown always buy
some pomelos as a gift for their friends and families.
● Should we eat vegetables every day?
There is no doubt this. Vegetables should be an essential part in our daily diet
because they provide us a source of nutrients, and help us avoid a lot of diseases.
14. MATHS
● When did you start learning maths?
I began to study maths when I attended primary school at the age of six. Maths is a
compulsory subject in Vietnam’s education curriculum.
● Do you like maths?
Of course yes. Although Maths is difficult to master, it is really interesting and
practical. Learning how to plus and subtract is necessary for our daily life.
● Who taught you maths?
My maths teacher was young. She was very kind and dedicated. She always
encouraged me to finish all the complicated exercises.
● Who's your favourite teacher so far?
My favorite teacher so far is my English teacher. Her name is Mary. She is very young,
but she has a profound understanding of the language.
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● Is Maths difficult for you to learn?

Definitely! Maths is one of the most complex subjects I have to learn at school.
Dealing with numbers sometimes drives me crazy.
● Do you like to use a calculator?
I would say yes. When I reach higher education, the maths exercise is more complex
with a lot of calculations, so you know, a calculator is really necessary. It helps me to
reduce the time to solve math problems.
15. SKY
● Do you like to watch the sky?
I am really into watching the sky, especially the sky in the autumn. A blue and clear
sky gives me a feeling of peace and pleasure.
● What is the sky like at night in your hometown?
I was born in a countryside, so the sky is purely black. From my house’s yard, I can
clearly see the Moon and twinkle stars.
● Do you like to watch stars?
Sure. Bright stars in the black sky make me feel mysterious. Counting stars used to be
one of my favorite activities as well.
● Have you ever taken a course about stars?
It is a pity I haven’t had a chance to do that. You know, I’m now quite busy with work
and only have a little time for any other activities.
● Is it important to study stars?
I think it plays an important role in our life. Studying stars helps tell us how we got all
the other elements that make up things around us and make us understand how our
own solar system was formed.
● What's your favorite star?
I’m really into The Sun. It seems much closer to us than other stars. It provides the
light needed for humans to stay healthy and keeps the Earth warm enough for
people to survive.
16. CLOTHES
● What clothes do you usually like to wear?
As a teenager, I like wearing something that makes me comfortable and confident, for
example, jeans and a T-shirt.
● Do/did you wear the same clothes at school and at home?
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Of course not. At school, I usually wear formal clothes while at home I prefer
comfortable ones like a T-shirt.
● Will you change your clothes when you go home today?
Definitely yes. After a day going outside, my clothes may be full of dust so I will
change them right after I come back home today.
● Did you have any special clothes to wear when you were a child?
I cannot clearly remember, but it could be “áo dài nam”, which is a traditional male
Vietnamese garment.
● Did you like them?
I would say yes. In my memories, they were one of the most beautiful clothes that I
have worn in my life.
17. WEEKEND
● How do you usually spend your weekends?
At weekends, I usually spend time going out with my friends. We will go shopping,
hang out and probably have dinner together.
● In your country, do men and women usually do the same kind of things on
weekends?
Well, I believe men tend to spend weekend time playing sports or doing something
adventurous like traveling, hiking, etc. Women, however, prefer doing something
more entertaining like going shopping and watching movies at cinemas.
● When do you spend time with your family?
Actually, I live far from home so I can only spend time with my family on holidays like
summer vacation or Tet holiday.
● What do you usually do on weekends?
I usually spend weekend time for myself after a tiring week. I might go shopping,
hang out with my friends or do something entertaining.
18. READING
● Do you like reading books? Why or why not?
Reading book is definitely my favorite. As you know, books are a huge source of
information and knowledge of all fields.
● Did you read much when you were a child?
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Yes, of course. As a child, my biggest passion was lying on the sofa and reading many
types of books especially comics and stories.
● What (kinds of) books did you like reading when you were a child?
Comics and picture stories were my favorite books when I was a child. Interesting
stories in these brought me fun and pleasure.
● For children, what do you think are the benefits of reading?
For children, getting used to reading at the early age will help them to improve
concentration. Besides, this is a good way for children to develop language skills as
well.
● What do you think are the benefits of reading to children?
Reading brings various benefits to children. Reading every day helps children to
broaden their horizon. Also, they can develop their imagination and creativity.
19. SLEEP
● How many hours do you sleep every day?
As a daily routine, I spend about 6-7 hours sleeping. This amount of time is enough
for me to recover and get ready for every task in the next day.
● Is it necessary to take a nap every day?
Definitely yes. A short nap after working hours in the morning can help us to relax
and reduce stress so that we can get full of energy to get back work in the afternoon.
● How to have good sleep?
I believe that a moderate timetable is a key factor helping you sleep well. Besides, a
reasonable diet like eating many vegetables is a good consideration as well.
● Do you like to get up early in the morning?
I am used to getting up early in the morning and I really enjoy it. When getting up
early, I have much time to do morning exercise and have breakfast. This is very good
for my health.
● Can you sleep well if you are in a noisy environment?
I don’t think so. I really have difficulties in falling asleep with noise around. This is not
at all comfortable.
20. NEWSPAPER
● Do you often read newspapers?
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Yeah, I do. I am really into reading online newspapers because I want to update the
daily news in all areas of life such as politics, weather, sports and so on.
● Which do you prefer reading, magazines or newspapers?
Well, I read newspapers more often than magazines, normally because newspapers
provide information that is relatively easy to understand.
● What kinds of newspapers (or magazines) do you usually read?
As a fan of sports, I am really interested in reading daily sports newspapers. This
helps me update the latest news related to my favorite team.
● How old were you when you first started to read newspapers?
I started reading newspapers when I was a small girl, at the age of 7, 8. I am an avid
reader of many genres of books. It depends on what mood I am in.
● Do you think it's important to read newspapers? (Why? /Why not?)
Definitely yes. Reading newspapers every day enables us to keep up with the latest
trends and gain information in all aspects of life. This makes us to be fully informed.
21. TREE
• Do you like trees?
Certainly yes, because trees are very important to our life. They help the
environment by far cleaner.
• Are there any important trees in your country?
It is definitely bamboo. Bamboo tree is a representative symbol in both Vietnamese
culture and daily life. It exists almost everywhere in Vietnam, though mainly in rural
areas.
• Where can one find trees (or forests) in your country?
Vietnam has been well-known for “golden forests” and “silver rivers”, so it is easy to
find them in almost all parts of our nation. Some of famous forests of Vietnam I can
recommend you are Cuc Phuong forest in Ninh Binh, U Minh forest in Bac Giang.
22. TEXT MESSAGES

• Do you text someone if he doesn’t answer your phone?
Yes, I usually do. If I try to phone my friend but she doesn’t pick up the call, she might
be busy. So I text her to let her know I am waiting for her reply.
• Is there any chance when texting someone is better than calling him?
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I would say sometimes. In some cases such as in the middle of the night, early in the
morning, or in a meeting, it is better for me not to call to disturb him, so I text him
instead.
• Have you ever had difficulty replying?
Well, that would be when my phone account runs out of money and I may forget to
top it up. So it is difficult to reply.
• How often do you send text messages?
You know, nowadays with the growing popularity of social networking sites such as
Facebook and Zalo it takes me just a few seconds to send a text message so I almost
do it on a daily basis.
23. MEMORISING
• What do you remember to do every day?
Frankly speaking, there are many things that I have to bear in mind every day. The most
typical things are the completing tasks and finishing assignments.
• What helps people to remember things?
Well, I always use my notebook or note app on my phone to jot down timetables so
that I can remember all important things to do.
• Why do old people forget about things easily?
Well, I think it’s quite normal that the older people become, the more forgetful they
are. It is ecause the brain is no longer accurate in remembering new facts.
• Have you ever forgotten something important?

Yeah, I have. I used to forget an important interview for Human resource position
Yamaha, which is one of the most famous companies in Vietnam. It was a pity that I
lost the chance to work for that company.
24. FRIENDSHIP
• How often do you like to hang out with friends?
I hang out with my friends once or twice a week in the weekends. We often go out for
dinner or see movies in a cinema together.
• Who do you usually like to hang out with?
Usually I’d like to hang out with one of my close friends. Because we live in the same
neighbourhood so we are able to meet frequently.
• Where do you like to go when you hang out with your friends?
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Well, we often go to the cinema to watch movies if we are free all day, but if we don’t
have much time we will visit a vintage-style café and enjoy some cups of coffee together.
• Do you like to go out with a big group or just few friends?
Well, I prefer to hang out in a small group with just some of my closest friends. We can
freely share everything even most confidential ones with each other.
25. TRAVELLING
• Do you like travelling?
Definitely yes. Travelling is one of my favourite hobbies. I like to travel all new places to
explore various cultures and learn about new things in life. Traveling is really a good way
of relaxing after working time as well.
• In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
I guess it would be autumn. This season has little rain, clear skies and temperate
conditions. It’s really the best season when most places are at their best at that time.
• Would you say your country welcomes travellers? (or tourists)?
Certainly yes, my country is well-known for its friendliness and hospitality. People here
always warmly welcome foreigner visitors from many different countries in the world.
• Would you say your country is a good place for travellers to visit?
Definitely. Vietnam is an ideal place for visiting indeed. Visiting Vietnam, you will have
chance to enjoy the warm weather, and taste a variety of delicious foods.
26. TRANSPORTATION
• What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
Well, I can immediately say it is motorbike. Almost all Vietnamese people have a
motorbike because it is not only cheap but also convenient for them to commute in the
cities and in the villages as well.
• How often do you take buses?
Well, buses are suitable for students or old people in Vietnam, for me, as an office staff
I rarely take buses to go somewhere. I prefer to travel by motorbike instead.
• Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
I could say both of planes and trains have their own advantages. It is clearly seen that
traveling by plane is much faster, while traveling by train is usually cheaper.
• Do you think people will drive more in the future?
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Maybe no. You know, the environmental pollution is getting worse and emission from
private vehicles is one of the biggest contributors, so I think in the future people will turn
to public means of transport to reduce emissions.
27. LETTERS AND EMAILS
• Do you write many letters or emails?
Of course, yes. When being at work, I write email to discuss new ideas with my boss, and
contact with my consumers.
• Who do you usually write to?
Well, as I said before, email is one of our communication methods in our daily work. So I
write emails to my co-workers very often to exchange ideas and draw up new plans for
company.
• Do you prefer to write letters by hand or to use a computer?
Well, for me, I prefer typing to handwriting. Using a computer to write letters helps me to
save time and correct the mistakes easily.
• What are the differences between emails and letters?
The primary difference between a paper letter and an email is the medium; a paper letter
is printed or handwritten on actual paper and sent through the mail while an email is typed
on a computer tablet or smartphone and sent electronically.
28. SWIMMING
• Can you swim?
Well, to be honest, I don’t know how to swim although I have already learnt many times.
I really have difficulty in keeping my body floating in the water.
• Do you have to learn swiming at schools?
Like majority of Vietnamese students, I don’t have to do it. But I strongly believe it should
be included in the cirriculum in the near future.
• Are there many places to swim near you?
Oh, yes. Near my house, there are many swimming pools for both children and adults. They
are very big with clear and blue water. A lot of people go there to practice swimming and
relax after the working day.
• Do you think everyone should learn to swim?
Definitely yes, swimming is a necessary skill that everyone should acquire because it helps
us to save life in emergency situation in water. Learning swimming also a good way of
strengthening muscles and improving health as well.
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29. SNACKS
• Do you like snacks?
Definitely yes. Snacks is one of my favorite foods because it is convenient to buy and easy
to digest.
• What kinds of snacks are popular in your country?
Well, in Vietnam, it is easy to see in grocery stores or even in the sidewalks many kinds of
junk foods such as biscuits, sweet soup, and foods on a stick. They are all favorite foods of
young Vietnamese people.
• Do you think eating snacks is good for your health?
Well, I think eating snacks has bad effect on our health because, you may know, snacks
contain a lot of calories and fat substances that can cause a lot of serious diseases.
• Where do you usually buy snacks?
We could buy them almost everywhere. For me myself, I tend to buy some on the way
home from work. There is a small market not far from my office.
30. PHOTOGRAPHY
• Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)
Yes, I love taking photographs. I think it is a great way of enjoying the beauty of things
around. Besides, it also helps me capture every amazing experience in life, so I can keep
meaningful memories.
• Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)
Well, I like to have other people take photos for me because they will guide me how to
look great in every picture.
• How often do you take photographs?
I’m kind of person taking interest in capturing everything so I try to take shots daily
whenever I see something beautiful or special.
• In what situations do you take photographs?
I would say I take photos of big events of my life such as my birthday party, my graduation
day. I also take hundreds of photos when traveling to beautiful places.
31. HELP
• Do you like to help others?
Definitely yes. Helping other people gives me a sense of satisfaction, that I have
contributed something worthwhile TO make the world a better place.
• When was your last time you helped others?
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I have just come to an ethnic mountainous village in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh to do the
volunteering for education. We came to teach children English, and to help people there
to know how to make money from tourism.
• Did your parents teach you the importance of helping others?
Yes, when I was a child, my parents always told me that helping people is a good thing
need to do. They advised me to help all people whenever possible, especially the elder,
the disadvantaged, those who are unlucky in life.
• Have you ever refused to help others?
Yes, I have. Sometimes I am really busy with my job, so if someone asks me to help in
doing something that is not urgent I will say sorry because I have more important
things to do than that.
32. HISTORY
• Do you like (to learn about) history?
Yes, I’m interested in history, especially Vietnam’s history. Learning about historical
events and figures is really amazing and helps us to love this peaceful life more.
• Do you think history is important?
To my belief, history plays an important role in our society. Our former generations
experienced many difficulties to save our country so we have to be proud of them and
develop our country better.
• Do you like to watch programs on TV about history?
Definitely! I find them much more informative and interesting. They help me to learn
more about historical events such as battles, wars and so on.
• Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history?
I would say that the internet is useful and convenient for me to access a wide range of
information about historical events. However, we need to select the source very
carefully.
33. HANDWRITING
• Do you often write things?
To be honest, I don’t write something by hands very often. It is because of the

development of science and technology such as smart phones or computers, I often
use laptop and text messages via phones.
• Do you write every day?
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Not really. I just write on special occasions like birthday letters or farewell ones to any
of my relatives and friends. It makes them feel a writer’s love and respect for them.
• How often do you send e-mails?
Well you know, I’m a teacher and I always write something formal every time I need,
maybe solving my tasks or talking to my partner, so email is my first choice.
• Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting?
Although computers have many advantages, it will not completely replace

handwriting. The reason is that handwriting not only expresses somebody’s
personality but also shows their feeling. Therefore, it will be irreplaceable, I guess.
34. MUSIC
• Do you often like to listen to music?
Actually, yes. I love listening to music, especially the US-UK. You know, it’s good way
to reduce stress and practice English skills as well. Killing two birds with one stone!
• When do you listen to music?
I listen to various kinds of music depending on my feeling. For example, if I have to

study or I’m in a bad mood, I will go for sad music, but sometimes I prefer to choose
Electro Dance Music songs to relax and enjoy life.
• Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Yes, I used to play the guitar in the second year but I’m just an amateur. Now, I’m so
busy so I can’t play anymore. I intend to start again next summer!
• Is music an important subject at school in Vietnam?
In my opinion, having music classes at school is very important for students. Music has
positive influences on one’s way of thinking and feeling, so it will make people better
if they can listen to music at a very young age.
• Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes, give details.)
Yes, when I was a little boy, my parents usually took me to concerts, it was absolutely
interesting and new experience for me.
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• What kinds of music are most popular in Vietnam?
In my opinion, in Vietnam the most popular one is Pop. Pop music has quite catchy
lyrics and it is so easy to sing along. As a result, it attracts a wide number of fans
including me.
35. COLOURS
• What's your favorite color?
Well, my favorite color is blue. Because it stands for confidence, maturity and hope.
This color inspires me to try hard for anything I want.
• Are there any colors you dislike (Why?)
Well, I gotta admit that I prefer not having overly bright colors like neon. Because it
doesn’t bring any meaning and I can’t associate it with anything.
• Are colors important to you?
Definitely yes, especially in choosing clothes. You know, the whole world is made up
of various colors and they have their own meaning. It also presents what I feel about
something or I’m feeling at a specific moment.
• Were colors important to you when you were a child?
When I was a child, everything of mine was in red. It truly defined me at that time.
• When you are buying something, is the color important to you?
I would say yes. When I’m going shopping for clothes, I will go with color blue because
it looks great on me and suits my skin tone. I believe that blue is always fashionable in
men’s outfit.
36. TEACHERS
• Do you have a favorite teacher?
Certainly! In my student life, I was lucky enough to study with many great teachers
but my English teacher in high school was probably impressive one who always put
students first and influenced me the most.
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• Why do you like the teacher?
Well, she instructed me many precious specialist knowledge and encouraged me to

study harder to pursue my own dream in the future.
• How does (did) this teacher help you?
She definitely helped me a lot. She set high goals and made me more motivated in
studying and I wasn’t afraid of speaking English anymore.
• Do you think you could be a teacher?
To be honest, yes. I’m happy to work with young people as I can convey useful
knowledge to others in an interesting way.
• Would you like to be a teacher?
Well, the idea certainly sounds amazing. I have a strong dream of becoming an English
teacher, which helps me to achieve success as well as challenge myself more.
37. BEING IN A HURRY

• When was your last time you did something in a hurry?
Oh well, I still remember missing the final exam because of getting up so late.
Unfortunately, I got stuck in a traffic jam on my way to my university. And you know, I
had to run as fast as possible to be on time.
• Do you like to finish things quickly?
Definitely not. I understand the feeling of not having enough time to do everything
carefully, especially when it comes to important decisions.
• What kind of things do you never do in hurry?
Well, I think I would never finish my tasks in a hurry, otherwise there would cause lots
of errors that would be difficult for me to fix. That is not acceptable.
• Why do people make mistakes when they are in hurry?
In my opinion, making a decision without not having enough time makes them fail to
address their troubles or situations.
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38. BEING ALONE

• Do you like to be alone?
I’m a fan of being alone. Because it helps me to realize that doing so gives me more
freedom to do the things I really want to do.
• What do you like to do when you are alone?
I’d like to enjoy being alone, reading a book or listening to music. I can relax and do
something I really like, so I don’t have to think too much about anything.
• Do you like to spend time with your friends or just stay at home on your own?
It depends, really. If it’s a holiday, I will prefer spending time with my family and
friends because of the cost sharing. But when I need to concentrate and work
effectively, so I wanna stay at home alone.
• When was the last time you were being alone?
It was just 3 months ago when my wife had a holiday trip to enjoy this amazing
summer. I was up to my ears preparing for my work and had to stay home alone for a
week.
39. TEAMWORK
• When was your last time worked with a team?
I worked on a team 1 week ago, I guess. My team made a plan to write a program for
the IELTS course online and assign my members to find students’ mistakes in writing
exercises.
• Do you like to work or study with others or just by yourself?
Well, I like the connection between the members, the sharing of ideas as well as
supporting each other at work. We can learn more from the experience and
knowledge of others.
• What's the most important thing for teamwork?
In my opinion, the importance of a best teamwork is listening. I’d say it’s extremely
important. That makes the team more connected and easier to succeed.
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• Do you like to be a leader?
Oh, I think this idea sounds interesting, you know. I think I’m ``ble of guiding my
members to work better. This makes me develop soft skills and create professional
image in their eyes.
40. COUNTRYSIDE
• Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?
Actually, I’m not sure about that because of my recent job. But if possible I still want
to settle down in the countryside when I’m older.
• What do people living in the countryside like to do?
People living in the rural areas usually do many outdoor activities such as going
fishing, growing vegetables or feeding animals for their living. They tend to be more
relaxed and are less stressed.
• What are the benefits of living in rural areas?
There are a number of benefits of living in the countryside. For example, the living
cost is cheaper than in the big cities. Living in the countryside is also good for our
health thanks to lower levels of pollution while air quality in big cities is serious.
• What are the differences between living in the city and the countryside?
Well, to be honest, the pace of life in cities is often very fast. Secondly, traffic jam in
big cities in rush hour is serious and needs to be resolved.
41. SOCIAL NETWORK

• What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?
Social networking sites plays an important role in our life, especially young people. I’m
a big fan of Facebook, Instagram. I’m using them to relax and find useful information I
want.
• Are you a social person?
I suppose that I’m able to talk with other people so I have many friends on Facebook
and can easily make friend with them by sending messages or making video calls.
• What kinds of people do you like to make friends with on those websites?
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Generally, I like to be friends with people with whom I share same interests, goals and
dreams.
• Is it good to find real friends on social network?
I think it’s not good enough for us to find real friends on social network. It seems like
we need to have trust and respect for each other. So I don’t think it is good idea.
42. HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS
• How often do you like to hang out with friends?
Now I’m working around the clock, so I rarely hang out with my buddies, probably
only in the weekends. Or if we are too busy, we will chat on the phone with my
friends.
• Who do you usually like to hang out with?
I spend a lot of time hanging out with my best friends who are such nice and friendly
people. We are usually together and they never fail to make me laugh.
• Where do you like to go when you hang out with your friends?
We normally have a great dinner in our favorite restaurant, then we go to the movie
theatre or have a coffee date to talk about everything happened in this week. On
special occasions like our birthdays, we will travel together to create many memories
of friendship.
• Do you like to go out with a big group or just few friends?
Personally speaking, I’d rather to go out with just few friends, you know. We can focus
on talking and sharing all secrets without any worries.
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CHƯƠNG 5: NGỮ PHÁP

CƠ BẢN
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EXERCISES
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THÌ HIỆN TẠI ĐƠN
Bài tập 1: Thay đổi dạng của động từ
E.g.: Donald Trump’s son (be) very handsome.
1. Uncle Tuan (have) a lot of money.
2. … you … (want) to be beautiful like me?
3. My sister (have) an ugly boyfriend.
4. Hannah (be) good at maths.
5. My brother (like) to get up early.
Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành câu
E.g.: Like/ flowers => She likes flowers.
1. Lot/ people/ love/ money
2. I/ go/ school/ late
3. My best friend/ write/ me/ every week
4. The bank/ close/ four o’clock
5. My/ cinema/ twice
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THÌ QUÁ KHỨ ĐƠN
Bài tập 1: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc
E.g.: Minh (break up) with Trang yesterday. => Break up -> Broke up
1. Why (do) Anne (invite) her enemy to her wedding last week?
2. This morning, my teacher (tell) our class to do our homework.
3. But we (see) some beautiful rainbows.
4. Where (spend / you) your last holiday?
5. What (enjoy/ she) studying at school?
E.g.: learn/ German => I learnt German last year.
1. Phillip/ earn/ lot/ money/ last year.
2. I/ go/ party/ yesterday.
3. Where/ spend/ she/ last vacation?
4. Last year/ I/ go/ England/ summer vacation.
5. 5 years/ move/ Hai Phong.
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THÌ TƯƠNG LAI ĐƠN
Bài tập 1: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc sử dụng thì Hiện tại đơn
E.g.: The meeting ………..at 4:30 pm. (to finish)
=> The meeting will finish at 4:30 pm.
1. While the cat's away, the mice………..(to play)
2. Phillip …………. to come (not/ forget)
3. Why…………. me this book? (he/ not/ to lend)
4. …………… please? I don't like driving on icy roads. (you/ to drive)
5. Where is the waiter? The guests ………..any minutes. (to/ arrive)
Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành câu với WILL và các động từ cho trước:
be, do, get, get up, go, travel
E.g.: She ... at 5 o'clock. => She will get up at 5 o’clock.
1. Vincent and Rose ...................... married next summer.
2. I ...................... my homework in the evening.
3. Carol ...................... to Paris next summer.
4. Samson ...................... rich.
5. Ray ...................... to university.
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THÌ HIỆN TẠI HOÀN THÀNH
Bài tập 1: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất
E.g.: Why ………..so much rice today ?
A. has you ate B. has you eaten C. have you ate D. have you eaten
1. They ……….. the meeting time.
A. hasn't forgot B. hasn't forgotten C. haven't forgot D. haven't forgotten
2. Mum ……….. to Spain before.
A. have never drove B. has never drove C. have never driven D. has never driven
3. You ……….. the train tickets.
A. haven't bought B. hasn't bought C. haven't bought D. hasn't bought
4. She ……….. a horse before.
A. has not ridden B. has not rode C. have not rode D. have not ridden
5. ……….. the letter ?
A. Have your dad wrote B. Has your dad wrote
C. Has your dad written D. Have your dad written
Bài tập 2: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc (Sử dụng thì Hiện tại hoàn thành)
E.g.: Daniel ………. that video clip at least twenty times. (see)
=> Daniel has seen that video clip at least twenty times.
1. Daniel …………..….. that video clip at least twenty times. (see)
2. The workers ..……………….. a break in 4 hours. (not have)
3. We ……………….… them regularly over the last few years. (visit)
4. ……… Emily ….……...... her driving test yet? (pass)
5. Roger ..…………….to Mexico several times since 2002. (be)
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ĐỘNG TỪ
Bài tập 1: Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ cho trước
E.g.: She likes (go) … fishing. She (go) … fishing when she (have) … free time.
=> She likes going fishing. She goes fishing when she has free time.
1. ……….you (do) ………. the housework last night?
2. When ………. you (buy) ………. this comic?- I (buy) ………. it two days ago.
3. When I was a child, I (not like) ………. eating vegetables. I only (eat) ………. meat and
fish. Now I (know) ………. that vegetables are good for health so I often (have) ………. them
for meals.
4. Nam is a hard working student, now he (read) ………. books in the library. He (go) ……….
there three times a week. Last week he (go) ……….there only once because he (have)
………. a flu.
5. ……….you (can drive) ……….a car?
Bài tập 2: Chọn đáp án đúng
E.g.: They (build) ______________ this hotel last year.
A. build B. built C.building D. were built
1. Look! The bus (come) …………..
A. comes B. coming C. is coming D. come
2. My parents are saving money because they (buy) …………..a new house next year.
A. buy B. are buy C. buying D. are going to buy
3. We’ll go out when the rain (stop) ……………
A. stops B. stopped C. is stopped D. stopping
4. Mr. An (be) ………….. a doctor. He (work) ………….. in a hospital.
A. is – worked B. was - worked C. is – works D. is – work
5. We (visit) ………….. our grandparents last week.
A. are visit B. visited C. visiting D. visit
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TÍNH TỪ
Bài tập 1: Viết tính từ trái nghĩa với tính từ cho trước
E.g.: HCMC is a LARGE city, but Hue is ……
=> HCMC is a LARGE city, but Hue is small.
1. Tiger can run very FAST, but a tortoise is ……
2. Santa Claus is FAT, but Wally is ……
3. Maths is DIFFICULT, but art is ……
4. My father is TALL, but my mother is ……
5. In the winter the weather is COLD, but in the summer it is ……
Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành câu bằng cách thay đổi trật từ từ cho trước
E.g.: cat a white small => a small white cat
1. German that film interesting
=> ............................................
2. warm a red liquid
=> ............................................
3. beautiful songs some Spanish traditional
=> ............................................
4. tennis dirty plastic shoes
=> ............................................
5. the village old lovely
=> ............................................
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DANH TỪ - CỤM DANH TỪ
Bài tập 1: Viết dạng số nhiều của các danh từ sau để điền vào chỗ trống
E.g.: These (person) ___________ are protesting against the president.
person => people
1. I brush my (tooth) ___________ three times a day.
2. My (child) ___________hate eating pasta.
3. Muslims kill (sheep) ___________ in a religious celebration.
4. Most (housewife) ___________ work more than ten hours a day at home.
5. Where is my (luggage) ___________?

- In the car!
Bài tập 2: Trả lời các câu hỏi sử dụng các từ sau:
seat belt weather forecast road accident
credit card newspaper editor shop window
E.g.: This can be caused by bad driving. => a road accident
1. You should wear this when you're in a car.

a ___________
2. You can often use this to pay for things instead of cash.
a ___________
3. If you want to know if it's going to rain you can read or listen.
the ___________
4. This person is a top journalist.
a ___________
5. You might stop to look in this when you're walking along a street.
a ___________
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CÂU CHỦ ĐỘNG - BỊ ĐỘNG
Bài tập 1: Chuyển các câu sau sang bị động.
E.g.: A mechanic repaired his car. => His car was repaired by a mechanic.
1. John invited Fiona to his birthday party last night.
_______________________________________
2. Her mother is preparing the dinner in the kitchen.
_______________________________________
3. We should clean our teeth twice a day.
_______________________________________
4. You didn’t show me the special cameras.
_______________________________________
5. The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week.
_______________________________________
Bài tập 2: Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành câu.

E.g.: America __________ By Columbus in 1492.
A. are discovered B. were discovering C. is discovered D. was discovered
1. I still can’t believe! My bicycle__________ last night.
A. was stolen B. was stealing C. were stolen D. stole
2. Many traffic accidents __________ by dangerous driving.
A. cause B. caused C. are caused D. which are caused.
3. Many people believe we can look forward to the day when even our household jobs
like cleaning and decorating__________ by computer-control robots.
A. will be doing B. are being done C. would be done D. will be done
4. English __________ since 2002.
A. have been learned B. has been learnt C. has to learn D. have to learn
5. Your bill should __________ before you leave the hotel.
A. be paid B. is paid C. are paid D. was paid
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CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN
Bài tập 1: Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.
E.g.: If you pass your examination, we (have) _________ a celebration.
have -> will have
1. The zookeeper would have punished her with a fine if she (feed) _________ the
animals.
2. Lisa would find the milk if she (look) _________ for it in the fridge.
3. I (call) _________ the office if I were you.
4. We'll have a long way to walk if we (run) _________ out of petrol here.
5. She (be) _________ able to walk faster if she didn't have such high-heel shoes.
Bài tập 2: Viết lại các câu sau sang dạng câu điều kiện thích hợp
E.g.: Keep silent or you’ll wake the baby up.
→ If you don't keep silent, you will wake the baby up.
1. Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson.
→ If ______________________________
2. Peter is fat because he eats so many hamburgers.
→ If ______________________________
3. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
→ If ______________________________
4. Robert got a bad cough because he started smoking cigarettes.
→ If ______________________________
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MỆNH ĐỀ QUAN HỆ
Bài tập 1: Hoàn thành các cặp câu sau sử dụng mệnh đề quan hệ.
E.g.: I don’t remember the man. You said you met him at the canteen last week.
 I don’t remember the man whom you said you met at the canteen last week.
1. The first boy has just moved. He knows the truth.
______________________________________
2. The tree has lovely flowers. The tree stands near the gate of my house.
______________________________________
3. My wife wants you to come to dinner. You were speaking to my wife.
______________________________________
4. The last man has just returned from the farm. I want to talk to him at once.
______________________________________
5. The book was a lovely story. I was reading it yesterday.
______________________________________
Bài tập 2: Điền vào chỗ trống với WHO, WHOM or WHICH:
E.g.: The dictionary ______ you gave me is very good. => Which
1. Do you know the girls ______ are standing outside the church?
2. The chocolate ______ you like comes from the United States.
3. The police are looking for the thieve ______ got into my house last night.
4. I have lost the necklace ______ my mother gave me on my birthday.
5. The man ______ she is going to marry is very rich.
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LIÊN TỪ
Bài tập 1: Chọn liên từ phù hợp để điền vào chỗ trống
1. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
A. both B. nor C. or D. and
2. Jane is beautiful and intelligent; ________ she's very kind.
A. moreover B. however C. for all that D. on the other hand
3. You must leave at once, ________ you miss the train.
A. however B. yet C. still D. otherwise
4. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?
A. but B. instead of C. but also D. instead
5. _______ her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark.
A. Despite B. In spite C. and D. Because of
Bài tập 2: Viết lại câu dựa vào các từ gợi ý cho sẵn.
E.g.: good pictures/ In spite of/ the cameras/ their small size/ take.
➔ In spite of their small size, the cameras take good pictures.
1. drops/ The temperature/ the sun/ sets/ when.
➔ _________________________________________________
2. He/ cannot/ but/ he/ buy/ a good job/ still/ wants to/ cars/ expensive/ have.
➔ _________________________________________________
3. either/ drive/ to/ into water/ could not/ decide/ or/ She/ jump.
➔ _________________________________________________
4. not only/ safer/ traveling/ than/ is/ but also/ Flying/ by car/ faster.
➔ _________________________________________________
5. except/ every day/ Sunday/ ten o'clock/ comes/ The mail/ at.
➔ _________________________________________________
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KEYS
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THÌ HIỆN TẠI ĐƠN
Bài tập 1
1. has
2. Do you want
3. has
4. is
5. likes
Bài tập 2
1. A lot of people love money.
2. I usually go to school late.
3. My best friend writes to me every week.
4. The bank closes at four o’clock.
5. My younger sister goes to the cinema twice a month.
THÌ QUÁ KHỨ ĐƠN
Bài tập 1
1. did Anne invite
2. told
3. saw
4. did you spend
5. did she enjoy
Bài tập 2
1. Phillip earned a lot of money last year.
2. I went to the party yesterday.
3. Where did she spend her last vacation?
4. Last year, I went to England on my summer vacation.
5. His family moved to Hai Phong 5 years ago.
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THÌ TƯƠNG LAI ĐƠN
Bài tập 1
1. will play.
2. will not forget
3. will not he lend
4. Will you drive
5. will arrive any minutes.
Bài tập 2
1. will get
2. will do
3. will travel
4. will be
5. will go
THÌ HIỆN TẠI HOÀN THÀNH
Bài tập 1
1. D 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. C
Bài tập 2
1. has seen
2. haven’t had
3. have visited
4. Has Emily passed
5. has been
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ĐỘNG TỪ
Bài tập 1
1. Did you do
2. did you buy - bought
3. was - did not like - ate - know - have
4. is reading - goes - went - had
5. Can you drive
Bài tập 2
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B
TÍNH TỪ
Bài tập 1
1. slow
2. thin
3. easy
4. short
5. hot
Bài tập 2
1. that interesting German film
2. a warm red liquid
3. some beautiful traditional Spanish songs
4. dirty plastic tennis shoes
5. the lovely old village
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DANH TỪ - CỤM DANH TỪ
Bài tập 1
1. tooth => teeth
2. child => children
3. sheep => sheep
4. housewife => housewives
5. luggage => luggage
Bài tập 2
1. a seat belt
2. a credit card
3. the weather forecast
4. a newspaper editor
5. a shop window
CÂU CHỦ ĐỘNG - BỊ ĐỘNG
Bài tập 1
1. Fiona was invited to John's birthday party last night.
2. The dinner is being prepared in the kitchen.
3. Our teeth should be cleaned twice a day.
4. The special cameras weren't showed to me.
5. The pollution problems have been discussed by the students since last week.
Bài tập 2
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A
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CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN
Bài tập 1
1. had fed
2. looked
3. would call
4. run
5. would be
Bài tập 2
1. If you keep talking, you won't understand the lesson.
2. If Peter ate less hamburgers, he wouldn't be fat.
3. If we had had a map, we wouldn't have got lost.
4. If Robert hadn't started smoking cigarettes, he wouldn't have got a bad cough.
MỆNH ĐỀ QUAN HỆ
Bài tập 1
1. The first boy who knows the truth has just moved.
2. The tree which stands near the gate of my house has lovely flowers.
3. My wife, to whom you were speaking, wants you to come to dinner.
4. I want to talk to the last man who has just returned from the farm.
5. The book which I was reading yesterday was a lovely story.
Bài tập 2
1. who
2. which
3. who
4. which
5. whom
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LIÊN TỪ
Bài tập 1
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. D
Bài tập 2
1. The temperature drops when the sun sets.
2. He cannot have a good job, but he still wants to buy expensive cars.
3. She could not decide either to drive or walk to work.
4. Flying is not only faster but also safer than traveling by car.
5. The mail comes at ten o'clock every day except Sunday.
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CHƯƠNG 6: CẤU TRÚC

IELTS CĂN BẢN
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60 CẤU TRÚC CÂU

THÔNG DỤNG
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STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa Ví dụ

He is really good at English.
1 To be good at + N/ V-ing Giỏi về
Anh ta rất giỏi Tiếng Anh.
I am quite bad at
communicating wih strange
2 To be bad at + N/ V-ing Kém về people.
Tôi không giỏi giao tiếp với
người lạ.
Her mother was very angry at
her bad marks.
3 To be angry at + N/V-ing Tức giận về điều gì
Mẹ cô ấy rất tức giận về điểm
số thấp của cô ấy.
I am bored with doing the
same things everyday.
4 To be bored with Chán làm gì Tôi phát chán ngày nào cũng
phải làm những công việc
giống nhau.
I was amazed at his big
To be amazed/surprised beautiful villa.
5 Ngạc nhiên về điều gì
at + N/ V-ing Tôi ngạc nhiên về căn biệt thự
xinh đẹp của anh ta
I used to get up early.
6 Used to + V Đã từng làm gì
Tôi từng dậy sớm.
To be/get used to + V- I get used to getting up early.
7 Quen làm gì
ing Tôi đã quen dậy sớm rồi.
He finally gave up learning the
guitar.
8 To give up + V-ing/ N Từ bỏ làm gì
Cuối cùng thì anh ta cũng từ
bỏ việc học đàn ghi ta.
Would you mind closing the
9 To mind + V-ing Phiền làm gì door for me?
Phiền bạn đóng cửa giúp tôi.
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They invited me to go to the

10 To invite sb + to V Mời ai làm gì cinema.
Họ mời tôi đi xem phim.
He offered me a job in his
company.
11 To offer sb + to V Đề nghị ai làm gì
Anh ta mời tôi làm việc cho
công ty anh ta.
Our teacher advises us to
study hard.
12 To advise sb + to V Khuyên ai đó làm gì
Cô giáo khuyên chúng tôi học
chăm chỉ.
We planned to go for a picnic.
13 To plan + to V Có kế hoạch làm gì
Chúng tôi dự định đi dã ngoại
I would like to invite you for a
Would like/want/ wish +
14 Muốn làm gì dance.
to V
Tôi muốn mời bạn nhảy.
My parents do not allow me to
eat fast food.
Allow sb + to V
Bố mẹ không cho phép tôi ăn
đồ ăn nhanh.
Permit me to offer you some
advice.
15 Permit sb + to V Cho phép ai đó làm gì
Cho phép tôi đưa ra vài lời
khuyên.
Let him do whatever he
wants.
Let + sb + V
Cứ để anh ta làm những điều
anh ta muốn.
You had better go to see the
16 Had better + V Nên làm gì doctor.
Bạn nên đi đến chỗ bác sĩ.
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My mother was tired of doing

too much housework
To be/get tired of + N/V-
17 Mệt mỏi về…. everyday.
ing
Mẹ tôi mệt mỏi phải làm quá
nhiều việc nhà hằng ngày.
She can't stand laughing at her
Can’t stand/ help/ bear/ Không nhịn được/không little dog.
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resist + V-ing thế không làm gì Cô ấy không thể nhịn cười vào
chú chó nhỏ của mình.
I suggest buying this house.
To suggest + V-ing Gợi ý làm gì
Tôi gợi ý mua căn nhà này.
I suggest that he buy this
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house.
To suggest + sb + V Gợi ý ai làm gì
Tôi gợi ý rằng anh ấy nên mua
căn nhà này.
I try to study hard for the

exam next week.
To try + to V Cố gắng làm gì
Tôi cố gắng học hành chăm chỉ
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cho bài kiểm tra tuần tới.
I try eating this strange food.
To try +V-ing Thử làm gì
Tôi thử ăn món ăn lạ này.
I need to paint the wall.
To need + to V Cần làm gì (chủ động)
Tôi cần sơn bức tường này.
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Cần được làm gì (bị The wall needs paiting.
To need + V-ing
động) Bức tường này cần được sơn.
He prevented us from parking
To prevent/stop + sb/st Ngăn cản ai/ cái gì... làm our car here.
22
+ from + V-ing gì.. Anh ta ngăn chúng tôi đỗ xe ở
đây.
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We were succeed in passing

Thành công trong việc
23 To be succeed in + V-ing the exam.
gì
Chúng tôi đã thi đỗ.
We stop to drink water.
To stop + to V Dừng lại để làm gì Chúng tôi dừng lại để uống
nước.
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We stop chatting and leave.
To stop + V-ing Thôi không làm gì nữa Chúng tôi không tán gẫu nữa
và rời đi.
Remember to lock the door
before go out.
To remember + to V Nhớ phải làm gì
Nhớ khóa cửa trước khi ra
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ngoài.
I remember locking the door.
To remember + V-ing Nhớ đã làm gì
Tôi nhớ là đã khóa cửa rồi.
I regret telling her the truth.
Regret + to V Hối hận đã làm gì Tôi hối hận vì đã nói với cô ấy
sự thật.
26 I regret to tell that you failed
Lấy làm tiếc phải thông the exams.
Regret + V-ing
báo cái gì Tôi lấy làm tiếc phải thông báo
rằng bạn đã trượt kì thi.
I didn’t mean to hurt you.
Mean + to V Có ý định Tôi không có ý định làm tổn
thương bạn.
Working as a workman means
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having to get up at 4 a.m.
Mean + V-ing Có nghĩa là Làm việc như một công nhân
nghĩa là phải dậy từ 4 giờ
sáng.
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We are looking forward to

To look forward to + going on holiday.
28 Mong chờ làm gì
V-ing Chúng tôi đang mong được đi
nghỉ.
We failed to do this exercise.

Không thể làm được
29 To fail + to V Chúng tôi không thể làm được
điều gì
bài tập này.
I apologized for being late.
30 To apologise for + V_ing Xin lỗi vì đã làm gì
Tôi xin lỗi vì đã đến muộn
I am able to speak English.
31 To be able to + to V Có khả năng làm gì
Tôi có thể nói tiếng Anh.
Sometimes, I waste a lot of

To waste + time/ money Tốn tiền/ thời gian khi money buying clothes.
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+ V-ing làm gì Đôi khi tôi tốn nhiều tiền mua
quần áo.
I prefer soccer to volleyball.
To prefer + N + to + N Thích cái gì hơn cái gì Tôi thích bóng đá hơn bóng
chuyền.
33 I prefer staying at home to
To prefer + V-ing going to the cinema.
Thích làm gì hơn làm gì
+ to + V-ing Tôi thích ở nhà hơn là đi xem
phim.
I would rather stay at home.

Would rather + V Thà làm gì
Tôi thà ở nhà còn hơn.
I would rather you stayed at

34 Would rather sb + V-ed Muốn ai đó làm gì home.
Tôi muốn bạn ở nhà.
Would rather + V I would rather stay at home
+ than + V than go to the cinema.
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Tôi thích ở nhà hơn đi xem

phim.
It’s not necessary for sb It is not necessary for you to

+ to V do this exercise.
35 Ai không cần phải làm gì
Sb don’t need + to V Bạn không cần phải làm bài
Sb don’t have to + to V tập này.
I met her in Paris by chance
by chance last week.
36 Tình cờ
by accident Tôi tình cờ gặp cô ấy ở Pari
tuần trước.
American English is
significantly different from
37 To be different from …. Cái gì khác với cái gì British English.

Anh Mỹ thì khá là khác so với
Anh Anh.
Whether or not we can go

ultimately depends on the
weather.
38 To depend on Phụ thuộc vào
Dù chúng ta có đi hay không
thì cũng hoàn toàn phụ thuộc
vào thời tiết.
I have to put up with a lot of

stuff at work.
39 To put up with sb/st Chịu đựng ai/ cái gì
Tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều thứ
vớ vẩn trong công việc
She borrowed this book from
the liblary.
40 To borrow st from sb Mượn cái gì của ai
Cô ấy đã mượn cuốn sách này
ở thư viện.
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Can you lend me some

money?
41 To lend sb st Cho ai mượn cái gì
Bạn có thể cho tôi vay ít tiền
không?
The teacher made us do a lot
of homework.
42 To make sb do st Bắt ai làm gì
Giáo viên bắt chúng tôi làm rất
nhiều bài tập về nhà.
You have to make sure that
you’ll pass the exam.
43 To make sure of st Bảo đảm điều gì
Bạn phải bảo đảm là bạn sẽ thi
đỗ
People should make use of

To make use of st these modern technologies.
44 Tận dụng cái gì
To take advantage of st Con người nên tận dụng
những công nghệ hiện đại này.
I have no idea of this issue.
To have no idea of st
45 Không biết về cái gì Tôi không biết gì về vấn đề
Don’t know about st
này.
It’s useless worrying about his.

It’s no good/no
46 Vô ích khi làm gì Lo lắn gcho anh ta cũng chỉ vô
use/useless + V-ing
ích thôi.
It is such interesting books

that I cannot ignore them at
It + V + such + (a/an) +
47 quá... đến nỗi mà... all.
N(s) +that+S+ V
Đó là cuốn sách thú vị đến nỗi
tôi không thể phớt lờ đi được.
S + V + adj/ adv + Đủ làm sao để làm gì This book is easy enough for
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enough + (for sb) + to V children to understand.
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Cuốn sách này đủ dễ để bọn

trẻ hiểu được.
I have enough money to buy

S + V + enough + N + to thiss house.
49 Đủ cái gì để làm gì
V Tôi có đủ tiền để mua căn nhà
này.
Many people find it difficult to
learn English.
50 S + find+ it+ adj + to V Thấy ... để làm gì...
Nhiều người thấy học Tiếng
Anh khó.
It takes me 5 minutes to walk

It + takes/took + sb + Làm gì... mất bao nhiêu to school from my house.
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amount of time + to V thời gian... Tôi mất 5 phút để đi bộ từ nhà
đến trường.
I spend 5 minutes walking to
To spend + amount of Dành bao nhiêu thời school.
time/money + V-ing gian/ tiền vào làm gì Tôi dành 5 phút đi bộ đến
trường.
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I spend 500 dollar on this new
To spend + amount of Dành bao nhiên thời computer.
time/money + on N gian/ tiền vào việc gì Tôi tốn 500 đô cho bộ máy
tính mới này.
I have my bicycle repaired by
Have/ get + something + Nhờ ai hoặc thuê ai làm father.
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V(Pii) gì... Tôi nhờ bố sửa chiếc xe đạp
của mình.
It’s time + S + V-ed đã đến lúc ai đó phải It’s time we went home.
làm gì... Đã đến lúc tôi phải về nhà.
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It’s time to go home.
It’s time + to V Đã đến lúc phải làm gì...
Đã đến lúc phải về nhà.
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It is the villa that he had to

spend a lot of money last year.
It + be + st/sb + that/
55 Chính là… mà… Đó chính là biệt thự mà năm
who
ngoái anh ta đã bỏ ra nhiều
tiền.
It’s the first time we have
It’s the first time + sb + Đây là lần đầu tiên ai visited this place.
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have/has + V(Pii) làm cái gì Đây là lần đầu tiên chúng tôi
tới thăm nơi này.
No sooner had she arrive than
No sooner + auxiliary + S she wanted to leave.
57 Vừa mới…, thì đã…
+ V + than + S + V Cô ấy vừa mới đến thì đã
muốn đi rồi.
When I arrived, everyone had
When + S + V-ed, S + left.
58 Khi…, thì…
had + Pii Khi tôi vừa mới đến thì mọi
người đã rời đi rồi.
Before I watched TV, I had
Before + S + V-ed, S + done my homework.
59 Trước khi…, thì…
had + Pii Trước khi xem TV thì tôi đã
làm xong bài tập về nhà rồi.
After he had gone, I opened
After + S + had + V(Pii), S the letter.
60 Sau khi…, thì….
+ V-ed Sau khi anh ta đi rồi, tôi mới
mở lá thư ra.
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CÁC CẶP CẤU TRÚC
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 1
✓ Allow/ permit sb + to do sth
= let sb + do sth:
Để cho ai, cho phép ai làm gì
✓ To prevent/ stop + sb/ sth + from + doing sth:
Ngăn cản ai/ cái gì... làm gì…
CẶP CẤU TRÚC 2
✓ To be good at + N/ doing sth:
Giỏi về cái gì/ làm việc gì
✓ To be able + to do sth:
Có khả năng làm gì
CẶP CẤU TRÚC 3
✓ Used to + do sth:
Đã từng làm gì
✓ To be/ get used to + doing sth:
Trở nên quen với cái gì
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 4
✓ To prefer + N + to + N:
Thích cái gì hơn cái gì
To prefer + doing + to + doing sth:
✓ To spend + amount of time/money + doing sth:
Dành bao nhiêu thời gian/tiền vào làm gì
✓ To spend + amount of time/money + on N:
Dành bao nhiên thời gian/tiền vào việc gì
CẶP CẤU TRÚC 5
✓ S + V + adv + enough + (for sb) + to do sth:
Đủ làm sao để làm gì
✓ S + to be + adj + enough + (for sb) + to do sth:
Đủ làm sao để làm gì
✓ S + V + enough + N + to do sth:
Đủ cái gì để làm gì
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EXERCISES
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 1
Bài tập 1: Điền từ vào chỗ trống
E.g.: My parents didn't ……………. me to come home late.
A. allow/ permit B. let C. prevent/ stop D. Cả A và C
1. He doesn’t mean to ……………………. you from doing that.
A. prevent/ stop B. allow/ permit C. let D. Tất cả đều đúng
2. I will not …………………. you go out with him, because he is a bad guy.
A. permit/ allow B. let C. prevent/ stop D. Cả A và B
3. My girlfriend likes to drink cold bubble tea, but she is sick, so I will not ………… her to
drink it.
A. let B. allow/ permit C. prevent/ stop D. Cả A và B
4. By not delaying between the two attacks, the commander tried to …………….. the enemy
from gathering their strength.
A. prevent/ stop B. allow/ permit C. let D. Cả B và C
5. Look! It’s raining, so I cannot …………….. my dog stay outside.
A. let B. prevent/ stop C. permit/ allow D. Cả A và C
Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành câu với các từ gợi ý cho trước
E.g.: My mother/ allow/ me/ go out/ my best friend/ last night.
My mother did not allow me to go out with my best friend last night.
1. He/ prevent/ park/ our car here.
2. My mom/ only/ allow/ me/ watch/ three hours/ of television a week.
3. The rain/ stop/ us/ go/ a walk.
4. I/ let/ my friend/ back home/ last midnight.
5. We/ not/ permit/ enter/ area/ during/ investigation/ next Friday.
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 2
E.g.: Maybe the Smiths………… a new house next year. (build)
=> Will be able to build
1. Alex…………his homework when his desk is in such a mess. (not/do)
2. Lisa………… her dress. She can wear it again. (clean)
3. When I was five, I…………..(not/can/swim)
4. Luke has passed his driving test, now he………… a car. (can/to drive)
5. This robot ……….… our faces when the scientists improve it. (recognize)
Bài tập 2: Điền từ vào chỗ trống
E.g.: My elder sister is .........English and Maths.
A. good at B. good C. interested at D. both A and B
1. I'm afraid I ___ attend the meeting, I'm on business in Japan.
A. won't be able to B. will be able to C. can D. cannot
2. My brother is very good at..........He wants to be an architect in the future.
A. draw B. drawing C. drew D. drawn
3. He’s a talented boy. He is ......... every subject at school.
A. good at B. interested in C. take part in D. study
4. They ___ save the men from the sinking ship.
A. were able to B. was able to C. could to D. could
5. Do you think you ___ write that report by Tuesday? I know you're very busy.
A. will be able to B. couldn't C. have been able to D. could
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 3
Bài tập 1: Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc
1. When I was a child, I used to ……….. (go) swimming very often.
2. Teddy used to ……… (buy) lots of toys, but he sold them a few months ago.
3. Jack used to ……. (drink) a lot of coffee. Now he prefers tea.
4. I have moved to this city for two months, I am getting used to .............. (live) away from
home.
5. If you are going aboard to study, you should be used to ........... (use) English at school.
Bài tập 2: Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu sau
1. I _____ in Bangkok. I've lived here all my life.
A. am used to living B. used to living
C. use to live D. am used to live
2. John _____ for the telephone company, but now he has a job at the post office.
A. used to working B. used to work
C. is used to working D. am used to work
3. When I was a child, I _____ anyone 50 was old.
A. used to think B. was used to thinking
C. used to thinking D. was used to think
4. Jim rarely eats ice-cream now, but he _____ it when I was a child.
A. is used to eat B. was used to eat
C. uses to eat D. used to eat
5. Tom _____ as he has had his driving license almost a year now.
A. is used to driving B. used drive
C. used to drive D. was used to drive
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 4
Bài tập 1: Viết lại câu theo các từ gợi ý
E.g.: Janie/ coffee/ teav=> Janie prefers coffee to tea.
1. I/ ride/ walk
2. He/ pop music/ classical music
3. These boys/ detective films/ horror films
4. We/ see the shows of our favorite singers/ hear their albums
5. I/ walk in the mountains/ relax on beaches
Bài tập 2: Viết lại câu sử dụng cấu trúc Prefer + N + to + N
E.g.: (drive car/ travel by train)
I prefer driving to travelling by train.
1. (basketball / football) I prefer __________
2. (phone people/send emails) I prefer __________
3. (go to the cinema / watch videos at home) I prefer __________
4. (eat at home / go to a restaurant) I prefer __________
5. (think about it for a while / decide now) I prefer __________
Bài tập 3: Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất cho mỗi câu sau
E.g.: They need to ___ more time on improving customer relations.
A. waste B. use
C. spend D. consume
1. I ___ an hour at the harbor___ for the boat.
A. use/waiting B. contribute/to wait
C. spend/waiting D. take/waiting
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2. We've spent too much money____ that isn't working.
A. on advertise B. on advertising
C. in advertisement D. in advertising
3. We've just ___ $1.3 million on developing our network operating system.
A. spent B. used
C. donated D. contributed
4. We don’t spend a lot of time on _______ computer games.
A. playing B. to play
C. played D. was play
5. How long did she spend on _______ her homework?
A. did B. done
C. do D. doing
Bài tập 4: Dựa vào những từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh
E.g.: My family/ spend/ the afternoon/ prepare/ my birthday party/ yesterday.
My family spent the afternoon preparing for my birthday party yesterday.
1. My mother/ always/ want/ spend/ the whole life/ take care of/ my family.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. You/ should/ spend/ time/ teach/ English/ him.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Children/ often/ spend/ only/ small part/ free time/ housework.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. weeks/ in France/ spend/ I/ will/ next year/ travel/ for two.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5.spend/ he/ 2 hours a day/ the stamps/ collect/ 2 hours a day.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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CẤU TRÚC 5
Bài tập 1: Sử dụng ENOUGH và một từ cho sẵn để hoàn thành câu
Adjectives: big, rich, clean
Nouns: qualifications, time, tickets
E.g.: It’s only a small car. It isn’t ________ for all of you.
 big enough
1. I didn’t answer all the questions in the exam. I didn’t have _______.
2. Do you think I’ve got ________ to apply for the job?
3. Are you ________ to purchase that luxurious bag?
4. They usually have ________ for all of us to buy.
5. The water in this river is ________ for us to drink without boiling.
Bài tập 2: Kết hợp các cặp câu dưới đây sử dụng ENOUGH
E.g.: This bed isn’t wide. Two people can’t sleep on this bed.
This bed isn’t wide enough for two people to sleep on.
1. We think you are very strong. You can lift this table.
2. The water wasn’t clean. We couldn’t swim in it.
3. The book is small. I can put it in my pocket.
4. These oranges are sweet. You can eat them.
5. The dress is so dirty. She can't wear it.
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KEYS
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 1
Bài tập 1
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A
Bài tập 2
1. He wants to prevent us from parking our car here.

2. My mom only allows me to watch three hours of television a week.
3. The rain stopped us from going for a walk.
4. I didn’t let my friend back home last midnight.
5. We will not be permitted to enter the area during the investigation next Friday.
CẶP CẤU TRÚC 2
Bài tập 1
1. will not be able to do

2. has been able to clean
3. could not swim
4. can drive
5. will be able to recognize
Bài tập 2
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A
CẶP CẤU TRÚC 3
Bài tập 1
1. go
2. buy
3. drink
4. living
5. using
Bài tập 2
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A
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CẶP CẤU TRÚC 4
Bài tập 1
1. I prefer riding to walking.
2. He prefers pop music to classical music.
3. These boys prefer detective films to horror films.
4. We prefer seeing the shows of our favorite singers to hearing their albums.
5. I prefer walking in the mountains to relaxing on the beaches.
Bài tập 2
1. I prefer basketball to football.
2. I prefer phoning people to sending emails.
3. I prefer going to the cinema to watching videos at home.
4. I prefer eating at home to going to a restaurant.
5. I prefer thinking about it for a while to deciding now.
Bài tập 3
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D
Bài tập 4
1. My mother always wants to spend the whole life taking care of my family.
2. You are spending time teaching English for him.
3. Children often spend only a small part of their free time on the housework.
4. Next year I will spend 2 weeks traveling to France.
5. He spends 2 hours a day collecting the stamps.
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CẤU TRÚC 5
Bài tập 1
1. enough time
2. enough qualifications
3. rich enough
4. enough tickets
5. clean enough
Bài tập 2
1. We think you are strong enough to lift this table.
2. The water wasn’t clean enough for us to swim in it.
3. The book is small enough for me to put it in my pocket.

4. These oranges are sweet enough for you to eat.
5. The dress is dirty enough for her not to wear it.
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CHƯƠNG 7: IELTS READING
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EXERCISES
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READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 10 minutes on Questions 1-7, which are based on Reading
Passage 1 below.
William Henry Perkin
The man who invented synthetic dyes
William Henry Perkin was born on March 12,1838, in London, England. As a boy, Perkin’s
curiosity prompted early interests in the arts, sciences, photography, and engineering.
But it was a chance stumbling upon a run-down, yet functional, laboratory in his late
grandfather’s home that solidified the young man’s enthusiasm for chemistry.
As a student at the City of London School, Perkin became immersed in the study of
chemistry. His talent and devotion to the subject were perceived by his teacher, Thomas
Hall, who encouraged him to attend a series of lectures given by the eminent scientist
Michael Faraday at the Royal Institution. Those speeches fired the young chemist’s
enthusiasm further, and he later went on to attend the Royal College of Chemistry, which
he succeeded in entering in 1853, at the age of 15.
At the time of Perkin’s enrolment, the Royal College of Chemistry was headed by the
noted German chemist August Wilhelm Hofmann. Perkin’s scientific gifts soon caught
Hofmann’s attention and, within two years, he became Hofmann’s youngest assistant.
Not long after that, Perkin made the scientific breakthrough that would bring him both
fame and fortune.
At the time, quinine was the only viable medical treatment for malaria. The drug is
derived from the bark of the cinchona tree, native to South America, and by 1856
demand for the drug was surpassing the available supply. Thus, when Hofmann made
some passing comments about the desirability of a synthetic substitute for quinine, it was
unsurprising that his star pupil was moved to take up the challenge.
During his vacation in 1856, Perkin spent his time in the laboratory on the top floor of his
family’s house. He was attempting to manufacture quinine from aniline, an inexpensive
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and readily available coal tar waste product. Despite his best efforts, however, he did not
end up with quinine. Instead, he produced a mysterious dark sludge. Luckily, Perkin’s
scientific training and nature prompted him to investigate the substance further.
Incorporating potassium dichromate and alcohol into the aniline at various stages of the
experimental process, he finally produced a deep purple solution. And, proving the truth
of the famous scientist Louis Pasteur’s words ‘chance favours only the prepared mind’,
Perkin saw the potential of his unexpected find. Historically, textile dyes were made from
such natural sources as plants and animal excretions. Some of these, such as the
glandular mucus of snails, were difficult to obtain and outrageously expensive. Indeed,
the purple colour extracted from a snail was once so costly that in society at the time
only the rich could afford it. Further, natural dyes tended to be muddy in hue and fade
quickly. It was against this backdrop that Perkin’s discovery was made.
Perkin quickly grasped that his purple solution could be used to colour fabric, thus
making it the world’s first synthetic dye. Realising the importance of this breakthrough,
he lost no time in patenting it. But perhaps the most fascinating of all Perkin’s reactions
to his find was his nearly instant recognition that the new dye had commercial
possibilities.
Perkin originally named his dye Tyrian Purple, but it later became commonly known as
mauve (from the French for the plant used to make the colour violet). He asked advice of
Scottish dye works owner Robert Pullar, who assured him that manufacturing the dye
would be well worth it if the colour remained fast (i.e. would not fade) and the cost was
relatively low. So, over the fierce objections of his mentor Hofmann, he left college to
give birth to the modern chemical industry.
With the help of his father and brother, Perkin set up a factory not far from London.
Utilising the cheap and plentiful coal tar that was an almost unlimited byproduct of
London’s gas street lighting, the dye works began producing the world’s first synthetically
dyed material in 1857. The company received a commercial boost from the Empress
Eugénie of France, when she decided the new colour flattered her. Very soon, mauve was
the necessary shade for all the fashionable ladies in that country. Not to be outdone,
England’s Queen Victoria also appeared in public wearing a mauve gown, thus making it
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all the rage in England as well. The dye was bold and fast, and the public clamoured for
more. Perkin went back to the drawing board.
Although Perkin’s fame was achieved and fortune assured by his first discovery, the
chemist continued his research. Among other dyes he developed and introduced were
aniline red (1859) and aniline black (1863) and, in the late 1860s, Perkin’s green. It is
important to note that Perkin’s synthetic dye discoveries had outcomes far beyond the
merely decorative. The dyes also became vital to medical research in many ways. For
instance, they were used to stain previously invisible microbes and bacteria, allowing
researchers to identify such bacilli as tuberculosis, cholera, and anthrax. Artificial dyes
continue to play a crucial role today. And, in what would have been particularly pleasing
to Perkin, their current use is in the search for a vaccine against malaria.
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Question 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE If the statement agrees with the information
FALSE If the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN If there is no information on this
1. Michael Faraday was the first person to recognise Perkin’s ability as a student of
chemistry.
2. Michael Faraday suggested Perkin should enrol in the Royal College of Chemistry.
3. Perkin employed August Wilhelm Hofmann as his assistant.
4. Perkin was still young when he made the discovery that made him rich and
famous.
5. The trees from which quinine is derived grow only in South America.
6. Perkin hoped to manufacture a drug from a coal tar waste product.
7. Perkin was inspired by the discoveries of the famous scientist Louis Pasteur.
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BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 2 + 5
READING PASSAGE 1
Passage 1 below.
The life and work of Marie Curie
Marie Curie is probably the most famous woman scientist who has ever lived. Born Maria
Sklodowska in Poland in 1867, she is famous for her work on radioactivity, and was twice
a winner of the Nobel Prize. With her husband, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel, she
was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics, and was then sole winner of the 1911
Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
From childhood, Marie was remarkable for her prodigious memory, and at the age of 16
won a gold medal on completion of her secondary education. Because her father lost his
savings through bad investment, she then had to take work as a teacher. From her
earnings she was able to finance her sister Bronia's medical studies in Paris, on the
understanding that Bronia would, in turn, later help her to get an education.
In 1891 this promise was fulfilled and Marie went to Paris and began to study at the
Sorbonne (the University of Paris). She often worked far into the night and lived on little
more than bread and butter and tea. She came first in the examination in the physical
sciences in 1893, and in 1894 was placed second in the examination in mathematical
sciences. It was not until the spring of that year that she was introduced to Pierre Curie.
Their marriage in 1895 marked the start of a partnership that was soon to achieve results
of world significance. Following Henri Becquerel's discovery in 1896 of a new
phenomenon, which Marie later called 'radioactivity', Marie Curie decided to find out if
the radioactivity discovered in uranium was to be found in other elements. She
discovered that this was true for thorium.
Turning her attention to minerals, she found her interest drawn to pitchblende, a mineral
whose radioactivity, superior to that of pure uranium, could be explained only by the
presence in the ore of small quantities of an unknown substance of very high activity.
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Pierre Curie joined her in the work that she had undertaken to resolve this problem, and
that led to the discovery of the new elements, polonium and radium. While Pierre Curie
devoted himself chiefly to the physical study of the new radiations, Marie Curie struggled
to obtain pure radium in the metallic state. This was achieved with the help of the
chemist André-Louis Debierne, one of Pierre Curie's pupils. Based on the results of this
research, Marie Curie received her Doctorate of Science, and in 1903 Marie and Pierre
shared with Becquerel the Nobel Prize for Physics for the discovery of radioactivity.
The births of Marie's two daughters, Irène and Eve, in 1897 and 1904 failed to interrupt
her scientific work. She was appointed lecturer in physics at the École Normale
Supérieure for girls in Sèvres, France (1900), and introduced a method of teaching based
on experimental demonstrations. In December 1904 she was appointed chief assistant in
the laboratory directed by Pierre Curie.
The sudden death of her husband in 1906 was a bitter blow to Marie Curie, but was also
a turning point in her career: henceforth she was to devote all her energy to completing
alone the scientific work that they had undertaken. On May 13, 1906, she was appointed
to the professorship that had been left vacant on her husband's death, becoming the first
woman to teach at the Sorbonne. In 1911 she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
for the isolation of a pure form of radium.
During World War I, Marie Curie, with the help of her daughter Irène, devoted herself to
the development of the use of X-radiography, including the mobile units which came to
be known as ‘Little Curies', used for the treatment of wounded soldiers. In 1918 the
Radium Institute, whose staff Irène had joined, began to operate in earnest, and became
a centre for nuclear physics and chemistry. Marie Curie, now at the highest point of her
fame and, from 1922, a member of the Academy of Medicine, researched the chemistry
of radioactive substances and their medical applications.
In 1921, accompanied by her two daughters, Marie Curie made a triumphant journey to
the United States to raise funds for research on radium. Women there presented her
with a gram of radium for her campaign. Marie also gave lectures in Belgium, Brazil, Spain
and Czechoslovakia and, in addition, had the satisfaction of seeing the development of
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the Curie Foundation in Paris, and the inauguration in 1932 in Warsaw of the Radium
Institute, where her sister Bronia became director.
One of Marie Curie's outstanding achievements was to have understood the need to
accumulate intense radioactive sources, not only to treat illness but also to maintain an
abundant supply for research. The existence in Paris at the Radium Institute of a stock of
1.5 grams of radium made a decisive contribution to the success of the experiments
undertaken in the years around 1930. This work prepared the way for the discovery of
the neutron by Sir James Chadwick and, above all, for the discovery in 1934 by Irène and
Frédéric Joliot-Curie of artificial radioactivity. A few months after this discovery, Marie
Curie died as a result of leukaemia caused by exposure to radiation. She had often carried
test tubes containing radioactive isotopes in her pocket, remarking on the pretty blue-
green light they gave off.
Her contribution to physics had been immense, not only in her own work, the importance
of which had been demonstrated by her two Nobel Prizes, but because of her influence
on subsequent generations of nuclear physicists and chemists.
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Questions 1-6
1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.
2. Marie became interested in science when she was a child.
3. Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial
contribution.
4. Marie stopped doing research for several years when her children were born.
5. Marie took over the teaching position her husband had held.
6. Marie’s sister Bronia studied the medical uses of radioactivity.
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Questions 7-13
Complete the notes below.
Choose ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 7-13 on your answer sheet.
Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity
• When uranium was discovered to be radioactive, Marie Curie found that the
element called 7 ………… had the same property.
• Marie and Pierre Curie’s research into the radioactivity of the mineral know as
8 ………… led to the discovery of two new elements.
• In 1911, Marie Curie received recognition for her work on the element 9 …………
• Marie and Irène Curie developed X-radiography which was used as a medical
technique for 10 ………….
• Marie Curie saw the importance of collecting radioactive material both for
research and for cases of 11 …………. .
• The radioactive material stocked in Paris contributed to the discoveries in the

1930s of the 12 ………… and of what was known as artificial radioactivity.
• During her research, Marie Curie was exposed to radiation and as a result she
suffered from 13 …………. .
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READING PASSAGE 1
Passage 1 below.
Cork
Cork - the thick bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber) - is a remarkable material. It is
tough, elastic, buoyant, and fire-resistant, and suitable for a wide range of purposes. It
has also been used for millennia: the ancient Egyptians sealed then sarcophagi (stone
coffins) with cork, while the ancient Greeks and Romans used it for anything from
beehives to sandals.
And the cork oak itself is an extraordinary tree. Its bark grows up to 20 cm in thickness,
insulating the tree like a coat wrapped around the trunk and branches and keeping the
inside at a constant 20°C all year round. Developed most probably as a defence against
forest fires, the bark of the cork oak has a particular cellular structure - with about 40
million cells per cubic centimetre - that technology has never succeeded in replicating.
The cells are filled with air, which is why cork is so buoyant. It also has an elasticity that
means you can squash it and watch it spring back to its original size and shape when you
release the pressure.
Cork oaks grow in a number of Mediterranean countries, including Portugal, Spain, Italy,
Greece and Morocco. They flourish in warm, sunny climates where there is a minimum of
400 millimetres of rain per year, and no more than 800 millimetres. Like grape vines, the
trees thrive in poor soil, putting down deep roots in search of moisture and nutrients.
Southern Portugal’s Alentejo region meets all of these requirements, which explains why,
by the early 20th century, this region had become the world’s largest producer of cork,
and why today it accounts for roughly half of all cork production around the world.
Most cork forests are family-owned. Many of these family businesses, and indeed many
of the trees themselves, are around 200 years old. Cork production is, above all, an
exercise in patience. From the planting of a cork sapling to the first harvest takes 25
years, and a gap of approximately a decade must separate harvests from an individual
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tree. And for topquality cork, it’s necessary to wait a further 15 or 20 years. You even
have to wait for the right kind of summer’s day to harvest cork. If the bark is stripped on
a day when it’s too cold - or when the air is damp - the tree will be damaged.
Cork harvesting is a very specialised profession. No mechanical means of stripping cork

bark has been invented, so the job is done by teams of highly skilled workers. First, they
make vertical cuts down the bark using small sharp axes, then lever it away in pieces as
large as they can manage. The most skillful cork-strippers prise away a semi-circular husk
that runs the length of the trunk from just above ground level to the first branches. It is
then dried on the ground for about four months, before being taken to factories, where it
is boiled to kill any insects that might remain in the cork. Over 60% of cork then goes on
to be made into traditional bottle stoppers, with most of the remainder being used in the
construction trade. Corkboard and cork tiles are ideal for thermal and acoustic insulation,
while granules of cork are used in the manufacture of concrete.
Recent years have seen the end of the virtual monopoly of cork as the material for bottle
stoppers, due to concerns about the effect it may have on the contents of the bottle. This
is caused by a chemical compound called 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), which forms
through the interaction of plant phenols, chlorine and mould. The tiniest concentrations -
as little as three or four parts to a trillion - can spoil the taste of the product contained in
the bottle. The result has been a gradual yet steady move first towards plastic stoppers
and, more recently, to aluminium screw caps. These substitutes are cheaper to
manufacture and, in the case of screw caps, more convenient for the user.
The classic cork stopper does have several advantages, however. Firstly, its traditional
image is more in keeping with that of the type of high- quality goods with which it has
long been associated. Secondly - and very importantly - cork is a sustainable product that
can be recycled without difficulty. Moreover, cork forests are a resource which support
local biodiversity, and prevent desertification in the regions where they are planted. So,
given the current concerns about environmental issues, the future of this ancient
material once again looks promising.
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Questions 1-5
1. The cork oak has the thickest bark of any living tree.
2. Scientists have developed a synthetic cork with the same cellular structure as
natural cork.
3. Individual cork oak trees must be left for 25 years between the first and second
harvest.
4. Cork bark should be stripped in dry atmospheric conditions.
5. The only way to remove the bark from cork oak trees is by hand.
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Flying tortoises
An airborne reintroduction programme has helped conservationists take significant steps

to protect the endangered Galápagos tortoise.
Forests of spiny cacti cover much of the uneven lava plains that separate the interior of
the Galápagos island of Isabela from the Pacific Ocean. With its five distinct volcanoes,
the island resembles a lunar landscape. Only the thick vegetation at the skirt of the often
cloud-covered peak of Sierra Negra offers respite from the barren terrain below. This
inhospitable environment is home to the giant Galápagos tortoise. Some time after the
Galapagos’s birth, around five million years ago, the islands were colonised by one or
more tortoises from mainland South America. As these ancestral tortoises settled on the
individual islands, the different populations adapted to their unique environments, giving
rise to at least 14 different subspecies. Island life agreed with them. In the absence of
significant predators, they grew to become the largest and longest-living tortoises on the
planet, weighing more than 400 kilograms, occasionally exceeding 1,8 metres in length
and living for more than a century.
Before human arrival, the archipelago's tortoises numbered in the hundreds of

thousands. From the 17th century onwards, pirates took a few on board for food, but the
arrival of whaling ships in the 1790s saw this exploitation grow exponentially. Relatively
immobile and capable of surviving for months without food or water, the tortoises were
taken on board these ships to act as food supplies during long ocean passages.
Sometimes, their bodies were processed into high- grade oil. In total, an estimated
200,000 animals were taken from the archipelago before the 20th century. This historical
exploitation was then exacerbated when settlers came to the islands. They hunted the
tortoises and destroyed their habitat to clear land for agriculture. They also introduced
alien species - ranging from cattle, pigs, goats, rats and dogs to plants and ants - that
either prey on the eggs and young tortoises or damage or destroy their habitat.
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Today, only 11 of the original subspecies survive and of these, several are highly
endangered. In 1989, work began on a tortoise-breeding centre just outside the town of
Puerto Villamil on Isabela, dedicated to protecting the island’s tortoise populations. The
centre’s captive-breeding programme proved to be extremely successful, and it
eventually had to deal with an overpopulation problem.
The problem was also a pressing one. Captive-bred tortoises can’t be reintroduced into
the wild until they’re at least five years old and weigh at least 4,5 kilograms, at which
point their size and weight - and their hardened shells - are sufficient to protect them
from predators. But if people wait too long after that point, the tortoises eventually
become too large to transport.
For years, repatriation efforts were carried out in small numbers, with the tortoises
carried on the backs of men over weeks of long, treacherous hikes along narrow trails.
But in November 2010, the environmentalist and Galápagos National Park liaison officer
Godfrey Merlin, a visiting private motor yacht captain and a helicopter pilot gathered
around a table in a small cafe in Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz to work out
more ambitious reintroduction. The aim was to use a helicopter to move 300 of the
breeding centre’s tortoises to various locations close to Sierra Negra.
This unprecedented effort was made possible by the owners of the 67-metre yacht White
Cloud, who provided the Galapagos National Park with free use of their helicopter and its
experienced pilot, as well as the logistical support of the yacht, its captain and crew.
Originally an air ambulance, the yacht’s helicopter has a rear double door and a large
internal space that’s well suited for cargo, so a custom crate was designed to hold up to
33 tortoises with a total weight of about 150 kilograms. This weight, together with that of
the fuel, pilot and four crew, approached the helicopter’s maximum payload, and there
were times when it was clearly right on the edge of the helicopter’s capabilities. During a
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period of three days, a group of volunteers from the breeding centre worked around the
clock to prepare the young tortoises for transport. Meanwhile, park wardens, dropped
off ahead of time in remote locations, cleared landing sites within the thick brush, cacti
and lava rocks.
Upon their release, the juvenile tortoises quickly spread out over their ancestral territory,
investigating their new surroundings and feeding on the vegetation. Eventually, one tiny
tortoise came across a fully grown giant who had been lumbering around the island for
around a hundred years. The two stood side by side, a powerful symbol of the
regeneration of an ancient species.
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Questions 8- 13
Complete the notes below
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 8- 13 on your answer sheet.
The decline of the Galápagos tortoise

• Originally from mainland South America
• Numbers on Galápagos islands increased, due to lack of predators
• 17th century: small numbers taken onto ships used by 8..................
• 1790s: very large numbers taken onto ships whaling ships, kept for 9.................., and
also used to produce 10..................
• Hunted by 11.................. on the islands
• Habitat destruction: for the establishment of agriculture and by various 12..................
not native to the islands, which also fed on baby tortoises and tortoise’s 13..................
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READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 10 minutes on Questions 1- 8, which are based on Reading
Passage 1 below.
The History of Glass
From our earliest origins, man has been making use of glass. Historians have discovered
that a type of natural glass - obsidian - formed in places such as the mouth of a volcano as
a result of the intense heat of an eruption melting sand - was first used as tips for spears.
Archaeologists have even found evidence of man-made glass which dates back to 4000
BC; this took the form of glazes used for coating stone beads. It was not until 1500 BC,
however, that the first hollow glass container was made by covering a sand core with a
layer of molten glass.
Glass blowing became the most common way to make glass containers from the first
century BC. The glass made during this time was highly coloured due to the impurities of
the raw material. In the first century AD, methods of creating colourless glass were
developed, which was then tinted by the addition of colouring materials. The secret of
glass making was taken across Europe by the Romans during this century. However, they
guarded the skills and technology required to make glass very closely, and it was not until
their empire collapsed in 476 AD that glassmaking knowledge became widespread
throughout Europe and the Middle East. From the 10th century onwards, the Venetians
gained a reputation for technical skill and artistic ability in the making of glass bottles,
and many of the city’s craftsmen left Italy to set up glassworks throughout Europe.
A major milestone in the history of glass occurred with the invention of lead crystal glass
by the English glass manufacturer George Ravenscroft (1632 - 1683). He attempted to
counter the effect of clouding that sometimes occurred in blown glass by introducing
lead to the raw materials used in the process. The new glass he created was softer and
easier to decorate, and had a higher refractive index, adding to its brilliance and beauty,
and it proved invaluable to the optical industry. It is thanks to Ravenscroft’s invention
that optical lenses, astronomical telescopes, microscopes and the like became possible.
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In Britain, the modem glass industry only really started to develop after the repeal of the
Excise Act in 1845. Before that time, heavy taxes had been placed on the amount of glass
melted in a glasshouse, and were levied continuously from 1745 to 1845. Joseph Paxton’s
Crystal Palace at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851 marked the beginning of glass as a
material used in the building industry. This revolutionary new building encouraged the
use of glass in public, domestic and horticultural architecture. Glass manufacturing
techniques also improved with the advancement of science and the development of
better technology.
From 1887 onwards, glass making developed from traditional mouth-blowing to a semi-
automatic process, after factory- owner HM Ashley introduced a machine capable of
producing 200 bottles per hour in Castleford, Yorkshire, England - more than three times
quicker than any previous production method. Then in 1907, the first fully automated
machine was developed in the USA by Michael Owens - founder of the Owens Bottle
Machine Company (later the major manufacturers Owens- Illinois) - and installed in its
factory. Owens’ invention could produce an impressive 2,500 bottles per hour Other
developments followed rapidly, but it was not until the First World War when Britain
became cut off from essential glass suppliers, that glass became part of the scientific
sector. Previous to this, glass had been seen as a craft rather than a precise science.
Today, glass making is big business. It has become a modem, hi-tech industry operating
in a fiercely competitive global market where quality, design and service levels are critical
to maintaining market share. Modem glass plants are capable of making millions of glass
containers a day in many different colours, with green, brown and clear remaining the
most popular. Few of us can imagine modem life without glass. It features in almost
every aspect of our lives - in our homes, our cars and whenever we sit down to eat or
drink. Glass packaging is used for many products, many beverages are sold in glass, as are
numerous foodstuffs, as well as medicines and cosmetics.
Glass is an ideal material for recycling, and with growing consumer concern for green
issues, glass bottles and jars are becoming ever more popular. Glass recycling is good
news for the environment. It saves used glass containers being sent to landfill. As less
energy is needed to melt recycled glass than to melt down raw materials, this also saves
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fuel and production costs. Recycling also reduces the need for raw materials to be
quarried, thus saving precious resources.
Question 1- 8
Complete the notes below

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 1- 8 on your answer sheet.
The History of Glass
• Early humans used a material called 1.................. to make the sharp points of their
2.................. .
• 4000 BC: 3.................. made of stone were covered in a coating of man-made glass.
• First century BC: glass was coloured because of the 4.................. in the material.
• Until 467 AD: Only the 5.................. knew how to make glass.
• From 10th century: Venetians became famous for making bottles out of glass.
• 17th century: George Ravenscoft developed a process using 6.................. to avoid
the occurrence of 7.................. in blown glass.
• Mid-19th century: British glass production developed after changes to laws
concerning 8..................
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KEYS
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1. False
2. Not Given
3. False
4. True
5. Not Given
6. True
7. Not Given
BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 2 + 5
1. False
2. Not Given
3. True
4. False
5. True
7. Not Given thorium
8. pitchblende
9. radium
10. soldiers
11. illness
12. neutron
13. leukaemia/leukemia
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1. Not Given
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
8. pirates
9. food
10. oil
11. settlers
12. species
13. eggs
1. obsidian
2. spears
3. beads
4. impurities
5. Romans
6. lead
7. clouding
8. taxes
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CHƯƠNG 8: IELTS WRITING
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IETLS WRITING TASK I
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INTRODUCTION
1. CÁC DẠNG BÀI IELTS WRITING
Dạng 1: Line graph (biểu đồ đường)
Dạng 2: Bar chart (Biểu đồ cột)
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Dạng 3: Pie chart (biểu đồ tròn)
Dạng 4 : Table (Bảng biểu)
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Dạng 5: Diagram – Map (Biểu đồ về bản đồ)
Dạng 6: Diagram- process ( biểu đồ về quá trình)
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2. BỐ CỤC BÀI VIẾT TỔNG QUÁT
a. Introduction – mở bài
Một câu duy nhất để viết lại đề bài. Các bạn hãy paraphrase lại yêu cầu đề bài, đặc biệt
chú trọng vào các từ khóa để có một mở bài hoàn chỉnh
b. Overview – Tóm tắt tổng quan

Thường bao gôm 1 đến 2 câu. Hãy tìm ra những điểm nổi bật hoặc tổng quát nhất trong
biểu đồ để viết phần tóm tắt này.
Details 1– Đoạn miêu tả chi tiết
Details 2– Đoạn miêu tả chi tiết
Chọn những điểm nổi bật để miêu tả số liệu, ví dụ cao nhất, thấp nhất, giảm nhiều
nhất…Và sử dụng các cấu trúc so sánh số liệu để miêu tả.
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LINE GRAPH
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INTRODUCTION (PARAPHRASING)
graph / chart / diagram line graph
show illustrate / demonstrate / compare
information about data for
the proportion of the percentage of / the figure for
the number of the figure for/ the quantity of
the total number the overall number
... consumption the amount of … consumed
The number of people visiting Hanoi/ the

The number of people who visited HN
number of visitors
people in the US Americans
between 1999 and 2009 / over a period of

from 1999 to 2009
10 years
in Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore (name

in three countries
the countries)
various mobile phone features different functions of mobile phones
men and women males and females/ genders
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OVERVIEW
It can be seen that Có thể thấy rằng
The overall trend was upward/ downward Xu hướng tổng thể là tăng/ giảm
Tất cả các chỉ số đều chứng kiến ... ngoại trừ

All figures experienced ... except for ...
...
Experienced the fastest growth Đã chứng kiến sự tăng trưởng mạnh nhất
the highest/ lowest figure Là chỉ số cao nhất/ thấp nhất
There were significant changes in ... Đã có sự thay đổi lớn trong ...
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LINE GRAPH VOCABULARY
A. SENTENCE STRUCTURES
1) Time, S + stood at / was + figure
In January, Mr. A’s weight stood at/ was 50 kg.
2) Time, S + V + adv
From January to April, Mr. A’s weight increased significantly to 58 kg.
3) S + saw / witnessed / underwent a quick drop + time

From April to July, Mr. A’s weight experienced a slight decrease to 55 kg.
4) There + be + a/an + adj + N + in + S + time

From April to July, there was a slight decrease in Mr. A’s weight to 55 kg
B. VERBS AND NOUNS
Direction Verb Noun

(1) Went up An upturn
Increased An increase
Rose A rise
Grew A growth
Climbed A climb
(2) Boomed A boom
Leaped
Rocketed
Surged A surge
(3) Decreased A decrease

Dropped A drop
Declined A decline
Fell A fall
(4) Plunged A plunge
Slumped A slump
Dove A dive
Plummeted
(5) Did not change No change
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Direction Verb Noun

Remained steady
Leveled out A leveling out
Stayed constant
(6) Fluctuated A fluctuation
(7) Peaked A peak
(8) Bottomed A bottom
C. ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS
Degree Speed
Adj Adv Adj Adv
Dramatic Dramatically Rapid Rapidly
Steep Steeply Quick Quickly
Sharp Sharply Swift Swiftly
Huge
Significant Significantly Steady Steadily
Remarkable Remarkably Moderate Moderately
Slight Slightly Slow Slowly

Small Gradual Gradually
Minimal Minimally
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D. PREPOSITIONS
Preposition Followed by Example

Noun of An increase In + something A decrease of
movements A decrease Of + amount of 5% in the
change number of
infants.
An upsurge From/to + old/new An upsurge
figure from 1% to
20%
Verb of To rise By + amount of It rose by 5%
movements change
To fall From/to + old/new It fell from 6%
figure to 1%
To peak/ start At + figure/level It peaked at
/ end 5000
To fluctuate At around + range It fluctuated at
Between around 10 tons
per year.
E. CONNECTING SENTENCES
1) Before/After + V-ing, S + V + adv

After increasing significantly, Mr.A’s weight decreased slightly to 55 kg.
2) S + V1 + adv, but/ and then + V2 + adv

Mr.A’s weight increased significantly in the first three months, and then decreased
slightly to 55 kg in July.
3) There was a/an + adj1 + N1, which was followed by + a/an + adj2 + N2
There was a slight decline in Mr.A’s weight, which was followed by a rapid increase.
151
VÍ DỤ 1 (4 ĐƯỜNG)
The graph below compares the income of four cafes in New York last year.
Band 7.0+:
The graph compares the income of four cafes in New York over the period of a year.
It can be seen from the graph that the overall trend was upward. All figures experienced
a sharp increase except for The Tea Room’s.
From January to March, the earnings of The Tea Room climbed slightly from 160,000 to
170,000 dollars, but then it dropped sharply by almost 75 per cent in the last nine
months. By contrast, after rising slowly by 10,000 from 50,000 dollars in the first month,
the figure for Wi-Fi Cafe rose more dramatically to about 190,000 dollars in December to
become the highest in the chart.
When it comes to Internet Express, there was a steady fall in the cafe’s income in the first
half of the year from 95,000 to just under 80,000 dollars, but later it recovered to end the
period at 135,000 dollars. Similarly, that of the Cafe Cool fluctuated between 20,000 and
40,000 dollars in the first six months before witnessing a sudden upturn to 120,000
dollars in December.
152
Band 5.0:
The graph show the income of four cafes in New York last year.
It is clear that almost cafes have the increase about income. But only The Tea room is
decrease about income last year.
The income of the tea room, at first, increase slight from 160 000$ to 170,000 dollars
(thiếu khoảng thời gian) then it decreased to almost 40,000 dollars in December. It is
incredible. In contrast, the income of Wi-fi café increaed sharp from 50,000 dollars to
100,000 dollars between January and July, it dropped by 20 000 dollars and reached a
peak at 190,000 dollars in December.
About Internet Express, the figure fell a little bit from 95,000 dollars to 80,000 dollars in
the first six months and rised to 140,000 dollars in December. The figure for Café cool
fluctuated between 20,000 and 40,000 dollars from January to Jun, then skyrocket to
120,000 dollars in December (lặp cụm from… to…, các cấu trúc lặp lại)
153
VÍ DỤ 2 (3 ĐƯỜNG)
The line graph below shows the household recycling rates in three different countries
between 2005 and 2015.
Band 5.0:
The graph shows the rate of household recycling in three countries from 2005 to 2015.
It is obvious that the rate of UK and Germany increase very well while the rate of France
fell sharp and then increase again.
The rate of UK increase from 35% to 40% in the first four months, then no change from
2007 to 2009. About the Germany, it is increase all period from 20% to almost 60%.
Surprisingly, the rate of France in the beginning is really high (50%), then go down to 30%
in 2003.
The figure for UK increased fastly from 40% to almost 60% between 2009 and 2011 then
steadily to the last. There was a steadily rise about the rate of Germany from 2011 to
2015, about 20%. The figure for France also rose about 10% between 2013 and 2015.
ss
154
Band 7.0:
The graph provides information about the household recycling proportions in UK, France
and Germany over the period of 10 years.
It can be seen that the rates of Germany and the UK experienced a sharp increase while
that of France witnessed a steady fall before slightly recovering in the last two years.
In the first four years of the period, the average recycling rate of the UK grew minimally
from 35% to 40% in 2007, and then remained stable until 2009. The figure for Germany
also increased but more rapidly from 20% in 2005 to well over 30% in 2009. By contrast,
despite starting as the highest figure, there was a remarkable fall of 20% in the France’s
rate to only 30% in 2013.
In the last six years, the British household recycling figure increased significantly, but then
less rapidly to end the period as the highest figure (60%). In a similar trend, the rate of
Germany witnessed a steady increase of about 20% in 2015. After falling steadily, the
figure for France started to rise to approximately 40% in the last year.
155
BAR CHART
156
INTRODUCTION
1. WITH TIME
157
2. NO TIME
A>B
A≤B
158
VÍ DỤ 1: CÓ THỜI GIAN - WITH TIME
The chart below shows male and female fitness membership in Thailand between 1985
and 2015
Band 7.0+
The bar chart compares the numbers of male and female fitness member in Thailand
over the period of 30 years.
It can be seen on the chart that the number of female members tend to increase, while
the male figure fluctuated wildly over the period.
In the first fifteen years, the number of women joining a fitness center grew slightly from
over 1000 to about 1800 in 1995, and then more rapidly by 1.5 times to just under 3000
in 2000. By contrast, the figure for men witnessed a sudden boom of 1600 in the first 5
years from 2200 in 1985, which was followed by a quick drop to only 1800 in 2000.
In the second half of the period, the quantity of women registering at a fitness center
increased minimally to just under 3000 in 2010 before decreasing remarkably to 2000 in
2015. There was a quick growth in the men’s figure to reach a peak of 5000 in 2010.
However, the quantity suddenly dropped and ended the period as the lowest figure
(1000) in the chart.
159
Band 5.0:
The bar chart below indicate the male and female fitness membership in a country from
1985 to 2015. It can be see that there are more males than females joined the fitness.
From 1985 to 2000, the number of females in a fitness increased slight from 1000 to
1800. It also increased in the next time to just under 3000 in 2000. About men, the
number of them boomed sudden by 1600 from 2200 in 1985. It then droped quickly to
about 1800.
From 2000 to 2010, the number of females at the fitness increased minimally from to
3000 in 2010. It decreased remarkably to 2200 in 2005 and increased to about 3000 again
in 2010. The men rocketed to even 5000 in 2010. In the last 5 years, they decreased to a
very low level. In the last year, men joined a fitness less than women. It is unbelievable.
Word count: 150
160
VÍ DỤ 2: KHÔNG CÓ THỜI GIAN – NO TIME
The chart below shows information about students studying six subjects at a US
university in 2010.
The bar chart compares the numbers of male and female students choosing different
subjects in an American university in the year of 2010.
It can be seen from the graph that Finance was the most popular choice in both sexes,
while Engineering is the least common one. The biggest gap was recorded in the subject
of Mathematics.
When it comes to Finance, there was an equal amount (230) of males and females
choosing the subject. The number of females enrolling in Accounting was 200 which was
slightly higher than that of males. Similarly, Marketing was preferred by 120 female
students in comparison to only 80 males.
The pattern tends to reverse in regard to the other subjects. The number of male
economic students doubled that of female fellows (75), while the quantity of male
mathematic students (200) was about four times bigger than the female figure.
Engineering was chosen by almost the same number (just over 50) of males and females.
161
Band 6.0-:
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of male and female students choosing different
subjects in American university in 2010.
It is clear that male and female students amost study Finance, while Engineering is the
least popular choice. It is also noticeable that in Mathematics, the choices of boys are
much more than girls.
Turning to Finance, the number of boys and girls are similar (230). The number of girl
choose Accounting is much more than boys, about 50 people. Similarly, there were only
80 males chose Marketing while 120 females chose this subject.
The rates of other subjects are completely different. The males study economic are 150,
which is double than the females study this subject. The figure for males choose
mathematic (200) was much more higher than females. The number of males and
females choose Engineering is almost the same.
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CHƯƠNG 2: IELTS LISTENING ................................................................................................................................... 2

CHƯƠNG 3: HƯỚNG DẪN PHÁT ÂM ...................................................................................................................... 45

CHƯƠNG 4: IELTS SPEAKING .................................................................................................................................. 46

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 MODEL ANSWERS ......................................................................................................... 47

CHƯƠNG 5: NGỮ PHÁP CƠ BẢN ............................................................................................................................ 71

CHƯƠNG 6: CẤU TRÚC IELTS CĂN BẢN .................................................................................................................. 91

60 CẤU TRÚC CÂU THÔNG DỤNG ........................................................................................................................... 92

CÁC CẶP CẤU TRÚC .......................................................................................................................................... 102

KEYS ................................................................................................................................................................. 112

CHƯƠNG 7: IELTS READING ................................................................................................................................. 116

KEYS ................................................................................................................................................................. 137

CHƯƠNG 8: IELTS WRITING .................................................................................................................................. 140

LINE GRAPH ...................................................................................................................................................... 146

BAR CHART ....................................................................................................................................................... 156

CHƯƠNG 1: GIỚI THIỆU

CHƯƠNG 2: IELTS LISTENING

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 1

Bài 1: Nghe và trả lời câu hỏi sau

Listen to the conversations and answer the questions

1. A: What’s Joseph’s last name?

B: His last name is ….

2. A: Sorry, what’s your name again?

1. The sweater costs ……… pounds.

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 2

Bài 1: Nghe và điền giá của mỗi vật dưới đây

1. Operator: Can I help you?

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 3

Bài 1: Nghe và hoàn thành bảng sau.

Circulation of British newspapers

Name Circulation (Feb.- July 1994)

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 4

Bài 1: Nghe và hoàn thành bảng sau

Traffic at Britain’s main airports

Name of Airport 1990 (in millions) 1993 (in millions)

Manchester 10.1 13.1

Bài 2: Nghe và chọn đáp án đúng cho các câu sau

Listen carefully and circle the correct numbers.

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 5

Bài 1: Nghe và tích vào thời gian đúng

What time does the next train arrive?

Bài 2: Nghe và chọn đáp án đúng cho các câu sau

Listen to the recording and tick the correct answers.

When does school start?

7. When are you leaving?

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 6

Note for Mr. Watson:

Note for Dr. Jenkinson:

Note for Professor Hansen:

Bus fare (minimum)

Underground fare (minimum)

Taxi fare (minimum)

BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 1

BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 2

BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 3

BÀI TẬP THỰC CHIẾN 4

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 1

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 2

3. 8230 3541, Ms. Green

4. 6231 7799, Peter White

5. 6401 6589, Sally Smith

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ 3