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Sách Giao Tiếp Bản Mới In
Sách Giao Tiếp Bản Mới In
Activity 1:
A Work alone What can you say in each situation? Choose a statement or question
from the box
a. Let's take turns asking the questions. e. Why do you think ... ?
b. Let's compare answers. f. Who wants to go first?
c. Whose turn is it? g. Let's work together.
d. What should we do now? h. Just a moment, please. I'm not quite ready.
Name
Hometown
Family
University
Friends
Hobbies
B Pair work Ask your partner the questions. Write the answers
C Join another pair Introduce your partner to other students
“This is […]. She/He has two brothers”
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[UNIT 1]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
A conversation about
colour and personality;
Conversations of people
meeting for the first time
VOCABULARY
A Vocabulary
4
Activity 2:
A Pair work Let’s take turns asking the questions, using adverbs of degree and relative
clause to modify your answers.
A. Work alone. Can you guess what these colour say about your personality? Write
the colours next to the statements.
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Painfully
Rub off on
True character
Personality
Sulk
Shine
Explore
Brimming
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
What you have? Do you ever think about your personality? I
do. I think it’s very personality. My own personality has
changed a lot over the years. When I was a child, I , but now
I’m with confidence. I have learned how to be with people and let my
. The personalities of my friends me,
which I’m happy about. There are parts of my personality I’m not too happy with. I’m
quick to get angry with people and sometimes get my own
way. I think overall, I have a good personality. I’m easy to get on with and I’m quite
happy and cheerful. I might take some personality tests and
about me.
Translated version
Activity 1:
1B BREAKING THE ICE
A Pair work Imagine you want to meet Jenny or Greg. What would you say to “break
the ice”?
Jenny Greg
B Listen Annie is speaking to Jenny, and Tony is speaking to Greg. Check (✓) the
icebreakers they use
Annie Tony
□ Is anyone sitting here? □ Is the coffee good?
Tony's questions
Greg's answers
What's What
Greg.
When
A history book.
What
Next year.
Maybe teach history. I don't know
A Pair work Role-play meeting for the first time in these situations, try to keep longer
conversations by using some given conversation starters
1. On the bus
3. At a job interview
A: Excuse me! Is this seat taken?
A: Hey! Is it the first time you’ve come
B: No, it’s free. Sit down please. here?
A: Thank you. By the way, I’m …, B: Yes, it’s my first time! What about
what’s your name? you?
B: I’m …, nice to meet you… A: Same here! By the way, I’m …,
what’s your name?
A: You look familiar. Do we already
know each other?.. B: I’m …, nice to meet you….
2. At a party 4. On the first day of class
A: Excuse me! I’m here alone, would A: Excuse me! Is anyone sitting here?
you mind if I join you?
B: No, it’s free. Please sit here.
B: Not at all! Please sit here!
A: Thanks! Are you new here?
A: Thanks. Wow, the music is so dope.
B: Yes! What about you?
By the way, I’m …, what’s your name?
A: Same here!...
B: I’m B, nice to meet you….
Conversation starters
1. School conversation starters
Are you a student or are you working?
What is your most (or least) favourite subject in
school?
Do you often curse in school?
What is your dream job?
Do you have any plan for your future?
Do you want to work near or far from your parents?
2. Free time conversation starters
What’s your favourite way to waste time?
Do you have any pets? What are their names?
If you could have any animal as a pet, what animal would you choose?
What do you do to improve your mood when you are in a bad mood?
Where do you spend most of your free time / day?
3. Movie Conversation Starters
Do you prefer to watch movies in the cinema or in your home?
When was the last time you went to a movie theatre?
Which do you prefer? Books or movies?
Do you like horror movies? Why or why not?
What was the last movie you watched? How was it?
4. Goals Conversation Starters
What is the craziest thing you want to achieve?
What are some goals you already got last year?
What are your goals for the next two years?
Do you usually achieve goals you set? Why or
why not?
When do you want to retire? What do you want to
do when you retire?
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbol Meaning
count /ˈkaʊnt/ Đếm
judging /ˈʤʌʤing/ Đánh giá
Good at /ˈgʊdət/ Giỏi về
Job interview /ˈʤɑːb/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ Phỏng vấn xin việc
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ Quyết định
As soon as /əz/ /ˈsuːn/ /əz/ Càng sớm càng
future in-laws /ˈfjuːʧɚ/ /in'lɔ:z/ Gia đình vợ, chồng
( tương lai)
walk through /ˈwɑːk/ /ˈɵruː/ Đi qua
well-dressed /ˌwɛlˈdrɛst/ Ăn mặc đẹp, lịch sự
greet /ˈgriːt/ Chào, đón chào
B Listen Fill in the blanks then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
People say first impressions count. What do you think? Can you understand
a lot about someone from the very first time you see them or meet them? I
think I’m good at judging someone’s character from the first time I set eyes
on them. It’s easy to understand if the person is my kind of person. First
impressions count most when you meet someone important. If you have a
job interview, it’s very important to give a good first impression. The
interviewers can decide if they like you as soon as you walk through the
door. Are you well-dressed? Do you look happy? Do you greet the
interviewer? All these things are important. I also think first impressions
count when you meet your future in-laws.
Translate version
Mọi người nói rằng ấn tượng đầu tiên rất quan trọng. Bạn nghĩ sao? Bạn có thể hiểu
nhiều điều về một người nào đó ngay từ lần đầu nhìn thấy hoặc gặp họ không? Tôi
nghĩ rằng mình giỏi trong việc đánh giá tính cách của ai đó ngay trong lần đầu tiên
để mắt đến họ. Thật dễ hiểu nếu người đó có tích cách giống tôi. Ấn tượng đầu tiên
quan trọng nhất khi bạn gặp một ai đó đặc biệt. Nếu bạn có một cuộc phỏng vấn xin
việc, điều rất quan trọng là tạo ấn tượng tốt ban đầu. Người phỏng vấn có thể quyết
định xem họ có thích bạn không ngay khi bạn bước qua cửa. Bạn có ăn mặc lịch sự
không? Bạn có hạnh phúc không? Bạn có chào hỏi người phỏng vấn không? Tất cả
điều này đều vô cùng quan trọng. Tôi cũng nghĩ rằng ấn tượng đầu tiên rất quan
trọng khi mà bạn gặp gia đình vợ, chồng tương lai của mình.
[UNIT 2]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
2A. MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Talking about first impressions;
2B. ON THE PHONE Role-playing meeting new people and phone conversation
Giving and taking messages
LISTENING
Activity 1
A Pair work These people are meeting for the first time. Are they making good
impression?
B Pair work Imagine you’re meeting someone your age for the first time. Check (✓)
the things you usually do. Write an X next to the things you never do.
C Join another pair Compare your answers. Then discuss these questions.
What will you say/do when someone you meet is older than you?
What will you say/do when someone you meet is younger than you?
Activity 2:
A Pair work. Read this magazine article. Can you guess the missing words?
A Work alone Look for the meaning of the words and phrases from the table below
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Wonderful /'wʌndəfl/ kỳ diệu, thần kỳ
At first sight /ət/ /fɜ:st/ /sait/ Từ cái nhìn đầu tiên
possible /'pɒsəbl/ Có thể, có khả năng xảy ra
Fall in love /fɔ: l/ /in/ /lʌv/ Phải lòng
Dangerous /'deindʒərəs/ Nguy hiểm
Built your life /'bild/ /jʊər/ /laif/ Xây dựng cuộc sống của
bạn
faults /fɔ: lt/ Thiếu sót, khuyết điểm
disappointed /, disə’pɔintid/ Chán nản, thất vọng
fall out of love /'fɔ: laʊt/ /əv/ /lʌv/ Thất tình
painful /'peinfl/ Đau đớn, đau khổ
embarrassing /im'bærəsiη/ Lúng túng, xấu hổ
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Love is wonderful thing, but is it possible to fall in love with someone at first sight?
Many people say they have done this. How can it be possible? Surely it takes a time to
get to know someone and then fall in love. I think falling in love at first sight is
dangerous. You don’t really know the person. Maybe after you’ve built your life around
them you’ll find lots of faults in them and suddenly be disappointed. Then you’ll have to
fall out of love. Anyway, is it really love at first sight or is it love at first conversation?
And what if the other person doesn’t fall in love with you at first sight? This could be a
bit painful. It could also be embarrassing. I think I like the traditional way of falling in
love after 257 dates.
Translated version
Tình yêu là điều tuyệt vời, nhưng liệu có thể yêu một người ngay từ cái nhìn đầu tiên
không? Nhiều người nói rằng họ đã làm điều này. Làm thế nào mà điều đó có thể
xảy ra. Chắc chắn phải mất một thời gian để làm quen với một ai đó rồi mới phải
lòng. Tôi nghĩ yêu từ cái nhìn đầu tiên rất nguy hiểm. Bạn không thực sự hiểu người
đó. Có thể sau này khi bạn xây dựng cuộc sống xung quanh họ bạn sẽ tìm thấy rất
nhiều khuyết điểm và đột nhiên thất vọng. Rồi bạn sẽ hết yêu. Dù sao thì đó có thực
sự là yêu từ cái nhìn đầu tiên hoặc từ cuộc trò chuyện đầu tiên? Và điều gì xảy ra
nếu người kia không yêu bạn từ cái nhìn đầu tiên? Điều này có thể là một chút đau
đớn. Nó cũng có thể là sự xấu hổ. Tôi nghĩ rằng mình thích cách yêu truyền thống
sau 257 lần hẹn hò.
2B. ON THE PHONE
Activity 1:
A Pair work What phone behaviour bother you? Ask your partner the question, and
check (✓). Then using Wh- questions to extend your answers.
Does it bother you when someone...? Yes Sometimes No
calls early in the morning
calls late at night
doesn't call back
leaves a long message
puts you on hold
talks too long
talks too loudly
B Pair work. Use Wh- questions to extend your reasons. Here are 2 examples:
Does it bother you when someone calls early in the morning?
A Group work Look at the mind map below. Try to guess the meaning of each word
and phrase. Then compare your answers.
B Work alone. Match the suitable word with the suitable picture.
2.
A: Good morning. Uni Language.
B: Oh good morning. Could I speak to Mrs
Gordon, please?
A: Yes. Who’s calling, please?
B: My name is Paul Scott.
A: Right, Mr Scott. I’ll put you through (=I will
connect you with Mrs Gordon)
D. Pair work. Read again, replace the names in these conversations with yours
Activity 3:
A Work alone Look at how each phrase is explained in different words, then chose the
correct answer
B Pair work. Role play. Make a phone call, based on these situations above and the
following model.
A: Hi. Could I speak to […], please?
B: Who’s calling?
A: I’m […].
B: Just a moment. I’ll put you through.
I’m sorry. I’m afraid that […]. Do you want to leave a message?
A: Thanks. I’ll give her a ring later / Yes. Could you please tell her to […]
Activity 4:
A Listen You will hear two answering-machine messages. Complete the messages
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
A major part /ə/ /ˈmeɪdʒər/ /pɑːrt/ Một bộ phận chính
Grow up /ɡrəʊ/ /ʌp/ Lớn lên, mọc lên
Entertainment devices /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ Thiết bị giải trí
A big event /ə/ /bɪɡ//ɪˈvent/ Một sự kiện lớn
Rush into /rʌʃ/ /ˈɪntə/ Vội vàng vào
Plug into the wall /plʌɡ/ /ˈɪntu//ðə//wɔːl/ Cắm vào tường
Several /ˈsevrəl/ Một vài
Latest models /ˈleɪtɪst/ /ˈmɑːdl/ Những mẫu mới nhất
An old-style phone /ən/ /ˈəʊld staɪl/ /fəʊn/ Điện thoại kiểu cũ
Watch phone /wɑːtʃ/ /fəʊn/ Đồng hồ điện thoại
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Telephones are a major part of lives these days. When I was growing up, I perhaps used
the phone once a week. It was when it rang. Everyone
rushed into the living room to find out who was calling. Of course, it was an old-style
phone – the size of a football. And you had to leave it on the table because it was plug
into the wall. Today, however, is a totally different matter. Everyone has a phone. Some
people I know have several. They change them every six months when the latest models
come out. Today’s phones aren’t really phones. They are like personal entertainment
devices that have a phone. I’m waiting for the watch phone. I’m sure it’ll be here soon.
Translated version
Ngày nay, điện thoại là một phần quan trọng của cuộc sống. Khi tôi lớn lên, có lẽ tôi đã sử dụng điện
thoại mỗi tuần một lần. Đó là khi nó vang lên. Mọi người đổ xô vào phòng khách để tìm xem ai đã gọi.
Tất nhiên, đó là một chiếc điện thoại kiểu cũ - có kích thước bằng một quả bóng đá. Và bạn phải để nó
trên bàn vì nó cắm vào tường. Tuy nhiên, ngày nay lại là một vấn đề hoàn toàn khác. Mọi người đều có
điện thoại. Một số người tôi biết có vài người. Họ thay đổi chúng sáu tháng một lần khi các mẫu mới
nhất ra mắt. Điện thoại ngày nay không thực sự là điện thoại. Chúng giống như thiết bị giải trí cá nhân
nhưng có thể gọi điện. Tôi đang chờ đồng hồ điện thoại. Tôi chắc chắn rằng nó có mặt ở đây sớm thôi.
[UNIT 3]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
Type of food
Flavour
Cooking methods
Menu
3A. THAT SOUNDS DELICIOUS
Activity 1
A Pair work Look at these breakfast dishes. Then discuss the questions below
B Pair work How many things can you add on the chart?
Meats Seafood Vegetables Fruits Drinks
Lamb Tuna Oranges Passion fruit Milk
C Join another pair Look at the dictionary and find the meaning of these words
Bitter /ˈbɪtə/
Spicy /ˈspaɪsi / Greasy /ˈgriːzi/
Sweet /swi:t/
Rich /rɪʧ/ Salty Crunchy /ˈkrʌnʧi/ Sour
Dry /drai/
/ˈsɔːlti/ /ˈsaʊə/
Activity 2
A Listen How much of each ingredient does he need? Write the quantities.
Ingredients
grams of butter
tablespoons of water
grams of flour
grams of brown sugar
grams of dried coconut
grams of oatmeal
teaspoon of baking soda
C Pair work. Read the definition of these cooking methods. Try to guess their
meaning in Vietnamese.
Stew /stjuː/
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ Than phiền, khiếu nại
Tasty /ˈteɪsti/ ngon
As long as /əz/ /lɔːŋ/ /əz/ Miễn là
Encourage /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ Khuyến khích, khích lệ
Avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ Tránh, tránh khỏi
Healthy /ˈhelθi/ Khỏe mạnh
Seem /siːm/ Hình như
Convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ Thuận lợi
Develop health problems /dɪˈveləp/ /helθ/ /ˈprɑːbləms/ Phát triển, biểu hiện ra các vấn
đề sức khỏe
Serve /sɜːrv/ Phục vụ
Slow food /sləʊ/ /fuːd/ Đồ ăn chậm
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Do you like fast food? Lots of people complain about it but I think a lot of it’s quite tasty – as
long as you go to one of the international chains like McDonalds or Kentucky. I think in
today’s world, it’s difficult to avoid eating in fast food restaurants. They are so convenient and
seem to be everywhere. Of course, they’re not the same as real restaurants. I wonder if they are
restaurants. There aren’t any waiters. Anyway, the most important thing to remember about
fast food is that it isn’t so healthy. People who eat it every day develop health problems. I don’t
understand why schools serve fast food during lunch time. Schools should encourage students
to eat healthily. If you have time, look at a website on slow food.
Translated version
Bạn có thích đồ ăn nhanh không? Rất nhiều người phàn nàn về nó nhưng tôi nghĩ rằng rất
nhiều món ăn khá ngon - miễn là bạn đến một trong những chuỗi cửa hàng quốc tế như
McDonald's hoặc Kentucky. Tôi nghĩ trong thế giới ngày nay, thật khó để tránh khỏi việc đi ăn
ở các nhà hàng thức ăn nhanh. Chúng rất tiện lợi và dường như có mặt ở khắp mọi nơi. Tất
nhiên, chúng không giống với các nhà hàng thực sự. Tôi tự hỏi nếu họ là nhà hàng. Không có
bất kỳ người phục vụ nào. Dù sao, điều quan trọng nhất cần nhớ về thức ăn nhanh là nó không
quá lành mạnh. Những người ăn nó hàng ngày sẽ biểu hiện ra các vấn đề về sức khỏe. Tôi
không hiểu tại sao các trường học lại phục vụ đồ ăn nhanh trong giờ ăn trưa. Trường học nên
khuyến khích học sinh ăn uống lành mạnh. Nếu bạn có thời gian, hãy xem một trang web về đồ
ăn chậm.
Activity 1:
3B.GOING OUT TO EAT
A Work alone Read this menu and look up the meaning of the words that you don’t
know.
B Pair work Imagine you’re in a café. Read the menu above and decide what to order.
“What are you going to have?”
“I’m pretty hungry. I’ll try…”
“I want something spicy. I’ll try…”
C Pair work What do you suggest for someone who …? “For those
Enjoys spicy food Loves fried food Is on a diet Doesn’t eat meat
who enjoys spicy food, I’d highly recommend …”
Activity 2:
A Pair work These people are in a restaurant. What do you think they’re saying? Write
your guesses.
B Listen You will hear the conversations. Did you guess correctly?
C Pair work Discuss these questions
Why do people like to eat in a restaurant?
“Well, I think there are many reasons why people enjoy eating in restaurants. The
biggest reason, I think, is that […]. Another reason might be that […]”
Do you think bigger restaurants tend to be better than small
ones? “Not necessarily. …”
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ Vô vị, không có mùi vị
Indian food /ˈɪndiən/ /fuːd/ Đồ ăn Ấn Độ
Good service /ɡʊd/ /ˈsɜːrvɪs/ Dịch vụ tốt
Wonder /ˈwʌndər/ Thắc mắc
Most of the time /məʊst/ /əv/ /ðə/ /taɪm/ Hầu hết thời gian
Can’t get enough /kænt/ /ɡet//ɪˈnʌf/ Không thể nhận đủ
Like trying /laɪk//ˈtraɪɪŋ/ Giống như sự cô gắng
Recommended /ˌrekəˈmendəd / Đề nghị, khuyến khích
Tired of /ˈtaɪərd/ /əv/ Mệt mỏi vì
Regularly /ˈreɡjələrli/ Thường xuyên
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
I love restaurants. I never get tired of going to them. I go to restaurants a lot. Maybe three
times a week. I have my favourite restaurants, which I go to regularly. The waiters know
me, and I usually get very good service. But I also like trying new restaurants. It’s exciting
to see what’s on the menu and how the food will taste. Most of the time a visit to a new
restaurant is a great experience. But sometimes, I wonder why my friend recommended a
restaurant. I’ve been to a few restaurants where the food was so bad, so tasteless, I didn’t
want to pay. My favourite restaurants are Indian. I can’t get enough of Indian food. I love
the smells inside Indian restaurants. And of course, the tastes.
Translated version
Tôi yêu nhà hàng. Tôi không bao giờ cảm thấy mệt mỏi khi đến với họ. Tôi đi nhà hàng rất
nhiều. Có thể ba lần một tuần. Tôi có những nhà hàng yêu thích của mình và thường xuyên
lui tới. Những người phục vụ biết tôi, và tôi thường được phục vụ rất tốt. Nhưng tôi cũng
thích thử những nhà hàng mới. Thật thú vị khi xem thực đơn có gì và hương vị món ăn như
thế nào. Hầu hết thời gian ghé thăm một nhà hàng mới là một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời. Nhưng
đôi khi, tôi tự hỏi tại sao bạn tôi lại giới thiệu một nhà hàng. Tôi đã đến một vài nhà hàng
mà thức ăn quá tệ, quá vô vị, tôi không muốn trả tiền. Nhà hàng yêu thích của tôi là Ấn Độ.
Tôi không thể có đủ đồ ăn Ấn Độ. Tôi thích mùi bên trong các nhà hàng Ấn Độ. Và tất
nhiên, thị hiếu.
[UNIT 4]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
Type of weather
Type of extreme weather
Feeling related to the weather
Giving advice during extreme weather
A Listen You will hear the weather forecast for next weekend. Write the weather and
temperatures.
Saturday Sunday
Weather °C Weather °C
Morning cloudy 18 Morning cold 10
Afternoon sunny 24 Afternoon Warm, sunny 19
Evening cloudy 20 Evening windy 23
Overnight rainy 15 Overnight Stormy, humid
B Pair work Take turns asking questions to complete the 2 tables below
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
A big topic /ə/ /bɪɡ/ /ˈtɑːpɪk Một chủ đề lớn
desert /ˈdezərt/ Hoang mạc
Deal with /diːl/ /wɪθ/ Giải quyết, xử lý
A tiny bit of snow /ə/ /ˈtaɪni/ /bɪt//əv//snəʊ/ Một chút tuyết
weather forecast /ˈweðər/ /ˈfɔːrkæst/ Dự báo thời tiết
A heat wave /ə/ /hiːt/ /weɪv/ Đợt nóng hơn so với bình
thường
emergency /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/ Khẩn cấp
pray /preɪ/ Cầu nguyện
England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ Nước Anh
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
The weather means different thing to different people. I come from England, so the weather is always a
big topic there. People in England can’t deal with the weather. A tiny bit of snow, and no one goes to
work. Two days of thirty-degree temperatures and a heat wave. Three days and it's an emergency. I
once lived in Dubai. No one really talk about the weather there. It was the same almost every day of
the year. Hot, sunny, blue skies, no rain. I never looked at th weather forecast. I always knew what the
weather would be like. Not like in England where people pray for the weather to be OK. But the
weather is changing. Global warming is making it rain in the desert and dry in the rainforests.
Translated version
Thời tiết có ý nghĩa khác nhau đối với những người khác nhau. Tôi đến từ Anh, vì vậy thời tiết luôn là
một chủ đề lớn ở đó. Mọi người ở Anh không thể đối phó với thời tiết. Một chút tuyết nhỏ, và không ai
đi làm. Hai ngày của nhiệt độ ba mươi độ và một đợt nắng nóng. Ba ngày và đó là một trường hợp
khẩn cấp. Tôi đã từng sống ở Dubai. Không ai thực sự nói về thời tiết ở đó. Hầu như mọi ngày trong
năm đều giống nhau. Nóng, nắng, bầu trời trong xanh, không mưa. Tôi chưa bao giờ nhìn vào dự báo
thời tiết lần thứ. Tôi luôn biết thời tiết sẽ như thế nào. Không giống như ở Anh, nơi mọi người cầu
nguyện cho thời tiết tốt. Nhưng thời tiết đang thay đổi. Sự nóng lên toàn cầu đang làm cho mưa trên sa
mạc và khô trong các khu rừng nhiệt đới.
4B.EXTREME WEATHER
Activity 1
A Vocabulary
Heat stroke /hiːt strəʊk/ Flood /flʌd/ High winds /haɪ wɪndz/
Power losses /ˈpaʊə ˈlɒsɪz/ Wildfires /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪəz/ Closed road /kləʊzd rəʊd/
B Pair work Which words and phrases in the box go with each kind of weather? Share
your opinion with your partner. (more than one answer is possible.)
“[…] can cause [...]”
“During […], people might have to suffer from […] and […]”
Activity 2:
A Pair work What should you do if you are outside during a thunderstorm? Circle your
guesses.
If you're outdoors during a thunderstorm, ....
1. do / don't stand under a large tree
2. do / don't stand under shorter trees in a forest
3. do / don't stand on the top of a hill
4. do / don't swim or go out in a boat
5. do / don't carry anything made of metal
6. do / don't stay away from metal things
7. do / don't stay inside a car
8. do / don't go inside a big building
B Listen You will now hear the first part of an expert advice. Check your guesses.
C Pair work What should you do if you are inside during a thunderstorm? Circle your
guesses.
If you're indoors during a thunderstorm, …
1. do / don't stand near doors and windows
2. do / don't wash dishes
3. do / don't take a bath or shower
4. do / don't use the telephone
5. do / don't disconnect your computer
6. do / don't turn off the lights
7. do / don't close the curtains
8. do / don't go outside
D Listen You will now hear the second part of an expert advice. Check your guesses.
Activity 3:
A Group work Discuss these questions. Using the mind-map on the next page to
expand your ideas.
1. What should I do to keep cool during boiling hot days?
“In my opinion, there are some pieces of advice you should follow. First, […] by […].
Next, […]. Finally, […]”
2. What should I do to stay warm during chilly days?
“I think there are some ideas that might be helpful for you. First, […].Next, […].
Finally, […]”
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Natural disasters
Bushfires
Deal with
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Experience
Droughts
Typhoons
Volcanoes
Suffer
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
I don’t know about you, but I natural disasters now than before.
the news there’s some kind of disaster. There are bushfires in
Australia and California, earthquakes in China, hurricanes in Mexico
Africa. I’m sure global warming is creating more natural disasters.
I’m lucky. Where I live, we _ natural disasters. I’ve never
experienced anything TV. Japan has many natural disasters. They
have earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, volcanoes, . They are lucky
they have the money . There are countries in Africa that aren’t rich.
When a natural disaster hits them, .
Translated version
[UNIT 5]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
Hobby categories
Time management
5A. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Activity 1:
A Vocabulary
B Listen People are talking about hobbies. Listen and number the pictures
C Pair work Who most enjoy these hobbies? Check (✓) your answers and compare
them with your partner. There may be more than one answer.
Young child Teenager Adult Retired person
Gardening
Cooking
Playing sports
Hiking
Collecting comic books
Playing video games
Surfing the Internet
“I can’t say for sure, but based on what I know [something] might be suitable for
[someone] and [someone]”
“In my opinion, [someone] might be interested in […]”
“I think […] are big fans of […]”
“Well, first, it’s a very good way for people to […] and […]. Second, free time activities
help them to […] and […]. Another reason is that hobbies provide them chance to […]”
5. Would you like to try something dangerous, like skydiving? How about rock
climbing? Why/not?
6. How often do you do your hobby? Is this enough? Please explain.
7. How did you become interested in your hobby? Please explain.
8. What hobby or activity would you definitely never want to try someday? Why
don't you want to try it?
9. Does your best friend, boy/girlfriend, or husband/wife have the same hobbies as
you?
Yes. We both like […]
I’m not sure but I think we are both interested in […]
No. We are totally different. I am a big fan of […], but my […] loves […]
10. What would you like to try before you die? Please explain.
The first thing that springs to my mind is […].
It’s always been my dream to […]
11. What have you tried but didn't like? Please explain.
12. Imagine how your hobbies would change if you had $10,000,000. Please explain.
13. If you could do your hobby every day, would you want to?
Why/not? Too much is too […] for me. I don’t think I will […]
Yes of course. I’m crazy about […]. 24 hours a day.
14. Do you think people had more or less free time in the past?
15. How much money do you usually spend on your hobby? Is it too much?
16. Some people plan on taking up new hobbies when they retire. Are there some
hobbies you would like to start later in life?
Activity 2:
A Listen Which activity does each person enjoy doing now? Listen and circle the
correct answer
1. Zach 4. Evan
a. playing basketball a. collecting stamps
b. painting b. collecting paintings
c. hiking c. collecting baseball cards
2. Erica 5. Danielle
a. collecting baseball cards a. painting
b. collecting comic books b. writing children’s books
c. gardening c. reading
3. Brian 6. Marcus
a. watching videos a. reading the newspaper
b. hiking b. playing golf
c. playing video games c. reading books
B Listen again What does each speaker like best about his or her current hobby or
pastime? Write the correct letter.
1 Zach
a. the flowers
2. Erica
b. looking at his collection
3. Brian
c. creating pictures
4. Evan
d. using bright colours
5. Danielle
e. looking at the blue sky
6. Marcus
f. making great friends
C Pair work A simple strategy to answer any questions in a general way.
Question: Do you like music?
Formula: A + W
A: Answer the question directly
W: What (Type), Where (Place), When (Time), Who (People), Why (Reason)
D Work alone Make your own mind map an answer the question above.
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
puts me in a good mood
piece of music
an essential part of my day
Culture of Earth
There’s nothing better to do
before we are born
keep collecting
Able to
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
What would music? I wonder how music started. It is an important
part of every culture on Earth. I wonder when interested in music.
I also wonder when we first become interested in music. a baby?
Some people think our interest in music starts before we are born. Music is an essential
part of my day. It changes my feeling and mood. There’s nothing
better to do on a train or bus than put on my headphones. I music,
from classical and opera to jazz, rock and world music. I’m always looking for something
new. Sometimes I hear a song or on the TV or radio. I have to find
out who it is. I’m sure I’ll keep collecting CDs or mp3s . Perhaps I
hear it then!
Translated version
Activity 1:
5B. IF I HAD MORE TIME, …
A Pair work In an average week, how many hours does the average person spend
doing these things. Circle your guesses.
“Do you think the average person spends […] or [120] hours […]?”
“I guess […] hours. How about you?
B Listen Two people are discussing the information in part A. Did you guess correctly?
C Pair work How much time do you have to spend doing these things?
What if …
If you had more free time, who If you were rich, what new hobby
would you spend it with? would you start?
If you could take a long vacation, If you could spend time with
what would you do? anybody – dead or alive – who
would it be?
If you could eat at any restaurant If you could buy a vacation house,
tonight, where would you go? where would you buy it?
If the whole world were listening, If you could speak any other
what would you say? language (besides English) which
language would you like to speak?
2. When you see a woman or girl, which part of her body will you notice first?
6. This question is for girls only: Have you ever gone out without bra?
7. This question is for boys only: Don’t you dare to buy tampon for your girlfriend?
10. What are the best and worst things about being a woman/man?
11. What’s the first thing you’d look at if you saw me naked?
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Seem to
precious
run out of time
slow down and relax
Get everything done
drags
quality time
wisely
the expression
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
There never time to do things. I always seem to
of time. I really wish there were more hours in the day. Then I could
,and get . Time is a fun thing. Sometimes it flies –
usually when you’re having fun. Other times it and painfully
slowly. Sometimes I look at the clock and I think it’s going backwards. I think it’s very
important to . It’s too important to waste. For me, time is very
at the weekends. I can time with my family
and friends. I always have a good time at the weekend. I like the time is
money. It kind of shows how valuable time is. Oh well. That’s that. Time for me to go
now.
Translated version
[UNIT 6]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
6A. CAMPUS LIFE
Talking about things you like, dislike at university;
6B. JOBS Talking about what’s
important in a job;
Talking about what job you would like to have;
LISTENING
A Vocabulary
D Listen Where is each conversation taking place? Listen and circle the correct answer?
1. A. campus
bookstore 3. A. classroom 5. A. professor’s
B. cafeteria B. professor’s office
office B. classroom
2. A. library
B. campus 4. A. cafeteria 6. A. classroom
bookstore B. campus B. gym
bookstore
E Listen People are discussing classes they are taking. Listen and number the pictures
F Listen again Fill in the blanks and check if you did part E correctly.
1.
A: So what do you of the class so far?
B: I like it. What about you?
A: I love looking at the slides. And I really enjoy the group.
B: But we sure have to do a lot of !
A: That's true, but it isn't as much as for _.
B: Right, but aren't these art books heavy?
A: Yeah. I guess that's what happens when you're studying the entire of art
since the beginning of time?
2.
A: Oh, I didn't know you were this class, too.
B: Yes. I think it's going to be .
A: Yes. I think it'll be more interesting than the class we took last semester.
B: Yes, there was an awful lot of for that class, wasn't there? There isn't as
much in this class. And I really enjoy doing the experiments! The in the lab is
state-of-the-art, too.
A: Do you think you'll be a chemistry ?
B: Maybe.
3.
A: What's the matter?
B: Oh, I just got my back. She wrote so many on it! It's going to
take hours to write a second draft.
A: Do you think she was unfair?
B: No, not at all. In fact. I really her.
A: Yeah, Ms. Downs is great. She and the art history teacher are the best teachers I've
ever had here.
B: I agree. I think my is really going to improve in this class.
A: Me, too.
4.
A: Uh, oh. It looks like we got here too late. The computer is closed.
B: Oh, no. and I'm working on a very complicated web ...
A: Yeah, we have a lot of homework for that class, don't we?
B: Yeah, it's tough. but I love ! Don't you?
A: No, it's hard for me. This isn't my favourite class. I prefer sciences like biology or
.
B: Well, let me know If you need any with your programs.
A: Thanks. That's really nice.
5.
A: What do you think of Professor Green?
B: He's so boring. I'm not about this class. What about you?
A: Yes. Professor Green is a little boring. but the subject is so I love learning
about the past. I'm particularly in the 20th century.
B: There's a lot of reading, though, isn't there?
A: True, and the books are so heavy!
B: They're not as as those art books, though.
A: No. you're right about that!
6.
A: Do you think this class is going to be or hard?
B: I think it's going to be okay. I don't think it'll be too hard. It's certainly not as hard as
chemistry. Not yet, anyway.
A: Yeah, I guess because It's just an introductory course.
B: Right. It says here we’re going to study the , basic genetics, and the
body.
A: Do we meet in a lab?
B: No, not for this class. We meet in a regular _ .
Activity 2:
A Pair work What do you dislike about your school/university? Use the mind-map
below and your own ideas
“There are many things that I hate about my school. First of all, I have to […]. The
second thing I dislike at school is […].The other reason might be […]. Last but not
least is […]. I have to […] so […]”
B Pair work What do you like about your school/university? Use the mind-map below
and your own ideas
“University has many great things to offer. To begin with, I can […]. The second
thing I should mention is […]. The other reason why I like university is […]. Last but
not least, university helps me hugely to […]”
C Pair work Discuss these questions
1. What is the name of your college or university?
7. What are three big differences between your college life so far and your
high school days?
8. What is your major? Why did you choose your major? Do you have any regrets?
11. Are you a member of any student groups? Which ones? What do you do? Are you
satisfied with what's happening with your group(s)?
12. What are the top three things you hope to get out of (get as a result of) your
university days?
sports.
2. She likes the food, the people, and the
B Pair work Read the sentences with a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation.
D Pair work Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct
intonation.
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
totally
Happiest time
Live alone
Complete freedom
wander
assignments
right balance
social life
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
University is one of of our life, if you go to university, that is. I
totally loved my university days. I also loved my university. I had three
of being a student. It was the first time I lived alone, without my parents. I had to cook,
wash and . I loved it. I had complete freedom. I also
the . It was much more interesting than studying at school. It was nice to just
a lecture, do the reading and then do the assignments. I really
felt like I was learning something. I also loved at university. It’s
almost 24/7. There and things to do. You have to get
between studying and partying.
Translated version
Activity 1:
6B. JOBS
A Pair work What will you think about when you look for a job? Check (✓) your
answers and compare them with a partner
Very Important Not important
important
Salary /ˈsæləri/
Working hours /ˈwɜːkɪŋ ˈaʊəz/
Vacations /vəˈkeɪʃənz/
Commuting time /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ taɪm/
Interesting work /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ wɜːk/
Colleagues /ˈkɒliːgz/
Job security /ʤɒb sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
Other:
B Pair work Tell your partner about the reasons of your choices
“When I look for a job, I always consider about […] because […]
“[…] is the first thing I consider about when choosing a job because […]
Activity 2:
A Listen People are talking about their job. First, guess what they do or where they
work, then listen and number the pictures
B Vocabulary How many words can you think of when describing a job?
C Listen Circle the word that each person uses to describe his or her job
1. A. hard
B. quiet 2. A. creative 3.A. easy 4. A. difficult
C. interesting B. boring B. relaxing B. easy
D. boring C. easy C. lonely C. tough
D. unsuccessful D. tough D. well-paid
Activity 3:
B Pair work Read the questions to a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation.
D Pair work Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct
intonation.
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Bomb
Hit and miss
Confident
Trick
Prepare
First impressions
Sell yourself
Learn over time
Interview technique
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Job interviews are always
interview and get the job. Other times, my interview for me. Sometimes I have a great
and I don’t get the job.
It’s really important . You must also be confident and
the interviewer knows you really want the job. The make the
interviewer think you are for the job. I always wear my best
suit and . I always smile when I walk into the interview room.
First very important. It’s also a good idea to talk about your
experiences - . Make sure you have a few good questions to
ask at the end of the interview. Interview technique is something we learn over time – you
more the more interviews you have.
Translated version
[UNIT 7]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
3.
A: City Cabs.
B: Yes. Need a taxi to the
train , please.
I’m at Iowa
Avenue.
A: For how many
passengers? B: Just
B Listen You will hear five people talking about transportation. Fill in the blanks.
John: I'm a driver, and all these traffic jams are me crazy. At rush hour, it can
take me hours to get from one end of the city to the other. There wouldn't he
such bad jams if they…
Anne: Well, the problem in this city is that there are too many downtown.
There's simply too much , and the only way to reduce the amount of traffic in
downtown is to make drivers…
Carlos: I like to ride my in the city, but it's getting more and more . It's
becoming so dangerous. I almost got killed by a _ the other day! What they should
do to snake biking safer is…
Yumiko: I don't drive, and I have to use transportation. It takes me so long to
get across town. I have to wait a long time for to come, and they go so .
1 want to get across town more quickly, and what they should do is…
Craig: I’m in town to do some , and it’s not anymore. Shopping should be
fun, but it isn’t because of all the traffic. What they should do is …
C Listen You will hear five people talking about transportation. Check (✓) the
problems.
Problems
John ❏ Traffic jam ❏ Slow drivers
Anne ❏ Too many cars ❏ Too little parking
Carlos ❏ Dangerous biker ❏ Dangerous driver
Yumiko ❏ No buses ❏ Slow buses
Craig ❏ Too much traffic ❏ Not enough taxi
“The first thing I should mention is […]. The second one is […]. The other bad driving
habit I know is […]. Finally, […] is also a serious bad driving habit.”
Activity 3:
bus?
3. Where do you get the
6. How long is the flight?
B Pair work Read the questions to a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation.
D Pair work Practice a conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct
intonation.
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
Bumper to bumper
Getting worse
Congestion
Gridlocks
A nightmare
Traffic report
Snarl-ups
Disgusting
Get rid of
Pure fumes
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
something about the traffic. It’s terrible. It’s
every day. There are so many cars on the roads these days. It’s a
driving in the city. Bumper to bumper even at midnight. I don’t know
where all this traffic came from. You the traffic report is all
about congestion here, snarl-ups and gridlocks there. The answer must be to get
. Let people take the train or bus. People need to leave their
cars at home. The . And then there’s the pollution.
It’s
. You feel like . We need to
get rid of these traffic jams so we can move and breathe more easily.
Translated version
7B. TOURING A CITY
Activity 1:
B Listen People are talking about the tours they took. Fill in the blank then decide what
was good or bad about each tour? Listen and check the correct answer.
1.
A: Have you taken a since you've been here?
B: Yes, I went on one last weekend.
A: What was it like?
B: Well, we didn't see a lot. We mainly went to a lot of . I would've preferred
to see more of the and famous buildings. I'm not really interested in shopping.
And the bus they took us in was so old and . They should put it in the
museum!
A: Really! Did you say anything to the _about it?
B: Well the problem was, he didn't speak English very well. And he wasn't really very
.
A: That's too bad!
B: But we did have a nice on the tour and the whole tour was very
, so it wasn't all bad. But I don't think it was the time or the money,
even though it was cheap.
2.
A: What was your city _ like?
B: Well, we saw lots of interesting places on the tour. I was totally at the end
of it, but I'm really glad I took it. You should try it.
A: Did you go by bus?
B: Yes, we had a nice, bus, and a very helpful guide. You know how some
guides talk all the time. This one didn't. He gave us just enough , but not too
much.
A: Where did they take you for lunch?
B: Oh, some little place near the center of town. I didn't eat much because the
food didn’t look very good to me.
A: That’s too bad. Was the tour ?
B: No. Not at all. It was very .
3.
A: Did you just get back from the tour?
B: Yeah. It was really good. We visited all the of interest. I'm glad we took it.
A: Did you take a or a van?
B: We took a bus. There were only 15 of us in it, so we had lots of room. It was a new
one, so it was pretty comfortable.
A: Did you have a ?
B: Oh, yes. She was great. A student, I think. She really knew her stuff.
A: How was lunch?
B: Awful! We just had some food along the way.
A: How much was the tour?
B: Well, it was pretty expensive. That was the only problem. $ ! I think they
should've charged us about $ . But anyway, I think it's definitely
doing this tour.
4.
A: So how was the tour?
B: It was , actually.
A: That's too bad.
B: Yeah, we didn't get to see very much. It was too . I wanted to see a lot more.
A: Really?
B: It wasn't very either. The bus wasn't air conditioned, so it got very
and stuffy after a while.
A: Uh-huh.
B: Anyway. The guide was very . He gave us some very interesting information
and told a lot of jokes, so that was . And we had a really good lunch at the
restaurant.
A: So was the tour worth it?
B: Well, it was only $35, which is pretty . But if you want to take a tour, you
should try a different tour company.
1. 2.
Good Not good Good Not good
The Itinerary The Itinerary
The guide The guide
The food The food
The price The price
3. 4.
Good Not good Good Not good
The Itinerary The Itinerary
The guide The guide
The food The food
The price The price
“Well it seems that most people like to travel by motorbike, and I’m no exception, so
I’d say I am a big fan of motorbike because it is convenient, and easy to move when
I stuck on the road.”
“Well it seems that most locals are really a big fan of motorbike because it is convenient
and easy to move on the road, but I can’t say the same for myself, so actually I prefer
travelling by bus because it is more eco-friendly and cheaper.”
Activity 3
B Pair work Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to reduce –est in the superlatives
D Pair work Practice the conversation with your partner. Be sure to reduce –est in the
superlatives
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
different cultures
wonderful experiences
planning trips
local people
do some research
off the beaten track
guest houses
in advance
hostels
hotel reservation
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Travelling gives you many you cannot find in your own country.
You meet local people and get to . It’s so exciting. I
and doing some research on the country or countries I want
to visit. Sometimes I like to plan , my flights, hotels and
tours, etc. For me, the most exciting thing is arriving in a country with no
and no fixed plans. I and guest houses. You get to meet and
talk to different and interesting people . I also like to visit
places that are . Being somewhere with thousands of other
tourists? It’s not my cup of tea.
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[UNIT 8]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
B Pair work Is your partner more of a city person or countryside person? Give reasons.
“You prefer being outdoor, so I
think you’re more of a “Yes, I am.”
countryside person, aren’t “Not really. I prefer being
you?” outdoor but in the city.”
Activity 2
The hustle and bustle of Crystal clear rivers and Pristine forest
the city streams /ˈprɪstaɪn ˈfɒrɪst/
/ˈhʌsl ænd ˈbʌsl / /ˈkrɪstl klɪə /
Angie: I lived there for a year, and I had a time. Oh, I remember how nervous
I felt when I first arrived.
Friend: Why? Were you ?
Angie: No, no, not at all. I just felt nervous because my Spanish wasn’t that good and I
thought people wouldn’t me. But they did, so I improved quickly.
Friend: That’s great. So, any tips for me?
Angie: Um...well...oh! The subway system, which they call the Metro, is very
good. There are a lot of different lines, and it isn’t , so it's a good way to get
. Oh, but avoid hour. And the subway can get pretty in the
summer...taxis are also good. The yellow ones have air conditioning, so I took those a lot!
Friend: What places should I see?
Angie: Huh. The number one place to visit is the Anthropological . It shows
you all the ancient history of the country and is one of the best museums in the world. It's
in a pretty , so you can take a nice walk before or after visiting the museum.
Friend: And the food?
Angie: OK. Ah! The food is nothing like what you get in Mexican here. Oh,
it’s much better, and there's much more regional variety. Oh, but what I miss are the fresh
juices. They make the most wonderful juices there from really fresh fruit. And
I miss the people in Mexico City, too. The people are so and .
Peter Angie
Feelings on arrival excited
Best ways to get
around
Best things to see
Things they miss
Activity 3:
PRONUNCIATION Reduction of Wh- + do you
B Pair work Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to reduce Wh- + do you
C Listen Write the missing words.
A: want to do for Brandon's birthday?
B: Let's have a party!
A: want to have it?
B: How about Saturday night?
A: Okay. Where do you it?
B: How about my place?
A: Sounds great. Now, want to invite?
B: All of Brandon's friends!
D Pair work Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce Wh- + do you
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
pub
club
bar
When the club shut
atmosphere
head off
no-smoking places
late-night bar
A bit
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Where _ for a good time? Most of the people I know go to a pub, club or
bar. Sometimes all three in one night. When I was younger I used to go pubbing and
clubbing. We would all meet in a and have a few drinks and then go off to a club
to dance. When the club shut, we’d -night bar. I love going to pubs.
They are _ atmosphere. Lots of people chatting, laughing and having a
good time. Thankfully, _ places now, so you can come home without
a cigarette. I also still like clubs, old now. I
love the loud music. It always makes me want to dance. clubbing in
different countries. Different music and atmosphere.
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8B. FEARS AND CRIMES
Activity 1
A Work alone How often do you do these things? Write O (often), S (sometimes), or
N (never).
I go out alone at night.
I make eye contact with strangers.
I talk to strangers.
I use public transportation late at night.
I carry a large amount of cash.
I walk on dark, lonely streets.
I leave my door unlocked when I'm home.
B Pair work Compare your answers. Do you do the same things? Do you feel safe doing
them?
“To be honest, I [sometimes] go out alone at night especially when […]”
“I have to say that I [often] talk to strangers except […]. I feel safe doing that”
“Actually, I [never] walk on dark, lonely streets because […]. I don’t feel safe doing
that”
A Pair work Look at these pictures of crimes. Do you know any kind of crimes?
B Listen You will hear about the crimes in part A. Fill in the blanks and complete the
summaries
Andy: Ha-ha. Oh, I read a funny story in the paper yesterday about a in Baltimore.
Nelly: Oh, yeah? Tell me.
Andy: OK. Well, this burglar into an apartment in Baltimore. But he couldn't
out again when the front door jammed shut. He called his wife to come and
him, but her cell phone was turned off. He decided to wait for the owner to back. After
two days, the owner still hadn't come back, so he called the . He was arrested.
Nally: Ha-ha. Oh, that reminds me of another story (Yeah?) Yeah, a in Chicago was
being chased by the police. Urn, she over a six-foot wall and jumped down into the
yard below. (Uh-huh.) Well, unluckily for her, this was the yard of the jail. (Oh!) Yeah.
The prison called the police. They found ten stolen in her pocket!
Andy: Ha-ha. You heard about the bank in Boston, didn't you?
Nally: No.
Andy: Well, a bank robber in Boston spent several hours trying to cut open a door inside a
bank. It was 6 a.m. when she finally managed to cut a small hole large enough to put a
hand through and open the door from the inside. By this time, the bank guard and she
was arrested. Ha-ha. It was then that she found out that the door had not even been .
Nelly: Oh, no! Poor woman. (Yeah.) Oh, another one I remember is about a in
Minneapolis (Uh-huh.). He made the mistake of trying to take the from two women.
Well, he didn't know that the women, both aged 75, were actually experts . So when
in
the mugger tried to steal their purses, the women threw him to the . Then they locked
him in the trunk of his own car and drove the car to the police .
Andy: Ha-ha. heard that one before, I think! Still it's a good story.
A Listen Tap your desk as you say these sentences. It will help you hear which words
and syllables are stressed
B Pair work Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to stress correct words and
syllables
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
afraid of
the dark
my public speaking fear
strange noises
fear speaking in public
frozen with fear
overcome
speeches
My face would go red
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
What are you afraid of? I’m not of anything. When I was a child I
was afraid of the dark. I used to hear at night when I was in bed.
I couldn’t move. I was _ until it got light outside. I’m no longer
afraid of the dark, thankfully. I also used to fear . My face
and I’d get very hot. I overcame this fear because I had to make
at school. The more I did this, the more my public speaking fear
disappeared. People many strange things. Did you know there
peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth? There is even a
medical name for it. I don’t think fear . It probably
from doing really dangerous things.
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[UNIT 9]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
ən/ Cliffs / klɪfs/ Coast / kəʊst/ Desert / ˈdɛzət/ Forest / ˈfɒrɪst/ Hills / hɪlz/
B Pair work Which of these have ever happened to you on vacation? Check (✓) your
answers and compare them with your partner.
Yes No
You missed a flight. ❑ ❑
Someone stole your money. ❑ ❑
You lost your wallet. ❑ ❑
You lost your passport. ❑ ❑
Your bags didn't arrive. ❑ ❑
You got sick. ❑ ❑
You ran out of money. ❑ ❑
1. Jill 2. Sean
a. has met someone interesting a. isn’t having a good time
b. was in a dangerous situation b. has some news
c. wants to ask a favour c. needs money
3. John 4. Rachel
a. lost his wallet a. has good news
b. lost his ticket b. needs help
c. will be coming back on time c. told her friend about a health
problem
5. Mary 6. Meg
a. lost her glasses a. is coming home earlier
b. was in an accident b. is taking a different flight
c. has bad news c. doesn’t have anything to do
“Based on what I know, travelling is a good idea to […]. Also, travelling is a good
chance to […]. Moreover, […]. That’s why many people love travelling.”
8. Why don’t some people like travelling?
“The first reason I should mention is they […]. The other reason might be […].
Finally, […].”
Activity 3: Extra
Making up a story
I went on a wildlife tour and was chased I went camping, and it rained the whole
by a lion! time!
I went hiking in the mountains and got I went camping, and a bear ate all my
lost! food.
I was late for the tour bus, and it left I went to the beach and got a bad
without me! sunburn.
Making up stories, you should say:
B Pair work Read the questions and answers with your partner. One student is A, one
student is B
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
The best thing in the world
An eight-week holiday
Flew by
Time goes quickly
A break around the corner
Look forward
National holidays
As good as
Stressful
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
I love holidays. They thing in the world. The only problem
is they are always too short. Even summer holidays at school aren’t
. I recently had an eight-week holiday and . It
seems as though time goes quickly when we are on holiday, and slowly
at school or work. I always really look forward to holidays –
holidays are great. I live in a country that has many national holidays, so
there’s around the corner. I feel sorry for some workers who
or three weeks holiday a year. They can’t do anything or go
anywhere. I love holidays don’t go away. Staying at home
is just going on holiday somewhere. Sometimes going on
holiday .
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9B. HOTEL SERVICES
Activity 1:
A Vocabulary
C Listen People are making calls from their hotel rooms. Who is each person calling?
Listen and circle the correct answer.
1.
4.
a. laundry b. room service
a. bell captain b. laundry
2.
5.
a. concierge b. bell captain
a. front desk b. room service
3.
6.
a. housekeeping b. room service
a. concierge b. housekeeping
Activity 2:
A Vocabulary
Standard Deluxe
C Pair work Guess the words in the blanks. Then practice the conversation
Making Reservations
Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to [ ]
Hotel.
Client: Hi, good morning. I'd like to make a reservation.
R: Yes sir, [ ]?
C: The of .
R: How long will you be ?
C: I'll be for .
R: How many is the reservation for?
C: There will be of us.
R: And would you like a room with beds or a bed?
C: A bed, please.
R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a or
view?
C: I would love to have a view. What's the rate for the room?
R: Your room is per night. Now ?
C: Banh Kha.
R: Could you spell your last name for me, please?
C: Sure. K-H-A
R: And what’s ?
C: Yes, my _ is 555-26386.
R: Great. Now I'll need your credit card information to reserve the room for you. What
type of card is it?
C: Visa. The number is 987654321.
R: And what is the name of the cardholder?
C: Banh Kha.
R: Alright, Banh Kha, your reservation has been made for the of
for a room with a bed and view. Check-in is at
2 o'clock. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us.
C: Great, thank you so much.
R: My pleasure. We'll see you in , Mr. Banh Kha. Have a nice day.
Checking-In
Hotel: Good afternoon. Welcome to the Hotel. How may I help
you?
Guest: I have a reservation for today.
Hotel: Can you please spell that for me, sir?
Guest: Sure. .
Hotel: Yes, Mr / Ms. , we've reserved
a room for you with a
view for nights. Is that correct?
Guest: Yes, it is.
Hotel: Excellent. We already have your credit card
information on file. If you'll just sign the receipt
along the bottom, please.
Guest: Hmm. Ok, so what room am I in?
Hotel: Room . Here is your . The elevator / lift is over there.
Guest: Great. Thanks.
Hotel: If you have any questions or requests, please dial 'O' from your room. Also, there
is internet available 24 hours a day.
Guest: Ok, and what time is check-out?
Hotel: At midday, sir.
Guest: Ok, thanks.
Hotel: My pleasure, sir. Have a wonderful stay at the Hotel.
B Pair work Read the sentences to a partner. One student is A, and the other student is
B.
D Pair work Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct
intonation.
[UNIT 10]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
SPEAKING
2 3 4
5 6 7
B Pair work Describe how can you use these things in part A. Use the phrases in the
box and your own ideas
Check email Listen to music Record Store music
appointments
Find directions Make calculations Send text messages Translate words
Find definitions Make phone calls Store addresses Write letters
Travel Take pictures Make video calls Take notes
“We can use […] to […]. You can also use it to […]”
“With a /an […], I can […]”
A Word alone How important are these things in your life? Mark them very important
(✓✓), somewhat important (✓), or not very important (x)
an alarm clock a laptop an electric cooker
a camera earphones a refrigerator
a dishwasher a portable power pack an air conditioner
a smartphone washing machine a water heater
“There are many advantages of […]. First of all, […]. Second, […]. The next benefit of […] is
[…]. The other good point of this gadget is […]. Last but not least, […].”
2. What are some disadvantages of having a smartphone?
“Although smartphones are amazing, those gadgets also have some disadvantages. First of all, […].
Second, […]. The next drawback of this gadget is […]. Last but not least, […].”
3. Do you enjoy using technology?
“I wouldn’t call myself a techie, but I love using […].”
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Activity 3:
A Work alone Look at the activities below and tell how often you do them with your
phone? multiple times a day/week at least weekly almost never
Make calls
Text
Send and read emails
Search for information
Take pictures
Check the weather
Research products and services
Search for a store
Share and post photos
Use maps
Use social media sites
“I […] multiple times a week with my smartphone.”
B Pair work How to talk about preferences. Discuss what you would choose in the situations
below and give reasons.
Meet online vs meet in real life
Call vs text
Smartphone vs laptop
Lose a wallet vs lose a phone
Shop online on your mobile vs on a
computer
Stop watching tv vs stop watching
youtube
IOS vs android phone
Give up the phone vs lose some friends
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
out of date
without
Living in caves
probably
basic
mechanical
hit the shelves
steam trains
cutting edge
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
What technology? Would we still be living in caves? Probably. I think
there are two technology. The kinds before and after computers. When we
think about technology before computers, it . It was all mechanical. Things
like steam trains and fridges. At the time, that technology. But, today’s
technology is really cutting edge. It’s the kind of technology that soon as it
hits the shelves. I love this. It’s so exciting seeing it all happen. I love
technology we’ll have in the future, and then buy . It’s like buying
technology from science fiction movies. I’d love to live to be 200 so I can see what technology
.
Translated version
10B. ONLINE SHOPPING
VS TRADITIONAL SHOPPING
Activity 1:
A Pair work Have you ever had these problems? Check (✓) your answer and compare with your
partner.
You bought something that .
Shrank when you washed it
Had a missing part
Was the wrong size
Didn't work
Changed colour
When you washed it was damaged
Was poorly made
“Once, I bought something that […]”
“If my memory serves me right, I have never bought something that […]”
B Listen Which item did each person receive? Listen and check (✓) the correct picture.
Activity 2:
A Vocabulary Put the words and phrases from the table below into the right categories
queue /kjuː/ aisle /aɪl/ wish list /wɪʃ lɪst/ order /ˈɔːdə/
“I think [only online shopping / both / only offline shopping] has/have […]”
B Pair work Discuss these questions
1. Have you ever bought anything online? If yes, what was the last thing you bought on
the Internet and where did you buy it exactly?
2. What kind of problems can you have when you buy on the Internet?
“There are some problems might occur when I buy things online. For example, the product could
be […]”
3. What was the last bargain you got (online or offline)? How did it happen?
4. Do you prefer to do shopping online or in traditional, physical stores? Why?
“I would rather […] than […]”
5. When do you think everybody will buy things only online?
“In my opinion, the time when all people will buy things only is […]”
6. What is something that you have bought recently that cost a lot of
money? “As far as I recall, the thing I have bought recently that […] is […]”
7. What is the most expensive thing you've ever bought?
C Pair work Is online shopping better than offline shopping? Give your opinion based on the
table below and your own ideas.
Online shopping Offline shopping
It’s easier It supports your local community
There is a wider selection You can see and feel what you get
before purchasing
You save money (discounts and
offers) You can interact with humans and get
better help from sales assistants
Online shopping takes less time
Offline shopping is safer
Online shopping doesn’t require
you to drive
B Pair work Read the questions and answers with your partner.
C Listen Write the missing words.
A: Can I help you?
B: Yes, I'd _ this shirt. I need to get a larger one.
A: No problem.
B: And the colour is wrong. I'd like to find a .
A: That's fine. Oh, and do you have your receipt?
B: Uh-oh, I think I forgot it. I go home and get it.
A: Yes, I your receipt.
B: Okay, I'll be right back.
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
world’s most popular
window shopping
What a waste of time
wandering around
quickly in, quickly out
bargain hunters
The worst time
sale season
Come along
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Shopping world’s most popular hobbies. I hate it. There’s nothing more
boring shopping malls. What a waste of time. I know a lot of people who
like window shopping – just without wanting to buy anything. Crazy! My
plan for shopping is ‘quickly in, quickly out’. shopping, I go in the
morning on a weekday. This is when the stores are get what you want
quickly, without thousands of other shoppers . The worst time to go
shopping is on a Saturday afternoon during sale season. all of the world’s
bargain hunters are in the same store as you. I was shopping came along.
This is very relaxing.
Translated version
[UNIT 11]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
A Vocabulary
a a a a
/beə/ /ˈbʌtəflaɪ/ /ʃɑːk/ /məsˈkiːtəʊ/
a a a a
/gəˈrɪlə/ /ˈpærət/ /dɪə/ /ˈlɪzəd/
a a a a
/stɔːk/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ /swɒn/ /ˈtaɪgə/
a a a a
/flaɪ/ /guːs/ /weɪl/ /ˈskɔːpiən/
a a an a
/ˈmʌŋki/ /sneɪk/ /ˈɛlɪfənt/ /ˈspaɪdə/
A Pair work What do you know about meerkats and pandas? Read the questions below, and make
guesses
Meerkats Pandas
1. Where do they usually live? Africa
2. What do they usually eat?
3. What do they do when not
eating?
4. How many babies do they
have?
5. How long do they live in the
wild?
B Listen A zookeeper is talking about meerkats and pandas. Answer the questions in part A. Did
you guess correctly?
C Pair Work Look at the adjectives below. Put them into the correct category.
aggressive domestic fluffy furry
horned nocturnal rough scaly
shy soft venomous wild
What it looks like:
How it feels:
How it lives/behaves:
Work in pairs. Student A, choose an animal. Student B, describe the animal using some
adjectives. Change roles and repeat the activity.
“A snake is a reptile which is scaly and venomous”
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
kingdom
fascinated
An animal lover
species
Go on a safari
In the wild
a real honour
natural habitat
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
I’m lover. I’m fascinated by the whole animal kingdom. I loved animals
when . I used to read every book I could find on animals. I knew all the
different . The most exciting thing for me was going to the zoo. I
hours just watching the animals walk around, sit,
. When I was older, I went on a safari to Tanzania. I
animals in the wild. Everyone should do this once in their lives. Looking at animals
habitat is a real honour. Now I’m the future
of many animals. Some of my favourite animals are dying out. We really
need to change our lifestyle so our children can have seeing animals in
the wild.
Translated version
11B. PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Activity 1:
B Pair work How concerned are you about the environment. Answer the question. Number each
item from 0 to 4. Then interview your partner and mark the answers.
0 = never 1 = hardly ever 2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = always
C Pair work Add up your scores. Then go to the next page to analyse your score.
Here are the scores and the analysis for the quiz from Activity 1 C
36-48 You're so concerned about the environment, it's unbelievable! Are there even more
things you do to protect the environment?
24-35 You're very environmentally aware. You care about and respect the world around
you.
12-23 You do some things to protect the environment, but there's always room for
improvement.
0-11 You're not concerned about the environment at all. Be aware of the things you can
do. Everything you do will help.
A Listen A park ranger is describing past environmental problems at Hanauma Bay Nature
Preserve in Hawaii. Check (✓) the reasons for each problem.
Problems Reasons
1. Too few fish ❏ people catching fish ❏ people eating fish
“The first thing you can do to save the environment is […] by […]. Second, […] by […]. Last
but not least, […] by […]”
2. Do you usually drink bottled water? Why or Why not?
3. Can you think of any environmental problems where you live? What solutions can
you suggest?
4. Should gas for motorists be more expensive?
5. What are some things that can be recycled?
“Some things that spring in my mind are […]”
6. What do you think of people who smoke cigarettes indoors? Would you do anything when
you saw someone smoke in public?
7. What are some ways to save the energy?
“In order to save the energy, you can […]”
8. Do you have any ideas on how to minimize the use of plastic?
“The first way which springs to my mind is […], I mean […]. The second thing you can do is
[…]. In other words, […]”
Extra activity:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
pollution
pretend
greed
environment
seriously big trouble
healthy
reduce
affects
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
I hate pollution. It angry. I think pollution is greed. People
the environment so they _ to make lots of money. Big
companies are the worst. They polluting. They have the money to say they
are “green”. Pollution affects us all. We are all less healthy because of companies
or our rivers. Everybody needs to think about how we can
of pollution we create. Not using the walk is one way.
Turning off lights we don’t need is another. Barack Obama says he’s going _
help the Earth. I really hope he does because if pollution gets any worse, we’ll be in seriously big
trouble.
Translated version
[UNIT 12]
[UNI LANGUAGE CENTER]
News sources
Newspaper sections
12A. DID YOU HEAR ABOUT…?
Activity 1:
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Activity 2:
A Pair work Read these news articles. Try to guess the missing words.
B Listen Two people are talking about the news stories. Write the missing words.
C Pair work Discuss these questions
Which story did you like the best?
Do you believe everything you read? Why or why not?
Activity 3:
A Work alone Look for the meaning of these words and phrases from the table
Word Phonetic symbols Meaning
war
depressing
raising a million dollars for
a charity
killing
famine
a corrupt leader
knife crime
the global financial crisis
advances
a deadly new disease
B Listen Fill in the blank, then translate the paragraph into Vietnamese
Why is the news ? Every time I look at the news, I get sad. It’s
always war, death, killing, famine. Why report happy news?
They really don’t have terrible stories. I looked at the news last night.
There was news about two wars, , an increase in knife crime, and
the story of a . Oh, I forgot, and the global financial crisis. We’re
all poorer for the next twenty years! I’m sure there must be
something . If we look at nice news stories, we’ll all feel happier.
We need news about the good humans are doing. about advances
in medicine and science, or about someone raising a million dollars .
Translated version
FINAL SPEAKING TEST
How to describe a picture
1. /ɪə/ 2. /eə/
Here There
Ear Air
Beer Care
Some tears are falling in my ears. Sarah and Mary share their pears fairly.
3. /ʊə/ 4. /eɪ/
tour Make
Sure Aim
Tournament Came
Make sure your tour is ensured The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
5. /aɪ/ 6. /ɔɪ/
Buy Boy
Pie Noise
Might Lawyer
This light is not my type so I might not buy it. Roy enjoys noisy toys.
7. /əʊ/ 8. /aʊ/
Note Cow
Soap Mouse
Bowl Loud
Rose knows Joe phones Sophie, but Sophie and Mrs Brown counted cows coming down the
Joe don’t knows Rose know. mountain.
Consonants
Task 2 Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
A: Excuse me. (be) the coffee good here?
B: Yes, it (be). Wait. I know you. You (be) in my English class this year. And I
think you (be) in my class last year. you (remember) me?
A: Sure! You (sit) next to me last year. Our teacher (be) Ms. Torres.
B: That (be) right! So, you (have) a nice summer?
A: Yes, it (be) fantastic! I (spend) a month at the beach. What about
you?
B: I (work) at my uncle's cafe and (make) a lot of money.
A: That's great. So, you _ (think) the teacher (give) a lot of homework
this weekend? She (not give) us any last weekend.
B: I hope we (not have) homework. I (have) exciting plans.
A: Really? Not me. Next weekend, I (stay) home and clean my apartment.
B: Well, it (be) nice talking to you. I (see) you tomorrow. Bye!
Task 3 Unscramble the questions, then answer them.
1 Name / what / your / is
Q: What is your name? A:
Listening The missing words are: April, bag, best, China, killed, lei, looked, palace, spring, taxi, wall
Vocabulary The last letter of each word is: 1. y 2. 1 3. m 4. r 5. e 6. t 7. g 8. y 9.d,k 10.d 11.s
Unit 2 Self study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Gerund (verb + -ing) as subject; It + infinitive (to + verb)
Gerund as subject It + infinitive
Harry: Hello, Janet. This is Harry Hanson. I'm afraid I won't be able to meet you this
evening. My train doesn't get in until eleven p.m. Are you free for lunch tomorrow?
If you are, we could meet around noon. I don't have your cell phone number — only
the office number. My cell phone number is 555-1295. Bye.
Janet: Hello, Harry. This is Janet Johnson. I'm busy all day tomorrow with a meeting, so
I can't do lunch. But the good news is that I am free for dinner. I'll reserve a table at a
nice restaurant for eight o'clock, if that's all right. So unless I hear from you before, I'll
pick you up at your hotel at 7:30. My cell phone will be turned off most of the day, but
you can leave a voice message. The number is 555-7729. See you night, I hope!
C Vocabulary Complete the puzzle with the words from the unit.
Down
1. looking at someone directly: eye contact
3. first impressions are often
based on this: body
language
5. not sit: stand up
6. you leave this if the
person you're calling is not
available: message
7. Many people do this when
they meet: shake hand
8. waiting for someone to
answer the phone: on
hold
10. a frown is a facial
expression
12. not polite: rude
Across
1. give something to
get something in return:
exchange
2. mobile phone: cellphone
4. a person who studies the
way people behave:
psychologist
9. you use your thumb to write this: text message
11. the way you behave: behaviour
Listening the missing items are: 555-1295, 555-7729, dinner, eight, eleven, evening,
hotel, meeting, noon, tomorrow, voice
Vocabulary The meaning of of each word is: (Down)1 giao tiếp bằng mắt, 3 ngôn ngữ
cơ thể, 5 đứng dậy, 6 tin nhắn, 7 bắt tay, 8 giữ máy, 10 khuôn mặt, 12 thô lỗ. (Across) 1
trao đổi, 2 điện thoại di động, 4 nhà tâm lý học, 9 tin nhắn văn bản, 11 cách hành xử
Unit 3 Self study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Countable and uncountable nouns
Countable nouns Uncountable nouns
Use a / an or plural -s. Do not use a / an or plural -s.
a carrot two -> carrots fruit soda tea
an orange -> 3 five oranges meat sugar water .
Let's buy some oranges. Let's buy some fruit.
I need a few apples. I need a little flour.
We don't have a lot of carrots. We don't have a lot of sugar.
How many eggs do we need for the How much flour do we need for the
recipe? recipe?
We don't need any eggs. We don't need any flour.
We don't need many eggs. We don't need much flour
Task 2 Look back at your chart in activity 1B on page 24. Group the food in the chart
Countable nouns Uncountable nouns
Listening The missing items are: 1, 1, 4, 25, 45, 160, 250, 300, almonds, cool, heal, whites
Vocabulary The first letter of each word is: (Across) 1. s3. s6. s8. r9. b 10. v11. a; (Down) 2. f4.d5.b6.s7.
Unit 4 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Real conditionals
Real conditional sentences describe true situations in the present or future.
Use present forms in the if-clause and present or imperative forms in the result clause.
if-clause result clause result clause if-clause
If it's warm, I want to go for a bike ride. I usually feel energetic if it's cold outside.
If you're outside in a thunderstorm, go Don't use the phone if you're inside.
inside.
Task 2 Write real conditional sentences. Add a form of be in the if-clause, and keep the
words in the given order.
1. it / warm and sunny / I / always / walk / to
work If it’s warm and sunny, I always walk to
work.
2. I / want to go / to the beach / the weather / nice / this
weekend I want to go to the beach if the weather is nice this
weekend.
3. it / cold outside / I / sometimes / feel / depressed and lazy
If it’s cold outside, I somethimes feel depressed and lazy
4. I / want to have / a picnic in the park / it / not rainy / tomorrow
I want to have a picnic in the park if it not rainy tomorrow
5. you / indoors / during a thunderstorm / disconnect / the TV
Listening The missing items are: 30, cloudy, flooded, pictures, rained, showers,
snowed, spring, sunny, thunderstorm, Wednesday
Vocabulary The last letter of each word is 1. l, 2. e, 3.y, 4. d, 5. d, 6. n, 7. t, 8. m, 9. s,
10. t
Unit 5 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Unreal conditionals
Unreal conditional sentences describe untrue or imaginary situations in the
present or future. Use simple past forms in the if-clause and modals would, might,
or could in the result clause.
if-clause result clause result clause if-clause
If I got more sleep, I wouldn't feel tired. I might exercise more if I had more free
If I lived closer, I could visit my parents time.
more. I’d see my friends more if I didn't have
so much work
Task 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Use
would, might, or could in the result clause.
1. a. If Tom didn’t have to (not have to) work, he would go / might go / could go (go)
shopping
b. If Tom (have) the day off, he (go) to the gym.
2. a. Maria (make) a sweater if she (have) more free time.
b. If Maria (not have to) study today, she (clean) the house.
3. a. If Mi Li (have) a bigger kitchen, she (cook) dinner every
night.
b. Mi Li (rent) a DVD tonight if she (not have) a test tomorrow.
Task 3 Read the information. Then circle the sentence in Task 2 that is probably true
about Tom, Maria, and Mi Li.
1. Tom
2. Maria 3. Mi Li
Loves buying
Enjoys knitting Thinks cooking
new clothes
is boring
Doesn’t like
Hates exercising
doing chores Likes watching
movies
Task 4 What would you do if you had more free time? Write complete sentences. Use If
at the beginning of two sentences, and use if in the middle of the other two.
1.
2.
3.
4.
B Listening Listen and complete the conversation.
Will: What do you like to do when you have free time, Pam?
Pam: Well, I love to go shopping so I do that if I have the time and the money - which
isn't often! And I like watching movies, so I rent _ when I get a chance.
Will: What would you do if you had more time?
Pam: Well, I like ! I'd love to learn to really
well. If I had more time, I'd take a cooking class. So, what do you do in your free time,
Will?
Will: Oh, I play in a
Pam: Really? What do you play?
Will: . We play every night at a club on Avenue.
Pam: I'd love to see you play sometime. Wow! Haying in a band must be
Will: Yeah, it is. We write our own songs, so that's pretty . We've just released
our first CD.
Pam: Are you kidding? So you're going to be
Will: Well, who knows? Maybe!
C Vocabulary Complete the puzzle with words from the unit.
Across
1. something you do
2. imaginative
3. very interesting or exciting
4. cheap
5. helps you learn
6. usefully
7. very satisfying
8. giving a lot of satisfaction
9. clothes you need to wash
10. a place to see art
11. not working, enjoying your
free time
12. giving food to a pet
13. mending, repairing
Down
14. takes a lot of time
Listening The missing words are: band, cook, DVDs, exciting, famous, first, food,
Friday, guitar, satisfying, shopping.
Vocabulary The meaning of each word is: (Across) 2. Sáng tạo, 3. Kích thích, 4. Rẻ,
5. Có tính giáo dục, 6. Năng suất, 7.thỏa mãn, 8. Thỏa mãn 9. Giặt là, 10. Bảo tàng,
11. Thư giãn, 12. Cho ăn, 13. Sửa chữa (Down) 14. Tốn thời gian
Unit 6 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Adjectives ending in -ing and -ed
Adjectives ending in 'ing can describe Adjectives ending in -ed can describe how
someone or something. you feel about someone or something,
My math class is very boring. I'm bored with my math class.
I think a dolphin trainer's job is I'd be excited to work with dolphins.
exciting. They're interested in all the new games.
Video-game testers have an interesting
job.
Task 2 Circle the correct words to complete the conversations.
1. A: I'm so pleasing /pleased. I just got a job as a lifeguard at the pool.
B: That's exciting / excited news! Being a lifeguard is an interesting / interested
job.
C: Really? It sounds boring / bored to me. Lifeguards are often boring / bored
with their job.
2. A: I'd like to be a journalist. That would be a fascinating /fascinated job.
B: I agree. I've always been fascinating / fascinated by good writing.
C: It's interesting / interested that you're both interesting / interested in
journalism!
3. A: I have some surprising / surprised news! I just got a
promotion. B: Wow, that's amazing / amazed!
A: Yeah. My new job is much more interesting / interested than my old one.
C: Congratulations! We're really thrilling / thrilled for you.
Task 3 Describe different jobs and the people who do them.
1. exciting / excited
I think actors have an exciting job
Most actors seem excited about their work
2. boring / bored
3. interesting / interested
4. tiring / tired
B Listening Listen and complete the conversation.
Brad: Hey, Sally. How was your first day at the new job?
Sally: I had a great day. I thought it was going to be kind of dull but it's really interesting
work.
Brad: What's your boss like?
Sally: My boss? Oh, he's a very nice person. I thought he might give me a hard
time because I was and inexperienced, but he seems really
Brad: That's great. Are you looking to going back tomorrow? Sally: Yeah, I
am. As a matter of fact, I'm working tomorrow. And they pay ,
so I'll make some extra . And how was your first day?
Brad: You know, I didn't think it would be as fun as it was. I thought it would be pretty
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Unit 7 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Comparisons with adjectives
Adjective Comparative Superlative Is it faster to travel by car or by
train?
cheap cheaper the cheapest Traveling by train is faster than
fast faster the fastest traveling by car.
large larger the largest What's the best way to travel?
easy easier the easiest Traveling by plane is the best
crowded more crowded the most crowded way.
beautiful more beautiful the most beautiful It's the fastest, too.
good better the best What city is the most crowded?
bad worse the worst The capital is the most crowded
city.
Task 2 Complete the conversations with comparative or superlative adjectives. Use than
if necessary.
1. A: Excuse me. What's the best (good) way to get to the post office?
B: The subway is (fast) the bus. But it's (easy) to walk.
2. A: Can you tell me (easy) way to get to the stadium?
B: Traveling by car is always (good) using public transportation. We
have (slow) and (bad) public transportation in the world!
3. A: Is the capital (beautiful) city in your country?
B: Yes, it is. It's (large) city and (crowded), too.
Task 3 Write questions. Then answer them about where you live.
1. what / bad / transportation problem
Q: ? A:
2. what / good / way to get to school
Q: ? A:
3. it / easy / to get around by ear or on foot
Q: ? A:
4. what / beautiful / city
Q: ? A:
5. it / cheap / travel by subway or bus
Q: ? A:
6. when / crowded / time to travel
Q: ? A:
B Listening Listen and complete the conversation.
Lucy: What's the best way to get into the city from the airport?
Nick: Well, it depends on what time of day your plane lands
Lucy: I'll be arriving in the late if the flight's not delayed.
Nick: OK. That means it will be hour, so a taxi could take a long time. When
there's a lot of traffic, it can take hours to get in from the airport. So I think it's
best to use transportation.
Lucy: Is there a subway from the airport?
Nick: There's a free shuttle that takes you to the nearest subway. It takes
about 10 minutes. Then the train takes around minutes to get downtown.
From there, you can take a to your hotel.
Lucy: Is there a bus I could take?
Nick: There's an bus, but if the traffic's terrible, you could be stuck on the
for hours. The subway is definitely the best idea if you arrive in the late
afternoon.
Lucy: What if my flight is really late? The last time I flew, I didn't arrive until
Nick: Oh, well, in that case, you have to take a taxi. At that hour, you have no other
choice.
C Vocabulary Unscramble the letters to make words from the unit.
1. ridrev person at the wheel of a car Driver
2. gadorcuns not safe d
3. buysaw a kind of train s
4. apresident person who walks p
5. tarmacjiff too many cars t j
6. patrolking You can leave your car here. p l
7. fromcot It's more expensive to travel in c
8. arebelmom unforgettable m
9. kemobitor a small motorcycle m
10. nerdid Have you ever a motorbike? r
11. dwwoonnt city center d
12. lionsout answer to a problem s
13. soindirect ask for these if you're lost. d
Listening The missing items are: 40, afternoon, bus, express, highway, public,
midnight, public, rush, taxi, two
Vocabulary The meaning of each word is: 1. Tài xề, 2. Nguy hiểm, 3. Tầu điện ngầm,
4. Người đi bộ, 5. Tắc đường, 6. Bãi đỗ xe, 7. Sự thoải mái, 8. Đáng nhớ, 9. Xe máy,
10. Lái, 11. Trung tâm thành phố, 12. Giải pháp, 13. Phương hướng.
Unit 8 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Separable and nonseparable phrasal verbs
With separable phrasal verbs, you can separate With nonseparable phrasal verbs, you
the parts with a noun or pronoun. cannot separate the parts.
The student looked up the word. A burglar broke into an apartment.
The student looked the word up. A burglar broke into it.
The student looked it up. (NOT looked-up-it)
Other examples: call on, come back,
Other examples: ask out, call back, clean up, get along (with), get around, get away,
cut open, figure out, fill in, give back, help out, give up, go out (with), grow up, look
pay back, plug in, put on, think over, throw alter, run over, stay out, wait for
out, try on, turn on / off
Task 2 Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. More than one answer may
be possible.
1. Please turn off your cell phone / turn your cell phone off. (your cell phone / turn off).
2. We don't want to (the children / wake up).
3. If he's very late, I'm not going to (my friend / wait for).
4. Nye usually (the city / get around) by bus or subway.
5. I often (my parents / call up) on the weekend.
6. Can you tell me how to (my laptop / plug in)?
Task 3 There is a mistake in each question. Correct the questions. Then answer them.
1. Q When you turn a light on, do you always turn off it? -> it off
A:
2. Q When you receive a letter in the mail, do you cut open it?
A:
3. Q When you go with a friend out, what do you like to do?
A:
4. Q Do yo recycle old newspapers and magazines, or do you throw out them?
A:
5. Q When people leave you a message, do you call back them right away?
A:
B Listen Listen and complete the conversation.
Gina: Hi, Rob! How are you doing?
Rob: Gina, hi. I'm good, thanks. Are you still living with your .
Gina: Yes, I'm still in that sleepy little town. But you know, I enjoy living there. It's
quiet, and everyone is so . I don't really like coming to the city. I feel like
a
here. And it seems kind of dangerous -at night.
Rob: Well, I live here in the city, as you know. In fact, I have a new apartment
. The city is big - and it doesn't feel as as a small town like yours -
but I think the people here are really friendly. My is like a small
with its own stores and cafes and restaurants. And I just love having all kinds of
on my doorstep: concerts, movies,
Gina: I have to come into the city for all that. So I guess you go out every night?
Rob: Well, no. Mostly, I stay home and watch TV. But I like I can go out
whenever I feel like it.
C Vocabulary Complete the sentences with words from the unit. Then circle the words in
the puzzle. Look in these directions (→↓).
I. In hot weather, we turn on the air conditioner.
2. If you're c , you can't think
clearly.
3. Are you a city person or a c
person?
4. Someone you've never met is a s
5. A c person avoids risks and
danger.
6. Rings and bracelets are kinds of j
7. In rainy weather, we like to stay i
8. Your w is where you keep money
9. Never leave your car doors u
10. A s steals things from stores.
11. A m steals from people on the street.
12. A bank r steals from banks.
Listening The missing items are: downtown, entertainment, especially, friendly,
knowing, museums, neighbourhood, parents, safe, stranger, town
Vocabulary The meaning of each word is: 1. Điều hòa, 2. Mông lung, 3. Vùng quê
ngầm, 4. Người lạ, 5. Cẩn thận, 6. Trang sức, 7. Trong nhà, 8. Ví, 9. Mở khóa, 10. Ăn
cắp, 11. Trấn lột, 12. Kẻ cướp
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Unit 9 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Simple past and present perfect
The simple past describes events that The present perfect describes events that
were completed at a definite time in the happened at an indefinite time before
past. now.
Did you take a vacation last year? Have you taken a vacation this year?
Yes. I went camping with friends last No. I haven't had time. I've been
May. busy.
Did you have a good time? Have you ever gone camping?
Yes, I did. I had a wonderful time. Yes, I have. I've gone many times.
What did you do on your last vacation? What's the best trip you've ever taken?
I spent a week at the beach. It was The best trip I've ever taken was to
great. Brazil.
Task 2 Complete the conversations with the simple past or present perfect.
1. A: Have you ever (take) a vacation in the mountains?
B: No, but last year I (spend) a week at the beach. I (have) fun.
2. A: you (go) to Mexico again last summer?
B: No, we (go) to Puerto Rico instead. you ever (be) there?
A: Sure. I (be) there several times.
3. A: What's the best vacation you ever (take)?
B: The best trip I ever (take) was to Africa. I
(go) there in 2006. A: I never (be) to Africa, but I
(hear) it's wonderful.
4. A: your parents (enjoy) their trip to Italy?
B: Oh, yes. They (love) it there.
A: I (be) there a kw times. What (be) their favorite city?
B: My mom really (like) Florence, but my dad (prefer) Rome.
Task 3 Write two sentences about each of these ideas.
1. The best vacation you've ever had:
C Vocabulary Complete the sentences with words from the unit. Then circle the words
in puzzle. Look in these directions (→↓)
1. If you go camping, you sleep in a tent.
2. It seldom rains in a d_
3. I like to see birds and other w
4. Don't go near the !. You might
c fall
5. Brazil has large tropical f
6. A d trip is not fun.
7. The ocean meets land at the c
8. The Grand C _ is in Arizona.
9. Holland is flat. It has no m
10. New York is famous for its tall
s
11. The Eiffel Tower is a tourist a
12. What tips would you give a t to
your country?
Listening The missing words are: beach, canyon, cliffs, coast, planning, second,
souvenir, two, weather, wet
Vocabulary The meaning of each word is: 1. Cắm trại, 2. Sa mạc, 3. Động vật hoan dã,
4. Vách đá, 5. Rừng, 6. Thất vọng, 7. Bờ biển, 8. Hẻm núi, 9. Núi, 10. Tòa nhà chọc
trời, 11. Thu hút, 12. Du khách
Unit 10 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Modals of necessity and suggestion
Use has / have to or doesn't / don't have to to describe something that is or isn't
necessary. Use should to suggest that something is important or a good idea. but not
really necessary.
A camera has to be easy to use. It should be lightweight. It doesn't have to cost a
lot of money.
A cell phone has to be compact. It should have voice mall. It doesn't have to have
a camera.
Task 2 Complete the conversation with modals of necessity and suggestion and the verbs
in parentheses. More than one answer may be possible.
A: I'm so excited about getting an MP3 player. I've wanted one for ages!
B: I know What features does your have to have (have)?
A: Well, it (play) at least 2,000 songs. It also (play) TV
shows and movies.
B: I agree. And since I love to take pictures, my new player _ (show)
photos, too.
A: Mine (show) photos. But my new player _ (include)
headphones.
B: Good idea. And both of our players (have) 24 hours of battery life.
A: Maybe. But they (cost) less than $300 each. I don't want to spend
more than that.
B: I disagree with you on that. Our new players (cost) less than 8300.
We can spend a little more than that if we use some of our savings.
A: Well, I think we (look for) good players that aren't too expensive. A
good NIPS player (be) expensive.
Task 3 Describe features of three gadgets. Write two sentences about each one. Use
has / have to, should, and doesn’t / don’t have to in your sentences
Gadget 1: _ 1.
2.
Gadget 2: _ 1.
2.
Gadget 3: _ 1.
2.
B Listen Listen and complete the conversation.
Carl: I'm thinking of buying one of those new ice-cream makers.
Ellen: Oh, my friend Elena has one. She bought her last summer.
Carl: Does it like the ads say? I mean, is it any good?
Ellen: Well, yeah, she used it a lot at first. And her ice cream was delicious - very
and not too sweet. She made some fantastic ice cream with real
espresso.
Carl: But?
Ellen: Well, she found that it took a long time to . And she had to have plenty
of ice and available to make ice cream.
Cad: Oh, I don't mean that electric kind of ice-cream maker. I mean the one that
operates on . You put it in the , and it does all the work for you.
Ellen: Oh, OK. Yeah, that kind might be better. But the other reason Elena stopped using
hers was that when the _ ended, nobody felt like eating ice cream.
Cad: Oh, that's ! The weather doesn't have to be hot to cat ice cream.
Ice cream is great any time of the year!
C Vocabulary Complete the puzzle with words from the unit.
Across
1. the "e" in e-mail
2. You use these to cut things.
3. A remote control is a very
useful
4. You can listen to music with
these.
5. You often get this for a year
when you buy something new
6. You can use this to cook
food.
7. alkaline, ni-MH, or ni-Cd,
for example
8. another name for photographs
9. A camera doesn't use film.
10. storage space on a computer
1 I. small
Down
12. not heavy
Listening The missing words are: batteries, clean, coffee, crazy, creamy, freezer,
makers, online, salt, summer, work.
Vocabulary The meaning of each word is (Across) 1. Điện tử, 2. Cây kéo, 3. Thiết bị,
4. Tại nghe, 5. Bảo hành, 6. Lò vi song, 7. Pin, 8. Bức ảnh, 9. Kỹ thuật số, 10. ổ cứng,
11. Nhỏ gọn (Down) 12. Nhẹ ký
Unit 11 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Embedded questions and statements
Direct questions Embedded questions Embedded statements
What animals are Do you know what I'm not sure what
endangered? animals are animals are endangered.
Where do meerkats endangered? I don't know where they
live? Can you tell me where live.
Why are some animals meerkats live? I have no idea why some
extinct? Do you know why some animals are extinct.
animals are extinct?
Task 2 Write embedded questions. Then answer them with embedded statements.
1. What animals are endangered? (Do you know)
Q: Do you know what animals are
endangered? A:
2. What environmental problems do you have? (Can you tell me)
Q:
A:
3. What laws protect the environment? (Do you know)
Q:
A:
4. Why don't some people care about the environment? (Do you understand)
Q:
A:
5. How can we protect endangered species? (Can you tell me)
Q:
A:
Task 3 Write three questions about the environment. Then answer them.
1. Q:
A:
2. Q:
A:
3. Q:
A:
B Listening Listen and complete the conversation.
Ana: I saw an interesting documentary last week about how some are cutting
down too many of their _ . Many say that this deforestation is a
disaster.
Tom: Well, I agree. For one thing, the rain forests are home to many of the
world's wildlife .
Ana: Right. And the documentary pointed out that undiscovered rain-forest plants could
be used as drugs to treat diseases like AIDS and
Tom: Really? Do you know what plants can treat cancer?
Ana: I don't know what the exact names are, but two of today's most powerful anti-cancer
come from a single rain-forest.
Tom: Wow, that's amazing. I wonder how we can protect the rain forests.
Ana: I'm not sure how to protect them. And the bad thing is, many kinds of plants, which
could be the sources of tomorrow's , are being at the rate of
to 100 every day.
C Vocabulary Complete the puzzle with words from the unit.
Across
2. in danger of extinction
4. Animals in a zoo are kept in .
7. no longer existing
8. an animal that eats other animals
10. Rabbits and foxes are animals.
l1. You used glass, paper, plastic, etc.,
so you can use it again.
12. tigers, elephants, and dolphins, for
example
Down
1. keep safe
3. beetles and ants, for example
5. fix, not throw away
6. crocodiles and snakes, for example
9. animals that some people keep in
their home
Listening The missing items are: 50, cancer, countries, cures, destroyed, flower,
forests, medical, medicines, scientists, species.
Vocabulary The meaning of each word is: Across 2. Đang gặp nguy hiểm, 4. Nuôi
nhốt, 7. Tuyệt chủng, 8. Động vặt săn mồi, 10. Hoang dã, 11. Tái chế, 12. Động vật có
vú Down 1. Bảo vệ, 3. Côn trùng, 5. Sửa chữa, 6. Bò sát, 9. Thú cưng.
Unit 12 Self-study
A Grammar
Task 1 Listen and practice
Past time expressions
This story appeared in the newspaper yesterday. A man went camping in the
mountains last week. Then the man got lost while he was hiking. When he didn't
return home, some friends went to look for him. They found him three days later.
After they found him, his friends took the man to a hospital. He went home two days
ago.
Task 2 Complete the news reports with the words in the box. More than one answer may
be possible, and you may use some words more than once.
after ago last later then when while yesterday
1. Last Monday, a man had an accident he was driving on a highway in
Germany. the man was following the instructions from his car's navigation
system, he passed a "Closed for Construction" sign. His trip ended he crashed
into a pile of sand. The police arrived a few minutes the police asked
what happened, the man replied, "I was driving a few minutes . , all of a
sudden, I stopped. I don't understand. This sand pile wasn't here .
2. Officials from the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) received a
strange call several days . the caller reported that there was a
"zoo" in the house next door, the SPCA went to investigate. the officials got
to the house, they found 86 animals living there. Two hours , six SPCA vans
removed the animals. An SPCA official said that the woman who owned the house had
started collecting fish, cats, and other animals year. Five or six months
, she had more than 50 pets. She cried they were taking the
animals away. But they were finished, she admitted that she was going to
enjoy having her house to herself again.
Task 3 Write a news story or a story about yourself. Use some time expressions from
task 2
B Listening Listen and complete the news report.
Police in the city of Ingolstadt were astonished when a thief they had just
released from jail stole an officer's on his way out and rode off on it.
Earlier, police had arrested the -year-old man after he was caught
handbags from a department store. After spending several hours in jail, the police
released the man on the condition that he report back to them . After the man
was set , two officers spotted him himself to a bicycle outside the
police . The officers the man in their patrol car and quickly re-
arrested him.
The man told police that the bike belonged to a and that he was only trying to
return it. The police were not amused. A police spokesperson said, "He won't be getting
out of jail so this time."
C Vocabulary Unscramble the letters to make words from the unit.
1. leanhide This is at the top of a story in the newspaper. Headline
2. ragblur Someone who robs homes B
3. adsfliessic Small ads in a newspaper C
4. chaser Look for S
5. licenote You vote in this. E
6. canaltitaneco It separates North America and Europe. A o
7. nagmaize You read this weekly or monthly. M
8. oneohmyno Vacation after a wedding H
9. secure Save someone from danger R
10. toptimeicon Take part in this and you may win! C
11. hotpry A kind of prize T
12. rentnite You can find the latest news here. I
13. dhapyenping A good way to finish H c