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DẠNG CÂU HỎI GAP-FILLING

(SENTENCES/SUMMARY/NOTES/TABLE/DIAGRAM COMPLETION)
CHIẾN LƯỢC LÀM BÀI
Bước 1: Đọc kĩ câu hỏi -> xác định số lượng từ cần điền
Bước 2:
- Đọc thông tin có sẵn
- Gạch chân KEYWORDS (từ khóa)
- Dự đoán loại từ cần điền (danh từ, động từ, tính từ, trạng từ, con số,...)
Bước 3:
- Tập trung nghe, thứ tự câu hỏi sẽ theo thứ tự trong audio
- Đừng vội viết đáp án. Chú ý những từ như but, yet, however
Bước 4: Kiểm tra chính tả và ngữ pháp, xem từ đã điền có phù hợp hay không
LƯU Ý: Câu hỏi đưa ra thường không hoàn toàn giống với những gì nghe được trong audio –
câu hỏi sẽ được PARAPHRASE, nghĩa là sử dụng SYNONYMS (từ đồng nghĩa), SIMILAR
WORDS/PHRASES (từ/cụm từ giống nhau) hoặc nói lại một cách khác nhưng không thay đổi
nghĩa của câu

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UNIT 1: LIVING FOR WORK

A: LISTENING 1
PRACTICE 1
Listen to four short conversations, and choose the correct word and/or number.
1. The man is moving house on Friday 3rd / 13th / 30th
2. The man has come from Crawford / Crauford / Crawsord
3. The man’s mobile number is 0780 29227 / 0872 92702 / 0870 292720
4. Sue lives at 70 Sydney / 70 Sidney / 17 Sydney Avenue
PRACTICE 2
Listen to four short conversations.
Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
1. The woman’s name is ......................
2. The woman’s mobile number is .....................
3. The man’s address is ........................ Fenton
4. The woman arrived on April ......................

PRACTICE 3
HƯỚNG DẪN LÀM BÀI
Bước 1: Số lượng từ cần điền là không quá ba từ và/hoặc một số -> nghĩa là có thể điền được
bốn kí tự bao gồm cả số
Bước 2: Dự đoán loại từ cần điền:
1. danh từ chỉ nghề nghiệp -> chef / doctor / teacher,...
2. thứ -> Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday,...
3. số -> kênh số mấy -> Channel 1 / Channel 3...
4. thời gian -> giờ, phút -> 3:50 am / 7:15 pm / 8:00 o’clock,...
5. số -> bao nhiêu tuổi
6, 7. tên môn học -> Maths / English / Science,...
8. tính từ chỉ quốc gia/danh từ ghép – từ bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm -> American / Italian,...
9. danh từ chỉ nơi chốn -> Viet Nam / UK / New York,...
10. tên chương trình
11. thời gian -> năm -> in 2010 / in 2011,...
12, 13. thời gian -> tháng/năm -> between April and October / between 2015 and 2018
14. số -> bao nhiêu người con

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Questions 1-14
Listen to a radio programme and complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Before They Were Famous: Jack Riley, famous 1 ....................

TV Programme details
Day: 2 .................... Channel: 3 ........................ Time: 4 .....................
Jack’s life before he was famous
left school at the age of 5 .........................
failed exams in both 6 ................... and 7 .........................
got a job in an 8 ..................... restaurant near his home
trained to be a chef in 9 .......................
Jack’s life now
has presented a radio show called 10 ....................... since 2006
wrote his first bestselling cookbook in 11 .....................
worked as head chef at The Lemon Grove between 12 ..................... and 13 ......................
married with 14 ........................ children

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UNIT 1: LIVING FOR WORK

A: SPEAKING 1
VOCABULARY
I have a passion for ... có đam mê với điều gì
I’m particularly interested in ... đặc biệt thích cái gì
I’m quite good at ... khá giỏi cái gì
I’m not so good at ... không giỏi cái gì

ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES (Tính từ mô tả cảm xúc, trải nghiệm)
great (a) tuyệt vời
boring (a) nhàm chán
rewarding (a) đáng làm (công việc)
exciting (a) hứng thú, làm say mê
challenging (a) đầy thử thách
interesting (a) thú vị
attractive (a) hấp dẫn, thu hút
amazing (a) làm kinh ngạc

PRACTICE 1
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions.
1. What are your best skills and abilities?
2. What skills do you want to learn?
3. Would you like to learn anything new in the future?
4. Is there a job you would really like to do in the future?

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PHRASES FOR INTRODUCING A TOPIC (Cụm từ dùng để giới thiệu chủ đề)
Today, I’m going to talk about ...
I’m going to present ...
Speaking of ..., I would like to talk about ...

PRACTICE 2

Describe your dream job

You should say:
- what this job would be
- where you would work
- which qualifications you would need
- and explain why you would like to have this job most

VOCABULARY
disseminate (v) truyền bá diplomatic (a) thuộc về ngoại giao
pursuit (n) sự theo đuổi -> pursue (v) enhance (v) nâng cao
substantial career advancement (n) thăng enviable income (n) mức lương mơ ước
tiến đáng kể
MODEL ANSWER
Well, speaking of a dream job, I’ve had always wanted to become an English teacher.
My major is English and I’m also learning how to disseminate knowledge to others in an
effective way. Therefore, teaching English would be a suitable option, from which I can benefit
a lot. In my opinion, you will always succeed if you do what you love. Besides, as I’m quite
patient with kids, there won’t be much difficulty in teaching them. Although it can be
challenging for the first time, the experience will always be rewarding.
Practically, English is an international language, which requires one’s pursuit of this language, if
he or she wants to make substantial career advancements. In my country, where English is not
a mother tongue, the demand for learning it is increasing. People learn English out of
communicative, academic, diplomatic and other considerations. In fact, numerous parents
have invested a lot of money for their children to learn English, in the hope of a better future
for them. If I try to enhance my knowledge and teaching ability over time, I believe that I will
have more students and have an enviable income.

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B: LISTENING 2
You will hear an extract from two interviews with people about their work.
Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
PRACTICE 1
Alice works on 1 ........................
- grows 2 ........................
- keeps 3 ........................, ducks and cows
- worst part of job - going out in winter to feed 4 ........................
- likes working outdoors in the 5 .....................
- trucks deliver to 6 ......................
- supplies 7 ........................ with milk, eggs, cheese
- sells directly to 8 .......................... in farm shop

PRACTICE 2
Wei Long works as a 9 ...............................
- graduated in 10 .............................
- ambition - earn living through 11 .......................
- has own 12 .................................
- sells 13 .................................
- 14 ........................ looks after the office
- likes making own 15 .........................
- wouldn't like to work in a 16 .........................

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B: SPEAKING 2
STRUCTURES TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF (Cấu trúc dùng để giới thiệu bản thân)
1. When talking about names: Khi nói về tên
My name is ...
I’m ...
You can call me ...
2. When talking about jobs: Khi nói về nghề nghiệp
I’m a/an ...
I’m currently working at …
I have been working as a/an ... at ...
3. When talking about nationality and current address: Khi nói về quốc tịch và nơi ở hiện tại
I’m now living in …
I’m from ... / I live in ...
I was born in ..., but I live in ...
4. When talking about hobbies: Khi nói về sở thích
I like / love / enjoy / prefer
I dislike / don’t like / don’t enjoy / don’t prefer
My all-time favourite (school subject, actor, sport, ...) is ...
5. When talking about family: Khi mô tả về gia đình, bạn bè
I have ... brothers and sisters
My best friends are ... / I have ... close friends
6. When talking about daily activities: Khi mô tả về các hoạt động hằng ngày của bản thân
In my free time, / In my leisure time, / In my spare time, I like/enjoy ...
After school, I often ...
7. When talking about plans in the future: Khi dự định hay có kế hoạch làm gì
In the future, I’d like to ...

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DẠNG CÂU HỎI MULTIPLE CHOICE

CHIẾN LƯỢC LÀM BÀI
Bước 1: Đọc kĩ yêu cầu và gạch chân KEYWORDS (từ khóa) trong câu hỏi
Bước 2: Gạch chân KEYWORDS và tìm điểm khác biệt trong các lựa chọn A, B, C
Bước 3:
- Tập trung nghe các thông tin liên quan đến từ/cụm từ khóa
- Lựa chọn đáp án thể hiện đúng nội dung mà bạn nghe được (đáp án có thể được diễn đạt
theo cách khác so với nội dung nghe)
- Đừng vội chọn đáp án ngay
- Khi nghe có thể dùng phương pháp loại trừ để loại bỏ những đáp án không đúng
- Sau khi lựa chọn, bạn cần kiểm tra tính chính xác của đáp án
LƯU Ý: Trong quá trình nghe, một số yếu tố góp phần làm tăng độ khó của bài nghe như
PARAPHRASE (là những cách diễn đạt khác nhau của các từ khóa trong câu hỏi hoặc các lựa
chọn khi được đề cập đến ở bài nghe), hoặc các “bẫy” (DISTRACTORS) để đánh lừa trong việc
lựa chọn đáp án

UNIT 2: GOOD TIMES, GOOD FEELINGS

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A: LISTENING 1
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-3
You will hear two students talking about university clubs and societies.
Choose THREE letters A-G. Which THREE activities does Victoria enjoy?
A. contemporary dance
B. yoga
C. film and drama
D. cycling
E. photography
F. running
G. jazz and tap dancing

PRACTICE 2
Listen to two friends, Deon and Mark, talking about an adventure holiday.
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C for each answer.
1. How did Deon first find out about World Trek holidays?
A. He has been there before
B. He found on the website
C. He heard about it from someone
2. Deon would like to go on an adventure holiday
A. in a forest
B. in the mountains
C. near the sea
3. How much does the holiday they want to go on cost if they book it now?
A. £500 B. £650 C. £800
4. The price of the holiday does NOT include
A. food
B. the guide
C. transport
5. What time will the boys meet this evening?
A. 7 pm B. 7:30 pm C. 8 pm
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B: LISTENING 2
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1 -3
Answer the questions below. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1. Where does the caller want to stay?
A. in the country B. in the city C. by the beach
2. What kind of hotel does the caller want to stay in?
A. a family hotel B. a spa C. a farmhouse
3. Which hotel does the caller choose?
A. Sparkling Springs
B. Farmhouse Getaways
C. Ocean Waves Resort

PRACTICE 2
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1. Who are the two speakers?
A. good friends
B. work colleagues
C. family members
2. What celebration are they talking about?
A. a birthday party
B. a graduation
C. a wedding
3. What colour hat do baby girls wear at the event in Korea?
A. black and silver B. black C. red and silver
4. The purse represents
A. good health B. good fortune C. wealth
5. What food do guests have at the event?
A. oranges B. vegetables C. rice cakes
6. What does the baby receive from the guests?
A. a candle B. some money C. some tea

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B: SPEAKING 2
PRACTICE 1

Describe a festival / celebration you enjoy

You should say:
- when it is celebrated
- why it is celebrated
- what people do on that day
- what you do on that day

VOCABULARY
family reunion (n) sum họp gia đình dried candied fruit (n) mứt
gather around (v) quây quần yellow apricot blossoms (n) hoa mai
Vietnamese square cake (n) bánh chưng peach blossoms (n) hoa đào
MODEL ANSWER
I would like to talk about the Lunar New Year festival, also known as the Tet holiday, which is
the occasion expected the most by Vietnamese people every year.
The festival usually lasts for around 3-4 days, and it takes place when a new year comes
according to the lunar calendar. Tet is also an occasion for family reunion. When Tet comes
around the corner, most Vietnamese people return to their hometown to gather around with
their family members.
Many Vietnamese people prepare for Tet by cooking special traditional food which includes
Vietnamese square cake, or dried candied fruit. Traditionally, every household is decorated by
yellow apricot blossoms in the central and the southern parts of Vietnam, or peach blossoms
in the north.
There are some common things that people do during this festival. Children will receive lucky
money in the red envelopes from adults as a way to give them wishes for the new year. People
often visit their relatives and friends to wish them all a happy new year. In addition, people also
visit temples and pagodas to wish for a better year to come for their families.
The new year festival is so important to me and also to all Vietnamese citizens. The reason is
because we get more days off from work and study, and therefore we have more time to spend
with our families. It is also a great time to think about what we have done in the previous year,
and to make plans for the upcoming year.

Follow-up questions
1. How do people in Vietnam celebrate Tet festival?
2. Do you think it is important to celebrate special events?
PRACTICE 2

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Describe your favorite free time activitiy

You should say:
- what activity it is
- where you do this
- how often you do this
- and explain why this is your favourite activity

VOCABULARY
nightmare (n) ác mộng absorb (v) chú tâm làm việc gì
a piece of cake: dễ dàng recipe (n) công thức nấu ăn
exotic (a) lạ, thuộc nước ngoài over the moon: cực kì hạnh phúc
MODEL ANSWER
Today I’m going to talk about one of the most interesting activities I have joined in. It’s cooking.
Every day after school, I would hurry home to make a simple but tasty meal for my parents,
who enjoy my food so much.
To some people my age, cooking can be such a nightmare, but my mom has been teaching me
how to cook since I was a little girl, so I find it just a piece of cake. I would say I’m quite a good
cook and I’m proud of this.
I’m best at cooking such Vietnamese traditional food as beef noodles and spring rolls but I also
try making exotic dishes in my free time. When I cook, both my mind and my body are so
absorbed in it that I forget the surroundings. One thing with cooking is that there are
thousands and thousands of recipes to try. You may think you know all the ways of making a
certain meal, but different recipes can prove you wrong. The excitement and nervousness
when trying out a new recipe make cooking never seem boring to me. And I feel over the moon
when I see the end result.

Follow-up questions
1. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
2. Why do people need to have hobbies?

REVIEW UNIT 1, 2
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LISTENING
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-6
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Example Answer
Name of accommodation: Carlton Hotel
Length of stay: 3 nights
Ages of children: 1 ....................
Rooms available: Two en-suites at £270
Price includes: 2 ....................
Payment method: credit card
Name: Michael 3 ......................
Date of birth: 4 ..................., 1968
Address: 273, Stanton Court, London.
Post code: 5 ..................
Telephone: 08773 6 .......................
Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport Options
Mode of Transport Cost Arrangements Travel time to town
Taxi Approximately Pick up from the hotel 10 minutes
7 £ ................
Bus £2 per person Walk down Oak Tree 15 minutes
8 ..................
Walking -------- Walk through 10 .................
9 ..................

PRACTICE 2

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Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C for each answer.
1. The company expanded in
A. 2000
B. 2007
C. 2014
2. The number of permanent staff is
A. 75
B. 90
C. 150
3. Most volunteers join the program
A. in Winter
B. in July
C. when it is best for them
4. Time Abroad receives all its income from
A. partner organisations
B. volunteers
C. the govenment
Questions 5-10
Complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Volunteering Opportunity Activity Benefits
English Teaching Helping with English Significantly improve the
5 ................ 6 .................. of many children
and adults
Agriculture and Farming Promoting sustainable and - Promote 8 ..................
farming methods
7 ................... farming
- Educate local communities

Veterinary Medicine
- Helping the vet with
9 .....................
- Joining the vet on home
visits
REVIEW UNIT 1, 2
- Amazing insights into the
country
- See a lot of fascinating
animals
- Gain a greater 10 ................
of the difficulties in the country

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SPEAKING
VOCABULARY
I’m a big fan of ... = like something very much rất thích cái gì
be out of one’s comfort zone ra khỏi vùng an toàn
( thử cái gì đó hoàn toàn mới mẻ)
have a crack at = try / give something a try thử cái gì
relax = unwind thư giãn
blow off some steam giải tỏa căng thẳng
recharge one’s battery nạp năng lượng

PRACTICE 1
LEISURE TIME
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions.
1. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
2. How much time do you have each week for doing these things?
3. Why do you like doing these activities?
4. How did you start doing this activity at first?
5. Is there some other hobby or sport you would like to try? Why?

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Talk about a new sport or hobby you would like to take up

You should say:
- what it is
- how you would start it
- why you have not started it yet
- and explain what help you would need

VOCABULARY
trousers (n) quần passion (n) niềm đam mê
fascinate (v) thu hút keep fit (v) giữ dáng
MODEL ANSWER
If I get the chance, I would like to start playing football soon.
This is a sport that fascinates me a lot and after 4-5 months when I will finish my high school
graduation, I will start playing this game every Sunday morning. In fact, some of my neighbours
already play this game every evening in a nearby football playground and all I have to do is start
playing with them.
They are very close to me and they’ll definitely welcome me to join their team. I will need to
buy a pair of sports trousers and shoes and spend some money to start playing it.
Although I often watched this game on television or at our local playground, I’ve never played it
myself. Maybe because I was a bit anxious about my performance and skills and that’s why I
have not started it yet. I planned to start playing it when I was in grade 9, but because my
family had to move to a new city, I could not start it.
This is a game that fascinates me and since I often watch it on television, I have a great passion
for it. I need to keep fit and stay healthy and I found it would be a great game to do so. That’s
the most important reason I want to start playing football as soon as possible.

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A: LISTENING 1
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-6
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C for each answer.
1. The Shopping Tour bus is outside
A. the theatre B. the train station C. some cafes
2. Nowadays the theatre is popular because of
A. its modern architecture
B. its music performances
C. the famous actors that appear there
3. The shopping tour will begin at ...
A. 9.10 B. 9.30 C. 9.45
4. What can people buy in Market Place today?
A. souvenirs B. fruit and vegetables C. clothes
5. The main purpose of the visit to the Regional Food Centre is
A. to have a meal
B. to buy local fruit juices
C. to taste cheeses from the region
6. At the Fashion Fair, how will people know which building the footwear is in?
A. It is a red building
B. It has a green roof
C. It has blue doors

PRACTICE 2
Questions 1-5
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. Keep your .................... in a safe place throughout your visit
2. Pass through the .................... to enter and leave the museum
3. You need to buy a ................. if you want to use a camera in the museum
4. Look after your ................. and mobile phone
5. Arrive at the cinema about .................... before the start of the show
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A: SPEAKING 1
PRACTICE 1
Discuss these questions with a partner.
1. Where do you like to go shopping?
2. What do you like to buy when you go shopping?
3. How often do you go shopping?

PRACTICE 2

Describe a shop that has opened in your hometown

You should say:
- what shop it is
- what it sells
- when you first started going to this shop
- and explain why you like to go to this shop

VOCABULARY
attract (v) thu hút feel at home: cảm giác như ở nhà
space (n) không gian ambience (n) bầu không khí
unique (a) độc đáo hustle and bustle (n) sự xô bồ, vội vã
gorgeous (a) lộng lẫy discount (n) sự giảm giá
MODEL ANSWER
Well, a shop that has just opened in my hometown I want to share with you is Cloud cafe,
which is located in the city centre.
This cafe is decorated in an old, traditional style with a lot of bookshelves and attracts many
foreign tourists. I still remember the first time I went there was 3 months ago, which was also
the opening day. The space was so unique with gorgeous paintings and decoration. It really
made me feel at home.
As for the reasons why I really enjoy this place, I have to say because of its warm ambience,
which I haven’t found in other cafes yet. I often go there to escape from the hustle and bustle
of the city. I find it extremely comfortable with a cup of coffee and a small book. And an
interesting thing is if I go there on Saturday nights, I can enjoy some soft music played by their
staff. I am also pleased that the waiters tend to remember their customers and often give me a
small discount. For all these reasons, I would say that I’ll still keep going back there in the
future.
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B: LISTENING 2
PRACTICE 1
VOCABULARY
electronics (n) điện tử demonstrate (v) trình bày
theme (n) chủ đề deal with (v) giải quyết = solve
invention (n) sự phát minh -> invent (v)
Questions 1-6
Complete the sentences below. Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.
1. The first section deals with electronics designed to .................. the environment
2. One new device is for checking ................. temperatures at different levels
3. The theme of the second section is children and their ..................
4. There are many inventions to avoid an .................. in the home
5. They demonstrate a device for checking if older children are at ....................
6. The third section having devices for dealing with .....................
PRACTICE 2
Choose TWO letters, A-E for each question.
Question 1: Which TWO reasons does Irina give for visiting the exhibition?
A. to meet a friend B. to improve her knowledge
C. to buy something D. to check prices
E. to entertain her child
Question 2: Which TWO devices has Irina bought recently?
A. a calculator B. a computer
C. a camera D. a phone
E. a digital recorder
Question 3: What TWO things does Irina like about the building?
A. the electric lights B. the space
C. the activity D. the ceiling
E. the entrance
Question 4: Which TWO problems did Irina have coming to the exhibition?
A. driving in heavy traffic B. finding the car park
C. parking the car D. waiting to enter the exhibition
E. standing outside in the rain
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B: SPEAKING 2
PRACTICE 1
Work in pairs and take turns to give your talk about the topic in two minutes.

Describe an invention that has changed people's life

You should say:
- what the invention is
- who invented it
- what changes it brought

VOCABULARY
irreplaceable (a) không thể thay thế
radical (a) đáng kể
obsolete (a) lỗi thời = outdated
breakthrough (n) đột phá
MODEL ANSWER
Well, talking about an invention that has changed people's life, I believe the computer is one of
the most important inventions.
Computers have certainly become an irreplaceable part of our everyday life. Thanks to the
introduction of the computer, human life has undergone radical changes. Almost every single
task, from writing a letter to operating an entire production process, can now be easily
completed using computers.
And computers can offer users help with not only their work and study, but their entertainment
activities as well. For example, on a day with bad weather and you just don’t want to go out,
you can stay at home and read novels, comics, watch movies, listen to music or play games - all
on your personal computer.
Another important impact of computers is in the workplace, where many of the old ways of
working have been made obsolete. Almost all factories and businesses are computerized, and
it is suggested that most employees should know how to use computers in order to work more
quickly and effectively.
For all the above benefits it has brought to human life, I strongly believe that the computer
which is a technological breakthrough has changed our lives for the better.

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING OPINIONS (Cụm từ đưa ra ý kiến, quan điểm cá nhân)

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I think ...
I believe ...
I’m sure ...
In my opinion, ...
From my point of view, ...
If you ask me, ...
Personally, ...
To me, ...

PRACTICE 2
Now work in pairs and discuss the topic.
COMPANY ADVERTISING
1. How important do you think it is for companies to advertise their products?
2. How do advertisements influence people to buy things?
3. How effective is advertising as a way of persuading people to buy things?
4. Apart from advertising, what other factors can influence people’s decisions to buy things?

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A: LISTENING 1
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-7
Complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA
Hello everyone. Today I'm going to talk about a project I've done about the mountain gorilla. I
think it's a truly fascinating animal. They originate in Africa - Central Africa, in fact. So now I'm
going to talk a little about where they live. As you can probably guess, and as you can see in this
first photo, their name reflects the environment they live in - tropical mountain forests.
Now just like all other apes, they build nests out of leaves. But they don't make their nests high
up as other species do - mountain gorillas make them on the 1 ................. instead. And they
sleep wherever they end their day and they rarely sleep in the same bed twice!
So, I'll move on to talk about the physical features of the mountain gorilla. In other words, what
it looks like. So here are some more photographs on screen for you all to have a look at. This
gorilla here on the left is a male gorilla. We know that he's an older male gorilla because of the
colour of his coat. As you can see, his coat is 2 .................. . He's called a silverback. Younger
male gorillas are called 3 ................... . And there's an obvious reason for that! Yes, a young
adult male has a black coat. As he gets older, his coat turns from black to grey.
Next, I'm going to tell you a little about the 4 .................. of the mountain gorilla. Interestingly,
mountain gorillas are herbivores. In other words, they survive on a diet of plants. As you can
see from this next picture, this gorilla is eating leaves. They also eat fruit and flowers. They
occasionally eat insects too, but only when they're very hungry! And it might interest you to
know that mountain gorillas very rarely drink 5 ..................., even though they live in a very
warm climate. It appears they get all the water they need from plants.
I'd like to conclude by talking about some of the threats that mountain gorillas face. They are in
serious danger of disappearing from our world altogether. Let's have a look at two reasons why
they're in such danger. And both of these reasons are connected to human activity. Firstly,
people are damaging the mountain forests where these gorillas live. They're cutting down the
trees to build 6 ................ and towns. Mountain gorillas live in close family groups and this
means that it's difficult for them to get enough to eat in the small areas they now have to live
in. Secondly, gorillas are also suffering as a result of 7 .................. . Sadly, some people find and
kill them to sell. So it's a very sad situation indeed for these beautiful animals.

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Questions 1-8
Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
THE AMERICAN BULLFROG
Good morning, everyone. In today's lecture I want to talk to you about a very unpopular animal
here in Britain. In fact, you could say that it's one of our least loved animals! It's called the
American bullfrog and yes, it does in fact come from America - the east of America, to be exact
- and it was brought to Britain in the early 1 ..................... century, so you could say that it's
been here for quite a long time. It wasn't brought here on purpose - it actually arrived in a big
container of aquatic plants. In other words, it was accidentally introduced into Britain.
Now, I'll tell you a little about its appearance. The American bullfrog is a very large - and ugly -
species of frog. And when I say it's large, I mean large. Interestingly, female American bullfrogs
are usually much larger than the males. In fact, they can weigh up to 2 .................., whereas the
males only go up to about 600 grams. Take a look at its 3 ................ - it's really broad and flat,
isn't it? And you can see its mouth - just here - that's quite large too.
Now, both the male and the female American bullfrogs have green or brown bodies and have
dark spots on the top. But there's one important difference between them - the male's throat is
4 .................... but the female has a white one instead. And the other difference is their
eardrums, here just behind their eyes. Those of the male are much larger than the female's.
So, let's move on to why we so dislike the American bullfrog. Well, this is because it has
threatened our own native species of frogs. Firstly, it breeds very 5 ................... indeed. For
example, female bullfrogs can lay up to 6 ...................... every single season. And secondly, the
American bullfrog is very greedy. In fact, they eat just about anything they can put into their
mouths! As well as other frogs, they eat insects, fish and have even been known to eat birds
and 7 ..................! So, in other words, they eat the food sources of our own native species.
Thirdly, they carry a disease that is dangerous to other frogs. And finally, they don't just
damage our natural world, they cause financial damage too. Around 8 ..................... has been
spent monitoring the American bullfrog in the wild. So, as scientists, we can learn a lesson from
this about the dangers of introducing any living species into a new environment.

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A: SPEAKING 1
VOCABULARY (Từ vựng về thời tiết)
mild (a): ôn hòa, ấm áp
cosy (a): ấm áp, dễ chịu
chilly = cold (a): lạnh
freezing cold (a): cực kì lạnh
gloomy (a): ảm đạm, xám xịt
clear (a): trời quang
sunshine (n): ánh nắng mặt trời
dry (a): khô
boiling hot / scorching hot (a): cực kì nóng
to be drenched (to the skin): mưa xối xả
to pour down = to rain heavily: mưa to
moist and humid (a): ẩm ướt
high wind = strong wind (n): gió mạnh
breeze (n): a nice gentle wind: gió nhẹ
heavy snow (n): tuyết dày
snowstorm (n): bão tuyết
frosty (a): lạnh cóng

PRACTICE
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions.
1. What’s the weather like in your country?
2. Does the weather affect your mood?
3. What is your favourite season?
4. Do you think the weather is changing due to global warming?

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B: LISTENING 2
PRACTICE 1
VOCABULARY
beady (a) tròn, sáng aid (v) giúp, hỗ trợ = support
pouched mammal (n) thú có túi spring (v) nhảy
eucalyptus (n) cây bạch đàn cling (v) bám vào
claw (n) móng vuốt tame (a) hiền lành
Questions 1-12
Listen to the talk. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
Koala is the Australian teddy bear. It is 1 .................... feet long, with 2 ..................... seeming as
if they were stuck on, and it has beady eyes but no 3................. . The fur is 4 .................. in
colour. They are pouched mammals, not bears at all.
Koalas spend almost all their lives in the eucalyptus trees and eat the 5 .................. . All the
toes are armed with 6 ..................... claws, and the 7 ................... are divided into two groups.
The great 8 ................. is thumb-like. All of these features aid in climbing. Koalas are able to
spring from one upright branch to another with 9 .................... skill.
The baby is carried in the 10 ...................... at first, then it clings to the fur of the mother’s
11 ................... until it is almost as large as the mother. Koalas become quite tame and they are
great 12 ................. at the Australian zoos and parks.
PRACTICE 2
VOCABULARY
migrate (v) di cư -> migration (n)
Questions 1-7
Listen to the talk. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
My lecture this evening will focus on the 1 .................. of birds. That is, how birds fly in big
groups from different parts of the world at certain times of the year. In the first part of the
lecture I’ll talk about the 2 ................. why birds migrate, when they migrate and which parts of
the world they migrate from and to.
To start with, why do birds migrate? Well, there are two main reasons: One, they migrate to
look for food and two, they travel to parts of the world that are more 3 ................ for breeding.
In fact, these reasons are closely linked. As you can imagine, when birds are breeding, they
need extra food to 4 ......................... . And, in the spring, in the cooler climates of Europe, there
is a lot of food for birds, especially 5 ................. . So, generally, during the spring, birds fly up
from the tropics, which are hot, to cooler climates in the north. They stay there for a few
months to 6 .................. their young. And then when the weather in the north gets cold in the
7 ..............., they fly back to warmer climates in the south.

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A: LISTENING 1
PRACTICE 1
VOCABULARY
delicacy (n) món đặc sản necklace (n) dây chuyền deerskin (n) da hươu
clinched (a) bùng nổ concession stand (n) quầy giảm giá
Questions 1-11: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Popcorn is a delicacy that was developed by the 1 ................... of North America, dated back
2 ....................... years. Besides eating popped corn, the Indians also used popped corn in
3 ......................., necklaces and in 4 ..................... ceremonies. According to most sources, a
deerskin bag full of 5 ................... was served at the first 6 ................... dinner at Phymouth
Rock in 7 ................. . Popcorn’s popularity grew during the Depression of the 8 ...................
when people realised that a little popcorn could go 9 ....................... . But its success was
clinched when movie 10 .................... across the continent started serving the snack. By 1947,
11 ................. movie houses were selling popcorn at their concession stands.
PRACTICE 2
VOCABULARY
stainless steel (n) thép không gỉ poison (n) chất độc ivory (n) ngà voi
Questions 1-7: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
I suppose one thing that everybody knows about Japanese, Chinese and Korean cooking is that
they all use 1 .................... rather than knives and forks like people in the West. The chopsticks
that people use in the different countries are quite different though. In China the chopsticks
tend to be made of 2 ................... and are round at the end, whereas in Korea they're made of
stainless steel and are rough at the end. This is because in the past the 3 ................... would
use silver chopsticks, as they changed colour if there was any poison in the dish. They can be
quite tricky to use, but in Korea people use a spoon to eat their rice. In Japan they use a variety
of things to make chopsticks. Wood and 4 ................... are the most popular now, but you can
find bone, metal and even ivory ones.
If we look at the food of the different countries, it's very difficult to talk about China in general
terms because it has many different 5 .................. . So it might be better if we look at Korean
and Japanese food a little more. It's well known that Koreans tend to like spicier food and red
peppers can be found in a wide number of dishes. I suppose that everybody thinks of sushi
when they think of Japanese food, but you can also find a lot of influences from all over Asia
and even Europe, for example tempura, which came to Japan from Portugal. Those aren't
present in Chinese and Korean food.
Traditionally, in both Japan and in Korea meat plays less of 6 ................................. than in
Europe, perhaps because it's so expensive due to the lack of space for keeping animals. That
said, both the Japanese and Koreans enjoy meat. Barbecues of all types are popular in Korea
and 7 .................. forms the basis of many special meals in both of the countries. Now moving
back to Chinese cuisine.
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A: SPEAKING 1
VOCABULARY
home-cooked food (n) đồ ăn nhà làm
ready meals / take-aways (n) đồ ăn làm sẵn
be a fussy eater người kén ăn
have a sweet tooth thích ăn đồ ngọt
have a balanced diet có chế độ ăn uống hợp lí, cân bằng
dine in >< dine out (v) ăn ở nhà >< ăn ở ngoài
delicious / scrumptious / mouth-watering (a) ngon miệng
nutritious (a) bổ dưỡng
nutrient (n) chất dinh dưỡng

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING LIKES AND DISLIKES (Cụm từ mô tả sự yêu thích/không thích)
LIKES DISLIKES
I like / love / enjoy / prefer ... I really don’t like / love / enjoy / prefer ...
I’m interested in ... I can’t stand ...
I’m really into ... I hate ...
I’m fond of ... I’m not into ...
I’m keen on ... I’m not a big fan of ...

PRACTICE 1
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
1. What kind of food do you like to eat?
2. What kind of new food would you like to try? Why?
3. Are there any types of food you don’t like?
4. Do you like cooking?
5. Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants?

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Read the task card and spend one minute preparing your talk.
Take it in turns to speak. Try to speak for two minutes.

Describe a kind of food people eat in a special occasion

You should say:
- when you eat that meal
- how you prepare it
- what ingredients are used to prepare it
- and explain why you enjoy it

VOCABULARY
ordinary food (n) món ăn thông thường green bean (n) đậu xanh
complicated (a) phức tạp = complex soak (v) ngâm
ingredient (n) thành phần wrap (v) gói
meticulous (a) tỉ mỉ memorable (a) đáng nhớ
glutinous rice (n) gạo nếp spiritual life (n) đời sống tinh thần
MODEL ANSWER
So when talking about Vietnamese traditional food, there is a wide range of choices to choose
from. But today I would like to talk about Vietnamese square cake or Banh Chung, which most
Vietnamese people eat during Tet holiday.
Compared with cooking ordinary food, the process of making Banh Chung is much more
complicated and time-consuming because it has lots of ingredients and you have to be careful
and meticulous.
To make Banh Chung, we need glutinous rice, pork meat, and green beans. First we have to
choose and soak the sticky rice in water one night before. After that, rice is wrapped into a
square shape.
Then Banh Chung will be boiled for about 12 hours. This is the most memorable part, we often
gather around the fire with our family members, chatting and eating snacks during the whole
night. No mater how modern the world may become, Banh Chung still plays an important role
in Vietnamese spiritual life during Tet holidays.

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B: LISTENING 2
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-5
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
HEALTHY EATING SOCIETY WEEKLY PLAN
Day Activity Time Location of meal
Wednesday Restaurant: 1 ................ food 7.30 High Street
Thursday Prepare a meal together 8.00 2 ....................
Friday Restaurant: European food 3 ..................... 4 ................ in town
Saturday 5 ......................... 12.00 Canteen

Questions 6-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Extra information for Healthy Eating Society members
Cost of membership: 6 ....................
Average length of restaurant dinner: 7 ......................
Leave the waiters an extra: 8 ........................
To book a place, best to send Catherine: 9 ......................
Rule - never talk about: 10 .........................

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1. When is the table booked for?

A. Tonight
B. Tomorrow morning
C. Tomorrow night
2. When the woman says 'about eight, eight thirty', what does she mean?
A. At eight o'clock
B. At half past eight
C. Between eight o'clock and half past eight
3. What time is the first booking?
A. 7.30
B. 8.30
C. 9.00
4. How do you spell the person's name?
A. Jamei
B. Jamie
C. Janie
5. Where will the table be now?
A. By the door
B. Close to the kitchen
C. In the corner
6. What time is the new booking?
A. 6.00
B. 7.30
C. 8.00

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LISTENING
PRACTICE 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ENQUIRY ABOUT JOINING YOUTH COUNCIL
Example
Name: Roger Brown
Age: 18
Currently staying in a 1 ……………. during the week
Postal address: 2 17, ……..………… Street, Stamford, Lincs
Postcode: 3 …………..…..
Occupation: student and part-time job as a 4 ……………..
Studying 5 ....…………… (major subject) and History (minor subject)
Hobbies: does a lot of 6 .....……………., and is interested in the 7 ...……………..
On Youth Council, wants to work with young people who are 8 ……...………..
Will come to talk to the Elections Officer next Monday at 9 …………….. pm
Mobile number: 10 ......……………

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VOCABULARY
waste disposal unit (n) máy xử lí rác
electric mixer (n) máy trộn thức ăn
meat slicer (n) máy cắt thịt

Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1. According to the manager, what do most people like about the job of kitchen assistant?
A. the variety of work
B. the friendly atmosphere
C. the opportunities for promotion
2. The manager is concerned about some of the new staff’s
A. jewellery
B. hair styles
C. shoes
3. The manager says that the day is likely to be busy for kitchen staff because
A. it is a public holiday
B. the head chef is absent
C. the restaurant is almost fully booked
4. Only kitchen staff who are 18 or older are allowed to use
A. the waste disposal unit
B. the electric mixer
C. the meat slicer
Questions 5-6
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
According to the manager, which TWO things can make the job of kitchen assistant stressful?
A. They have to follow orders immediately
B. The kitchen gets very hot
C. They may not be able to take a break
D. They have to do overtime
E. The work is physically demanding

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FINAL REVIEW (UNIT 3, 4, 5)

SPEAKING
PRACTICE 1
HOME TOWN
1. Can you describe the place where you grew up?
2. What places of interest are there in your home town?
3. What kind of food is popular in your hometown?
4. How has your town changed in the last 10 years?
PRACTICE 2

Describe a place of natural beauty that you have visited

You should say:
- when you visited this place
- what kind of scenic features the place had
- what you remember most about the place
- and explain whether you would like to visit the place again

VOCABULARY
overlook (v) nhìn ra, trông ra stroll (v) đi dạo = go for a walk
go sightseeing: đi tham quan fresh air (n) không khí trong lành
landscape (n) cảnh thiên nhiên hospitable (a) hiếu khách
sunrise (n) mặt trời mọc coastal city (n) thành phố biển
MODEL ANSWER
Today I’d like to tell you about a place of natural beauty that I have visited and that is Nha
Trang, which is located in the south of Viet Nam. Every year, it attracts millions of tourists from
all over the world. I went there with my family last summer vacation and we took a trip for 3
days and 2 nights. We stayed at a beautiful hotel that overlooked the sea.
When we were in Nha Trang, we went sightseeing to enjoy the beauty of many beautiful
landscapes such as crystal clear sea water, smooth golden sand and crowded street markets.
We also took part in many activities such as swimming, and go fishing. We got up early to
watch the sunrise and stroll along the beach to enjoy the fresh air.
I also really like the local residents who gave us very a warm welcome. They were very friendly
and hospitable. I would highly recommend everyone should visit Nha Trang because it is a
beautiful coastal city and you’ll definitely have a lot of memorable moments here with your
family.

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