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THE GREEN MOVEMENT

UNIT 3
(PHONG TRÀO XANH)
A. VOCABULARY
New words Meaning Picture Example
asthma bệnh hen, bệnh Chemicals can affect the air
/ˈæsmə/ (n) suyễn quality and result in some health
problems such as asthma.
Hóa chất có thể ảnh hưởng đến
chất lượng không khí và dẫn đến
một số vấn đề về sức khỏe như
hen suyễn.
biomass nguyên liệu tự They have long opposed using
nhiên từ động trees for biomass energy
/ˈbaɪəʊmæs/ (n)
vật/thực vật; sinh production.
khối Họ đã phản đối từ lâu việc sử
dụng cây cối để sản xuất năng
lượng sinh khối.
bronchitis bệnh viêm phế He has had a very severe attack of
/brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ (n) quản bronchitis.
Anh ta đã bị một cơn viêm phế
quản rất nặng.
clutter tình trạng bừa My room is full of clutter.
/ˈklʌtə(r)/ (n) bộn, lộn xộn Căn phòng của tôi ngập trong
đống lộn xộn.
combustion sự đốt cháy Soot comes from the incomplete
/kəmˈbʌstʃən/ combustion of coal, oil and other
(n) fuels.
Nhọ nồi được hình thành từ quá
trình đốt cháy không hoàn toàn
của than, dầu và các loại nhiên
liệu khác.
conservation sự bảo tồn The conservation of natural
/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ resources should be part of
(n) technological development.
Bảo tồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên
nên là một phần của phát triển
công nghệ.
deplete rút hết, làm cạn Green technology uses renewable
kiệt resources that are never depleted.
/dɪˈpliːt/ (V)
Công nghệ xanh sử dụng các
nguồn tài nguyên tái tạo không
bao giờ cạn kiệt.
dispose of vứt bỏ Factories need to ensure that
waste must be disposed of safely.
/dɪˈspəʊz ɒv/
Các nhà máy cần đảm bảo rằng
(v)
chất thải phải được xử lý một
cách an toàn.
geothermal (thuộc) địa nhiệt This house is heated and cooled
with geothermal energy.
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːml/
Ngôi nhà này được sưởi ấm và
(adj)
làm mát bằng năng lượng địa
nhiệt.
habitat môi trường sống The government should take new
/ˈhæbɪtæt/ (n) measures to protect wildlife
habitats.
Chính phủ nên thực hiện các biện
pháp mới để bảo vệ môi trường
sống hoang dã.
hazardous nguy hiểm
These hazardous chemicals had
/ˈhæzədəs/ (adj)
negative impacts on people's
health.

Những hóa chất độc hại này có


tác động tiêu cực đến sức khỏe
của con người.
lifestyle lối sống They want to promote a green
lifestyle in their entire
/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ (n)
neighborhood.
Họ muốn thúc đẩy một lối sống
xanh trong toàn bộ khu dân cư
của họ.
mildew nấm mốc You should keep your house free
from mildew.
/ˈmɪldjuː/ (n)
Bạn nên giữ cho ngôi nhà của
mình không bị nấm mốc.
mould mốc, meo The room smelled damp and there
/məʊld/ (n) was mould on one wall.
Căn phòng có mùi ẩm mốc và một
bên tường bị mốc.
organic không dùng chất Organic food is considered to be
nhân tạo, hữu cơ safe for people's health.
/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ (adj)
Thực phẩm hữu cơ được cho là
an toàn đối với sức khỏe của con
người.
pathway đường mòn, lối You should keep airflow
nhỏ, con đường pathways clear in your school.
/ˈpɑːθweɪ/ (n)
Ở trường học, bạn nên giữ cho
các đường dẫn khí được thông
thoáng.
preservation sự giữ gìn, sự bảo There is great public concern
/ˌprezəˈveɪʃn/ quản about chemicals used in food
(n) preservation.
Công chúng đang rất lo ngại về
vấn đề sử dụng hóa chất trong
bảo quản thực phẩm.
promote thúc đẩy, phát The government carried out a
triển campaign to promote awareness
/prəˈməʊt/ (V)
of environmental issues.
Chính phủ đã thực hiện một chiến
dịch để nâng cao nhận thức về
các vấn đề môi trường.

purification sự làm sạch, sự Purification is the treatment of


/ˌpjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ tinh chế raw natural gas to remove
contaminants.
(n)
Tinh lọc là quá trình xử lý khí thô
tự nhiên để loại bỏ các chất gây ô
nhiễm.
replenish làm đầy lại, bổ We need to replenish food and
sung water supplies.
/rɪˈplenɪʃ/ (V)
Chúng ta cần bổ sung nguồn thực
phẩm và nước.
soot bồ hóng, nhọ nồi Soot has a major impact on global
/sʊt/ (n) warming and climate.
Bồ hóng có tác động lớn đến sự
nóng lên của khí hậu toàn cầu.
sustainability việc sử dụng sản This company is well-known for
phẩm, năng lượng its commitment to environmental
/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
tự nhiên không sustainability.
(n) gây hại môi Công ty này nổi tiếng vì cam kết
trường, bền vững của công ty trong việc phát triển
bền vững thân thiện với môi
trường.
B. GRAMMAR
1. Simple Sentences (câu đơn)
Câu đơn là câu chỉ có 1 mệnh đề độc lập (có cụm chủ vị và hoàn chỉnh về mặt ý nghĩa)
E.g: He watches TV every evening.
Một câu đơn có thể có nhiều hơn một chủ ngữ.
E.g: Nam and Hoa were late for school.
Một câu đơn có thể có nhiều động từ.
E.g: She opened the door and went out.
2. Compound sentences (Câu ghép)
Câu ghép là câu chứa từ hai mệnh đề độc lập trở lên, diễn tả các ý chính có tầm quan trọng ngang nhau.
Hay nói cách khác, câu ghép được thành lập bởi các câu đơn được nối với nhau bằng các liên từ.
- Trong cấu trúc câu này, các mệnh đề được nối với nhau bằng liên từ - Conjuntions:
Các liên từ được dùng trong câu ghép là:
• F= for
• A= and
• N= nor
• B= but
• O=or
• Y= yet
• S= so
Cách ghi nhớ: FANBOYS
E.g:
I stayed at home during my holiday, for I had to work.
(Trong suốt kì nghỉ của mình tôi đã ở nhà vì phải làm việc.)
Tim likes playing football, and he enjoys cooking.
(Tim thích chơi bóng đá và anh ấy củng thích nấu ăn.)
He didn't go to school, nor did he stay at home.
(Cậu ấy không đi học mà cũng không ở nhà.)
Linda studied hard, but she didn't pass the exam.
(Linda chăm học nhưng cô ấy không thi đỗ.)
We will go shopping, or we will go to the cinema.
(Chúng tôi sẽ đi mua sắm, hoặc là chúng tôi sẽ đi xem phim.)
Jane did very well on her job interview, yet she didn't get the job.
(Jane đã thể hiện rất tốt ở cuộc phỏng vấn nhưng cô ấy không trúng tuyển.)
She needed to buy something, so she decided to go shopping.
(Cô ấy cần mua một số thứ nên cô ấy quyết định đi mua sắm.)
- Cách thành lập
* Cách 1: IC + (,) + CC +IC
(CC: coordinating conjunction/ coordinator: liên từ đẳng lập; IC: independent clause: mệnh đề độc lập)
E.g: I was ill yesterday, so I stayed at home, (so là liên từ đẳng lập)
* Cách 2: IC + (;) + IC
Chúng ta sử dụng dấu chấm phẩy (semicolon) để liên kết hai mệnh đề trong câu ghép khi hai mệnh đề có
liên quan chặt chẽ với nhau về mặt ý nghĩa.
E.g: Lan was very hungry this morning; she ate a lot.
Ngoài ra ta có thể sử dụng dấu chấm phẩy và một liên từ trạng từ (conjunctive adverbs)
Một số liên từ trạng từ thường gặp: besides, moreover, in addition, however, nevertheless,
nonetheless, therefore, thus, as a result, consequently,....
3. Complex Sentences (câu phức)
Câu phức là câu có ít nhất một mệnh đề độc lập và ít nhất 1 mệnh đề phụ thuộc
E.g: When I came back home, my mother was cooking dinner.
- Cách thành lập
* Cách 1: DC, IC
* Cách 2: IC DC
(Lưu ý: DC bắt đầu bằng một liên từ phụ thuộc - subordinating conjunctions)
E.g:
Although my sister was sick, she went to school. My sister went to school although she was ill.
If it is fine, we will go swimming.
Một số liên từ phụ thuộc thường gặp:
After, although, though, even though, as, as if, as long as, as soon as, as though, because, before, if,
even if, since, so that, until, when, whenever, whereas, where, wherever, while,...
Ngoài ra chúng ta có thể dùng các đại từ / trạng từ quan hệ để tạo thành câu phức.
E.g: I am wearing a yellow shirt which I bought yesterday.
4. Compound-Complex Sentences (câu phức tổng hợp)
Là câu có ít nhất 2 mệnh đề độc lập (IC) và ít nhất 1 mệnh đề phụ thuộc (DC)
E.g:
I find this book interesting but my husband who dislikes reading books thinks that it is very boring.

■ BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN


Bài 1: Decide if the following sentences are compound or complex.
1. The house was destroyed in the fire, but the whole family was saved.
2. Walking through the wood, he saw a fox that was following him.
3. If I do not get this job, I will start a business.
4. He said that he was so disappointed that he would not try again.
5. The men who rule the world with their pens are mightier than those who rule the world with their
swords.
6. The evil that men do lives after them.
7. All that glitters is not gold.
8. Neither the color nor the design of this cloth appeals to me.

Bài 2: Decide whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1. We met rather few people who spoke English.
2. I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently.
3. We drove to the city two days ago.
4. I don't care how expensive it is.
5. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.
6. He is not tall enough to be a soldier.
7. I guess she just doesn't respect you.
8. I have got four sisters and each of them is quite different from the others.
9. When all else fails, read the manual.
10. He will never leave home because he hasn't got the courage to.

Bài 3: Choose the correct answer.


1. That's the woman _______ I spoke about the job.
A. of whom B. to whom C. whom
2. The house _______ they live is opposite a big park.
A. to which B. which C. in which
3. All of the exam papers are collected and given to the examiners, _______ job it is to mark them.
A. who B. whose C. whom
4. This is the title of the book _______ I need for my course.
A. what B. x C. where
5. Near hotel there's a great gym _______ you can work out.
A. is where B. in where C. where
6. My mother, _______, has decided to learn Chinese.
A. who is retired B. she is retired C. is retired
7. My car, _______ I can't get to work, has broken down.
A. without which B. to which C. of which 
8. We waited for an hour to be served, but our meal, _______, was awful.
A. it arrived B. when it is arrived C. when it arrived

Bài 4: Combine the following pairs of simple sentences into complex sentences.
1. Tim went to the movies. He had a lot of work to do.
2. John is a brilliant boy. He has won several honors.
3. Mike didn't get the job. He lacked the necessary qualifications.
4. Bill is a baseball player. He is known all over the world.

Bài 5: Change the following complex sentences into compound sentences.


1. Although she is arrogant, I like her.
2. Though she is young, she is very responsible.
3. I helped him because I liked him.
4. He fed the cats before he went out.
5. Even though I had a bad headache, I enjoyed the party.
6. Although I missed the train, I managed to arrive on time.
7. When I opened my eyes, I saw a strange sight.
8. Though she is pretty she is not very popular.

Bài 6: Provide a suitable subordinator to fill in the bank.


1. I'm going to the bank _______ I need some money.
2. I made lunch _______ I got home.
3. _______ it's raining, she's going for a walk in the park.
4. _______ she finishes her homework soon, she will fail the class.
5. He decided to trust David _______ he was an honest man.
6. _______ we went to school, she decided to investigate the situation.
7.Daisy decided to leave Tom _______ he was too worried about his job.
8. Tuan bought a new jacket _______ he had received one as a gift last week.
9. Hung claims that there will be trouble _______ he doesn't complete the job.
10. Hoa will have finished the report _______ the time you receive the letter.

Bài 7: Use "which" to combine the following sentences.


1. Tim is always late for class. This annoys the teacher.
2. You gave me this interesting book. Thank you very much for it.
3. Susan couldn't come to my birthday party. This made me sad.
4. We have lost her telephone number. This makes it difficult to contact her.
5. The problem has been discussed in class. We are interested in it.

Bài 8: Change the following compound sentences into complex sentences.


1. He tried his best, but he didn't succeed.
2. The clown entered the circus ring and the children started clapping.
3. Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves.
4. You have to hurry or you will miss the bus.
5. The battle has been won but the war isn't over yet.
6. The country has made huge progress, but we still have a long way to go.
7. You have to be 18 years old or you can't vote.
8. Leprosy is curable and everybody knows this.
9. Mr John is a famous magician and he has performed all over the world.

■ BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO


Bài 9: Decide whether the following sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound -
complex.
1. This is an easy exercise.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
2. I like playing basketball, and my brother likes playing table tennis.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
3. I'll help you if you help me.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
4. Her name is Hoa and she comes from Vietnam.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
5. My mother cooked dinner whiie I was doing my homework.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
6. While I was doing my homework, my father cooked the dinner and my mother was asleep in front of
the television.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
7. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow, or would you prefer to play tennis?
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
8. I've brought my umbrella with me in case it rains.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
9. I don't know why he did that.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
10. My family went to France when I was in grade 5, but I never learned to speak French very well.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
11. I'm so pleased that you can come to my party.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
12. He told me that he is returning to Hanoi City next summer.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
13. I have not seen my grandmother since I came to Germany.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
14. We were doing an English test when the fire alarm rang yesterday.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
15. She runs every day, so she is very fit.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
16. Because she runs every day, she is very fit.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
17. The new girl in our class has a brother in grade 7 and a sister in grade 9.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
18. You should read every day if you want to improve your English more quickly.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
19. Although it was cold and the rain was getting heavier, we decided to go fishing as planned.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
20. You should start working a little harder or you are going to fail your test.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
21. I didn't know what time it was so I was very late to class.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
22. Most European countries now use the Euro, but the United Kingdom still uses the pound (£).
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
23. To build a doll's house you need wood, a hammer, a saw, and lots of nails.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
24. She failed her driving test because she didn't look in her mirror often enough.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex
25. He got up, walked over to the window, and jumped out.
A. Simple B. Compound
C. Complex D. Compound-complex

Bài 10: Combine each of the following sets of simple sentences into one complex sentence.
1. The strike was going to be called off. The leader told me that.
2. We can succeed only by combined effort. It goes without saying.
3. He may become a member. I don't know.
4. He is not educated. He is well experienced
5. I sank into the water. I felt great confusion of thought. I cannot describe it.
6. I went there. I found the door locked.
7. There is heavy rainfall here. Grapes will not grow in such places.
8. It may rain. Then the match will be cancelled.
9. You finish dressing. I will wait here.

Bài 11: Decide whether each of the following lines is a phrase (P), independent clause (IC), or
dependent clause (DC).
1. because it was easy
2. a pearly red balloon
3. after I submitted my essay
4. the movie was interesting
5. jumped across the wide path
6. I like kiwis
7. although writing is complicated
8. there is so much to say
9. if I want to learn everything
10. a heavy, old book

Bài 12: Identify the clauses by placing square brackets [ ] around dependent clauses and curly
brackets { } around independent clauses and then decide whether the sentence is compound,
complex or compound-complex.
1. Even if every step seems difficult you should keep trying for the best things are worth fighting for.
2. I did my very best to write a good cover letter and I finally sent my application to my favorite company
for review.
3. Whenever the rain falls I remember how important the simple things are and I feel glad to be where I
am.
4. If you really want good English editing service you should try it since it's fast and efficient.
5. Every morning I get up early and I get ready to go out but today my alarm didn't ring.
6. I think summer is the best time of year because everything is growing and green so the whole world
seems new.
7. Although travel can be fun alone it's better if you take a friend given that experiences are always better
if they're shared.
8. As soon as you get my letter write back to me and I will think of something new to write back to you
whenever I get your response.
9. I really want to know how to get a ticket yet every time I try to call the office I get a busy signal.
10. No matter how much you study it takes practice and application to really learn how to master English
so just keep trying to use what you know as often as you can and you'll succeed!

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