HOMEWORK LESSON 13

A/ READING
Esperanto is what is called a planned, or artificial, language. It was created
more than a century ago by Polish eye doctor Ludwik Lazar Zamenhof.
Zamenhof believed that a common language would help to alleviate some of
the misunderstandings among cultures.
In Zamenhof’s first attempt at a universal language, he tried to create a
language that was as uncomplicated as possible. This first language included
words such as ab, ac, ba, eb, be, and ce. This did not result in a workable
language in that these monosyllabic words, though short, were not easy to
understand or to retain.
Next, Zamenhof tried a different way of constructing a simplified language. He
made the words in his language sound like words that people already knew,
but he simplified the grammar tremendously. One example of how he
simplified the language can be seen in the suffixes: all nouns in this language
end in o, as in the noun amiko, which means “friend”, and all adjectives end
in -a, as in the adjective bela, which means “pretty”. Another example of the
simplified language can be seen in the prefix mal-, which makes a word
opposite in meaning; the word malamiko therefore means “enemy”, and the
word malbela therefore means “ugly” in Zamenhof’s language.
In 1887, Zamenhof wrote a description of this language and published it. He
used a pen name, Dr. Esperanto, when signing the book. He selected the name
Esperanto because this word means “a person who hopes” in his language.
Esperanto clubs began popping up throughout Europe, and by 1950, Esperanto
had spread from Europe to America and Asia.
In 1907, the third World Congress of Esperanto took place inFrance, with
approximately700 attendees from 20 different countries. Congresses were held
annually for nine years, and 4,000 attendees were registered for the Tenth
World Esperanto Congress scheduled for 1914, when World War I erupted and
forced its cancellation.
Esperanto has had its ups and downs in the period since World War I. Today,
years after it was introduced, it is estimated that perhaps a quarter of a million
people are fluent in it. This may seem like a large number, but it is really quite
small when compared with the billion English speakers and billion Mandarin
Chinese speakers in today’s world. Current advocates would like to see its use
grow considerably and are taking steps to try to make this happen.
BÀI LÀM
Esperanto is what is called a planned, or artificial, language. It was created
more than a century ago by Polish eye doctor Ludwik Lazar Zamenhof.
Zamenhof believed that a common language (1 NGÔN NGỮ CHUNG) would
help to alleviate some of the misunderstandings among cultures. (Zamenhof tin
rằng một ngôn ngữ chung sẽ giúp giảm bớt một số hiểu lầm giữa các nền văn
hóa)
- effort /ˈef.ət/: nỗ lực
Question 1: The topic of this passage is
A. one man’s efforts to create a universal language
B. how language can be improve
C. using language to communicate internationally
D. a language developed in the last few years
Question 2: According to the passage, Zamenhof wanted to create a universal
language
In Zamenhof’s first attempt at a universal language, he tried to create a
language that was as uncomplicated as possible. This first language included
words such as ab, ac, ba, eb, be, and ce. This did not result in a workable
language in that these monosyllabic words, though short, were not easy to
understand or to retain.
a universal language ~~ a common language
provide (cung cấp)
complex (phức tạp)
A. to build a name for himself
B. to provide a more complex language
C. to resolve cultural differences
D. to create one world culture
Question 3: It can be inferred from the passage that the Esperanto
word malespera means
Next, Zamenhof tried a different way of constructing a simplified language. He
made the words in his language sound like words that people already knew,
but he simplified the grammar tremendously. One example of how he
simplified the language can be seen in the suffixes: all nouns in this language
end in o, as in the noun amiko, which means “friend”, and all adjectives end
in -a, as in the adjective bela, which means “pretty”. Another example of the
simplified language can be seen in the prefix mal-, which makes a word
opposite in meaning; the word malamiko therefore means “enemy”, and the
word malbela therefore means “ugly” in Zamenhof’s language.
Malespera adj, phủ định

A. hopeless B. hope(v/n) C. hopelessness(n) D. hopeful(adj/n)

Question 4: The expression “popping up” in line 17 could best be replaced by
A. shouting B. opening C. hiding D. leaping
Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that the Third World Congress
of Esperanto took place
In 1907, the third World Congress of Esperanto took place in France, with
approximately700 attendees from 20 different countries. Congresses were held
annually for nine years, and 4,000 attendees were registered for the Tenth
World Esperanto Congress scheduled for 1914, when World War I erupted and
forced its cancellation.

A. in 1905 B. in 1909 C. in 1907 D. in 1913

Question 6: According to the passage, what happened to the Tenth World
Esperanto Congress?
In 1907, the third World Congress of Esperanto took place in France, with
approximately700 attendees from 20 different countries. Congresses were
held annually for nine years, and 4,000 attendees were registered for the
Tenth World Esperanto Congress scheduled for 1914, when World War I
erupted and forced its cancellation.

A. It had attendees from20 countries B. It never took place

C. It had 4,000 attendees D. It was scheduled for 1915
(1914)
Question 7: The expression “ups and downs” in line 23 is closest in meaning to
ups and downs : nhiều thăng trầm
A. tops and bottoms (đỉnh và đáy) B. floors and ceilings (sàn và trần
nhà)
C. takeoffs and landings (cất cánh và hạ cánh) D. highs and lows (Mức cao và
mức thấp)
Question 8: Which paragraph describes the predecessor to Esperanto?
predecessor: tiền thân
The predecessor to Esperanto: tiền thân của Esperanto

Esperanto is what is called a planned, or artificial, language. It was created

more than a century ago by Polish eye doctor Ludwik Lazar Zamenhof.
Zamenhof believed that a common language would help to alleviate some of
the misunderstandings among cultures.
A. The first paragraph
B. The second paragraph
C. The third paragraph
D. The fourth paragraph
 Most likely: rất có
thể/ nhiều khả năng

Question 9: The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on

(Đoạn văn rất có thể sẽ được chỉ định đọc trong một khóa học về)
A. European history - lịch sử châu âu
B. English grammar - ngữ pháp tiếng anh
C. world government - chính phủ thế giới
D. applied linguistics - ngôn ngữ học ứng dụng
Question 10: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses
- Paragraph: giống như 1 bài văn về 1 lĩnh vực nào đó
- Passage: là 1 đoạn trong 1 bài văn
 passage là tập con của paragraph
- Discusses: thảo luận
A. how current supporters of Esperanto are encouraging its growth
B. another of Zamenhof’s accomplishments
C. the disadvantages of using an artificial (nhân tạo )language
D. attempts to reconvene the World Congress of Esperanto in the 1920s

B/ LISTENING

1.15
1.30

1.45
1.45

Would you like to see the film afternoon?

Okay. What time?
It’s at quarter to two but we need ticket. So let’s see to the cinema at
quarter past one
How long is the film?
1 hour.
C
 /kəʊtʃ/

We’ll go to London weekend

Really? I’m going to go … tomorrow
Oh yes, are you traveling by coach?
It’s a bad way. The first train but it’s too expensive with me.
C
Excuse me, Is the sport centre near here?
Yes, it’s about 10 minutes walk. Go past the bank and take the second
road on the left. It’s on the corner ( góc)
Thanks very much
A

When can we go out mom?

In about half an hour Sarah when I finished doing washing-up
C
 Luggage: hành lý Suitcase: vali

I thought you were only taking

two suitcase on holiday with
you
Well, I was. But I decided to
take my overnight bag as well. I couldn’t get everything into two cases
and there’s no way I could carry a third  A

Clifftop /ˈklɪf.tɒp/: vách đá

I’m really disapoited with my holiday photos. The only good one is the
one of us all standing together on the clifftop looking down at the
beach  C
Woman: what time are we meeting jane ?
Man: At half past seven outside the restaurant
Woman:I told her to wait inside, at a table.
Man: I know but she said she’d prefer to meet us outside
D

Lần 1:  B
Lần 2: It’s chris’birthday on Friday. What shall we get him?
Hmmm, it’s difficult. Tapes? CDs? But he’s already got a lot of those
We could get him something to wear . No, let’s get him a book on
sport. he’s really keen on that.
Why not?