https sachhoc com https sachhoc com Unit 1 | AMILY LIFE A PRONUNCIATION 1 Circle the word which has the stress pattern provided 1 Oo family housework individual 2 Ooo breadwinner picture women 3 o. Oo family housework individual 2 Ooo breadwinner picture women 3 o.
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A PRONUNCIATION
1 Circle the word which has the stress pattern provided.
2 Circle the two words in each line that have the same underlined sound.
3 Practice saying the following sentences with a partner.
1 There was a plane crash, and unfortunately none of the crew members survived.
2 My brother usually has bread and milk for breakfast.
3 Can I pick your brain? This is critical, so I need your help.
4 The train was late, so I took the tram.
5 These tall and shady trees provided a good shelter from the sun during the camping trip.
6 My mother often uses brown sugar for cooking, and for making these crispy crackers.
7 Look at those crocodiles They need better treatment and care.
8 It was really hectic at the end of the year, crowds of people on trains and buses going out shopping.
9 Ecotourism helps create jobs for local people and this helps boost the country's economy.
10 We'd better treasure these moments since we might not ever have them again.
B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1 Match each verb with its noun/noun phrase.
1 take out a the cat
2 sweep b money
3 earn c the table
4 share d the floor
5 lay e the rubbish
6 feed f household chores
7 join g advice
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9 set i hands
10 nurture j a good example
2 Complete each sentence with the correct word (A or B).
1 I live with my great grandmother, my grandparents, my parents and my sister We are a(n)
family
2 In our society, it is expected that young people will their elderly parents.
3 My grandmother often helps me with my maths _ I feel lucky to live with her.
4 We need to give a helping hand to these homeless children since they are _ in this modern world.
5 Unlike in other families where the husband is expected to be the , in my family, both my
parents share the financial responsibilities
6 My sister hasn't sent her daughter, Sophie, to kindergarten yet She pays a _ to take care of
Sophie
7 In today's societies, women's roles have changed, and housework has been _ between husbands
and wives in families
8 used to be the job of only women, but nowadays, both men and women take care of the family.
9 Women these days _ to get married late and delay having children, because they want to
develop a career first
10 Being a(n) _ mom, Jane finds it difficult to provide for her children.
3 Put in the correct form of the words provided.
1 - Sophie, can you take the rubbish out today?
- No, you're _for that, aren't you? (RESPONSIBILITY)
2 Equally shared is getting more common in today's families (PARENT)
3 In some parts of the world, women are not entitled to schooling and instead stay home and do all the
_ (HOUSE)
4 The government have been trying hard, but they haven't been able to find any to these issues of
inequality and discrimination between men and women in this region (SOLVE)
5 Mary has a very busy work schedule, but she always _ time to take her dogs for a walk every
evening (MANAGEMENT)
6 Linh is quiet and reserved whereas her sister is cheerful and _ (SOCIETY).
7 Since her _, we have rarely seen her going out with friends (MARRY)
8 As a single dad, his father finds it _ to manage all the household chores and work full time at
times (DIFFICULTY)
9 Today more women are _ and hold high positions in societies (EDUCATION)
10 The ‘ _’ husband as the breadwinner is dying out, as more and more women are
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4 Read the passage and complete each gap with one suitable word beginning with the letter(s) provided.
You have an identity of your own
Your identity exists outside of being a wife, a daughter and a mother It is seen that once a woman gets
(1) m _ or becomes a mother, she totally loses her own
identity and individuality
Having your own self-identity in this society is very important for your own (2) gr and
confidence Whether it is your personal relationship, association and financial issues, working ladies are independent to take their own decision
Working outside home helps ladies to maintain and (3) de their sense of self Women who don't have their identity may (4) fa a tough time letting their kids have their own space.
According to a study, if (5) r a child is a woman's only goal in life, everyone suffers including the child and woman If you have your self-identity, you feel (6) c and satisfied This confidence inspires the girls to break stereotypes and (7) ach something bigger in life.
(Text adapted from https://content.wisestep.com/top-good-reasons-why-women-should-work/)
5 Complete each sentence with the correct tense of the verb in brackets.
1 My mom cleans the kitchen every time she cooks, and now she just that (do)
2 There _ more and more stay-at-home dads these days as the roles of women and men have
shifted (be)
3 My father the garden at the moment (water) He _ it every other day (do)
4 Who does the laundry in your family? Well, each of us _ care of our own laundry, so we don't
have to do the laundry for everyone (take)
5 My sister _ her dress; she's going to her best friend's birthday party (iron)
6 Tom is watching TV while his brother (sweep) the floor
7 What's Jim doing? He the cat (feed)
8 My father always _ out in the house when he has free time (help)
9 His Australian professor often _ that when she can't take care of herself at a later old age, she'll
go to a nursing home instead of bothering her children (say)
10 Alisha and Jenny to help their parents milk the cows and do the housework
after school This is their daily routine (have)
6 Read the texts and fill each blank with one suitable phrase from the box.
are feeling are are proudly wearing want are coming is comesThe world is changing and so (1) _ traditional gender roles for men and women Mom no longer must cook up the bacon with two kids hanging onto her apron while Dad (2) _ at work earning money to buy the bacon Today, many Dads (3) the aprons My thoughts? It's about time But it may not be so simple
It's hard to tell which came first, the chicken or the egg I think the emergence of the working mother has been a simultaneous phenomenon when it (4) to the stay-at-home father Women (5) into their own and want to pursue meaningful careers, and they also (6) to have kids Dads (7) _ more comfortable with the caregiving role, and economics have forced couples to make "non-traditional" decisions
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/nealegodfrey/2017/07/31/the-stay-at-home-dad-syndrome/#7286a4bcle2c)
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In addition to his role as dad, which involves school lunches, homework, all pick-ups and drop-offs and after-school activities, stay-at-home dad Ron (8) _ on the majority of household responsibilities as well “Jon has no problem doing house work," Jen says “He admits he (9) doing it!"
“He cooks, cleans, (10) grocery shopping, (11) yard work, (12) things, maintains the cars and just about everything," says Laura of her man
(Text adapted
fromhttps://www.babble.com/relationships/stay-at-home-dads-speak-8-things-they-want-you-to-know/)
C READING
1 Read the text and choose the person (A, B, or C) who mentions the following.
1 We should encourage everyone to follow and express their own truth
2 Relationship norms are based on our personal values and personality
3 Women still play the traditional roles of the caring provider and nurturer
4 Our upbringing influences how gender is a factor in our home lives
5 The attitudes of the two partners are very important to whom should be the breadwinner
6 There is no need for traditional gender roles because men and women can do many of the same tasks
7 Men are still the head of the household, though undertaking more household chores
8 The roles of women have not changed much in today's society
9 Our circle of friends largely affect how we are viewed in our professional lives
10 Many people struggle to reach their full potential because of gender stereotypes _
A Shannon Fisher
It doesn't matter whether the man or the woman is the breadwinner or homemaker; everything is on a sliding scale based on the attitudes of the two partners We develop our relationship expectations based on personal values, earning potential, personality, and logistics Our upbringing, location, social circle, and religion all play a part in defining how gender will factor into our home lives They also play a large role
in how we view and are viewed in our professional lives
(Text retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-do-traditional-
gender-roles-affect-womens-careers_us_5a0baff4e4b06d8966cf33a2)
B Joy Nash
In many of the modern societies today, there is no need for traditional gender roles, because both men and women are able to do many of the same necessary tasks, thereby making gender-specific behaviors irrelevant These stereotypes can be harmful because they motivate people to condemn and oppress those who do not fit the traditional gender roles As a result of this oppression, many people struggle to reach their full potential Therefore, it is critical that we encourage everyone to follow and express their own truth, regardless of gender norms, so that everyone is able contribute fully to our society
(Text retrieved from
http://www.oneworldeducation.org/gender-roles-modern-society)
C Sophie Crabbe
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(Text adapted from https://polishmarriage.org/stories/women-society.html)
2 Read the text and decide whether each statement below is true (T) or false (F) Write T or F in the blank.
Despite women's advancements, substantial inequalities remain Although an increasing number of women are either the sole breadwinner for their family or share the role with their partners, women in the United States are paid only 77 cents for every dollar a man makes The pay gap is even larger for women
of color On average, African American women make 64 cents for every dollar that white men make While 2012 was a watershed year for women in terms of getting elected to public office, women still comprise only 18.1 percent of Congress, despite making up more than half of the U.S population They also face challenges on health issues, as 2012 saw continued conservative efforts to erode women's ability
to make their own decisions about their health and well-being
A deeper examination shows that disparities for women also exist among states Women in Vermont, for example, make on average close to 85 cents for every dollar a man makes, while women in Wyoming make only 64 cents - more than 25 percent less than women in Vermont On leadership, 15 states have no female elected leaders in the House of Representatives or the Senate Lastly, while less than 10 percent of women in Vermont, Wisconsin, Hawaii, and Massachusetts are uninsured, nearly 25 percent of women in Texas do not have health insurance
(Text adapted from https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports
/2013/09/25/74836/the-state-of-women-in-america/)
1 More and more women have become the sole breadwinner of the family
2 In the US women are paid more than men
3 Women of color are paid 64 % of white women's salary
4 Women represent under one-fifth of the Congress in the US
5 Women are paid at similar rates across states in the US
6 The percentage of women without health insurance in Texas is higher than that in Hawaii. _
7 Fifteen per cent of the US states don't have female elected leaders
8 Women in Vermont earn more than women in Wyoming
3 Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).
For working parents in the U.S., the challenge of juggling careers and family life continues to be a front-burner issue - one that is being recognized by a growing number of employers who have adopted family-friendly policies such as paid leave But while few Americans want to see a return to traditional roles of women at home and men in the workplace, one reality persists: Women most often are the ones who adjust their schedules and make compromises when the needs of children and other family members collide with work, Pew Research Center data show
In a 2013 survey, we found that mothers were much more likely than fathers to report experiencing
significant career interruptions in order to attend to their families' needs Part of this is due to the fact that
gender roles are lagging behind labor force trends While women represent nearly half of the U.S workforce, they still devote more time than menon average to housework and child care and fewer hours
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younger than 18, mothers in 2013 spent an average of 14.2 hours per week on housework, compared with fathers' 8.6 hours And mothers spent 10.7 hours per week actively engaged in child care, compared with fathers' 7.2 hours
Another factor is the way that society views the bond between mothers and their children In a 2012
Pew Research survey, the vast majority of Americans (79%) rejected the notion that women should
return to their traditional role in society Yet when they were asked what is best for young children, very few adults (16%) said that having a mother who works full time is the “ideal situation.'' Some 42% said that having a mother who works part time is ideal and 33% said what's best for young children is to have
a mother who doesn't work at all Even among full-time working moms, only about one-in-five (22%) said that having a full-time working mother is ideal for young children
(Text adapted from
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/10/01/women-more-than-men-adjust-their-careers-for-family-life/)
1 According to paragraph 1, paid leave .
A is a burning issue associated with the tension between career development and family life.
B an effective solution to the tension between career development and family life.
C is a family-friendly policy in response to the juggle between career development and family life.
D is an issue that needs the attention of working mothers
2 Which of the following is true?
A Men often need to adjust their career needs to take care of the family.
B Men choose to be stay at home dads to take care of the family.
C Most often it's women who adjust their careers for family life.
D Traditional roles of men and women have changed, so women have focused on their careers without
any compromises
3 The word 'their' in paragraph 2 refers to .
4 The word 'narrowed' closely means _.
5 In paragraph 3, how many per cent of adults agreed that it's ideal to have a mother who works
part-time?
6 How many hours did women spend on doing housework per week according to a survey in 2013?
7 Which of the following is NOT true?
A Women make up 50% of the US workforce.
B Women have more hours of paid work than men.
C Women spend more hours on housework than men.
D Women spend more hours on child care than men.
8 According to the passage, which of the following is a finding of the survey?
A A majority agreed that women should stay at home and take care of the family.
B Two third said that men should take care of the family for women to work full time.
C A majority disagreed that women should return to their traditional role in society.
D All mothers working full-time said it's not good for moms to work full time.
9 The word 'rejected' most closely means _.
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10 The survey in paragraph 3 addresses which of the following?
A bond between mothers and their young children
B bond between mothers and fathers
C bond between mothers and work-related issues
D bond between mothers and social roles
4 Read the text and fill in each gap with one suitable word from the box.
take achieved own eliminate as well as
barriers leave underlies partners discriminatory
Equal rights Equal contributions
Gender equality, centered in human rights, is both a development goal on its (1) and a critical factor for achieving sustainable development It (2) one of the guiding principles of the 2030 Agenda for Development - the concept of ’leaving no one behind’
UNDP supports partners to (3) gender inequalities through targeted, gender-focused programmes and by working to ensure that all development efforts (4) into account the experiences, needs, and contributions of women By removing structural (5) to gender equality and promoting women's participation in the decisions that affect their lives, success in eradicating poverty and inequality, building resilience to disasters, climate change and conflict, and driving sustainable development can be (6)
UNDP believes that the gender inequalities and (7) attitudes and practices that hold women back, must be confronted and eliminated, if we are to (8) no one behind In these efforts, UNDP works with governments and key UN (9) , including UN Women, UNFPA and UNICEF, (10) with civil society organizations, foundations, academia and the private sector
(Text adapted from http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/gender-equality.html)
D WRITING
1 Write complete sentences using the cues provided.
1 A: Do you do any exercise at all?
B: Yes I/jog/every day
_
2 A: What time/the opera/start/tonight?
B: Eight o'clock I think
_
3 A: The weather is so beautiful!
B: Yeah Wonderful The sun/shine/and/the birds/sing
_
4 A: I haven't seen Mike reading in his chair as usual
B: He/wash/his car/in the garden
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B: That's amazing I can't do that
9 A: It/really stressful/my mother/handle all the household chores/herself.
2 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Men, not women, should be the breadwinner of the family.
Write a paragraph in about 150 words
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Unit 2| YOUR BODY AND YOU
2 Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) which has a different sound.
3 Practice saying the following sentences with a partner.
1 These professors are running a program about professional development.
2 The process of making those products is complex and it needs a lot of group work.
3 I'm grateful to Jenny for her teaching me French grammar and pronunciation.
4 She greeted me with a warm smile that always pleases me.
5 His parents gave him a nice present because he got good grades in his exams.
6 I was extremely sorry for breaking her green glasses.
7 Mr Black delivered a wonderful presentation on how to play the piano.
8 I don't think we can help because it's her private problem.
9 I really like her lessons, especially groupwork projects that provide us with a precious opportunity to
explore steel factories
10 Global warming is a burning issue today that needs the attention of every human individual to protect
our planet
B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1 Match the words with the pictures.
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2 Moves materials between body systems, including oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products
Includes the heart, arteries, and veins C _
3 Allows the body to move on command S _
4 Allows perception, emotion, thought, and rapid response to the environment Includes brain and
nerves N _
5 Ingests food and breaks it down into usable nutrients Excretes solid waste products Includes the
mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines D _
(Text adapted from https://biologydictionary.net/body-systems/)
3 Provide a(n) synonym or antonym as required of each word/phrase below.
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The (1 DIGEST) system breaks down food into simple substances for the body cells to use These substances are (2 ABSORB) into the bloodstream and waste matter is passed out of the body as urine or faeces Cells need oxygen to break down and release (3 ENERGETIC) in food The oxygen is taken into the body through the (4 RESPIRATION) system-the nose,windpipe, or trachea, and two lungs You take in oxygen from the air when you breathe in and release waste carbon dioxide when you breathe out
(Text adapted from Visual Fact Finder by the Kingfisher, p.236)
Diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining good overall health Eating a (5 BALANCE) diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, nuts and legumes provides you with the nutrients required for optimal energy levels, a strong immune system and healthy internal organs In addition, (6 CONSUME) the right foods can help protect you from many
of the most common chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, as well as (7 OBESE), which is a major risk factor for disease
(Text adapted from https://www.livestrong.com/article/264268-the-
disadvantages-of-not-having-a-proper-balanced-diet)/)
Humor, smile and laughter can facilitate communication between employees and managers They can create a work (8 FRIEND) environment where tasks are carried out effectively Laughing at work combats stress and (9 PROMOTE) the relaxation of employees The good mood and relaxation promoted by the laughter and good humor can increase efficiency and (10.PRODUCE) It must be stressed however that the jokes and other forms of humor should never offend anyone
(Text adapted from
http://www.manageyourlifenow.com/the-importance-of-laughter-in-our-life/)
5 Read the text and fill each blank with one suitable word from the box.
widely absorbed healing well-being variety alternative
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Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots
or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical (1)
The inhaled aroma from these "essential" oils is (2) believed to stimulate brain function Essential oils can also be (3) through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing
A form of (4) medicine, aromatherapy is gaining momentum It is used for a (5)
of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function
There are a wide number of essential oils available, each with its own (6) properties
(Text adapted from http://www.aromatherapy.com/)
6 Match up the questions and answers Write the letter (a-j) in the space provided.
1 Why are you turning on the TV?
2 Oh, I just realised I left my glasses in the office I can't read now
3 Did you send the invitation to Mr Moore?
4 Has Jimmy decided to do his undergraduate degree in Miami?
5 I feel terrible I'm going to be sick
6 Don't worry about your project I'm sure you'll be able to complete it on time
7 Let's take Lucy out for a lunch picnic on her birthday
8 Laura and Jack have decided to go camping this weekend We're going to shop for some foods today
9 Gin has got a maximum score for her SAT paper
10 Minh has moved to his new house
a I hope so
b I'll get some medicine for you
c I'm sorry I forgot I'll do it now
d I'm going to watch the news
e I'll lend you mine
f Yes, everything is ready He's going to do an accounting course there
g Oh, really? I didn't know I'll phone and congratulate her
h That's a great idea I'll ask Mom to come along
i Yes, I know I'm going to visit him tomorrow
j Can I join you?
7 Circle the correct answer (A, B, or C).
1 - Would you like a cup of tea?
- That would be nice
- OK you one
2 I don't think she her feelings with you She's a reserved person.
3 Have you made any plans for Tet? - Yes, to Dalat for three days.
4 We'll start when he ready.
5 Look at those big clouds! soon.
A It's going to rain B It rains C It shall rain
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7 It's a bit cold here the window for me? -Certainly.
A Will you close B Are you going to close C Do you close
8 Sorry, I can't stop now to an important appointment.
9 Regardless of the final score, I'm sure this an exciting game.
10 'I'm very tired.'- 'Just take a rest and tonight for you.'
11 'Hello, Student Learning Support? I have some problems with my writing.'
'Yes Bring it over and a look for you.'
12 Successful applicants by telephone.
A are going to be notify B will be notified C are notified
13 'Potatoes or rice?' -' potatoes, please.'
A I'm having B I'm going to have C I'll have
14 'I haven't got the materials yet.'
' them to you this afternoon.'
A I'll email B I am going to email C I email
15 Some people believe that someday computers humans altogether, but I don't
in the slightest
A is replacing B will replace C replace
16 ‘I think I'm going to miss my bus.'
' you to work if you like.'
A I'll drive B I am driving C I am going to drive
17 'Let's go to the museum, shall we?'
'Yes, good idea I expect it.'
A we'll enjoy B we enjoy C we're enjoying
18 'Why are you cooking so much food?'
' guests to come to our place.'
A We'll expect B We expect C We're expecting
19 'We need some milk for breakfast tomorrow.'
'Do we? to the convenience store and get some.'
20 Do you think Jane will win? Sure .
C READING
1 Read the texts below about fruits and choose the fruit (A-F) which
3 is high in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. _
4 is a good source of potassium, vitamin B6 and fiber. _
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A Apples
The apple is high in fiber, vitamin C and numerous antioxidants Apples are very fulfilling, and perfect
as snacks if you find yourself hungry between meals
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Strawberries are highly nutritious, and are low in both carbs and calories
They are loaded with vitamin C, fiber and manganese, and are arguably among the most delicious foods in existence
(Texts adapted from https://www.healthline.eom/nutrition/50-super-healthy-foods#sectionl)
2 Read the texts and insert the phrases/sentences (A-D) where appropriate.
A Different areas of the tongue respond to different tastes.
B and the receptors send messages to the brain to identify the smell.
C The fingertips and lips are among the most sensitive parts of the human body.
D It operates in five ways
TOUCH
Touch is a vital sense, because it helps to protect the body from damage (1) , sensing pressure, heat, cold, touch, and pain Receptors are grouped in the dermis layer of the skin and pass signals to the brain along nerves (2)
(Text adapted from Visual Fact Finder by Kingfisher, p.233)
3 Read the text and decide whether each statement is true (T), false (F) or not given (NG) Write T,
F or NG in the space provided.
A Better Body Image
Yoga develops inner awareness It focuses your attention on your body's abilities at the present moment It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body It’s not about physical appearance
Yoga studios typically don’t have mirrors This is so people can focus their awareness inward rather than how a pose - or the people around them - looks Surveys have found that those who practiced yoga were more aware of their bodies than people who didn't practice yoga They were also more satisfied with and less critical of their bodies For these reasons, yoga has become an integral part in the treatment of eating disorders and programs that promote positive body image and self-esteem
(Text retrieved from
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/yoga-benefits-beyond-the-mat)
1 Yoga is all about your physical look
2 Yoga studios typically don't have mirrors so that people can focus their awareness inward
3 People who practiced yoga was more happy with their bodies than those who didn't
4 By practicing yoga, people will attend more to their look
5 Yoga is less useful for your breath than your mind
6 Yoga plays an important part in treating eating disorders
7 Yoga helps you become more aware of your abilities in the future
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4 Read Facts about blood and Facts about bones and muscles, and answer the questions.
Facts about blood
There are four groups of blood: A, B, AB, and O Someone who is given a blood transfusion must be given blood that matches their own type
One microlitre (millionth of a litre) of blood normally contains up to six million red blood cells, up to 10,000 white blood cells and as many as 500,000 platelets
(Text from Visual Fact Finder by Kingfisher, p.234)
Facts about bones and muscles
Bones keep our bodies healthy The cells of bone marrow produce new blood cells and release them into the bloodstream
Muscles make up about 40 percent of a person's body weight
When you walk, your body calls over 200 different muscles into use
Muscles produce heat when they use energy; this is why people become warm when they exercise
(Texts from Visual Fact Finder by Kingfisher, p.231)
1 How many groups of blood are there? What are they?
1 Rewrite the sentences below Keep the meaning the same.
1 Will you type this for me?
5 Yoga is getting more and more popular among women today.
Women are becoming
2 Write complete sentences using the cues provided.
1 Eat/ balanced diet/ different foods/ help/ fight off/ diseases
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Here are some ways I exercise that have helped me a lot physically and mentally
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1 The president supported the advertisement programmes to a great extent
2 Music is a good way of entertainment and I particularly enjoy watching contestants coming for theirauditions
3 Fortunately, she came second in the singing contest and got a nice present from his parents
4 We debated and communicated our personal views on how to handle climate change and protect theenvironment
5 My sister is crazy about the Voice, and she is usually very emotional when contestants got eliminatedfrom the show
6 Jane can play several instruments and is very passionate about street music that brings joy to peoplewalking by
7 The young educated man was nominated for an Academy Award for his theoretical development of anew piece of life supporting equipment
8 This is the best moment of his life as a biography writer and singer
9 Don't be late for the contest; remember you need to be in the choir
10 The film was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards
B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1 Circle the word (a or b) which has the meaning provided.
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2 Complete each gap with one word from the box.
judges semi-final final auditioning
season winner Top
Caleb Perry Johnson (born April 23,1991) is an American singer who won the thirteenth season of
American Idol.
Johnson auditioned for American Idol three times in four years He first
auditioned for the tenth (1) of American Idol in 2011 He was put through to Hollywood Week and was in a Hollywood group with James Durbin In 2012, Johnson auditioned for the eleventh season and made it to the (2) 42 He had difficulties in his performance of
"Old Time Rock and Roll" and was cut at the Top 24 selection He took the following year off from (3) to improve on his stage presence
Johnson auditioned again in 2014 for the thirteenth season and made it to the top 20 In the (4) round, he was voted by America into the top five male contestants, giving him a spot in the season's top
13 Johnson got positive feedback from the (5) every week, had strong performances, and became the only finalistin the season to never land in the bottom 3 prior to reaching the finale That season, Johnson was declared the (6)
(Text adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Johnson)
Susan Boyle received global attention when a video of her singing the Les Miserables song "I Dreamed A Dream" on the TV show "Britain's Got Talent" hit She (7) second place on
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her most recent,
titled "Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage," having
been released November, 2012
Boyle's (9) album, "I Dreamed A Dream," became the
fastest-selling album of all time in Britain The (10)
published an autobiography titled "The Woman I Was Born To Be" in
2010 and a musical, titled "I Dreamed A Dream," was created based on the book
(Text adapted from Cafe/2013/0701/Susan-Boyle-Her-first-solo-concert-tour-has-almost-sold-out)
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Culture-3 Complete each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1 Trinh Cong Son, a renowned Vietnamese (COMPOSE), died at the age of 62, leaving a legacy of hundreds of love songs and songs of other genres
2 Adam Levine, the lead singer of the band Maroon 5, has been very (SUCCESS) with his several chart-topping hits and gold and platinum albums
3 I really enjoy watching Simon Cowell making comments as a judge on Britain's Got Talent and the X factor He is one the most (POWER) figures in British culture
4 Jim cannot ever imagine living without music in his life For him, music is not only an (INSPIRE) but also a therapy
5 Happy by Pharrell Williams has always been my favourite and given me good
(HOPEFUL) and energy
6 Greta Gerwig became the fifth woman filmmaker to be (NOMINATE) for Best Director for Lady Bird at the 90th Academy Awards
7 ‘Tinh Ca’ by Pham Duy is noted for its beautiful lyrics and melody that show the author's deep
(PATRIOT) love for the country
8 My grandmother had always wanted to watch Khanh Ly (PERFORMANCE) live once, but she could never afford to
9 Wolfgang Mozart, a gifted Austrian composer and pianist, has been considered one of the most (INFLUENCE) figures in shaping classical music with his many masterpieces of operas, concertos, symphonies and sonatas
10 Crowds of young fans turned out onto the street to welcome the Korean (SING) They were crazy about him as a phenomenon in modern music
4 Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1 Mike listens to music every day, _ he doesn't know how to sing
2 She shut down the computer _ went out of the room
3 The music shop opens at ten o'clock everyday _ Sunday
4 We didn't go to Sydney for his live show We went to Melbourne _ for his next
5 Jaimie was not confident, _ he managed to sing the song quite well
6 I adore Amanda Holden for her beauty _ verbal ability
Trang 24A so B addition C and D moreover
7 Alicia Keys is adorable _ she knows how to give individualised comments that win the heart of the contestants
8 Mark signed up but he hasn't had his auditions _
9 He was watching the program attentively _ Keith Urban, his favourite, was performing live
10 Olivia booked a babysitter _ she could go out for the concert
11 It was touching, _ I can't wait to see him perform again
12 Internet is a very fast _ convenient way for us to get information
13 It can be black, dark blue _ gray Any of these colours is ok
14 Mr Oak danced at the party _ his legs still hurt
15 He is going to have a quick dinner _ go to the gala
5 Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, or C) that is not appropriate.
1 My sister always advises me watching Amercian movies to learn English That was how she learnt it
Trang 2510 - Could you help me carried these bags upstairs? - No problem.
1 Read the paragraphs and write the main idea (A-D) in the provided space.
A MUSIC BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
B MUSIC IS THE KEY TO CREATIVITY
C MUSIC IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSE
D MUSIC HAS EDUCATIONAL VALUE
1
Music fuels the mind and thus fuels our creativity A creative mind has the ability to make discoveries and create innovations The greatest minds and thinkers like Albert Einstein, Mozart, and Frank Lloyd Wright all had something in common in that they were constantly exploring their imagination and creativity
2
Music can be very engaging in the classroom and is a great tool for memorization Music also teaches us self discipline and time management skills that you cannot get anywhere else When you study an instrument on a regular basis you work on concrete ideas and take small steps to achieve larger goals This way of thinking organizes the wiring in your brain to start looking at Learning in a new light
3
Music is universal in that there are no boundaries to understanding music Even animals like Birds, Dogs, and Whales can understand music to a certain degree.lt transcends all boundaries of communication because you can speak and tell stories to someone on the other side of the planet, even though you both don't speak the same language
4
What is amazing about music is that it is imbedded within all of us Everyone can understand it and feel something if they open themselves up Playing music with other musicians is an incredible feeling Some people describe it as rowing down a river together There is a certain type of connection that comes when you make music in a group The same is true for those who are listening to music in a group and interacting with music through Dance
(Texts adapted from
http://www.pianoaround.com/the-importance-of-music-in-your-life/)
2 Read the text and complete the summary.
Trang 26The Voice is an American reality television singing competition broadcast on NBC Based on the
original The Voice of Holland, the concept of the series is to find currently unsigned singing talent (solo
or duets, professional and amateur) contested by aspiring singers, age 15 or over (reduced to 13 since season 12), drawn from public auditions The winner is determined by television viewers voting by telephone, internet, SMS text, and iTunes Store purchases of the audio-recorded artists' vocal performances They receive US$100,000 and a record deal with Universal Music Group for winning the competition
The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances and guide their teams
of selected artists through the remainder of the season They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach Members of the coaching panel include Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera (seasons 1-3, 5, 8, 10), CeeLo Green (seasons 1-3, and 5), Shakira (seasons 4 and 6), Usher (seasons 4 and 6), Gwen Stefani (seasons 7, 9, and 12), Pharrell Williams (seasons 7-10), Miley Cyrus (seasons 11 and 13), Alicia Keys (seasons 11-12, and 14), Jennifer Hudson (season 13), and Kelly Clarkson (season 14) Adam Levine and Blake Shelton returned as coaches every season
(Text adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voice_(U.S._TV_series)#Season_l)
The Voice
American reality television singing competition
Aims to find singing talent: solo, 1
3 Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to each question.
ITV stands by The X Factor despite lowest ever viewing figures
Show is falling short of former glories and Strictly Come Dancing, but bosses are pleased with its appeal
to younger viewers
ITV is standing by The X Factor despite the current series of the singing competition delivering its
lowest ever viewing figures
Trang 27Bosses at ITV and Simon Cowell, whose entertainment company
Syco is behind The X Factor, are understood to be pleased with
the number of younger viewers that the show has attracted and
the impact the acts have had in the iTunes download chart
ITV and Syco are only in the first year of a three-year contract to
broadcast The X Factor The show has already started advertising
next year's auditions
The X Factor's overnight viewing figures hit an all-time low during the present series A live episode on Sunday 5 November generated the lowest ever viewing figures sinceit launched in 2004 - 4.3 million
average overnight viewers - a stark contrast to the 10 million viewers who watched Strictly Come
Dancing on the same night and the 17.2 million who tuned in to see painter Matt Cardie win the final of The X Factor in 2010, which was the programme's peak
However, The X Factor's figures improve when viewing on catch-up services and repeats are taken into account and ITV saidithad beaten Strictly for viewers between the ages of 16 and 34 on eight out of 10 weekends when they both aired
Furthermore, 34 songs performed by acts on The X Factor have made the top 100 of the iTunes download chart and 10 have made the top 10, eight of which were original songs
(Text retrieved from
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/dec/01/itv-stands-by-x-factor-despite-lowest-viewing-figures)
1 The current X Factor series _
A had more viewers than Strictly Come Dancing
B drew the lowest number of viewers ever throughout all the series
C reached the peak of viewing figures
2 The phrase 'standing by' in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following words?
3 Why are bosses of the X Factor are pleased?
A Because the influence its act have on the iTunes download charts
B Because it has attracted quite a number of young viewers
C A and B
4 How many more years are ITV and Syco supposed to broadcast The X Factor?
5 How many people watched Strictly Come Dancing on a live episode on 5 November?
A 4.3 million B 17.2 million C 10 million
6 The word 'stark' in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following words?
7 In which year did the X Factor witness the highest number of viewers?
8 Who was Matt Cardie?
A Judge on the X Factor
B Winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2010
C Champion of the X Factor 2010
9 The X Factor had beaten Strictly Come Dancing for viewers of what age on 8 out of 10 weekends of their airing?
10 How many songs performed by X Factor acts have made the top 100 of the iTunes download charts?
Trang 28A 8 B 10 C 34
D WRITING
1 Rewrite each sentence Keep the meaning the same.
1 Nick made me leave the company for what I had done wrong
4 The boy made up his mind to talk to the teacher
The boy decided _
5 'I won't do it again/ James said
James promised
6 You musn't go to that bar any longer
You are not allowed
7 Do feel like going out for a cup of tea?
Would you like ?
8 The contestant finally succeeded in making it through to the finale
The contestant managed _
9 ‘Dad, please let me have a go with it,’ Sam said
Sam begged _
10 I'm going to pay someone to redecorate the room
I'm going to have someone _
2 Use the following notes to write a brief biography about John Lennon
John Lennon, singer-songwriter
Born Liverpool, Englandformed first band the Quarrymen, met Paul McCartney, invited McCartney to join his music group
formed the Beatles, legendary band (with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr)
Son Julian Lennon born, with first wife, Cynthia Powell remarried to Yoko Onoadded "Ono" as one of his middle namesleft the Beatles
Solo career
recorded 'Imagine', best-selling single of his solo career
Son Sean Lennon born, with Yoko Onokilled by a crazed fan named Mark David Chapman, three weeks after his last
album Double Fantasy, with Ono was released.
Trang 29TEST YOURSELF | UNITS 1, 2 & 3
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 2 A platinum B grocery C homemaker D convergence
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined partdiffers from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges.
Question 5 Mai is telling Phuong about her favourite band.
Mai: "Do you know a lot about the K-pop band BTS?"
Phuong:" _"
A Of course! They're my favourite B Really? I love them too!
C No, I'm their biggest fan! D You're right They're famous!
Question 6 Jake is telling Brandon a fact about the human body.
Jake: "Around 7 octillion atoms make up your entire body
Brandon:" _"
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 7 She has to stay in bed for 3 weeks to allow her broken leg to heal.
Question 8 Josh was very nervous about his performance in front of the whole school.
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 9 He frowned when he saw his grade on the exam.
Question 10 The judges at the singing contest look very friendly.
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11 It's _ that we're going to the beach tomorrow.
Question 12 In Vietnam, some people live in _ families, which may consist up to four
generations
Question 13 From a very young age, the singer has had a strong _ for music.
Question 14 I have a cold Do you know any _ to drinking medicine?
Question 15 Every day, I _ up at 6 a.m to get ready for school.
Trang 30Question 16 My mom _ me watch TV when I finish my homework.
Question 17 His dad promised _ him to Disney World for his birthday.
Question 18 Only humans can produce _ tears.
Question 19 QuanHo is a style of folk music which _ from Bac Ninh Province.
Question 20 Despite its general , acupuncture is not suitable for everyone.
Question 21 Perry listens to music when he is trying to focus on his studies.
A instrumental B instruments C instrumentation D instrument
Question 22 My mom needs a cup of coffee in the morning to help her stay _.
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.
Services (23) _ at a beauty centre for cats and dogs in Russia are similar to those that you get at health spas for humans Owners bring their pets to the centre to (24) _ them with a massage or to get them in (25) _ by doing doggy aqua aerobics, walking on a treadmill, or fit ball exercises with
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.
Liverpool city council wants to clear the city of fat pigeons They say that people are feeding the birds, which makes them fat The pigeons get bigger because their normal diet would consist of seeds and
insects, not high-fat junk food they are eating in the city centre.
The council want people to know that everyone who feeds the pigeons is responsible for the streets
being so crowded with these birds They hope to encourage the birds to move away from the city centre
and into parks and open spaces
Ten robotic birds have been brought into the city centre to scare the pigeons away and visitors are asked not to give the pigeons any food The mechanical birds - known as 'robops' - will sit on the roofs of buildings They can be moved around to different locations They look like a peregrine falcon, which is a bird that kills pigeons They even make noises and flap their wings to scare the pigeons They hope that the pigeons will go away before the city becomes the European Capital of Culture in two years
(Text retrieved from: https://goo.gl/dzwD48)
Question 28 What is the passage mainly about?
Trang 31C Scaring away pigeons D How to build robotic birds
Question 29 What is the cause of fat pigeons in Liverpool?
A The pigeons eat too many insects.
B The people feed pigeons fatty foods.
C The pigeons do not go on a diet.
D The people's normal diet includes a lot of fat.
Question 30 Which of the following might be considered a junk food?
Question 31 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word crowded?
Question 32 What does the council of Liverpool hope to do?
A Kill the fat pigeons in the street.
B Make the pigeons move away.
C Encourage the pigeons to live in the city centre.
D Fine people that feed pigeons.
Question 33 What is true about the 'robops'?
A They look like the real pigeons.
B They sit on trees to scare the pigeons.
C They can kill the pigeons.
D They are similar to a bird that kills pigeons.
Question 34 How do the robotic birds scare the pigeons?
A They fly to the pigeons and scare them away.
B They attack the pigeons they see.
C They sit on rooftops.
D They make loud noises.
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
On average, American youths listen to music and watch music videos four to five hours a day, which is more than they spend with their friends outside school or watching television
Music matters to adolescents They cannot be understood without a serious consideration of how
music fits into their lives Music alters and intensifies their moods, furnishes much of their slang,
dominates their conversations and the ambience at their social gatherings Music styles define the friends they hang out with Music personalities provide models for how they act and dress Music also appears to
alter study habits and damage eardrums
Many scholars have viewed television as the central media influence on adolescents but adolescents devote more time and intensity to music
They use music most to control mood and improve emotional states In one study, a heavy metal devotee reported that he loved the music because it put him in a "good mood"
Adolescents also use music to gain information about the adult world, to withdraw from social contact
(such as using a MP3 as a barrier, not unlike an adult hiding behind a newspaper at the breakfast table),
to facilitate friendships and social settings or to help them create a personal identity
(Text adapted from:https://goo.gl/ebWJb8)
Question 35 What do we learn about American teenagers from the first paragraph?
A They spend more time listening to music than watching TV.
B They have 4 to 5 hours of free time a day.
Trang 32C They watch TV as much as they spend time with friends.
D They are antisocial.
Question 36 What does the word they in paragraph 2 refer to?
Question 37 How does music affect teenagers?
A Music makes teenagers more moody.
B Teenagers' conversations are only about music.
C Music can change how teenagers study.
D Music makes teenagers speak in slangs.
Question 38 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word ambience?
Question 39 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to hang out ?
Question 40 Some analysts argue that most youths use music _.
A to inspire them to do good actions
B to feel better
C to lead them to wrong behaviour
D to express their anger
Question 41 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word barrier?
Question 42 In the last paragraph, a teen's MP3 may be compared to .
A a newspaper an adult uses to protect his privacy
B a bridge between teenagers and the world
C a way to get information
D a device to find friends
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 43 You should take the train instead of the bus.
A If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus.
B You must travel by train instead of by bus.
C The bus is a much better way to travel.
D I won't travel by bus I will take the train instead.
Question 44 I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
A I thought someone had locked the door.
B The door can't be locked.
C It must be someone forgetting to lock the door.
D Someone must have forgotten to lock the door.
Question 45 They bought this house ten years ago.
A They will live in this house ten years.
B They have had this house for ten years.
C It has been ten years since they sold the house.
D It took them ten years to buy this house.
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Trang 33Question 46 We've book the tickets so we will fly to Tokyo this summer.
Question 49 We all have our own jobs We still do the housework together.
A Despite having our own jobs, we don't do the housework together.
B We all have our own jobs, or we do the housework together.
C Though we all have our own jobs, we still do the housework together.
D We have to do the housework together, because we all have our own jobs.
Question 50 It was such a boring speech We began to yawn.
A The speech was very boring that we began to yawn.
B It was so a boring speech that we began to yawn.
C The speech was too boring that we began to yawn.
D The speech was so boring that we began to yawn.
Trang 34Unit 4 | FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
A PRONUNCIATION
1 Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the other three by circling A, B, C, or D.
1 A handicapped B passionate C invalid (adj) D charity
2 Practice saying the following sentences Pay attention to the pronunciation of the ending sounds /-nd/, / η / and /-nt/.
1 I don't understand what the student is saying
2 She spent her weekend helping her grandmother in the garden
3 He loves gardening He thinks it is exciting
4 The school's announcement was very interesting
5 My friend is training to be a volunteer teacher
6 The environment will be destroyed if we don't start acting
7 It was raining at the weekend, but we still went to the mountain
B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
1 Match each word with its definition.
c an organization set up to provide help for those in need
d the desire to promote the welfare of others
e an event held to raise money for a charity
f fulfillment of one's wishes or the pleasure from this
g showing a readiness to give more of something
h not to make a profit
2 Complete the sentences by using the correct form of the words from Exercise 1.
1 I love to do volunteer work I get great _ in knowing that I helped someone
2 This is a _ organization All the money made is donated to help the poor
3 Our school organized a baking _ We baked cakes and sold them Then, we donated the money
to a local charity
4 The poor students were very _ for new clothes they received for Tet holiday
5 She is the most _ person I know She always gives most of her money to the poor
6 My children realize helping others through is much better than wasting money on foolish toys
7 The school has to rely on the _ of the parents to help it raise money
8 My favourite _ is Pup Paws which provides food and home to abandoned dogs and cats
3 Complete the sentences, using the words in brackets + -ful/-less.
Trang 351 How could you be so _ (care) as to lose your wallet?
2 The weather was _ (beauty) so we went for a walk
3 Yesterday we had a _ (wonder) dinner at a Spanish restaurant
4 I am going to give some clothes to the _ (home)
5 That little boy is absolutely (fear)! He isn't afraid of anything
6 Thank you so much! You were really (help) to me
7 I passed all of my English exams I was _ (success) for the first time
8 Our pet is a _ (hair) cat We bought it from a Russian man
9 That man is completely _ (friend) He hasn't got any friends at all
10 I spent a _ (sleep) night worrying about you! Where have you been?
11 Be _ (care) whenever you cross the street
12 This is a very _ (peace) town You would like to live here
13 She is a (grace) athlete
14 Serious people are generally (truth)
15 Her reaction when he proposed was (price)
16 (care) drivers often cause road accidents
17 Computers are very (use) They help people in all aspects of life
18 The weather is (beauty) today
19 The sky is (cloud) and quite blue
20 People should not smoke cigarettes because they are (harm)
21 You should be (hope) if you want to be happy
4 Complete the sentences, using the words in brackets + -ed/-ing.
1 The film was a bit (bore)
2 I was very (bore) with the film
3 That noise is very (annoy)
4 I felt very (depress) last week
5 She was very, (embarrass) when she had to stand up in class
6 Ghost stories are very (frighten)
7 I'm very (interest) in maths and physics
8 I was very (excite) when I heard the news
9 We were (disappoint) with our marks
10 Tom thinks politics is (interest)
11 He works very hard It's not (surprise) that he is always tired
12 The teacher's explanationwas (confuse) Most of the students didn't understand it
13 The kitchen hadn't been cleaned for ages It was really (disgust)
14 I've been working very hard all day and now I'm (exhaust)
15 Mary is a very (interest) person He knows a lot, she's travelled a lot and he's done lots of different things
16 It's been raining all day This weather is (depress) This weather makes me feel _ (depress)
17 I watched the programme on pandas I was _ (fascinate)
18 Having a massage is (relax)
19 I think the way Katie behaved was quite (shock)
20 I just don't understand I find the whole thing rather _ (puzzle)
Trang 3621 After travelling all day and night they were very (tire).
22 This film is quite (amuse)
5 Complete the sentences by putting the verbs in the past or past progressive tense.
1 I was reading a book when suddenly I (hear) a noise
2 While Rose _ (cook) dinner, her husband went to work
3 While Sandra and Kathy were talking in the living-room,the doorbell (ring)
4 Ben (play) in a basketball team when he was a kid
5 When Sharon (come) home, her brother was playing video games
6 When Angela got home, he (make) some coffee
7 They were sleeping when the burglars _ (break) in
8 We (have) a lessonwhenweheard a terrriblenoise
9 Whilel (cycle), the rain started
10 He (injure) hisarmwhile he was playing basketball
11 She met him while she (travel) on a train
12 While the woman was getting off the bus, she (fall down)
13 The thief (steal) our valuables while we were sleeping
14 John took a photo while I (not/look)
15 While my mum was working in the garden, she (hurt) her back
16 We were living in Hanoi when our old aunt (die)
17 When I got up this morning, it _ (rain) heavily
18 While my dad was brushing teeth, my mum (fall asleep)
19 I saw a nightmare while I (sleep) last night
20 What happened in your dream while a monster (chase) you?
6 Fill in the gaps with the correct verb tense.
Teenagers Are Changing the World
My 16-year-old son, Dylan, 1 (tell) everyone that one of the most amazing experiences of his life 2 (be) the trip he 3 (take) to Costa Rica in the summer of 2005 Most people
4 (assume) that this 5 (be) a vacation - that he 6 (be), perhaps, surfing the waves! But Dylan 7 (spend) almost the entire ten days of the trip building houses for local residents It 8 (be) hard, dirty work The conditions 9 (be) primitive and the days
10 (be) long I never 11 (think) that my typical teen would be willing to climb up
on a hot roof every day, but he 12 (love) every minute of it! The feeling of camaraderie with his fellow workers, and the eternal and loving gratitude of the people he 13 (help), 14 (make) this an unforgettable experience
Encouraging teens to do volunteer work 15 (be) one of the most important things you can
16 (do) for them as a parent And the amazing thing 17 (be), once they 18 (get) a taste of it, teenagers 19 (love) to volunteer! In 2004, 55 percent of American teenagers 20 (volunteer)-almost twice the rate of adults, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service And students who 21 (do) volunteer work actually 22 (do) better in school than those who 23 (not/volunteer) Albert Schweitzer once 24 (say), "The only ones among you who 25 (be) truly happy 26 (be) those who 27. (seek) and found how to serve." In fact, volunteering 28 (provide) many benefits for teens, including increased self-esteem, a feeling of being valued, the opportunity to meet new people, the acquisition of valuable new skills, and a lifetime of wonderful memories and experiences
Trang 37Volunteer opportunities for adolescents 29 (not/be) difficult to find Some organizations may 30 (have) age restrictions if the job 31 (involve) a certain amount of risk, but opportunities 32 (abound) for all ages! One of the best places to start 33 (be) with your local church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship My kids 34 (find) volunteer opportunities through the Parks and Recreation Department, hospitals, nature centres, libraries, children's museums, community and teen centres, and just through word of mouth My 13-year-old 35 (have) a great time as a volunteer at a boat show, which 36 (raise)
funds for charity 37. (not/be) afraid to ask around Most people 38 (jump) at the chance to put a volunteer to work!
When teenagers 39 (learn) to serve others, they 40 (become) empowered They
41 (grow) up knowing that they can 42 (make) a difference in the world Just imagine what this kind of attitude can accomplish when our adolescents 43 (be) soon the leaders of society! Making the world a better place 44 (start) by 45 (show) our kids how they can 46 (be) part of impacting the future through volunteering
(Text retrieved from: https://goo.gl/qkcHbt)
C READING
1 Read the following texts about orphan kangaroos Then, answer
the questions.
These cute baby kangaroos have unfortunately lost their mothers to
traffic accidents, a sadly common occurrencein Australia But luckily,
volunteerslike Sam and Owen are on hand to look after them
"She came with me to the university, just about everyone in my class
has hadcuddles with her Especially during exam time, she's a bit of a
stress-relief Just hand her around and she has cuddles!" Sam said
Their work doesn't just involve looking after the orphans It has a wider significance
Owen said, “We go to schools and we go to markets and fairs and have all the animals there, so people who may generally not come in contact with these animals - we give them that opportunity to and that way, they can see, they can touch and they can get up and close with these animals and they build their connection with the animals, with the environment and they're able to see the significance of their actions.''
(Text and image retrieved from: https://goo.gl/MfLo92)
1 Match each word / phrase from the text with its definition
f to be close to somebody and touch or hug him
2 What is true about the baby kangaroos mentioned in the text?
A They cause traffic accidents
B They are taken away from their mothers
C They are taken care of by humans
3 What do volunteers do as part of their work?
A They bring the animals to different places
B They rescue the orphans from the forest
Trang 38D They have cuddles with other people.
4 What is the importance of letting other people pet the kangaroos?
A To raise awareness about wildlife and the environment
B To encourage people to touch animals
C To allow people to build confidence around wild animals
2 Read the following texts about pets in costumes Then, answer the questions.
Nearly 70 pets including dogs, cats, and even a guinea pig dressed up for the annual pet Halloween costume competition 'Scaredy Cats and Dogs' in Manila, Philippines
A charity organises the event, and the charity is called the Philippine Animal Welfare Society or PAWS, and the organisers hope that the event encourages people to see animals in a different light and to adopt them
An animal shelter volunteer explained that they frequently attend events such as this to show how beautiful dogs and cats are in costumes They also want to raise awareness that pets should not be hurt or kicked
(Text and image retrieved from: https://goo.gl/qitxyp)
1 Match each word/phrase from the text with its definition
i annual a motivate somebody to do something
ii encourage b make people notice something
iii in a different light c happening every year
iv animal shelter d a safe place for animals
v raise awareness e in a new way
2 What do we learn about the Halloween costume competition from the first paragraph?
A People dress up as their pets for the competition
B The competition happens once a year
C The competition takes place in America
3 What is the purpose of organising the competition?
A To encourage people to buy pets
B To showcase beautiful pets for adoption
C To remind people to be kind to pets
3 Read the following texts about saving Cambodian temples Then decide if the statements are True or False.
A team of 30 young volunteers are trying to raise money to help
save isolated Kampong Preah temples that people built over 1,200
years ago in a remote area in Cambodia
SokemeanSrin explained that the temples were built in the 8th
century, which makes them older than Angkor Wat, but unfortunately
they are little known That is why he decided to organise a cultural
charity rip to raise funds to support the historical site and to promote
tourism in the area, which is so remote that it can only be reached by boat
Despite a third of the complex being destroyed, the temples still host religious ceremonies and provide communal space for a nearby floating village
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Trang 39The team of volunteers are trying to rebuild the temples.
The temples are over 1200 years old
The temples are more famous than Angkor Wat
The temples are located in a popular tourist area
The volunteers try to encourage people to visit the temples
You have to travel by boat to get to the temples
Most of the temples have been destroyed
Local people still use the temples to organise religious ceremonies
4 Read the following texts about saving disabled children learning to surf Then, answer the questions.
Around 40 Australian children with disabilities can enjoy surfing
lessons once a month, thanks to volunteers from the Gold Coast
Disabled Surfers Association
The mother of a four-year-old child who was born with cerebral
palsy* was happy to see her son have a great time She said that she
had never seen him so happy apart from the time when he went horse riding
One of the volunteers said that many of the children do not get a chance to come to the beach, so sometimes this is the first time that they have ever been in the ocean
* cerebral palsy: bệnh bại não
(Text and image retrieved from: https://goo.gl/AdqlJC)
1 What do volunteers at the Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association do?
5 Read the text about Christine Bushaway Then, answer the questions.
Christine Bushaway is a bright, positive, warm, friendly teenager
She seems just a little older than her real age of nineteen, but apart
from this, no one would think there was anything unusual about her
But, as I found out when I went to interview her at her flat in east
London, Christine Bushaway is no ordinary teenager at all
She works as a Community Service Volunteer (CSV) The CSV is a
government volunteer agency and its workers help people in the
community who are having problems or are less able to look after themselves than other people A CSV worker might help old people, young people or people with special needs It's not an easy job: you need to
be emotionally strong as well - and you don't get paid
Christine helps in a school for children with disabilities* and learning difficulties She works with the teacher in the classroom, helping the children through painting, maths and English, taking them out to play and bringing them back in again The job brought many challenges for her 'At first I'd never seen children with severe special needs', she says 'So it was quite shocking for me at first I was very sad to see these children, the way they were Some of them have emotional difficulties Some of them get violent, and they jump about and hit and kick, but they don't understand what they're doing, so you have
to be careful with them Some have physical disabilities, and are in wheelchairs Sometimes they're really intelligent, and it's their physical disabilities that are holding them back.'
Trang 40She says she would recommend anyone to do community service work, for the sense of enjoyment and fulfillment it gives 'But', she adds, 'it's not for everybody.'
(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/3hHHPE)
Match each word to its correct definition.
a a condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
b involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
c suggest
d serious
e satisfaction or happiness
f normal
g particular educational requirements resulting from learning difficulties
Decide if each statement is True or False.
8 True/False Christine is older than 19
9 True/False Christine is a normal teenager
10 True/False Christine volunteers her time to help people with disabilities
11 True/False Christine receives no money for her work
12 True/False Christine works as a teacher for children with special needs
13 True/False Al first, Christine was surprised with the serious disabilities of some children
14 True/False Some of the children tried to hit her on purpose
15 True/False Some children with physical disabilities can be very smart
16 True/False Christine said everyone should work with disabled children
Answer the following question.
17 Have you ever worked with disabled children? If yes, how was your experience? If no, would you like to?
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D WRITING
1 Rewrite the sentences in the past tense, using the time expression in brackets.
1 The sun shines its rays through the green leaves (Yesterday)