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24 Leisure n /ˈleʒər/ Thời gian rảnh

mãn

nguyên làm gì

2 Collocations

be quite keen on + V-ing

be a big fan of + Ving

join ((with) somebody/something)

participate (in)

3 Word form

B PRONUNCIATION

Categories

(Phân loại âm)

How to pronounce

(Cách phát âm)

Phát âm bằng cách tạo khẩu hình môi hơi tròn tròn, đồng thời hướng ra phía ngoài Không dùng môi để phát âm này mà đẩy hơi rất ngắn từ cổ họng Lưỡi hạ thấp, độ dài hơi ngắn (Âm “u”

ngắn có phát âm tiếng Anh tương

tự âm “ư” của tiếng Việt.)

Khi phát âm âm /u:/, nên tạo khẩu hình môi tròn, đồng thời hướng ra phía ngoài Lưỡi nâng lên cao và sâu trong khoang miệng Phía cuống lưỡi cong Đọc kéo dài âm “u”, âm phát trong khoang miệng chứ không thổi hơi ra với độ dài hơi tương đối dài

She loves to learn English

I like to play football

My sister prefers to dance

DISLIKE

2 Expressions used with hobbies

I'm keen on music

I'm a fan of football

I’m interested in action movies

I'm hooked on playing board games I'm addicted to playing computer games

= Be mad about

= Be crazy about

She’s obsessed with novels

He’s mad about painting

She is crazy about taking photos

= Be terrible at

I’m bad at swimming

I’m terrible at singing

D PRACTICE

I PRONUNCIATION – PHÁT ÂM

Exercise 1 Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

Exercise 2 Find the word which has the different stress pattern from the others

I I VOCABULARY (TỪ VỰNG)

Exercise 1 Look at the pictures and complete the words with the clues given

1 O_ _ _ _ _ _ 2 R_ _ _ _ _ 3 S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7 S_ _ _ _ 8 S_ _ _ 9 C _ _ _ _ _

Exercise 2 Choose the word(s) that doesn’t belong to the group

Exercise 3 Match the words or phrases on the left with their meaning on the right

1 comedy A known about by many people

2 keen on B a play, film, or TV show that is intended to be funny, usually with a

happy ending; plays, films, and TV shows of this type

3 chef C a place where a lot of people go on holiday

4 resort D to take part in something that somebody else is doing or to go

somewhere with them

5 famous E a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good

amounts

6 balance F pressure or worry caused by problems in somebody’s life or by having

too much to do

7 improve G. a very strong feeling of liking and caring for somebody/ something,

especially a member of your family or a friend

8 stress H liking something/somebody very much; very interested in something

9 love I a person whose job is to cook, especially the most senior person in a

restaurant, hotel, etc

10 join J. to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than

before Your answer:

Exercise 4 Fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases in the box to complete the sentences below

1 I plan to _ a pottery-making class during my leisure time as a hobby

2 He loves watching _ shows on television during his leisure time

3 My friend is _ trying different adventure sports in his free time

4 I spend my leisure time reading self-improvement books to _ my skills

5 My family and i plan to visit a _ for a relaxing weekend getaway

6 The _ singer is currently in town and is performing at the local theatre during my leisure time

7 Maintaining a _ between work and leisure time is important to avoid burnout

8 I _ spending my leisure time with my family and friends

9 Yoga and meditation help me balance my _ levels during my leisure time

10 I experiment with new recipes during my leisure time and consider myself a decent _ Exercise 5 Do the following tasks

Task 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence

1 I adore reading books during my free time; it’s my favorite hobby

A love B hate C dislike D detest

2 He loves to take part in sports activities during his leisure time

3 I usually clear up my room to make more space for activities I enjoy

4 I am bad at playing musical instruments, but I still enjoy listening to music as a leisure activity

5 It’s fantastic when my friends join me for some outdoor activities during our leisure time

Task 2 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence

1 Sometimes I enjoy spending my leisure time alone, reading a book or watching a movie

2 I usually begin my leisure time by relaxing in the park

3 I have a big collection of board games that I like to play during my leisure time with friends and family

4 During summer, I love swimming in the cool water of the nearby lake in my leisure time

5 Before starting my leisure time activities, I always have a clean and tidy space

Exercise 6 Match the words/ phrases on the left with their meanings on the right

1 like A. to make someone feel happier; to encourage or support someone

feeling down

2 intrigue somebody B. to accept or assume new responsibilities or goals; to seek out and

overcome new obstacles

3 take part in C. to start doing or practicing something new; to occupy or fill up a

space or time

4 take up D. to be in the company of one’s family members; to engage in

activities or conversations with loved ones

5 clean up E to participate in an activity or event

6 cheer up F. to be outside in nature; to engage in activities such as hiking,

camping, or picnicking

7 blow off some steam G to release pent-up emotions or frustration; to relax or relieve stress

9 spend time with

Exercise 7 Match the phrasal verbs on the left with their meaning on the right

1 His adventurous stories _ me

2 I love to _ outdoor sports like basketball and football

3 After a long week, I often _ my workspace for relaxation

4 I should _ learning a new musical instrument in my leisure time

5 A good comedy movie can always _ my mood during my leisure time

6 Going for a run or hitting the gym is a great way to _ after a stressful day

7 I _ to spend my leisure time reading books

8 _, like trying new recipes or learning a new language, can make leisure time more fulfilling

9 I always _ on weekends as a bonding activity

10 _, like hiking or camping, is a great way to connect with nature during leisure time Exercise 8 These pairs of words are easily confused Choose the best word for each sentence

1 In my (leisure / leister) time, I like to read books and novels

2 I love spending my free time (to play / playing) sports with my friends

3 Sometimes, I want to go for a walk in the park to clear my (mind / mine)

4 It is (enjoy / enjoyable) to listen to music and discover new artists

5 One of my favorite activities is playing video games with my (siblings / sillily)

6 I like to watch (moves / movies) and TV series during my free time

7 Painting and drawing are some hobbies that bring me (piece / peace) and joy

8 I enjoy writing stories and poems when 1 have extra (time / times)

9 Trying new (replaces / recipes) and cooking delicious meals is something I love to do in my free time

10 Reading inspirational quotes and stories (help / helps) me stay motivated during my free time Exercise 9 Choose the correct answers

1 I’m keen on _ DIY

2 In my leisure time, I love _, building dollhouses, and making paper flowers

3 I usually _ out with my friends

4 We like _ to the cinema, go cycling, or play sports in the park

5 She is keen _ cooking

6 I’m not really keen on _ to the office today, but my boss made me to

7 I’m _ of doing puzzles

8 I’m _ about doing DIY

9 Some people love a football, but it’s not my _ I prefer bowling

10 Mai is _ in history

11 My brother _ lots of time surfing the net

12 Lan often goes to museums to see new exhibits and _ about the past

13 She likes reading books _ swimming in the pool

14 When it is cool, we like to _ football

15 Origami is the art _ paper folding

16 Snowboarding _ our overall health and balance

17 Some teenagers enjoy spending free time with _ friends

18 My big brother and I _ into cooking

19 He _ cycling in the park with his friends

20 I’m not _ cooking

II I GRAMMAR (NGỮ PHÁP)

Exercise 1 Circle the verbs of liking/ disliking

Exercise 2 Circle the correct answers

1 After “enjoy” we usually use _

2 We can use hate, like, love and prefer with _

3 When we use would or ’d with hate, like, love, prefer, we use _

4 Circle the correct sentence:

5 Circle the correct sentence:

Exercise 3 Put the adverbs of frequency in the correct place in the sentences

1 I love _ (eat) sushi

2 I really like _ (listening) to music

3 They enjoy _ (go) to the movies

4 We adore _ (travel) to new places

5 She detests _ (get) up early

6 He is fond of _ (read) books

7 She enjoys _ (bake) desserts

8 We prefer _ (eat) home-cooked meals

9 He hates _ (do) chores

10 I absolutely adore _ (travel)

Exercise 4 Choose the correct answers

1 I play badminton _ my friends almost every afternoon

2 I’m _ skateboarding

3 I love _ time with my family

4 We usually go for a bike ride _ the weekend

5 Mai thinks puzzles are good _ the brain

6 David _ riding a horse at the riding club

7 On Sundays, my brother usually _ football, goes swimming, or plays badminton with his friends

8 Tom spends _ hour on the Internet almost every day

9 Some _ don’t like reading books

10 Mai _ playing sports because it’s tiring

A likes B detests C hate D dislike

Exercise 5 Put the verb into the correct columns

Exercise 6 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs

1 I love _ (hike) in the mountains

2 He really _ (enjoy) playing basketball with his friends

3 She likes _ (watch) romantic comedies on Netflix

4 They _ (be) crazy about trying new restaurants in town

5 I adore _ (spend) time with my family

6 He _ (be) a big fan of classical music

7 She _ (love) going to the beach in the summertime

8 They are fond of _ (read) mystery novels

9 He is passionate about _ (learn) new languages

10 She enjoys _ (bake) cookies and cakes for her friends

Exercise 7 Fill in the blanks with suitable words in the box

1 _ are enthusiastic about attending music festivals

2 I _ thrilled to see my favorite band in concert

3 He is excited to travel to new countries _ experience different cultures

4 She takes pleasure in _ and growing her own vegetables

5 They spend time outdoors and _ nature

6 I am grateful _ good food and the joy it brings

7 He _ a nice glass of wine with dinner

8 She values _ time with close friends and family

9 They cherish the memories of their travels and adventures _

10 My father loves _ old radios

Exercise 8 Supply the correct form of the words in brackets

1 People in my country are very warm and _ (FRIEND)

2 An _ is a child whose parents are dead (ORPHANAGE)

3 L.A Hill is a _ writer (HUMOR)

4 I’m _ sorry for the delay (EXTREME)

5 She looks more _ than her sister (BEAUTY)

6 I am _ enough to have a lot of friends (LUCK)

7 They enjoy the _ summer evenings in the countryside (PEACE)

8 Those cats look _ (LOVE)

9 It was _ of him to offer to pay for us both (GENEROSITY)

10 Role-play is _ in developing communication skills (HELP)

Exercise 9 Underline the mistakes and correct them

1 Anna dislike playing volleyball _

2 She likes reading books in my free time _

3 Mi into gardening in her free time _

4 Minh is not fond uploading our class photos to the forum _

5 I’m interested in building websites for her friends _

6 We enjoys taking photos of different types of scenery _

7 I’m not fond of make models _

8 I detest hunting I think it’s cruel to harmful animals _

IV READING (KỸ NĂNG ĐỌC)

Exercise 1 Read the passage, then decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F)

Using the computer as your hobby can harm your health and social life Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity Secondly, you

may get irritated easily Besides, if you use the computer sparingly, you will not have time for your family and friends In short, computers should only be used for a limited time

1 Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired _

2 Using the computer too much is not good for you _

3 We can still spend a lot of time with our family and friends _

4 According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time _

5 Computers should only be used for a limited time _

Exercise 2 Read the text and fill in the blanks with the suitable words

The normal working day in Britain is (1) _ 9 a.m to 5 p.m, so most offices open 9-5

_ from 9 to 5.30 Mondays to Saturdays and (4) _ shops open from 10 to 4 on Sundays, too Restaurants (5) _ pubs usually open from 11 a.m to 11 p.m Some (6) _ come for a few hours in (7) _ afternoon People usually (8) _ a meal between 1 and 2 in the afternoon and between 7 and 9 in the evening Clubs don’t usually open (9) _ about 10 or 11 p.m, and they close at 2 a.m or 3 a.m Museums normally open

at about 10 a.m and (10) _ close at 5 p.m or 6 p.m

V WRITING (KỸ NĂNG VIẾT)

Exercise 1 Reorder the words to make the correct sentences

1 paper /I / flowers / can / bracelets / make / and

8 my /I / spending / love / with / time / family

Exercise 2 Rewrite the following sentences using verbs of liking

1 I enjoy swimming in the ocean (like)

Exercise 3 Write about one of your leisure activities (about 100-150 words)

You can base on some suggestions below:

- What is it?

- How often do you do it?

- Where do you do it?

- And explain why you like to do it

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Máy gặt đập liên hợp

chất (bao gồm phòng, thiết bị, )

20 (City/ country) folk n /fəʊk/ Người (thành thị/ nông

thôn)

ˈprɒdʌkt/

Sản phẩm tự làm

/

Tạo, cung cấp cơ hội

cảnh)

46 Surrounding n /səˈraʊndɪŋz/ Những thứ xung quanh

2 Collocations

3 Word form

2 Equip with ST v Trang bị có cái gì

(Phân loại âm)

How to pronounce

(Cách phát âm)

Phát âm bằng cách mở miệng ra vừa phải, môi và lưỡi thả lỏng

Phát âm bằng cách đưa lưỡi hướng lên trên và ra phía trước, khoảng cách môi trên và dưới hẹp, mở rộng miệng sang 2 bên (như cách phát âm chữ cái “i” trong tiếng Việt nhưng ngắn hơn)

1 Comparative forms of adjectives: Review'

- So sánh hơn của tính từ sử dụng khi đưa ra phép so sánh giữa 2 đối tượng hoặc nhóm đối tượng

Form (Cấu trúc)

S1 + be + adj-er + than S2 (S2 + be)

S1 + be + more + adj + than S2 (S2 + be)

A car is bigger than a bike

He is more careful than his brother

How to form comparative adjectives (Cách biến đổi tính từ so sánh hơn) Đối với tính từ ngắn: (1 âm tiết)

 Kết thúc bằng “e” -» thêm r

 Kết thúc bằng 1 nguyên âm (u, e, o, a, i) và 1 phụ

âm (trừ h, w, x, y, z)  nhân đôi phụ âm cuối, rồi

thêm “er”

 Còn lại + er

Đối với tính từ dài (từ 2 âm tiết trở lên)

 Thêm “more” trước tính từ

 Lưu ý: tính từ 2 âm tiết kết thúc bằng y  đổi y

thành ier

 Tính từ 2 âm tiết kết thúc bằng le, er, ow,et 

thêm “er”

wide  wider hot  hotter

cold  colder

interesting  more interesting pretty  prettier

narrow narrower quiet quieter clever  cleverer Irregular comparative adjectives (Tính từ bất quy tắc) good

bad

much /many

little + N số ít, không đếm được

few + N số nhiều, đếm được

far

better worse more less fewer farther/further

tốt hơn

tệ, dở hơn nhiều hơn

ít hơn

ít hơn

xa hơn

2 Comparative forms of adverbs

- So sánh hơn của trạng từ sử dụng khi đưa ra phép so sánh cách thức thực hiện 1 việc nào đó giữa

2 đối tượng hoặc nhóm đối tượng

Form (Cấu trúc) S1 + V + adv-er + than S2 (S2 + Vaux)

S1 + V + more + adv + than S2 (S2 + Vaux)

* Vaux: trợ động từ (be/do/have/can )

She came earlier than me (I did)

She sings more beautifully than me (I do)

How to form comparative adverbs (Cách biến đôi trạng từ so sánh hơn)

Đối với trạng từ ngắn (1 âm tiết), không kết thúc

carefully  more carefully Irregular comparative adverbs (Trạng từ bất quy tắc) well

badly

far

better worse farther/further

Exercise 1 Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

Exercise 2 Find the word which has the different stress pattern from the others

6 A remote B skillful C urban D rural

10 M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 B_ _ _ _ _ _ 12 P_ _

Exercise 2 Choose the word(s) that doesn’t belong to the group

Exercise 3 Match the words or phrases on the left with their meaning on the right

1 village A a field in which rice is grown

2 ancient B belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past

3 visitor C to be involved in something

4 island D extremely large in area, size, amount, etc

5 take part in E a large area of water that is surrounded by land

6 ferry F a very small town located in a couritiy area

7 vast G a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water

8 poultry H a person who visits a person or place

9 lake I chickens, ducks and geese, kept for their meat or eggs

10 paddy field J a boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or

across a narrow part of the sea Your answer:

1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- Exercise 4 Fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases in the box to complete the sentences below

1 The in the countryside is small and peaceful

2 There are many buildings and ruins to explore

3 often come to the countryside to escape the hustle and bustle of the city

4 Living on an in the countryside can be both beautiful and isolating

5 The locals are friendly and always happy to let visitors their traditions

6 Taking the is the only way to reach the island village

7 The countryside is and filled with natural beauty

8 farms are common in the countryside, especially in smaller villages

9 A visit to the in the countryside is a peaceful and serene experience

10 The countryside is filled with lush where farmers work tirelessly to grow crops Exercise 5 Do the following tasks

Task 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence

1 The countryside is peaceful and quiet

2 My uncle owns a farm where he grows vegetables and raises chickens

3 The harvest festival is a big event in our town every fall

4 I love spending time in nature, whether hiking or relaxing outside

5 The villagers were friendly and welcoming to visitors

Task 2 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence

1 I prefer the peacefulness of the countryside to the hustle and bustle of urban areas

2 The city skyline was impressive as we approached it

3 The industrial sector of the city was booming with factories and warehouses

4 Pollution from factories and cars is a serious problem in many cities around the world

5 It can be difficult to find peace and quiet in a crowded city

Exercise 6 Match the words/ phrases on the left with their meanings on the right

1 Find it difficult to A. refers to a lifestyle that is more relaxed, calm, and less hurried than

one that is fast-paced or hectic

2 Eat out B. refers to a large volume of vehicles on a roadway, which may result

in congestion or delays

3 Meet their basic

needs

4 High living costs D refers to the state of one’s psychological and emotional well-being

5 Slower pace of life E. to dine in a restaurant or other food establishment outside of one’s

home

6 In the hope of having

a better life

to a new place or pursuing different opportunities

7 Heavy traffic

with being in a tranquil environment or engaging in activities that promote relaxation

8 Mental health H. refers to institutions, such as schools and universities, that provide

educational opportunities and resources to students

9 A sense of serenity

and relaxation

standard of living, which may be considered expensive or burdensome

10 Educational facilities

survive Your answer:

1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- Exercise 7 Match the phrasal verbs on the left with their meaning on the right

in the hope of

having a better life

find it difficult to

slower pace

meet their basic needs

a sense of serenity

and relaxation

Educational facilities

1 Many people maintain a healthy work-life balance

2 is a popular pastime for many people

3 Homelessness is a serious issue for those who struggle to

4 often make it difficult for people to save money

5 Some people prefer a in rural areas

6 Many immigrants come to a new country

7 can be a major source of stress for commuters

8 is an important aspect of overall well-being

9 Spending time in nature can provide

10 play a vital role in shaping the future of our society

Exercise 8 These pairs of words are easily confused Choose the best word for each sentence

1 Life in the countryside is (peaceful/pieceful) and serene

2 Fresh (air /ant) and greenery make countryside living healthier

3 Countryside life is slower-paced and less stressful (then /than) the city

4 Surrounded by nature, countryside living makes you appreciate the beauty of the (world/word)

5 (These / There) is a strong sense of community in the countryside

6 People are more connected with nature and the (circle / cycle) of life in the countryside

7 You can grow your (foot/food) and live a sustainable life in the countryside

8 Countryside living (provide/provides) a break from the fast-paced, urban lifestyle

9 You can have more space to live (end/and) roam in the countryside

10 Countryside living allows you to (escape / enter) the hustle and bustle of the city

Exercise 9 Choose the correct answers

1 I stayed at my uncle’s house in a small village Bac Giang Province

2 I went with the village children to the buffaloes

3 the evening, we played traditional games like bamboo dancing and dragon-snake

4 There a lot of water in the bottle

5 The farmers here hard-working

6 They picking fruits in the orchard

7 People in my village usually gather weekends

8 Please buy milk and pasta at the supermarket

9 The local people are kind and to visitors

10 Our factory needs a lot of workers

11 The lake is by a lot of trees

12 The Sahara is a vast that covers parts of eleven countries in northern Africa

13 While traveling up the mountain, people always stop and photos of the picturesque scenery

14 People here live by catching fish from lakes and ponds

15 At harvest time, are busy cutting and collecting crops

16 The driver the rice from the back of the truck

17 They are helping their parents fruit in the orchard

18 We the farmers herd cattle

A helped B improved C unloaded D raised

19 Mai dances than Hoa does

20 Please write more I can’t read it

II I GRAMMAR (NGỮ PHÁP)

Exercise 1 Write the comparative and superlative of these adjectives

expensive

thick friendly

fine thin difficult

warm wise easy wonderful

sunny fat long Exercise 2 Put the comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in brackets

1 He was the (clever) thief of all

2 The weather this summer is even (bad) than last summer

3 Who is the (rich) man in the world?

4 It is strange but often a coke is (expensive) than a beer

5 A holiday by the sea is (good) than a holiday in the mountains

6 Which is the (dangerous) animal in the world?

7 Non- smokers usually live (long) than smokers

8 He is the (interesting) person I have ever met

9 This flower is (beautiful) than that one

10 My house is (big) than yours

Exercise 3 Choose the correct answers

1 Of the four dresses, I like the red one (better / best)

2 Bill is the (happier / happiest) person we know

3 Pat’s cat is (faster / fastest) than Peter’s

4 This poster is (colourfuler / more colourful) than the one in the hall

5 Does Fred feel (weller / better) today than he did yesterday?

6 This vegetable soup tastes very (good/ best)

7 Jane is the (less / least) athletic of all the women

8 My cat is the (prettier / prettiest) of the two

9 This summary is (the better / the best) of the pair

10 The colder the weather gets, (sicker / the sicker) I feel

Exercise 4 Choose the correct answers

1 My dad this kite for me last weekend

2 I’m you like it

3 I think its colour really me

4 I can run 15 kilometres hour

5 The run every 15 minutes

6 Nick can 1,5m high

7 Hollum is ancient village

8 Life in the cityseems to be more comfortable, but I life in the countryside

9 Minh is interested in painting, so yesterday he to join the arts and crafts club

10 The in the village is fresh and cool

Exercise 5 Complete with the correct form of the adjectives in brackets

1 Thanks to your advice, my health is much (good)

2 Julia is the (beautiful) woman I’ve ever seen in my town

3 Jack’s car isn’t as (modem) as mine

4 I think travelling by plane is less (dangerous) than travelling by car

5 Charles is the (bad) singer I’ve ever known

6 You must drive (carefully), otherwise you may have an accident

7 Which is the (poor) country in the world?

8 This is the least (expensive) motorbike you’ve got

9 My son is much more (hard-working) than he used to

10 This box is (heavy) than you think

Exercise 6 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjectives in the box (add “the” or “than” if necessary)

1 My grandparents arrived we expected

2 Who is man in the world? - I think it’s Bernard Arnault

3 Travelling by plane is and travelling by train

4 Sweden is Paris, but Moscow is from my place

5 Do you think that money is health?

6 These Maths exercises are the ones we did yesterday

7 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is play we have ever watched

8 I am at Geography than my sister, but I am at Maths because I enjoy calculating numbers

9 He thinks that Vietnamese food is than Chinese food

10 July is month in Viet Nam

Exercise 7 Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets

1 Iceland is considered the most country in the world (peace)

2 A lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages (nomad)

3 My brother has been a stamp for several years (collect)

4 It is a/ an place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road (convenience)

5 Drinking water in some areas may be (safe)

6 During my stay in the village, I was with several local farmers (friend)

7 Encouraging children to eat and drink is very important (health)

8 Local people in the village often wear their costume during the festivals (tradition)

9 Please give to that charity to help the homeless after the flood (generous)

10 The baby slept very because the bed was really comfortable (sound)

Exercise 8 Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in the box

1 Country roads are quieter and less congested city streets

2 The rural offers stunning views and breathtaking scenery

3 Countryside living encourages physical Exercise and activities

4 and farm animals are a constant presence in the countryside

5 Opening windows in the countryside provide a natural soundtrack of birds and wildlife

6 The sound of silence in the countryside is a calming and meditative

7 People in the countryside have a stronger connection family and tradition

8 Countryside life is and reminds us of simpler times

9 The evokes a feeling of peace, calmness, and tranquility

10 Countryside living sparks creativity and inspires artistic

Exercise 9 Underline the mistakes and correct them

1 Life in the city seems to move faster that in the countryside

2 If you want to gets better marks, you must work much harder

3 Today, it’s raining more heavily than it’s yesterday

4 After his accident last month, he drives more careful now

5 A horse cans run faster than a buffalo

7 Parents now have higher expectations of their children; otherwise, children are under more pressure than before

8 During harvest time, farmers have to get up earlier, but they have to work harder

9 She tries to focus more on her studies; otherwise, she won’t fail her exam

10 Life in the countryside is so greatly

IV READING (KỸ NĂNG ĐỌC)

Exercise 1 Read the information about France and Spain Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative form of the words in brackets

Summer temperature: 18 degree C

Winter temperature: 5 degree C

1 France Spain (big)

2 Spain France (smaller)

3 Spain’s population Spain’s population (large)

4 Spain’s population not Spain’s population (small)

5 Spain France in summer (hot)

6 Spain not France in winter (cold)

7 Spain not France (rainy)

8 France Spain (rainy)

Exercise 2 Read the text and choose the suitable words with the correct blank spaces

I live in a (1) village My parents often tell me (2) about their life in the past It’s not much like the village I can see nowadays

Some villagers now live in brick houses instead of earthen ones Our houses are better equipped (3) electric fans and TVs Thanks to the TV, we now know more about (4) outside our village We don’t use oil lamps (5) more We have electric lights which are much brighter More villagers are using motorcycles for transport instead of (6) a horse or walking We - village children - no longer have to walk a long way and cross a stream to get (7) school, which is dangerous in the rainy season Now there’s

a new school nearby We also have more (8) from the city They come to experience our way of life

V WRITING (KỸ NĂNG VIẾT)

Exercise 1 Reorder the words to make the correct sentences

Exercise 2 Rewrite the following sentences using verbs of liking

1 She is much more independent than her brother (less)

- How do you know about it?

- What is special about it?

Dịch vụ cộng đồng

23 Prepare for v /ˈpreʃər/ Chuẩn bị cho

dùng

2 Collocations

1 Psychological problem Vấn đề tâm lý

2 Broaden the horizon Mở rộng hiểu biết

3 Contribute to society Đóng góp cho xã hội

4 Keep in touch with Giữ liên lạc với ai

Keep in contact with Giữ liên lạc với ai

5 Lose contact with Mất liên lạc với ai

Lose touch with Mất liên lạc với ai