Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách bài tập Tập Một được biên soạn để giúp học sinh củng cố và mở rộng kiến thức ngôn ngữ và kĩ năng giao tiếp tiếng Anh các em đã học trong Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách học sinh
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Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách bài tập (Tập Một) được biên soạn để giúp học sinh
củng cố và mở rộng kiến thức ngôn ngữ và kĩ năng giao tiếp tiếng Anh các
em đã học trong Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách học sinh (Tập Một) Sách gồm 5 đơn vị bài tập ứng với 5 đơn vị bài học trong Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách học sinh
(Tập Một)
Mỗi đơn vị bài tập gồm 5 phần:
A PRONUNCIATION củng cố khả năng nhận biết các từ có âm hoặc trọng
âm khác với các từ còn lại và giúp học sinh thực hành phát âm lại những âm,
tổ hợp âm hoặc trọng âm các em đã học trong đơn vị bài học
B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR củng cố những từ và cấu trúc ngữ pháp học sinh đã học và mở rộng khối từ vựng của các em thông qua các dạng bài tập khác nhau như tìm nghĩa của từ trong văn cảnh, tìm từ phù hợp
điền vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành câu, giải ô chữ, điển khớp, tìm và sửa lỗi
câu, v.V
C READING củng cố và phát triển kĩ năng đọc hiểu của học sinh thông qua
các hình thức như đọc và chọn đáp án đúng, đọc và tìm từ đúng để điển vào
chỗ trống, đọc và xác định đúng hay sai, đọc và trả lời câu hỏi, v.v
D SPEAKING củng cố khả năng nói học sinh đã học thông qua các hình thức như đọc, điền thông tin và thực hành nói về hội thoại hay đoạn văn; làm việc theo cặp, sử dụng thông tin để dựng hội thoại và thực hành nói theo đoạn hội thoại đó, v.v
E WRITING củng cố kĩ năng viết đoạn văn của học sinh về những chủ đề các em đã học với những gợi ý cho sẵn
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Các bài tập trong Tiếng Anh 12- Sách bài tập (Tập Một) đa dạng, phong phú,
bám sát ngữ pháp, từ vựng và chủ đề trong Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách học sinh (Tập Một) Sách được biên soạn theo hình thức tương tác để hỗ trợ học sinh liên
hệ những gì mình đang thực hành với ngôn cảnh và tình huống trong khi làm bài
tập và thực hành giao tiếp
Tập thể tác giả hi vọng Tiếng Anh 12 - Sách bài tập (Tập Một) sẽ là một phương
tiện hỗ trợ tốt cho học sinh lớp 12 học tiếng Anh
Chúc các em học tiếng Anh thành công!
Các tác giả
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non-stop for four hours
(a) The desire for fame and wealth is her Achilles
(b) Bryan’s got an ankle sprain, but | believe
overcome his injury to win the gold
Kate’s wearing a beautiful 16
diamond ring Its value is over $100,000
(b) The CEO decided to use the
and stick approach to motivate staff in his
company
(a) Alex said his day was very busy, and he just wants
some and quiet now
(b) Our team is strong, so completing this project
before the deadline isjusta_ === of cake
(a) John was caughtdriving = a red light
(b) Angela a stone into the river
(a) The unicorn dance accompanied by the sound of
_attracted large crowds
(o) The emu and kangaroo were chosen as the
of Australia to represent the
country’s progress because they never move
backwards
(a) Blue , the most popular clothing
item in the world, were invented by Jacob Davis
(b) Doctors willsoon be able to use to
treat or prevent disease
Practise the sentences in’
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very successful and admired by
other people = commitment, devotion to a particular
persistence in trying to achieve task or purpose
something despite difficulties “ opinion that people have about a person,
gifted, having a natural ability to based on what has happened in the past
do something well a person, especially a well-known one or
famous in some way kindness and willingness to give
His tireless to protect endangered animals was greatly admired
Hard work and help tennis players to succeed in their sporting career
, but it’s even more difficult to protect it
graduates from fashion colleges, who are willing to work hard The world would be a better place if more people showed to others
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This afternoon | (see) Dingo, the boxing champion, at the airport When | (leave)
the airport at 5 p.m., he (still, talk)
Then while | (wait)
really worried for a taxi, | (hear) problems with his luggage
Sue: (you, hear) _ the news about Tim?
Ken: You mean the famous film star? What (happen) = ?
Sue: He (fall) = from the sixth floor when they (film) _ a scene of a burning building He (play) a fireman trying to save a child
Ken: What a shock! Is he all right?
Sue: | don’t know | just (read)
doctors (still, operate) on him
Read the following story and complete each gap with an article Write a cross (X) if no articles are necessary
China for about 17 years There has been (7) debate among (8)
historians about whether Marco ever really made it to (9) China There is no evidence outside his famous book that he had ever travelled to (10) Far East Yet, his knowledge
culture of this area is hard to dismiss
Underline ten mistakes in the conversation and correct them
Correction
Van: What's a book you're reading about?
Quang: Pelé’s life story It’s quite interesting You can learn
more about his life and career
Van: When does he start playing the football?
Quang: When he was a teenager And at an age of 15, he
was gaining a reputation as the powerful goal scorer
Van: | see But why is he considered a greatest of all football
players?
Quang: Pelé was scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, which
is the remarkable achievement since he was always surrounded by the defenders of the opposing team
Van: | want to know more about him Can | borrow a book?
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| Read the first part of the text about Beethoven and fill each gap with a word from the box
greatest innovator created prodigy talent distinguisned compose performance |
musical figure in the Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and (1)
period between the Classical and Romantic eras Born in 1770, in Bonn, Germany, he was the son of
quickly became evident and he gave his first public
another Mozart
Considered the (5)
vocals and instruments in a new way Beethoven continued to (7)
_composer of all time, he was a noted (6) , combining
even while losing his
hearing, and some of his most important works were (8) during the last 10 years of his
life, when he was quite unable to hear
Read the second part of the text and answer the questions
There are three main periods in Beethoven’s music career: early,
middle and late
The beginning of his early period was in 1792 when he moved
to Vienna, Austria Beethoven quickly made a name for himself
as a talented pianist His compositions during this period
consisted mainly of works for his main instrument, the piano,
and were classical in nature However, Beethoven's hearing was
beginning to deteriorate during this period, and he tried to hide
this fact from those around him
In 1800, Beethoven turned from the classical forms of the
previous century to a more expressive or romantic music His
musical imagination began to grow beyond that of the piano
The middle period was believed to be Beethoven's greatest
and most productive stage In less than a decade, he produced
countless masterpieces in every genre
In 1809, however, his musical creativity began to decline,
possibly due to his health problems and mental state
Beethoven stopped conducting and performing in public, but
continued to compose — many of his most admired works were
created during this period By 1815, he was almost completely
deaf and his manners became increasingly rude In 1827, he
died after a long illness Nearly 20,000 people lined the streets
of Vienna to pay their last respect to the composer who had
changed the music scene of Western Europe
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When did the early period in Beethovens music career begin?
Did he stop composing music in the late period?
Find the words or phrases from the two sections of the text which mean the following:
a person, especially a child or young person, having
extraordinary talent or ability
a piece of music that is sung, rather than played ona
musical instrument
become worse
producing or achieving a lot
too many to be counted
the best or most excellent works of an artist
a particular type of writing, art, music, etc which
shares specific features
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| Choose one historical figure below and complete the note cards for a talk about him
Abraham Lincoln (1809 — 1865) One of the greatest presidents of the USA
Facts:
- had very little formal education, but hada strong interest in books and self-study
- worked as a lawyer
- 16" president of the USA (1860 - 1865)
~ led the Civil War (1861 — 1865) between the
northern and southern states to re-unite the country and free the slaves
interesting story/fact:
- He was a gifted storyteller and liked to tell jokes During his presidency, he used humour
many times as an indirect way of saying ‘no’
As his responsibilities grew and he became stressed, he used jokes to reduce the tensions
in himself and those around him
Reasons for being respected:
- a devoted civil rights activist
- asimple man with a powerful inner strength and a remarkable ability to overcome hardship
a DĐ MC ĐC BE ĐC đ NÓ ấp đc đ@ BC Ết Ế Ết BÓN lẾ ải
A Introduction B3 Most important event
- Introducing the historical figure (name, ¡ 7 ==jjjjjj
years of birth & death) :
Reasons for being respected
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Write complete sentences about Edward, an Australian lawyer Use the words or phrases below, making changes to the word form, if necessary
Five years ago / when / Edward / 35 years old / diagnosed / diabetes
love sport / and / not want / give up / because of / illness
his dream / climb / Mt Everest / next year / so / make / fitness plan
run / twenty kilometres / along / beach / every day / keep fit / healthy _
his motto / live your life / the fullest / no matter what challenges / face
Imagine that you are Edward Use the ideas in ï to write your life story of 180-250 words You can add further details to make your story more interesting
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Underline the diphthongs and then practise saying the sentences with a partner
City life attracts lots of people from rural areas
People migrate to urban areas due to lack of resources in the countryside
Rural people tend to follow old-fashioned practices like child marriage and gender discrimination
Thanks to urbanisation, rural people can actually change their mindset and accept more progressive
ideas
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Do the following crossword puzzle
ROSS
modern, having or including the most recent information (compound adj)
give too much information, work or responsibility (v)
looking old and damaged through spending a lot of time outside (compound adj)
growing at high speed (compound adj)
lasting or having an effect over a long period of time (compound adj)
stop paying attention (v)
related to industry or having highly developed industries (adj)
earning or providing a lot of money (compound adj)
making people think carefully about a particular subject or issue (compound adj)
” relating to the practice or science of farming (adj)
the state of not having a job, the number of people without jobs in an area or country (n)
© happening or continuing through the whole year (compound adj)
ua DOWN What's the ‘mystery word’?
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“ The documentary about life in the slums was really
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“ Use the correct form of the words in the box to complete each sentence
year-round (adj) thought-provoking (adj) weather-beaten (adj)
well-paid (adj) fast-growing (adj) overload (v)
Students these days are with too much unnecessary information
He has the face and skin of an old traveller
In cities, people have access to jobs, healthcare and other facilities
It is difficult for young people to find jobs in rural areas
and was followed by a lot of discussion about how to solve this problem
Life in areas with extreme weather conditions is not easy at all
Complete the sentences with the subjunctive form of the verbs in brackets
The government requested that local authorities (clear) all slums and (support) migrants in finding low-cost housing
My parents insisted that my brother (return) to our home village after graduation to run the family business
lt is essential that new migrants (give) enough information about the rules and regulations of the local area
It is desirable that everyone (have) a flat in the city and a villa in the countryside
lt is recommended that the government (control) urbanisation to maintain sustainable
urban areas
It is important that young people (not, idealise) city life
Complete the sentences with the ideas in brackets Use the subjunctive form of the verbs (improve / English skills / find a better paid job)
=> His teacher proposed that he
(support / farmers financially)
=> MrLe recommended that the government
(get a good education)
=> Itis essential that young people
(arrest the attacker)
=> The victim's family demanded that the police
(obey the rules and regulations / local area)
=> Itis imperative that all new migrants
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Read the text about urbanisation and choose the best title
A Urbanisation history
B Causes and effects of urbanisation
C Challenges of sustainable urbanisation Urbanisation programmes are being carried out in many parts of
the world, especially in densely populated regions with limited land
and resources It is the natural outcome of economic development and
industrialisation It has brought a lot of benefits to our society However,
it also poses various problems for local authorities and town planners in
the process of maintaining sustainable urbanisation, especially in developing
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can’t be effective There will
be a lack of livable housing, energy and water supply This will create overcrowded urban districts with
no proper facilities
Currently, fast urbanisation is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanisation has little relevance to people's lives Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation Their children only manage to get basic education Hence, the struggle for survival is their first priority rather than anything else Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek for other high values in their life
Thus, sustainable urbanisation in different regions should start from different levels For more developed regions, the focus could be on achieving a more sustainable urban life But for less developed regions, urban development should really start with the provision of the basic human needs such as sufficient energy, clean water, housing with proper sanitation, and access to effective social infrastructure
«) Look for the words in the text which mean the following:
“ the result or effect of an action or event (n)
creates a threat, problem, etc that has to be dealt with (v)
using methods that do not use up or destroy natural resources (adj)
move into a small place or object so it is completely full (v)
untidy or in bad condition (adj)
the action of supplying something for use (n)
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severe shortage of housing air pollution
slums
available entertainment centres efficient services
higher crime rates
good educational institutions job opportunities
Advantages
ages
ant
adv Disa
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Tam and Phong are talking about urban life Choose the
correct sentences (a-d) to complete the conversation
Then practise it with a partner
Well, with so much traffic and dense
population, the pollution can be really bad
Yes, there are, but you need good education
to find a well-paid job The unemployment
rate is still high, and this also contributes to
higher crime rates
Going to a shopping centre where you
can buy everything you need is also very
convenient, and entertainment facilities are
available everywhere
Yes, | do Everything is so convenient here
Public transport is very good
am: Do you like living in a big city?
before | decide if | want to settle down in this city or not
Phone: Good luck!
Work in pairs Make a similar conversation to discuss the advantages or disadvantages of urbanisation You can use the ideas in )
Look at the line graph and answer the following questions
What does the graph show?
What information is shown on the vertical axis?
What information is shown on the horizontal axis?
What patterns can you see?
What comparisons can you make?
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-~@—- Urban population ratio
it~ Rural population ratio
Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning
The urban population ratio rose steadily throughout the period
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Practise reading aloud the following sentences Pay attention to any
assimilation that may occur between the sounds in bold
We decided to donate our pocket money to the Go Green project
Both students had good marks in English
Our school has been using more and more green materials and green products
Some people believe that red bean soup is good for our health
This area is famous for its cleam beaches and green pearls
In each sentence, underline the ending and beginning sounds
where assimilation can occur Then practise reading aloud the
sentences with assimilation
This article explains what we can do to save our green planet
Please put the recyclable items into this white bag
Remember to clean the food processor before and after use
This is the best market to buy organic food
The best way to save paper is to use both sides of the sheet
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© One of the easiest ways to prevent breathing in
particles is wearing a face mask
Some families in Viet Nam have started using
farming methods to grow vegetables at home
It is believed that causes stress, which can
affect our mental health
Mould and should be removed with green or
natural cleaning products
Some people think that the energy resources we use
cannot be
- We need to learn more about complete and
incomplete to reduce air pollution
Using renewable resources is the best option for preventing the of fossil-based resources
innovation should promote green lifestyles and sustainable development
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People should not throw rubbish in the park People should not cut down the trees in the park
Mould and mildew can cause health problems We need to remove any growth regularly
For a start, we should use renewable resources We should also consume more organic food
Modern household appliances make our life more convenient Some of them are not eco-friendly and
cause pollution
We should not waste paper We should not cut down any trees either
Complete the following sentences using which and the words given Change the word form
or add some words, if necessary
some businesses and people / been environmentally irresponsible / lead / global warming / climate change Some businesses and people have been environmentally irresponsible, which has led to global warming and climate change
green technology / use renewable resources / create / eco-friendly / products
climate changes / affect crop harvests / cause / global / local / food shortages
Use the conjunctions and the ideas in the box to make complex sentences
‘sothat blackcarbon particles are released into the air
if : this will help to save energy
because we keep polluting our rivers, seas and oceans
_when ˆ they are aware of their high exhaust emissions
| although - we can reduce energy consumption and air pollution
We should use recycled materials
More and more aquatic animals willdie Levels of soot pollution increase
Some farmers stilluse old dieseltrucks eee
We should walk or cyclemore often
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If you want to make your school green, think
beyond your classrooms Here are some
suggestions that are all easy and simple
to follow, and can make a big difference in
reducing your carbon footprint and creating a
sustainable community
One of the places where both teachers and
students often soend some of their time is the
library An eco-friendly reading space is likely to
create a favourable impression on library users,
and bring some significant educational benefits
For example, you can install energy-saving
products like fans instead of air-conditioners
which consume a lot of energy You can also
use biodegradable dust cloths or old T-shirts
to clean the environment In addition, to raise
public awareness, allocate a clearly visible space
on the noticeboard for everyday green tips like
‘Let others reuse your book’
Sporty students may prefer to spend more
time in the swimming pool than in the library
Choose the best answer for each question
What do you think is
green suggestions!
A Classroom
A How to make your c
2 Ways to raise student:
Therefore, keeping this place safe and green will
also help to raise their environmental awareness
Remember that chlorinated pool water may cause red eyes and itchy skin to some people
if they spend much time in the pool An ideal alternative would be a salt-water pool, which can be naturally clean and economical In case warm water is required, think of solar heating to save the environment as one pool with gas or electric heater may emit tons of carbon dioxide each year
Finally, focus on the school gym, which is
perhaps the most interactive and exciting place for all school staff Think of installing low-flow taps and showers to save gallons of water per minute and energy-saving lights to cut the
cost of electricity Moreover, make sure that the airflow pathways are clear and free of mould,
mildew and other allergens
af SALTY
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Find the words in the text which have the following meanings:
that uses natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment (adj)
the opinion or feeling that you have about something or someone because of the way they look (n) that can be changed naturally to substances that do not harm the environment (adj)
Based on the information in the text, complete each
of the following sentences with no more than seven
words
The purpose of the suggested actions is not only to make
schools green, but also to reduce your carbon footprint and
In order to make your school green, apart from the
classrooms, the three other places you can make green are
You should pay more attention to where
students and teachers tend to spend a lot of time
The aim of an effective eco-friendly library is not only to
impress users, but also to provide
The green products suggested for the school gym include Based on the information in the text, decide whether the following statements are true (T),
false (F), or not given (NG) Tick the correct boxes
' The writer claims that the suggestions are effective, simple,
and easy to do
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Work in pairs Discuss and explain
whether the following activities are
I think relaxing in a hot bath is wonderful, but it
takes a lot of water and electricity, which is not
environmentally friendly We should take quick
showers instead
Cutting down trees to increase farmland
Recycling and reusing paper to avoid cutting
down too many trees
Using chemical fertilisers to improve
agricultural productivity to meet the world’s
growing demand for food
Using old diesel trucks to transport goods
from one place to another more easily
Using air conditioners to keep people cool
and comfortable in hot and humid weather
Using solar panels for heating and lighting
Using modern home appliances to make
housework simpler and faster
Travelling in groups to save fuel
Cheap and isenvironmentally -
friendly It is a simple way to ˆ
reduce air pollution -
- Airconditioning can help us to
enjoy our lives better However, —
we should pay attention to the
_kind of energy used We should
use solar energy to avoid —
depleting energy sources
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Put the sentences in * in the correct columns Then choose some ideas to write an essay of
220-250 words about the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles
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A watched connected © addicted printed
A subscribed used © challenged » liked
‘\ wasted excited relied invented controlled listened Š, expressed received welcomed introduced © developed influenced
Read aloud the fol
lowing sentences, focusing on the correct pronunciation of the ending -ed
ite (T) for a /t/ sound, (ID) for an /id/ sound, and (D) for a /d/ sound in brackets
The history of mass media can be traced (_ }) back to the days when dramas were performed ( ) in various ancient cultures
Although we know that books had been printed (_) earlier, the first dated printed book known was created (_ ) in China in 868 AD
The printing press was invented (_ ) around 1440 by a German man called Johannes Gutenberg
The phrase ‘the media’ started ( ) tobe used( )inthe 1920s
Until 1950s, when radio, television, and video were introduced ( ), the notion of ‘mass media’ was
generally restricted (_ ) to print media
The audio-visual facilities became very popular because they provided ( _) both information and entertainment The colour and sound engaged (_ ) the viewers or listeners It was easier for them to
passively watch TV or listen to the radio than to actively read
The growth of mass media was driven by technology which allowed (_) mụch duplication of material during the 20" century
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spending time with them
a website where a person
writes regularly about 2
recent events or topics
that interest them, usually
with photos and links to
other websites that they
find interesting
the people who watch %
or listen to a particular
programme (a play, a
concert, a talk, etc.)
doing something well and
thoroughly with no waste
of time, money or energy
a type of real-time
online chat
DOWN
the main means of communication reaching people on a large scale such as
television, radio, films, newspapers, the Internet, magazines, and books
the time when something first begins to be widely used
the use of websites and applications to connect with people who share similar interests
Complete the sentences with the words from the crossword puzzle in Ẳ,
The can provide useful resources for learning and teaching, stimulate interest,and develop knowledge
TH involves sending electronic messages in real time via the Internet, which are immediately
displayed on the recipient's screen
TH helps to expand the number of peoples business and social contacts by making connections between individuals and companies
Most people nowadays with their computers more often than with their family and friends
is the coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note Digital broadcasting is much more
larger audiences to access the information
than advertising in print materials because it allows
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This shampoo smells - bananas
If you keep making so much noise, | won't be able to concentrate
ee my work _
Nobody responded _ the complaint about the shortage of
teaching resources
She always writes emails - us
He'stalking histeacher his new project
Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses Use the negative form or passive voice
if necessary
| (already buy) my desktop computer when | (give) a tablet PC
She (not, use) any of the social networking sites untilhe (show) her how to do it
Minh (have) an email account for five years when someone (hack) his account
She (use) a simple mobile phone for ten years before she (get) _ a smartphone
last year
By the time Minh (telephone)
profile
Charles David ‘Doc’ Herrold (be) an American radio broadcasting pioneer, who (create)
the world’s second radio station in 1909
updating my social networking
Choose the correct time or quantity expressions used with the past perfect tense
How (much/long) had you owned this mobile phone before you bought a new smartphone?
| had (yet/already) finished my phone call by the time my classmate Mai arrived
Minh hadn't finished his essay (when/by) the time the submission deadline came
The form teacher had requested that all the exercises should be completed (as soon as/before) he
dismissed the class
How (much/long) had you been on the computer before it froze?
They had exchanged emails and instant messages long (after/before) they met face to face
| had always wanted to own a new tablet PC (so/as) | bought one today!
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” Read the text and fill the gaps with the appropriate sentences (a-f) There is one extra
sentence
On the other hand, there are many people who think that social networking can expose users
to inappropriate contents and even cyberbullying eeeeee
The mass media can provide good resources for learning in the classroom because we are
surrounded by it in our daily lives
Many parents complain that their children spend a lot of time on social networking sites and
are distracted from their schoolwork and social life by doing homework less and spending
less time with friends and family
In conclusion, social media has become popular and helpful in today’s society and has a great
impact on all aspects of life
It has become the preferred way of interaction for young people because of its speed,
convenience, and wide range of functions
Social networking, which are closely tied to the Internet, have had a strong influence on
people and society, and have changed their habits and behaviour
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The Internet has been the most exciting medium among all other forms of mass media because of
its diversified services and constant development (1) _ _While most
people hold positive opinions about social networking, there are some negative views as well
Many people think social networking is good for several reasons It is a fast and efficient way of communication that helps people to keep in touch with friends and family by sharing photos and using
various apps such as instant messaging (2) People who want.to see
the person they are talking to online can easily do that by using a video chat app Those who want to learn a new language like social networking because they can be exposed to authentic language, use and connect with native speakers online People who want to express their thoughts and opinions, and share information with their friends or followers can do that via either microblogging or taking part in online discussion forums Those who want to relax and escape from reality can access a huge store of online games, music and videos in different genres
(3) Some people complain that it is annoying to encounter repeated themes across sites Some say they cannot sense the emotion or enthusiasm from the other person because there is no face-to-face communication Many think social networking can be addictive and time-consuming if users spend most of their day on useless microblogging or become obsessed with the private lives of other people (4) A lot of teachers think microblogging can promote laziness and poor writing skills because students tend to post very short messages and rely heavily on the Internet as their source of information These are some of the many negative views on social networking
(5) _ However,
people's opinions about its benefits differ
because of their experiences, social
background and age It is clear that
social media comes with great
responsibility, and people
should fully understand
the risks before they start
using this modern tool
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Read the text again and answer the questions
Which mass media form is considered the most exciting?
Why do young people like instant messaging?
What are the risks of using social networking?
Why do many people think social networking can be addictive?
Why do people have different opinions about social media?
Write down the words/phrases in the text which mean the following:
the use of websites or other online technologies to communicate
with people and share information, resources, etc
exchanging text messages in real time between two or more
people on the Internet
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Online language learners can be exposed to authentic language use and connect with native language speakers
It is annoying to encounter repeated themes across sites
lt can be addictive and time-consuming, and can make users become obsessed with the private lives
of other people
It provides users with a huge store of online games, music, and video
It distracts young people from their schoolwork and makes them spend less time with their friends and family
Make a conversation expressing positive or negative opinions about social media, using the information in the table above
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- What do you think about social media?
In my opinion, it is a fast and efficient
way of communication that helps
people to keep in touch with their friends
and family, using a variety of online apps
such as email, chat, and blog
” What do you think about social media?
But many people think that it can be
addictive and time-consuming, and can
make you become obsessed with the
private lives of other people
spend on social media, and be sensible
when interacting online