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1 Write the words from the box in the correct part of the table according to the stress pattern, then read them aloud.
Go away!
Straight ahead!
Try it on!
Watch out!
Don't forget!
Come closer!
Keep working!
Don't move!
Think twice!
Turn it off!
Put it down!
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2 What would you say in each situation shown in the pictures? Write an imperative sentence under each picture, then practise reading the sentences aloud.
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straw hat
trench
tiled roof
uniform
facility
thatched house
1 Fifty years ago, we had very few schools and the rows of classrooms looked like
2 During wartime, all around the rows of classrooms there were so that children could shelter from bombs
3 Modern classrooms are well equipped with various including bookshelves, cassette players, or computers
4 In the past, school children didn't often wear like they do today
5 The only things that made school children in the past look alike were their and rubber sandals
6 In the past, many classrooms in Viet Nam were made of mud and straw and few had
2 Rewrite the following sentences using adjectives oradverbs showing degree of change.
1 The school facilities have been improved a lot within the last three years
2 There is a minor increase in the number of children going to school this year
3 The number of nuclear families in the countryside has risen little by little
4 There has been quite a large reduction in the number of poor families in the countryside
5 The number of students attending university in Viet Nam has grown very much in recent years
6 Though the pace of life in the countryside has not changed as rapidly as in the city, the changes seem significant
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pavements
motorways
4 Fill each blank with a suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
disobedient
tolerant
nuclear patient
cooperation
annoying
privacy
I wish I were living in a (1) family, with just my parents At the moment
my grandparents, my parents, my uncle's family, and my two siblings all live together in the same house I feel that I don't have much (2) I have to share almost everything with so many people, and the most (3) thing is the television time Everyone has different ideas about what to watch What's more,there is no (4) when it comes to decision making Most of the time, the elders make the decisions, and the younger family members just have to
go along with it If I raise my voice, people consider me (5) but if I try
to be (6) of the situation, I feel that I'm not myself Because of my living situation, I've learnt to be (7) and easy-going
5 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1 She was so unprofessional that she didn't prepare for the presentation
2 It was confident of her to say that she would win first prize
3 Our teacher was relieved when he heard that all of his students had made progress
4 It was surprising for me to learn that he is the only child in his family
5 They know very well that physical education is an important school subject
6 The mother was happy when she learned that her daughter had enjoyed herself at the party
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1 It was kind to her to consider other people's interests when making decisions
2 It is hard for a country that develop its economy with poor resources
3 The students are conscious that they be closely monitored
4 They are annoyed that considered the slowest group
5 Visitors were surprised that find dramatic changes in the country within a very short time
6 Passers-by are delighted to the new underpass is being built
been completed for you.
A So has the school system in your country changed a lot recently?
The school curriculum, for example More emphasis is put on developing students' skills, rather than just academic knowledge
Classrooms with tiled roofs are no longer only seen in big cities,and each classroom has a good blackboard, much better tables, and proper school desks.In many schools, they even have air conditioning Many more schools also have good libraries and laboratories That sounds great! Are there any other changes you find significant?
Sure.Now they pay more attention to physical education, arts,and music Students also have the chance to work in groups on assigned projects
How much better are they?
In general, they are better-qualified Moreover, they can enjoy more on-the-job training Can you give me an example of that?
What about the quality of the teachers?
I think there are considerable changes, the most obvious being the number of better -equipped schools
K Wow That is an amazing change!
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your partner to prepare for the presentation.
: • Then: inside the country
:• Now: to foreign countries )
• People have higher incomes, and higher living standards
• People want to see new places, and experience new cultures
:• Then: summer : • Now: any occasion,
especially on national holidays
• People have higher living standards
• People work harder? want more leisure to release stress
• People want flexibility in the way they enjoy days-off/holidays
:• Then: coach/train • More people own a car (more convenient)/more people can
afford air travel
• It's faster and more comfortable by car, or by air
:' Now: car/train/plane
for each blank.
The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1899, when Viet Nam was still aFrench colony The total (l) ofthe railroad is over 3,000 km, with the main route being the North-South (2)~_, which is 1,726 km long This track was considered the backbone of Indochina at the time Now, the rail system (3) 35 out of the 63 cities and provinces of Viet Nam
However, the system was (4) damaged by bombings during the war In 1975, after the reunification of the north and the south, the Vietnamese government decided to (5) the system In the space of a year, hundreds of bridges, tunnels, and stations were restored,
along with 660 km of tracks The new and improved system was
(6) the Thong Nhat Express Thanks to the rail system,
travelling from north to south has become much more
(7) for tens of thousands of people
In the past, in order to be able to buy train tickets
people had to wait in long lines Now, (8) can i1,_~~;t U~ t liii
buy tickets online, or at the central station, without
having to wait that long
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The London Underground, orthe Tube,is the popular public transportation system of London The concept for the London Underground was first
until 1863 was the first section of the Underground built, and opened
to the public On its opening day, it transported 38,000 passengers, and within the first year it had been used by 9.5 million passengers
The system has been improved si nificant over the past century, and now it includes twelve lines serving Greater London, operating from S.OO
am through to 1.00 am, Monday to Saturday On Sundays, it operates a reduced service For the passengers' convenience, the system is also
parts of the country outside London
To enable passengers to get around easily, London Underground maps are distributed freely at all stations Along with a plan of the Tube system, the free maps contain useful ti sfor safe and efficient travelling The map itself is a design classic, with the various lines indicated in different colours, and clearly indicated
between lines
a Match the highlighted words in the passage with the words/phrases that have a similar meaning.
1 shown, or otherwise made clear
2 in a way that is important enough to have an effect on something
3 suggested
4 places where roads or lines join up
5 small pieces of advice about something practical
6 connected to, or with, similar things
b Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).
F
1 It was first proposed by a famous London architect _
2 The system was opened to the public in the 18th century _
3 The system operates around the clock _
4 It is convenient to travel on the Tube, because it connects with the rail system
above the ground
5 London Tube maps are provided free of charge at every station _
6 There are twelve lines in the Underground system _
7 You have to pay for tips about London Tube travelling _
Trang 73 Read the letters by Duong and Nhi to their pen pals, and choose the best answer A,8, C,or D.
1 The two letters mainly discus
recent life changes
A he convenient lift
C.aprivate room, with his own computer and
bookshelf
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A.he used to live in a nuclear family
B.he used to live in an extended family
D.he now lives in a high-rise building
A.taken
B.assisted
D.given
D.a room with a view of the city
A sheis unwilling to go abroad
A.ignoring B.the scholarship will not pay for her studies
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1 There are many benefits of building a skytrain system in the city (beneficial)
2 It is advantageous to invest more in education (advantages)
3 The number of well-equipped schools has increased sharply (sharp)
4 The traffic system in the country has gradually been upgraded in the last decade (gradual)
5 The quality of life of people in the countryside has also been improved significantly (significant)
6 Recently there has been a considerable rise in investment in school facilities (considerably)
2 Write about three benefits that children in your country can enjoy as a result of the changes to the school system over the last ten years Use the ideas in 1,SPEAKING and the suggestions below for your writing Remember to give examples.
• If more children go to school, illiteracy can be reduced
• Better facilities make students more motivated to learn
• The improvement in teaching means that students learn more
• Children are allowed to develop both their knowledge and their skills
• Parents don't need to be worried when their children are at school
Our children have gained several benefits from the changes to the school syst em in the last ten years First Iy, _._ _ _._ ._ .
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Trang 9, Match the sentences (1-10) with the sentences that have roughly the same meaning (A-J) Underline all the words that are stressed in the sentences (1-10) (2 p)
1 Who do you take after? A He's the man you should consult
2 You should take out 'quality' B I really hope you have a good time
3 This is the man you have to talk to e Be careful, boy!
4 You mustn't smoke in here D Don't forget to clean it!
5 I didn't email him E Who do you resemble?
6 I do hope you enjoy yourself F Don't keep holding that!
7 She has finished the essay, but I haven't G I only sent him a text message
8 Put that down! H The word 'quality' should be omitted
9 Remember to wash it! I I am worrying about the essay
10 Watch out, boy! J You are not allowed to smoke in here
2 Choose the most appropriate answer A, B, C, or D (1 p)
1 It is important to the wonders of the world so that future generations can see them with their own eyes
A.destroy B.ignore C.remain D.preserve
2 You don't have to go to a supermarket for that Just wait for a street to go past, and buy it
A.person B.vendor C.supplier D.purchaser
3 Production methods in the village are normally from ancestors to the younger generations
A.passed away B.passed out C.passed up D.passed down
4 It is important to decide if promotion should be based on merit or
A.gender B.year C.seniority D.weight
5 It's a great experience to be sitting comfortably in a pulled by someone through the ancient streets
A.bicycle B.rickshaw C.car D.train
6 Working in a place full of hustle and bustle like this, I can't help missing my tranquil and village
A.picturesque B.modern C.loud D.ugly
7 The scenery is when viewed from the mountain top It feels like your breath is being taken away
A.nice B.good C.spectacular D.peaceful
8 by the sea, the country has the advantage of having a large coastal area
A.Situating B.Located C.Locating D.Stood
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Trang 109 I love it when we go to see plays, and try to when we get back home.
3 Choose the underlined word/phrase which is incorrect (1 p)
4 Put an appropriate word in each gap in the following passage (2 p)
uncle's family
the cakes with My uncle was the one to get water from the well
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picturesque valley where the Bird Garden is located The experience of floating past
mangroves and water caves to the astoundingly vast garden will definitely bring
you a feeling of deep satisfaction The Bird Garden boasts forty-six varieties of bird,
forty thousand specimens, and five thousand nests Come and
experience the beauty of the Buddha Cave, which is five-hundred
metres long, seventy metres at its widest point, and thirty
metres at its highest point Exploring the cave, you will be deeply
impressed by the images, especially the image of Buddha sitting
don't forget to climb up to Vai Gioi Cave, which is spectacularly
cave covers up to five thousand square metres, and includes three
levels representing Hell, Earth, and Heaven
hu Van An High School is one of the oldest and most prestigious state schools in Viet Nam Established in 1908 by the French, the school was located beside the West Lake, and was originally named after the location it was in It is a very pleasant, spacious school with great views of the lake from the classroom windows
In 1943, the school was moved to Ninh Binh, and was not moved back to Ha Noi until 1945 In that year,the school was renamed Chu Van An, after a famous Vietnamese Confucianism teacher of the Tran Dynasty Professor Nguyen Gia Tuong became the first Vietnamese principal of the school. Many
famous people like ex-Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, Doctor Ton ThatTung,
and poet Xuan Dieu used to be the school's students
Today the school is still located in the same area, and has maintained its prestige, as well as its reputation as one of the top schools in Ha Noi It is very difficult to be admitted
to the school Every year, there are around three thousand applicants but only about five hundred are admitted Those applicants have to take an entrance examination conducted
by the Department of Education and Training of Ha Noi
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