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2. Grammar Bài 2

 A. Đoạn văn có 3 từ không khớp với băng. Hãy nghe đoạn băng và sử a lại cho đúng. The first reason why I want to become a journalist is that I can have the opportunity to

be a “globetrotter” to write about important occasions or introduce latest news to people. Just the thought of travelling to different places not only in my country but also in other areas makes me feel excited.

B. Khoanh tròn phương án đúng nhất để  điền vào mỗi chỗ  trống trong đoạn văn sau.

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The second reason and also (1)___ interesting fact about being a journalist is that it provides me with the chance to work and communicate with people from all (2)___ of life and from various areas, which encourage (3)___ understanding. 1. A. other

B. others

C. another

2. A. walks

B. steps

C. phases

3. A. moral

B. mutual

C. mortal

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Viế t phiên âm của những t ừ sau. 1. journalist - ____________________________ ____________________________ 2. profession - ___________________________ ___________________________ 3. communicate - _________________ ________________________ _______ 4. internship - ____________________________ ____________________________ 5. prestigious - ___________________________ ___________________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn đáp án chính xác điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.  (1)___ to become a journalist, I think I must be (2)___-prepared to meet the requirements. First, when finishing the third year in university, I should participate in an (3)___ in a prestigious communications (4)___ and then I need to study hard so that I can get a

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.  Becoming a journalist is not an easy task at all but to me, practice (5)___ perfect and I will try my best to (6)___ my dream! 1. A. But

B. And

C. How

2. A. good

B. ill

C. well

3. A. internship

B. intern

C. internal

4. A. agenda

B. agency

C. agent

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5. A. does

B. helps

C. makes

6. A. realize

B. work

C. jog

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe an interesting job that you want to do in the th e future. You should say about: - What kind of that job is; - Why you want to do that job; - What the requirements are for the job.

2. Suggested answer Describe an interesting job that you want to do in the t he future.   Answer

When I was just 9 or 10 years old, I always thought that my future profession  could be a doctor - a kind of superhero so that I could help and save people’s life. However, ever since I was in high school, I have realized that being a journalist is my lifelong goal.

Reason

The first justification why I want to become a journalist is that I can have the

opportunity to be a “globetrotter” to write about important events or introduce latest news to people. Just the thought of travelling to different places not only in my country but also in other regions makes me feel excited. The second reason and also another interesting fact about being a journalist is that it provides me with the chance to work and communicate with people from all

walks of life and from various areas, which encourage mutual understanding.

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Example And to become a journalist, journalist, I think I must be well-prepared  to meet the

requirements. First, when finishing the third year in university, I should participate in an internship in a prestigious communications agency and then I

need to study hard so that I can get a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.   Becoming a journalist is not an easy task at all but to me, practice makes perfect  and  and I will try my best to  realize my dream!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

profession (n)

nghề nghiệp

/prəˈfe ʃ .ən/

Synonyms career (n) /kəˈrɪr/  I want to get an internship job in a big PR company so that I can have a career in the filed

of

PR

and

Communications. lifelong goal (n)

mục tiêu trọn đời

/ˈlaɪf.lɑːŋ ɡoʊl/  justification (n)

lý do

/ˌdʒʌs.t ə.f əˈ əˈkeɪ ʃə . ʃən/

reason (n) /ˈriː.zən/  One of the reasons that make Hanoi

attractive

is

the

diversity of delicious and unique street food. globetrotter (n)

người đi khắp thế giới

/ˈɡloʊbˌtrɑː.t̬ɚ/  mutual understanding (n)

hiểu biết lẫn nhau

/ˈmjuː.tʃ u. u.əl ˌʌn.dɚˈstæn.dɪŋ/  well-prepared (adj)

trang bị kỹ 

/wel prɪˈperd/

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thực t ập

internship (n)

/ˈɪn.t ɝːn.ʃɪ ɝːn.ʃɪp/

2. Structures all walks of life

It is necessary that people from all walks of life  work

(t ất cả các t ầng lớp xã hội)

together to fight against social evils.

to meet the requirements

You must work hard to meet the requirements  of the

(đáp ứng yêu cầu)

company.

to realize my dream

To realize my dream  of being a good MC, I must exert

(hiện thực hóa ước mơ) 

more effort to master communication skill.

3. Idioms   Practice makes perfect: Có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim 



 

Practice makes perfect , so I must train harder to become a good footballer.

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Describe a language that you want to learn (not English). Language, culture

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Cho dạng đúng của những t ừ  trong ngoặc để  t ạo thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh và có nghĩa.  Currently I am a student (1) (major) ___________ in Italian so I want to learn another language that has a different alphabet and Chinese is the language that (2) (come) ___________ to my mind mind first. To me, speaking Chinese (3) (fluent) ____ ___________ _______ is a good way of being a part of that interesting interesting (4) (Orient) _____ ___________ ______ culture.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 5 lỗ i sai. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. First, Chinese culture is a vivid one, which is a combination of breathtaking scene, succulent local cuisine and great music. I am a kind of person who like to read about Western culture. Therefore, China may sound an attractive language and I think learn Chinese can help me have a deeper

insight into the root of this civilization. In other words, I can understand people’s etiquettes and especially the tradition customs. (1)__________________________ (2)__________________________ (3)__________________________ (4)__________________________ (5)__________________________

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3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Dựa vào những phiên âm sau, hãy viế t t ừ hoàn chỉnh. 1. /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ ʃ   .ʃ ən/ ___________________________ ___________________________ 2. /ˈet̬.ɪ.kɪt/ __________________________________ ____________________________________ 3. /ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ _______________ ___________________________ ____________ 4. /əˈtræk.t ɪv/ _____________________________ _____________________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Lựa chọn phương án chính xác để làm cho đoạn văn sau logic. Second, learning Chinese is beneficial nowadays. The (truth/ confession/ real) is that there

are an (declining/ even/ increasing) number of China’s entrepreneurs that have invested in Vietnam. I think it is a good opportunity for me (though/ along with/ because) I can apply to some groups with my Chinese language skill. Learning Chinese can be a great help with my future career.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a language that you want to learn (not English). You should say about: - What it is; - Why it is interesting to you; - How it will help you.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a language that you want to learn (not English). Answer

Currently I am a student majoring in Italian so I want to learn another language that has a different alphabet and Chinese is the language that

comes to my mind first. To me, speaking Chinese fluently is a good way of being a part of that interesting Oriental culture. Reason

First, Chinese culture is a vivid one, which is a combination of breathtaking 

scenery, succulent  local cuisine and great music. Example I am a kind of person who like to read about Eastern culture. Therefore, Chinese may sound an attractive language and I think learning Chinese can help me have a  deeper insight into  the root of this civilization. In other

words, I can understand people’s etiquettes and especially the traditional customs. Specifically, I can learn more about their practices, habits and see the interesting similarities and differences between Chinese and Vietnamese culture. Reason

Second, learning Chinese is beneficial nowadays.

Example Going to China to study is the dream that I have had for quite a long time. Therefore, learning Chinese is not only beneficial, it is necessary for my study. If I can speak it fluently, I may adapt better to the environment and students around me. Moreover, the truth is that there  are an increasing

number  of China’s entrepreneurs that have invested in Vietnam. I think it is a good opportunity for me because I can apply  to some groups with my Chinese language skill. Learning Chinese can be a great help with my future career.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

Oriental culture (n)

văn hóa phương Đông 

Synonyms Eastern culture (n)

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/ˌɔːr.iˈen.t̬əl ˈkʌl.t  ʃɚ /

It is important that we learn about the special patterns in Eastern culture.

vivid (adj)

đa sắc màu

/ˈvɪv.ɪd/ breathtaking scenery (n)

khung cảnh tuyệt đẹp

/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ ˈsiː.nər.i/ succulent (adj)

ngon

/ˈsʌk.jə.lənt/

delicious (adj) /dɪˈlɪʃ .əs/ Nothing is better than going to a foreign country and enjoying delicious street food.

local cuisine (n)

ẩm thực địa phương 

/ˈloʊ.kəl kwɪˈziːn/  apply (to) (v) /əˈplaɪ/

ứng tuyển

traditional custom (n)

phong t ục truyền thống

/trəˈdɪʃ .ən.əl ˈkʌs.t əm/ etiquette (n)

cách ứng xử 

/ˈet̬.ɪ.kɪt/

2. Structures St comes to one’s mind (cái gì nảy ra trong đầu)

Austria is the first country that comes to my mind in terms of the place I want to live in the future.

have a deeper insight into

Mrs. Le is the person who helps me have a

(có hiểu biết sâu hơn về cái gì)

deeper insight into Vietnamese literature.

the root of this civilization

The root   of Maya civilization  may start

(gốc rễ nền văn minh) 

thousands years ago.

There are an increasing number number of St There are an increasing number of   dwellers (có một số lượng tăng lên của cái gì)

in Ho Chi Minh city nowadays.

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Describe a song that you like. Music, Entertainment

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Viế t l ại nh ững câu sau dựa trên những t ừ g ợi ý để t ạo ạo thành đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh. 1. Honestly/ I/ huge/ fan/ music/ definitely/ I/ spend/ most/ free time/ listen/ pop music/particular. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________ _____________________________. _____. 2. Today I/ like/ tell/ my/ all-time favorite/ song/, whose/ name/ “Yesterday once

more”/ international/ acclaim/ band: The Carpenters.  ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________ ______________________________. ______.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗ i sai chính t ả, hãy sửa lại cho đúng.  I first heard this song on the radio in a bookshop when I was just 15 years old. First, what I like most about this song is that it has a simple but meaningful flow. The song’s genre is pop, and the rhythm is slow and the singer’s voice and the melody make a perfect combination. In addition, it has nostalgic lyrics, which brings back good memory from the past, for example when I was at high school having fun with my friends or when I spent good time with my family during trips.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau đây và viế t ra những t ừ nghe được. (1) _______________________________ _______________________________

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(2) _______________________________ _______________________________ (3) _______________________________ _______________________________ (4) _______________________________ _______________________________ (5) _______________________________ _______________________________ 4. Coherence

Bài 4: Hãy sắp xế p lại các câu sau cho đúng thứ  t ự để t ạo thành một đoạn văn logic.

(1) I grew up singing The Carpenters’ songs and to me, “Yesterday once more” is the best song on Earth. (2) The song will forever be among my most favorite ones and I am sure to put it on repeat many more times! (3) Actually I am hooked every time I heard this because it is also a childhood memory. (4) I feel that I can get rid of all the stress or burden. (5) Second, the very sweet melody of this song helps me recharge my battery after stressful lessons at work. (6) Listening to the song while having a bath or cooking after work is a very relaxing experience. _____

_____

_____

_____

_____

_____

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a song that you like to listen. You should say about: - What its name is; - What kind of music it is; - Where/ When you first heard it; - And explain why you like it.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a song that you like to listen. Answer

Honestly, I am a huge fan of  music   music and definitely I spend most of my free time listening to pop music in particular. Today I would like to tell you about my all-

time favorite song, whose name is “Yesterday once more” by the Reason

international acclaimed band: The Carpenters. I first heard this song on the radio in a bookshop when I was just 15 years years old. First, what I like most about this song is that it has a simple but meaningful flow.

Example The song’s genre is pop, and the rhythm is slow and the singer’s voice and the melody make a perfect combination. In addition, it has nostalgic lyrics, which brings back good memory from the past, for example when I was at high school having fun with my friends or when I spent good time with my family during trips. Reason

Second, the very sweet melody of this song helps me recharge my battery  after stressful lessons at work. Actually I am hooked  every time I heard this because it is also a childhood memory.

Example I grew up singing and listening  to  The Carpenters’ songs and to me,

“Yesterday once more” is the best song on Earth. Listening to the song while having a bath or cooking after work is a very relaxing experience. I feel that I can let my hair down and get rid of  all  all the stress or burden. The song will forever be among my most favorite ones and I am sure to put  many more times! it on repeat  many

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

all-time favorite song (n)

bài hát ưa thích mọi thời

Synonyms

đại

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international acclaimed band (n)

nhóm nhạc nổi tiếng trên world-famous band (n) toàn thế giới

Super Junior is a worldfamous band, who is admired by millions of fans across the

thể loại

genre (n)

globe.

/ˈʒɑːn.rə/ hoài cổ 

nostalgic (adj) /nɑˈstæl·dʒɪk/ hooked (adj)

phấn khích

/hʊkt/ childhood memory (n)

ký ức tuổi thơ 

/ˈtʃ aɪld.hʊd ˈmem.ər.i /

2. Structures a huge fan of

I am a huge fan of   movies so I often spend

(Là một fan hâm mộ cuồng nhiệt của)

most of my free time watching famous films

such as “The Great Gatsby”.  get rid of

I think I should get rid of  some  some bad habits such

(bỏ, rũ bỏ)

as staying up late or eating junk food on a regular basis.

put it on repeat (tua đi t ua ua lại)

My elder sister likes the song “Hello” by Adele so much that she usually puts it on repeat .

bring back good memory

Whenever I go to Thu Le park, it often brings

(nhắc lại ký ức đẹp đẽ)

back good memory  when I was just 4 or 5, I was often taken to the park by my parents.

grow up + Ving

The actor Leonardo DiCaprio has a great

(lớn lên cùng những cái gì)

influence on me as I grew up watching his

movies. recharge my battery

Taking photographs of little things in my house

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(hồi sức/ thêm năng lượng để làm gì)

helps me recharge my battery  after stressful hours at work.

3. Idiom   To let one’s hair down: giải trí, thư giãn  



 

Going to eat street food on the weekend is one of the best ways to let my hair down  after a long week.

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Describe an important plant in your country. Plant, culture

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Khoanh tròn t ừ đồng nghĩa chính xác với các t ừ sau. 1. significance A. importance

B. magnitude

C. scale

B. justification

C. vision

B. domain

C. province

B. unclear

C. extravagant

2. reason A. effort 3. area A. place 4. evident A. obvious

2. Grammar Bài 2: Có 4 lỗi sai ngữ pháp trong đoạn văn sau, hãy tìm và sửa chúng. There is a wide array of reasons that accounts for the significance of the tree in our culture but the more evident reason is that the solid and straight bamboo has a symbolic meaning which represents resilient and bravery of Vietnamese people. Another reason that makes bamboo the “national tree” of Vietnam is that it is a valuable material to make household equipment or even build houses in some areas. (1)_____________________

(3)_____________________

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(2)_____________________

(4)_____________________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Viế t t ừ hoàn chỉnh dựa trên những phiên âm sau. /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

____________________ ____________________

/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/

____________________

/ˈæn.ses.t ɚ  ɚ /

____________________

/ˈvæl·ju·ə·bəl /

____________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn đáp án chính xác nhất điề n vào mỗi câu sau đây. Its body (can be/must be) used to make kitchenware such as chopsticks or toothpick and many kinds of souvenirs or things for interior decorations are also made from bamboo. (Moreover/However), bamboo is also the inspiration for many artistic works. The very simple but brave image of bamboo has (wide/long) been a topic for many poets or writers throughout history. The bamboo will forever be an indispensable part in Vietnamese culture! 

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe an important plant in your country. You should say about: - What its name is; - What it looks like; - How you feel about it; - And explain why it is important.

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2. Suggested answer Describe an important plant in your country. Answer

Well, in Vietnam, plants plants which play a crucial part in our life vary; however, today I would like to tell you about the most vital plant in our country, which is

“tre”, also known as bamboo in English.  Reason

There is  a wide array of reasons that account for the significance of the tree in our culture but the most evident reason is that the solid and straight bamboo has a symbolic meaning  which represents resilience  and  bravery  of Vietnamese people.

Example Specifically, it has been a great companion with Vietnamese people through some resistance, which can be made into different kinds of weapons and helps our ancestors claim glorious victory. Reason

Another reason that makes bamboo the “national tree” of Vi etnam is that it is a valuable material to make household equipment or even build houses in some areas.

Example Its body can be used to make kitchenware such as chopsticks or toothpick and many kinds of souvenirs or things for interior decorations  are also made from bamboo. Moreover, bamboo is also the inspiration for  many artistic works. The very simple but brave image of bamboo has long been a

topic  for many poets or writers throughout history. The bamboo will forever be an indispensable part  in  in Vietnamese culture!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

vital (adj)

quan trọng

/ˈvaɪ.t̬əl/

Synonyms crucial (adj) /ˈkruː.ʃəl/ Her contribution is crucial

to the company’s success. 

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account for (v)

giải thích cho việc gì

/əˈkaʊnt/

ý nghĩa biểu tượng

symbolic meaning (n) /sɪmˈbɑː.lɪk ˈmiː.nɪŋ/ 

đại diện

represent (v)

/ˌrep.rɪˈzent/ resilience and bravery (n)

sự dẻo dai và quả cảm

/rɪˈzɪl.jəns/; /ˈbreɪ·və·ri/ bạn đồng hành

companion (n) /kəmˈpæn.jən/

kháng chiến

resistance (n) /rɪˈzɪs.t əns/ glorious victory (n)

chiến thắng vẻ vang

/ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs ˈvɪk.tɚ.i/  kitchenware (n)

đồ dùng nhà bếp

/ˈkɪt  ʃ .ən.weər/ interior decoration (n)

trang trí nội thất

/ɪnˈtɪr.i.ɚ  ˌdek.ərˈeɪ ʃ   .ʃ ən/

2. Structures There is a wide array of

There is a wide array of   public means of

(có rất nhiều cái gì)

transport but the most common one in Singapore is MRT.

inspiration for many artistic works

Hoan Kiem lake, which is located in the center of

(nguồn cảm hứng cho rất nhiều tác Hanoi, has been the inspiration for many phẩm nghệ thuật)

artistic works.

has long been a topic for

Motherhood has long been a topic  for writers.

(là chủ đề cho) be an indispensable part

Lotus is an indispensable part   of Vietnamese

(là phần không thể thiếu)

culture.

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Describe a decision you made with the help of someone. Decision-making, choice

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Cho dạng đúng của những t ừ trong ngoặc sau đây.  When it comes to making important (1) (decide) ____________________, I’m sure we often have to consult other people so as to make the (2) (good) ___________________ one. Today I would like to tell you about the decision to start my own start-up business that I made with the great help of my mom, who always gives me great (3) (suggest) ___________________ and (4) (guide) ___________________.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Điền một t ừ thích hợp vào chỗ trống. When I (1)______________ from university, I was wondering between two choices, whether to pursue higher education or to have my own company. (2)______________ continuing

higher education may sound a “safe” decision, having a start up may be a much riskier choice. When I was so confused and had a lot of (3)______________ weighing up pros and cons of both options, my mom helped me with my decision.

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy viế t phiên âm của những t ừ sau. Wonder =>

Expert =>

Guidance =>

Decision =>

Recipe =>

Smooth =>

4. Coherence

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Bài 4: Đoạn văn sau có 4 lỗ i về logic. Hãy đọc k ỹ đoạn văn và sửa lại cho đúng.  She said I should have my own business because it helped me nurture my passion of baking, an interest that I have developed since I was still very young. At first I was quite reserved to have my own business because there were many difficulties but my mom advised then discouraged me to have a small bakery and she was willing to help me with seventy percent of the capital. She has helped me a lot as she is a very good baker, she knows many recipes of how to bake a good cake and after all, she is not good at financial management, everything goes smoothly when I have her with me. My small bakery now has grown into a bigger one, with more than 20 employees thanks to my mom! 1. _______________ ________________________________ _________________

3. _______________ ________________________________ _________________ 

2. _______________ ________________________________ _________________ 

4. _______________ ________________________________ _________________ 

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a decision that you made with the help of someone. You should say about: - What the decision was; - Who helped you with that decision; - What is the result of the decision; - Whether it is a good decision.

2. Suggested answer Describe a decision that you made with the help of someone. Answer

When it comes to making important decision, I’m sure we often have to consult   other people so as to make the best one. Today I would like to tell you about the decision to start my own start-up business that I made with the great help of

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my mom, who always gives me great suggestions and guidance.  Example When I graduated graduated from university, I was wondering between two choices, whether to pursue higher education  or to have my own company. While continuing higher education may sound like a “safe” decision, having a start up may be a much riskier  choice. When I was so confused and had a lot of difficulties weighing up  pros and cons of both options, my mom helped me with my decision. Reason

She said I should have my own business because it helped me nurture my passion for baking, an interest  that  that I have developed since I was still young.

Example At first I was quite reserved to have my my own business because there were many difficulties but my mom advised then convinced me to have a small bakery and she was willing to help me with seventy percent of the capital. She has helped me a lot as she is a very good baker, she knows many recipes of how to bake a good cake and after all, she is an expert in financial management , everything goes smoothly when I have her with me. My small bakery now has grown into a bigger one, with more than 20 employees thanks to my mom!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

consult (v) /kənˈsʌlt/

tham khảo

guidance (n)

hướng dẫn

Synonyms

/ˈɡaɪ.dəns/  higher education (n)

Cao học

/ˈhaɪ.ɚ  ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ ʃə  .ʃən / risky (adj)

rủi ro

/ˈrɪs·ki/

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financial management (n)

quản lý tài chính

/faɪˈnæn. ʃə  ʃəl

/ˈmæn.ədʒ.mənt/ weigh up (v)

cân nhắc

2. Structures to develop an interest

I have developed an interest for  reading romantic

(nuôi dưỡng sở thích)

books since I was a freshman in the university.

to be an expert in St

My neighbor, Mr. Hung, is an expert in fixing things.

(rất giỏi về cái gì)

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Describe a magazine that you like to read. Press, newspaper

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Với mỗi cụm t ừ  tiế ng ng Việt, hãy viế t một hoặc hai cụm t ừ  tiế ng ng Anh diễn đạt

tương đương.  1. thói quen hàng ngày 2. thích, hứng thú với việc gì 3. thiết kế nội thất 4. người trẻ 

2. Grammar Bài 2: Cho dạng đúng của những động t ừ có trong đoạn văn sau.  The first reason why I like it is the elegant style of this magazine. Honestly it (1) (be) ___________ a great inspiration for me. From the cover to the design, the images (2) (take) ___________ and the organization are so exquisite, and the content is so informative and wellorganized that I keep (3) (look) ___________at the pages hundreds of times. Specifically, the magazine (4) (update) ___________ latest fashion trends from various brands, both local and foreign ones. “Style guide” is my most favorite part in each issue of ELLE because it (5) (show) ___________us how to mix and match different items of clothing or accessories to have a good look.

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Những phiên âm của các t ừ sau bị sai 1 âm. Hãy s ửa lại cho đúng. 

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3. exquisite - /ekˈskwɪz.ɪt/

5. guide - /ɡʊd/

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

2. local - /ˈloʊ.kal/

4. update - /ʌpˈdet /

6. clothing - /ˈkloʊ. θɪŋ/

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Điền một t ừ thích hợp vào chỗ trống. Besides, the magazine is a “masterpiece” to me personally for being informative. It has detailed and in-depth articles about fashion brands, designs, arts, sculpture, (1) ___________ provide a lot of useful information. There are also interviews with celebrities in

different fields (2) ___________ it’s fun reading them. We can see othe r sides of them when they are not on stage. (3) ___________, there are also articles about health care and beauty care, which is loved and read by many women. As a final point, I would say that ELLE will forever be my favorite magazine!

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a magazine that you like to read. You should say about: - What its name is; - What the magazine is about; - How often you read it; - and explain why you like to read it.

2. Suggested answer Describe a magazine that you like to read. Answer

Well, as part of my daily routine, I am keen on reading newspapers and

magazines daily. If I’ve got to choose a magazine that I like the most, I would

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say ELLE Vietnam, which can be considered an “encyclopedia” in fashion, style, interior design and travelling, especially for young people. Reason

The first reason why I like it is the elegant  style   style of this magazine. Honestly it has been a great inspiration for  me.

Example From the cover to the design, the images taken and the organization are so

exquisite, and the content is so informative and well-organized that I keep looking at the pages hundreds of times. Specifically, the magazine has updated latest fashion trends  from various brands, both local and foreign ones. “Style

guide” is my most favorite part in each issue of ELLE because it shows us how to mix and match different items of clothing or accessories to have a good appearance. Reason

Besides, the magazine is a “masterpiece” to me personally for being informative.

Example It has detailed and in-depth  articles about fashion brands, designs, arts, sculpture, which provide a lot of useful information. There are also interviews

with celebrities in different fields and it’s fun reading them. We can see other sides of them when they are not on stage. In addition, there are also articles about healthcare and beauty, which is loved and read by many women. As a final point, I would say that ELLE will forever be my favorite magazine!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

daily routine (n)

thói quen hàng ngày

Synonyms

/ˈdeɪ.li ruːˈtiːn/  encyclopedia (n)

bách khoa thư 

/ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.di.ə/ elegant (adj)

thanh lịch

/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/ 

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lộng lẫy

exquisite (adj) /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/

xu hướng thời trang

fashion trend (n) / ˈfæ ʃ .ən trend/ items of clothing or accessories (n)

quần áo/ phụ kiện

masterpiece (n)

tuyệt tác

/ˈmæs.tɚ.piːs/  in-depth (adj)

có chiều sâu

/ˈɪn.depθ/  healthcare (n)

chăm sóc sức khỏe

/ˈhelθ.ker/ 

2. Structures St is a great inspiration for Sb

Shakespeare’s works have been a great inspiration

(cái gì là nguồn cảm hứng lớn for me in my writing. cho ai/ cái gì) to mix and match (phối đồ/ phụ  My sister is an expert in mixing and matching items kiện)

of clothing together.

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Describe an interesting talk or lecture that you heard. Talk, lecture

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy viế t t ừ tiếng Anh đồng nghĩa với những t ừ tiế ng ng Việt sau. 1. Bắt gặp

- ______________ ___________________________________ ________________________ ___

2. Nổi tiếng

- ______________ ___________________________________ ________________________ ___

3. Thực hiện (bài nói/ diễn thuyết)

- ______________ ___________________________________ ________________________ ___

4. Tập trung vào vấn đề gì

- ______________ ___________________________________ ________________________ ___

5. Sự đấu tranh 2. Grammar

- ______________ ___________________________________ ________________________ ___

Bài 2: Cho dạng đúng của các động t ừ trong ngoặc. One

day,

I

(1)

(scroll)________________________

(hear)________________________

this

speech.

I

Youtube have

and

to

accidentally

admit

that

I

(2) (3)

(learn)________________________ so many things from the talk. To be honest, I couldn’t (4) (believe)________________________

my

eyes,

Lizzie

was

eloquent,

she

(5)

(talk)________________________ a lot about her life, difficulties and prejudice that she had to encounter.  3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Hãy viế t t ừ hoàn chỉnh bên cạnh những phiên âm sau. What was most inspiring about the video was that Lizzie seemed very strong, (1) /əˈsɜː.tɪv/ v/_________________and _________________and /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/_________________ /_________________..

optimistic

Thanks

to

about the

video,

her I

life feel

like

despite I

have

(2) (3)

/ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ/_________________to face and solve many things in my life.  

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4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn một t ừ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau đây. (1) (Wherever/ Whoever/ Whenever) I feel depressed, I look at Lizzie (2) (but/ and/ hence) see how hard she has been trying then I have the motivation to try more in my life. I can understand that each (3) (group/ people/ individual) in the society can be an inspiration, telling people to overcome obstacles in their life for a better future.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe an interesting talk that you heard recently. You should say about: - What its name is; - What the talk is about; - What is special about the talk; - And explain why you like watching it.

2. Suggested answer Describe an interesting talk that you heard recently. Answer

Today I am going to tell you about the talk on Youtube that I came across

recently, whose name is “How do you define yourself?”.   The speech was part of the famous TED Talks series and was delivered by Lizzie Velasquez, a woman who used to be called “the ugliest woman in the

world”. The talk focused on her struggle of overcoming hate and finding true beauty inside. Example

One day, I was scrolling Youtube and accidentally heard this speech. I have to admit that I have learnt so many things from the talk. To be honest, I couldn’t

believe my eyes, Lizzie was eloquent , she talked a lot about her life, difficulties and prejudice that she had to encounter.

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Reason

What was most inspiring about the video was that Lizzie seemed very strong, assertive  and optimistic about her life despite hardship. Thanks to the video, I feel like I have courage to face and solve many things in my life. 

Reason Example

The video is also helpful in many other ways. Whenever I feel depressed, I look at Lizzie and see how hard she has been trying then I have the motivation to try more in my life. I can understand that each individual in the society can be an inspiration, telling people to overcome obstacles in their life for a better future. To me, Lizzie is a beautiful and strong woman who is brave enough to speak her mind, inspires other women all over the world.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

come across (v)

bắt gặp

Synonyms

/kʌm əˈkrɑːs / deliver (v)

thực hiện

/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ / struggle (n)

sự đấu tranh

/ˈstrʌɡ.əl/ eloquent (adj)

hùng hồn

/ˈel.ə.kwənt/ assertive (adj)

kiên quyết

/əˈsɝː.t̬ɪv/ hardship (n)

sự khó khăn 

/ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/  depressed (adj)

buồn rầu, nản lòng

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/dɪˈprest/ obstacle (n)

khó khăn, chướng ngại vật

/ˈɑːb.stə.kəl/ 

difficulty (n) /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/ One

of

the

difficulties/

obstacles in doing this is the limited budget.

2. Structures overcome hate and find

Many people in LGBT community have done many

the beauty inside

campaigns to overcome hate from others and find the true

(vượt qua sự ghét bỏ và đi beauty inside their mind. tìm cái đẹp bên trong) have courage to do St

Whenever I talk to my mom, I feel I have courage to do

(có dũng khí làm gì) 

everything in this world.

3. Idioms   cannot believe my eyes: không thể tin vào mắt mình



 

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first came to Paris. The Eiffel Tower was just fantastic.

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Describe a piece of good news you heard from the Internet. News, Internet

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy cung c ấp nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của các t ừ sau đây. 1. Mẩu tin

2. Lá chuối

3. Gói

4. Túi nylon

____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________

2. Grammar Bài 2: Cho dạng đúng của các động t ừ trong ngoặc để  điền vào các chỗ tr ống trong

đoạn sau. Honestly speaking, plastic bags (1) (be)_____________________ the most popular way of packaging due to its convenience. However, it (2) (has)_____________________ detrimental effects on the environment and many efforts (3) (put)____________ (put)_____________________ _________ to cut the use of plastic bags. When I see the image of banana leaves that (4) (use)_____________________ for packaging, I am so amazed and happy because plastic bags are not used anymore in one of the biggest shopping malls in the world. This (5) (mean)_____________________ that there will be fewer nylons that are dumped and our environment may suffer from less harm.

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy nối t ừ với phiên âm chính xác c ủa nó. 1. convenience

a. /mɑːl/

2. harm

b. /bəˈnæn.ə/

3. mall

c. /kənˈviː.ni.əns/ 

4. dump

d. /hɑːrm/

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e. /dʌmp/ 

5. banana

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống sau. In addition, I think this also acts a good (1)___ for millions of entrepreneurs all over the

world to follow this “green” method of packaging and (2)___, there are positive changes. Many supermarkets in other countries such as Vietnam, Singapore or Malaysia have (3)___ this method, which is so environmental-friendly. This is also a good way to raise

people’s (4)___ about environment protection, thus makes them change their (5)___ of using too many plastic bags when going shopping. 1. A. case

B. example

C. mirror

2. A. luck

B. unlucky

C. fortunately

3. A. followed 4. A. knowledge

B. imitated B. awareness

C. copied C. intuition

5. A. personality

B. habit

C. routine

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a piece of good news that you heard from the Internet. You should say about: - What the news is; - Where you read it; - What it is about; - And explain why you it is good news.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a piece of good news that you heard from the Internet. Answer

Today I am going to tell you about a piece of great news   that I have seen recently from the Internet, in which banana leaves are used to package things instead of plastic bags in a supermarket in Thailand.

Reason

Honestly speaking, plastic bags have been the m most ost popular way of packaging due to its convenience. However, it has detrimental effects on the environment because it may take ages for plastic bags to decompose. Actually many efforts

have been put   to cut the use of plastic bags. When I see the image of banana leaves that are used for packaging, I am so amazed and happy because plastic bags are not used anymore in one of the biggest shopping malls in the world. This means that there will be fewer nylons that are dumped  and our environment may suffer from less harm. Example In addition, I think this also acts a good example for millions of entrepreneurs

all over the world to follow this “green” method of packaging and fortunately, there are positive changes. Many supermarkets in other countries such as Vietnam, Singapore or Malaysia have followed this method, which is so

environmentally-friendly. This is also a good way to raise people’s awareness  about environment protection, thus makes them change their habit of using too many plastic bags when going shopping.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

a piece of news (n)

mẩu tin

detrimental (adj)

có hại

/ˌdet.rəˈmen.t̬əl/

Synonyms harmful (adj) /ˈhɑːrm.f əl/ Smoking

exerts

many

harmful effects on our health. dump (v)

thải

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/dʌmp/ environmentally-friendly (adj)

thân thiện với môi

trường environment protection (n)

bảo vệ môi trường

2. Structures many efforts have been put

Many efforts have been put  to  to reduce the emissions

(rất nhiều nỗ lực đã được thực

from vehicles in major cities such as New Delhi or

hiện)

Bangkok.

cut the use of St

We should cut the use of  plastic  plastic bags so as to protect

(cắt giảm sự sử dụng của cái gì)

the environment.

suffer from less harm

It is our responsibility to protect wildlife’s natural

(ch u ít t  n th t) ị ổ ấ

habitat so that they can suffer from less harm due to human activities.

raise people’s awareness

Music is a good way which can be used to raise

(nâng cao ý thức của mọi

people’s awareness  about one specific issue of the

người)

society.

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Describe something that helps you concentrate on your study/ work. Things, stay focused

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Dịch các câu sau đây sang tiế ng ng Anh có sử dụng những t ừ gợi ý trong ngoặc

1. Tôi đã uống một vài loại sữa để  tăng cân nhưng xem ra chúng không hiệ u quả. (NOT WORK ) ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _______________________. __. 2. Tôi bắt đầu chơi bóng chày từ năm tôi 15 tuổi. (TAKE UP) ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _______________________. __.

3. Phương thuốc t ốt nh ất cho tôi sau một ngày làm việc m ệt mỏi đó chính là một t ập phim trong series “Game of Thrones”. ( REMEDY ) ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _______________________. __. 4. Tôi rất thích ăn canh kimchi và tôi thườ ng xuyên nấu món này. (ON A REGULAR BASIS) ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________________. _______________________.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 4 lỗ i sai. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. One reason that I found meditation effective is that it can be done anytime, anywhere. Whenever I want to study, I often spend about 15 or 20 minutes doing meditation to get my balanced and help me refresh my mind. Literally, the tranquility is brought and I feel relieved and ready for study. It is like a remedy which help me focus on my study very well,

I don’t think about anything else but to study; thus helps me s ave time.

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(1)_____________________________________

(3)_____________________________________

(2)_____________________________________

(4)_____________________________________

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau và viế t ra các t ừ nghe được. (1)________________________________

(4)________________________________

(2)________________________________

(5)________________________________

(3)________________________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Khoanh tròn một t ừ chính xác điền vào chỗ trống. Another major benefit of meditation is that (1) (although/ but) it can be considered a kind of sport, it doesn’t require much (2) (length/ strength) so I can start to study right after finishing it. Meditation also teaches me to be patient and (3) (consistent/ insistent) with what I am doing. My results have improved a lot since I took up meditation. Meditation will do (4) (harm/ wonders) for us and I think it is a good idea for us to do it on a regular basis.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe something that helps you concentrate on your study. You should say about: - What it is; - Where you take it and what it is about; - And explain how it helps you;

2. Suggested answer

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Describe something that helps you concentrate on your study. Answer

Well, I once had a serious problem with my study. It was when I cannot concentrate whenever I got to start. I had tried several ways to focus but they

didn’t work . Then I talked to my mom and she said I should take up  concen trate on my study. meditation, which could really help me concentrate Reason

One reason that I find meditation effective is that it can be done anytime, anytime, anywhere.

Example Whenever I want to study, I often spend about 15 or 20 minutes doing meditation to keep myself balanced and help me refresh my mind . Literally, the tranquility is brought and I feel  relieved  and ready for study. It is like a

remedy  which helps me focus on my study very well, I don’t think about anything else but study; thus helps me save time. Reason

Another major benefit of meditation is that although it can be considered a kind

of sport, it doesn’t require much strength  so I can start to study right after finishing it. Example Meditation also teaches me to be patient and consistent  with   with what I am doing. My results have improved a lot since I took up meditation. Meditation will be good for us and I think it is a good idea for us to do it on a regular basis .

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

(feel) relieved (adj)

cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm

Synonyms

/rɪˈliːvd/ take up (v)

bắt đầu làm gì (thường là bắt đầu

/teɪk ʌp/

một sở thích hoặc chơi thể thao)

meditation (n)

thiền

/ˌmed.əˈteɪ ʃə  .ʃən/

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remedy (n)

phương thuốc

/ˈrem.ə.di/ strength (n)

sức mạnh, sức lực

/streŋθ/  consistent (adj)

kiên định

/kənˈsɪs.t ənt/

2. Structures help me refresh my mind (v)

Music really helps me refresh my mind after a long

(làm thư giãn đầu óc)

day at work.

not work (v)

I have tried hard to master Korean alphabet but

(không có hiệu quả)

unfortunately it doesn’t work .

do St on a regular basis (v)

Though I am quite busy with my work, I do morning

(làm cái gì thường xuyên)

exercise on a regular basis.

keep myself balanced (v)

Doing yoga helps keep myself balanced.

(giữ cho bản thân cân bằng)

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Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn. Habit, skill

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy nối các t ừ sau với nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh phù hợp của chúng. 1. Món Âu

a. kitchenware

2. Nguyên liệu

b. raw

3. Đồ dùng nhà bếp

c. Western dishes

4. Bánh mì nướng

d. ingredients

5. Sống (chỉ nguyên liệu) 2. Grammar

e. toast

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 5 lỗ i sai. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. A couple of years ago, I watch the show “Master Chef US” and I was amazed at and really admired the uniqueness of Western culinary world and cooking skill of the cooks and I wish I would cook well as them. Then I decided to buy all the necessary kitchenware and raw ingredients to start cook Western dishes. Honestly speaking, Western culinary style required much different cooking skills and the way to treat specific kinds of ingredients. Therefore, at first I spend quite a lot of time just getting used to learning by heart the names of signature ingredients such as basil or butter or cheese, then memorizing the way to mix it together. (1)______________________________________ (2)______________________________________  (3)______________________________________ 

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(4)______________________________________  (5)______________________________________ 

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Dựa vào những phiên âm sau, hãy viế t t ừ vựng hoàn chỉnh. 1. /juːˈniːk.nəs/ _______________ _____________________________ ______________ 2. /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ ________________________________ ________________________________ 3. /ˈmem.ə.raɪz/ _________________ _____________________________ ____________ 4. /rɑː/ _________________ ____________________________________ ______________________ ___ 5. /ˈpɝː.fekt / __________________ _________________________________ _______________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn đáp án chính xác nhấ t cho mỗi chỗ trống. Then the process of cooking also (1)____ me a lot of time too. On the contrary to Vietnamese dishes, each Western dish would go with a (2)____ kind of sauce so I had to start from the easiest (3)____ of making sauce. In addition, I had to learn how to use the oven, in which I knew how to make a perfect (4)____ and how to use milk and butter in making many dishes. There were the things that I had never thought I would do in cooking for example using red (5)____ to cook or (6)____ a raw dish. In conclusion, as a result, besides Eastern dishes, I can cook delicious and nutritious Western dishes for my family.

Although on TV, cooking seems easy to master and it doesn’t take a lot of time, it is really (7)____ if we want to make perfect dishes. 1. A. took

B. made

C. stole

2. A. general

B. spectacular

C. particular

3. A. formula

B. structure

C. recipe

4. A. toasted

B. toast

C. toasting

5. A. wine

B. vinegar

C. sauce

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6. A. cook

B. cooking

C. to cook

7. A. challenge

B. challenger

C. challenging

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn. You should say about: - What the name of the skill is; - What it is about; - Why it is difficult; - And how it helps you.

2. Suggested answer Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn. Answer

Today I would like to talk to you about a skill that took me a really long time to learn, which is cooking Western dishes.

Reason

A couple of years ago, I watched the show “Master Chef US” and I was amazed  at and really admired the uniqueness of Western culinary world and cooking skill of the cooks and I wish I would cook well like them.

Example Then I decided to buy all the necessary kitchenware  and raw ingredients to start cooking Western dishes. Honestly speaking, Western culinary style required much different cooking skills and the way to treat   specific kinds of ingredients. Therefore, at first I spent quite a lot of time just getting used to

learning by heart  the  the names of signature ingredients such as basil or butter or cheese, then memorizing the way to mix them together. Reason

Then the process of cooking also took me a lot of time too. On the contrary to Vietnamese dishes, each Western dish would go with a particular kind of sauce so I had to start from the easiest recipe of making sauce.

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Example In addition, I had to learn how to use the oven, in which I knew knew how to make a perfect toast   and how to use milk and butter in making many dishes. There were the things that I had never thought I would do in cooking for example using red wine to cook or cooking a raw dish. In conclusion, as a result, besides Eastern dishes, I can cook delicious and nutritious Western dishes for my family. Although on TV, cooking seems easy to master and it doesn’t take a lot of time, it is really challenging if we want to make perfect dishes.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

amazed (adj)

ngạc nhiên

/əˈmeɪzd/

Synonyms stunned (adj) /st ʌnd/ I was stunned when I saw the pictures painted by John. He is such a talented student!

culinary (n)

ẩm thực

/ˈkʌl.ə.ner.i/ kitchenware (n)

đồ dùng nhà bếp

/ˈkɪt  ʃ .ən.weər/ raw ingredient (n)

nguyên liệu sống

/ rɑː ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt / treat (v)

xử lý (nguyên liệu)

/triːt / signature ingredient (n)

nguyên liệu đặc trưng 

/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t  ʃɚ  ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt  /  / memorize (v)

ghi nhớ 

/ˈmem.ə.raɪz/ recipe (n)

công thức nấu ăn 

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/ˈres.ə.pi/ toast (n)

bánh mì nướng

/toʊst/ challenging (n)

/ˈtʃ æl· æl·ən·dʒɪŋ/ 

khó khăn 

difficult  (adj)  (adj) /ˈdɪf.ə.kəlt/ Playing a musical instrument may be difficult at first, but practice makes perfect.

2. Structures learn by heart (v)

It is quite hard for me to learn by heart   all those

(Học thuộc lòng)

difficult Math formulas.

take a lot of time (v)

I like going jogging because it doesn’t take a lot of

(t ốn nhiều thời gian)

time and also do wonders for my health as well.

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Describe a complaint you made and you were satisfied with the result. Complaining, personality

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Điền những t ừ trong khung vào vị trí thích hợp của nó vào đoạn văn dưới đây.   satisfied

service

straightforward

hesitate

Well, to begin with, I am quite a (1)____________________________ person and whenever I am not a (2)____________________________ with anything, I will not a (3)____________________________ to express it. And now I am going to tell you about the most recent complaint I made about the bad a (4)____________________________ of a hotel that I stayed during my trip to Phu Quoc.  

2. Grammar Bài 2: Cho dạng đúng của các t ừ trong ngoặc ở mỗi câu sau đây.  1. It (happen) ___________________ a month ago when I flew to Phu Quoc with my mom. 2. I (book) ___________________ a hotel room in advance and it (advertise) ___________________ on the website that it was in a quiet area, cleaned everyday by the room attendants and and had a great view of the sea. 3. However, when we came into the room, we realized that it (not live) ___________________ up to our expectation. 4. Not only did it have no sea view but it was also very noisy, unlike what (be) ____________________ _______________ _____ advertised. advertise d. 5. Moreover, the room was quite dirty and it seemed that it (clean) ____________________ for several days.

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6. I was so angry that I (go) ___________________ directly to the manager s room and talked to him about the problems that we were having.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau đây và điền vào chỗ trống những t ừ còn thiế u u.. I was (1)______________________ about the quality of the room and poor service that was provided. After that, he (2)______________________ and decided to move us to another room, which was cleaner, more tranquil and had a (3)______________________. Then the next day, he sent me some vouchers at his hotel as an apology. Although I was satisfied with the (4)______________________, I gave the vouchers to one of my friends because I didn ’t want to come back to this hotel again. 

4. Coherence Bài 4: Trong các nhóm t ừ sau đây, hãy chọn một t ừ khác biệt. 1. because/ since/ as/ due to 2. however/ though/ despite/ although 3. however/ nevertheless/ but/ hence 4. therefore/ in addition/ moreover/ accordingly

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a complaint you made and you were satisfied with the result . You should say about: - What the complaint is; - What it is about and why you make it; - And tell whether you were satisfied with the result.

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2. Suggested answer Describe a complaint you made and you were satisfied with the result . Answer

Well, to begin with, I am quite a straightforward person and whenever I am not satisfied with anything, I will not hesitate to express it. And now I am going to tell you about the most recent complaint I made about the bad service of a hotel that I stayed during my trip to Phu Quoc.

Reason

The main reason why I had to make a complaint because I was so angry with the poor service.

Example It happened a month ago when I flew to Phu Quoc with my mom. I had booked

a hotel room in advance and it was advertised on the website that it was in a quiet area, cleaned everyday by the room attendants and and had a great view

of the sea. However, when we came into the room, we realized that it didn’t live up to our expectation . Not only did it have no sea view but it was also very noisy, unlike what had been advertised. Moreover, the room was quite dirty and it seemed that it hadn’t been cleaned for several days. I was so angry

that I went directly to the manager’s room and talked to him about the problems that we were having. I was dissatisfied  about the quality of the room and poor service  that was provided. After that, he apologized and decided to move us to another room, which was cleaner, more tranquil and had a sea view. Then the next day, he sent me some vouchers at his hotel as an apology. Although I was satisfied with the complaint, I gave the vouchers to one of my friends because I didn’t want to come back to this hotel again.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

hesitate (v)

do dự, ngần ngại

Synonyms

/ˈhez.ə.teɪt/

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dissatisfied (adj)

không hài lòng

/ˌdɪsˈsæt̬.əs.faɪd/ straightforward (adj)

thẳng tính

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːr.wɚ dd// poor service (n)

dịch vụ t ồi t ệ 

/pʊr ˈsɝː.vɪs/

2. Structures  live up to our expectation

Although the collection was good, it still didn’t live

(đạt đến kỳ vọng của ai)

up to my expectation.

have a great view of the sea

My hotel room where I stayed during my business

(có t ầm ầm nhìn hướng ra biển)

trip had a great view of the sea .

book a hotel room in advance

If we go to Da Nang in peak season, we should book a

(đặt cái gì trước)

hotel in advance.

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Describe a website that you use regularly. Website, skill

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Dịch đoạn văn sau đây sang tiế ng ng Anh.

Ngày nay, có hàng trăm website bổ  ích mà tôi thường xuyên dùng nhưng website mà tôi thích nhất và cũng dùng thường xuyên nhất đó chính là Youtube, mộ t mạng lưới chia sẻ  video rất phổ biến, đặc biệt là với giới trẻ. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________ ____ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________ __ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________ ____

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Điền một giới t ừ phù hợp vào chỗ trống. Honestly, I love Youtube (1)__________ several reasons. The first and most important one is that it has millions of videos (2)__________ different categories of video makers from various parts (3)__________ the world which are very entertaining. entertaini ng.

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Dựa vào những phiên âm sau, hãy viế t t ừ hoàn chỉnh. 1. /ˈver.i.əs/ _______________ ______________________ _______ 2. /ˈkæt̬.ə.ɡri/ _______________ ____________________ _____ 3. /t  ʃɔːr/__________________________ 4. /bʌf/__________________________

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5. /laɪf/__________________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn một t ừ thích hợp nhất điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau. In addition to funny videos for (1)____, there are also many tutorial videos which teach us how to cook (2)____dishes, make up, decorate our house, do handmade stuff or even use hacks for household chores. I have to admit that my life has changed a lot thanks to Youtube as I am a cooking buff and I often spend my (3)____time watching videos about cooking or kitchen hacks and my life is made easier thanks to those hacks. Though Youtube is convenient and is like an encyclopedia, I don’t think we should (4)____a huge amount of time watching videos as they can be very addictive and we cannot (5)____on our main work. 1. A. entertain

B. entertainment

C. entertainer

2. A. differentiate 3. A. empty

B. difference B. blank

C. different C. free

4. A. spend

B. make

C. do

5. A. concentrate

B. discourage

C. work

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a website that you use regularly. You should say about: - What the website is; - What it is about; - Why you like using it; - And tell how it helps you.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a website that you use regularly. Answer

Nowadays, there are hundreds of useful websites that I browse on a regular basis, but the one that I like the most and use the most regularly is Youtube, which is a very popular video-sharing network especially among youngsters.

Reason

Honestly, I love Youtube for several reasons. The first and most important one is that it has millions of videos of different categories of video makers from various parts of the world which are very entertaining.

Example

Youtube has a diversity of video types, for example discovery, music clips, fashion show,… Whenever I get access to  Youtube, there will be many videos displayed on the screen and there are even suggested videos

according to my interest so I don’t have to spend much time choosing the video that I like to watch. Reason

Secondly, Youtube can be very educating.

Example

In addition to funny videos for entertainment, there are also many tutorial  videos which teach us how to cook different dishes, make up, decorate our house, do handmade stuff  or   or even use hacks for household chores. I have to admit that my life has changed a lot thanks to Youtube as I am a cooking

buff   and I often spend my free time watching videos about cooking or kitchen hacks and my life is made easier thanks to those hacks. Alternative Though Youtube is convenient and is like an encyclopedia, encyclopedia, I don’t think we should spend a huge amount of time watching videos as they can be very

addictive and we cannot concentrate on our main work.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

browse (v)

lướt web

Synonyms

/braʊz/

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get access to (v)

truy cập vào

tutorial video (n)

video hướng dẫn

/tuːˈtɔːr.i.əl ˈvɪd.i.oʊ / handmade stuff (n)

đồ t ự làm bằng tay

/ˌhændˈmeɪd st ʌf / hack (n) /hæk/

mẹo

household chore (n)

việc vặt trong gia đình 

/ˈhaʊs.hoʊld t  ʃɔːr/  buff (n)

người yêu thích/ am hiểu cái gì

/bʌf/  addictive (adj)

gây nghiện

/əˈdɪk·t ɪv/

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15  Describe a newly built facility that influences your city. Infrastructure

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy viế t một cụm t ừ tiếng Anh tương ứng với nghĩa tiế ng ng Việt được cho ở đoạn

văn dưới đây.  Today I am going to tell you about a (1) __________________________________ (cơ sở  hạ  t ầng mới được xây) that has a great influence on my city, it is the new (2) ___________________________________ _______________ ____________________ (công viên giải trí) that was built one year ago and has came into operation for five months. The name of the amusement park is Funland, which is situated in the city centre. It was built because the (3)____________________________________ (3)____________________________________ (hội đồng thành phố) wanted to attract more tourists.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Mỗi câu trong đoạn văn sau chứa 1 lỗi sai. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. It is an entertainment complex which consists of much areas: roller coaster, zoo, aquarium and a cinema. People, especially parents in my city have a wide choice of taking child to parks. In Funland, not only children but parents can also enjoy as there are many areas in the park where adults can visit while letting their kids play in the playground. In the past there was just a small water park a nd it didn’t seem to come the great need of people in my city. (1) ________________________________ ________________________________

(3) _________________________________ _________________________________

(2) ________________________________ ________________________________

(4) _________________________________ _________________________________

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3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Hãy viế t phiên âm chính xác của những t ừ sau. 1. aquarium _________________ __________________________________ ___________________ 2. playground _______________________________ _________________________________ __ 3. area _________________________________ _________________________________________ ________

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống một liên t ừ để t ạo thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh có nghĩa. It is a fact that there are several other parks; (1)___________________, they have been abandoned for ages with limited facility (2)___________________ Funland is like a new hub for everyone in the city. Another advantage that is brought about by Funland is that it attracts more tourists from other provinces. It is evident (3)___________________ since Funland is built, many people from different areas have come to our city and spent money here, (4)___________________ might be a great motivation for our city’s tourism.  

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a newly built facility that influences your city. You should say about: - What the facility is; - Why it was built; - And tell how it helps your city.

2. Suggested answer

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Answer

Today I am going to tell you about a newly built facility  that has a great influence on my city, it is the new amusement park  that  that was built one year ago and has came into operation for five months.

Reason

The name of the amusement park is Funl Funland, and, which is situated in the city centre. It was built because the city council wanted to attract more tourists.

Example It is an entertainment com complex plex which consists of many areas: roller coaster, zoo, aquarium and a cinema. People, especially parents in my city have a wide choice of taking children to parks. In Funland, not only children but parents can also enjoy as there are many areas in the park which adults can visit while letting their kids play in the playground. In the past there was just a small

water park and it didn’t seem to meet the great need of people in my city. It is a fact that there are several other parks; however, they have been abandoned for ages with limited facility so Funland is like a new hub for everyone in the city. Another advantage that is brought about by Funland is that it attracts more tourists from other provinces. It is evident that since Funland is built, many people from different areas have come to our city and spent money here, which might be a great motivation for local tourism.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words newly built facility (n)

Meaning cơ sở hạ t ầng mới được xây dựng

amusement park (n)

công viên giải trí

Synonyms

/əˈmjuːz.mənt ˌpɑːrk/  playground (n)

khu vui chơi (cho trẻ em)

/ˈpleɪ.ɡraʊnd/   aquarium (n)

công viên thủy sinh

/əˈkwer.i.əm/

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local tourism (n)

du lịch của địa phương 

/ˈloʊ.kəl ˈt ʊr.ɪ.zəm/

2. Structures have a great influence on (Sb/St) (ảnh hưởng lớn đến ai/ cái gì)

My mom’s teaching style has a great influence on   me.

It is evident that

It is evident that   smart phone has a lot of

(rõ ràng là)

advantages.

meet the need

The coffee shop said that it was unable to meet

(đáp ứng nhu cầu)

people’s growing need of the special orange shake.

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Describe a game that you used to play in your childhood. Childhood, memory

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Cho dạng đúng của các t ừ trong ngoặc sau đây. Whenever it comes to my (1) (child) _____________________, I always think of the good old days that I spent with the kids in my (2) (neighbor) _____________________. Today I am going to tell you about one of my most favorite childhood game, whose name is blind- man’s-buff and it is very popular with kids (3) (bear) _____________________in 1990s.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Chia các độ ng t ừ trong ngoặc ở thì phù hợp. To be more specific, the game (1) (require)________________________ at least three people and we usually tried to gather about nine or ten kids so as to have more fun. First we (2) (play)________________________ scissors, paper, rock to choose one person who would be blindfolded and when that person (3) (choose)________________________, his/her eyes would be

tied up so he/she couldn’t see anything then we formed a large circle around that person. The circle (4) (not allow)________________________ to “break” under any circumstances. Everyone should run to make the circle move and make it more difficult for the blindfolded person to catch anyone. If the (5) (blindfold)________________________ kid could touch someone and say his/her name, the blindfolded kid would be free and the kid who was caught would be blindfolded this time.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Xác định trọng âm của những t ừ sau. 1. favorite

2. childhood

3. gather

4. blindfold

5. primary

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4. Coherence

Bài 4: Hãy thay thế  nh  những t ừ in đậm bằng những t ừ đồng nghĩa của nó. I continued to play this game till I finished primary school. Though I got older, the game was not suitable for me but  it  it was truly one of my most favorite childhood memories. _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a game that you used to play in your childhood. You should say about: - What the game is; - Why you like playing it; - Who you play it with; - And explain how it is played.

2. Suggested answer Describe a game that you used to play in your childhood. Answer

Whenever it comes to my childhood, I always think of the good old days that I spent with the kids in my neighborhood. Today I am going to tell you about one of my most favorite childhood game, whose name is blind-man’s-buff   and it is very popular with kids born in 1990s.

Reason

I loved the game so much that I played played every afternoon after school with my

next door friends. It helped me relax after a long day studying at school.

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Example To be more specific, the game required at least three people and we usually

tried to gather about nine or ten kids so as to have more fun. First we played scissors, paper, rock to choose one person who would be blindfolded  and when that person was chosen, his/her eyes would be tied up so he/she

couldn’t see anything then we formed a large circle around that person. The circle was not allowed to “break” under any circumstances. Everyone should run to make the circle move and make it more difficult for the blindfolded person to catch anyone. If the blindfolded kid could touch someone and say his/her name, the blindfolded kid would be free and the kid who was caught would be blindfolded this time. I continued to play this game till I finished primary school. Though I got older, the game was not suitable for me but it was truly one of my most favorite childhood memories.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

blindfold (v)

bịt mắt

Synonyms

/ˈblaɪnd.foʊld/ blind-man’s-buff (n)

trò bịt mắt bắt dê

/ˌblaɪnd.mænz ˈbʌf/ next door friend (n)

các bạn sống gần nhà

/ˌnekst ˈdɔːr frend/ the good old days (n)

những ngày tháng quá kh ứ tươi đẹp

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17  Describe a thing you have bought but have not used. Things

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Khoanh tròn t ừ đồng nghĩa chính xác với các t ừ được in đậm. The fact is that photography was so alluring  (attractive/ encouraging)  and that’s the

reason  (justification/ purpose) why I felt the urge (a very difficult situation/ strong wish to do St) to buy a camera. I would like to tell you about one thing that I have bought but have not used for some reasons, which is the Canon camera.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Hãy dịch những câu sau sang tiế ng ng Anh. 1. Thú thật là, tôi mua chiếc máy ảnh này cách đây 8 tháng. 2. Vào thời điểm đó, tôi vừa t ốt nghiệp đại học nên tôi có rất nhiều thời gian. 3. Tôi bắt đầu có niềm hứng thú với việc chụp ảnh. 4. Tôi là một fan lớn của cuộc thi nhiếp ảnh thường niên của kênh truyền hình National Geographic và cá nhân tôi cực kỳ yêu thích và ấn tượng bởi những t ấm ảnh ở những thể loại

khác nhau được chụp bởi rất nhiều nhiếp ảnh gia trên thế giới. 5. Vì thế, tôi có một niềm đam mê mãnh liệt rằng tôi có thể  đi vòng quanh Hà Nội, nơi tôi sinh ra và lớn lên, để ghi lại những khoảnh khắc đời thường của thành phố này.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng và ghi ra những t ừ bạn nghe được. 1. _______________ _________________________________ ____________________ __

5. _______________ _________________________________ ____________________ __

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2. _______________ __________________________________ _____________________

6. _______________ _________________________________ ____________________ __

3. _______________ __________________________________ _____________________

7. _______________ __________________________________ _____________________

4. _______________ __________________________________ _____________________

8. _______________ _________________________________ ____________________ __

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Hãy điền các độ ng t ừ trong bảng vào vị trí phù hợp của nó trong đoạn văn sau. Chia động t ừ nế u c ần thiế t. t. take

decide

feel

buy

touch

fall

go

make

I (1)___________________ to a shop and I fell in love with a Canon camera, which (2)___________________ in Japan. I asked the shop manager to allow me to take some photos, then I (3)___________________ some of her 3-year-old daughter and the quality of the images looked truly amazing so I (4)___________________ to buy it without too much thinking. However, after (5)___________________ it, the camera soon (6)___________________ into disuse

because I was so busy with my work and didn’t have enough tim e to go around and take photos. I (7)___________________ sorry about this but I still cannot manage my time to use it. Now, even when I am free, I was so tired that I barely (8)___________________ it.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a thing you have bought but have not used. You should say about: - What the thing is; - Why you bought it; - Why you haven’t used it;  

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a thing you have bought but have not used.

Answer

I would like to tell you about one thing that I have bought but have not used for some reasons, which is the Canon camera.

Reason

The fact is that photography was so alluring  and that’s the reason why I felt

the urge to buy a camera. Example To be honest, I bought this camera eight months ago. At that time, I just graduated from university so I had plenty of time. I developed an interest for  taking photos. I was a great enthusiast   of National Geographic Channel’s annual photography contest and personally I was obsessed  and impressed with photos of different genres taken by various photographers all over the world. Therefore, I had a strong desire that I could go around Hanoi, where I

was born and grow up, to take photos of this city’s daily lif ee.. Example I went to a shop and I fell in love  with a Canon camera, which was made in Japan. I asked the shop manager to allow me to take some photos, then I took some of her 3-year-old daughter and the quality of the images looked truly amazing so I decided to buy it without too much thinking. Reason

However, after buying it, the camera soon fell into disuse  because I was so

busy with my work and didn’t have enough time to go around and take photos. I felt sorry about this but I still cannot manage my time to use it. Now, even when I am free, I was so tired that I barely touch it.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

Synonyms

alluring (adj)

thú vị, hay ho

/əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/  enthusiast (n)

người hâm mộ, người

/ɪnˈθuː.zi.æst/ 

yêu thích cái gì

fan (n) /fæn/ Although I am not a fan of Marvel film series, I often go to the cinema to see if

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every single movie is shown. barely (adv)

hiếm khi

hardly (adj) /ˈhɑːrd.li/ 

/ˈber.li/ 

Hardly do I make a financial decision

without consulting my mom’s advice. obsessed (adj)

không thể ngừng suy

/əbˈsest/ 

nghĩ về cái gì

2. Structures feel the urge to

When I knew that my brother told lies, I felt

(cảm thấy rất muốn làm gì)

the urge to tell my mom.

develop an interest for

I developed an interest   for  abstract

(bắt đầu nuôi dưỡng ý thích cho cái gì)

paintings when I was a sophomore in university.

have a strong desire (có mong muốn mãnh liệt)

I have a strong desire to open a restaurant.

fall in love (with Sb/ St)

I fall in love with anything that is small and

(có cảm tình với ai/ cái gì)

cute.

fall into disuse

The house soon fell into disuse  after the

(không được sử dụng)

owners moved to another place to live.

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Describe a subject you didn’t like but interested in now. 

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Favorite subject, interest

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Dịch các câu sau đây sang tiế ng ng Anh. 1. Khi còn học phổ thông, môn Văn là môn mà tôi ghét nhấ t. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________ _____ 2. Mặc dù nó là m ột trong ba môn chính trong trường nhưng tôi không có hứ ng thú gì với môn học này cả. ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ___ 3. Tuy nhiên, sau một thời gian dài, tôi nhận ra rằng tôi lại muốn học môn này nhiều hơn. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________ _____

2. Grammar Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗi sai. Hãy đọ c k ỹ và sửa chúng. It all began from my misconception that we only learnt length extracts from books or novels, gave an analysis in terms of rhetorical and lingual categories and then wrote 1000word-essay. I was quite lazy back then; however, whenever the teacher introduced and explained new concepts, I fell asleep every time I had to learn this subject. (1)_________________________

(2)_________________________

(3)_______________________

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau và đọc nh ững t ừ  dưới đây theo đúng phát âm và trọng âm chuẩn mà bạn nghe được.

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1. intriguing

4. analysis

7. literature

2. category

5. concept

8. interest

3. explain

6. gradually

9. foreign

4. Coherence Bài 4: Hãy chọn một đáp án thích hợp điề n vào mỗi chỗ trống sau đây.  However, now I regret not (1)___ studied harder because I realize that it is not only a meaningful and (2)___ subject but it helps us a lot in our life. I gradually realize that Literature is very (3)___ so I really want to study it again.

Currently, I have been so caught (4)___ my work that I don’t have enough time to read text books so I have decided to buy books of different (5)___ such as novel, short stories or romance, both of Vietnamese and foreign literature. This helps me a lot in my effort to

understand more about the world’s literature.   1. A. having

B. to have

C. have

2. A. informative

B. inform

C. informing

3. A. intrigued

B. intrigue

C. intriguing

4. A. up for

B. up with

C. up in

5. A. category

B. categories

C. categorizes

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card

Describe a subject you didn’t like but interested in now.   You should say about: - What the subject is; - Why you didn’t like it and why you are interested in it now;  - And explain how it helps you with your study/ work.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a subject you didn’t like but interested in now.   Answer

Well, when I was in high school, actually, I used to hate Literature the most.

Although it was one of three main subjects for us in high school, I had no interest in studying this subject. However, after a quite long time, I realize that want to study more about this subject. Reason

It all began from my misconception that we only learnt lengthy extracts from books or novels, gave an analysis in terms of rhetorical  and linguistic categories and then wrote 1000-word-essay. I was quite lazy back then and even whenever the teacher introduced and explained new concepts, I fell asleep every time I had to learn this subject.

Example However, now I regret not having studied  harder because I realize that it is not only a meaningful and informative subject but it helps us a lot in our life. Reason

I gradually realize that Literature is very intriguing so I really want to study it again. To be more specific, I find that it helps me a lot with my writing for my work and I can broaden my mind by reading world-famous novels by wellknown writers.

Example Currently, I have been so caught up in my work that I don’t have enough time to read text books so I have decided to buy books of different categories such as novel, short stories or romance, both of Vietnamese and foreign literature. This

helps me a lot in my effort to understand more about the world’s l iterature.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

misconception (n)

sự hiểu nhầm

Synonyms

/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃ ən/ extract (n)

đoạn trích

/ɪkˈstrækt / rhetorical (n)

tu t ừ 

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/rɪˈt ɔːr.ɪ ɔːr.ɪ.kəl/ concept (n)

khái niệm

/ˈkɑːn.sept / intriguing (n)

hấp dẫn, thú vị 

/ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/

2. Structures have no interest in (St)

I have no interest  in playing sports although I knew

(không có hứng thú làm gì)

they were good for my health.

regret not doing St

I regret not working harder to win at least one prize

(hối hận không làm gì)

in the cooking competition.

be caught up in

I was so caught up in  my work  that I didn’t have

(bận bịu với việc gì)

enough time to go out with my friends.

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Describe a TV Show that made you laugh.

Entertainment, laughter

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy viết nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của các t ừ sau.  To talk about the TV show that made me laugh a lot, the one that (1) ( nảy ra trong đầu tôi) ______________________________ _______________ _______________ is “Friends”, which is an American television (2) (phim truyền

hình dài tập có yếu tố hài hước ) ____________________. So far, it is still considered as one of the best series by so many people around the world. The movie is (3) (về cơ bản là ) _____________________ about the life of six 20-something New Yorkers who hang out at this coffee house. 

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn sau chứa 3 lỗi sai về động t ừ. ừ. Hãy đọc k ỹ và sửa chúng. “Friends” were aired for 10 years, from 1994 to 2004. The show not only cracked me up everytime I watch, but also is very relatable, which explains why it is still so popular today. The show never tries to be glossed over the harsh reality of life. (1) _________________

(2) _________________

(3) _________________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Gạch chân hoặc tô đậm những t ừ có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiế t thứ nhất trong

đoạn sau. The topics addressed apply to all kinds of people, and we can see bits of ourselves in the six friends as they try to make their way in the world – which isn’t so different to ours now.

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At times the characters lost their jobs, struggled on low income and got stuck in the careers they hated. These are all situations that us today can identify with as we struggle to make a

living.

4. Coherence Bài 4: Sắp xế p các câu/ đoạn sau thành một đoạn văn có nghĩa hoàn chỉ nh.

A. I can’t remember how many times I have watched the show and everytime I tell myself to watch just one episode, I always end up watching the whole season because of its stimulating plot. And above all, Friends is definitely a good guide through life for me. B. I was most impressed by the performance of Matthew Perry, who who portrayed the character Chandler – a very witty man with his constant joke-making. C. Besides, the show starred many talented actors and actresses. ____ ____ ____

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a TV Show that made you laugh. You should say about: - What the show is; - When it is/was aired; - Why you laugh when you watch that show; - And explain how it entertains/helps you.

2. Suggested answer Describe a TV Show that made you laugh. Answer

To talk about the TV show that made me laugh a lot, the one that  springs

to my mind is “Friends”, which is an American television sitcom. So far, it is still considered as one of the best series by so many people around the

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world. The movie is basically about the life of six 20-something  New Yorkers who hang out at a coffee house. 

Friends was aired  for 10 years, from 1994 to 2004. The show not only

Reason

cracks me up everytime I watch, but also is very relatable, which explains why it is still so popular today. The show never tries to gloss over the harsh

reality of life. Example

The topics addressed apply to all kinds of people, and we can see bits of ourselves in the six friends as they try to make their way in the world   – 

which isn’t so different to ours now. At times the characters lost their jobs, struggled on low income and got stuck in the careers they hated. These are all situations that us today can identify with as we struggle to make a living. Reason

Besides, the show starred many talented actors and actresses.

Example I was most impr impressed essed by the performance performance of Matthew Perry, who portrayed portrayed the character Chandler – a very witty man with his constant joke-making.

I can’t remember how many times I have watched the show and everytime I tell myself to watch just one episode, I always end up watching the whole season because of its stimulating plot. And above all, Friends is definitely a good guide through life for me.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

20-something (adj)

khoảng 20 tuổi

air (v) /eər/

chiếu, công chiếu

Synonyms

2. Structures

spring to one’s mind

When I am asked about the most delicious dish in

(nảy ra trong đầu ai)  

the world, the first thing that springs to my mind is

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Bun cha. crack Sb up

The sitcom “High Kick” always cracks me up 

(làm ai cười rũ rượi)  

everytime I watch it.

gloss over the harsh reality of life The film didn’t seem to gloss over the harsh reality

(tô hồng hiện thực khốc liệt của

of life  but focused on the difficulties and obstacles

cuộc sống 

that the family had to face.

make one’s way in the world 

How the main characters make their way in the

(xoay sở để thành công) 

world is totally different from how we do it.

make a living

To make a living, she had to do a lot of work, from a

(kiếm sống) 

waitress at a restaurant to a receptionist in a hotel.

end up (doing St)

After playing dolls with my niece and then doing the

(làm gì cuối cùng sau 1 loại

grocery shopping, I ended up  lying on my bed and

những hành động khác)  

watching my favorite TV show.

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Describe a competition that you took part in.

Competition, feeling

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Viế t t ừ tiế ng ng Anh bên cạnh các t ừ tiế ng ng Việt sau đây.  When I was a highschool student, my (chuyên ngành) _________________ was Chinese, just because I was not qualified enough to attend the English class, so I (cuối cùng đã chọn) ________________ studying a language that I thought there would not be a slightest probability of learning it someday.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗi sai. Hãy xác đị nh và sửa chúng. As it turned out, the more I learned the more I was attracted to this Mandarin language.

And I figured out that I did have a knack for learning foreign languages. I’m not saying that it was some piece of cake or something, but I could absorb the language faster than

my peers. And luckily, it was my ability that catch my teacher’s attention, and she decided to have me join a local team to compete in a region Chinese speaking contest called Chinese Bridge in which the winning team would had a chance to represent Vietnam to enter the International Chinese Bridge and compete with other 200 countries. ____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng và đọc chính xác những t ừ sau. knack

region

bridge

absorb

represent

probability 

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4. Coherence Bài 4: Hãy sắp xế p lại các câu sau cho đúng trậ t t ự  để  t ạo thành một đoạn văn có

nghĩa. (1) During a 2-week stay in China for the competition, I made friends with a lot of cool people coming from different part around the globe, which really made my eyes wide open about the world and I was so grateful for that. (2) I did win a third place for personal performance, which was shocking to me because you know I was just this tiny little Vietnamese girl who joined this contest to learn and to

experience, winning a prize was something that I hadn’t planned to.  (3) Thanks to the whole team’s considerable effort, we won the first place and officially enter the large-scale international contest. ______ ______ ______ 

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a competition that you took part in. You should say about: - What competition is; - When it took place; - What you did during that competition; - And explain how you feel about that competition.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a competition that you took part in. Answer

When I was a highschool student, my major was Chinese, just because I was

not qualified enough to attend the English class, so I ended up studying a language that I thought there would not be a slightest probability of learning it someday. Example As it turned out, the more I learned the more I was attracted to this Mandarin language. And I figured out   that I did have a knack for learning foreign

languages. I’m not saying that it was a piece of cake or something, but I could absorb the language faster than my peers. And luckily, it was my ability that

caught my teacher’s attention, and she decided to have me join a local team to compete in a regional Chinese speaking contest called Chinese Bridge, in which the winning team would have a chance to represent Vietnam to enter the International Chinese Bridge and compete with other 200 countries. Example Thanks to the whole team’s considerable effort , we won the first place and officially entered the large-scale international contest. During a 2-week stay in China for the competition, I made friends with a lot of cool people coming from different part around the globe, which really made my eyes wide open  about the world and I was so grateful for that. I did win a third place for personal performance, which was shocking to me because you know I was just this tiny little Vietnamese girl who joined this contest to learn and to

experience, winning a prize was something that I hadn’t planned to.  

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

probability (n)

khả năng có thể 

Synonyms

/ˌprɑː.bəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/  figure out (v)

chỉ ra, nhận ra

/ˈfɪɡər aʊt/

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effort (n)

/ˈef.ɚ tt//

nỗ lực

 (n) /əˈtempt/ attempt  (n)

2. Structures

make one’s eyes wide open 

My little brother’s first prize in the competition has

(làm ai ngạc nhiên) 

made my parents’ eyes wide open.

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Describe a good law in your country.

Law, regulation

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Với mỗi t ừ  in đậm trong đoạn văn sau, hãy khoanh tròn hoặc g ạch chân mộ t ừ  trong ngoặc đồng nghĩa chính xác nhấ t với nó. Well to be completely honest, I don’t know the first thing  (not know well/ not know a

thing) about any law specifically, but if I have to think about one, I think it would be the restriction (limitation/ preservation) on cellphone use while driving in my country. You know, answering phone calls or texting while driving or riding motorbikes is a

common  (predictive/ popular) sight in Vietnam therefore the government has decided to impose this restriction. Under this regulation, drivers using handheld phones while driving motorbikes have to pay a fine of 600 to 800,000 VND. They also have their driving licenses revoked for 3 months. If a violator causes a fatal  (dead/ deadly) accident, they will face criminal charges.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Khoanh tròn đáp án chính xác nhất để  điền vào mỗi chỗ  trống trong đoạn văn sau. In my opinion, this regulation is absolutely (1)___ because with rapid technological (2)___, cell phone becomes more dangerous as it jeopardises people’s life. Drivers who use cell phone to text are most (3)___ to look over their phones than the road and can take away a life in the (4)___ of an eye. Therefore they fail to concentrate and reduce their (5)___ of the road ahead. 1. A. thorough

B. reasonable

C. sufficient

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2. A. increase

B. rise

C. growth

3. A. likelihood

B. alike

C. likely

4. A. blink

B. touch

C. close

5. A. vision

B. observation

C. witnessing

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy phát âm chu ẩn những cặp t ừ dễ nh ầm lẫn sau đây. 1. dead - deadly 2. population – popularity 3. imaginative – imaginary 4. angle – angel 5. bow - bowl

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Điền một t ừ thích hợp vào chỗ  trống và hãy chia động t ừ  hoặc cho dạng đúng của t ừ đó nế u c ần thiế t. t. In fact, there was this deadly accident in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem. It (1) _______________ because a truck driver was talking a phone while driving and ran into a motorbike, killing a woman and her son right on the (2) _______________. There are also some people argue that hands-free mobile phone is not dangerous because people can drive using both of their (3) _______________. This may even worsen the situation by suggesting that the behavior is safe. When a car swerves unexpectedly or pedestrians step into traffic, and the mind lacks the processing power to react on (4) _______________. 

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a good law in your country.

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You should say about: - What the law is;

- When and why it was enacted; - Who should follow this law; - And explain how it helps your country.

2. Suggested answer Describe a good law in your country. Answer

Well to be completely honest, I don’t know the first thing about any law specifically, but if I have to think about one, I think it would be the restriction on cellphone use while driving in my country.

Example You know, answering phone calls calls or texting while driving or riding motorbikes is a common sight in Vietnam therefore the government has decided to  impose this restriction.  Under this regulation, drivers using

handheld phones while driving motorbikes have to pay a fine of 600 to 800,000 VND. They also have their driving licenses  revoked for 3 months. If a violator causes a fatal accident, they will face criminal charges. Reason

In my opinion, this regulation is absolutely reasonable because with rapid technological growth, cell phone becomes more dangerous as it jeopardises 

people’s life.  Example Drivers who use cell phone to text are most likely to look over their phones than the road and can take away a life in the blink of an eye. Therefore they fail to concentrate and reduce their vision of the road ahead.

In fact, there was this deadly accident in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem. It happened because a truck driver was talking a phone while driving and ran into a motorbike, killing a woman and her son right on the spot. There are also some people argue that hands-free mobile phone is not dangerous because people can drive using both of their hands. This may

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even worsen the situation by suggesting that the behavior is safe. When a car swerves unexpectedly or pedestrians step into traffic, and the mind lacks the processing power to react on time.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

handheld (adj)

cầm tay

Synonyms

/ˌhændˈheld/  revoke (v)

tước, bãi bỏ 

/rɪˈvoʊk/ criminal charge (n)

cáo buộc vi phạm

/ˈkrɪm.ə.nəl t  ʃɑːrdʒ / jeopardise (v) /ˈdʒep.ɚ .da .daɪz/

làm nguy hại

put St in danger (v) Deforestation, which is caused by human activities, has put many species of animals in danger.

chết người

deadly (adj)

/ˈded.li/ 

fatal (adj) /ˈfeɪ.t̬əl/ Smoking can lead to fatal diseases such as respiratory or heartrelated ones.

on the spot (adv)

ngay lập t ức

immediately (adv) /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ She came home then it rained immediately.

swerve (v)

xoay, đổi chiều bất

/swɝːv/ 

thình lình

hands-free (adj)

(thiết bị) không cần

/ˌhændzˈfriː/ 

2 tay mà vẫn sử dụng

được

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2. Structures not know the first thing about (Sb/St) I didn’t know the first thing about  technical  technical

(không biết điều gì về vấn đề gì)  

devices so everytime the fans are out of order, I

will have it repaired by my sister. (St) is a common sight

A group of men playing football is a very

(cái gì được bắt gặp thường xuyên) 

 in Vietnam. common sight  in

impose restriction on (St)

I think the government should impose

(áp lệnh cấm lên cái gì) 

restriction on those who litter on the streets.

3. Idioms   in the blink of an eye: trong nháy m ắt



 

You must be careful when travelling on the road. Remember not to use mobile phone while driving or accidents can happen in the blink of an eye.

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Describe an interesting animal. Animal

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Điền một t ừ hoặc một cụm t ừ vào chỗ trống trong đoạn sau. To talk about an interesting animal, the first thing that (1) _____________________ is the sloth. Sloths are tropical mammals that live in South America. Sloths have short, flat heads, big eyes; short snouts, long legs, and tiny ears. Some species have stubby tails. Altogether, sloths' bodies are usually between 50 and 60 cm long. Sloths are (2) _____________________ as hilariously slow in Disney’s latest movie ‘Zootopia’ - a smash hit internationally, as it appealed to all age (3) (3 ) __________________ ____________________. __. And also thanks to that movie, I came to know this animal.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Dựa vào những t ừ gợi ý, hãy viế t thành các câu hoàn ch ỉnh. 1. Besides/ they/ expert/ play/ cute. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________. ___. 2. I/ think/ that/ probably/ reason/ why/ many/ people/ like/ sloths/, include/ me. ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________. __.

3. And/ after/ read/ few/ article/ sloths/, what/ strike/ me/ that/ sloths/ ‘vegans’/, they/ eat/ leave/, flower petal/ other/ plant product/. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________. ___. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________. ___.

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4. They/ use/ long/ claw/hang/ onto/ branch/ while/ they/ feast/ leaves/ other/ animal/ not/ reach. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________. ___.

5. And/ surprise/, they/ strong/ swimmer/. swi mmer/. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________.. 6. They/ will/ sometimes/ drop/ down/ from/ treetop perches/ into/ water/ and/ use extended/ arms/ propel/ through/ water. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________. ___.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng và viế t ra những t ừ bạn nghe được. 1. ________________ _________________________________ _________________

4. ________________ _________________________________ _________________

2. ________________ _________________________________ _________________

5. ________________ _________________________________ _________________

3. ________________ _________________________________ _________________

6. ________________ _________________________________ _________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Dựa vào toàn bộ bài, hãy đoán nghĩa của những t ừ in đậm sau. They are essentially herbivores. They can be compared to koala bears in some ways, as they are both considered to be bone-idle.

So I think it’s a really interesting animal and I hope to see it in the flesh one day. 1. herbivores

_______________________________________

2. in the flesh

_______________________________________

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe an interesting animal. You should say about:

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- What animal it is; - What features it has; - Why you find it interesting;

- And explain how you feel about it.

2. Suggested answer Describe an interesting animal. Answer

To talk about an interesting animal, the first thing that comes to my mind is the

sloth. Sloths are tropical mammals  that live in South America. Sloths have short, flat heads, big eyes; short snouts, long legs, and tiny ears. Some species have stubby tails. Altogether, sloths' bodies are usually between 50 and 60 cm long. Sloths are portrayed  as hilariously slow in Disney’s latest movie

‘Zootopia’ - a smash hit internationally, as it appealed to all age groups. And also thanks to that movie, I came to know this animal. Reason

Besides, they are experts in  playing cute. I think that's probably the reason why so many people like sloths, including me.

Example And after reading a few articles about sloths, What strikes me the most most is that

sloths are ‘vegans’ ‘vegans’, they eat leaves, flower petals and other plant products. They use their long claws to hang onto branches while they feast on the leaves that other animals can't reach. And surprisingly, they are strong swimmers. They will sometimes drop down from their treetop perches into water and use their extended arms to propel through the water. They are herbivores. They can be compared to koala bears in some ways, as they are both considered to be bone idle.

So I think it’s a really interesting animal and I hope t o see it in the flesh one day.

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III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

Synonyms

con lừơi 

sloth (n) /sloʊθ/ 

động vật có vú

mammal (n)

/ˈmæm.əl/ stubby (adj)

mũm mĩm, mập mạp

/ˈstʌb.i/ khắc họa

portray (v) /pɔːrˈtreɪ/

người ăn chay 

vegan (n)

/ˈviː.ɡən/  propel (v)

vẫy, đạp, khua

/prəˈpel herbivore (n)

động vật ăn cỏ 

/ˈhɝː.bə.vɔːr/  2. Structures to be an expert in (St)

My close friend, Henry, is an expert in telling the

(rất giỏi trong việc gì)  

difference between twins.

3. Idioms   in the flesh: thật, bằng xương bằng thịt



 

I have already seen her performance on TV but never in the flesh.

•  bone idle: rất lười  

There is a misconception that pigs are bond idle. However, contrary to what people may think, pigs are proved not to be lazy at all.

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II. CHỦ ĐỀ “PLACES”  Chủ  đề  “Places” sẽ  t ập trung vào mô t ả  các địa điểm. Và với một đề bài yêu cầu mô t ả  địa

điểm, các bạn nên chú ý những điểm sau.

1. Nói rõ ràng tên c ủa địa điểm đó và nói rõ nó nằ m ở đâu. 2. Mô t ả lý do t ại sao bạn lại chọn địa điểm đó. (Vì nó đẹp/ yên tĩnh/ hiện đạ i/ rộng rãi/…)  3. Đưa ra các ý kiến b ổ tr ợ  để làm cho lý do của bạn thêm phần ch ắc chắn và thuyết ph ục. Bạn có thể kể ra ở  đây có những cơ sở  vật chất gì, môi trường như thế nào, kiến trúc ra sao, có những hoạt động gì được diễn ra,,…  4. Cảm nhận của bạn về nơi bạn đang mô tả. Bạn có thể đề xuất một số  thay đổi tích cực mà bạn muốn đối với địa điểm này.

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Describe a city that you think is beautiful. Scenery, beauty

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Điền một giới t ừ thích hợp vào các chỗ trống sau đây. Well, honestly I am really (1)___________ travelling and I haven’t been (2)___________ any foreign countries, so I often imagine vividly (3)___________ the cities that I want to go to. One of them is Singapore, which is located in South East Asia. This is the city, also a country that I have always dreamt (4)___________ ever since I was a student. I think to me, the only reason why I think Singapore is beautiful is the fact that it is an extremely clean and modern country.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Dựa vào những t ừ gợi ý, hãy viế t thành những câu hoàn ch ỉnh. 1. I/ just/ read/ see/ the photos/ and/ clips/ Singapore/ through/ mass/ media/ example/ TV/ newspapers/ but I/ imagine/ beauty/ this/ city. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________. ____. 2. I/ suppose/ many/ people/ hear/ icon/ Singapore – the/ Merlion/ locate/ Marina Bay. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________. ____. 3. The/ icon/ famous/ that/ every time/ I/ think/ this/ city, Merlion/ first/ tourist/ attraction/ come/ my/ mind. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________. ____.

3. Pronunciation

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Bài 3: Viế t t ừ hoàn chỉnh dựa vào những phiên âm có trong đoạn văn sau đây. There are also other (1) /ˈlænd.mɑːrk/________________________  for instance the (2) /bəˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/ ________________________  garden or flower dome which is home to hundreds of

trees and flowers from many areas all over the world; the Marina Bay Sands –  a (3) /lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/ ________________________ hotel which is also a new icon of Singapore or the city’s downtown where there are many huge shopping centers and high-rise buildings with (4) /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dən.er.i/_______________ n.er.i/_____________________unique ______unique aarchitecture. rchitecture.

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗi sai liên quan đế n lỗi logic. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. Singapore may be very beautiful despite its incredibly clean streets. This country has long been known for being one of the cleanest countries on Earth but almost no garbage. There are also nature reserves which are situated in the suburb of the city who make the air become much fresher. I hope that one day I can visit this beautiful city to fulfill my dream. _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a city that you think is beautiful. You should say about: - What the name of the city is; - Where it is located; - Why you think it is beautiful;

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2. Suggested answer Describe a city that you think is beautiful. Answer

Well, honestly I am  really into travelling  and I haven’t been to any foreign

countries, so I often imagine vividly about the cities that I want to go to. One of them is Singapore, which is located in South East Asia. This is the city, also a Reason

country that I have always dreamt of ever since I was a student. I think to me, the only reason why I think Singapore is beautiful is the fact that it is an extremely clean and modern country.

Example I have just read and seen the photos and clips about Singapore through mass

media for example TV or newspapers but I can imagine the beauty of this city. I suppose that many people have heard about the icon of Singapore - the Merlion located by Marina Bay. The icon is so famous that every time I think of this city, Merlion is the first tourist attraction  that comes to my mind. There are also other landmarks  for instance the Botanical Garden or Flower dome which is home to hundreds of trees and flowers from many areas all over the world; the Marina Bay Sands – a luxurious hotel which is also a new icon of Singapore or

the city’s downtown where there are many huge shopping centers and highrise buildings with extraordinary architecture. Singapore may be very beautiful thanks to its incredibly clean  streets. This country has long been known for being one of the cleanest countries on Earth with almost no garbage. There are also nature reserves which are situated in the suburb of the city which make the air become much fresher. I hope that one day I can visit this beautiful city to fulfill my dream.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

imagine vividly (v)

tưởng tượng/ hình dung rõ

/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn ˈvɪv·ɪd·li/

ràng ra cái gì

Synonyms

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mass media (n)

phương tiện thông tin đại

/ˌmæs ˈmiː.di.ə/

chúng

icon (n)

biểu tượng

/ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ 

tourist attraction (n)

điểm thu hút khách du lịch

/ˈtʊr.ɪst əˈtræk. ʃə  ʃən / landmark (n)

điểm thu hút khách du lịch

/ˈlænd.mɑːrk/  nature reserve (n)

các khu bảo t ồn thiên nhiên

/ˈneɪ.t  ʃɚ  r  rɪˌzɝːv/  high-rise building (n)

các tòa nhà cao t ầng

/ˈhaɪ.raɪz ˈbɪl.dɪŋ /  extraordinary (n)

khác biệt, độc đáo 

/ɪkˈstrɔːr.dən.er.i/

unique (adj) /juːˈniːk/  Dubai is the city where there are many high-rise buildings with unique architecture.

incredibly clean (adj)

cực kỳ sạch

/ɪnˈkred.ə.bli kliːn/ 

2. Structures I am really into eating vegetarian dish.

be into (St) (rất thích làm gì) fulfill one’s dream

To fulfill my dream of studying in Spain, I have to learn

(thực hiện ước mơ) 

speaking Spanish well.

be home to (St)

The Amazon forest is home to many wild animals.

(là “nhà” của cái gì)

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Describe a part of your country that you find interesting. Region, culture

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Chọn một đáp án để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau. Vietnam is worldwide famous for its scenic (1) (landscape/ scene) and outstanding food, and Da Nang is definitely a place where you can be very well (2) (provided/ catered) for both of them. It is located in the (3) (Southern/ Central) part of Vietnam and the city itself is a colorful (4) (break/ burst) of energy between its fast modernization and (5) (charming/ charm) of the old towns.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Xác định và sửa 3 lỗi sai có trong đoạn sau. Danang is one of the most attractive destination and natural beauty for tourists thanks to its long stunning beaches. All the beaches have long stretches of white sands and the water is crystal clear. The sea can be calm at times but the surf can also be spectacular. The beach is not only beautiful but also easy to reach by different kinds of transport as it lies right next to the city. ____________________

____________________

____________________

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Đọc đúng trọng âm của các t ừ sau. spectacular

transport

modernization

definitely

eccentric

discover

popular

insane

4. Coherence

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Bài 4: Sắp xếp các câu sau để t ạo thành một đoạn văn có trật t ự logic.

1. It’s got everything you could ever want for every mood and every palate. 2. Danang is also popular for its set of 6 awesome and quite eccentric bridges and that

strikes many visitors to this fair city. 3. With endless and insanely delicious and extremely affordable food options, you could live here for years and never stop discovering hole-in-the-wall gems.

4. And if you have any chance to visit this lovely city, don’t forget to try its local food and let me put this simply Danang is a food lover’s dre am. _____

_____

_____

_____

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a part of your country that you find interesting. You should say about: - What the region is; - What special features it has; - Why you find it interesting; - And explain how you feel about that region.

2. Suggested answer

Answer

Describe a part of your country that you find interesting. Vietnam is worldwide famous for its scenic  landscape and outstanding food, and Da Nang is definitely a place where you can be very well catered for both of them. It is located in the central part of Vietnam and the city itself is a colorful burst of energy between its fast modernization and charm of the old towns.

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Reason

Danang is one of the most most attractive destinations and natural b beauty eauty for tourists thanks to its long stunning beaches.

Example All the beaches have long stretches of white sand   and the water is crystal clear. The sea can be calm at times but the surf can also be spectacular. The

beach is not only beautiful but also easy to reach by different kinds of transport as it lies right next to the city. Reason

Danang is also popular for its set of 6 awesome and quite eccentric bridges and that strikes many visitors to this fair city.

Example And if you have any chance to visit this lovely city, don’t forget to try its local

food and let me put this simply Danang is a food lover’s dream. With endless and insanely delicious and extremely affordable food options, you could live here for years and never stop discovering hole-in-the-wall gems. It’s got everything you could ever want for every mood and every palate.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

scenic (adj)

nên thơ, hữu tình (chỉ phong

/ˈsiː.nɪk/

cảnh)

charm (n)

vẻ đẹp, sự quyến rũ 

Synonyms

/t  ʃɑːrm/  spectacular (adj)

lộng lẫy

/spekˈtæk.jə.lɚ / eccentric (adj)

kỳ cục, kỳ quặc

/ɪkˈsen.trɪk/ strike (v)

thu hút khách du lịch

/straɪk/

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2. Structures be well catered for St

Supermarket is where you can be well catered 

(có đầy đủ cái gì) 

for all kinds of food, vegetables or ingredients.

have long stretches of white sand

Nha Trang beach has long stretches of white

(có những bãi cát trắng trải dài) 

sand, which has attracted a lot of visitors.

extremely affordable food options

Bangkok night market is where you can have

(đa dạng sự lựa chọn về đồ ăn mà

extremely affordable food options.

không lo về giá)  hole-in-the-wall gems

The Old Quarter in Hanoi is the perfect place

(những quán ăn nằm sâu trong hẻm) 

for hole-in-the-wall gems.

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Describe a place where you like to study. Place, tranquility

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Dựa vào những t ừ ti ế ng ng Việt trong đoạn văn sau, hãy cung cấp nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh bên cạnh t ừ đó. Honestly I think an (1) (lý tưởng) ___________________ place to study for me is a quiet place, (2) (bất k ể) ____________________ it is an indoor or outdoor one. However, the place that I like

to study ever since I was a high school student is at the city’s library, which (3) ( t ọa lạc) _____________________ _______________ ______ near my school.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Mỗi câu sau đây chứa một lỗi sai. Hãy tìm và sửa chúng. 1. There are also many people who come here to study or work but everyone keeps silence so it is still very quiet. _______________________________________ 2. I often come to this library in the morning or late afternoon when it is not so crowd. _______________________________________ 3. I think this place is idea for group study so I usually come here to study with two of my friends. _______________________________________ 4. Here we can revise the lesson we learn at school and then give a tutor if there is

anyone who doesn’t understand the lesson.  _______________________________________

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a. /f əəˈˈsɪl.ə.ti/

2. stressful

b. /ˈspeɪ  ʃə .ʃəs/

3. facility

c. /ˈstres.f əl/

4. spacious

d. /ˈref.ər.əns/ 

4. Coherence Bài 4: Hãy viế t một đoạn văn bắt đầ u với câu sau. Chú ý viết đúng ngữ pháp, chính t ả 

và đảm bảo về mặt logic. Bài t ập này sẽ có nhiều cách trả lời. Moreover, the library has excellent facilities too. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________ __________ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________ __________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _______________________________ __________ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________ _____________________________. ________.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a place where you like to study. You should say about: - What the place is; - Where it is located; - Why you like studying in that place; - And explain how it helps you with your study.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a place where you like to study. Answer

Honestly I think an ideal place to study for me is a quiet place, no matter it is an indoor or outdoor one. However, the place that I like to study ever since I

was a high school student is at the city’s library, which is located near my

school. Reason

The library is very spacious and it is a perfect place for me to concentrate on my study.

Example There are also many people who come here to study or work but everyone

keeps silent  so  so it is still very quiet. I often come to this library in the morning or late afternoon when it is not so crowded. I think this place is ideal for

group study so I usually come here to study with two of my friends. Here we can revise the lesson we learn at school and then give a tutorial if there is

anyone who doesn’t understand the lesson. Reason

Moreover, the library has excellent facilities too.

Example First, there are reference materials, which are very convenient for us to consult while studying. Also, there are computers which have free wifi connection so that anyone can get access to useful websites and use the information for study. Besides, there is also a zone for books, where everyone can read after stressful studying or working hours. For the reasons above, the

city’s library is a wonderful place for study.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

spacious (adj)

rộng rãi

Synonyms

/ˈspeɪ ʃə  .ʃəs/ group study (n)

học nhóm

/ɡruːp ˈstʌd.i/ revise (v)

ôn luyện

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/rɪˈvaɪz/ facility (n)

cơ sở vật chất

/f əˈ əˈsɪl.ə.ti/ reference material (n) /ˈref.ər.əns məˈt ɪr.i.əl/

tài liệu tham khảo

2. Structures keep silent

Everyone should keep silent  while  while the lecturer delivers a

(giữ yên lặng)

presentation.

give Sb a tutorial

Nam is always ready to give me a tutorial whenever I don’t

(giảng bài)

understand the Math lesson.

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Describe a quiet place that you like. Public place, activities

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy cung c ấp nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của những t ừ sau. Xa: _______________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________

Ngược lại với: ___________________ ______________________________________ ___________________ Nhìn chung: ___________________________________ ________________________________________ _____

Thư giãn: ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ _______  2. Grammar

Bài 2: Chia các độ ng t ừ trong ngoặc ở thì phù hợp. Whenever someone (1) (ask) ___________________ me about a quiet place that I like, I would say the Youth Park which (2) (locate) ___________________ not far away from the center of Hanoi. Contrary to what people may think about parks in general, which might be noisy,

Youth Park (3) (is) ___________________ a really quiet, “green” and friendly place to unwind on weekends.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau đây và điền vào chỗ trống KHÔNG QUÁ 02 TỪ còn thiế u u.. The park covers an area of (1) _________________ square meters, many kinds of trees are planted and there are two big (2) _________________ in the park. Not only do people come here to do activities like going for a walk, (3) _________________, pet walking or studying, but there are many people who go camping or dance. In addition, there are also modern (4) _________________ such as a 500-square-meter playground for children with clean and

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hygienic toilets. One (5) _________________ thing about the park is that there are benches under the trees so anyone can take (6) _________________ under the tree shade, enjoy an ice cream and have a view of one of the lakes.  

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Khoanh tròn ho ặc gạch chân cách diễn đạt chính xác và phù h ợp với logic của t ổng thể đoạn văn. Youth Park is always ( the worst choice/ my top priority) when I want to go to a quiet place to enjoy myself after stressful working hours. Every time I go to the park, I have ( a fun/ a good time) there. As I recall, our family once went camping in the camping zone and spent one night in the park. You know, it was such a (painful/ fantastic) experience! We had a barbecue, we chatted a lot and stayed up late playing cards. The next morning we hired some bicycles and ( took it for granted/ took a

ride) around the park. The atmosphere was so fresh and we were very happy. I highly recommend a trip to Youth Park if anyone pays a visit to Hanoi! II. Sample answer

1. Cue card Describe a quiet place that you like. You should say about: - What the place is; - Where it is located; - Why you like that place;

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a quiet place that you like. Answer

Whenever someone asks me about a quiet place place that I like, I would say the Youth Park which is located not far away from the center of Hanoi. Contrary to what people may think about parks in general, which might be noisy, Youth

Park is a really quiet, green and friendly place to unwind on weekends. Example The park covers an area of  8,000  8,000 square meters, where there are two big lakes and many kinds of trees are planted. Not only do people come here to do activities like going for a walk, doing yoga, pet walking or studying, but there are many people who go camping or dance. In addition, there are also modern

amenities such as a 500-square-meter playground for children with clean and hygienic  toilets. One notable thing about the park is that there are benches under the trees so anyone can take shelter under the tree shade , enjoy an ice cream and have a view of one of the lakes. Reason

Youth Park is always my top priority  when I want to go to a quiet place to

enjoy after stressful working hours. Example Every time I go to the park, I have a good time there. As I recall, our family once went camping in the camping zone and enjoyed one night in the park. You know, it was such a enjoyable experience! We had a barbecue, we chatted a lot and stayed up late playing cards. The next morning we hired some bicycles and rode around the park. The atmosphere was so fresh and we were very happy. I highly recommend a trip to Youth Park if anyone pays a visit to Hanoi!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

unwind (v)

thư giãn, xả hơi 

Synonyms relax (v) /rɪˈlæks/

let one’s hair down (idm)

/ʌnˈwaɪnd/

I often gather my friends and sing along to popular songs to relax/

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let our hair down. pet walking (v)

dẫn thú cưng đi dạo

/pet wɔ·kɪŋ/ amenity (n) /əˈmen.ə.t̬i/

tiện nghi

hygienic (adj)

sạch sẽ, hợp vệ sinh

/haɪˈdʒen.ɪk/

2. Structures cover an area of

The newly built boarding school covers an area of  over   over 100

(nằm trên diện tích)

acres.

take shelter under the I used to take shelter under the tree shade   in my school tree shade

yard reading books or playing marbles with my friends.

(trú ẩn dưới bóng cây) pay a visit to (đến thăm ai/ nơi nào) 

Anyone who pays a visit to  the museum on Independence day will have a discount on the entrance ticket.

stay up late

Staying up late may do much harm to our health.

(thức khuya) top priority

Fried chicken is always my top priority  when it comes to a

(ưu tiên hàng đầu)

favorite street food that I like to eat.

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27  Describe a place that you want to visit in the future. Tourist attraction, exploration

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Hãy điền nghĩa tiế ng ng Việt còn thiế u vào bên cạnh các t ừ tiếng Anh sau đây.  1. breathtaking

________________________________________

2. pay a visit to

________________________________________

3. ancient world

________________________________________

4. in general

________________________________________

5. cradle

________________________________________

6. civilization

________________________________________

2. Grammar Bài 2: Sắp xế p các t ừ để t ạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh.

1a. in particular/ important/ inventions/ China/ of the world’s/ being/ true/ civilization/ that/ in general/ Beijing/ for/ the cradle/ It is/ with many/ known/ has long been/ and/, ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________ ________ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________ ________ ___________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________ ______________ 1b. history/ compass/, for instance/ many dynasties/ stories/ gunpowder/, papermaking/ and /the/ of/ throughout. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________ _____________________________ _____ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ __________________________________ __________________

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____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________ _______________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Viế t ra những cụm t ừ bạn nghe được. 1. _______________ __________________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 2. _______________ __________________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 3. _______________ __________________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 4. _______________ __________________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 5. _______________ __________________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 6. _______________ __________________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 7. _______________ _________________________________ _______________________________ _____________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Hãy nối các vế  câu  câu ở bảng A và bảng B lại với nhau để t ạo nên các câu hoàn chỉnh và có nghĩa. Sau đó hãy ghép các câu này thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉ nh và logic. Bảng A 1. Besides having an ancient and traditional beauty, 2. So, Beijing is worth visiting, 3. I can imagine the joy when taking a stroll around the city admiring traditional houses 

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Bảng B a. together with high-rise buildings or savoring popular indigenous cuisine such as roasted duck, dim sum, dumplings, sweet and sour pork. b. Beijing is also loved for being a prosperous metropolitan city with modern public infrastructure and the unique and superb cuisine.

c. isn’t it? 

_____

_____

_____

II. Sample answer  1. Cue card Describe a place that you want to visit in the future. You should say about: - What the place is; - Where it is located; - Why you want to visit it in the future;

2. Suggested answer Describe a place that you want to visit in the future. Answer

As a big fan of travelling, I wish that one day I could go to my most favorite places on Earth and the one that I really want to pay a visit to in the near future

Reason

is Beijing, the breathtaking capital city of China. I love Beijing for many reasons but the most evident one is that it has a long history and deep roots of  many  many cultural patterns of the ancient world.

Example It is true that China in general and Beijing in particular has long been known for being the cradle of the world’s civilization  with many important inventions for instance gunpowder, compass, papermaking and the stories of many dynasties throughout history. Moreover, there are also many famous tourist

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attractions that dated back to  hundred years ago such as The Great Wall of China or The Forbidden City, which make Beijing become much more

mysterious in tourists’ eyes.  Reason

Besides having an ancient and traditional beauty, Beijing is also loved for being a prosperous  metropolitan  city with modern public infrastructure and the

unique and superb cuisine. Example I can imagine the joy when taking a stroll around the city admiring traditional houses together with high-rise buildings or savoring  popular indigenous

cuisine such as roasted duck, dim sum, dumplings, sweet and sour pork.

So, Beijing is worth visiting, isn’t it? 

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

breathtaking (adj)

tuyệt đẹp, rực rỡ 

Synonyms

/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ cultural pattern (n)

yếu t ố văn hóa 

/ˈkʌl.t  ʃ ər.əl /ˈpæt.ən/ ancient world (n)

thế giới cổ đại

/ˈeɪn. ʃ   ʃ ənt wɝːld/ dynasty (n)

triều đại

/ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/ mysterious (adj)

bí ẩn

/mɪˈst ɪr.i.əs/ prosperous (adj)

thịnh vượng, phát

/ˈprɒs.pər.əs/

triển

metropolitan city (n)

thành phố rộng lớn

/ˌmet.rəˈpɑː.lə.t ən ˈsɪt.i/

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superb (adj)

hảo hạng

/suːˈpɝːb/  indigenous cuisine (n) /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs kwɪˈziːn/

ẩm thực địa phương 

local cuisine (n) /ˈloʊ.kəl kwɪˈziːn/

You must try Thailand’s local cuisine when you come to this country.

nhấm nháp, thử 

savor (v) /ˈseɪ·vər/

2. Strutures take a stroll

Taking a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake while

(đi dạo)

having a mint ice cream is a perfect choice for a weekend.

date back to

The story dated back  to 2008, when I was just a

(bắt nguồn t ừ, có t ừ lúc nào)

high school student.

cradle of the world’s civilization India is a country that can be considered a cradle of (cái nôi của văn minh thế giới) the world’s civilization. 

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III. CHỦ ĐỀ “ ACTIVITITES”  Chủ  đề  “Activities” có tần su ất ra ít hơn 2 chủ  đề còn lại, tuy nhiên đây cũng là một ch ủ  đề  rất quan trọng. Với dạng câu hỏi yêu cầu mô t ả Ho  H oạt động, các bạn c ần nh ớ nh ững ý chính

sau: 1. Nói rõ xem ho ạt động đó là gì. 2. Tại sao bạn lại chọn hoạt động đó/ Tại sao hoạt động đó lại xảy ra. 3. Trong hoạt động đó, kể chi tiết bạn làm những gì. 4. Cảm nhận của bạn về hoạt động đó. 

Lưu ý: Một chuyến đi cũng có thể  được coi là một hoạt động vì trong chuyến đi đó, chắc chắn s ẽ có những hành động khác diễn ra song hành. Vì v ậy b ạn hãy nắm v ững các ý chính

này để có thể luôn “tỉnh táo” trước các bẫy đề bài.

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Describe a trip by public transport. Means of transport

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy cho d ạng đúng của các t ừ trong ngoặc trong đoạn văn sau đây.   We all got (1) (itch) ___________________ feet so we all wanted to go on a trip together. One month before the trip, we decided to travel by train. We knew that going by coach was much faster and more (2) (economy) ___________________ but we wanted to spend good time together and admire beautiful (3) (scene) ___________________ on the way. Today I would like to tell you about my most recent trip with five of my best friends by public transport, which was very (4) (joy) ___________________. This was the trip to Hue, a beautiful ancient city which is located in the Central Part of Vietnam.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Mỗi câu sau đều chứa một lỗi sai. Hãy tìm và sửa chúng. 1. It was a 12-hours trip, which was a very long journey but to our surprise, we weren’t tired at all but felt excited about the upcoming activities that we would do in Hue. _____________________________________________ 2. When we got off the train, we were impressed by the convenience of the cabin. _____________________________________________ 3. The cabin looked like a small privacy room and it was decorated with paintings. _____________________________________________ 4. There were three berths covering in leather and an overhead compartment for luggage.

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_____________________________________________ 5. In addition, the cabin was also well-equipped with air-conditioner, free wifi connection and there were even snacks in case we got hunger. _____________________________________________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Viế t ra những cụm t ừ bạn nghe được. 1. _______________ __________________________________ _________________________________ ______________ 2. _______________ __________________________________ _________________________________ ______________ 3. _______________ __________________________________ _________________________________ ______________ 4. _______________ __________________________________ _________________________________ ______________ 5. _______________ __________________________________ _________________________________ ______________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Hãy viế t một đoạn văn bằng tiế ng ng Anh dựa vào những câu gợi ý sau đây.  1. Chuyến đi giúp chúng tôi trở nên gần nhau hơn. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________. ____.

2. Chúng tôi đã cùng nhau chơi bài và cờ  t ỷ phú trên tàu để giết thời gian. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________. ____.

3. Chúng tôi cũng đã có cơ hội ngắm nhìn những cảnh đẹp trên đường đi, những con sông và những cánh đồng lúa xanh rì. ____________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________. ___. 4. Các bạn hãy thử đi xa cùng nhau bằng tàu hỏa xem! Sẽ rất vui đấy! ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________. ____.

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II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a trip by public transport. You should say about:

- What the transport is; - Where you went to; - Why you chose that means of transportation; - And tell how you felt about it.

2. Suggested answer Describe a trip by public transport. Answer

Today I would like to tell you about my most recent trip trip with five of my best friends by public transport, which was very joyful. This was the trip to Hue, a beautiful ancient city which is located in the Central Part of Vietnam.

Reason

We all got itchy feet   so we all wanted to go on a trip together. One month before the trip, we decided to travel by train. We knew that going by coach was much faster and more economical  but we wanted to spend good time together and admire beautiful scenery on the way.

Example It was a 12-hour trip, which was a very long journey but to our surprise, we

weren’t tired at all but felt excited about the upcoming  activities that we would do in Hue. When we got on the train, we were impressed by the convenience of the cabin. The cabin looked like a small private room and it was decorated with paintings. There were three berths  covered in leather and an overhead

compartment  for  for luggage. In addition, the cabin was also well-equipped with air-conditioner, free wifi connection and there were even snacks in case we got hungry. The trip helped us to strengthen our bonds. We spent time playing cards or

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monopoly on the train to kill time. We also had the opportunities to view the stunning scenery such as rivers or green paddy fields. I would recommend anyone to travel far with a group of friends and go by train! It will be fun!

III. Useful expressions 

1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

economical (adj)

tiết kiệm, kinh t ế 

Synonyms

/ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/ ngắm nhìn

admire (v) /ədˈmaɪr/

sắp t ới, sắp diễn ra

upcoming (adj) /ˈʌpˌkʌm.ɪŋ/ berth (n) /bɜːθ/

ghế trên các phương tiện giao thông công cộng

overhead compartment (n)

khoang hành lý trên đầu

/ˈoʊ.vɚ .hed .hed /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt /

hành khách

stunning scenery (n)

khung cảnh hùng vĩ, tuyệt

/ˈst ʌn.ɪŋ ˈsiː.nər.i/

đẹp

well-equipped (adj)

trang bị đầy đủ 

/wel ɪˈkwɪpt/

2. Structures

to one’s surprise 

To our surprise, he didn’t show up at the party.  

(thật bất ngờ)

strengthen one’s bonds 

The picnic which was held last month helped

(gắn kết ai đó) 

strengthen our bonds.

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3. Idioms   get itchy feet: thích di chuyển, đi đây đi đó  



 

I have a group of friends and since we all get itchy feet, we often go on a vacation with each other every summer.

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Describe an activity you enjoy doing alone in your free time. Activity

I. Skill-developing exercises

1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Trong đoạn sau có 2 lỗi dùng t ừ. ừ. Hãy xác định và sửa chúng. Ever since I was just a little kid, I’ve always enjoyed listening to music and dancing but not before I went into university did I take dance more importantly. And from that moment

on, I started to practice dance anywhere anytime, especially when I’m just alone.  (1) _________________________________ _________________________________

(2) _________________________________ _________________________________

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Chia các độ ng t ừ trong ngoặc ở đoạn văn sau. For me, dancing (1) (be) __________ such a great way to blow off some steam, plus it’s also a way to exercise I would say. When you (2) (sit) __________ in front of your desk all day long working and you know being sedentary is not serving you in anyway, and if you not (3) (get) __________ that energy out,

it’s gonna cripple you, so I (4) (dance) __________ to release all the stress out.   3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Dựa vào những phiên âm sau, hãy viế t t ừ đầy đủ và hoàn chỉnh. Not only does it help improving my (1) /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ ____________________ health but also my mental health as well. It helps me (2) /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/ ____________________ my mood, it allows

my concentration to center myself when I’m working. I often dance alone in my own room. Whenever I came across a good song on spotify and I feel like I want to make a choreography out of it or just simply do some (3) /ˈfriː.staɪl/

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____________________, I put on headphones and I just let my body start responding to the music naturally.

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Điền một liên t ừ vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau. In the meantime, I also place a camera to capture all of my movements (1) _____________

when I dance, I don’t think at all and I can’t remember all the moves that I’ve made and I need to watch my footage again to see (2) _____________ my body comes up with new moves or to create a complete choreography based on the raw footage. Dancing to me is not just a hobby (3) _____________ also a big passion in my whole life and it’s the biggest part that defines my personality. It puts a smile on my face and fills my heart with joy.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe an activity you enjoy doing alone in your free time. You should say about: - What the activity is; - Why you enjoy doing it; - And explain how you feel about that activity.

2. Suggested answer Describe an activity you enjoy doing alone in your free time. Answer Ever since I was just a little kid, I’ve always enjoyed listening to music and dancing but not before I entered university did I take dance more

seriously. And from that moment on, I started to practice dance anywhere

anytime, especially when I’m just alone.

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Reason

For me, dancing is such a great way to blow off some steam, plus it’s also a way to exercise I would say. When you sit in front of your desk all day long working and you know being

sedentary is not serving you in anyway, and if you not get that energy out,

it’s gonna cripple you, so I dance to release all the stress out . Example Not only does it help improving my physical health but also my mental

health as well. It helps me stabilize my mood, it allows my concentration to center myself when I’m working.  I often dance alone in my own room. Whenever I came across a good song on spotify and I feel like I want to make a choreography out of it or just simply do some freestyle, I put on headphones and I just let my body start

responding to the music naturally. In the meantime, I also place a camera

to capture all of my movements ‘cause when I dance, I don’t think at all and I can’t remember all the moves that I’ve made and I need to watch my footage  again to see if my body comes up with new moves or to create a complete choreography based on the raw footage. Dancing to me is not just a hobby but also a big passion in my whole life and

it’s the biggest part that defines my personality. It puts a smile on my face and fills my heart with joy.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

sedentary (adj)

hay ngồi nhiều, ít vận động

Synonyms

/ˈsed.ən.ter.i/ cripple (v)

làm cho cái gì trở nên kém hiệu

/ˈkrɪp.əl/ 

quả 

choreography (n)

vũ đạo

/ˌkɔːr.iˈɑː.ɡrə.fi/ 

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footage (n)

sự kiện thật, tình huống thật

/ˈfʊt̬.ɪdʒ/ 2. Structures take St seriously

Not until I was a senior did I take English

(coi trọng/ làm cái gì nghiêm túc)   seriously.

release all the stress out (xả hết căng thẳng) 

I play the piano and sing along whenever I want to release all the stress out .

define one’s personality 

Honestly, singing may help me define my

(định hình tính cách của ai đó)  

personality.

respond to

My hands respond naturally to dance music

(phản ứng với cái gì)

whenever there is a song.

In the meantime

My dad is a really good cook, who can cook

(trong khi đó)

delicious dishes. In the meantime, my mom is not good at cooking at all.

to come up with (St)

Have you come up with  any ideas for the next

(nảy ra/ nghĩ ra cái gì) 

workshop?

3. Idioms   blow off some steam:



 

Having an ice cream while chatting with friends at the weekend in the park is also an ideal way to help me blow off some steam.

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IV. CHỦ ĐỀ “EVENTS”  Chủ  đề  “Events” cũng có một số  nét tương đồng đối với chủ  đề  “Activities”, tuy nhiên với

“Events”, chúng ta sẽ có cách triển khai khác hơn một chút. Dàn bài chung cho “Events” như sau:

1. Nói rõ tên sự kiện đó là gì, diễn ra ở đâu, được t ổ chức bởi ai. 2. Có thể trình bày lý do t ại sao sự kiện đó lại được t ổ chức. 3. Những hoạt động gì đã được diễn ra trong sự kiện đó.  4. Cảm nhận của bạn và t ầm quan trọng của sự kiện đó đối với riêng bạn/ người t ổ chức.

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Describe a time when you have a problem with a piece of equipment.

I. Skill-developing exercises

Equipment, problem

1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy dịch sang tiếng Anh đoạn giới thiệu sau. Khi nhắc đến v ấn đề v ới m ột thiết b ị công nghệ, tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên cái ngày tôi làm

rơi chiếc điện thoại mới xuống hồ bơi và đó cũng là vấn đề công nghệ nghiêm trọng nhất mà tôi t ừng gặp phải. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________________________ ______ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________________________ ______ ____________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________ _____

2. Grammar Bài 2: Sắp xếp các câu sau đây để t ạo thành một đoạn văn có nghĩa và logic.  1. At that time, the phone was very expensive and I was proud of it.

2. We went to the resort’s swimming pool  to take pictures. I didn’t know how to swim so I stood on the edge of the pool to take pictures for my friends. 3. The story dates back to 2014, five years ago, when my father just bought me an iPhone for my birthday, which cost a fortune. 4. Five days after I bought the phone, I went on a trip to a resort in Ninh Binh province with my classmates. _____

_____

_____

_____

3. Pronunciation

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Bài 3: Xác định trọng âm của những t ừ sau. problem

expensive

equipment

slippery

technical

recovery

classmates

technicians

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Hãy điền các liên t ừ có trong bảng vào các chỗ trống để t ạo thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh. no matter

fortunately however thanks to

(1)_______________________, suddenly, the edge was so slippery that I slipped and fell into the

pool while still holding my phone. Then (2)_______________________ my friends’ help, I was able to get out of the pool but my phone was wet all through and (3)_______________________ how hard I press the power button, it shut down and had no sign of recovery. I was so scared that I burst out crying but my friends calmed me down and some of them took me and the phone to the nearest phone service store. (4)_______________________, the technicians took it apart, dried and fixed it. After two hours of waiting, the phone came back to normal and I breathed a sigh of relief.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a time when you have a problem with a piece of equipment. You should say about: - What the equipment is; - What problem you had; - When you had the problem; - And tell what you did to solve it.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a time when you have a problem with a piece of equipment. Answer

When it comes to a problem problem with a piece of equipment, I would never forget forget the day I dropped my newly bought phone into the swimming pool and that is still the most serious technical problem that I have met so far.

Example The story dates back to 2014, five years ago, when my father just bought me an iPhone for my birthday, which cost a fortune. At that time, the phone was

very expensive and I was proud of it . Five days after I bought the phone, I went on a trip to a resort in Ninh Binh province with my classmates. We went

to the resort’s swimming pool to take pictures. I didn’t know how to swim so I stood on the edge of the pool to take pictures for my friends. Example However, suddenly, the edge was so slippery that I slipped and fell into the

pool while still holding my phone. Then thanks to my friends’ help, I was able to get out of the pool but my phone was wet all through and no matter how hard I press the power button, it shut down and had no sign of recovery. I was so scared that I burst out crying but my friends calmed me down and some of them took me and the phone to the nearest phone service store. Fortunately, the technicians took it apart , dried and fixed it. After two hours of waiting, the phone came back to normal and I breathed a sigh of relief . I promise myself to be much more careful next time!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

technical problem

vấn đề về công nghệ 

Synonyms

/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl ˈprɑː.bləm/ recovery

hồi phục

/rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/ slippery

trơn trượt

/ˈslɪp.ər.i/

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2. Structures cost a fortune

The jacket, which costs a fortune, is one of the most

(rất đắt)

beautiful items of clothing that I have collected.

proud of St

My next door neighbor must be so proud of  his   his son,

(t ự hào về cái gì)

who has achieved the first prize in a Science competition.

burst out crying (bật khóc)

I burst out crying  when I heard that Jack would move to Australia with his family.

calm Sb down

Everybody tried to calm me down when I was angry

(làm ai bình tĩnh lại)

with what Natasha had done.

take apart

My dad tried to take apart  the  the fan to clean it.

(tháo rời cái gì) breathe a sigh of relief

My mom breathed a sigh of relief   when she knew

(thở phào nhẹ nhõm)

that I passed the final exam.

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Describe a time when you lost something important to you.

I. Skill-developing exercises

Problem, importance

1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy t ập nói một đoạn mở đầu cho đề bài này. Lưu ý, nên ngắn gọn. Ph ần này có thể có nhiều cách trả lời khác nhau.  2. Grammar Bài 2: Dựa vào câu đầu và câu k ế  ế t của đoạn văn, hãy sắp xếp các câu đơn lẻ  dưới

đây vào đoạn văn để làm cho nó có nghĩa và logic. (1) It was quite a sad story. _____ _____ _____ _____ (6) I was so scared that I checked it again and you know what, the watch had disappeared!

List of missing sentences:

(2) However, it was raining very hard and I went by motorbike so I didn’t wear the watch but put it in my trousers’ pocket to avoid it from bei ng wet. (3) My pocket was quite shallow, at first I was not sure it would be a safe place for my watch but I had no choice.

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(4) The story happened exactly one year ago, when I was on the way to a department store to have dinner with my family. (5) Arriving at the department store, I had a strange feeling, it seemed that my pocket was empty.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Dựa vào những phiên âm sau, hãy viế t những t ừ hoàn chỉnh. What a terrible feeling when it was almost /ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/____________ l/_________________________ _____________ for me to find the watch because it was raining / ˈhev.əl.i/ _________________________ and it might have fallen out of my /ˈʃ æl.o æl.oʊ/_______________ /_________________________ __________ pocket when I was driving.

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Nghe đoạn băng sau đây và điền vào chỗ trống t ối ối đa 02 t ừ còn thiế u u.. I walked along the (1) ___________________ in the parking area to check whether the watch was there but there was nothing. The watch might not a (2) ___________________ but it was a valuable and meaningful (3) ___________________ gift from my sister. I felt so low and (4)

___________________. I tried to contact the building’s security to find the watch but it was nowhere to be found. I was (5) ___________________ myself and the experience was very traumatic.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a time when you lost something important to you. You should say about: - What it is; - How and why you lost it; - And tell about your feelings.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a time when you lost something important to you. Answer

Well, I would lik likee to to tell you about a time when I lost something something very important to me, which was the watch that my sister gave me as congratulation on my graduation.

Example It was quite a sad story. The story happened exactly one year ago, when I was on the way to a department store to have dinner with my family. However, it

was raining very hard and I went by motorbike so I didn’t wear the watch but put it in my trousers’ pocket to avoid it from being wet. My pocket was quite shallow, at first I was not sure it would be a safe place for my watch but I had no choice. Arriving at the department store, I had a strange feeling, it seemed that my pocket was empty. I was so scared that I checked it again and you know what, the watch had disappeared! Reason

What a terrible feeling when it was almost impossible for me to find the watch because it was raining heavily and it might have fallen out of my shallow pocket when I was driving.

Example I walked along the path in the parking area to check whether the watch was there but there was nothing. The watch might not a big deal but it was a valuable and meaningful spiritual  gift from my sister. I felt so low and

depressed. I tried to contact the building’s security to find the watch but it was nowhere to be found. I was blaming myself and told my sister the whole story. the experience was very traumatic.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

department store (n)

trung tâm thương mại

Synonyms

/dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt ˌstɔːr/  shallow (adj)

nông, không sâu

/ˈʃ æl.o æl.oʊ/

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a big deal (n)

một món đồ t ốn tiền

/bɪɡ diːl/ spiritual (adj)

thuộc về tinh thần

/ˈspɪr.ə.t  ʃ u. u.əl/ traumatic (adj) /trɔˈmæt̬·ɪk/

đau thương, buồn rầu

2. Structures fall out of

The ipad fell out of  my  my pocket and as a result, it had

(rơi ra khỏi)

a crack on the screen.

feel low and depressed

I felt so low and depressed  when I heard that I

(cảm thấy buồn và tuyệt vọng)

didn’t pass the audition. 

blame oneself

She blamed herself  when  when she knew that she had

(t ự trách bản thân mình)

lost her ring, which was given to her by her mother.

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Describe a time when you had to change your mind or plan.

I. Skill-developing exercises

Plan, intention

1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy viết nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của những t ừ tiế ng ng Việt có trong ngoặc sau.

If I am asked about a time when I had to (1) (thay đổi quyết định) ________________________________ or plan, the first thing that pops up in my mind is the time I had to (2) (hủy) ________________________________ my plan for a motorbike trip with my roommates in the (3) (ký túc xá)________________________________ to a camping zone in Soc Son district, Hanoi. 

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau bao gồ m 4 lỗi ngữ pháp. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. It was the last summer, in July, when we finished our last examination, we decided to do special something, create something memory so we all agreed on a motorbike trip to a camping site to enjoy a small party together. I was responsible for planning in generally and divided the shopping for each person. We bought mainly processed food such as sausage, Vietnamese pork sausage, beverage such as fizzy drinks or milk. Everyone was so excited about the upcoming trip and the activities and good time that we are going to spend together. (1) ____________________________________ ______________________________________

(3) ___________________________________ _____________________________________ __

(2) ____________________________________ ______________________________________

(4) ___________________________________ _____________________________________ __

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy nối t ừ với phiên âm chính xác c ủa nó.

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1. examination

a. /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.t ɪd/

2. sausage

b. /ˈer.i.ə/

3. dormitory

c. /ˈbev.ɚ .ɪdʒ/

4. beverage

d. /ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ  ʃə .ʃən/

5. area

e. /ˈdɔːr.mə.t ɔːr.i/ ɔːr.i/ 

6. disappointed

f. /ˈsɑː.sɪdʒ/ 

4. Coherence Bài 4: Ở mỗi chỗ trống sau đây là một câu còn thiếu. Hãy đọc các câu dưới đây và sắp xếp vào đúng trật t ự của nó theo logic c ủa đoạn văn.  However, the day before the trip, we watched weather forecast on TV and it said that it would rain heavily for the next three days. (1) _____ (2) ______ (3) ______ (4) ______ Though at first, we were quite disappointed since we couldn’t go on a trip together, we realized that this is also one of the most precious memories in our student life that we will never forget.

List of missing sentences

A. We couldn’t go to the camping area but we  had an alternate plan. B. I didn’t want to cancel the trip at all but I had to tell everyone to stay at home to be safe. C. Staying in the room, eating, chatting and listening to the rhythm of the rain outside was much more joyful than we thought. D. We decided to stay in the dormitory and hold a party with the stuff we bought.

II. Sample answer

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1. Cue card Describe a time when you had to change your mind or plan. You should say about: - What the plan was; - Why you had to change it;

- And how you felt about it.

2. Suggested answer Describe a time when you had to t o change your mind or plan. Answer

If I am asked about a time when I had to change my mind or plan, the first thing that pops up in my mind is the time I had to cancel my plan for a motorbike trip with my roommates in the dormitory  to a camping zone in Soc Son district, Hanoi.

Example It was the last summer, in July, when we finished our last examination, we decided to do something special, create something memorable so we all agreed on a motorbike trip to a camping site to enjoy a small party together. I was responsible for planning in general and divided the shopping for each person. We bought mainly processed food such as sausage, Vietnamese pork sausage,

beverage  such as fizzy drinks  or milk. Everyone was so excited about the upcoming trip and the activities and good time that we were going to spend together. Reason

However, the day before before the trip, trip, we watched weather forecast forecast on TV and it

said that it would rain heavily for the next three days. Example I didn’t want to cancel the trip at all but I had to tell everyone to stay at home to

be safe. We couldn’t go to the camping area but we had an alternate plan. We decided to stay in the dormitory and hold a party with the stuff we bought. Staying in the room, eating, chatting and listening to the rhythm of the rain outside was much more joyful than we thought. Though at first, we were quite

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disappointed since we couldn’t go on a trip together, we realized that This is also one of the most precious memories in our student life that we will never forget.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary

New words

Meaning

dormitory (n)

ký túc xá dành cho học sinh,

/ˈdɔːr.mə.t ɔːr.i/ ɔːr.i/ 

sinh viên

beverage (n)

đồ uống

Synonyms

/ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/ processed food (n)

thực phẩm đóng hộp sẵn

/ˈprəʊ.sest fuːd/ fizzy drink (n)

nước uống có ga

/ˈf ɪz.i drɪŋk/ alternate plan (n)

kế hoạch thay thế 

/ˈɒl.t ə.neɪt plæn/ precious memory (n)

kỷ niệm quý giá

/ˈpre ʃ .əs ˈmem.ər.i/

2. Structures

pop up in one’s mind  

The first country that pops up in my mind when it comes

(nảy ra trong tâm trí) 

to travelling is Norway.

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Describe a time when you look for the information on the Internet.

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Internet

Bài 1: Cho dạng đúng của các t ừ có trong ngoặc sau đây.  Thank you for (1) (give) _________________________ such an interesting question. There was a time when I looked for the (2) (inform) _________________________ on the Internet that I remember (3) (vivid) _________________________, it is when I had to prepare for a business trip to Tokyo, Japan on my own.  

2. Grammar Bài 2: Hãy nối các vế  câu để t ạo thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh. Vế  1  1 (1) Honestly speaking, I had never been to a foreign country before (2) I had to search for the information about many things (3) I needed as much information as possible (4) I consulted many tourism-related websites

Vế  2  2 (a) so I did a lot of searching on the Internet. (b) so I was quite hesitant at first. (c) such as Traveloka or Tripadvisor and found a lot of useful information, tips and also suggestions that might help me a lot when I had to do everything by myself when I came to Tokyo.

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(d) namely plane ticket, visa, accommodation, transportation and even the Embassy’s telephone number in case there was any problem.

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy luyện t ập ập đọc đúng phát âm và trọng âm của những t ừ sau đây.  foreign accommodation

tourism suggestion transportation

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Hãy điền những t ừ nối trong bảng vào các chỗ trống thích hợp để t ạo thành các câu có nghĩa và logic. When

Thanks

At first

As

I felt about it

(1) ______________________, most of the information was reliable and very helpful. (2) _____________________I went to Tokyo, I was quite confident and almost everything was easy for me as I had searched for information and read about them carefully. (3) _____________________I was quite worried but when I had to manage on my own with preparation, I felt very good. (4) ___________________Internet for providing me a chance to be well-prepared and have a pleasant trip!

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a time when you look for the information on the Internet. You should say about: - What occasion you had to search for information; - Why you use the internet; - And how it helped you.

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2. Suggested answer Describe a time when you look for the t he information on the Internet. Answer

Thank you for for giving giving such an interesting question. There was a time when I looked for the information on the Internet that I remember vividly, it is when I had to prepare for a business trip to Tokyo, Japan on my own.

Example Honestly speaking, I had never been to a foreign country before so I was quite hesitant at first. I had to search for the information about many things namely

plane ticket, visa, accommodation, transportation and even the Embassy’s telephone number in case there was any problem. I needed as much information as possible so I did a lot of searching on the Internet. I consulted many tourism-related websites such as Traveloka or Tripadvisor and found a lot of useful information, tips and also suggestions that might help me a lot when I had to do everything by myself when I came to Tokyo. Example As I felt about it, most of the information was reliable reliable and very very helpful. When I went to Tokyo, I was quite confident and almost everything was easy for me as I had searched for information and read about them carefully. At first I was quite worried but when I had to manage on my own with preparation, I felt very good. Thanks Internet for providing me a chance to be well-prepared and have a pleasant trip!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words vividly (adv)

Meaning rõ ràng, sống động

Synonyms

/ˈvɪv.ɪd.li/ business trip (n)

chuyến công tác

/ˈbɪz.nɪs trɪp/ hesitant (adj)

lưỡng lự 

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/ˈhez.ə.t ənt/ namely (adv)

ví dụ như, kể ra như 

/ˈneɪm.li/ accommodation (n)

vấn đề ăn ở 

/əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃ ən/ tourism-related website (n)

những website liên quan

/ˈt ʊr.ɪ.zəm rɪˈleɪ.t̬ɪd ˈweb.saɪt/

đến du lịch

well prepared (adj)

chuẩn bị t ốt, kỹ càng

/wel- prɪˈperd/

2. Structures

(to do St) on one’s own  

I have to prepare everything on my own 

(t ự mình làm cái gì)

whenever I travel to a foreign country for my business trip.

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34  Describe a time when you received horrible service. Service, horrible experience

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Hãy viết nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của những cụm t ừ sau. 1. Nếu tôi nhớ chính xác thì:

2. (Cái gì đó) có tên là:  3. Rộng rãi (nói về không gian): 4. Phản hồi: 5. Sự lựa chọn hoàn hảo:

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 5 lỗ i sai về thì của động t ừ. ừ. Hãy căn cứ vào những dấu hiệu có sẵn để xác định thì của động t ừ cho đúng. Two years ago, when my uncles and aunts from Australia had come back to Vietnam, my parents decided holding a party to welcome them and I had to search in for information about a restaurant which was spacious and must provide excellent service. I had read reviews and feedbacks then know that Kowkow was a perfect choice so I decided to choose this restaurant, which located in the town’s centre.  (1) ________________________________ ________________________________

(4) ________________ ________________________________ ________________

(2) ________________________________ ________________________________

(5) ________________ ________________________________ ________________

(3) ________________________________ ________________________________

3. Pronunciation

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Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau đây và điền vào đoạn văn nhữ ng t ừ còn thiế u u.. However, when we reached the restaurant, we had to wait for (1) _______________________ to get inside since Kowkow was full. The moment we entered the restaurant, we (2) _______________________ that the tables were dirty so we asked the waiters to clean them. It took them 20 minutes to clean and then we were asked to (3) _______________________. To make the matter worse, the waiters took more than one hour to cook our food and then our food came but it was not as delicious as it was (4) _______________________. Moreover, it

looked like it was not cooked (5) _______________________and the clams were smelly. We told

the waiters to change the dishes but they said they couldn’t as they were in a (6) _______________________preparing _______________ ________preparing food for other customers.

I was so angry that I met the restaurant’s manager to complain about the poor service but he made no (7) _______________________. Our happy day turned out to be a very bad one and that is such a (8) _______________________experience that no one in my family want to have again.

4. Coherence Bài 4: Hãy dịch các câu sau đây sang tiế ng ng Anh. 1. Mặc dù chúng tôi đến rất sớm, chúng tôi vẫn phải xếp hàng để gọi đồ. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________. __. 2. Vì thức ăn chưa được nấu chín kỹ nên chúng tôi đều bị đau bụng. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________. __. 3. Chúng tôi không chỉ bực mình vì chất lượng đồ ăn quá t ồi mà còn cả vì thái độ của những nhân viên của nhà hàng. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________. _.

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a time when you received horrible service.

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You should say about: - What the service was; - When it happened; - Where it happened; - Why the service was horrible.

2. Suggested answer

Describe a time when you received horrible service. serv ice. Answer

If my memory serves me well, there was a time when I received terrible service that I will never forget in my life, which was when I went to a Chinese restaurant named Kowkow.

Example Two years ago, when my uncles and aunts from Australia came back to Vietnam, my parents decided to hold a party to welcome them and I had to search for information about a restaurant which was spacious and must provide excellent service. I read reviews  and feedbacks  then knew that Kowkow was a perfect choice so I decided to choose this restaurant, which was

located in the town’s centre. However, when we reached the restaurant, we had to wait for almost an hour to get inside since Kowkow was full. The moment we entered the restaurant, we realized that the tables were dirty so we asked the waiters to clean them. It took them 20 minutes to clean and then we were asked to order food. Example To make the matter worse, the waiters took more than one hour to cook our food and then our food came but it was not as delicious as it was advertised. Moreover, it looked like it was not cooked properly and the clams were smelly.

We told the waiters to change the dishes but they said they couldn’t as they were in a rush preparing food for other customers. I was so angry that I met the

restaurant’s manager to complain about the poor service but he made no apologies. Our happy day turned out to be a very bad one and that is such a harrowing experience that no one in my family want to have again.

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III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

review (n)

nhận xét, phê bình

/rɪˈvjuː/ feedback (n) /ˈfiːd.bæk/

phản hồi

Synonyms

delicious (adj)

succulent  (adj)  (adj) /ˈsʌk.jə.lənt/

ngon

/dɪˈlɪʃ .əs/

Thailand is a true paradise for food lovers, where there are hundreds of types of succulent street food are sold.

properly (adv)

theo đúng cách,

/ˈprɒp.əl.i/

đúng kiểu

smelly (adj)

bốc mùi

/ˈsmel.i/ harrowing (adj) /ˈher.oʊ.ɪŋ/

đau thương 

traumatic (adj) /trɔˈmæt̬·ɪk/ The death of our cat is a really traumatic event.

2. Structures If my memory serves me well

If my memory serves me well , I met my husband

(Nếu tôi nhớ chính xác)

when I bumped into him on the street.

To make the matter worse

We got caught in the rain. To make the matter

(Tồi t ệ hơn là khi)

worse, we didn’t bring a raincoat or umbrella.

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Describe a situation when you didn’t have enough time.

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource

Experience, time

Bài 1: Điền một t ừ vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau. I’m gonna (1) ____________ about the first time that I took the IELTS Test. I’ve gotta to (2) ___________ that it was an unforgettable experience and I’ve learned my lesson from it. It was a year ago, when I was a senior at (3) ______________. 

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗ i sai. Hãy tìm và s ửa chúng. At that time I really need the IELTS certificate to complete my graduation requirements. To be honest, being a senior made me stressed out all the time. I had work on my thesis while going through a lot interviews to have an internship at the company that I wanted. So it actually left me little time to prepare my IELTS Test. Not until 2 weeks before the examination did I took the preparation more seriously. 1._________________________

2._________________________

3._________________________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Dựa vào những phiên âm sau, hãy viết đầy đủ và chính xác t ừ đó.

So (1) /ˈbeɪ.sɪ.kəl.i/ _____________________ what I did was just doing some reading and listening tests, practicing speaking on my own with my phone recording, and reading some writing _____________________ ____ without practicing any any.. On the test day, honestly, I (2) /ˈsæm.pəl/ _________________

freaked out. And I think you can (3) (3) /ˈprɑː.bə.bli/ _________ _____________________ ____________ tell why. 

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4. Coherence

Bài 4: Hãy điền những cụm t ừ có trong bảng vào đoạn văn sau để t ạo thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh và có nghĩa. In the writing test, I was too focused on Task 1, (1)____, figures and numbers have always been my biggest fear so it took me too much time to finish the first task of the test. Moving on to the second one, (2)___, but when I looked at the clock, there were about 15 minutes

left and as expected, I didn’t have enough time to complete the essay.

So I finally learned that (3)___ A. careful preparation is the most critical thing if you want to be successful.

B. I have to say that the question wasn’t too compli cated to tackle C. plus I’m not much of a Mathematician 

1_______

2_______

3_______

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card

Describe a situation when you didn’t have enough time.   You should say about: - When it is; - What you were doing; - And explain how you feel about that.

2. Suggested answer

Describe a situation when you didn’t have enough time.   Answer

I’m gonna talk about the first time that I took the IELTS Test. I’ve gotta to admit that it was an unforgettable experience and I’ve  learned my lesson from it. It was a year ago, when I was a senior at university.

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Example At that time I really needed needed the IELTS certificate to complete my graduation requirements. To be honest, being a senior made me stressed out   all the time. I had to work on my thesis  while going through a lot interviews to have an internship at the company that I wanted. So it actually left me little time to prepare for my IELTS Test. Not until 2 weeks before the examination did I took the preparation more seriously. So basically what I did was just doing some reading and listening tests, practicing speaking on my own with my phone recording, and reading some writing samples without practicing

any. On the test day, honestly, I freaked out . And I think you can probably tell why. Example In the writing test, I was too focused on Task 1, plus I’m not much of a Mathematician, figures and numbers have always been my biggest fear so it took me too much time to finish the first task of the test. Moving on to the

second one, I have to say that the question wasn’t too complicated to tackle, but when I looked at the clock, there were about 15 minutes left and as

expected, I didn’t have enough time to complete the essay. So I finally learned that careful preparation is the most critical thing if you want to be successful.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

stressed out (adj)

căng thẳng, lo âu

Synonyms

/ˌstrest ˈaʊt/ thesis (n)

khóa luận t ốt nghiệp của sinh

/ˈθiː.sɪs/

viên sắp ra trường

freak out (v)

bực t ức, lo lắng, trở nên cảm

/friːk/ 

xúc

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2. Structures not much of (+ Noun)

I am not much of a good cook   so I often feel

(không hẳn là) 

worried whenever I have to cook for the whole family.

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Describe a time when you go shopping at a street market. Shopping, market

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Chọn đáp án chính xác nhất điề n vào mỗi chỗ đánh số trong đoạn sau.

Street market has always been a local special (1) (feature/ point) when visiting Vietnam.

The markets are all a (2) (hustle/ bustle) of noise and energy and as I’m currently living in Hanoi, there’s also a night market which can be found a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. And I just (3) (happened/ occured) to visit it last weekend. 

2. Grammar Bài 2: Dựa vào những t ừ gợi ý, hãy viế t thành các câu hoàn ch ỉnh. 1. It/ Saturday/ night/ and/ I/ go/ there/ one/ my/ best/ friend/. ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________. _. 2. After/ have/ dinner/ together, we/ decide/ get/ to/ night/ market/ do/ little/ shopping/, just/ blow/ off/ / steam. ____________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ _______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________ __ ____________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ _______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________. __. 3. Since/ all/ road/ block/ off/ from/ transportation/ we/ free/ meander/ around/ market/ without/ worried/ get/ hit/ at/ time. _____________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ _____________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________ __ ____________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________. __.

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau và viế t ra những t ừ bạn nghe được.

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1. _______________ _________________________ __________

3. _________________ _________________________ ________ 

5. _______________ _________________________ __________ 

2. _______________ _________________________ __________ 

4. _________________ _________________________ ________ 

6. _______________ _________________________ __________ 

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn đáp án đúng để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn sau. And you know, us girls could not (1)____ the delicious food stalls while strolling through the (2)____ night market. We decided to buy a cup of ice cream rolls –  the snack that took youngsters in Hanoi by storm with its delicious taste.

It was a (3)____ and hanging out with my best friend, going shopping, enjoying good food is

all I’m asking for a Saturday night. 1. A. bypass

B. pass

C. passer-by

2. A. easy

B. busy

C. clumsy

3. A. must

B. blast

C. chance

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a time when you go shopping at a street market. You should say about: - Where the market is; - What it sells; - And explain how you feel that time.

2. Suggested answer Describe a time when you go shopping at a street market. Answer

Street market market has always been a local special feature when visiting Vietnam. Vietnam.

The markets are all a bustle of noise and energy and as I’m currently living in Hanoi, there’s also a night market which can be found a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. And I just happened to visit it last weekend.  weekend.  

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Example It was a Saturday night and I went there with one of my best friends. After having dinner together, we decided to get to the night market to do a little shopping, just to blow off some steam. Since all the roads were blocked off   from transportation, we were free to meander  around the market without being worried of getting hit at any time. The night market made the same street at day seem to be livelier with all sparkling lights of the street vendors  and the easy-going vibe around here. There were a countless number of stalls selling a great number of products,

including handicrafts, ceramics, porcelain, fashionable clothing and accessories, food and more. I got myself a cute little scrunchie, a kinda fashionista-looking T-shirt and a tote bag which I bought to replace the old

worn-out  at  at home. Example And you know, us girls could not bypass the delicious food stalls while strolling through the busy night market. We decided to buy a cup of ice cream rolls – the snack that took youngsters in Hanoi by storm with its delicious taste. It was a blast and hanging out with my best friend, going shopping, enjoying

good food is all I’m asking for a Saturday night.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

meander (v)

lang thang

/miˈæn.dɚ / (street) vendor (v)

người bán hàng rong

Synonyms

/ˈven.dɚ / (adj)   worn-out (adj)

rách, sờn

/ˌwɔːrn ˈaʊt/ 

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bypass (v) (v)  

đi qua 

/ˈbaɪ.pæs/ hoặc /ˈbaɪ.pɑːs/ be blocked off (v)

bị chặn lại

2. Idioms   take Sb/ St by storm: khuynh đảo ai/ cái gì, làm mưa làm gió 



 

The blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” has taken the world by storm .

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Describe a party that you went to. Fun, experience

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy thêm nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của những t ừ sau đây. 

Well, it is a (1) ( vinh hạnh) _______________________ for me to share with you about a party that I have attended recently. It was a (2) (tiệc chia tay đời độ c thân) ________________ _______________________ _______ which was held by my best friend, Linh before she (3) (lập gia đình) _______________________. (4) (Ngoài ra) _______________________ me and two other friends, there were about 20 people

who were also invited to the party. They were all Linh’s friends in university and relatives.  2. Grammar Bài 2: Mỗi câu sau đây chứa một lỗi sai. Hãy tìm và sửa chúng. 1. The party was held in the evening, incamping zone which was not far away from the center of Hanoi. ________________________________ 2. I knew Linh has prepared for this party for a long time. ________________________________ 3. The party had two parts, pa rts, the first one is the pool party. ________________________________ 4. First, we had a barbecue near the pool and make friends with other people. ________________________________

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5. The food were much more delicious when we had the chance to eat it with many people while having fun near the pool, sipping red wine and listening to our favorite pop songs. ________________________________ 6. Then for our surprise, she appeared with a stunning evening gown and then shouted out to kick off the party. The atmosphere was so lively! ________________________________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy viế t phiên âm của những t ừ sau. 1. zone

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

2. barbecue 3. chance 4. gown 5. emotional

4. Coherence Bài 4: Chọn đáp án chính xác nhất điề n vào mỗi câu sau. The rowdier the first part, the (1) ___________________ the second one! After having so much fun chatting, pop songs were (2) ___________________ by piano music and that was when we all went to a room, sat down and listened to the story of Linh. She told us almost everything about her life, her love story and she also thanked us for being an (3) ___________________ part of her life. We were all touched by her words and (4) ___________________, we hugged her and wished her a happy married life! 1. A. emotion B. emotional

C. more emotional

2. A. replaced

B. replace

C. irreplacable

3. A. imdispensable

B. indispensable

C. dispensable

4. A. as result

B. result

C. as a result

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II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a party that you went to. You should say about: - What kind of party it was; - Who attended the party; - When it took place;

- And tell how you felt about it.

2. Suggested answer Describe a party that you went to. Answer

Well, it is a pleasure for me to share with you about a party that I have attended recently. It was a hen party which was held by my best friend, Linh before she got married. Apart from me and two other friends, there were about 20 people who were also invited to the party. They were all Linh’s friends in university and relatives.

Example The party was held in the evening, in a camping zone which was not far away from the center of Hanoi. I knew Linh had prepared this party for a long time. The party had two parts, the first one was the pool party. First, we had a barbecue near the pool and made friends with other people. The food was much more delicious when we had the chance to eat it with many people while having fun near the pool, sipping red wine and listening to our favorite pop songs. Everyone was waiting for Linh as the main character of the party. Then to our surprise, she appeared with a stunning evening gown and then shouted out to kick off the party. The atmosphere was so lively!

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Example The rowdier the first part, the more emotional the second one! After having so much fun chatting, pop songs were replaced by piano music and that was when we all went to a room, sat down and listened to the story of Linh. She told us almost everything about her life, her love story and she also thanked us for being an indispensable part of her life. We were all touched by her words and as a result, we hugged her and wished her a happy married life!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary

New words

Meaning

Synonyms

hen party (n)

tiệc chia tay đời độc thân

/ˈhen ˌpɑːr.t̬i/

(thường là của một cô gái) /bæt  ʃ .əl.əˈret ˌpɑːr.t̬i/ 

bachelorette party (n) Only six among her ten friends were invited to the bachelorette party.

barbecue (n)

tiệc thịt nướng

/ˈbɑːr.bə.kjuː/ main character (n)

nhân vật chính

/meɪn ˈkær.ək.t ər/ evening gown (n)

trang phục dạ hội

/ˈiːv.nɪŋ ˌ ɡaʊn/  kick off (v)

bắt đầu, khai mạc

/ˈkɪk.ɑːf / rowdy (adj)

sôi động

/ˈraʊ.di/ indispensable (adj) /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

không thể thiếu

vital (adj) /ˈvaɪ.t̬ əl/; essential (adj) /ɪˈsen. ʃ   ʃ əl/ Trust and respect are vital/ essential ingredients of a successful marriage.

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38  Describe a historical period you would like to learn. Historical period, historical figure, ancestors

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy cho d ạng đúng của những t ừ trong ngoặc sau đây. 

In terms of history, I am always eager to talk about Vietnam war - one of the (1) (history) _______________________ highlights of our country, which begins in 1955 and ends in 1975. This is the period Vietnam (2) (undergo) _______________________ hundreds of years under the (3) (colony) _______________________ of foreign invaders and this is the last war before a new era of peace and (4) (depend) _______________________ is opened for us.

2. Grammar Bài 2: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗ i sai về ngữ pháp. Hãy đọc k ỹ và sửa chúng. It is an unforgettable period of history and I want to learn of some reasons. Firstly, I am impress by the courageous fighting spirit of Vietnamese people. Our country was divided into Nothern part and Southern part. Communication was almost impossible at that time and people across the country were living in poverty and destitute conditions. However, our soldiers still fought brave with the support from ordinary people. (1) __________________________ __________________________

(2) __________________________ __________________________

(3) __________________________ __________________________

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Mỗi t ừ sau đây có 2 phát âm. Hãy gạch chân hoặc khoanh tròn phát âm chính xác của t ừ đó.  1. courageous

a. /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/; b. /kəˈreɪ.zəs/ 

2. condition

a. /kənˈdɪʃ .ən/; b. /k ɑː nˈdɪʃ .ən/ 

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3. impossible

a. /emˈpɑː.sə.bəl/; b. /ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ 

4. celebration

a. /ˌsel.eˈbreɪ ʃ   .ʃ ən/; b. /ˌsel.əˈbreɪ ʃ   .ʃ ən/

5. determination

a. /dɪˌt ɝː.mɪˈ ɝː.mɪˈneɪ ʃ   .ʃ ən/; b. /dɪˌt ɝː.mɪˈ ɝː.mɪˈneɪ.sən/ 

4. Coherence Bài 4: Đoạn văn sau có 3 lỗi sai về  logic. Hãy đọc k ỹ c ả  đoạn văn để tìm ra những l ỗi này và sửa chúng. Secondly, I want to have deeper insight into how our predecessors won the war because

hardly anyone could think that we could. When compared to such a well-armed country like America, it was hard to think that we could defeat it. However, with the determination of the whole nation, we have our own peace. April 30th, 1975 was the date that we gained dependence from the invaders and from then on, we have held annual celebration to pay tribute to those who sacrificed for the country. I hope that Vietnamese people will never forget this important event of the nation. (1) __________________________ __________________________

(2) __________________________ __________________________

(3) __________________________ __________________________

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a historical period you would like to learn. You should say about: - When this period was; - What it was famous for; - Why you are interested in this area.

2. Suggested answer

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Describe a historical period you would like to learn. le arn. Answer

In terms of history, I am always eager to talk about Vietnam war - one of the

historical highlights  of our country, which begins in 1955 and ends in 1975. This is the period Vietnam underwent hundreds of years under the

colonization  of foreign invaders and this is the last war before a new era of peace and independence is opened for us. Reason

It is an unforgettable period of history and I want to learn for some reasons. Firstly, I am impressed by the courageous fighting spirit   of Vietnamese

people. Example Our country was divided into Nothern part and Southern part. Communication was almost impossible at that time and people across the country were living in poverty and destitute  conditions. However, our soldiers still fought bravely with the support from ordinary people. Reason

Secondly, I want to have deeper insight into how our ancestors won the war because hardly anyone could think that we could.

Example When compared to such a well-armed country like America, it was hard to think that we could defeat them. However, with the determination of the whole nation, we have our own peace. April 30 th, 1975 was the date that we gained independence from the invaders and from then on, we have held annual celebration to pay tribute to those who sacrificed for the country. I hope that Vietnamese people will never forget this important event of the nation.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

eager (adj)

háo hức

Synonyms

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/ˈi·ɡər/ historical highlight (n)

dấu ấn lịch sử 

/hɪˈst ɔːr.ɪ ɔːr.ɪ.kəl /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ colonization (n)

sự thuộc địa hóa

/ˌkɑː.lə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃ ən/ foreign invader (n)

giặc ngoại xâm

/ˈf ɔːr.ə ɔːr.ən /ɪnˈveɪ.dər/ fighting spirit (n) /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɪŋˈspɪr.ɪt/

tinh thần chiến đấu

thiếu thốn, vất vả 

destitute (adj) /ˈdes.t ə.tuːt  ə.tuːt / well-armed (adj)

được trang bị vũ khí tối

/wel ɑːrmd/  

tân

sacrifice (n; v)

sự hy sinh

/ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/

2. Structures have deeper insight into St

My dad used to help me a lot whenever I wanted to

(hiểu rõ hơn về cái gì)

have deeper insight into Physics.

pay tribute to Sb/St

She wore a blue dress to pay tribute to her mother-

(tri ân ai/ cái gì) 

in-law.

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Describe a recent happy event. Event, fun

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Dịch những câu sau sang tiế ng ng Anh.

1. Tôi là một sinh viên năm nhất đại học và cuộc sống đại học của tôi bắt đầu cách đây không lâu. ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________ ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________ 2. Sự kiện này vừa thú vị nhưng cũng vừa đáng sợ một chút bởi vì tôi đã làm được một điều mà tôi t ừng rất ghét, đó chính là thuyế t t rình rình hay là nói trước đám đông. ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________ ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Chia các độ ng t ừ trong ngoặc ở thì phù hợp. Last week, we had a group presentation in History class, each member (1) (have) _____________ about 5 minutes to talk about the chosen topic. I have to say that I felt extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed when talking in front of many people so this (2) (be) _____________ almost impossible for me. However, it (3) (turn)_____________ out to be a good event for me because I could overcome all my fear to deliver one of the best presentations that I have ever had.

3. Pronunciation Bài 3: Hãy viế t phiên âm chính xác của những t ừ sau đây. 

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1. prepare

_______________________________

2. pretend

_______________________________

3. practice

_______________________________

4. observe

_______________________________

5. weakness

_______________________________

4. Coherence Bài 4: Nối các vế  câu   câu ở  bảng A với các vế   câu ở  bảng B để  t ạo thành một đoạn văn hoàn chỉnh và có nghĩa.

Bảng A 1. On the presentation day, 2. And when it was my turn to speak, 3. But I tried to pull myself together and did the best 4. And luckily our group got an A for our presentation

5. Since then, I haven’t felt scared of speaking in public at all, Bảng B a. suddenly my heart beat so fast, and it seemed to have a flow of heat running through my body from head to toes. b. that I could and my 5 minutes lasted pretty well. c. I have become more confident and I think that is good! d. though I had gone through a lot of practice but I still had butterflies in my stomach and I felt a bit stressful. e. which made me feel like I’m on cloud nine. 1. __________

2. __________

3. __________

4. __________

5. __________

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a recent happy event.

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You should say about: - What the event is; - What it is about; - Why you find it happy; - And explain how you feel about that event.

2. Suggested answer Describe a recent happy event.

Answer

I m a freshman in university and my unilife just started not long ago. This has been an interesting yet a bit terrifying experience so far because I did one thing that I used to hate the most, which is presenting or public

speaking. Reason

Last week, week, we had a ggroup roup presentation in History class, each member had about 5 minutes to talk about the chosen topic. I gotta tell you I feel extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed when talking in front of many people so this was almost impossible for me. However, it turned out to be a good event for me because I could overcome all my fear to deliver one of the best presentations that I have ever had.

Example To prepare for my own speech, I had to write everything down, and then try to learn all of it by heart. Then I pretended I was standing in front of the whole class and practiced speaking. I also had my group members observe and comment on my performance so as to point out my weaknesses and try to improve it in the most perfect way. On the presentation day, though I had gone through a lot of practice but I still had butterflies in my stomach and I felt a bit stressful. And when it was my turn to speak, suddenly my heart beat so fast, and it seemed to have a flow of heat running through my body from head to toes. But I tried to pull

myself together  and did the best that I could and my 5 minutes lasted pretty well. And luckily our group got an A for our presentation which made

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me feel like I’m on cloud nine. Since then, I haven’t felt scared of speakin g in public at all, I have become more confident and I think that is good!

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary New words

Meaning

terrifying (adj)

đáng sợ 

Synonyms frightening (adj) /ˈfraɪ.t ən.ɪŋ/ 

/ ter.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

The business trip to the USA on my own was such a frightening experience as I had to face many problems and had to tackle them on my own.

public speaking (n)

nói trước đám đông 

/ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ embarrassed (adj)

xấu hổ 

/ɪmˈber.əst/

2. Idioms   have butterflies in one’s stomach:  lo lắng, bồn chồn 



 

I always have butterflies in my stomach  whenever I have to sit for an exam.

  on cloud nine: cực kỳ vui sướng



 

I am on cloud nine whenever I have high marks.

  pull oneself together: giữ bình tĩnh    I tried to pull myself together to do my best whenever I had to sit for an important



exam.

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V. CHỦ ĐỀ “PEOPLE”  Với chủ đề con người, chúng ta cần chú ý những điều sau.

1. Nói rõ người đó là ai, nghề nghiệp là gì. Nếu đề bài yêu cầu mô t ả người nổi tiếng, bạn hãy nói rõ tên người đó. 2. Mô t ả ngoại hình, tính cách, nh ững điểm đặc biệt của người đó. 3. Vai trò của người đó đối với cuộc sống riêng của bạn. 4. Cảm nhận của bạn về người đó.

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Describe a person who helps protect the environment. People, environment protection

I. Skill-developing exercises 1. Lexical resource Bài 1: Hãy viế t m ột đoạn văn ngắn (khoảng 2-3 câu) giới thiệu v ề một người tích cực bảo vệ môi trường mà bạn biế t, t, bắt đầu bằng câu sau.

I would like to tell you about __________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _____________ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________ ___________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ ________________________ ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________

2. Grammar Bài 2: Dựa vào những t ừ gợi ý, hãy viế t thành câu hoàn chỉnh. 1. My/ mom/ have/ simple/ but/ practical/ way/ protect/ environment. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________ __________________________ 2. She/ say/ no/ plastic/ bag/ so/ that/ why/ she/ always/ bring/ own/ cloth/ bag/ whenever/ she/ do/ grocery/ shopping. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________ 3. About/ several/ year/ ago, my/ grandmother/ usually/ use/ big/ plastic bag/ go/ to/ market/ because/ she/ say/ it/ convenient/ but/ my mom/ tell/ that/ it/ will/ take/ hundred/ year/ plastic bag/ dissolve. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________ ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________

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4. Moreover/, chemical/ from/ plastic bag/ contaminate/ water/ or/ soil, which/ may/ lead/ adverse/ effect/ our health. ____________________________________ _______________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________ 5. As/ result/, my grandmother/ not/ use/ plastic bag/ anymore. ____________________________________ _______________ _________________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________

3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau và điền vào chỗ trống duy nhất 01 t ừ.

My mom has also told me and my family members to cut down on using products made of plastic such as (1) ______________ or plastic bottles. She is ready to (2) ______________ away all plastic products in my house and replace them with those made with glass or (3) ______________. Although it may be more 0costly, my mom says that we must do that to protect the environment. 

4. Coherence Bài 4: Với mỗi chỗ trống ở đoạn sau, hãy tư duy xem chúng ta sẽ  điền những cụm t ừ 

gì. Sau đó hãy viết nghĩa tiế ng ng Anh của những cụm t ừ này. To sum up, she (1) __________________ to contribute to a cleaner environment and raise my

family members’ and neighbors’ (2) __________________ about the importance of “living green”. If more people behave like her, I believe that we can ( 3) ___________________ environmental issues. 

II. Sample answer 1. Cue card Describe a person who helps protect the environment. You should say about: - Who he/she is;

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- What he/she has done to protect the environment; - How he/she helps to contribute to protecting the environment.

2. Suggested answer Describe a person who helps protect the environment. Answer

I would like to tell you about an environmentally friendly person that I know very well and that person is my mother. She is a Math teacher in a secondary school in Hanoi and she is 53 years old now.

Example My mom has a simple but but very practical way of protecting the environment. environment.

She says no to plastic bags so that s why she always brings her own cloth cl oth bag whenever she does the grocery shopping. Several years ago, my grandmother usually used a big plastic bag when going to the market because she said it was convenient but then my mom told her that it would take hundreds of years for plastic bags to decompose. Moreover, the chemicals from plastic bags may contaminate water sources or soil, which may lead to adverse  effects on our health. As a result, my grandmother

doesn’t use plastic bags anymore. Example My mom has also told me and my family family members to cut down on using products made of plastic such as straws or plastic bottles. She is ready to throw away all plastic products in my house and replace them with those made with glass or ceramics. Although it may be more costly, my mom says that we must do that to protect the environment. Example To sum up, she has made great attempts to contribute to a cleaner

environment and raise my family members’ and neighbors’ awareness about the importance of “living green”. If more people behave like her, I believe that we can mitigate environmental issues.

III. Useful expressions 1. Vocabulary

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New words

Meaning

decompose (v)

phân hủy

Synonyms

/ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/ contaminate (v)

làm ô nhiễm

/kənˈtæm.ə.neɪt/

pollute (v) /pəˈluːt/ 

We shouldn’t invest in companies that pollute the environment.

adverse (adj)

bất lợi, tiêu cực,

undesirable (adj) /ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪr.ə.bəl/

/ædˈvɝːs/

không mong muốn

The economic crisis has caused many undesirable effects to our

country’s export and import.