Giải tiếng anh 11 Explore new worlds: Unit 7A Discuss Spending Habits

Hướng dẫn giải tiếng anh 11 Explore new worlds: Giải Unit 7A Discuss Spending Habits. Bài được giải chi tiết, rõ ràng, dễ hiểu. Bài giải giúp học sinh nắm vững kiến thức trong sách giáo khoa, rèn kĩ năng giải bài tập và có phương pháp học tập hiệu quả.

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Vocabulary

A. Read the article.

(Đọc bài báo)

Life is full of choices. Should you buy the latest smartphone, or put your money in a savings account instead? Do you really need that phone, or is it a luxury you can live without? These are questions that are asked every day, and for many people, the answer is to reduce the amount of money they spend in order to increase their happiness. If you believe the TV commercials, the journey to a satisfying life is made in a beautiful new car. Owning nice things is supposed to produce good feelings in people. Now, though, more people are deciding not to waste their money on a new car when they can easily take the bus or drive an older car. Instead of doing things the usual way—working too much and enjoying life too little—they are choosing to focus on the quality of their lives. They're spending more time doing the things they love and less money buying things they don't need.

Answer:

Cuộc sống đầy những sự lựa chọn. Bạn nên mua chiếc điện thoại thông minh mới nhất hay đưa tiền vào tài khoản tiết kiệm? Bạn thực sự cần chiếc điện thoại đó hay đó chỉ là một thứ xa xỉ mà bạn có thể sống thiếu nó? Đó là những câu hỏi được đặt ra hàng ngày, và đối với nhiều người, câu trả lời là giảm số tiền chi tiêu để tăng độ hạnh phúc. Nếu bạn tin vào quảng cáo trên TV, hành trình đến cuộc sống thỏa mãn được thực hiện trên một chiếc xe hơi mới đẹp. Sở hữu những thứ đẹp được cho là tạo ra cảm giác tốt đẹp trong con người. Tuy nhiên, bây giờ, có nhiều người quyết định không lãng phí tiền của họ vào một chiếc xe mới khi họ có thể dễ dàng đi bằng xe buýt hoặc lái một chiếc xe cũ hơn. Thay vì làm theo cách thông thường - làm việc quá nhiều và không tận hưởng cuộc sống, họ chọn tập trung vào chất lượng cuộc sống của mình. Họ dành nhiều thời gian hơn để làm những điều họ yêu thích và chi tiêu ít tiền hơn để mua những thứ họ không cần thiết.

B. Complete each sentence with the correct word in blue.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với từ đúng trong màu xanh)

1. If you reduce something, you make it smaller.

2. The _____ way is the thing done most often in a certain situation.

3. The _____ of something is how good or bad it is.

4. If something is a _____, it’s very nice, but not necessary.

5. When you make _____, you decide what you want.

6. If something is _____, it makes people feel full or happy.

7. If you _____ something, you use too much of it for something unimportant.

8. The _____ of something is how much of it there is.

9. When you _____ something, you make it or cause it to happen.

10. If you do one thing _____ of another thing, you do the first thing and not the second.

Answer:

1. If you reduce something, you make it smaller.

2. The usual way is the thing done most often in a certain situation.

3. The quality of something is how good or bad it is.

4. If something is a luxury, it’s very nice, but not necessary.

5. When you make choices, you decide what you want.

6. If something is satisfying, it makes people feel full or happy.

7. If you waste something, you use too much of it for something unimportant.

8. The amount of something is how much of it there is.

9. When you produce something, you make it or cause it to happen.

10. If you do one thing instead of another thing, you do the first thing and not the second.

C. Complete each sentence with the passive form of the verb in parentheses.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với dạng bị động của động từ trong ngoặc)

Some things cost a lot because they (1) __________ (produce) by hand. Murano glass, for example, (2) __________ (make) by hand in Italy. Many colors (3) __________ (combine) to produce high-quality glass art. Younger glass artists (4) __________ (teach) by master artists with years of experience. Tourists like to buy the glass, and some of the best shops (5) __________ (locate) in Murano, Italy.

Answer:

Some things cost a lot because they are produced by hand. Murano glass, for example, is made by hand in Italy. Many colors are combined to produce high-quality glass art. Younger glass artists are taught by master artists with years of experience. Tourists like to buy the glass, and some of the best shops are located in Murano, Italy.

D. Match the beginning of each passive sentence to its ending.

(Nối phần đầu của mỗi câu bị động với phần cuối của nó)

1. ____ Food is often wasted	a. when you don't use air conditioning.
2. ____ Energy use is reduced	b. if it is well taken care of.
3. ____ Clothing lasts longer	c. when people don't eat everything they buy.
4. _____ Towels can be used	d. when they are cooked and eaten at home.
5. ____ Meals are less expensive	e. for cleaning instead of paper products.

Answer:

1. Food is often wasted when people don't eat everything they buy.

2. Energy use is reduced if it is well taken care of.

3. Clothing lasts longer when you don't use air conditioning.

4. Towels can be used for cleaning instead of paper products.

5. Meals are less expensive when they are cooked and eaten at home.

E. When are you willing to spend or save money? Write the items in the chart.

(Khi nào bạn sẵn sàng chi tiêu hoặc tiết kiệm tiền? Viết các mục trong biểu đồ)

* the phone I like is made in a new color.

* a new restaurant is opened in my neighborhood.

* a food I like is on sale at the grocery store.

* sneakers are worn by a famous athlete in an ad.

* your idea: _____________________________________

I will spend my money when …	I will save my money when …

Answer:

I will spend money when

Situation	Reasoning
The phone I like is made in a new color.	If the new color is something I really want and it fits within my budget, I may consider purchasing it.
A new restaurant is opened in my neighborhood.	If the restaurant offers unique cuisine or dining experience, and the prices are reasonable, I may consider dining there.
A food I like is on sale at the grocery store.	If the sale price is significantly lower than the regular price, and it's a food that I consume regularly, I may buy it.
Sneakers are worn by a famous athlete in an ad.	If the sneakers are of good quality and comfortable, and I need a new pair of sneakers, I may consider buying them.

I will save money when

Situation	Reasoning
The phone I like is made in a new color.	If the new color is not a priority or if it's outside my budget, I would save my money.
A new restaurant is opened in my neighborhood.	If the restaurant is too expensive, or if the reviews are not good, or if it doesn't offer anything significantly different from other restaurants in the area, I would save my money.
A food I like is on sale at the grocery store.	If the sale price is not significantly lower than the regular price, or if it's a food that I don't consume regularly, I would save my money.
Sneakers are worn by a famous athlete in an ad.	If I don't need a new pair of sneakers or if the sneakers are overpriced, I would save my money.

Goal check

Discuss the questions in pairs.

(Thảo luận các câu hỏi theo cặp)

1. When are you willing to spend money on something you want?

2. When do you decide to save your money instead?

3. What do you think many people waste money on?

Answer:

Suggestions:

Person A: Hi there! Let's discuss the questions in pairs. I'll start with the first one. When are you willing to spend money on something you want?

Person B: Hi! I think I'm willing to spend money on something I want when it's something that I really value, like a hobby or an experience that I know will bring me happiness. How about you?

Person A: Same here! I think I'm willing to spend money on something I want when it's something that will add value to my life or help me achieve my goals.

Person B: That's a great perspective! Speaking of spending money, when do you decide to save your money instead?

Person A: I tend to save my money when I'm not sure if I really need the thing I want or if it's something that's not essential to my daily life. I also like to save up for big purchases that I know will make a significant impact on my life.

Person B: I totally agree. Saving for a rainy day is always a good idea, and it's important to be mindful of our spending habits.

Person A: Definitely. So, what do you think many people waste money on?

Person B: I think many people waste money on things they don't really need or things that are trendy but won't last long. Also, impulse buying is a big culprit. How about you?

Person A: I agree with you on that. I think people also tend to waste money on subscriptions or services they don't really use or need, like multiple streaming services or gym memberships they rarely use.

Person B: Yes, that's very true. It's important to evaluate our spending habits and make sure we're not wasting money on things that don't really add value to our lives.