REVIEW 1 (UNITS 1 - 2 - 3)

LANGUAGE

PRONUNCIATION

1. Choose the word in which the underlined part is pronounced differently.

1.

A. below

B. down

C. town

D. nowadays

2.

A. ahead

B. handicraft

C. honour

D. hospital

3.

A. meat

B. read

C. heater

D. wear

4.

A. head

B. bread

C. leave

D. instead

5.

A. carry

B. garbage

C. paragraph

D. attraction

Answer:

1. A

• below /bɪˈləʊ/

• down /daʊn/

• town /taʊn/

• nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/

=> Phần được gạch chân ở phương án A được phát âm /əʊ/, các phương án còn lại phát âm /aʊ/.

2. C

• ahead /əˈhed/

• handicraft /ˈhæn.dɪ.krɑːft/

• honour /ˈɒn.ər/

• hospital /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

=> Phần được gạch chân ở phương án C là âm câm, các phương án còn lại phát âm /h/.

3. D

• meat /miːt/

• read /riːd/

• heater /ˈhiː.tər/

• wear /weər/

=> Phần được gạch chân ở phương án D phát âm /eə/, các phương án còn lại phát âm /iː/.

4. C

• head /hed/

• bread /bred/

• leave /liːv/

• instead /ɪnˈsted/

=> Phần được gạch chân ở phương án C phát âm /iː/, các phương án còn lại phát âm /e/.

5. B

• carry /ˈkær.i/

• garbage /ˈɡɑː.bɪdʒ/

• paragraph /ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/

• attraction /əˈtræk.ʃən/

=> Phần được gạch chân ở phương án B phát âm /ɪ/, các phương án còn lại phát âm /æ/.

VOCABULARY

2. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.

1. It's necessary to decide which we should _______ priority to: work or study.

A. make

B. give

C. bring

D. take

2. I don't like living in this area because it is like a _______ with all these tall buildings.

A. concrete jungle

B. tourist attraction

C. concrete wood

D. green space

3. They were happy because their children _______ their goal of attending a famous university.

A. administered

B. got

C. accomplished

D. ended

4. There is a sense of _______ in our neighbourhood, we care for and help each other.

A. humour

B. community

C. responsibility

D. duty

5. My grandfather is a skilful _______; he can make unique vases.

A. maker

B. worker

C. employee

D. artisan

Answer:

1. B - It's necessary to decide which we should give priority to: work or study. => Cấu trúc “give priority to sth”: ưu tiên cái gì.

2. A - I don't like living in this area because it is like a concrete jungle with all these tall buildings.

3. C - They were happy because their children accomplished their goal of attending a famous university. => Cụm “accomplish their goal”: hoàn thành mục tiêu

4. B - There is a sense of community in our neighbourhood, we care for and help each other. => Cụm “sense of community”: ý thức cộng đồng

5. D - My grandfather is a skilful artisan; he can make unique vases.

3. Fill in each blank with the suitable form of the word given.

1. Bun hen is a local _______ of this area, so you must try it. (special)

2. My brother is working as an _______ he repairs electrical equipment very well. (electric)

3. She tried to _______ my attention from the interesting film on TV. (distraction)

4. There is a _______ site near our house, so it's quite noisy. (construct)

5. My neighbourhood is not the best place, but it's _______. (live)

Answer:

1. specialty - Bun hen is a local specialty of this area, so you must try it.

2. electrician - My brother is working as an electrician. He repairs electrical equipment very well.

3. distract - She tried to distract my attention from the interesting film on TV.

4. construction - There is a construction site near our house, so it's quite noisy.

5. liveable - My neighbourhood is not the best place, but it's liveable.

GRAMMAR

4. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.

1. My sister and I are trying to _______ sweet food and soft drinks.

A. carry out

B. cut down on

C. hand down

D. come down with

2. When we visit a city, we usually _______ its downtown.

A. look after

B. find out

C. look around

D. pass down

3. The _______ he gets, the _______ he becomes.

A. more old, more experienced

B. older, experienced

C. more older; more experienced

D. older, more experienced

4. The _______ my neighbourhood gets, the _______ I feel.

A. bigger, less secure

B. bigger, fewer secure

C. more big; less secure

D. more bigger, less secure

5. If you finish reading a book, you _______ put it back on the shelf. It's necessary.

A. will

B. should

C. may

D. can

Answer:

1. B - My sister and I are trying to cut down on sweet food and soft drinks.

2. C - When we visit a city, we usually look around its downtown.

3. D - The older he gets, the more experienced he becomes.

4. A - The bigger my neighbourhood gets, the less secure I feel.

5. B - If you finish reading a book, you should put it back on the shelf. It's necessary.

5. Write the correct form of each verb in brackets.

1. If Lan (want) ______ to focus on her homework, she should turn off the TV.

2. I don't know who (ask) ______ for advice about my future career.

3. If he (continue) ______ making noise, he must leave immediately.

4. They are wondering what (buy) ______ for their grandmother on her birthday.

5. We can make the air in the city cleaner if we (not use) ______ our cars as much.

Answer:

1. wants - If Lan wants to focus on her homework, she should turn off the TV. (Câu điều kiện loại 1: “If + hiện tại đơn, S + will/can/may/might/should/must… + V-inf”. Chủ ngữ “Lan” => chia động từ “wants”.)

2. to ask - I don't know who to ask for advice about my future career.

3. continues - If he continues making noise, he must leave immediately. (Câu điều kiện loại 1: “If + hiện tại đơn, S + will/can/may/might/should/must… + V-inf”. Chủ ngữ “he” => chia động từ “continues”)

4.to buy - They are wondering what to buy for their grandmother on her birthday.

5. don’t use - We can make the air in the city cleaner if we don’t use our cars as much. ( Câu điều kiện loại 1: “If + hiện tại đơn, S + will/can/may/might/should/must… + V-inf”)

SKILL

READING

1. Read parts of the notices about different workshops for teens. Tick (✔) the appropriate box(es) to show which workshop has the following features.

A. This workshop focuses on designing posters on Canva. You'll use your new skills to make a poster with any themes you like on Canva. We've got a lot of sample posters and poster templates to give you ideas. You'll have a chance to work with our experienced instructors and to present your poster at the end, too.

B. Our workshop is all about dealing with problems teens face in their daily life. You'll have a chance to talk about your own problems, and our counsellors will help you solve them. We'll also share with you tips on time management, priority setting, and how to live a healthy life.

C. This workshop shows you how to choose good ingredients and cook healthy dishes. You'll have a chance to practise choosing and buying meat and vegetables in a nearby supermarket. You'll also be able to cook some dishes at the workshop. Our professional cooks will give you feedback to improve your cooking.

Answer:

1. A C - Teens will practise doing things, using the new skills.

Explain:

A. You'll use your new skills to make a poster with any themes you like on Canva.

C. You'll have a chance to practise choosing and buying meat and vegetables.

2. A. - Teens can work with professional people.

Explain: You'll have a chance to work with our experienced instructors.

3. B. - It deals with teens' daily problems.

Explain: Our workshop is all about dealing with problems teens face in their daily life.

4. C. - Teens can improve their skills based on the feedback from professionals.

Explain: Our professional cooks will give you feedback to improve your cooking.

5. A. - Teens will present their product.

Explain: You'll have a chance to work with our experienced instructors and to present your poster at the end, too.

SPEAKING

2. Work in groups. Discuss with your partners to decide what kind of workshop you would like to have at your school. Use the following questions as cues. Take notes of your answers and report them to the class.

1. What kind of workshop would you like to have at your school? Why?

2. What can students do at the workshop?

3. What can they learn from the workshop?

4. Who do you think should be invited to lead the workshop?

Answer:

1. I would love to have a workshop focused on mental health and well-being at our school. Given the increasing awareness around mental health issues among students, such a workshop would be incredibly valuable in providing strategies for coping with stress, building resilience, and fostering a supportive community. It's essential to address mental health proactively to ensure students feel equipped to navigate the challenges they may face.

2. At the workshop, students could engage in various activities such as interactive discussions, mindfulness exercises, and role-playing scenarios to explore different aspects of mental health and well-being. They could also participate in workshops on stress management techniques, effective communication skills, and self-care practices to enhance their overall mental well-being.

3. From the workshop, students can learn practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. They can develop a better understanding of the importance of self-care and seeking support when needed. Additionally, they can learn valuable skills for fostering positive relationships and creating a supportive community where everyone feels valued and supported.

4. Ideally, the workshop should be led by mental health professionals or experts in the field, such as psychologists, counselors, or certified life coaches. These individuals have the necessary expertise and training to provide evidence-based information and guidance on mental health topics.

LISTENING

3. Listen to Demi, a student from the Netherlands, talking about her life in the city and in the countryside. Fill in each blank with no more than TWO words.

1. Demi used to live in London for _______ with her parents.

2. At weekends, they usually visited attractions and _______.

3. Now Demi lives in one of the _______ villages in the world.

4. In the village, people only _______, walk, or cycle.

5. Her favourite place of interest is the _______.

Answer:

1. three years

2. famous parks

3. most beautiful

4. sail around

5. museum

WRITING

4. Write a paragraph (about 100 words) about three things that make you proud of your community. You may use the following questions as cues.

1. What are the three things that make you proud of your community?

2. Why does each of them make you feel proud?

Answer:

I'm proud of my community for some reasons. Firstly, the active involvement in community service initiatives showcases our collective dedication to helping those in need, fostering a culture of compassion and generosity. Secondly, the vibrant cultural diversity celebrated through various events and festivals reflects our commitment to inclusivity and mutual respect, enriching our shared experiences. Lastly, the collaborative efforts towards environmental sustainability, including recycling programs and green initiatives, demonstrate our commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. Each of these aspects fills me with pride, knowing that together, we're making a positive difference in the world.