Listening

A. Listen to a conversation. Choose the best option.

(Nghe một đoạn hội thoại. Chọn tùy chọn tốt nhất)

1. The speakers are __________________ students.

a. high school b. university c. graduate

2. The speakers are in __________________

a. the United Kingdom b. the United States c. India

3. The woman read somewhere that people choose universities based on ________________ factors in the UK.

a. academic but not social

b. social but not academic

c. both academic and social

4. The man wishes he had more _________________

a. money to spend

b. classes to keep him busy

c. time to spend with friends

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện

B. Listen again and answer the questions.

(Nghe lại lần nữa và trả lời câu hỏi)

1. How does the man feel about his life now?

2. Who used to do many things for the man?

3. How does the woman feel about the information she read?

4. How does the woman feel about the amount of work she is doing?

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện

C. Listen to the stress in each sentence. Then, listen again and repeat.

(Nghe trọng âm trong mỗi câu. Hãy nghe và nhắc lại)

1. He wants an active social life.

2. We have a lot of homework.

3. I'm saving money for a new computer.

4. You should think about the future.

5. My family needs the money I make.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện

D. Underline the content words. Then practice saying the sentences in pairs.

(Gạch dưới các từ nội dung. Sau đó thực hành nói các câu theo cặp)

1. Eating at restaurants is expensive.

2. His life at home was easier.

3. The student from India usually arrives early.

4. Martina wants to buy a new car.

5. My shoes were made in China.

Answer:

1. Eating at restaurants is expensive.

2. His life at home was easier.

3. The student from India usually arrives early.

4. Martina wants to buy a new car.

5. My shoes were made in China.

E. Write each item in the appropriate column. Use your own opinion.

(Viết mỗi mục trong cột thích hợp. Sử dụng ý kiến ​​​​của riêng bạn)

books clean water coffee a computer flowers fresh fruit

furniture the Internet money a phone public parks shoes

Answer:

F. Compare your chart in E with a partner's chart. Talk about why you think people do or don’t need the items.

(So sánh biểu đồ của bạn trong E với biểu đồ của đối tác. Nói về lý do tại sao bạn nghĩ mọi người cần hoặc không cần những món đồ đó)

Answer:

Necessities such as books, clean water, a computer, fresh fruit, the Internet, money, and public parks are considered essential because they provide fundamental resources and tools that are necessary for survival, learning, communication, and wellbeing.

Books are essential for learning and education, clean water is necessary for hydration and hygiene, a computer and the Internet provide access to information and communication, fresh fruit is a source of essential nutrients, money is required for basic necessities such as food and shelter, and public parks provide spaces for exercise, relaxation, and social interaction.

On the other hand, luxuries such as coffee, flowers, furniture, a phone, and shoes are not necessary for survival, but they can provide comfort, pleasure, and convenience. For example, coffee and flowers can enhance mood and aesthetics, furniture can make living spaces more comfortable and functional, a phone provides communication and entertainment, and shoes can protect and adorn feet.

Goal check

Discuss these questions in pairs.

(Thảo luận những câu hỏi này theo cặp)

What is something you absolutely need?

What luxury item do you want very much?

Answer:

Suggestions:

A: Hey, so what's something you absolutely need?

B: Hmm, that's a tough one. I guess I would say I absolutely need my phone. I use it for everything, from staying in touch with family and friends to managing my schedule and work tasks.

A: That makes sense. Phones are definitely an important tool in today's world. So what luxury item do you want very much?

B Oh, there are so many things I could choose from! But I think at the top of my list right now is a really nice watch. I've always been fascinated by the craftsmanship and engineering that goes into making a high-quality timepiece, and I think it would be amazing to own one myself.

A: I can definitely see the appeal of that. There's something really special about a finely crafted watch that can last for generations. Have you looked into any particular brands or styles?

B: Yeah, I've been doing some research and I'm really drawn to the classic look of a Rolex. But of course, they're pretty expensive, so it might take me a while to save up for one!

A: Yeah, Rolex definitely has a reputation for quality and prestige. But like you said, they can be quite pricey. Still, I think it's important to have something to aspire to and work towards, even if it takes some time.

B: Exactly! And who knows, maybe someday I'll be able to make that dream a reality. But for now, I'm just grateful to have the things I need and to be able to enjoy the little luxuries in life when I can.