GETTING STARTED

LANGUAGE

PRONUNCIATION

1. Circle the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently in each group. Then listen and repeat.

Answer:

Explanation

1. Đáp án B phát âm là /u:/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /ʊ/

2. Đáp án D phát âm là /ʊ/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /u:/

3. Đáp án B phát âm là /ə/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /ɪ/

4. Đáp án C phát âm là /ə/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /ɔː/

5. Đáp án B phát âm là /u:/. Các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /ɔɪ/

VOCABULARY

2. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. Mi is _________ gardening in her free time.

A. in

B. into

C.to

2. Mai is interested _________ building websites for her friends.

A. of

B. with

C. in

3. Minh is not fond of _________ puzzles because he thinks it takes a lot of time.

A. making

B. doing

C. building

4. I'm not keen on _________ our class photos to the forum.

A. uploading

B. surfing

C. messaging

5. While I was _________ some websites, I saw an advertisement about a resort.

A. creating

B. browsing

C. uploading

Answer:

1. be into st = thích cái gì

2. be interested in = thích cái gì

3. doing puzzles = giải đố

4. upload photos = đăng tải ảnh

5. browse website = duyệt web

3. Complete the sentences with the words from the box

1. People in my village are very _________ to all visitors.

2. Parents in our village don’t put much _________ on their children to do well at school.

3. In my school, we can _________ on study and play, and do not have to worry about bullies.

4. The best _________ player in our chess club will not be able to join the competition.

5.If a boy uses his strength to frighten weaker peers, he is a _________.

Answer:

1. hospitable - People in my village are very hospitable to all visitors.

2. pressure - Parents in our village don’t put much pressure on their children to do well at school

3. focus - In my school, we can focus on study and play, and do not have to worry about bullies.

4. trained - The best trained player in our chess club will not be able to join the competition.

5. bully - If a boy uses his strength to frighten weaker peers, he is a bully.

GRAMMAR

4. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. Mai dislikes _________ her pictures to Facebook. She prefers not to show them to others.

A. to upload

B. uploading

C. upload

2. We enjoy _________ photos of different types of scenery, so we took a camera with us.

A. taking

B. to take

C. take

3. She did the puzzles _________ than I did, so I won the competition.

A. slowly

B. slower

C. more slowly

4. Tom worked _________ than Mi; therefore, he got better results in the exams.

A. hardly

B. harder

C. more hard

5. Now they all chat with each other _________ than before because they have smartphones.

A. more frequently

B. frequent

C. frequently

Answer:

Explanation

- Dislike + Ving: không thích một điều gì đó

- Enjoy + Ving: thích thú với một điều gì đó

- Cấu trúc của câu so sánh hơn:

Đối với tính từ ngắn: S + to be + adj_er + than + Noun/ Pronoun

Đối với tính từ dài: S + to be + more + adj + than + Noun/ Pronoun

5. Underline the correct bold word in each sentence.

1. Minh is interested in painting, so / but yesterday he decided to join the arts and crafts club.

2. Life in the city seems to be more comfortable, otherwise / but I prefer life in the countryside.

3. She tries to focus more on her studies; therefore / otherwise, she won't pass her exams.

4. During harvest time, farmers have to get up earlier, and / so they have to work harder.

5. Parents now have higher expectations of their children; therefore / so, children are under more pressure than before.

Answer:

SKILLS

READING

Stress is a normal part of teens’ life; however, too much stress can be dangerous. When you face stress, use some of these strategies to manage it.

Getting a good night’s sleep: Teens need eight to ten hours of sleep a day, so get enough sleep. To make it easier, keep your smartphone away from your bed.

Doing exercise: Doing enough physical exercise is important for teens. You should exercise for at least 60 minutes a day.

Talking it out: Talk about your stress to an adult. This person can be your teacher, parent, or someone you trust.

Writing about it: You can reduce your stress by writing down your problems. You can also write about times you felt good and soon you will start to feel better.

Going outside: You will feel more relaxed if you spend some time in nature. Places with green trees and fresh air will make you feel better.

1. The passage is about

A. the causes of stress

B. strategies to deal with stress

C. the dangers of stress

2. How many hours of sleep a day do teens need?

A. 6 to 8.

B. 7 to 9.

C. 8 to 10.

3. How much time should teens spend on daily exercise?

A. At least an hour.

B. Exactly 60 minutes.

C. No more than 60 minutes.

4. Teens may talk about their problems to

A. a friend in their class

B. a young person they like

C. someone they trust

5. Teens can feel better when they

A. are at home with their parents

B. get closer to nature

C. write to a friend

Answer:

1. B (The text mentions Stress is a normal part of teens’ life; however, too much stress can be dangerous. When you face stress, use some of these strategies to manage it.)

2. C (The text mentions Teens need eight to ten hours of sleep a day, so get enough sleep. To make it easier, keep your smartphone away from your bed.)

3. A (The text mentions Doing enough physical exercise is important for teens. You should exercise for at least 60 minutes a day.)

4.C (The text mentions Talk about your stress to an adult. This person can be your teacher, parent, or someone you trust.)

5. B (The text mentions You will feel more relaxed if you spend some time in nature. Places with green trees and fresh air will make you feel better)

SPEAKING

2. Work in pairs. Interview each other, using the questions below. Take notes of the answers and then report the results to the class.

1. What are some reasons why people like living in the countryside?

2. What are some reasons why people dislike living in the countryside?

3. What are some advantages or disadvantages of living in the city?

Answer:

LISTENING

3. Listen to Tom and Mai talking about their lives in the city and the countryside. Fill in each blank with ONE word.

Answer:

Transcript:

Mai: How's life in the city. Tom?

Tom: It's quite convenient. There are places for entertainment like cinemas, theatres, and amusement parks. There are also good schools and universities.

Mai: Sounds great! I guess it is very convenient to get around in big cities.

Tom: Right. There are various means of public transport like buses, trains, and undergrounds.

Mai: So, l don't think you would like living here in the country

Tom: Why not? It's peaceful and spacious. I love nature, green fields, and orchards. I also like riding a bike to school like the children here.

Mai: Yes, things here are simple and lovely. The people in my village are kind and hospitable

Tom: Yes I have noticed that, Mai.

WRITING

4. Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the leisure activities one of your family members does. You may use the following questions as cues.

1. What does he / she like doing in his / her free time?

2. Who does he / she like doing these with?

3. Why does he / she like doing these?

Answer:

1. My older brother enjoys playing football in his free time. He usually plays with his close friends or colleagues every weekend at a nearby field. Football helps him stay fit and release stress after a busy week of work. He also loves the feeling of teamwork and competition, which makes the game more exciting. Besides, playing football allows him to maintain strong friendships and improve his communication skills. It’s his favorite way to relax and have fun while staying active and healthy.

2. My mother enjoys gardening in her free time. She often spends her mornings in the garden, planting flowers and taking care of the vegetables. Sometimes, she asks me or my younger sister to help her water the plants or pick fresh herbs. Gardening makes her feel peaceful and happy because she loves being close to nature. She says it helps her relax, especially after a long day of work. Watching the plants grow day by day brings her joy and a sense of achievement.