Pronunciation

1. Listen and practise saying the sentences. Pay attention to the underlined words.

Nghe và thực hành nói những câu sau. Tập trung vào những từ được gạch chân.

• 1. My town is nice and peaceful, but it isn't very big.
• 2. Da Nana Museum of Cham Sculpture attracts a lot of foreign visitors.
• 3.  A: Were vou wearing a helmet when you fell off your bike?
•      B: No, I wasn't.
• 4. Son: Can I go to a party tonight. Mum?
•     Mother: OK, but please don't make noise whenyou come home.
• 5. A: Mv mum's really a good friend of mine.
•     B: Is she? Mine is very strict towards me.

2. Look at the underlined words in the sentences and mark them as W (weak) or S (strong). Then listen to check and practise.

Nhìn vào những từ được gạch chân trong câu và đánh dấu W( nhẹ) hoặc S ( mạnh). Nghe để kiểm tra và thực hành. 

1.

• A: Is (_W_) Minh happy about winning the scholaship?
• B: Yes, he is (_S_). But his parents are (_W_) happier

2.

• A: I cant’t (_S_) understand it! Aren’t (_S_) you my son?
• B: I’m terribly sorry, daad. But it isn’t (_S_) entirely my fault.

3.

• A: Pho Hien is (_W_) a very old town in North Vietnam
• B: Is it (_S_)? Where is it  (_W_) located?

4.

• A: It’s (_W_) raining. Are they (_W_) wearing raincoats?
• B: She (_S_) is, but she (_S_) isn’t

3. Match the verbs in column A with the words/phrases in column B 

Nối động từ ở cột A với từ/ cụm từ ở cột B 

• reduce pollution
• pull down an old building
• empathise with someone
• make a handicraft
• set up a home business
• feel worried and frustrated
• have high expectations
• provide employment 

4. Fill each gap with a word from the box 

Điền mỗi chỗ trống 1 từ 

attraction     giant     excited      interest 

fascinating   tallest     symbol     affordable 

The London Eye, also known as the Millenr Wheel, is a (1)__giant__ observation wheel in London. The entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter 120 metres (394 ft). When erected in 1999 it was the world's (2) _tallest_ observation wheel.It is now one of the most popular (3) __attractions__in the world. It is considered to be a (4)____symbol_____ London. People make special journeys to see the (5)___fascinating__ giant wheel. 15,000 people can ride * wheel every day. They feel (6)__excited___ to climb look back down on it. Not just rich people, but everybody can do this. It is public and (7)__affordable__, and it has become a place of (8)____interest____ in London. 

Grammar 

5. Complete each sentence with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the list.

Hoàn thành mỗi câu theo dạng đúng của cụm động từ. 

• look up 
• deal with 
• turn down 
• set up 
• get over 
• put up with 
• give up 
• keep up with 
• 1. The two countries agreed to __set up__ diplomatic relations.
• 2. When you're tired and under stress, it's important to look after yourself and find ways to __deal with___ it.
• 3. Six people applied for the job, but four of them were ___turned down___. 
• 4. Why don't you_____look up_____ this word in the dictionary?
• 5. Mike had to___give up___ gymnastics because of his injury.
• 6. I'm going crazy! I can't _____put up with_____  so much confusion!
• 7. I think she___got over____ the quarrel with her close friend.
• 8. It's difficult to__keep up with__ changes in technology.

6. Rewrite the following questions in reported speech, using question words before fo-infinitives.

• 1.  “What should I wear to the fancy dress party?” – Trang asked

-> Trang wondered what to wear to the fancy dress party

• 2. “Should I help Chau with the money my mum gave to me”

-> She couldn’t decide whether to help Chau with the monney her mum had given to her.

• 3. Where can we get those traditional handicrafts?” – Nick wondered

-> Nich wondered where to get those traditional handicrafts

• 4. “Who can I turn to for help with my homework now?” – Phuc said

-> Phuc had no idea who to turn to for help with his homework.

• 5. “When should I break the sad news to him?” – Hoa asked.

->  Hoa was not sure when to break the sad news to him.

Everyday English. 

7. Choose the suitable words/ phrases complete the mini-talks. 

Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ thích hợp hoàn thành cuộc hội thoại sau. 

• what to do 
• as far as i know 
• cool 
• No worries 
• If I were in your shoes 

1.

• A: My face often goes red and hot these
•     What should I do?
• B: __As far as I know___, There's no cause for concern.

2.

• A: You look upset. What's the problem?
• B: Well, my cousin wants to share my rc during his visit, but we don't get     on well. I don't know__what to do__

3.

• A: Shall we visit the lantern making works!
• B: ___Cool__ ! When should we go?

4.

• A: Thanks a lot for your sound advice.
• B: __No worries___. 

5.

• A: What do you suggest I should do now?
• B: ___If I were in your shoes __,  I'd take it easy and try to forget it.