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LOCAL ENVIRONMENT (UNIT 1)A. NEW WORDS, STRUCTURES AND GRAMMARI. New wordsartisan (n)/ ɑː t ɪˈ zæn/ thợ làm nghề thủ công attraction (n)/ə ˈ træk ʃ n/ điểm hấp dẫnauthenticity(n) / ɔː θen ˈ t ɪ səti/ thật cast (v)/k ɑː st/ đúc (đồng…)craft (n)/kr ɑː ft/ nghề thủcông, kĩnăng làmnghề thủcông craftsman (n)/ ˈ kr ɑː ftsmən/ thợ làm đồ thủ côngcross (v)/kr ɒ s/ đan chéo drumhead (n) /dr ʌ mhed/ mặt trốngembroider(v) / ɪ m ˈ br ɔɪ də/ thêu frame (n)/fre ɪ m/ khunghandicraft (n) / ˈ hænd ɪ kr ɑː ft/ sản phẩm thủ công lacquerware(n) / ˈ lækəweə/ đồ sơn màilayer (n)/ ˈ le ɪ ə/ lớp (lá…) mould (v)/mə ʊ ld/ đổ khuôn, tạo khuônpreserve (v)/pr ɪˈ z ɜː v/ bảo vệ, bảo tồn remind (v)/r ɪˈ ma ɪ nd/ gợi nhớsculpture (n)/ ˈ sk ʌ lpt ʃ ə/ điêu khắc, đồ điêu khắc set off (ph.v)/set ɒ f/ khởi hànhstrip (n)/str ɪ p/ dải surface (n)/ ˈ s ɜː f ɪ s/ bề mặtteam-building (adj) /ti ː m- ˈ b ɪ ld ɪ ŋ/ xây dựngđội ngũ thread (n) /θred/ sợitreat (v) /triːt/xử lí (chất thải…) turn up(ph.v) /tɜːn ʌp/ xuất hiện, đếnweave (v) /wiːv/đan (rổ, rá…), dệt (vải…) workshop (n) /ˈwɜːkʃɒp/công xưởng, xưởngII. Grammar- Review : Complex sentences (Adverb clauses of result, reasons, concession)- Phrasal verbsIII. Phonetics: Stress on content words in sentences.B. EXERCISESI. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern:1. A. famous B. village C. workshop D. bamboo2. A. business B. experience C. grandparent D. chocolate3. A. generation B. communicate C. historical D. environment4. A. embroider B. department C. handicraft D. opinion5. A. transfer B. publish C. accept D. remind6. A. attraction B. artisan C. frame D. handicraft7. A. drumhead B. illustration C. earplug D. drugstore8. A. strip B. visual C. artistic D. remind9. A. thread B. treat C. pleasure D. deadline10. embroider B. preserve C. benefit D. effectII. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line:1. A. craftman B. layer C. sculpture D. preserve2. A. lacquerware B. absolute C. pollution D. permanent3. A. memorable B. experience C. historical D. production4. pottery B. souvenir C. conical D. various5. authenticity B. electricity C. traditional D. uncontrollablyIII. Give the corect form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each fo the following sentences:1. There are a lot of silkin our shop.2. Bat Trang is one of the most famous Hanoi. such as carves, ties and dressescraft villages in3. We should read this leaflet to see what are organizedduring the festival.4. They showed me a marble sculpture which was made by hand.5. Last week we had a trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Hanoi.6. Obviously, our handicrafts are in with those ofother villages.7. Do you know that have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat.8. My grandfather has devoted himself to many events in our community.9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist in this city.10. We are impressed by a wide of lacquerwares inthe showroom.IV. Complete the sentences with suitable subordinators from the box : PRODUCE TRADITION ACTSKILL MEMORY COMPETE ART CULTURE ATTRACT VARYalthough as soon as because before so that while1. The children are very excited they are going to visit a craft village this weekend.2. We will tell Alice about the trip we meet her.3. it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.4. I bought a new pair of glasses I can see better.5. I go out tonight, I will have to finish this essay.6. Phong burnt his hand he was cooking dinner.7. Laura always gets up early every morning she’s not late for her work.8. Mr. Harrison seems to have a lot of money he lives in a luxurious house.9. I was waiting for the bus, I saw some foreign tourists.10. They didn’t win the game they played very well.V. Make a comploex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes :1. Their son is allergetic to animals. They decided to get a cat. (though) 2. He will stay in England for two months more. He can perfect his English. (in order that) 3. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today. (as). 4. I go to Hue next week. I will stay with my aunt and uncle. (when) 5. Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam. (so that) 6. We need an umbrella. It is raining heavily outside. (since) 7. Nick will visit some craft villages. He finishes the Vietnamese course. (after) 8. We decided to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (although) 9. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village. (because) 10. They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until) 11. Many craft families stopped their business. There is the economic crisis in the world. (because) 12. Dong Ho paintings are simple. These pictures reflect a typical characteristic of Vietnamese labourers. (although). 13. Three villages were chosen for the pilot project. The Asia Foundation had worked wi th local authorities. (after). 14. We do not have many handicraft products that are well-known abroad. There are t housands of craft trades nationwide. (though) 15. The craft village must also meet environmental requirements. It wants to develop craft village tourism. (so that) 16. Vietnam began integrating into the international economy a few decades ago. Production in craft villages developed strongly, meeting demand for domestic decoration, and construction. (when) 17. At the age of over 80, the artisan is instructing the craft to his grandchildren. He wants them to preserve this ancient craft. (so that) 18. The workers have taken several steps to whiten the palm leaves. They sew together the leaves and the rings. (after) 19. The conical hat has several useful functions. It protects the wearer’s head and face from sunlight or rain, and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days. (because) 20. Local people in Thanh Ha pottery village near Hoi An continue following their craft. There isn’t enough support for maintaining the old traditions and skills. (although) VI. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box :close down come back deal with get up keep up withlive on look through pass down set off turn down1. My sister is an early bird. She at 7 o’clock everyday of the week.2. We will for Tay Ho village at 9 o’clock and arrive at 10 o’clock.3. When I was a student, I _ small allowances from my parents.4. The government must now the preservation of traditional craft villages.5. The banks have a lot of branches in villages over the last few years.6. Many foreign tourists decided to to Viet Nam for another holiday.7. They offered her a trip to Europe but she it .8. He has the report and found nothing interesting.9. Phong walks too fast and it’s really hard to him.10. These traditional stories have been from parents to children over many generations.VII.Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank :Many visitors come to Hartbridge to see the wonderful art (1) and muse ums, the beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they miss o ut on (2) the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you what you can see if you (3) a short bus ride out of the city.The beautiful village of Tatterbridge was (4) to the children’s writer Jane Potte r, whosestories of Benjamin Bear (5) loved by adults and children around the world. Jane Potter’shome is now a museum and tea shop, and is well (6) a visit just for its wonderfulgardens. It also has a gift shop where you can buy (7) and books. Tatterbridge has anumber of interesting shops (8) an excellent cake shop, and ‘Wendy’s Giftshop’ whereyou can find lots of unusual gifts made (9) hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter’sbooks should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have not changed since Jane Potter (10) her stories there one hundred years ago.1. A workshops2. A. understanding3. A. bring4. A. home B. galleriesB. questioningB. takeB. school C. restaurantsC. welcomingC. driveC. shop D. stationsD. experiencingD. sailD. cottage5. A. be B. have C. are D. been6. A. excited B. worth C. value D. know7. A. souvenirs B. materials C. costumes D. vegetables8. A. purchasing B. advertising C. preserving D. including9. A. at B. with C. by D. in10. A. wrote B. designed C. moulded D. carvedVIII. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), or false (F):Bau Truc pottery items are made from clay from the Quao River mixed with sand. Clay is collectedfrom the river only once a year, each lasting for half a month. Clay is taken more or less depending onthe ability of each person. In the clay collecting season, local people try to take as much clay as they canto store, for use in an entire year.Currently, people in Bau Truc pottery village still make pottery items in the traditional way. They do notuse the wheel but the craftsmen have to turn around the products. The potters shape their products bytheir skillful hands and feet around a pole-round pillar, rather than on one wheel. From this step, silkyclay block initially gradually forms a smooth rounded hollow block, then the formation of flower vases,or water pots.Bau Truc’s craftsmen use wet cloths to make the product surface smooth. These items are decoratedwith seashells, snails or hand-made paintings featuring the daily life of Bau Truc’s people.TF1. Cay can be collected from the Quao River all year round.2. Bau Truc pottery is famous because people only use fine clay to make theirproducts.3. People still make the pottery in the traditional way.4. Craftsmen shape the pottery items only with their hands and feet.5. The pots nowadays are shaped on the potter’s wheel.6. Craftsmen use simple ways to make the product surface smooth.7. The craftsmen’s skills can make the blocks of clay become lively and useful.8. The designs of Bau Truc pottery reflect the life of local people.IX. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sen tence :1. I arrive on time in spite of the bad traffic. Although 2. David had good relationship with most of his colleagues. David gets 3. Lan was ill, so she didn’t go to Dong Ho village with her friends. Because4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week. The children are looking 5. I’ll give you a call immediately after I have finished my work. As soon as X. Alex is writing an email to Mai to introduce some of the places of interest in his hometown, Newquay. Use the words/ phrases given to complete his email. Add more words, if necessary Newquay : small town/ Atlantic coast/ south/ England// 1st suggestionsurfing/ Fistral Beach//. One/ best place/ surf/ UK//. Some good surf school/ learn/ surf//. Surfing/ friend/ every weekend//. If like water sports : kayaking/ water-skiing/ coasteeing//. Coasteegin/ different/ because/ it/ rock climbing/ jumping/ sea/ swimming/ same activity//. Sound/ dangerous/ not worry/ as/ always/ go/ special instructor//. If/ like/ animals : visit Blue Reef Aquarium/ see/ different fish/ even shark//. Can/ horse riding / or/ visit/ Newquay Zoo//.XI. Write an email to your pen friend about a trip to craft villages around Hoi An, using the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary.Dear Susan,1. It/ take/ you/ only 30 minutes/ motorbike/go/ Van Phuc silk village/ centre/ Ha Noi. 2. The village/ much well-known/ traditional sericulture/ weaving/ silk products. 3. Most visitors/ go/ observe/ skillful workers/ produce/ goods/ listen/ local stories. 4. If/ you/ intend/ have/ silk/ pair/ formal clothes/ just select/ suitable materials/ and/ profession al tailors here/ bring/ satisfaction. 5. You buy silk clothes made of silk/ presents/ available/ village/ your choice. Look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes,KEY UNIT 1I. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern:1. A. famous B. village C. workshop D. bamboo2. A. business B. experience C. grandparent D. chocolate3. A. generation B. communicate C. historical D. environment4. A. embroider B. department C. handicraft D. opinion5. A. transfer B. publish C. accept D. remind6. A. attraction B. artisan C. frame D. handicraft7. A. drumhead B. illustration C. earplug D. drugstoreso that (4,7)before (5)because (1,8)as soon as (2)although (3,10)while (6,9)8. A. strip B. visual C. artistic D. remind9. A. thread B. treat C. pleasure D. deadline10. embroider B. preserve C. benefit D. effectII. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line:1. A. craftman B. layer C. sculpture D. preserve2. A. lacquerware B. absolute C. pollution D. permanent3. A. memorable B. experience C. historical D. production4. pottery B. souvenir C. conical D. various5. authenticity B. electricity C. traditional D. uncontrollablyIII. Give the corect form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each fo the following sentences:1. There are a lot of silkour shop.2. Bat Trang is one of the most famous Hanoi. such as carves, ties and dresses incraft villages in3. We should read this leaflet to see what are organizedduring the festival.4. They showed me a marble sculpture which was made by hand.5. Last week we had a trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Hanoi.6. Obviously, our handicrafts are in with those of othervillages.7. Do you know that have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat.8. My grandfather has devoted himself to many eventsin our community.9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist in this city.10. We are impressed by a wide of lacquerwares inthe showroom.IV. Complete the sentences with suitable subordinators from the box :1. The children are very excited they are going to visit a craft village this weekend.2. We will tell Alice about the trip we meet her.3. it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.4. I bought a new pair of glasses I can see better.5. I go out tonight, I will have to finish this essay.6. Phong burnt his hand he was cooking dinner.7. Laura always gets up early every morning she’s not late for her work.8. Mr. Harrison seems to have a lot of money he lives in a luxuriou s house.9. I was waiting for the bus, I saw some foreign tourists.10. They didn’t win the game they played very well.PRODUCE  productsTRADITION traditional ACT activitiesSKILL  skillfully MEMORY  memorableCOMPETE competition ART  artisansCULTURE  cultural ATTRACT  attractions VARY  varietyV. Make a comploex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes :1. Their son is allergetic to animals. They decided to get a cat. (though) They decided to get a cat though their son is allergetic to animals.2. He will stay in England for two months more. He can perfect his English. (in order that) He will stay in England for two months more so that he can perfect his English.3. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today. (as). We have to go shopping today as there is nothing to eat.4 I go to Hue next week. I will stay with my aunt and uncle. (when) When I go to Hue next week, I will stay with my aunt and uncle.5. Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam. (so that) Mai studied hard for the exam so that she could have good marks.6. We need an umbrella. It is raining heavily outside. (since) We need an umbrella sine it is raining heavily outside.7. Nick will visit some craft villages. He finishes the Vietnamese course. (after) Nick will visit some craft villages after he finishes the Vietnamese course.8. We decided to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (although) Even though it was very cold out, we decided to go for a walk in the park.9. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village. (because) The tourists went to Van Phuc village because they wanted to buy some silk.10. They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until) They won’t buy the new car until they save enough money.11. Many craft families stopped their business. There is the economic crisis in the world. (because) Many craft families stopped their business because there is the economic crisis in the world12. Dong Ho paintings are simple. These pictures reflect a typical characteristic of Vietnamese labourers. (although). Although Dong Ho paintings are simple, these pictures reflect a typical characteristic of Vietnamese labourers.13. Three villages were chosen for the pilot project. The Asia Foundation had worked with local authorities. (after). Three villages were chosen for the pilot project after the Asia Foundation had worked with local authorities.14. We do not have many handicraft products that are well-known abroad. There are thousands of craft trades nationwide. (though)We do not have many handicraft products that are well-known abroad though there are thousands of craft trades nationwide15. The craft village must also meet environmental requirements. It wants to develop craft village tourism. (so that) The craft village must also meet environmental requirements so that it can develop craft village tourism16. Vietnam began integrating into the international economy a few decades ago. Production in craft villages developed strongly, meeting demand for domestic decoration, and construction. (wh en) When Vietnam began integrating into the international economy a few decades ago, producti on in craft villages developed strongly, meeting demand for domestic decoration, and construction.17. At the age of over 80, the artisan is instructing the craft to his grandchildren. He wants them to preserve this ancient craft. (so that) At the age of over 80, the artisan is instructing the craft to his grandchildren so that they can preserve this ancient craft18. The workers have taken several steps to whiten the palm leaves. They sew together the leave s and the rings. (after) After the workers have taken several steps to whiten the palm leaves, they sew together the leaves and the rings.19. The conical hat has several useful functions. It protects the wearer’s head and face from sunlight or rain, and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days. (because) The conical hat has several useful functions because it protects the wearer’s head and face from sunlight or rain, and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days20. Local people in Thanh Ha pottery village near Hoi An continue following their craft. There isn’t enough support for maintaining the old traditions and skills. (although) Local people in Thanh Ha pottery village near Hoi An continue following their craft although there isn’t enough support for maintaining the old traditions and skills.VI. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box :close down come back deal with get up keep up withlive on look through pass down set off turn down1. My sister is an early bird. She at 7 o’clock everyday of the week. (gets up)2. We will for Tay Ho village at 9 o’clock and arrive at 10 o’clock. (set off)3. When I was a student, I small allowances from my parents. (lived on)4. The government must now the preservation of traditional craft villages.(deal with)5. The banks have a lot of branches in villages over the last few years.(closed down)6. Many foreign tourists decided to to Viet Nam for another holiday. ( come back)7. They offered her a trip to Europe but she it . (turned – down)8. He has the report and found nothing interesting. (looked through)9. Phong walks too fast and it’s really hard to him. ( keep up with)10. These traditional stories have been from parents to children over many generations. ( passed down)VII.Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank :Many visitors come to Hartbridge to see the wonderful art (1) and museums, the beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they miss out on (2) the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you what you can see if you (3) a short bus ride out of the city.The beautiful village of Tatterbridge was (4) to the children’s writer Jane Potter, whosestories of Benjamin Bear (5) loved by adults and children around the world. Jane Potter’shome is now a museum and tea shop, and is well (6) a visit just for its wonderfulgardens. It also has a gift shop where you can buy (7) and books. Tatterbrid ge has anumber of interesting shops (8) an excellent cake shop, and ‘Wendy’s Giftsho p’ whereyou can find lots of unusual gifts made (9) hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter’sbooks should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have not changed since Jane Po tter (10) her stories there one hundred years ago.1. A workshops B. galleries C. restaurants D. stations2. A. understanding B. questioning C. welcoming D. experiencing3. A. bring B. take C. drive D. sail4. A. home B. school C. shop D. cottage5. A. be B. have C. are D. been6. A. excited B. worth C. value D. know7. A. souvenirs B. materials C. costumes D. vegetables8. A. purchasing B. advertising C. preserving D. including9. A. at B. with C. by D. in10. A. wrote B. designed C. moulded D. carvedVIII. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), or false (F):Bau Truc pottery items are made from clay from the Quao River mixed with sand. Clay is collectedfrom the river only once a year, each lasting for half a month. Clay is taken more or less depending onthe ability of each person. In the clay collecting season, local people try to take as much clay as they canto store, for use in an entire year.Currently, people in Bau Truc pottery village still make pottery items in the traditional way. They do notuse the wheel but the craftsmen have to turn around the products. The potters shape their products bytheir skillful hands and feet around a pole-round pillar, rather than on one wheel. From this step, silkyclay block initially gradually forms a smooth rounded hollow block, then the formation of flower vases,or water pots.Bau Truc’s craftsmen use wet cloths to make the product surface smooth. These items are decorated with seashells, snails or hand-made paintings featuring the daily life of Bau Truc’s people.TF1. Cay can be collected from the Quao River all year round.F2. Bau Truc pottery is famous because people only use fine clay to make their products.F3. People still make the pottery in the traditional way.T4. Craftsmen shape the pottery items only with their hands and feet.F5. The pots nowadays are shaped on the potter’s wheel.F6. Craftsmen use simple ways to make the product surface smooth.T7. The craftsmen’s skills can make the blocks of clay become lively and useful.T8. The designs of Bau Truc pottery reflect the life of local people.TIX. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence :1. I arrive on time in spite of the bad traffic. Although the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.2. David had good relationship with most of his colleagues. David gets on well with most of his colleagues.3. Lan was ill, so she didn’t go to Dong Ho village with her friends. Because lan was ill, she didn’t go to Dong Ho village with her friends.4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week. The children are looking forward to visiting Hue next week.5. I’ll give you a call immediately after I have finished my work. As soon as I have finished my work, I’ll give you a call.X. Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) :1. She presented me with a new blanket on which she some beautiful flowers.A. knitted B. embroidered C. moulded D. carved2. She is very good at knitting. She herself this sweater. It looks very nice.A. knit B. knits C. is knitting D. knitted3. All the main parts of this machine are of steel.A. made B. done C. woven D. given4. My parents once took me to Bat Trang village. I could make my own there. I reallyenjoyed it.A. pottery B. lacquer C. painting. D. sculpture5. Have you ever to Tay Ho village in Hue ? It’s the place where people make the famousBai tho conical hat.A. go B. went C. gone D. been6. he spent a lot of money to redecorate his shop, he cannot make any more profit.A. In order to B. Although C. So that D. Because of7. This company has gone bankcrupt. Do you know who will ?A. take care of it B. look after itC. take it over D. turn it up8. She’s just received a large order from Japan. but she is afraid of not finishing her order on time her workshop lasks good artisans.A. because B. in order to C. although D. so that9. The people in this village are trying to change their designs and quality of their handicrafts their products can be exported to many countries in the world.A. so that B. in order to C. because D. though10. The people in my village cannot earn enough money for their daily life. They can’t this traditional craft. They have to find other jobs.A. help out B. live on C. work on D. set upXI. Alex is writing an email to Mai to introduce some of the places of interest in his hometown, Newquay. Use the words/ phrases given to complete his email. Add more words, if necessary Newquay : small town/ Atlantic coast/ south/ England// 1st suggestionsurfing/ Fistral Beach//. One/ best place/ surf/ UK//. Some good surf school/ learn/ surf//. Surfing/ friend/ every weekend//. If like water sports : kayaking/ water-skiing/ coasteering//. Coasteering/ different/ because/ it/ rock climbing/ jumping/ sea/ swimming/ same activity//. Sound/ dangerous/ not worry/ as/ always/ go/ special instructor//. If/ like/ animals : visit Blue Reef Aquarium/ see/ different fish/ even shark//. Can/ horse riding / or/ visit/ Newquay Zoo//.XII. Write an email to your pen friend about a trip to craft villages around Hoi An, using the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary.Dear Susan,1. It/ take/ you/ only 30 minutes/ motorbike/go/ Van Phuc silk village/ centre/ Ha Noi. 2. The village/ much well-known/ traditional sericulture/ weaving/ silk products. 3. Most visitors/ go/ observe/ skillful workers/ produce/ goods/ listen/ local stories. 4. If/ you/ intend/ have/ silk/ pair/ formal clothes/ just select/ suitable materials/ and/ professional tailors here/ bring/ satisfaction. 5. You buy silk clothes made of silk/ presents/ available/ village/ your choice. Look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes,Dear Susan,1.2.3.4.5.English 9 - CITY LIFE (UNIT 2)A. NEW WORDS, STRUCTURES AND GRAMMARI. New wordsGet over/DZet ɑǩȚvǩ(r)//ȓǩȚ ǩɑraȚnd //pækt wǺð / Vượt qua, khỏibệnh Urban (adj)Urbanization (n)/ɑǬə(r)bǩn//ɕǬə(r)bǩnaǺɑzeǺȓ(ǩ)n//ɑǬə(r)bǩnaǺzd//sprǤəl/ Thuộc đôthịShow sb aroundDẫn ai đi tham Urbanise (v)Sự thành thịquan Urban sprawlhóaPacked withChật kín (n)Đô thị hóaSự đô thịhóaJet lag (n)Jet-lagged (adj)/ɑdȢetɕlæDZ//ɑdȢetɕlæDZd/ Hội chứng lệch múi giờ (thườngdo đi máy bay) Forbid (v) Forbidden (adj) /fəˈbɪd/Ngăn cấm Bị cấm cảnAttractions (n)/ǩɑtrækȓ(ǩ)n//ǩɑtræktǺv//ǩɑtræktǺvli/ Địa điểm thu hút Neighbor (n)/ɑneǺbǩ(r)//ɑneǺbǩ(r)ɕhȚd/ Người hàngAttractive (Adj)khách du lịch NeighborhoodxómAttractivelyThu hút (n)Vùng lân(adv)cậnConvenient (adj) Convenience (n)/kǩnɑviəniǩnt//kǩnɑviəniǩns/ Tiện lợiSự thuận tiên Skyscraper (n)/ɑskaǺɕskreǺpǩ(r)/Nhà cao chọc trờiReliable (adj) Reliability (n)/rǺɑlaǺǩb(ǩ)l//rǺɕlaǺǩɑbǺlǺti/ Đáng tin cậy Sự đáng tin cậy Conduct (v)/kǩnɑdȜkt/Thực hiệnMetropolitan (a) Metropolis (n)/ɕmetrǩɑpǢlǺt(ǩ)n//mǩɑtrǢpǩlǺs/ Thuộc thủ đô Thủ đô, thủ ohurchính Determine (v)Determination(n)/dǺɑtǬə(r)mǺn//dǺɕtǬə(r)mǺɑneǺȓ(ǩ)n/ Quyết định Sự quyết địnhVariety (n) Various (adj) Varied (adj)/vǩɑraǺǩti//ɑveǩriǩs//ɑveǩrǺd/ Sự đa dạngKhác nhauĐa dạng Indicate (v) Indicator (n)/ɑǺndǺkeǺt//ɑǺndǺɕkeǺtǩ(r)/ Biểu thị Chỉ sốWander (v)/ɑwǢndǩ(r)/ Đi lang thang Conflict (n)/ɑkǢnflǺkt/ Xung độtOceania (n) Oceanic (adj)/ɕǩȚsiɑǡəniǩ//ɕǩȚȓiɑænǺk/ Châu Đại Dương Thuộc đại dương Asset (n)/ɑæset/Tài sảnAfford (v) Affordable (adj)/ǩɑfǤə(r)d//ǩɑfǤə(r)dǩb(ǩ)l/ Có đủ khả năngGiá cả phải chăng Index (n)/ɑǺndeks/Chỉ sốExhibit (v) Exhibition (n)/ǺDZɑzǺbǺt//ɕeksǺɑbǺȓ(ǩ)n/ Trưng bày Buổi triển lãm Religion (n) Religious (adj)/rǺɑlǺdȢ(ǩ)n//rǩɑlǺdȢǩs/ Tôn giáoThuộc tôn giáoMetro (n)/ɑmetrǩȚ/Tàu điện ngầm Dweller (n)/ɑdwelǩ(r)/Cư dânII. Grammar:- Review: Comparison of adjectives and adverbs- Phrasal verbsB. PRONUNCIATION:Stress on pronouns in sentencesC. EXERCISESI. Choose the options whose stress pattern is different from others’.1. A. urban B. asset C. metro D. conduct2. A. factor B. medium C. conflict D. downtown3. A. fabulous B. reliable C. variety D. forbidden4. A. negative B. indicator C. determine D. skyscraper5. A. metropolitan B. affordable C. Oceania D. multicultural6. A. conduct B. ancient C. drawback D. feature7. A. determine B. pagoda C. fabulous D. convenient8. A. intelligence B. facility C. development D. education9. A. metropolitan B. university C. organization D. multicultural10. A. fascinate B. expensive C. restaurant D. difference11. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious12. A. metropolitan B. fascinating C. multicultural D. recreationa l13. A. skyscraper B. convenience C. resident D. vehicle14. A. affordable B. environment C. variety D. indicatorII. Choose the options whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the re st.1. A. cond u ct B. diffic u lt C. str u ck D. f u n2. A. metr o politan3. A. feature B. p o llutedB. culture C. f o rbiddenC. tradition D. aff o rdableD. statue4. A. f a bulous B. p a cked C. a sset D. c a nal5. A. metr o B. o cean C. cosm o politan D. l o cal6. A. deli c ious B. fa c ility C. c ity D. pla c eIII. Choose the best answer1. Osaka has become one of the ........................... “livable” cities in Asia.A. more B. better C. much D. most2. London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot .......................... thanTokyo.A. small B. few C. smaller D. fewer3. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights, but it also includes a .................... range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other places.A. greater B. big C. wide D. wider4. Ha Noi city now is .......................... than it was 10 years ago.A. as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest5. This river now is much less .......................... than before. People are aware of the environmentand they try to keep the river clean.A. polluted B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution6. When we were in Da Nang, we spent a lot of time ...................... around and looking at theancient temples, bridges and houses.A. wander B. wandering C. wandered D. wanders7. On children festival, the zoo is always ............................ with people, mainly children.A. packed B. had C. contained D. scored8. You should take your shoes ........................... when you go into the temples.A. up B. in C. off D. on9. When the doctor came in, he went ............................. all my test results and gave me aprescription.A. out B. over C. in D. of10. A close friendship has gradually grown .............................. between them. They help eachother in their daily life.A. in B. out C. of D. up11. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and ………………A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful12. You’ll have ............................... opportunities to widen your global horizons while livi ng inthis cultural capital city.A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerful D. populous13. Dubai’s Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the ........................ of a good and sunny life.A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign14. This place is so ………………. with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy Pho.A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting15. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great ............................. ofthe Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape16. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as ............................ in Ho Chi Minh City.A. itt B. which C. what D. that17. When you want to relax, you’ll have one of the world’s ......................... cities at your feet,with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy.A. greener B. greenest C. mostly green D. green mostly18. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I’ll ………………..A. take you out B. bring you around C. cheer you up D. show you round19. We expected her at nine but she finally .......................... at eleven.A. turned up B. turned out C. came over D. grew up20. Ann is taking extra lessons to ........................... what she missed while she was sick.A. take back B. get on well with C. keep up with D. look forward to21. The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the ………….A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown22. Villagers are more kind, friendly, and warm-hearted than city …………….A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers23. You can see the .......................... of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartmentbuildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition24. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the ........................... of downtown in Ho ChiMinh City.A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot25. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10…………… bridge spans in the world.A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest26. No city in America has .......................... monuments and museums into one area asWashington D.C.A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few27. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he ....................... Well witheveryone.A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up28. The police never ....................... all hope of finding the lost child.A. stops B. think over C. grow up D. give up29. He’ll be very upset if his employer ...................... his offer.A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down30. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m ....................... meeting you all again soon.A. looking forward to B. getting on with C. keep up with D. put up withIV. Put the words in brackets into the right forms to complete the sentence.1. I am going to visit Da Nang so can you tell me what the greatest ............................ in Da Nangare? (ATTRACT)2. Don’t worry about your travelling because the public transport here is convenient and……………….. (RELY)3. Sydney is a metropolitan and .............................. city so you have a great variety of things andfoods from different countries. (MULTICULTURE)4. My aunt lives in one of the most ........................ parts in Paris. She is a well-known fashiondesigner there. (FASHION)5. The outdoor food markets in Singapore are fun and ........................... so when you go there youshould try some food there. (AFFORD)V. Complete each of the following sentences with comparatives and superlatives.1. I think this is (noisy) ........................... part of the city.2. This place was (dangerous) ........................... than we thought.3. Could you show me the way to (near) ............................... bus stop.4. The trip to Ho Chi Minh City was (interesting) .............................. for us.5. This is (good) ............................... food I’ve ever eaten in this country.6. David’s new haircut is (trendy) ................................... than the previous one.7. The building looks much (nice) ................................ in green than the previous white.8. I had to drive my car along (narrow) .............................. road in the region.9. Quan’s house is (far) ............................ from the city centre than my house.10. In my opinion, living in the city is (hard) .............................. than living in the country.VI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank.Brighton is a city (1) ………………. the south of England. It’s got a populati on of (2)…………….. 160,000 and its location has (3) .......................... it a popular destination for tourists.Brighton is 85km from London. It’s about an hour on the train. It (4) ……………… over 8.5million visitors annually and is the most popular seaside destination in the UK for overseastourists.I like Brighton because it’s a (5) .......................... place and it’s very pretty. There are som e reallyold buildings and it’s got some nice parks. For tourists, there are a (6) …………………..interesting shopping areas, good restaurants, large cultural, music and arts scene. Brighton ishome (7) ………………… many indedpenent record labels such as FatCat Records andMemorials of Distinction. Brighton (8) ………………. several railway stations, many busroutes, coach services and taxis. In spring and summer, thousands of students from all overEurope gather (9) ....................... language courses at many language schools here.Every time I come here, my favourite places are the beach and the aquarium. For me, Brighton isone of (10) .................... beautiful cities in the world.1. A. in B. on C. of D. up2. A. which B. about C. approximate D. near3. A. turned B. started C. made D. converted4. A. takes B. calls C. invites D. attracts5. A. interested B. friendly C. friend D. beautifully6. A. many B. lots of C. lot of D. much7. A. to B. of C. in D. on8. A. has B. is C. makes D. carries9. A. attend B. to attend C. attending D. attended10. A. best B. most C. more D. the mostVII. Choose the best option to fill in each blank in the following passage.Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in thecity is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the hope ofhaving a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries,businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street vendors orconstruction workers.The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to workharder or to take a part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting upin the early morning to do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working andstudying, then travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scootersand returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise apartmentblocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet,telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as global integrationhave big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style ofclothes. The “ao dai” – Vietnamese traditional clothes are no longer regularly worn inVietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widelypreferred.1. The most important reason why people move to the city is that…………….A. to look for a complicate life B. to take part-time jobsC. to have busy days D. to look for a better life2. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT ………..A. the Internet B. friendly communication with neighborsC. a variety of jobs in different fields D. modern facilities3. We can infer from the passage that …………….A. there is a big gap between the rich and the poor in the city.B. people do morning exercise in public parks because they have much free timeC. people leave the countryside because life there is simple.D. most of the urban dwellers have low income.4. Industrialization and modernization may lead to …………….A. the fact that women no longer wear ao dai .B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes.C. some changes in lifestyles.D. global integration.5. The word impact in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to ……………A. force B. action C. situation D. effectVIII. Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above.1. Many people think there is no city in Viet Nam that is cleaner than Da Nang city.Many people think ...................................................................................................................................................................2. I found the trip to the craft village quite interesting.I felt quite ...................................................................................................................................................................................3. My father says the place in which we are living is the noisiest one in Ha Noi.My father says that no...............................................................................................................................................................4. He hasn't changed much since I last met him in 2000.He is the same............................................................................................................................................................................5. I have never eaten a more delicious food than this one.This food ....................................................................................................................................................................................IX. Make up sentences using the words and phrases given.1. thanks/ so/ much/ showing/ me/ around/ city/ today/ ./1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………2. public/ transport/ in/ Da Nang city/ more/ convenient/ reliable/ than/ any/ other/ cities/ Viet Nam/ ./2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………3. Sydney/ five/ big/ universities/ and/ some/ smaller/ ones/ ./3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………4. The Quoc Tu Giam/ considered/ first/ oldest/ university/ of/ Viet Nam/. It/ established/ 1076/ ./4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………5. Bat Trang/ lying/ on/ Red River/ bank/ about/ 13km/ southeast/ Ha Noi/ is/ well-known/ craft/ village/ ./5. ………………………………………………………………………………………………6. last/ week/ my friend/ went/ Hue/ / / he/ spent/ lot/ time/ wandering/ around/ and/ looking/ ancient/ temples/ palaces/ houses/ there/ ./6. ………………………………………………………………………………………………X. Fill in each blank with a suitable word from the boxmulticultural problems cities affordable wanderingattractions vehicles convenient destination drawbacks1. Nowadays, many students who have just left the universities try to stay in big cities because they can easily find their jobs and live a .............................. life there.2. During the rush hours, some parts of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city are often packed with people and ………………..3. If you have an opportunity to go to Sydney, you should visit both natural and man- made .......................... such as Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, Bondi Beach as well asRoyal Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera and the Harbor Bridge.4. When I visited Hoi An last year, I spent most of my time .............................. around andlooking at the ancient temples, houses, and bridges.5. When you visit Ha Noi, try some street food there because it is really delicious and………………..6. Singapore is a ....................................... country. It includes Malay, Chinese, Indians, Europeanand Vietnamese.7. Every year, the Economist Intelligent Unit conducts a fascinating survey to determine which ....................... around the world “provide the best living conditions”.8. I think living in a city has a number of ............................... , such as traffic jams, trafficaccidents, noise pollution, visual pollution and water pollution.9. People say that air pollution together with littering is causing many ...................... in our citynow.10. London is one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is a lot smaller than T okyo but it is by far the most popular tourist ………………XI. Writing:Write a paragraph (about 120 words) about the drawbacks of living in a city.Drawbacks of living in a big citySuggested ideas:- Pollution: air pollution, noise pollution, etc.- High living expenses……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………KEY EXERCISESI. Choose the options whose stress pattern is different from others’.1. A. urban B. asset C. metro D. conduct2. A. factor B. medium C. conflict D. downtown3. A. fabulous B. reliable C. variety D. forbidden4. A. negative B. indicator C. determine D. skyscraper5. A. metropolitan B. affordable C. Oceania D. multicultural6. A. conduct B. ancient C. drawback D. feature7. A. determine B. pagoda C. fabulous D. convenient8. A. intelligence B. facility C. development D. education9. A. metropolitan B. university C. organization D. multicultural10. A. fascinate B. expensive C. restaurant D. difference11. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious12. A. metropolitan B. fascinating C. multicultural D. recreational13. A. skyscraper B. convenience C. resident D. vehicle14. A. affordable B. environment C. variety D. indicatorII. Choose the options whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.1. A. cond u ct B. diffic u lt C. str u ck D. f u n2. A. metr o politan B. p o lluted C. f o rbidden D. aff o rdable3. A. feature B. cultureC. tradition D. statue4. A. f a bulous B. p a cked C. a ssetD. c a nal5. A. metr o B. o cean C. cosm o politan D. l o cal6. A. deli c ious B. fa c ility C. c ity D. pla c eIII. Choose the best answer1. Osaka has become one of the ........................... “livable” cities in Asia.A. more B. better C. much D. most2. London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot .......................... thanTokyo.A. small B. few C. smaller D. fewer3. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights , but it also includes a .................... range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other place s.A. greater B. big C. wide D. wider4. Ha Noi city now is .......................... than it was 10 years ago.A. as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest5. This river now is much less .......................... than before. People are aware of the environmentand they try to keep the river clean.A. polluted B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution6. When we were in Da Nang, we spent a lot of time ...................... around and looking at theancient temples, bridges and houses.A. wander B. wandering C. wandered D. wanders7. On children festival, the zoo is always ............................ with people, mainly children.A. packed B. had C. contained D. scored8. You should take your shoes ........................... when you go into the temples.A. up B. in C. off D. on9. When the doctor came in, he went ............................. all my test results and gave me aprescription.A. out B. over C. in D. of10. A close friendship has gradually grown .............................. between them. They help eachother in their daily life.A. in B. out C. of D. up11. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and ………………A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful12. You’ll have ............................... opportunities to widen your global horizons while living inthis cultural capital city.A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerful D. populous13. Dubai’s Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the ........................ of a good and sunny life.A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign14. This place is so ………………. with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy Pho.A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting15. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great ............................ ofthe Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape16. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as ............................ in Ho Chi Minh City.A. itt B. which C. what D. that17. When you want to relax, you’ll have one of the world’s ......................... cities at your feet,with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy.A. greener B. greenest C. mostly green D. green mos tly18. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I’ll ………………..A. take you out B. bring you around C. cheer you up D. show you round19. We expected her at nine but she finally .......................... at eleven.A. turned up B. turned out C. came over D. grew up20. Ann is taking extra lessons to ........................... what she missed while she was sick.A. take back B. get on well with C. keep up with D. look forward to21. The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the ………….A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown22. Villagers are more kind, friendly, and warm-hearted than city …………….A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers23. You can see the .......................... of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartmentbuildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition24. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the ........................... of downtown in Ho ChiMinh City.A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot25. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10…………… bridge spans in the world.A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest26. No city in America has .......................... monuments and museums into one area asWashington D.C.A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few27. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he ....................... Well witheveryone.A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up28. The police never ....................... all hope of finding the lost child.A. stops B. think over C. grow up D. give up29. He’ll be very upset if his employer ...................... his offer.A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down30. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m ....................... meeting you all again soon.A . looking forward to B. getting on with C. keep up with D. put up withIV. Put the words in brackets into the right forms to complete the sentence.1. I am going to visit Da Nang so can you tell me what the greatest ............................ in Da Nangare? (ATTRACT) attractions2. Don’t worry about your travelling because the public transport here is convenient and……………….. (RELY) reliable3. Sydney is a metropolitan and .............................. city so you have a great variety of thi ngs andfoods from different countries. (MULTICULTURE) multicultural4. My aunt lives in one of the most ........................ parts in Paris. She is a well-known fash iondesigner there. (FASHION)5. The outdoor food markets in Singapore are fun and ........................... so when you go th ere youshould try some food there. (AFFORD)V. Complete each of the following sentences with comparatives and superlatives.1. I think this is (noisy) ........................... part of the city.affordablefashionable