Pronunciation

Mark the intonation, using falling intonation or rising intonation. Then listen and check. Practise saying the sentences in pairs.

(Đánh dấu ngữ điệu, sử dụng ngữ điệu giảm hoặc ngữ điệu tăng. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra. Thực hành nói các câu theo cặp.)

Write an email (140-170 words) to the club president asking for more information about how to become a club member. Use the outline below to help you. (Viết một email (140-170 từ) cho chủ tịch câu lạc bộ để hỏi thêm thông tin về cách trở thành thành viên câu lạc bộ. Sử dụng phác thảo dưới đây để giúp bạn)

Writing

Work in pairs. Read the advert below and discuss what other information you want to know about how to become a club member. (Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc quảng cáo dưới đây và thảo luận về những thông tin khác mà bạn muốn biết về cách trở thành thành viên câu lạc bộ)

Read the text again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). (Đọc văn bản một lần nữa và quyết định xem những câu phát biểu là đúng (T) hay sai (F)

1. Don ca tai tu was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2013.

2. Don ca tai tu was originally performed at important ceremonies.

3. All the performers of this art form are well-trained and perform on big stages.

4. Don ca tai tu can be heard at different events such as weddings and festivals.

5. Performances of don ca tai tu at floating markets help keep the art alive for future generations.

Reading

Read the text. Choose the best heading (1-5) for each paragraph (A-C). There are TWO extra headings. (Đọc văn bản. Chọn tiêu đề tốt nhất (1-5) cho mỗi đoạn văn (A-C). Có HAI tiêu đề thừa)

DON CA TAI TU: THE VOICE OF THE SOUTHERN PEOPLE

Recognised as UNESCO's world cultural heritage in 2013, don ca tai tuhas been an important part of people’s life and work in the Mekong River Delta region.

A. Having appeared in the late 19th century, don ca tai tu became a popular art formin southern Viet Nam. It started as daily entertainment for the village farmers, who were good neighbours and close friends. After working hard in the fields, the neighbours usually gathered together to sing and relax. This was the time when people started performing this kind of music.

B. Typically, the men in the group play the instruments while the women sing. Most of the musicians and singers are not professionally trained; they are just music lovers performing with all their heart. They usually perform at events such as weddings and traditional festivals, and the melodies express different moods and feelings.

C. Today, tourists can enjoy don ca tai tu performances in southern Viet Nam, where local artists perform at floating markets or in fruit gardens. Such performances help preserve the art form and allow artists to reach a wider audience, including people from around the world.

1. How the art is preserved

2. Who the performers are

3. How to appreciate the art

4. When and how it was created

5. Where we can learn this form of music

Work in groups. What skills do you think you will gain while studying abroad? Report your group’s answer fo the class. (Làm việc nhóm. Bạn nghĩ mình sẽ đạt được những kỹ năng gì khi đi du học? Báo cáo câu trả lời của nhóm bạn trước lớp)

Gợi ý:

- Time-management (important for submitting assignments on time, scheduling time for revisions, doing part-time jobs, playing sports, relaxing, etc.)

- Language skills

- Cooking skills

- Managing money

- Learning to take care of yourself (cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, etc.)

- Strengthen your communication and study skills

- Problem-solving skills

- Cultural awareness or understanding (familiar with new culture and customes)

- I think learning how to cook for yourself is very important to become independent. When you live abroad, it is the life skill you must have because it saves you money. Besides, It also makes you confident to introduce your country’s special dishes to your international friends.

- I think travelling alone is a good way to become independent. By travelling alone, you will have to organize everything beforehand and afterwards. Therefore, you will have to take care of everything. The experience you have will really make independent then.

Speaking

Work in pairs. What can you do to become more independent while studying abroad? Give your reasons. (Làm việc theo cặp. Bạn có thể làm gì để trở nên độc lập hơn khi đi du học? Đưa ra lý do của bạn)

Gợi ý:

- Learn the language of the country where you study

- Get a part-time job

- Learn how to cook for yourself

- Travel alone

- Make friends

Listen again and complete the notes with no more than TWO words for each answer. (Nghe lại và hoàn thành các ghi chú với không quá HAI từ cho mỗi câu trả lời)

Bài nghe

Listening

Listen to a short talk by a student advisor. What is it about? (Nghe một cuộc nói chuyện ngắn của một cố vấn sinh viên. Nó nói về cái gì?)

Bài nghe:

Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given. (Viết lại các câu bắt đầu bằng những từ đã cho)

1. I applied to study at a university in Canada.

-> It was at _________________________________.

2. After I watched the documentary, I came up with some ideas for my project.

-> Having ___________________________________.

3. We went to Hoi An because we wanted to see the old beautiful bridge and the French houses,

-> We went to Hoi An to ______________________.

4. After I completed the project, I felt more confident in my abllities.

-> Having ____________________________________.

5. Community work gave many young people of Gen Z real-life experiences.

-> It was community _________________________.

6. Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911. She was the first woman who did so.

-> Marie Curie was the first woman to ________________.

7. After I did the course, I got better at managing my study time.

-> Having _________________________________.

8. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2010.

-> It was in ______________________________.

Grammar

Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences. (Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành các câu sau)

1. It was __________________ I bought the postcards for my friends.

A. from this souvenir shop that

B. from this souvenir shop which

C. this souvenir shop that

D. this souvenir shop

2. _______________ secondary school, my brother decided to go to a vocational school instead of applying to university.

A. Finish B. Having finished

C. Finished D. To finish

3. Jane was the first student from our school _________________ a gold medal at the Maths Olympiad.

A. to win B. winning

C. win D. having won

4. It was ________________ my parents gave me the fish tank.

A. my birthday which

B. my birthday that

C. for my birthday where

D. for my birthday that

5. _____________a whole month revising for the exams, Mike passed them with high grades.

A. Having spent B. Spent

C. Spend D. To spend

6. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the only site in Southeast Asia ______________ as a mixed heritage site.

A. recognise B. to recognise

C. to be recognised D. recognising

7. It is ________________ teenagers can earn pocket money.

A. by taking a part-time job that

B. taking a part-time job that

C. taking a part-time job what

D. by taking a part-time job what

8. My friend denied ________________ the letter.

A. to write B. having written

C. have written D. to be written

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. (Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau)

1. The town is valued for its many (historical / historic) buildings, which have seen lots of changes over the years.

2. After completing the two-week training course, Peter was given a (degree / certificate) of attendance.

3. Many teenagers do part-time jobs to leam (money-management / decision-making) skills.

4. The school offers (vocational / higher education) courses in cooking and baking, electrical work, and building services.

5. (Decision-making / Time-management) is becoming an important skill, especially when you have many options.

6. After (qualification / graduation), my mother returned to her home town and got her first teaching job.

7. The old house has been (restored / promoted) to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built.

8. My class teacher invited my parents to discuss my (academic / practical) performance.

Vocabulary

Complete the following sentences using the words and phrase in the box. (Hoàn thành các câu sau sử dụng các từ và cụm từ trong hộp)

Pronunciation

Mark the intonation in the following sentences, using (falling intonation), (rising Intonation), (level-rising intonation), or (fall-rise intonation). Then listen and check. Practise saying them in pairs. (Đánh dấu ngữ điệu trong các câu sau, sử dụng (ngữ điệu giảm), (Ngữ điệu tăng), (ngữ điệu tăng dần), hoặc (ngữ điệu tăng giảm). Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra. Thực hành nói chúng theo cặp)

Bài nghe:

Writing

Write a proposal (120-150 words) to Youth: Open Space for a youth event to slow climate change in ASEAN countries. Use the following notes and outline to help you (Viết một đề xuất (120-150 từ) cho Thanh niên: Không gian mở cho một sự kiện thanh niên nhằm làm chậm biến đổi khí hậu ở các nước ASEAN. Sử dụng các ghi chú và phác thảo sau đây để giúp bạn)

Read the text again and answer each question below with no more than THREE words (Đọc lại văn bản và trả lời mỗi câu hỏi bên dưới với không quá BA từ)

1. In what kind of community do young people in ASEAN want to live?

2. What do AYF members regularly have?

3. What’s the name of their online platform?

4. In which countries has AYF had meetings?

5. What do the AYF conferences aim to strengthen?

Reading

Read the text and choose the best title for it (Đọc văn bản và chọn tiêu đề tốt nhất cho nó)

A. Youth activities in ASEAN

B. A forum for ASEAN Youth

C. ASEAN and its forum

ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) is a programme for young people in ASEAN, which allows them to express their opinions and fight for their right to live in a sustainable and caring regional community. Its members regularly hold meetings and workshops to discuss the problems facing young people in ASEAN and how to address them. AYF also organises Youth: Open Space- an online space for young Southeast Asians to meet, connect, share and talk about current issues such as climate change, health, education, technology and online security.

Over the past decade, AYF has had meetings in all ASEAN countries. It has connected thousands of young leaders from Southeast Asia, who meet to discuss and suggest strategies for making ASEAN a better community. These conferences aim to improve young people’s leadership skills and strengthen regional unity.

Speaking

Work in groups. Discuss if the following technologies mentioned in the Listening can be used in Viet Nam. Think about how they can help slow global warming (Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận xem các công nghệ sau được đề cập trong Bài nghe có thể được sử dụng ở Việt Nam hay không. Suy nghĩ về cách họ có thể giúp làm chậm sự nóng lên toàn cầu)

- Turning methane emissions from cows into energy

- Growing plants in the ocean

- Keeping CO2 in storage sites

Gợi ý:

A: I think turning methane emissions from cows into energy is a great technology and it can be applied in Viet Nam. This will help save the local environment and provide more energy sources to the people in those areas.

B: I agree with you. There are more dairy farms in Viet Nam now as the demand for milk and beef has increased. I also think that growing plants in the ocean is worth trying. Our country has a long coastline.

A: Yes, you're right. These underwater green carpets will help remove carbon from the atmosphere and limit global warming.

Listen again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) (Nghe một lần nữa. Quyết định xem những câu sau đây là đúng (T) hay sai (F))

Bài nghe:

Listening

Listen to a conversation between Nick and Ann. What are they talking about? (Hãy nghe đoạn hội thoại giữa Nick và Ann. Bọn họ đang nói gì thế?)

Bài nghe:

Circle the underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences. Then correct it. (Khoanh tròn gạch dưới phần sai trong mỗi câu sau. Sau đó sửa nó)

 Rewrite the sentences using gerunds or participle clauses. (Viết lại câu sử dụng động danh từ hoặc mệnh đề phân từ)

1. If you use an online dictionary in this way, you can learn many new words.

_______________, an online dictionary can help you learn many new words.

2. It was wonderful to go on the ASEAN tour.

_______________, was a wonderful experience.

3. The farmers cut down the trees, and started using the land for growing crops.

_______________, the farmers started using the land for growing crops.

4. The sun warms the earth’s surface, which releases heat into the air.

_______________, the earth’s surface releases heat into the air.

5. She usually prepares the guest list for all conferences.

She is responsible for _______________ for all conferences.

Grammar

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct forms (Đặt động từ trong ngoặc ở dạng đúng)

1. Tourists enjoy (buy) handmade souvenirs on their trips to ASEAN countries.

2. (Feel) confident about her English, Mia decided to enter the English-speaking competition at her school.

3. I decided (reduce) my carbon footprint by cycling to school.

4. Because air pollution levels rise in the city, doctors recommend (wear) masks outdoors.

5. World leaders need (work) together to solve big health and environmental problems.

Complete the sentences using these words and phrases (Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng các từ và cụm từ này)

1. Country leaders are meeting to discuss ____________, such as climate change and land use, in the region.

2. Using renewable energy is the best way to reduce ____________ emissions.

3. The company provides training sessions to improve the managers’ ______________.

4. Young people need the right skills and knowledge to be able to make a ____________ to the economy.

5. ____________, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are known as greenhouse gases.

Vocabulary

What are the missing letters? Complete the sentences using the pictures to help you. The first sentence is done for you. (Các chữ cái còn thiếu là gì? Hoàn thành câu sử dụng hình ảnh để giúp bạn. Câu đầu tiên được thực hiện cho bạn)

 Underline words with elision in the following sentences. Listen and check. (Gạch dưới các từ có nghĩa trong các câu sau. Nghe và kiểm tra)

Bài nghe:

Pronunciation

Read the following sentences. Underline the stressed words in each one. Then mark the stressed syllables in these words. Listen and check. (Đọc những câu sau. Gạch dưới những từ được nhấn mạnh. Sau đó đánh dấu các âm tiết nhấn mạnh trong những từ này. Nghe và kiểm tra)

Bài nghe:

Writing

Write an opinion essay (120-150 words) on the following topic. You may use the ideas in the reading to help you. (Viết một bài luận (120-150 từ) về chủ đề sau. Bạn có thể sử dụng những ý tưởng trong bài đọc để giúp bạn)

Some parents often compare their own childhood to their children’s experiences today with the intention of teaching them good behaviour. Do you think this is a good idea? (Một số bậc cha mẹ thường so sánh thời thơ ấu của họ với trải nghiệm của con cái họ ngày nay với ý định dạy chúng cách cư xử tốt. Bạn có nghĩ đây là ý kiến hay?)

 Read the text again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) (Đọc văn bản một lần nữa và quyết định xem những câu sau đây là đúng (T) hay sai (F)

1. Three reasons for the generation gap between parents and children are mentioned in the text.

2. Changes in society help parents and children get closer to each other.

3. Despite their busy schedules, all parents and children spend alot of time together.

4. Parents don’t have enough time for their children because they worklonghours.

5. Many parents believe that comparing their children to others is good for them.

Reading

Read the text. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-C) (Đọc văn bản. Nối các tiêu đề (1-3) với các đoạn văn (A-C)

In most cultures, there is a generation gap between parents and their children. There are many reasons for this gap. Below are three of them.

A. _____________

As each generation is strongly influenced by changes in society, parents and children may see the world differently. In addition, different lifestyles make it difficult for parents and their children to fully understand each other's way of thinking. Many adult children even cut all ties with their parents.

B. _____________

Busy work and school schedules often prevent parents and children from spending time together. After along and stressful day at work, parents come home, often feeling exhausted, and have little time to spend with their children. This leads to a lack of communication and widens the generation gap.

C. _____________

Many parents keep comparing their children to other children, or even to how they behaved as children. They think it is good for their children to see these good examples and try to improve. However, this only makes the gap wider and causes their children to lose confidence in themselves. Some children may even start hating those people that they are compared to.

 Work in groups. Compare your diagrams. Discuss which is the most important thing that will help people to live a long and healthy life in the cities of the future (Làm việc nhóm. So sánh sơ đồ của bạn. Thảo luận xem điều gì là quan trọng nhất sẽ giúp mọi người sống lâu và khỏe mạnh ở các thành phố trong tương lai)

Gợi ý:

In our group, we all agree that green space with more pedestrian zones and cycle paths is the most important thing that will help people to live a long and healthy life. When there are more pedestrian zones and cycle paths in outdoor space, city dwellers will want to exercise more. This will help them to stay healthy and live longer.

Work in pairs. Discuss what future cities should have so that city dwellers can live a long and healthy life. Fill in the diagram. (Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận xem các thành phố trong tương lai nên có những gì để cư dân thành phố có thể sống lâu và khỏe mạnh. Điền vào sơ đồ)

Gợi ý:

(1) smart buildings with sensor technology to reduce waste and save resources

(2) AI technologies to improve people’s safety and security

(3) green space with more pedestrian zones and cycle paths

Listen again and choose the correct answers A, B, or C (Nghe lại và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C)

Bài nghe:

Listening

Listen to a talk about life expectancy. Put the information in the order you hear it (Nghe một bài nói về tuổi thọ. Sắp xếp thông tin theo thứ tự bạn nghe được)

Bài nghe:

Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences (Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành các câu sau)

1. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, you _________ have snacks between meals.

A. shouldn't B. should

C. must D. don't have to

2. I __________ strictly follow the doctor’s instructions if I want to get better quickly.

A. shouldn't B. must

C. can D. don't have to

3. The government ___________ improve the infrastructure of big cities to boost the economy.

A. mustn’t B. doesn't have to

C. should D. didn‘t have to

4. People living in high-rise buildings ___________ obey the safety rules and regulations strictly.

A. shouldn't B. mustn't

C. may D. have to

5. Lots of women in the past _____ stay at home, look after their children, and do all housework.

A. must B. should

C. had to D. have to

6. My parents respect my career choice, so I __________ follow in their footsteps.

A. mustn’t B. don’t have to

C. should D. shouldn't

Choose the correct words or phrases (Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ đúng)

1. You look so (angry / angrily). What's wrong?

2. (I think / I'm thinking) of taking up yoga. I feel a bit (stressed / stress) these days.

3. (Do you remember / Are you remembering) Ms Wilson? She’s a great yoga instructor.

4. The traffic (gets / is getting) worse. What (do you think / are you thinking) we should do?

Grammar

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (Hoàn thành các câu với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc)

1. My mother (take up) _____________ aerobics ten years ago.

2. The government (just, decide) _______________ to increase taxes on fast food.

3. I (win) ______________ several races since I started a new workout routine.

4. The idea of smart cities (start) _____________ in the 21st century.

5. So far, more than 70 million people (receive) _____________ vaccines to build protection against the virus.

6. I (already, show) ______________ my grandmother how fo use her new smartphone.

Solve the crossword. Use words and phrase you have learnt in Units 1, 2, and 3. The first letters are given to help you (Giải ô chữ. Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ bạn đã học trong Bài 1, 2 và 3. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được đưa ra để giúp bạn)

DOWN

1. Hong Kong aims to replace the old high-rise buildings with sustainable s___________ .

2. The high cost of living is a problem for many city d___________ .

ACROSS

3. Thanks to the new t___________ , his health has improved quickly.

4. It is important to pass cultural v____________ from one generation to the next.

5. Many parents limit their children’s s___________ to less than two hours per day.

6. If you want to build up your muscles s____________ , you need to lift weights.

Vocabulary

Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences (Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành các câu sau)

1. If you want to stay healthy, you should have a balanced diet and _________ regularly.

A. work out B. take out

C. speak out D. stand out

2. For a healthy diet, you should ____________ sugar and eat more vegetables.

A. take on B. cut down on

C. go on D. cut with

3. Many experts believe that good ___________ transport will solve traffic problems in big cities.

A. individual B. private

C. public D. national

4. People feel safe in this neighbourhood because ____________ are installed everywhere.

A. smart cities B. smartphones

C. smart cars D. smart sensors

5. People of different generations often come into ____________ with one another.

A. belief B. conflict

C. agreement D. support

6. My brother is a true ___________. He grew up with technology, and started using a computer at an early age.

A. curious boy B. critical thinker

C. digital native D. book lover

Pronunciation

Listen and complete the conversation. Then underline the weak forms of the auxiliary verbs, circle the contracted forms, and mark the consonant-to-vowel linking with (-). Practise saying the conversation in pairs. (Nghe và hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại. Sau đó gạch dưới các dạng yếu của trợ động từ, khoanh tròn các dạng rút gọn, và đánh dấu liên kết phụ âm với nguyên âm bằng (-). Luyện nói đoạn hội thoại theo cặp)

Bài nghe: