UNIT 1 English In The World

Lesson 1

PRACTICE
Pronunciation
Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 D 3 B 4 A 5 D a
1 Can you look up this word for me?
2 
What are the best methods to study English?
Vocabulary 3 
What do you usually do to improve your
English vocabulary?
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
4 
I always turn on the subtitles to help me
1 look up 6 note down understand the movies.
2 come across 7 method 5 
After class, I often go over my notes to
3 method 8 lyrics understand the lesson better.
4 lyrics 9 subtitles
5 subtitles 10 go over 5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 
I often go over my essays to look for errors.
Grammar 7 
What do you usually do to remember new
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts English words?
a b
1 over 6 to make 8 
Should we turn on subtitles to understand
actors’ words in movies?
2 down 7 to show
9 
People from all over the world now use
3 on 8 to help
many different methods to learn English. /
4 across 9 to expand
People from all over the world are now using
5 up 10 to improve many different methods to learn English.
10 
I often note down (the) words and look them
Reading up later in a/my dictionary.

a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 C 6 B
2 A 7 A
3 A 8 D
4 C 9 D
5 B 10 B

Speaking
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 A
2 D
3 C
4 B
5 E

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 UNIT 1 English In The World
Lesson 2

PRACTICE
Pronunciation
5 x 2 = 10 pts a
Listening Script
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 A
Dan Hi, Lenny. What are you doing?
Lenny Oh, hi, Dan. I’m learning English.
Vocabulary
Dan Do you like learning English?
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Lenny Yes, I like it a lot. I believe it is an important
1 D 6 worldwide skill to have in the future.
2 D 7 contents Dan Why do you think so?
3 A 8 essential Lenny Because English is essential for studying
4 C 9 opportunity overseas.
5 B 10 career Dan Do you mean if we want to go to a foreign
university or college?
Lenny Yes, Dan. I want to go to school in the U.S.
Grammar or Australia, but I prefer Australia because
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts I want to see kangaroos in real life. That
a b
sounds crazy, right?
1 because 6 B because
Dan Not at all, Lenny. They’re wonderful animals.
2 as 7 D it helps
Lenny How about you, Dan?
3 because of 8 B because
Dan I’m not sure if I want to study in another
4 Since 9 A Because/Since/As
country.
5 because of 10 A As/Because/Since Lenny But what if you want to work in an
international company one day? Since
Listening English is popular worldwide, there are so
many more career opportunities if you
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
learn it.
1 C 6 overseas Dan Yes, that’s right.
2 B 7 understand Lenny What about you?
3 B 8 international Dan Well, I sometimes listen to English news, but
4 D 9 career it’s not my thing. I enjoy listening to music
5 C 10 online and watching movies in English.
Lenny Me too!
Dan ... so I’m learning English so that I can enjoy
English songs and movies more.
Lenny That’s interesting. Hey… I have an idea.
Dan What’s that?
Lenny How about watching a movie with me after
school since we both like English movies?
Dan That’s great!
Lenny OK! Is there any certain movie you’d like to
watch?
Dan I love action movies. Let me see what’s on
today.
Lenny Great! … Talk to you later. The teacher’s
coming in.

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b Speaking
Listening Script
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Hello everyone, I’d like to talk about why we 1 A 2 D 3 D 4 C 5 A
need to learn English. As you know, English is
very useful because people use it for different Writing
purposes.
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Firstly, English is very important if you want to a
1 We can practice speaking together since we
study overseas, because most universities and both like English.
schools in other countries use English in their 2 My friends like this book because of its
courses. If a student is good at English, he or contents.
she can understand lectures, discussions, and 3 I am learning English because I want to work
exercises. for an international company.
4 Because of the cheaper cost, I decided to
Moreover, English is the language of international
study English in the Philippines.
business. Many international companies and
5 My pronunciation improved as I practiced
organizations require employees to have reading aloud every day.
strong English skills to communicate well with
coworkers, customers, and partners around the 5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
world. Speaking English well can open up lots of 6 As my sister desires to get a good job, she
career opportunities and increase your chances attends evening English classes.
of success in your career. 7 Because of many career opportunities English
offers, many people are studying it.
Additionally, English is the main language on
8 Because of his excellent performance, Liam
the internet. By learning English, you can gain
won the first place in the English-speaking
access to a lot of information, learning resources contest. / Because of Liam’s excellent
and opportunities that are available online. performance, he won the first place in the
Well, there are many more reasons why learning English-speaking contest.
9 Since English is helpful for overseas study,
English is essential. But we’ll discuss those next
students should learn it.
time.
10 As English is important for my future job, I will
Overall, learning English helps you grow both take an English course overseas.
personally and professionally. It can help
you see the world differently, improve your
communication skills and give you better
opportunities in today’s world.

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 UNIT 1 English In The World
Lesson 3

PRACTICE
Vocabulary
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 6 Check out Hans I got it, and how can I improve my English
2 B 7 figure out grammar, Mr. Ford?
3 A 8 Make sure Mr. Ford There are several ways. You can read a
4 C 9 double-check grammar book or use an online tool to
5 E 10 pay attention to help you understand and use grammar
rules correctly.
Listening Hans It sounds like it’ll work well for me. But I’m
5 x 2 = 10 pts really worried about making a mistake
a
1 T 2 F 3 T 4 T 5 F when I practice grammar.
Mr. Ford No worries. You’ll learn from mistakes,
b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Hans.
6 D 7 A 8 D 9 C 10 C Hans I think so, Mr. Ford.
a
Listening Script b
Hans Good morning, Mr. Ford. I’m Hans from Listening Script
Class 9A17 at Greens Land School.
Mr. Ford And finally, practice listening and
Mr. Ford Good morning, Hans! How can I help
speaking in English daily as much as
you?
you can.
Hans I’d like to improve my English skills
Hans I often watch movies with subtitles so
because I want to study overseas when
I’m sixteen. Can you give me some listening practice is not a problem,
advice, Mr. Ford? but for speaking, it’s a little difficult
Mr. Ford How old are you now? because English is not common in
Hans I’m turning fifteen this week. my village. It’s hard for me to find a
Mr. Ford Interesting! You know, one common tip partner to practice with.
is to practice every day. First, you should Mr. Ford I understand your worries, Hans. But
focus on building a strong vocabulary. there are still ways to do that. You can
Hans How can I do that, Mr. Ford? take part in online English exchange
Mr. Ford First, read regularly, Hans. You can groups to connect with English
read books, magazines, newspapers speakers from all over the world.
or online articles. It’s important to
You can make conversation with them
choose something appropriate for your
to improve your English speaking.
language level so that you won’t lose
Hans That’s a great idea. But do I have to
your interest just before you start.
pay to join those groups?
Hans I understand. What else do I need to do,
Mr. Ford? Mr. Ford Because they are educational, you
Mr. Ford Second, you need to work on your don’t have to pay any money to join
English grammar. Most students think in. Also, make sure to search for a
grammar is boring because it’s all good website since there are a lot of
about complicated rules, but it helps them on the internet. You might come
you organize your ideas very well, across a bad or unsafe one.
especially when you write.

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 Hans I got it. Thank you for your advice, Mr. Writing
Ford. It’s very helpful.
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Mr. Ford You’re welcome. Let me know if you a 1 B 2 E 3 C 4 D 5 A
need any help. Bye for now!
Hans Goodbye, Mr. Ford. b 20 pts
Suggested answer
Hi Hans,
Reading Thank you for your message. Check out these
3 x 2 = 6 pts enjoyable English-language activities and study
a
1 C 2 B 3 A methods.
First, you can watch English-language movies
b 7 x 2 = 14 pts or TV shows. It’s a great way to pick up
4 D 5 A 6 D 7 C new vocabulary. Don’t forget to turn on the
English subtitles to fully comprehend the new
8 A 9 A 10 C vocabulary.
Second, you can read English stories. You are
free to read whatever you want. Remember to
Speaking select a text that is a little above your language
5 x 2 = 10 pts level each time to learn some new words.
1 C 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 D Finally, you will be able to listen to your favorite
English music. Just make sure to read the lyrics
to understand what the singer is singing.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
For the time being, bye.
Marie

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 UNIT 2
Lesson 1
Life in the Past
PRACTICE
Pronunciation Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 D 3 C 4 B 5 A 1 Most people lived in extended families in the
past.
2 A nuclear family includes only parents and
Vocabulary
children.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts 3 I would usually play hopscotch when I was
a b
1 married 6 B a kid.
4 Traditionally, married people would often
2 housewife 7 D
spend their whole lives together.
3 extended family 8 E
5 Back then, three or four generations would
4 divorced 9 A live in the same house.
5 nuclear family 10 C
b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Grammar 6 
When my cousins were kids, they went to
bed at 10 p.m.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b 7 
My mother won a sporting competition
1 would fly 6 B play
in 1980.
2 would, get 7 C was
8 
Children would often play folk games after
3 would go 8 C stay school in the past.
4 would draw 9 C go 9 
Women would often stay home and take
5 would, gather 10 A walked care of their children in those days.
10 The husband was the breadwinner, and
Reading the wife was responsible for housework.

a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 C

5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 different
7 housewives
8 full-time
9 (various) household chores
10 earn a living

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 E

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 UNIT 2
Lesson 2
Life in the Past
PRACTICE
Pronunciation
5 x 2 = 10 pts
in our rooms, so she’d send us to Grandpa’s
1 D 2 C 3 B 4 D 5 B
cottage. The best part was that Mom used
the pots I made to keep salt and sugar.
Vocabulary Dianna: Wow! I didn’t know that. Also, do you
remember our trips to Merry Land?
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Sophia: Of course! We bought candy and toys there.
1 clay pot 6 stall I loved the tuk-tuk rides. They were a lot of
2 cottage 7 niece fun.
3 sketch 8 soil Dianna: Oh, absolutely! We had so much fun riding
4 nephew 9 baker around the neighborhood in those tuk-tuks.
5 
bakery 10 tuk-tuk Those were the days!
Sophia: Yeah, they really were. I wish we could go
back to those times.
Grammar
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
b Listening Script
1 used to have 6 C work
2 used to be 7 A use When I was in primary school, I used to go to a
3 didn’t use to like 8 A use coastal town with my family. During our vacations,
4 Did, use to live 9 B walk we would stay in a small but cozy cottage next to the
5 didn’t use to think 10 A used to beach. My cousins and I would always have a great
time there.
Listening We would go fishing with our uncle early in the
morning. He showed us how to fish. It was always
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts exciting to catch fish.
1 cookies 6 F
During the day, we would visit the market. There were
2 animals 7 T lots of food stalls and we tried different local snacks.
3 art 8 F Some of the stalls sold fresh seafood. We got some,
4 sugar 9 T then we would have barbecues at the cottage for
5 tuk-tuks 10 T dinner. That was great!
Snorkeling was my favorite activity. We would wear
a our masks and flippers and dive into the clear water.
Listening Script
It was exciting to see all the colorful fish and coral
Dianna: Hey, Sophia, do you remember when we reefs underwater.
were kids and used to play together? In the evenings, we would engage in different
Sophia: Yeah, Dianna. Those were the days! Mom activities, like sitting around a beach fire and baking
would teach us how to bake cookies and sweet potatoes. We would tell stories, sing songs, and
other foods. They were so tasty! listen to the waves.
Dianna: It sure was! Also, do you remember how
We enjoyed ourselves a lot. Back then, I didn’t think
we used to sketch together? We would
about them much, but when I look back on it, I realize
draw our favorite animals and cartoons.
how lucky I was.
Sophia: Oh, that was so much fun! I still have some
of those drawings in my room. And what
about that art class where we learned to Speaking
make clay pots? 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Dianna: Oh, yeah! I remember that. It was a lot of 1 D 2 B 3 A 4 E 5 C
fun.
Sophia: Yes, it was. I love shaping and painting clay
pots. Mom didn’t want us making a mess

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Writing
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 There used to be a market near my house.
2 Where did your family use to go on
vacation?
3 We would often play hopscotch when we
were little.
4 I didn’t use to like history, but now I Iove it.
5 Did your uncle use to go jogging in the
morning?

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6 I did not/didn’t use to take lunch to school.
7 We used to go to the city on a tuk-tuk/by
tuk-tuk.
8 My mom used to have a parrot as a pet.
9 What would you do for fun when you were a
kid?
10 Did your grandparents use to work on the/a
farm?

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 UNIT 2
Lesson 3
Life in the Past
PRACTICE
Vocabulary Lisa She went home to help her mom with the
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts housework. She was the oldest child, so she
a b had to handle a lot of tasks: cooking, cleaning,
1 thankful 6 Meanwhile
and looking after her siblings.
2 eventually 7 overcome
Lisa Didn’t she have any time for herself?
3 fall in love 8 eventually Ann  Yes, she did. She loved playing hopscotch
4 Afterwards 9 Afterwards whenever she could.
5 overcome 10 thankful
b
Listening Script
Listening
Lisa I wanted to know where her parents, I mean
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts our great-grandparents, were.
a b
1 mountainous village 6 T Ann They both went to work. Her father worked for
2 seven / 7 7 F a shoemaker in town, while her mother worked
3 eight / 8 on a farm.
8 F
Lisa You know, what she did was amazing, and I
4 the housework 9 T don’t think we could when we were her age.
5 hopscotch 10 F And what did she do after she finished school?
Ann She moved to the city for her dream.
a Lisa Great! What was it?
Listening Script Ann She wanted to be a doctor. She studied hard
at the university and she eventually became
L isa Hey Ann, do you remember our grandma, Jill?
a doctor at the age of thirty. Afterwards, she
Ann Of course, Lisa. She was a wonderful woman.
became a professor at a well-known university
Why are you asking?
when she was just thirty-five and trained a lot
Lisa Well, I came across a book she wrote about
of students to be doctors and nurses.
her life. She shared lots of amazing stories in it.
Lisa That’s inspiring. And did she talk about her
Ann Really? Tell me more.
husband, our Grandpa Steven, in her book?
Lisa It started with her childhood in a mountainous
Ann Yes, she did, but not that much.
village. Life there was peaceful. She had a
Lisa Where did they first meet?
large family with seven other brothers and
Ann She first met him when she was waiting for the
sisters, and they all loved each other. There
bus to her dormitory. He was also waiting for
were no fights among them. She was poor
the bus.
and didn’t have much food, but she would
Lisa That sounds like a romance movie, right?
always share what she had with her brothers
Ann Yeah.
and sisters.
Ann Did she go to school?
Lisa  Yes, she did. She was an excellent student, Reading
passing all the tests with the highest grades.
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Ann  That’s fascinating! Did she mention her
1 D 6 B
favorite subjects in the book?
Lisa No, she didn’t, but she enjoyed studying all the 2 A 7 D
subjects. 3 C 8 C
Ann How many subjects were there? 4 C 9 B
Lisa First, it was seven. Then, it became eight. There 5 B 10 C
were eight of them.
Ann Wow, that was a lot.
Speaking
Lisa Yes, it was.
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Ann And what would she often do after school?
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 E 5 D

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Writing
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D
2 E
3 C
4 B
5 A

b 20 pts
Suggested answer
My cousin Charlotte and I grew up in the same
neighborhood. From a young age, she had to
learn how to be an elder sister. Her parents were
working away from home, so she had to take
care of her younger brother and two younger
sisters.
When Charlotte was seventeen, she left her
home to look for jobs. After a while, she found
a job in one of the best French restaurants. She
was a hardworking and bright waitress. She
was a quick learner, and by the time she was
eighteen, she had mastered the art of cooking.
She quickly became a cook.
Many years later, she met a man who worked in
the same restaurant. They fell in love with one
another. They married and had two children.
My cousin’s story is inspiring and makes me
believe that hard work will bring success.

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 UNIT 8
3 Living Environment
Lesson 1

PRACTICE
Pronunciation Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 C
1 This smart home is great for people whose
children are active.
Vocabulary 2 The man whom you talked to yesterday is
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts the apartment manager.
a b
1 furniture 6 solar panel 3 People who care about the environment will
love these new appliances.
2 elevator 7 system
4 People that want to save money enjoy living
3 solar panel 8 elevator
in a home with basic amenities.
4 monitor 9 voice assistant
5 My house has a smart system which allows
5 sensor 10 connected me to control the house remotely.

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Grammar
6 The apartment that / which has a voice
5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts assistant can keep your kids entertained.
a
1 that 6 B that 7 People that / who are very busy prefer a
2 which 7 C who house with lots of smart appliances.
3 whose 8 A whose 8 People that / who live in smart homes can
4 who 9 C he control the lighting by speaking into their
5 whose 10 B it phones.
9 The soccer player whom / who / that you
interviewed yesterday lives in this building.
Reading 10 Smart houses whose security systems are
connected to a mobile app will send you
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
alerts.
1 C 2 A 3 C 4 D 5 B

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6T 7T 8F 9F 10 T

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 E 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 A

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 UNIT 8
3 Living Environment
Lesson 12

PRACTICE
Pronunciation Speaker 3
5 x 2 = 10 pts
One of my favorite features in my home is the flat
1 D 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 D screen TV in the living room. The television makes the
room appear quite modern. It’s ideal for movie nights
Vocabulary and watching sports with my younger brother. The
picture quality is good, too.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts Speaker 4
a b
1 bunk bed 6 nearby I don’t like it when the air conditioner in my house keeps
2 air conditioner 7 neighborhood having problems and stops working when we need it
the most. It’s frustrating, particularly during the summer
3 curtain 8 flat screen
months. I wish my mom would buy a new one.
4 spa 9 game console
Speaker 5
5 neighborhood 10 curtains
One of the things I love about my home is the
neighborhood. It’s peaceful, safe, and full of friendly
Grammar neighbors. Everyone helps each other. It’s great to get
help and have good relationships with those around
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts you.
1 D lived/could live 6 were
2 C weren’t 7 wasn’t/weren’t b
3 C owned 8 had
Listening Script
4 A wishes 9 knew Ava Hello, Jack. How is your new neighborhood?
5 D were/would be 10 lived Jack Oh, hi Ava. I live on East Avenue. I didn’t like it very
much when I first moved here because it’s a
Listening quiet street. But now I love my life here. There’s
a small park nearby and a convenience store
5 x 2 = 10 pts within walking distance. My neighborhood is
a
pretty peaceful.
1 Speaker 1 likes dislikes C Ava That sounds nice. Is there any entertainment
2 Speaker 2 likes dislikes A nearby?
Jack Well, not too much. The closest movie theater
3 Speaker 3 likes dislikes B
is a few miles away, so it’s not very convenient.
4 Speaker 4 likes dislikes E But there are a few restaurants and cafes in
the area, and I think they’re okay.
5 Speaker 5 likes dislikes D
Ava I see. Who do you live with?
Jack I live with my family. There are four of us. We
5 x 2 = 10 pts share a small house with two bedrooms,
b
a living room, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
6 F 7 F 8 T 9 F 10 T
It’s a comfortable place to live.
Ava That sounds great. Is there anything you wish
a you had in your house?
Listening Script Jack Hmm, I think it will be nice to have a balcony or
a backyard. We could hang out or have a small
Speaker 1 garden there. It will also be convenient to have
I like my home because of the bunk beds! It’s ideal for a washer and dryer in our apartment.
hosting guests or family gatherings. I enjoy sleepovers. It Ava I can understand that. It’s always nice to have
also saves me a lot of space in the room! outdoor space and conveniences.
Speaker 2 Jack Yes, that’s right. How about you? Is there
The curtains in my room are old and look boring. I don’t anything else in your house or neighborhood
like them when they don’t let enough natural light in. that you wish you had?
Every time I am in my room, I struggle to stay awake. It Ava No, I don’t, but it’s always fun to dream and
makes me feel really tired. I wish I had new curtains. think about what could make it even better.
Jack I agree.

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Speaking

5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 B 2 C 3 E 4 A 5 D

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 Paul wishes he had a game console.
2 I wish our four-story building had an elevator.
3 Sue and Jim wish they lived near the park.
4 My little sister wishes she didn’t have to
work on the weekends twice a month.
5 Everyone in my neighborhood wishes there
was a sports center here.

5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 I wish I had bunk beds in my bedroom.
7 He wishes his house was/were in the city
center.
8 She wishes her neighbors were more friendly.
9 They wish they could see their grandparents
more.
10 She wishes there were windows in her living
room.

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 UNIT 8
3 Living Environment
Lesson 13

PRACTICE
Vocabulary
5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts b
a Listening Script
1 sunset 6 coziness
2 equipment 7 decorations Smith It sounds like a lovely place to relax. How will
3 fairy tale 8 equipment you decorate your dream house?
Mia  I prefer to have some strings of lights on
4 string lights 9 clunky
the balcony. They will make the house feel
5 souvenir 10 parallel structures magical, especially at night. And the outside
area will become warmer and more relaxing.
Smith That sounds awesome! Did you get your ideas
Listening from fairy tales?
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts Mia Yeah, I think so. When I was younger, I would
a b read them a lot after school.
1 T 6 some strings Smith Who do you think you’ll stay with?
2 F 7 fairy tales Mia Well, the mansion will be a calm place for me,
3 T 8 barbecue my family and close friends. It would be great
4 F 9 parrot to have my family and friends there over the
weekend for a barbecue.
5 T 10 luck
Smith How about having a pet, Mia?
Mia I’m not sure yet, but if I can have one, a friendly
a and playful dog would be ideal. A parrot can
Listening Script be great, too. I think they will bring joy to the
house.
Boy Where will your dream house be, Mia?
Smith And how long do you think your dream will
Mia It’s a good idea to live on a coastal hill because a
come true?
hill along the coast offers a peaceful environment.
Mia I don’t know, but I think I must work hard to
I love the views, too. They’re beautiful.
make my dream come true. I think it’s possible
Boy Do you have any ideas what it will look like?
if I plan well, work hard and have a little luck. It
Mia Well, I think a mansion or a cottage will be great,
could take a few years or more.
but I prefer a mansion. It’s spacious and more
Smith Well, Mia, I’m sure that your dream home will
comfortable.
show what type of person you are. I hope you
Boy That sounds like a beautiful and cozy dream
are able to build your dream home.
home.
Mia  Thanks, Smith. It was fun to talk about my
Mia Thanks, Smith. I’m interested in living on the coast,
dream house with you. Now I’m even more
and I think it will be the perfect place for me to
excited about making it happen.
escape the noisy city.
Boy I can understand why it sounds interesting. What
amenities do you want to have in your house?
Reading
Mia I prefer a comfortable lifestyle. A well-equipped
kitchen is essential for me, as I love to cook and 5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b
enjoy the views while doing so. 1 A 6 river
Boy What else do you really want in your dream
2 C 7 sun
house?
Mia Well, I’d prefer a private study room that offers a 3 B 8 sensors
quiet place for both work and leisure reading. 4 C 9 lake
Boy That’s nice, Mia. 5 B 10 garden

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Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 A
2 E
3 B
4 C
5 D

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 C
2 D
3 E
4 B
5 A
20 pts
b
Suggested answer
My ideal house is in a peaceful coastal town.
It has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
The house will have both classic and modern
elements, giving it a distinct and impressive
appearance. The rooms are light and open
inside, with plenty of space to sit back and
relax. There will be huge windows that face the
magnificent ocean and let in plenty of natural
light. Also, there will be a backyard garden
which offers a calm spot to enjoy breakfast or
host social gatherings. That’s my dream house.

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 UNIT 4 Tourism
Lesson 1

PRACTICE
Pronunciation 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Speaking
1 C 2 A 3 A 4 C 5 C 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 E
2 C
Vocabulary
3 A
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b 4 D
1 D 6 dumplings 5 B
2 C 7 pastries
3 C 8 monument
Writing
4 C 9 fanny pack 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
5 D 10 roller coaster 1 Susan said that her grandfather was a
famous baker.
Grammar 2 My aunt said that I should take a socket
5 x 2 = 10 pts adapter to the village.
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b 3 Tom suggested we try some pastries at the
1 C 6 B should take
bakery.
7 
D the next day/
2 A 4 Josh asked me if I often wore a fanny pack
the following day
3 C when running.
8 C if/whether
4 C 5 I asked Mary what brand of sunblock she
9 D was used in the winter.
5 B
10 B visit
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Reading b
6 Susan said (that) she would recommend
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a that hostel to her friend.
1 A
7 John asked his cousin what the weather was
2 B
like in his/her town the next day.
3 C 8 My friend said (that) I should stay at a bed
4 D and breakfast on the island.
5 D 9 My granddad suggested we should eat
dumplings at Uncle’s Deli.
5 x 2 = 10 pts
b 10 Dustin asked if/whether there was a
6 3/three days Vietnamese restaurant nearby.
7 Because their prices are
reasonable, and they’re a great
place to meet other travelers.
8 You can learn about the culture of
Maori.
9 the native people of New Zealand
10 a fanny pack and a socket adapter

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 UNIT 4 Tourism
Lesson 2

PRACTICE
Pronunciation 3 Woman Excuse me, could you tell me where the
5 x 2 = 10 pts
embassy is?
1 D 2 A 3 D 4 D 5 D
Man  Certainly! The embassy is across from
the main square. You can take the bus or
Vocabulary walk there. It’s a big building, so you’ll see
it easily.
6 x 2 = 12 pts 4 x 2 = 8 pts
a b Woman Thank you so much!
1 
convenience store 7 gallery, embassy 4 Man 1 Excuse me, could you tell me the way to
2 gallery 8 pharmacy the art gallery, please?
9 convenience store Man 2 Of course! The art gallery is on the other side

3 pharmacy
of town. Take a left at the traffic lights, and
4 SIM card 10 top up
then go straight ahead. It will be on your
5 embassy right, near the park.
6 top up Man 1 Thanks a lot!
Man 2 Never mind.
5 Girl I need to top up my phone. Could you tell
Grammar
me where the convenience store is?
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts Man Absolutely! The convenience store is just
a 1 how b 6 C does around the corner. Go down this street, and
2 what 7 B where it will be on the right side, next to the park.
Girl Thank you very much for your help!
3 where 8 C I should
Man You’re welcome!
4 when 9 C to get
5 who 10 C ask b
Listening Script
Listening
Mr. Ford  Good morning, class! Today, let’s talk
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts about ways to avoid getting lost in a city.
a b
1 T 6 embassies It’s an important skill when exploring new
2 F 7 signs places. Let’s start!
Student 1 Is there a way to find your way around
3 T 8 trains
without using a map?
4 F 9 crowd Mr. Ford  Absolutely! One tip is to get acquainted
5 T 10 exciting with well-known landmarks like statues,
shopping malls, or embassies. They are
a helpful when you find your way around.
Listening Script
Student 2 What’s a landmark, Mr. Ford?
1 
Girl Excuse me, is there a pharmacy near here? Mr. Ford Good question! It’s something that’s easy
Man Yes! There’s one just down the street on the to recognize, like a tall tree or building, and
left-hand side. You can’t miss it! that helps you know where you are.
Girl Thank you! Student 1 But what if we don’t know the names of the
2 Boy Excuse me, could you show me how to get landmarks?
to the nearest SIM card shop? Mr. Ford  No worries! Try to remember special
Man Of course! The SIM card shop is a few blocks features like interesting architecture or
away. Go straight ahead, and then take a eye-catching signs. They can help you find
right at the second intersection. Go straight your way around easily.
one block. It will be on your left.
Boy Great, thank you!
Man You’re welcome.

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 Student 1 Are there any other tips you can share?
Mr. Ford  Of course! Another tip is to use public
transportation such as buses, trains or
subways. They often follow planned routes
and can take you to popular destinations.
Also, it’s a great way to explore the city
and learn more about it.
Student 2 What if we prefer walking?
Mr. Ford That’s a fantastic way to explore a new
city. You can use the “follow the crowd”
tip. If a lot of people go in one direction,
they might go to a popular place.
Student 2 Thank you for your tips, Mr. Ford. They’re
really helpful.
Mr. Ford  You’re welcome! Remember, exploring
a new city can be both exciting and
challenging. But with these tips, you’ll find
it easy to get around and have a fantastic
adventure.

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 B 3 D 4 B 5 D

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 Could you tell me where to get a SIM card?
2 Could you tell me when to leave for the gallery?
3 Could you tell me how much the bus to the
city center costs?
4 Could you show me how to find the nearest
pharmacy?
5 Could you tell me where the nearest
convenience store is?

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6 Could you show me how to get to the
supermarket?
7 Could you tell me who to contact for help?
8 Could you tell me what time the plane
takes off?
9 Could you show me where the nearest
post office is?
10 C
 ould you tell me when the next train to
London leaves?

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 UNIT 4 Tourism
Lesson 3

PRACTICE
Vocabulary
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Agent Singapore is generally safe and welcoming,
1 refresh 6 sight but it’s always good to know about the local
2 impress 7 mouth-watering customs and traditions. Chewing gum is not
allowed in Singapore, so it’s best to leave it
3 variety 8 ancient
at home. Also, Singapore has very strict rules
4 fascinates 9 impressive against littering, so be sure to respect the law.
5 admired 10 thrilling Man And when is the best time to visit Singapore?
Agent Well, it’s best to visit Singapore during the
months of February to April. The weather is nice
Listening then, but it’s important to know that Singapore
has a tropical climate, so it can be hot and
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
humid all year round.
1 Sentosa 6 B
Man That’s helpful. How can I get around Singapore?
2 spicy 7 A Agent Singapore has excellent public transportation.
3 littering 8 C You can easily travel by MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)
4 April 9 E or buses. They’re convenient and affordable.
5 MRT 10 D Man Thank you so much for all the information. I’m
really looking forward to my trip to Singapore!
Agent You’re welcome!
a
Listening Script
b
Agent Hello. This is SmartTravel. How can I help you?
Listening Script
Man  Yes, I’m interested in booking a tour to Here is a guide for those who will visit New York City for
Singapore. Can you provide me with some the first time. This travel guide will show you the most
information? famous landmarks, fun things to do and interesting
Agent Absolutely! I’ll be happy to help. What neighborhoods. Let’s begin with some well-known
information are you looking for? landmarks that make New York unique. Get ready
Man Well, I want to know what the top things to see to explore the busy streets of New York and its lively
and do in Singapore are. cultures.
Agent Singapore has so much to offer! You must visit The Statue of Liberty is a must-see when you’re in New
the Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay or York. The statue stands for freedom. Take a wonderful
Sentosa Island. ferry journey to Liberty Island and be amazed by the
Man What’s the island? I’m sorry I didn’t catch it. huge statue right in the middle of New York Harbor.
Agent OK. That’s Sentosa Island. It’s S-E-N-T-O-S-A. Another must-see attraction is the Empire State
Also, you shouldn’t miss out on Chinatown and Building. There is an observation deck where you can
Little India. Both are fascinating places. see the city from above. Remember to bring your
Man Interesting! I’m curious about the must-try camera because the views of the city skyline are
dishes in Singapore because I’m a food lover. incredible.
Agent Well, Singapore is a heaven for food lovers! If you are a fan of live theaters, Broadway has
You should try some famous dishes. If you like everything – from musicals to plays. See a Broadway
chicken rice, hainanese is a must-try. It’s full of show that is among the best in the world for what a
flavor and very tasty. Laksa is a good choice live theater is like.
too. It’s a great idea to cross the well-known Brooklyn
Man I don’t know what laksa is. Bridge and check out the lively borough of Brooklyn.
Agent Well, it’s a noodle dish. It’s really spicy, but
delicious.
Man Great! I love spicy food. Are there any things
I should be aware of when visiting Singapore?

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 Downtown Brooklyn has cool shops and cafes, as well as
street art and beautiful parks. And finally, you shouldn’t
miss Chinatown and Little Italy. These areas are famous
for their tasty food and lively streets with bright shops. If
you are interested in learning about different cultures,
you have come to the right place.

Reading
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 6 expiration date
2 C 7 transportation
3 C 8 vaccinations
4 C 9 first aid kit
5 A 10 international

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 B 2 E 3 C 4 D 5 A

Writing
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 C
2 E
3 D
4 B
5 A

b 20 pts
Suggested answer
Welcome to Costa Rica! There’s something for
everyone in this beautiful country.
You can walk into the tropical rainforests, where
brilliant toucans and playful monkeys await your
discovery. Take an adventurous zip-line tour or a hike
to admire the country’s stunning waterfalls. For thrill-
seekers, white-water rafting down rushing rivers is an
incredible experience.
Beachgoers will enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park,
which has beautiful and clean beaches. You can
relax and enjoy snorkeling in the crystal-clear seas.
Don’t miss the chance to see the magnificent Arenal
Volcano and relax in natural hot springs.
Costa Rica is a dream destination for everyone
because of its beautiful scenery and friendly people.

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 UNIT 5
Lesson 1 Healthy Living
PRACTICE
Pronunciation Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 A 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 D 1 C 2 D 3 B 4 E 5 A

Vocabulary Writing
a 6 x 2 = 12 pts b 4 x 2 = 8 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 fat 7 nutrient 1 Doctors suggest going for a checkup at least
2 bones 8 harmful once a year.
3 detoxing 9 beneficial 2  What does your doctor suggest eating to
4 organ 10 nature stay healthy?
5 virus 3 How much water do experts suggest drinking
6 calories to help detox your body?
4 Why do doctors suggest washing things we
use regularly?
Grammar 5 What do health experts suggest not doing to
lose weight effectively?
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 suggest suggests
5 x 2 = 10 pts
2 to eat eating b
Suggested answers:
3 not eat not eating 6 My mom suggests cutting down on screen
4 to getting getting time and going outdoors more often.
5 cut cutting 7 My doctor suggests avoiding high-calorie
foods to lose weight faster.
b 5 x 2 = 10 pts 8 My teacher suggests taking part in a dance
6 suggest not skipping fitness class to be more active.
7 suggest not eating 9 My friend suggests joining the health club at
8 suggest following school.
9 suggest changing 10 My dentist suggests having dental checkups
10 suggests not taking twice a year.

Reading
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b
1 B 6 mistakes
2 C 7 meals
3 B 8 protein
4 C 9 option
5 B 10 exercises

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 UNIT 5
Lesson 2 Healthy Living
PRACTICE
Pronunciation
a cup of coffee in the morning might seem
5 x 2 = 10 pts
okay, having more than five cups a day (which
1 A 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 D is about 600 milligrams of caffeine) can make
you feel tired, nervous, or have trouble sleeping.
Vocabulary Another issue is eating too much fast food.
Fast food is tasty and convenient, but eating it
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts too frequently can lead to obesity. Smoking is
1 maintain 6 obesity another unhealthy habit. Even though we know
2 nap 7 addict cigarettes can cause lung cancer and heart
3 cafeteria 8 nourishing disease, it’s difficult to quit because they’re
4 risk 9 risky everywhere. Other addictive habits that can
5 addicted 10 promote harm our health include spending too much
time playing video games, using the internet
Grammar excessively, and working too hard. Seeking
assistance from a healthcare professional is
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 Although/Though essential for living a better life.
2 because of
3 Despite/In spite of
b
4 although/though Listening Script
5 because
Mike Good morning, doctor!
b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Doctor 
Hello, Mike. What seems to be the
6 A being problem?
7 C but Mike Lately, I’ve been feeling really tired in
8 A Despite/In spite of the mornings, and I can’t focus on my
9 B because studies.
10 A Despite/In spite of Doctor 
How many hours of sleep are you
getting each night?
Listening Mike I’d say about 6 hours. I tend to stay up
past midnight even though I try to go
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts to bed earlier.
1 diet 6 A Doctor 
It sounds like you don’t get enough
2 nervous 7 C sleep. Do you play video games or
3 obesity 8 D watch TV before bed?
4 heart 9 D Mike Yeah, I do, but I don’t think I’m addicted.
5 internet/Internet 10 B I usually just play games or watch TV
for about 30 minutes before going to
a sleep.
Listening Script
Doctor Do you drink alcohol or smoke?
Today, we all understand how important Mike  No, I don’t. Actually, I’m trying to
good health is for living a happy life. Along maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid
with a good diet and regular exercise, it’s also gaining weight.
important to stay away from some bad habits Doctor Well, how about taking a nap?
that can make us sick. One of those things is Mike Yeah, I usually take an hour-long nap
drinking too much coffee. Even though having every day.

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 Doctor I’d recommend you shorten your naps
to about half an hour. Taking longer
naps might cause your sleep troubles.
Mike Should I take any medication?
Doctor No, medication isn’t necessary. What’s
important is getting enough sleep,
eating a balanced diet, and staying
physically active.
Mike Thank you for your advice, doctor.
Doctor You’re welcome, Mike. Take care.

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 E 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 D

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 A lthough children don’t like to eat vegetables,
their parents want them to do it.
2 Despite knowing the benefits of eating beans,
Emma doesn’t eat any.
3 Though my brother is obese, he still likes to
eat fatty food.
4 In spite of being delicious, pizza makes you
gain weight easily.
5 Although Jake has a busy schedule, he still
makes time for regular exercise.

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6 Although I like fish, I can’t eat it every day. /
I can’t eat fish every day although I like it.
7 In spite of getting a good salary as a health
instructor, I gave up my job. / I gave up my
job as a health instructor in spite of getting
a good salary.
8 You shouldn’t eat too much dark chocolate
although it is good for your health. /
Although dark chocolate is good for your
health, you shouldn’t eat too much of it.
9 He eats a lot of beef though he knows it
contains a lot of cholesterol. / Though he
knows beef contains a lot of cholesterol, he
eats a lot of it.
10 Despite being high in unhealthy fats, junk
foods are appealing to young people./
Junk foods are appealing to young people
despite being high in unhealthy fats.

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 UNIT 5
Lesson 3 Healthy Living
PRACTICE
Vocabulary
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Bob Sounds doable. And exercise? Do I need
1 products 6 communication to spend all day at the gym?
2 articles 7 producing Nick No way! Just 60 minutes a day is plenty.
3 summarized 8 diet Find something you enjoy, like lifting
4 danger 9 dangerous weights or going for a run, and stick with
5 communicate 10 summary it.
Bob 
Got it. Thanks for the tips, Nick. Feeling
Listening eager to start making some changes.
Nick 
Anytime, mate. Remember, small
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts changes can lead to big results.
1 F 6 benefits
2 T 7 obese
b
3 T 8 useful Listening Script
4 F 9 concentration
Even though snacking is often linked to
5 T 10 nutrients
unexpected weight gain, it actually offers
many health benefits. Firstly, research shows
a
Listening Script that snacks can help us get more nutrients.
For example, snacks like yogurt, bananas, or
Bob Hey Nick, you’re looking really fit after just apples give us important nutrients between
a 3-month summer break! meals. Secondly, having healthy snacks can
Nick 
Thanks, Bob! I’ve tried to stay healthy, prevent us from becoming obese. They stop
you know, hitting the gym and watching us from getting too hungry and then eating
what I eat. unhealthy junk food or too much during main
Bob 
That’s impressive! I’ve been thinking meals. For this reason, vegetables and nuts are
about getting in better shape too, but really useful.
I’m not sure where to start. It’s also not surprising that snacking can
Nick It’s all about building good habits, mate. improve our concentration. When we choose
Bob Like what? healthy snacks like blueberries, strawberries, or
Nick Well, first off, sleep is very important. You dark chocolate, they provide our brain with the
should try to get 7 to 8 hours a night. nutrients it needs to work well.
Bob I wish I could manage that much, but I Overall, it’s a good idea not to cut out snacks
usually only get about 5 or 6 hours. completely if we make healthier food choices
Nick 
Yeah, I used to struggle with that too. and can still maintain a healthy weight.
One thing that helped me was cutting
back on screen time with phones or TV
before bed. Reading instead of scrolling
really helps me relax.
Bob Good idea, I’ll give it a try. What about
diet? Do I need to go completely
vegetarian?
Nick 
Not necessarily. Just focus on getting
enough fruits and vegetables aim for
about 400 grams a day.

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 Reading
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 A 2 C 3 B

b 7 x 2 = 14 pts
4 A 5 D 6 B 7 A
8 A 9 C 10 B
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Speaking

1 B 2 A 3 D 4 A 5 A

Writing
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 E 2 A 3 C 4 D 5 B

b 10 x 2 = 20 pts
Suggested answer
Healthy Eating Habits for Weight Loss
Watching Your Calorie Intake
When you want to lose weight, it’s important to
keep an eye on how many calories you eat. To
lose weight effectively, try to eat fewer calories
than you burn. Put simply, try to eat less than
what your body needs for energy.
Mindful Eating
Avoid eating just because you’re bored or it’s a
habit. While some people say you should have
small meals throughout the day to stop feeling
hungry, this might lead to overeating. Pay
attention to your body’s hunger signals and eat
only when you’re really hungry.
Beware of Fruit Juice
When people try to lose weight, they often pick
fruit juice instead of sugary drinks. But fruit juice
can have a lot of calories and sugar, which can
make it harder to lose weight. Try to limit how
much fruit juice you drink and choose water or
herbal teas instead.

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 UNIT 6
Lesson 1 Natural Wonders
Pronunciation Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a 1 I think Côn Đảo Island is a bit more beautiful
1 A 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B
than Lý Sơn Island.
Sơn Đoòng Cave is far more scenic than Deer
2 
Vocabulary Cave.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts 3 Is visiting the rainforest as relaxing as visiting
a 1 rainforest b 6 explorer
the beach?
2 summit 7 formed 4 Traveling to the mountain is much more
3 scenic 8 exploration dangerous than going to the beach.
4 outcrop 9 accessible 5 Why is traveling to the beach much more
5 floating 10 mountaineer comfortable than exploring natural caves?

Grammar 5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 Mount Langbiang is much farther/further from
5 x 2 = 10 pts the city center than Love Valley.
a
1 C 2 A 3 A 4 C 5 A 7 My flight to Côn Đảo Island was a bit more
expensive than my accommodation there.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 8 Lake Baikal in Russia isn’t as deep as Lake
b 6 much as Tanganyika in Africa.
7 expensiver expensive 9 Our trek to Bà Đen Mountain was better than
8 as a bit/far/much/- our trek to Mount Langbiang.
9 far farther/further Ba Bể National Park is as popular as Cúc
10 
10 as than Phương National Park.

Reading
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a 1 B b 6 T
2 A 7 T
3 C 8 F
4 B 9 T
5 B 10 F

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Suggested answers
1 Mount Fansipan is much higher than Bà Đen
Mountain.
2 Mount Fansipan is not as accessible as Bà Đen
Mountain.
3 Mount Fansipan is far more scenic than Bà
Đen Mountain.
4 Mount Langbiang is much more accessible
than Mount Fansipan.
5 Mount Langbiang is a bit more scenic than Bà
Đen Mountain.

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 UNIT 6
Lesson 2 Natural Wonders
Pronunciation a
5 x 2 = 10 pts Listening Script
1 B 2 D 3 B 4 A 5 C Air pollution is a serious problem in cities nowadays.
It’s crucial for both the government and the public to
work together to find solutions.
Vocabulary Firstly, the government should think about limiting the
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts usage of old cars that are older than 20 years. These
a b old vehicles produce a lot of black smoke that makes
1 ranger 6 littering
the air dirty.
2 disturb 7 governmental Secondly, we should move factories and industrial
3 spoil 8 hunter parks out of the city. They release harmful chemicals
4 fine 9 lawyer into the air, which is bad for our health.
5 national park 10 consideration Moreover, the government should talk about making
the city greener. This means building more parks and
planting more trees along the streets. They help to
clean the air and make it fresher.

Grammar As mentioned earlier, it’s not just the government’s

job to tackle air pollution. Everyone needs to take
5 x 2 = 10 pts responsibility. By working together, we can make our
a
1 cutting down living environment better and cleaner for everyone.
2 answering
3 camp b
4 trekking Listening Script
5 littering
Anne: Hey Jane, how was your summer vacation?
Jane: Hi Anne. It was amazing! I considered visiting
5 x 2 = 10 pts some tourist destinations in Vietnam and I
b
chose to see Mount Langbiang. I thought a
6 avoided leaving the trash behind
trip to the mountain is much more interesting
7 suggested joining a clean-up day at the than to the beach or the city.
beach that Sunday Anne: That’s not a bad idea. I’ve heard the view
8 spent three hours packing the necessary from the summit of Mount Langbiang is very
spectacular.
things for the hiking tour
Jane: Exactly! The view was far more wonderful than
9 consider studying law at university as his the photos online, and the air was much more
mom expected comfortable than here in our city.
10 deny disturbing the nesting bird in the Anne: Wow, I guess many tourists went there, too.
national park Right?
Jane: Yes, they are reminded not to disturb the
natural environment and leave trash. However,
many still spoiled the place a lot by littering
Listening everywhere.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts Anne: Yuck! It sounds too bad. I think there should be
a b some law.
1 serious 6 T Jane: Actually, there is a law to fine people who
2 twenty / 20 7 F leave trash in the wrong place. But they just
don’t care.
3 factories 8 F
Anne: They shouldn’t disturb the natural environment
4 planting 9 T there. I think the government should consider
5 responsibility 10 T making a more serious law.
Jane: I totally agree. That way we can protect a natural
wonder much better.

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Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 E

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 Visitors should avoid spoiling the wildlife in the
national park.
2 She loves walking along the beach at sunset.
3 The rangers should consider building more
fences in the area.
4 People don’t mind using public transport if it is
convenient.
5 We suggest making a new law to fine people
who hunt wild animals.

5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 We suggest growing more trees in the park to
improve air quality.
7 The government should consider fining people
who cut down trees.
8 
I always avoid touching rocks in caves
because it can spoil rock formations.
9 If we keep littering into the river, the water will
not be safe to drink.
10 If people do not (don’t) stop polluting the air,
we will have lots of health problems.

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 UNIT 6
Lesson 3 Natural Wonders
Vocabulary
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts b
a b Today, I’d like to introduce you to an exciting tourist
1 C 6 passage destination in Vietnam: Phú Quốc Island. It’s the largest
2 E 7 limit island in the country, located approximately 40 km
west of Hà Tiên, the nearest coastal town.
3 B 8 unique
Phú Quốc experiences two main seasons: sunny and
4 A 9 informative
rainy. The sunny season, from November to May, is
5 D 10 descriptions perfect for travelers seeking sunshine and pleasant
weather. However, for those seeking adventure,
visiting between June and November offers a unique
Listening experience despite occasional rough seas and heavy
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts rains.
a b Getting to Phú Quốc is easy, with options to fly or take
1 presentation 6 forty / 40
a high-speed ferry. Flights are convenient, especially
2 38.5 7 May with direct routes from major cities, while ferries are a
3 local 8 ferry more economical choice.
4 tours 9 diving Once on the island, visitors can enjoy various activities,
5 safety 10 purchase such as diving to explore colorful coral reefs, relaxing
on gorgeous white-sand beaches, swimming in the
crystal-clear waters, hiking through scenic forests, and
Listening Script enjoying delicious seafood.

a Before leaving, be sure to purchase some bottles of

Mary Hi, Jay. What are you doing? Phú Quốc fish sauce, which is famous all around the
world.
Jay Hi Mary. I’m just reading an article about a cave
for my presentation.
Mary 
A cave? It sounds interesting! Where is it Reading
located?
5 x 2 = 10 pts
Jay It’s in Quảng Bình, a province in central Vietnam. a
1 D 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 B
Mary Ah, I see. How big is it? I think it must be a big
cave.
Jay 
You’re right. It’s the largest natural cave by 10 pts
b
volume in the world at 38.5 million cubic meters.
C
It’s over 9 km long, up to 150 m wide and 200 m
deep.
Mary 
Wow! Impressive! But how could people
Speaking
discover the cave?
Jay Mr. Hồ Khanh, who is a local man, first 5 x 2 = 10 pts
discovered the cave in 1991 and he did it again 1 C 2 E 3 B 4 A 5 D
in 2008, then told everyone about it.
Mary Amazing! I’d love to visit it someday.
Jay Oh, there are 5-day tours to explore the cave.
You could join one, but you’ll need to explore
the cave with a group of experts and tour
guides.
Mary That sounds even better! It ensures our safety
and helps protect the cave.
Jay Absolutely.

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Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 D 2E 3C 4B 5A

b 20 pts
Suggested answer
Mount Fuji is on Japan’s Honshu Island. It is about
180 km away from Tokyo and one of Japan’s most
well-known and iconic sights.
The best time to visit Mount Fuji depends on what you
want to see and do. If you want to climb the mountain,
the climbing season runs from early July until mid-
September. The weather is often nice during this
season. The months of April to June and September
to October are great for a scenic view of Mount Fuji
without climbing the mountain.
It is easy to get to Mount Fuji. It will take almost an hour
and a half to travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji by train.
The weather might break at any time. It’s necessary to
check the weather forecast before planning your trip.

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 UNIT 8
7 Urban Life
Lesson 1

PRACTICE
Pronunciation Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 B 2 B 3 D 4 A 5 C
1 Emma went to her/the art class last Tuesday.
2 Were you watching TV in the living room at
Vocabulary 5 p.m. last week?
a 5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts 3 I was going to school while my sister was
1 sidewalk 6 ban watching a movie yesterday.
2 struggle 7 accidental 4 They were having a picnic when it started to
rain this afternoon.
3 crosswalks 8 encouragement
5 What were you doing while I was fixing my
4 ban 9 involvement
bike all yesterday morning?
5 traffic jam 10 discourage

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Grammar 6 Who were you cycling with while your sister was
5 x 2 = 10 pts playing in the park?
a
1 were painting 7 Where was Jim walking when he saw his
2 was talking teacher?
3 got 8 What were the workers doing at 8:00 yesterday
4 was struggling morning?
5 met 9 When were they repairing the road?
10 Where was your sister picking up trash all
morning yesterday?
b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6 runs ran
7 picked was picking
8 turns turned
9 while when
10 was were

Reading
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 C 2 C 3 D 4 D 5 B

5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 Heavy traffic
7 annoyed
8 private vehicles
9 cycle
10 Stricter

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 A 2 E 3 B 4 C 5 D

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 UNIT 8
7 Urban Life
Lesson 12

PRACTICE
Pronunciation Woman Definitely! And you know what else? The
5 x 2 = 10 pts city’s population is dropping. It’s dropping so
1 A 2 D 3 D 4 A 5 D quickly that we won’t have enough people
to work in this area.
Man  h no! That could be a big problem. We
O
Vocabulary need to attract more young people to the
area if we want to help our economy grow.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b Woman 
I agree. We need to create more jobs
1 direct 6 attract available and improve basic amenities such
2 in charge of 7 homeless as cinemas, theaters and sports centers.
3 owners 8 congestion Man  hat’s right! More young people will want to
T
4 dropped 9 homelessness stay or move here if we can make the city
5 crops 10 own lively and exciting, with good transportation
and a friendly neighborhood.
Woman That’s right. We need a subway system,
Grammar better buses and programs that help us find
and keep young workers.
5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a Man  f course! Together, we can make positive
O
1 so 6 C seriously changes and help our city grow. Let’s start
2 quickly 7 C well working on these improvements
3 so 8 A such
4 serious 9 B so b
5 such 10 B effective Listening Script

Cities often face a lot of issues that can badly affect

Listening their future. One major problem is congestion, which
happens when the streets become so crowded with
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts vehicles that it becomes difficult to move around
a b
1 T 6 pedestrians smoothly. This serious problem often causes traffic
2 T 7 homeless jams, delays and annoyance for both drivers and
pedestrians.
3 F 8 roads
4 F 9 skills Another problem is the rising number of homeless
people. The lack of affordable houses and suitable
5 T 10 tents
support systems are the causes. The problem needs
quick attention and action from the people in charge
of city planning.
a Listening Script In order to solve these problems and have a better
future for cities, it is important to carefully plan
Man The buses in our city are getting very old.
programs. To prevent traffic jams, cities need to
Woman 
Yes, they’re getting so old! It’s quite build good roads and improve public transportation,
inconvenient to use them. which will make it easier for people to get around.
Man I agree. I think the city should buy some new As for homelessness, job training programs can
ones soon. We deserve better transportation play an important role because homeless people
options. can learn the skills needed to get a job, which will
Woman You’re right! Maybe they should also consider end their homelessness. It’s also important for cities
building a subway system. That way, the city’s to provide homeless people with some types of
traffic can improve. temporary shelters, such as tents or tiny houses, for
overnight stays.
Man  hat’s a great idea. With a subway system, we
T
could get around faster and more efficiently. However, there are different ways to solve a problem.
Also, it would help reduce traffic jams. It’s important for cities to take the necessary steps to
achieve the best results.

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Speaking

5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 E 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 The accident rate is so high that people are
afraid to drive.
2 The pollution level is so high that it is affecting
people’s health.
3 The city has such bad traffic that it takes
hours to travel even a short distance.
4 The public transportation is so unreliable that
many people are using their own vehicles.
5 Air pollution is such a big problem that the
government is planning to improve the air
quality.

5 x 2 = 10 pts
b
6 It is such a green and clean park that it
attracts residents to come more frequently.
7 Noise pollution is so serious that the
government has to ban karaoke singing at
night.
8 It was such an effective waste treatment
method that it greatly reduced water
pollution.
9 It is such a high smog level that the city has
to take action to deal with air pollution.
10 The water pollution is causing health impact
on nearby residents so badly that the city
has to work with the factory owners.

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 UNIT 8
7 Urban Life
Lesson 13

PRACTICE
Vocabulary
Mark Y
 es, you’re right! One solution is to encourage the
5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts use of bicycles and electric cars instead of motor
a
1 criminals 6 crime vehicles.
Ben That’s a great idea. It will help reduce noise
2 potential 7 medical
pollution and make the environment clearer.
3 medical 8 implementation
4 implement 9 medication
5 break out 10 criminal b
Listening Script
Hi there! Today, I am going to talk about noise
Listening pollution. Did you know that noise not only impacts
humans but also nature? And it is animals that are
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts most affected by noise pollution in the environment.
a b
1 noise pollution 6 animals First, it makes communication between animals far
more difficult than usual. It’s a fact that most animals
2 traffic 7 communication
depend on sounds to move, find food, attract mates,
3 stressed and 8 ship and avoid predators. A noisy environment makes
annoyed 9 nests them struggle with their normal behaviors, which can
4 headaches, heart 10 unsafe decide whether they live or die. Take mammals such
attacks and sleep as whales or dolphins as an example. The noise of
disorders
ships can cause them to avoid the places they usually
5 bicycles and electric find food and eat. Furthermore, the reproduction
cars
process of animals becomes worse due to this form
of pollution. For example, loud noises prevent birds
from laying eggs or even cause them to leave their
a
Listening Script nests. Finally, recent research shows that animals
may experience stress or other health problems
Ben H  ey, Mark! How’s it going? because they have suffered from loud noise for such
Mark Hey, Ben! Not too bad! I’m dealing with all the a long time. Like humans, they also experience stress
noise pollution in the city. when they feel unsafe and notice changes in their
Ben Oh, I know what you mean. It’s now a real problem natural behaviors.
here.
Mark Yeah, it seems to affect our health and the quality
of life of the city.
Reading
Ben  What kind of noise in the city are you talking
about? 5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b
Mark The traffic noise! When cars or motorbikes are on 1 B 6 C
the road, they make noise. It doesn’t stop, and it 2 D 7 B
really adds to noise pollution.
Ben  I completely agree. The number of cars and 3 D 8 A
buses on the roads has increased so much. 4 B 9 D
Mark How do you think all this noise affects us? 5 C 10 A
Ben Well, the constant noise makes us feel stressed
and annoyed all the time.
Mark Absolutely. It’s difficult to relax or concentrate Speaking
when there’s continuous noise around us.
Ben I’ve also noticed that loud noise can have 5 x 2 = 10 pts
negative health effects. 1 D
Mark Yes, it can lead to problems like headaches, heart 2 E
attacks, and even sleep disorders. 3 C
Ben That’s a serious concern. We need to find ways to
4 B
reduce noise pollution in the city.
5 A

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Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 C
2 A
3 E
4 D
5 B

20 pts
b Suggested answer

My city has many problems that requires

urgent solutions. In this essay, I will discuss these
problems and suggest potential solutions.
A big problem is the congestion of traffic in the
city. Local people often get stuck in traffic jams
because of poor public transportation. For this
reason, the government should build a subway
system.
Another problem is littering. Many people are
making their living environment polluted. The
government should put more trash cans.
High crime is also an issue. Theft occurs
frequently during the day. To address this, the
government should increase police patrols in
the city.
To conclude, the traffic congestion, littering
and crime are problems in my city. However,
the government can address these issues by
constructing a subway system, installing more
trash cans, and increasing police presence.

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 UNIT 8 Jobs in the Future
Lesson 1

PRACTICE
Pronunciation 5 x 2 = 10 pts
Mom Well, there is another job you might want
1 A 2 B 3 B 4 D 5 B
to consider – a psychologist. It is a job that
involves understanding people’s feelings and
Vocabulary helping them overcome difficulties.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts Son That sounds awesome, mom. But how about
a b learning a practical skill while I work? Maybe
1 veterinarian 6 D an apprenticeship would be a good choice,
2 skincare specialist 7 B and I can gain the experience needed for a
3 psychologist 8 B real job that way.
9 C Mom That’s great, John. Apprenticeships can be
4 plumber
10 C helpful, especially if you want to be good at
5 mechanic your job.
Son Perhaps becoming a veterinarian would be
the perfect job for me. I love animals.
Grammar Mom If you want to be a vet, you might need to
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts study biology and animal science.
a b Son Thank you for your suggestions, Mom. I really
1 
is, should call 6 A has
appreciate them.
2 could start, wants 7 D must
3 follows, may/might 8 B makes Listening Script
see b
9 C talk Good morning, everyone. Today, I am going to talk to
4 plans, must have 10 A create you about how your interests might relate to the jobs
5 worry, should you might have in the future.
consider Did you know that what you enjoy doing in your
free time can say a lot about you and the types of
jobs you might have in the future? Knowing more
Listening
about your hobbies and interests can help you find
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts a satisfying job. For example, if you are interested in
a b drawing and painting, you might consider a career as
1 F 6 interests
a graphic designer, comic artist, or cartoon creator
2 T 7 comic
because these fields often require artistic skills that
3 F 8 accounting are necessary for illustrations, animated movies, or
4 T 9 teacher comic strips.
5 T 10 skills When it comes to school subjects, math might not
be your favorite because it can sound boring and
difficult to many of you here. But if you are good at
Listening Script working with numbers or solving problems, you might
be good at math. This could make it easier for you to
a Mom What do you want to be when you grow up,
John? find jobs in engineering, accounting, or computing.
Son I’m not sure, Mom. I don’t know what I want to If you are looking for something to help you relax
do. after school, music would be a good choice.
Mom Well, how about becoming a plumber? You More interestingly, you could pursue a career as a
could help repair pipes and solve plumbing musician, music teacher or producer if you love
problems in houses. It could be an interesting music and can play an instrument.
job! However, it is important to research jobs that best
Son Hmm. But what about being a mechanic?
match your interests and skills because they can
I think it would be great to work with cars.
help you discover what you enjoy doing for a living
in the future.

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Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 A 2 D 3 B 4 E 5 C

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 If you want to work as an electrician, you
must complete an electrical course.
2 If Mia is interested in the scholarship, she
could talk to the head teacher.
3 Matt must have good artistic skills if he
wants to become a graphic designer.
4 You must complete a two-year apprenticeship
if you want to apply for the job.
5 If Clara wants to become a chef, she might
need good cooking skills.

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6 If you want to improve your speaking skills
faster, you should consider having a tutor.
7 If you are interested in a mechanic job, you
could start learning about cars.
8 If you buy an online library account, you
can access high-quality research.
9 If you want to become a professional cook,
you must practice a lot.
10 If you want to deal with your stress, you
might need to see a psychologist.

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 UNIT 8 Jobs in the Future
Lesson 2

PRACTICE
Pronunciation Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 A 3 B 4 D 5 D
1 A 2 C 3 E 4 D 5 B

Vocabulary
Writing
6 x 2 = 12 pts 4 x 2 = 8 pts
a b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 podcast 7 producer 1 What do elderly people expect to see in ten
2 media 8 innovative years?
3 Personalized 9 demanding 2 Does Troy plan to study virtual reality
4 Virtual reality 10 production technology?
3 The council aims to create more jobs for
5 audience
young people.
6 field 4 The producer hopes to have more listeners
for his podcast.
5 Elena wants to become a data scientist
Grammar
when she grows up.
a 10 x 2 = 20 pts
1 to hold 6 to apply
5 x 2 = 10 pts
2 to attract 7 to watch b
6 What jobs do young people expect to do in
3 to complete 8 to see the future?
4 to work 9 to reduce 7 Clara hopes to become an actor after she
5 to launch 10 to pursue finishes high school next year.
8 Beth wants to be a content editor in the
future because she loves writing.
9 John doesn’t want to work as a veterinarian
Reading when he grows up since he prefers acting.
5 x 2 = 10 pts 10 The principal now aims to have more arts
a
1 D 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 C and crafts classes for the students.

b 5 x 2 = 10 pts
6 B 7 B 8 D 9 C 10 B

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 UNIT 8 Jobs in the Future
Lesson 3

PRACTICE

Vocabulary
6 x 2 = 12 pts 4 x 2 = 8 pts Ben 
Virtual reality is already common in
a b
1 faraway 7 surgical some video games. Some museums and
amusement parks have virtual experiences.
2 surgeon 8 vaccination
I believe it will become an important part
3 experiment 9 manually of our everyday lives. We will spend more
4 planet 10 experimental and more time on virtual reality, using it for
5 vaccine many purposes, such as performing difficult
6 highlight surgeries, doing experiments, and even
going to virtual meetings. This will create a
huge demand for professional designers in
Listening
this area.
5 x 2 = 10 pts b 5 x 2 = 10 pts Andy Wow! I didn’t know that we could implement
a
1 T 6 robotics virtual reality in many different fields. It
started to make me think carefully about
2 F 7 surgeon
future jobs or career paths.
3 T 8 workers
Ben That’s right, Andy! It’s high time for me to
4 F 9 teacher plan for my future.
5 T 10 professional Andy Right! We need to learn new skills and get
ready for any changes.
Ben I agree!
a
Listening Script
Andy 
Hey, Ben! What jobs do you think will be b
Listening Script
popular in the future?
Ben Hi, Andy! I believe some jobs will be very Ben And what jobs do you expect to do, Andy?
popular in the coming years. Andy I really like technology and artificial
Andy Oh? I’m excited to know what’s on your mind. intelligence or AI, so I’m thinking of a job in
Ben Well, I think being an astronaut will be in robotics or working as an AI developer. And
high demand because there are lots of you, Ben?
planets that researchers are still trying to Ben I’m always interested in helping other people,
explore, especially faraway planets like so I think I will work in healthcare as a doctor
Mars. We will need more astronauts for that or surgeon. It would suit me well.
reason. Andy Great! The demand for healthcare workers
Andy 
How interesting! What other jobs do you will continue to rise because the population
think will become popular? grows every minute. What about being a
Ben I believe being a scientist, in particular a teacher?
medical scientist, will be very common. Ben Well, it’s a great job, but I don’t think I will
When a new disease or illness starts to become a teacher. I’m terrible at explaining
break out, medicines or vaccines that help things, even a basic idea.
keep us safe are needed. Medical scientists Andy 
Well, being a software engineer will be a
will develop treatments or vaccines for good choice because the technology field is
such diseases. For that reason, being a growing very quickly. I think the demand will
medical scientist will be very popular. continue to rise.
Andy 
Right! What about virtual reality? Do you Ben Right! How about jobs in media?
think jobs in this area will become more
popular?

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 Andy: 
It’s not new, but I think being a content
producer or writer will become more
popular because newer technology
will make it a bit easier for everyone to
make personalized content. When more
people start creating content, there will
be a demand for professional content
producers or writers.
Ben Sounds promising, right?
Andy Yes, it does. And I hope to work as … (fade
out)

Reading
5 x 2 = 10 pts 5 x 2 = 10 pts
a b
1 C 6 C
2 B 7 D
3 D 8 C
4 A 9 A
5 C 10 D

Speaking
5 x 2 = 10 pts
1 D 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 A

Writing
5 x 2 = 10 pts
a
1 B 2 E 3 D 4 A 5 C

b 10 x 2 = 20 pts
Suggested answer
In the future, certain jobs will gain popularity, even
though some of them are not new.
The demand for astronauts will increase because of
the continued public interest in space exploration,
particularly regarding Mars.
Developments in technology and innovation will
create more job opportunities. Being an AI developer
will become very common in almost every field, such
as healthcare, finance and transportation.
Medical researchers are also in high demand
because the emergence of new diseases and
illnesses, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic,
highlights the need for medical experts to develop
new medicines and vaccines.
When considering these job options, think about your
interests, skills and the demand in each field.

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MID-TERM 1 TEST
LISTENING (2.0 POINTS) USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 POINTS)

1 fields 2 access 3 job opportunities 10 B 11 D 12 C 13 D 14 D 15 A

4 career 5 convenient 16 A 17 C 18 B 19 C
20 bake
Script
Good morning, Class! 21 importance
I am glad to see you all here today. Today’s topic is 22 connection
about why we need to learn English. Firstly, English is 23 worked
the language of computing and other fields such as 24 were
tourism, business, international relations, and a lot
25 get
more. For that matter, learning English is necessary.
Secondly, learning English can help you access many 26 D 27 C 28 A 29 D 30 C
different resources in English to seek new information,
especially updated research, for your studies.
READING (2.0 POINTS)
As you know, English is the main language of
international business. By learning English, you can 31 B 32 B 33 D 34 D 35 B
possibly have a lot of different job opportunities
36 B 37 A 38 C 39 D 40 D
because the need for employees with good English
is always high. And if you already have a job, good
English skills would be an advantage for you to WRITING (2.0 POINTS)
advance your career.
Another reason that you should learn English is that 41 She used to live in Paris with her sister.
English is spoken in every corner of the world and 42 
My sister isn’t going to study abroad
knowing English can make your overseas travel because of the cost.
more convenient and enjoyable. The language can
43 We talked about some effective ways to
help you communicate with local people in different
improve English yesterday.
destinations, understand signs and directions, and
44 When he was young, he used to go fishing
enjoy other benefits. Now you can see how helpful
with his uncle.
English is!
45 When he was fourteen, he started working
in a market stall.
PRONUNCIATION (1.0 POINT)
46 Both parents in many families are working
as it costs a lot of money to raise a child
6 A 7 D 8 C 9 B
now. / As it costs a lot of money to raise a
child now, both parents in many families
are working.
47 Because I watched lots of English movies,
my listening skills improved. / My listening
skills improved because I watched a lot of
English movies.
48 When did she work as a waitress?
49 Where did his family use to go on vacation?
50 What would your sister often do when she
was young?

41
 SEMESTER 1 TEST
LISTENING (2.0 POINTS) USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 POINTS)

1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T 5 F 10 D 11 C 12 C 13 C 14 B 15 D
16 A 17 D 18 C 19 A
Script 20 thankful
Hello and welcome back to Radio Travel, your guide 21 neighborhood / neighbourhood
to exploring the world! Tonight, let’s discover the 22 connection
Netherlands, a beautiful European country with
23 to bring
plenty of must-see attractions.
24 walking
First, let’s explore Amsterdam, the capital city which
is famous for its tulip fields, picturesque canals, and
25 raise
vibrant cultural scene. You can take a walk along 26 D 27 C 28 D 29 A 30 B
the canals or take a cruise to admire the beauty
of this city. Next, let’s visit Delft, which is well-known READING (2.0 POINTS)
for its traditional blue and white pottery. This city is
also known as the birthplace of Johannes Vermeer, 31 D 32 C 33 C 34 B 35 D
a famous painter who captured the city’s beauty in 36 B 37 C 38 A 39 D 40 B
his works.
Now, let’s try some yummy Dutch food! If you like fish,
WRITING (2.0 POINTS)
try Haring, a traditional dish with whole raw herring
fish, at least once. For cheese lovers, Edam and
Gouda cheese with freshly baked bread are highly 41 Both my brother and I wish we lived in an
recommended. extended family.
And let’s not forget about the Dutch cycling culture! 42 My listening skills improved as I listened to
With its extensive network of bike lanes and a love for lots of English podcasts.
cycling, the Netherlands is a paradise for cyclists. 43 
Could you tell me when the pharmacy
About the best time to visit the Netherlands, the opens?
country has mild weather almost all year; however, it 44 There will be a safety system which monitors
is a good idea to go between March and May, when the area outside the house.
the tulip flowers are in full bloom. 45 
Could you show me how to get to the
And that’s all for tonight. I hope you found something nearest restaurant?
interesting. For more podcasts, please visit our 46 This is a great apartment for families who
website at www.radiotravel.org. Thanks for listening, like living in a quiet place.
and good night!
47 His house whose roof has solar panels has a
lower electricity bill.
PRONUNCIATION (1.0 POINT) 48 
Johnny suggested (that) I travel in the
summer months.
6 A 7 D 8 C 9 A 49 Tom wishes he had a game console.
50 Kim asked when the best time to visit Japan
was.

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MID-TERM 2 TEST
LISTENING (2.0 POINTS) USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 POINTS)

1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T 5 T 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 A 14 B
15 D 16 C 17 C 18 D 19 C
Script 20 nutritionist
Matt: Did you know about the New Seven Natural 21 formation
Wonders? 22 benefits
Paul: Yes, and I plan to visit some of them this year.
Matt: Great! Tell me more about your plan. 23 knowing
Paul: I will fly to Vietnam to visit Hạ Long Bay. This 24 farther/further
place is in northeast Vietnam. Hạ Long Bay is 25 moving
famous for its emerald water and its limestone
islands with rainforests on the tops. It consists 26 A 27 C 28 C 29 B 30 C
of nearly 2000 islands and many caves.
Matt: Wow! That sounds interesting. When is your trip READING (2.0 POINTS)
there?
Paul: I’m going to visit it in May instead of in March 31 A 32 B 33 C 34 D 35 B
as in the old plan. I will spend two days there
36 A 37 C 38 B 39 C 40 B
and try the helicopter tour to see the bay from
above.
Matt: And what is the next place on your list? WRITING (2.0 POINTS)
Paul: My next stop is Iguazu Falls in South America.
These magnificent falls are between Argentina 41 
Despite the convenience of fast food,
and Brazil. I choose to cook nourishing meals.
Matt: What makes this wonder special?
42 
A walk through the forest is a bit more
Paul: It is one of the world’s largest waterfalls with
275 individual falls. It was an incredible sight. relaxing than a boat ride in the river.
Matt: Are you going to visit it right after the trip to Hạ 43 We should avoid spoiling rock formations
Long Bay? when we visit caves.
Paul: No, I planned to go there in August when the
44 She thinks (that) reaching the summit of
school year finishes.
Mount Fansipan is easier than reaching
Matt: Fantastic! I hope to go to some natural
the summit of Mount Fuji.
wonders one day.
45 
Yesterday, my mum suggested having
dinner with my aunt’s family at a
PRONUNCIATION (1.0 POINT) Vietnamese restaurant.
46 Despite the strong wind, the mountaineer
6 D 7 A 8 D 9 C succeeded in reaching the summit of
Mount Fuji. / The mountaineer succeeded
in reaching the summit of Mount Fuji
despite the strong wind.
47 Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park isn’t as
large as York Đôn National Park.
48 Where do you like going for your summer
vacation?
49 What do doctors suggest doing to sleep
better?
50 Why is it much more difficult to explore
Sơn Đoòng Cave after August?

43
 SEMESTER 2 TEST
LISTENING (2.0 POINTS) PRONUNCIATION (1.0 POINT)

1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 T 6 C 7 D 8 A 9 D

Script USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 POINTS)

Host:  Welcome to the “Career Compass”
podcast! Today, we’re honored to have 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 D
Dr. Jane Adams, a career advice expert,
15 C 16 D 17 B 18 D 19 C
joining us. Welcome, Dr. Adams!
Dr. Adams: Hello. Thank you for having me. 20 creative
Host: First. Many young people often struggle 21 expansion
with choosing a career. What is your
22 entertaiment
advice?
Dr. Adams: Well, it’s common to feel uncertain 23 was waiting, saw
about career choices, especially 24 isn’t sure, should
when you are young. Don’t worry, it’s a
25 to take, to become
process.
Host:  So, what are the things should one 26 A 27 B 28 A 29 B 30 C
consider when choosing a career?
Dr. Adams: Interests come first. Choose a job that
matches your interests. Pay or salary is READING (2.0 POINTS)
important, but if you are not happy in
your work, then how can there be long- 31 D 32 D 33 C 34 C 35 A
term satisfaction? 36 D 37 D 38 B 39 C 40 D
Host: So, job satisfaction depends greatly on
interests. Are there any other factors?
Dr. Adams: It’s your work style. Whether you love
working in teams or working alone
affects job satisfaction too. Choose the
types of jobs that suit your style.
Host: So, it’s not just the work itself but the
working environment as well, right?
Dr. Adams: Yes! A good working environment
can make a big difference to your job
satisfaction. Some prefer working in the
offices, others outdoors. People need to
think of that to choose the right job.
Host:  That’s an excellent point. What
happens, then, if someone needs
further guidance to explore careers?
Dr. Adams: Taking an online career test can be
helpful. These tests are often accessible,
free of charge, and informative.
Host: Excellent advice! Thank you, Dr. Adams,
for your sharing on choosing the right
career.

44
WRITING (2.0 POINTS)

41 If Phoebe wants to become a skincare

specialist, she must have a certificate.
42 The city population is rising so quickly that
there isn’t enough housing for everyone.
43 I was jogging in my neighborhood when
I saw Josh yesterday.
44 With new plans, the government hopes to
attract more tourists to the country.
45 Mindy and her friends were picking up
litter on the beach at 9 o’clock yesterday
morning.
46 The price of urban houses is so high that
many people cannot afford one.
47 The manager was explaining some
solutions to water pollution when Oliver
interrupted to ask a question.
48 The city spent five years building the
subway system.
49 Rice terraces in Sapa are so beautiful that
everyone wants to go there once in their life.
50 Tugela Falls in South Africa isn’t as high as
Angel Falls in Venezuela.

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