BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG
ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS
UINT 1: LEISURE TIME
A. VOCABULARY
New words (Từ mới) Word Type Pronunciation Meaning
1. kit (n) /kɪt/ bộ đồ nghề
2. knit (v) /nɪt/ đan
3. knitting kit (n) /ˈnit ɪŋkɪt/ bộ dụng cụ đan len
4. keen (adj) /kiːn/ say mê, ham thích
5. DIY ( do-it-yourself) (n) /diː.aɪ ˈ waɪ/ đồ tự làm, tự sửa
6. leisure (n) /ˈleʒə(r)/ sự thư giãn, nghỉ ngơi
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7. leisure time (n) / ˈleʒə(r) taɪm/ thời gian rảnh rỗi
8. leisure activity (n) /ˈleʒə ækˈtɪvəti/ hoạt động lúc rảnh rỗi
9. dollhouse (n) /ˈdɒl ˌ haʊs/ nhà búp bê
10. go cycling (v) /ɡoʊ ˈ saɪ.klɪŋ/ đạp xe
11. comedy (n) /ˈkɑː.mə.di/ phim hài
12. puzzle (n) /ˈ pʌz.əl/ trò chơi câu đố
13. do puzzles (v) /duːˈpʌz.əl/ giải câu đố
14. surf the net (v) /sɝːfðiːɪn.tɚ.net/ lướt mạng
15.message (v) /ˈ mes.ɪdʒ/ gửi tin nhắn
16. mental (adj) / ˈmen.təl/ (thuộc) tinh thần
17. physical (adj) /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ (thuộc) thể chất
18. creativity (n) /kriːeɪ ˈtɪv.ə.ti/ tính sáng tạo
19. exhibit (n) /ig'zibit/ vật trưng bày, triển lãm
20. project (n) /ˈ prɑːdʒekt/ dự án
21. outdoors (adv) /ˈ aʊt ˌ dɔːr/ ngoài trời
22. origami (n) /ˌ ɔːr.ɪ ˈ ɡɑː.mi/ nghệ thuật gấp giấy Nhật Bản
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23. snowboarding (n) /ˈ snəʊ.bɔː.dɪŋ/ môn trượt tuyết bằng ván
24. ski (n) /skiː/ ván trươt tuyết
25. resort (n) /rɪ ˈ zɔːrt/ khu nghỉ dưỡng
26. overall (adj) /oʊ.vɚ ˈ rɑːl/ toàn bộ
27. fold (v) /foʊld/ gấp, gập
28. balance (n) /ˈbæl.əns/ sự thăng bằng, sự cân bằng
29. muscle (n) /ˈ mʌs.əl/ cơ bắp
30. strength (n) /streŋθ/ sức mạnh, sức lực
31. recipe (n) /ˈ res.ə.pi/ công thức
32. ingredient (n) /ɪn ˈ ɡriː.di.ənt/ nguyên liệu
33. nevertheless (adv) /nev.ɚ.ðə ˈles/ tuy nhiên
34 costume (n) /ˈkɑː.stuːm/ trang phục
35. bracelet (n) / breɪ.slət/ chuỗi, vòng đeo tay
36. contest (n) /ˈkɑːn.test/ cuộc thi
37. stay in shape (phr v) /steɪɪnʃeɪp/ giữ dáng
38. crazy (adj) /ˈkreɪ.zi/ rất thích, quá say mê
39. cruel (adj) /ˈkruː əl/ độc ác
40. destest (v) /dɪ ˈtest/ căm ghét
41. fancy (v) /ˈfæn.si/ mến, thích
42. fond (adj) /fɑːnd/ mến, thích
43. prefer (v) /prɪ ˈfɝː/ thích hơn
44. reduce (v) /rɪ ˈduːs/ giảm
45. patient (adj) /ˈ peɪʃənt/ kiên nhẫn
Structures (Cấu trúc)
No Structures Meaning
1. Keep in touch Giữ liên lạc với ai
2. Stay in shape Giữ dáng
3. Spend time on one’s own Dành thời gian cho riêng mình
4. Hang out Đi chơi với bạn bè
5. Be keen on Say mê cái gì
6. Be fond of Yêu mến, yêu thích
7. Be Be interested in B Thích cái gì
8. Be crazy about Cực kỳ thích
9. Be into Say mê, thích cái gì
B. GRAMMAR:
1. VERBS OF LIKING/ DISLIKING + GERUNDS/ TO Ving : Các động từ chỉ sự yêu thích/ sự ghét
Các động từ chỉ sự yêu, thích phổ biến
Các động từ phổ biến like (thích), love (yêu thích), enjoy (thích thú), fancy (mến, thích),
Cấu trúc like/love/enjoy/fancy + V-ing
▪ My sister loves dancing.(Chị gái tôi say mê khiêu vũ.)
▪ Do you like listening to music? (Cậu có thích nghe nhạc không?)
Ví dụ
▪ She fancies doing puzzles. (Cô ấy yêu thích giải câu đố.)
▪ I enjoy learning English. (Tôi thích học Tiếng Anh.)
Có thể dùng dạng phủ định của các động từ “like, fancy” để diễn đạt ý không thích
Ex:She doesn’t like singing
Chú ý
He doesn’t fancy knitting shirts “very much” và “a lot” (rất nhiều) thường đứng cuối câu chỉ sự yêu thích.
Ex:I love singing very much/ a lot
Các động từ chỉ sự ghét, không thích.
Các động từ phổ biến dislike (không thích), hate (ghét), detest (ghét cay, ghét đắng)
Cấu trúc dislike/ hate/ detest + V-ing
I hate staying at home alone. (Tôi cực kỳ ghét ở nhà một mình.)
I hate having a bath in winter ( Tôi ghét tắm vào mùa đông.)
Ví dụ
Tom detests cooking ( Tom ghét nấu ăn.)
My sisters don’t like eating sweets ( những người chị của tôi không thích ngọt)
I don’t fancy swimming in this cold weather. ( Tôi không thích tắm lúc trời lạnh.)
Verbs of liking Ving/ to Vinf - Động từ theo sau bởi cả Ving và to Vinf.
Verbs of liking +Ving/ to Vinf Examples
Cấu trúc
Like/ love/ hate/ prefer + Ving/ to Vinf
He likes reading books/ He likesto read books ( Anh ấy thích đọc sách.)
I love walking to school/ I love to walk to school. ( Tôi thích đi bộ đến trường.)
I hate eating out/ I hate to eat out. ( Tôi ghét đi ăn tiệm.)
I prefer going to cinema/ I prefer to go to the cinema. ( Tôi thích đi xem phim hơn.)
References - một số cấu trúc khác nói về sở thích
References
Examples
1. Be keen on + Ving/ something They are keen on shopping. ( Họ thích mua sắm)
2. Be fond of Ving/ something I am fond of watching cartoon. ( mình thích xem phim hoat hình)
3. Be interested in + Ving/ something She is interested in taking photos.( Cô ấy thích chụp ảnh)
4. Be into + Ving/ something We are into surfing the internet.( Chúng tôi thích lướt mạng)
5. Be crazy about + Ving/ something Ms. Huong is crazy about singing. ( Ms. Huong cực thích ca hát.)
D. PRACTICE
A PHONICS
Exercise 1. Read the following words and put them in the correct column.
improve push food group school full soon put look soup wood woman sugar too wolf fruit choose book would blue
/u: / /ʊ/
C. PHONICS
/u: / là một nguyên âm dài. Để phát âm âm này, bạn nên tạo khẩu hình môi tròn đồng thời hướng ra phía ngoài. Lưỡi nâng lên cao và sâu trong khoang miệng. Phía cuống lưỡi cong. Đọc kéo dài âm “u”, âm phát trong khoang miệng chứ không thổi hơi ra với độ dài hơi tương đối dài.
/ʊ/ là một nguyên âm ngắn. Để phát âm âm này, bạn nên tạo khẩu hình môi hơi tròn tròn đồng thời hướng ra phía ngoài. Không dùng môi để phát âm này mà đẩy hơi rất ngắn từ cổ họng. Lưỡi hạ thấp, độ dài hơi ngắn. Lưu ý, âm “u” ngắn có phát âm tiếng Anh na ná âm tương tự âm “ư” của tiếng Việt
Exercise 2. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. food B. foot C. hook D. wood
2. A. group B. should C. would D. could
3. A. fruit B. suit C. juice D. build
4. A. lose B. improve C. movie D. dove
5. A. cookie B. fool C. took D good
6. A. call B. land C. fall D. ball
7. A. beach B. catch C. church D. Christmas
8. A. look B. put C. enough D. could
9. A. absent B. government C. dependent D enjoy
10. A. nice B. wife C. children D. knife
11. A. two B. could C. glue D. who
12.A. buffalo B. minority C. gold D close
13.A. button B. circus C. suggest D. future
14 A. sofa B away C. banana D. occasion
15.A. took B. shoe C. pool D. put
16. A. choose B. cool C. good D. tool
17. A. June B. bull C. truth D. flu
B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Look at the pictures and write the name of the activities.
doing puzzles messaging friends going cyclingdoingDIY hanging out cooking making paper flowers building dollhouses playing sports kitting making origami surfing the net
1 My hobby is , so I like being in the kitchen and preparing food for my family.
2. Nhan likes _______________ because he has a new bike.
3 She was always on her phone talking and _______________ .
4. Internet addicts spend too much time _______________.
5. _______________ surely has beneficial effects on our brain’s memory.
6. Helen fancies _______________ with her friends at weekends.
7. He’s useless at _______________. He won’t even put up a shelf.
8 Trang is fond of _______________. She made lots of beautiful paper flowers to give them to her best friend.
9. My favorite leisure activity is . I can knit scarves and sweaters. It’s great when I can give them to my relatives and friends as gifts.
10. My sister is very good at _______________. She can fold paper into animals, birds, flowers, etc.
11 I’m interested in ____________ . I use cardboard and glue to build the house and make the furniture.
12. Minh loves _______________. His favorite sport is soccer. It helps him train his fitness and team spirit.
Exercise 3. Complete the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1 How much time do you spend _______ TV every day?
A. watch B. to watch C. watching D. in watching
2 I’d hate _______ the exams, so I’m doing my best.
A. failing B. to fail C. fail D. failed
3. I always enjoy _______ to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.
A. to talk B. to talking C. talking D. talk
4 Could you help me _______ the kitchen? It’s a real mess!
A. tidy B. tidied C. tidying D. with tidying
5 Steven dislikes _______, so he usually takes a bus to work.
A. to drive B. to be driven C. be driven D. driving
6. Jane prefers _______ music than to listen to it.
A. playing B. play C. to play D. played
7. Marlene can’t wait _______ to the beach again.
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the words in exercise 1
A. to go B. going C. for going D. go
8 I really regret _______ this computer – it’suseless.
A buy B. to buy C. buying D. for buying
9 Your child needs _______ some weight. Tell him _______ less junk food and more exercise.
A. to lose – eat B. to lose - to eat C. losing - to eat D. losing - eat
10. I would love _______ to your party! Thank you for inviting me.
A. come B. coming C. to come D. came
11. Does she fancy __________ a book to the younger children?
A. reads B. reading C. to read D. read 12. They enjoy __________ on Sundays.
A. knit B. knitting C. knitted D. knitts
13. They love __________ with their friends.
A. hang out B. ate out C. having eaten D. to eat out
14. I prefer __________ people.
A. message B. messaging C. message D. messages
15. They detest __________ so early in the morning.
A. getting up B. get up C. to get up D. gets up
16 Mai is into __________ to music, especially pop music in her free time.
A. hearing B. playing C. listening D. talking
17. My sister isn’t fond of ___________ because she’s not good at math.
A. doing puzzles B. doing puzzling C. do puzzles D. to do puzzles
18 You should avoid __________ too much TV. It's not good for your eyes.
A. seeing B. looking C. watching D. glancing
19. Nga is interested in __________ with her close friend on Saturday evenings.
A. building houses B. to build houses C. built houses D. building a houses
20. Lan used to love ____ in front of the computer for hours but now she doesn't. She takes part in a judo club.
A. using B. sitting C. doing D. having 21. ________ DIY means you do yourself without the help of experts.
A. Playing B. Doing C. Making D. Taking
22. Sue loves making ________. She canfold some animals, birds and flowers.
A. crafts B. origami C. stamps D. bracelets 23. Melinda ________ hanging out because she is a sociable person.
A. detests B. hates C. dislikes D. fancies 24. Many people like ________ the Net with their mobile phones.
A. surfing B. blogging C. emailing D. communicating
25. It’s helpful to learn life ________ or a foreign language in free time.
A. tricks B. skills C. kits D. tools 26. Video chatting is among dozens of ways to virtually visit friends and ________.
A. neighbours B. acquaintance C. relatives D. members 27 We ________ with each other by writing letters.
A. look for B. make friends C. pick up D. keep in touch 28. Samuel is sociable so he can ________ a lot of friends at school.
A. make B. take C. do D. work 29. I usually make a phone call to friends instead of ________.
A. listening B. messaging C. reading D. typing 30.I’m into ____________ . I knitted scarves and mittens for my family.
A. reading B. knittting C. cooking D. making origami 31. It’s good for you ________ out and play a sport.
A. to going B. to go C. go D. going 32. My parents never let me ________ with strangers.
A. hang out B. hung out C. hanging out D. to hang out 33. Mrs Cohen tried ________ all the housework before going to bed.
A. finishing B. finish C. finishes D. to finish 34. She adores ________ ancient coins and foreign banknotes.
A. to collect B. to collecting C. collecting D. collect 35. The cartoon is funny and it makes me ________ a lot.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughs 36. He dislikes ________ disturbed while he is thinking.
A. being B. is C. to be D. be 37. Myfriend doesn’t mind ________ me whenever I am in need.
A. to help B. helping C. help D. to helping 38. If you want to pass your exams, you’d better ________ your attitude towards studies!
A. to change B. changing C. to changing D. change 39. Susan loves going out and ________ in the street.
A. walking B. walks C. to walk D. walk 40. Johnson used to stay up late and ________ the Net.
A. surfs B. surf C. surfing D. to surf 41. There are many ________activities such as mountain biking or skate boarding.
A. exciting B. excited C. excite D. excitation 42. She is a handy and independent girl. She loves ________DIY.
A. make B. making C. do D. doing
43. He never goes out or plays sport in his free time. He stays at home and ______ games all the time.
A. play B. plays C. playing D. to play
44. Steven is very________. He uses old and broken objects to make crafts.
A. creating B. creatively C. creative D. creation
45. She is very __________. She spends most of her time studying
A. hard-working B. difficult C. hard D. easy
46. According to a survey, 21% of children under 18 in the UK enjoy ________ football.
A. to play B. play C. playing D. played
47. About 16% of them love ____________ swimming.
A. to go B. go C. going D. went
48. A lot of young families in Viet Nam prefer _________ time doing outdoor activities together.
A. spending B. spend C. spent D. to spend
49. Our cousins detest ____________ books and ___________.
A. reading/ draw
C. to read/ to draw
B. reading/ drawing
D. read/ draw
50. Does your brother dislike _________ his friends? – Yes, he prefers _________ them.
A. call/ message
C. to call/ to message
B. calling/ messaging
D. to call/ message
51 How much time do you spend _______ leisure activities?
A.on B. in C. for D. with
52. Many young people don’t _______ walking to school or playing active games?
A. prefer B. enjoy C. suggest D. want
53 _______ leisure time is free from compulsory activities, it is often referred to as “free time.’
A. Because B. Although C. When D. As long as
54 On YouTube you can find many videos on _______ all aspects of your English.
A. surfing B. working C. taking D. improving
55. “My favourite leisure activity is taking photos.” “_______”
A. That sounds so interesting! B. That’s all right.
C. OK. That’s what you’ve chosen. D. Sure. It’s very entertaining.
Exercise 4. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
1. I used to run cross country to stay in shape for basketball.
A. keep fit B. carry out C. run into D. hang out
2. You need to be patient and give him a little space.
A. worried B. nice C. calm D. hot- tempered
3. We’re looking for young people with enterprise and creativity.
A. reality B. shyness C. imagination D. lazy
4. Peter adores reading books and cooking with his mom at the weekends.
A. hates B. enjoys C. dislikes D. fancy
5. I still keep in touch with a lot of my old school friends actually.
A. hang out B. communicate C. get lost D. hide
Exercise 5. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
1. Young children do not understand that many household objects are dangerous.
A. suitable B. interesting C. safe D. expensive
2. There is a table in front of the television.
A. next to B. beside C. between D. behind
3. The chemicals also help increase mental strength.
A. thinking B. physical C. brainy D. spiritual
4. You connect better with people depending on how honest you are.
A. link B. combine C. join D. separate
5. I can’t stand people who are cruel to animals.
A. hateful B. unkind C. generous D. evil
Exercise 6. Match the sentence halfin A with the other halfin B to make a complete sentence.
1. I’m not keen a. in doing DIY
2. My sister isn’t b. on going shopping because it takes so much time.
3. Mi and Lan are crazy c. of doing puzzles very much
4. Phong isn’t fond d. into playing sport.
5. Are you interested e. about playing board games.
Exercise 7. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
1. Mark is __________ about sport, and he can play basketball, football, table tennis, and golf.
2. Are you keen __________ hanging out or going shopping?
3. Many girls are interested in __________houses.
4. My dad and I love __________, so we can spend hours in the kitchen.
5. Is your grandfather __________of collecting stamps and coins?- Yes, he is.
6. What does your brother do in his free time? – He usually __________ the Net.
Exercise 8. Complete the sentences with the correct form ofthe verbs in the box.
stay make watch do cycle hang out travel get play keep knit take collect
1. My brother loves _______________ live football on TV.
2 Do people in your country like _______________ abroad on vacation?
3 Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _______________ in the rain.
4 I don’t mind _______________ at home to look ater the children.
5 Minh is in good shape. He enjoys _______________ sports and doing exercise
6. She doesn’t like _______________up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.
7. Emily dislikes _______________ models, but she enjoys origami.
8. I fancy _______________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.
9. I still _______________ in touch with her even though we haven’t seen each other for 8 years
10. The way he releases stress is to _______________ out with his friends.
11. How many balls of wool did you need _______________that sweater?
12. One of the biggest benefits of _______________puzzles is that they help us to build connections in our brains and improves cognitive function.
13. I spent hours _______________ the net, searching for information.
14. My cousin, David adores _______________ photos. He has got an expensivecamera.
15. Myfriend Jenifer loves _______________ unique things.
Exercise 9: Complete the sentences with phrases in the box. like working detests doing detests looking like eating watching football fancies being fond of doing adore playing crazy about building fancy knitting
1 My younger sister is _______________ doll houses.
2 My friend Peter and I _______________ sports
3. I don’t _______________ at the weekend. I like spending time with myfamily instead.
4. My dad _______________ in the kitchen and preparing food for my family.
5 Nancy _______________ housework such as washing the dishes.
6. My sister doesn’t _______________.
7 Joey enjoys _______________ but he detests playing football.
8 My sister is _______________ voluntary activities. She has travelled to 15 countries to do voluntary work.
9. I don’t _______________ onion. I hate onion.
10 Minh hates me. He even _______________ at me.
Exercise 10. Fill in the blanks with the -ing form ofthe verbs from the box.
work learn see do ride help practise lie message sit
1. They spend hours __________ their friends.
2. My brother is interested in __________ a second foreign language.
3. Mr Henderson hates __________ on weekends or holidays.
4. Thank you for signing up to our event and we look forward to __________ you.
5 If you want to speak English fluently, you need it every day.
6. Jimmy adores __________ a bike to the countryside and going fishing.
7. He doesn’t mind __________ me to improve my English speaking skills.
8. Every Sunday morning, my father enjoys __________ on the beach and relaxing.
9. Do you like going out with us after __________ your homework?
10. David prefers __________ judo to hanging out with friends.
Exercise 11. Choose the correct answer.
1. Don’t spend/ spending too much time in front of TV or computer screen.
2. Many people prefer surfing/ surf the net to reading books.
3. Doing exercise regularly makes your body become/ to become healthy and fit.
4. They fancy dancing, but they rarely going/go to a discotheque.
5. Will you be able stopping/ to stop checking social media for a month?
6. My uncle doesn’t need to buy/buy modern tools for the gardening.
7. Let’s go to the beach and play/ to play some volleyball games.
8. I enjoyto take/ takingphotos because they remind me of good memories.
9. I really want travelling/ to travel to peaceful places and breathe the fresh air.
10. Would you mind help/ helping me with the computer settings?
Exercise 12. Complete the sentences with the to-infinitive form of the verbs in bracket
1.Everyone likes (eat) __________ ice cream.
2.Do you prefer (read) __________ books in your freetime?
3.I hate(watch) __________ horror movies?
4.Many people prefer(go) __________ travelling on holidays.
5.My father loves(play) __________ golf with his friends.
6.I prefer (not stay) __________ up too late.
7 What does your sister love(do) __________ in her spare time?
8.I used to prefer(hang out) __________ with my friends at weekend.
9. I think not many people like(listen) __________ to her music.
10. Teenagers love (surf) __________ the web to while away their freetime.
Exercise 13. Complete the sentences with the V -ing form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Everyone likes (eat) _____________ ice cream.
2. Do you prefer (read) _____________ books in your freetime?
3. I dislike (watch) _____________ horror movies?
4. Many people prefer(go) _____________ travelling on holidays.
5. My father loves(play) _____________ golf with his friends.
6. I prefer (not stay) _____________up too late.
7. What does your sister love(do) _____________ in her spare time?
8. I used to prefer (hang out) _____________ with my friends at weekend.
9. I think not many people like(listen) _____________ to her music.
10. Teenagers love (surf) _____________ the web to while away their free time.
11. My mother dislikes(prepare) _____________ the meals.
12. Do you enjoy(do) _____________ DIY in your freetime?
13. I detest (have) _____________ a conversation with John.
14. I don’t mind(explain) _____________ the problem again.
15. Ann fancies(listen) _____________ to songs of her favourite singer.
16. My friend adores(spend) __ time with her cats.
17. I always love(try) _____________ new things when I go travelling.
18. Mr.Smith hates(drive) _____________ his old car.
19. Anne prefers(not go) _____________ out too late.
20. She didn’t prefer(tell) _____________ him about her plan.
Exercise 14. Complete the sentences with the to-infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I have enjoyed (meet) _____________ you. Hope (see) you again soon.
2 My father is not keen on coffee. He prefers (drink)_____________tea.
3. I am a little busy. Would you mind (wait) _____________ a little longer?
4. Mobile games are great, but I don’t like (play) them for too long.
5. If I can choose, I prefer (stay) __________ at home to (play) sport.
6. Tonight I’d like (go) out, but I have to do my homework.
7 Sue loves (make) origami. She canfold some animals, birds and flowers.
8 I detested (spend) __________ two hours every day travelling to work and back.
9 He started (surf) _______________ the net hours ago. Has he stopped ___________(surf) yet?
10 I tried hard (concentrate) ____________, but my mind kept (wander) _____________.
11. Vietnamese students love (go) _____________ picnic at the weekend.
12. I dislike (spend) _____________ all day on (go) _____________fishing.
13. People in Britain love (drink) tea with milk.
14. Do you like (listen) _____________ to music.
15. Does Anna fancy (watch) _____________ horrible movies.
16. I prefer (make) _____________ paper flowers to (draw) _____________ a picture.
17. Kate loves (hang out) _____________ with her friends on her birthday.
18. I detest (eat) _____________ fish.
19. Do you mind (turn) _____________ off the TV?
20. Does she adore (work) _____________ with handicapped students?
21. Theyhate( see) _____________ their son messaging his friends all day.
22. Doyoufancy (skateboard) _____________ in the park this Sunday?
Exercise 15. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. At present, the social networks (become) _____________ more popular among young generation.
2. I (not listen) _____________ to their new CD yet. Is it any good?
3. When I was a student, I (not like) _____________ doing homework.
4. Facebook (found) _____________ in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin.
5. The American (spend) _____________ hours a week watching television.
6. (you/ ever/ make) ____________________ origami cranes?
7. I’ve just bought a new CD of folk songs. I (listen) _____________ to it tonight.
8. Do you adore (lie) _____________ in a hot bath?
9. Please try (arrive) punctually at 8.30.
10. Many teenagers prefer (watch) _____________ TV to (read) _____________ books.
11. I (do) an exercise on the present tenses at this momentand I(think) ___________that I(know) how to use it now.
12. My mother sometimes(buy) vegetables at this market.
13. It (be) very cold now.
14. It (rain) much in summer. It (rain) now.
15. Daisy(cook) some food in the kitchen at present. She always(cook) in the morning.
Exercise 16. Fill in each blank with a correct preposition.
1. He usually plays a sport ________ his free time.
2. One of my friends is online racing games.
3. Levis wasn’t sure ________ changing his hobbies.
5. Julia has found a knitting kit to make a scarf ________herself.
6. We shouldn’t be crazy ________ both computer and mobile games.
7. Robert has some CDs ________ pop and folk music.
8. You should spend more time ________ your family.
9. I still keep ________ touch with all my cousins, mostly by email.
10. My sister is interested ________ watching the cartoon about a clever wolf.
Exercise 17. Complete each sentence with an appropriate word.
1 How much time do you spend _____________ the Web a day?
2. One of Jesse’s favourite _____________ activities is swimming.
3. _____________ exercise is good for your health.
4. What is his _____________ address? ~ It’s ejohnsonl23@yahoo.com.
5. She enjoys _____________. She has a collection of colorful sweaters and scaves.
6 They loves reading _____________ such as Doraemon and Lucky Luke.
Exercise 18. Each sentence has a mistake. Underline the mistakes and correct them.
1 Tuan does not like cook.
2 Tuan and Nam likes playing table tennis. ...........................................
3 Minh hates eaten apples. . .............................................
4..Ha dislikes to playing the piano. ...........................................
5 My parents really loves playing sports.
6 Do you fancies dancing?
7. I do not fancy of eating noodles. ...........................................
8. My dad detests watches Korean films.
9. My mum adores ride her bike to work.
10 I enjoy to talking to my friends in my free time.
11. Myfriends and I are really keen on play sports.
12. I really like to getting involved in team sports. It is good for building up co-operative skill
13.Minh especially loving to spend her free time sleeping and being lazy in my room. ............................................
14 She enjoys go shopping on weekends and hang out with friends.
15. I am very interested in study English. ............................................
16. My sister doesn’t mind to look after my cat.
17. Jim dislikes going to the library because he likes reading books. ............................................
18. I prefer to not go out today. ............................................
19.Does Mrs.Smith enjoy to cook?
7 Would you _____________ closing the window? It’s cold. 17
20.Mary hates doing the housework and take after her baby sister.
21. Josh detests to socialise with his co-workers. ............................................
22. Which movie does he fancy to watch? ............................................
Exercise 19. Write the correct form ofthe word in brackets.
1. My parents don’t like to watch __________ shows on television. (REAL)
2. Do you feel __________ with your current hobbies? (SATISFY)
3. Reading, playing sports, and __________ are popular leisure activities. (SOCIALISE)
4. Playing online games may be __________ to both your mind and the body. (HARM)
5. My brother often has __________time when he plays football. (ENJOY)
6. Spending much time in front of the screen can __________ cause eye-tiredness. (EASY)
7. Do exercise and you’ll see a continuous ____________ in your health. (IMPROVE)
8. You should never give your __________ information to strangers. (PERSON)
9. Sometimes they go to local ____________ or cultural places for pleasure. (PERFORM)
10. People say that he is a singer. ( FAME)
11. When my work is ____________, I usually listen my favorite song. (STRESS)
12. It is so ____________ to see the moon and starry sky at night. ( LOVE)
13 It is very ___________ to go out and do some shopping with your close friends. (RELAX)
14 Jenny is a ____________ girl, and she has many good relationships. (SOCIAL)
15 There are a lot of interesting extra-curriculum ____________ for students in my school. ( ACTIVE)
Exercise 20. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
1. Please let me to know what you usually do in your leisure time.
A B C D
2. When the sun is still behind the hill, I adore to cycle in the early mornings.
A B C D
3. Daniel is in good shape because he plays sports and do morning exercise regularly
A B C D
4. Michael is crazy on pop music, so he will go to the concert this Sunday.
A B C D
5. My mother enjoys cooking delicious meals for the whole family in weekends.
A B C D
6. Kelvin must fond on the Net - he holds his phone all the time
A B C D
7. Watching TV too much can make us to feel tired and have a headache.
A B C D
8. Emily don’t mind working as a volunteer for an environmental organisation.
A B C D
9. Don’t be disappointed because you can give up your bad habits and live happy. A B C D
10. On my opinion, playing computer games is boring and wastes time.
A B C D
11 What he deteststo do is going to work at weekends
A B C D
12. Going fishing alone is one of my Dad’s favorite leisure activity.
A B C D
C LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. What does John like doing in his free time?
A. Taking photos C. Playing tennis
B. Playing computer games D Both A and B
2. When does John usually have his free time?
A. On Monday C. At weekends
B. On Saturday D. On Sunday
3. What does Maria do in her leisure time?
A. Go cycling C. Do yoga
B. Knit clothes D. Read book
4. What kind of music does Maria like listening?
A. Jazz music C. Rock music
B. Pop music D. Classical music
5. What does Max like doing in his free time?
A. Messaging friends D. Playing sports
B. Hanging out with friends D. Doing puzzles
6. What does Anna like doing in her free time?
A. Playing the guitar C. Reading books
B. Watching TV D. Making paper flowers
Exercise 2. Listen to the conversation twice and decide whether the following sentences are True or False.
According to the survey’s results:
1 Most people don’t do enough exercise.
2. More people watch movies at the cinema than at home.
3. Everybody go for a walk in the different time of a day.
4 84% of the surveyed people often eat out.
5 The number of people listening to radio and playing music accounts for nearly 80%.
Exercise 3: Listen to the passage and fill in the blank. Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk about my leisure activities. I prefer (1)_____________ to watching TV. My favorite puzzle is crossword, Sudoku. I also like (2) and one of my favorites is Harry Potter. Besides, I (3) skateboarding with my elder brother and sometimes I enjoy(4) . My hobby is doing DIY. I think it’s very interesting and it needs a lot of (5)____________.I dislike going out or (6) because I hate crowded places. What about you?
B. She goes to work at 7 a.m. D. We cook, do DIY, and cycle together.
5. How do you feel when you spend time with your mum?
A. Yes, I’d love to. C. I like it, too
B. I feel very happy. D. I love cooking with her.
Exercise 2. Phong and Mark are talking about their leisure activities. Choose a-e to complete their conversation. Then practice with a friend.
A. We meet twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. What about you? What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
a. B. I usually play sport. You know I love playing sport more than doing anything else.
b. C. Playing football? Would you like to join us this Sunday? We’re having a match against another school.
c. D. Yes, I’m a member of my schools football club.
d. E. I can play football, volleyball, and basketball
Exercise 1. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C or D to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Would you like to go to the cinema with me?
A. Yes, I watch films every day. C. I’d love to. Thanks
B. Yes, I don’t like it. D. We can go there together
2. Do you fancy going out for a drink?
A. I usually drink tea. C. Why are you asking?
B. Sure. Thanks D. No, I prefer coffee.
3. Would you like to come to my house this afternoon?
A. That’s very kind of you. Thanks C. Yes, I like staying at home
B. No, I can go there myself D. I think I can.
4. What leisure activities do you usually do with your mom?
A. She enjoys doing yoga. C. She watches TV in her free time.
Phong: What do you usually do inyour leisure time?
Mark: (1)
Phong: What sport can you play?
Mark: (2)
Phong: Really? Are you a member of any sport club?
Mark: (3)
Phong: How often do the club members meet?
Mark: (4)
Phong: I like swimming and playing football.
Mark: (5)
Phong: I’d love to. Thanks.
Exercise 3. Write questions for the underlined parts. 1
: My mother goes cyclingevery morning 2
They went to the movies yesterday evening
B: I love hanging out with my best friend Helen
4 A:
B: I don’t give my personal information to websites because it’s easy to be stolen
5. A:
Children should spend less than 2 hours a day on screens.
6. A:
B: Do-it-yourself (DIY) is the most popular pastime in my country.
7 A:
B: The art of paper flower making originated in China
8 A:
B: 1 vs 100 game show lasts ninety minutes
Exercise 4. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
What types of books do you like most?
Well, reading gives me much pleasure and knowledge. Books are a rich source ofinformation, you know.
Yeah, it’s my favourite pastime.
Hello! Where are you going?
Comic books, science fiction novels, story books, etc. I also like to draw and paint in my leisure time.
What an enjoyable pastime you have!
Hi! I’m going to the book store to buy some books.
Nice! You’re so talented!
You enjoy reading, don’t you?
I spend my leisure time gardening. I have planted many different types of flowers, plants, and trees in my garden.
Thanks. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I don’t like reading at all. Why do you like reading?
Exercise 5. Put the conversation in the correct order then practice with your partners. The first and the last are your cue.
A. Phuc: I think that "Adeline" is more interesting.
B. Phuc: Yes, sure. I'm free.
C. Mai: Let's me see. We have "Tomb of the Pharaoh Queen”; “you are my grandma" and "Adeline". Do you love watching horrible movies or action movies?
D. Mai: Ok. See you soon.
E. Phuc: I will pick you up at 7:00. By the way, lend me your English exercise book.
F. Phuc: I am keen on horrible movies.
G. Mai: Would you like to go to see a movie?
H. Mai: Are you free tonight, Phuc?
I. Phuc: Yes, I'd love to. Which interesting movies are on?
J. Mai: Ok. So we'll see "Adeline" in Platinum Movie Center at 7:30 pm.
K. Mai: That's interesting. Me, too. So we can choose "Tomb of the Pharaoh Queen" or "Adeline".
D READING
Exercise 1. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
models by through origami together upstream folding taught
Origami is the Japanese word for paper (1).……………….. ORI means to fold and KAMI means paper.(2)……………….. , they form the word, “origami.” It is an art form that has been handed down from parent to child (3)……………….. many generations. Origami involves the creation of paper forms usually entirely (4)……………….. folding. Animals, birds, fish, geometric shapes, puppets, toys and masks are among the (5)……………….. that even very young children can learn to make in just one sitting.
In Japan, at one time origami was (6)……………….. in schools but today, children are generally taught origami at home. Holidays are celebrated with colorful (7) ……………….. decorations made by the family. On children’s day (formerly boy’s day), children make colorful carp: a fish that swims (8) ……………….., against the current. This symbolizes strength.
Exercise 2: Complete the text with the words in the box.
cooking likes adores sister hates low five playing spending brother
My family consists of (1)…………… members: my parents John and Julia, my older brother Danny and my older sister Rachael, and me, Annie. My father loves (2)…………… time on work and my mother likes (3) ……………….. in the kitchen. She (4) …………… western food a lot and she cooks it every weekend. My (5) …………… Danny is a student. He loves (6) sports with his friends but he (7) ……………….. doing homework, so his mark is always high in Physical Education but (8) ……………….. in other subjects. My (9) ……………….. Rachael looks cute and she knows it. She (10) ……………….. spending hours in front of mymother’s dressing table to look at herself. Actually, I like looking at her too.
Exercise 3. Complete the text with the words in the box.
socialize destest surf write rely read adore hang out
1 My brother likes _____________ the Net looking for new music.
2.I dislike _____________ too much on other people. I want to be independent.
3.Josh enjoys _____________ with his classmates after school.
4. My sister and I fancy _____________ novels when we have free time.
5. He’s very artitic. He enjoys _____________ poems in his free time.
6. James ____________ talking with his neighbors because he finds them annoying.
7. My uncles loves _______________ with other people . he has many friends.
8.Ann _____________ working with children. She’s a teacher.
Exercise 4. Fill in the blank with a suitable word Ethan and Noah are brothers. They look (1) _________ each other but they are quite different in some ways. Noah likes to stay inside. He likes to watch television, and he watches several shows every day. He spends about two hours (2) _________ television each day. He also likes (3) _________ video games. He is also keen on (4) _________ the Net. He is into messaging his friends and playing games online. In contrast, Ethan likes to spend time outside. He likes to swim in a pool which is not far (5) _________ his house. He goes to the pool several times each week, sometimes everyday. He swims (6) _________ about an hour. He walks there and back. Sometimes he runs all the (7)
there! On some days, Ethan plays basketball with his friends. Ethan (8) _________ watch much television. He spends most of his day on his feet.
Decide if the statements are true (T) or false
1.The brothers are similar in terms of their appearance. ......................
2.Noah likes doing outdoor activities.
3.Noah often spends time with electric or technological devices. ......................
4.Ethan goes swimming very often.
5.Ethan always walks to the swimming pool.
Exercise 5. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Nowadays, leisure activities are totally different from the past. Many people no longer enjoy(1)______ in outdoor activities after school. In stead, they(2)________playing computer games or (3)_______ the web in their free time. Some people (4)_______too much on computer and the Internet. For example, they prefer(5)_______ messages to having a face-to-face conversation with friends. Even when people (6)_______out with their friends, they rarely talk but they use their phones to surf web. However, many people dislike the Internet and the(7)_______world. They hate to waste time on the computer and(8)other activities such as reading, shopping or sporting.
1 A.participate B.to participate C. participating D. participates
2 A.fancy B.don’t mind C.dislike D.hate
3.A.sailing B. surfing C.swimming D.diving
4.A.play B.rely C.addict D.use
5 A.send B.to send C.to sending D. sends
6 A.play B.rely C.meet D.hang
7 A.virtual B.real C fake D.new
8 A.dislike B.detest C.enjoy D.mind
Exercise 6. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Leisure in Britain
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)_____ voluntary work, especially for charities.
People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where the (2) _____ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (3)______ programs on video so that they can watch later, and video recorders are also used (4)______ watching videos hired from a video rental shop.
Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines.
In the summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by “do-it-yourself”, (5)______ people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after; taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.
The extra leisure time (6) _____ at weekends means that some leisure activities, many of them to do with sport, normally (7)______ place only then. Traditional spectator sports include football, cricket, horse racing, motor racing and motor cycle racing. Popular forms of (8)______ are swimming, tennis, ice-skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, andhill or country walking. Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (9)______ to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (10) _____ go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
1. A.make B.do C.play D.go
2. A.many B.more C.much D.most
3. A.record B.scan C.print D.power
4. A.with B.for C.on D.about
5. A.what B.why C.when D.while
6. A.available B.probable C.abundant D.exclusive
7. A.drag B.bring C.carry D.take
8. A.strength B.exercise C.athletics D.presentation
9. A.voyage B.journey C.visit D.road
10.A.ages B.numbers C.years D.groups
Exercise 7. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also do voluntary work, especially for charities.
A lot of free time is spent in the home, where the most popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours per week. Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. In the summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by ‘do-it-yourself’, when people spend time improving or repairing their homes.
Some leisure activities are mostly or entirely social. Inviting friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people join friends for a drink in a pub, or have dinner in a restaurant.
The extra time available at weekends means that some leisure activities, many of them to do with sport, normally take place only then. Traditional spectator sports includefootball, cricket, horse
racing, motor racing and motorcycle racing. Popular forms of exercise are swimming, tennis, ice skating or roller-skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking.
Families often have a ‘day out’ at the weekend, especially in summer, with a visit to alocal event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all ages go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
A.Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1 Many British people use their free time to help people in need.
2 In the summer, the British prefer indoor activities.
3. All free time activities are individual activities.
4. Most British people watch or do sports at the weekend.
5 Sometimes people go with their friends to a pub or restaurant.
6 British young people don’t like going to the movies.
B.Answer the questions.
1. What’s the most popular free time activity in the UK?
2 How many hours a week do the British watch TV?
3 In winter, what do the British often do in their spare time?
4. Which sports do many British people enjoy watching?
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and decide whether the statement are True(T) or False(F) of hace No Information (NI)
Leisure Time
Hello! My name's Johnny. I'm fourteen years old and I live in Sydney, Australia. I just want to talk about how my friends and I spend our free time. My best friends are Tom and David. They are in the same class as me.
Teenagers often complain they're bored and have nothing to do. I can't understand them. I'm never bored.
If the weather is nice, we go for a walk or we ride our bikes. All of us love rollerblading. We often play football, basketball or cricket in the park and when it is rainy, we go to the sports centre. Here we usually play table tennis or go swimming.
If you play a musical instrument it's a good fun! I play the guitar and practise a lot. At home I usually listen to music or read magazines and books. Of course, as other teenagers I often go on the Internet or play computer games - but not always! It's a pity that a lot of teenagers live their lives on several public sites like Facebook or Twitter! They had better make real friends!
In the evenings I sometimes watch TV. I often invite my friends over for dinner or a cup of tea and we play chess or cards.
At the weekend we go hiking, fishing or sometimes we go to the cinema. We like comedies.
1. Johnny has a lot of friends.
2. He is often bored.
3. He and his friends like doing sports
4. He plays a musicial instrument.
5. At home he helps a lot
6. He likes listening to rock music.
7. He is addicted to the internet.
8. He has a Facebook profile
9. In the evening he’s usually at home.
10. He never goes out at the weekends
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and decide whether the statement are True(T) or False (F)
LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN BRITAIN
The weekends area a time for many leisure activities in Britain. British people often have to work five days a week from Monday to Friday is the precious time for family and friends. People enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities in Britain. According to the EU’s statistical office, British people spend abot 45% of their free time watching television, 24% of their free time socialising , 2223% on sport and hobbies, and 10% on other activities. Other popular leisure activities are listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY, garedning, eating out and going to the cinema.
The most common leisure activity in the UK is watching television. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per week. Almost all households have at least one television set. The second most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relations. Another popular leisure activity is gardening. The British are known as a nation of gardeners. Most people have a garden on their property. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY centers and garden centres. These are like supermarkets for the home and garden. These places are very popular with British home-owners at the weekends.
___1.People enjoy various indoor activities Britain.
___2.British people spend more than half of their free time watching television.
___3.The most common leisure activity in the UK is visiting or entertaining friends or relations.
4. All house holds have at least one television set.
_____5.British people are all gardeners.
6. All towns in Britain have one or more DIY centers and garden centres.
Exercise 10. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been blamed for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives.
IAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they lie to their parents and partners about how much time they spent online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already keen on computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A. The advantage of the Internet B. Keen on the Net
C. Impact of Internet on teens D. A guide to the Internet
2. According to the writer, internet addiction __________.
A. is not the same as gambling B. is not an illness
C can lead to financial problems D. helps people kill time
3 Internet addicts find it hard ___________.
A. to use the Internet in the morning B. to lie about the time they spent online
C. to spend more time on the Internet D. to spend less time on the Internet
4. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. the Internet B. IAS C. dream D. computer
5 Which of thefollowings is NOT true?
A.IAS is recognised as a new illness.
B.Internet addiction can cause suicide behaviours.
C.Many internet addicts spend more than 40 hours a week online.
D.Teenagers who are hooked on computer games can suffer from IAS. Exercise 11. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
The most interesting hobby that I have is playing the guitar. I have played guitar for three and a half years now and I am getting better at it every time I decide to play. Playing guitar keeps me doing something interesting at home instead of staring at the ceiling all the time. Actually it is a very relaxing activity. It gives person some time to think and dream.
Guitar or guitars also give my room some personality. When it hangs on my wall it seems like a piece of art. I have two guitars - one is black acoustic one and the second is a yellow Spanish guitar. The last one was my first guitar and both of them are Yamaha products. I bought the classical one because it was required to learn guitar in my school. Since I am interested in blues, jazz and rock music I felt that I needed a change in my guitar play and that is why I bought the black acoustic one.
I can play many different songs and after 3 years of experience I have learned how to learn the songs to play them. My favourite songs that I have learned are Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. I can also play a bit Sting, Nirvana, Metallica and the Animals.
In the future I want to improve my guitar playing skills and maybe use them in some small band or I would just like to play with my friends. I would certainly recommend learning guitar. If interest in it comes, it cannot be put away.
1. The first paragraph is mainly about ________.
A. why playing the guitar is the author’s most interesting hobby
B. the author’s good feelings about playing the guitar
C. how the author chose to play the guitar and the benefits of playing it
D. the author’s hobby of playing the guitar and some of its benefits
2. According to the second paragraph, the author’s first guitar is ________.
A. not a Spanish one B. black
C. not an acoustic one D. not a classical one
3. Why did the author buy the acoustic guitar?
A. Because the author likes to play blues, jazz and rock music
B. Because the author was required to learn guitar in school
C. Because the other guitar can’t play classical music
D. Because the author wanted to change his current one
4. What does the phrase “the Animals” in the third paragraph possibly refer to?
A. a song B. a music band
C. some kinds of animals D. none of above
5. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. the author plays the guitar because he usually does nothing in his free time
B. the author has totally four guitars
C. the author can play different songs of different types of music
D. the author will continue to play the guitar in the future
D WRITING
Exercise 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence
1. Vinh really loves to hang out with friends.
Vinh really enjoys
2. Building doll houses is very interesting.
It is
3. It is not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.
It's better to avoid
4. My parents insist me on learning something interesting.
My parents wants
5. Jenny finds cooking boring.
Jenny dislikes
6. Going fishing in the rural areas is really enjoyable.
I really enjoy
7. He was into surfing the Net, but now he isn’t.
He used to
8. Why don’t we take a break and relax for a while?
Let’s
9. I find collecting birthday cards interesting.
I’m interested in
10. She likes messaging friends more than watching TV.
She prefers messaging
11. Playing video games can affect both your mind and body.
Both your mind and body can
12. Please help me with this exercise!
Would you mind
13. If you get too attached to your smartphone, you won’t have time for your family.
Don’t get too
14. It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar”.
The film “Avatar”
15. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.
She’s crazy
16. She only allows her children to watch television at weekends.
She only lets
17. Could you help me with this box?
Would you
18. DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think.
DIY skills are
19. Who will take care of the garden while you are away?
Who will look
20. How about going cycling this afternoon?
Shall
21. What leisure activity do you like most?
What’s
Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.
1 I am interested in going camping with my close friends. (fancy)
2 She can’t bear talking with him about what he likes. ( destest)
3 Watching historical films is very interesting to my younger brother. (enjoy)
4 It is not a problem to me whether I have to pick her up to the cinema or not. (mind)
5. Mr. Pike is a big fan of water polo. (fond)
Exercise 3. Write sentences with the cues given.
1. Mai/ usually/ listen/ K-pop music/ free time.
2. when/ I/ be/ a child/ I/ enjoy/ build/ doll houses.
3 my father/ spend/ most/ leisure time/ look after/ the garden.
4. watching TV/ most/ popular/ leisure activity/ Britain?
5 she/ be / fond/ the medical drama/ after/ watch/ the first episode.
6 most/ my friends/ prefer/ play sports/ to/ surf the net.
7 today’s world/ teenagers/ rely/ technology/ more/ the past.
8. Elizabeth/ enjoy/ listen to/ Vietnamese folk songs’ melodies
9. He/ need/ buy/ some tools/ fix/ dog house/ this weekend
10. Play/ online games/ have/ both/ positive/ negative effects
11. Max / like/ cooking / and/ he/ not/ often/ surf/ Net
12. Why/ not/ you/ turn off/ TV/ go out/ some fresh air?
13. Hobbies/ such as/ play/ sports/ or/ do/ exercise/ be/ good
14. I/ not/ mind/ do/ homework,/ but/ I/ not/ like/ have/ lots of it
15. Make/ paper flowers / help/ me/ improve/ my patience/ carefulness
Exercise 4. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningfulsentences.
1. When/game/ be careful/ you/ online/, /when/ make friends/ strangers/ you/ with /.
2. We/ that/ can/ Kim/ likes/ see/ the/ piano/ playing/.
3. Such as/ hobbies/ or/ building / things/ / collecting/ houses/ interesting/ are / some /
4. health/ sitting/ problems/ all/ day/ in front of/ the/ can/ computer/ cause /.
5. fancy/ you/ do/ children/ with/ working?/
6. to/ you/ listening/ like/ music?/ Do
7. Do you like listening to music?
8. in/ My/ flowers/ mother/ the/ planting/ garden./ loves
9. swimming/ the/ parents/ enjoy/ My/ in/ sea./ really
10. cycling/ Do/ fancy/ now?/ you
11. and/ I/ My/ playing/ adore/ chess./ brother
12. laboratory/ Minh Nam and I/ spending/ love/ a/ do/ hours/ to/ an experiment./ in
13. interested in/ I/ fishing/ cold/ am not/ weather./ in/ this
Exercise 5. Circle A, B, C or D indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to the sentence given.
1. I like reading books, listening to music, and drawing in my free time.
A. My after- school activities are reading books, listening to music, and drawing.
B. I like books, music and pictures.
C. My leisure activities are reading books, listening to music and drawing.
D. I prefer reading books to listening to music and drawing.
2. My brother is interested in doing puzzles.
A. My brother likes doing puzzles.
B. My brother finds doing puzzles boring.
C. My brother does puzzles every day.
D. My brother prefers doing puzzles to anything else.
3. My favorite leisure activity is doing DIY.
A. I enjoy doing DIY.
B. I’m keen on doing DIY
C. I’m into doing DIY.
D. I like doing DIY the most.
4. They are crazy about cooking.
A. They like cooking.
B. They like cooking very much
C. They are fond of cooking
D. Their favorite activity is cooking
5. Phong detests playing computer games.
A. Phong doesn’t like playing computer games.
B. Phong prefers playing computer games.
C. Phong isn’t fond of playing computer games.
D. Phong hates playing computer games very much.
UINT 1: LEISURE TIME
New words (Từ mới)
Word Type Pronunciation Meaning
1.kit (n) /kɪt/ bộ đồ nghề
2. knit (v) /nɪt/ đan
3.knitting kit (n) /ˈnit.ɪŋkɪt/ bộ dụng cụ đan len
4.keen (adj) /kiːn/ say mê, ham thích
5.DIY ( do-it-yourself) (n) /diː.aɪˈwaɪ/ đồ tự làm, tự sửa
6.leisure (n) /ˈleʒə(r)/ sự thư giãn, nghỉ ngơi
7.leisure time (n) / ˈleʒə(r) taɪm/ thời gian rảnh rỗi
8.leisure activity (n) /ˈleʒə ækˈtɪvəti/ hoạt động lúc rảnh rỗi
9.dollhouse (n) /ˈdɒl ˌ haʊs/ nhà búp bê
10. go cycling (v) /ɡoʊˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ đạp xe
11.comedy (n) /ˈkɑː.mə.di/ phim hài
12. puzzle (n) /ˈ pʌz.əl/ trò chơi câu đố
13.do puzzles (v) /duːˈpʌz.əl/ giải câu đố
14.surf the net (v) /sɝːfðiːɪn.t̬ɚ.net/ lướt mạng
15.message (v) /ˈ mes.ɪdʒ/ gửi tin nhắn
16.mental (adj) / ˈmen.təl/ (thuộc) tinh thần
17.physical (adj) /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ (thuộc) thể chất
18. creativity (n) /kriːeɪˈt̬ɪv.ə.ti/ tính sáng tạo
19.exhibit (n) /ig'zibit/ vật trưng bày, triển lãm
20.project (n) /ˈ prɑːdʒekt/ dự án
21.outdoors (adv) /ˈ aʊt ˌ dɔːr/ ngoài trời
22.origami (n) /ˌɔːr.ɪˈɡɑː.mi/ nghệ thuật gấp giấy Nhật Bản
23.snowboarding (n) /ˈ snəʊ.bɔː.dɪŋ/ môn trượt tuyết bằng ván
24.ski (n) /skiː/ ván trươt tuyết
25. resort (n)
ɪˈzɔːrt/ khu nghỉ dưỡng
26.overall (adj) /oʊ.vɚˈrɑːl/ toàn bộ
27.fold (v) /foʊld/ gấp, gập
28.balance (n) /ˈbæl.əns/ sự thăng bằng, sự cân bằng
29. muscle (n) /ˈ mʌs.əl/ cơ bắp
30.strength (n) /streŋθ/ sức mạnh, sức lực
31.recipe (n) /ˈres.ə.pi/ công thức
32.ingredient (n) /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/ nguyên liệu
33.nevertheless (adv) /nev.ɚ.ðəˈles/ tuy nhiên
34costume (n) /ˈkɑː.stuːm/ trang phục
35. bracelet (n) / breɪ.slət/ chuỗi, vòng đeo tay
36. contest (n) /ˈkɑːn.test/ cuộc thi
37.stay in shape (phr v) /steɪɪnʃeɪp/ giữ dáng
38.crazy (adj) /ˈkreɪ.zi/ rất thích, quá say mê
39.cruel (adj) /ˈkruː.əl/ độc ác
40.destest (v) /dɪˈtest/ căm ghét
41.fancy (v) /ˈfæn.si/ mến, thích
42.fond (adj) /fɑːnd/ mến, thích
43.prefer (v) /prɪˈfɝː/ thích hơn
44.reduce (v) /rɪˈduːs/ giảm
45.patient (adj) /ˈ peɪʃənt/ kiên nhẫn
Structures (Cấu trúc)
No Structures Meaning
1. Keep in touch Giữ liên lạc với ai
2. Stay in shape Giữ dáng
3. Spend time on one’s own Dành thời gian cho riêng mình
4. Hang out Đi chơi với bạn bè
5. Be keen on Say mê cái gì
6. Be fond of Yêu mến, yêu thích
7. Be Be interested in B Thích cái gì
8. Be crazy about Cực kỳ thích
9. Be into Say mê, thích cái gì
B. GRAMMAR:
1.VERBS OF LIKING/ DISLIKING + GERUNDS/ TO Ving : Các động từ chỉ sự yêu thích/ sự ghét
Các động từ chỉ sự yêu, thích phổ biến
Các động từ phổ biến like (thích), love (yêu thích), enjoy (thích thú), fancy (mến, thích), Cấu trúc like/love/enjoy/fancy + V-ing
▪ My sister loves dancing.(Chị gái tôi say mê khiêu vũ.)
▪ Do you like listening to music? (Cậu có thích nghe nhạc không?)
Ví dụ
▪ She fancies doing puzzles. (Cô ấy yêu thích giải câu đố.)
▪ I enjoy learning English. (Tôi thích học Tiếng Anh.)
Có thể dùng dạng phủ định của các động từ “like, fancy” để diễn đạt ý không thích
Ex:She doesn’t like singing
Chú ý
He doesn’t fancy knitting shirts “very much” và “a lot” (rất nhiều) thường đứng cuối câu chỉ sự yêu thích.
Ex:I love singing very much/ a lot
Các động từ chỉ sự ghét, không thích.
Các động từ phổ biến dislike (không thích), hate (ghét), detest (ghét cay, ghét đắng) Cấu trúc dislike/ hate/ detest + V-ing
I hate staying at home alone. (Tôi cực kỳ ghét ở nhà một mình.)
I hate having a bath in winter ( Tôi ghét tắm vào mùa đông.)
Ví dụ
He likes reading books/ He likesto read books.( Anh ấy thích đọc sách.)
I love walking to school/ I love to walk to school. ( Tôi thích đi bộ đến trường.)
I hate eating out/ I hate to eat out. ( Tôi ghét đi ăn tiệm.)
I prefer going to cinema/ I prefer to go to the cinema. ( Tôi thích đi xem phim hơn.)
References - một số cấu trúc khác nói về sở thích
References
Examples
1. Be keen on + Ving/ something They are keen on shopping. ( Họ thích mua sắm)
2. Be fond of Ving/ something I am fond of watching cartoon. ( mình thích xem phim hoat hình)
3. Be interested in + Ving/ something She is interested in taking photos.( Cô ấy thích chụp ảnh)
4. Be into + Ving/ something We are into surfing the internet.( Chúng tôi thích lướt mạng)
5. Be crazy about + Ving/ something Ms. Huong is crazy about singing. ( Ms. Huong cực thích ca hát.)
C.
Ví dụ
Tom detests cooking ( Tom ghét nấu ăn.)
My sisters don’t like eating sweets ( những người chị của tôi không thích ngọt)
I don’t fancy swimming in this cold weather. ( Tôi không thích tắm lúc trời lạnh.)
Verbs of liking Ving/ to Vinf - Động từ theo sau bởi cả Ving và to Vinf.
Verbs of liking +Ving/ to Vinf
Examples
Cấu trúc Like/ love/ hate/ prefer + Ving/ to Vinf
PHONICS /u: / là một nguyên âm dài. Để phát âm âm này, bạn nên tạo khẩu hình môi tròn đồng thời hướng ra phía ngoài. Lưỡi nâng lên cao và sâu trong khoang miệng. Phía cuống lưỡi cong. Đọc kéo dài âm “u”, âm phát trong khoang miệng chứ không thổi hơi ra với độ dài hơi tương đối dài.
/ʊ/ là một nguyên âm ngắn. Để phát âm âm này, bạn nên tạo khẩu hình môi hơi tròn tròn đồng thời hướng ra phía ngoài. Không dùng môi để phát âm này mà đẩy hơi rất ngắn từ cổ họng. Lưỡi hạ thấp, độ dài hơi ngắn. Lưu ý, âm “u” ngắn
có phát âm tiếng Anh na ná âm tương tự âm “ư”
của tiếng Việt
D. PRACTICE
A PHONICS
Exercise 1. Read the following words and put them in the correct column.
improve push food group school full soon put look soup
wood woman sugar too wolf
fruit choose book would blue
/u: / /ʊ/
- Improve - soup
- Food - blue
- School - soon
- Fruit - choose
- Group - choose
- Look - full
- Sugar - put
- Would - book
- Wood - wolf
- Woman - push
Exercise 2. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. food B. foot C. hook D. wood
2. A. group B. should C. would D. could
3. A. fruit B. suit C. juice D. build
4. A. lose B. improve C. movie D. dove
5. A. cookie B. fool C. took D. good
6. A. call B. land C. fall D. ball
7. A. beach B. catch C. church D. Christmas
8. A. look B. put C. enough D. could
9. A. absent B. government C. dependent D enjoy
10. A. nice B. wife C. children D. knife
11. A. two B. could C. glue D. who
12.A. buffalo B. minority C. gold D. close
13.A. button B. circus C. suggest D. future
14 A. sofa B away
C. banana D. occasion
B
VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Look at the pictures and write the name of the activities. doing puzzles messaging friends going cyclingdoingDIY hanging out cooking making paper flowers building dollhouses playing sports kitting making origamisurfing the Net
5. doing puzzles 6. cooking 7. messaging friends 8. surfing the Net
10. 11. making origami 12. hanging out
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the words in exercise 1
1.My hobby is cooking, so I like being in the kitchen and preparing food for my family.
2. Nhan likes _______________ because he has a new bike.
3.She was always on her phone talking and _______________ .
4.Internet addicts spend too much time _______________.
5._______________ surely has beneficial effects on our brain’s memory.
6.Helen fancies _______________ with her friends at weekends.
7.He’s useless at _______________. He won’t even put up a shelf.
8.Trang is fond of _______________. She made lots of beautiful paper flowers to give them to her best friend.
9. My favorite leisure activity is _______________. I can knit scarves and sweaters. It’s great when I can give them to my relatives and friends as gifts.
10.My sister is very good at _______________. She can fold paper into animals, birds, flowers, etc.
11. I’m interested in _______________. I use cardboard and glue to build the house and make the furniture.
12. Minh loves _______________. His favorite sport is soccer. It helps him train his fitness and team spirit.
Exercise 3. Complete the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1.How much time do you spend _______ TV every day?
A. watch B. to watch C. watching D. in watching
2.I’d hate _______ the exams, so I’m doing my best.
A. failing B. to fail C. fail D. failed
3.I always enjoy _______ to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.
A. to talk B. to talking C. talking D. talk
4.Could you help me _______ the kitchen? It’s a real mess!
A. tidy B. tidied C. tidying D. with tidying
5.Steven dislikes _______, so he usually takes a bus to work.
A. to drive B. to be driven C. be driven D. driving
6.Jane prefers _______ music than to listen to it.
A. playing B. play C. to play D. played
7.Marlene can’t wait _______ to the beach again.
A. to go B. going C. for going D. go
8.I really regret _______ this computer – it’suseless.
A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. for buying
9.Your child needs _______ some weight. Tell him _______ less junk food and more exercise.
A. to lose – eat B. to lose - to eat C. losing - to eat D. losing - eat
10.I would love _______ to your party! Thank you for inviting me.
A. come B. coming C. to come D. came
11. Does she fancy __________ a book to the younger children?
A. reads B. reading C. to read D. read
12. They enjoy __________ on Sundays.
A. knit B. knitting C. knitted D. knitts
13. They love __________ with their friends.
A. hang out B. ate out C. having eaten D. to eat out 14. I prefer __________ people.
A. message B. messaging C. message D. messages 15. They detest __________ so early in the morning.
A. getting up B. get up C. to get up D. gets up 16. Mai is into __________ to music, especially pop music in her free time.
A. hearing B. playing C. listening D. talking 17. My sister isn’t fond of ___________ because she’s not good at math.
A. doing puzzles B. doing puzzling C. do puzzles D. to do puzzles 18. You should avoid __________ too much TV. It's not good for your eyes.
A. seeing B. looking C. watching D. glancing 19. Nga is interested in __________ with her close friend on Saturday evenings.
A. building houses B. to build houses C. built houses D. building a houses 20. Lan used to love ____ in front of the computer for hours but now she doesn't. She takes part
in a judo club.
A. using B. sitting C. doing D. having 21. ________ DIY means you do yourself without the help of experts.
A. Playing B. Doing C. Making D. Taking 22. Sue loves making ________. She can fold some animals, birds and flowers.
A. crafts B. origami C. stamps D. bracelets 23. Melinda ________ hanging out because she is a sociable person.
A. detests B. hates C. dislikes D. fancies 24. Many people like ________ the Net with their mobile phones.
A. surfing B. blogging C. emailing D. communicating 25. It’s helpful to learn life ________ or a foreign language in free time.
A. tricks B. skills C. kits D. tools
26. Video chatting is among dozens of ways to virtually visit friends and ________.
A. neighbours B. acquaintance C. relatives D. members
27. We ________ with each other by writing letters.
A. look for B. make friends C. pick up D. keep in touch 28. Samuel is sociable so he can ________ a lot of friends at school.
A. make B. take C. do D. work 29. I usually make a phone call to friends instead of ________.
A. listening B. messaging C. reading D. typing 30.I’m into ____________ . I knitted scarves and mittens for my family.
A. reading B. knittting C. cooking D. making origami
31. It’s good for you ________ out and play a sport.
A. to going B. to go C. go D. going 32. My parents never let me ________ with strangers.
A. hang out B. hung out C. hanging out D. to hang out 33. Mrs Cohen tried ________ all the housework before going to bed.
A. finishing B. finish C. finishes D. to finish 34. She adores ________ ancient coins and foreign banknotes.
A. to collect B. to collecting C. collecting D. collect
35. The cartoon is funny and it makes me ________ a lot.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughs 36. He dislikes ________ disturbed while he is thinking.
A. being B. is C. to be D. be 37. My friend doesn’t mind ________ me whenever I am in need.
A. to help B. helping C. help D. to helping
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38. If you want to pass your exams, you’d better ________ your attitude towards studies!
A. to change B. changing C. to changing D. change 39. Susan loves going out and ________ in the street.
A. walking B. walks C. to walk D. walk
40. Johnson used to stay up late and ________ the Net.
A. surfs B. surf C. surfing D. to surf
41. There are many ________activities such as mountain biking or skate boarding.
A. exciting B. excited C. excite D. excitation
42. She is a handy and independent girl. She loves ________DIY.
A. make B. making C. do D. doing
43. He never goes out or plays sport in his free time. He stays at home and ______ games all the time.
A. play B. plays C. playing D. to play
44. Steven is very________. He uses old and broken objects to make crafts.
A. creating B. creatively C. creative D. creation
45. She is very __________. She spends most of her time studying
A. hard-working B. difficult C. hard D. easy
46. According to a survey, 21% of children under 18 in the UK enjoy ________ football.
A. to play B. play C. playing D. played
47. About 16% of them love ____________ swimming.
A. to go B. go C. going D. went
48. A lot of young families in Viet Nam prefer _________ time doing outdoor activities together.
A. spending B. spend C. spent D. to spend 49. Our cousins detest ____________ books and ___________.
A. reading/ draw B. reading/ drawing
C. to read/ to draw D. read/ draw
50. Does your brother dislike _________ his friends? – Yes, he prefers _________ them.
A. call/ message B. calling/ messaging
C. to call/ to message D. to call/ message
51.How much time do you spend _______ leisure activities?
A.on B. in C. for D. with 52.Many young people don’t _______ walking to school or playing active games?
A. prefer B. enjoy C. suggest D. want
53._______ leisure time is free from compulsory activities, it is often referred to as “free time.’
A. Because B. Although C. When D. As long as
54.On YouTube you can find many videos on _______ all aspects of your English.
A. surfing B. working C. taking D. improving
55.“My favourite leisure activity is taking photos.” “_______”
A. That sounds so interesting! B. That’s all right.
C. OK. That’s what you’ve chosen. D. Sure. It’s very entertaining.
Exercise 4. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
1. I used to run cross country to stay in shape for basketball.
A. keep fit B. carry out C. run into D. hang out
2. You need to be patient and give him a little space.
A. worried B. nice C. calm D. hot- tempered
3. We’re looking for young people with enterprise and creativity.
A. reality B. shyness C. imagination D. lazy
4. Peter adores reading books and cooking with his mom at the weekends.
A. hates B. enjoys C. dislikes D. fancy
5. I still keep in touch with a lot of my old school friends actually.
A. hang out B. communicate C. get lost D. hide
Exercise 5. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
1. Young children do not understand that many household objects are dangerous.
A. suitable B. interesting C. safe D. expensive
2. There is a table in front of the television.
A. next to B. beside C. between D. behind
3. The chemicals also help increase mental strength.
A. thinking B. physical C. brainy D. spiritual
4. You connect better with people depending on how honest you are.
A. link B. combine C. join D. separate
5. I can’t stand people who are cruel to animals.
A. hateful B. unkind C. generous D. evil
Exercise 6. Match the sentence half in A with the other half in B to make a complete sentence.
1. I’m not keen a. in doing DIY
2. My sister isn’t b. on going shopping because it takes so much time.
3. Mi and Lan are crazy c. of doing puzzles very much
4. Phong isn’t fond d. into playing sport.
5. Are you interested e. about playing board games.
Exercise 7. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
1. Mark is crazy about sport, and he can play basketball, football, table tennis, and golf.
2. Are you keen on hanging out or going shopping?
3. Many girls are interested in building houses.
4. My dad and I love cooking, so we can spend hours in the kitchen.
5. Is your grandfather fond of collecting stamps and coins?- Yes, he is.
6. What does your brother do in his free time? – He usually surfs the Net.
Exercise 8. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. stay make watch do cycle hang out travel get play keep knit take collect
1.My brother loves watching/ to watch live football on TV.
2.Do people in your country like traveling/ to travel abroad on vacation?
3.Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests cycling in the rain.
4.I don’t mind staying at home to look ater the children.
5.Minh is in good shape. He enjoys playing sports and doing exercise
6.She doesn’t like getting/to get up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.
7.Emily dislikes making models, but she enjoys origami.
8.I fancy eating out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.
9. I still keep in touch with her even though we haven’t seen each other for 8 years
10. The way he releases stress is to hang out with his friends.
11. How many balls of wool did you need to knit that sweater?
12. One of the biggest benefits of doing puzzles is that they help us to build connections in our brains and improves cognitive function.
13. I spent hours surfing the net, searching for information.
14. My cousin, David adores taking photos. He has got an expensivecamera.
15. My friend Jenifer loves collecting unique things.
Exercise 9: Complete the sentences with phrases in the box. like working detests doing detests looking like eating watching football fancies being fond of doing adore playing crazy about building fancy knitting
1.My younger sister is crazy about building doll houses.
2.My friend Peter and I adore playing sports
3.I don’t like working at the weekend. I like spending time with myfamily instead.
4.My dad fancies being in the kitchen and preparing food for my family.
5.Nancy detests doing housework such as washing the dishes.
6.My sister doesn’t fancy knitting.
7.Joey enjoys watching football but he detests playing football.
8.My sister is fond of doing voluntary activities. She has travelled to 15 countries to do voluntary work.
9.I don’t like eating onion. I hate onion.
10.Minh hates me. He even detests looking at me.
Exercise 10. Fill in the blanks with the -ing form of the verbs from the box.
work learn see do ride help practise lie message sit
1. They spend hours messaging their friends.
2. My brother is interested in learning a second foreign language.
3. Mr Henderson hates working on weekends or holidays.
4. Thank you for signing up to our event and we look forward to seeing you.
5. If you want to speak English fluently, you need to practice it every day.
6. Jimmy adores riding a bike to the countryside and going fishing.
7. He doesn’t mind helping me to improve my English speaking skills.
8. Every Sunday morning, my father enjoys lying on the beach and relaxing.
9. Do you like going out with us after doing your homework?
10. David prefers doing judo to hanging out with friends.
Exercise 11. Choose the correct answer.
1. Don’t spend/ spending too much time in front of TV or computer screen.
2. Many people prefer surfing/ surf the net to reading books.
3. Doing exercise regularly makes your body become/ to become healthy and fit.
4. They fancy dancing, but they rarely going/go to a discotheque.
5. Will you be able stopping/ to stop checking social media for a month?
6. My uncle doesn’t need to buy/buy modern tools for the gardening.
7. Let’s go to the beach and play/ to play some volleyball games.
8. I enjoyto take/ taking photos because they remind me of good memories.
9. I really want travelling/ to travel to peaceful places and breathe the fresh air.
10. Would you mind help/ helping me with the computer settings?
Exercise 12. Complete the sentences with the to-infinitive form of the verbs in bracket
1.Everyone likes (eat) to eat ice cream.
2.Do you prefer (read) to read books in your freetime?
3.I hate(watch) to watch horror movies?
4.Many people prefer(go) to go travelling on holidays.
5.My father loves(play) to play golf with his friends.
6.I prefer (not stay) not to stay up too late.
7. What does your sister love(do) to do in her spare time?
8.I used to prefer(hang out) to hang out with my friends at weekend.
9. I think not many people like(listen) to listen to her music.
10. Teenagers love (surf) to surf the web to while away their freetime.
Exercise 13. Complete the sentences with the V -ing form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Everyone likes (eat) eating ice cream.
2. Do you prefer (read) reading books in your freetime?
3. I dislike (watch) watching horror movies?
4. Many people prefer(go) going travelling on holidays.
5. My father loves(play) playing golf with his friends.
6. I prefer (not stay) not staying up too late.
7. What does your sister love(do) doing in her spare time?
8. I used to prefer (hang out) haging out with my friends at weekend.
9. I think not many people like(listen) listening to her music.
10. Teenagers love (surf) surfing the web to while away their free time.
11. My mother dislikes(prepare) preparing the meals.
12. Do you enjoy(do) doing DIY in your freetime?
13. I detest (have) having a conversation with John.
14. I don’t mind(explain) explaining the problem again.
15. Ann fancies(listen) listening to songs of her favourite singer.
16. My friend adores(spend) spending time with her cats.
17. I always love(try) trying new things when I go travelling.
18. Mr.Smith hates(drive) driving his old car.
19. Anne prefers(not go) not going out too late.
20. She didn’t prefer(tell) telling him about her plan.
Exercise 14. Complete the sentences with the to-infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.
1.I have enjoyed (meet) meeting you. Hope (see) to see you again soon.
2.My father is not keen on coffee. He prefers (drink) drinking tea.
3.I am a little busy. Would you mind (wait) waiting a little longer?
4.Mobile games are great, but I don’t like (play) playing/to play them for too long.
5.If I can choose, I prefer (stay) staying at home to (play) playing sport.
6.Tonight I’d like (go) to go out, but I have to do my homework.
7.Sue loves (make) making origami. She can fold some animals, birds and flowers.
8.I detested (spend) spending two hours every day travelling to work and back.
9.He started (surf) to surf/surfing the net hours ago. Has he stopped surfing (surf) yet?
10.I tried hard (concentrate) to concentrate, but my mind kept (wander) wandering.
11. Vietnamese students love (go) going picnic at the weekend.
12. I dislike (spend) spending all day on (go) going fishing.
13. People in Britain love (drink) drinking tea with milk.
14. Do you like (listen) listening to music.
15. Does Anna fancy (watch) watching horrible movies.
16. I prefer (make) making paper flowers to (draw) drawing a picture.
17. Kate loves (hang out) hanging out with her friends on her birthday.
18. I detest (eat) eating fish.
19. Do you mind (turn) turning off the TV?
20. Does she adore (work) working with handicapped students?
21. Theyhate( see) seeing their son messaging his friends all day.
22. Doyoufancy (skateboard) skateboarding in the park this Sunday?
Exercise 15. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. At present, the social networks (become) are becoming more popular among young generation.
2. I (not listen) haven’t listened to their new CD yet. Is it any good?
3. When I was a student, I (not like) didn’t like doing homework.
4. Facebook (found) was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin.
5. The American (spend) spend hours a week watching television.
6. (you/ ever/ make) Have you ever made origami cranes?
7. I’ve just bought a new CD of folk songs. I (listen) will listen to it tonight.
8. Do you adore (lie) lying in a hot bath?
9. Please try (arrive) to arrive punctually at 8.30.
10. Many teenagers prefer (watch) watching TV to (read) reading books.
11. I (do) am doing an exercise on the present tenses at this momentand I(think) think that I(know) know how to use it now.
12. My mother sometimes(buy) buys vegetables at this market.
13. It (be) is very cold now.
14. It (rain) rains much in summer. It (rain) is raining now.
15. Daisy(cook) is cooking some food in the kitchen at present. She always(cook) cooks in the morning.
Exercise 16. Fill in each blank with a correct preposition.
1. He usually plays a sport in his free time.
2. One of my friends is into online racing games.
3. Levis wasn’t sure of changing his hobbies.
5. Julia has found a knitting kit to make a scarf for herself.
6. We shouldn’t be crazy about both computer and mobile games.
7. Robert has some CDs of pop and folk music.
8. You should spend more time with your family.
9. I still keep in touch with all my cousins, mostly by email.
10. My sister is interested in watching the cartoon about a clever wolf.
Exercise 17. Complete each sentence with an appropriate word.
1.How much time do you spend surfing the Web a day?
2.One of Jesse’s favourite leisure activities is swimming.
3. Doing exercise is good for your health.
4.What is his email address? ~ It’s ejohnsonl23@yahoo.com.
5.She enjoys knitting. She has a collection of colorful sweaters and scaves.
6.They loves reading comics such as Doraemon and Lucky Luke.
7.Would you mind closing the window? It’s cold.
Exercise 18. Each sentence has a mistake. Underline the mistakes and correct them.
1.Tuan does not like cook.
cook cooking
2.Tuan and Nam likes playing table tennis.
likes like
3.Minh hates eaten apples.
eaten eating
4..Ha dislikes to playing the piano. to playing playing
5.My parents really loves playing sports.
loves love
6.Do you fancies dancing?
fancies fancy
7..I do not fancy of eating noodles.
fancy of fancy
8.My dad detests watches Korean films.
watches watching
9.My mum adores ride her bike to work.
ride riding
10. I enjoy to talking to my friends in my free time. to talking talking
11. My friends and I are really keen on play sports.
play playing
12. I really like to getting involved in team sports. It is good for building up co-operative skill getting get
13.Minh especially loving to spend her free time sleeping and being lazy in my room. loving loves
14. She enjoys go shopping on weekends and hang out with friends. hang out hanging out
15. I am very interested in study English. study studing
16. My sister doesn’t mind to look after my cat. to look looking
17. Jim dislikes going to the library because he likes reading books. dislikes likes
18. I prefer to not go out today. to not go not to go
19.Does Mrs.Smith enjoy to cook? to cook cooking
20.Mary hates doing the housework and take after her baby sister. take taking
21. Josh detests to socialise with his co-workers. socialise socialising
22. Which movie does he fancy to watch? watch watching
Exercise 19. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. My parents don’t like to watch reality shows on television. (REAL)
2. Do you feel satisfied with your current hobbies? (SATISFY)
3. Reading, playing sports, and socialising are popular leisure activities. (SOCIALISE)
4. Playing online games may be harmful to both your mind and the body. (HARM)
5. My brother often has enjoyable time when he plays football. (ENJOY)
6. Spending much time in front of the screen can easily cause eye-tiredness. (EASY)
7. Do exercise and you’ll see a continuous improvement in your health. (IMPROVE)
8. You should never give your personal information to strangers. (PERSON)
9. Sometimes they go to local performences or cultural places for pleasure. (PERFORM)
10. People say that he is a famous singer. ( FAME)
11.When my work is stressful, I usually listen my favorite song. (STRESS)
12. It is so lovely to see the moon and starry sky at night. ( LOVE)
13.It is very relaxing to go out and do some shopping with your close friends. (RELAX)
14.Jenny is a sociable girl, and she has many good relationships. (SOCIAL)
15.There are a lot of interesting extra-curriculum activities for students in my school. ( ACTIVE)
Exercise 20. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
1. Please let me to know what you usually do in your leisure time. (know) A B C D
2. When the sun is still behind the hill, I adore to cycle in the early mornings. (adore cycling) A B CD
3. Daniel is in good shape because he plays sports and do morning exercise regularly. (does) A B C D
4. Michael is crazy on pop music, so he will go to the concert this Sunday. (crazy about) ABC D
5. My mother enjoys cooking delicious meals for the whole family in weekends. (at/ on weekends)
AB C D
6. Kelvin must fond on the Net - he holds his phone all the time. (fond of)
7. Watching TV too much can make us to feel tired and have a headache. (feel)
8. Emily don’t mind working as a volunteer for an environmental organisation. (doesn’t)
B C D
9. Don’t be disappointed because you can give up your bad habits and live happy. (happily)
BC D
10. On my opinion, playing computer games is boring and wastes time. (In my opinion)
11.What he detests to do is going to work at weekends. (doing)
12. Going fishing alone is one of my Dad’s favorite leisure activity. (leisure activities)
C LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. What does John like doing in his free time?
A. Taking photos C. Playing tennis
B. Playing computer games D. Both A and B
2. When does John usually have his free time?
A. On Monday C. At weekends
B. On Saturday D. On Sunday
3. What does Maria do in her leisure time?
A. Go cycling C. Do yoga
B. Knit clothes D. Read book
4. What kind of music does Maria like listening?
A. Jazz music C. Rock music
B. Pop music D. Classical music
5. What does Max like doing in his free time?
A. Messaging friends D. Playing sports
B. Hanging out with friends D. Doing puzzles
6. What does Anna like doing in her free time?
A. Playing the guitar C. Reading books
B. Watching TV D. Making paper flowers
Transcripsts:
Exercise 1: Listen to the short talk twice and circle the correct answer to each of the following questions
My name's Maria. What do I do in my time? I like going swimming and playing tennis on Sunday. I don't play a musical instrument, but I listen to music. I like jazz. I also love knitting clothes for my daughter.
My name´s John. Free time? Let me see. I am interested in taking photos. At weekends, I usually go out and take photos of people and things. Sometimes, I enjoy playing computer games too.
My name's Anna. In my leisure time, I'm fond of reading books-novels mostly. I don't play any sports, but I do yoga. And I go cycling,
My name's Max. I don't play any sports. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, Alice and Lucy. On Saturday, We go the cinema or watch TV. I fancy watching the cartoon about a clever wolf.
Exercise 2. Listen to the conversation twice and decide whether the following sentences are True or False.
According to the survey’s results:
1.Most people don’t do enough exercise.False
2.More people watch movies at the cinema than at home.True
3.Everybody go for a walk in the different time of a day.False
4.84% of the surveyed people often eat out.False
5.The number of people listening to radio and playing music True accounts for nearly 80%.
Transcripts:
Man: Many people think that young people nowadays don't get enough exercise. But the survey shows that isn't true: only 11% say they like playing video games while 28% go for a run or go to the gym at least once a month.
Woman: It seems that people still like going to the cinema when they want to watch a film. 46% say they go to the cinema more than once a month, but only 40% rent a video or DVD.
Man: There are two activities which everybody - or nearly everybody - says they do. Everyone who took part in the survey says they read a newspaper of magazines and 93% say they go for a walkthough they don't say if it's a long walk!
Woman: Going to a restaurant was one of the most popular leisure activities, according to the results of the survey. 64% of people say they regularly eat out.
Man: It seems that many more people like listening to music than playing it. 71% say they regularly listen to the radio, but only 8% say they can play a musical instrument.
Exercise 3: Listen to the passage and fill in the blank.
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk about my leisure activities. I prefer (1) doing puzzles to watching TV. My favorite puzzle is crossword, Sudoku. I also like (2) reading books and one of my favorites is Harry Potter. Besides, I (3) fancy skateboarding with my elder brother and sometimes I enjoy(4) surfing the net. My hobby is doing DIY. I think it’s very interesting and it needs a lot of (5) creativity.I dislike going out or (6) shopping because I hate crowded places. What about you?
D SPEAKING
Exercise 1. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C or D to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Would you like to go to the cinema with me?
A. Yes, I watch films every day. C. I’d love to. Thanks
B. Yes, I don’t like it. D. We can go there together
2. Do you fancy going out for a drink?
A. I usually drink tea. C. Why are you asking?
B. Sure. Thanks D. No, I prefer coffee.
3. Would you like to come to my house this afternoon?
A. That’s very kind of you. Thanks C. Yes, I like staying at home
B. No, I can go there myself D. I think I can.
4. What leisure activities do you usually do with your mom?
A. She enjoys doing yoga. C. She watches TV in her free time.
B. She goes to work at 7 a.m. D. We cook, do DIY, and cycle together.
5. How do you feel when you spend time with your mum?
A. Yes, I’d love to. C. I like it, too
B. I feel very happy. D. I love cooking with her.
Exercise 2. Phong and Mark are talking about their leisure activities. Choose a-e to complete their conversation. Then practice with a friend.
A. We meet twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. What about you? What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
a. B. I usually play sport. You know I love playing sport more than doing anything else.
b. C. Playing football? Would you like to join us this Sunday? We’re having a match against another school.
c. D. Yes, I’m a member of my schools football club.
d. E. I can play football, volleyball, and basketball
Phong: What do you usually do inyour leisure time?
Mark: (1)____B_____
Phong: What sport can you play?
Mark: (2)____E_____
Phong: Really? Are you a member of any sport club?
Mark: (3)____D____
Phong: How often do the club members meet?
Mark: (4)____A____
Phong: I like swimming and playing football.
Mark: (5)____C_____
Phong: I’d love to. Thanks.
Exercise 3. Write questions for the underlined parts.
1 A: How often does your mother go cycling?
B: My mother goes cyclingevery morning.
2 A: When did they go to the movies?
B: They went to the movies yesterday evening.
3. A: Who do you love hanging out with?
B: I love hanging out with my best friend Helen.
4. A: Why don't you give your personal information to websites ?
B: I don’t give my personal information to websites because it’s easy to be stolen.
5 A: How much time a day should children spend on creen?
Children should spend less than 2 hours a day on screens.
6 A: What is the most popular pastime in your country?
B: Do-it-yourself (DIY) is the most popular pastime in my country.
7. A: Where did the art of paper flower making originate?
B: The art of paper flower making originated in China.
8 A: How long does 1 vs 100 game show last?
B: 1 vs 100 game show lasts ninety minutes.
Exercise 4. Put the dialogue into the correct order.
_____7_____What types of books do you like most?
_____6_____Well, reading gives me much pleasure and knowledge. Books are a rich source ofinformation, you know.
_____4____Yeah, it’s my favourite pastime.
_____1_____Hello! Where are you going?
_____8_____ Comic books, science fiction novels, story books, etc. I also like to draw and paint in my leisure time.
____12_____What an enjoyable pastime you have!
____2______Hi! I’m going to the book store to buy some books. ____9______Nice! You’re so talented! ____3______You enjoy reading, don’t you?
____11_____I spend my leisure time gardening. I have planted many different types of flowers, plants, and trees in my garden.
_____10_____Thanks. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
_____5_____I don’t like reading at all. Why do you like reading?
Exercise 5. Put the conversation in the correct order then practice with your partners. The first and the last are your cue.
A. Phuc: I think that "Adeline" is more interesting.
B. Phuc: Yes, sure. I'm free.
C. Mai: Let's me see. We have "Tomb of the Pharaoh Queen”; “you are my grandma" and "Adeline". Do you love watching horrible movies or action movies?
D. Mai: Ok. See you soon.
E. Phuc: I will pick you up at 7:00. By the way, lend me your English exercise book.
F. Phuc: I am keen on horrible movies.
G. Mai: Would you like to go to see a movie?
H. Mai: Are you free tonight, Phuc?
I. Phuc: Yes, I'd love to. Which interesting movies are on?
J. Mai: Ok. So we'll see "Adeline" in Platinum Movie Center at 7:30 pm.
K. Mai: That's interesting. Me, too. So we can choose "Tomb of the Pharaoh Queen" or "Adeline".
Your answers:
Exercise 1. Fill in each blank with a word from the box. models bythroughorigami together upstream foldingtaught
Origami is the Japanese word for paper (1) folding ORI means to fold and KAMI means paper.(2) Together, they form the word, “origami.” It is an art form that has been handed down from parent to child (3) through many generations. Origami involves the creation of paper forms usually entirely (4) by folding. Animals, birds, fish, geometric shapes, puppets, toys and masks are among the (5) models that even very young children can learn to make in just one sitting.
In Japan, at one time origami was (6) taught in schools but today, children are generally taught origami at home. Holidays are celebrated with colorful (7) origami decorations made by the family. On children’s day (formerly boy’s day), children make colorful carp: a fish that swims (8) upstream, against the current. This symbolizes strength.
Exercise 2: Complete the text with the words in the box.
cooking likes adores sister hates low five playing spending brother
My family consists of (1) five members: my parents John and Julia, my older brother Danny and my older sister Rachael, and me, Annie. My father loves (2) spending time on work and my mother likes (3) cooking in the kitchen. She (4) adores western food a lot and she cooks it every weekend. My (5) brother Danny is a student. He loves (6) playing sports with his friends but he (7) hates doing homework, so his mark is always high in Physical Education but (8) low in other subjects. My (9) sister Rachael looks cute and she knows it. She (10) likes spending hours in front of mymother’s dressing table to look at herself. Actually, I like looking at her too.
Exercise 3. Complete the text with the words in the box. socialize destest surf write rely read adore hang out
1. My brother likes to surf/ surfing the Net looking for new music.
2.I dislike relying too much on other people. I want to be independent.
3.Josh enjoys hanging out with his classmates after school.
4. My sister and I fancy reading novels when we have free time.
5. He’s very artitic. He enjoys writing poems in his free time.
6. James detests talking with his neighbors because he finds them annoying.
7. My uncles loves to socialize/ socializing with other people . he has many friends.
8.Ann adores working with children. She’s a teacher.
Exercise 4. Fill in the blank with a suitable word
Ethan and Noah are brothers. They look (1) like each other but they are quite different in some ways. Noah likes to stay inside. He likes to watch television, and he watches several shows every day. He spends about two hours (2) watching television each day. He also likes (3) playing video games. He is also keen on (4) surfing the Net. He is into messaging his friends and playing games online. In contrast, Ethan likes to spend time outside. He likes to swim in a pool which is not far (5) from his house. He goes to the pool several times each week, sometimes everyday. He swims (6) for about an hour. He walks there and back. Sometimes he runs all the (7) way there! On some days, Ethan plays basketball with his friends. Ethan (8) doesn’t watch much television. He spends most of his day on his feet.
Decide if the statements are true (T) or false
1.The brothers are similar in terms of their appearance.True
2.Noah likes doing outdoor activities.False
3.Noah often spends time with electric or technological devices.True
4.Ethan goes swimming very often.True
5.Ethan always walks to the swimming pool.False
Exercise 5. Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
Nowadays, leisure activities are totally different from the past. Many people no longer enjoy(1)______ in outdoor activities after school. In stead, they(2)________playing computer games or (3)_______ the web in their free time. Some people (4)_______too much on computer and the Internet. For example, they prefer(5)_______ messages to having a face-to-face conversation with friends. Even when people (6)_______out with their friends, they rarely talk but they use their phones to surf web. However, many people dislike the Internet and the(7)_______world. They hate to waste time on the computer and (8)_______other activities such as reading, shopping or sporting.
1.A.participate B.to participate C. participating D. participates
2.A.fancy B.don’t mind C.dislike D.hate
3 A.sailing B. surfing C.swimming D.diving
4.A.play B.rely C.addict D.use
5.A.send B.to send C.to sending D. sends
6 A.play B.rely C.meet D.hang
7 A.virtual B.real C. fake D.new
8.A.dislike B.detest C.enjoy D.mind
Exercise 6. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. Leisure in Britain
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)_____ voluntary work, especially for charities. People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where the (2) _____ popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (3)______ programs on video so that they can watch later, and video recorders are also used (4)______ watching videos hired from a video rental shop.
Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines.
In the summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by “do-it-yourself”, (5)______ people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after; taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.
The extra leisure time (6) _____ at weekends means that some leisure activities, many of them to do with sport, normally (7)______ place only then. Traditional spectator sports include football, cricket, horse racing, motor racing and motor cycle racing. Popular forms of (8)______ are swimming, tennis, ice-skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking. Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (9)______ to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (10) _____ go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by ‘do-it-yourself’, when people spend time improving or repairing their homes.
Some leisure activities are mostly or entirely social. Inviting friends for a drink or a meal at home is the most usual one. Sometimes people join friends for a drink in a pub, or have dinner in a restaurant.
The extra time available at weekends means that some leisure activities, many of them to do with sport, normally take place only then. Traditional spectator sports includefootball, cricket, horse racing, motor racing and motorcycle racing. Popular forms of exercise are swimming, tennis, ice skating or roller-skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking.
Families often have a ‘day out’ at the weekend, especially in summer, with a visit to alocal event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all ages go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
A.Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1.Many British people use their free time to help people in need. True
2.In the summer, the British prefer indoor activities. False_
3.All free time activities are individual activities. False
4.Most British people watch or do sports at the weekend. True
5.Sometimes people go with their friends to a pub or restaurant. True
6.British young people don’t like going to the movies. False
B.Answer the questions.
1.What’s the most popular free time activity in the UK?
Watching television is the most popular free time activity.
2.How many hours a week do the British watch TV?
The British watch TV about 25 hours a week.
3.In winter, what do the British often do in their spare time?
In winter, the British often do DIY (do-it-yourself) in their spare time.
Exercise 7. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also do voluntary work, especially for charities.
A lot of free time is spent in the home, where the most popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours per week. Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. In the
4.Which sports do many British people enjoy watching?
They are football, cricket, horse racing, motor racing and motorcycle racing.
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and decide whether the statement are True(T) or False(F) of hace No Information (NI)
Leisure Time
Hello! My name's Johnny. I'm fourteen years old and I live in Sydney, Australia. I just want to talk about how my friends and I spend our free time. My best friends are Tom and David. They are in the same class as me.
Teenagers often complain they're bored and have nothing to do. I can't understand them. I'm never bored.
If the weather is nice, we go for a walk or we ride our bikes. All of us love rollerblading. We often play football, basketball or cricket in the park and when it is rainy, we go to the sports centre. Here we usually play table tennis or go swimming.
If you play a musical instrument it's a good fun! I play the guitar and practise a lot. At home I usually listen to music or read magazines and books. Of course, as other teenagers I often go on the Internet or play computer games - but not always! It's a pity that a lot of teenagers live their lives on several public sites like Facebook or Twitter! They had better make real friends!
In the evenings I sometimes watch TV. I often invite my friends over for dinner or a cup of tea and we play chess or cards.
At the weekend we go hiking, fishing or sometimes we go to the cinema. We like comedies.
1. Johnny has a lot of friends. NI
2. He is often bored.
3. He and his friends like doing sports
4. He plays a musicial instrument.
5. At home he helps a lot
6. He likes listening to rock music. NI
7. He is addicted to the internet. False
8. He has a Facebook profile False
9. In the evening he’s usually at home. True
10. He never goes out at the weekends False
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and decide whether the statement are True(T) or False (F)
LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN BRITAIN
The weekends area a time for many leisure activities in Britain. British people often have to work five days a week from Monday to Friday is the precious time for family and friends. People enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities in Britain. According to the EU’s statistical office, British people spend abot 45% of their free time watching television, 24% of their free time socialising , 2223% on sport and hobbies, and 10% on other activities. Other popular leisure activities are listening
to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY, garedning, eating out and going to the cinema.
The most common leisure activity in the UK is watching television. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per week. Almost all households have at least one television set. The second most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relations. Another popular leisure activity is gardening. The British are known as a nation of gardeners. Most people have a garden on their property. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY centers and garden centres. These are like supermarkets for the home and garden. These places are very popular with British home-owners at the weekends.
__T___1.People enjoy various indoor activities Britain.
__F___2.British people spend more than half of their free time watching television.
__F___3.The most common leisure activity in the UK is visiting or entertaining friends or relations.
__F___4. All house holds have at least one television set.
__F___5.British people are all gardeners.
__T___6. All towns in Britain have one or more DIY centers and garden centres.
Exercise 10. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been blamed for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives.
IAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they lie to their parents and partners about how much time they spent online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already keen on computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet.
1.What is the best title of the passage?
A. The advantage of the Internet
C. Impact of Internet on teens
B. Keen on the Net
D. A guide to the Internet
2.According to the writer, internet addiction __________.
A. is not the same as gambling
C. can lead to financial problems
B. is not an illness
D. helps people kill time
3.Internet addicts find it hard ___________.
A. to use the Internet in the morning B. to lie about the time they spent online
C. to spend more time on the Internet D. to spend less time on the Internet
4.The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. the Internet B. IAS C. dream D. computer
5.Which of the followings is NOT true?
A.IAS is recognised as a new illness.
B.Internet addiction can cause suicide behaviours.
C.Many internet addicts spend more than 40 hours a week online.
D.Teenagers who are hooked on computer games can suffer from IAS. Exercise 11. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
The most interesting hobby that I have is playing the guitar. I have played guitar for three and a half years now and I am getting better at it every time I decide to play. Playing guitar keeps me doing something interesting at home instead of staring at the ceiling all the time. Actually it is a very relaxing activity. It gives person some time to think and dream.
Guitar or guitars also give my room some personality. When it hangs on my wall it seems like a piece of art. I have two guitars - one is black acoustic one and the second is a yellow Spanish guitar. The last one was my first guitar and both of them are Yamaha products. I bought the classical one because it was required to learn guitar in my school. Since I am interested in blues, jazz and rock music I felt that I needed a change in my guitar play and that is why I bought the black acoustic one.
I can play many different songs and after 3 years of experience I have learned how to learn the songs to play them. My favourite songs that I have learned are Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. I can also play a bit Sting, Nirvana, Metallica and the Animals.
In the future I want to improve my guitar playing skills and maybe use them in some small band or I would just like to play with my friends. I would certainly recommend learning guitar. If interest in it comes, it cannot be put away.
1. The first paragraph is mainly about ________.
A. why playing the guitar is the author’s most interesting hobby
B. the author’s good feelings about playing the guitar
C. how the author chose to play the guitar and the benefits of playing it
D. the author’s hobby of playing the guitar and some of its benefits
2. According to the second paragraph, the author’s first guitar is ________.
A. not a Spanish one B. black
C. not an acoustic one D. not a classical one
3. Why did the author buy the acoustic guitar?
A. Because the author likes to play blues, jazz and rock music
B. Because the author was required to learn guitar in school
C. Because the other guitar can’t play classical music
D. Because the author wanted to change his current one
4. What does the phrase “the Animals” in the third paragraph possibly refer to?
A. a song B. a music band
C. some kinds of animals D. none of above
5. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. the author plays the guitar because he usually does nothing in his free time
B. the author has totally four guitars
C. the author can play different songs of different types of music
D. the author will continue to play the guitar in the future
D WRITING
Exercise 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence
1. Vinh really loves to hang out with friends.
Vinh really enjoys hanging out with friends.
2. Building doll houses is very interesting.
It is very interesting to build doll houses
3. It is not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.
It's better to avoid spending too much time on computer games.
4. My parents insist me on learning something interesting.
My parents wants me to learn something interesting.
5. Jenny finds cooking boring.
Jenny dislikes cooking
6. Going fishing in the rural areas is really enjoyable.
I really enjoy going fishing in the rural areas
7. He was into surfing the Net, but now he isn’t.
He used to be into surfing the Net
8. Why don’t we take a break and relax for a while?
Let’s take a break and relax for a while.
9. I find collecting birthday cards interesting.
I’m interested in collecting birthday cards.
10. She likes messaging friends more than watching TV.
She prefers messaging friends to watching TV.
11. Playing video games can affect both your mind and body.
Both your mind and body can be affected by playing video games
12. Please help me with this exercise!
Would you mind helping me with this exercise
13.
If you get too attached to your smartphone, you won’t have time for your family.
__________________________________________________________________________Don’t get too attached to your smartphone or you won’t have time for your family.
14. It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar”.
The film “Avatar” lasts more than two hours.
15. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.
She’s crazy about hanging out with friends on Saturday evening.
16. She only allows her children to watch television at weekends.
She only lets her children watch television at weekends.
17. Could you help me with this box?
Would you mind helping me with this box?
18. DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think.
DIY skills are easier to learn than I think.
19. Who will take care of the garden while you are away?
Who will look after the garden while you are away.
20. How about going cycling this afternoon?
Shall we going cycling this afternoon?
21. What leisure activity do you like most?
What’s your favortie leisure activity
Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.
1. I am interested in going camping with my close friends. (fancy)
I fancy going camping with my close friends.
2.She can’t bear talking with him about what he likes. ( destest)
She destests talking with him about what he likes.
3.Watching historical films is very interesting to my younger brother. (enjoy)
My younger brother enjoys watching historical films.
4.It is not a problem to me whether I have to pick her up to the cinema or not. (mind)
I don’t mind picking her up to the cinema.
5.Mr. Pike is a big fan of water polo. (fond)
Mr. Pike is fond of water polo.
Exercise 3. Write sentences with the cues given.
1.Mai/ usually/ listen/ K-pop music/ free time.
Mai usually listens to K-pop music in her free time.
2.when/ I/ be/ a child/ I/ enjoy/ build/ doll houses.
When I was a child, I enjoyed building doll houses.
3.my father/ spend/ most/ leisure time/ look after/ the garden.
My father spends most of his leisure time looking after the garden.
4.watching TV/ most/ popular/ leisure activity/ Britain?
Is watching TV the most popular leisure activity in Britain?
5.she/ be / fond/ the medical drama/ after/ watch/ the first episode.
She was fond of the medical drama after watching the first episode.
6.most/ my friends/ prefer/ play sports/ to/ surf the net.
Most of my friends prefer playing sports to surfing the net.
7.today’s world/ teenagers/ rely/ technology/ more/ the past.
In today's world, teenagers rely on technology more than the past.
8. Elizabeth/ enjoy/ listen to/ Vietnamese folk songs’ melodies
Elizabeth enjoys listening to Vietnamese fork song's melodies.
9. He/ need/ buy/ some tools/ fix/ dog house/ this weekend
He needs to buy some tools to fix the dog house thekend.
10. Play/ online games/ have/ both/ positive/ negative effects
Playing online games has both positive and nagative effects.
11. Max / like/ cooking / and/ he/ not/ often/ surf/ Net
Max likes cooking and he doesn't often surf the Net.
12. Why/ not/ you/ turn off/ TV/ go out/ some fresh air?
Why don't you turn off the TV and go out for some fresh air?
13. Hobbies/ such as/ play/ sports/ or/ do/ exercise/ be/ good
Hobbies such as playing sports or doing exercise are good.
14. I/ not/ mind/ do/ homework,/ but/ I/ not/ like/ have/ lots of it
I don't mind doing homework, but I don't like to have/ having lots of it.
15. Make/ paper flowers / help/ me/ improve/ my patience/ carefulness
Making paper flowers helps me improve my patience and carefulness.
Exercise 4. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
1. When/game/ be careful/ you/ online/, /when/ make friends/ strangers/ you/ with /.
_____________________________________________________________________ When you game online, be careful when you make friends with strangers.
2. We/ that/ can/ Kim/ likes/ see/ the/ piano/ playing/.
We can see that Kim likes playing the piano
3. Such as/ hobbies/ or/ building / things/ / collecting/ houses/ interesting/ are / some /.
Some hobbies are interesting such as building houses or collecting things.
4. health/ sitting/ problems/ all/ day/ in front of/ the/ can/ computer/ cause /.
Sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems.
5. fancy/ you/ do/ children/ with/ working?/
Do you fancy working with children?
6. to/ you/ listening/ like/ music?/ Do
Do you like listening to music?
7. in/ My/ flowers/ mother/ the/ planting/ garden./ loves
My mother loves planting flowers in the garden.
8. swimming/ the/ parents/ enjoy/ My/ in/ sea./ really
My parents really enjoy swimming in the sea
9. cycling/ Do/ fancy/ now?/ you
Do you fancy cycling now?
10. and/ I/ My/ playing/ adore/ chess./ brother
My brother and I adore playing chess.
11. laboratory/ Minh Nam and I/ spending/ love/ a/ do/ hours/ to/ an experiment./ in
Minh Nam and I love spending hours in a laboratory to do an experiment.
12. interested in/ I/ fishing/ cold/ am not/ weather./ in/ this
am not interested in fishing in this cold weather.
Exercise 5. Circle A, B, C or D indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to the sentence given.
1. I like reading books, listening to music, and drawing in my free time.
A. My after- school activities are reading books, listening to music, and drawing.
B. I like books, music and pictures.
C. My leisure activities are reading books, listening to music and drawing.
D. I prefer reading books to listening to music and drawing.
2. My brother is interested in doing puzzles.
A. My brother likes doing puzzles.
B. My brother finds doing puzzles boring.
C. My brother does puzzles every day.
D. My brother prefers doing puzzles to anything else.
3. My favorite leisure activity is doing DIY.
A. I enjoy doing DIY.
B. I’m keen on doing DIY
C. I’m into doing DIY.
D. I like doing DIY the most.
4. They are crazy about cooking.
A. They like cooking.
B. They like cooking very much
C. They are fond of cooking
D. Their favorite activity is cooking
5. Phong detests playing computer games.
A. Phong doesn’t like playing computer games.
B. Phong prefers playing computer games.
C. Phong isn’t fond of playing computer games.
D. Phong hates playing computer games very much.
UNIT 2: LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
A. VOCABULARY
New words (Từ mới)
Word Type Pronunciation Meaning
1.tan (n) /tæn/ sự rám nắng
2. enjoyable (adj) /in´dʒɔiəbl/ thú vị
3.countryside (n) /ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd/ nông thôn
4.village (n) /ˈ vɪlɪdʒ/ ngôi làng
5.harvest (v) /ˈhɑːr.vəst/ thu hoạch
6.combine harverster (n) /kəmˈbaɪn ˈhɑːvɪstər / máy gặt đập liên hợp
7.load>< unload (v) /loʊd/ chất, chở>< dỡ xuống
8.herd (v) /hɜːd/ chăn dắt vật nuôi
9.paddy field (n) /ˈpædi ˌ fiːld/ cánh đồng lúa
10. traditional (adj) /trə´diʃənəl/ (thuộc) truyền thống
11.bamboo dancing (n) /bæmˈbuːˈdæn.sɪŋ/ múa sạp
12. dragon-snake (n) /´drægənsneik/ rồng rắn
13.dry (v) /draɪ/ sấy khô, phơi khô
14.envy (v) /ˈen.vi/ ghen tị
15. milk (v) /mɪlk/ vắt sữa
16.plough (v) /plaʊ/ cày( thửa ruộng)
17. feed (v) /fiːd/ cho ăn
18. catch (v) /kætʃ/ bắt được, đánh được
19.good (n) /ɡʊd/ hàng hóa
20.separate (v) /ˈ sep.ɚ.ət/ chia ra, tách ra
21.grain (n) /ɡreɪn/ thóc, lúa
22.cattle (n) /ˈkæt(ə)l/ gia súc
23.poultry (n) /ˈ pəʊltri/ gia cầm
24. orchard (n) /ˈɔːr.tʃɚd/ vườn cây văn quả
25. crop (n) /krɒp/ hoa màu
26.pond (n) /pɑːnd/ ao( nước)
27.scenery (n) /ˈsiː.nɚ.i/ cảnh vật
28.northern Africa (n) /ˈ nɔːr.ðɚn ˈæf.rɪ.kə/ Bắc Phi
29. vast (adj) /vɑːst/ mênh mông
30.hospitable (adj) /hɒˈspɪtəb(ə)l/ hiếu khách
31.well-trained (adj) /wel‘treɪnd/ lành nghề, có tay nghề
32.surround (v) /səˈ raʊnd/ bao quanh, vây quanh
33.picturesque (adj) /ˌpɪktʃə ˈresk/ đẹp như tranh vẽ
34pick (v) /pik/ hái, ngắt
35. ancient (adj) /ˈ eɪn.ʃənt/ xưa, cổ
36. observe (v) /əbˈ zɝːv/ quan sát, xem
37.speciality (n) /ˌspeʃ.iˈæl.ə.ti/ đặc sản
38.lighthouse (n) /ˈlaɪt.haʊs/ đèn biển, hải đăng
39.fascinating (adj) /ˈfæs.ən.eɪ.tɪŋ/ hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
40.sightseeing (n) /ˈ saɪt ˌ siː.ɪŋ/ sự tham quan
41.ferry (n) /ˈferi/ phà
42.stretch (v) /stretʃ/ kéo dài ra, trải dài
43.canal (n) /kəˈnæl/ kênh đào
44.cultivate (v) /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ canh tác
45.fortunate (adj) /ˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/ may mắn
46. security (n) /səˈkjʊr.ə.ti/ sự an toàn, sự an ninh
47. supportive (adj) /səˈkjʊr.ə.ti/ đem lại sự giúp đỡ, hỗ trợ
48. unsociable (adj) /ʌn ˈ soʊʃə.bəl/ khó gần, không hòa đồng
49. dull (adj) /dʌl/ nhạt nhẽo
50. peaceful (adj) /ˈpiːs.fəl/ yên bình
Structures (Cấu trúc)
No
1. Help sb do sth
Structures Meaning
Giúp đỡ ai làm gì
Ex: I help my dad wash a car
2. Be busy V-ing
Ex: She is busy doing her homework.
3. Sense of community
Ví dụ: Tôi giúp bố rửa xe.
Đang bận làm gì đó
Ví dụ: Cô ấy đang bận làm bài tập về nhà.
Ex: I love the sense of community on the Ý thức cộng đồng
Ví dụ: Tôi yêu thích ý thức cộng đồng trên toàn
2
entire planet. hành tinh này.
4. Get along well (with someone)
Ex: She doesn’t get along well with her daughter-in-law
5. Take part in= participate in= join in
Ex: She takes part in a two-day trip with her friends.
Hòa hợp, có mối quan hệ tốt (với ai)
Ví dụ: Bà ấy không có quan hệ tốt với con dâu.
Tham gia vào
Ví dụ: Cô ấy tham gia vào chuyến đi 2 ngày cùng các bạn của cô ấy.
B. GRAMMAR:COMPARATIVE FORMS OF ADVERBS: So sánh hơn của trạng từ
Cách dùng:So sánh hơn của trạng từđược dùng để mô tả sự giống – khác giữa 2 động từ (nơi chốn, thời gian, tần suất, cách thức).
Phân biệt trạngtừngắn & trạng từ dài:
Trạng từ ngắn là trạng từ có một âm tiết
Ex:hard: chăm chỉ; fast: nhanh; near: gần; far: xa
Trạng từ dài là trạng từ có 2 âm tiết trở lên
Ex:quickly: một cách nhanh chóng; interestingly: một cách thú vị; tiredly: một cách mệt mỏi
Cấu trúc:
Đối với trạng từ ngắn Đối với trạng từ dài
S1 + verb + adv + er + than + S2 + auxiliary V
S1 + verb + adv + er + than + O/ N/ Pronoun
Lưu ý: auxiliary V: trợ động từ
- Với trạng từ ngắn, thêm đuôi “er” vào sau trạng từ
S1 + verb + more/ less + than + S2 + auxiliary V S1 + verb + more/less + than + O/ N/ Pronoun
- Với trạng từ dài, hầu hết là các trạng từ chỉ cách thức có đuôi”-ly” ta thêm “more”( nhiều hơn) hoặc “less”(ít hơn) vào trước trạng từ
-“less” là từ phản nghĩa của “more” được dùng để diễn tả sự không bằng nhau ở mức độ ít hơn.
Một số điều cần lưu ý:
Chúng ta sẽ thêm đuôi “er” vào sau các trạng từ có một âm tiết: Ex: Sue usually wake up earlier on Monday. (Sue thường dậy sớm hơn vào thứ hai)
Nhưng đối với trạng từ có chứa một nguyên âm (u, e, o, a, i) sau đó mới đến kết thúc bằng một phụ âm (p, t, f, n, h, …) thì ta cần gấp đôi phụ âm cuối trước khi thêm đuôi “er”.
Ex: Fat (mập) ⇒ Fatter (mập hơn)
Còn đối với trạng từ kết thúc băng đuôi “-y” thì ta chuyển “y” thành “i” và thêm đuôi “er
Ex: Early (sớm) ⇒ Earlier (sớm hơn)
Chúng ta sẽ thêm “more” vào trước các trạng từ có từ hai âm tiết trở lên:
Ex: Sue speaks French more fluently than her teacher. (Sue nói tiếng Pháp trôi chảy hơn cô giáo của cô ấy)
Trường hợp trạng từ có đuôi “-ly” thì phần lớn sẽ dùng “more”
Ex: carefully (cẩn thận) ⇒ more carefully (cẩn thận hơn)
Ex: quickly (nhanh) ⇒ more quickly (nhanh hơn)
Bảng biến đổi dạng so sánh với trạng từ ngắn.
Ví dụ:
1. They work harder than I do. ( Họ làm việc chăm chỉ hơn tôi.)
2. She runs faster than he does. ( Cô ấy chạy nhanh hơn anh ấy.)
3. My mother gets up earlier than me.
(Mẹ tôi thức dậy sớm hơn tôi.)
4. I go to school later than my friends do.
( Tôi đi học muộn hơn các bạn tôi.)
Ví dụ:
1. My friends did the test more carefully than I did.
( Bạn tôi làm bài kiểm tra cẩn thận hơn tôi.)
2. My dad talks more slowly than my mom does.
(Bố tôi nói chậm hơn mẹ tôi.)
3. Hanh acts less responsibly than anyone here.
( Hanh làm ít trách nhiệm hơn bất cứ ai ởđây.)
4. John works more carefully than Tom.
(John làm việc cẩn thận hơn Tom.)
Trạng từ So sánh hơn của trạng từ fast faster hard harder high higher late later long longer low lower wide wider
Bảng biến đổi dạng so sánh hơn của trạng từ dài.
Trạng từ So sánh hơn của trạng từ carefully more/less carefully happily more/ less happily clearly more/ less clearly heavily more/ less heavily sadly more/ less sadly
C.
slowly more/ less slowly quietly more/ less quietly
Dạng so sánh của trạng từ bất quy tắc: Trạng từ So sánh hơn của trạng từ badly worse early earlier far further/ farther little less much more well better
PHONICS
/ə/ là một nguyên âm ngắn. Để phát âm âm này, miệng ta nên mở tự nhiên, không quá to, lưỡi thả lỏng tự nhiên. Âm được phát ra rất ngắn gọn, dứt khoát, khi phát âm xong, lưỡi vẫn giữ nguyên.
/ɪ/ là một nguyên âm ngắn. Để phát âm âm này, miệng bạn cần hé nhỏ và mở vừa sang hai bên. Lưỡi đưa lên cao và hướng về phía trước ( đầu lưỡi nằm phía sau hàm răng dưới).
D. PRACTICE
A PHONICS
Exercise 1. Read the following words and put them in the correct column.
cottage along havest problem banana ship guitar compare separate village agree generous begin passage miss become chicken collect build picture
Exercise 2. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. message B. havest C. shortage D. decide
2. A. paper B. entertainment C. complete D. again
3. A. bring B. chick C. courage D around
4. A. mother B. famous C. accident D. zebra
5. A. comedy B. princess C. cinema D. letter
6. A. sofa B. cottage C. damage D. return
7. A. ancient B. cultivate C. surround D. hospitable
8. A. canal B. scenery C. ferry D. build
9. A enjoyable B. paddy C. pretty D. garden
10. A. visitor B. busy C. activity D. gather
11. A. worker B. village C. milk D. little
12 A. better B. pasta C. orchard D. become
13.A. guitar B. hamburger C. suggest D. future
14.A. return B. passage C. again D. remind
15.A. photograph B. ability C. behave D alarm
16 A about B. open C. silent D. review
17. A. excellent B. shortage C. arrive D. complain
18. A. woman B. nation C. accept D. England
19 A. from B. promise C. answer D. different
20. A. traditional B. envy C. children D. describe
21. A. collect B. picturesque C. garden D. cottage
22. A chick B. generous C. baggage D. Fish
22. A. answer B. prudent C. sentence D. Renew
23. A. quilt B. guitar C. handsome D. Remove
6
Exercise 1. Look at the pictures and write the name of the activities. poultry cattle picturesque paddy field envy load herd combine harvester ferry crops orchard harvest
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the words in exercise 1
1. Every Sunday she went to the park to _____________ the ducks.
2. They had a huge garden and an ______________with all these wonderful different fruits.
3. He helped his uncle _________ grain onto a truck.
4. “_________” mean chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese.
5. Horses are grazing in the ____________.
6. Farmers are extremly busy during the ____________.
7. They can use a _________________ to collect the straws for this purpose.
8. A boy was driving the herd of __________ to the pasture.
9. I________ you for your large group of friends.
10. We saw a beautiful, _____________ city by day but at night it was really crazy.
11. She left Hongkong and took the ____________ to Kowloon.
12. Rice farmers here still plant and harvest their ____________ by hand.
Exercise 3. Match the words in column A to the correct meanings in column B. A B
1. poultry a.a tall building on the coast containing a large light which warns ships that there are rocks.
2. picturesque b.a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service
3.paddy field c.brown skin caused by being in the sun
4. harvest time d.friendly and welcoming to guests ans visitors
5. vast e.not interesting or exciting in any way
6. tan f.birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat.
7. lighthouse g. to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop.
8. countryside h.a large farm machine that cuts a crop and separates the grain from the stem
9. ferry i. visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way
10.cattle j. land which is away from towns and cities.
11.cultivate k.cows and bulls that are kept as farm animals
12. hospitable l.a field in which rice is grown
13. dull m. from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time
14. ancient n.the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields
15.combine harvester o. extremely big
Exercise 3. Complete the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1.I went on a trip to the countryside and had my first experience _______ farm work.
A. on B. with C. for D. of
2.We usually spend our holiday in the village _______ our grandparents live.
A. what B. where C. which D. when
3.I think country life is so boring and _______ because you’re not close to shops and services.
A. unhealthy B. inconvenient C. comfortable D. peaceful
4.On the farm, uncle Duong showed us how to _______ cucumbers.
A. plough B. produce C. pick D. put up
5.On the side of the road, a herd boy was herding _______.
A. kites B. dogs C. cattle D. poultry
6.Mongolian children learn to ride when they are _______ as three years old.
A. as young B. younger C. younger than D. so young
7.Countryside is not polluted _______ you can breathe there fresh air.
A. although B. however C. therefore D. as
8.‘Children in my village often fly their kites in the paddy fields.’ ‘_______’
A. I’m glad you like it C. How interesting!
B. That’s awesome. D. Exactly what I want.
9. ________ field is a field planted with rice growing in water.
A. Paddy B. Grass C. Grain D. Good
10.After harvesting rice, the farmers often ________ it in the sunlight.
A. collect B. water C. dry D. pick
11.His neighbours helped him ________ a cattle station outside his house.
A. road B. put up C. load D. herd
12.The farm has a ________ expanse of grassland for us to play football.
A. vast B. short C. limited D. narrow
13.My cousin rode the bike ________ through the narrow soil paths.
A. healthily B. skillfully C. exactly D. hardly
14.I have stayed in a ________ area for two weeks. The transportation was very inconvenient and there was no entertainment center to relax.
A. rural B. urban C. outskirts D. suburb
15.__________ people in the countryside are not rich, they often have a peaceful and happy life.
A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. When 16. We often spend a lot of time talking with our ……………………. during Tet holiday.
A. relation B. relationship C. relatives D. relative 17.Nowadays, people in my village use a _________ to harvest their rice and separate the grains from the rest of the plant.
A. lighthouse B. combine harvester C. truck D. motorbike
18.Last week was the harvest time. I was staying with my uncle and I helped him _______ therice onto the truck
A. unload B. load C. separate D. pick 19. Harvesting the rice is much __________ than drying the rice.
A. more harder B. more hardly C. hardlier D. harder 20.A village is often ___________ than a city.
A. more densely populated B. less densely populated
C. more densely populating D. less densely populating 21. My family is going to come back to the hometown to __________ a visit to our grandparents.
A. make B. pay C. do D. take 22. Which one do you prefer, life in the ……………………. area or life in a modern town?
A. far B. further C. distance D. remote 23. InEmi’sopinion,citylifeismore__________ thancountrylife.
A. friendly B. excitingC. natural D. peaceful 24. The sky is _______ here in the countryside because there are no buildings to block the view.
A. tidy B. close C. dense D. vast 25. Don’t worry. It isto travel to that village even at night.
A. safe B. unsafe C. difficult D. inconvenient 26. The boys often help their parents towater from the village well.
A. gather B. collect C. give D. find 27. The_________ on display in Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture are very interesting.
A. items B. goods C. products D. shows
28. People in rural areas live __________ than those in cities.
A. simplier B. more simply C. more simple D. simpler 29. Does your new stereo play music __________ than your old one did?
A. louder B. more loudly C. loudlier D. more louder 30. I’m tired of _______ in the city. It’s too busy, noisy and dirty.
A. live B. to live C. to be live D. living 31. He drives ____________ his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully C. more carefully than D. as careful as 32. My sister dances ___________ than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good 33. He did the test ___________ I did.
A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than 34. It is __________ in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy 35. Today Peter gets up __________ than he did yesterday.
A. earlier B. more early C. more earlily D. more earlier
. Look! Some children are ___________ the buffaloes.
A. picking B. playing C. driving D. herding 37. Vietnamese people have many _________ customs andcrafts.
A. tradition B. traditional C. culture D. cultural 38. The development of cities happens ________ than that of the countryside.
A. more rapidly B. much rapidly C. more rapid D. more rapidly as
. She walks__________than other people.
A. slower B. slowlier C. more slowier D. more slowly
. You have to work_________If you want to succeed.
A. more hardly B. hardlier C. harder D. less harder
. This time you did much________!
A. better B. more better C. more well D. gooder 42. No one in my class runs__________than Peter.
A. more fastly B. faster C. more faster D. fast 43. You need to work___________, or you will make a lot of mistakes.
A. more careful B. more carefully C. carefully D. less carefully 44. The teacher asked me to speak___________.
A. loud B. louder C. more loud D. loudly 45. David did ________ than he thought he would do on his test.
A. more badly B. worse C. worst D. bad 46. My sister dances ___________ than I do.
A. more beautiful B. beautiful C. beautifuller D.more beautifully 47. His company earned_______ money than the years before.
A. less B. much C. least D. little 48. Jim threw the ball ___________________ than Peter.
A. far B. further C. furthest D. more farther 49. Please write ______. I can’t read it.
A. clearly B. more clearly C. clearer D. more clear 50. Today I stay up __________ than yesterday.
A. more lately B. later C. more later D. late 51.She eats better _______________.
A. than I B. than me C. that I do D.my 52. We finished ______________ we expected.
A. more quickly than B. quicklier than C. more quick than D. less quickly
53. We work ___________ now with the new manager.
A. most happily B. more happily C. happilier D. happily 54. Please, can you drive _________________?
A. slowlier B. more slowly C. most slowly D. slower 55. They arrived ________________ expected.
A. earlier than B. more early C. early D. earlier 56. Because of my father’s job, we can’t live _________in one place.
A. shortly B. slowly C. quickly D. permanently 57. A: The drought has led to many bad effects on farmers’ life.
B: That’s right. Because they depend _________ on the weather.
A. strongly B. heavily C. hardly D. slowly 58. “Which place is more peaceful, the city or the countryside?” - “__________.”
A. Definitely the countryside. B. I like the countryside better.
C. The countryside is the best choice. D. I prefer the countryside.
59. “There are many stilt houses in the north region of Vietnam.” - “__________”
A. They sound interesting. B. I can’t see them.
C. Where are the stilt houses? D. Do you like it?
60. “_____________” – “ Thank you for your compliment.”
A. You’re done your work.
B. This is a gift for you.
C. I’m glad you’re well again.
D. You look pretty in this dress.
Exercise 4. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
1. The government will have to borrow vast amounts of money.
A. small B. enormous C. little D. limited
2. The villagers were very hospitable to anyone who passed through.
A. unsociable B. cold C. generous D. unfriendly
3. They lived in a wine-growing village in a picturesque landscape of small hills"
A. ugly B. beautiful C. unatractive D. terrible
4. People have lived in this village in ancient time.
A. modern B. new C. current D. old
5. There is a great sense of community in my village.
A. separation B. disconnection C. social connection D. loneliness feeling
Exercise 5. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
1. She is fortunate in having such a kind husband.
A. happy B. unlucky C. convenient D. hopeful
2. Her boss was very supportive and gave her time off work to see her mum.
A. helpful B. encouraging C. sympathetic D. unhelpful
3. She also cultivated a small garden of her own.
A. planted B. grew C. farmed D. destroyed
4. People who take part in sports must be in condition.
A. disjoin B. participate in C. join in D. engage in
5. An interesting feature of this park is the Orphanage where lots of orphaned or abandoned animals are taken care of.
A. bad B. ugly C. dull D. weak
6. We cannot clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight.
A. cleared B. purified C. honored D. respected
7. The chairs felt hard and uncomfortable.
A. plastic B. simple C. relaxed D. soft
8. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from October to April, when the hard forest rain is over.
A. wet B. engaging C. obvious D. cordial
9. For many young people in Britain, being in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important.
A. ill B. sick C. meaningless D. small
10. You can slide the front seats forward if necessary.
A. back B. beside C. above D. under
Exercise 6. Write the comparative form of the adverds in the box.
Adverbs Comparative of adverbs Adverbs Comparative of adverbs
Badly Late
Suitable Smartly
Early responsibly Far Patiently Fast Generously Fluently Cleverly
Happily Quickly Hard
Conveniently Slowly Beautifully well Strongly
Exercise 7. Write the comparative form of the adjective or adverb in brackets. Use THAN where necessary.
1. We could have found the place _________________ witha map. (EASILY)
2. You need to draw it __________________. (CAREFULLY)
3. We can't hear. Could you speak a little ___________________. (SLOWLY)
4. The weather is getting ___________. (BAD)
5. He is a famous athlete so of course he runs me. (FAST)
6. My grandfather says that farmers in the past worked farmers nowadays. (HARD)
7. My new teacher explained the lessons ___________________ my oldteacher.(CLEAR)
8. Get rid of the sorrow! You will do it____________ next time.(GOOD)
9. People in rural areaswear those in cities. (SIMPLE)
10. Robert arrived at the meeting________________ Francis.(LATE)
11. My mother always gets up everybody else in thehouse. (EARLY)
12. Trang speaks __________________ the other ESL students in the class. (FLUENTLY)
13. They smiled __________________ before(HAPPILY)
14. Mary dances ____________________ anyone else. (GRACEFULLY)
15. Could you speak ?(LOUDLY)
16. Planes can fly birds. (HIGH)
17. I can throw the ball ___________________ anyone else in my team. (FAR)
18. I visit my grandmother my brother.(OFTEN)
19. My sister cooks I. (BADLY)
20. Everyone in the company is working ever before. ( HARD)
21. This pencil writes __________________ my previous one.(WELL)
22. The new mechanic checked the car _____________________ the old mechanic. (THOROUGHLY)
23. It usually rains ___________________ in Central Viet Nam than in other region. (HEAVY)
24. The hall was lighted the corridors. (BRIGHT)
25. Time goes by when we are busy. (QUICK)
26. The boys were playing the game the girls. (NOISY)
27. A tractor can plough a buffalo or a horse. (GOOD)
28. This task can be completed that one. (DIFFICULT)
29. Lan sings ____________________ Hoa. (SWEET)
30. You need to work , or you will make a lot of mistakes. (CARELESS)
31. Average incomes in rural areas are rising those in the city. (SLOW)
32. Henderson said that he could run _______________ anybody else in the class. (FAST)
33. All these students are good, but some work others. (HARD)
34. This year’s harvest season seems to come a week usual. (EARLY)
35. I guess that ploughing machine can plough very much a buffalo. (FAST)
Exercise 8. Complete the sentences with the comparative form of adverbs in the box. Add ‘than’ where necessary.
carefully hard quietly slowly healthily badly quickly far fast well
1.The teacher spoke ____________ to help us to understand.
2.She answered all the questions the other students and she got a very good mark.
3.The Spanish athlete ran the other runners, so he won the race.
4.Jim threw the ball Peter.
5.This street is crowded and narrow. Couldn’t you drive a bit ?
6.These days we are eating ever before.
7.I did on the test than Mark did. He got an A+ and I just got an A.
8.Machines can help farmers harvest ___________________.
9.Does more money make you work ?
10.You’re talking so loudly. Could you speak a bit _____________, please?
Exercise 9: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.
1. We were enjoying a moment by the lake when some campers passed by. (quiet/ noisy)
2. I love the pace of life and pleasant environment in the countryside. (slow/ fast)
3. That ___________ island is inhabited only by birds and small animals. (urban/ remote)
4. Eddy feels a moment of happiness when he flies a kite. (normal/ unforgettable)
5. The flowers are colourful and the scenery is (picturesque/ dull)
6. It was of him to ride a horse when he was still a child. (brave/ afraid)
7. Peter finds it quite to sit in the room all day doing nothing. (boring/ interesting)
8. All the grapes are ripening, and the apple trees are with fruit. (light/ heavy)
9. We used _______________ in the harvesting and cleaning cereals such as wheat, rice, corn. ( cultivator/ combine harvester)
10. He spent a _____________ afternoon by the river, reading a novel. (peaceful/ crowded)
11. I visit my parents than my brothers do. (more often/the most often)
Exercise 10. Fill in the blanks with the verb or phrasal verbs form from the box.
ride dry collect load put up pick fly feed herdrun around cultivated surrounded plough
1. There isn’t really enough wind to a kite today.
2. He and I have a common interest: we both postcards.
3. Go into the garden and ___________ some oranges, will you?
4. Sylvie learned to a bike when she was six.
5. My classmate and I __________ the posters on the classroom wall.
6. Jonathan sometimes uses a motorbike to the sheep.
7. The children usually ______________ on the playground kicking a ball.
8. Every Sunday she went to the park to ____________ the ducks.
9. Porters and unload cargo ships at harbours.
10. Mrs Cohen put all the wet clothes on the line to ____________.
11. The ground under the trees is usually ______________.
12. We grew up in the countryside, ______________ by beauties of nature.
13. After months without rain, the ground was too hard to ______________.
14. The teacher tried to the fighting students but couldn’t get two boys apart.
Exercise 11. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. He spent an _____________ afternoon at the park. ( ENJOY)
2. It is their _____________ to give thanks before they start eating. (TRADITIONAL)
3. It was a great to have the doctor living near us. (CONVENIENT)
4. The ____________ were very hospitable to anyone who passed through. (VILLAGE)
5. I slept very last night - the bed was really comfortable. (SOUND)
6. People in my country are very open and . I like to go there when I have free time.
(FRIEND)
7. Some of my live in the countryside (RELATE)
8. Some people say that the country is more ___________ for the people who are retired. (SUIT)
9. She ran down the stairs to greet her cousins. (EXCITE)
10. He is very with his hands. (SKILL)
11. It is said that water collected from the local streams is_______________to drink. (SAFE)
12. My brother has been a stamp for several years. (COLLECT)
13. Encouraging children to eat and drink is very important. (HEALTH)
14. Iceland is considered the most country in the world. (PEACE)
15. Please give to that charity to help the homeless after the flood. (GENEROUS)
16. The baby slept very because the bed was really comfortable. (SOUND)
17. Local people in the village often wear their costumer during the festivals. (TRADITION)
18. He was the man who invented the combine (HARVEST)
19. The local people are very ________________ to strangers. (HOSPITABLY)
20. Visually the house is very pleasing, but it’s . (COMFORT)
21. The trip was an experience. We enjoyed it very much! (FORGET)
22. In the countryside, the streets are not as crowded and ________________as in big cities. (NOISE)
23. The house is by a lot of trees. ( SURROUND)
24. She has a amount of knowledge on his subject. (VASTLY)
25. It usually rains in Central Viet Nam than in other regions. (HEAVY)
Exercise 12. Provide the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets:
26.We (play) traditional games like bamboo dancing and dragon-snake last week.
27. Could you meet me at the airport tomorrow? My flight (arrive) at six.
28. Last summer, my friends and I _____________ (spend) our holiday on a farm.
29. Nick (not ride) a horse before.
30. My father (pick) _______________ apples in the orchard now.
31. My family _____________ (live) in a small town for ten years before moving to Boston.
32. Country life _________________ (not excite) me at all. It’s so boring.
33. Nick would like (visit) the countryside at the harvest time.
34. I don’t mind ________________ (drive) for 1.5 hours on the weekend to get out to the countryside.
35. I am helping my parents( pick) fruit in the orchard.
36. My father is busy (feed) the pigs right now.
Exercise 13. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition.
1. The farmers loaded the rice _________ the truck.
2. During harvest time, people harvest rice using a combine harvester.
3. The farmer separate grain seeds ________the bundles of stalks.
4. She doesn’t usually take part _______ any of the class activities.
5. Son Doong is famous the largest cave in the world.
6. He joined the boys herding the buffaloes.
7. Would you like to visit the countryside _______ harvest time?
8. I think it’s better for children to grow ________ in the countryside.
9. The computer provides access all the information.
10. A ten can be put , then taken and transported.
11. My father used to live a farm when he was younger.
12. Last summer holiday I went _______ a trip the countryside.
Exercise 14. Underline the correct words or phrases.
1. Cattle usually cross over the road. You should drive more careful / more carefully.
2. Life in some parts of the country is boring / more boring than that in other parts.
3. The old usually get up earlier / more early than the young.
4. An ox doesn’t plough weller / better than a buffalo.
5. These 7 thinking habits will help you become more confident / more confidently.
6. Don’t worry. The river is not as deep / deeper as it looks.
7. After a hard working day, you may sleep soundlier / more soundly than usual.
8. My father has been much healthier / more healthy since he stopped smoking.
9. The air in the mountainous zones is more fresh / fresher than that in the cities
10. I can’t understand. Would you ask him to speak clearlier / more clearly?
11. The children are playing quiet / quietly in the garden.
12. John was a kind and generous / generously man.
Exercise 15. Choose the underlined word or phrase, A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. I am busy packbecause tomorrow I am going to Paris.
A B C D
2. The test was more difficult than I expected. I could finish it at least 20 minutes early.
AB C D
3. Although the island has no clean water and electric, it attracts lots of tourists.
A B C D
4. The bee can easy sting anyone coming close to their beehives.
ABCD
5.I love farm work, such as digging holes, sowing seeds and I pick fruit.
ABC D
6.She is boring with the silent surrounding because she used to live in a big city.
AB C D
7.Life in the countryside is much peaceful and the life is also slower.
ABCD
8. Tim ranmore fastlythan his friends yesterday.
A B C D
9. She refused to take part on the discussion because of her illness.
A B C D
10. I want to live in the countryside because there are many things I caneasily do in the city.
A B C D
11. He feels more happilythere than in a crowded and noisy city.
A B C D
12. When spring comes, we enjoy to pick flowers on the hill near our house.
A B C D
13. It’s not always true that living in the city is better than live in the countryside.
AB C D
14. We helped them load the rice ina truck and transport it home.
AB CD
15. Will you help me putting up a tent when our school goes camping next month?
ABC D
16. Their village had no running water, so they collected water to the stream.
A B C D
17. Kelvin was very kind and he acted more responsible than anyone in the class.
AB CD
18. I livedhappily in the farm and there was still more much to explore.
A B C D
19. Which activity do you like most, herding a buffalo or riding a horse?
A BC D
20. The harvestors use machines to separate the grains with the rest of the plant.
A B C D
21. Please speak clearer because I hardlyunderstand the instructions.
A B C D
22. Today we play more badly than we did yesterday, so we need to practise more.
A B C D
23. Maria and her sister talked loud than the other guests.
A B C D
24. I have neverseen a most colourful kite than this one.
25. John ran more fastly than all other competitors in the race.
C LISTENING
Activity 1: Listen and decide whether the statements are True(T) or False(F).
1.Maria thinks life in the city is more interesting than life in the country.
2.David says that the city is less dangerous than the country.
3.The people in the countryside aren't as open as the people in the city.
4.The country is quieter than the city.
5.The city isn't as expensive as the country.
6.The country is healthier than the city.
7.Maria thinks the city is more fun than the country.
Activity 2. Listen and fill in the blank.
True False
A.Living in the big house with big garden
B.Worrying about pollution
C.Getting stuck in traffic
4. According to the speaker, which statement is NOT TRUE?
A.The countryside is great.
B.He can enjoy fresh air and peace in the countryside.
C.Bad things never happen in the city
Activity 4. Listen and fill in the missing words to complete the passage.
My village is about 50 kilometers from the city center. It is a very (1) place where people (2) flowers and vegetables only. It is very famous for its pretty roses and picturesque scenes. The air is quite fresh, however, the smell of the roses makes people (3) cool. In spring, my village looks (4) a carpet with plenty of colours. Tourists come to visit it so often. Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the villagers much time (5) __________ the roses.
Activity 5.Listen to the text and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1. People in the city have more free time than those in the country.
2. People in the country don’t earn so much money. ________
My name is Nam. Last weekend, I visited the countryside with my classmates. The place is not very far from our town. We came there by bus – a journey of two hours. On arriving there, we (1)___________straight to our friend's house. He is Trung, whose parents are farmers living in the countryside. We drank coconut milk and (2) a lot of country pancakes. After that, we went flying kites in a paddy(3)_________ then we went swimming in the river near Trung's house. We played games together. Finally, in the afternoon we (4)_________ the countryside for the town and reached home at about 6 p.m. We really had a lot of fun. The countryside is wonderful to me. It has (5) ___________ beautiful and interesting places than in the town.
Activity 3. Listen to the passage and choose the correct answer.
1. Does the speaker enjoy living in the countryside?
A. Yes, he does B. No, he doesn’t
2. What does he love about countryside?
A.Fresh vegetable B. The peace C. Traffic jam
3. What is something that is difficult to do in the city?
3. The unemployment rate in the country is much higher than that in the city.
4. If you don’t have a car, you won’t have any trouble with commuting.
5. In the country, there are some dangers such as heavy snowfall or rainfall.
D SPEAKING
Exercise 1. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C or D to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. “That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing” – “____________________”
A. I don’t think so. C. That’s nice.
B. That’s so kind of you. D. You’re quiet right.
2. “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “_________”
A. Thank you very much. I’m afraid C. Thank you for your compliment.
B. You are telling a lie D. I don’t like your sayings.
3. “What a beautiful T-shirt you are wearing!” - “ _____________________”
A. That’s rude!
B. Thank you. That is a nice compliment.
C.I don’t mlike your sayings.
D. Thanks, I will give it back to you as soon as possible.
4. “How well you are playing!” – “ ___________________”
A. Thanks for calling. C. You’re a genius!
B. I think so. I’m proud of myself. D. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment.
5. “What a lovely house you have!” – “ __________________”
A. Of course not It’s not costly. C. I think so
B. Thank you. Hope you will come by sometime. D. No problem.
Exercise 2. Match the questions with the answers.
1. Where is your hometown, Michele? A.I usually played outside with my friends. Sometimes we went into the city to go shopping or see a movie.
2. How big is the town? B. Actually I find it exciting to live in the city, but it’s so crowded and the people aren’t friendly
3. What is the town’s population? C. It’s pretty small, just about 1.86 sq mi.
4. Did you like your hometown? D. Ten years ago.
5. What did you usually do for fun? E. I lived in a small town called Beaverton.
6. How often did you go to the city? F. About three thousand people I think.
7. When did you move to the city? G. When I was little I liked it, but when I got older I found it’s pretty boring being in such a small town.
8. Do you prefer city or country life? H. Twice or three times a month.
2. Look at the clear blue sky.
3. What did you do during your vacation?
4. The apricot tree is in full bloom.
5. Are people in the countryside more optimistic than those in the city?
6. Country life doesn’t excite me at all.
7. When is their harvest time?
8. Rice is now transported home on trucks.
9. The village has electricity now.
10. Have you ever ridden a horse?
B. Their harvest time is in December.
C. Why don’t you like it?
D. It was pleasant during the day but a little boring at night.
E. And its blossoms look lovely in the sun.
F. So villagers can now use electrical appliances.
G. No, I haven’t. But I’d like to.
H. What a beautiful sky it is today!
I. Yes, but it used to be put on animal-drawn carts in the past.
J. Lots of things.
Sounds great! I wish I could join...
Hi Thang. It's Tony. How is your stay there?
Two hours? Wow! It must be fun.
Oh, I envy you! I wish I could be there to join in. But where can you fly kites?
What are you doing?
Have you got lots of new friends there?
Really? Who did you go swimming with?
Thang: Thang speaking.
Tony: (1)
Thang: Hi Tony! It’s very exciting here. I’m having a wonderful time.
Tony: (2)
Exercise 3. Match the sentences.
1. How was your stay in the countryside? A. Yes, they are.
Thang: Lots of interesting things. Yesterday we went swimming in a river.
Tony: (3)
Thang: My cousins and their friends. We played and swam for 2 hours.
Tony: (4)
Thang: Yeah. Then we played traditional games like bamboo dancing and dragon- snake. Fantastic!
Tony: (5)
Thang: Tomorrow afternoon we’re going to fly kites together. It’s even more exciting, I think.
Tony: Sure. (6)
Thang: Yes. I made friends with many local boys. They’re very friendly.
Tony: (7)
Thang: There are lots of open fields nearby. They’re great places to fly a kite.
Tony: (8)
Thang: Well, I wish you were here Tony.
Exercise 5. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box.
Where did you spend it?
And I took many photos, but they're not here now. It's peaceful and quiet, isn't it?
My uncle's farm isn't too big but it has many things I like. Do you want to join me next time?
What did you do there?
I promise I'll invite you when I get there again. Which activity do you like most?
Lucas:Hi, Minh. How was your vacation? (1)
Minh:Hi, Lucas. It was great. I went to my uncle’s farm in the Mekong Delta to pay a visit.
Lucas: (2)
Minh:A lot of things. My cousins and I enjoyed going fishing, herding cattle, flying a kite, picking fruit...
Lucas:Sounds great! (3)
Minh:Well, it’s hard to say. Each activity gave me a different feeling. But I like the surroundings and environment there.
Lucas: (4)
Minh:Yes, it is. It’s not so noisy and busy as in the city. Fresh air and vast green fields make me feel very relaxed. (5)
Lucas:What are the things you like about your uncle’s farm?
Minh: Paddy field, fish pond, and fruit orchard... What a beautiful scenery! (6)
Lucas:Wow! I wish I could see it with my own eyes.
Minh:Oh, you can totally do that. (7)
Lucas:Yes, I do. I really want to visit some place like your uncle’s farm.
Minh: (8)
It may be after this school year.
Lucas:Thank you very much. You’re so kind.
Minh:Never mind.
Exercise 1. Read the text and choose the suitable words with the correct blank spaces.
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I live in a (1) village. My parents often tell me (2) about their life in the past. It’s not much like the village I can see nowadays.
Some villagers now live in brick houses instead of earthen ones. Our houses are better equipped (3) electric fans and TVs. Thanks to the TV, we now know more about (4) outside our village. We don’t use oil lamps (5) more. We have electric lights which are much brighter. More villagers are using motorcycles for transport instead of (6) a horse or walking. We – village children – no longer have to walk a long way and cross a stream to get (7) school, which is dangerous in the rainy season. Now there’s a new school nearby. We also have more (8)____________ from the city. They come to experience our way of life.
Exercise 2. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following My parents are farmers. They work very (1)………… on the paddy fields. They usually get (2) ………… very early in the morning. After (3)………… breakfast, they feed the buffaloes, pigs, chickens, ducks and they (4)………… the eggs. From about eight, they work on the fields. They (5)………… rice but their main (6)………… is vegetables. From eleven thirty to one thirty, they rest and have lunch. They continue to work until five in the afternoon, then they come back home. My mother (7)………… the animals again while my father (8)………… the buffalo shed and the chicken
coop. They usually finish their work at about six thirty. Twice a week, my mother (9)………… the vegetables and eggs to the town market to sell them then she often buys the things we need for our daily life. She also (10)………… me a small present each time.
1.A. hard B. hardly C. harder D. hardest.
2.A. on B. off C. up D. in
3.A. to have B. having C. have D. had
4.A. take B. see C. have D. collect
5.A. plant B. water C. grow D. cut
6.A. period B. crop C. time D. harvest
7.A. leads B. feeds C. gives D. calls
8.A. cleans B. washes C. polishes D. clears
9.A. makes B. takes C. carried D. brings
10.A. buying B. buys C. to buy D. bought
Exercise 3. Choose the word or the phrase among A,B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
The country and the city have advantages and (1) ______. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (2) _____ and quietness, and can do their work at their (3) pace because no one is in a (4)___. They live in larger, more comfortable houses,and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (5) ____ they need it. Their life, however, can be (6)______ and they may be isolated, which is a serious problem (7)________ they are ill or want to take children to school.
The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it (8) has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not (9) have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in a hurry and this (10) that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.
1 A. joy B.enjoyment
C.happiness D.disadvantages
2 A.quiet B.quietly C.peace D.peaceful
3. A. less B. own C.just D. only
4. A. hurry B. hurried C.hurriedly D. hurrying
5 A. When B. which C.what D. that 6. A. bore B. bored C.boring D. bores
7. A. unless B. because C. although D. if
8 A. also B. yet C. already D. so
9. A. never B. ever C. hardly D. only 10. A. aims B. means C. asks D. said
Exercise 4. Read the text and answer the questions below.
LastweekNickandsomeofhisclassmateswenttothecountryside.They wenttovisitafarm of Nick’suncle.
Theyleftearlyinthe morning and went therebybus. Nick’s uncle,Mr.Brown metthematthebusstopandtookthemtohisfarm.Ontheway.UncleBrownshowedthemthefieldofwheatand vegetableswheresometractorswererunningupanddown,ploughingandbreakingsoil, distributingmanureand plantingpotatoes.
Afterlunch,theyallwentforawalk.Inthelargeyardofthefarm,theysawsomefarmmachines.Amongthe misthebiggestmachinewhichiscalledacombineharvester.Theyweretold that this machinecancut and thresh corn atthe sametime.
Intheafternoon,theywenttotheplacewherecattlesuchashorses,sheepandcowswereraised.Theywerever yexcitedtoseehowcowsweremilkedbytheworkersthere.Uncle
Brownalsospokeaboutmanyinterestingthingsinthecountryside.Afterhavingsomefruitsandcakes,theysa idgoodbyeandwenthome.
A. Howdid Peterand hisclassmatesgo to UncleBrown’sfarm?
B. What does his uncle grow on his farm?
C. What can tractor do?
D. What is typical of a combine harvester?
E. Which kinds of cattle are raised in Uncle Brown’s farm?
Exercise 5: ChoosetheitemamongA,B,CorDthatbestanswerseachquestionaboutthepassage. Livingin the country issomething that peoplefromthe city oftendreamabout.
However, in reality, it has both advantagesanddisadvantages.
Therearecertainlymanyadvantagestolivinginthecountry.First,youcanenjoypeaceandquietness.Mor eover,peopletendtobefriendlier.Afurtheradvantageisthatthereislesstraffic, so it is saferforyoungchildren.
However,therearecertaindisadvantagesordrawbackstolifeoutsidethecity.First,becausetherearefewe