Language point: Conjunctions: as well as; both ... and; not only ... but also

(Ngôn ngữ: Liên từ: cũng như; cả ... và; không những ... mà còn)

3. Study the conjunctions in blue in Nam Phuong’s letter. Then complete the sentences using the conjunctions.

(Nghiên cứu các liên từ màu xanh trong thư của Nam Phương. Sau đó hoàn thành câu bằng cách sử dụng các liên từ.)

1. Hannah gives me useful advice. She also helps me make reports quickly. (as well as)

2. Tuấn is a skilful football player. So is Minh. (Both ... and)

3. Doing exercise is good for your physical health and mental health, too. (not only ... but also)

2. Complete the Key Phrases with words from the text.

(Hoàn thành các Cụm từ chính bằng các từ trong văn bản.)

KEY PHRASES (Cụm từ chính)

Talking about future career (Nói về nghề nghiệp tương lai)

I’m glad to (1) _____ (Tôi rất vui được)

I’m thrilled about (2) _____ (Tôi rất vui mừng về)

I’m confident that (3) _____ (Tôi tự tin rằng)

I believe (4) _____ (Tôi tin rằng)

To achieve (5) _____ (Để đạt được)

I’d love to (6) _____ (Tôi muốn)

 USE IT! (Sử dụng nó!)

Follow the steps in the Writing Guide. (Thực hiện theo các bước trong phần Hướng dẫn viết.)

WRITING GUIDE (Hướng dẫn viết)

A. TASK (Nhiệm vụ)

Write a letter (100-120 words) to your pen pal and share with him / her about your future career.

(Viết một lá thư (100-120 từ) cho người bạn qua thư và chia sẻ với anh ấy / cô ấy về nghề nghiệp tương lai của bạn.)

B. THINK AND PLAN (Suy nghĩ và lên kế hoạch)

1. Address and date (Địa chỉ và ngày)

2. Salutation (Lời chào)

3. Pleasantries (Trao đổi xã giao)

4. Body (Thân bài)

Paragraph 1: What future career are you interested in?

(Đoạn 1: Bạn quan tâm đến nghề nghiệp nào trong tương lai?)

Paragraph 2: Why are you suitable for the career?

(Đoạn 2: Tại sao bạn phù hợp với nghề nghiệp này?)

Paragraph 3: What will you do to achieve your goal?

(Đoạn 3: Bạn sẽ làm gì để đạt được mục tiêu của mình?)

5. Closing (Lời kết)

C. WRITE (Viết)

Use the steps from section B and the model letter to help you.

(Hãy sử dụng các bước trong phần B và thư mẫu để giúp bạn.)

D. CHECK (Kiểm tra)

- future tenses (thì tương lai)

- conjunctions (liên từ)

- key phrases (cụm từ chính)

1. Choose the correct words. (Chọn từ đúng.)

This training rope is a fantastic present for both sporty adults and teenagers.

1. This awesome gift would be brilliant for birthdays as / both well as other occasions.

2. This new projector is / is not only unique, but it's also really useful.

3. The gym equipment is convenient as well as / of extremely light.

4. You'll notice that this gadget is too / both attractive and beautifully designed.

5. The bicycle is good value as well / good as great fun.

6. Everybody agrees that this present is not only stylish, but also / both extremely practical.

2. Order the words to complete the sentences.

(Sắp xếp các từ để hoàn thành các câu.)

This portable speaker isn't only small, but it's also very loud.

1. I think that this cool scarf will be a hit with boys (girls / as / as / well)

________________________________________________________________

2. This ice cream machine will appeal to both adults (love / children / who / food / and)

________________________________________________________________

3. You'll see that this box for your headphones is both attractive (too / very / and / tough,)

________________________________________________________________

4. This box of luxury chocolates isn't only for my mum, (me / it's / but / also / for / !)

________________________________________________________________

5. This waterproof radio is perfect for both using in the shower (to / and / taking / beach / the)

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TASK

3. Read and complete the letter with the phrases.

(Đọc và hoàn thành bức thư với các cụm từ.)

Dear Aaron,

It's been a while since our last mails. How is everything at school? I do hope you are enjoying your term now.

I've been thinking about what I'm going to do in the future lately. Today, I'm glad to (1) _____ with you and I'd like to know what you think about it. I've always been interested in art (2) _____, so I decided to pursue a career in fashion designing after a great deal of consideration. To be a great fashion designer, not only do we sharpen (3) _____, but we also have to know some basic fashion concepts. In every industry, especially in fashion designing (4) _____ are necessary. In my opinion, it will be a dream of my life if I successfully become one of the most well-known fashion designers who creates numerous masterpieces someday.

(5) _____, I am enrolling in the University of Architecture after graduating from high school. I believe in the possible influence of my future career and (6) _____ to our country's fashion growth.

Well, that's all for my plan. Are there any pieces of advice you can give me? How about your future career? Don't be shy to tell me.

(7) _____ and tell me about your decision.

Stay healthy and happy,

Danny

4. Write a letter to your pen pal and share with him / her about your future career. Using the ideas in exercise 3 to help you.

(Viết một bức thư gửi cho người bạn của bạn và chia sẻ với họ về sự nghiệp tương lai của bạn. Sử dụng các ý tưởng trong bài tập 3 để hỗ trợ bạn.)

Writing

6. A. TASK

Read the post from an advice forum and write a reply.

(Đọc bài đăng từ diễn đàn tư vấn và viết phản hồi.)

It's my mum's birthday soon. I'd love to buy her some luxury products, but I haven't got much money.

(Sắp đến sinh nhật mẹ tôi rồi. Tôi rất muốn mua cho bà một số sản phẩm xa xỉ, nhưng tôi không có nhiều tiền.)

Eva

B. THINK AND PLAN

1. What do you think? Is this situation common?

(Bạn nghĩ sao? Tình huống này có phổ biến không?)

2. Who could Eva talk to about this?

(Eva có thể nói chuyện với ai về vấn đề này?)

3. What practical things should Eva do?

(Eva nên làm những điều thực tế nào?)

4. What other advice can you give to Eva?

(Bạn có thể đưa ra lời khuyên nào khác cho Eva?)

C. WRITE

Use the text in exercise 2 and the writing guide.

Paragraph 1: Don't worry, most teenagers haven't got ...

Paragraph 2: Perhaps you could ...

Paragraph 3: One more thing, you must / should ...