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________ stories are written based on the author’s imagination.

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I sometimes waver ________continuing to study and starting up.

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The campaign had a considerable impact ______ the environment. 

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When he was a boy, he was brought _____ by his aunt in a small town.

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

He has had a long and outstanding career in medicine.

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She is one of the most ________ figures in local politics.

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They are                    their time and money to their children.

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The article can be used to _______ discussion among students.

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Technological ________ are designed to save energy.

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Some of these young musicians are incredibly talented.

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.

We have lived in the same house for twenty years.

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.

The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.

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The Vietnamese always try _________ (defend) their country from any foreign invaders.

a. Read the words and definitions, then fill in the blanks. Listen and repeat.

(Đọc các từ và định nghĩa, sau đó điền vào chỗ trống. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)

1. I couldn't believe how good my scores on my exams were. I was totally amazed.

(Tôi không thể tin được điểm số của tôi trong các bài kiểm tra lại cao đến thế. Tôi hoàn toàn ngạc nhiên.)

2. My parents have worked hard to give me a good life. I'm so __________ for them and all they do.

3. I studied hard for the exam, sol didn't feel __________ about it at all. Actually, I was looking forward to it.

4. I always felt closest to my grandmother. When she passed away last year, I felt really _______.

5. I was so __________ when I found out that my mistake didn't cause much damage.

6. I often feel __________ if I answer a question in class and get it wrong. It makes me so uncomfortable.

7. I think that even if someone is not nice, you should ___________ with kindness.

b. Find words in Task a, that have similar or opposite meanings to the words below.

(Tìm những từ ở bài tập a có nghĩa tương tự hoặc trái ngược với những từ bên dưới.)

surprised:_________;

happy:___________;

uncomfortable:__________;

thankful:___________;

calm:____

c. In pairs: Use the new words to tell your partner about something that recently happened to you and how you felt.

(Theo cặp: Sử dụng các từ mới để kể với đối tác của bạn về điều gì đó gần đây đã xảy ra với bạn và bạn cảm thấy thế nào.)

I had to give a presentation in class. It made me feel anxious.

(Tôi phải thuyết trình trước lớp. Nó làm tôi cảm thấy lo lắng.)

b. Match the bold words in the text with their definitions.

(Nối những từ in đậm trong văn bản với định nghĩa của chúng.)

1. _________ (old use) a hospital where people who are mentally ill can be cared for

2. _________ involving examining an event or situation to find out the truth

3. _________ create a feeling that someone/something is very good or interesting

4. _________ refuse to accept or consider something

5. _________ show something that is usually hidden

Vocabulary – Life experiences

(Từ vựng - Trải nghiệm cuộc sống)

1. Fill in each gap with sing, win, meet, swim, run, go, sleep or trek. Then listen and check.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với sing, win, meet, swin, run, go, sleep hoặc trek. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

2. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ ra từ đồng nghĩa với từ được gạch chân.)

1. The Olympic athlete spoke about his road to glory in a TV interview.

A. path              B. street            C. trail                D. way

2. Amanda has a passion for music, so she wants to be a singer.

A. excitement                              B. commitment

C. love                                             D. interest

Choose the option (A, B, C or D) to Indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

(Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) để chỉ ra từ trái nghĩa với từ được gạch chân.)

3. That singer has had an incredible life.

A. boring          B. ordinary      C. sad                 D. difficult

4. Robert and Eric have achieved great success in their business.

A. trouble         B. failure          C. struggle       D. defeat 

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He (adopt) _________ by Mrs Smith since he was 6 years old.

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People suffered many  _______ during that long winter.

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More than 1.5 million Americans fell into __________ last year.

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The illness was ________ as cancer.

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You are so skinny. I think you should try to stop _______about food.

Find the word which has the definition below:

"It is a person who becomes a symbol in a specific field."

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" to _______ is to say that you think somebody/something is bad in a serious way"

Find the word which has the definition below:

"to ________ is to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position."

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part.

He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying.

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

I assigned Paul to take on the role of treasurer.

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

Unfortunately, his mother died from lung cancer. 

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part.

The students were asked to interpret the meanings of the poem