Giải SGK, SBT Unit 2. Live and learn English Discovery

1. Discuss how good you are at remembering the different things in the box.

(Thảo luận về khả năng ghi nhớ những thứ khác nhau trong hộp của bạn.)

2. Read about two methods of memorising a shopping list. Choose the best heading for each method. There are three extra" headings.

(Đọc về hai phương pháp ghi nhớ danh sách mua sắm. Chọn tiêu đề tốt nhất cho mỗi phương pháp. Có thêm ba tiêu đề".)

A Use your imagination (Hãy sử dụng trí tưởng tượng của bạn)

B Make up a dramatic narrative (Tạo nên một câu chuyện kịch tính)

C Learn how to give a speech (Học cách phát biểu)

D Imagine what each item tastes like (Hãy tưởng tượng mỗi món có mùi vị như thế nào)

E Visualise the items in a familiar place (Hình dung các đồ vật ở một nơi quen thuộc)

MEMORY TIPS

Greek philosopher Socrates famously said Learning is remembering. So, how can we improve our memory? The key is to use your imagination. Here are two ways of remembering a shopping list of eight items.

(1) ___________ First, imagine a huge loaf of bread, and suddenly coffee squirts out of the top and makes a fountain of dark brown liquid. After a few seconds, the dark brown changes to white yoghurt. The yoghurt forms a river and it goes under a bridge - the bridge is a steak. Some black and green olives are crossing the bridge and some big brown eggs are chasing them. The olives hide behind a big carton of orange juice. You lift an olive to your mouth to eat and it turns into an onion which tastes horrible. That's it. You've reached the end.

(2) ___________ Think of your home and get a mental image of the rooms in your house. Then, put the items on the list, one by one, in specific places in the rooms. For instance, you imagine the bread on the doormat as you come in the door. Then you go into the living room and the coffee is in front of the television, the yoghurt is on the sofa and the steak is stuck to the mirror on a wall And so on, it's all about making personal associations... you get the idea. This method isn't just useful for memorising shopping lists. Some famous people have used it to give a speech without using notes.

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MẸO NHỚ

Triết gia Hy Lạp Socrates có câu nói nổi tiếng Leaning đang ghi nhớ Vậy làm cách nào chúng ta có thể cải thiện trí nhớ của mình? Điều quan trọng là sử dụng trí tưởng tượng của bạn. Dưới đây là hai cách để ghi nhớ danh sách mua sắm gồm 8 mặt hàng.

(1) ___________ Đầu tiên, hãy tưởng tượng một ổ bánh mì khổng lồ và đột nhiên cà phê phun ra từ trên xuống và tạo thành một dòng chất lỏng màu nâu sẫm. Sau vài giây, màu nâu sẫm chuyển sang màu sữa chua trắng. Sữa chua tạo thành dòng sông và chảy dưới cầu - cây cầu là miếng bít tết. Một số quả ô liu đen và xanh đang băng qua cầu và một số quả trứng lớn màu nâu đang đuổi theo chúng. Những quả ô liu ẩn sau một thùng nước cam lớn. Bạn nhấc một quả ô liu lên miệng ăn và nó biến thành một củ hành có mùi vị rất kinh khủng. Đó là nó. Bạn đã đi đến cuối cùng.

(2) ___________ Hãy nghĩ về ngôi nhà của bạn và hình dung trong đầu về các phòng trong nhà bạn. Sau đó, đặt từng món đồ vào danh sách ở những vị trí cụ thể trong phòng. Ví dụ, bạn tưởng tượng chiếc bánh mì trên tấm thảm chùi chân khi bạn bước vào cửa. Sau đó, bạn đi vào phòng khách và cà phê được đặt trước tivi, sữa chua trên ghế sofa và miếng bít tết được dán vào gương trên tường. Và cứ thế, tất cả chỉ là về việc tạo ra các liên tưởng cá nhân... bạn hiểu rồi ý tưởng. Phương pháp này không chỉ hữu ích cho việc ghi nhớ danh sách mua sắm. Một số người nổi tiếng đã sử dụng nó để phát biểu mà không cần sử dụng ghi chú.

3. Listen to four people talking about memory. Match statements A-E with speakers 1 - 4. There is one extra statement.

(Nghe bốn người nói về trí nhớ. Nối các câu A-E với người nói 1 - 4. Có thêm một câu.)

Speaker 1:                                                       Speaker 2:

(Người nói 1)                                                  (Người nói 2)

Speaker 3:                                                       Speaker 4:

(Người nói 3)                                                  (Người nói 4)

The speaker: (Người nói)

A refers to someone who is incapable of forgetting anything.

(đề cập đến một người không có khả năng quên bất cứ điều gì.)

B wanted a family member to confirm whether his/her memory was correct.

(muốn một thành viên trong gia đình xác nhận xem trí nhớ của anh ấy/cô ấy có chính xác hay không.)

C disagrees with someone about how they keep good me memory.

(không đồng ý với ai đó về cách họ giữ trí nhớ tốt cho tôi.)

D wishes they could forget witnessing a crime

(ước họ có thể quên việc chứng kiến một tội ác)

E can identify someone after seeing them for a short while.

(có thể nhận ra ai đó sau khi gặp họ một thời gian ngắn.)

4. Listen again and answer the questions.

(Nghe lại và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1 What is Speaker 1's earliest memory?

(Ký ức đầu tiên của Người nói 1 là gì?)

2 Does Speaker 2's grandfather have trouble remembering things?

(Ông nội của Người nói 2 có gặp khó khăn trong việc ghi nhớ mọi thứ không?)

3 Can Speaker 3 remember names and faces well?

(Người nói 3 có thể nhớ rõ tên và khuôn mặt không?)

4 Does Speaker 4 have a good memory?

(Người nói 4 có trí nhớ tốt không?)

PRONUNCIATION FOCUS (Trọng tâm phát âm)

LINKING SOUNDS BETWEEN CONSONANTS AND VOWELS

In spoken English, when a word ends with a consonant sound and is followed by a word that begins with a vowel sound, the consonant sound is linked across words when you speak.

(Trong tiếng Anh nói, khi một từ kết thúc bằng một phụ âm và theo sau là một từ bắt đầu bằng một nguyên âm, thì âm thanh phụ âm đó sẽ được liên kết giữa các từ khi bạn nói.)

5. Listen and repeat. Listen again and mark the linking sounds.

(Nghe và lặp lại. Nghe lại và đánh dấu các âm liên kết.)

1 You lift an olive to your mouth to eat and it turns into an onion which tastes horrible.

(Bạn đưa một quả ô liu lên miệng ăn và nó biến thành một củ hành có mùi vị rất kinh khủng.)

2 Think of your home and get a mental image of the rooms in the house.

(Hãy nghĩ về ngôi nhà của bạn và hình dung trong đầu những căn phòng trong nhà.)

3 Some famous people have used it to give a speech without using notes.

(Một số người nổi tiếng đã sử dụng nó để phát biểu mà không cần sử dụng ghi chú.)

4 The olives hide behind a big carton of orange juice.

(Những quả ô liu giấu sau một thùng nước cam lớn.)

6. Practise saying the passage in Exercise 2 out loud with a friend.

(Luyện đọc to đoạn văn ở Bài tập 2 với một người bạn.)

1. Match the words to make collocations.

(Nối các từ để tạo thành cụm từ.)

1. university / bachelor's / master's (đại học / cử nhân / thạc sĩ)

2. attend / have / skip (tham dự / có / bỏ qua)

3. communication / language / people (giao tiếp / ngôn ngữ / con người)

4. fail / pass / take (trượt / đạt / tham gia)

5. further / higher / private (xa hơn / cao hơn / riêng tư)

6. long / rewarding / successful (lâu dài / bổ ích / thành công)

a. career (sự nghiệp)

b. degree (bằng cấp)

c. education (giáo dục)

d. exams (kì thi)

e. lessons (những bài học)

f. skills (kỹ năng)

2. Match the fields of study on the signpost with the pictures. Then discuss: What are the three most / least appealing subjects?

(Nối các lĩnh vực nghiên cứu trên biển chỉ dẫn với các bức tranh. Sau đó thảo luận: Ba môn học hấp dẫn nhất/kém hấp dẫn nhất là gì?)

DEGREE COURSES

YOU DIDN’T KNOW EXISTED

Is this you?

You're keen to go on to higher education. But none of the traditional subjects appeal. Don't worry, these days you can get a degree in most things. You like baking? You can major in baking technology management. More inclined towards fashion? How about writing a dissertation on handbag and accessories design? It you have a passion for sc mcthing. you can usually find a course that specialises in your area. Here are two courses you never knew existed.

1. THE SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES

University of California, USA

This course is a new, creative way to learn physics. Through studying heroes and villains, you'll learn the answers to important real-life questions such as what the chemical composition of Captain America's armour is. In other words, you'll attend lectures on the real principles of physics, but they'll be given in a more engaging and accessible way.

2. SURF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

University of Plymouth, UK

The university website warns that "You will not be taught how to surf, and it is important to realise that this is an academic course.' That means you don't graduate because you can catch a good wave-you have to sit exams here! Core modules include ecology and scientific aspects of health, fitness and sports nutrition.

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BẰNG CẤP KHÓA HỌC

BẠN KHÔNG BIẾT Tồn Tại

Đây có phải là bạn?

Bạn mong muốn tiếp tục học lên cao hơn. Nhưng không có chủ đề truyền thống nào hấp dẫn. Đừng lo lắng, ngày nay bạn có thể có được bằng cấp ở hầu hết mọi thứ. Bạn thích nướng bánh? Bạn có thể học chuyên ngành quản lý công nghệ làm bánh. nghiêng về thời trang hơn? Làm thế nào về việc viết một luận văn về thiết kế túi xách và phụ kiện? Đó là bạn có niềm đam mê với mọi thứ. bạn thường có thể tìm thấy một khóa học chuyên về lĩnh vực của bạn. Đây là hai khóa học mà bạn chưa từng biết đến.

1. KHOA HỌC SIÊU ANH HÙNG

Đại học California, Mỹ

Khóa học này là một cách mới, sáng tạo để học vật lý. Thông qua việc nghiên cứu các anh hùng và nhân vật phản diện, bạn sẽ biết được câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi quan trọng trong đời thực, chẳng hạn như thành phần hóa học của áo giáp của Captain America là gì. Nói cách khác, bạn sẽ tham dự các bài giảng về các nguyên lý vật lý thực sự, nhưng chúng sẽ được giảng theo cách hấp dẫn và dễ tiếp cận hơn.

2. KHOA HỌC VÀ CÔNG NGHỆ LƯỚT

Đại học Plymouth, Vương quốc Anh

Trang web của trường đại học cảnh báo rằng "Bạn sẽ không được dạy cách lướt sóng và điều quan trọng là phải nhận ra rằng đây là một khóa học mang tính học thuật". Điều đó có nghĩa là bạn không tốt nghiệp vì bạn có thể bắt kịp làn sóng tốt - bạn phải dự thi ở đây! Các mô-đun cốt lõi bao gồm các khía cạnh sinh thái và khoa học về sức khỏe, thể dục và dinh dưỡng thể thao.

3. Find the synonyms for the verbs in red. Then look up the highlighted phrases in the dictionary.

(Tìm từ đồng nghĩa với động từ màu đỏ. Sau đó tra cứu những cụm từ được đánh dấu trong từ điển.)

4. Read the text about the two courses offered. Which course would you choose?

(Đọc văn bản về hai khóa học được cung cấp. Bạn sẽ chọn khóa học nào?)

5. Listen to a father and daughter discussing the webpage. Choose the correct option. Use a dictionary if necessary.

(Lắng nghe hai cha con thảo luận về trang web. Chọn phương án đúng. Sử dụng từ điển nếu cần thiết.)

1. The daughter is gifted / weak.

(Con gái có năng khiếu / yếu đuối.)

2. The daughter is lazy /a swot compared to her father.

(Con gái lười biếng / kém cỏi so với bố.)

3. The father couldn't settle down / make friends in class.

(Người cha không thể ổn định / kết bạn trong lớp.)

4. The father was disruptive / self-disciplined.

(Người cha quậy phá / tự kỷ luật.)

5. The father nearly got expelled / got a scholarship.

(Người cha suýt bị đuổi học / được học bổng.)

6. The father had lenient / strict teachers.

(Người cha có thầy cô khoan dung / nghiêm khắc.)

7. The father's teachers gave up on / supported him.            

(Thầy cô của người cha đã từ bỏ / ủng hộ ông.)

8. The father was dyslexic /a bully.

(Người cha mắc chứng khó đọc / kẻ hay bắt nạt.)

9. The father did well / fell behind at school.

(Người cha học giỏi / học kém.)

10. The father scraped through / failed his exams.

(Người cha đã vượt qua / trượt kỳ thi.)

6. What do you know about your parents' education? Discuss your ideas with a partner.

(Bạn biết gì về trình độ học vấn của bố mẹ bạn? Thảo luận ý tưởng của bạn với một đối tác.)

1. Match the type of learning difficulties with the definition. Then match with the photos.

(Hãy ghép loại khó khăn trong học tập với định nghĩa. Sau đó kết hợp với các bức ảnh.)

1. Dyslexia

2. Dyscalculia

3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

a. A condition that affects a person's ability to communicate, socialize, and understand social cues.

b. A learning difficulty that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell.

c. A learning difficulty that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers.

d. A condition that affects a person's ability to concentrate and focus.

2. Listen and read a text about Tuấn, a child with autism. What were his difficulties? How did he overcome his challenges?

(Nghe và đọc một đoạn văn về Tuấn, một đứa trẻ mắc chứng tự kỷ. Những khó khăn của anh ấy là gì? Anh ấy đã vượt qua thử thách của mình như thế nào?)

Tuấn had been diagnosed with autism by the time he turned one. When he went to primary school, he was a disruptive student in class. However, his teachers soon realized that Tuấn was gifted in maths and science. He had been able to solve complex maths problems before he turned eight.

His teachers worked hard to provide him with the support he needed. Tuan was eventually able to focus more in class and became more self-disciplined.

At home, Tuan initially screamed to get things done. However, Tuan's parents were lenient with him. They did not give up on him, because since he was two, they had always believed that his intelligence should be nurtured. He finally managed to maintain long talks and direct eye contact with people around because his parents had spent time interacting with him every single day, little by little.

Looking back, it was clear that Tuan's journey had not been an easy one. However, his story reminds us that a child with autism can succeed with the right support and guidance.

Tạm dịch:

Tuấn đã được chẩn đoán mắc chứng tự kỷ khi cậu lên một tuổi. Khi còn học tiểu học, anh là một học sinh quậy phá trong lớp. Tuy nhiên, các giáo viên sớm nhận ra rằng Tuấn có năng khiếu về toán và khoa học. Cậu bé đã có thể giải được những bài toán phức tạp trước khi lên 8 tuổi.

Các giáo viên của anh ấy đã làm việc chăm chỉ để cung cấp cho anh ấy sự hỗ trợ mà anh ấy cần. Cuối cùng, Tuấn đã có thể tập trung hơn trong lớp và trở nên tự giác hơn.

Ở nhà, ban đầu Tuấn la hét đòi làm việc. Tuy nhiên, bố mẹ Tuấn lại rất khoan dung với anh. Họ không từ bỏ cậu, vì từ khi cậu mới hai tuổi, họ đã luôn tin rằng trí thông minh của cậu cần được nuôi dưỡng. Cuối cùng, anh ấy đã cố gắng duy trì những cuộc nói chuyện dài và giao tiếp bằng mắt trực tiếp với mọi người xung quanh vì bố mẹ anh ấy đã dành thời gian tương tác với anh ấy mỗi ngày, từng chút một.

Nhìn lại, có thể thấy chặng đường của Tuấn không hề dễ dàng. Tuy nhiên, câu chuyện của anh nhắc nhở chúng ta rằng một đứa trẻ mắc chứng tự kỷ có thể thành công nếu có sự hỗ trợ và hướng dẫn đúng đắn.

3. Read the GRAMMAR FOCUS. Complete the examples in the table using the verb forms in blue and underlined in the text in Exercise 2.

(Đọc TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP. Hoàn thành các ví dụ trong bảng bằng cách sử dụng các dạng động từ màu xanh lam và được gạch chân trong đoạn văn ở Bài tập 2.)

GRAMMAR FOCUS (Ngữ pháp trọng tâm)

Past Simple and Past Perfect (Quá khứ đơn và quá khứ hoàn thành)

• Past Simple is used to describe a completed action in the past.

(Quá khứ đơn được dùng để diễn tả một hành động đã hoàn thành trong quá khứ.)

His teachers soon (1) __________ that Tuan was gifted in maths and science.

He finally (2) __________ to maintain long talks and direct eye contact with people around.

• Past Perfect is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. It is often used with time indicator: before, after, by the time, until, already, just... to indicate the relationship between two past events.

(Quá khứ hoàn thành được dùng để diễn tả một hành động đã hoàn thành trước một hành động khác trong quá khứ. Nó thường được dùng với chỉ thời gian: trước, sau, theo thời gian, cho đến khi, đã, chỉ... để biểu thị mối quan hệ giữa hai sự kiện trong quá khứ.)

Tuấn (3) _______ with autism by the time he turned one.

He (4) _________ to solve complex maths problems before he turned eight.

4. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

Back in the 1990s, my daughter with learning difficulties often (1) _________    (face) a lot of challenges in school. Before she moved to her secondary school, she (2) _________   (struggle) to keep up with her classmates and often (3) _________  (fall) behind in her studies. At grade 6, she (4) _________  (find) it difficult to concentrate in class  and (5) _________  (have) trouble recalling information. She (6) _________  (receive) extra support from her teachers and (7) _________  (be given) additional tutoring outside of school until she could manage on her own.

5. In pairs, talk about a person with one of the learning difficulties you know or read about. What kind of support did that person receive from other people? Use the Past Simple and Past Perfect.

(Theo cặp, hãy nói về một người gặp một trong những khó khăn trong học tập mà bạn biết hoặc đọc được. Người đó đã nhận được sự hỗ trợ nào từ người khác? Sử dụng thì Quá khứ đơn và Quá khứ hoàn thành.)

1. How much do you know about your brain? Do the quiz on page 21 and discuss your ideas with a partner.

(Bạn biết bao nhiêu về bộ não của mình? Làm bài kiểm tra ở trang 21 và thảo luận ý kiến của bạn với một bạn cùng lớp.)

2. Read the text on page 21 and answer the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn trang 21 và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

THE HUMAN BRAIN QUIZ (TRÒ CHƠI NÃO CON NGƯỜI)

True or False? (Đúng hay sai?)

1. A larger brain is smarter than a smaller brain.

(Bộ não lớn hơn sẽ thông minh hơn bộ não nhỏ hơn.)

2. On average a person has 70,000 thoughts each day.

(Trung bình một người có 70.000 suy nghĩ mỗi ngày.)

3. The brain's storage capacity is practically unlimited.

(Khả năng lưu trữ của não thực tế là không giới hạn.)

4. The brain produces enough electricity to power a small light bulb.

(Bộ não tạo ra đủ điện để thắp sáng một bóng đèn nhỏ.)

5. Most people only use 10 percent of their brain.

(Hầu hết mọi người chỉ sử dụng 10% bộ não của mình.)

HIDDEN TALENTS

Despite some recent advances, there is still a great deal about the human brain that remains a mystery. We know it is made up of about 100 billion nerve cells, called neurons, connected like wires in a giant telephone exchange. We know messages pass down them like electrical signals and jump from one neuron to the next when chemicals known as neurotransmitters are released. (1) ______________ But what we don't fully understand are things like consciousness, intelligence and creativity.

Much of our knowledge comes from studying brain functions when things go wrong. There are some fascinating cases of where a bang on the head has brought about changes in personality or caused a person to become talented in a way they weren't at all before the injury.

A famous case was Jason Padgett, a furniture salesman from Washington, who was mugged by two men after leaving a karaoke bar. He survived the attack, but was left unconscious. (2) _________ Padgett began to see patterns in everything he looked at, and to draw complex geometric figures. He seemed to understand the mathematical nature of the universe despite the fact that he had little formal academic training. The man who had barely scraped through his school exams ended up pursuing a career in mathematics as a number theorist.

Another example of this syndrome is twenty-four-year-old Ben McMahon from Australia, who fell into a coma after a car crash. A week later, he woke up speaking Mandarin Chinese. He had studied Chinese at school, but had never been fluent until the accident. McMahon works now as a Chinese-speaking tour guide in Australia.

Orlando Serrell suffered a head injury when he was knocked out in a baseball game at the age of ten. When he regained consciousness, he felt OK and finished the game. (3) _____ He has never made a mistake. For instance, ask him about 11 February 1983 and he says 'Friday. It was raining that day. I had a pizza - pepperoni sausage.'

There is no single theory to explain each case, but many researchers believe that acquired savant syndrome happens when the right side of the brain compensates for an injury to the left side. The condition is rare fewer than one hundred cases have been identified. (4) ________ The challenge is how to access that hidden knowledge and skill without experiencing a bang on the head.

1. What hidden talents did the three people discover?

(Ba người đã khám phá ra những tài năng tiềm ẩn nào?)

2. What caused them to discover their hidden talents?

(Điều gì đã khiến họ khám phá ra tài năng tiềm ẩn của mình?)

3. How do some experts explain the phenomenon?

(Một số chuyên gia giải thích hiện tượng này như thế nào?)

3. Read the text again. Complete gaps 1-4 with sentences A-E. There is one extra sentence.

(Đọc lại văn bản. Hoàn thành các khoảng trống từ 1-4 bằng các câu A-E. Còn có thêm một câu.)

A. After a year, he realised he had acquired extraordinary memory skills and could recall the day of the week of any given date.

(Sau một năm, anh nhận ra mình đã có được kỹ năng ghi nhớ phi thường và có thể nhớ lại ngày trong tuần của bất kỳ ngày nào.)

B. Some of us are athletic, some of us mathematical, some of us artistic, and others musical; some of us are just good, while some are exceptional.

(Một số người trong chúng ta giỏi về thể thao, một số người trong chúng ta giỏi toán học, một số người trong chúng ta có năng khiếu nghệ thuật, và những người khác lại giỏi về âm nhạc; một số người trong chúng ta chỉ giỏi, trong khi một số thì đặc biệt.)

C. We even know where many of the different brain functions, such as memory, sight and smell, are located.

(Chúng ta thậm chí còn biết nhiều chức năng khác nhau của não như trí nhớ, thị giác và khứu giác nằm ở đâu.)

D. However, their existence has led some researchers to argue that there is an undiscovered genius within all of us.

(Tuy nhiên, sự tồn tại của họ đã khiến một số nhà nghiên cứu lập luận rằng bên trong mỗi chúng ta đều có một thiên tài chưa được khám phá.)

E. Soon afterwards, he noticed that his vision had changed. He also realised that he had developed remarkable mathematical abilities.

(Ngay sau đó, anh nhận thấy tầm nhìn của mình đã thay đổi. Anh cũng nhận ra rằng mình đã phát triển được khả năng toán học vượt trội.)

4. Complete the questions with the correct form of the verbs in VOCABULARY FOCUS. Then answer the questions.

(Hoàn thành các câu hỏi với dạng đúng của động từ trong VOCABULARY FOCUS. Sau đó trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What aspects of the human brain __________ a mystery?

2. Where was Jason Padgett when he was attacked and __________ unconscious?

3. How common is it for savants to lose the new skills they have __________?

4. Why did Ben McMahon ____________ a coma?

5. What was Orlando Serrell doing when he _________ a head injury?

5. Complete the expressions with the words in the box. Use a dictionary if necessary. Then listen, check and repeat.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ trong hộp. Sử dụng từ điển nếu cần thiết. Sau đó nghe, kiểm tra và lặp lại.)

1. be the brains behind sth = be responsible for inventing or organising sth

(à bộ não đằng sau sth = chịu trách nhiệm phát minh hoặc tổ chức sth)

2. brainstorm sth = discuss (new) ideas

(brainstorm sth = thảo luận các ý tưởng (mới))

3. brainy = very intelligent (informal)         

(thông minh = rất thông minh (thân mật))

4. __________ a brainwave = suddenly think of a good idea

5. have sth _________ the brain = keep thinking constantly about sth

6. _________ your brains = try very hard to remember or to solve sth

6. In pairs, discuss which case in the reading. Passage you find most impressed with and say why. Do you know any similar stories?

(Thảo luận theo cặp về trường hợp nào trong bài đọc. Đoạn văn mà bạn thấy ấn tượng nhất và cho biết lý do. Bạn có biết câu chuyện nào tương tự không?)

I'm most impressed with the case of Jason Padgett because he could draw complete geometric figures after being unconscious.

(Tôi ấn tượng nhất với trường hợp của Jason Padgett vì anh ấy có thể vẽ được những hình hình học hoàn chỉnh sau khi bất tỉnh.)

1. Listen to a podcast about being left-handed. What jobs seem to be more suited to 'lefties'?

(Nghe podcast về việc thuận tay trái. Những công việc nào có vẻ phù hợp hơn với 'người thuận tay trái'?)

2. Listen to the podcast again. Are statements 1- 4 true (T) or false (F)?

(Nghe lại podcast. Câu 1-4 đúng (T) hay sai (F)?)

1. No one knows what makes someone use their right or left hand.

(Không ai biết điều gì khiến một người sử dụng tay phải hay tay trái.)

2. Left-handers tend to choose creative professions.

(Người thuận tay trái có xu hướng chọn những nghề sáng tạo.)

3. Dominance of the left hemisphere enables left-handers to be better at 3D perception.

(Sự thống trị của bán cầu não trái giúp người thuận tay trái nhận thức 3D tốt hơn.)

4. Rafael Nadal keeps winning because he is naturally left-handed.

(Rafael Nadal liên tục giành chiến thắng vì thuận tay trái bẩm sinh.)

3. Read GRAMMAR FOCUS I and complete it using the verb forms in blue in Exercise 2.

(Đọc GRAMMAR FOCUS I và hoàn thành nó bằng cách sử dụng các dạng động từ màu xanh lam trong Bài tập 2.)

GRAMMAR FOCUS I (Trọng tâm ngữ pháp I)

Verb patterns (Mẫu động từ)

1. verb + to + infinitive: tend to choose

(động từ + to + infinitive: có xu hướng lựa chọn)

2. verb + object + to + infinitive: __________

(động từ + tân ngữ + to + nguyên thể: __________)

3. verb + object + infinitive without to: __________

(động từ + tân ngữ + động từ nguyên mẫu không có to: __________)

4. verb + -ing: ____________

(động từ + -ing: ____________)

4. Match the verbs in the box with verb patterns 1- 4 in GRAMMAR FOCUS I. Check the lists on page 116 if you are not sure.

(Nối các động từ trong khung với các mẫu động từ 1- 4 trong TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP I. Hãy kiểm tra danh sách ở trang 116 nếu bạn không chắc chắn.)

5. Read GRAMMAR FOCUS II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Which sentences are true for you? Compare with a partner.

(Đọc TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP II. Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc. Những câu nào đúng với bạn? So sánh với một đối tác.)

GRAMMAR FOCUS II (TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP II)

Verb patterns - change in meaning (Mẫu động từ - thay đổi ý nghĩa)

• You can use remember, forget, stop and try with the -ing form or a to+ infinitive, but with a change in meaning.

(Bạn có thể dùng nhớ, quên, dừng và thử với dạng -ing hoặc to+ nguyên thể, nhưng có sự thay đổi về nghĩa.)

I remember doing my homework. Sadly, I didn't remember to hand it in.

(Tôi nhớ làm bài tập về nhà của tôi. Tiếc là tôi lại không nhớ đưa nó.)

Jim will never forget going on that school trip.

(Jim sẽ không bao giờ quên chuyến đi học đó.)

He forgot to take any money.

(Anh quên mang theo tiền.)

I've stopped eating chocolate.' 'Really? Why did you stop to buy some on the way home?"

(Tôi đã ngừng ăn sôcôla rồi.” 'Thật sự? Tại sao bạn lại dừng lại để mua một ít trên đường về nhà?")

I tried to convince Jane, but she doesn't want my advice. Why don't you try talking to her?

(Tôi đã cố thuyết phục Jane nhưng cô ấy không muốn lời khuyên của tôi. Tại sao bạn không thử nói chuyện với cô ấy?)

• You use feel, hear, see, watch + object + -ing to describe ongoing actions or the same verbs

+ object + infinitive without to to describe finished actions.

(Bạn sử dụng cảm giác, nghe, nhìn, xem + object + -ing để mô tả các hành động đang diễn ra hoặc các động từ tương tự)

I watched Dan playing football and saw him score the winning goal.

(Tôi đã xem Dan chơi bóng và thấy anh ấy ghi bàn thắng quyết định.)

1. I often forget to bring (bring) my pens to school.

(Tôi thường quên mang (mang) bút đến trường.)

2. I'll never forget _____________ (meet) my best friend.

3 I don't remember ___________ (learn) how to swim.

4. I always remember ___________ (switch) my phone off in lessons.

5. I stopped ________ (take) piano lessons a while ago.

6. I usually stop _________ (buy) sweets on my way home.

7. If my laptop freezes, I try ___________ (turn) it off and on again.

8. I tried __________ (work), but I was tired.

9. I've never seen my father ________ (lose) his temper.

10. I often see my neighbour _________ (drive) to work.

1. Read Texts 1 and 2 and answer the questions.

(Đọc Văn bản 1 và 2 và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What is happening at Stoneberry School?

(Chuyện gì đang xảy ra ở Trường Stoneberry?)

2. What is the purpose of Text 1 and Text 2?

(Mục đích của Văn bản 1 và Văn bản 2 là gì?)

3. Which text is formal / informal? Why?

(Văn bản nào là trang trọng/không trang trọng? Tại sao?)

Text 1

To: Jill Duncan (Head of English)

From: Angle Dalton (School Exchange Organiser)

I've been thinking about having a welcome party for the Vietnamese exchange students. They can come to a get- together in the main hall. Make sure all your staff come along and also could you say a few words? - you know, say hello and tell the visitors a bit about the school and the town. We'll follow this with a bit of food (menu TBC). They can come in through the main entrance and we can get our students to say hello and then they can show the exchange students around the school BTW, I've already posted a map and directions on the website. Thanks, Jill

Angie

Text 2

Stoneberry School

You are invited to attend a reception in honour of the exchange group from Việt Nam.

The reception will be held in the school assembly hall from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

All English teaching staff will be present and in addition, the Head of English will give a welcome speech.

This will be followed by light refreshments. A map and directions have been posted on the website.

Please enter through the front entrance where student representatives will greet you.

Visitors will be given a guided tour of the school.

2. Complete the LANGUAGE FOCUS with the examples in blue in Texts 1 and 2.

(Hoàn thành TRỌNG TÂM NGÔN NGỮ với các ví dụ màu xanh lam trong Văn bản 1 và 2.)

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Register - formal and informal language

3. There are eleven underlined phrases in Texts 1 and 2. Find their formal / informal equivalents.

(Có 11 cụm từ được gạch chân trong Văn bản 1 và 2. Tìm những từ tương đương trang trọng/không trang trọng của chúng.)

4. Read an email from one of the Vietnamese exchange students to her English host family. Choose the correct option.

(Đọc email của một trong những du học sinh trao đổi Việt Nam gửi gia đình bản xứ người Anh của cô ấy. Chọn phương án đúng.)

(1) Dear Miss Natalie Brown / Hi Natalie,

(2) Sorry for not writing earlier / I apologise for the delay in writing to you, but (3) I've been up to my eyes in / I have been extremely busy with my school work. (4) I am delighted to be invited / Thanks for inviting me to stay in your house for three weeks.

(5) I'd like / Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself. (6) I was raised / I grew up in Hà Nội and I have quite a big family. (7) There are / It consists of three children-two girls and a boy. (8) In addition / Also, we have two dogs. (9) BTW / Incidentally, have you ever (10) considered / thought about learning Vietnamese? You could come and stay with me in Hà Nội.

(11) Anyway / In conclusion, my plane (12) gets into / arrives in London at 2.30 p.m. and (13) so / consequently I should be at your house by 3.30 p.m. I hope (14) that is acceptable / that’s OK.

(15) CU soon, / Yours sincerely,

Thu Nguyễn

1. Complete the headings in Thu's CV with the phrases in the box.

(Hoàn thành các tiêu đề trong CV của Thu bằng các cụm từ trong khung.)

From: thunguyen@mymail33.com

Subject: Thu Nguyên - summer work application

Attachments: Thu Nguyen CV

Dear Ms. Trang,

I am writing in response to your online advertisement seeking staff for your kindergarten's summer school programme. I wish to apply for the position of children's activity coordinator.

I am an eighteen-year-old childcare student and I am passionate about working with children. I intend to pursue a career as a kindergarten teacher when I finish my education. With this in mind, I hope to gain as much relevant experience as possible while I am still a student. I would welcome the opportunity to work with and learn from a successful organisation. such as your kindergarten.

I gained considerable work experience at a local kindergarten last summer. During my work placement there, I worked alongside teachers, contributed to classes and supervised the children at break times. I also sat in on staff meetings and coordinated a very successful sports day. Additionally, as a keen athlete and artist, I feel confident I possess relevant skills and would be well suited to the position.

I would be delighted to attend an interview at your convenience and have attached my CV for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Thu Nguyễn.

2. Complete the examples in LANGUAGE FOCUS I with information from Thu's CV.

(Hoàn thành các ví dụ trong phần TẬP TRUNG NGÔN NGỮ I với thông tin từ CV của Thu.)

LANGUAGE FOCUS I (TRỌNG TÂM NGÔN NGỮ I)

Use these phrases to give concise information on your CV. Avoid full sentences.

(Sử dụng những cụm từ này để cung cấp thông tin ngắn gọn về CV của bạn. Tránh dùng câu đầy đủ.)

1 competent user of Microsoft Office

2 dedicated member of ___________

3 excellent command of ___________

4. practical experience of ___________

5 proven ability to ___________

6 well-developed ___________

3. Read LANGUAGE FOCUS II and complete the examples with the underlined verbs in Thu's email. Then match the verbs with their meanings.

(Đọc LANGUAGE FOCUS II và hoàn thành các ví dụ với các động từ được gạch chân trong email của Thu. Sau đó nối các động từ với nghĩa của chúng.)

LANGUAGE FOCUS II (TRỌNG TÂM NGÔN NGỮ II)

Use these phrases to explain more about your work experience in a covering email. Use full sentences.

(Sử dụng những cụm từ này để giải thích thêm về kinh nghiệm làm việc của bạn trong một email bao gồm. Sử dụng câu đầy đủ.)

1 I gained considerable work experience.

2 I ________ teachers.

3 I ________ to classes.

4 I ________ the children at break times.

5 I ________ staff meetings.

6 I ________ a sports day.

a. a attended but didn't take part in

(đã tham dự nhưng không tham gia)

b. helped to organise

(đã giúp tổ chức)

c. got (lấy, đạt được)

d. gave my ideas, time and effort

(đã cho tôi ý tưởng, thời gian và công sức)

e. watched / checked

(đã xem/đã kiểm tra)

f. worked together with

(đã làm việc cùng với)

4. Complete the extracts from covering emails with words from LANGUAGE FOCUS II.

(Hoàn thành các đoạn trích từ việc bao gồm các email bằng các từ trong LANGUAGE FOCUS II.)

1. Two classmates and I ________ the end-of-term party for our year at school.

2. While volunteering at the animal hospital, I ____________ valuable knowledge of common pet illnesses.

3. I ___________ a group of younger students during a field trip to a museum.

4. During my work placement at the theatre, I ____________ rehearsals and watched the director.

5. I am proud to say I ______________ to some ideas that the company used in their marketing campaign.

6 I learned a lot because I _____________ some of the most experienced members of staff.

5. Do the writing task. Use the ideas in WRITING FOCUS I and II, LANGUAGE FOCUS I and II to help you.

(Làm bài viết. Hãy sử dụng các ý tưởng trong TẬP TRUNG VIẾT I và II, TRỌNG TÂM NGÔN NGỮ I và II để giúp bạn.)

Write a one-page-long CV and a covering email to apply for your ideal summer job.

(Viết một bản CV dài một trang và một email xin việc để ứng tuyển vào công việc mùa hè lý tưởng của bạn.)

Part 1 - CV (Phần 1 - CV)

• Use the headings from Thu's CV.

(Sử dụng các tiêu đề từ CV của Thu.)

• Invent necessary details.

(Phát minh ra các chi tiết cần thiết.)

• Check that the CV is one-page long.

(Kiểm tra xem CV có dài một trang không.)

Part 2 - Covering email (Phần 2 – Email bìa)

• Use Thu's email as an example.

(Lấy email của Thu làm ví dụ.)

• Give more details of your skills and experience than in the CV.

(Đưa ra nhiều chi tiết về kỹ năng và kinh nghiệm của bạn hơn trong CV.)

1. Look at the adjectives in the box. Tell your partner about the last time you experienced these feelings while you were learning something.

(Nhìn vào các tính từ trong khung. Kể cho đối tác của bạn về lần cuối cùng bạn trải qua những cảm giác này khi đang học điều gì đó.)

confused                                  determined                                      enthusiastic

(bối rối)                                   (quyết tâm)                              (nhiệt tình)

frustrated                                 relieved `                                 terrified                               thrilled

(thất vọng)                              (nhẹ nhõm)                              (kinh hãi)                            (hồi hộp)

The last time I felt really confused was when I was trying to understand when to use the Present Perfect tense in English! But, fortunately, I understand it now…

(Lần cuối cùng tôi cảm thấy thực sự bối rối là khi tôi đang cố gắng hiểu khi nào nên sử dụng thì Hiện tại hoàn thành trong tiếng Anh! Nhưng may mắn thay, bây giờ tôi đã hiểu…)

2. Take turns to describe and speculate about photo A.

(Lần lượt miêu tả và suy đoán về bức ảnh A.)

• Say what the photo shows.

(Nói nội dung bức ảnh thể hiện.)

• Speculate about the people and their feelings.

(Suy đoán về con người và cảm xúc của họ.)

• Speculate about the situation just before and/or just after the photo was taken.

(Suy đoán về tình huống ngay trước và/hoặc ngay sau khi bức ảnh được chụp.)

3. Read the SPEAKING FOCUS. Complete the description of photo A with one word in each gap. Then listen and check.

(Đọc TẬP TRUNG NÓI. Hoàn thành mô tả về bức ảnh A với một từ trong mỗi chỗ trống. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

This is a photo of a teenage girl driving a car. It's (1) ________ to be sure whether she's having a driving lesson or taking her driving test. The middle-aged man sitting in the passenger seat to her left has got some official looking papers and a pen, so the (2) ___________ are he's an examiner rather than an instructor. (3) _______ on his body language, I'd say they might be (4) ___________ to crash! (5) __________ something is wrong. It looks (6) __________ if he's absolutely terrified. He's covering his face and hiding behind his papers. He could've (7) ________ seen a car pull out in front of them or, even worse, a pedestrian step out into the road. The girl doesn't to be as scared as him, so maybe she hasn't noticed the problem yet. Hopefully, she'll be able to stop in time. " by the examiner's reaction, I don't think she's going to pass her driving test this time!

4. Take turns to describe and speculate about photo B. Use the SPEAKING FOCUS to help you.

(Lần lượt mô tả và suy đoán về bức ảnh B. Hãy sử dụng TRỌNG TÂM NÓI để giúp bạn.)

1. Match the verbs in box A with the prepositions in box B to make phrasal verbs, then complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs.

(Nối các động từ ở khung A với các giới từ ở khung B để tạo thành cụm động từ, sau đó hoàn thành câu với các cụm động từ đó.)

A         fall                               go                    major                                   settle                scrape

B         behind                         down               in                                         into                  through

1. After the lunch break, the kids were excited and took time to _________.

2. Maths wasn't my best subject and I just managed to _________  the exam.

3. If you miss a few classes, it's easy to _____________ .Then it's hard to catch up.

4. He enjoys working with kids and he'd like to ___________ teaching as a career.

5. She wants to ___________ biology at university, then get a job at a nature reserve.

2. Choose the correct option.

(Chọn phương án đúng.)

1. Many students can't afford to go to university unless they get a degree / scholarship / dissertation.

(Nhiều sinh viên không đủ khả năng vào đại học nếu họ không nhận được bằng cấp/học bổng/luận văn.)

2. I have a very vague/clear/photographic memory of my first day at school - I remember it really well.

(Tôi có một ký ức rất mơ hồ/rõ ràng/như hình ảnh về ngày đầu tiên đến trường - tôi nhớ rất rõ.)

3. Amy fainted, but thankfully after just a few seconds she remained/lost/regained consciousness.

(Amy ngất đi, nhưng may mắn thay chỉ sau vài giây cô vẫn/mất/tỉnh lại.)

4. George got bored quickly and his teachers complained he was disruptive/gifted/expelled in class.

(George nhanh chóng chán nản và giáo viên phàn nàn rằng cậu ấy quậy phá/có năng khiếu/bị đuổi học trong lớp.)

5. Our sports coach is pretty lenient/ self-disciplined/strict; she makes us work really hard in training.

(Huấn luyện viên thể thao của chúng tôi khá khoan dung/ tự kỷ luật/nghiêm khắc; cô ấy khiến chúng tôi phải nỗ lực rất nhiều trong việc tập luyện.)

6. You can't possibly be hungry again - you always have food on/in/inside the brain!

(Bạn không thể đói nữa - bạn luôn có thức ăn trong/trong/bên trong não!)

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1. If you need more details, try __________ (look) online for information. Maybe you'll find something.

2. The Music Academy exam board first listened to us all ____________ (sing) and then they announced who was admitted.

3. I'm sorry, sir. I forgot, _______________ (check) if my essay is within the word limit you required.

4. Do you think our chemistry teacher will let us __________ (use) the lab to carry out our own experiments?

5. We were warned, __________ (not / touch) any of the exhibits.

4. Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use up to four words in each gap, but do not change the word in capitals.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai bằng cách sử dụng từ viết hoa sao cho nó có nghĩa tương tự như câu đầu tiên. Sử dụng tối đa bốn từ trong mỗi chỗ trống, nhưng không thay đổi từ viết hoa.)

1. So, did you get that email I sent you about the new course? WONDERING

(Bạn đã nhận được email tôi gửi về khóa học mới chưa?)

I was ___________ that email I sent you about the new course.

2. Teachers are typically more aware of dyslexia now than they were in the past. TEND

(Giáo viên hiện nay thường nhận thức rõ hơn về chứng khó đọc so với trước đây.)

Teachers ___________ aware of dyslexia now than they were in the past.

3. Our English teacher often took us to the cinema to watch foreign films. WOULD

(Giáo viên tiếng Anh của chúng tôi thường đưa chúng tôi đến rạp chiếu phim để xem phim nước ngoài.)

Our English teacher __________ to the cinema to watch foreign films.

4. My best friend has a very irritating habit of chewing gum loudly. ALWAYS

(Bạn thân của tôi có thói quen nhai kẹo cao su rất khó chịu.)

My best friend ____________ loudly.

5. I'm not sure if I've told my parents about the school trip. REMEMBER

(Tôi không chắc mình đã kể với bố mẹ về chuyến đi chơi của trường chưa)

I ___________ my parents about the school trip.

5. Listen to four people talking about classes they attend. Match the speakers with the statements. There is one extra sentence. You will hear the recording twice.

(Lắng nghe bốn người nói về lớp học họ theo học. Nối người nói với các phát biểu. Còn có thêm một câu. Bạn sẽ nghe đoạn ghi âm hai lần.)

Speaker 1: (Diễn giả 1:)

Speaker 2: (Diễn giả 2:)

Speaker 3: (Diễn giả 3:)

Speaker 4: (Diễn giả 4:)

The speaker... (Người nói...)

A. is looking to develop a professional goal.

(đang tìm cách phát triển mục tiêu nghề nghiệp.)

B. is struggling with the amount of work on the course.

(đang gặp khó khăn với khối lượng bài tập trong khóa học.)

C. is motivated by feedback from the tutor.

(được thúc đẩy bởi phản hồi từ gia sư.)

D. is thinking of quitting the course.

(đang nghĩ đến việc bỏ khóa học.)

E. is surprised by the attitude of the tutor.

(bất ngờ trước thái độ của gia sư.)

6. Look at photos where people are learning new things at different ages. Discuss when it’s more difficult to learn new things: when you’re a child or an elderly person. Why?

(Hãy xem những bức ảnh chụp mọi người đang học những điều mới ở các độ tuổi khác nhau. Thảo luận khi nào việc học những điều mới khó khăn hơn: khi bạn là trẻ em hay người già. Tại sao?)

1. Choose the words that do not collocate with the nouns in bold.

(Chọn từ không tạo thành các cụm từ cố định với các danh từ in đậm.)

1. higher / people/ private                                           education

2. attend / have / go                                                    lessons

3. language/ communication / person                         skills

4. further / long / rewarding                                        career

5. pass / fail / prove                                                    exams

6. master's / university / course                                  degree

2. Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters are given.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các từ đúng. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được cho trước.)

1. Next year we're going to take our exams.

2. They get on well with everyone as they have good p_____ skills.

3. I'm doing a b_____ degree in Computer Science. After that, I'd like to do a master's degree.

4. Matt usually goes to lessons, but occasionally he s_____ them in summer because he’s crazy about cricket.

5. I think f_____ education is important, so I'd like to go to university.

6. She's done really well and had a s_____ career as a teacher for over twenty years.

3. Match the definitions with the words in the box.

1. causing problems and preventing something from continuing in its usual way                    disruptive

2. having a natural ability to do things well                                                                          

3. not strict in the way you punish someone or the standards you expect

4. able to make yourself do the things you know you have to do

5. someone who uses their strength or power to or hurt someone weaker than them

6. someone who spends a lot of time studying and seems to have no other interests

7. expecting people to obey rules or do what you say

8. having a condition that makes it difficult to read or spell

4. Complete the text with the correct form of the words that describe teachers and students in Exercise 3.

(Hoàn thành bài đọc sau với dạng đúng của các từ mô tả giáo viên và học sinh trong Bài tập 3.)

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Students say...

Our teachers are always telling people off, they should be more (1) lenient! I don’t often get into trouble because I’m (2) _____ and I always do my work. I’m not a (3) _____ though; I don’t spend all my time studying. But not everyone’s like me. Teachers should help students develop their learning skills and critical thinking, not just tell us facts!

I really struggle with reading because I’m (4) _____, but all my teachers have been brilliant! They’ve taught me different ways to improve my reading skills and supported my learning both at school and at home using online tools.

Teachers say… I‘m quite a (5) _____ teacher and I think pupils should do what they’re told. It annoys me when (6) _____ students interrupt, shout and mess around. I also dislike (7) _____ who threaten other students physically or verbally. I don’t tolerate it in my classroom. I enjoy teaching all my students, hut it’s a real pleasure to teach (8) _____ students who make strong academic progress.

5. Complete the text with the correct words. The first letters are given.

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn sau với các từ đúng. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được cho trước.)

Hi Erin,

I'm really enjoying my philosophy course! I've attended all my (1) lecture so far and I'm learning a lot. I'm glad I don't have to (2) g_____ any lectures, though, I'd forget what to say 😊. I'm reading a lot too, it's a great way to deepen my (3) k_____ of the subject. I've chosen my option for this year – logic! I don't have to

(4) s_____ an exam at the end of the course, but I have to write a long essay. I've also discovered! I have a (5) p_____ for surfing and I'm going to (6) e_____ on a course in summer, I know you love water sports – would this be of any (7) i_____ to you? We could do it together!

What about you? Have you finished writing your (8) d_____ yet? Do you still want to work in the (9) f_____ of computer technology?

Oh, good news! My brother is still at school, he didn't get (10) e_____ after all. In fact, he's really changed! He’s studying hard now and he got a (11) s_____ to study in France for three months.

Write soon,

Karl

6. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

1. Maria is _____ very at art. She can draw and paint extremely well.

A. strict                       B. self-disciplined      C. gifted

2. At the end of my university course, I have to write a _____ of 10,000 words. I've never written such a long essay before!

A. dissertation             B. degree                     C. diploma

3. After I've finished my degree in medicine, I'd love to work in the _____ of medical research.

A. field                        B. area                         C. course

4 The professor _____ the lecture extremely fast, so it was hard to take notes.

A. attended                 B. gave                        C. spoke

5. All he does is study and he's even asked the teacher for some extra work - what a _____!

A. dyslexic                  B. bully                       C. swot

6. This summer I'd like to _____ on a course to learn all about filming and how to edit films.

A. pass                        B. deepen                    C. enrol

1. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

(Chọn đáp án đúng, A, B hoặc C.)

1. When Hoàng was in grade 6, his ADHD _____ him from concentrating on the lesson.

A. prevents                  B prevented                 C. had prevented

2. I _____ able to hold a conversation in English before I finished that speaking course.

A. am                          B. was                         C. had been

3. _____ Kiên got a scholarship for his dream university in Australia, he had burnt the midnight oil for weeks to prepare for his interview.

A. Before                    B. After                       C. Once

4. As I had _____ encountered similar concepts in previous classes, I quickly grasped the grammar point presented by the tutor.

A. already                   B. yet                           C. before

2. Circle the correct verb form in the following sentences.

1. Last year, Tâm enrolled/ had enrolled in a course aimed at helping students to overcome learning difficulties.

2 Lam's parents attributed / had always attributed his poor performance at school to his laziness until they noticed his symptoms of ADHD.

3. After I struggled/ had struggled with reading fluency for years, I decided / had decided to seek professional help.

4. My dyspraxic friend practiced / had practiced handwriting exercises diligently for months, which led / had led to a significant improvement.

5. Although Hoa received/ had received a diagnosis of dyscalculia in elementary school, she never lost / had never lost hope in her ability to succeed in mathematics.

6. By the time the professor finished / had finished his lecture, students already took / had already taken detailed notes on the key points.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct tense, Past Simple or Past Perfect, of the verbs in the box.

1. Although the teacher had explained the concept of dysgraphia, I still found it difficult to write neatly.

2. My doctor _____ medication to help me focus after I had admitted to having ADHD.

3. As a child, I _____ behind in mathematics class by the time I was diagnosed with dyscalculia.

4. My classmate told me about her experiences with dyscalculia after she _____ a diagnosis

5. Although I had worked closely with a tutor, I still _____ with certain grammatical structures.

6. By the time he _____ from high school, he _____ many challenges related to his learning difficulties.

5. Identify and correct ONE mistake in each sentence.

1. After developing my self-discipline, I had noticed a noticeable improvement in my academic performance.

2. Nam's parents had never gave up on him no matter how complicated his condition of autism was.

3. Once I understood my learning difficulties, I started to seek the support I needed.

4. Although Minh spent days cramming all the history lessons, he still failed his exams.

5. Before he had been warned against his aggressive behaviors several times by the disciplinary council, the bully finally got expelled from school.

6. Complete the sentences with your learning abilities / learning difficulties using Past Simple and Past Perfect.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các khả năng/khó khăn trong học tập của bạn dùng thì quá khứ đơn và quá khứ hoàn thành.)

1. By the time I turned 6, I _____.

2. When I went to primary school, I _____.

3. When I went to primary school, I _____.

4. Before I graduated from secondary school, I _____.

3. Complete the phrases with the words in the box.

1. to slip sb’s mind = to forget about sth

2. to think _____ to sth = to try to recall an event

3. to _____ you = to try to think of something but not be able to

4. to learn by _____ = to memorise sth

5. to _____ sth in mind = to remember sth

6. to _____ a blank = to be unable to remember sth

7. to ring a _____ = to sound familiar

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words and phrases in Exercise 3.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với dạng đúng của các từ và cụm từ trong bài tập 3.)

1. I should be able to remember his address, but it escapes me.

2. Can you _____ to that day and tell me what happened?

3. _____ that it'll take a few hours to drive there, so leave early.

4. Actors need to _____ their lines _____ before filming can begin.

5 I'm sure I've seen him somewhere before, but I'm _____ at the moment.

6. Her name didn't _____, but when I saw a photo, I remembered who she was.

7. Oh no! I didn't do my homework; it completely _____.

1. Read the text quickly and choose the best title for it.

(Đọc bài khóa nhanh chóng rồi chọn tiêu đề đúng nhất cho bài đọc.)

1. The Real Rain Man

2. The Biggest Slice of Pi

3. The Man with the Amazing Mind

Daniel Tammet is a linguistic and mathematical genius. He speaks eleven languages, performs complex mental arithmetic in seconds.

However, since childhood, despite his great mental abilities, Daniel has struggled to learn the personal skills that most of us take for granted: communication, empathy* and the ability to see the big picture.

Daniel's skills and limitations are the result of Asperger's syndrome*, a form of autism*. Life is easier for Daniel now that he is in his thirties, but growing up with autism was tough for him and his family. As a baby, he used to cry constantly and only repetitive motion would stop him. As a result, he never played with other children, or even with toys. 'Numbers were my toys,' he says.

To him, numbers have colours, shapes, textures* and personalities. He has described his visual image of 289 as particularly ugly, and 333 as particularly attractive. This cross-connection between unrelated senses allows him to 'experience' numbers rather than calculate them. As he explains, 'When I multiply numbers together, I see two shapes. The image starts to change and evolve, and a third shape appears. That's the answer.'

Daniel has many gifts* often associated with autism. He can copy a picture so accurately that it could have been traced*. Nevertheless, he is more aware of the many things he can't do. He knows, for instance, that he is difficult to live with because he cannot understand what others are feeling. He admits that most of the time, he has to pretend to show emotions. He reveals that when his cat died, he cried and understood grief* for the first time.

Daniel gives regular lectures, has written three successful books, and has been the subject of numerous studies and documentaries. Much of his work involves helping scientists understand how the brain works. 'I used to long* to be like other people,' he says. 'But they tell me that I have the same effect on them as Professor Stephen Hawking. That in the contradiction* between ability and disability, they see humanity.’

2. Read the text again. Are statements 1-5 true (T) or false (F)?

(Đọc lại bài khóa một lần nữa. Các phát biểu 1 – 5 là đúng hay sai?)

1. Unlike other people, Daniel is able to explain his remarkable abilities.

2. At school, Daniel found interacting with others easy.

3. Daniel claims he can see, hear and feel numbers.

4. Daniel may not actually be experiencing the emotions he shows to other people.

5. Daniel says that people sometimes confuse him with Professor Stephen Hawking.

1. Tick the correct sentences. Sometimes both are correct.

(Đánh dấu tick vào những câu đúng. Đôi khi cả hai câu đều đúng.)

1.

a. The extension to the tram line allows me to travel all the way home without walking.

b. The extension to the tram line allows me travel all the way home without walking.

2.

a. Many families can't afford sending their children to private schools.

b. Many families can't afford to send their children to private schools.

3.

a. Jay likes to ask his teachers difficult questions.

b. Jay likes asking his teachers difficult questions.

4.

a. My parents won't let me to miss school unless I'm really sick.

b. My parents won't let me miss school unless I'm really sick.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Do you fancy going (go) to Jim's birthday party with me next Sunday?

2. The teacher told a joke which caused the whole class _____ (laugh).

3. We've arranged _____ (meet) after school today to talk about the end of term party.

4. We feel the school should do more to encourage students _____ (recycle) their rubbish.

5. Please keep _____ (work) on Exercise 6. I'll be back in a moment.

6. Chloe! You spend too much time _____ (talk). Please be quiet and focus on the lesson.

3. Match the sentences with the correct meanings a or b.

(Nối các câu sau với nghĩa đúng a hoặc b.)

1.

A. I remember putting my wallet in my back pocket but now it's gone!

B. I remembered to zip my purse safely in my bag.

a. Remember something, then do it.

b. Remember that you did something earlier.

2.

A. I forgot to mention that I'm a vegetarian.

B. I'll never forget meeting the Prime Minister.

a. Forget that you need to do something.

b. Forget something that happened earlier.

3.

A. Eva stopped to tie her shoelace.

B. Please stop looking at your phone when I'm trying to talk to you.

a. Stop doing one thing in order to do something else.

b. No longer do something.

4.

A. For a better night's sleep, try drinking more water and less coffee throughout the day.

B. We tried to persuade our guests to stay a little longer.

a. Make an effort to do something difficult.

b. Do something as an experiment to see what happens.

4. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

(Hoàn thành bài khóa sau với dạng đúng của động từ trong hộp.)

When I was little, I (1) remembered falling asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow most nights. I recall the comfort of (2) _____ downstairs and how the faint sound of their voices used to send me to sleep almost immediately. These days, I find it a lot more difficult. To my mind, there is nothing more frustrating than lying in bed (3) _____ to sleep. Sometimes, I can't (4) _____ about school and exams. I worry that I might have (5) _____ some homework for one of my subjects or some other trivial thing. I (6) _____ sheep once, but it didn't work. I ended up worrying about my maths test the next day.

1. Mark the sentences as formal (F) or informal (I).

(Đánh dấu các câu sau là trạng trọng (F) hoặc không trang trọng (I).)

1.

a. Hi John,

b. Dear Mr. Johnson,

2.

a. Has the principal been informed about the incident?

b. Has anyone called the principal and told her what happened?

3.

a. If you want to know more, drop me a line.

b. Should you require more information, do not hesitate to contact me.

4.

a. Applicants for the scholarship should have a strong interest in jazz.

b. You need to be into jazz to get the scholarship.

5.

a. When was the university set up?

b. Do you happen to know when the university was established?

2. Complete the second sentence with the word in the box so that it has a similar meaning to the first. There are two extra words.

1. You won't get any marks if you hand in your project late.

Projects submitted after the deadline won't be evaluated.

2. After your lunch break, go back to the classroom.

Please _____ directly to the classroom after your lunch break.

3. Before going to school, make sure you are wearing the right clothes.

Before leaving, check you are suitably _____.

4. I don't think that the government will postpone the educational reform by a year.

It is _____ that the government will postpone the educational reform by a year.

5. If you need more information, please talk to the school secretary.

_____ information can be obtained from the school secretary.

6. My sister was awarded a degree in physics last year.

My sister _____ in physics last year.

3. Read the note and the library rules. Then use the information in the text to complete the student leaflet. Use no more than two words in each gap. The words you need do not appear in the note.

(Đọc ghi chú và các quy tắc trong thư viện. Sau đó dùng các thông tin trong bài khóa để hoàn thành tờ rơi cho học sinh. Dùng không quá hai từ cho mỗi chỗ trống. Các từ bạn cần không xuất hiện trong ghi chú.)

University Library

Rules and regulations

Access to the library

• A valid library card is required to access the library.

• Library cards are personal and non-transferable.

• In the case of loss or theft of a library card, the library should be notified immediately and a new card will be issued.

• Library cards need to be renewed annually.

Borrowing books

• Students are allowed to borrow up to 10 books at a time.

• The maximum loan period for books is three weeks.

• Books returned after the due date will be charged at 25 pence per day.

Opening times

• Standard opening times:

Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

• The library reserves the right to change opening times on bank holidays.

• The latest news and current opening times for the library can be consulted on our website.

Library

Important information for new students

You need a valid library card to (1) _____ the library. Please remember that all cards are personal - you mustn't let (2) _____ use yours. If your card is lost or (3) _____, please (4) _____ know as soon as possible and we’ll give you a new one. You will have to renew your card (5) _____, so talk to a librarian at the beginning of the next academic year about this.

As a student, you may borrow a maximum (6) _____ 10 books for three weeks. Please make sure you (7) _____ them _____ on time. If you return them (8) _____, you'll have to pay a fine (25 pence per day).

The Library is usually open from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on (9) _____ and from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at the weekend. Please remember that the opening times (10) be different on bank holidays. Don't forget to (11) our website for the latest news.

1. Read Robert's CV. Complete it with the expressions in the box.

(Đọc CV của Robert. Hoàn thành nó với các cụm từ biểu đạt trong hộp.)

Robert Wilkinson 253 Oxford Road, Manchester, Ml 4LB Mob; 07180 326623 r.wilkinson@mail.com DOB:14.03.01

Personal profile

Bright and responsible sixth-former with practical (1) experience of sports coaching for children and a (2) _____ to work well in a team.

Skills and achievements

• excellent time management and organisation skills

• (3) _____ of German

• well-developed leadership (4) _____

Education and qualifications

Currently: Astley Sixth Form College, Manchester 2010-2017: Astley College. Manchester

GCSEs: Combined Science (grades 5-6), Maths (grade 5), English Language (grade 7), English Literature (grade 6), Sports Studies (grade 8), D&T Product Design (grade 5), Geography (grade 6), Spanish (grade 7)

Employment history

Summer 2017 Work experience: Aston Primary School summer camp

• (5) _____ of activities team (sports and crafts)

• (6) _____ of health and safety regulations and first aid

2015 - 2017: Assisting in coaching of local Under 10s football team

Interests

Skateboarding, computer programming, design and technology, film

Ms. T. Smith                                                   Mr. G. Brown

Office Manager,                                              Sports Coach

Aston Primary School                                    g.brown@sportforall.co.uk

t.smith@)astonprimary.com

2. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

I am a bright sixth-former with practical experience of (1) commanding/ helping tourists. I am a student with a proven ability to (2) meet / experience deadlines. I have an excellent (3) command/ use of Spanish and German and we1l-developed communication (4) skills/ abilities. I am also a competent (5) speaker / user of most computer software and a dedicated member (6) of / to a French club.

3. Rewrite the sentences in Exercise 2 to make them suitable for a CV.

(Viết lại các câu trong bài 2 để khiến chúng phù hợp với một CV.)

Bright sixth-former with practical experience of helping tourists

4. Complete each gap with the words in the box.

1. I am an eighteen-year-old student and I am passionate about working with animals.

2. I have attached my CV for your _____.

3. I feel _____ I possess relevant skills and would be well _____ to the position.

4. I am writing in _____ to your online advertisement for volunteers at an animal hospital.

5. I would be delighted to _____ an interview at your convenience.

6. I would _____ the opportunity to work with professional vets.

7. I wish to _____ for the position of sports coordinator.

8. Additionally, last summer I gained work _____ at a local vet’s.

1. Match the beginnings of the sentences with the endings.

(Nối các phần đầu và kết thúc của các câu sau.)

2. Choose the correct option to complete the description.

(Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành phần mô tả.)

This photo shows a martial arts class of some sort. I can't really (1) sure/tell whether it's karate, or judo, or some other combat sport but judging (2) by/on his black belt, the man in the middle is an expert. (3) Personally/Clearly, he's the instructor and the other people watching him are students. The (4) chances/chance are they are fairly new students as some of them aren't wearing suits or belts. In fact, they could be (5) having/have their very first class because it looks as though he is demonstrating a fairly simple move. They are (6) surely/definitely watching closely - perhaps they might be (7) about/just to have a go themselves.

3. Complete answers 1-4. The first letters are given. Then match them with questions a-d.

(Hoàn thành các câu trả lời 1-4. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được cho trước. Sau đó nối chúng với các câu hỏi a – d.)

1. Personally, I think they should be able to inspire less sporty students to get involved. F_____ t_____ r_____, I f_____ it is important to make PE lessons fun, and not too competitive.

2. T_____ b_____ h_____, although I'd like to keep fitter, I don’t have time. Walking to school is the only exercise I get.

3. Combat sports and motor sports, I suppose. (a) I_____ m_____ o_____ though, if the people involved know the risks, then it's up to them if they want to put themselves in danger. (b) T_____ w_____ I t_____, campaigns to ban things like boxing or motorcycle racing are a bad idea.

4. Definitely 'doing'. I love sport and I (a) i_____ to keep swimming and playing football until I'm old and grey. (b) A_____, I also enjoy watching sport, but if I had to choose, then 'doing'.

a. Which sports do you think are the most dangerous?

b. Is regular exercise important to you? Why? Why not?

c. In your opinion, what characteristics should good PE teachers have?

d. Given the choice, do you prefer doing sport, watching sport, or no sport at all?

1. Choose the correct answer A - C.

(Chọn đáp án đúng, A – C.)

1. What profession do you want to go _____ when you finish school?

A. up                           B. into                         C. in

2. I'd like to work in the _____ of engineering as a career.

A. area                         B. field                        C. course

3. We'll never know the answer; it will _____ a mystery.

A. remain                    B. solve                       C. recover

4. When I was off school ill, I fell _____ in my studies.

A. back                        B. off                           C. behind

5. I have a really _____ memory of my fifth birthday party. I can remember everything about it.

A. vague                      B. distant                     C. vivid

6. Our maths teacher is _____. He doesn't mind if we talk in class as long as we do our work.

A. lenient                    B. self-disciplined       C. strict

2. Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters are given.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các từ còn thiếu. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được cho trước.)

1. My earliest memory is moving house, I was only two years old.

2. I got a s_____ to study at university, so I didn't have to pay to go.

3. He learns fast; he can a_____ new skills really easily.

4 I've nearly finished my university course. Now I just have to write my d_____. It's supposed to be 10,000 words long!

5. When you study, it's a good idea to m______ in the subject you love most.

6. He forgets everything you tell him. He's got a memory like a s_____!

3. Choose the correct answer A-C.

1. A. urge                    B. interest                    C. passion

2. A. would be             B. used to be               C. used to

3. A. to not going        B. not going                C. not to go

4. A. doing                  B. do                           C. to do

5. A. sit                        B. attend                      C. enrol

6. A. to compare          B. comparing              C. compare

- In the family -

Dominic Foster and his dad John both have a (1) C for numbers, which is how they've ended up doing the same apprenticeship in insurance at the same company - at the same time! John, who (2) _____ an electrical engineer, had to give up due to bad health and was looking for a new challenge. Meanwhile, his son, Dominic had decided (3) _____ to university as he didn’t want to spend time (4) _____ a degree and preferred on-the-job training. Although the pair both chose to (5) _____ on the course for different reasons, as soon as people find out, they can’t help (6) _____ them and wondering who will get better results. Luckily, they are both doing well! After finishing, they both intend to use their studies in different ways. Dominic says he will probably go into web development and John hopes to go into project management.

4. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai để nó có nghĩa giống câu thứ nhất. Dùng các từ in hoa.)

1. My parents said I could go to the party as long as I went with a friend. LET

My parents let me go to the party as long as I went with a friend.

2. My teacher thought it would be a good idea for me to study biology. ADVISED

My teacher _________________________ biology.

3. I didn't know how the accident had happened because I had no memory of my car hitting the tree. REMEMBER

I didn't know how the accident had happened because I couldn't _________________________ with my car.

4. When I was younger I often read books all day. SPENT

I often _________________________ when I was younger.

5. Tom messes around in class all the time. It's so annoying. ALWAYS

Tom _________________________ in class. It's so annoying.

6. They were very keen students and would attend all the lectures, which is why they did well. TO

They were very keen students and _________________________ all the lectures, which is why they did well.