Giải SGK, SBT Unit 9. Learning for life English Discovery

1. Write down the verb form of these nouns and adjectives. What do the verbs have in common?

(Viết dạng động từ của những danh từ và tính từ này. Các động từ có điểm gì chung?)

familiar                                   familiarise

general                                                __________

memory                                   __________

organisation                            __________

personal                                   __________

plagiarism                               __________

rational                                    __________

recognition                              __________

revision                                   __________

summary                                 __________

visual                                       __________

2. Read about the revision experiences of two students. Answer the questions.

(Đọc về trải nghiệm ôn tập của hai học sinh. Trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What is Minh so stressed about?

(Minh căng thẳng vì điều gì?)

2. How does Minh feel about his exams?

(Minh cảm thấy thế nào về kỳ thi của mình?)

3. What technique does Minh find useful in preparing for exams?

(Minh thấy kỹ thuật nào hữu ích trong việc chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi?)

4. Why high school exams are more challenging compared with primary school ones?

(Tại sao thi cấp 3 lại khó hơn thi cấp 1?)

5. What does Tùng do in the third stage in his revision process?

(Tùng làm gì ở giai đoạn thứ ba trong quá trình ôn tập của mình?)

Exams, exams

If you are revising for upcoming exams, You may well be surrounded by tons of paper and sticky notes. What techniques do you find work for you?

Minh

I sit at my desk, faced with piles of revision files and frustrated by my unplanned timetable. A few moments ago, I was swimming in English grammar exercises. Later today, I will revise geography, maths and chemistry. It's not necessarily the content that I find difficult but the range of knowledge that I have to memorise that makes me stressed. At times, it seems we are being tested on nothing but facts. My friends and I have found Google Docs useful for exchanging notes.

Tùng

Revising for the final graduation exam starts early. There's a lot of content to learn. I do my revision in four stages. Firstly, I take notes from the textbook on huge A3 sheets by visualising them, then I condense them on to mini-flashcards, then I type them all up. In stage four, which will commence a week before the exams, I work on exam papers of previous years.

3. Read the text again. Whose experience do you most relate to? Why?

(Đọc lại văn bản. Bạn liên tưởng đến trải nghiệm của ai nhất? Tại sao?)

4. Read the phrases and examples. Then match them with their correct meanings.

(Đọc các cụm từ và ví dụ. Sau đó nối chúng với ý nghĩa đúng của chúng.)

Phrases (Cụm từ)

1 Get a grip (Hãy nắm bắt)

Don't behave like a child. You need to get a grip on yourself.

(Đừng cư xử như một đứa trẻ. Bạn cần phải nắm bắt được chính mình.)

2 Keep things in perspective (Giữ mọi thứ trong quan điểm)

If you failed an exam, that wouldn't be a big deal. You must keep things in perspective.

(Nếu bạn trượt một kỳ thi, đó sẽ không phải là vấn đề lớn. Bạn phải giữ mọi thứ trong quan điểm.)

3 Sail through exam (Vượt qua kỳ thi)

Linh sailed through her final exams and got 10 in all of them.

(Linh đã vượt qua kỳ thi cuối kỳ và đạt điểm 10 tất cả.)

4 Go blank (Để trống)

My mind went blank when I read the exam question.

(Đầu óc tôi trống rỗng khi đọc đề thi.)

5 A bundle of nerves (Một bó dây thần kinh)

Mary is a bundle of nerves before exams. She's very worried.

(Mary đang hồi hộp trước kỳ thi. Cô ấy đang rất lo lắng.)

6 Cram for exam (Luyện thi)

We are cramming for our history exam.

(Chúng tôi đang nhồi nhét cho bài kiểm tra lịch sử của chúng tôi.)

Meanings (Ý nghĩa)

a think about a situation or problem in a wise and reasonable way

b study for a test shortly before it is scheduled to take place

(nghiên cứu để kiểm tra ngay trước khi nó được lên kế hoạch. diễn ra)

c someone who is extremely nervous and worried

(một người cực kỳ căng thẳng và lo lắng)

d be unable to recall or think of something

(không thể nhớ lại hoặc nghĩ về điều gì đó)

e make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly

(cố gắng kiểm soát cảm xúc của mình và cư xử bình tĩnh hơn)

f succeed very easily in something, especially a test

(thành công rất dễ dàng trong việc gì đó, đặc biệt là một bài kiểm tra)

5. Listen to Amy and Sally and find out how each of them copes with exams. Take notes:

(Hãy lắng nghe Amy và Sally và tìm hiểu cách mỗi người trong số họ đối phó với các kỳ thi. Ghi chép)

Amy: _____________________________________________________

Sally: _____________________________________________________

6. Work in groups. How do you cope with exams? What techniques do you often use? Then share with the class.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Làm thế nào để bạn đối phó với các kỳ thi? Bạn thường sử dụng những kỹ thuật nào? Sau đó chia sẻ với cả lớp.)

1. Look at the photo. What are these people doing?

(Nhìn vào bức ảnh. Những người này đang làm gì?)

2. Listen and complete each structure in blue with one word.

(Nghe và hoàn thành mỗi cấu trúc màu xanh lam bằng một từ.)

Extract 1

B: The original group members (1) may have been doing it for years while the younger ones (2) _________ have been taught more recently. Some of these really young ones (3) _________ just have joined the group. See the guy in the white T-shirt-he (4) _______ have been doing it for a couple of years, I'd say.

Extract 2

A: Yes, I saw them recording one trick on their smartphones the other day. Why do they do that? I thought it (5) ________ be so they could learn from the more experienced members of the group…

B: Well, yes, they (6) ____________ well be doing it so they can watch the clips afterwards and talk about the techniques. But the guy in the white T-shirt (7) _________ watch the film later too. If he does, it (8) ______________ certainly be to help him improve his technique.

Tạm dịch:

Trích xuất 1

B: Các thành viên ban đầu của nhóm (1) có thể đã làm việc đó trong nhiều năm trong khi những người trẻ hơn (2) _________ mới được dạy gần đây. Một số người trong số họ còn rất trẻ (3) _________ vừa mới gia nhập nhóm. Hãy nhìn anh chàng mặc áo phông trắng-anh ấy (4) _______ đã làm việc đó được vài năm rồi, tôi nói vậy.

Trích xuất 2

A: Vâng, hôm nọ tôi thấy họ ghi lại một thủ thuật trên điện thoại thông minh. Tại sao họ làm điều đó? Tôi nghĩ điều đó (5) ________ là để họ có thể học hỏi từ những thành viên giàu kinh nghiệm hơn trong nhóm…

B: Vâng, vâng, họ (6) ____________ sẽ làm việc đó để họ có thể xem các clip sau đó và nói về các kỹ thuật. Nhưng anh chàng mặc áo phông trắng (7) _________ cũng xem phim sau. Nếu anh ấy làm vậy, nó (8) ______________ chắc chắn là giúp anh ấy cải thiện kỹ thuật của mình.

3. Read the GRAMMAR FOCUS and find examples in Exercise 2 where the speaker is:

(Đọc TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP và tìm các ví dụ trong Bài tập 2 trong đó người nói)

a guessing about an action that's in progress.

(đoán về một hành động đang diễn ra.)

b certain about a reason for doing sth in the present.

(chắc chắn về lý do làm việc gì đó ở hiện tại.)

c certain about sth that started in the past and continues in the present.

(chắc chắn về điều gì đó đã bắt đầu trong quá khứ và tiếp tục ở hiện tại.)

d guessing about sth that happened in the past.

(đoán về điều gì đó đã xảy ra trong quá khứ.)

e certain that sth didn't happen in the past.

(chắc chắn rằng điều đó đã không xảy ra trong quá khứ.)

f guessing about sth in the future.

(đoán về điều gì đó trong tương lai.)

g certain about sth in the future.

(chắc chắn về cái gì đó trong tương lai.)

h guessing about sth that happened in the past using the Passive.

(đoán về điều gì đó đã xảy ra trong quá khứ bằng cách sử dụng Thể bị động.)

i guessing about an action continuing in the present.

(đoán về một hành động đang tiếp diễn ở hiện tại.)

4. Choose the correct option.

If you're in Brazil, you might (1) want / have wanted to join a samba school. But when you get there, you could (2) be / have been surprised by what you see. I certainly was! In fact, the surprise must (3) show / have shown very obviously on my face. If you have ever attended a dancing school in the UK, you will almost certainly (4) have been coached / have been coaching by a qualified instructor, but here there was just a room full of people dancing, and I felt like they all must (5) be dancing / have been dancing samba their whole lives. But then I noticed other people, like me, watching carefully, copying a few steps and moves and I realised they can’t (6) be learning / have been learning very long. They must (7) notice / have noticed me, because they invited me to join them. Now, I'm one of the people helping newcomers who might (8) look / be looking for a way in.

5. In pairs, discuss the questions.

(Thảo luận theo cặp các câu hỏi.)

1. Have you ever taught anyone to do anything?

(Bạn đã từng dạy ai làm việc gì chưa?)

2. How do you think they may have felt about the experience?

(Bạn nghĩ họ có thể cảm thấy thế nào về trải nghiệm này?)

1. Look at the photos and discuss the questions.

(Nhìn tranh và thảo luận các câu hỏi.)

1. What are these people doing?

(Những người này đang làm gì?)

2. What job do you think they have?

(Bạn nghĩ họ có công việc gì?)

2. Listen to a dialogue about jobs in the photos in Exercise 1. Are your answers to these questions correct?

(Nghe đoạn hội thoại về công việc trong các bức ảnh ở Bài tập 1. Câu trả lời của bạn cho những câu hỏi này có đúng không?)

3. Listen again. Choose the correct option.

(Nghe lại. Chọn phương án đúng.)

1. What does the woman think about online how-to videos

(Người phụ nữ nghĩ gì về video hướng dẫn trực tuyến)

A. She doesn't like the advice given by the video creators.

(Cô ấy không thích lời khuyên của người tạo video.)

B. She is uncertain if the advice is reliable.

(Cô ấy không chắc liệu lời khuyên đó có đáng tin cậy hay không.)

C. She never used them so she had no ideas.

(Cô ấy chưa bao giờ sử dụng chúng nên cô ấy không có ý tưởng.)

2. What problem did the man have?

(Người đàn ông đó gặp vấn đề gì?)

A. His computer broke down.

(Máy tính của anh ấy bị hỏng.)

B. He had a virus with the software.

(Phần mềm của anh ấy bị nhiễm virus.)

C. His computer had to get updated.

(Máy tính của anh ấy cần được cập nhật.)

3. What does the man say about online video tutorials?

(Người đàn ông nói gì về video hướng dẫn trực tuyến?)

A. Information transmitted visually is easy to remember.

(Thông tin được truyền tải bằng hình ảnh rất dễ nhớ.)

B. The instructions are given in clear stages

(Các hướng dẫn được đưa ra theo từng giai đoạn rõ ràng)

C. They can have too much detail at times.

(Đôi khi họ có thể có quá nhiều chi tiết.)

4. How does the woman feel about the people who produce online tutorial videos?

(Người phụ nữ cảm thấy thế nào về những người sản xuất video hướng dẫn trực tuyến?)

She is (Cô ấy là)

A. pleased that their help is available to everyone.

(rất vui vì sự giúp đỡ của họ dành cho tất cả mọi người.)

B. amused that they appear in their tutorials personally.

(thích thú khi thấy chúng xuất hiện trong phần hướng dẫn của chính mình.)

C. appreciative of the production quality of their films.

(đánh giá cao chất lượng sản xuất phim của họ.)

4. Discuss which method you would choose for learning the things in the box. Why?

(Thảo luận xem bạn sẽ chọn phương pháp nào để học những nội dung trong hộp. Tại sao?)

1. following written guidance

(làm theo hướng dẫn bằng văn bản)

2. following a video tutorial (e.g. how-to videos)

(làm theo video hướng dẫn (ví dụ: video hướng dẫn))

3. learning in a group (học nhóm)

PRONUNCIATION FOCUS (TRỌNG TÂM PHÁT ÂM)

UNSTRESSED WORDS IN A SENTENCE

(CÁC TỪ KHÔNG ĐƯỢC NHẤN TRỌNG ÂM TRONG CÂU)

Unstressed words in a sentence include function words (determiners, prepositions, and conjunctions) and question words (who, what, when, where, why, and how).

(Các từ không được nhấn mạnh trong câu bao gồm các từ chức năng (từ hạn định, giới từ và liên từ) và các từ để hỏi (ai, cái gì, khi nào, ở đâu, tại sao và như thế nào).)

5. Listen and underline the unstressed words in the following sentences. Practise saying these sentences in pairs.

(Nghe và gạch chân những từ không được nhấn trọng âm trong các câu sau. Thực hành nói những câu này theo cặp.)

1. Have you ever consulted an online video for help with fixing something?

(Bạn đã bao giờ tham khảo một video trực tuyến để được trợ giúp sửa chữa điều gì đó chưa?)

2. They've got detailed advice and videos there.

(Họ có lời khuyên và video chi tiết ở đó.)

3. It seems odd to me.

(Nó có vẻ kỳ lạ đối với tôi.)

4. It's good to know help is just a few clicks away.

(Thật tốt khi biết chỉ cần vài cú nhấp chuột là có thể được trợ giúp.)

1. Look at the picture. In pairs, ask and answer: What does the picture tell you?

(Nhìn vào bức tranh. Theo cặp, hỏi và trả lời: Bức tranh cho em biết điều gì?)

2. In groups, brainstorm ideas for this question:

(Theo nhóm, suy nghĩ để trả lời câu hỏi này:)

What skills are necessary for students in Việt Nam to become lifelong learners?

(Học sinh Việt Nam cần những kỹ năng gì để trở thành người học suốt đời?)

3. Find the words.

(Tìm từ.)

1. Find all the adjectives that are synonymous to "important” in the text. Write the words here:

(Tìm tất cả các tính từ đồng nghĩa với “quan trọng” trong văn bản. Viết các từ đó vào đây:)

2. Find a word that means 'adapt' in paragraph 3.

(Tìm một từ có nghĩa là “thích nghi” ở đoạn 3.)

3. Find a word that means 'viewpoints' in paragraph 4.

(Tìm một từ có nghĩa là “quan điểm” ở đoạn 4.)

4. Find a word that means 'continually' in paragraph 5.

(Tìm một từ có nghĩa “liên tục” ở đoạn 5.)

4. Read the text and choose the correct option.

In today's fast-paced world, ability to learn and adapt is becoming increasingly essential. This is why lifelong learning skills are essential for students to develop. These skills go beyond memorising facts and figures.

Two first important lifelong learning skills are the ability to summarise information and reflect on learning. These involve identifying the key points of a text or lecture and reducing them into a shorter form and then reflect on the past learning experiences and consider how new knowledge can be applied in the future. Learning from others and personalising learning are also vital skills. Students need to seek out mentors, peers and experts in their fields to learn from their experiences. At the same time, learning from others does not mean copying from them.

Students cam tailor others’ approach to learning to their own needs and preferences. For example, some peers learn best through visual aids, but you may prefer hands-on activities.

Reading extensively is a great way to learn about new ideas and perspectives. While reading a wide range of genres and topics, students cultivate their curiosity withthe texts and identify connections between ideas. They can develop a deeper understanding of the materials. Familiarising oneself with new technologies is also crucial for lifelong learning. With advances in technology, new learning tools a e constantly being developed, and students need to be able to adapt to these changes in education. Online learning platforms, online courses, digital textbooks, and educational apps can provide students with new ways to learn.

In conclusion, the above-mentioned lifelong learning. skills are indispensable for students to develop if they want to succeed in today's world.

1. How many lifelong leaming skills are mentioned in the text?

(Có bao nhiêu kỹ năng học tập suốt đời được đề cập trong văn bản?)

A. Four (Bốn)

B. Five (Năm)

C. Six (Sáu)

2. How is the text organized?

(Văn bản được tổ chức như thế nào?)

A. By comparing and contrasting ideas (Bằng cách so sánh và đối chiếu các ý tưởng)

B. By listing ideas (Bằng cách liệt kê các ý tưởng)

C. By cause and effect (Do nhân quả)

3. In what way can students learn to reflect?

(Học sinh có thể học cách suy ngẫm bằng cách nào?)

A. By thinking about their previous experiences

(Bằng cách nghĩ về những trải nghiệm trước đây của họ)

B. By thinking about future experiences

(Bằng cách suy nghĩ về những trải nghiệm trong tương lai)

C. Both A and B (Cả A và B)

4. What does it mean by 'reading extensively'?

('Đọc nhiều' có nghĩa là gì?)

A. Reading a lot of books in a short time

(Đọc nhiều sách trong thời gian ngắn)

B. Reading the titles of the books

(Đọc tựa sách)

C. Reading a range of genres and topics

(Đọc nhiều thể loại và chủ đề)

5. Why do students need to use new technologies to learn?

(Tại sao học sinh cần sử dụng công nghệ mới để học?)

A. Because they offer them new ways to learn

(Bởi vì họ cung cấp cho họ những cách học mới)

B. Because they are inexpensive to learn

(Bởi vì chúng không tốn kém để học)

C. Because they are constantly changing

(Bởi vì chúng liên tục thay đổi)

5. Work in groups. How often do you practise these lifelong learning skills? How effective do you think your skills are? Why?

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Bạn có thường xuyên thực hành những kỹ năng học tập suốt đời này không? Bạn nghĩ kỹ năng của mình hiệu quả đến mức nào? Tại sao?)

I think I sometimes reflect on my learning experiences. I know what learning strategies work best for me. However, I often do not have time to read extensively…

(Tôi nghĩ đôi khi tôi cũng suy ngẫm về kinh nghiệm học tập của mình. Tôi biết chiến lược học tập nào phù hợp nhất với mình. Tuy nhiên, tôi thường không có thời gian để đọc kỹ…)

1. In pairs, imagine you will study abroad in Australia for your university studies. Think of at least three new study skills you will apply.

(Theo cặp, hãy tưởng tượng bạn sẽ đi du học ở Úc để học đại học. Hãy nghĩ đến ít nhất ba kỹ năng học tập mới mà bạn sẽ áp dụng.)

2. Read and listen to the dialogue between Thu and Jenny about different study skills in Australia. What advice does Jenny give to Thu?

(Đọc và nghe đoạn hội thoại giữa Thu và Jenny về các kỹ năng học tập khác nhau ở Úc. Jenny đưa ra lời khuyên gì cho Thu?)

Jenny: Thu, I heard that you're going to study in Australia. That's exciting! Are you nervous?

Thu: Yes, I am. Never have I been away from home for so long. But I'm also excited to learn new things.

Jenny: That's great. Do you have a ideas about how you will study in a new country like Australia?

Thu: I'm planning to take notes in lectures as much as I can. When I cram for exams, I will memorise key points.

Jenny: That's a good start, but memorising isn't the best way to learn in Australia. You should read extensively. Also, familiarise yourself with the learning culture there. Don't be afraid to ask your new friends and teachers, and use their electronic library.

Thu: I see what you mean. I'll make sure to tailor my approach to each situation.

Jenny: Exactly. Remember, not only will you gain more knowledge in your studies, but you'll also learn about a new place and its people. Rarely will you have an opportunity like this, so s, so make the most of it. Only if you're open to new experiences will you truly benefit from your time abroad.

Thu: Thanks so much, Jenny. Nowhere can I have good friends like you.

3. Read the GRAMMAR FOCUS. Complete the examples with words from the dialogue. Then circle the inversion in the examples.

(Đọc TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP. Hoàn thành các ví dụ với các từ trong đoạn hội thoại. Sau đó khoanh tròn sự đảo ngược trong các ví dụ.)

4. Rewrite the sentences using the structures from the GRAMMAR FOCUS and the words in capitals.

(Viết lại các câu sử dụng cấu trúc từ TRỌNG TÂM NGỮ PHÁP và các từ viết hoa.)

1. It's rare for me to go blank during an exam. (RARELY)

(Rất hiếm khi tôi bỏ trống trong một kỳ thi. (HIẾM KHI))

2. You will sail through your exams if you keep things in perspective. (ONLY IF)

(Bạn sẽ vượt qua kỳ thi nếu bạn giữ mọi thứ theo quan điểm đúng đắn. (CHỈ NẾU))

3. My brother Khanh always gets nervous before a big test. (ONLY WHEN)

(Anh Khánh của tôi luôn lo lắng trước một bài kiểm tra lớn. (CHỈ KHI))

4. Linh needs to calm down and get a grip on the situation. (NOT ONLY)

(Linh cần bình tĩnh và nắm bắt tình hình. (KHÔNG CHỈ))

5. It's important for you to stay focused if you want to pass exams. (SELDOM)

(Điều quan trọng là bạn phải tập trung nếu muốn vượt qua các kỳ thi. (HIẾM KHI))

5. Work in groups. Each group has to make a sentence to answer the question. Then compete with other groups. Each correct sentence gets a point. The group with most points will win the game.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Mỗi nhóm phải đặt một câu để trả lời câu hỏi. Sau đó thi đấu với các nhóm khác. Mỗi câu đúng được một điểm. Nhóm có nhiều điểm nhất sẽ thắng trò chơi.)

1. What are the benefits of studying abroad? (Not only)

(Du học có lợi ích gì? (Không chỉ))

2. How can you prepare for studying abroad? (Only if)

(Bạn có thể chuẩn bị như thế nào cho việc đi du học? (Chỉ nếu))

3. What challenges might you face while studying abroad? (Seldom)

(Bạn có thể gặp phải những thách thức gì khi đi du học? (Hiếm khi))

4. What are some tips for making the most of your study abroad experience? (Only when)

(Một số lời khuyên để tận dụng tối đa trải nghiệm du học của bạn là gì? (Chỉ khi))

5. How can studying abroad help you in your future career? (Rarely)

(Du học có thể giúp ích gì cho sự nghiệp tương lai của bạn? (Hiếm khi))

1. When you need advice or help, who do you ask? Do you ever look on online forums? Why? / Why not?

(Khi cần lời khuyên hay sự giúp đỡ, bạn sẽ hỏi ai? Bạn có bao giờ tìm kiếm trên các diễn đàn trực tuyến không? Tại sao? / Tại sao không?)

2. Read the two forum exchanges and decide on the logical order in each of them.

(Đọc hai trao đổi trên diễn đàn và quyết định thứ tự hợp lý trong mỗi trao đổi.)

A

a. Thanks - you were a great help - it all makes sense now.

(Cảm ơn - bạn đã giúp đỡ rất nhiều - giờ thì tất cả đều có ý nghĩa.)

b. I need help with my maths. I don't have a hope of getting it done on my own. Anybody out there have a moment to spare?

(Tôi cần giúp đỡ về toán học của tôi. Tôi không có hy vọng tự mình làm được việc đó. Có ai ngoài kia có chút thời gian rảnh rỗi không?)

c. Yeah, call me. I'm doing it too.

(Vâng, gọi cho tôi. Tôi cũng đang làm việc đó.)

B

a. Oh no! Sleep is so important. When I'm stressed out, I sometimes use breathing exercises to help me relax and I usually get a good night's sleep after that.

(Ôi không! Giấc ngủ rất quan trọng. Khi tôi căng thẳng, đôi khi tôi áp dụng các bài tập thở để giúp tôi thư giãn và sau đó tôi thường ngủ ngon giấc.)

b. Thanks. I'll try that. My granddad, who has a good understanding of human behaviour, always says "A good laugh and a good sleep are the two best cures.”

(Cảm ơn. Tôi sẽ thử xem. Ông nội tôi, người rất hiểu biết về hành vi con người, luôn nói “Cười sảng khoái và ngủ ngon là hai phương thuốc chữa bệnh tốt nhất”.)

c. Help! All of a sudden, I'm very stressed about my exams and I can't sleep.

(Giúp đỡ! Đột nhiên, tôi rất căng thẳng về kỳ thi và không thể ngủ được.)

3. Read the LANGUAGE FOCUS and complete the example sentences with the words and phrases in blue in Exercise 2.

(Đọc TẬP TRUNG NGÔN NGỮ và hoàn thành các câu ví dụ với các từ và cụm từ màu xanh lam trong Bài tập 2.)

4. Read the message exchange and complete the gaps with the correct form of the words in the box and a, an or Ø (no article).

(Đọc đoạn tin nhắn trao đổi và điền vào chỗ trống với dạng đúng của từ vào ô và a, an hoặc Ø (không có mạo từ).)

Hi Jen. Thanks again. You really were such (1) a help last night. I wouldn't have had (2) _______ of doing it without you.

No problem. It was (3) ___________. You know science is one of my great (4) ________. And I need to ask you a favour actually, I need to interview someone with (5) __________ doing volunteer work.

Well, I haven't done any in a while. The last time was about a year ago when I worked (6) _________ that works with animals. It was (7) ________  though it left me with a first-class knowledge of cats.)

I'm sure you learnt a lot. Are you in a hurry? Could I ask you some questions now?

Yes, sure, glad to be of (8) ____________. Call me now.

5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrases underlined in Exercises 2 and 4.

(Hoàn thành các câu với dạng đúng của các cụm từ được gạch chân ở Bài tập 2 và 4.)

1. I really need to _______________ - otherwise I can't do anything the next day!

2. When he ____________, he likes to read computer advice in forums.

3. I ___________ - I always know how my friends will react.

4. I haven't studied French _____________ so I  __________ how to do the assignment.

5. I wanted to help her with her exam preparation but I was ____________ to get home.

6. He has __________ German. He is practically fluent.

7. He __________ finishing his exam before the time was up.

8. __________, she felt totally relaxed and knew she would be fine.

1. Discuss the questions in pairs.

(Thảo luận các câu hỏi theo cặp.)

1. Are you thinking of going to university when you finish school? Why?/Why not?

(Bạn có nghĩ đến việc học đại học sau khi học xong không? Tại sao / không?)

2. What might be the reasons to go to university? Think of at least two.

(Lý do để đi học đại học là gì? Hãy nghĩ đến ít nhất hai.)

3. What might be the reasons not to go to university? Think of at least two.

(Lý do không học đại học là gì? Hãy nghĩ đến ít nhất hai.)

4. What alternatives to university are there?

(Có những lựa chọn thay thế nào cho việc học đại học?)

2. Read a newspaper article about the benefits and drawbacks of going to university. Read two conclusions of the article. Do they match with the article? Why (not)? Re-write them if they do not match.

(Đọc một bài báo về lợi ích và hạn chế của việc học đại học. Đọc hai kết luận của bài viết. Chúng có phù hợp với bài viết không? Tại sao không)? Viết lại chúng nếu chúng không khớp.)

1. Does the writer mention the same reasons as you did in Exercise 1?

(Người viết có đề cập đến những lý do tương tự như bạn đã làm ở Bài tập 1 không?)

2. What are the writer's answers to the question in the title in Conclusion A and in Conclusion B?

(Câu trả lời của người viết cho câu hỏi ở tựa đề ở Kết luận A và Kết luận B là gì?)

3. Which conclusion do you agree with? Why?

(Bạn đồng ý với kết luận nào? Tại sao?)

Going to university - is it still worth it?

With the increasing cost of higher education, many young people are wondering if going to university is worth it. It's vital to balance the costs with the potential benefits. Let's take a look at the arguments.

What are the benefits? First of all, a university education improves your job prospects and broadens your future options. Increasingly, you're at a disadvantage without a degree. And a degree opens up job opportunities abroad as well! But is it only the study element of university that can make a difference to your life? No! Minh, from a university in Ho Chi Minh City, found the life experience as valuable as the education, if not more so. 'University is massively character building', she says.

Still, not everyone is so enthusiastic about higher education. Many employers appear to value work experience over a degree. As one employer, Binh, from JJS company, puts it, 'I now make a point of first interviewing people who have spent their time travelling or working instead of doing a degree because this shows they're prepared stand out from the crowd'.

Conclusion A

So do the benefits outweigh the costs? On balance, I would say that university is definitely worth it for the economic reasons as well as the less tangible outcomes. Go for it!

Conclusion B

So do the costs outweigh the benefits? On balance, comparing the expenses one has to meet with the odds of getting a good graduate job, I would advise you to consider alternative routes to the future.

3. Read the WRITING FOCUS. For each point, find more examples in the article on page 107.

(Đọc TẬP TRUNG VIẾT. Đối với mỗi điểm, hãy tìm thêm ví dụ trong bài viết ở trang 107.)

WRITING FOCUS (TẬP TRUNG VIẾT)

Making your article lively (Làm cho bài viết của bạn trở nên sinh động)

• Addressing readers directly (Câu hỏi trực tiếp)

I will look at the issues. → Let's look at the issues.

(Tôi sẽ xem xét các vấn đề. → Hãy nhìn vào vấn đề.)

University graduates earn more money. → As a university graduate, you will earn more money.

(Sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học kiếm được nhiều tiền hơn. → Khi tốt nghiệp đại học, bạn sẽ kiếm được nhiều tiền hơn.)

• Direct questions(Câu hỏi trực tiếp)

More young people are going to university,→ Why are more young people going to university?

(Nhiều người trẻ đi học đại học hơn,→ Tại sao nhiều người trẻ đi học đại học hơn?)

University is about experiencing new things. →→ University is about experiencing new things, isn't it?

(Đại học là để trải nghiệm những điều mới mẻ. →→ Đại học là để trải nghiệm những điều mới mẻ phải không?)

• Quotations (Trích dẫn)

The Education Minister predicts that new employees will require a degree. → 'New employees will require a degree,' predicts the Education Minister.

(Bộ trưởng Giáo dục dự đoán rằng nhân viên mới sẽ yêu cầu bằng cấp. → 'Nhân viên mới sẽ yêu cầu bằng cấp', Bộ trưởng Bộ Giáo dục dự đoán.)

Sam Hill points out that university isn't for everyone, and many better off with apprenticeships.→ 'University is not for everyone,' points out Sam Hill, 'and many are better off with apprenticeships."

(Sam Hill chỉ ra rằng đại học không dành cho tất cả mọi người, và nhiều người sẽ tốt hơn nếu học nghề.→ 'Đại học không dành cho tất cả mọi người,' Sam Hill chỉ ra, 'và nhiều người sẽ tốt hơn nếu học nghề.')

• Exclamations (Cảm thán)

University isn't the only option. Many entrepreneurs didn't even finish secondary school!

(Đại học không phải là lựa chọn duy nhất Nhiều doanh nhân thậm chí còn chưa học hết cấp hai!)

4. Read a newspaper article about student loans. Re-write the essay, using:

(Đọc một bài báo về khoản vay sinh viên. Viết lại bài luận, sử dụng)

• two direct questions (hai câu hỏi trực tiếp)

• one direct address to readers (một địa chỉ trực tiếp tới độc giả)

• at least one quotation (ít nhất một câu trích dẫn)

• an exclamation (một câu cảm thán)

Student loans have become a popular financing option for higher education in Việt Nam. Each student from a low-income family is eligible to apply for an education loan of about 40 million VND each academic year. Opinions are divided on whether they are a good or bad thing. Let's look at the arguments for and against student loans.

On one hand, student loans provide access to education for those who cannot afford it. Thanh Trúc, a student from a low-income family, says, "Without the student loan, I would not have been able to go to university, and my future. prospects would have been limited. Student loans also provide students with an incentive to succeed in their studies. Duy, a second-year student, says, "The pressure of having to pay back the loan motivates me to work hard and achieve good grades."

On the other hand, student loans may leave graduates with significant financial considerations. Trinh, a recent graduate, says, "If I owe a student loan, I have to prioritize paying it back after I graduate." Limited job opportunities for graduates also make it difficult to pay back the loans.

In conclusion, despite possible risks, student loans may be a good option for students. from low-income backgrounds. I believe the government, banks and universities need to popularize this option for students.

5. Write an article (180-200 words) on the following topic.

(Viết một bài báo (180-200 từ) về chủ đề sau.)

Is spending a year studying abroad a valuable thing for university students to to do?

(Liệu dành một năm du học có phải là điều đáng quý đối với sinh viên đại học?)

Write an article for a student website giving arguments ts for and against and stating your view.

(Viết một bài báo cho một trang web sinh viên đưa ra những lập luận ủng hộ và phản đối cũng như nêu quan điểm của bạn.)

1. Read US TODAY and discuss the questions

1. Why is homeschooling in the USA on the increase?

(Tại sao việc học tại nhà ở Mỹ ngày càng gia tăng?)

2. Are many children homeschooled in your country?

(Ở nước bạn có nhiều trẻ em học tại nhà không?)

3. What do you think might be the pros and cons of homeschooling?

(Bạn nghĩ ưu và nhược điểm của việc học tại nhà là gì?)

2. Listen to a podcast about homeschooling and answer the questions.

(Nghe podcast về giáo dục tại nhà và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

What advantages and disadvantages does it mention?

(Nó đề cập đến những ưu điểm và nhược điểm gì?)

3.  Match arguments 1-3 from the podcast with their supporting examples. Then listen again and check.

(Ghép các lập luận 1-3 trong podcast với các ví dụ hỗ trợ. Sau đó nghe lại và kiểm tra.)

1. Homeschoolers have more time to socialise.

(Học sinh tại nhà có nhiều thời gian hơn để giao tiếp.)

2. Not everyone can afford the luxury of homeschooling.

(Không phải ai cũng có đủ khả năng chi trả cho việc học tại nhà.)

3. Schools offer things that homeschooling can't.

(Trường học cung cấp những thứ mà giáo dục tại nhà không thể.)

a. Take a family where both parents are working.

(Lấy một gia đình mà cả bố và mẹ đều đang làm việc.)

b. A case in point is the question of socialisation.

(Một trường hợp điển hình là vấn đề xã hội hóa.)

c. In my case, I spend a lot of time with other homeschooled kids doing projects together at each other's houses.

(Trong trường hợp của tôi, tôi dành nhiều thời gian cùng những đứa trẻ học tại nhà khác thực hiện các dự án tại nhà của nhau.)

d. Look at my cousin, Rob. He's at school from eight thirty till four.

(Hãy nhìn anh họ của tôi, Rob. Anh ấy ở trường từ 8 giờ 30 đến 4 giờ.)

4. Complete the SPEAKING FOCUS with the phrases in orange in Exercise 3.

5. Give supporting examples for points 1-4 below using the words in capitals. Then complete points 5 and 6 with your own ideas and add supporting examples including the words. capitals.

(Đưa ra các ví dụ hỗ trợ cho các điểm 1-4 dưới đây bằng cách sử dụng các từ viết hoa. Sau đó hoàn thành điểm 5 và 6 bằng ý tưởng của riêng bạn và thêm các ví dụ hỗ trợ bao gồm các từ viết hoa.)

1. Many kids have to get up too early in the morning. INSTANCE

(Nhiều trẻ phải dậy quá sớm khi mới đi ngủ. VÍ DỤ)

2. A lot of schools don't offer enough time for sport. CASE

(Rất nhiều trường học không dành đủ thời gian cho thể thao. TRƯỜNG HỢP)

3. I spend much of my free time doing homework. TAKE

(Tôi dành phần lớn thời gian rảnh để làm bài tập về nhà. LẤY)

4. Some of my friends spend a lot of time at evening classes. LOOK

(Một số bạn bè của tôi dành nhiều thời gian cho các lớp học buổi tối. NHÌN)

5. I think … of the advantages of homeschooling. STRIKING

(Tôi nghĩ… về những lợi ích của việc học tại nhà. NỔI BẬT)

6. … of the advantages of formal schooling is ILLUSTRATION

(… ưu điểm của việc học chính quy là MINH HỌA)

6. Discuss the questions. Think of an example to support your opinion. Use the SPEAKING FOCUS to help you.

(Thảo luận các câu hỏi. Hãy nghĩ ra một ví dụ để hỗ trợ ý kiến của bạn. Hãy sử dụng TẬP TRUNG NÓI để giúp bạn.)

1. Do you think homeschooling can work for everyone? Why?/Why not?

(Bạn có nghĩ việc dạy học tại nhà có hiệu quả với tất cả mọi người không? Tại sao tại sao không?)

2. Do you agree that formal education restricts creativity? Why?/Why not?

(Bạn có đồng ý rằng giáo dục chính quy hạn chế khả năng sáng tạo? Tại sao tại sao không?)

3. Do you think that formal education prepares students for modern life? Why?/Why not?

(Bạn có nghĩ rằng giáo dục chính quy chuẩn bị cho học sinh cuộc sống hiện đại không? Tại sao tại sao không?)

4. If you could change one thing about education in your country, what would it be? Why?

(Nếu bạn có thể thay đổi một điều về giáo dục ở nước bạn, đó sẽ là điều gì? Tại sao?)

1. Read the text and complete it with the given phrases.

(Đọc đoạn văn và hoàn thành nó với các cụm từ cho sẵn.)

As you progress through your academic studies at university, it's important to (1) _________ and to maintain a positive mindset. When you encounter challenging exams, it's easy to (2) ___________ and feel overwhelmed. However, by developing effective study habits and using techniques to (3) ______________ exams, you can get good grades. Remember to (4) __________ and not get too caught up in the details, as this can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety. With the right mindset and strategies, you can (5) _________ your studies and achieve your goals.

2. Choose the correct options. Sometimes two answers are possible.

(Chọn các phương án đúng. Đôi khi có thể có hai câu trả lời.)

1. You must/will/ can be feeling tired after such a long day in the lab. Sit down and I'll make you a cup of tea.

2. Are Tom and Jim sure they've got the right address of the boarding house? They couldn't/mustn't/can't have written it correctly. We're too far from the school.

3. The supervisor definitely can't/ may not / won't tolerate any smartphones during the exam.

4. Mr. Jenking is often working in the garden now. I guess he might/could/can have lost his job in the bank.

5. A: Why isn't Sue here yet? B: I don't know, but her train will/may/must be running late today.

3. Read the following text and correct five more mistakes with the use of articles. The numbers in brackets indicate the number of mistakes in each paragraph.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và sửa thêm 5 lỗi sai khi sử dụng mạo từ. Các số trong ngoặc cho biết số lỗi sai trong mỗi đoạn.)

What education is needed nowadays?

It is said that schools should provide students with excellent education to help them in their career and life choices. But is that really the case?

School leavers emphasise how few subjects offer a practical experience and not just theory. They also feel that their timetables are filled with incredible number of uninspiring subjects rarely allowing them to have good night's sleep. It is obvious that students need a help, but being given a lot of homework? (4)

Both educationalists and students claim that there should be less focus on tests and more attention paid to o progress that students make in the course of education. (1)

4. Rewrite the following sentences, using the words in capitals.

(Viết lại các câu sau, sử dụng chữ in hoa.)

1. Homeschooling offers more flexibility in scheduling study time and allows for personalized learning. (NOT ONLY)

(Giáo dục tại nhà mang lại sự linh hoạt hơn trong việc sắp xếp thời gian học tập và cho phép cá nhân hóa việc học tập. (KHÔNG CHỈ))

2. Parents in Việt Nam should only consider homeschooling if they have the time, resources, and commitment. (ONLY IF)

(Phụ huynh ở Việt Nam chỉ nên cân nhắc việc dạy học tại nhà nếu có thời gian, nguồn lực và sự cam kết. (CHỈ NẾU))

3. Some homeschoolers seldom participate in extracurricular activities and social events. (SELDOM)

(Một số học sinh tại nhà ít tham gia các hoạt động ngoại khóa và sự kiện xã hội. (HIẾM KHI))

4. The law does not require parents to have a teaching degree in order to homeschool. (NOWHERE)

(Pháp luật không yêu cầu cha mẹ phải có bằng sư phạm mới được dạy học tại nhà.)

5. There has been little research done on the long-term effects of homeschooling on students' social and emotional development. (LITTLE)

(Có rất ít nghiên cứu được thực hiện về tác động lâu dài của việc học tại nhà đối với sự phát triển xã hội và cảm xúc của học sinh)

5. Look at the photos and ask and answer the questions.

(Nhìn vào các bức tranh và hỏi và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What abilities might the people need to learn these different skills?

(Mọi người có thể cần những khả năng gì để học những kỹ năng khác nhau này?)

2. To what extent do you think those abilities are natural and how much are they learned through practice?

(Bạn nghĩ những khả năng đó là tự nhiên ở mức độ nào và chúng được học qua thực hành ở mức độ nào?)

3. Who do you think would need more practice to become an expert?

(Bạn nghĩ ai sẽ cần luyện tập nhiều hơn để trở thành chuyên gia?)

1. Choose the correct form to complete the headlines.

(Chọn dạng đúng của từ để hoàn thành các tiêu đề.)

Report reveals (1) plagiarise / plagiarism at prestigious university.

Celebrity (2) unrecognisable / recognises after plastic surgery nightmare.

Minister of Education claims he has no (3) memorable / memory of alleged incident at five-star hotel.

Education supplement: Top tips on effective (4) revision/ revise.

Penguins (5) familiarise / familiar themselves with new enclosure at city zoo.

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

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

1. To say that all teenagers are awkward and moody is an unfair generalisation. (general)

2. Jenny is so _____ (organise) that she is unable to find her to-do list and can't even find a pen to write a new one.

3. Minh found a website where he could order _____ (personal) trainers with his name on.

4. I realise my fear of birds is completely _____ (rational) but I simply can't get over it.

5. Emma, assuming you did your homework, could you _____ (summary) chapter two for the class, please?

6. The brain's capacity to process _____ (vision) information is remarkable.

3. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

(Chọn đáp án đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu.)

1. During exam preparation next month, it's important for you to _____ key facts and concepts to ensure they are stored in your memory.

A. memorise              

B. organise                 

C. recognise               

D. familiarise

2. Reviewing your notes and textbook before a test helps _____ the material so you can recall it more easily.

A. personalise            

B. revise                     

C. recognise               

D. familiarise

3. Before reading about a new topic such as global warming, take the time to _____ yourself with some important vocabulary.

A. memorise              

B. revise                     

C. recognise               

D. familiarise

4. After taking this course, can you _____ the main theories and concepts when I read them aloud to you?

A. memorise              

B. revise                     

C. recognise               

D. familiarise

5. Linh, remember not to use someone else's work without proper citation. It is considered _____, which can have serious academic consequences.

A. memory                 

B. revision                 

C. recognition            

D. plagiarism

6. When Minh watches online videos that advise study techniques, he often _____ them to his own preferences.

A. personalise            

B. rationalise             

C. generalise              

D. organise

7. _____ is one of the most important skills at university. It means you should be able to synthesize the key points from your readings.

A. Personalising         

B. Rationalising         

C. Generalising          

D. Summarising

8. Looking for patterns and themes across different sources can help you _____ your understanding of a complex topic.

A. personalise            

B. rationalise             

C. generalise              

D. organise

9. Students should _____ their presentations by using diagrams or flowcharts.

A. personalise            

B. rationalise             

C. visualise                

D. summarise

10. Does Minh know how to _____ her essay? She needs to structure her essay in a clear, logical manner.

A. personalise            

B. organise                 

C. generalise              

D. summarise

4. Choose the correct answer A-D.

(Chọn đáp án đúng A – D.)

1. Melanie was a bundle of _____ on the day of her driving test.

A. nervous                  

B. nerves                    

C. nervousness           

D. nervy

2. The first part of the online music production course was so complicated that Simon felt totally out of his_____.

A. depth                     

B. grip                        

C. calm                       

D. mind

3. Selena always gets butterflies in her _____ before a visit to the dentist.

A. stride                     

B. stomach                 

C. brain                      

D. legs

4. As her tutor had predicted, Mia sailed _____ her piano exam and got a distinction.

A. over                       

B. round                     

C. through                  

D. past

5. Sometimes during a test, I find that all the information I studied just _____ blank and I can't remember anything.

A. goes                       

B. is                            

C. has                         

D. gets

5. Read the text and complete it with the given words and phrases. Make changes to the word form if necessary.

(Đọc bài khóa và hoàn thành nó với các từ và cụm từ cho trước. Thay đổi dạng của từ nếu cần.)

Tú Anh has been working very hard all year to prepare for her final English test at high school. Her teacher helped by (1) _____ her with the test format and the types of questions. She herself focused on (2) _____ all the difficult grammar rules and important vocabulary words. She also created flashcards and practice quizzes to (3) _____ the key information. However, Mai still felt like (4) _____ in a few days before the test. Despite

(5) _____ for months, she worried that her mind might (6) _____ during the exam. One thing she did was to get a good night's sleep and (7) _____ on her anxiety before the big day. As a result, she was able to (8) _____ successfully.

6. Complete the diary entries. The number of letters in each missing word is in brackets.

(Hoàn thành việc ghi nhật kí. Số kí tự của mỗi từ còn thiếu nằm trong ngoặc.)

12 June

Exam tomorrow ☹ Can't sleep. I’m a (1) bundle of nerves and I've got (2) _____ (11) in my stomach. Trying to remember what I revised but my (3) _____ (4) just keeps going blank. Feel completely (4) _____ (3) of my depth. Why didn’t I study more? I’ll never get to sleep. My (5) _____ (5) is pounding and I m a (6) _____ (7) wreck.

13 June

Feel like a (7) _____ (6) has been lifted. Managed to (8) _____ (3) a grip last night and finally get some sleep.

Breakfast – Dad told me to keep things in (9) _____ (11) and just do my best. Reminded me that I had sailed (10) _____ (7) the mock exams. Got there, opened the paper, saw the essay questions and a (11) _____ (4) came over me. Knew what to write -  remembered everything. Just as Dad said — took it in my (12) _____ (6).

Such a relief 😊

1. Decide what functions are expressed by the modal verbs in the sentences below.

(Quyết định xem chức năng nào được thể hiện bởi các động từ khiếm khuyết cho các câu bên dưới.)

1. We could learn together at the weekend.

2. At that time the students of his class could get punished for whatever silly thing they did.

3. Martin and his classmates have been notified that their A-level results may come any time.

4. Sadly, my flatmates and I might not meet again.

5. Back then Rachel could recite very long poems without referring to her poetry book even once.

6. I know I must try harder if I want to get a good job.

7. The lights in Maggie's room are still on. She must be revising for tomorrow's test.

a. past possibility

b. past ability

c. obligation

d. speculation

e. future possibility

2. Write sentences from the prompts.

(Viết câu từ gợi ý.)

1. probably / difficult / the / will / more / real / be / exam

The real exam will probably be more difficult.

2. scored / harder / work / term / those / next / poorly / definitely / will / much / who

3. slackers / won't / there / the / be / probably

4. well / by / the / might / closed / supermarket / be / now

3. Choose the option that explains each sentence.

(Chọn đáp án nào giải thích câu đề bài.)

1. Most students will have memorised the wordlist by now.

A. I'm sure most students have already memorised it.

B. It's possible most students have already memorised it.

C. Perhaps most students have already memorised it.

2. You could have told me you weren't taking the test.

A. Thank you for telling me you weren't taking it.

B. Why didn't you tell me you weren't taking it?

C. It was possible for you to tell me you weren't taking it.

3. Ben may have annoyed the boss by asking that question.

A. Perhaps Ben annoyed the boss by asking it.

B. I'm sure Ben annoyed the boss by asking it.

C. It's impossible Ben annoyed the boss by asking it.

4. We remember our maths teacher could be sarcastic.

A. We remember our maths teacher was always sarcastic.

B. We remember that our maths teacher can be sarcastic at times.

C. We remember that our maths teacher was sometimes sarcastic.

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and may, might, could or must. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

(Hoàn thành các câu với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc và may, might, could hoặc must. Đôi khi có hơn 1 đáp án đúng.)

Ian: Rob, soon we'll have to decide which university we want to apply to. Does MOOCs ring a bell?

Rob: Yeah, I think I may have come (come) across an article on them some time ago. You (2) _____ (refer) to Massive Open Online Courses, right?

Ian: Exactly. So what do you think of them?

Rob: Well, the idea of studying fora degree at the most prestigious universities around the world without leaving your home (3) _____ (sound) exciting, but I look at university education as a social experience. Besides, there are many concepts which require real-time discussions with fellow students and tutors.

Ian: You (4) _____ (be) right, but full-time university fees are really high these days and you (5) _____ (admit) that the financial benefits of distance learning are quite appealing. Online courses aren't so expensive, many of them are in fact free, plus you (6) _____ (have) the opportunity to juggle studies with part-time work.

1. Listen and complete the conversation between the man and woman with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Nghe và hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại giữa người đàn ông và phụ nữ với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

W: (1) Have you ever consulted (ever / consult) an online video for help with (2) _____ (fix) something? You know, one of these 'how-to' videos? I'm a bit wary of them - I'm not sure I trust the advice fully.

M: Yeah, I (3) _____ (use) them. When I (4) _____ (have) issues with software, anything like that, I go on these specialist sites or forums. They've got detailed advice and videos there. Like the other day I had a problem (5) _____ (install) an update for my computer and I went online immediately, and this guy sorted out the whole problem for me in no time!

W: So it's professionals sponsored by tech companies? Otherwise, it seems odd to me.

M: Not always. It's often ordinary people who (6) _____ (have) similar problems ... or people who are technical geniuses and want to share their expertise. First you type in your problem, and then loads of videos pop up with people who are a lot more technical than you or me. What they say is really easy (7) _____ (follow) because they're like tutorials that show you how to fix problems step by step. You (8) _____ (think) that the videos posted by experts might be too complicated or too difficult for the average person to follow, but they're not.

W: Right. And I guess it doesn't really matter if the videos are a bit amateurish – I mean they're free- and you can always re-watch them if you (9) _____ (not / get) it the first time. When real experts choose (10) _____ (share) their knowledge with everyone for free, it's really helpful.

M: Absolutely - it's good (11) _____ (know) help is just a few clicks away.

2. Match definitions 1 – 6 to the underlined phrases in the text.

(Nối các định nghĩa 1-6 với các cụm từ được gạch chân trong bài.)

1. to do something very quickly

2. to encounter problems with somebody / something

3. to do something methodically by going from one stage to the next

4. to be quickly accessible via a computer program

5. to have greater knowledge regarding technology than somebody else

6. to understand something without needing it to be repeated

3.  Complete the sentences using the correct form of the underlined phrases from Exercise 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau dùng dạng đúng của các cụm từ gạch dưới từ bài tập 1.)

1. Minh, can you help Thanh install this new application? You know that you are a lot more technical than he is and his whinging is driving me up the wall.

2. This homework is doing my head in. I've never been good at maths, but I'm _____ this Algebra problem like you wouldn't believe.

3. Wow! You finished that assignment _____. Nobody else has even started it yet and you've already handed it in!

4. Don't you just love the Internet? Everything you ever need to know is only _____. Take Wikipedia®, for example. An absolute fount of knowledge.

5. Linh admits to not being very good at DIY but when he takes it slowly and does things _____, he can do a decent enough job.

6. Trang tends to be _____ doing or saying something wrong when she meets new people. First impressions are really important to her.

7. Alright, alright! You don't have to keep going on about it- I _____.

4. Choose a video blogger that you know. Describe his or her job in a paragraph. Answer the questions.

(Chọn một blogger video mà bạn biết. Mô tả công việc của người đó trong một đoạn văn. Trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What types of videos does he / she make? (Người đó làm những loại video nào?)

2. What do you learn from these videos? (Bạn học được gì từ những video này?)

3. What do you think about his job? (Bạn nghĩ gì về công việc của anh ấy?)

4. Are you going to be a video blogger? Why (not)? (Bạn có định trở thành một blogger video không? Tại sao (không)?)

1. Fill in the blank with a suitable word in the box.

(Điền vào chỗ trống với một từ thích hợp trong hộp.)

1. Studying hard can _____ (cause sb to be in a situation) individuals toward academic success and personal growth.

2. Studying abroad can _____ (promote) a deeper cultural understanding.

3. Mr. Hung always keeps up with _____ (current) issues by reading daily newspapers and online articles.

4. Thanks to my teachers, I have managed to _____ through (deal effectively with) four challenging university years.

5. There are many differences in the _____ (beliefs or ideas) of parents and their children.

2. Match the phrases in the box with the pictures.

(Nối các cụm từ trong hộp với các ảnh.)

3. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, Cor D which fits best according to the text.

(Đọc bài đọc và chọn đáp án A, B, C hoặc D phù hợp nhất theo bài đọc.)

After spending 12 years of formal education, many expect the end of their studying journey, However, the reality is that learning is an ongoing process with no endpoint. This lifelong process is not a burden but it can radically transform one’s life.

Continuous learning fosters an open mindset crucial in today’s world. In an era of digital communication, information travels quickly, so the world needs to change accordingly. Failing to welcome these changes can lead to isolation. Lifelong learners, with their understanding of contemporary social issues, develop flexible and accepting attitudes towards development, thus avoiding the risk of falling behind.

Just as they have a more open mindset, life-long learners tend to excel in their careers. In a knowledge economy, those with up-to-date expertise hold a competitive advantage over others. Equipped with plenty of knowledge, their brains can synthesize new information to generate more innovative ideas. This allows them to advance greatly in their professions and even make a change in the world. Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT, by constantly studying Artificial Intelligence, managed to pioneer a chatbot that can respond to most questions. His invention immediately propelled him to the top ranks in his sector.

Another significant benefit is the impact on personal development. By definition, life-long learners always try to enrich their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the world. These people can then reflect on them to derive their own lite lessons, which contributes to their emotional maturity. This aids them significantly in navigating through difficulties, leading to a more fulfilling life.

Life-long learning has the power to change people's lives for the better in terms of ideologies, professions and self-development. While the power of knowledge lies within us all activating and enhancing it requires an ongoing commitment to learning.

1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Life-long learning: dos and don'ts

B. How does life-long learning lead to an open mindset

C. The transformative power of life-long learning

D. How to learn for life

2. Why do people need to have an open mindset in today's world?

A. To avoid falling behind and being isolated.

B To be more adaptable to changes.

C. To travel more frequently.

D. To deepen their understanding of current issues.

3. Which of the following is NOT how life-long learners succeed in their careers?

A. They come up with more creative ideas.

B. They dominate the knowledge economy.

C. They have more updated professional knowledge.

D. They may change the world with their ideas.

4. The word "synthesize" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. understand             

B. process                  

C. separate                 

D. combine

5. How can life-long learners develop themselves?

A. They think deeply about the new knowledge they acquired.

B. They learn many valuable life lessons from books.

C. They refuse to enrich their knowledge.

D. They live their lives to the fullest.

6. The word "them" in paragraph 4 refers to

A. life-long learners   

B. life lessons             

C. difficulties             

D. knowledge and understanding

7. Which of the following can be inferred from the text?

A. Learning for life is a burden we should avoid.

B. People should stop learning after 12 years of formal education.

C. Life-long learning is crucial in today's world.

D. Knowledge is a power that is always activated.

8. What is the organization of the text?

A. Compare and contrast                               

B. Problem and solution

C. Listing                                                       

D. Time order

4. Read the text again and complete the following summary using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each blank.

(Đọc bài khóa lần nữa và hoàn thành bài tổng kết sau dùng KHÔNG QUÁ BA TỪ từ bai đọc cho mỗi chỗ trống.)

In the age of (1) _____, the world today has to change according to how information travels. Life-long learners are the ones having (2) _____ attitudes towards these changes. They also have (3) _____ that can help them innovate and succeed, just like how Sam Altman managed to be in the (4) _____ of his field thanks to his invention of GhatGPT. Another benefit of life-long learning is self-development. As they acquire knowledge, those learning for life can (5) _____ their own lessons and become more mature. Their lives become more (6) _____ as a result.

5.  Use and reflect on the ideas provided in the text to complete the following reflection worksheet.

(Sử dụng và suy ngẫm về những ý tưởng được cung cấp trong văn bản để hoàn thành phiếu bài tập suy ngẫm sau.)

REFLECTION SHEET

1. Describe a time when life-long learning positively impacted your life or study.

• What activity or experience are you referring to?

• When did it take place?

• Why did it impact your life or study positively?

2. List two areas or subjects you like exploring further through life-long learning.

3. Set at least one short-term and one long-term learning goal for yourself. Write your goal in the present tense; for example. "I read at least 15 book pages every day".

4. Identify any challenges that may hinder your life-long learning. Use the following sentence prompts:

• I may struggle / have difficulty with + Ving

• ... may hinder me from learning for life

• ... may be a challenge for me

1. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Never _____ (Tung/ revise) his essay after finishing it, which really upsets his teacher.

2. Only after he'd got a grip _____ (he / be) able to sail through his English test.

3. Never before _____ (Vietnamese students / have) to cram so much for their exams.

4. Only when students have too much workload _____ (they / recognise) the need to take a rest.

5. In no way _____ (I / can summarize) all the knowledge our teacher was trying to teach us.

6. Seldom _____ (our art teacher/ provide) us with hands-on activities to cultivate our interest in the subject.

2. If a sentence is correct, put a tick (✓), If it is incorrect, underline the mistake and correct it.

(Nếu một câu đúng. Đánh dấu tick. Nếu sai, gạch chân dưới lỗi sai và sửa lại cho đúng.)

1. Only if you keep things in perspective can you overcome all the difficulties of university application.

2. Not once she was able to rationalize her desire to study abroad to her parents.

3. When studying abroad, not only you have to familiarize yourself with the lifestyles there, but you also have to adapt to the changing weather.

4. Under no circumstances should you memorize sample answers when you sit for a speaking test.

5. Nowhere the population is as multicultural as in the U.S.

3. Use inversions to complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

(Dùng đảo nghĩa hoàn thành câu thứ hai dùng từ cho trước sao cho nó có cùng nghĩa với câu đầu tiên.)

1. Our service is both tailored to every student's needs and makes the most of their potential. (ONLY)

2. Students are not permitted to plagiarize when doing their assignments. (CIRCUMSTANCES)

3. Mrs. Hà’s activities and visual aids rarely cultivate the curiosity of her learners. (RARELY)

4. I have never been such a bundle of nerves before. (NEVER)

5. Hùng couldn't visualize the challenges of living and studying in the U.K. until he had arrived there. (UNTIL)

6. My mind never went blank during the test. (TIME)

7. You can make quick progress only when your learning is personalized. (WHEN)

4. Choose the correct answer.

(Chọn đáp án đúng.)

Not until I was in high school (1) _____ an idea of what studying abroad was. Before then, little (2) _____ the importance of becoming an international student. Our English teacher said not only (3) ____ our cultural experience but it also increased our career prospects. We could thus make better informed decisions. However, she also warned us at no time (4) _____ studying overseas would always be easy. Not only (5) _____ to endure culture shock but we would also need to be self-reliant. Though it’s been 3 years, not once (6) _____ any of her words. Thanks to her advice, seldom (7) _____ become a bundle of nerves whenever I face challenges. Instead, I immediately get my grips and sail through them.

1.

A. I had                  

B. do I have                

C. did I have              

D. I have

2.

A. I can understand                                    

B. can I understand

C. I could understand                                 

D. could I understand

3.

A. would it enrich  

B. it would enrich      

C. will it enrich          

D. it will enrich

4.

A. we should think

B. should we think     

C. we think                 

D. did we think

5.

A. would we have  

B. did we have           

C. will we have          

D. we would have

6.

A. do I forget          

B. did I forget            

C. have I forgotten     

D would I forget

7.

A. am I                   

B. do I                        

C. I am                       

D. I

1.  Complete the pairs of sentences with a / an or ∅ (no article).

(Hoàn thành cặp câu với a/an hoặc ∅ (không mạo từ).)

1.

a. If students want to have a good education, they need to be highly motivated.

b. In many countries ∅ education is free only until the age of sixteen.

2.

a. Freedom of speech and _____ belief are fundamental human rights.

b. There is _____ strong belief that every child should have access to education.

3.

a. Marcia was widely considered as _____ outstanding beauty.

b. Do you know the saying that _____ beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

4.

a. We all have to suffer _____ pain at one time or another.

b. Stop being such _____ pain and start helping us instead!

5.

a. Last year I did a lot of voluntary work for _____ charity called Sightsavers.

b. Most people think it's a good idea to give money to _____ charity.

2. Complete the sentences with a / an or ∅.

1. My parents are sending me to England because they want me to speak ∅ excellent English.

2. In some countries _____ shocking 60 percent of people are illiterate.

3. We're having such _____ beautiful weather right now that it's hard to believe it's winter.

4. Every student will get _____ packed lunch before the trip.

5. Gina's grandparents enjoy _____ very good health.

6. Most of my classmates do _____ voluntary work.

7. If you sign up for our course now, you'll save _____ amazing 30 percent off the regular price.

3. Find six mistakes in the text by adding or crossing out a / an.

(Tìm ra 6 lỗi sai bằng cách thêm và gạch bỏ a/an.)

Most English schools introduced (a) ban on mobile phones during classes a long time ago and now they have conclusive proof that they were right. According to the latest study, not giving students an access to their phones translates into extra week's education in a school year. Researchers also observed that test results in such schools went up by over 6 percent.

The research was conducted at several British schools before and after bans were introduced. 'While it's true that a modern technology used in the classroom engages students and improves a performance, there are also potential obstacles, as it could lead to distractions,' the researchers say.

The findings will definitely provide powerful arguments in the ongoing debate about pupils' access to mobile phones. In the UK, staggering 90 percent of teenagers own smartphone; in the US, almost 75 percent.

4. Read some comments on the article in Exercise 3 and choose the best option.

(Đọc các bình luận trên báo trong bài tập 3 và chọn đáp án đúng.)

Why ban phones? Teachers should teach our children phone etiquette instead. They should be taught from (1) ∅/ a/ an early age about responsible use.

My phone means everything to me. It's (2) ∅/ a/ an tremendous help and I wouldn't want to part with it.

Yeah, it helps you play games or check your Facebook account. Thanks for (3) ∅/ a/ an great laugh!

What I meant was (4) ∅/ a/ an mobile technology offers useful educational apps that students can use during classes, like graphic display calculators.

Using mobile apps for checking everything (5) ∅/ a/ an example of overdependence on technology.

Phones are (6) ∅/ a/ an terrible distraction. I wish my school would ban them.

1. Read the article and choose the most suitable title.

(Đọc bài báo và chọn tiêu đề phù hợp nhất.)

1. Use it or lose it: how to educate a gifted child.

2. Teaching everyone: how to divide attention in the classroom.

3. Special needs: why gifted pupils need attention too.

Schools and colleges around the world quite rightly devote a great deal of time and effort to helping children and young adults who are deemed to have special educational needs. Nine times out of ten. This effort is focused on those who are struggling to reach a minimum standard and therefore falling behind with their education. However, is it not the case that if you are gifted, you also have distinct educational requirements and just as much right to individual attention in the classroom? Let's consider both sides of the debate.

'The cream always rises to the top', they say, and so it is often assumed that bright children will excel at whatever they take on. Don’t consistently good grades at school amount to proof of the satisfactory academic progress of those who achieve them? If so, then surely teachers are justified in their decision to concentrate on those who are lagging behind. Add to this the claim that labelling certain children as 'gifted' sends an unproductive message to those who don’t measure up, and there is really nothing left to debate, is there?

Not so fast. Gifted children need attention too! Exceptional pupils should face rigorous challenges at school if they are to remain engaged and realise their full potential. Without such challenges to rise to, these pupils soon become bored and then distracted. It is a tall order for them to thrive if they are constantly asked to twiddle their thumbs while their peers catch up. According to US researchers, by not stretching the brightest of their students 'teachers could be squandering the talent of the most creative minds of a generation'.

Clearly, there is a case for attending more closely to the needs of top pupils, as well as help ng those who are struggling to make the grade. There will always be competition for teachers' attention and schools' resources and, in my opinion, every child is entitled to their fair share during the time they spend at school or college.

2. Read the article again and underline examples of the following items:

(Đọc bài báo lần nữa và gạch chân dưới các ví dụ của các mục bên dưới.)

• Three direct questions (Ba câu hỏi trực tiếp)

• A direct address to the reader (Một lời ngỏ trực tiếp)

• A quotation (Một câu trích dẫn)

• An exclamation (Một câu cảm thán)

3. Put the words in order to make phrases for addressing the reader directly in an introduction.

(Xếp các từ sau để đưa người đọc trực tiếp đến phần giới thiệu.)

1. details / the / at / lock

Let's look at the detail's.

2. arguments / examine / the

Let's _____.

3. debate / sides / the / both /of/ consider

Let's _____.

4 the / points / against / clarify / for / and / main

Let's _____.

5 the / issue / angles / from / explore / opposing

Let's _____.

6. main / view / of / the / elaborate / on / points

Let's _____.

4. Complete the first part of each quotation with the words from the box. Then match the sentence halves.

(Hoàn thành phần đầu tiên với từ trong hộp. Nối các nửa câu với nhau.)

1. It was Benjamin Franklin who said 'an investment in knowledge

2. In the _____ of Oscar Wilde, 'education is an admirable thing; but it is well to remember from time to time

3. 'It is ordinary people who have to be educated'. _____ out Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 'and their education alone can serve

4. As Arthur Schopenhauer famously _____ 'truth acquired by thinking of our own

5. To _____ Alexander Pope, 'men must be taught as if you taught them not

6. _____ to Anatole France, 'the whole art of teaching is

A. only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds'.

B. is like a natural limb, it alone really belongs to us'.

C. that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught'.

D. and things unknown proposed as things forgot'.

E. as a pattern for the education of their fellows'.

F. always pays the best interest'.

1. Put the words in order to make phrases used for giving supporting examples.

(Xếp các từ để tạo thành các cụm từ dùng để đưa ra các ví dụ hỗ trợ.)

1. my / case / in in my case

2. obvious / is / an / example

3. is / notable / most / of / the / one / examples

4. of / example / a / it's/ prime

5. a/ illustration / is /useful

6. mind / the / example / comes / is / graphic / that / most / to

7. classic / is / a / case

2. Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions or ∅ if no preposition is necessary. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với các giới từ phù hợp hoặc ∅ nếu không có giới từ cần thiết. Đôi khi có nhiều hơn một đáp án đúng.)

1. A case in point is the intriguing story of Laika, one of the first animals ever to orbit the Earth.

2. Consider ___ how many towels are washed unnecessarily each day by the world's hotels and the perceived importance ___ comfort and luxury over environmental responsibility becomes clear.

3. Think ___ last year's Tweed Run cycle event, which around 1,000 people took part, including many cyclists ___ abroad.

4. Take ___ the success of reality shows such ___ The Great British Bake Off. It is tempting to conclude that the average TV viewer is not seeking ___ intellectual stimulation ___ part of their primetime entertainment.

5. Look ___ how many people are involved ___the Park Run movement around the world. Clearly, the popularity of running as a method of keeping fit is ___ the rise.

3. Match arguments 1-5 with supporting examples A-E. Then complete the supporting examples with the words from the box.

case     consider     extreme     look     illustration     instance

1. Parents around the world are trying to ensure their children's future success by signing them up for so many extra activities and classes that they no longer have time to be kids!

2. According to various accounts, the boy became so exhausted mentally and physically that he eventually had to be hospitalised.

3. In fact, psychologists say that boredom is a key part of growing up.

4. Children who are kept constantly occupied may never discover their true talents.

5. Of course it is also true that exposing kids to a variety of activities allows them to discover their real interests.

6. As with most things in life, finding the right balance is key.

A. For _____, when children are left with nothing specific to do, they often find or invent an activity to alleviate the boredom, and this helps them to understand their own natural interests.

B. _____ at the many cases of childhood over-occupation around you, and then find ways to allow more freedom, and even a bit of boredom, into your own child's life.

C. A _____ in point is a friend's child, who was kept constantly busy until the family went on an off-the-grid holiday, when the boy picked up a pencil and paper and revealed an amazing talent for drawing.

D. Whether or not this case is factual, it certainly serves as a striking _____ of a real problem, which is that many children are not being allowed to experience the pleasure of inventing their own activities and playing on their own.

E. _____ that a child who is never given a music lesson or a dance class may never know they have a real talent, but exposing them to too many activities can lead to confusion and frustration.

F. One of the most extreme _____ examples of this is the son of an ambitious family who ended up suffering from severe exhaustion as a result of being occupied fourteen hours per day.

1. Match the words the two boxes to make expressions. Then complete the sentences with the expressions.

(Nối các từ từ hai hộp để tạo các cụm từ. Sau đó hoàn thành các câu sau với các cụm từ đó.)

A.

B.

1. Don't you find Zoe tiring? She seems to have an opinion on every subject under the sun.

2. For Harry, going to do voluntary work in Africa was a _____, as he'd never done it, or even been to Africa.

3. When the parents finally found their daughter, she was a _____, trembling and crying over her lost dog.

4. Oh, come on. Use some _____ when connecting the printer to the computer. It's not rocket science.

5. There's no point in working until late tonight You're not going to _____ anyway.

6. Sorry Jen, I can't lend you any money. We're _____ now because I've also lost my job.

2. Choose the correct options. Sometimes two answers are possible.

(Chọn đáp án đúng. Đôi khi có hai đáp án.)

1. You must / will / can be feeling tired after such a long day in the lab. Sit down and I'll make you a cup of tea.

2. Are Tom and Jim sure they've got the right address of the boarding house? They couldn't/ mustn't / can't have written it correctly. We're too far from the school.

3. The supervisor definitely can't / may not / won't tolerate any smartphones during the exam.

4. Mr. Jenking is often working in the garden now. I guess he might / could / can have lost his job in the bank.

5. A: Why isn't Sue here yet? B: I don't know, but her train will / may/ must be running late today.

4. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

(Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D.)

Why I prefer teaching myself

Although I'm only sixteen, I'm perfectly capable of (1) B my own decisions. I also love doing things on my own and rarely get (2) ___ by difficulties I come across. I can be a case in (3) ___ for all of those who would prefer to go for home schooling rather than formal education.

Everyone has their preferred learning style and I learn more efficiently when I choose what I do rather than when I'm faced (4) ___ tasks imposed on me, I go at my own speed, taking everything in my (5) ___. I don't feel isolated because the goals I set with the help of others are chosen with my ultimate ambitions in mind – like what qualifications I might need for the career I want.

Another important point is revision and preparation for exams. I avoid just (6) ___ for exams. The key point is having a good understanding of the subject. If I don't understand something. I look it up - there's no shortage of options around.

I often do more than strictly necessary because I'm self-motivated, and I rarely get frazzled because I can (7) ___ things, in perspective. I’m deeply convinced that thinking for myself is worth my (8) ___ because I tend to sail through exams thanks to it and my increased knowledge. Obviously, some might think it’s easier to stay in their comfort (9) ___ and be spoon-fed, but the extra effort involved in self-teaching has given me a will to succeed.

1.

A. doing                 

B. making                  

C. getting                   

D. finding

2.

A. put off                

B. let down                 

C. cooked up              

D. written off

3.

A. idea                    

B. mind                      

C. point                      

D. example

4.

A. to                       

B. with                       

C. at                            

D. through

5.

A. stride                  

B. way                        

C. footstep                  

D. pace

6.

A. hammering        

B. regurgitating         

C. breezing                 

D. venturing

7.

A. maintain            

B. hold                       

C. carry                      

D. keep

8.

A. period                

B. time                       

C. while                      

D. moment

9.

A. area                    

B. section                   

C. place                      

D. zone

5. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between three and six words in each gap.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nó có cùng nghĩa với câu thứ nhất.)

1. It's possible the teacher has already left to prepare the speech. MAY

The teacher may have already left to prepare the speech.

2. Knowing good Spanish can be useful when travelling around Mexico. HAVING

When travelling around Mexico _____ Spanish can be useful.

3. I'm sure he didn't rush doing it and that's why the presentation was so brilliant. HURRY

He can't _____ and that's why the presentation was so brilliant.

4. The number of our students rose sharply thanks to some new departments having been opened. ROOF

Thanks to some new departments having been opened, the number of our students _____.

5. Sarah isn't here yet. Maybe the train is running slightly late. MIGHT

The train _____ bit late and that's why Sarah isn't here yet.

6. I would have been able to help you there and then if you had asked me to explain the matter. COULD

It's a pity you didn't ask me to explain the matter as _____ there and then.

7. I'm sure you have never felt as tired in your life as after such a long and exhausting exam. FEELING

You must _____ after such a long and exhausting exam than ever before.