Read the Study Strategy. Close your book and make a note of three things you learned from the TV programme. Compare your answers with a partner's.
STUDY STRATEGY Learning through English If you can repeat facts and information in English, you will remember both what you've learned and how you say it in English. |
SPEAKING Read the Writing Strategy. In pairs, look through the blog post in exercise 2 and suggest twelve words you could delete. Then compare your ideas with another pair's.
Writing Strategy Where there is a word limit for the writing task, make sure you keep within it. If you went over the limit, decide which words you can delete. For example, there may be unnecessary adjectives or examples. When you have cut the words, make sure that a) the text still makes sense and b) all points in the task are still covered. |
Some words you could delete:
(Một số từ bạn có thể xóa)
- at the beginning of the next school year.
(vào đầu năm học tiếp theo.)
- great
(tuyệt)
- including ballroom dancing and ice skating
(bao gồm khiêu vũ và trượt băng)
On Saturday last month, the school organised an open day for students and parents to learn about all the school clubs. The event took place in the playground and also in the school hall.
More than two hundred people came to the school to find out about the activities the school can offer. Most of them were parents of primary school children who are going to start at the school in September, at the beginning of the next school year.
More than twenty different school clubs had stalls in the playground. Students and teachers at the stalls explained to the visitors what goes on at the clubs. In the school hall, there were karate displays from the martial arts club and a short performance by the choir.
In my view, the day was a great success. Since the open day, lots of people have been asking for information about clubs. As well as that, the school has received suggestions for new clubs, including ballroom dancing and ice skating!
Read the Study Strategy. Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Compare your ideas with a partner's and try to remember the best sentences.
STUDY STRATEGY Remembering new vocabulary Writing your own examples helps you remember new vocabulary more easily. |
1. I enjoy myself when I ___________________.
2. When I’m older, I’m going to travel around ________________ and other countries.
3. I want to take up a sport like ________________.
4. Don’t waste time _____________________.
5. To look after yourself, you should _________________.
1. I enjoy myself when I listen to music in the evening.
2. When I’m older, I’m going to travel around France and other countries.
3. I want to take up a sport like volleyball or soccer.
4. Don’t waste time on social media.
5. To look after yourself, you should eat healthy and sleep early.
I. Read and write the correct answers:
1. This is the time you don’t have to work and you can travel somewhere.
…………………….
2. This is a part of your jacket or your coat. You can cover it on your head.
…………………….
3. You can make this with a lot of different vegetables, but you don’t cook
it. …………………….
4. People get this from trees and make some things like chairs or tables
with it.
…………………….
5. You should go to this place if you want to see a film.
…………………….
6. It smells sweet. You can wash your hair with it.
…………………….
7. People make this by cooking rice with lots of water.
…………………….
8. You can eat this meal in the evening.
……………………………………………………………………………….
9. We look at this to choose the food when we go to the restaurant.
……………………………………………………………………………….
10. These animals lived a long time ago. They don’t live now.
……………………………………………………………………………….
11. You should go and see this person if you have a problem with your teeth
……………………………………………………………………………….
12. You use this when you want to get dry, after washing or swimming.
……………………………………………………………………………….
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (25) ______ the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being (26) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (27) ______ will have an impact on every student.”
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (28) ______time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage , for example, you might encounter lower (29) ______ requirements.
Điền vào số (27)
A. where
B. why
C. which
D. that
Đáp án C
Kiến thức về mệnh đề quan hệ
Trong trường hợp này đáp án B loại vì đại từ quan hệ “why” được dùng để thay thế cho từ/cụm từ chỉ nguyên nhân/ lý do.
Đại từ quan hệ “which, that” đều thay thế cho từ, cụm từ chỉ vật. Tuy nhiên, khi trong câu xuất hiện dấu phẩy thì sau dấu phẩy không thể dung “that”.
Đại từ quan hệ “where” dùng để chỉ nơi chốn.
Tạm dịch: “Being (26) immersed in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (27) which will have an impact on every student.” (Được hòa mình vào một nền văn hóa khác, hiểu được sự khác biệt và nhận ra những điểm tương đồng, sống trên bãi biển hoặc trên núi, điều này sẽ có tác động đến mỗi học sinh.)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (25) ______ the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being (26) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (27) ______ will have an impact on every student.”
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (28) ______time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage , for example, you might encounter lower (29) ______ requirements.
Điền vào số (28)
A. on
B. off
C. in
D. of
Đáp án B
Kiến thức về cụm từ
Ahead of time = in advance: trước
Tạm dịch: “Starting our research well ahead of time can help you make the right choices.” (Bắt đầu việc nghiên cứu trước có thể giúp bạn có những lựa chọn đúng đắn.)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (25) ______ the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being (26) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (27) ______ will have an impact on every student.”
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (28) ______time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage , for example, you might encounter lower (29) ______ requirements.
Điền vào số (26)
A. immersed
B. interested
C. resided
D. taken
Đáp án A
Kiến thức về từ vựng
A. immersed (n): chìm đắm
B. interested (a): thích thú, có chú ý
C. resided (v): cư trú
D. taken (n): lấy đi, mang đi
Cụm từ: immerse in st: đắm chìm vao.
Tạm định: “Being (26) immersed in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, which will have an impact on every student.” (Được hòa mình vào một nền văn hóa khác, hiểu được sự khác biệt và nhận ra những điểm tương đồng, sống trên bãi biển hoặc trên núi, điều này sẽ có tác động đến mỗi học sinh.)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (25) ______ the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being (26) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (27) ______ will have an impact on every student.”
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (28) ______time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage , for example, you might encounter lower (29) ______ requirements.
Điền vào số (29)
A. entry
B. entrance
C. enter
D. entered
Đáp án B
Kiến thức về từ loại
A. entry (n): lối vào
B. entrance (n): sự đến/ đi vào
C. enter (v): bước vào
Cụm từ: entrance requirements: những yêu cầu đầu vào
Tạm dịch: “In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (29) entrance requirements.” (Thực tế việc đi du học thậm chí có có ích cho lợi thế của bạn, ví dụ, bạn có thể gặp các yêu cầu đầu vào thấp hơn.)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (25) ______ the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being (26) ______ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (27) ______ will have an impact on every student.”
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (28) ______time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage , for example, you might encounter lower (29) ______ requirements.
Điền vào số (25)
A. But
B. However
C. Therefore
D. Thereby
Đáp án B
Chủ đề về EDUCATION
Kiến thức về liên từ
A. But: tuynhiên (dùng để nối 2 mệnh đề có nghĩa tương phản trong cùng 1 câu)
B. However: tuy nhiên (dùng để nối 2 mệnh đề, 2 câu đơn có nghĩa tương phản)
C. Therefore: vì vậy (dùng để nối 2 mệnh đề, 2 câu đơn có quan hệ nguyên nhân - hệ quả)
D. Thereby: vì vậy (dùng để nối 2 mệnh đề có quan hệ nguyên nhân - hệ quả ; sau “thereby” là V-ing)
Căn cứ vào ngữ cảnh thì đây là 2 câu đơn có nghĩa tương phản.
Do đó, đáp án là B.
Tạm dịch: “The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family.(25) However, the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.”
(Ý tưởng đi du học có thể rất khó khăn, với tầm nhìn về ngôn ngữ khó hiểu hoặc những đêm bị cô lập trong khi bạn dần bị bạn bè và gia đình lãng quên. Tuy nhiên, những lợi ích của việc du học - như mở rộng tâm trí của bạn, cải thiện triển vọng nghề nghiệp và kết bạn từ khắp nơi trên thế giới - có thể khiến việc khai thác hộ chiếu của bạn thực sự bổ ích.)
Exercise 5. Read the Study Strategy. Then make a table with your answers in exercise 2. What good and bad learning strategies have you got?
(Đọc Study Strategy. Sau đó tạo bảng với câu trả lời ở bài tập 2. Bạn có những chiến lược học tốt và xấu nào?)
STUDY STRATEGY |
Thinking about learning (Nghĩ về việc học) Thinking about how you learn can help you to learn better. (Việc nghĩ về cách học như thế nào có thể giúp em học tốt hơn.) |
I do these things (Tôi làm những việc này) | I don't do these things (Tôi không làm những việc này) |
- I revise before an exam. (Tôi ôn tập trước kỳ thi.) - I check words in a a dictionary or a wordlist. (Tôi kiểm tra các từ trong từ điển hoặc danh sách từ.) - I repeat a new word if I want to learn it. (Tôi lặp lại một từ mới nếu tôi muốn học nó.) - I usually concentrate when I do my homework. (Tôi thường tập trung khi làm bài tập ở nhà.) | I don't listen to English when I'm out of school. (Tôi không nghe tiếng Anh khi ra khỏi trường.) - I don’t practise my pronunciation. (Tôi không luyện phát âm.) - I don’t ask questions when I don’t understand. (Tôi không đặt câu hỏi khi tôi không hiểu.) - I don’t make notes grammar or write new vocabulary in my notebook. (Tôi không ghi chú ngữ pháp hoặc viết từ vựng mới vào sổ tay của mình.) |
