What differences can you see between the first and last pair of photos?
Work in pairs. Look at the photos and answer the following questions.
1. What can you see in the photos?
2. In which part of Vietnam might the festival occur?
1. In picture a, I see it's a Flower garlands and coloured lanterns festival.
In picture b, I see it's a boat racing festival.
2. In Central region of Vietnam might the festival occur.
1. In picture a, I see it's a Flower garlands and coloured lanterns festival.
2. In Central region of Vietnam might the festival occur.
1.
Picture a: Flower garlands
Picture b: boat racing festival.
2.
In Central region of Vietnam
SPEAKING Describe and compare the photos. What are the similarities and differences between the activities? Use the words below to help you.
become dehydrated | climber | desert | food and water |
frostbite | high altitude | oxygen | tent |
Looking at the pictures I can see they are running in the desert and the second picture shows the man who is staying in a tent on a cold mountain covered with a lot of snow. The people in the first picture, I guess they are taking part in a running activity because they have numbers on their T-shirts. They look really tired because of the hot weather and I guess they are becoming dehydrated. By contrast, in the second picture, the weather is frostbite because the main color of the picture is the color of snow. The man is sitting on the top of the mountain with a high altitude. He is also wearing a face mask to supply oxygen. I guess he is a climber, and he wants to conquer this mountain.
Tạm dịch:
Nhìn vào hai bức ảnh, tôi nghĩ cả hai đều đang mô tả những môn thể thao mạo hiểm thực sự khó thực hiện. Trong bức ảnh đầu tiên, tôi có thể thấy họ đang chạy trên sa mạc và bức ảnh thứ hai cho thấy người đàn ông đang ở trong lều trên một ngọn núi lạnh giá có nhiều tuyết bao phủ. Những người trong bức ảnh đầu tiên, tôi đoán họ đang tham gia một hoạt động đang chạy vì họ có số trên áo phông của họ. Họ trông thực sự mệt mỏi vì thời tiết nóng và tôi đoán họ đang bị mất nước. Ngược lại, ở bức tranh thứ hai, thời tiết lạnh cóng vì màu chủ đạo của bức tranh là màu của tuyết. Người đàn ông đang ngồi trên đỉnh núi rất cao. Anh ấy cũng đang đeo mặt nạ để cung cấp oxy. Tôi đoán anh ấy là một nhà leo núi và anh ấy muốn chinh phục ngọn núi này.
b. Now, read and answer the questions. (Bây giờ, hãy đọc và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1. When was the Louvre the world's most popular museum?
→ in 2018
2. What can you do on the second level of the Eiffel Tower?
3. What can you see between the towns of Sully-sur Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire?
4. For what reasons is Chateau d'Amboise famous?
enjoy the view and eat dinner
many beautiful buildings
Leonardo da Vinci is buried here, great views of the river
Viết dùm mình một số đoạn văn nha (120 từ)
Đ1: comparing two friends of yours. On this topic, you can make mention of: appearance, characteristics, hobbies
Đ2: Of a vacation trip with your family or friends. On this topic, you can mention of: Where you go, how you get there, what you do there
Đ3: Of your life in the past year. On...of: Studying, leisure time activies (music, sports, movies), Achievement or disappointments
Đ4: On the differences between university life and high school life. On..of: teachers' introduction, wearing, after-school activies
Đ5: On the differences between traditional women and modem women. On..of: workplace, relationship, education
Đ6: Of your biggest achievement in the past year. On...of: what it was, how you achieved it, how you felt
Đ7: comparing the two places that you have been to. On...of: people, living costs, interesting things
SPEAKING Which items from below can you see in the photos?
In the house
bedside table | bookcase | bunk bed | curtains |
cushion | double bed | duvet | fridge |
hook | kitchen cupboard | lamp | pillow |
Compare and contrast the photos of student accommodation and say which you would prefer to live in.
- Picture A: curtains, bunk bed, duvet, hook, pillow.
(Hình A: rèm cửa, giường tầng, chăn, móc, gối nằm.)
- Picture B: bedside table, bookcase, double bed, cushion, kitchen cupboard, lamp, pillow.
(Hình B: tủ đầu giường, tủ sách, giường đôi, gối tựa, tủ bếp, đèn, gối nằm.)
Look at the photos and answer the questions. Then read the article and check your answers.
1. What job categories can you see?
2. Why do you think some teenagers work in their holidays?
1. Job categories I can see:
Picture A: teaching
Picture B: engineering
Picture C: media
Picture D: finance
2. I think some teenagers work in their holidays to gain valuable work experience and improve soft skills which can be beneficial for their future career prospects.
Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the questions.
- Have you ever been to U Minh Thuong National Park? Where is it?
- What can / did you see in the park?
A: Have you ever been to U Minh Thuong National Park? Where is it?
(Bạn đã bao giờ đến Vườn quốc gia U Minh Thượng chưa? Nó ở đâu?)
B: No, I haven't. Where is it located?
(Không, tôi không có. Nó nằm ở đâu?)
A: It's located in the southern part of Vietnam, in the Mekong Delta region.
(Nó nằm ở phía nam của Việt Nam, trong khu vực đồng bằng sông Cửu Long.)
B: Ah, I see. What can/did you see in the park?
(À, tôi hiểu rồi. Bạn có thể/đã nhìn thấy gì trong công viên?)
A: Well, I've seen some rare animals like otters and pangolins, and also many types of birds. The park is famous for its diverse ecosystems, including mangrove forests and wetlands.
(Chà, tôi đã thấy một số loài động vật quý hiếm như rái cá và tê tê, và cũng có nhiều loại chim. Công viên nổi tiếng với hệ sinh thái đa dạng, bao gồm rừng ngập mặn và vùng đất ngập nước.)
B: That sounds really interesting. I would love to visit the park someday and see those animals and ecosystems.
(Điều đó nghe thật thú vị. Tôi rất thích đến thăm công viên vào một ngày nào đó và xem những loài động vật và hệ sinh thái đó.)
Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.
The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.
The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.
The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.
These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!
What can tourists take photos of when walking around the lake?
A. Turtle Bridge.
B. The Huc Tower.
C. Both A and B are correct.
D. None is correct.
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: Thông tin ở đoạn 2: While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge.
Dịch: Trong khi đi dạo quanh hồ, khách du lịch có thể chụp ảnh Tháp Rùa và cầu Húc.
II. Use the word in brackets to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write between two and five words. (10 pts)
1. When did you last see your cousin? (since)
-> How __________________________ you last saw your cousin?
2. She sings so well that she has been asked to make a record. (such)
-> She __________________________ that she has been asked to make a record.
3. What TV program do you like best? (favorite)
-> What __________________________ TV program?
4. The electrician said, "I'll come tomorrow and fix the light?" (following)
-> The electrician told me he __________________________ and fix the lights.
5. The twins look exactly the same to me. (tell)
-> I can't __________________________ the twins.
6. Of course we'd be happy to have you to stay for a few days. (up)
-> Of course we wouldn't mind __________________________ for a few days.
7. How much did your computer cost? (pay)
-> How __________________________ your computer?
8. It's your own fault ‑ I told you it was dangerous to go near the dog. (not)
-> It's your own fault ‑ I warned __________________________ near the dog.
9. Patrick wasn't allowed to go out with Sarah. (prevented)
-> Patrick's parents __________________________ out with Sarah.
10. Maria can't decide whether to come to the party or not. (mind)
-> Maria still hasn't __________________________ whether to come to the party or not.
1 long is it since
2 is such a good singer
3 is your favorite
4 would come the following day
5 tell the difference between I and
6 holding you up (mình k chắc lắm câu này)
7 much did you pay for
8 you not to go
9 prevented him from going
10 made up her mind