Replace the time clauses in the conversation with present participles if possible. Then practice the conversation in pairs.
Match the questions with the answers to make a conversation. Then practice it in pairs.
1. What do you think transport will be like in the cities of the future? | a. They will use public transport instead of their own vehicles. |
2. So, how will people travel in the city? | b. Because technology will make public transport faster, more convenient, and more eco-friendly. |
3. Really? Why do you think public transport will be popular with city dwellers? | c. Well, I think there will be no private vehicles in the cities. |
Listen and complete the conversation. Then underline the weak forms of the auxiliary verbs, circle the contracted forms, and mark the consonant-to-vowel linking with (‿). Practise saying the conversation in pairs.
A: What's it like living (1) _________ skyscraper?
B: (2) __________ great. I (3) __________ enjoy the best views (4) ___________ the city from my sofa.
A: (5) __________ have a balcony?
B: No, (6) ___________. (7) ___________ huge windows.
Example:

(1): in a
(2): It is
(3): can
(4): of
(5): Do you
(6): I don't
(7): But I have
Listen and read. Then repeat the conversation and replace the words in blue.

Hướng dẫn dịch
1.
Nadine: Minh, tớ đang ở sân bóng. Câu ở đâu?
Minh: Xin lỗi, tớ muộn rồi. Tớ đang ở trên đường. Cậu có gặp Emily không?
2.
Nadine: Emily? Cô ấy trông thế nào vậy?
Minh: Cô ấy có mái tóc ngắn,màu vàng và mắt xanh.
3.
Nadine: Cô ấy có đeo kinh không?
Minh: Không, cô ấy không. Tớ nghĩ cô ấy đang mặc áo phông màu đỏ
Nadine: À tớ thấy cô ấy rồi
4.
Nadine: Xin lỗi, cậu có phải Emily không? Tớ là… Ồ xin lỗi , là cậu à Stig
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. suit you B. shall I come C. I have another appointment D. could I meet you |
Lan: Ms Ha, (1) __________ on Thursday afternoon? I would like your advice on how to prepare for my university entrance exam next year?
Ms Ha: Sorry, (2) _________ at that time. But I’m free on Saturday morning.
Lan: That would be good for me. What time (3) __________ to see you?
Ms Ha: Would 9 o’clock (4) _________?
Lan: Yes, sounds good. Thank you, Ms Ha.
Ms Ha: Ok, then. See you on Saturday in the staff room.
Lan: Ms Ha, (1) D. could I meet you on Thursday afternoon? I would like your advice on how to prepare for my university entrance exam next year.
(Cô Hà, em có thể gặp cô vào chiều thứ Năm được không? Em muốn lời khuyên của cô về cách chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi tuyển sinh đại học của em vào năm tới ạ.)
Ms Ha: Sorry, (2) C. I have another appointment at that time. But I'm free on Saturday morning.
(Xin lỗi, cô có một cuộc hẹn khác vào lúc đó. Nhưng cô rảnh vào sáng thứ Bảy.)
Lan: That would be good for me. What time (3) A. suits you to see you?
(Giờ đó em sắp xếp được ạ. Giờ nào thì thích hợp để em gặp cô ạ?)
Ms Ha: Would 9 o'clock (4) B. shall I come?
(9 giờ cô đến được không?)
Lan: Yes, sounds good. Thank you, Ms Ha.
(Vâng, được ạ. Cảm ơn cô Hà.)
Ms Ha: Ok, then. See you on Saturday in the staff room.
(Vậy nhé. Hẹn gặp em vào thứ Bảy trong phòng giáo viên nhé.)
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. could you tell me the way to B. turn left C. on your right D. Go straight ahead |
David: Excuse me, (1) _____________ Thang Long Imperial Citadel? I’m lost.
Nam: Sure. The citadel is not far from here. (2) _____________ until you get to Hoang Dieu Street, then (3) ______________. Walk past Ha Noi Flag Tower and you'll see it (4) ______________.
David: Thank you.

1 - A | 2 - D | 3 - B | 4 - C |
David: Excuse me, (1) A. could you tell me the way to Thang Long Imperial Citadel? I’m lost.
(Xin lỗi, bạn có thể chỉ cho tôi đường đến Hoàng thành Thăng Long không? Tôi bị lạc.)
Nam: Sure. The citadel is not far from here. (2) D. Go straight ahead until you get to Hoang Dieu Street, then (3) B. turn left. Walk past Ha Noi Flag Tower and you'll see it (4) C. on your right.
(Chắc chắn rồi. Kinh thành cách đây không xa. Đi thẳng tới đường Hoàng Diệu thì rẽ trái. Đi bộ qua Cột cờ Hà Nội và bạn sẽ thấy nó ở bên phải của bạn.)
David: Thank you.
(Cảm ơn bạn.)
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. Can I help you with that B. Is there anything else I can do for you C. Thank you very much D. Thanks, but I think I'm fine |
Trainer: Good morning. (1)____________ .
Tam: Oh, please. I want to change the speed on this treadmill, but I don't know how.
Trainer: You can just press this button. Here, let me show you.
Tam: Oh, it's working. (2)____________ .
Trainer: (3) ____________ ?
Tam: (4) ____________ now.
Trainer: Great! Have a good workout.
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. I can sympathise B. I'm sorry to hear that C. What a pity |
Mary: I'm afraid I can’t go to the cinema with you, Andy.
Andy: (1) ____________! I really wanted you to watch the film.
Mary: Maybe another time. My brother is going to see a doctor tomorrow and I promised to go with him.
Andy: (2) ____________. What's wrong with him?
Mary: He's been bullied at school. We think he’s suffering from depression and needs help.
Andy: (3) ____________. l was also the victim of bullying and had a very painful experience. I hope he'll be fine.
Mary: Thank you for your sympathy, Andy.
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. I'm glad you like it B. I appreciate the compliment C. You gave the best presentation D. It’s excellent |
Linda: I was at the workshop at the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Conference. (1) ____________________ !
Hoa: (2) _______________, Linda. I worked really hard to prepare for if.
Linda: It's was also well organised. And I noticed that your English has improved a lot. (3) ___________________________
Hoa: Thank you. (4) _________________.
Work in pairs. Discuss and match the questions in A with the answers in B, and then make a conversation about an invention.
| A | B |
1. What invention? 2. Who invented it? 3. When invented? 4. What benefit? | a. Alphone Bertillon b. Check identities of people at airports or offices c. Biometrics d. 1800s e. Check students attendance |
Example:
A: What invention do you like?
B: I like biometrics.
A: Who invented it?
B: Alphonse Bertillon.
Tham khảo
A: What invention do you like?
(Bạn thích phát minh nào?)
B: I like biometrics.
(Mình thích sinh trắc học.)
A: Who invented it?
(Ai sáng tạo ra nó?)
B: Alphonse Bertillon.
A: When did biometrics invented?
(Sinh trắc học ra đời khi nào.)
B: Biometrics invented in 1800s.
(Sinh trắc học ra đời vào đầu thế kỉ 19.)
A: What are the benefits of biometrics?
(Lợi ích của sinh trắc học là gì?)
B: Check identities of people at airports or offices and check students attendance.
(Kiểm tra danh tính của du khách ở sân bay và điểm danh học sinh.)
F. Practice the conversation in pairs. Switch roles and practice again. Then change the sport and make a new conversation.
(Thực hành đoạn hội thoại theo cặp. Đổi vai và thực hành lại. Sau đó, thay đổi môn thể thao và thực hành một cuộc trò chuyện mới.)
Nam: When is our next football game?
Minh: Next Tuesday, against class 10B.
Nam: Oh, I really want to beat them. Let's keep practicing for the final game.
Minh: They won't let us score easily. Anyway, my mom may not let me play then.
Nam: Why not?
Minh: I'm reviewing my English lessons. I hope to pass the test next Friday.
Nam: Oh, come on. You have until Friday for the test. I suggest calling our teacher for help. Maybe he can give your mom a call and change her mind.
Minh: That's a good idea.
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A: When is your next table tennis game?
B: Next Thursday, against Phong from class 10C.
A: Oh, I really want you to beat him. Let's keep practicing for the final game.
B: He plays well. Anyway, my mom may not let me play then.
A: Why not?
B: I'm reviewing my Maths lessons. I hope to pass the test next Saturday.
A: Oh, come on. You have until Saturday for the test. I suggest calling our teacher for help. Maybe she can give your mom a call and change her mind.
B: That's a good idea.