C. C. Match the words from the article to the definitions.

(Nối các từ trong bài viết với các định nghĩa.)

1. urban __f__  a. a large area of land for growing food

2. farm _____  b. to put something in the ground to grow

3. garden _____ c. an area of land with flowers, fruit and vegetables

4. to grow _____ d. good for your body

5. volunteers _____ e. good for mental health

6. therapeutic _____ f. in the city

7. healthy _____ g. people who work for free

TRUE OR FALES

the ao dai, the traditional dress of vietnamese women, has a long history. in the early 17th century vietnamese clothing designers made changes to the design of the traditional chinese costume, creating the primitive forms of the present ao dai. this creativity showed vietnam's strong sense of independence. the ao dai with different designs and materials, was traditionally worn by both men and women . over the years, despite the coming of western clothing for more convenience in daily activities of modern life, the ao dai has been there to stay . therefore , vietnamese women go on wearing this unique dress, which is both traditional and fashionable and which conveys our rich culture to the world.

1) the ao dai had its start at the beginning of the seventeenth century.

2) vietnamese ao dai is exactly similar to chinese dress.

3) western clothes are both traditional and fashionable in viet nam .

4 vietnamese wonen stopped wearing ao dai a long time ago.

F. Match the words from the article to the definitions.

(Nối các từ trong bài báo với các định nghĩa sau.)

2G. Sports clothing and equipment

1. Match the items (1-12) in the photos with the words below. Check the meaning of all the words.

(Nối các đồ vật (1–12) trong bức ảnh với các từ bên dưới. Tra nghĩa của tất cả các từ.)

ball (bóng); bat (gậy đánh bóng chày); boots (giày thể thao); gloves (găng tay); goal (khung thành); goggles (kính bơi); helmet (mũ bảo hiểm); hoop (vòng lắc eo); mask (khẩu trang thể thao); net (lưới); puck (bóng khúc côn cầu); racket (vợt); rope (dây thừng); running shoes (giày chạy bộ); safety harness (dây đai an toàn); shirt (áo sơ mi thể thao); shorts (quần đùi); skates (giày trượt); socks (tất); stick (gậy); surfboard (ván lướt); swimming trunks (men)/ swimming costume (women) (quần bơi cho nam/ đồ bơi cho nữ); vest (áo khoác thể thao); wetsuit (đồ lặn)

3. Read the Writing Strategy. Match the bold conjunctions in the letter with the meaning below.

(Đọc Chiến lược Viết. Nối các từ nối được in đậm trong bức thư với ý nghĩa dưới đây.)

Writing Strategy 

Remember when writing a formal letter of complaint:

(Hãy nhớ rằng khi viết một bức thư phàn nàn trang trọng:)

• State the reason for writing clearly in opening paragraph.

(Nêu lý do viết một cách rõ ràng trong đoạn mở đầu.)

• Use formal language. (Sử dụng ngôn ngữ trang trọng.)

• Be clear and concise. (Rõ ràng xúc tích)

• State what you want done. (Nêu điều bạn muốn làm.)

1. because (x2) _____, _____

2. instead of _____

3. if there is not _____

4. for that reason _____

Read the passage and match the words in bold from the passage (1-4) with their meanings (a-d).

                                                            NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most interesting countries in the world.

Everywhere you go, you can see amazing natural landscapes: green mountains, shining beaches, high waterfalls, and ancient forests. You can visit the beautiful place where they filmed The Lord of the Rings, or historic Queenstown. This is also a great country for lovers of outdoor activities. You can always find something to do here: skiing, boating, bushwalking

New Zealand is rich in culture. Most visitors to New Zealand love its unique Maori culture. The Maori are the native people of this country. They are famous for their unique tattoos and haka dance.

A visit to this beautiful country will be an experience you will never forget.

1. traveling by subway is fast, ........., and cheap (convenience)
2. the program examine the role of women in.......... society(modernize)
3. dreams are a rich source of ..........for some writers(inspire)
4. don't you believe in...........between men and women?(equal)
5. i need you there to offer words of .........(encourage)
6. she offered him an ...........handkerchief(embroider)
7. it's ..........to wear T-shirts and faded jeans(fashion)
8. i wear my school uniform with..........(proud)
9. the worldwide ........... situation is getting worse and wrse (economy)

1. Designers have taken....from many things in life

a.inspire b.insiration c.inspired d.inspiring

2.This blouse is very lovely, and very.....

a.fashion b.fashionable c.fashioned d.fashionably

3. Wearing casual clothes makes student.....

a. freedom b.happily c.comfortable d. all

4. Nowadays, Vietnamese women wear the Ao Dai on special....

a.chance b.opportunities c.occasions d.time

5.Wearing uniforms helps students.....equal in many ways

a.to feeling b.feels c.feel d.felt

6 Vietnamese women today often prefer to wear modern clothing...work

a.on b.at c.for d.by

7.this jacket is the kind of thing i want.can i try it....?

a.out b.on c.off d. in

8. these jeans...in the USA in 1990

a.made b.is made c.were making d.was made

9. the material....from cotton is usually strong ang hardl wears out

a.made are made c. was making d.was made

10......,the Ao dai is worn by men and women at wedding

a.in tradition b.traditionaly c.by tradition d.with tradition

11. i don't like that dress, it is out of....

a.fashion b.order c.date d.modern

12. i bought these jeans very cheaply in the....

a.bargains b.reductions c.sales d.discounts

13. the washing instructions for this shirt are given in the...

a.label b.badge c.notice d.mark

14. vietnamese women today often prefer to wear modern clothing when coming to work...it is more cconvenient

a.because b.since c.as d.all

15. since the economic...gets better, the sale of clothes increases

a.situation b.style c.designers d.signers

16. what have fashion...done to modernize the ao dai?

a.poets b.writes c.designers d.singers

17. we don't have these pants. i'm afraid they're....stock

a.out off b.out of c.out up d.in of

18. the trousers i bought are the wrong...i'd like to change the

a.sizi b.from c.color d.all

19. i didn't know you...a new pair of trousers

a.buy b.bought c.had bought d.were buying

20. we attended the fashion show of a...designer

a.leading b.leader c.lead d.led

C. Match the words and phrases from the advertisement to the definitions.

(Ghép các từ và cụm từ trong quảng cáo với các định nghĩa.)

1. destination _____                             a. where someone is going

2. habitat _____                                   b. to feel amazed by something

3. trek _____                                       c. the natural home of an animal or a plant

4. to be awed _____                             d. active at night 

5. nocturnal _____                               e. a journey made on foot, sometimes difficult