USE IT! Work in pairs. You want to buy a present for a friend. Compare these products and decide which one you'll buy. Use the key phrases and comparatives to help you.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the situation, prepare and practise a new dialogue. Use the key phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.
Student A: You want your school to give its unwanted food to homeless people. Present your argument to Student B.
Student B: Listen to Student A. You're not convinced — you think it will be very difficult to organise. Respond with questions.
Student A: Hi, there. Would you mind helping me with a survey?
Student B: What's it about?
Student A: It’s about giving unwanted food to the homeless. I believe our school could donate its leftover food to homeless people instead of throwing it away and I want the school to make it necessary.
Student B: But how can we make this happen? Do you have any ideas on how we can get started?
Student A: We can start by talking to the school administration and cafeteria staff to see if they would be willing to partner with a local organization that works with the homeless.
Student B: But won't this perhaps be too difficult to organise?
Student A: The main reason for it is to reduce food waste and help those in need. And as for safety, we could make sure that the food is still within its expiration date and properly stored. It might need a lot of work, but it’s definitely worth the effort.
Student B: I suppose you're right. I'm willing to help out.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the situation. Then prepare and practise a new dialogue. Use the key phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.
Student A: You want to go camping in the countryside at the weekend. Listen to what your friend suggests instead and respond.
Student B: You don't want to go camping in the countryside at the weekend. You fancy watching a film then having dinner. Suggest what type of film and food you want.
Tham khảo
A: Have you ever gone camping?
(Bạn đã từng đi cắm trại chưa?)
B: Actually, I've never done it. I've heard it's a bit boring.
(Thực ra, tôi chưa bao giờ làm điều đó. Tôi đã nghe nó là một có chút nhàm chán.)
A: You've never gone camping? Let's try it at the weekend. We can go camping in the countryside.
(Bạn chưa đi cắm trại bao giờ sao? Hãy thử nó vào cuối tuần. Chúng ta có thể đi cắm trại ở nông thôn.)
B: It doesn't sound much fun to me. Why not try something different?
(Nó có vẻ không vui lắm đối với tôi. Tại sao chúng ta không thử một thứ gì khác nhỉ?)
A: What do you fancy doing?
(Bạn thích làm gì?)
B: Hm…let me think. There's a great movie recently. It’s a fantasy movie. We can watch it and then we will have dinner together.
(Để tôi nghĩ chút. Có một bộ phim rất hay dạo gần đây. Đó là một bộ phim viễn tưởng. Chúng ta có thể xem nó và sau đó chúng ta sẽ đi ăn tối cùng nhau.)
A: Ok. What do you fancy eating?
(Được rồi. Bạn thích ăn gì?)
B: Can we have noodles and roast beef? I think you'll enjoy it.
(Chúng ta có thể ăn mì và bò nướng không? Tôi nghĩ bạn sẽ thích nó.)
A: That’s great.
(Nó tuyệt đó.)
USE IT! Work in pairs. Use the words in exercise 1 and the key phrases to make suggestions for the problems below. Decide which two changes you would make.
- People litter a lot in Nhieu Loc canal.
- People don't use the bins on the street.
- There's too much traffic in the city centre.
- There's a lot of food waste in buffets.
KEY PHRASES Suggesting changes 1. I think people should (support victims more) 2. We need to ... 3. I think it’s the best thing to do. 4. I hope they introduce (a law against it soon). 5. Let’s create a petition. |
A: We must campaign to encourage people to put litter in the bins.
B: Let's create a petition.
1. People litter a lot in Nhieu Loc canal.
A: We need to propose a public campaign to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the canal clean.
B: I think people should volunteer to participate in canal cleaning activities.
2. People don't use the bins on the street.
A: I hope they introduce a law to demand strict fines and penalties for those who litter in public areas.
B: I think it is the best thing to do.
3. There's too much traffic in the city centre.
A: We need to aim to encourage people to use public transportation to reduce the number of cars on the road.
B: I think it is the best thing to do.
4. There's a lot of food waste in buffets.
A: I think people should propose a ban on excessive food waste in buffets by limiting the amount of food customers can take at one time.
B: Let’s create a petition.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the situation. Then prepare and practise a new dialogue using the key phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.
Student A: You see a friend in a shop. He/ She asks for your opinion. You're not sure, so you show your friend something different.
Student B: You meet a friend in a shop. You want his / her opinion on something you're thinking of buying. Listen to your friend's suggestion. You think it's too expensive, so suggest going to another shop.
Tham khảo
Minh: Hi, Nam.
Nam: Oh, hello Minh.
Minh: That’s a beautiful jacket you’re wearing!
Nam: Really? I think it is a bit long.
Minh: It is supposed to be like that. I have one like that and it’s very comfortable. Hm.. what do you think about that blue one? It looks good on you.
Nam: That’s better. It’s so expensive, though. Why don’t we go to another shop?
USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the situation. Prepare and practise a new dialogue. Use the key phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.
Student A: You meet a cousin who you haven't seen for a few months. Ask him / her what they've been up to. You've got exams next week, so you've been busy, too.
Student B: You've just come back from an adventure holiday in Viet Nam. Tell Student A about it. Ask him / her what they've been up to?
Tham khảo
Student A: Hi! It's been ages since we last saw each other. What have you been up to?
Student B: Hey, I've actually just come back from an adventure holiday in Vietnam. It was incredible! Have you been doing anything special?
Student A: Wow, that sounds amazing! I wish I could go on a holiday like that. Unfortunately, I've been studying all week for my exams next week, so I haven't done anything too exciting.
Student B: Ah, I see. Good luck with your exams though! I'm sure you'll do great.
Student A: Thanks! I'm just feeling a bit stressed out at the moment.
Student B: I can imagine. But once your exams are over, you should definitely plan a trip somewhere. Vietnam is definitely worth considering!
Student A: Definitely! It was good to see you again and hear about your holiday.
Student B: Likewise! Let's catch up properly soon.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Read the situation, prepare and practise a new dialogue. Use the key phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.
Student A: Tell Student B about everything you have to do today: exams, then a football match.
Student B: Listen to Student A talking about his / her plans. Remind him / her that there is an end-of-term party after the exams this evening.
Student A: Tell Student B about everything you have to do today: exams, then a football match.
A: Hello B. You've got a busy day ahead. Don't forget you've got an exam this afternoon.
B: Yes, I know. I'll be on time.
A: You also have a football match this evening, remember?
B: I almost forgot. Remind me again when I finish my exam.
Student B: Listen to Student A talking about his / her plans. Remind him / her that there is an end-of-term party after the exams this evening.
A: I've got a busy day ahead. I'm going to go to the football club to try our new uniform and then I have to study for the exam.
B: Don't forget you've got an end-of-term party after the exams this evening.
A: Sure, I almost forgor. Thanks for reminding me.
I. Fill in “where, whose, who, which, when, why”.
Buying a present for someone is often a tricky business. The first thing (1) ………………………… you have to decide is what to buy and the shop (2) ………………………… you should go to buy it. Then you might want to buy a joint present with a friend, so you have to find a time (3) ………………………… you are both free. It is probably most difficult buying a present for someone (4) ………………………… you don’t know very well and (5) ………………………… tastes you know little about. You have to try to find something (6) ………………………… you think they would like. However, it is also no easy job buying a present for a close member of your family, such as your mother. I never know what excuse to tell my mother when I go out. I can’t tell her the reason (7) …………………………
I’m going out because I want to surprise her on the big day. Still, it is worth all the trouble just to see the look of pleasure on someone’s face the moment (8) ………………………… they receive your gift.
I. Fill in “where, whose, who, which, when, why”.
Buying a present for someone is often a tricky business. The first thing (1) …………which……………… you have to decide is what to buy and the shop (2) …………where……………… you should go to buy it. Then you might want to buy a joint present with a friend, so you have to find a time (3) …………when……………… you are both free. It is probably most difficult buying a present for someone (4) …………who……………… you don’t know very well and (5) ………which………………… tastes you know little about. You have to try to find something (6) ………which………………… you think they would like. However, it is also no easy job buying a present for a close member of your family, such as your mother. I never know what excuse to tell my mother when I go out. I can’t tell her the reason (7) …………why………………
I’m going out because I want to surprise her on the big day. Still, it is worth all the trouble just to see the look of pleasure on someone’s face the moment (8) ……………when…………… they receive your gift.
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Give each other instructions on how to do three of these things. Use words from exercises 2, 4 and 6 to help you, and use the imperatives.
1 Buy and download a song
2 Create a new document
3 Buy something online
4 Comment on a Facebook post
5 Add an emoji to a text message
A: To download a song, first open iTunes. Then click on the iTunes Store icon. Then type the name...
Bài tham khảo
A: To download a song, first open iTunes. Then click on the iTunes Store icon. Then type the name...
B: Okay, got it. To create a new document, open up Microsoft Word. Then click on "New Document". You can choose a template or start with a blank document.
A: Great. To buy something online, go to the website you want to buy from. Then choose the product you want to buy and add it to your cart. After that, you'll need to fill in your shipping information and payment details.
B: Thanks. To comment on a Facebook post, find the post you want to comment on. Then click on the comment box and type your comment. Finally, click "Post" to submit your comment.
A: And to add an emoji to a text message, open up your messaging app and start a new message. Then click on the emoji button and choose the emoji you want to use. Finally, hit send to add the emoji to your text message.
Tạm dịch
A: Để tải xuống một bài hát, trước tiên hãy mở iTunes. Sau đó bấm vào biểu tượng iTunes Store. Sau đó gõ tên...
B: Được rồi, hiểu rồi. Để tạo một tài liệu mới, hãy mở Microsoft Word. Sau đó bấm vào "Tài liệu mới". Bạn có thể chọn một mẫu hoặc bắt đầu với một tài liệu trống.
A: Tuyệt vời. Để mua thứ gì đó trực tuyến, hãy truy cập trang web bạn muốn mua. Sau đó chọn sản phẩm muốn mua và thêm vào giỏ hàng. Sau đó, bạn sẽ cần điền thông tin giao hàng và chi tiết thanh toán.
B: Cảm ơn. Để bình luận về một bài đăng trên Facebook, hãy tìm bài đăng mà bạn muốn bình luận. Sau đó bấm vào hộp bình luận và nhập bình luận của bạn. Cuối cùng, nhấp vào "Đăng" để gửi bình luận của bạn.
Đ: Và để thêm biểu tượng cảm xúc vào tin nhắn văn bản, hãy mở ứng dụng nhắn tin của bạn và bắt đầu một tin nhắn mới. Sau đó nhấp vào nút biểu tượng cảm xúc và chọn biểu tượng cảm xúc bạn muốn sử dụng. Cuối cùng, nhấn gửi để thêm biểu tượng cảm xúc vào tin nhắn văn bản của bạn.
Work in pairs. You and a classmate are planning a surprise for a friend to celebrate his/her birthday. You would like to take him/her to a concert. Decide which show is most suitable and discuss the arrangements for the outing. Use the ideas below to help you.
• When to go to the concert
• The type of concert
• Getting tickets
• Transport to and from
• Food and drink
• Keeping the surprise a secret
Bài tham khảo
A: Hey, have you thought of what we should do for Huyen’s birthday?
B: No, not really. What are you thinking?
A: I was thinking we could take her to a concert. Do you think that's a good idea?
B: Yeah, I think that's a great idea. What type of concert were you thinking of?
A: Well, she is really into rock music, so I thought we could go to the concert of the band that is playing next week.
B: That sounds good. When should we go?
A: I was thinking we should go on her birthday, which is next Wednesday.
B: Okay. How are we going to get tickets?
A: We should probably buy them online. I can do that tonight.
B: And what about transportation?
A: I think we should rent a car to take us to the concert and back. That way, we can have a few drinks and not have to worry about getting home.
B: That's a good idea. What about food and drink at the concert?
A: We can grab some food and drinks before the show, and then maybe some more during intermission.
B: Sounds good. How are we going to keep the surprise a secret?
A: We should tell her that we're going out for a birthday dinner, and then surprise her with the concert tickets.
B: Great plan. I think this will be an awesome birthday surprise!
Tạm dịch
A: Này, bạn đã nghĩ ra chúng ta nên làm gì cho sinh nhật của Huyền chưa?
B: Không, không hẳn. Bạn đang nghĩ gì vậy?
A: Tôi đang nghĩ chúng ta có thể đưa cô ấy đến một buổi hòa nhạc. Bạn có nghĩ rằng đó là một ý tưởng tốt?
B: Vâng, tôi nghĩ đó là một ý tưởng tuyệt vời. Bạn đã nghĩ đến loại buổi hòa nhạc nào?
A: Chà, cô ấy thực sự thích nhạc rock, vì vậy tôi nghĩ chúng ta có thể đi xem buổi hòa nhạc của ban nhạc sẽ biểu diễn vào tuần tới.
B: Điều đó nghe có vẻ tốt. Khi nào chúng ta nên đi?
A: Tôi đang nghĩ chúng ta nên đi vào ngày sinh nhật của cô ấy, đó là thứ Tư tới.
B: Được rồi. Làm thế nào chúng ta sẽ nhận được vé?
A: Có lẽ chúng ta nên mua chúng trực tuyến. Tôi có thể làm điều đó tối nay.
B: Còn phương tiện đi lại thì sao?
A: Tôi nghĩ chúng ta nên thuê một chiếc ô tô để đưa chúng ta đến buổi hòa nhạc và quay lại. Bằng cách đó, chúng ta có thể uống vài ly và không phải lo lắng về việc về nhà.
B: Đó là một ý tưởng tốt. Còn thức ăn và đồ uống tại buổi hòa nhạc thì sao?
A: Chúng ta có thể lấy một ít thức ăn và đồ uống trước buổi biểu diễn, và sau đó có thể thêm một ít nữa trong thời gian tạm nghỉ.
B: Nghe hay đấy. Làm thế nào chúng ta sẽ giữ bí mật bất ngờ?
A: Chúng ta nên nói với cô ấy rằng chúng ta sẽ ra ngoài ăn tối sinh nhật, và sau đó làm cô ấy ngạc nhiên với vé xem hòa nhạc.
B: Kế hoạch tuyệt vời. Tôi nghĩ rằng đây sẽ là một bất ngờ sinh nhật tuyệt vời!