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PRACTICE
Exercise 1. Use single underline with the word containing /ʊə/ sound and double
underline with the word containing /ɔɪ/ sound.
1. We took a guided tour of the historical landmarks in the city.
2. Her voice was so soothing that it put me to sleep.
3. I enjoy reading books in my free time.
4. I am sure that I left my keys on the kitchen counter.
5. The tracker identified the spoor of the wild animal in the forest.
6. The tourist took pictures of the famous monument as a keepsake.
7. He won the chess tournament after many intense matches.
8. Can you please point out the direction to the nearest grocery store?
Exercise 2. Read the sentences in exercise 1 aloud and pay attention to the
sound /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/.
Exercise 3. Complete the sentence with the words in the box.
connect notification struggle influence concentrate
mature disappoint Bullying pressure enjoyable
1. ____________ is a problem in many schools.
2. She tried to ____________ on reading her book but she couldn't.
3. Please hold the line. I'm trying to ____________ you.
4. Swimming is a very ____________ way of staying in shape.
5. I'm sorry to ____________ your expectation.
6. Jane is very ____________ for her age.
7. The media has a powerful ____________ on public opinion.
8. You will receive a ____________ when your package is delivered.
9. Peer ____________ is strong among young people.
10. We all ____________ with the stresses and strains of daily life.
Exercise 4. Complete the sentence with the words in the box.
columnist cognitive skills independence self-disciplined
adolescents resolve house-keeping frustrations
1. ____________ and young adults, both male and female, benefit from physical
activity.
2. Some students like to have a ____________ job.
3. Maths requires a lot of ____________.
4. Village students often have more ____________ than city dwellers.
5. They will need to ____________ much more conflict when they become
adolescents.
6. Students should take part in some social activities to reduce school pressures and
____________.
7. Your brain will grow if you improved self-control and ____________.
8. You can become an advice ____________ when you graduate from this faculty.
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. There are two
words that you do not need to use.
grateful depressed confident worried frustrated
appreciated delighted calm relaxed tense
1. He gets ____________ when people don' t understand what he' s trying to say.
2. I'm not ____________ about her - she can take care of herself.
3. She was very ____________ as she waited for the interview.
4. The teacher wants the children to feel about ____________ asking questions when
they don't understand.
5. Anna got 10 marks for her English test. She felt absolutely ____________ about
that result.
6. She's terribly ____________ about losing her job.
7. He told himself to stay ____________ whenever he was put into a harsh situation.
8. As soon as I had made the final decision, I felt a lot more ____________.
Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.
1. Would you like to drink a cup of tea ____________ coffee?
A. and B. or C. although D. but
2. My sister plays volleyball well ____________ I do not.
A. and B. but C. or D. although
3. Most people like watching comedies ____________ they're very interesting.
A. because B. so C. although D. but
4. ____________ Minh likes sport programmes, he watches this animal programme
with his family.
A. Because B. Although C. And D. But
5. The film is very interesting. It's both moving ____________ funny.
A. and B. or C. although D. but
6. I have to go out ____________ I meet my pen pal today.
A. but B. so C. because D. or
7. We decide to stay at home ____________ it’s raining heavily.
A. though B. so C. because D. but
8. ____________ she knows that watching too much TV is a bad habit, she still
watches TV usually.
A. Because B. Although C. Or D. But
Exercise 8. Fill in each blank with one of the conjunctions “and/ or/ but/ so/
because/ although” to complete the sentences.
1. Is her child a boy ____________ a girl?
2. I forgot to bring the map, ____________ I got lost.
3. He failed the examination ____________ he didn't study hard.
4. Lien won the match ____________ she was injured.
5. My new classmate is quite friendly ____________ sociable.
6. I don' t like watching films on TV ____________ I like watching them at the
cinema.
7. She likes watching cartoons ____________ they are colorful and funny.
8. He helps his friends a lot ____________ he is very busy.
Exercise 9. Match the sentences in A with the correct answers in B.
A B
1. We wanted to go to the show a. because they are quick and easy.
2. I often make omelettes b. although they are not very healthy.
3. Shall we go to the cinema c. and watch the film you were talking
about?
4. Burgers are very tasty d. but there weren't any seats left.
5. My neighbours are friendly e. or at the football match?
 6. Do you know if he's at home f. because he laughs in his sleep.
7. Pick me up early, please, g. but they are noisy.
8. We know he has great dreams h. so we don't get there late.
Exercise 10. Circle the correct option to complete the sentence.
1. I'd love to stay (so /and I but) I have to catch my bus.
2. His hot chocolate was too hot (so / and / but) he put some cold milk in it.
3. (Or/ Although/ Because) we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet.
4. I only passed my exam (because I but I although) you helped me.
5. They were hungry (but I because I so) they made some sandwiches.
6. We can go to the pool (and I but I or) we can go horse-riding, whichever you
prefer.
7. She didn't want him to see her (and / so / although) she hid behind a plant.
8. He's in the town centre (so I because I but) he wants to look for shoes.
9. I'm definitely coming tonight, (or I because I although) I could be a bit late.
10. We can go to the shop before we go to Clare's house (and / or / so) go to Clare's
house first to see if she needs anything. What do you think?

Exercise 11. Complete the sentence with: however, otherwise, therefore.

1. I wanted to go for a walk; ____________, it started raining.
2. I need to finish this project; ____________, I won't meet the deadline. đáp ứng thời
hạn
3. She missed her flight; ____________, she had to book another one.
4. He didn't like the book; ____________, he still finished reading it.
5. I don't like coffee; ____________, I would have ordered a latte.
6. She forgot her umbrella; ____________, she got soaked in the rain.
7. He needs to practice more; ____________, he won't be ready for the game.
8. I want to go to the beach; ____________, it’s too cold outside.
9. She's not feeling well; ____________, she's staying home from work.
10. He's allergic to seafood; ____________, he doesn’t want to go to the restaurant
with us.
Exercise 12. Fill in the blank with “however,” “otherwise,” “therefore,” “and,”
“but,” “or,” “so,” or “because”.
1. I wanted to go to the party, ____________ I had to study for my exam.
2. She loves to travel ____________ try new foods.
3. He didn't have any cash, ____________ he had to use his credit card.
4. She needs to exercise regularly ____________ she wants to stay healthy.
5. I love ice cream, ____________ I’m lactose intolerant.( không thể dung nạp-> tiêu
chảy)
6. He wants to go to the beach, ____________ it's too far from his house.
7. She forgot her phone at home; ____________, she couldn't call her friend.
8. I can't decide what to wear; ____________, I would have been ready by now.
9. He needs to finish his homework; ____________, he won't be able to watch TV.
10. The restaurant was busy, ____________ we decided to go to a different one.
11. I want to go to the beach; ____________, it's raining.
12. She wants to go on vacation to Hawaii, ____________ she may choose to go to
Mexico instead.
13. He didn't like the movie, ____________ he left early.
14. He's not feeling well; ____________, he will have a day off.
15. She likes to read books, ____________ she also likes to write her own stories.
Exercise 13. Read the text and fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
important Teenagers guidance pressure important
academic strong challenging exams academic
Being a teenager can be a (1) ____________ time in one's life. It's a period
of transition from childhood to adulthood, with many physical, emotional, and social
changes occurring. (2) ____________ want to do with their lives, and how they fit
into the world around them.
One of the biggest challenges that teenagers face is peer (3) ____________.
They want to fit in with their friends and be accepted by theft peers, and this can often
lead to them making choices that may not be in their best interest. It's (4)
____________ for teenagers to learn how to make their own decisions and stand up
for themselves, even if it means going against the crowd. Teenagers are also facing the
pressures of (5) ____________ performance and preparing for their future. They may
be feeling the stress of trying to maintain good, grades, studying for (6)
____________ and deciding what career path to take. It's important for teenagers to
have a support system in place, whether it's their family, friends, or a school
counselor, to help them navigate these challenges.
Overall, being a teenager is a complex and often difficult time in one's life. It's
important for teenagers to have a (7) ____________ support system, develop healthy
coping mechanisms, and learn how to make their own decisions. With the right (8)
____________ and support, teenagers can navigate these challenges and emerge as
confident, capable adults.
Exercise 14. Read the text and choose the correct answer.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius,
they will cause a disaster. According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest
mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of
what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great
damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their
children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing
very well - especially if the parents are very supportive of their child.
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot
by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They
even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael's mother knows
very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However,
he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston, Michael's friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are
successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their
son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition
held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he
will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
1. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to _____________.
A. push their child into trying too much
B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician
D. neglect their child's education
2. Parents' ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______________.
A. force their children into achieving success
B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly
D. arrange private lessons for their children
3. Michael is fortunate in that _____________.
A. his father is a musician
B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music
D. his parents help him in a sensible way
4. Winston's parents push their son so much and he ______________.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions
B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician
D. is afraid to disappoint them
5. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that
______________.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child's education
Exercise 15. Read the text carefully. Then du the tasks.
Stress isn't just a problem for adults. Young people, however, are also suffering
from stress with different causes. Below are some factors that contribute to those
youngsters’ unhealthy levels of stress.
School Pressure
Teenagers often feel stressed about academic and extracurricular demands.
Students feel pressure to complete daily homework, finish projects and study for
exams. In addition to the quest for good grades, teens may also participate in
extracurricular activities, such as sports, student council, cheerleading and clubs. The
added pastimes may contribute to teenage stress and anxiety if the activities are
competitive and require scheduling that cuts into study and relaxation time.
Peer Pressure
Although teens may have a solid group of friends, their peers may pressure
them to hang out instead of studying or experimenting with drugs, alcohol or sexual
activities that go against their morals or family rules. Peer pressure, bullying on
campus and harassment may distract teens from studying, leading them to feel
additional stress and anxiety.
Family Problems
Teenagers can also feel stress at home because of family pressures and
problems. Arguments with siblings, disagreements with parents over rules and
expectations and the need to consistently care for younger siblings may also contribute
to teen stress.
Sense of Loss
Teens may also feel stress and anxiety when experiencing a sense of loss.
“Loss” can mean the end of a relationship, friendship or cherished extracurricular
activity. Breaking up with a boyfriend or best friend, for example, may lead them to
doubt their self-worth or feel anxious about attending school or social functions
because of their change in social status.
A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
True False
1. Stress is a problem of both adults and young people.
2. Youngsters can't be stressed if they do well in their classes.
3. Peer pressure can make teens unable to concentrate on
studying.
4. The family is always the best place, so it doesn't cause stress
for teenagers.
5. Some problems in social relationships can lead teens to doubt
or anxiety.
B. Answer the questions.
1. What can distract teens from studying?
_____________________________________________________________________
_________
2. What are family problems that put teens under pressure?
_____________________________________________________________________
________
3. What can “loss” mean?
_____________________________________________________________________
________
4. Why can teens doubt their self-worth after a broken relationship?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____
Exercise 16. Make the sentences using a conjunction: but; and; or; so; yet.
1. We know him. We know his friends.
_____________________________________________________________________
________
2. The coat was soft. The coat was warm.
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
3. It is stupid to do that. It is quite unnecessary.
_____________________________________________________________________
________
4. I wanted to go. He wanted to stay.
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5. Your arguments are strong. They don't convince me.
_____________________________________________________________________
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6. You can go there by bus. You can go there by train.
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7. I was feeling tired. I went to bed when I got home.
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8. I took a book with me on my holiday. I didn't read a single page.
_____________________________________________________________________
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9. I want to go to the beach. The weather is nice.
_____________________________________________________________________
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10. I don't like spicy food. I always ask for mild salsa.
_____________________________________________________________________
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11. He's allergic to dairy. He can't eat ice cream.
_____________________________________________________________________
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12. He wants to buy a car. He can't afford it right now.
_____________________________________________________________________
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Exercise 17. Combine the two sentences in one using the conjunction in brackets.
1. I'm tired. I'm going to bed early tonight. (so)
_____________________________________________________________________
________
2. She loves to read. She doesn't have much time for it. (but)
_____________________________________________________________________
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3. I want to learn English. I'm taking an English class. (therefore)
_____________________________________________________________________
________
4. The weather is nice. We're going to have a picnic in the park. (so)
_____________________________________________________________________
____
5. She studied hard. She passed the exam. (therefore)
_____________________________________________________________________
___
6. I need to get some work done. I keep getting distracted. (but)
_____________________________________________________________________
________
7. Would you like a cake? Would you like an ice cream? (or)
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
8. She is a great cook. She doesn't like to bake. (but)
_____________________________________________________________________
________
9. He went to the bakery. He bought some bread. (and)
_____________________________________________________________________
______
10. He loves to travel. He doesn't like flying. (however)
_____________________________________________________________________
______
11. have a headache. I'm going to take some medicine. (therefore)
_____________________________________________________________________
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12. She’s not feeling well. She's going to the doctor. (so)