UNIT 5.

OUR EXPERIENCE
A. Pronunciation
● Sound: /j/ and /w/
I. Underline the letters in the following words with the sound /j/ or /w/, and put them in the
correct row.
year yard beyond yoghurt why
where young yield wife rewind
towel yes away canyon award
welcome west yacht yesterday youth
/j/:
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/w/
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II. Underline the letters with the sound /j/ in the following sentences, and read them aloud.
1. Did you paint it yellow?
2. You yawn when you are tired.
3. Are you going to eat the yellow yoghurt?
4. You look young. What year were you born?
5. Your kayak floated beyond the canyon.
III. Underline the letters with the sound /w/ in the following sentences, and read them aloud.
1. Where is his wife?
2. We will win now.
3. What is that white flower?
4. Why did he quit his winter job?
5. Why doesn’t this wafer taste sweet?

B. Vocabulary
• Experiences & Adjectives describing experiences
I. Complete the sentences with the words given below.
locals rich embarrassing eco-tours thrilling
pleasant campus flora and fauna brilliant memorable
1. While she was in Hawaii, she studied the local ____________________.
2. People who will watch the horse race are in for a(n) ____________________ contest today.
3. The office is quite bright and airy - it is a(n) ____________________ working environment.
4. It was ____________________ how few people attended the party.
5. The café is popular with both ____________________ and visitors.
6. The holiday provided many ____________________ moments.
7. She seemed to have a(n) __________________ career ahead of her — she was likely to be
extremely successful.
8. The country is ____________________ in natural resources.
9. ____________________ in Hoi An give the visitors the best insight on the social and cultural life of
the local people.
10. There are about 10,400 students on ____________________ and 17,000 students in the distance
learning programme.
II. Complete the following sentences, using the correct forms from the verbs below.
take ride give put up
explore climb go tour
1. Tourists can also enjoy ____________________ windsurfing, water-skiing and snorkelling.
2. If you have a good memory, you can ____________________ all the lessons by rote.
3. You can ____________________ a jeep to visit Marble Mountain and cross Hai Van Pass.
4. In the evening, we could ____________________ a gong show, and songs performed by gongs.
5. A group of adventurers will ____________________ the camping sites in Ha Noi located in the
suburbs or on the outskirts of the city.
6. Can you ____________________ a photo of me and Jack?
7. She ____________________ a superb performance as Lady Macbeth last week.
8. My uncle spent a month ____________________ round Viet Nam.
9. Why don’t you ____________________ your umbrella? It’s raining outside.
10. I loved ____________________ trees when I was a child
III. Complete the gaps in the text with the words given below.
scenery workshop sunset cycling exploration
chances villages atmosphere ride opportunity
Cam Thanh Eco-tour with half day experiences
Our tour guide welcomed us at a hotel in Hoi An and started a half day discovering Cam Thanh
Eco Village. First, we started our (1) ______________ trip to have our (2) ______________
throughout the countryside around Hoi An. We cycled on the backstreets and countryside roads
passing via beautiful rice fields, vegetable fields and traditional (3) ______________. Also, the route
gave us the wonderful chance to enjoy real life, rural (4) ______________ and the peaceful (5)
______________. The trip was also a great (6) ______________ to meet local people and see their
daily life, their work and habits.
We stopped to visit Taboo Bamboo (7) ______________ to see how bicycles and other
products were made from bamboo. This place definitely lighted up our holiday in Hoi An, and you
never felt bored once you visited it. Next, we rode bicycles to reach Bay Mau Palm forest and got on a
bamboo boat (8) ______________ to discover its beauty.
Late in the afternoon, we were on bicycle to return to Hoi An and again passing peaceful
village roads and rice fields – more (9) ______________ to enjoy the (10) ______________ on the
fields and villages. We came back to our hotel and ended the interesting tour.
IV. Complete the gaps in the text with the words given below. There are some extra words that you
do not need.
leader tents fun rain relaxation
kindness campsite campfire experience problems
Class camping trip
We went camping for the second time at this school, so we had some (1) ______________.
Unluckily, when we arrived at the (2) ______________, it rained heavily for hours. We had been
prepared in advance, and the water-proof tents could protect us from the (3) ______________. The
teachers really cared about us. When there was a big rain, they kept watching and walking around our
(4) ______________, asking about our (5) ______________. Some of the teachers hadn’t slept, but
they still tried to make us comfortable and have (6) ______________ with us. That made me think
that to be a (7) ______________ was really hard. They had to keep us more important than
themselves. When I stayed in the tent with my classmates during the rain, I felt so warm thanks to
their (8) ____________ and close relationship. On the second day, the weather became fine, and we
did all the activities which we had planned.
V. Complete each blank in the text with an appropriate word. The initial letters have been given to
you.
We are grade-nine students living in Hue, and last summer we did a 1c______________ tour of
the Hue Imperial Citadel - one of the most 2f______________ heritages of our country - and the
surrounding. First, we cycled along the 3q______________ streets around the Citadel with little traffic.
Then we came to the 4p______________ Thien Mu Pagoda which holds important 5h______________
value to the Vietnamese and one of the most 6sp______________ relics to visit. After leaving Hue, we
cycled to Lang Co beach, which has a 7cl______________ environment, with white sand and
8
cl______________ blue seawater. The 9a______________ temoerature during the summer is only 25
degrees centigrade which is very fresh, cool, and 10s______________ for relaxation.
● Vocabulary for Reading
VI. Complete the sentences with the words given below.
themes experience unforgettable touching join
protection outskirts enjoyable moment attend
1. Her parents live in a big house on the ______________ of Nha Trang.
2. The play touches on universal ______________ of love and happiness.
3. When would be the best ______________ to tell the family?
4. The ______________ of the environment must be our first priority today.
5. “Do you want to ______________ me on a ten-mile run?” “Not likely!”
6. A visit to Ha Noi is a truly ______________ experience.
7. It was a(n) ______________ story that moved many of us to tears.
8. She is a good teacher, and her lessons are really ______________.
9. All pupils are expected to ______________ the school assembly.
10. Do you have any ______________ of working with children?
● Prepositions
VII. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. Pineapple juice is rich ________ vitamins A and B.
2. I think I will pay a visit ________ the museum while I am ________ town.
3. ________ your experience, what do students like most about school?
4. The city is memorable ________ its fantastic beaches.
5. That was a bad moment ________ my life.
6. We have designed the course ________ students at all levels of ability.
7. She learned the equations ________ rote.
8. They live ________ the outskirts of Ha Noi.
9. Who was she dancing ________ at the party last night?
10. In winter, from November to January, there will be sauna tents ________ each campsite.

C. Grammar
● Present perfect
I. Write sentences using the present perfect.
1. I / not use / a smartphone
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2. we / not try / that dish of food
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3. we / cycle / to school
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4. he / not study / French / at school
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5. I / smell / something / burning
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6. The old lady / drink / a glass of hot milk
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II. Complete the sentences using the present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Jane (drink) ___________________ mango juice.
2. She (spend) ___________________ all her money.
3. He (not feel) ___________________ well for a long time.
4. You (eat) ___________________ all my chocolates.
5. I (not travel) ___________________ to Hoi An.
6. We (not write) ___________________ an essay.
7. Tom (not fly) ___________________ in a plane.
8. We (run) ___________________ five kilometres.
III. Write sentences using the prompts. Use the present perfect with for/since.
1. I / know / Linda / ages
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2. he / work / for that company / six months
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3. we / live / Ho Chi Minh City / 2013
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4. I / not be / to the cinema / a long time
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5. they / be here / two months now
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6. I / not clean / the house / last Monday
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7. she / not listen to / that music / she was a teenager
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8. we / not hear / from him / he left
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9. Nick / be a builder / more than forty years
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10. I / want / to climb a mountain /I was a child
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IV. Complete the phrases with for or since.
1. _________ three weeks 5. _________ 1995 9. _________ January
2. _________ this morning 6. _________ eight months 10. _________ last night
3. _________ one o’clock 7. _________ a short time 11. _________ seven days
4. _________ ten years 8. _________ the 1960s 12. _________ five hours
V. Complete the sentences using the present perfect form of the verbs in brackets and for or since.
1. Our school ________________ here ________________ 1990. (be)
2. That singer ________________ confidence ________________ she appeared on TV. (have)
3. This is my lucky pen. I ________________ it ________________ months. (have)
4. We ________________ Quan ________________ three months. (not see)
5. I ________________ a good song ________________ a long time. (not hear)
6. They ________________ a DVD ________________ two years. (not buy)
VI. Complete the sentences using the present perfect form of the verbs below and for or since.
not see not do play not appear learn work
1. He ________________ English ________________ three years.
2. We ________________ any homework ________________ two weeks.
3. I ________________ my cousins ________________ October.
4. He ________________ for the same team ________________ he was twelve.
5. You ________________ in that restaurant ________________ five months.
6. The singer ________________ on TV ________________ 2019.
VII. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the
present perfect form of the verbs in brackets with for or since.
1. Nick met Phong three years ago. (know)
Nick _________________________________________________ three years.
2. The last time I had a holiday was in January. (not have)
I _________________________________________________ January .
3. Ms. Sen became a doctor in 2010. (be)
Ms. Sen _________________________________________________ 2010.
4. The last time Peter saw his family was in May. (not see)
Peter _________________________________________________ May.
5. He lost his job six months ago. (not work)
He _________________________________________________ six months.
6. I started learning English when I was eight. (study)
I _________________________________________________ I was eight.
7. The last time it rained was five weeks ago. (not rain)
It _________________________________________________ five weeks.
8. We came here eight years ago. (live)
We _________________________________________________ eight years.
VIII. Complete the conversations with the present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1. A: How long ______________________________ here? (Tom / work)
B: About four years. He ______________________________ here for four years. (be)
2. A: Did you see that comedy film last night?
B: Yes, it is the funniest film I ______________________________. (ever / watch)
3. A: Do you know where J______________________________ ohn? (go)
B: No. I ______________________________ him all day. (not see)
4. A: ______________________________ your homework? (you / finish)
B: No. I ______________________________ it yet. (not start)
5. A: Do you know if my parcel ______________________________? (arrive)
B: Just a minute. Til have a look for you.
6. A: ______________________________ your watch? (you / find)
B: Yes, it was under the sofa.
7. A: How long ______________________________ Mary? (you / know)
B: Not very long. We ______________________________ friends for long at all. (not be)
8. A: ______________________________ my news? (you / hear)
B: No. ______________________________ to leave your job? (you / decide)
IX. Write questions using the present perfect.
Example: where / they / stay  Where have they stayed?
1. what / you / buy
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2. which films / you / see
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3. which books / you / read
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4. where / she / live
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5. what / you / send / to your cousin
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6. how / they / travel
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X. Complete the dialogue using How long for the questions and since or for for the answers.
Jane (1) ____________________________________________________________________
Sarah I’ve lived in London (2) ____________________ five years.
Jane (3) ____________________________________________________________________
Sarah I’ve spoken English (4) ____________________ I was a schoolgirl.
Jane (5) ____________________________________________________________________
Sarah I’ve worked at the hospital (6) ____________________ two years.
Jane (7) ____________________________________________________________________
Sarah I’ve been married (8) ____________________ a year.
XI. Write questions and answers using for or since.
1. how long / you / be / in the school football team (one year)
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2. how long / he / have / that piano (four months)
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3. how long / you / eat / that chocolate brand (last year)
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4. how long / your brother / go swimming (January)
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5. how long / your father / wear / the reading glasses (2020)
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XII. Match the questions and answers.
1. Has a new teacher come to the school? ______
2. Has your dad worked at the factory for long? ______
3. Have you spoken to Phong? ______
4. Has there been an accident on the motorway? ______
5. Have you ever been to Hoi An? ______
6. Have you met a famous person? ______
a. Yes, he has. He became the manager last year.
b. Yes, there has. k happened two hours ago.
c. Yes, we have. We went there on our holidays last year.
d. No, he didn’t phone last night.
e. Yes, he gave his first lesson yesterday.
f. Yes, I met the coach of the Viet Nam national football team.
• Present perfect and past simple
XIII. Complete the sentences using the present perfect or past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1. We _______________________ (be) at this school since we were six years old.
2. He’s very intelligent. He _______________________ (pass) all his exams last year.
3. She _______________________ (not have) a holiday for two years.
4. I _______________________ (see) that film at Christmas.
5. _______________________ (you / ever try) Japanese food?
6. _______________________ (they / visit) Hue last year?
XIV. Complete the sentences using the present perfect or the past simple form of the verbs given
below.
not see play finish not watch walk live
1. They _______________________ that concert on the TV last night.
2. I _______________________ that book on Wednesday. The ending was very good.
3. Vinh isn’t in class today. We _______________________ him for a few days.
4. She loves her flat. She _______________________ there for five years.
5. _______________________ you ever badminton or football?
6. He _______________________ to school with his friends yesterday?
XV. Write the correct past simple or present perfect form of the verb in brackets.
1. My uncle was well known in this town. He _______________________ (play) football for the local
team until 2022.
2. My grandma _______________________ (be) very happy when we visited her in her new home.
3. We _______________________ (meet) Nam and Mai in the park last week.
4. I _______________________ (not see) a film at the cinema for a few weeks.
5. ___________ you ever ____________ (wear) fancy dress?
6. He didn’t pass the exam because he only _______________________ (write) his name on the
paper.
7. We _______________________ (have) a terrible day. I hope tomorrow will be better.
8. My mum _______________________ (not go) to the shops. She’s still writing the shopping list.
XVI. Complete the dialogue with the present perfect or past simple of the verbs in brackets.
1
Mai __________ you __________ (buy) a new mobile phone?
Sarah No, I 2 __________ (not have). I 3 __________ (have) this one for ages.
Mai When 4 __________ you __________ (buy) it?
Sarah I 5 __________ (not buy) it. My sister 6 __________ (give) it to me last year.
Mai They’re useful, aren’t they? When Alexander Graham Bell 7 __________ (invent) the telephone
in 1875, they 8 __________ (say) it 9 __________ (be) a toy.
Sarah Really! Well, it 10 __________ (become) an indispensable “toy” since then.

D. Reading
I. Read Paula’s blog, and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false). Correct the false statements.
Paula’s blog
Two years ago, I had a really pleasant winter. I went on holiday to Australia, and I had a lot of
fun. I made a credit card so I could buy things while I was there. One thing that I bought was a cycling
adventure.
When my friend and I went cycling, we had to buy tickets to enter the cycling park. I didn’t
need to pull out any cash because I paid for everything with the credit card. The people who work at
the cycling park are really friendly. They explained everything very carefully. After cycling, I also went
hiking in the desert. The Uluru Base Walk was the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.
Yesterday, I was talking with my friend. I asked her, “Did you remember when we went on the
Uluru Base Walk? Wasn’t it beautiful?” She agreed. Now, we are making plans to visit Australia next
year.
(Source: Internet)

1. Paula went to Australia two years ago.

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2. Paula used cash to pay for everything.
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3. Paula went cycling with her sister.
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4. Paula thought the Uluru Base Walk was beautiful.
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5. Paul and her friend made plans to go to Australia next month.
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II. Read the text, and then write P for Peru, B for Bolivia, and C for Chile to answer the question.
Adventure Tour South America is a holiday you will never forget. Book your place on the tour now'.
Peru: Days 1-5
After flying into Peru’s capital, Lima, we will travel to lea and drive a dune buggy into the Huacachina
Desert, then we’ll sandboard back down the enormous sand dunes. Next, we will go on a 3-day
journey to trek through the Andes Mountains/and see the beautiful Colca Canyon. We will have the
chance to see endangered species here like the giant condor and camp out under the stars.
Bolivia: Days 6-8
In the morning, we will fly to La Paz and then set out for Tiwanaku to explore the ancient ruins. The
next day, we will mountain bike down the world’s most dangerous road, El Camino. The road
stretches for 42 miles along the steep slopes of the Andes and is very narrow and windy. Afterwards,
we’ll take a short flight and a jeep ride to the Yacuma River in the Madidi National Park and swim with
piranha. Fortunately, they’re only small fish.
Chile: Days 9-12
We’ll fly to the capital, Santiago, then we’ll go on a bike ride to the top of San Cristobal Hill. From
there, we’ll get a spectacular view of the city. Then, we’ll travel south to the Andes Mountains and
climb the snowy volcano at Villarrica and see its lava lake. We’ll spend the night in a nearby lakeside
resort before heading back to Santiago for the flight home.
(Adapted from Scope)
Where will you.,..
1. see endangered animals? ______
2. sleep outside? ______
3. go on a bike ride down the mountain? ______
4. drive a vehicle through sand dunes? ______
5. go on a bike ride up a hill? ______
6. climb a snowy volcano? ______
7. go hiking for three days? ______
8. see a city from a high place? ______
9. swim in dangerous waters? ______
10. spend a night at a resort near a lake? ______
III. Read the text, and do the following tasks.
The Florida Everglades is one of the USA’s largest and most beautiful national parks and a great place
to escape from the city. But every year, around 60 visitors get into trouble in its 4,000 square miles of
swamps. So what are the dangers and what must you do to survive your trip there?
The Everglades are full of dangerous mud bogs. They can swallow a car or a person in a few minutes.
If you fall into a bog, keep calm. Moving a lot only pulls you in deeper. Pull each leg out slowly, then
lie flat and crawl out carefully.
There are hundreds of mosquitoes, scorpions, and poisonous spiders and snakes in the Everglades
swamps. Their bites and stings can be very dangerous and sometimes fatal. Always look where you
walk, wear long pants, strong boots, and lots of insect repellent.
It can rain a lot in the Everglades and flash floods are a real danger. A flash flood is a wall of water
travelling at 60 mph. Climb up a cliff or a tree. You have to get to the highest place you can and
quickly!
More than a million alligators live in the swamps, and they hide without moving. So how can you see
where they are? Well, bubbles on the water can be an alligator getting ready for lunch! These reptiles
can run up to 30 mph. They can’t turn quickly, so if you see an alligator, you must run away as fast as
you can.
(Adapted from i-Discover)
A. Mark the sentences T (true), or F (false). Correct the false statements.
1. The Florida Everglades is the largest national park in the USA.
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2. Most of the national park is swamps.
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3. Hundreds of visitors get into trouble every year.
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4. If you fall into a bog, pull your legs out of it quickly.
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5. You should move your legs and body slowly out of the mud.
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6. The Everglades have got only poisonous insects.
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7. Strong boots can protect your feet and legs.
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8. When there is a flash flood, run as fast as you can.
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9. Alligators can’t move quickly.
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10. You can see where an alligator is by looking at the surface of the swamp.
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B. Match the new words with their meanings.
1. escape ______ a. (an area of) wet land
2. survive ______ b. an American crocodile
3. crawl ______ c. a small ball having air and floating in the air
4. swamp ______ d. get away
5. bog ______ e. causing death
6. fatal ______ f. continue to live after a difficult situation
7. bubble ______ g. an area of ground that is very soft and wet
8. alligator ______ h. move slowly on the hands and knees
C. Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
swallow fatal bubbles escape poisonous reptiles
1. If you want to ______________ from the stress of a big city, then go to the Florida Everglades.
2. Be careful while in the swamps because there are ______________ snakes, and their bites can be
______________.
3. Alligators and snakes are ______________.
4. People say that the bog can ______________ everything.
5. The children were blowing ______________ with washing-up liquid.
IV. Read the blog, and do the tasks.
A. Complete the blog with the sentences given below.
a. After that, we went on the London Eye.
b. And then I listened to my iPhone.
c. We found our seats first.
d. Finally, we left and went home.
e. Then we had some breakfast.
f. First, we visited the flight gallery.
 Daisy’s blog: A day trip to London
We got up early yesterday morning and Dad drove us to the station for the 7.05 train to London. It
arrived on time and we got on quickly. 1 _____________________. My seat faced the wrong way, so I
travelled backwards. I didn’t like it, but nobody wanted to change seats. 2____________________. I
was hungry so I ordered two egg sandwiches and a cup of hot chocolate. After that, I read a magazine.
3
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I was excited when we got to London. First, we went by underground to Waterloo Station. Then, we
walked along the Embankment next to the River Thames. 4 ___________________. It’s a 135-metres-
high wheel that travels round slowly. The views of London were awesome. I saw lots of famous
places.
After lunch, we went to the Science Museum. 5___________________. We saw some old planes. One
of them was the first plane to fly non-stop across the Atlantic in June 1919. It took 16 hours. Then, we
went to the Space gallery and saw some real space rockets. After that, we watched a 3D film in the
IMAX cinema. It was amazing. 6___________________. We were tired but really happy.
(Adapted from Studio)
B. Read the blog again and answer the questions.
1. Why was Daisy unhappy with her seat?
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2. How did they get to Waterloo Station?
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3. How high is the London Eye?
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4. Where did they go in the afternoon?
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5. How long did the first flight across the Atlantic take?
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V. Read the text, and complete the gaps 1-5 with sentences a-f. There is one extra sentence that
you do not need.
a. You can pay people online to write an essay for you.
b. But it isn’t only at school that people are cheating.
c. School principals can suspend or expel students who cheat.
 d. That’s a lot of cheats!
e. There is more competition today.
f. Many students don’t even realize that what they’re doing is wrong.
CHEAT!
What’s the problems?
Recently, a study in the USA showed that 75% of high school students have cheated in tests and
exams. If we include copying homework, the number is 90%. (1) ___________________. They think
that cheating is OK now, because it’s common. That’s a problem.
Who’s cheating?
In the past, weaker students cheated, but now cheats are often clever kids who need higher grades.
(2) ___________________. One high school student says, “There’s big pressure to get into a good
university. You have to get good grades, and to get good grades some people think they have to
cheat.”
The culture of cheating
In the American study, 50% of students agreed with the opinion “People sometimes have to lie and
cheat to succeed.” It seems that cheating has become normal for some people. (3)
________________. We see more and more cheats in sport and in business. Unfortunately, adults
don’t always set a good example.
How are they cheating?
Cheating is easier with new technology. There are websites where you can download exams and
essays. (4) ___________________. Students are instantly messaging homework answers and they can
send text messages to friends in exams or put answers into their mp3 players. Some students take
photographs of tests and then email them to friends. So what’s the solution?
Beating the cheats
Teachers can ban cell phones and cameras, and use special software to detect copying in homework.
(5) ___________________. But really it’s more important for people to know that they don’t have to
cheat to be successful - cheats never win and winners never cheat.
VI. Read the text, and do the tasks that follow.
Learning at home
In Britain some families feel that learning at home is better than going to school. Home-schooled
children can choose when they want to learn. Does this sound more enjoyable than school? Adrian is
a science prodigy, and he wants to start university by the age of fourteen. He finds school lessons
easier than most children, but making friends more difficult.
At home, he can spend more time on his favourite subjects and is preparing to take many of his exams
early. Does he ever take a break? “Yes,” he says, “I don’t study subjects I’m not interested in.”
Holly’s parents weren’t happy with the local school, so they made a decision to teach her at home.
Her favourite subject is history and she often goes to museums to study. “I couldn’t do that before,”
she says. “This is more interesting than school was.” Her parents are always happy to help her.
Adrian and Holly love learning at home, but some people think that studying at school is more useful
because it trains you for adult life. It teaches you to be with people you don’t like, but it can also help
you to make friends. Are these things more important than lessons? What do you think?
(Source: Internet)
Task 1. Choose the correct answer.
The writer of the text...
a. thinks that home-schooling is wrong.
b. says home-schooling is better for everyone.
c. asks the readers to decide if home-schooling is a good idea.
Task 2. Read the text again. Match 1-6 with a-f.
1. Some British children don’t _____
2. Home-schooled children have more _____
3. Adrian isn’t very good at _____
4. Science lessons at school are _____
5. Holly’s parents chose to _____
6. Schools can help you to learn _____
a. making new friends.
b. how to make friends.
c. go to school.
d. very easy for Adrian.
e. choice about the subjects they learn.
f. teach her at home.
Task 3. Complete the sentences with the words given below.
parents subject learns school university likes
1. In Britain, people can learn at home or at _________________.
2. Adrian wants to start _________________ when he’s 14.
3. He only studies things that he _________________.
4. History is Holly’s favourite _________________.
5. She _________________ at home and in museums.
6. Holly’s _________________ help her when she needs something.
VII. Read the interview, and then do the following tasks.
Boarding School
Mr. Lee Why do you go to a boarding school?
Anna My parents are musicians. They work in a different country every month. It’s difficult for me to
go to a normal secondary school, so I go to Cardiff.
Mr. Lee Could you describe a typical day at your school?
Anna We have to get up at seven o’clock. We have classes and activities all day from 8.30 a.m. to 5
p.m. In the evenings, we don’t have to do anything. We can watch films, we can chat with our
friends and eat sweets and biscuits, or we can chat on our mobile phones. We must be in bed
by ten-thirty. “Lights out” is at eleven o’clock.
Mr. Lee What subjects do you have to study?
Anna Private schools don’t have to follow the National Curriculum - that is the list of subjects
specified by the government, but everyone at my school must study English, Maths, Science
and also Welsh, because our school is in Wales.
Mr. Lee Do you have to study any other subjects?
Anna Well, the other subjects aren’t compulsory. I’m studying citizenship, history, music, PE, and
French. There’s also Personal Social and Health Education. In PSHE, we learn about health and
society. I get good marks, but I hate it. It’s boring!
Mr. Lee Do you like your boarding school?
Anna Absolutely. The head teacher is good and I like the school. But we have to wear a school
uniform.
Mr. Lee Are there any disadvantages?
Anna We have to study harder than students in some state secondary schools and we can’t say,
“I’ve left my homework at home” because we live at school.
Task 1. Mark the sentences T (true), or F (false). Correct the false sentences.
1. Anna lives with her parents.
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2. She goes to a state secondary school.
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3. She starts school at 7 a.m.
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4. She can choose what she wants to do in the evenings.
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5. She has to study English and Maths.
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6. All students have to study citizenship.
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Task 2. Answer the questions. Write complete sentences.
1. Why does Anna go to a boarding school?
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2. What time does Anna have to go to sleep?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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3. How many compulsory subjects are there?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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4. How many languages does she have to study?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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5. What subjects doesn’t she like? Why?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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6. Are there any differences between boarding schools and some state secondary schools? What are
they?
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VIII. Read the article, and do the following tasks.
Ambitious People
It's good to be ambitious because it helps us work hard. This week, reader Maria Turner writes about
her ambition and how she hopes to make it come true.
“I love playing football and, like thousands of other teenagers, my dream is to become a famous
football player and mix with the top players. Of course, I know that this isn’t going to happen, because
professional football is very competitive. But I have a plan. I’m going to become a professional
referee.
The referee makes all the decisions about a game, but he or she is also responsible for safety in the
stadium. He or she can stop a game if there are problems with the weather or the crowd. A good
referee must have a strong personality and be able to take difficult decisions - with thousands of fans
shouting at you, this isn’t easy. A good referee must also be confident and good at talking to people.
Most players are easy to talk to, but some behave badly. Referees are well-paid because pressure
from sponsors and managers makes it a stressful job.
I am sure that I have the right qualities to become a good referee. I like making decisions, and I enjoy
telling people what to do. I am outgoing and good with people. Also, I don’t mind working in stressful
situations. But most of all, I am passionate about football.
How am I going to achieve my ambition? First, I’m going to do a course to become a referee for my
local club. After that, I’m going to work hard and pass exams so that I can work with more important
teams. It isn’t going to be easy, but I’m confident and excited about the future.”
(Adapted from Scope)
Task 1. Read the article, and then complete the sentences.
a. Maria Turner would like to be ___________________.
b. She is going to be _____________________________.
Task 2. Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences.
1. Thousands of teenagers dream of becoming famous referees.
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2. Maria has a plan to become a professional player.
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3. The referee can’t cancel a game if the weather is bad.
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Refereeing is a difficult job because most players behave badly.
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. Good referees earn a lot of money because they have a lot of stress.
__________________________________________________________________________________
6. Maria wants to be a referee because she wants to be rich.
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7. She is going to start her career by playing for a local club.
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8. She must do a course to become a referee.
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IX. Read the text, and answer the questions.
Follow Your Passion
How are you going io choose your future career? Would you like your passion or hobby to become
your work? Read about three teenagers with plans to do exactly that.
“Music is my passion, and I want to make it my career and be an audio engineer. I want to work at
concerts and music festivals. 1 think I have the right qualities for the job. I’m a musician, and I’m hard-
working and flexible. This is important because the working hours aren't regular in the music world.
This summer, I’m not going on holiday; I’m going to help at a music festival in July. When 1 graduate, I
hope to study sound engineering at the University of Melbourne.” Rob (16), Australia
“After I graduate, I want to be a wildlife biologist and work for a national park. I hope to study
biological sciences at the University of Sao Paulo. It’s the perfect career for me because I am
passionate about nature. I’m very patient and I’m hard-working, too. I love being outdoors, and I
enjoy taking wildlife photos. This summer, I’m going to spend a month in the Pantanal region of Brazil.
I’m going to work as a volunteer on a conservation project.” Elena (15), Brazil
“I’d like to be a film stunt artist. It’s the perfect job for me because I’m a very active person. I love
extreme sports. At the moment, I’m learning to ride a motorcycle. I’m going to start a martial arts
class soon. This summer, I’m going to spend two weeks at a Stunt Camp in Hollywood. They teach
jumping and falling techniques, and hand-to-hand combat - fighting involving physical contact with
your opponent. When I finish school, I’m not going to college; I want to go to a stuntman school in
Florida.” Ethan (16), USA
(Adapted from Prepare}
1. Why does Rob want to be an audio engineer?
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2. Why is it important for an audio engineer to be flexible?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Where does Rob want to study?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Where does Elena want to work after she graduates?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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5. What are her personal qualities?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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6. What does she enjoy doing in her free time?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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7. What type of person is Ethan?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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8. What is he learning at the moment?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
9. Where does he want to go when he finishes school?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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X. Read the web page, and then do the following tasks.
One World Study Abroad Programme - Become a global citizen
1. __________________________________________
The Study Abroad programme is a unique opportunity to meet new people, have an amazing time,
and do awesome things. It is the perfect way to explore and experience life in another culture. If you
spend a semester or a year in a foreign country, you will have time to become part of a community.
What’s more, you’ll learn a foreign language, and make new friends for life.
2. __________________________________________
You will live with a host family and attend classes at the local high school. You will take part in
community events and out-of-school activities. When you first arrive, a One World representative will
meet you at the airport and take you to your host family. After that, they will help you if you have any
problems during your stay.
3. __________________________________________
You will come home a different person. You will be more confident and more independent. You will
also learn to be more tolerant as you start to understand and accept other people’s customs and
cultures.
Many students also discover new interests. You will probably have a better idea about what you want
to do in life. One thing is certain: if you spend a year abroad, you won’t regret it.
“My year in Japan changed my life. It opened my eyes to the world because everything was different.
It also helped me choose a career. I’m going to be a diplomat and live in different countries. I’m going
to apply to college and study Spanish and French. I won’t get a job immediately after 1 graduate. I’m
going to travel around the world.” Jack, 17, the USA
(Adapted from Active)
Task 1. Match the paragraphs with the headings.
a. How does it work?
b. What are the benefits?
c. What is the Study Abroad programme?
Task 2. Answer the questions.
1. How long do students spend abroad on study abroad programmes?
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2. Where do students live?
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3. How will your attitude towards other people change?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Why did Japan open Jack’s eyes?
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5. What does Jack plan to do alter college?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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XI. Read the website, and do the following tasks.
Summer Internships - Ages 16-18
Doctor, software developer, mechanic, hairdresser - what job do you want to do in the future? How
are you going to choose your career? A summer internship is an opportunity for you to learn about
different careers. It gives you a chance to experience a career and find out if it’s the right one for you.
We offer three- to six-week summer internships in twelve different US cities. Each programme gives
students the opportunity to get real-life work experience. Our team can also help you choose the best
programme for you.
Here are the experiences of two students who were interns last summer.
“I’m Scott Hammer and I’m 16. I did a three-week internship at a garden centre in Los Angeles last
summer. My experience was very useful. I did a lot of different things, including taking care of plants
and helping customers. I asked a lot of questions and 1 learned so much from the people there. When
I graduate from high school, 1 want to be a garden designer. I think it’s the perfect career for me
because I love gardening, and I’m artistic, creative, and enthusiastiC. Also, 1 don’t mind working hard
outside in all types of weather. I’m going to take classes in environmental studies and art next year.
After school, I’m not going to get a job immediately. I’m going to study landscape design in college.”
“I’m Clara Svenson and I’m 17. I love being with animals and I’d like to be a vet. I did a veterinary
internship in a pet hospital in Dallas for six weeks last summer because I wanted to find out more
about the job. I had an amazing experience there, and the internship was a great opportunity because
I did a lot of varied work behind the scenes. 1 looked after the animals - I fed and cleaned them. 1 also
watched operations and helped the vets when they examined animals. 1 know veterinary medicine is
the career for me because I’m hard-working and patient. That’s important when you work with
animals. I’d like to go to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, but 1 need excellent grades.”
(Adapted from New Frontiers)
Task 1. Read the website quickly. What is an internship?
a. a summer job b. a way to get work experience
Task 2. Match the words or phrases from the text with their definitions.
1. chance _______ a. activities
2. real-life _______ b. secretly, without many people knowing about it
3. behind the scenes _______ c. an opportunity
4. operations _______ d. happening in life
Task 3. Answer the questions.
1. How long do the internships last?
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___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Where did Scott do an internship last summer?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. What work does he want to do in the future?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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4. What does he plan to do after school?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. Where did Clara get her work experience?
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6. Why was it a good opportunity for her?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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7. What would she like to study in college?
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8. What do you think of internships? Are they a good idea for young people? Why? / Why not?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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XII. Read the text, and do the tasks that follow.
Summerhill School
If you travel about 140 kilometres north of London to England’s east coast, you’ll find a very unusual
school. It’s a boarding school in a large nineteenth-century building, where children, teachers, and
other members of staff live, eat, and study together. Its name is Summerhill. There are about a
hundred students at the school, aged between five and eighteen, and the school has its own library,
theatre, sports hall and playing fields. What makes the school different, however, is the way it treats
its students. Summerhill is a free school. If you go there, you have the right to choose when you
attend classes, the right to vote on school rules, and the right to take exams ..., but only if you want
to. If you prefer going for a walk in the countryside instead of going to maths, that’s OK. Nobody is
going to punish you.
This may sound like a new and revolutionary idea for a school, but, actually, Summerhill first opened
in the 1920s, society believed that children were immature and irresponsible and that the only way to
educate them was to be strict. Children had to wear uniforms, be silent, and never ask questions.
School regularly used corporal punishment when pupils broke the school rules, and there were so
many rules that it was difficult not to get into trouble. In contrast, A.S. Neil, the man who started
Summerhill, wanted a school where children were free to make their own decisions and to give their
opinions. His philosophy was that if you’re responsible for what you say and what you do, you’ll make
decisions that are good for you and for other people. He believed that all crimes and all wars only
happened because people were unhappy, so he created a school where students were free to be
happy.
Nowadays, the rules in state secondary schools aren’t as strict as they were a hundred years ago, but
the pressure on students to work hard and do well is perhaps greater than before. In the future, there
will probably be more tests and exams in state schools, but not at Summerhill. Students there will be
free to discuss ideas, write stories, play games and act in plays. In this way, these young people will
develop their imaginations and their personalities.
Interestingly, however, some things are going to change soon at Summerhill. A.s. Neil died in 1973,
and his daughter, Zoe Neil Readhead, is the head teacher today. In a recent book, she wrote that the
school is going to introduce more discipline because young people today are spoiled. Modern parents
spend a lot of time with their children - they take them to interesting places, they organize things for
them to do, and they buy them lots of presents. In Ms Readhead’s opinion, this isn’t always a good
thing. When these young people get to Summerhill, they don’t know how to do things by themselves,
and they are too selfish to understand how other young people feel. They need to learn to be free
from having their lives organized by adults. Summerhill continues to be a school that believes young
people should live their own lives, not the lives that their parents and teachers think they should
have.
(Adapted from Aim High)
Task 1. Read the text, and decide which of the following is the best summary of the text.
1. It’s about a modern school for teenagers which offers unusual subjects that you don’t often
find on a typical school timetable.
2. It’s about an old school for young children and teenagers which gives students an opportunity
to decide when and how they want to learn and develops.
3. It’s about a school for students that are very intelligent and academic and want to get good
exam results in art and drama as well as traditional subjects.
Task 2. Read the text again, and choose the correct answers.
1. Which of the following statements about Summerhill School is not true?
A. It’s by the sea or not far from the seaside.
B. It’s possible to have meals at the school.
C. The school building is modern and unusual.
D. Both teachers and students stay at the school.
2. According to the text, which one of the following rights do children at Summerhill have?
A. They can choose their teachers.
B. They can choose not to do any exams.
C. They can have classes outside if they want.
D. They can vote for their favourite classes.
3. According to the text, what was typical about schools in the 1920s?
A. There were a lot of free schools during that period.
B. Teachers weren’t sure how to educate children.
C. It was unusual to wear school uniforms at the time.
D. Children couldn’t speak during their lessons.
4. In what way are modern state schools different from Summerhill today?
A. Their students spend more time discussing ideas than at Summerhill.
B. They don’t expect their students to do as well in exams at Summerhill’s.
C. Their students certainly won’t work as hard as Summerhill’s.
D. Their students are under a lot more pressure to do well in exams.
5. What is going to change at Summerhill soon?
A. There’s going to be a new head teacher.
B. They are going to release a book about the school.
C. The school is going to start being stricter with its students.
D. They are going to encourage parents to do more with their children.
6. What is the best way to describe the “philosophy” of Summerhill School?
A. They need the freedom to learn by themselves.
B. They need adults to give them a good example.
C. Young people need loving, kind, and helpful parents.
D. They need to have lots of interesting things to do.
Task 3. Match the bold words in the text to definitions 1-8.
1. hitting people with something to punish them _____________________
2. to show your view or opinion in a meeting or an election _____________________
3. schools for students aged between eleven and eighteen, which you _____________________
don’t have to pay for
4. the people who work in a school or an office _____________________
5. go to and be present at _____________________
6. a word used to describe children who are not nice _____________________
7. a school where the students live and sleep _____________________
8. having very strong rules _____________________
XIII. Read the text and do the tasks that follow.
New Kids At School?
Going to school in a new town can be pretty stressful. Believe me, I know from experience. Not to
worry though, there are ways to get through it. Here are a few tips I’ve come up with. I hope they
help.
A When you go in on your first day at your new school, remember that not everyone is as scary
as they seem. Those first few hours are always a bit rough, but don’t be afraid or shy. Just go
for it. It’s nearly always true that most people are nice once you have a chance to talk to them.
B It’s likely that your teachers will introduce you to your new classmates, but make sure you
personally introduce yourself to the student sitting next to you. Looking for something to talk
about? Don’t worry. Being new is a great topic. People seem to love talking about where
you’re from and the school you used to go to.
C Take time to learn the names of other people, and don’t forget to take interest in the person
you’re talking to. It shows that you’re not just concerned about yourself, but also learning
about the other person.
D It sounds obvious but it really works: make eye contact with others, smile at them when they
look at you and laugh when they say something that’s amusing to you. It makes you seem
open and easy-going.
E Nobody expects you to know everything about your new school the first day you walk in. It’s
highly probably that your new school will be totally different from the one you just came from.
If you have a question, ask it. Don’t forget that everyone is new at some point.
F Whether you’re entering a new school at the beginning of the year or in the middle, the best
way to meet new people is by joining in activities like clubs and sports. After school is a time
when students with similar interests get together and it’s an ideal way to introduce yourself.
G If you’re good at a certain sport or do well in a certain subject, don’t be shy - show it! People
are drawn to others with talent, and hiding yours to avoid showing off will only end up hurting
you. So if you have a special talent or skill, let people know about it.
(Source: Internet)
Task 1. Match the headings 1-7 to the paragraphs (A-G).
1. Get involved! ________
2. Find out about school ________
3. Be a conversation starter ________
4. Don’t be afraid to stand out ________
5. Pay attention to others ________
6. Be brave ________
7. Put on your friendly face ________
Task 2. Complete the summary sentences.
1. People might seem scary at first, but _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. The fact that you are new can help you _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. It’s a good idea to try to remember ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. You can let people know you are friendly by ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. You should ask questions about your new school because ______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. The best way to meet new friends is _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. Don’t be afraid to let others know if
________________________________________________
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Task 3. Match the words and phrases in bold in the text to the definitions.
1. ______________________: perfect
2. ______________________: attracted
3. ______________________: think of (an idea or a plan)
4. ______________________: likely
5. ______________________: difficult or unpleasant

E. Speaking
• Talking about experiences of a course
I. Nam attended a military training course in the last summer holiday. Use the information from the
table to report the course to the class.
1. When and how long was the - ten days, in the summer holiday before he attended grade
military course? nine
2. What did he feel at first? - shocked by what was expected of him at the camp, wanted
 to go home
3. What were the hard living - to bathe in cold water and sleep in a room without air
conditions in the camp? conditioning
4. What did he feel then? - after a few days, he enjoyed the course and made many new
friends
5. Were there any more rules? - students: not allowed to bring mobile phones or electronic
devices; parents: not visit without permission of the
organising board
6. What were the outcomes of the - during the course: learned to take care of himself; after the
military course? course: began helping around the house, washing up his own
dishes, and tidying his bedroom
Nam spent a ten-day military course in the summer holiday before he attended grade nine. At first, he
was _______________________________________________________________________________
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• Everyday English: Apologising and responding
II. Read the conversation, and underline the expressions showing apologies and responses.
Nam: Excuse me, sir.
Teacher: Why are you so late, Nam?
Nam: I am very sorry, but I got a traffic jam.
Teacher: Really? You told me the same thing every time you came late.
Nam: But, sir. I was really trapped in the traffic jam. I do apologise.
Teacher: Next time, please come earlier, otherwise you will miss the lesson.
Nam: Yes, sir. I’ll promise.
Teacher: Good! Then you may have a seat.
III. Read the situations, then make the apologies and the responses.
1. You had an appointment with your classmate, but you were late because of a flat tyre.
A: _________________________________________________________________________________
B: _________________________________________________________________________________
2. You didn’t check for the mistakes in the report before handing it in. You apologised to the teacher
for that.
A: _________________________________________________________________________________
B: _________________________________________________________________________________
3. Yesterday you lost your temper and shouted at your friend.
A: _________________________________________________________________________________
B: _________________________________________________________________________________
4. In the cinema you took the seat of a stranger by mistake.
A: _________________________________________________________________________________
B: _________________________________________________________________________________
5. You borrowed a book from your friend a few days ago. You promised to give it back today, but you
forgot to bring it.
A: _________________________________________________________________________________
B: _________________________________________________________________________________

F. Writing
• Writing a paragraph about your most pleasant / unpleasant experience
at school
Write the sentences about the experience you have had at school. Use the cues given below.
1. English / the subject / I / found the most interesting - helped me / acquire a lot of good
knowledge / the world / the lessons and films / English
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2. Maths / the most challenging subject / school - it required good reasoning and skills in
application // the reason why / I / often / not get good marks / Maths tests / the past
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3. The thing I liked most / my school / the past / my classmates and our close relationships // we /
going through difficult times / we knew each other very well
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4. I sometimes / come / my old high school / Teacher’s Day / meet my old teachers / and show my
gratitude / them
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5. I still keep in touch / a lot of my friends / primary school / high school
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