Unit 7 education options for school leavers

(Pronunciation 1 trang 61) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read and mark the intonation in these questions using rising intonation or falling intonation. Then practise saying them. 1. Why do you want to go to a vocational school? [ ___ ] 2. What do your parents think about your future plans? [ ___ ] 3. Is it expensive to study at university in Viet Nam? [ ___ ] 4. Do you like studying science subjects at school? [ ___ ]

(Pronunciation 2 trang 61) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the following conversations and mark the intonation in the questions using rising intonation or falling intonation. Then practise saying them. 1. A: Did you go to the education fair? [ ___ ] B: Yes, I did. 2. A: Did you get the brochure about the vocational school? [ ___ ] B: Yes, here it is. 3. A: How many students are there in a class? [ ___ ] B: About 30. 4. A: What do you like best about this university? [ ___ ] B: Oh, I like its library best.

(Vocabulary 1 trang 61-62) (Lựa chọn nhiều đáp án) Find the EIGHT words in the word search.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 62-63) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 1. [ ___ ] education is a popular option for school-leavers who don't go to university. 2. After completing their vocational courses, students are offered four-month [ ___ ] to learn from skilled people in the trade. 3. The University of Oxford is one of the best academic [ ___ ] in the world. 4. [ ___ ] gives students the opportunity to study a subject in depth. 5. My brother wasn't offered the job because he didn't have the right [ ___ ]. 6. He completed a [ ___ ] cooking course at this vocational school before he became a restaurant cook. 7. At the education fair, we collected a lot of [ ___ ] from different institutions about their training programmes. 8. Despite their financial difficulties, my parents [ ___ ] to pay for my university education.

(Vocabulary 3 trang 63) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the text using the correct forms of the words in the box. Nowadays, there are many educational opportunities available to school-leavers. If they plan to work in a certain trade, they can go to a [ ___ ]. These schools will provide training and [ ___ ] related to a particular job, such as being a cook, hotel receptionist, or hairdresser. Vocational schools also work closely with different industries where students can work as [ ___ ] even during their study time. Other [ ___ ] may want to continue their [ ___ ] education. To do that, they should have good [ ___ ] results or pass the university [ ___ ] exam. University students usually find jobs or do other courses after [ ___ ].

(Grammar 1 trang 63) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 1. My mother remembered [ ___ ] visited this place. 2. [ ___ ] talked with my teacher helped me understand the lesson better. 3. Nam regretted not having [ ___ ] the university entrance exam. 4. My parents were proud of having [ ___ ] the best schools in the area for me and my brothers. 5. [ ___ ] studied the brochure carefully, my brother decided to apply for the hotel management course. 6. Having made the wrong decision, he [ ___ ] interest in studying the subject. 7. Not [ ___ ] read the text, he couldn't answer the questions. 8. Having [ ___ ] carefully for the exam, she could answer all the questions easily.

(Grammar 2.1 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. My father remembered having meet the man in his office. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.2 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. Having have a difficult childhood affected his confidence. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.3 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. Not have taken a professional cooking course, he couldn't find a job as a restaurant cook. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.4 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. He denied have posted negative comments about the school on social media. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.5 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. Having fail the university entrance exam, she decided to go to a vocational school. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.6 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. Not have spent enough time on studying, he didn't pass the exam. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.7 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. Have finished a professional cooking course, my brother got a job as a restaurant cook. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.8 trang 64) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Use perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. Having talk with his cousin about future jobs, Tam changed his initial plan. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.1 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

My mother didn't go to university. She regretted it.

(Grammar 3.2 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

My sister finished school. Then she went to a vocational school to train to be a tour guide.

(Grammar 3.3 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

My grandfather did not remember that he had lost his reading glasses.

(Grammar 3.4 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

My brother wrote his first travel book after he had returned from Japan.

(Grammar 3.5 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

Trang won the first prize in the competition. She is very proud of this.

(Grammar 3.6 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

Nam worked as a mechanic's apprentice and learnt useful job skills.

(Grammar 3.7 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

Phong achieved excellent grades at school, so he improved his chances of getting into a top university.

(Grammar 3.8 trang 64) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best rewritten sentence using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds.

I spent a lot of time talking to her, and I realised she was not telling me the truth.

(Reading 1 trang 64-65) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and choose the best answers. Lam's educational journey Lam completed secondary education when his parents were over 55. They were both farmers with a very low income. He had good grades, but he knew that it would be very difficult for his parents to [ ___ ] his university costs. Lam talked to his teachers about his future plans and asked them for [ ___ ]. He also attended several education [ ___ ] for school-leavers and met representatives from different educational institutions. He realised that vocational training could help him [ ___ ] a job faster because most vocational school courses are much shorter than those at traditional universities. He also found out that the factory in the nearest town was in need of [ ___ ]. The factory also closely worked with a local vocational school that [ ___ ] different training courses. So Lam decided to [ ___ ] a one-year course in machinery mechanics. After finishing the course, Lam was immediately offered a(n) [ ___ ] in the factory. He still thinks that vocational training was the right choice for him. Now he can even give his parents a portion of his salary as a way of showing respect and gratitude to them for raising him.

(Reading 2 trang 65-66) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Read the text and complete each sentence with no more than THREE words from the text. 1. After leaving school, Mai Ha went to university and trained to become a [ ___ ]. 2. Mai Ha joined the English language club at her university. She also worked as a [ ___ ]. 3. After graduation, she returned to her home town to teach English at her [ ___ ]. 4. Mai Ha's students use [ ___ ] to connect with teenagers from other countries and improve their English. 5. Mai Ha is very pleased when her hard-working students [ ___ ] and learn new things.

(Speaking 1 trang 66) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the conversations by choosing the best answers. Then practise reading them. 1. Tom: Ms Hoa, [ ___ ] an appointment with you next Monday to discuss my essay. Would 9 a.m. be convenient for you? Ms Hoa: All right, I'll see you then. 2. Lan: Ms Van, I would like to meet you to review my exam grades. Will you be available at 2 p.m. today? Ms Van: I'm sorry, [ ___ ] this afternoon. 3. Khoa: Mr Smith, could I meet you on Friday afternoon after 4:30? Mr Smith: OK. [ ___ ] at around five. 4. Lan: Good afternoon. Is Dr Hoa in her office today? Receptionist: Sorry, she's just left for an important meeting. She'll [ ___ ] to see you tomorrow morning. 5. Laura: Mike, I'd like to arrange a meeting of the history club next week. [ ___ ] for you? Mike: I think Tuesday after school will suit me.

(Speaking 2 trang 67) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about your plans after leaving secondary school. Today, I'm going to talk about my plans after leaving secondary school. After finishing school, I would like to go to a [ ___ ] to train to be a tour guide. Since I was a little boy or girl, I have always dreamt of becoming a [ ___ ]. I love travelling and learning about different cultures. When I finish my course, I would like to take tourists to different parts of my country. As a tour guide, I will be able to introduce interesting [ ___ ] to not only Vietnamese, but also foreign visitors. At present, I think I need to read more about our different cultures, especially the cultures of ethnic minorities. I also need to improve my [ ___ ], especially my ability to communicate well with others and present information [ ___ ].

(Writing 1.1 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

I \ write \ ask \ information \ language courses \ your learning centre.

(Writing 1.2 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Could \ you \ please \ let \ know \ whether \ there \ German courses \ your language centre?

(Writing 1.3 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

I \ wonder \ if \ your language centre \ offer \ German course \ beginners.

(Writing 1.4 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

I \ would like \ know \ how long \ course for beginners \ last.

(Writing 1.5 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Could \ you \ please \ tell \ length \ course for beginners?

(Writing 1.6 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

I \ would \ grateful \ you could tell \ course fees.

(Writing 1.7 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Would you mind \ tell \ there \ native teachers \ your language centre?

(Writing 1.8 trang 67) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

It \ would \ great \ you could send \ information \ my email address.

(Writing 2.1 trang 67-68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Does your language centre offer English courses?

(Writing 2.2 trang 67-68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

What is the average class size at your school?

(Writing 2.3 trang 68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

How much does a course for beginners cost?

(Writing 2.4 trang 68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Do all your teachers have professional teaching qualifications?

(Writing 2.5 trang 68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Could you send your school brochure to my address?

(Writing 2.6 trang 68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Can I start classes immediately?

(Writing 2.7 trang 68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

What facilities do you provide at your school?

(Writing 2.8 trang 68) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Do you have any online resources for self-study?

(Writing 3 trang 68) (Trả lời tự luận)

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