Unit 2 A Multicultural World

(Pronunciation 1 trang 16) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three. 1. pound, proud, sound, group: ____ 2. enjoy, poison, choir, exploit: ____ 3. tough, south, found, cloud: ____ 4. society, tradition, lifestyle, identify: ____

(Pronunciation 2 trang 16) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. 1. custom, event, guitar, cuisine: ____ 2. cultural, popular, typical, effective: ____ 3. effect, fashion, habit, language: ____ 4. identity, ceremony, festivity, community: ____

(Vocabulary 1 trang 16) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. 1. My grandfather was amazed to find six ancient silver coins in his garden. “ancient” means ____. 2. It is the custom in that country for women to marry at a young age. “custom” means ____. 3. Taking part in exchange programmes teaches students to respect the diversity of other cultures. “diversity” means ____. 4. A national identity represents a person’s sense of belonging to a state or culture. “identity” means ____.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 17) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. 1. This restaurant serves the most delicious steak in the region. The opposite of “delicious” is ____. 2. Americans often eat turkey at their traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The opposite of “traditional” is ____. 3. Pizza is a popular food among young people in Hong Kong. The opposite of “popular” is ____. 4. My cousin has lived in Italy for five years and has learnt the language, but still sounds foreign. The opposite of “foreign” is ____.

(Vocabulary 3 trang 17) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. Food in Singapore has been influenced by different cultures, so you can find a wide variety of ____ in the city. 2. There are many ways for foreign students to deal with ____ and adjust to the new environment. 3. The UK is a ____ society where different ethnic groups contribute to the country while maintaining their national identities. 4. The modern Christmas tree has its ____ in 16th-century Germany. 5. Some people think that globalisation is a threat to ____ cultures. 6. The ao dai, the traditional long dress for women, has become a symbol of Vietnamese ____ and culture. 7. The ____ lasted four days and included a parade, several concerts, and a dance party. 8. To avoid culture shock, learn about the ____ and behaviour of local people in advance.

(Vocabulary 4 trang 17-18) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. K-pop has changed from a local (trendy) ____ to a global phenomenon. 2. Halloween is quite (popularity) ____ among young people in many Asian countries now. 3. One of the main disadvantages of (culture) ____ diversity is that it may create language barriers. 4. As home to people from many countries, London is one of the most culturally (diversity) ____ cities in the world. 5. (west) ____ cultures often place greater importance on personal freedom and independence. 6. My parents encourage me to read books and newspapers to gain general (know) ____. 7. People in the Middle Ages (celebration) ____ Christmas with 12 full days of festivities. 8. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most-visited tourist (attract) ____ in the world.

(Grammar 1 trang 18) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct articles to complete each sentence. Choose “0” when no article is needed. 1. My school has a great library with thousands of amazing books, so I go to read in ____ library every day. 2. George Washington was ____ first president of ____ United States. 3. New Year’s Eve is ____ best time of ____ year to celebrate with family and friends. 4. He left on ____ 6 o’clock train yesterday to see his brother, who had ____ accident. 5. In addition to his full-time job, Peter has ____ weekend job as ____ English tutor. 6. Lily wants to travel around ____ world and experience ____ new cultures. 7. Charles Lindbergh was ____ first man to fly over ____ Atlantic non-stop and alone. 8. A ticket on ____ commercial flight to ____ moon would cost $20 million.

(Grammar 2.1 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect article and choose the correct replacement. His family usually goes to a same restaurant to have dinner on Saturday. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.2 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect article and choose the correct replacement. After their trip to the Netherlands, my parents said they enjoyed The Hague but did not like the Amsterdam. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.3 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect word and choose the correct replacement. The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. Incorrect word: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.4 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect article and choose the correct replacement. My parents wanted me to play a musical instrument, so I learned a violin at the age of 12. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.5 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect article and choose the correct replacement. A lot of foreign students experience culture shock when studying in an US. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.6 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the unnecessary article and choose the correct replacement. Last month, while my friend was travelling around England by the car, he crashed into a tree. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.7 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the unnecessary article and choose the correct replacement. The most important holiday in Japan is the New Year’s Day. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.8 trang 18-19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect article and choose the correct replacement. Sa Pa is a beautiful mountain town in a north of the country, near the border with China. Incorrect article: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 3 trang 19) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the text with “a”, “an”, “the”, or “0” if no article is needed. In order to promote cultural awareness, teachers need to understand all (1) ____ different kinds of diversity at school because every student is unique. This diversity includes: Race (2) ____ person’s skin colour can have a great impact on their experience in society. It can also influence how they view themselves and others when participating in (3) ____ classroom activities. Ethnicity Ethnicity refers to (4) ____ social and cultural characteristics of a group of people. Many people confuse ethnicity with race, but it is important to recognise that while some people may have (5) ____ same skin colour, they may come from different places and have different cultural beliefs and views of (6) ____ world. Religion Understanding students’ religious beliefs is also important because this may affect their participation in the classroom. Students may react differently to (7) ____ lessons based on their religion or may not be able to celebrate certain holidays. Language While English is commonly used in many classrooms, it may not be the native language of some students. There are many students who learn English as (8) ____ second or foreign language.

(Reading 1 trang 20) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. Brazil – A Diverse Ethnic and Cultural Heritage Brazil is (1) ____ to the largest population in Latin America, with more than 215 million people. Most of them live in the south-central area, (2) ____ includes the industrial cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte. The pace of urbanisation has been rapid, with 75% of the population living in (3) ____ areas by 1991. While this growth has contributed to economic development, it has also led to serious social, environmental, and political (4) ____ in major cities. Nevertheless, Brazil remains famous for its breathtaking natural beauty. The Brazilian population is (5) ____ four main groups: the Portuguese, who colonised Brazil in the 16th century; Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves; various other European, Middle Eastern, and Asian immigrant (6) ____ who have settled in Brazil since the mid-19th century; and the indigenous people. Although the Portuguese were once the dominant European ethnic group in Brazil, waves of immigration have resulted (7) ____ a diverse ethnic and cultural heritage. Between 1875 and 1960, approximately five million Europeans emigrated to Brazil, settling mainly in the four southern states of São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. The immigrants were primarily from Italy, Germany, Spain, Japan, Poland, and the Middle East. The largest Japanese (8) ____ outside Japan is located in São Paulo. The cultures of the different ethnic groups have together created the modern Brazilian way of life.

(Reading 2 trang 20-21) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. Which is the best title for the passage? ____ 2. The way university students feel about diversity and new cultures is ____ the perception presented by Canadian newspapers. 3. The word “gauge” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____. 4. The study at the University of Winnipeg was carried out ____ the 2021 study. 5. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to ____. 6. Which statement is NOT true about the study? ____ 7. How did one participant maintain his heritage language? ____ 8. What can be inferred from the passage? ____

(Speaking 1 trang 22-23) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the exchanges by choosing the best response or expression. 1. Teacher: ____ our guest speaker today, Ms Gasper. She is going to talk about cultural diversity in Europe. Students: Good morning, Ms Gasper. It is nice to meet you. 2. Mark: Tam, ____ Peter. He has just joined our basketball team. Tam: Hi, nice to meet you, Peter. 3. Mum: Hoa, I want you to meet Ms Linh, who was my best friend at secondary school. Hoa: ____, Ms Linh. 4. Alfred: ____ Alfred, but people call me Freddy. Nice to meet you all. I am really excited to be here. Class: Nice to meet you too, Freddy. Welcome to our class. 5. Grandson: Grandpa, ____ Luke. We met in our school Chemistry Club and have become good friends. Grandpa: Pleased to meet you, Luke. 6. Patrick: Hi Antonio, my name is Patrick. I have heard a lot of good things about you. ____. Antonio: Nice to meet you too, Patrick. 7. Teacher: May I present Mr Ellis, our guest speaker in today’s class seminar? Class: Good morning, Mr Ellis. ____! 8. Mark: ____. My name is Mark Mallows, a friend of Sam. Hoa: It is nice to meet you, Mark.

(Speaking 2 trang 23) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the information and complete the talk about similarities and differences between Japan and Viet Nam. Japan: - Cuisine: sushi, udon, ramen, sashimi, miso soup, tempura - Traditional clothing: kimono, haori, hakama - Festivals: Shogatsu, Hanami, O-Bon - Music: traditional music, country music, J-pop Viet Nam: - Cuisine: pho, banh mi, spring rolls, bun cha - Traditional clothing: ao dai - Festivals: Tet, Mid-Autumn Festival, Hung Kings’ Festival - Music: folk music, traditional music, V-pop There are some similarities and differences between Japan and Viet Nam. In terms of cuisine, Japanese people enjoy food such as (1) ____, udon, ramen, sashimi, miso soup, and tempura, while Vietnamese people prefer dishes such as pho, banh mi, spring rolls, and bun cha. Both countries have traditional clothing. Japanese people wear (2) ____, haori, and hakama, while Vietnamese people wear the ao dai on special occasions. Japan is famous for festivals such as (3) ____, Hanami, and O-Bon, while Viet Nam celebrates Tet, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Hung Kings’ Festival. Japanese people enjoy traditional music, country music, and (4) ____, while Vietnamese people enjoy folk music, traditional music, and V-pop. Although there are differences, both countries have rich cultures and strong (5) ____.

(Writing 1.1 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

I have not seen him for ten years.

(Writing 1.2 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

Last year there was an increase in the number of tourists visiting this area.

(Writing 1.3 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

I have not lived in such a friendly neighbourhood before.

(Writing 1.4 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

No mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula are higher than Fansipan.

(Writing 1.5 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

It was such a boring movie that the audience began to yawn.

(Writing 1.6 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the original one.

This country is the most beautiful place I have ever visited.

(Writing 2.1 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences.

There are many indoor plants that grow in water. The lucky bamboo is one of the best indoor plants.

(Writing 2.2 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences.

We cut down more and more forests. The Earth becomes hotter and hotter.

(Writing 3.1 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

He / not have / time / breakfast / this morning.

(Writing 3.2 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

opinion / violent films / not show / television.

(Writing 3.3 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Music / play / important role / films / set / scene / create / emotions.

(Writing 3.4 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

cousin / send / me / wonderful present / Philippines / birthday.

(Writing 3.5 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

May / love / spend / holidays / seaside.

(Writing 3.6 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Pho / Vietnamese noodle soup / believe / be / most popular food / Viet Nam.

(Writing 3.7 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

majority / students / this university / come / abroad.

(Writing 3.8 trang 25) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

New Zealand / climate / similar / many ways / that / United Kingdom.

(Writing 4 trang 26) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the ideas and complete the opinion essay about studying abroad. Advantages: - gaining international qualifications and career opportunities - becoming independent, mature, and responsible - developing practical life skills Disadvantages: - experiencing culture shock and homesickness - facing discrimination - having difficulty using a foreign language in daily life Nowadays, studying abroad has become increasingly popular among young people. Although it may involve several challenges, I believe that its advantages are greater. First, studying abroad can provide students with (1) ____. Graduates with international qualifications may have a better chance of being recruited by foreign companies. In addition, living in another country teaches students to become (2) ____. They must manage their time and money, prepare meals, and solve everyday problems on their own. However, international students may experience (3) ____ because the customs and lifestyles of the host country can be very different from their own. Some students may also feel lonely or face discrimination because of their nationality or accent. Another difficulty is (4) ____ in real-life situations, as the language used by local people may differ from what students have learnt in textbooks. In conclusion, studying abroad offers both benefits and drawbacks. In my opinion, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because the experience can help young people (5) ____.

(Writing 4 trang 26) (Bài làm trên giấy) Write an opinion essay of 160-180 words on the following topic.

Studying abroad can be an exciting opportunity for many young people. While it may have some advantages, some students prefer to stay home to avoid the difficulties they may experience when living in a different culture. What is your opinion?

You may use the following ideas:

Advantages:

- gaining international qualifications and better career opportunities

- learning to live independently

- developing practical life skills

- experiencing a new culture

Disadvantages:

- experiencing culture shock and homesickness

- facing discrimination

- adapting to unfamiliar social norms and lifestyles

- using a foreign language in real-life situations