Unit 1 life stories we admire

(Pronunciation 1 trang 4) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation. 1. attended, admired, adopted, decided: [ ___ ] 2. passed, missed, dropped, lived: [ ___ ] 3. able, adopt, attack, account: [ ___ ] 4. gave, age, became, company: [ ___ ] 5. poem, love, only, told: [ ___ ] 6. soldier, product, whole, diagnose: [ ___ ]

(Pronunciation 2 trang 4) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress. 1. hero, account, cancer, genius: [ ___ ] 2. attend, finish, design, invent: [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 1 trang 4-5) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. Her diary contains detailed [ ___ ] of her travels around Europe. 2. My mother and father [ ___ ] the same school. 3. Marie Curie was admired [ ___ ] her achievements in physics and chemistry. 4. The Trưng Sisters, who were military leaders more than 2,000 years ago, are considered national [ ___ ] of Viet Nam. 5. My grandfather had a difficult [ ___ ] since he had to start work at the age of nine. 6. Queen Elizabeth II passed [ ___ ] on 8 September, 2022. 7. My grandmother died of [ ___ ] after fighting the disease for 20 years. 8. A lot of people drop [ ___ ] college, but still become very successful. 9. It's my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary today. The keys to their long and happy [ ___ ] are honesty and trust. 10. My dad was given the 'Employee of the Year' award for his impressive [ ___ ] at work.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 5-6) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. My grandfather passed away at the age of 98. He lived a long and happy life. [ ___ ] 2. Mark Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, but never completed his degree. [ ___ ] 3. My aunt and uncle are not my cousin's biological parents. They took him as their own child when he was two. [ ___ ] 4. My uncle stopped going to school to join the army when he was 18. [ ___ ] 5. Dr Wilson chose to devote his professional life to treating homeless people. [ ___ ] 6. During his time as a kid, my father lived on a small farm. [ ___ ] 7. Everyone in my village respected my father for his bravery in the war. [ ___ ] 8. Winning an Olympic gold medal is an impressive achievement. [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 3 trang 6-7) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. He has won many awards for his impressive achievements in science and technology. [ ___ ] 2. Repeatedly calling someone a stupid person is an example of verbal bullying. [ ___ ] 3. In her old age, my grandmother is still very active in the local community. [ ___ ] 4. Many people admire her artworks and follow her on social media. [ ___ ] 5. The reason behind Apple's huge success lies in its focus on user experience. [ ___ ] 6. During the wars, our country fought bravely against the enemies to defend our freedom. [ ___ ]

(Grammar 1.1-9 trang 7-8) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. Last night, we [ ___ ] to the cinema to watch a movie about Vo Thi Sau. 2. My grandfather [ ___ ] in the resistance war against the US. 3. Edison [ ___ ] the light bulb in 1879. 4. We [ ___ ] a documentary about the last king of Viet Nam at 8 p.m. that night. 5. What [ ___ ] at 7 a.m. yesterday? 6. [ ___ ] dinner at this time yesterday? 7. He [ ___ ] to New York to start a new business. It was a huge success. 8. General Vo Nguyen Giap [ ___ ] the Communist Party of Viet Nam and led the army during the war. 9. After attacking a group of French soldiers, Vo Thi Sau [ ___ ] and sent to prison.

(Grammar 1.10-18 trang 7-8) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 10. It [ ___ ] very hard. I sat by the window and watched the man. He took his coat off and stood in the rain. 11. The students [ ___ ] their test. The room was so quiet that you could hear the sounds made by their pens when they were writing. 12. Sorry I missed your call. I [ ___ ] upstairs. 13. When they arrived, everyone [ ___ ] for them. 14. When I turned on the radio, I [ ___ ] an interesting story about Steve Jobs. 15. When you [ ___ ] yesterday, we were having dinner. 16. After my brother [ ___ ] school, he [ ___ ] the army. 17. While my sister [ ___ ] in the woods, she [ ___ ] a strange animal. 18. While my mother [ ___ ] in the kitchen, my father [ ___ ] the living room.

(Grammar 2.1 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. The city leader praised the young people for following Uncle Ho's teachings, and was giving them the awards. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.2 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. We waited for you at 8 p.m. yesterday, but you didn't come or call us. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.3 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. When I woke up in the middle of the night, heavy rain beat against the windows. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.4 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. Alexander Fleming was working in his lab when he was discovering penicillin by accident. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.5 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. When the bus stopped, everyone quickly stood up, said goodbye to the driver, and was getting off the bus. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.6 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. When the singer finished her song, everyone was standing up and clapped their hands loudly. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.7 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. After my sister was studying in her room, someone was playing the piano next door. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.8 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. While the teacher was telling the life story of Uncle Ho, everyone in our class took notes carefully. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Reading 1 trang 9-11) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? [ ___ ] 2. The word "narrative" in the introduction is closest in meaning to [ ___ ]. 3. The word "subject" in Section 1 mostly means [ ___ ]. 4. The word "this" in Section 2 refers to [ ___ ]. 5. According to the passage, primary sources of information [ ___ ]. 6. It can be inferred from the passage that newspaper reports about the life of a subject are examples of [ ___ ]. 7. It can be inferred from the passage that a chronological structure [ ___ ]. 8. According to the passage, which is NOT true about writing a biography? [ ___ ]

(Reading 2 trang 11-12) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct word that best fits each blank. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) and Albert Einstein (1897-1955) are regarded as two of the most important scientists of all [ ___ ]. They also share some similarities. [ ___ ] Einstein and Newton were described as lonely children who lacked social skills, but had a passion for complex topics. Einstein dropped out of school at the age of 15 [ ___ ] he felt bored and didn't like the teaching style. [ ___ ], Newton didn't excel in school, although he completed his secondary education and managed to enter Cambridge University. Both worked in the field of physics and maths, but in different time periods and contributed to our [ ___ ] of gravity. Newton was the first person to describe gravity and discover the basic laws of mechanics and motion. While Einstein agreed with some aspects of his theory, he showed that Newton was [ ___ ] about time and space, and came up with a new theory of gravity. Einstein also established the foundations of modern physics. The scientific [ ___ ] of both Newton and Einstein are impressive, and there is still a(n) [ ___ ] about who made the bigger contribution to humankind.

(Speaking 1 trang 12-13) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the exchanges by choosing the best answer. Then practise reading them. 1. Jim: I went to see the film about Steve Jobs that you recommended. [ ___ ] Kayla: I'm glad you like it. I'd love to see it again. 2. Nam: Mr Quang, I really enjoyed the ASEAN Youth meeting. [ ___ ] Mr Quang: That's great, Nam. 3. Tom: I had a wonderful time. I took a lot of photos of wild animals. Mr Brown: I'm so [ ___ ] you enjoyed the field trip, Tom. 4. Dana: Mum, I've got the university entrance exam results. I've passed! Mum: Oh, Dana. [ ___ ] 5. Tim: I've won a trip to Hawaii, Kim. I'm [ ___ ]! Kim: Wow! That's fantastic! 6. Daniel: Look, Dad. I've finished my painting! Dad: [ ___ ]! It looks beautiful. 7. June: They have finally found my dog. I thought I'd never see Max again! Pete: Oh, that's [ ___ ]! 8. Jim: My English test scores have improved this month, Dad. Dad: [ ___ ]

(Speaking 2 trang 13) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about the achievements of Bill Gates. Bill Gates is considered one of the most successful [ ___ ] ever, and one of the most influential people of the 20th century. In 1975, he and his friend Paul Allen developed a computer program and founded [ ___ ]. He also persuaded IBM, the biggest computer company at the time, to start using Microsoft's Windows operating system on their computers. Soon almost every PC used [ ___ ] and in 1995 Bill Gates became the richest person in the world. He held the title until [ ___ ]. In 2000, together with his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, he started the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, valued nearly 50 million dollars in 2023, to improve [ ___ ] and reduce poverty across the world.

(Writing 1.1 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

His time as a child was very happy.

(Writing 1.2 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

My grandmother died at the age of 99.

(Writing 1.3 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

My grandparents were married for a long time.

(Writing 1.4 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

My father didn't finish secondary school because of the war.

(Writing 1.5 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

People were impressed by his achievements.

(Writing 1.6 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

People praised John for winning so many awards.

(Writing 1.7 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

During his visit to Japan, my father bought a lot of souvenirs.

(Writing 1.8 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

He arrived at work in the middle of a meeting.

(Writing 2.1 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

My father / born / Nam Dinh, / but / move / Ha Noi / 1990.

(Writing 2.2 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

When / apple / fall / onto / Newton's head, / he / discover / law of gravity.

(Writing 2.3 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Queen Elizabeth II / Prince Philip / have / long / marriage.

(Writing 2.4 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Both / Steve Jobs / Bill Gates / drop / college / make / fortunes.

(Writing 2.5 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Vo Thi Sau / be / a schoolgirl / when / she / join / the Viet Minh.

(Writing 2.6 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Mozart / compose / his greatest works / when / he / live / Vienna.

(Writing 2.7 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

After / father / death, / Nelson Mandela / adopt / raise / tribe chief.

(Writing 2.8 trang 14-15) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Despite / disability / Stephen Hawking / become / one / world's / most famous / scientist.

(Writing 3 trang 15) (Trả lời tự luận)

Write a biography of Bill Gates for your school newspaper. Select and combine information from the Speaking section and the following quick facts. Use the outline below to help you.

Full name: William Henry Gates III

Born: 28 October, 1955 in Seattle, Washington

Father: famous lawyer

Mother: director of a big company

Interested in computers and computer programming

Wrote his first software program at the age of 13

Went to Harvard College in 1973 but dropped out in 1975