Unit 1 life stories we admire

(Pronunciation 1 trang 4) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three. 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 that differs from the other three in the position of primary 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 2000 years ago, are considered national ____ of Viet Nam. 5. My grandfather had a difficult ____ because 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 is 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. “passed away” means ____. 2. Mark Zuckerberg attended Harvard University but never completed his degree. “attended” means ____. 3. My aunt and uncle are not my cousin’s biological parents. They took him as their own child when he was two. “took him as their own child” means ____. 4. My uncle stopped going to school to join the army when he was 18. “stopped going to school” means ____. 5. Dr Wilson chose to devote his professional life to treating homeless people. “devote” means ____. 6. During his time as a kid, my father lived on a small farm. “his time as a kid” means ____. 7. Everyone in my village respected my father for his bravery in the war. “respected” means ____. 8. Winning an Olympic gold medal is an impressive achievement. “impressive” means ____.

(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. The opposite of “impressive” is ____. 2. Repeatedly calling someone a stupid person is an example of verbal bullying. The opposite of “a stupid person” is ____. 3. In her old age, my grandmother is still very active in the local community. The opposite of “old age” is ____. 4. Many people admire her artworks and follow her on social media. The opposite of “admire” is ____. 5. The reason behind Apple’s huge success lies in its focus on user experience. The opposite of “success” is ____. 6. During the wars, our country fought bravely against the enemies to defend our freedom. The opposite of “enemies” is ____.

(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 as 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) Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct replacement. The city leader praised the young people for following Uncle Ho’s teachings and was giving them awards. Incorrect phrase: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.2 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect word or phrase and choose the correct replacement. We waited for you at 8 p.m. yesterday, but you did not come or call us. Incorrect phrase: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 2.3 trang 8-9) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Find the incorrect word and choose the correct replacement. 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) Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct replacement. 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) Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct replacement. 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) Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct replacement. 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) Find the incorrect word and choose the correct replacement. 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) Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct replacement. 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 is 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 mainly refers to ____. 4. The word “This” in Section 2 refers to ____. 5. According to the passage, primary sources of information ____. 6. Newspaper reports about the life of a subject are examples of ____. 7. A chronological structure ____. 8. Which statement 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 for each blank. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) and Albert Einstein (1897-1955) are regarded as two of the most important scientists of all (1) ____. They also share some similarities. (2) ____ 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 (3) ____ he felt bored and did not like the teaching style. (4) ____, Newton did not excel at school, although he completed his secondary education and managed to enter Cambridge University. Both worked in the fields of physics and maths, but in different periods, and contributed to our (5) ____ 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 (6) ____ about time and space and came up with a new theory of gravity. Einstein also established the foundations of modern physics. The scientific (7) ____ of both Newton and Einstein are impressive, and there is still a(n) (8) ____ about who made the greater contribution to humankind.

(Speaking 1 trang 12-13) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the exchanges by choosing the best response. 1. Jim: I went to see the film about Steve Jobs that you recommended. ____ Kayla: I’m glad you liked 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) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the notes and complete the talk about Bill Gates’s achievements. Notes: - one of the most successful businessmen ever - one of the most influential people of the 20th century - 1975: developed a computer program and founded Microsoft with Paul Allen - persuaded IBM to use Microsoft’s Windows operating system - 1995-2017: held the title of the richest person in the world - 2000: established the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve healthcare and reduce poverty Bill Gates is considered one of the most successful (1) ____ 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 (2) ____. He also persuaded IBM, the largest computer company at the time, to use Microsoft’s (3) ____ operating system on its computers. Soon, almost every personal computer used this system. In 1995, Bill Gates became the richest person in the world and held the title until (4) ____. In 2000, together with his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, he established a foundation to improve (5) ____ and reduce poverty around the world.

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

My father did not finish secondary school because of the war.

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

People were impressed by his achievements.

(Writing 1.6 trang 14) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that 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 that 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 that 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 / after / few years.

(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 / schoolgirl / when / she / join / 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 / 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’s 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 / scientists.

(Writing 3 trang 15) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the information and complete the biography of Bill Gates. Full name: William Henry Gates III Born: 28 October 1955 in Seattle, Washington Father: a famous lawyer Mother: a director of a large company Early interest: computers and computer programming First software program: written at the age of 13 Education: entered Harvard College in 1973; dropped out in 1975 Major achievement: founded Microsoft with Paul Allen Charity: established a foundation to improve healthcare and reduce poverty Bill Gates, whose full name is William Henry Gates III, is considered one of the most successful businessmen ever and one of the most influential people of the 20th century. He was born on 28 October 1955 in (1) ____. His father was a famous lawyer, while his mother was (2) ____. At a young age, Gates became interested in computers and computer programming. He wrote his first software program (3) ____. In 1973, he entered Harvard College, but he (4) ____ two years later. In 1975, Gates and his friend Paul Allen developed a computer program and founded Microsoft. The company became extremely successful, and Gates later became one of the richest people in the world. In 2000, Gates and his then-wife established a charitable foundation to (5) ____ around the world. His work in technology and charity has made him an influential figure in modern history.

(Writing 3 trang 15) (Bài làm trên giấy) Write a biography of about 180 words about Bill Gates for your school newspaper. Use the information below.

Full name: William Henry Gates III

Born: 28 October 1955 in Seattle, Washington

Father: a famous lawyer

Mother: a director of a large company

Interested in computers and computer programming

Wrote his first software program at the age of 13

Entered Harvard College in 1973 but dropped out in 1975

Founded Microsoft with Paul Allen

Established a foundation to improve healthcare and reduce poverty