Unit 10 lifelong learning

(Pronunciation 1 trang 119) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the following questions and mark the intonation patterns using falling intonation or rising intonation. Then practise reading the questions. 1. Is lifelong learning important in the workplace? [ ___ ] 2. How long does it take to complete this online course? [ ___ ] 3. Are classes held on weekdays [ ___ ] or at the weekend [ ___ ]? 4. The course is still open for registration, isn't it? [ ___ ] The deadline is tomorrow.

(Pronunciation 2 trang 119) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress. 1. informed, healthy, distant, current: [ ___ ] 2. adapt, wonder, acquire, maintain: [ ___ ] 3. summary, memory, attendee, Internet: [ ___ ] 4. horizon, performance, distraction, company: [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 1 trang 119-120) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. Researchers have found that regular reading can [ ___ ] memory in older adults. 2. My grandmother wanted to [ ___ ] on her English before her visit to Australia. 3. You should [ ___ ] your English language skills even after leaving school. 4. Watching the news every day helps me stay [ ___ ] about current events. 5. If you want to become a [ ___ ] person, you should never stop learning. 6. Many school-leavers [ ___ ] whether to continue their academic education or start working. 7. Working mothers really need strong [ ___ ] to continue their professional development. 8. There were too many [ ___ ] at home, so I wasn't able to complete my online course.

(Vocabulary 2 trang 120) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. I think I'll need a couple of weeks to brush up on my French before the trip. [ ___ ] 2. The school is committed to providing all children with a well-rounded education. [ ___ ] 3. Developing both technical and soft skills is especially relevant in today's world. [ ___ ] 4. They failed to apply the knowledge they acquired from the course into their work. [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 3 trang 120) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 1. Reading regularly can help boost your memory. [ ___ ] 2. Up-to-date knowledge and soft skills can widen career opportunities for people. [ ___ ] 3. My mother had to overcome a lot of hardships to complete her postgraduate learning programme. [ ___ ] 4. This is a very complex problem, and we cannot solve it immediately. [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 4 trang 120-121) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in the box. 1. It is difficult to [ ___ ] a good work-life balance if you have a demanding job. 2. My father wants to keep [ ___ ] about global events, so he always watches news channels live. 3. The [ ___ ] offers adult education classes in the evening to students who work during the day. 4. As technology is developing rapidly, remote learning or [ ___ ] is getting more and more popular. 5. There are different [ ___ ] in our area, so you can choose the group whose learning goals you share. 6. Continuing education or [ ___ ] allowed him to take interesting classes and learn things he had failed to learn at school. 7. I am still [ ___ ] why he didn't continue his studies after getting high grades in all exams. 8. A study has found that technology has [ ___ ] the generation gap.

(Grammar 1 trang 121-122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. "Lan, you should spend more time reading books," Lan's dad said. Lan's dad [ ___ ] her to spend more time reading books. 2. "Could you tell me more about this online course?" I asked the instructor. I asked the instructor [ ___ ] more about that online course. 3. "Mai, you shouldn't register for too many online courses at the same time," her teacher said. Mai's teacher advised her [ ___ ] for too many online courses at the same time. 4. "Don't waste your time surfing the Internet all day," my brother said to me. My brother warned me [ ___ ] my time surfing the Internet all day. 5. "I'll find the information about the yoga class for you," my sister said. My sister [ ___ ] to find the information about the yoga class for me. 6. "OK, Nam, I'll put your name on the list of attendees," my teacher said. My teacher agreed [ ___ ] my name on the list of attendees. 7. "Could you show me how to download videos from the Internet?" my grandfather asked me. My grandfather asked me [ ___ ] him how to download videos from the Internet. 8. "Don't leave the building," the policeman said. The policeman [ ___ ] the people not to leave the building.

(Grammar 2.1 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word or phrase and choose the correct correction. My grandmother's doctor advised her to cutting down on sugar to improve her memory. Incorrect word or phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.2 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. Our PE teacher encouraged us taking up a sport and exercise every day. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.3 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. I warned her not sharing any personal information on online forums. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.4 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. I asked my mother to showing me how to make chicken curry. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.5 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. My sister agreed register for the course as soon as she came back from her trip. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.6 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. My father advised me saving at least half of my pocket money. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.7 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. He warned me not to posted any negative comments on the school website. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.8 trang 122) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect word and choose the correct correction. My grandmother offered to cooked dinner for me and my brother so that my mother could go to night school. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.1 trang 122-123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"You should ask your teacher for more information about the reading club," my mother said.

(Grammar 3.2 trang 122-123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"Keep learning and acquiring new knowledge every day," my grandfather said.

(Grammar 3.3 trang 122-123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"Can you show me how to record a video on my smartphone?" my mother asked me.

(Grammar 3.4 trang 122-123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"Never post any personal information on social media," my brother said.

(Grammar 3.5 trang 123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"I'll contact the course provider to get more information about the course," said my teacher.

(Grammar 3.6 trang 123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"You shouldn't stop learning after leaving school," my teacher said.

(Grammar 3.7 trang 123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"Could you tell us how to become lifelong learners?" I asked the head teacher.

(Grammar 3.8 trang 123) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.

"I'll pay for your yoga lessons," my sister said.

(Reading 1 trang 124) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct word that best fits each blank. It's never too old to study At the age of 97, Allan Stewart set a world record for being the oldest university graduate when he [ ___ ] his Master of Clinical Science from Southern Cross University in New South Wales, Australia. This was Stewart's fourth university [ ___ ], which broke his own Guinness World Record in 2006 when, aged 91, he [ ___ ] a law degree at the University of New England. Stewart [ ___ ] his first degree, a Bachelor of Dentistry, from the University of Sydney in 1936. He later completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, and worked as a [ ___ ] in London, Sydney and the rural areas of northern New South Wales. He said that people were never too old to study. "It is never too late to [ ___ ] your mind, make new friends and [ ___ ] yourself to achieve something worthwhile." Allan Stewart has [ ___ ] an inspiring example for us to follow and learn throughout our lives.

(Reading 2 trang 124-126) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. What is the interview about? [ ___ ] 2. What does "770 million" refer to? [ ___ ] 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for keeping learning throughout a person's life? [ ___ ] 4. The word "them" in paragraph 4 refers to [ ___ ]. 5. How many countries participated in the latest UNESCO's survey? [ ___ ] 6. The word "revealed" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to [ ___ ]. 7. How does Dr Ha feel about adult education in Viet Nam? [ ___ ]

(Speaking 1 trang 126-127) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the exchanges. Then practise reading them. 1. Tom: Mr Vu, [ ___ ] for your advice on my career choices. Our discussion was very useful. Mr Vu: Don't mention it, Tom. [ ___ ] the information useful. 2. Grandma: Lan, [ ___ ] showing me how to use my new smartphone. Lan: [ ___ ], Grandma. If you need my help, just let me know. 3. Khoa: Grandpa, Mum mentioned that you paid for me to go to Singapore. I can't [ ___ ] that. Grandpa: [ ___ ], Khoa. It's my pleasure. 4. Nam: Quang, I really like the interactive website you created for learning English. [ ___ ] the link. Quang: [ ___ ] Glad you like it.

(Speaking 2 trang 127) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about lifelong learning. I think lifelong learning is very important, especially in our ever-changing world. We need to learn new knowledge and skills all the time to [ ___ ]. After leaving school, I will study at a vocational school to become a tour guide. This may only take two years. But after these two years, I think I will continue to learn other foreign languages, such as Korean, Chinese, or Japanese. I think I will need these languages for my [ ___ ]. Lifelong learning has lots of benefits and it will help me succeed at my job. I will be able to [ ___ ], and I think I will have an interesting life when I learn new things. However, there will be lots of challenges as well. I may find it difficult to work and continue learning at the same time. I may not have enough time to relax and [ ___ ]. Lifelong learning may also be expensive if I have to pay for any courses. I think I may need support from my future employer and my family. My future employer may have to let me work [ ___ ] so that I may have time for learning new skills and knowledge.

(Writing 1.1 trang 127-128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"Could you tell me about the benefits of learning foreign languages?" Nam asked his teacher.

(Writing 1.2 trang 127-128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"Can you tell me how to say hello in Japanese?" Lan asked Hiroko.

(Writing 1.3 trang 127-128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"Don't register for the course if you are not interested in the subject," Kien's father said.

(Writing 1.4 trang 127-128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"Study English or another foreign language in your free time," my father said.

(Writing 1.5 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"I'll ask my friends for information about the course you want to study," my mother said.

(Writing 1.6 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"You should learn foreign languages because they will help you see the world from different perspectives," my teacher said.

(Writing 1.7 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"You should learn English because it will help you to work and live abroad more easily," Mr Vu said.

(Writing 1.8 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the best sentence using reported speech.

"You should learn foreign languages to keep your brain active and boost your memory," Professor Lam told his students.

(Writing 2.1 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

One challenge / learning / foreign language / be / that / it really / take / time.

(Writing 2.2 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

You need / dedicate / at least / hour learning / new language.

(Writing 2.3 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Another obstacle learning / foreign language / be / that / it / be / very expensive.

(Writing 2.4 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

You need / spend money / buy books, / audio and visual materials, / pay / your classes.

(Writing 2.5 trang 128) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Another challenge / learning foreign languages / be / lack / opportunities / practise them.

(Writing 3 trang 128) (Trả lời tự luận)

Write an article (180-200 words) about the benefits and challenges of learning foreign languages. Use the ideas in Writing 1 and 2 to help you, and add your own ideas if you can.