1. Read the text and complete each blank of the fact file about Earth Hour with ONE word.

(Đọc văn bản và hoàn thành từng ô trống của tệp thông tin thực tế về Giờ Trái đất bằng MỘT từ.)

EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour is a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Held every year, it encourages people and businesses to turn off their lights and other unnecessary electrical devices for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March. Earth Hour was started as a lights-out event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. Since then, it has grown to become an international movement for the environment, happening in more than 7,000 cities and towns across 187 countries and territories.

Earth Hour has created a positive environmental impact. It shows the public support for protecting the environment and saving the planet. It also draws attention to climate change and global energy issues, and promotes green activities worldwide.

Viet Nam joined the event in 2009 and has been an active and keen supporter since then. Besides switching off lights, people can take part in a number of activities to raise awareness of environmental problems and call for action for climate, people and nature.

3. Read the Learn this! box. Complete the rules.(Đọc hộp Learn this! Hoàn thành các quy tắc.)

LEARN THIS! Past simple (negative and interrogative)

a. We form the negative form of the past simple with (1) _____ and the infinitive without to.

I didn’t go out last night.

b. We form the interrogative form of the past simple with (2) _____ and the infinitive without to.

Did Harry text you? Yes, he did. I No, he didn't.

c. We do not use did/ didn't with the verbs (3) _____ or (4) _____

Was Joe late for school? Yes, he was.

Could you read when you were three? No, I couldn't.

2. Complete the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in bold in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ in đậm ở bài 1.)

1. Joining the WTO has helped Viet Nam _________ its economic growth.

2. Viet Nam _________ foreign investors in various parts of the economy.

3. We _________ to use the donations effectively We have signed an agreement on this.

4. This environmental organisation _________ to protect local forests. It has a detailed plan to achieve this.

5. We need to improve the quality of goods and services so that they can _________ new markets.

1. Match the two parts to make complete sentences.

(Ghép hai phần để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh.)

1. Read the text. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.

(Đọc văn bản. Nối các từ được làm nổi bật với nghĩa của chúng.)

The more people travel, the bigger impact they may have on the environment. How can we reduce it while travelling? Here are some advice.

Reduce your carbon footprint while travelling. Since flying produces more carbon footprint than any other means of transport, you should only fly when the trip is long. During the trip, you should walk, cycle or use public transport as much as you can. This not only helps to keep the environment clean, but also allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature and interact with local people. 

Choose eco-friendly activities that benefit animals and the ecosystem. Avoid activities that allow you to touch or ride animals because they disturb their natural patterns and attract many people. Instead, visit wildlife parks or organic farms. These will help you understand and respect the nature more and stop doing things that harm the environment.

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Ms Hoa: Listen, everyone! This year, we’re going on a fieldtrip to Phong Nha Cave, a tourist attraction in Quang Binh Province.

Class: Hooray!

Nam: I hope I can find some small pieces of stalactites. If I add some to my rock collection, it will be the best at school.

Mai: I’ll buy a lot of snacks to share. We’ll have fun!

Ms Hoa: We will have fun, but in a different way. This time, the fieldtrip is going to be eco-friendly.

Nam: Ms Hoa, what’s an eco-friendly fieldtrip?

Ms Hoa: Going on an eco-friendly fieldtrip means we’ll enjoy, explore and learn about the place, but in a way that will not damage it. So, Nam, I’m afraid you can’t take any stalactites because it takes hundreds or sometimes thousands of years for them to form.

Nam: Wow! I didn’t know that. I won’t even touch them, I promise.

Mai: But can we bring snacks?

Ms Hoa: Yes, but if I were you, I wouldn’t bring too many snacks. We don’t want to leave litter behind and damage the environment.

Mai: I agree. I’ll also try to bring snacks with less packaging.

Ms Hoa: That’s a good idea. Let’s hope our fieldtrip will be a fun educational experience for everyone.

5. Listen to the words and underline the stress. Then work in pairs. Take it in turns to say the word and say the form.

(Nghe các từ và gạch chân trọng âm. Sau đó làm việc theo cặp. Thay phiên nhau nói một từ và dạng của chúng.)

1. a. Teenagers who go on adventures should be proud of what they accomplish.

b Teenagers who go on adventures should be proud of their _____.

2. a. Companies will want to employ them

b. Companies will want to offer them ______.

3. a. Preparing for the trips is the most difficult part.

b. The most difficult part of the trips is the _____.

4. a. These trips are a great way to develop personal skills

b. These trips are great for the _____ of personal skills.

5. a. Most teenagers dream of becoming famous.

b. The _____ of most teenagers is to become famous.

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Long: Hi, Nick. What are you doing?

Nick: I’m watching the video that my geography teacher uploaded on Eclass.

Long: Really? What is it about?

Nick: It’s about global warming. My teacher asked us to watch the video and find more information about this topic.

Long: So, is watching the video part of your homework?

Nick: Yes, then next week, we’ll work in groups and discuss the topic in class.

Long: Sounds interesting. You can watch the video many times and also search for more information at home.

Nick: You’re right. I’m not good at taking notes in class, you know. So I prefer this way of learning. It gives me a chance to discuss with my classmates, who may have original ideas on the topic.

Long: Does your teacher often ask you to prepare materials at home and discuss in class, Nick?

Nick: Yes, she does. We’re doing a lot of projects that help us understand the lessons better. This way of studying, which gives us more control over our own learning, is quite useful.

Long: You’re lucky. My teachers use very traditional methods of teaching at my school. I wish I could try these new learning activities.