1. Listen and complete a conversation with the expressions from the box. Then practise it in pairs.

(Nghe và hoàn thành một cuộc hội thoại với các cụm từ trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành theo cặp.)

Mum: Mai, Dad and I would like you to be a shop assistant.

Mai: (1) _______ that’s not possible. I want to go to medical school and become a surgeon.

Mum: (2) ______. It’s not easy to be a surgeon.

Mai: (3) _______. But I’m sure I can.

Mum: Besides medical knowledge, a surgeon must have physical and mental strength. Most surgeons are also men…

Mai: (4) ______. That’s why we need more women surgeons. We can be as good as men.

1. Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs.

(Nghe và hoàn thành cuộc hội thoại với các cụm từ trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành theo cặp.)

A: Lan, there’ll be a talk about international organisations in my school on Sunday morning. (1) _______? 

B: (2) ______. Can you meet me outside the school gate?

A: OK, see you at 8 a.m. on Sunday then.

B: Yeah. I’ll be there on time. Bye.

***

B: Nam, there’s an art exhibition near my school. (3) _______ this afternoon.

A: Oh, (4) ______. I have to visit my grandparents today.

B: Never mind. Another time, perhaps.

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.

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

At an international summer camp, Lan is talking with Mark and Linda about jobs.

Lan: It’s great to have another week full of activities and trips at the camp.

Mark: Oh, yeah. I like the trip to the kindergarten most. The kids were adorable and the teachers were great. I think I’ll be a kindergarten teacher.

Lan: That’s fantastic. My cousin works at a kindergarten and the children love being in his class. By the way, what do you want to be in the future, Linda?

Linda: Oh, I’ve always wanted to be a surgeon, so I’ll go to medical school. What about you, Lan?

Lan: Me? My dream is to become an airline pilot. That’s why I’m focusing on maths and physics, and exercising more to improve my fitness.

Linda: Cool! I hope your dream will come true. In some countries girls may not be allowed to be pilots.

Lan: That’s true, Linda. We’re lucky to live in a country where boys and girls are encouraged to do the jobs they want.

Mark: I couldn’t agree more. Girls mustn’t be kept home in today’s world. Boys and girls should be treated equally and given the same job opportunities.

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Nam’s father: What are you doing, Nam?

Nam: I’m preparing a presentation for my geography class.

Nam’s father: What’s the topic?

Nam: It’s environmental protection. My teacher asked me to do some research, but I don’t know where to start.

Nam’s father: I think you should identify some environmental problems first. What have you found so far?

Nam: I’ve come up with a range of environmental issues such as global warming, deforestation, endangered animals and pollution, but I don’t know how to organise them.

Nam’s father: You should focus on each problem, explain the main causes of it, and the suggest the solutions.

Nam: Thanks, Dad. But presenting all the solutions will be hard.

Nam’s father: Have you asked your teacher for advice?

Nam: Yes, I have. She advised that I should start with small, practical actions to protect the environment before coming up with big ideas that need a lot of effort or money to succeed.

Nam’s father: Sounds good. You’d better follow her advice. When did she ask you to present it?

Nam: She said I should present it the following week.

Nam’s father: You still have a lot of time. Good luck!

Nam: Thanks, Dad.

1. Listen and complete the conversations with the words in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

(Nghe và hoàn thành các cuộc hội thoại với các từ trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành theo cặp.)

A. Never mind (Đừng bận tâm)

B. I’d like to apologise for (Tôi muốn xin lỗi)

C. That’s all right (Không sao đâu, ổn mà)

D. I’m sorry to (Tôi rất tiếc)

1.

Mai: (1) ________ submitting my assignment late. I’m sorry, but my laptop was broken.

Mr Ha: (2) ________. Next time you should finish it earlier and have a back-up copy in case you have any technical problems.

2.

Nam: (3) ________ keep you waiting for so long. The talk was longer than expected.

Mai: (4) ________. We still have enough time for dinner before the show.

1. Listen and complete the conversation with the words in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

(Nghe và hoàn thành cuộc hội thoại với các từ trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành theo cặp.)

Tom: Mai, can you show me how to install the app I-Speak on my smartphone? I want to practise my English speaking skills. 

Mai: Of course. First, (1) ______ to the App store on your phone. Second, (2) ______ ‘I-Speak’ in the search box at the top of the screen, then (3) ______ the ‘Search’ button.

Tom: Let me try. OK, I see the search results. What do I do next?

Mai: Now, click ‘Get’ next to the ‘I-Speak’ icon and (4) ______ until the download is complete.

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.

2. Work in pairs and role-play this conversation. Pay attention to the intonation. Then listen and check.

(Làm việc theo cặp và đóng vai thực hiện cuộc trò chuyện sau. Chú ý đến ngữ điệu. Sau đó lắng nghe và kiểm tra.)

Mum: Have you packed for the trip tomorrow?

Mai: Yes, I have.

Mum: Why are you taking so little food?

Mai: Because I don’t want to leave litter behind. It’s not good for the environment.

Mum: That’s a good idea.