4. Complete the sentences with the words / phrases from 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ / cụm từ từ bài 1.)

1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become ________ and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.

2. UNICEF particularly aims to support ________ children all over the world.

3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a ________ life.

4. The WTO is the world’s ________ international economic organisation.

5. Viet Nam has also become _________ to foreign investors.

1. Match the words in bold with their meanings in the box.

(Nối các từ in đậm với nghĩa của chúng trong hộp.)

1. Because we are a member of the WTO, our goods can enter more markets.

2. Organising different festivals helps Viet Nam promote local customs and values.

3. UNICEF particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children.

4. UNDP has committed to provide Viet Nam with technical support and advice.

5. Viet Nam welcomes foreign businesses who want to invest in the economy.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct forms.

(Chia dạng đúng các động từ trong ngoặc.)

1. If I (be) ______ you, I (live) ______ with a host family so that I can learn more about the local culture.

2. If we (work) ______ together, we (be) ______ able to reduce the negative impact of tourism on the environment.

3. If we (allow) ______ more people to crowd the city centre, we (have) ______ to deal with environmental pollution in the future.

4. If we (have) ______ enough money, we (go) ______ on an ecotour to Finland. Instead, were staying in Viet Nam in the summer. 

2. Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.

(Đọc văn bản và khoanh tròn nghĩa đúng của các từ được đánh dấu.)

Since UNICEF set up an office in 1975 in Viet Nam, it has run projects in various fields to provide the highest possible support for children in our country. The organisation particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed. The following programmes help achieve the UNICEF's education aims for Viet Nam.

Education for Disadvantaged Young People

UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education by offering them job training and career advice. They are also taught essential skills for the job market.

Providing Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities

This programme gives children with disabilities a chance to get access to and benefit from a quality education. It also helps promote equal participation in society and a culture in which people respect each other.

Improving Learning Achievements

This is another practical programme supported by UNICEF. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programmes to improve children's learning achievements. When they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.

1. create

a. make something happen 

b. increase something

c. refuse something

2. essential

a. usual

b. necessary

c. successful

3. respect

a. have a good opinion of somebody

b. look down on somebody

c. get on well with somebody

4. practical

a. connected with organisations

b. connected with ideas

c. connected with real situations

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

(Hoàn thành các câu sau bằng cách sử dụng các dạng đúng của các từ trong Bài 1.)

1. He is very __________. He is always willing to give a lot of money to charity.

2. The school is difficult to get to because it is located in a _______ аrеа.

3. If you don't have time to volunteer, you can________money and food.

4. This clean water project will ________the people in the village.

5. Our club needs more ______to clean up the park at the weekend.

1. Complete the following sentences. Use the words in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau. Sử dụng các từ trong hộp.)

1. Our country has become one of the most ______ destinations for foreign tourists in the region.

2. Various _________ exchanges help visitors know more about our country.

3. Greater educational opportunities abroad are now _______ Vietnamese students.

4. It is also ________ for Vietnamese people to travel abroad.

5. Viet Nam’s colleges and universities can also accept _________ students.

6. Vietnamese people have a better chance of ________ different cultures.

2. Read the text and choose the best tittle for it.

(Đọc văn bản và chọn tiêu đề hay nhất.)

a. Environmental problems: What are they?

b. Environmental protection: How important is it?

c. Environmental solutions: How practical are they?

The environment we live in is facing many serious problems. We need to be aware of these problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.

A. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere. It is one of the biggest issues facing humans today. It can have serious consequences such as rising sea levels, polar ice melting, and extreme weather events like floods or heatwaves.

B. Another environmental problem is the cutting and clearing of natural forests. The loss of forests can have a negative impact on the environment. It can damage the natural habitats of many animals and put wildlife in danger. It can also destroy the natural soil and lead to climate change.

C. Air pollution is also a serious problem. It is mainly caused by waste gases that come out of vehicles, machines, or factories. When these harmful gases combine with the water in the air, they come down as rain or snow, which can damage all forms of life. In addition, this problem leads to global warming and climate change. It is also a major cause of respiratory diseases or even lung cancer.

D. Around the world, the number of endangered animals is rising. Many of them disappear because of pollution and climate change. In addition, humans illegally hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once. This is upsetting the natural balance of ecosystems, which can be harmful to all living and non-living things.

2. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrases in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ và cụm từ ở bài 1.)

1. ______ is important because plants and animals depend on each other to survive.

2. A new series of educational programmes shows the importance of ______ to humans.

3. Their work involves protecting and creating natural ______ for plants and animals.

4. Countries need to work together to deal with global issues such as deforestation and ______.

5. Pollution can have serious effects on the balance of ______.

2. Rewrite the sentences using comparative and superlative adjectives or the passive voice without changing their meanings.

(Viết lại các câu bằng cách sử dụng tính từ so sánh hơn và so sánh nhất hoặc câu bị động mà không thay đổi nghĩa của chúng.)

1. The United Nations is the largest international organisation.

=> No international organisation _______________________ the United Nations.

2. We can’t accept your application today.

=> Your application __________________________________ today.

3. Viet Nam wasn’t as active as it is now in the region.

=> Now Viet Nam __________________ in the region than it was in the past.

4. I have never taken such an interesting online course.

=> This is __________________________ I have ever taken.

5. They should provide more job opportunities for women in mountainous areas.

=> More jobs opportunities _____________ in mountainous areas.