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UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE

TEST 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 1 1 13 14 15 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 25
1 2 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
A B C A C 6. green B A A D C DA A C C B A C B C
7. babies
8. Eshcol
9. evening
10. Gormley

26 27 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 38 39 40 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 50
8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
D D B B C C C D B A D A A C D CD A B C B B B B D
=> => =>
sent them develo
-ping

Question 51: Before you go to bed, avoid having coffee or energy drinks.
Question 52: You should spend more time talking with your children.
Question 53: Doctors sometimes have to work at the weekends and on national holidays.
Question 54: Everyone should be involved in making the decision of important matters.
Question 55: If you have not been very active, start exercising slowly, but regularly.
Question 56: They have studied English since they were in grade 2.
Question 57: I haven’t been abroad before.
Question 58: I last met my aunt when I was 10 years old.
Question 59: You don't have to bring food and drink for lunch.
Question 60: You mustn't fish in this park.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
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A: What’s your New Year’s resolution, Lee?
B: I’m really going to get in shape this year. I’m going to exercise every day and lose five
pounds. You watch.

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A: Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?
B: Sure. I’m going to give up smoking.
A: Why don’t you enroll in a program that helps people stop smoking?
B: That sounds like a great idea.

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A: I need to get more exercise.

B: You should do more walking. Maybe you could walk to the subway every day instead of
taking the bus.
A: Yeah, I think I will.
B: And why not take up jogging?
A: Let’s not push it. I can’t stand jogging.

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A: What are you going to do for the New Year?
B: Well, everyone tells me I look too thin. I need to put on a couple of pounds.
A: Why don’t you join a gym and lift weights?
B: No time. I think I’ll go back and live with my mom. She’s the greatest cook.

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A: So, what are your New Year’s resolutions?
B: Well, I’m going to change my diet and start eating healthier food.
A: Really?
B: Yep, I’m going to start eating less meat and more vegetables.
Task 2
WOMAN:
Can I help you?
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MAN:
Yes, I've just moved to this area with my wife and children and I'd like to know where we can
all register with a doctor at a Health Centre.
WOMAN:
Okay. Well, there's (Example) Doctor Green at The Harvey Clinic. We always recommend
her for babies, because she's very good with them and she runs a special clinic.
MAN:
Oh...actually my youngest child is five, so that wouldn't be any good for us.
WOMAN:
Right.
MAN:
Is there anywhere else I could try?
WOMAN:
Yes, the Eshcol Health Practice is the next one on my list.
MAN:
How do you spell that?
WOMAN:
E-S-H-C-O-L. And it's Doctor Fuller, who has space on his list. The clinic only opened a year
ago, so the facilities are all very modern.
MAN:
That sounds good.
WOMAN:
And it's particularly good if you're busy during the day, because they also do appointments in
the evening. They're closed on Saturday, though. The only other place on the list is the Health
Centre on Shore Lane. You can register with Doctor Gormley, that's G-O-R-M-L-E-Y. He's
new there, but the centre has a very good reputation.
MAN:
Oh yes, I think I know the road.That would be the best one. Thanks. Could you tell me, will
all their services be free?
WOMAN:
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Erm...there are usually some small charges that doctors make. Let me see what it says bout
the Shore Lane Centre. If you need to be vaccinated before and trips abroad, you won't have
to pay for this. Erm, what else? The sports injury treatment service operates on a paying basis,
as does the nutritional therapy service. Some health centres do offer alternative therapies like
homeopathy as part of their pay-to-use service. Shore Lane are hoping to do this soon - I think
they may start with acupuncture. And finally, if you need to prove you're healthy or haven't
had any serious injuries before a new employer will accept you, you can get a free fitness
check-up there, but you'd most likely have to pay for insurance medicals though.
MAN:
Okay, thanks.
WOMAN:
You might also be interested to know the Centre is running a pilot scheme of talks for patients.
I've got the list here. Actually, they look very interesting.
MAN:
What sort of things?
WOMAN:
Well, the first one's about giving up smoking. It's next week, the twenty-fifth of February, at
7 pm, and that's in Room 4. It says, the talk will stress the health benefits particularly for
people with asthma or heart disease.
MAN:
That sounds very interesting.
WOMAN:
There's also a talk for families with children. It's on Healthy Eating, and takes place on the
first of March at five o'clock.
MAN:
Will that be at the Health Centre?
WOMAN:
Erm, actually it's at the primary school on Shore Lane. I imagine they're inviting the parents
of pupils there - it says here 'all welcome'.
MAN:
Mmm, I might go to that if I have time.
WOMAN:
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There's a couple of other talks - one giving advice about how to avoid injuries while doing
exercise. It's on the ninth of March. Oh, it's a late afternoon talk, at four thirty, and it'll be in
Room 6. It also says the talk is suitable for all ages. And finally, there's a talk called 'Stress
Management' which is...
UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE
TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B C B C B 6. beans A B B D D A B D B A B C D A C
7. 3 to 8
8. large families
9. laugh
10. work day

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D A B C C B A C B C B C A A D A B C D D A A A D D

Question 51: Why don't you stop eating fast food and give up bad habits, such as staying up late?
Question 52: Don’t forget to eat healthy foods and stay physically active.
Question 53: How about taking a daily walk to improve your physical health.
Question 54: Eating healthily and exercising regularly can help you live longer.
Question 55: Home-made food is often healthier and tastier than processed food.
Question 56: My parents haven’t taken us to our home village for two years.
Question 57: Tung hasn’t uploaded videos to YouTube for two years.
Question 58: We haven’t eaten fast food since last month.
Question 59: Scientists have fought against AIDS since 1980.
Question 60: I haven’t read this book before.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
Host: Welcome to another episode of healthiness. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Dorothy Allen.
She's here to discuss her new book “Forever young”.
Dr. Dorothy Allen: Thanks for having me.
Host: Let's get to it. My listeners want to know what they can do to have a healthier life.
Dr. Dorothy Allen: I think the most important thing is to get enough sleep.
Host: How much sleep do you think people need?
Dr. Dorothy Allen: In my opinion, you need to give yourself seven to nine hours in bed each
night and research supports that.
Host: My teenage son always wants to sleep in on the weekends and I try not to let him get
too much sleep. Do teens need more sleep?
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Dr. Dorothy Allen: Especially important for teenagers because their brains and bodies are
developing. Early morning sleep helps us prepare our mind which helps us manage our
feelings and avoid getting too stressed.
Host: Wow. How about fitness?
Dr. Dorothy Allen: It's a mix of diet and exercise. You need to make sure you eat enough
meat and vegetables to have a balanced diet and avoid eating too much added sugar
Host: And exercise?
Dr. Dorothy Allen: I believe you need to decide if you want to focus on lifting weights or
improving your heart health. Spend three days a week on the one you want to focus on and
two days on the other then give yourself two days to chill out and keep a healthy social life.
Host: Can you tell our listeners more?
TASK 2
Do you want to live past a hundred? We're here in Sardinia, Italy, one of the five places where
people live the longest in the world, to find their secrets. Here are five lessons we can learn
from the people here.
First, eat more vegetables and less meat. In Sardinia, people eat a diet rich of whole grains,
beans, and vegetables. Meat is mostly kept for Sundays and special occasions.
Second, take a walk every day. Sardinia is a mountainous island, and it's very common to walk
up and down many steps a day. The people here often walk three to eight kilometers a day.
Third, put family first. People in Sardinia live in large families. Old people have an active
lifestyle and are cared for by their families. Grandparents provide love and help for younger
family members.
The next lesson is to have a good social life. People here have a close connection with their
communities. Men often gather in the street and laugh with each other. This reduces their
stress and risk of heart diseases.
Lastly, keep a work-life balance. It isn't uncommon for people to finish their work day and
return home for lunch a couple of days a week. A relaxed work day allows them more time to
enjoy life.
By following these tips, you can give yourself the best chance of a long, healthy life!

UNIT 2: THE GENERATION GAP

TEST 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
6. 1960s
7. inventions
8. 66 / sixty six
C A B C B D D B C B D D B A D D C B B A
9. 1980s
10. cool

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D A C D D D A B B D A C C D A C B A D C B B C D A
51 52 53 54 55
B D A C B
38. should> had to
39. swim> swimming
40. considering> consider
56. You should talk to your parents about your problem.
57. You mustn’t use your mobile phone in the examination room.
58. I don’t have to type my essay.
59. You should tell the truth to your family.
60. Young people must plan their future career carefully.

TAPESCRIPT
I. You are going to listen to Tom and Linda discussing their conflicts with their parents
Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer among A, B, or C to each question.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep complaining about my clothes.
Tom: Why don't they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear more casual stuff such as jeans and T-
shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but 1 don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more elegant and fashionable.
Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.
Linda: Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into conflict with your parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom: They think all computer games are useless. They want me to use my computer for more
useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some positive benefits of playing computer sanies.
Tom: Yes, there are. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about your eyesight if you look at the computer screen
for a long time.
Tom: Yes. they probably worry about it and want me to have a healthier lifestyle with more
outdoor activities.
Linda: That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them and explain
the benefits of computer games
Tom: That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
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Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
II. Listen to a podcast about fashion in the past and fill each of the following blanks with
the missing words.
Chris: Rachel, look at this!
Rachel: Chris! What are you wearing? Are you going to a 70s party?
Chris: Haha, no, I'm not. It's because today we're talking about fashion trends in the past.
Rachel and Chris: Welcome to Fashion Dive Podcast.
Rachel: This is Rachel.
Chris: And I'm Chris.
Rachel: You know, younger generations often make fun of older generations' fashion.
Chris: Yes. But fashion trends often come back. A lot of what they wear is actually old trends.
Rachel: Right. Like the miniskirt.
Chris: Yes. It was invented in the 1960s. A British fashion designer experimented with shorter
skirts, and it became a huge trend. It was one of the greatest inventions in the fashion world,
wasn't it?
Rachel: Yep!
Chris: Now, take a look at these photos. They're so stylish, aren't they?
Rachel: Erm... yes.
Chris: A big trend in the 1970s was bell-bottoms. And I'm wearing those, in case you haven't
noticed. They had large leg openings from the knees down. The openings could be as wide as
sixty-six centimeters.
Rachel: In the 1980s, women entered the workforce in large number and they wanted to look
powerful. This was known as "power dressing," and shoulder pads were a big part of it.
Chris: Many trends in the 80s were silly but not this one. Power dressing sounds really cool,
doesn't it?
Rachel: Yes, it does.
Chris: Fashion in the 1990s …

UNIT 2: THE GENERATION GAP

TEST 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 1 1 13 14 15 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 2 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
B A B C A 6. difficult D C B A B A B D D C C A B C A
7.
development
8. adults
9. signs
10. behaviour
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2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 38 39 40 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A B C DB C B B A D C C A A A B C C D B B D B D C
=> => => X
use have

Question 51: Everyone must practise social balancing in the time of Covid-19.
Question 52: You shouldn’t allow our son to ride the motorbike to school.
Question 53: You needn’t read the whole chapter.
Question 54: Children must not put their hands into sockets.
Question 55: Students mustn’t communicate either by look or by voice in the exam room.
Question 56: B. d - a - b - e - c
Question 57: A. d - e - a - c - b
Question 58: C. e - a - b - d - c
Question 59: B. a - c - e - b - d
Question 60: A. b - c - e - a - d

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
Audio Script:
Listen to the conversation. Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to following questions.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep complaining about my clothes.
Tom: Why don't they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear more casual stuff such as jeans and T-
shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more elegant and fashionable.
Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.
Linda: Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into conflict with your parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom: They think all computer games are useless. They want me to use my computer for more
useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some positive benefits of playing computer sanies.
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Tom: Yes, there are. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about your eyesight if you look at the computer screen for
a long time.
Tom: Yes, they probably worry about it and want me to have a healthier lifestyle with more
outdoor activities.
Linda: That's right. I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them and explain
the benefits of computer games
Tom: That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.

TASK 2

Audio Script:
Listen to the recording about relationship problems between parents and teenage children.
Complete the text with the correct answers.
During the teenage years, it is at times difficult for parents to talk to their children.! Teenagers
often seem to hate being questioned. They seem unwilling to talk about their work at school.
This is a normal psychological development at the age, Although it can be hard for parents to
understand, it is part of becoming independent. Teenagers are trying to be adults while they
are still growing up. Young people often dislike talking if they realize that parents are trying
to check upon them. Parents should find ways to talk to their teenage children about school,
work and future plans, but should not push them to talk if they don't want to Parents should
also watch for danger signs. For example, some teenagers in trying to be adults may
experiment with alcohol, drugs or smoking. It is necessary for parents to watch for any signs
of different behaviour, which may be connected with these dangers and offer help if necessary.

UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE

TEST 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
TR FAL TR FAL TR 6. experience A B B D C A C A B C B A D A B
UE SE UE SE UE 7. space
8. place
9. three/3
10.
temperature
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A B D C A A A B A D D D B B C A C B D A C A C D B
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Question 51: My parents are thinking of buying a new house outside the city.
Question 52: Many people are moving away from the urban centre of large cities to the
suburbs.
Question 53: Smart technologies make people’s lives easier by reducing household chores.
Question 54: Green roofs can help reduce the impact of urban development on habitat loss.
Question 55: I think cycling is a great idea because it helps reduce my carbon footprint.
Question 56: I prefer living in a smart city to living in the countryside.
Question 57: He started installing solar panels on the roof three years ago.
Question 58: It isn’t necessary (for you) to buy public transport tickets in London because
you can use your bank card to pay for your trip.
Question 59: Public transport in big cities needs to be improved to reduce car use.
Question 60: The new underground has allowed city dwellers to get around more easily.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
What will our cities be like in the future? They will probably be smart cities that make use of
technology to serve the people and the environment. Everything in a smart city will be
connected and interactive. Information will be collected and sent out in order to improve
public services and help people in their daily lives. Street lights will be flexible, increasing or
decreasing their glow based on pedestrian usage .Sensors will regulate traffic lights to prevent
traffic jams. Someone looking for a place to park will be told where to find one. Waste
collection companies will know how full containers are in real time. Weather sensors will
automatically activate watering systems. Nature will be an important part of these new cities
with the creation of parks, urban woods and urban farms.Another feature will be vertical
foresting. Buildings covered with vegetation like the BAS go vertically in Milan or the planned
forest city near Johor in Malaysia. Connected citizens will play their part. They will be able
to contribute to solving and improving the city's problems with data and ideas.

TASK 2
There really isn't anything better than fresh food grown straight in your garden. Not only is
gardening an enjoyable experience, but the food that you grow yourself is often healthier than
what you buy in stores as well. However, not everyone has space for their own garden. That's
why, this one company came up with the cell garden. This is a small little garden that you can
place around anywhere in your house. The cell garden is like a drawer for all your gardening
needs. It has three different levels where you can soak and germinate seeds. Give the seeds
some life and finally grow them at the very top. It's all done in a temperature and moisture
controlled environments where you can be as hands-on as you want to be. You can also get
cell garden pods which contain non-gmo seeds that can perfectly be grown in the cell garden.
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UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B A C C D 1. effective C A C B A C D D C A A C B C C
2. heavier
3. medicine
4. renewabl
e
5. fossil

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D D B C C C A A B C D C C C D D D C C A A C B B D

Question 51: Smart cities require a significant investment in technology.

Question 52: There are some disadvantages we have to overcome when we live in a smart
city.
Question 53: Smart cities depend on companies that offer the services of a high technical
degree.
Question 54: With the help of technology, people can now grow vegetables in roof-
gardens of high-rise buildings.
Question 55: We have witnessed so many progresses in technology for more than 50 years.
Question 56: That electric car’s so expensive that I don’t think I can buy it.
Question 57: The room in the skyscraper was too expensive for me to buy.
Question 58: The beach was so dirty that I decided not to stay.
Question 59: I have difficulty (in) finding a better solution to that problem.
Question 60: He started installing/ to install solar panels on the roof three years ago.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
Here are the summaries of the two viewpoints. People have very different opinions about the
cities of the future. Those who are pessimistic think that our cities will become more and more
polluted, so they will no longer be safe and healthy places to live in.
Pessimists point out that both global warming and pollution have increased rapidly over the
past 20 years, but governments have no effective ways to control them. There are no signs that
this problem will be solved in the future. In addition, more and more people are leaving the
countryside and moving to big cities to look for work.
As a result, cities will become overcrowded. This means there will be more people, more
waste, and heavier traffic. All these factors will lead to more pollution.
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On the other hand, optimistic people believe that city dwellers will have a better life thanks to
important achievements in technology and medicine. Modern machines and well-equipped
hospitals in cities will provide better, quicker, and more effective treatment for people. How
about environmental problems? Optimists also think that scientists will find ways to cut down
the cost of renewable energy sources and make them available to everybody.
They hope that these energy sources will step-by-step replace fossil fuels, such as gas, coal,
and oil, in the next 20 years. Then city dwellers will live in a cleaner and healthier
environment.
UNIT 4. ASEAN AND VIETNAM
TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B A A B C 6. 45/forty-five A A C B D D C B D D B B D C D
7. 22/twenty-two
8. tea
9. Highclere
10. tree
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B A A B C C C A B B B A D D A A D A B C C D B A B

Question 51: They called on the United States to show greater leadership in the fight against
climate change.
Question 52: The competition attracted over 500 contestants who represented eight different
countries.
Question 53: The woman had been a volunteer for the Red Cross before she worked as a
nurse.
Question 54: The three countries had proposed a plan for him to hand over power to a chosen
successor.
Question 55: Education stimulates the development of critical thinking and problem solving
skills.
Question 56: …… playing badminton at the weekend.
Question 57: …… helping me (to) send this gift to Mrs Anna?
Question 58: Taking part in the Green Sunday Movement ……
Question 59: …… starting a charity organisation in the Central of Vietnam.
Question 60: Meeting her husband in France ……
LISTENING SCRIPTS
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TASK 1
Jessica: Hi Frank. Are you coming to dance class at 8:00 this evening?
Frank: Hi Jessica. Yes, I finish work at 7:30 but I need to be home by 9. How long is the
class?
J: Oh don’t worry, the class is 45 minutes long, not an hour. Some people stay later to do half
an hour extra exercise but you don’t have to.
F: Ok. What do I need to bring?
J: Just wear comfortable sports clothes. You can leave your trainers at home because the
teachers doesn’t want us to wear shoes and bring lots to drink.
F: I’m not very fit. Is that a problem?
J: No. There are people of all ages there and lots of them aren’t very fit but tell the teachers if
you have never done dance classes before.
F: Are the classes expensive?
J: The price has just changed from £5 to £6. It’s still a good price, though, because other
classes at the sports center cost £8.
F: Ok. Shall I come to your house at 7:30?
J: I’m going straight from college. There’s a cafe in the sports center, so let’s meet there.
F: Ok, see you later.

TASK 2:
Woman: Excuse me, can you tell me about the tours of the castle, please?
Man: Yes, of course. We have three tours a day at 10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
W: Thanks, how long does the tour take?
M: The normal time is 45 minutes but we ask you to arrive 15 minutes early so we can check
how many people there are. We can’t take more than 20.
W: Ok, that’s great. Do you do a family ticket?
M: We do. it’s £22 or we have an adult ticket for £8 and it’s £5 for children.
W: Where do I wait for the tour?
M: You can wait in the café, show them your tickets and you will get a free tea or soft drink.
W: Oh, that’s good. Can I visit other places after the tour?
M: Yes you can visit the beautiful Highclere Gardens.
W: Sorry, what was the name?
M: Highclere. That’s H-I-G-H-C-L-E-R-E.
W: Thanks, I’ve got that.
M: In the garden you can see a 600-year-old bridge and a really famous tree which is 800
years old. Make sure you don’t miss that.
W: Thank you very much.
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UNIT 4: ASEAN AND VIETNAM
TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
A C B D B 6. volunteer D A C D A C C A B C B A D D C
7. experience
8. community
9. themes

10. participating

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A D B D C A B A A C C A A C B D C A C B A C D C C

C D

Key:
Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
53. Organising the ASEAN workshop involves more skills and knowledge than I expected.
54. It’s no use learning English without being able to use the language in communication.
55. The theme for our campaign this year should be related to community projects.
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the given sentence.
56: We succeeded in applying for the programme to become an AYVP volunteer.
57: We suggested changing the date of the trip.
58: My father’s hobby is playing the guitar in his free time.
59. My grandma never complains about doing all the housework.
or My grandma does all the housework without complaining.
60. Do you mind helping me fill in the application form?

TAPESCRIPT PART 1:
Mr Hung: What are you doing? it’s so late. Why don’t you go to bed?
Nga: I'm trying to finish my essay about the culture and religion of the ASEAN countries. I'll
have to submit it to my teacher tomorrow. May I ask you something, Dad?
Mr Hung: Yes? What's that?
Nga: Do you know how many people in the Southeast Asia speak English?
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Mr Hung: I'm not sure. But the ASEAN countries have the third largest number of English
speakers - just after the US and UK.
Nga: Really? Exactly how many people speak English?
Mr Hung: Around 50 million, I think... mostly in the Philippines.
Nga: Do you know anything about religions?
Mr Hung: The ASEAN countries include three main religions. They are Islam, Buddhism and
Catholicism.
Nga: What is Islam?
Mr Hung: A religion based on a belief in one god and the teaching of Muhammad. It's the
religion of the Muslims.
Nga: Can you tell me something more about the Muslims?
Mr Hung: It’s an interesting question. The ASEAN countries have more Muslims than any
other geo-political entity.
Nga: But how many Muslims, Dad?
Mr Hung: Oh, let me try to remember... about a quarter of a billion, mostly in Indonesia and
Malaysia
Nga: And what about the other religions?
Mr Hung: Other main religions of the various countries in the region include large numbers
of Buddhists, and the Catholics in the Philippines.
Nga: What is the main religion in Vietnam?
Mr Hung: It's Buddhism. Many people go to pagoda.
Nga: Well, and now I think I’ve got all the information I need for my essay. Thank you very
much, Dad.
Mr Hung: That’s all right. Finish your writing and go to bed. I'm afraid you'll get up late
tomorrow morning.

TAPESCRIPT PART 2:
Mai: Good afternoon. My name’s Mai Nguyen. Are you Ms Pang? You replied to my email
and invited me to visit your office.
Ms Pang: Yes. I’m Ms Pang. It’s nice to meet you, Mai. So how did you hear about us?
Mai: My cousin was an AYVP volunteer. He often said taking part in the programme was an
experience he would never forget.
Ms Pang: Glad to hear that. The main goals of AYVP are promoting youth volunteering and
helping the development of the ASEAN community.
Mai: What can I do to prepare for the programme?
Ms Pang: Well, to become an AYVP volunteer, you must be qualified for the programme, and
this depends on the themes for the year.
Mai: What are the areas covered by AYVP?
Ms Pang: There are eight themes. I suggest checking our website to find out this year’s themes.
Mai: How are volunteers selected?
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Ms Pang: To be selected, you should be over 18. Then you may need to propose a community
project related to the theme. And we'll probably interview you to make sure you speak English
well and are very keen on participating in the programme.
Mai: That doesn't sound too difficult. Thanks so much for meeting me.
Ms Pang: You're welcome.

UNIT 5: GLOBAL WARMING

TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 1 13 14 15 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
B B C A B 6. 9.30 (a.m) D C A A D A C D A C B C B C C
7. 4.00 (p.m)
8. Sunday(s)
9. 21
10. 60 pence
2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 38 39 40 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
C C A A B B D D D A B D D A C D C A B D C C B B A
A Taki Felt
n ng =>
=> => feeli
th take ng
e n

Question 51: D. b – e – d – c – a
Question 52: A. e – a – b – d – c
Question 53: Countries should switch to clean sources of energy.
Question 54: Some environmental disasters will become more frequent.
Question 55: Wind and sunlight are examples of sources of energy.
Question 56: Knowing that Mai is interested in environmental issues, Mike bought her a book
about global warming.
Question 57: Affected badly by soot produced by their old coal stove, they decided to switch
to an electric stove.
Question 58: Trapping sunlight, black carbon sends it back into the air as heat.
Question 59: Hit by the heavy storm, many buildings got seriously damaged.
Question 60: Having done research on climate change, Mike became interested in
environmental studies.
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LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
Speaker 1 Listen to Sue talking to her friend Jim about the new sports centre. You will hear
the conversation twice. Now listen to the conversation.
Sue: Have you been to the new Sports Center, Jim?
Jim: Yes, Sue, it's not cheap, but it's big and light.
Sue: Does bus 18 go there?
Jim: That's right, it takes 15 minutes. Don't get bus 25 because you have to walk a long way.
Sue: I like doing sport early in the morn. Is it open at 7:00?
Jim: Yes, you can go there from six except on Sundays. Then it doesn't open until 9:00. The
swimming pool has good hot showers. You have to bring your own towel, but you can get soap
there and they don't make you wear a swimming hat.
Sue: Do they sell things to eat there?
Jim: Only sandwiches. They don't sell drinks. I usually take some fruit.
Sue: I’d love to go with you next week. How about Wednesday?
Jim: Well, I work until late on Wednesday. I'm free on Saturday, but it's too busy. Then it'll
have to be Thursday.
Sue: OK, see you then.
TASK 2
Guide: Good morning and welcome to Scotland. I hope you had a good journey and are not
too tired this morning. My name is Jim and I am here to help you. I want to tell you a few
things which you might find useful.
Firstly, the banks. They’re open from nine thirty in the morning until four o’clock in the
afternoon. That’s nine thirty until four. They’re open every day except Sunday. But on Sunday
you can change money in the hotel. Next, the buses. You can take a bus from the hotel to the
city centre. It’s the number twenty-one. There are buses every fifteen minutes so you won’t
have to wait long. You’ll find the bus stop just outside the hotel. A ticket to the city centre costs
sixty pence. Finally, tonight we're having a party for you in the Restaurant. I hope I'll see you
all there. Thank you.
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UNIT 5: GLOBAL WARMING

TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B A C A B 6. volunteer D C A A B D C D C A B A C D A
7. 80%

8. deforestation
9. reusable
10. pollutions
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C A D C D B D A D C B B C B A A A B D B D C A A D

Question 51: D
Question 52: A
Question 53. Some animals go extinct because the climate where they live changes.
Question 54. She should take responsibility for her company’s damage to the area.
Question 55. Reducing your electricity usage is an easy way to protect the environment.
Question 56. Thanh admitted having forgotten to turn off the gas cooker before he left his
house.
Question 57. People admired him for having rescued the kids from the fire.
Question 58. Having polluted the environment with their chemical waste, all the factories in
the area were forced to close down.
Question 59. Having asked her parents’ permission, Sam went out with her friends.
Question 60. Having collected all the necessary information, he started writing his report.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TAPESCRIPT- Part A
Jenny: So, Steve. What did you find out about our town? We need to finish our presentation
before tomorrow’s class.
Steve: I found lots of information about how pollution has changed since 2010.
Jenny: That’s great.
Steve: Yeah. So, I think we should focus on air pollution. The quality of air in our town has
gotten much worse over the last fifteen years.
Jenny: What’s caused it?
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Steve: I think the main cause has been the coal power plant that was built in 2012. It uses
fossil fuels and has really increased emissions. CO2 emissions rose by 120,000 tonnes from
2012 to 2013.
Jenny: Wow, that’s so much.
Steve: And it increased by another 140,000 tonnes from 2013 to 2016.
Jenny: That’s terrible. I found that deforestation has also increased by a lot.
Steve: Oh?
Jenny: Deforestation increased by 80,000 hectares from 2014 to 2015.
Steve: That’s no good, Jenny.
Jenny: Yeah. It decreased a little from 2016 to 2017, but then increased again by 60,000
hectares from 2018 to 2019.
Steve: I see. Well that’s why the air quality has gone down so much. What solutions should
we talk about?
Jenny: I think banning cars in the city would help. It will reduce emissions.
Steve: I don’t think that will do enough. I think banning deforestation and taxing fuel will
make more of a difference.
Jenny: I agree. They are great ideas.
Steve: OK. I will write our script about the problems. You write the script for the solutions.
Jenny: OK. Let’s do it!

TAPESCRIPT – PART B
Neil: Hey Janie, what are you doing?

Janie: Oh! Hi, Neil! I’m just filling out to sign out form. I’m going to volunteer with the local
environment for charity. They meet twice a week and on community center in town.

Neil: Really? How did you hear about that organization?

Janie: Mr. Milk just told me about it in science class. It’s a group that helps to protect the
planet’s jungles. That’s so important, not just because they reduce global temperatures but
also because they are homes for wildlife. As a matter of fact, the Earth’s jungles are home to
80% of its animals, plants and insects.

Neil: That’s amazing! So what does the group do?

Janie: Well, they raise money to protect these places from forest fire, farming, and
deforestation. They also run social media campaigns to show people how to reduce carbon
footprint and fight global warming.

Neil: Last summer, I volunteered with another group. I helped raise awareness about the
melting ice caps and sold cloth bags and reusable cups to reduce plastic waste in our oceans.
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Janie: Great. We need to raise awareness of issues like pollution and climate change, so natural
disasters like droughts, floods, and hurricanes don’t become even more common.

UNIT 6: PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE

TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
C B A C B 6. weather A C A C D A B A A C B D B C C
7. videos
8. 5/fifth
9. 4/four
10. August
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C A A D B A B C D B B B C D A A D D B A A B A D B

Task 1:Audioscript
Hitomi: Hi, Freddie. I went to Hardin Castle on Saturday.
Freddie: Did you go with your family or was it a class trip, Hitomi?
Hitomi: My class visited a factory. I went with the family who live next door to us.
Freddie: But the weather wasn’t good on Saturday …
Hitomi: Yeah, it rained, but I didn’t mind. It wasn’t cold and windy like today. Today’s
worse!
Freddie: I went to Hardin Castle last year. I saw the dining room … but I liked upstairs better,
especially the Queen’s bathroom.
Hitomi: Me too! I thought the yellow bedroom was strange. Why did you go to the castle?
Was it to take photos? I know that’s your hobby.
Freddie: To get some information about wild birds. And I saw my history teacher when I
was there!
Hitomi: Did you talk to him?
Freddie: Yes. There are lots of interesting things to do at the castle. Next week, there’s a
race. You have to run five kilometres. Then, next month, you can see some cars that are over
fifty years old!
Hitomi: Do they do painting courses?
Freddie: The next one’s next summer!
Task 2: Audioscript
Guide: Thank you for calling the Science Museum Information Line. We have two exciting
pieces of news!
As well as our usual exhibitions at the museum, if you visit us this month, you can see our
latest exhibition which is all about weather. Do you know where the coldest and hottest places
are in the world? You will, if you visit this exhibition in the science gallery on the first floor.
Everything you ever wanted to know about thunderstorms and windy weather. There are
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recordings of interviews with the weather experts and some interesting videos and photos.
Then come and have lunch in our new café on the fifth floor. Our new menu includes cakes,
sandwiches, salads and an excellent variety of teas, coffees and cold drinks.
Secondly, we are pleased to say that there will be a student science quiz again this year. There
should be 4 people in each team, so find three friends who are good at science and between
the ages of 15 and 18. You can register your team online. The quiz will be just before the new
September term, in the afternoon of August 30th. Group discounts are…
*Reorder the words or phrases to make complete sentences.
Question 51: The local authority plans to preserve the old monument which was damaged by
the storm.
Question 52: This meeting of world leaders was a truly historic event that is likely to be
remembred in the future.
Question 53: We should increase efforts to preserve ca tru because nowadays there are very
few ca tru musicians left.
Question 54: The heritage site is promoted as a tourist destination on social media.
Question 55: Many ancient houses in the city are not well-preserved because of changes over
time and bad weather.
*Rewrite the following sentences, using suggestions below.
Question 56: Last night, Mary called the travel agency to make a reservation to go to Da Lat.
Question 57: My father turned on TV to watch the football match between Viet Nam and
Thailand.
Question 58: Mike is willing to volunteer to help at the special school for children with
disabilities.
Question 59: He was the last emperor to rule both parts of the emprise.
Question 60: The capital city of Ecuador was the first city in the world to be declared a world
Heritage Site by UNESCO.
UNIT 6: PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE
TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B C A C B 6. A A A C D B B A D A A D D A B
fantastic/great
7. mountains
8. best
9. hour
10. highlight
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D C A B D C B A D B C D D B D A D A D B D A C B B

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make
a meaningful letter/blog in each of the following questions.
Question 51. A
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Question 52. B
Put the phrases in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence.
Question 53. He turned off the lights before going out to save electricity.
Question 54. Local authorities are making efforts to promote the folk music to wider
audiences, especially international ones.
Question 55. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex deserved to be on the World Heritage
List because of its distinctive values.

Combine the sentences using to-infinitive clauses

Question 56. I’m working hard to achieve my goals.
Question 57. Elise is the only person in the family to speak multiple languages.
Question 58. Our group created a website to introduce our cultural Heritage to people around
the world.
Rewrite the sentences using to-infinitive clauses
Question 59. Ha Long Bay is the only heritage site in Viet Nam to be recognised twice by
UNESCO.
Question 60. More and more foreign tourists travel to Hoi An ancient Town to visit original
architectures.

LISTENING SCRIPTS

TASK 1 & TASK 2

Jane: Hi, Jimmy. How was your holiday in the North of Vietnam?
Jimmy: It was fantastic! I just got back yesterday. I had a really great time, and I visited Tràng
An.
Jane: Isn’t that where they take tourists on boats?
Jimmy: That’s right. They have a boat trip, but it’s the amazing landscape that Tràng An is
famous for.
Jane: What’s it like, Jimmy?
Jimmy: Tràng An has many lakes and rivers surrounded by incredible limestone karst
mountains and caves. There are rivers that go right through the mountains, and you can go
through them on a boat.
Jane: Wow! That sounds great! So, did you take a boat trip in Tràng An, Jimmy?
Jimmy: Of course. It was the boat trip that was the best thing about the visit. It lasted about
an hour, and we explored a lot of caves. The landscape is really beautiful. It’s so beautiful that
UNESCO made Trang An a world heritage site, and tourists come from everywhere to see it.
Jane: And did you see any pagodas? I heard that there’s one by the river.
Jimmy: There is. Our guide showed it to us as we went past on the boat. It’s called the Bái
Đính Pagoda. It’s a very beautiful old building and I took a picture of it.
Jane: So, do you recommend it?
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Jimmy: Oh, definitely. You should go. I went to a few other places including Hanoi, but it
was the visit to Tràng An that was the highlight of my whole holiday.

UNIT 7: EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL - LEAVERS

TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B C B C A 6. academic A B D C B D A B C A D B D B C
7. complete
8. prepare
9. degrees
10. 5 / five
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B A B A A B A D A D B D D B C C B A A D C A D B D

Question 51: → I would like to have more information about the cooking courses offered by
CHEF Vocational School.
Question 52: →I wonder if you could inform me if CHEF Vocational School offers any
discounts for poor students.
Question 53: → I look forward to receiving your reply soon.
Question 54: → Can I make an appointment with you on Friday in staffroom?
Question 55: → I'm afraid I couldn't make a decision at that time
Question 56: → Having missed the last bus, I had to walk home in the rain.
Question 57: → John apologized to his teacher for not having finished his homework.
Question 58: → Having studied abroad for a year, Linda returned home with a new
perspective on life.
Question 59: → Having graduated university with flying colors, he received a scholarship to
study for an MA abroad.
Question 60: → Having visited Ha Long Bay last year, Long and his wife are not planning to
go there on this trip.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
College Pastimes
Alex talks about things students do for fun at university in the U. S.
Todd: So, Alex, you're still at university.

Alex: Yes, sir

Todd: So, what's a typical day at university like?

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Alex: A typical day at my school, let's see, well I would usually get up, well last semester; I
would get up around 8 or so. My first class would be at 9:10. It'd be an hour so around 10:10
I'd get out of class, you know, have lunch, and I was actually a part of the college radio station.

Todd: Oh, really.

Alex: So yeah, I'd hang out around there, play some music, you know, joke around, play some
pool, go to class. It wasn't too bad.

Todd: Yeah, where do you play pool?

Alex: Oh, well, anyplace that I can really. There's a pool table right next to my radio station
at school so I usually play a lot there - a place called Mr. Pockets, too, where I live. They're
pretty inexpensive so, I play there too, but I'm not very good. Like the pool table at my college
was, it was a bar pool table so you have to pay money for it, 50 cents a game, and I must have
put at least a hundred dollars in there and I'm not any better than when I started out, so I don't
know.

Todd: That's OK. You have other talents.

Alex: I guess.

Todd: What's the allure of pool? Why do college kids like to play pool?

Alex: Oh, I have, it's really a mystery, it's very ambiguous. I don't know. It's just the pool
tables there and something with hitting balls with a stick into little holes, maybe, but it's a lot
of fun. I don't know why I like it as much as I do but even though I'm not so good I like to
play some pool.

TASK 2
A woman is talking about Education in Singapore.
Education in Singapore is mandatory for ten years, although university bound students study
for thirteen. Classes are taught in English and the academic year runs from July to April.

Primary and secondary education lasts for ten years and is compulsory. At the end of Grade
10, students sit the GCE O-level examinations. Students who complete secondary education
may proceed to pre-university education at the Junior Colleges, pursue certificate or diploma
studies at one of the Polytechnics, or leave school and enter the workforce. In the Singaporean
education system, pre-university education lasts for three years. These three years will prepare
students for the GCE A-level examinations.
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Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students may undertake a bachelor’s degree at one of
Singapore’s public or private universities, which is obtained after three to five years of study.
Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Building, Real Estate, Music and
Architecture require four years, while Medicine requires five. The minimum
English requirement for entry to a bachelor’s degree is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

UNIT 7: EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS

TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
C A C B A 6. music A B D C B D C B A A D B A C B
department
7. cultural
8. musical
instruments
9. promote
10. convinced
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6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
C A A A B D A B C B C C C A D A D B C A B B D A D

D. WRITING
I. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
Question 51: Graduates with management skills are valuable assets in today's competitive job
market.
Question 52: He made a choice to enter vocational school to pursue a career in information
technology.
Question 53: I think you should consider joining an academy to continue your education after
leaving school.
Question 54: My sister has spent months studying for her entrance exam into a famous
university.
Question 55: Having practiced a lot, she was sure of her winning in the competition.
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using perfect participle clause or perfect gerund.
Question 56: Having wasted all his time in video games, John failed the entrance exam.
Question 57: Not having taken the entrance exam, Sam became a part-time worker.
Question 58: : My mother remembered having registered for a cooking course at Star
vocational school.
Question 59: Trang is very proud of having won the first prize in the competition
Question 60: He regretted not having studied for his exam.
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Script:
TASK 1
Having graduated from high school, many school-leavers are looking to start a new chapter of
their lives. At higher education or vocational schools, independence is needed to be successful
in pursuing further education. Here are some independence skills that you should have before
leaving high school.

In most universities, colleges or vocational schools, it is the student who chooses their classes
and manages their own schedule and time. Students should take responsibility for themselves
as there are neither parents nor teachers reminding them to go to classes or do their homework.
Getting into the habit of making a to-do list is useful. You can also use a calendar to keep
track of what you have to do and when.

As students get more mature, they are encouraged to be more independent in their learning.
Teachers expect students to learn by themselves with minimal guidance. Being independent
learners also means being able to motivate yourself and evaluate your own performance.

It's also important that students know how to manage their finance. You can set a monthly
budget and choose which to spend money on first. Whether you get allowances from your
family or have a part-time job, managing your money is essential for your journey ahead.

TASK 2
Ms Taylor: Thank you so much for meeting me today, Mr Robinson.
Mr Robinson: Of course. I’m excited to hear about your plan for the music department, Ms
Taylor.
Ms Taylor: I want to shift the school music department’s focus to folk music to preserve
this dying art form.
Mr Robinson: Sorry, can you make it clear why we should prioritise this genre?
Ms Taylor: It’s important to keep folk music alive and make it more approachable for young
people. It is through these songs that we see our cultural identity and daily life in the past. By
teaching students folk music, we can show them our cultural heritage and encourage them to
protect it.
Mr Robinson: What have you done so far to bring folk music to school?
Ms Taylor: I came up with the idea of crowdfunding. Recognising the importance of folk
music, the online community provided enough funds for some traditional musical instruments.
Having received little funding from the school, I’m making use of an old classroom to teach
a few students about folk music.
Mr Robinson: If I donate money to the department, what will you do?
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Ms Taylor: With more money, I can redecorate our music room and promote our folk music
class.
Mr Robinson: OK. You convinced me.

UNIT 8: BECOMING INDEPENDENT

TEST 1
KEY:
LISTENING
1. independently 2. kids 3. small 4. finish
5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C
LANGUAGE, READING, WRITING

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
D A A C A D B C B A D D C D A A B D A A C B D C B
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 51 52
B A B C B C B A D A C B A B D A C

Question 41: It is travelling around the world that has helped me to learn about other cultures.
Question 42: Teachers should motivate their students to take responsibility for their own
learning.
Question 43: To develop time-management skills, you should keep a diary for tasks and
appointments.
Question 44: Successful people are well-organized and self-motivated in everything they do.
Question 45: It was in a nice coffee shop that they had their first date.
Question 46: It is YouTube that my daughter finds helpful to her English learning.
Question 47: It is Lina who is the best dancer in our club.
Question 48: It is on a luxury cruise ship that their wedding will be held.
Question 49: It was at the age of 30 that he became successful as a famous writer.
Question 50: It is your parents that you should speak to when you have problems.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
Part 1:
For many Americans, a parent's most important task is to teach their children to
live(1)___independently_____. From an early age, most children get their own rooms and
never sleep with their parents.
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American parents help their (2)___kids____ to become self-reliant by making them do things
such as washing, cleaning, and cooking for themselves from the time they are very
(3)___small_____. To help to develop their children’s confidence, American parents always
show respect for them and let them voice their opinions on family issues. Right after children
(4)___finish_____ school, most of them will move out of the family home and start a truly
independent life.

Part 2:
Friend: How many people are coming to the party, Amanda?
Amanda: Well, I invited eighteen but only eleven are coming now.
Friend: What are you going to cook?
Amanda: We are having fish with lemon sauce then ice cream made with apples from the
garden, and coffee afterwards.
Friend: Sounds interesting. Have you got some good music?
Amanda: My CD player isn’t working – but my cassette recorder is fine if I can find some
cassettes. Joan’s going to bring her guitar.
Friend: What present have you bought Joan? It’s her birthday, isn’t it?
Amanda: It’s Emma’ s. She’s Joan’s sister. She’s twenty-one. She wanted a camera but I didn’t
have enough money, so I’ve got her a video about football – she plays for the college team
now.
Friend: Well, I’m sure it will be a great evening. What time will the party start?
Amanda: Emma has classes until eight. I’ve asked everyone to come at half past and we’ll eat
about nine thirty. Don’t be late.
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UNIT 8: BECOMING INDEPENDENT

TEST 2
1→5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
1. rules A C A C A B D C B C A A D B B D C A C D C
2. technology
3.
understanding
4. reliable
5. biking
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A B C D B D B C B D B C C B B A C B A C A B C D A B

53. It was community work that gave many young people real-life experiences.
54. It is self-study that gives learners more freedom and confidence.
55. He often plans how to save and spend his pocket money.
56. Becoming independent is not as challenging as you may think.
57. Money-management app teaches me how to be responsible with money.

TRANSCRIPT
PART 1:
Melinda
Today, I want to talk about difficult relationships between teenagers and parents. As a
teenager, I feel like my parents often don't understand me. Parents are often strict and set hard
rules. Of course, there are parents and adults who feel many young people are selfish and don't
listen. Because of this, there are a lot of arguments. What do you think of this so-called
generation gap? Please leave me a comment
Jim
My parents are so old-fashioned that I feel like we are from completely different planets! They
don't understand anything about technology; it's almost like they are afraid of it. My mum is
worried about me when I go out. She doesn't like my friends. She is always complaining about
my clothes. She just doesn't understand the latest fashion trends. My dad complains about why
I am not studying more. It makes me so mad! Parents need to be more understanding and listen
to what their kids are saying. It's that simple.
Mike
I completely agree with you, Melinda, but the way I see it, many young people these days just
don't listen and are not very reliable. The Internet makes them feel they know everything and
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therefore they behave in a difficult way. Many parents feel powerless. I think both teens and
parents have to find the time in their busy lives to talk and have fun together. My daughter
and I try to do at least one activity a week together. We go skating or biking and afterwards
we have a good chat.

PART 2:
Lisa: Hi, I’d like some information about your university.
M: Sure, what are you thinking of studying?
Lisa: It’s always been my dream to be a doctor. My dad is also a doctor, and I want to be just
like him.
M: That’s great to hear. We have a very good medical program. It’s one of the best in the
country.
Lisa: Do you only have in-person classes?
M: We offer a few online classes as well. You can take math and science classes online.
Lisa: That’s convenient. What are the facilities and technology like?
M: Oh, they’re great. We invest a lot of money, so we have good quality computers and
tablets. There’s also lots of medical equipment that you’ll be using for training.
Lisa: That’s interesting!
M: Yes, but you won’t use those machines until your third or fourth year.
Lisa: That’s no problem. I’ll study here all four years, unless there’s a chance to study abroad.
M: We do, have study abroad programs, but those are for the economics and marketing
courses.
Lisa: Hmm. I see. Do you have many international students?
M: We do, and we’re getting more and more each year. We have students from fifty different
countries.
Lisa: I think it will be a great place to study for my future.
M: Just go to this website and you can apply.
Lisa: Great, thank you!

UNIT 9: SOCIAL ISSUES

TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
C C A C B 6. seems A C C A D B A C B B C C B C A
7. 33 / thirty-
three
8. common
9. abuse
10. know
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D C B B C B B B A C D A A A B B D B B D D A C B C
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Question 51: Teens may feel stressed when their classmates do better than them at school.
Question 52: Although teens don’t know how to avoid bullies, they don’t want to tell their
teachers.
Question 53: Social media help teens connect with others; however, they also cause teens to
feel lonely.
Question 54: Children who fall into negative peer pressure often tend to engage in activities
such as drinking alcohol or doing drugs.
Question 55: Increasing population levels lead to increased consumption of resources,
resulting in greater greenhouse gas emissions.
Question 56: In spite of the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving.
Question 57: Although social problems have negative effects, they often also serve important
functions for society.
Question 58: Teenagers need encouragement from their parents; however, not all parents are
willing to encourage their children.
Question 59: The increased unemployment makes it difficult for most people to fulfill their
basic needs. As a result, they fall under poverty.
Question 60: Because unemployment is spreading unstoppably, there is urgent need of
creating awareness about the impacts of the growing population.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
Teacher: Hi. Welcome to parent-teacher Conference.
Parent: Thanks.
Teacher: So, what is your child’s name?
Parent: It’s Megan Jones.
Teacher: Megan. Uh, let’s see. Oh yeah, Megan. Um, she missed the last couple of days. Has
she been sick?
Parent: No, she’s been having some problems with the other kids in your class, and . . .
Teacher: Well, you know, junior high school is a difficult time, but she just needs to speak
up a little bit more in class. I think that . . .
Parent: No, it’s . . . it’s more than that. Some of the kids in your class have really
been bullying her a lot.
Teacher: What do you mean?
Parent: Well, um, they’ve been teasing her a lot about her appearance, and then, the other
day, you didn’t help things [ What? ] Yeah, she said you made a comment about her clothes.
Teacher: W-what do you mean? I mean . . .
Parent: She said you commented on her shirt and jeans, like they were from the 1970s or
something like that.
Teacher: Well I was just kind of joking a little bit with her.
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Parent: Well, yeah, that’s what you think, but other kids follow your example. In fact, one of
the kids took a picture of her with their phone and posted it and had some real nasty comments
on Facebook. It was terrible.
Teacher: Well, you know, kids can be kids.
Parent: No, don’t you get it? This is bullying; it’s cyberbullying, and adults like you are part
of the problem. Forget it. I’m planning on discussing this with the principal tomorrow.
Teacher: Oh, wait, wait, wait. Um, uh, oh. I’m sorry if I hurt her feelings [ Yeah. You did! ],
but . . .
Parent: I get sick and tired of people thinking that a little teasing is okay. Too many kids are
killing themselves because they feel there’s just no way to escape this.
Teacher: Okay. Well, I guess I need to be a little bit more careful, but, [Yeah] I mean . . .
Parent: Yeah, you do. I really hope I can get Megan to come to school tomorrow. She’s been
really, really anxious [ Wow. ] and depressed for some time, and your comments and those
that the other kids made haven’t helped.
Teacher: Wow. I’m really, I’m sorry. Um. Could you see if you can bring her to school
tomorrow? Uh, I’d like to apologize and see what I can do to, maybe, improve the situation.
Parent: Thanks. I’d appreciate it. That would help.

TASK 2
There seems to be so many social issues these days. I’m sure the list of issues is ten times
bigger than it was a few years ago. I just Googled ‘social issues’ and found a list of 33 different
issues. I suppose that’s not a huge amount. One thing that surprised me looking at the list is
how common they are. Pretty much all of them appear on the news most days. A few of them
weren’t really in the news when I was growing up. I can’t remember hearing about drug abuse,
pollution and immigration years ago. I hope that the number of social issues on this list goes
down and not up, although I suspect there will more problems in the future. I think there’ll be
problems about things we don’t even know about today.

UNIT 9: SOCIAL ISSUES

TEST 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B A C C B 6. child C D C B D B A D B A C B C D D
7. global
8. female
9. rights
10. such
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D A B D B C A A D A A C A A B C A D A C D B C A C
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Question 51: Although the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday.
Question 52: Watching TV too much is not good for our eyes because it can make us short-
sighted.
Question 53: Tommy didn’t do his homework. As a result, he was scolded by his teacher.
Question 54: He stayed up late to watch the football match last night, so he went to school
late this morning.
Question 55: Smartphone plays an important role in my life as it is the tool to keep in touch
with my family. In addition, it is a form of entertainment .
Question 56: Because of his sickness, his father asked him to stay at home.
Question 57: Because her grades were bad, she failed the University entrance exam.
Question 58: Despite his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
Question 59: In spite of the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
Question 60: Although it was very noisy, we continued to study our lessons.

LISTENING SCRIPTS

TASK 1
CYBERBULLYING
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘bully’? For a lot of children, this means
someone who tries to hurt you. For example, they might hit or push you. It also means
someone who does unkind things such as calling your names. These days there’s a new kind
of bully who uses devices like mobile phones, tablets or computers to make other people
unhappy.
There are many different kinds of cyberbullying. For example, telling lies about someone on
a social network, posting photos of someone without their permission, or making cruel
comments about someone on a forum. Sadly, cyberbullying is becoming more and more
common.
TASK 2
Social issues can rarely be cleanly divided into discrete categories and often have
intersectional causes and effects. For example, child marriage – the marriage of legal minors
is considered by many to be a serious global social issue. Some frame it as an issue of women’s
rights, as the younger partner in such marriages is generally female and the marriage is often
forced on her by her family. Others may argue that it is a problem of children's rights in
general, as often both partners in such marriages are underage,, and child marriage can
plausibly be linked to cultural attitudes fueling issues such as child labour.
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UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM

TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
A B A C B 6. sunlight D A B A C C A D B A A C B C D
7. nutrients
8. Biodiversity
9.deforestation
10. protect
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B B A A A D B C C A B D A C D B C D A C B D A C C

Question 51: Habitat loss has caused the disappearance of many plant and animal species.
Question 52: To prevent damage from natural disasters, we should spend more money on
planting more trees and restoring our forest.
Question 53: I firmly believe that conservation will help create a healthy and stable living
environment for future generations.
Question 54: Ecosystem restoration can help end poverty, fight climate change, and prevent
loss of flora and fauna on every continent and in every ocean.
Question 55: It’s very important to protect and restore many ecosystems around the world for
future generations.
Question 56: It is me that/whom my teacher usually scolds because of my laziness.
Question 57: → It is said that prevention is better than cure.
→ Prevention is said to be better than cure.
Question 58: Students learn English so that/ in order that they will/can have better
communication with other people.
Question 59: Do you mind helping me to put the chairs away?
Question 60: It is my neighbor that/who usually complains about my friends whenever they
go to my house.
LISTENING TAPESCRIPTS
TASK 1:
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Our planet is home to a wonderful system called the ecosystem. It's like a big team where all
living things and their surroundings work together to keep everything in balance.
In the ecosystem, living things include plants, animals, bugs, and tiny creatures. They need
sunlight, air, water, and soil to live and grow. These are the non-living things that make up the
environment.
Imagine a big forest. Trees make food from sunlight, and animals eat the plants. Some animals
eat other animals. Microorganisms help by breaking down old plants and animals into
nutrients that go back into the soil.
The variety of life in an ecosystem is called biodiversity. It's like having many different friends
on the same team. This helps the ecosystem stay strong, even when things change.
Sometimes, people do things that can hurt our ecosystem, like cutting down too many trees or
polluting the air and water. We need to be careful and take care of our team – the ecosystem
– so that it can keep being amazing!
TASK 2:
An ecosystem is a community of living things (plants, animals, and tiny organisms) that
interact with each other and their environment. It includes air, water, soil, and sunlight.
Plants use sunlight to make food, and animals eat plants or other animals. Microorganisms
break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.
The balance of life in an ecosystem is delicate. Biodiversity, or the variety of life, is crucial
for stability. Human activities like deforestation and pollution, however, can disrupt this
balance.
It's important to understand and protect ecosystems to ensure a healthy environment for
everyone.
UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
TEST 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
B A C C A 6. Thursdays C A D B C A B C A A B B B C C
7. 4:20
8. Taylor
9. 0779386521
10. library
2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D D A C B D B A D D A D B D C B A D C B C C C D B
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D. WRITING
51/ Reducing carbon footprint is an effective measure to reduce the impact of climate change
on the ecosystem.
52/ Sustainable farming practices can help ensure food security while protecting the
environment.
53/ Earth Day falls on 22 April and marks the anniversary of the start of the modern
environmental movement in 1970.
54/ World Environment Day on 5 June is the United Nation’s flagship day for promoting
environmental awareness.
55/ U Minh Thuong National Park is the region with the richest biodiversity in the Mekong
River Delta.
56/The last time I saw my uncle was 2 years ago.
57/ How long have you been learning English?
58/ No sooner had he graduated from an international university than he was invited to work
for a large company with a very high salary.
59/ My mother is responsible for running the household chores.
60/ I find it difficult to make friends at a new school.

LISTENING TAPESCRIPTS
Audioscript Part I
1 Where’s the girl going this afternoon?
Boy: Are you coming shopping with me and Mom this afternoon?
Girl: To buy your new skateboard? I’d love to, but I’m meeting my classmate Susan.
We’re going to see that new Japanese cartoon.
Boy: OK, no problem, Mom can help me choose a skateboard.
Girl: And Mom wants to go to the new café in Bridge Street.
Boy: Great! They sell fantastic cakes!
2 Which is the boy’s new desk?
Boy: Mum’s bought me a desk for my bedroom, Aunt Barbara!
Aunt: Yes. She was looking at one online with four drawers. Did she get that one?
Boy: Mine’s got two drawers on the left and three shelves on the right.
Aunt: That’s good – you’ve got lots of books and things. Can I go upstairs and look at it?
Boy: Sure!
3 How will they get to their tennis class?
Boy 1: Are we going to go to our tennis class by bike today? The weather’s good.
Boy 2: Yes, it’s sunny but not too hot. But I’ve got a problem with my back wheel, so I’d
prefer to go by bus.
Boy 1: Or we could walk. It’s not far.
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Boy 2: Good idea. My dad says he’ll fix my bike next weekend.
4 Which woman is Laura’s new English teacher?
Laura: Mum, you see the woman outside the bookshop? That’s my new English teacher.
Mum: The woman with long dark hair? She looks like your Aunt Suzanna.
Laura: But Aunt Suzanna’s got blonde hair! Anyway, it’s the other woman, with short dark
hair and glasses.
Mum: Oh, she looks really friendly!
5 What might Harry do if it rains on Saturday?
Katie: Hi, Harry, are you going to go running on Saturday to practise for the school race?
Harry: Possibly, buy it might rain. If it does, I don’t want to be outside.
Katie: What about playing badminton in the sports hall?
Harry: I like badminton, but my friends don’t. We all like volleyball, and that’s good
exercise, too, so I’ll think about that.

Audioscript Part II
Woman: Now, I want to tell you about a new school music club. It’ll begin on the fifteenth
of September and there will be classes once a week until December the eighteenth.
Let me check the day … Because there’s the sports club on Wednesdays, the music club will
be on Thursdays.
It’ll be after school. Your last lessons finish at ten to four and you can have a break before the
music club because it starts at twenty past four and ends at five o’clock.
Here’s some information about the teacher. His name’s Mr Taylor. I’ll spell that for you T-A-
Y-L-O-R. You don’t know him because he’s new.
If your parents would like to phone him, he’s happy for me to give you his phone number. It’s
zero-double seven-nine, three-eight-six, five-two-one.
Oh, you need to know where to go for the club. It’s going to be in the library. Use the doors
next to the art room because the other doors won’t be open then.
REVIEW 1 (UNITS 1, 2, 3)
TEST 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
A B B A C 6. Midnight C C B D A B B A C D B D A A B
(Meeting)
7. Thursday
8. 9.15 (p.m.)
quarter past nine
9. 2.80
10. HAUXTON

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C A A A B A A B C D D A A C B B D C C A A B A C B
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Question 51: Why don’t you come to my birthday party next week?
Question 52: What time shall I come to your place?
Question 53: Thanks for lending me your book about healthy cooking.
Question 54: Parents need to control the time their teenage children spend on digital devices.
Question 55: Looking at smartphones screen for a long time can damage their eyesight and
cause headaches.
Question 56: Hung has learned English since he was in grade 3.
Question 57: She last phoned her mother 2 months ago.
Question 58: You mustn’t take photographs here.
Question 59: I needn’t/ don’t have to complete that exercise today.
Question 60: You have to ask your parents for permission before going out.
LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
Man: Hello, can I help you?
Chloe: Yes, I’d like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.
Man: Have you been sailing before?
Chloe: No. I wanted to go to Sweden last year, but I didn’t have enough money.
Man: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holidays start at about three hundred pounds.
Chloe: Yes, my friends went in August last year. They paid four hundred and fifty pounds
each. The most I can pay is three hundred and eighty pounds.
Man: Well, that should be enough.
Chloe: When’s the cheapest time to go?
Man: Well, August is the most expensive month. September and October are cheaper.
Chloe: October’s too late for me, so I’ll go in September.
Man: Would you like to be by the sea or a lake?
Chloe: Well, I’d prefer a lake in the mountains.
Man: OK. The Aqua Centre in north Italy will be best for you. That costs £370.
Chloe: OK. Can I pay by credit card? I haven’t got my cheque book.
Man: Yes, that’s fine.
TASK 2
Woman: Thank you for calling the North London Arts Cinema, Wood Green. There is no
one to answer your call at the moment.
The North London Arts Cinema is open seven days a week, showing a variety of British and
foreign films.
Next week we will show an Italian film called Midnight Meeting. It is set in Milan in the
1950s. You can see that film from Monday to Thursday. It will be on twice a day in the
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evenings. That’s at 6.45 and 9.15. The film lasts two hours and fifteen minutes. Tickets are
£4, but there is a special student ticket at £2.80 for all our midweek films. Please bring your
student card if you want the cheaper ticket.
The nearest car park to the cinema is in Hauxton Street. That’s H-A-U-X-T-O-N. It’s just five
minutes’ walk from the cinema.
Thank you for calling the North London Arts Cinema. If you require further information,
phone during office hours – 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

REVIEW 1 ( UNITS 1, 2, 3)
TEST 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
D E C A B 6. reduce C A C A C D C B D C B B C A B
7. relax
8. work
9. improve
10. problem
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
C A C D D A B B D B C A A B B A C B D A B B D C D

C. WRITING
I. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
Question 51: Before you go to bed, avoid having coffee or energy drinks.
Question 52: My parents are thinking of buying a new house outside the city.
Question 53: The chef tasted the meat cautiously before presenting it to the President.
Question 54: You should spend more time on learning life skills.
Question 55: Children and adolescents should eat sufficient nutritious foods.
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the given sentence. (optional)
Question 56: We must study well at home.
Question 57: Tung hasn’t uploaded videos to YouTube for two years.
Question 58: You should spend more time talking with your children.
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Question 59: Scientists have fought / have been fighting against AIDS since 1980.
Question 60: I haven’t read this book before.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
Sally: Tell me about your family, Paul.
Paul: Well, you know Sally, my sister, the writer, don't you?
Sally: Yes, is she your only sister?
Paul: She is but I've got two brothers. David's older than me and Bill’s younger.
Sally: How old is Bill?
Paul: He's nineteen. He's studying French in Paris at the moment.
Sally: That sounds interesting. And David? What does he do?
Paul: Oh, he's a teacher, the same as my mother was, but she finished working last year.
Sally: And what about your father?
Paul: Oh he's a doctor at the local hospital.
Sally: Of course, I've seen him there.
Paul: My mother says he works too hard. She wants him to stop. She wants to go and live on
a farm in the country near David.
Sally: And are you a doctor too, Paul?
Paul: I’m not clever enough. Now I work in a bank, the one in the high street next to the
bookshop.
Sally: Do you? […]
TASK 2
Hello everyone, today I’ll talk to you about some important roles of music in our life. You
may listen to music on a daily basis, but do you know how it positively affects us? Well, let
me tell you. Firstly, there is no doubt that music can make people feel relieved. It is said that
when enjoying a favourite song we can reduce stress and lift our spirit up with its soft melody
and ear-catching tune. Music can also help us relax when we are doing domestic chores like
cleaning the floor, doing dishes, or tidying up the mess, etc. Secondly, music, especially the
sound of classic instruments, can help us better concentrate on our work or study. Also, it is
often thought that this kind of music can improve children’s development and health. Some
mothers even let their children listen to Mozart and Beethoven’s music in their very first
months. However, not everybody likes listening to music while doing some work because it
can distract them. In this case, music turns out to be a problem…
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REVIEW 2
TEST 1

1 2 3 4 5 -> 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
B B D A 5. more people A A A D C A C B D D A D C C A B
6. grow food
7. bike
8. the water
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
B A C A D A A C A B D B C D C B A B B B C B D B

Question 49: Getting enough sleep helps students to do their best in the classroom.
Question 50: Listening to pop music is a great way to lift my spirits.
Question 51: I haven’t met my aunt since I was 10 years old.
Question 52: Linda recommends reserving hotels before travelling to new places.
Question 53: Young people should consult their parents about future career.
Question 54: California doesn't allow fishing without a fishing license.
Or -> California doesn't allow people to fish without a fishing license.
Question 55: They haven’t written to each other for five years.
Question 56: Would you mind not playing your music so loudly?
Question 57: You should spend more time talking with your children.
Question 58: Customers ought to check their luggage before leaving the airport.
Question 59: A. c-b-a-d-f-e
Question 60: C. d-b-a-c-f-e

REVIEW 2
TEST 2
1 2 3 4 5 6-10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
C C B B A 6. Murray C C B D A B C C C A B D A A A
7. 16 C.
8. South Hills.
9. 9872-4855
10. Australian
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C C A A B A B B D A D A A C C A D C C A D C A B D

Question 51: Why don’t you come to my birthday party next week?
Question 52: What time shall I come to your place?
Question 53: Thanks for lending me your book about healthy cooking.
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Question 54: Parents need to control the time their teenage children spend on digital devices.
Question 55: Looking at smartphones screen for a long time can damage their eyesight and
cause headaches.
Question 56: Hung has learned English since he was in grade 3.
Question 57: You aren’t allowed to take photographs here.
Question 58: I needn’t/ don’t have to complete that exercise today.
Question 59: A. b-a-c-d
Question 60: A. a-b-c-d
LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1: You'll hear two tourists, Sally and Peter, talking in a coffee shop.
Oh, Peter, there you are.
You've been ages.
What kept you so long?
I'm sorry I'm so late, Sally.
Have you been waiting long?
Oh, half an hour.
But it doesn't matter.
I've had a coffee and I've been reading this guidebook for tourists.
Sit down.
You look very hot and tired.
What would you like to drink?
I'd love a really chilled mineral water or something.
Will you have another coffee?
Yes, I will.
The waitress will be back in a moment.
Why were you so late?
Did something happen?
Yes, you know I went to the bank to cash some travelers checks?
Mm-hmm.
Well, the exchange rate was looking healthy, but when I went to the teller they told me the
computer system was temporarily down, so they couldn't do any transactions.
They said the problem would be fixed in a few minutes, so I waited.
And then I started talking to another guy in the bank and I forgot the time.
Oh, really? Someone you met in the bank? Does he work there?
No, he was a tourist from New York. His name's Henry, and he's been here for a week, but
he's moving on to Germany tomorrow.
He's an architect, and he's spending four weeks traveling around Europe.
Just like us?
Yeah, just like us.
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He told me the names of some places where we should eat.
Great food and not too expensive, he said.
Oh, and he also gave me this map of the bus system. He said he didn't need it anymore.
That's useful.
Oh, pity he's moving on tomorrow.
Ah, here's the waitress, let's order.
Do you want anything to eat, or shall we just have a drink?
Well, I'm hungry, and we've got a lot of sightseeing to do, so let's just have a snack and a
drink.
Sounds good to me.
TASK 2
Can I arrange the policy over the phone?
Sure, just let me get the details down.
So, that's Mr.
Gavin Murray, that's M-U-R-A-Y.
And the Idrisis...
It's 16C.
Biggins Street, South Hills.
Okay, 16C.
Biggins Street, South Hills?
That's right, it's two words, South Hills.
And your date of birth is...
12th of November, 1980.
And your contact number?
Home phone number is...
9872-4855.
Right, and...
Your Australian?
No, I was born in London, although my mother is from Tasmania.
Oh, really? We're about.
Hobart?
I see. Interesting place.
Now, are you working at the moment?
No, I'm a full-time student at Sydney University.
Right, good.
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REVIEW 3 (UNITS 6, 7, 8)
TEST 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 -> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B B C A C 6. China C A A D C C D B B C B A A B C
7. 4/four
8. 6/ six
9. games
10. July
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D B C D A B B A B D B A A C B A D C B A A D C A A

51. The local government has made a great effort to preserve the ancient houses in Hoi An.
52. School leavers need to develop basic skills because they will be required in their future
careers.
53. Many students still go on to higher education after receiving their vocational qualifications.
54. It was from this bookshop that I bought the comic books for my younger sister.
55. I did not remember having met the professor at Lan’s wedding party last year.
56. It is the architecture that makes Hanoi so interesting.
57. It was at the age of 30 that Nam became successful as a famous writer.
58. The students visited the ancient houses to learn about the country’s history.
59. Having identified the causes of global warming, we worked out some some solutions to
reduce its effects.
60. Lan didn’t remember having borrowed me the umbrella.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
TASK 1
You will hear Laura talking to her Iriend John about her trip to Scotland.
John: How was Scotland, Laura? Did you visit any universities?
Laura: Yes, in Aberdeen, Dundee and St Andrews. The last one was in Edinburgh. We wanted
to visit Glasgow, too, but there wasn't enough time.
John: Did you go alone?
Laura: No. I was going to go with my mum but my dad and brother came, too.
John: Where did you stay?
Laura: The hotels were either full or too expensive. Then we learned that visitors can rent
rooms in the universities. They were even cheaper than a guést house!
John: What did you think of the universities?
Laura: Well, most universities are in large cities and they all have interesting courses.
But I preferred St Andrews because it's by the sea and the countryside around It is beautiful.
It's one of the oldest universities in the world and Mum loved the buildings.
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John: What about Edinburgh?
Laura: It's a great city with lots of shops, cafes and museums, but it’s expensive to live there
as a student
John: So have you decided where you want to go
Laura: Not yet

TASK 2
You will hear a woman talking about her work experience.
My name's Jessica Chapman and I'd like to tell you about a job I did a few months ago. I
worked as an online language teacher. I helped schoolchildren in China to learn English. I
talked to them online using special software for two hours every Monday and Wednesday.
My students were all young, eight to ten years old and about the same level. The groups I
taught were small: three to six students in each lesson.
I had an interactive whiteboard on my screen that I could write and draw on. The students
could see it on their screens, too. We played games, sang songs and had conversations
I saw an advert for the job in January. and I applied immediately. A month later I got a reply,
and I started working in July, I want to be a teacher in the future and this job gave me lots of
experience really loved it, and I was sad when the job came to an end in September.

REVIEW 3 (UNITS 6, 7, 8)
TEST 2

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A C A C A 6. tiger(s) B B D D C B A B C C B D B B A
7. August
8. kitchen
9. fishing
10. sweet(s)/
candy/ candies
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C B B B A B B A A D B C A C C C A D A B C B B A C

51. It was Dinh Tien Hoang who built the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
52. Minh was proud of having won the first place in a biology competition.
53. Vocational training is much cheaper than university education.
54. Having appeared in the late 19th century, Don Ca Tai Tu became a popular art form in the
southern Viet Nam.
55. Why don’t we use public transport to go to school?
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56. Having won several biology competitions, Mai wanted to study biology and became a
scientist.
57. Having attended the class, the students finished all the exercises.
58. It was in 2014 that Trang An was the first site in Viet Nam to be recognized by UNESCO
as a mixed World Heritage Site.
59. Can I use your computer to type my homework?
60. My mum regrets not having gone to university.

Audioscript
Task 1
F: Alex, I’m so excited. I started my new job on Monday.
M: Congratulations! So do you drive there every day?
F: No need. It’s a 10-minute walk and if it rains, I take the bus. There’s a bus stop just outside
the office.
M: You’re lucky! I spend so much time and money driving to work, but that’s not my
problem. Now you have left the office, I have no one to talk to. Everyone’s so boring.
F: I know. That’s one of the main reasons I left and the money, of course. £19,500 was
good but £22,500 is better and I save another £3,000 as I’m closer to home.
M: Do you still answer calls and send emails?
F: I do but I also have to be with the manager when he’s in a meeting. It’s tiring but so much
better than sitting at my desk all day.
M: Well Linda, I’d love to do that. I wish Ms Pearce would give us something new to work
on.
F: Why don’t you talk to her?
M: She’d never change her mind. I think I’d better do what you did.
F: I couldn’t agree more…

Task 2.
Audioscript
Man: Are you interested in history? Well, I’d like to tell you about some of the historic places
open to visitors in this part of the country.
Let’s start with the oldest first. Black Rock Caves have been here for over two million years.
And, for half a million years, they were home to people and various animals, particularly
tigers. You can explore these ancient homes and imagine what life was like for the people who
lived there. The caves are open daily from April to October. A special attraction on evenings
in August is a walk by candlelight. Don’t take this tour if you are afraid of the dark!
Next I recommend a visit to Salter House. This was built by Sir Joshua Salter and dates back
to seventeen sixty-five. The Salter family are still living there today. The house became
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famous in nineteen eighty-two when the television series Aunt Dorothy was filmed there. The
furniture and paintings we well worth seeing, but the attraction nobody wants to miss is the
kitchen. This is where Aunt Dorothy cooked her enormous meals and gave advice to anyone
who passed through this part of the house.
And don’t forget to visit The Old Port. You will need several hours to see everything there,
especially if you take a trip along the riverside in an old tram as far as the fishing village. The
guides there all wear traditional costume and you too get the chance to try on clothes from a
hundred years ago. You can buy gifts in the old village stores and eat delicious snacks in the
Tea Shop. If you visit the village factory, you can see how sweets were made a hundred years
ago, and taste them, too.
So, you see there’s plenty of …

REVIEW 4 (UNITS 6,7,8,9&10)

TEST 1

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B C A B C 6. normal D B C C C B A C A C A D B A B
7. food
8. last
9. boring
10. adult
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A C D C A C B A A C B B A A A D A A C B C A C B D

Question 51: D. b-c-a-e-d

b. Dear Sir / Madam,
c. I am interested in applying to your college for admission to the first year of the carpentry
programme.
a.I would like to know more about admission requirements, availability of scholarships and
accommodation for students from remote provinces.
e. Please send me the information at the address below.
d. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Question 52: A. b-d-e-a-c

b. Self-study refers to the process of studying without any help from others.
d. It has many advantages over traditional learning methods.
e. First, when you are studying on your own, you can move at your own pace.
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a. Second, you can choose materials that are at the right level for you and that cover the topics
that you are interested in.
c. Next, when you are self-studying, you will often need to solve problems on your own.

Question 53: D. b-c-e-d-a

b. Cyberbullying is becoming more and more common.
c. If you have a problem with cyberbullying, there are a lot of things you can do.
e. For example, you should talk to a friend, parent or teacher.
d. There are also books, websites and forums on cyberbullying where you can find advice.
a. If the cyberbullying is very serious, you should contact the police.

Question 54: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the only place in Southeast Asia to be
recognized as a mixed heritage site by UNESCO.
Question 55: My parents encourage me to take part-time jobs and pay me for doing certain
chores around the house.
Question 56: I phoned the police station to report that my bike had been stolen.
Question 57: Having removed all traces of his crime, the criminal left the building.
Question 58: The hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town. Therefore, all
residents were advised to move inland.
Question 59: It was scientists that/who found some strange paintings on the walls of the cave.
Question 60: It was my father that/who you spoke to on the phone last night.

LISTENING SCRIPTS
PART 1
Roger: Hello.
Ann: Hello Roger? This is Ann.
Roger: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?
Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.
Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
Ann: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus and the commute is just killing me. Do you
think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the
school.
Roger: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?
Ann: Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to
rent a furnished apartment.
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Roger: Hmm. And anything else?
Ann: Yeah, I need a parking space.
Roger: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a
few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.
Ann: Hey, thanks a lot.
Roger: No problem.

REVIEW 4 (UNITS 6,7,8,9&10)

TEST 2

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
mix ecosys interac histo B A C D C A D A B B C D B D A C C D B B
ed tem ted ry

Question 25. Despite the school rules, many students painted their nails when going to school.
Question 26. Bird-watching is a relaxing activity that allows you to observe various species
in their natural habitat.
Question 27. It is many teenagers that/who spend a lot of time thinking and talking about
being in a relationship
Question 28. It was in Da Lat that he spent his summer vacation.

Suggested answer:
Today many people argue that we should spend more money on restoring local ecosystems.
From my point of view, this is a great idea for the following reasons.
Firstly, the most important reason why we should invest in restoring them is that we are
already suffering from the impact of their damage. Both air pollution and water pollution have
increased and are affecting our health.
Secondly, habitat loss has caused the disappearance of many plant and animal species. This
has affected the balance of local ecosystems since all living things play an important role.
When plants or animals die out, the food chain may also break down. That is why we should
spend more money on protecting and restoring all wildlife.
Finally, much of our local forest has been cut down to make space for houses and farm land.
This has led to more natural disasters in the region. For example, floods have become more
common. They destroy people’s houses, fields, and crops every year. To prevent damage from
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natural disasters, we should spend more money on planting more trees and restoring our
forest.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that it is essential to spend more money on restoring local
ecosystems. Investing in nature conservation will help create a healthy and stable living
environment for future generations.

Tapescript
Part 1
Hello everyone. Welcome to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. My name is Thanh and
I'm your guide for this tour. First, let me give you some quick facts. Trang An became the first
site in Viet Nam to be recognized by UNESCO as a mixed World Heritage Site in 2014. It's
famous for its beautiful landscape and long cultural history. The site consists of three protected
areas: the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An-Tam Coc-Bich Dong Scenic Area, and the
Hoa Lu Special-Use Primary Forest. These areas are linked together by limestone mountains,
valleys, and rivers. Trang An ecosystem has more than 600 types of plants and 200 types of
animals.
Trang An is also a place where nature meets culture. Evidence from the caves that we'll visit
today shows how early humans interacted with the natural environment to deal with climate
change over a period of 30,000 years. The site also contains hundreds of temples and historic
pagodas dating from different historical periods.
As you'll see, the site is a place of natural beauty and wild scenery that has not been changed
or damaged by human activities. There is a long history of protection of the area and most of
the site is still in its natural state. For example, the architecture of the pagodas and temples is
kept in its original style. Any work to preserve, protect, and promote the area is planned
carefully.
Now, we'll start our tour with..
Part 2:
Speaker A: Hey, have you ever thought about how important biodiversity is for our planet?
Speaker B: Actually, I haven’t given it much thought. What’s so special about biodiversity?
Speaker A: Well, biodiversity refers to the incredible variety of life on Earth, including all
organisms, plants, animals, and us humans. It’s basically the source of everything we need to
survive.
Speaker B: That sounds interesting. But how does it work within an ecosystem?
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Speaker A: Great question! An ecosystem is like a community of living organisms, all
interacting with each other and their environment. For instance, small mammals and birds help
trees grow by spreading seeds and fruit.
Speaker B: So, why is biodiversity so essential for ecosystems?
Speaker A: Biodiversity is crucial to the sustainability of an ecosystem. The more species an
ecosystem has, the better it can withstand environmental changes and human impacts. For
example, tropical forests can fight against disasters like fires and floods better than less diverse
ecosystems.
Speaker B: That’s fascinating. What are some of the benefits of biodiversity?
Speaker A: Biodiversity provides a wide range of goods and services, such as a stable climate,
food, water, raw materials and recreation for our lives. These are often called ‘ecosystem
services.’ Businesses also rely on these ecosystem services. For example, forests supply
timber and wood fibre.
Speaker B: That’s great. Is there anything else?
Speaker A: Yes, biodiversity also protects us against natural disasters. Mangrove forests and
other coastal ecosystems act as a barrier to reduce loss and damage caused by storms, floods
and typhoons.
Speaker B: It seems like biodiversity plays a vital role in our lives. How can we contribute to
preserving it?
Speaker A: We can all make a difference by supporting companies that prioritise biodiversity
and policies that protect our planet.
Speaker B: That’s right. Let’s do our part to protect biodiversity and ensure a healthier future
for us all.
THE END
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