REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST - GRADE 9
VOCABULARY
UNIT 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
WORDS

MEANINGS

WORDS

MEANINGS

craft (n.)

............................ Phrasal verbs:

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craftsman (n.)

............................ turn up

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handicraft (n)

............................ set off

............................

artisan (n.)

............................ close down

............................

workshop (n)

............................ pass down

............................

attraction (n.)

............................ face up to

............................

preserve (v.)

............................ turn down

............................

authenticity (n.)

............................ set up

............................

numerous (adj.)

............................ take over

............................

sculpture (n)

............................ live on

............................

team-building (n.)

............................ deal with

............................

drumhead (n.)

............................ give up

............................

lacquerware (n.)

............................ look up

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mould (v.)

............................

carve (v.)

............................

cast (v.)

............................

weave (v.)

............................

embroider (v.)

............................

loom (n.)

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thread (n.)

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frame (n.)

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layer (n.)

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artefact (n.)

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UNIT 2: CITY LIFE
WORDS

MEANINGS

WORDS

MEANINGS

multicultural (adj.)

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feature (n.)

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variety (n.)

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extended (adj.)

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reliable (adj.)

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melting pot (n.)

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affordable (adj.)

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jammed (adj.)

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fabulous (adj.)

............................

efficient (adj.)

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medium-sized (adj.)

............................

fascinated (adj.)

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forbidden (adj.)

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impoverished (adj)

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urban (adj.) # rural

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coastal (adj.)

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suburb (n.)

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atmosphere (n.)

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skyscraper (n.)

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expectation (n.)

............................

wander (v.)

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overcrowding (n.)

............................

conduct (v.)

............................

Metropolitan (adj)

............................

determine (v.)

............................

convenience (n.)

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conflict (n.)

............................

packed (adj.)

............................

indicator (n.)

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populous (adj.)

............................

dweller (n.)

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shelter (n.)

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UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS & PRESSURE
WORDS

MEANINGS

WORDS

MEANINGS

adolescence (n)

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helpline (n)

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depressed (adj)

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resolve conflicts (phrv)

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embarrassed (adj)

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guidance (n)

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self-disciplined (adj)

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pressure (n)

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self-aware (adj)

......................

favourable (adj)

......................

stressed (adj)

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abandoned (adj)

......................

tense (adj)

......................
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overcome (v)

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collaborate (v)

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co-founder (n)

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drop out (v.phr)

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cognitive skill (n)

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risk taking (n)

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housekeeping skill (n)

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independence (n)
adulthood (n)
life skill (n)

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concentrate on (v)

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emergency (n)

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frustrated (adj)

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worried (adj)

......................

informed decision (n)

......................

left out (adj)

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Unit 4: Life in the Past
WORDS

MEANINGS

WORDS

MEANINGS

bare-footed (adj)

Chân đất, chân trần

generation (n)

thế hệ

facility (n)

Phương tiện, thiết bị

wealthy (adj)

giàu có

Trực diện, đối mặt

imagine (v)->

tưởng tượng

face to face (adv)
loudspeaker (a)
behave (v)
act out (phr.v)

loa
cư xử
đóng vai, diễn

arctic (adj)

thuộc về Bắc cực

dogsled (n)

xe kéo chó

domed (adj)

hình vòm

illiterate (adj)

thất học

pass on (phr.v)

truyền lại, kể lại

street vendor (n)

nghiêm khắc

obesity(n)

bệnh béo phì

pull out

seniority (n)
fatal (adj)
buffalo-driven cart (n)
die out (phr.v.)
access to (v)
breadwinner (n)

.
thâm niên
tai hại, gây hại
xe bò kéo
biến mất
truy cập vào
Trụ cột gia đình

người bán hàng rong

strict (adj)
publicise (v)

imagination (n)

công khai
nhổ

UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM
WORDS
citadel (n)

MEANINGS
thành lũy

WORDS

MEANINGS

tomb (n)

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complex (n)

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breathtaking (adj)

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picturesque (adj)

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man-made (adj)

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structure (n)

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recognition (n)

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conserve (v)
deforestation (n)
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administrative (adj)

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restore (v)

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astounding (adj)

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extraordinary (adj)

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cavern (n)

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defensive (adj)

có tính phòng thủ

contestant (n)

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former (adj)

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geological (adj)

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vast (adj)

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limestone (n)

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landmark (n)

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measure (n)

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sensational (adj)

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paradise (n)

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renovation (n)

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rickshaw (n)

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stunning (adj)

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spectacular (adj)

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underrate (v)

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exquisite (adj)

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rugged (adj)

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unspoiled (adj)

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GRAMMAR
I. Complex sentences:
Types of

Subordinator

Examples

dependent clause
Clause of concession

Although, though, even
though,

Although she was tired, she went to
school.

in spite of, despite

Despite being tired, she went to
school.

Clause of purpose

So that, in order that, so as
to, in order to….

The artisan moulded the clay so that
he could make a mask.

Clause of reason

Because, since, as

Since it was raining, they cancelled
the trip.

Clause of time

When, while, during, as soon
as, before, after…

When I have free time, I usually go
to the museum.

Ex 1: Choose the right answer:
1. The villagers are trying to learn English _____ they can communicate with foreign customers.
A. so that
B. in order that
C. in order to
D. A and B are correct
2. _____ we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs.
A. After
B. Before
C. By the time
D. Since
3. _____ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
A. As
B. Because
C. Even though
D. Despite
4. This department store is an attraction in my city _____ the products are of good quality.
A. when
B. because
C. though
D. so that
5. A conical hat is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, _____ all around the world.
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A. and
B. but
C. so
D. so that
6. This is called a Chuong conical hat _____ it was made in Chuong village.
A. but
B. so
C. since
D. although
7. They keep changing the decoration of the shop _______they can attract more young people.
A. so that
B. because
C. although
D. when
8. _____________ she's young, she's the most famous artisan in the village.
A. When
B. Although
C. Whereas
D. In order to
9. We didn't go camping yesterday _________ it rained heavily.
A. because
B. although
C. despite
D. In spite of
10. I love going to this place ______ it's the quietest place in the city,
A. so
B. though
C. so that
D. as
Ex 2: Rewrite the following sentences:
1. She worked hard. She passed her exam. (so that)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.Because of his broken leg, he didn't take part in the contest. (because)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.I'll go out tonight. I'll have to finish this essay. (Before)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.Despite the bad weather, we went out for a picnic. (although)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. He tried to meet you in spite of being busy. (even though)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. She went to bed early because of her sickness. (because)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7. We spent a day in the garden because the weather was lovely. (because of)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will. (despite)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9. We need an umbrella. It is raining outside. (since)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10. He will stay in England for two months. He can perfect his English. (in order to)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11. Nick visited some craft village. He finished the Vietnamese course. (After)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12. I was waiting for the bus. I saw some foreign tourists. (While)
=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------II. Phrasal verbs:


A verb combined with a particle such as back, in, on, off, through, up,

Example: find out, look through, look up,


A verb can go with two particles
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Example: keep up with, look forward to, run out of...
PHRASAL VERB

Ý NGHĨA

PHRASAL VERB

Ý NGHĨA

Beat one's self up

tự trách mình

Break down

bị hư

Look after sb

chăm sóc ai đó

Break in

đột nhập vào nhà

Look around

nhìn xung quanh

Break up with s.o

chia tay người yêu, cắt đứt
quan hệ tình cảm với ai đó

Look at st

nhìn cái gì đó

Bring s.th up

đề cập chuyện gì đó

Look down on sb

khinh thường ai đó

Bring s.o up

nuôi nấng (con cái)

Look for sb/st

tìm kiếm ai đó/ cái gì
đó

Call for st

cần cái gì đó

Look forward to st/ Look
forward to doing st

mong mỏi tới sự kiện
nào đó

Carry out

thực hiện (kế hoạch)

Look into st

nghiên cứu cái gì đó,
xem xét cái gì đó

Catch up with sb

theo kịp ai đó

Look st up

tra nghĩa của cái từ gì
đó

Check in

làm thủ tục vào khách sạn

Look up to sb

kính trọng, ngưỡng
mộ ai đó

Check out

làm thủ tục ra khách sạn

Make st up

chế ra, bịa đặt ra cái
gì đó

Check st out

tìm hiểu, khám phá cái gì
đó

Clean st up

lau chùi

Move on to st

chuyển tiếp sang cái
gì đó

Come across as

có vẻ (chủ ngữ là người)

Pick st up

đón ai đó

Come off

tróc ra, sút ra

Pick st up

lượm cái gì đó lên

đối mặt với cái gì đó

Put sb down

hạ thấp ai đó

Come up with

nghĩ ra

Put sb off

làm ai đó mất hứng,
không vui

Cook up a story

bịa đặt ra 1 câu chuyện

Put st off

trì hoãn việc gì đó

Cool down

làm mát đi, bớt nóng, bình
tĩnh lại

Put st on

mặc cái gì đó vào

Count on sb

tin cậy vào người nào đó

Come up against s.th

Let s.o down

Make up one's mind

Put st away

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làm ai đó thất vọng

quyết định

cất cái gì đó đi

cắt giảm cái gì đó

Put up with sb/ st

chịu đựng ai đó/ cái
gì đó

cắt lìa, cắt trợ giúp tài
chính

Run into sb/ st

vô tình gặp được ai
đó/cái gì

Do away with st

bỏ cái gì đó đi không sử
dụng cái gì đó

Run out of st

hết cái gì đó

Do without st

chấp nhận không có cái gì
đó

Set sb up

gài tội ai đó

Dress up

chấp nhận không có cái gì
đó

Settle down

ổn định cuộc sống tại
một chỗ nào đó

Dress up

ăn mặc đẹp

Show off

khoe khoang

Drop by

ghé qua

Show up

xuất hiện

Drop sb off

thả ai xuống xe

Slow down

chậm lại

End up = wind up

có kết cục

Speed up

tăng tốc

Figure out

suy ra

Find out

tìm ra

Take away (take st away
from sb)

lấy đi cái gì đó của ai
đó

Get along/get along
with sb:

hợp nhau/hợp với ai

Take off

cất cánh (chủ ngữ là
máy bay)

Get off

xuống xe

Take st off

cởi cái gì đó

Get on with sb

hòa hợp, thuận với ai đó

Take up

bắt đầu làm một
họat động mới

Get rid of st

bỏ cái gì đó

Tell sb off

la rầy ai đó

Give up st

từ bỏ cái gì đó

Turn around

quay đầu lại

Go around

đi vòng vòng

Turn down

Go down

giảm, đi xuống

Turn st/sb down

từ chối cái gì/ai đó

Go off

nổ (súng, bom), reo
(chuông)

Warm up

khởi động

Go up

tăng, đi lên

Wear out

mòn, làm mòn

Help s.o out

giúp đỡ ai đó

Work out

tập thể dục, có kết
quả tốt đẹp

Keep on doing st

tiếp tục làm gì đó

Work st out

suy ra được cái gì đó

Keep up st

hãy tiếp tục phát huy

Cut down on st
Cut off

Stand for

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viết tắt cho chữ gì đó

vặn nhỏ lại

1. Choose the right answer:
1.Six people applied for the job, but four of them were _____
A. turned down B. turned up

C. turned on

D. turned off

2. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ______ down my invitation.
A. passed

B. sat

C. turned

D. closed

3.It's difficult to _____ changes in technology.
A. go with

B. look through

C. keep up with

D. turn up

4. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can keep _____ theirs.
A. on

B. up

C. up with

D. up down

5. Please turn _______ the light when you leave the room.
A. on

B. off

C.up

D. down

6. We were shown _____ the town by a volunteer student.
A. up

B. off

C. around

D. on

7. The town council decided to pull _____ the building, as it was unsafe.
A. up

B. over

C. down

D. in

8. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _____ from generation to generation
A. on

B. down

C. up

D. off

C. seen

D. saw

9. I look forward to _____ you soon.
A. see

B. seeing

10. The artisans in my village can live _____ basket weaving.
A. for

B. on

C. up

D. with

11. The city has recently set _____ a library in the West Suburb.
A. up

B. off

C. out

D. out

12. I don't think Fred gets _____ with Daniel. They always argue.
A. over

B. through

C. on

D. off

13. You should take your hat _____ in the cinema.
A. in

B. over

C. off

D. out

14. Their children have all grown _____ and left home for the city to work.
A. up

B. out

C. out of

D. on

15. Can you turn ________the light? It is too dark.
A. on

B. off

C. down

D. up

2.Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning:
1. She was born and spent her childhood in England. (grow)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We must find the information about the train times. (find)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My favorite writer has published another best-seller. (out)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. We're solving lots of complaints from customers about the quality of these shirts. (with)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Why did you start your workshop? I thought it was running quite well. (set)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I had to refuse their invitation because my father didn't allow me to go. (turn)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you recover from diseases. (get)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. They don't seem to have a good relationship with each other. (get)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It's difficult to follow the changes in technology. (keep)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Why don't you check the meaning of this word in the dictionary? (look)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. His business is going badly. He'll have to stop doing it soon. (close)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. The cost of living has been increasing considerably. (up)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Comparison:
*Equal comparison:

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(Number of times) + as + adj/adv + as +….

*Comparatives:
Short adj

Adj + ER + than

soft -> softer than

Long adj

more + Adj + than

more expensive than

Irregular adjectives

good, bad, far

Better, worse, further

Short adj

The + adj-EST

soft -> the softest

Long adj

The most + Adj

The most expensive

Irregular adjectives

good, bad, far

The best, the worst, the
farthest

*Superlatives:

-

-

Use much, a lot, a bit, and a little with the comparative form of Adj to show how big the
differences are.
Ex: A DVD is much better than a video.
With the superlative form of Adj, we can second, third,…
Ex: Karachi is the second largest city in population.
Use by far to emphasise the superlatives.
Ex: China is by far the most populated country.

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1. Choose the right answer:
1. The last exhibition was not ______ this one.
A. as interesting

B. more interesting than

2. This city is developing ______ in the region.
A. as fast as
B. faster than

C. so interesting as
C. the fastest

3. You're not a safe driver! You should drive ______.
A. careful

B. careless

C. more carefully

4. I was disappointed as the film was ______ than I had expected.
A. as entertaining

B. less entertaining

C. more entertaining

5. Let's take this road. It is ______ way to the city.
A. the shortest
B. a shorter

C. A and B are correct

6. China is _____ far the most populated country in the world.
A. as

B. by

C. so

7. Karachi in Pakistan is the _____ largest city in the world in population.
A. most

B. two

C. second

8. Her office is ______away than mine.
A. father

B. more far

C. farther

9. He did the test ______ I did.
A. as bad as

B. more badly than

C. worse than

10. He drives ______his brother.
A. more careful than

B. more carefully

C. more carefully than

2. Rewrite each sentence, beginning with the words provided.
1. This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one.
The last exhibition --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. The teacher says that no students in the school is noisier than I am.
The teacher says that I'm -----------------------------------------------------------------------3. I think Da Nang is the most ' liveable' city in Viet Nam.
I think there is no ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. There isn't anybody as kind-hearted as your mother.
Your mother is ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. I've never met any more dependable person than George.
George is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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IV. Reported Speech:

Rewrite each sentence, beginning with the words provided.
1. “I have something to show you now.” He said to me.
 He said............................................................................................
2. “I'm leaving here for Hue tomorrow.” She said.
3.  She said ..........................................................................................
4. She said to me “Keep silent, please”
 She told...........................................................................................
5. “Tell Emma that I'll come England next week.” Tom said to her.
 Tom told her .....................................................................................
6. “I must go now.” The father said to us.
 The father told us...............................................................................
7. “Why do you come here late?” she asked me.
 She asked ........................................................................................
8. “Who puts the salt in my cup of coffee?” asked Peter.
 Peter asked ......................................................................................
9. “Can you play the piano?” he asked the girl.
 He asked the girl ................................................................................
10. “I'm having a good time here.” Said Maryam.
 Maryam said she was having ..................................................................
11. “Do you like pop music?” Hoa asked Maryam.
 Hoa asked Maryam ..............................................................................
12. “Where do you live, the boy?” asked the man.
 The man didn't know ...........................................................................
13. “I will go to my village next week” Mr.Nick said.
 Mr. Nick said ....................................................................................
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14. He said to his friend: “Did you see the accident yesterday?”
 He said ...........................................................................................
15. He said: “I can't meet you here either today or tomorrow.”
 He said ...........................................................................................
16. "Should I tell it to her?” He asked himself.
 He wondered ....................................................................................
17. "Have you seen her recently?”, asked John.
 John ..............................................................................................
V. Question words before to-infinitive:
* We can use question words Who, What, Where, When, How before a to-inf to express a situation
that it is difficult or uncertain.
Example: We don't know who we should contact
 We don't know who to contact
* We use verbs ask, wonder, (not) be sure, have no idea, (not) know
Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning:
1. I don't know what I should say in my graduation speech.
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They can't decide what they should do in this situation.
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “Where can we get those traditional handicrafts?” Nick asked.
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The students didn't know what they should deal with these problems.
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. She had no idea who she could work with on the project.
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. “What should I wear to the fancy dress party?” I wonder.
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
VI. Used to:
We use used to when we refer to things in the past which are no longer true.
Affirmative

Used to + infinitive

I used to live in a small town.

Negative

Didn't use to + infinitive

I didn't use to live in a small town

Interrogative

Did…..use to + infinitive?

Did you use to live in a small town?

Ex1: Choose the right form of the verbs in brackets, using “used to”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

My brother………………………(not/be) interested in Geography when he was at school.
He………………………..(dream) of becoming a magician.
Where ………………………(you/ride) this bicycle when you were little?
See that building there? I ……………. (go) to school there, but now it's a factory.
His father ……………………… (not/smoke) twenty cigars a day - now he does.
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6. That building ……………………. (be) a cinema, but it's closed down.
7. ……………………………… (they / have) a sports car?
8. John ……………………………. (not eat) vegetables, but now he eats them.
9. You …………………………… (live) next door to me.
10. I ……………………………………… (not enjoy) studying, but I do now.
Ex2: Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning:
1. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn't.
He used ……………………………………………………………………………………
2.I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year.
I used to ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. I liked chocolate very much when I was a child.
→ I used …………………………………………………………………………………….
4. My uncle was a bus driver some years ago
→ My uncle …………………………………………………………………………………
5. We didn't cycle to school two years ago, but now we do.
→ We ………………………………………………………………………………….......
VII. Wishes for the present:
Wish + past simple
1. Rewrite the following sentences
1. She doesn't send me her recent photos.
=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
2. My friend doesn't have money to repair his bicycle.
=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
3. My students don't speak English fluently.
=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
4. It won't be fine tomorrow.
=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
5. My brother can not speak French.
=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
6. Ba can't speak English well.
=> Ba wishes _______________________________________________________________
7. I don't have a new car.
=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
8. She dreams to spend her vacation in Ha Long Bay.
=>She wishes _______________________________________________________________
9. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.
=>I wish ___________________________________________________________________
10. I'm sorry my father isn't here now.
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=> I wish __________________________________________________________________
VIII. Passive voice: Impersonal passive
Form: It+ to be + past participle + that + S + V
We use Impersonal passive to express other people's opinions.
Reporting verbs: think, say, believe, know, hope, expect,…
Example: People think that he is a great teacher
 It is thought that he is a great teacher.
1. Rewrite the following sentences
1. They grow rice in tropical countries.
 Rice .......................................................................................
2. People say that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.
 It ...........................................................................................
3. They will build a new supermarket here.
 A new supermarket .....................................................................
4. People expect that the report will suggest some major problems.
 It ...........................................................................................
5. People speak English all over the world.
 English ....................................................................................
6. Nam cleaned the room yesterday.
 The room ................................................................................
7. They have just built a new bridge in the area.
 A new bridge ...........................................................................
8. The fire has destroyed many houses.
 Many houses .............................................................................
9. Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars.
 It ...........................................................................................
10. Jane didn't give me a present on my last birthday.
 I ...........................................................................................
11. They say that he invented the digital camera.
 It ...........................................................................................
12. They thought that the temple had been destroyed by a fire.
 It ...........................................................................................
13. We have expected we could try some local specialties in Sa Pa.
 It ...........................................................................................
14. I won't hang these old pictures in the living room.
 .............................................................................................
15. They expect more than 10,000 people will attend the festivals this year.
 It ...........................................................................................
IX. Suggest + V-ing / Clause with should:
Form:

S + suggest + V-ing
S+ suggest + (that) + S + (should) + bare infinitive

Example: My father suggests going by bus.
My father suggests we should go by bus.
II. Choose the most appropriate answer.
1. My teacher suggested I _____ harder to pass the exam.
A. studies

B. study

C. studying

2. The professor suggested he _____ the research before March.
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A. summit

B. summiting

C. summits

3. Her leader suggested _____ on time.
A. being

B. be

C. is

4. Linh suggests they _____ a meeting every week.
A. should have

B. have

C. Both are correct

5. The coacher suggested that they _____ a Facebook group.
A. have

B. has

C. having

6. Her parents suggest she _____ married as soon as possible.
A. get

B. gets

C. got

7. We have suggested _____ to London for this winter vacation.
A. going

B. go

C. should go

8. My older brother suggests that I _____ tennis to have good health.
A. should play

B. playing

C. plays

9. We suggest _____ a postcard to our grandmother.
A. send

B. sending

C. sent

10. I suggested that we _____ Peter to the party.
A. should invite

B. invite

C. Both are correct

11. It's so cold outside. We suggest _____ the window.
A. should close

B. close

C. closing

12. My mom suggests that I _____ for some part-time jobs to earn more...