UNIT 8: THE WORLD AROUND US
A. VOCABULARY (TỪ VỰNG)

Lesson 1
No
1
2
3
4
5
6

Words
campsite
canyon
cave
hiking
kayaking
rafting

(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)

Transcription
/ˈkæmpsaɪt/
/ˈkænjən/
/keɪv/
/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
/ˈkaɪækɪŋ/
/ˈræftɪŋ/

Meaning
Khu cắm trại
Hẻm núi
Hang động
Chuyến đi bộ đường dài
Trò chèo thuyền kayak
Việc đi bè

(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)

Transcription
/ˈbætəri/
/ˈbɑːtld ˈwɔːtər
/ˈflæʃlaɪt/
/ˈpɪləʊ/
/ˈsliːpɪŋ bæɡ/
/tent/
/ˈtaʊəl/

Meaning
Pin
Nước đóng chai
Đèn pin
Gối
Túi ngủ
Lều
Khăn

(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)

Transcription
/beɪ/
/biːtʃ/
/ˈfɔːrɪst/
/ˈhaɪlənd/
/ˈaɪlənd/
/ˈmaʊntn/
/ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Vịnh
Bãi biển
Khu rừng
Cao nguyên
Hòn đảo
Núi
Thác nước

Meaning

(n)
(n)
(v)
(v)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(n)
(adj)
(adj)
(n)

Transcription
/ˈsniːkərz/
/ˈsʌnɡlæsɪz/
/kənˈfɜːrm/
/dɪˈsaɪd/
/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/
/ˈsnɔːrklɪŋ/
/ˈsændkæsl/
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl/
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

Meaning
Giày chơi quần vợt
Kính râm
Xác nhận
Quyết định
Di sản
Thông tin
Lặn có ống thở
Lâu đài cát
Thuộc về quốc tế
Nguy hiểm
Sự miêu tả

Lesson 2
No
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Words
battery
bottled water
flashlight
pillow
sleeping bag
tent
towel

Lesson 3
No
14
15
16
17
17
18
19

Words

bay
beach
forest
highland
island
mountain
waterfall

Further words
No
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Words
sneakers
sunglasses
confirm
decide
heritage
information
snorkeling
sandcastle
international
dangerous
description

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B. GRAMMAR (NGỮ PHÁP)
I. Modals: “should, shouldn't; can, can't”
1. Should & shouldn't:
“should” (nên) và “shouldn't” (không nên) dùng để đưa ra lời khuyên
Should là động từ khuyết thiếu, do đó nó không cần chia theo các ngôi và luôn cần một động
từ nguyên thể không “to” đi đằng sau.
Thể
Thể khẳng định / Thể phủ định
Thể nghi vấn
Dùng để diễn tả lời khuyên, hay ý nghĩ Dùng để hỏi ý kiến hay yêu cầu một lời
Chức năng điều gì là đúng, nên làm hoặc không khuyên.
nên làm.
Should + S + V + (các thành phần
S + should/ shouldn't + V + (các khác)?
Cấu trúc
thành phần khác).
Yes, S + should.
No, S + shouldn't.
We should brush our teeth twice a day. Should we buy a new car?
(Chúng ta nên đánh răng hai lần một (Chúng ta có nên mua một chiếc ô tô
Ví dụ
ngày.)
mới không?)
We shouldn't waste water.
Yes, we should.
(Chúng ta không nên lãng phí nước.)
(Có, chúng ta nên mua.)
2. Can & can't:
“can” (Có thể) và “can't” (Không thể) là động từ khuyết thiếu, do đó nó không cần chia theo các
ngôi và luôn cần một động từ nguyên thể không “to” đi đằng sau.
Thể
Thể khẳng định/ Phủ định
Thể nghi vấn
S + can/ can't + V + (các thành phần Can + S + V + (các thành phần khác)?
Cấu trúc
khác).
Yes, S + can.
No, S + can't.
Diễn tả khả năng của một người có Dùng trong câu hỏi đề nghị, xin phép,
thể/ không thể làm được gì hoặc một yêu cầu.
Chức năng
sự việc có thể/ không thể xảy ra ở
hiện tại.
- She can speak Spanish.
- Can I ask you a question?
(Cô ấy có thể nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha.)
(Tôi có thể hỏi bạn 1 câu không?)
Ví dụ:
- It can rain. (Trời có thể mưa.)
- Can you swim? (Bạn có thể bơi
không?)
II. Conjunction: “so”
Liên từ/ Từ nối là từ dùng để kết hợp các từ, cụm từ, mệnh đề hay câu với nhau. Trong đó:
Liên từ đẳng lập
Liên từ phụ thuộc
Dùng để nối các từ, cụm từ cùng một Dùng để nối các nhóm từ, cụm từ hoặc
loại, hoặc các mệnh đề ngang hàng mệnh đề có chức năng khác nhau Chức năng
nhau (tính từ với tính từ, danh từ với mệnh đề phụ với mệnh đề chính trong
danh từ...)
câu.
- Luôn luôn đứng giữa 2 từ hoặc 2 - Thường đứng đầu mệnh đề phụ
mệnh đề mà nó liên kết.
thuộc.
- Nếu nối các mệnh đề độc lập thì luôn - Mệnh đề phụ thuộc có thể đứng trước
Vị trí
có dấu phẩy đứng trước liên từ.
hoặc đứng sau mệnh đề chính nhưng
phải luôn được bắt đầu bằng liên từ
phụ thuộc.
Các liên từ Chỉ sự thêm vào: and (và)...
Diễn tả nguyên nhân, lý do: because
(bởi vì)...
Chỉ sự tương phản, đối lập: but Chỉ hai hành động trái ngược nhau về
(nhưng)...
mặt logic: although (mặc dù)
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Ví dụ

Chỉ kết quả: so (vì vậy, cho nên)...
Chỉ sự lựa chọn: or (hoặc)...
- I'll come and see you soon.
(Tôi sẽ đến và gặp bạn sớm.)
- His mother won't be there, but his
father might.
(Mẹ anh ấy sẽ không ở đó nhưng bố
anh ấy thì có thể.)
- It is raining, so I can't go camping.
(Trời đang mưa nên tôi không thể đi
cắm trại được.)
- I had a cold so I didn't go to school.
- We are going kayaking so you need to
bring a towel.
- We need to bring a tent so we can
sleep.
- We need to bring bottled water so we
don't get thirsty.
- We should bring a flashlight so we
can see at night.

- Last night we came late because it
rained heavily.
(Tối qua chúng tôi đến trễ vì trời mưa
to.)
Although the car is old, it is still reliable.
(Mặc dù chiếc ô tô đã cũ, nhưng nó vẫn
đáng tin cậy.)

C. EXERCISE (BÀI TẬP)
❶ PHONETICS
I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in
each group.
1. A. sleeping
B. island
C. campsite
D. staying
2. A. nearby
B. battery
C. pretty
D. thirty
3. A. close
B. canyon
C. climbing
D. cell phone
4. A. tent
B. jacket
C. best
D. get
5. A. rafting
B. camping
C. plane
D. kayaking
6. A. beach
B. seafood
C. beautiful
D. weather
7. A. wonders
B. comic books
C. forests
D. trips
8. A. pillows
B. towels
C. flashlights
D. toys
9. A. sunglasses
B. candies
C. sandcastles
D. caves
10. A. confirmed
B. traveled
C. stayed
D. hiked
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in
each group.
1. A. pillow
B. towel
C. forest
D. confirm
2. A. weekend
B. campsite
C. flashlight
D. highland
3. A. waterfall
B. vacation
C. kayaking
D. canyon
4. A. dangerous
B. natural
C. beautiful
D. delicious
5. A. Caribbean
B. international
C. geography
D. Indonesian

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❷ VOCABULARY
I. Use the words in the box and write them for each picture. (Activities)
4.campsite

6.cave

3.hiking
5.rafting

1.kayaking

2.canyon

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

4. _______________

5. _______________

6. _______________

II. Write the suitable word for each picture. (Things)

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

4. _______________

5. _______________

6. _______________

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7. _______________
8. _______________
III. Write the suitable word for each picture. (Places)

9. _______________

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

4. _______________

5. _______________

6. _______________

7. _______________

8. _______________

9. _______________

❸ GRAMMAR
I. Use “should/shouldn't” to fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1. Tom _______________ eat so many lollipops. It's bad for his teeth.
2. He's fifteen. He _______________ drive a car.
3. Pregnant women _______________ smoke as it can damage the baby.
4. We _______________ go somewhere exciting for our holiday.
5. People _______________ drive fast in the town centre.
6. You _______________ ask the teacher for help you if you don't understand the lesson.
7. _______________ I buy the dress or the skirt?
8. She _______________ tell lies.
9. That's a fantastic book. You _______________ read it.
10. The doctor said: “You _______________ eat healthy food. You _______________ eat fast food. You
_______________ watch so much TV. You _______________ walk 1 hour a day. You _______________ drink fruit
juice and water. You _______________ drink wine or beer.
11. You _______________ be so selfish.
12. I don't think you _______________smoke so much.
13. You _______________ exercise more.
14. I think you _______________ try to speak to her.
15. You are overweight. You _______________ go on a diet.
16. Where _______________ we park our car?
17. You _______________ never speak to your mother like this.
18. The kids _______________ spend so much time in front of the TV.
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19. _______________ I tell her the truth or should I say nothing?
20. I think we _______________ reserve our holiday in advance.
II. Use “can/can't” to fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1. I (can/ can't) speak French. I picked it up while I was in France.
2. I (can/ can't) come to the party. I am really busy.
3. We (can/ can't) hear you. The music is so loud.
4. Where are my keys? I (can/ can't) find them.
5. I (can/ can't) believe it. We won two million dollars.
6. We (can/ can't) meet tomorrow if you want.
7. (Can/ Can't) you make me a cup of tea, please?
8. He (can/ can't) jump. His leg hurts so much.
9. Illiterate people (can/ can't) read and write.
10. Fish (can/ can't) swim.
11. (Can/can't) you swim? - Yes, I (can/can't)
12. I'm sorry I (can/can't) help you today, I'm really busy.
13. Please (can/can't) you buy some milk on your way home? - I (can/can't) leave the house
because I'm looking after the baby.
14. I (can/can't) ride a bike but I (can/can't) drive a car.
15. I just (can/can't) manage to wake up on time, I'm always late.
16. Hello, (can/can't) I help you? - Actually, no you (can/can't). This restaurant is awful and we've
been waiting here for half an hour. We're leaving.
17. I have a special talent, I (can/can't) touch my nose with my tongue (can/can't) you?
18. (Can/Can't) I go to the bathroom please?- Yes, of course you (can/can't).
19. Look! It's right there! (Can/Can't) you see it? It's so obvious!
20. I've never been able to eat breakfast in the mornings. I (can/can't) talk to anyone either!
III. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. I like English _______________ I like French very much.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
2. My brother likes Maths _______________ he doesn't like history.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
3. The children forgot their homework,_______________ the teacher was angry with them.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
4. Can you read _______________ write English words?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
5. Are the questions right _______________ wrong?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
6. It's great _______________ it's fun.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
7. Would you like tea _______________ hot chocolate for your breakfast?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
8. Our car is old, _______________ it drives beautifully.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
9. It was very warm, _______________ we all went swimming.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
10. Do we have French _______________ Music after the break?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
11. I like sugar in my tea, _______________ I don't like milk in it.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
12. We were very tired _______________ happy after our flight to Sydney.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
13. Jane was cold, _______________ he put on a coat.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
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14. Julie has a guitar, _______________ she plays it really well.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
15. Maria tried to read a novel in French, _______________it was too difficult.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
16. He lives in London, _______________ he studies at a college.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
17. You can go to the tourist office _______________ ask them for any information you need.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
18. Does Miss Smith like the red boots _______________ the black and white sandals?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
19. Lynda likes Tom _______________ he is in love with Annette.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
20. Geraldine Chaplin is a great actress ________ she is less well-known than her father Charlie Chaplin.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
❹ READING
I. Read the email and write True (T) or False (F) for the statements.
 New message
To: julianstone@frendzmail.com
Subject: Visiting Vietnam
Dear Julian,
I'm so glad you are coming to Vietnam for your vacation. It's beautiful! When you're here, we
should travel to see some of Vietnam's natural wonders. M ộc Châu Highland and Cúc Ph ương
National Park are two beautiful places in the north of Vietnam. There are some really pretty
villages, huge forests, and amazing waterfalls. We can go to both places by train or bus. We
should also go to Phú Quốc Island and Lăng Cô Bay. They have beautiful white sand beaches.
We could go scuba diving and snorkeling there. Those places are famous for their delicious
seafood, too. We can go to Phú Quốc by plane or boat.
See you soon,
Phúc
Sentences
1. Julian is coming to Vietnam for her vacation.
2. Mộc Châu Highland and Cúc Phương National Park are in the south of Vietnam.
3. You can't go to Mộc Châu Highland by bus or train.
4. If you love the beach, you should go to Phú Quốc Island on Lăng Cô Bay.
5. You can eat seafood in Phu Quoc Island.

True/
False

II. Read and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
Christine Robinson, August 12
Bali is a wonderful place for o vocation.
A lot of visitors go to Bali for their vacations every year. You can enjoy the white sand beaches, take
photos, and moot friendly local people. You can also go on cycling tours, scuba diving, and even
snorkeling. Bali is one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia. You can go there by boat or plane.
You should not go there between October and March because it is very rainy. Between April and
October are the best times to visit Bali, during the dry season. You can also go to the International
Film Festival in Bali every September. If you get the chance, you should spend your vacation in this
beautiful place.
1. People can enjoy beautiful beaches with _______________.
A. golden sand
B. white sand
C. rain
D. forest
2. People can enjoy cycling and _______________.
A. rock climbing
B. kayaking
C. scuba diving
D. snorkeling
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3. People can take a _______________ to Bali.
A. bus
B. train
C. boat
D. plane
4. People shouldn't go there between _______________ and _______________ because of the rain.
А. November - December
B. October - December
C. October – March
D. September – December
5. The Indonesian International Film Festival happens every _______________ in Bali.
A. three years
B. year
C. two years
D. four
years
III. Read the article and answer the questions.
I am Kate, I live in Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt. There are more than ten million people
here. A lot of them come from the countryside because there are more jobs here.
I live in an apartment near the city center. It is a busy, exciting place. It has cinemas and shops,
but unfortunately there is a lot of traffic too. Many tourists come from all over the world to see the
Pyramids, which are near the city.
I like Cairo because it is big and exciting. I have a lot of friends and it is easy to meet new people.
I am glad that I live here, but my mother doesn't like it. She used to live in the countryside, and she would
like to go back one day.
1. Is Cairo the capital of Egypt?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How many people are there in Cairo?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why do people go to Cairo?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Where do many tourists come from to see the Pyramids?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Where did Kate's mother used to live?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❺ WRITING
I. Look at the travel brochures and choose a place you'd like to go with your friends on
vacation. Write a paragraph about your choice using the given information.
Write 50 to 60 words.
THE RED CANYON
THE GREEN CAVE
Beautiful place
Interesting place
What to do: go rock climbing, go rafting
What to do: go hiking, go kayaking inside the caves
How to get there: 3 hours by car
How to get there: 5 hours by bus
Where to stay: a hotel by the canyon
Where to stay: a campsite near the cave
Note: swimming: too dangerous!
Note: rock climbing: too dangerous!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
II. Read the information below and write a postcard telling your friend about Boy of Islands.
Write 50 to 60 words.
NEW ZEALAND
BAY OF ISLANDS
- Amazing beaches
- go fishing
- go surfing
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- nice, sunny weather
- delicious seafood

Hello Liam,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Can't wait to see you.
Paul
D. FURTHER PRACTICE (LUYỆN TẬP)
1. The water is too dangerous. We can/can't go kayaking here.
2. The canyon is beautiful. We should/shouldn't go hiking there.
3. The bus comes in five minutes. We can/can't go back to the campsite.
4. We should/shouldn't take the bus. It's too slow. Let's go by train.
5. We can/can't stay at this campsite. It's closed.
6. We should/shouldn't go hiking today. It is raining very hard.
7. You should/shouldn't go to the beach. It really is very beautiful.
8. What can/need we do in Đà Nẵng?
9. We need/should to bring a pillow because the campsite doesn't have any
10. It's very cold at night so/don't bring a jacket.
11. You should/can't swim in that water. It's very dangerous.
12. The campsite has food so/should we don't need to bring any.
II. Complete the sentences by using “although/ because/ but/ so”.
1. _______________ Norway is a beautiful country, it is very cold in winter.
2. It is warm and sunny today _______________ we are going to the beach.
3. The car is very old _______________ it is reliable.
4. Today is my daughter's birthday, _______________ I need to buy her a present.
5. You should take an umbrella _______________ it is going to rain.
6. The camera is expensive _______________ it is very good.
7. I love chips _______________ it is not healthy.
8. His mother is not feeling well, _______________ he needs to take care of her.
9. Your marks in English are low _______________ you don't study hard enough.
10. _______________ he is a good ski instructor, I don't like him very much.
11. I'd like to go with you _______________ I'm too busy right now.
12. There are no buses this hour, _______________ we need to catch a taxi.
13. _______________ it rains a lot in winter, I like walking the dog in the park.
14. He fails his driving test, _______________ he needs to do it again.
15. We invite them to the party _______________ they don't want to come.
16. I don't like the concert _______________ the band doesn't play well.
17. We don't go on holiday _______________ we don't have a lot of money.
18. I want to buy a car _______________ I need it for my job.
19. I'm learning French _______________ I want to live in Paris.
20. _______________ he's got a car, he never drives to work.
III. Rearrange the words to make the full sentences.
1. accident / an / she's / in / because / hospital / she / had.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. but / they / many / work / don't / hours / they / have / money / much.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. asked / Paul / me / question, / a / replied / I / so.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. buy / I / peppers / potatoes. / and / tomatoes,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. them / apple / can / have / an / or/ a / . / She / have / both /. / She / mango / can't / of
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. can / piano /./ Karthik / play / but / he / play / the/ can't / the/ violin
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. hard-working / is / but / her / is / lazy / . / She / very / brother
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. clever / is / and / beautiful / . / she
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. shirt / can / the / blue / or / take / green / shirt/ . / You / the
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10./ am / sister / tall / I / short / . / My / is / but
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