- LISTENING U6

Listen to the audio and do the following tasks.

Listen to the first part of the listening and answer questions 1 to 3 Listen to the second part of the listening (there is a 20s
silence in between) and answer questions 4 to 10

Questions 1 – 3: Which THREE symptoms of compulsive eating disorder are mentioned? Choose THREE letters A-F.
A. overeating
B. excess weight
C. weight loss
D. constant hunger
E. depression
F. continuous eating

Questions 4-8: Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

COMPULSIVE EATING DISORDER

4.CONSTANT SNACKING

5. LOSES CONTROL

6. EMBARRASSED

7. EXTREME DIETS

8. EATING AGAIN

Questions 9 – 10

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

What disease can sufferers of compulsive eating disorder develop?

→ DIABETES
Which organization offers help to people suffering from compulsive eating disorder?
→ OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
 - SPEAKING U6
Chi: To get started, let’s look at the situation. A woman was diagnosed with malaria a few weeks after picking up her friend
from the airport, who had just returned from India. Is that accurate?

Thy: Indeed. She was puzzled since she hadn't traveled anywhere for a year. How could she have contracted malaria?

Chi: It sounds like she contracted the disease at the airport, doesn’t it?

Thy: Possible. One possibility is that she was exposed to her friend who had been in India, which has a high risk of
malaria. That sounds plausible, doesn't it?

Chi: That doesn’t seem quite right, does it? From what I understand, malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, so it's not
contagious between people.

Thy: Right. So, let's explore other possibilities. What if she got bitten by a mosquito while waiting for her friend at the
airport?

Chi: Yes, that's a possibility. She might not have realized she was bitten. Mosquitos could have been everywhere, couldn't
they?

Thy: True. In crowded places like airports, mosquitoes could indeed be everywhere. And they feast on every inch of
exposed flesh.

Chi: Yes, that’s right.

Thy: So what do you think she can do to avoid this disease?

Chi: I think she should bring herself with things like long socks or long gloves when going out, shouldn’t she?

Thy: Yes, besides that, I also think she should carry mosquito spray with her every time she goes to public or places like
rivers or lakes, which create conditions for mosquitoes to live.

Chi: Yeah, you're right, I think those are the best prevention ways for her to protect her from malaria.
 - WRITING U6
Write a cause-and-effect essay for ONE of the following questions:
+ How important is it for countries to fund research into disease?
Investing in research for diseases is just as crucial as funding education and healthcare for any nation. It serves as
a proactive shield against the outbreak of diseases and enhances a nation's economic well-being.
Disease research empowers scientists to delve into the complexity of various diseases, therefore understanding
causes, transmission methods. This investment leads to the development of new treatments, preventive measures, and
vaccination, which is a critical intervention to combat diseases, reduce mortality rates, and ultimately enhance public
health. For instance, the development of vaccines against diseases like polio, measles, and influenza has significantly
contributed to saving lives and improving global health outcomes.
Moreover, allocating resources to disease research can alleviate economic burdens by reducing dependence on
other countries for treatments and prevention methods. Instead, it opens avenues for economic gain through the creation
of innovative therapies, medical technologies, and expertise that can be shared globally. This not only boosts economic
growth but also fosters collaboration and solidarity among nations in addressing common health challenges.
In conclusion, funding research into diseases is indispensable as it strengthens public health and promotes
economic resilience and global cooperation. This investment is not only essential for addressing current health threats
but also for preparing for future pandemics and emerging infectious diseases. By prioritizing disease research, nations can
ensure the well-being of their populations and contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world for generations to
come.
+ Why does a pandemic, such as COVID-19, have a serious impact on a country’s economy?
+ Should children be taught about ways to limit disease transmission?
Notes:
+ Word count: 250 words (+/- 10%)
+ Revise the model, grammar, and writing skills on pages 111 – 113
+ Use cause-and-effect language
 - SPEAKING U7
Read the information about global water challenges on p. 132. You can go with that topic or think of other global
challenges the world is facing. What can people do to improve the situation? Talk about your ideas in 2 minutes.
Notes:
Review Speaking skills on pages 128 - 131
Use narrative language
Climate change, with its profound and potentially enduring impacts on our world, is widely regarded as one of the greatest
survival challenges of the 21st century. It refers to the long-term rise in the Earth’s overall temperature, primarily
attributable to human activities that emit greenhouse gasses, thereby trapping heat in our atmosphere. Climate shifts
poses serious threats such as melting ice, rising sea level, extreme weather events and extreme heat waves. Take HCM
city, in Viet Nam, as an example, residents here are enduring the hottest period recorded in the last 30 years, with
temperatures coincidentally exceeding 38 degrees Celsius due to heat waves exacerbated by climate change. These soaring
temperatures not only disrupt our daily life but also endanger our lives. Looking forward to a 2050 climate scenario, if
greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at today's rate, additional global warming of about 1.5 degrees Celsius could
occur by 2050. This underscores the urgent need to address climate change as a global problem.
- LISTENING U7
Questions 1 – 3
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The project is about ENERGY CONSUMPTION. It includes a group of fuels called FOSSIL FUELS. This type of fuel affects
the weather by creating GLOBAL WARMING.

Questions 4 – 6

What percentage of each fuel is used in the world?

1. natural gas: B
2. nuclear oil: A
3. others: C

a. 45 percent; b.20 percent; c.8 percent

Questions 7 – 10: Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Richard believes that the main problem with using fossil fuels is:
A. they affect everybody through global warming.
B. their supply will eventually run out.
C. they create gases that pollute the air and damage all living things.

Shirley wants to research nuclear energy because:

A. the fuels used in nuclear energy release radiation even after they have been used
B. she wants to know how nuclear waste is disposed of
C. of public concerns over nuclear power stations situated close to where they live

Regarding other energy sources Richard:

A. is going to research renewable energy sources
B. is not going to research renewable energy sources
C. has not decided if he is going to research renewable energy sources

For the next meeting, Shirley will find some information about:
A. the benefits of coal and oil
B. energy sources
C. nuclear power stations

- READING U7
1. B
2. F
3. E
4. A
5. G
6. D
 - LISTENING U8
Questions 1 – 2
Complete the notes on the Citizens Advice Bureau using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each gap.
1 _____RECOMMEND______ a solicitor Suggest where you can find free legal advice Inform you whether you can get 2
_____CLAIM______ to cover legal costs

Questions 3 – 4
Complete the notes on the police using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap
don’t be aggressive do not try to bribe police officers ask plain-clothes police officers for some 3 ___________FORMS OF
IDENTIFICATION_________ give your true name and address if asked do not sign anything without a solicitor’s 4
_________ADVICE___________ you can make one telephone call.

Questions 5 – 6
Complete the following notes on illegal actions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.
The following things are illegal:
the possession of 5 _________DEFENSIVE WEAPON__________ the possession or 6 _________use__________ of drugs
disorderly conduct

Questions 7 – 10
Decide which FOUR of the following statements are true, according to the speaker.
It is socially acceptable to drink a lot of alcohol.
People often arrange to meet in bars.
Drinking non-alcoholic drinks in bars is socially acceptable.
You can drink a little and still drive a car.
You can drink in public.
Doctors can give patients otherwise illegal drugs.
You must be over 18 to buy alcohol.
Many people use illegal drugs.
- READING U8
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given words/ phrases
campaign (n.) - manipulate (v.) - scale (n.) - transformation (n.) - distort (v.) - misleading (adj.) - skyrocket (v.) -
unprecedented (adj.) - error-prone (adj.) - prominent (adj.) - take … with a grain of salt (phr.) - visualize (v.)
1. A graph must not _____MANIPULATE_______ important data by making differences look greater than they actually are.
2. The photograph was in a(n) _____PROMINENT________ position on the home page of the website.
3. The _____SCALE______ of the map made the distance look short, but it took all day to drive between the two cities.
4. Our last advertising ____CAMPAIGN__________ was successful; a week’s worth of ads increased sales by 20 percent.
5. A good graph helps readers to ______VISUALIZE_______ the data described in the text.
6. The number of complaints last year _____SKYROCKETED_______ as readers became more aware of data
misrepresentation.
7. _______TAKE________ that email promising large cash rewards _______WITH A GRAIN OF SALT________
8. The picture has been _________DISTORTED________ to hide cracks.
9. Analyzing data can often be a complex and ______MISLEADING_______ process.
10. The chart is _____ERROR-PRONE_________ because it does not state the number of people interviewed.
11. After so many ________TRANSFORMATION_______, it was impossible to retrieve the raw data.
12. The newspaper took the _______UNPRECEDENTED________ decision to publish an article explaining its policy for
creating infographics.
B. Where can you find the information below? Write the paragraph number.
1. Colors are commonly used in data representations to deliberately deceit readers. Paragraph: __4_
2. Infographics help us visualize large amounts of information. Paragraph: _1__
3. Some sources of data are generally trusted to present data accurately. Paragraph: __7_
4. It is important to know how the information in an infographic has been changed from the raw numbers.
Paragraph: __11_
5. Pharmaceutical companies may produce infographics that exaggerate the benefits of drugs they make.
Paragraph: __6_
6. It is easy to be manipulated by infographics because most people believe what they see more than what they
read. Paragraph: _2__

C. Which pieces of advice are recommended in the article? Choose the correct answers
1. Make sure the scientists who collected the data are experienced professionals.
2. Do not trust infographics that use color to show differences.
3. Read the scale on the vertical axis (or y-axis) carefully.
4. You should be highly suspicious of infographics that do not indicate the source of the data.
5. It is important to check the actual numbers when reading a graph that displays percentages.
6. You should look carefully for the date when the information was collected, as infographics sometimes
present old information.