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Name: …………………………………….. Date: …………………..

UNIT 1: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD
Lesson 1
A. PRONUNCIATION
I. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. giant B. agent C. vegetable D. language
2. A. choice B. change C. chance D. chaos
3. A. sugar B. magician C. guidance D. gardening
4. A. charity B. chemistry C. cholesterol D. stomach
5. A. garage B. garbage C. gallery D. imagination
B. VOCABULARY
I. Complete the sentences using the words in the boxes.
lyrics subtitles method come across look up
1. These days, a language learner can _________ a word more easily with an online dictionary.
2. When reading English newspaper, you may _________ words you do not know.
3. Another _________ to improve your speaking skills is learning from small talks in movies.
4. I find that learning the _________ of a song helps me improve my language skills.
5. Watching a movie with _________ is one of the best ways to naturally learn new vocabulary.
Keys: 1. Look up; 2. Come across; 3. Method; 4. Lyrics; 5. Subtitles
II. Complete the conversation using the words in the boxes.

method subtitles lyrics note down go over

Hans: Could you give me some advice on how to improve my English, Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith: Of course. You can read English books and articles to improve your vocabulary. While
reading (6) ______________ any words you don’t know. Then look them up later.
Hans: OK. Anything else I can do with that, Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith: Another (7) ______________ is listening to podcasts or learning from the (8)
______________ of a song.
Hans: So, what about watching English shows?
Mr. Smith: That’s good. You can also turn on the (9) ______________ to help with your
comprehension.
Hans: Those are great ideas.
Mr. Smith: And don’t forget to (10) ______________ your notes. Practice makes perfect.
* Keys: 1. Note down; 2. Method; 3. Lyrics; 4. Subtitles; 5. Go over
C. GRAMMAR:
I. Choose the best options.
1. Emma has a habit of going (over/ up/ down/ across) her notes before an exam.
2. Ms. Davis usually tells us to note (on/ up/ down/ across) important grammar rules.
3. Marie often turns (on/ up/ over/ in) subtitles when she watches English movies.
4. It’s common to come (over/ up/ down/ across) unfamiliar words when you read English books.
5. “Be sure to look (over/ up/ down/ for) words to understand their meaning,” the teacher said.
II. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.
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6. Let’s play some background music _________ speaking practice more enjoyable.
7. The teacher turned on the projector _________ some English videos to her students.
8. I often use subtitles while watching English movies _________ me understand the conversations.
9. I like to listen to English pop songs and learn from the lyrics _________ my vocabulary.
10. I often listen and repeat after characters in movies _________ my English speaking skills.
* Keys: 6. To make; 7. To show; 8. To help; 9. To expand; 10. To improve
D. READING
I. Read the texts about English learning. Circle the best options.
Learning English can be difficult, but there are numerous fun ways (1) ___________ your skills.
Online dictionaries are useful tools for language learners. These dictionaries make it easier to look (2)
___________ unknown words quickly. Using an online dictionary while reading a book, listening to a
podcast or watching a movie can make leaning easier. Language exchange groups are another useful
resource for English learners. These groups can (3) ___________ you with native English speakers
who are also learning your language. It’s a good idea that you can improve your language skills and
help others achieve their goals at (4) ___________ same time. Finally, activities such as watching
English movies and TV shows with subtitles, playing word games or quizzes and taking part in
language challenges an make learning more enjoyable.
Overall, learning English can take a lot of time (5) ___________ effort. For that reason, it’s
important to set goals you can reach and practice often.
1. A. improve B. improves C. to improve D. to improving
2. A. up B. in C. on D. down
3. A. connect B. connected C. connecting D. to connect
4. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
5. A. or B. and C. but D. yet
II. Read the text. Circle the best answers.
There are many ways to learn English, and each has its own benefits and effectiveness. One popular
method is learning English online. There are a lot of websites, apps and online courses that are suitable
for different language levels. You can learn to read, write and speak English through video lessons,
practice exercises and even real-time conversations with native speakers. However, it is important to
remember that the internet alone might not be enough to help you learn well and improve your English
language skills. It is essential to support your online learning with other activities and resources.
Another good way’s reading English books, newspaper or magazines. This activity can help you
learn new words, improve your grammar and grasp sentence structure. You can start with materials
that are right for your English level, then continue with more difficult texts. You can also improve
your English by listening to podcast music and watching movies. This will allow you to hear different
accent and improve your listening skills. Finally, think about taking an English course if you can. In a
classroom with an experienced instructor, you can get help, feedback and chance to practice with other
students.
6. What is the best title for the text?
A. Online English B. Ways to learn English
C. Reading textbooks D. English Speakers’ Talk
7. Which word has the CLOSET meaning to the word method in paragraph 1?
A. way B. tool C. device D. utensil
8. What does the word materials in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. clothes B. tools C. articles D. resources
9. Which word has the CLOSET meaning to the word accents in paragraph 2?
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A. methods B. subtitles C. lyrics D. pronunciations
10. According to the text, which is NOT mentioned as a suggestion for learning English?
A. reading English texts B. travelling to another country
C. talking with native speakers D. practicing through video lessons
E. SPEAKING
Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box
A: What can I do for you?
B: Note them down and go over them regularly, Hans.
C: I mean an online dictionary.
D: One good way is to look up new words in a dictionary.
F: It’s a fantastic way to improve you English skills.
Hans: Hey, Maries. I need to ask you for a favor.
Marie: Hi, Hans. (1) _____________________________________________
Hans: I really want to improve my English, but I’m not sure where to start.
Marie: OK. (2) _________________________________________________
Hans: A dictionary? I don’t think it’s a good idea to take it with me all day.
Marie: No, Hans. (3) _______________________________________. You use it on your phone.
Hans: That sounds like a good idea, Marie. But how can I remember all those new words?
Marie: That’s easy! (4)___________________________________________.
Hans: That makes sense. And what about speaking with native speakers?
Marie: Absolutely! (5)____________________________________________.
Hans: Got it. Thanks, Marie.
Marie: Anytime, Hans.
* Keys: 1. A; 2.D; 3.C; 4.B; 5.E
F. WRITING
I. Put the words in the correct order to make complete sentences.
1. me?/ this/ word/ for/ look/ you/ Can/ up
=>______________________________________________________________
2. to/ study/ English?/ What/ the/ methods/ are/ best
=>______________________________________________________________
3. do/ What/ you/ usually/ do/ to/ English/ your/ improve/ vocabulary?
=>______________________________________________________________
4. the/ always/ turn/ to/ me/ subtitles/ on/ helps/ movies./ I/ understand/ the
=>______________________________________________________________
5. After/ I/ go/ often/ class,/ notes/ over/ lesson/ understand/ to/ my/ better./ the
=>______________________________________________________________
II. Make sentences using the prompts.
6. I/ often/ go over/ essays/ look for/ errors.
=>______________________________________________________________
7. What/ you/ usually/ do/ remember/ new/ English/ words?
=>______________________________________________________________
8. Should/ we/ turn on/ subtitles/ understand/ actors’/ words/ movies?
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9. People/ all/ world/ now/ use/ many/ different/ methods/ learn/ English.
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10. I/ often/ note down/ words/ and/ look/ up/ later/ in/ dictionary.
=>______________________________________________________________
* Keys
1. Can you look up this word for me?
2. What are the best methods to study English?
3. What do you usually do to improve your English vocabulary?
4. I always turn on the subtitles to help me understand the movies.
5. After class, I often go over my notes to understand the lesson better.
6. I often go over my essays to look for errors.
7. What do you usually do to remember new English words?
8. Should we turn on subtitles to understand actors’ words in movies?
9. People from all over the world now use many different methods to learn English./
/Or People from all over the world are now using many different methods to learn English.
10. I often note down (the) words and look them up later in a/ my dictionary.

Name: …………………………………….. Date: …………………..

UNIT 1: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD
Lesson 2

A. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. since B. file C. smile D. time
2. A. mistake B. situation C. worldwide D. international
3. A. lyric B. exercise C. improve D. internet
4. A. online B. difficult C. different D. important
5. A. subtitle B. English C. practice D. dictionary
B. VOCABULARY
I. Circle the best answers.
1. Since English can open a lot of job ________, you need to be good at it.
A. careers B. centers C. description D. opportunities
2. In our country, we speak Vietnamese, our native language, and learn English as a ________
language.
A. local B. common C. formal D. foreign
3. My friend will participate in a(n) ________ exchange program next month.
A. overseas B. worldwide C. globally D. internationally
4. I really like this English grammar book because its ________ are useful and interesting.
A. lyrics B. subtitles C. contents D. stores
5. Since our students are so worried about their future ________ we often organize workshops.
A. projects B. careers C. classes D. schools.
II. Complete the sentences using the words in the boxes.
contents worldwide career essential opportunity
6. People use English ________ as it is a widely spoken language.
7. I really like this comic book because it has exciting ________.
8. Knowing English is ________ because it can help you find a good job.
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9. The school offers a(n) ________ to study in Singapore in the summer.
10. Language learning can open doors to exciting ________ opportunities in fields such as translation
and language teaching.
* Keys: 6. Worldwide; 7. Contents; 8. Essential; 9. Opportunity; 10. Career
C. GRAMMAR
I. Circle the correct options.
1. My pronunciation improved a lot (because/ because of) practiced through videos every day.
2. Dennis wants to take extra English classes after school (as/ because of) he’s not good at it.
3. Many people are studying English (as/ because of) its worldwide use.
4. (Since/ Because of) English is an international language, you can use it to travel overseas.
5. It’s a good idea to learn English (because of/ because) the career opportunities it can open up.
II. Circle the mistake in each sentence.
6. Kim wants to improve her English skills because of she plans to study overseas.
A. her B. because of C. to study D. overseas
7. Pat enjoys watching movies with subtitles since helps her understand the movies better.
A. watching B. with C. since D. helps
8. Liam improved his English since of all the English courses he took.
A. improved B. since C. the D. courses
9. Because of English isn’t easy to learn quickly, we need a proper study method.
A. because of B. isn’t C. quickly D. a
10. As of we both enjoy learning English, would you like to practice speaking English together?
A. as of B. learning C. to practice D. speaking
D. LISTENING
I. Listen to Lenny and Dan talking about learning English. Circle the best options.
1. Lenny enjoys learning English because she thinks ________.
A. it’s interesting B. it’s popular C. it’s essential D. it’s easy
2. Lenny prefers to study in Australia because ________.
A. it’s home to kangaroo B. she wants to see real kangaroos
C. it has wonderful kangaroos D. there are lots of kangaroos there
3. Dan really likes ________.
A. singing English songs B. listening to English songs
C. listening and singing along D. listening to English news
4. Dan’s studying English to ________.
A. read English news B. study overseas
C. work in an international company D. enjoy songs and movies English
5. Lenny and Dan might ________ after school.
A. go home B. go to the library C. go to a movie D. play games
II. Listen to a talk about why it’s important to learn English. Fill in each gap with ONE WORD
6. Since most universities and schools abroad offer courses in English, you need to learn English for
your __________________ study.
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7. If students are fluent in English, they can easily __________________ lectures, discussions, and
exercises.
8. People at __________________ companies need to have strong English skills.
9. Strong English-speaking skills can significantly increase your __________________ opportunities.
10. Learning English helps you gain access to a wealth of __________________ learning resources.
* Keys: 6. Overseas; 7. Understand; 8. International; 9. Career; 10. online
E. SPEAKING
Circle the best responses.
1. Alex: I like watching the news to improve my English. How about you? – Ann: ___________
A. I don’t like it much. B. The weather’s great!
C. Everyone needs it. D. His English is amazing.
2. Andy: I want to learn English. Where should I start? – Sally: ___________
A. It’s far from here. B. It’s about 2 hours.
C. It’s in the city center. D. Learn vocabulary first.
3. Nick: Why do you think so? – Sue: ___________
A. What’s that? B. See you later.
C. What time again? D. Because it’s popular.
4. Kim: It’s a good idea to study English with native speakers. – Dan: ___________
A. What do you do? B. How’s everything going?
C. Why do you think so? D. When do you leave for Australia?
5. Phil: I plan to study overseas in New Zealand. – Don: ___________
A. Really? Why? B. Are you free today?
C. Do you have a minute? D. Can you call me back?
F. WRITING
I. Put the words/ phrases in the correct order to make complete sentences.

1. We/ practice/ can/ we/ since/ both/ together/ English./ like/ speaking
=>____________________________________________________________
2. My/ this/ book/ because/ like/ of/ its/ content/ friends
=>____________________________________________________________
3. I/ am/ want/ learning/ because/ I/ to/ an/ international company/ English/ work for
=>____________________________________________________________
4. cheaper/ of/ the/ Because/ I/ to/ study English/ cost/ decided/ in/ the Philippines
=>____________________________________________________________
5. My pronunciation/ as/ improved/ I/ practiced/ reading/ every day./ aloud

II. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings.

6. My sister attends evening English classes because of her desire to get a good job.
=> As_________________________________________________________
7. Because English offers many career opportunities, many people are studying it.
=> Because of__________________________________________________
8. Since Liam performed excellently, he won first place in the English-speaking contest.
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=> Because of__________________________________________________
9. Because of the helpfulness of English for overseas study, students should learn it.
=> Since_______________________________________________________
10. Because of the importance of English for my future job, I will take an English course overseas.
=> As_________________________________________________________
* Keys:
1. We can practice speaking together since we both like English.
2. My friends like this book because of its contents.
3. I am learning English because I want to work for an international company.
4. Because of the cheaper cost, I decided to study English in the Philippines.
5. My pronunciation improved as I practiced reading aloud every day.
6. As my sister desires to get a good job, she attends evening English classes.
7. Because of many career opportunities English offers, many people are studying it.
8. Because of his excellent performance, Liam won the first place in the English-speaking contest.
/Or Because of Liam’s excellent performance, he won the first place in the English-speaking contest.
9. Since English is helpful for overseas study, students should learn it.
10. Since English is important for my future job, I will take an English course overseas.

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A. VOCABULARY
I. Match the definitions/ descriptions to the words/ phrases in the box.
1. to look careful for something 1. A. figure out
2. the quality of being important 2. B. importance
3. to find the answer to something by thinking about it 3. C. check out
4. to look at something to find out what it’s like 4. D. search for
5. to look at, listen to or think carefully about something or someone 5. D. pay attention
to
II. Complete the sentences using the words/ phrases in the box.
figure out make sure check out double-check pay attention to
6. ______________ this new English learning app. It’s really helpful!
7. After hours of studying, I finally managed to ______________ the solution to this English puzzle.
8. ______________to practice speaking English every day to improve your fluency.
9. Before you submit your essay, ______________ your grammar and spelling.
10. While speaking English, ______________ the pronunciation of English words for better
communication.
* Keys: 1. D; 2. B; 3. A; 4. C; 5. E
6. Check out; 7. Figure out; 8. Make sure; 9. Double-check; 10. Pay attention to
B. LISTENING
I. Listen to Hans and Mr. Ford talking about English learning. Write TRUE or FALSE
1. Hans wants to study abroad when he turns sixteen. ________
2. Mr. Ford says that Hans needs to read comics to build a strong vocabulary. ________
3. Mr. Ford says that Hans needs to work on grammar because it’s helpful. ________
4. Hans can learn grammar rules and use them correctly with a grammar book. ________
5. Mr. Ford says to Hans that he should not make grammatical mistakes. ________
II. Listen to the rest of the conversation. Circle the best answers.
6. What does Han need to do every day to improve his English?
A. listen to music B. read subtitles
C. watch English movies D. listen to and speak in English
7. Why is Hans worried about his English-speaking skills?
A. Because English isn’t popular in his place. B. Because it’s expensive to learn English.
C. Because nobody wants to speak with him. D. Because he think English speaking is difficult.
8. What can Hans do to improve his English-speaking skills?
A. travel abroad B. join online classes
C. take an English course D. connect with English speakers online
9. What does Mr. Ford talk about the online English exchange groups?
A. They are useful. B. They are affordable. C. They are free. D. They are expensive.
10. What does Mr. Ford tell Hans to do when he looks for an English exchange group?
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C. to find a good website D. to choose different websites
* Keys: 1. T; 2. F; 3. T; 4. T; 5. F
C. READING
I. Match the paragraphs to the correct headings.
A. Making mistakes B. Developing a habit C. Making a plan
1. ___
When you learn a language, it’s important to have a plan or goal. Think about why you want to
learn English and what you would you like to achieve. For example, you might want to read a certain
book in English or talk with a native speaker in a natural way.
2. ___
It takes a lot of time and work to learn a new language. So, if you want to study well, it’s essential
to have a routine. You should think about how much time you have each day or week to study. Next,
you need to plan your time to make a routine. If you study for thirty minutes a day or two hours a
week, your English may get better over time.
3. ___
You won’t learn English perfectly immediately. Everyone makes mistakes when learning English,
and even native speakers, but these mistakes can help you improve your English skills. You can ask
the native you’re talking with to show the mistakes you make and how to correct them.
II. Read the text about different uses of English. Circle the best options.
It is essential to learn English (4) _____ it benefits people in many different ways these days. First,
English allows people from all over the world to (5) _____ with each other. It’s easier to meet new
people this way. If you can speak English, you can communicate with people of (6) _____ cultures.
Secondly, because English is an international language, speaking it well can help you have a fantastic
(7) _____ at companies worldwide. Furthermore, English is the most often used language on the
internet. Almost every website, article, blog and social media network has content (8) _____ English.
If you understand and speak English, you can use the internet to find the information you need.
Knowing English can also make your overseas travel more enjoyable because airports and tourist
destinations (9) _____ announcements in English. It will be easier for you to travel to different
countries if you speak English well. (10) _____, English serves various purposes, making it a valuable
skill to possess since it becomes more important in many areas of life.
4. A. but B. or C. and D. because
5. A. connect B. connects C. connected D. connecting
6. A. same B. like C. similar D. different
7. A. time B. age C. career D. period
8. A. in B. on C. at D. into
9. A. make B. makes C. to make D. making
10. A. final B. finalise C. finally D. finalist
* Keys: 1. C; 2. B; 3. A
D. SPEAKING
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1. Liam: Why are you learning English? – Eva: ___________
A. Just give it a try. B. It’s not far from our school.
C. I want to study overseas. D. I’m doing an English evening class.
2. Olivia: Let’s meet at the school library. – Mia: ___________
A. Bye for now. B. OK. What time?
C. It’s around the corner. D. It’s beautiful today.
3. Meg: How about going to English Club this Saturday? – Nick: ___________
A. English is fun. B. Where is it?
C. I don’t have it now. D. It’s not on Saturday.
4. Brian: I don’t like travelling. – Laura: ___________
A. It’s fine today. B. Really? Why?
C. It’s wet when I travel. D. I like to travel alone.
5. Elen: Do you have any plans for the weekend? – Ben: ___________
A. It’s sunny. B. That’s a good idea.
C. I’m sorry to hear that. D. Nothing special. Why?
E. WRITING
I. Complete the email using the phrases/ clauses in the box.
A: Let me know
B: to hear from you
C: with English subtitles
D: there are none of them
E: to improve my vocabulary
Hi Ben,
I was glad (1) _____. Here are my English study methods.
First, I often go over my notes because this helps me understand everything. I also note down new
words then look them up (2) _____.
Second, I have different ways to learn, like taking online classes, listening to podcasts or even
watching movies (3) _____. They help me learn and use English better.
Third, when I finish writing an essay or something. I always check my writing for spelling and
grammatical mistakes to make sure (4) _____.
Finally, I search for free English courses on the internet to learn more.
Hope you’ll find my tips helpful. (5) _____ if you need help. Bye for now!
Grace
* Keys: 1. B; 2. E; 3. C; 4. D; 5. A
II. Write an email to a pen pal to share your English study methods. Write 100 – 120 words.
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* Suggested answer
Hi Hans,
Thank you for your message. Check out these enjoyable English-language activities and study
methods.
First, you can watch English-language movies or TV shows. It’s a great way to pick up new
vocabulary. Don’t forget to turn on the English subtitles to fully comprehend the new vocabulary.
Second, you can read English stories. You are free to read whatever you want. Remember to select
a text that is a little above your language level each time to learn some new words.
Finally, you will be able to listen to your favorite English music. Just make sure to read the lyrics to
understand what the singer is singing.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
For the time being, bye.
Marie.

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