MODULE 4

LISTENNING
PART 1:
Example: Where did the man leave his camera?

I put it down on the steps while I put my coat

on/ it might still be there.

1. Which activity will the family do this year?

The children want to go cycling/We all want to go

together so we've decided to let the children choose this
year,
2. Which is the woman’s house?

but look out for a big tree. It's by the front gate and it's
covered in lovely white flowers at the moment
 3. Why will drivers have problems this morning?

The police have warned drivers to expect delays coming

into town because of repairs to Victoria Bridge

4. What time will Robin leave the house?

He said he'd be round to pick you up at half past

six instead of six o'clock

5. What did Simon do this morning?

Pete rang and he kept me talking for ages.

6. What hasn’t the girl packed yet?

I can't find any toothpaste anywhere

7. What has the woman just bought?

It'll keep the sun of my face

 PART 2
8. The Railway Princess is on television from…………..
A 9.00 to 10.00.. These go on until 9.00 when we have a
B 9.00 to 10.30. film specially made for television
C 9.30 to 11.00. called The Railway Princess. Then
from 10:30 until 12.00.

9. There is a music programme for teenagers.……..

A early in the morning. At lunchtime, we have
B before lunch. something for teenagers -Here
C at lunchtime.
and Now-our music programme
10. You can see a football match between……..
A. Ireland and Spain.
This afternoon you can watch the
B Brazil and Ireland. match between Brazil and Ireland
C Spain and Italy.
11. If the weather is bad, there will be no…….
A cycling.
B skiing. If the tonnia in cancelled because of rain
C C tennis.
12. In the quiz programme, teams have to guess………..
A the year.
Each team is shown pictures of people
B the person. who ware in the news in one particular
C C the place. year, or important things that
happened in that year. The teams
guess when that wax

13. W hat kind of film is I Could Live Forever?

A. a comedy
You'll recognise the songs, now well
B. a musical known, made famous by the film and
C. a thriller sung by Julia Jones. And of course
there's some wonderful dancing.
 PART 3
Listen to Carlos asking for information about a library.
14. The library is closed until ………..
A. Thursday. B. Wednesday. C. Tuesday.

The library's closed until Thursday.

15. What must Carlos take to the library?

A. a student card B. a teacher’s letter C. a passport

you must bring a letter from your teacher.

16. How much will it cost Carlos to join?

A. 10 euros B. 15 euros C. 20 euros

it usually costs 3000 pesetas, but students

can join for 1500.

17. Carlos will get………………

A. 2 library tickets. B. 3 library tickets. C. 4 library tickets.
You get four tickets and you can keep the books
for three weeks.
18. On Saturdays, the library opens at……
A. 10.30 a.m. B. 11.00 a.m. C. 2.30 p.m.

and ten thirty to two thirty on Saturdays.

19. The library is in………………

A. Murdoch Street. B. Murdosh Street. C. Murdock Street.

It's in Murdoch Street. it's M- U-R-D-O-C-H.

 PART 4: You will hear a man called Karl, and his wife, Jenny, talking
about the holiday they have just had.
20. Jenny and Karl are both pleased to be home after their holiday.

Not really, I'm sorry our holiday's over. I'll miss the beach.

21. Jenny thinks the weather forecast they heard for their holiday week
was correct.

Well, most of the week was like that

22. Jenny and Karl both liked the way their hotel served meals.

-Karl And it was good to be able to help ourselves to

what we wanted Jerary: Mmm...it saved delays, and fi
meand we could get out quich quickly in the mornings,
too. The watters were very helpful, I must say
- Karl Mon that was good

23. Jenny thinks they had a better room on this holiday than last year.

The only thing I wasn't happy about temperature in

the room. It was so hot!! I don't know why the air
conditioning didn't work, though
24. Karl was angry about the state of the hotel sports equipment.

One of the machmes in the gym was broken, too But

I suppose it was a very busy time, so the staff were
properly These things happen, don't they? It didn’t
matter to me

25. Jenny and Karl are both keen to plan another holiday immediately.

I was hoping we could go to the coast again, but with

all the work I've got at the moment, we'll have to wait
and see/Okay, then
 READING COMPREHENSION
PART 1

1. Why don't we watch a DVD tonight? A. That's a good idea.

B. I hope so.

C. What a pity.
2. We'll have to discuss about it this A. Can you do it?
afternoon. B. Have you?

C. At what time?
3. Can I try this pair of jeans in a larger A. That'll be very nice.
size, please? B. Let me check for you.

C. I can't understand it.

4. Do you agree with their proposal? A. I haven’t.

B. Certainly not.

C. No, I’m not.

5. I can’t speak much Russian. A. It’s not really enough.

B. That won’t be a problem.

C. I’m afraid I don’t want to.

PART 2
. A. You can use this medicine up to one
month after opening it.
B. This bottle contains enough medicine for
6.
one month.
C. Unopened bottles of medicine must be
. thrown away within one month.
. A. If you start this book now you will finish at
Christmas.
B. If you have not made a reservation by
7.
Christmas, you will be too late.
.
C. Make your reservation for Christmas
soon.
Who is this sign meant for ?

8. A. teachers

B. children

C. drivers
What must you NOT do?

9. A. open the door.

B. put things in front of the door.

C. Lock the door.

You can par k your car …..

10. A. behind the restaurant.

B. in front of the restaurant.

C. next to the restaurant.

 PART 3
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve been always a bit of entertainer and played the fun man. I was a
part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences.
It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone
smile.
I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house
with my wife, Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend
a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with
music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing,
by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook
books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight
working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at
home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with
whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I am a home-loving
person really. I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about
twice a month.
There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children.
I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on
cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then.
When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping.
11. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. to describe how he lives.
B. to say what makes him laugh.
C. to talk about his cooking ideas.
D. to explain how he started in TV.
12. What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
A. He is a very good musician.
B. He likes to plan the family meals.
C. He is nervous about performing on stage.
D. He enjoys spending time with his family.
13. What does the writer say about himself?
A. He loves going out and meeting people.
B. He is very familiar to his father.
C. He enjoys being popular.
D. He should go to bed earlier.
14. What does he say about his working life?
A. He would like to appear less on TV.
B. He gets his best ideas at certain times.
C. He prefers being a comedian.
D. He should practice cooking more.
15. Which of the followings is the best description of the writer?
A. The popular TV comedian who enjoys cooking, watching football, and
having a busy social life.
B. The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and,
above all, having a happy family life.
C. The singing TV cook who likes making jokes, playing with his children,
and having an early night.
D. The cook and comedian who takes great care about the way he cooks his
food and enjoys listening to music more than anything.
PART 4
Questions 16-25.
When you first apply for a job, you (16) ______not succeed in getting it.
It’s always a good (17) ______to ask them to explain to you what prevented
from beating the other candidates. Don’t complain (18) _________ the
situation, but ask them to advise you (19) ______ you can do better next
time. Perhaps the interviewer disapproved of or disagreed (20) __________
something you said. Perhaps they just glanced at your application and saw
something that made it easy to (21) ________ between you and another
candidate. Don’t regard it as a failure, but recognize (22) ________ as a
chance to learn more. (23)______you don’t worry too much about it and
continue to believe in yourself, you’ll (24) ______ the chance you’ve been
waiting for. Then, your family and friends (25) _______ be able to
congratulate you on your success!
16. A. have B. must C. might D. do
17. A. view B. idea C. opinion D. point
18. A. about B. on C. with D. for
19. A. where B. when C. what D. why
20. A. in B. with C. for D. of
21. A. choose B. get C. take D. have
22. A. its B. it’s C. it D. it’d
23. A. eventual B. eventually C. event D. even
24. A. find B. found C. looked D. look
25. A. must B. should C. will D. shall
 SPEAKING
PART 1:

Travelling
1. Where do you usually go on vacations?
2. Have you ever been to a foreign country on holiday?
3. How often do you spend holidays with your family?

1. Where do you usually go on vacations?

► I usually go on vacation in Vung Tau because I love the beaches and
coastal areas. I feel relaxed when I come there.
► I usually go on vacation to Ha Tien because there is a beautiful beach
with interesting games on the sea.
2. Have you ever been to a foreign country on holiday?
► I have never been to the forgein country on holiday because I think it's
too expensive for a student.
►I have never been on vacation abroad because.....
3. How often do you spend holidays with your family?
►I rarelly spend my holiday with my family. I prefer go on holiday with my
friends.
►I often go on vacation with my family, especially on weekends or
holidays.
1. Where do you usually go on vacations?
I usually go on vacations to different places. Sometimes I visit beaches or
coastal areas to relax and enjoy the sun and sea. Other times, I explore
historical cities or patural landmacki to learn about different cultures and
environments.
- coastal areas vùng biển
- Explote khám phá
- Historycal cities: những thành phố lịch sử
- narural landmarks phong cảnh tự nhiên
2. Have you ever been to a foreign country on holiday?
-Yes, I have been to a foreign country on holiday. Last year, my family and I
went to Singapore for vacation. It was an amazing experience to explore a
different culture, try new foods, and visit famous landmarks like Gardens by
the Bay: Cloud Forest; Singapore Flyer, Chinatown.....
- No, I have never been on holiday to a foreign country because I think it's
too expensive for a student. But, I will one day.
amazing experience trải nghiệm tuyệt vời
3. How often do you spend holidays with your family?
I usually spend holidays with my family. We make it a point to spend quality
time together during holidays such as Christmas, New Year, and other
special occasions.
PART 2:
Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition)
that you took part in.
You should say:
What kind of competition it was and how you found out about it,
What you had to do:
What the prizes were:
And explain why you chose to take part in that competition.

► I once participated in a question-answering competition in middle

school. The competition is called Gold Medal. In that contest,
approximately 50 students participated and had to compete with other
contestants through two rounds to receive high prizes. I had to thoroughly
review the question to know the answer. If I was wrong. I would be
eliminated from the around.

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Today, I would like to talk about the competition I participated at

high school
The competition was a school talent show. I found out about it
through posters and announcements around the school. It was an annual
event organized by the school to showcase the talents of students.
For the competition, participants had to prepare a performance
showcasing their talent. Some students sang, danced, performed musical
instruments, or showcased their acting skills I chose to sing a song
because I've always enjoyed singing and wanted to share my passion with
others.
There were various prizes for the winners of the competition. The
first prize was a trophy along with a certificate of achievement. There
were also smaller prizes for the runners-up
I decided to take part in the competition because I saw it as an
opportunity to showcase my talent and express myself creatively in front
of my peers and teachers. It was also a chance for me to overcome my
stage fright and build my confidence. Additionally, I was excited about
the prospect of competing with other talented students and seeing their
performances
Overall, participating in the school talent show was a memorable
experience for me. It allowed me to step out of my comfort zone,
showcase my talent, and connect with others who shared similar interests.
Vocabulary
- Trophy: cúp
- a certificate of achievement chines: chứng nhận
- runners up: á quân
- my stage fright: nỗi sợ khi đứng trên sân khấu
- Confidence: sự tự tin
- Prospect sự mong chờ
- memorable experience trải nhiệm khó quên
- comfort zone vùng an toàn
- similar intaresta cùng sở thích
PART 3:

1. Should people have competitions at work/ school?

2. What benefits do competitions bring us?
3. Is it a good idea to hold more sport competitions for high
school students?
4. Are there more competitions for young people now than 20
years ago?
5. What kinds of skills are young people interested in nowadays?

► Yes, in my opinion, everyone should organize competitions at work

or at school. Because it helps people or students have goals or plans to
implement effectively and achieve success. As well as gaining more
experience to achieve better results in working or studying.
1. Should people have competitions at work/ school?
- I think, yes. Because I believe that having competitions at work or
school can be beneficial in certain situations. Competitions can motivate
individuals to work harder, strive for excellence, and push their limits to
achieve their goals. They can also foster a sense of teamwork and
collaboration, as people may work together to achieve a common objective.
-No, I don't think people should have competitions at work or school.
Because competitions can create unnecessary pressure and stress, especially
for individuals who may not perform well under competitive conditions.
This can lead to anxiety and negative impacts on mental well-being.
2. What benefits do competitions bring us?
Competitions bring several benefits to individuals and communities.
Firstly, competitions can motivate people to work harder and strive for
excellence. Secondly, competitions provide opportunities for personal
growth and skill development. Furthermore, competitions can foster a sense
of teamwork, especially in team-based competitions.
 3. Is it a good idea to hold more sport competitions for high school
students?
- Yes, it is a good idea to hold more sport competitions for high school
students. Sport competitions offer numerous benefits for students both
physically and mentally. Firstly, they encourage students to engage in
physical activity, promoting a healthy lifestyle and helping to combat issues
such as obesity and sedentary behavior.
- No, it might not be a good idea to hold more sport competitions for
high school students for several reasons. Firstly, increasing the number of
competitions could put excessive pressure on students, leading to stress and
anxiety. Students may feel overwhelmed by the demands of academic
studies, extracurricular activities, and additional competitions, which could
negatively impact their mental health.
4. Are there more competitions for young people now than 20 years ago?
Yes, there are more competitions for young people now than 20 years
ago. With advancements in technology and communication, it's easier for
organizations and communities to organize and promote competitions,
reaching a wider audience of young people.
5. What kinds of skills are young people interested in nowadays?
Young people nowadays are interested in a wide range of skills that can
help them succeed in various aspects of life. Some of the skills that are
particularly popular among young people include: digital literacy,
communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving, emotional
intelligence...
6. In what ways do young people balance their life and study?
Young people balance their life and study in various ways to manage
their time effectively and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some common
strategies include: setting goals, time management, being flexible, seeking
support...
 WRITING
PART 1: WRITING A LETTER

You are Ann. Write a letter to your penfriend, Vivian in about 120 words
to tell him/her about a competition (c.g. TV, college/work or sports
competition) that you took part in, including information about:
What kind of competition it was and how you found out about it;
What you had to do;
What the prizes were;
And explain why you chose to take part in this competition.
Dear Vivian,
How are things? Hope you are doing well.
I have never considered myself a competitive person. I just hate the anxiety I
have whenever I was competing against somebody. The last time I competed
was in a running marathon held at my university. I remember my friend
signing me up, because she said that each class needed at least two
participants. I reluctantly accepted and went to the race. I was not that good
at running, but I thought just participating was enough. So the day of the
competition came, and I went to the race to prepare. Even though I knew
there was no pressure, I still felt quite nervous. Then the marathon started,
and I started as quickly as I could. Gradually, I fell behind compared to the
rest of the group. My classmates were shouting for me to go faster, but I just
thought about running out of breath and my feet was on fire. So I finally
finished the race. I was not amongst the first people to. My whole body was
on fire, but I at least finished, and was quite proud of myself for not quitting
in the middle of the tracks.
Anyway, that's all I can write for now. Write back to tell me about your news
soon.
Love,
Ann
 PART 2 Writing a short essay

Write an essay about 150 words to express your opinions on

the following question:
Do you prefer to travel by train or plane?

► While the train brings the conveniences of transport, the plane can
make long-distance travel quick and safe. In my opinion, I prefer
travelling by plane because of some following reasons.
Firstly, there are more and more domestic flights or air routes
throughout the country. Moreover, travel agencies are in many streets so
it's convenient for passengers in Vietnam to book frights for travelling,
studying or business trips.
Secondly, as flight tickets are quite affordable for even middle-
income people, it did no longer belong to only the rich.
Finally, people have a lot of options for entertainment such as enjoying
the spectacular view through the window or kick back in comfort when in
the plane.
In conclusion, I rarely travel by plane but I would say that I enjoy
traveling with a plane the most because of its convenience and
cost-effectiveness.
 PART 2:
Suggestions
I. Introduction
- Introduce the topic: Comparison of advantages and drawbacks of
train and plane travel.
- Thesis statement: Preference for train travel due to its convenience
and affordability.
II. Body paragraph
1.Convenierce of Train Travel
- Centrally located train stations reduce travel time to terminals.
- Frequent departures provide flexibility in scheduling.
- Straightforward booking process simplifies travel arrangements..
2. Affordability of Train Travel
- Lower ticket prices compared to plane tickets, especially for short
distances.
- Fewer additional expenses such as baggage fees or seat selection
charges.
3. Comparison with Plane Travel
- Acknowledge the speed advantage of planes for long journeys.
Discuss the trade-off between speed and comfort.
- Enjoy scenic views along the route.
III. Conclusion
- Summarize the main points discussed in the essay.
- Reiterate the preference for train travel based on convenience and
affordability.
- Encourage further exploration of both options to make informed
travel decisions.
 PART 2
A sample essay
When it comes to traveling, whether by train or plane, each mode of
transport offers its own set of advantages and drawbacks. From my
perspective, I perceive traveling by train as more convenient and
cost-effective.
One of the main advantages of train travel is its convenience. Train
stations are often located in city centers, making them easily accessible
without the need for long commutes to airports. Additionally, trains tend
to have frequent departures, providing flexibility in travel schedules.
Booking train tickets is usually straightforward, requiring minimal hassle
compared to the sometimes complex process of booking flights.
Furthermore, traveling by train is often more cost-effective. Train
tickets are generally cheaper than plane tickets, especially for shorter
distances. Additionally, there are often fewer additional fees associated
with train travel, such as baggage fees or seat selection charges.
While trains may not offer the same speed as planes for long-distance
travel, they make up for it with a more comfortable and relaxed journey.
There's ample legroom, the ability to move around freely, and the
opportunity to enjoy scenic views along the way.
In conclusion, while both train and plane travel have their advantages,
I prefer traveling by train due to its convenience and affordability.