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BỘ MÔN LÝ THUYẾT TIẾNG ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP
HỆ ĐẠI HỌC CHÍNH QUY Trưởng Bộ môn
Học phần:
(Dành cho ngành Ngôn ngữ Anh)
Ngữ âm cơ bản
Học Kỳ: 1B – Năm học: 2024 - 2025
Hoàng Thị Thu Hà

PART 3: SENTENCES
Instruction: Read aloud sentences, pause between phrases and stress the key words.
Example: I’m shouting/ at the machine/ because it’s eaten my cash.

1.
Read aloud the following sentences:
1. I’m shouting at the machine because it’s eaten my cash.
2. The woman’s listening to the radio and driving car home.
3. Buy some fresh fish and some fresh mushroom.
4. I found these old rock records in a rubbish bin!

2.
1. The guests would like eggs and bread for a conventional breakfast.
2. People here build houses next to the beach, the iconic houses.
3. Can you pronounce these words for me, please?
4. We’re an international business, we based in Russia, but fly to anywhere in Asia and Europe.

3.
1. You gave me cold coffee again.
2. A grey cat with green eyes walked into the garden.
3. The weather will be fine for the next three days.
4. These are my father and mother, about thirty years ago, when they first met.

4.
1. It’s best to drink white wine with fish and vegetable.
2. Fourteen kilometers is about eight miles.
3. Do you know a good place to eat near here?
4. We asked the waiter to bring the bill, and it was double what we expected.

5.
1. She went to university to learn English literature.
2. How many years have you lived here, twenty or more?
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 3. I’m very pleased you can come to the theatre with us tonight.
4. The plane left in the evening and arrived the next morning.

6.
1. These chairs aren’t very comfortable, are they?
2. When it stopped snowing we went for a walk across the wide fields.
3. Everyday, we buy everything at supermarket without fail.
4. My birthday’s on Thursday the thirty-first, and hers is a week later.

7.
1. It’s only seven o’clock and it’s already dark.
2. Do you drink tea or coffee for breakfast?
3. I don’t know where I put my scissors, actually bad!
4. I am living at twenty - eight, Sea Avenue

8.
1. My school paid for the course, but the travel cost quite a lot.
2. I’ve passed my exam! Shall we have a party?
3. I’m sure I left my glasses here but I can’t see them anywhere.
4. Can you help me paint the bedroom wardrobe?

9.
1. If you are having trouble, do not hesitate to tell me.
2. How many times have you been to England, six or seven?
3. There was no rain yesterday. It was a dry day.
4. We’ve had a great time because it was my brother’s birthday.

10.
1. The long words have more than five syllables.
2. Email is very helpful for communication, so using it is very popular nowadays.
3. I’d like some information about graphic courses.
4. The first half was quite good, but the second half was really good.

11.
1. I’m going to Canada for the summer!
2. This road was built by the Romans.
3. Have you ever heard of a square orange? I actually saw it myself, yesterday, yes.
4. Who broke the window, of course, it’s not my fault?

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 1. We always cook a big meal for the whole family, especially on special days.
2. Don’t make promises if you keep on breaking promises.
3. I’ll come to the beach with you, but I’ll probably just do some sunbathing.
4. When I was at school, I was good at mathematics and physics.

13.
1. My favourite subject at school were history and literature.
2. Can I have something non-alcoholic, I am a little bit thirsty?
3. I was walking by the river one day last week, down near the bridge, you know?
4. Let’s see who finishes the exercises first because there’s a present for the first to go.

14.
1. Let’s have a quick drink at the pub and then go somewhere to eat.
2. That’s the departure time, yes, but we have to be there by three o’clock.
3. I’ll help you carry those bags, don’t worry.
4. They’ve got lots of English books at the new megastore.

15.
1. I didn’t go to church; I just actually went to the church to go sightseeing.
2. I was lying in bed last night, round about midnight, and I heard a knock at the door.
3. It’s pretty cold, yes, but it’s good weather for walking, so let’s go.
4. Maybe we could have dinner on Thursday or Saturday.

16.
1. I don’t know what happened to my favourite cup.
2. I have taken up yoga for two weeks; it’s such an interesting way to relax.
3. Dogs like biscuits, so give them some if you want to make friend with them.
4. I swam across the river to meet you. Are you happy?

17.
1. Dial 999 and the emergency services will arrive to help immediately.
2. When we write there are spaces between all the words, but you need punctuation.
3. When we speak, we link a lot of words together, and you need pause properly.
4. Don’t worry if you make a mistake because correcting is a part of the learning process.
18.
1. They interviewed people and asked them to fill in questionnaires and so on.
2. By that way, the reason was discovered perfectly and potentially.
3. The number of books borrowed from the library has fallen down in the last five years.

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 4. This seems unbelievable but it’s a true story that everybody can understand.

19.

1. I read in a newspaper that the old library in our town would be pulled down.
2. They couldn’t understand this, so they decided to do some research to find out the reason.
3. I was waiting for the bus yesterday, as usual, and suddenly, I heard an explosion.
4. I said I saw myself, on TV, but no one believe me.

20.
1. Lots of people get arrested for sleeping driving, for it’s dangerous.
2. When you listen to English, you think it’s difficult to understand because it’s too fast.
3. Speaking in short phrases and stopping between phrases make it easier to understand.
4. He went through red lights and crashed into a parked car.

PART 4: CONVERSATIONS
Instruction: Read aloud the conversations, using stress and intonation for important words.

1. Read aloud the following conversations:

1. A. A: It’s freezing today!
B. It’s pretty cold, yes, but it’s good weather for walking, so let’s go!
2. A. My favourite school subjects were history and geography.
B. Really? I liked geography…

2.
1. A. Can I have something non-alcoholic?
B. We've got some orange juice … or some mineral water …
2. A. Maybe we could have dinner on Thursday or Friday?
B. Well, I’m free on Thursday.

3.

1. A. Have you been sightseeing yet?

B. We've been to the castle - that's all we had time for today.
2. A. Was the course expensive?
B. Well, my school paid for the course, but the travel cost quite a lot.

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 1. A. What did you think of the band?
B. The singer was good.
2. A. Look - that wine costs $100!
B. Yes, it’s expensive, but everything in this shop’s expensive!

5.
1. A. Are the shops open at the weekend?
B. I know they're open on Saturdays.
2. A. When I was at school I was good at maths and physics.
B. I was good at maths, but my best subject was music.

6.
1. A. Did you come on the ferry?
B. No, I like travelling by sea, but it takes too long.
2. A. Which shop are you talking about? Is it on the corner?
B. Well, it isn't on the corner, exactly, but it's very near there.

7.
1. A. Will you be at the meeting on Friday?
B. Yes. Will you be there?
2. A. Let’s go to the beach and have a swim
B. Well, I'll come to the beach with you, but I'll probably just do sunbathing.

8.
1. A. She doesn’t smoke or drink!
B. Ah, that’s what she told you!
2. A. How about meeting on Tuesday or Thursday at one o'clock?
B. I can come on Tuesday, but not before two o’clock.

9.
1. A. They told us to go this way.
B. Well, they didn't tell us!
2. A. I'd like to go to Britain to study for a month or two - or maybe even a year!
B. I'd like to go to Britain, but I'd rather go to America.

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 1. A. I'm afraid we can't stay any longer.
B. What do you mean, “we”? I've got plenty of time.
2. A. I'd like to go to Britain to study for a month or two - or maybe even a year!
B. I'd like to go to Britain for a month, but not for a year.

11.
1. A. Do you know that woman?
B. Her? No. I don't recognise her.
2. A. What did you think?
B. I liked the film, but the seats were so uncomfortable!

12.
1. A. Look - it's him!
B. Where? I can't see him.
2. A. What did you think?
B. I liked the film, but I didn’t really understand it.

13.
1. A. Do you like rap music?
B. Like it? I think it's awful!
2. A. Are you having trouble?
B. I know what this word means, but I know any of the others!

14.
1. A. Were the shops busy today?
B. Busy? They were almost empty!
2. A. Are you having trouble?
B. I know what this word means, but I don’t know how to pronounce it.

15.
1. A. It’s two pounds fifty for a cup of coffee.
B. Two fifty? That's ridiculous!
2. A. Have you seen that film?
B. I haven't seen it, but I'd like to.

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 1. A. What are twelve elevens?
B. Don’t ask me! I'm hopeless with numbers!
2. A. Have you seen that film?
B. I've seen it, but I can't remember much about it.

17.
1. A. You know the city pretty well, don't you?
B. Me? I've never been here before!
2. A. Can I come and discuss this tomorrow?
B. I won’t be here tomorrow, but I'll be back on Thursday.

18.

1. A. Is it the first time you've been here?

B. The first - and probably the last!
2. A. Can I come and discuss this tomorrow?
B. I won’t be here tomorrow, but my colleague will be.

19.
1. A. It stopped raining.
B. Really? I don't believe it!
2. A. How was the match?
B. The first half was quite good, but the second half was terrible.

20.
1. A. Do you like westerns?
B. Me? I can't stand westerns!
2. A. How was the match?
B. The first half was quite good, but the second half was really good.

21.
1. A: What time does the library open?
B: It opens at 8:00 AM, but I usually get there a bit later.
2. A: Do you want coffee or tea?
B: I'd prefer coffee, but only if it's freshly brewed.
22.

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 1. A: Can you help me with this task?
B: Sure, I’ll be right there as soon as I finish my current task.
2. A: What would you like for breakfast?
B: I could have toast, eggs, pancakes, or cereal.
23.
1. A: Is the meeting at 3:00 or 4:00?
B: It's at 4:00, so we still have plenty of time to prepare.
2. A: What are your plans for the weekend?
B: I'm going hiking in the mountains, and then I'll visit some friends.
24.
1. A: Have you found your keys?
B: Not yet. I thought I left them on the table, but they aren’t there.
2. A: What do you usually do on weekends?
B: I either go hiking, watch a movie, meet friends, or stay home to relax.

25.
1. A: Where do you usually shop for groceries?
B: I go to the market on weekdays, but I sometimes use the supermarket on weekends.
2. A: Do you want to join us for dinner later?
B: Yes, I'd love to, but let me check what time I finish work first.
26.
1. A: Have you seen the new movie yet?
B: Not yet, but I plan to watch it this weekend with my friends.
2. A: What should we bring for the picnic?
B: We can take sandwiches, fruit, chips, or drinks.
27.
1. A: What did you do after the meeting?
B: I grabbed a coffee and then went back to my desk to finish my report.
2. A: Do you want to travel by train or car?
B: I think taking the train would be more comfortable.
28.
1. A: Have you seen my glasses anywhere?
B: No, but they might be in the kitchen or your bedroom.
2. A: Which places are worth visiting in your city?
B: You could check out the museum, the park, the shopping mall, or the beach.
29.
1. A: Why didn’t you join the team meeting?
B: I was caught in traffic and couldn’t get there on time.
2. A: Do you prefer summer or autumn?
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 B: I prefer autumn because of the cooler weather and beautiful scenery.
30.
1. A: Did you enjoy the sports you watched last weekend?
B: Yes, it was incredible! The story and acting were just perfect.
2. A: What are your hobbies?
B: I enjoy painting, reading, cooking, and gardening.
31.
1. A: Why are you late today?
B: The bus was delayed, and I couldn’t find a taxi.
2. A: Would you like to have a picnic or visit the museum?
B: Having a picnic sounds wonderful for a sunny day like this.
32.
1. A: Do you spend much time on travel?
B: Not much, but I try to learn something new about it every now and then.
2. A: What do you usually order at this restaurant?
B: I order pasta, salad, grilled chicken, or soup.
33.
1. A: Where can I find a good bookshop in this area?
B: You can try the one near the station or the one by the park.
2. A: Do you prefer swimming or hiking?
B: I love swimming, but hiking is also something I really enjoy.
34.
1. A: Do you spend much time shopping?
B: Yes, I try to make time for it every week because it helps me relax.
2. A: What did you buy from the store?
B: I bought bread, milk, cheese, and some fruit.
35.
1. A: What are you bringing to the potluck party?
B: I’m bringing pasta salad, brownies, and a fruit platter.
2. A: Do you want to sit by the window or near the door?
B: By the window would be perfect.
36.
1. A: Did you enjoy the movies you watched last weekend?
B: Yes, it was incredible! The story and acting were just perfect.
2. A: What are you planning to do for your birthday?
B: I might throw a party, have a family dinner, go on a trip, or just relax at home.
37.
1. A: What do you usually watch on TV?
B: I enjoy watching news, documentaries, and comedies.
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 2. A: Can you send me the report by the end of the day?
B: Sure, I’ll send it as soon as I finish the final section.
38.
1. A: Is there anything interesting on TV tonight?
B: Yes, there’s a movie at 8:00 and a cooking show at 9:00.
2. A: What kind of music do you like?
B: I listen to pop, jazz, classical, and sometimes rock.
39.
1. A: Where should we go for our next vacation?
B: We could visit Paris, Rome, or explore the countryside.
2. A: Should we work on the presentation now or tomorrow?
B: Let’s do it tomorrow so we have more time to prepare.
40.
1. A: Did you finish your homework?
B: Yes, I completed it right before dinner.
2. A: What items should we pack for the trip?
B: We need to pack clothes, toiletries, snacks, and a first-aid kit.

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