Read the text and do the activities that follow.

                                                                 Lie & Truth

1          It seems that everybody tells lies – well, not big lies, but what we call “white lies.” Telling white lies isn’t really that bad. Most of the time, people do it because they want to protect a friendship. Some studies suggest that the average person lies about seven times a day. The only real questions are about when we lie and who we tell lies to. A recent study found that people frequently stretch the truth. Here are some ways they do it.

2          #1 Lying to hide something: People often lie because they want to hide something from someone. For example, a son doesn’t tell his parents that he’s dating a girl because he doesn’t think they will like her. Instead, he says he’s going out with guys. 

3          #2 Giving false excuses: Sometimes people lie because they don’t want to do something. For example, someone invites you to a party. You think it will be boring, so you say you’re busy.

4          #3 Lying to make someone feel good: Often we stretch the truth to make someone feel good. For example, your friend cooks dinner for you, but it tastes terrible. Do you say so? No! You probably say, “Mmm, this is delicious!”

5          #4 Lying to hide bad news: Sometimes we don’t want to tell someone bad news. For example, you have just had a very bad day at work, but you don’t feel like talking about it. So if someone asks you about your day, you just say everything was fine.  

Look at these situations. Are they examples of # 1, 2, 3, or 4?

1. ...... You borrowed a friend’s motorcycle and scratched it. You’re having it painted. When your friend wants the motorcycle back, you say the engine didn’t sound right and you’re having it checked.
2. ...... Your friend gives you an ugly vase for your birthday. You say, ‘Oh, it’s beautiful!’
3. ...... You lost your job and are having trouble finding a new one. An old friend calls to find out how you are. You tell your friend you’re busy writing a book.
4. ...... Someone you don’t like invites you to a movie, so you say, ‘I’ve already seen it.’
5. ...... You’re planning a surprise party for a friend. To get her to come over at the right time, you ask her to stop by to see your new VCR. 

Complete these sentences with at, on, or in and the most likely word or phrase.

So far there is no vaccine ............. in sight for the common cold.

This river is very …………………… for the swimmers.

The Louisiana Territory, an area ............. the size of France, was bought by the United States from France for $15,000,000 in 1803

I still cry at the end _________ I’ve seen this movie several times.

I didn’t _______ her as she was wearing a blond wig.

_________ television do you watch a day? - About two hours.

Within an area of only 100 miles, Death Valley sinks to 282 feet below sea level while Mount Whitney ............. to a height of 14,494 feet.

At the ______ to the village stands a big old banyan tree.

Oh no! It _______outside.

We can go to the pool _________ we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer?

Composing more than 40 per cent of the diet, fats are _______ by the body for energy.

That famous book _______ of five chapters.

Linda is going to make a cake, _________ she needs some eggs and flour.

............. , human beings have relatively constant body temperature.

People can get a sufficient amount of the calcium their bodies

............. from the food they consume.

............. the promotion of health and to helping people avoid injury and disease.

Ernest Hemingway is ............. of modern fiction.

............. occasions for congratulations.

My father cannot _______a car.

............. ants live in colonies, keep farms, go to war, carry off slaves, and have a society somewhat like human beings.

Can you give me the ............. for this pie? It's delicious.

.................. actress's life is in many ways unlike that of other women.

It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes ............. American life.

Sam lived alone in his own house in California.

They fell in love and got married within six months.

1          Do you need to get off the sofa and go to the gym? If you want to get motivated to exercise, try listening to your favorite songs or to dance music. Psychologists at Brunel Univeristy in London say that certain types of music help people to get started and also to exercise for a longer time. People who listen to music exercise for 13 percent longer than people who don’t. International athletes often listen to music when they are training.  

Identify the topic sentence (TS), the supporting sentence (SS) and details (D) in Paragraph 1.

1. ...... If you want to get motivated to exercise, try listening to your favorite songs or to dance music.
2. ...... Psychologists at Brunel Univeristy in London say that certain types of music help people to get started and also to exercise for a longer time. s
3. ......  People who listen to music exercise for 13 percent longer than people who don’t. 

Children learn primarily by ................... the world around them.

It is earth's gravity that ................... people their weight.

The ships had their days of …………………. in the 1840s and 1850s.

The telephone was_______ by Alexander Bell.

Put plants ............... a window so that they will get enough light.

A....................... works in a library.

A doctor .................. care of sick people.

................ racks have magazines and those have newspapers..

Read the text and do the activities that follow.

Hoan Kiem lake

Hoan Kiem lake – a famous  beauty spot - is considered the center or the heart of Hanoi. The water color of Hoan Kiem lake is not commonly found in other lakes elsewhere in the country: greenish, with dark or light shade depending on the reflection of the sky. There is the turtle tower in the middle of the lake. Hoan Kiem lake is a pride of all Hanoians. It is a place for many Hanoians: doing exercises on the shore or water-gazing on park benches. It is also near a shopping center in the Old quarter nearby. As you walk by, you can see the life style of the city. If you are going to visit Hanoi for a few days, you should visit Hoan Kiem Lake and some surrounding attractions as shown in  the following table:

Attractions at Hoan Kiem lake:

Decide if the statements below are true (T) or false (F) .

1. ...... Hanoi is the heart of Hoan Kiem lake.
2. ...... The water color of Hoan Kiem lake is very common.
3. ...... There are many turtles in Hoan Kiem lake.
4. ...... People in Hanoi are very proud of Hoan Kiem lake.
5. ...... Not many people often go to Hoan Kiem lake.
6. ......The Old quarter is near Hoan Kiem lake.
7. ...... People can go shopping in the Old quarter.
8. ......There are no benches at Hoan Kiem lake.
9. ...... You can only walk to Hoan Kiem lake.
10. ......  You can see the speed of Hanoi’s life when walking by Hoan Kiem lake. 

Passage 1

In 1881, a new type of weed began spreading across the northern Great Plains. Unlike other weeds, the tumbleweed did not spend its life rooted to the soil; instead, it tumbled and rolled across fields in the wind. The weed had sharp, spiny leaves that could lacerate the flesh of ranchers and horses alike. It exploited the vast area of the plains, thriving in regions too barren to support other plants. With its ability to generate and disseminate numerous seeds quickly, it soon became the scourge of the prairies.

To present-day Americans, the tumbleweed symbolizes the Old West. They read the Zane Grey novels in which tumbleweeds drift across stark western landscapes and see classic western movies in which tumbleweeds share scenes with cowboys and covered wagons. Yet just over a century ago, the tumbleweed was a newcomer. The first sign of the invasion occurred in North and South Dakota in the late 1870s.

Farmers had noticed the sudden appearance of the new, unusual weed. One group of immigrants, however, did not find the weed at all unfamiliar. The tumbleweed, it turns out, was a native of southern Russia, where it was known as Tartar thistle. It was imported to the United States by unknown means.

Frontier settlers gave the plants various names: saltwort, Russian cactus, and wind witch. But botanists at the Department of Agriculture preferred the designation Russian thistle as the plant’s common name. However, these botanists had a much harder time agreeing on the plant’s scientific name. In general, botanists compare a plant to published accounts of similar plants, or to samples kept as specimens. Unfortunately, no book described the weed and no samples existed in herbaria in the United States.

     From the passage it can be inferred that the botanists at the Department of Agriculture

Complete this conversation. Then compare with a partner.

Yoko:              Rich, who are the two women over there?

Rich:               Oh, ...... names are Lisa and Kate.

Rich:               Hi, Kate. This ...... Yoko.

                       ...... from Japan.

Yoko:             Hello. Nice to meet you.

Kate:               Good to meet you, Yoko.

Lisa:               And ...... name ...... Lisa.

Yoko:             Hi, Lisa.

Rich:               Lisa and Kate ...... from Canada.

Yoko:             Oh? Where ...... you from in Canada?

Kate:              ...... from Toronto.

 Complete the sentences. Use the Past Simple.

a. I ...... playing football at 5 p.m. (stop)

b. She ...... In a cafe last summer. (work)

c. You ...... John last week. (not see)

d. ...... they ...... to university? (go)

e. Sarah ...... in New York in 2002. (live)

f. When ...... he ...... ? (arrive)

g. Peter ...... to travel around Europe. (decide)

h. Luke ...... to dogs and a cat. (have)

All my friends agree to come ............... from James.

I wish I ______ work tomorrow.

................. the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system.

With new technology, cameras can take pictures of underwater valleys................... color.

Warmth, moisture, and oxygen are three necessary requirements ................. most seedlings.

The firemen ................. the people from the fire.

The table was so heavy, I could ............... lift it.

I bought this bread four days ago and now it's........................

Dr. Mary Mcleod, an advisor to both Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman, .................of Bethune Cookman College.

You can find a book with either the author ............... the title.

Poison oak generates irritating poisons ............. even if people merely brush against the plants.

Read the text and do the activities that follow.

                                                       Music is Good for You

1          Do you need to get off the sofa and go to the gym? If you want to get motivated to exercise, try listening to your favorite songs or to dance music. Psychologists at Brunel Univeristy in London say that certain types of music help people to get started and also to exercise for a longer time. People who listen to music exercise for 13 percent longer than people who don’t. International athletes often listen to music when they are training. 

2          Doctors know about the therapeutic effects of music. Listening to music can help people recover after operations. Teachers should pay attention, too. In a study at the University of California, students who took a test while listening to a Mozart sonata scored 30 percent higher than students who took the test in silence.

3          Music also relaxes people after a stressful day. Pauline Etkin, director of a music therapy center in London, says that throughout life’s ups and downs, people always respond to music. When someone is nervous or afraid, it can make them feel better. “Music’s rhythm is closely linked with the rhythms of the body,” she says. 

Read the paragraph and identify the three supporting sentences (SS) and details (D).

1. ...... I like to listen to classical music at work.

2. ......  It makes me feel intelligent and serious.

3. ...... I like to listen to fast and loud music in the car.

4. ......   It makes me feel energetic and happy.

5. ...... I like to listen to string music in bed.

6. ......  It makes me feel quiet and relaxed. 

Unscramble the following words which are taken 

Passage 1

In 1881, a new type of weed began spreading across the northern Great Plains. Unlike other weeds, the tumbleweed did not spend its life rooted to the soil; instead, it tumbled and rolled across fields in the wind. The weed had sharp, spiny leaves that could lacerate the flesh of ranchers and horses alike. It exploited the vast area of the plains, thriving in regions too barren to support other plants. With its ability to generate and disseminate numerous seeds quickly, it soon became the scourge of the prairies.

To present-day Americans, the tumbleweed symbolizes the Old West. They read the Zane Grey novels in which tumbleweeds drift across stark western landscapes and see classic western movies in which tumbleweeds share scenes with cowboys and covered wagons. Yet just over a century ago, the tumbleweed was a newcomer. The first sign of the invasion occurred in North and South Dakota in the late 1870s.

Farmers had noticed the sudden appearance of the new, unusual weed. One group of immigrants, however, did not find the weed at all unfamiliar. The tumbleweed, it turns out, was a native of southern Russia, where it was known as Tartar thistle. It was imported to the United States by unknown means.

Frontier settlers gave the plants various names: saltwort, Russian cactus, and wind witch. But botanists at the Department of Agriculture preferred the designation Russian thistle as the plant’s common name. However, these botanists had a much harder time agreeing on the plant’s scientific name. In general, botanists compare a plant to published accounts of similar plants, or to samples kept as specimens. Unfortunately, no book described the weed and no samples existed in herbaria in the United States.

        It is probable that the “group of immigrants” mentioned in paragraph 3

Ba: I am a student. Tam: ...................... , too.

Ba is good ................. fixing things.

Ba learns to repair household appliances in ......... class.

Students take part .................. many activities at recess.

How ..................... is it from your house to school?

There are ................. students in the classroom.

Is Hoa talking ................... her teacher? - Yes, she is.

My father is the ..................... in my family.

Mrs Lan ..................... a lot of vegetables in her garden.

Schools in Vietnam are different ..................... schools in the USA.

A.................... writes for a newspaper.

Lan is 12 years .......................... but she’s very tall..

What time does Hanh ................. history class ?

. ................. strength of 70 horses, a forklift toils all day long in a warehouse lifting great weights.

Du: What .................. will you play at the party? Thuy: We’ll play cards.

What are Ba and Nam doing? . ................... watching T.V.

Using a globe can be ................. it is educational.

Na: ................... sports do you do? Ba: I play badminton.

We ............... badminton every afternoon.

A well-known large natural lake is Lake Tahoe, ................. straddles the California-Nevada border.

A farmer works hard from morning .......................... night.

Mr Tu: Is your .................. name Le Van Ba? Ba: No, it’s Ta Van Ba.

In the USA, students ........................ a uniform.

Connect the pairs of sentences, using “and” or “but”

1. He works as a chef, ......his brother does too.

2. There are great opportunities for immigrants, ...... there are also many problems for them.

3. I made eggs for breakfast, ...... they didn’t taste good.

4. She is from India, ...... she speaks English very well.

5. She was a teacher in her country, ...... she isn’t a teacher in the United Stages.

6. He is in Africa, ...... his family is there too

Complete this conversation with “was,” “wasn’t,” “were,” or “weren’t.”

A:     How was your vacation in Peru, Julia?

B:      It ...... great. I really enjoyed it.

A:     How long ...... you there?

B:      I ...... there for two weeks.

A:     ...... you in Lima all the time?

B:      No, we ....... We ...... in the mountains for a few days.

A:     And how ...... the weather? ...... it good?

B:      No, it ...... good at all. The city ...... very hot, and the mountains  ...... really cold!

Complete these sentences with time expressions.

a. I get up ...... six ...... the morning ...... weekdays.

b. I go to bed ...... midnight ...... weeknights.

c. I start work ...... 11:30 ...... night.

d. I arrive at work ...... Mondays, ...... 7:00 A.M.

e. I have lunch ...... three ...... the afternoon ...... weekdays.

f. I stay up ......  ...... weekends.

g. I have a little snack ......  9:00 ...... the evening.

h. I sleep ...... noon ...... Sundays

This is the web page of a ……… .  

Read the texts and do the activities that follow.

What Do You Do?

This week - Chuck Hartman and Helen Reed

Read the article. Check  True (T) for correct answers or False (F) for wrong answers

What is your .......................... name? - It is Nguyen.

Black, red, and even bright pink diamonds ......................

The party will start at 6.00 A.M and ...................... at 9.00 A.M

Some monkeys, ................., use their tails in a way similar to a hand.

Mai ........................ be 13 on her next birthday.

They talk ............ their class and friends.

Phong is calling and Han is ........................... the phone.

Total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than .................

Hoa’s new school is ........................... than her old school.

Hello, Nga. Nice to ........................... you again.

Fill in the gap with appropriate form of the verb to be.

a. The manager ...... in the office.

b. The staff ......not at work today.

c. I ...... not in the marketing department.

d. It ...... Saturday today.

e. Our room ...... on the fifth floor.

f. You and your friends ...... so nice.

g. I ...... very happy to work with you.

h. The guest in room 205 ...... very angry.

i. Her room ...... very dirty.

j. Her slippers ...... old.

Complete these conversations. Then practice with a partner.

a. A: ...... you from Vietnam?

    B: Yes, I ...... from Dong Anh.

b. A: ......Thao in her first year?

    B: No, she ...... in her second year.

c. A: ...... you and An from Hoa Binh?

    B: Yes, we ...... from Hoa Binh City.

a.               A: What ...... you ......?

                  B: I'm a student. I study tourism.

                  A: And ...... do you ...... to school?

                  B: I ...... to Hanoi Open University.

                  A: ...... do you like your classes?

                  B: I ...... them a lot.

b.              A: What ...... Huong do?

                 B: She's a teacher. She ...... English at Hanoi Open University.

                  A: And what about Dr.Thanh?  Where ...... he work?

                  B: He also ...... for Hanoi Open University.

                  A: ...... does he do, exactly?

                  B: He's the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Tourism.  He ...... at the    Bach Khoa campus.  

Write the missing vowels (a, e, i, o, u) in these countries. 

a. Italy

b. Br......z......l

c. R......ss............

d. the ......S.......

e. G......rm......ny.

f. ......gypt.

g. ............str......l.............

h. M......x......c....... 

i. T......rk......y

j. the ...... K

k. Sp............ n

l. Ch......n a