I Write one word in each gap.

1 The government's decision not to publish this report represents a real _____break______ with
tradition(phá bỏ truyền thống).
2 Bill Gates made his money by satisfying the _____need______for(nhu cầu về) computer operating
systems that were easy to use.
3 You should____know_______ better than to (do sth-có đủ sang suốt,thông minh để ko làm,nói điều gì đó
thiếu sang suốt) spend all your time playing computer games when you've got exams next week.
4 I was _____on______the Web when I came across a site that had lots of information about my favourite
band.
5 Click on the _____link______ (nhấp vào liên kết dưới đây) below to become a member and enjoy
everything that Musiconline has to offer.
6 We've lived in this area for over 20 years, and I can tell you that things have
definitely_____changed______ for the worse.(thay đổi tồi tệ)
7 When you're _____at______the wheel(cầm lái) of the new T4 sports car, it's obvious that there's a lot of
computing power under the bonnet, as well as engine power.
8 People's attitudes to disability are changing and more and more places have
wheelchair_____access______ (lối vào cho người ngồi xe lăn) these days.
9 Now, don't complain about having to spend the holidays away from your computer - it's for your own
_____good______(lợi ích/quyền lợi cho bản thân) and you'll thank me later.
10 Since she changed jobs, Anne has really thrown her_____energy ______ into (làm gì đó nhiệt tình)
her career.
11 You should keep your computer system up to____date_______(hiện đại,fashion,..) , or you might find
that some programs won't run.
12 The workman said that he needed a spanner and asked me to pass him one from his_____tool______ kit.
(bộ công cụ sửa chữa nhỏ)
J Write one word in each gap. - Changing ambitions
It used to be accepted wisdom that higher education provides access (1) to (tiếp cận) better-paid careers.
However, the world of work has changed in recent decades, (2) from one where (từ một nơi) few people
had university degrees to one where they are very common. A (3) goodmany underpaid teachers, managers
and other professionals are considering a career change. Swapping the desk for the (4) tool box (hộp công
cụ) , many are retraining to become skilled manual workers, who are very much (5) in demand (đc đòi hỏi
nhiều). Those who (6) make the change (đổi mới) are finding that as plumbers, gas fitters and electricians
they can earn a good (7) deal (giá hời) more than they used to. Workers who (8) know something about
these vital services can demand high fees (9) from customers and often enjoy considerable independence, in
(10) place of ( thay vì/thay cho) the controlled working environment in a school or office. Of course, those
who (11) make the break (bỏ đi) know that if it doesn't work out they can usually go back to their profession
(12) at a later date (vào một ngày sau đó).
K For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences.
1 There will be a help and support line when the new computer system is in use (đc sử dụng, thông dụng)
I'm giving my laptop away because it's of no use to (làm gì đó vô ích) me any more.
What's the use of (có ích gì) trying to keep up with fashions that change too quickly?
2 I think it's time Megan faced up to reality (đối mặt với thực tế) and realised that she's going to have to
change her lifestyle.
There's a lot of talk about the effects of technology, but I don't think people have really changed that much
in reality (trên thực tế)
It's amazing how popular reality TV has become in such a short time.
3 Many of today's mobile phones wouldn't look out of place (lạc long,ko phù hợp) in science fiction films.
Vikram's been offered a place at (vị trí ở) Oxford to study computer science.
Nothing will ever take the place of (thay cho) my old, reliable transistor radio.
4 Do all these lights on the stereo serve a purpose (đáp ứng yêu cầu) , or are they just for decoration?
Jerry seems to lack a sense of purpose (mục đích sống) since he retired.
I can't believe that Alfie would've sent you a computer virus on purpose (cố tình)
5 In this game, you compete against the clock (chạy đua với tg) to collect as many gold rings as you can.
People in my office waste time surfing the Net and watching the clock (canh chừng cho hết giờ) until it's
time to leave.
We provide full technical support for all our products around the clock (lien tục 24h một ngày)
6 During the 1970s, computer chips began to appear in people's homes in the form of (dưới dạng) the first
games consoles.
You need to fill out the form (điền vào biểu mẫu) online to become a member of the website.
All the players have been in good form (chuẩn mực) lately, so it should be a good match.
7 I was in the process of (đang trong quá trình làm gì) texting Debbie when my phone rang and it was her!
Recent developments mean that there is a good chance the Middle East peace process (diễn biến hòa bình)
could be restarted.
If the monster isn't behind that door or that door, then it must be behind the third one - it's just a process of
elimination (qtrinh loại bỏ)
8 The path led around the side of the building.
What led you to come up with the idea of a clockwork radio?
The scientist led me into the laboratory, where an experiment was going on.
Idioms
L Complete each dialogue using the appropriate form of an idiom in the box.
a leopard can't change its spots • all mod cons • break the mould • change your tune
have a change of heart • know sth inside out • reinvent the wheel • stick to your guns
the tools of the trade • turn over a new leaf
1 'Do you think they might pick Lisa on Thursday?'
'It would really__________ break the mould (phá vỡ khuôn phép-làm gì khác so với trc đây) ____________
for them to choose a woman to run the club, but I hope so.'
2 'I thought you were going to tell Nigel you were angry with him.'
'Well, I__________ had a change of heart (thay lòng đổi dạ) ____________ and decided to just ignore it
after all.'
3 'Your son's behaviour in class has improved this term, Mrs Harris.' 'Oh, good. Let's hope he's_________
turned over a new leaf (lật một chiếc lá mới-có sự khởi đầu mới)____ '
4 'Is your research based on other people's work?' 'Some of it. Well, there's no point___ reinventing the
wheel (tốn công cải tạo cái gì nhưng ko có hiệu quả) _____, is there?'
5 'I'm not sure whether to change my mind and let Jenny go to the party.'
'I think you should ___________ stick to your guns (giữ vững lập trường) ___________and show her you're
serious.'
6 'I wish Terry wouldn't be so thoughtless all the time.' 'I know, but _ a leopard can't change its spots (giang
sơn dễ đổi,bản tính khó dời) __, you know.'
7 'I'm thinking of asking Felicity out on a date.' 'You've___ change your tune (thay đổi ý kiến về) _____,
haven't you? You said she annoyed you.'
8 'You've got lots of books on computing languages.' 'It's what I do for a living, so they're just ___the tools
of the trade (công cụ,việc làm cho một công việc cụ thể) ____, really.'
9 'You moved recently, didn't you? What's your new place like?'
'Oh, fantastic. It's got ___________ all mod cons (đặc tính, chức năng tốt nhất) ___________ and it's handy
for the train.'
10 'Maria came round and fixed my computer yesterday.' 'Oh, she__ know __computers __inside out__
(biết tường tận, ngọn ngành về vấn đề gì), doesn't she?'
Word formation
M Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.
We often think of ourselves as living in a time of (1) _____ continuous(adj-tiếp tục)______ (CONTINUE-
v) technological change and development. We tend to believe that we are unique in history in dealing with a
constantly (2) _____ evolving______ (EVOLVE-v tiến hóa) world of gadgets, devices and innovations.
However, the end of the nineteenth century and the start of the twentieth was also a time that saw many (3)
____ revolutionary_______ (REVOLT) changes. People had needed to show (4) _____ flexibility______
(FLEXIBLE) throughout the nineteenth century, as the effects of the Industrial Revolution meant constantly
making (5) _____ adjustments______ (ADJUST) to deal with changing working conditions. Towards the
end of the century, though, people had to become more (6) ____ adaptable_______ (ADAPT) than ever
before. The typewriter (1873), the telephone (1876), the electric light bulb (1879) and other (7) _____
influential______ (INFLUENCE) developments gave people the (8) ____ capability_______ (CAPABLE)
to live and work in ways their grandparents could not have imagined. Over the next 30 years, little remained
(9) _____ unaltered______ (ALTER) as the camera, the cinema, the phonograph, the plane and radio all
had an (10) _____ electrifying______ (ELECTRIC) effect on people and society. The modern
N Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals.
1 The weather's been so____changeable_______ today that I don't know what to wear. (CHANGE)
2 Bonnie showed a lot of_____maturity (trưởng thành-N)______ in the way she handled the problem with
Olivia. (MATURE)
3 The flats were built in the 1960s, but they were all______ modernised_____ in the 90s. (MODERN)
4 Jack got in a lot of trouble for _____ persistently______breaking school rules. (PERSIST)
5 I really don't think I'd have the_____ endurance______ to finish a marathon! (ENDURE)
6 I feel a lot better since I decided to stop eating ______ processed_____food. (PROCESS)
7 Can we _____ rearrange______the lesson for next Wednesday? (ARRANGE)
8 We need to rely more on wave power, wind power and other ____ renewable_______sources of energy.
(NEW)
9 I gradually lost touch with Ricardo after his _____ conversion______to Islam. (CONVERT)
10 I'm scanning my gran's photos onto my computer because they'd be___________ if anything happened to
them.
MS 1 u2
E. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listening for sound differences. The sentences below contain sounds which students often
find hard to pick out. Put a tick next to the sentence that you hear. You will have to listen very
carefully as the difference is very slight. (Track 2.1)
1. a. My name is Steve Newly.
b. My name is Steve Mewly.
a. I live at 10, Thanes Close.
b. I live at 10, Staines Close.
2. a. That’s Mrs. Melanie Ridgely.
b. That’s Mrs. Melanie Bridgely.
a. And the address is Charwood Crescent.
b. And the address is Sharwood Crescent.
3. a. You’ll need to speak to Jane Price.
b. You’ll need to speak to Joan Price.
a. You can find us at the end of Beachcroft Road.
b. You can find us at the end of Beachcross Road.
4. a. It’s Catherine – Catherine Millwell.
b. It’s Catherine – Catherine Meilwell.
a. My address is Ditchfield Way.
b. My address is Tichfield Way.
5. a. The name is Darren Knight.
b. The name is Daryl Knight.
a. This is it – 102, Pine Court Place.
b. This is it – 102, Vine Court Place.

Exercise 2: Listen to these dialogues and write the spellings in the blanks. Write NO MORE THAN
TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
A (Track 2.2)
 Name: Martin (1) _____M-A-C A-D-D-A-M-S______
Address: 263 (2)
_______Braithwaite________________________Avenue,
Newington, Edinburgh
Postcode: (3) ________ EH10 6PZ ________

B (Track 2.3)

Address: Preston Technical College

(4)_ C-L-O-U-G-H-B-O-R-O-U-G-H__Road, Preston

Postcode: (5) ____ C23 XAE_______
Head of the Admissions Department:
(6) _______ P-R-I-S-C-I-L-L-A _____Winters

C (Track 2.4)

Address: (7)_______ W-H-Y-A-L-L-A___________ Lodge

(8) ________ C-A-I-R-N-S________ Drive, Stepton,

Brisbance

Postcode: (9)______ BRS 329_________

Exercise 3: Listen to eight speakers spelling out names and numbers. Listen carefully and decide
which names and numbers have been written down correctly. Choose the correct answers. (Track 2.5)

CORRECT INCORRECT
1 HEBBURN
○ ●
2 EASTWOOD
● ○
3 BRAMPTON
● ○
4 WORRALL
○ ●
5 MIDDLETON
○ ●
6 KIMBERLEY
● ○
7 0141 768 812
○ ●
8 £ 948.75
● ○
Exercise 5: Read the information. Then listen to part of a conversation about how the diet and eating
habits of people in the UK have changed over time. Choose the correct decades for the food eating
habits. (Track 2.6)

1960s 1970s 1990s Now

1. Watching cooking on TV
○ ○ ○ ○
and rarely cooking at home
2. Staying at home and eating
○ ○ ○ ○
the same food every week
3. Buying more frozen foods
○ ○ ○ ○
such as fish and vegetable
4. Eating out in restaurants
○ ○ ○ ○

5. Sitting at home and eating

○ ○ ○ ○
takeaway food

Exercise 8: Listen to the recording. Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences. (Track 2.7)
1. The problem is that many people ... have an unhealthy diet.
o Nowadays
o these days
2. The trend for buying Indian takeaways has risen by … since 2016.
o 16%
o 6%
3. Doctors are worried about the increase in heart disease among … and over.
o men aged 35
o men aged 45
4. Good-quality food can be found in many of the city’s ... 
o fine hotel restaurants.
o five hotel restaurants.
5. Sales of our … pies have fallen over the last three months.
o ready-made fish
o already-made fish
Exercise 9: Questions 1–7 (Track 2.8)
Answer the questions.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
1. What is the surname of the writer that Sarah likes? _______ MACKENZIE.  _________
2. What is the password for the university library website? ________ OTALIB2016 _______
3. Which drink does Joe say people should stop drinking? _______ fizzy drinks _________
4. Where are many families getting their meals from? _______ restaurants _________
5. What problem does Sarah say is increasing because of unhealthy eating? _______ heart disease
_________
6. Which kind of fast food is most popular with other university students? ________pizza ________
7. In which street is the sushi café? ______ WELLESLEY __________
ESSAY 12/1/2019
TASK 2 Children development
Phân tích Một số câu hỏi liên quan đến chủ đề:
1. The best way to ensure the growth of children is to make parents take parenting courses. Do you agree
or disagree? (Đề thi ngày 12/01/2019)
Dưới đây là cách tiếp cận cho câu hỏi thứ nhất.
Yêu cầu: đưa ra . kiến cá nhân về việc bố mẹ tham gia các khóa học nuôi dạy con cái có phải biện pháp tốt
nhất cho sự phát triển của trẻ em hay không.
Yêu cầu: so sánh vai trò của trung tâm chăm sóc trẻ em và vai trò của ông bà.
Yêu cầu: so sánh vai trò của phụ huynh với vai trò của thầy cô cho sự phát triển của trẻ em
Dàn ý
Introduction Mở bài giới thiệu chủ đề và đưa ra . kiến cá nhân không đồng ý với quan điểm đưa ra ở đề bài
Body 1 Đoạn thân bài thứ nhất bàn luận rằng tham gia vào những khóa học này sẽ trang bị nhiều kĩ năng và
kiến thức trong việc nuôi dạy trẻ.
Body 2 Đoạn thân bài thứ hai đưa ra một lập luận đối nghịch. Thứ nhất, bố mẹ có thể học được cách chăm
sóc con cái một cách tự nhiên khi làm cha mẹ. Thứ hai, nhiều bố mẹ đ. có kinh nghiệm chăm sóc con cái qua
quá tr.nh nuôi dưỡng và sự ảnh hưởng văn hoá của họ. Cuối cùng, bố mẹ nên có quyền được tự do chọn lựa
có tham gia khoá học.
Conclusion Kết bài khẳng định và tóm tắt lại đại ý của toàn bài viết.

Từ vựng
1. To undertake parenting courses: tham gia khoá học nuôi dạy trẻ
2. To equip parents with necessary skills and knowledge: trang bị cho bố mẹ kỹ năng và kiến thức cần
thiết
3. Proper instruction: sự hướng dẫn đúng đắn 4. New born infant: trẻ sơ sinh
5. Adolescence: giai đoạn thanh thiếu niên 6. An innate skill: một kĩ năng bẩm sinh
7. Their own upbringing: quá tr.nh nuôi dưỡng
8. Cultural influences: những ảnh hưởng về văn hoá
Cấu trúc câu
Câu (1): Similarly, many parents have a great deal of trouble dealing with troublesome teenagers who
are misbehaving while going through adolescence.
Cấu trúc cần lưu .:
• Cụm động từ “deal with” đồng nghĩa với “handle”, or “solve something”, nghĩa là giải quyết vấn đề g. đó.
• Cụm động từ “go through” đồng nghĩa với “experience something”, nghĩa là trải qua điều g..
• Liên trạng từ “similarly” được dùng khi người viết muốn đưa thêm . tưởng tương tự . tưởng có từ trước.
Câu (2): However, while parenting courses could provide a lot of good skills and information for
parents, many people would argue that parenting is an innate skill that every mother and father can
naturally access once they have a child.
Cấu trúc cần lưu .:
• Liên trạng từ “however” được dùng khi người viết muốn nhấn mạnh sự đối lập giữa hai ý tưởng.
• Cấu trúc “providing something for somebody” đồng nghĩa với to “give something to someone”. Hoặc người
viết có thể sử dụng cấu trúc “provide somebody with something” với cùng nghĩa đó.
Câu (3): Lastly, many people would consider it ridiculous that people should be forced to attend
parenting courses as people should be free to make their own decisions.
Cấu trúc cần lưu .:
• Từ “ridiculous” nghĩa là nực cười.
• Từ “as” đồng nghĩa với từ “because”.
• “Be forced to do something” đồng nghĩa với “being made to do something difficult or unpleasant”, nghĩa là
bị ép buộc làm gì
• “Lastly” được dùng khi người viết đưa ra luận điểm cuối cùng của mình