UNIT 12: ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

New words (Từ mới)

Words Type Pronunciation Meaning
country (n) /ˈ
kʌntri/ nước, quốc gia
Australia (n) /ɒˈstreɪliə/ nước ức
Australian (n) /ɒˈstreɪliən/ người Úc
Canada (n) /ˈ
kænədə/ nước Canada
Canadian (n) /kəˈneɪdiən/ người Canada
New Zealand (n) /ˌ
njuːˈziːlənd/ nước New Zealand
The UK (n) /ðə jˌuːkeɪ/ nước Anh
The USA (n) /ðə jˌuːes eɪ/ nước Mỹ
capital (n) /ˈ
kæpɪtl/ thủ đô
island (n) /ˈ
aɪlənd/ đảo
island country /ˈ
aɪlənd ˈ kʌntri/ đảo quốc
castle (n) /ˈ
kɑːsl/ lâu đài
coastline (n) /ˈ
kəʊstlaɪn/ đường bờ biển
local (adj) /ˈ
ləʊkl/ thuộc địa phương
local people /ˈ
ləʊkl ˈ piːpl/ người dân địa phương
native (adj) /ˈ
neɪtɪv/ nguyên thuỷ, nguyên gốc
royal (adj) /ˈ
rɔɪəl/ thuộc hoàng gia
ancient (adj) /ˈ
eɪnʃənt/ cổ, lâu đời
historic (adj) /hɪˈ
stɒrɪk/ thuộc về lịch sử
unique (adj) /juˈ
niːk/ duy nhất, độc nhất
sunset (n) /ˈ
sʌnset/ cảnh mặt trời lặn, hoàng hôn
kilt (n) /kɪlt/ váy truyền thống của đàn ông Scotland
symbol (n) /ˈ
sɪmbl/ biểu tượng
tattoo (n) /təˈ
tuː/ hình xăm
tower (n) /ˈ
taʊə(r)/ tháp
penguin (n) /ˈ
peŋɡwɪn/ chim cánh cụt
kangaroo (n) /ˌ
kæŋɡəˈ ruː/ con chuột túi
map (n) /mæp/ bản đồ
state (n) /steɪt/ bang
culture (n) /ˈ
kʌltʃə(r)/ nền văn hoá
education (n) /ˌ
edʒuˈ keɪʃn/ nền giáo dục
nature (n) ˈeɪtʃə(r)/
n thiên nhiên
industry (n) /ˈ
ɪndəstri/ công nghiệp
attract (v) /əˈ
trækt/ thu hút, hấp dẫn
attraction (n) /əˈ
trækʃn/ sự thu hút, điểm hấp dẫn
beach (n) /biːtʃ/ bãi biển
waterfall (n) /ˈ
wɔːtəfɔːl/ thác nước
Pacific Ocean /pəˌ sɪfɪk ˈ
əʊʃn/ Thái Bình Dương
River Thames /ˈ
rɪvə(r) ˈtemz/ Sông Thames
Statue of Liberty /stætʃuːəv ˈ lɪbəti/ Tượng Nữ Thần Tự Do
Buckingham Palace /ˌ
bʌkɪŋəm p ˈæləs/ Cung điện Buckingham
Big Ben Tower /bɪɡ ben tˈaʊə(r)/ Tháp Big Ben
Word formation (Từ loại)
Word Meaning Related words
amaze (v) amazed (adj)
amazement (n) sự ngạc nhiên
amazing (adj)
Australia (n) nước Úc Australian (n)
Canada (n) nước Canada Canadian (n)
culture (n) nền văn hóa cultural (adj) culturally (adv)
history (n) historical (adj)
historic (adj) thuộc về lịch sử
historian (n) historically (adv)
native (adj) bản địa native (n) natively (adv)
New Zealand (n) nước New Zealand New Zealander (n)
shining (adj) chói chang shine (v) shine (n)
sunset (n) mặt trời lặn sunset (adj) sunset (v)
tattoo (n) hình xăm tattoo (v)
PHONETICS
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. (Further practice)
1. A. right B. Mike C. simple D. kind
2. A. maths B. bag C. cat D. page
3. A. under B. tune C. lunch D. must
4. A. with B. bath C. thank D. thesis
5. A. pens B. words C. calls D. cats
6. A. so B. go C. no D. to
7. A. chess B. racket C. contest D. exercise
8. A. said B. rain C. pain D. wait
9. A. sorrow B. rose C. this D. disappear
10. A. wanted B. needed C. invited D. washed
11. A. ball B. call C. small D. shall
12. A. cycle B. why C. cloudy D. try
13. A. that B. these C. thing D. brother
14. A. later B. mention C. material D. planting
15. A. special B. ancient C. musician D. because
16. A. ancient B. capital C. landscape D. travel
17. A. country B. symbol C. hyperloop D. friendly
18. A. stopped B. booked C. talked D. visited
19. A. island B. sunset C. seaside D. solar
20. A. England B. Australia C. Canada D. America

VOCABULARY
Exercise 1. Complete the sentence with the words in the box.
divided culture coastline citizenship capital

traditional palace flightless historic resources

1. He lives in an ancient ___________________.

2. Australia is country rich in natural ___________________.
3. Canada is ___________________into 10 provinces and 2 territories.
4. She liked the fast pace of life in the ___________________.
5. They sailed along the rugged ___________________.
6. She is studying about Japanese ___________________and history.
7. We are taking a tour of ___________________sites in the old city.
8. Kilt is a ___________________Scottish dress.
9. The penguin is a ___________________bird.
10. After 15 years in the USA, he has finally decided to apply for American ___________________.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the words given.

historic coastline tourist attractions tour tattoo

official language native speakers island country aborigines landscape

1. For the spoken language, students in our school are taught by ___________________.
2. English is the ___________________in India and some other countries in Africa.
3. The Big Ben is one of London’s most popular ___________________.
4. The ___________________was beautiful and the people were really friendly.
5. Local people tried to raise funds for the restoration of ___________________buildings.
6. He has the ___________________of a snake on his left arm.
7. Indonesia is the world’s largest ___________________by area’ with a population of over 270 million.
8. They took a ___________________to Niagara Falls on the border between Canada and the USA.
9. They drove along California’s rocky ___________________and enjoyed the breeze from the sea.
10. People are making efforts to respect the customs of the ___________________in Australia.
Exercise 3. Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box.
native quality symbol official diverse

unique resources accents sincere wealthy

1. English and Welsh are the two ___________________languages of Wales.

2. Canada is rich in ___________________such as zinc, nickel, lead and gold.
3. Australia is home to a variety of ___________________animals, including the koala, kangaroo, emu, kookaburra and platypus.
4. Australia is a relatively ___________________country with a high life expectancy.
5. The US is a ___________________country with a multicultural society.
6. In Canada, the handshake should be firm and accompanied by direct eye contact and a ___________________smile.
7. In Quebec, if you give wine, make sure it is of the highest ___________________you can afford.
8. The American bald eagle was chosen as the national bird ___________________of the United States in 1782.
9. Australian ___________________do not vary from area to area like in many other countries.
10. In Singapore, the number of ___________________speakers of English are still rising.

Exercise 4. Complete interesting facts about English-speaking countries with the words below.
the USA Canadian New Zealand 50 states
Australia Washington, D.C Wales Canada
1. ___________________is the second largest nation in area in the world - made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
2. ___________________is also a continent with a range of different landscapes, including urban areas, mountain ranges,
deserts and rain forests.
3. Annually, the National Eisteddfod festival of ___________________- a country of the UK and in the west of England – takes
places for eight days at the start of August.
4. The Statue of Liberty has welcomed over 12 million immigrants entering ___________________through New York Harbor
since 1900.
5. Each of ___________________in the USA has adopted an official state flower so far.
6. Since 1965, the maple tree with the leaves has become the most well-known ___________________symbol.
7. At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is occurring in ___________________to celebrate spring’s arrival.
8. Maori has been recognized as an official language of ___________________since the Maori Language Act of 1987.

Exercise 5. Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. New Zealand is a small island city /country in the Pacific Ocean.
2. Buckingham Palace is a tourist attraction /education in the UK.
3. She often sits on the beach watching the sunrise/ sunset in the early morning.
4. They speak Vietnamese, but their native / nation language is Korean.
5. The Statue of Liberty is in New York city of the UK/ the USA.
6. Could you show me Australia on this map/nature?
7. The London Eye is a great attraction in Paris / London.
8. Although penguins/ kangaroos can’t fly, they can use their wings for swimming.
9. Big Ben Tower/ Bridge is at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
10. New Jersey is one of the states/capitals in the USA.

Exercise 6. Put the words in brackets into the correct form to complete the sentences.
1. I like going to England to study English because I can practice English with _________________ speakers. (nation)
2. English is an _________________ language in this country. (officially)
3. People in the south of my country speak the language with _________________ accent. (differ)
4. Last summer holiday, my family went to Da Nang and Hoi An. We had a _________________ time there. (wonder)
5. Why has she improved her English a lot? – Ah, she’s just come back from an English _________________ country. (speak)
6. The wheel in the Indian flag is a _________________ of peace. (symbolize)
7. Mr. Graham was _________________ to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot. (amazement)
8. _________________ is a big country in the north America. (Canadian)
9. Australia has its own _________________ identity, which is very different from that of Britain. (culture)
10. How many _________________ buildings are damaged by fire each year? (history)
GRAMMAR: Article (Mạo từ)
a. Mạo từ ko xác định: “a/an”
 Dùng trước những danh từ số ít đếm được, khi nó được nhắc tới lần đầu tiên, mang ý nghĩa là “một"
 a dùng trước những danh từ bắt đầu bằng một phụ âm và nguyên âm u đọc là /ju/: uniform
a pen a book a table a cup
 an dùng trước những danh từ bắt đầu bằng một nguyên âm. (nguyên âm u đọc là /ʌ/: umbrella)
an apple an orange an egg an elephant an umpire

 Dùng trước những danh từ chỉ nghề nghiệp. (My father works as a doctor / a teacher) (I am a student.)
 Dùng trong các cụm từ chỉ tốc độ, giá cả (60km an hour / $3 a kilo)
A/AN  Một số trường hợp ngoại lệ trong cách sử dụng a/an:
- a uniform (một bộ đồng phục) - an M.A (một cử nhân)
- a university (một trường đại học) - an honorable man (một người đáng kính)
- a one-eyed man (một người đàn ông mắt chột) - an hour (một giờ)
- a one-way road (đường một chiều) - an honest man (một người đàn ông thật thà)
- a useful way (một cách hữu ích) - an SOS (một tín hiệu cấp cứu)
- a union (một liên minh, một đồng minh)
- a unit (một đơn vị)
- a European (một người châu Âu)

b. Mạo từ xác định “the”

Đứng trước cả danh từ đếm được và không đếm được. Chúng ta gọi là mạo từ xác định vì nó danh từ đã xác định mà cả
người nói và người nghe đều biết.
Ex1: The girl sitting near the window is my close friend.
Ex2: The books on the table are mine.
 THE + danh từ khi được nhắc tới từ lần thứ hai trở đi.
 THE + danh từ khi chúng được xác định bằng một mệnh đề/mệnh đề quan hệ ở phía sau.
 THE + danh từ là duy nhất, độc nhất.
 THE + số thứ tự.
 THE + tính từ = danh từ chỉ NHÓM NGƯỜI
 THE + tên của các quốc gia tận cùng bằng -s và một số quốc gia số ít (united states, united kingdom)
 THE + tên của các loại nhạc cụ, nhưng phải đứng sau động từ “play”.
 THE + tên của các địa điểm công cộng.
 THE + danh từ chỉ tên riêng ở dạng số nhiều để chỉ cả gia đình nhà họ. (the Browns, the Smiths)
 THE + tính từ so sánh hơn nhất và so sánh kép (the biggest, the most beautiful)

THE  THE + tên của sông, suối, biển, đại dương, sa mạc, dãy núi...
The Pacific (Thái Bình Dương), the Alps (Dãy An pơ)
 THE + danh từ mà cả người nói và người nghe đều biết rõ về nó. (Can you open the door?)
 THE + các buổi trong ngày. (in the morning / afternoon / evening) (at night)
 THE + tên của các tờ báo. (the New York Times)
 THE + tên của các tổ chức. (the United Nations, the UNICEF)
 THE + danh từ số ít tượng trưng cho một nhóm động vật, một loài hoặc đồ vật. (the elephant, the cat)
 THE + danh từ chỉ phương hướng. (the East / the West / the South / the North)
 THE + danh từ + of + danh từ.
 THE + một danh từ chỉ sự vật riêng biệt cả người nói và người nghe đều hiểu
 Dùng trước hospital/church/school/prison khi đến đó với mục đích khác.

KHÔNG  Trước tên của các môn học.

DÙNG MẠO  Trước tên của các môn thể thao.
TỪ  Trước danh từ số nhiều không xác định.
 Trước danh từ không đếm được.
 Trước tên của các phương tiện giao thông, nhưng phải đứng sau giới từ "by". (I go to school by bus.)
 Trước danh từ chỉ màu sắc.
 Sau tính từ sở hữu hoặc sau danh từ ở sở hữu cách. (my book / Lan’s house)
 Trước tên của các bữa ăn.
  Trước thứ, ngày, tháng, năm, mùa (nếu không xác định).
 Trước tên quốc gia (trừ các quốc gia đã được liệt kê ở mục 2), tên châu lục, tên núi, tên hồ, tên đường.
 Trước danh từ trừu tượng. (happiness)
Exercise 1. Choose the correct article a/an, the or Ø (zero article).
1. She is from Australia. She is (a / an) Australian.
2. He was born in (the / ϕ) Mexico City, (a / the capital of (a / ϕ) Mexico.
3. In 2004, he made (a / the) film called A Day Without a Mexican.
4. (A / The) film is about (a / ϕ) Mexican immigrants in (a / ϕ) California.
5. About 31% of (a / the) people who live in California are (the / ϕ) Mexican.
6. Sergio Arau is (an / the) artist, musician, and director.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with a / an, the or Ø (zero article).

1. English is ________ official language in more than 60 countries.
2. Tourists can take ________ boat trip along the Thames River.
3. Canada isn't ________ largest country in the world.
4. You can book ________ tour to Victoria State Rose Garden online.
5. William Shakespeare was ________ English playwright, poet and actor.
6. There are some reports on ________ oil slick in ________ Mediterranean Sea.
7. ________ kangaroos are found only in ________ Australia.
8. Is ________ United Arab Emirates part of ________ South Asia or ________ Middle East?
9. Last summer, we travelled to many places. We visited ________ Taj Mahal in ________ India, climbed ________ Mount Everest
in ________ Himalayas, and took a cruise to ________ Bahamas.
10. I love ________ Spain. I find ________ Spanish very friendly, but I can’t say much in ________ Spanish.
11. My friend Brian is ________ Scot. On ________ special occasions, he wears ________ kilt and plays the bagpipe.
12. ________ Mississippi River flows into ________ Gulf of Mexico in ________ state of Louisiana.
13. After ________ World War II, ________ United Nations was formed.
14. People eat chocolate all over ________ world. It is probably ________ most popular candy.
15. ________ Roman Empire ruled ________ Mediterranean world from 500 BC to about 500 AD.
16. _________ people who live in _________ Scotland are called the Scots.
17. This house is very nice. Has it got _________ garden?
18. There isn’t _________ airport near where I live. _________ nearest airport is 70 miles away.
19. Did you have _________ nice holiday? Yes, it was _________ best holiday I’ve ever had.
20. Mai always plays _________ piano whenever she has free time.
21. My daughter was bom on _________ fifth of January.
22. Yesterday I went to _________ school by _________ bus because my bike had been broken down.
23. It takes me _________ hour to finish my work.
24. She used to have _________ cat and _________ dog but _________ dog died.
25. English is spoken all over _________ world.

Exercise 3: Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: I have bought______new shirt which matches______jacket I bought last week.
A. some/a B. the/a C. a/the D. some/the
Question 2: Could you lend me some more? I’ve spent______money you gave me yesterday.
A. Ø B. the C. a D. an
Question 3: The principle river in Wales is______Severn, which flows from the slopes of Plynlimon to______English border.
A. Ø / Ø B. the/the C. a/the D. the/a
Question 4: Until recently______economy of______southern United States was based on______cotton.
A. an/the/ Ø B. the/ Ø/Ø C. the/the/the D. the/the/ Ø
Question 5: I still keep wondering if I was doing _____right thing when _____I asked my father for_____ permission to leave school.
A. a/ Ø B. the/ Ø C. Ø D. Ø/a
Question 6: We needed______house to live in when we were in London.
A. a B. the C. any D. Ø
Question 7: You are______only person whose opinion is of any value to me in______present regrettable circumstances.
A. the/Ø B. the/the C. the/a D. Ø/the
Question 8: The boy told me he hated______doctors.
A. the B. some C. Ø D. a
Question 9: He had______laughing eyes and______most charming mouth.
A. the/the B. a/a C. Ø/a D. Ø/the
Question 10: My brother hopes to travel around the world______next summer.
 A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 11: Richard Byrd was______first person in history to fly over______ North Pole.
A. the - a B. the - Ø C. the - the D. Ø - Ø
Question 12: ______university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees.
A. A B. An C. The D. Some
Question 13: In most______developed countries, up to 50 % of______population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
A. the / Ø B. Ø / Ø C. the / the D. Ø / the
Question 14: Reports are coming in of a major oil spill in______Mediterranean.
A. an B. Ø C. the D. a
Question 15: ______ non-verbal language is ______ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. The - a B. Ø - an C. A - the D. The - Ø
Question 16: Is it acceptable to touch______person on______shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
Question 17: The excursion is______unique opportunity to discover______wild in its natural beauty.
A. an - Ø B. a - the C. the - the D. an - the
Question 18:______colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide______tertiary education.
A. Ø - Ø B. The - Ø C. The - the D. Ø - the
Question 19: I have left my book in______kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. the B. a C. Ø D. an
Question 20: Of all the world’s major oceans,______Arctic Ocean is the shallowest.
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø
Question 21: My uncle’s company made a very good profit in______1990s.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an
Question 22: Park Hang-seo, who is the head coach of______Vietnam national football team, is a new idol of many people.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
Question 23: Africa has always had a large migratory population because of war and______famine.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 24: My neighbor is______photographer. Let’s ask him for______advice about color film.
A. a - the B. the - an C. a - Ø D. the - the
Question 25: The man grew up in______orphanage in______United Kingdom.
A. the/ an B. an/ the C. an/ an D. the/ Ø

Exercise 4. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. Each person’s genetic code is _______ except in the case of identical twins.
A. normal B. unique C. general D. long
2. Kangaroos are considered the _______ of Australia.
A. coastline B. symbol C. tower D. capital
3. She has a ________ of a rose on her shoulder.
A. tattoo B. head C. river D. castle
4. Indonesia is the largest ________ country in the world.
A. island B. coastline C. capital D. sunrise
5. Justin Bieber comes from Canada. He is a_______.
A. Vietnamese B. Australian C. American D. Canadian
6. Scotland is famous for its long history and_______ castles.
A. local B. modern C. ancient D. historical
7. Madrid is the capital of _______.
A. The UK B. The USA C. Spain D. France
8. They took a ______ ride to the islands at the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
A. car B. train C. plane D. boat
9. Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular_______ in the world.
A. waterfalls B. forests C. mountains D. beaches
10. Scottish men always wear _______ at their traditional festivals.
A. shirts B. kilts C. pants D. shorts
11. A (n) __________ is a body of land surrounded by water.
A. mountain B. island C. cave D. beach
12. The tranquil beauty of the village scenery is __________.
A. high B. clear C. unique D. friendly
13. Most __________ live in cities along the coast, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
A. Austria B. Australia C. Australian D. Australians
14. Singapore is famous for its _______ and green tress.
A. cleanliness B. cleanly C. cleaning D. clean
15. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are _______ with colored lights across the streets and enormous
Christmas Trees.
A. decorated B. hand C. put D. made
16. In the United State, there are 50 _______ and six different time zones across the country.
A. states B. nations C. towns D. countries
17. I once tried to _______ an apple pie when I was in London. It was really delicious.
A. do B. cook C. make D. show
18. You should go to Canada in the summer because it is the most popular time for visitors to _______Niagara Falls and see the
beautiful sights there.
A. stay B. look C. tour D. visit
19. Nowadays, we still see the _______ men wear kilts (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scottish B. Scotland C. Scots D. Scot
20. The USA has a population of about 304 million, and it’s the third _______ country in the world.
A. smallest B. largest C. narrowest D. highest
21. In some English speaking countries, turkey and pudding are _______ food at Christmas.
A. national B. historical C. traditional D. possible
22. New Zealand _______ lovers of nature and fans of dangerous sports.
A. attracts B. keeps C. calls D. asks
23. Queenstown in New Zealand has got beautiful _______ and a dry climate, so it’s ideal for outdoor activities.
A. look B. viewing C. atmosphere D. scenery
24. Is Oamaru town a good place to enjoy penguin __________ in New Zealand?
A. watching B. watch C. watches D. watched
25. Over 270 species of land dwelling mammals are __________ to Australia.
A. nation B. nationality C. native D. national
26. Australia is a vast island filled with a rich history, culture and __________.
A. location B. landscape C. view D. scene
27. The maple leaf began to serve as a Canadian __________ as early as 1700.
A. logo B. character C. design D. symbol
28. They discovered a 14,000-year-old __________village in Canada.
A. current B. modern C. ancient D. new
29. Washington, D.C. is the __________ of the United States.
A. citizen B. capital C. resident D. president
30. We took a__________ ride on the beautiful waters of Lake Huron.
A. boat B. car C. bus D. plane
31. The _____ city of the United Kingdom, or UK, is London.
A. capital B. symbol C. landscape D. new
32. Kangaroos are considered the _____ of Australia.
A. coastline B. symbol C. tower D. capital
33. People in countries like the USA, Great Britain, and New Zealand use English as their _____ language.
A. foreign B. native C. historical D. spoken
34. She has a _____ of a tiger on her shoulder.
A. tattoo B. head C. river D. castle
35. Is Japan a(n) _____ country? - Yes, it is.
A. island B. ancient C. local D. capital
36. They had dinner on the beach after _____.
A. sunset B. sunrise C. sunny D. landscape
37. Some rooms have a private balcony which offers _____ views.
A. amazing B. local C. unique D. native
38. _____ is famous for kangaroos.
A. The UK B. Australia C. New Zealand D. Canada
39. _____ is a small island in Pacific Ocean.
A. The USA B. France C. New Zealand D. Australia
40. Scotland is famous for its long history and _____ castles
A. local B. modern C. ancient D. historical
41. Is there _______ garden in your house?
A. an B. the C. a D. ϕ
42. I saw _______ accident this morning.
A. the B. ϕ C. a D. an
43. My name’s Linda. I come from _______England.
A. ϕ B. a C. the D. an
44. There isn’t _______ airport near where we live.
A. the B. ϕ C. an D. a
45. _______ red car over there is hers.
A. A B. The C. ϕ D. An
46. Can you recommend me _______ luxury restaurant?
A. a B. an C. the D. ϕ
47. Are you going for _______ business next Monday?
 A. an B. a C. the D. ϕ
48. Today is _______ fine day. It’s clear and sunny.
A. ϕ B. an C. a D. the
49. She lives in _______ village on _______ east coast.
A. a / an B. a / the C. the / an D. the / a
50. _______ girl sitting next to me is _______ American.
A. The / A B. The / An C. A / An D. A / ϕ

WRITING
Rearrange the words to make sentences
1. country / Canada / is / in / North America / a /.
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2. a lot of / Australia / has / landscapes / amazing /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Scotland / capital / is / What / of / the /
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. in / enjoys / Jane / watching / each evening / the / sunset /.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. and Maori / English / official languages / are / New Zealand / the / two / in
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. beautiful/There are/many/in/USA. /landmarks/New York,
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. from/other countries/to study/Many students/go to/ each year. / England
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. their tattoos/Maori people/famous for / are/haka dance. /and
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. took/to travel/We/a/double-decker/ bus tour/around/London.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. has/air/in/New Zealand /the world. /the cleanest
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. is/ Cardiff/ the largest city / of Wales / and also the capital
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
12. are / of Wales/ the two official languages / English and Welsh
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. home to / is / the kangaroo and koala? / Which country
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
14. five large lakes / are / a group of / The Great Lakes / in / North America
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPEAKING
Reorder the sentences (A-J) to make a conversation.
_________ A. How was your summer camp in Sydney, Long?
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_________ B. So happy that you had a fantastic time in Sydney.
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_________ C. I had English classes in the morning and did outdoor activities in the afternoon.
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_________ D. Just some. Most of my classmates are from different countries and we use English to talk to each other.
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_________ E. Your English is much better. What kinds of outdoor activities were there?
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_________ F. It was so amazing, Mike
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_________ G. Are there many Australians in your class?
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_________ H. Thanks, Mike.
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_________ I. Really? What did you do there?
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_________ J. We had field trips to famous attractions in Sydney. We also played some sports together such as cricket,
_ basketball.
READING
Exercise 1. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Laura is living in New Jersey. She recently came back from a trip to Chicago, Illinois. This city is along the shore of Lake
Michigan. Laura spent a lot of time exploring the city to visit famous sights and monuments during her trip.
Chicago has many historic places. The Chicago Water Tower is really impressive because it is one of the few remaining
buildings after the Great Chicago fire of 1871. Laura also took a walk through Jackson Park. The park is spacious and she had a
relaxing walk. There are still some of the old architecture and copies of monuments in the World's Fair 1892. During the last part
of her visit, Laura tried to climb the stairs inside of the Willis Tower, a 110-storey skyscraper. From the rooftop, she had a
wonderful view of the city with Lake Michigan in the background.
1. Where did Laura visit recently?
A. Chicago B. New Jersey C. Michigan D. England
2. What did she do during her trip?
A. She went swimming. B. She visited famous attractions of the city.
C. She learnt the history of many places. D. She goes swimming.
3. Why is the Chicago Water Tower special?
A. Because it is full of water B. Because it was burnt in the Great Chicago fire
C. Because it stays the same after the 1871 fire D. Because it is full
4. How many floors are there in the Willis Tower?
A. One hundred B. One hundred and one
C. One hundred and ten D. One hundred and twelve
5. Where did Laura have a wonderful view of the city?
A. From the Lake Michigan B. Inside the Willis Tower
C. From the rooftop of the Willis Tower D. Outside the Willis Tower

Exercise 2. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

London is the capital of England in the United Kingdom. It is a famous and historic city. The city is quite popular for international
tourists because London is home to one of the oldest monarchies in the world.
There are many famous attractions in London such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye. Big Ben is one of
London's most famous monuments. It is a large clock tower in the north of Westminster Palace. The clock tower is 96 metres tall.
The London Eye, the city's famous Ferris wheel, is on the southern shores of the Thames River. This attraction stands 135 metres
high. It is one of the most famous spots as tourists can get the whole view of London. Buckingham Palace is the home of the
Queen of England. It has beautiful architecture and a great historical value. Many tourists enjoy watching the Queen's guards
outside the palace. These guards often wear red uniforms, shiny black boots, and bearskin hats.
1. The capital of England is___________
A. the United Kingdom B. Buckingham C. London D. Big Ben
2. Many tourists visit London because of its___________
A. history and monarchy B. royal family members C. nature and people D. people
3. Big Ben is___________
A. a big water tower B. a large clock tower C. an ancient palace D. palace
4. Tourists can get the view of London from ___________
A. the London Eye B. the Thames Rivers C. Big Ben D. Buckingham Palace
5. The Queen of England lives in___________
A. Westminster Palace B. Winsor Palace C. Buckingham Palace D. Westminster

Exercise 3. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Singapore
Singapore is a country in Southeast Asia. It is an island near the end of the Malay peninsula. A “peninsula” is a piece of land
that has water on three sides.
Singapore is called a “city-state.” This means that it is an independent country that has only one city. Singapore is the name of
the country and the city that take up the entire island.
Because of its location, Singapore has become a critical business hub. “Hub” means center or key location. It is a good
stopping point for ships that are traveling between Asia and Europe or Africa.
When the trade was primarily done by ships, Singapore became a very important port. A “port” is a place where ships go in
and out. This continues today. Singapore is the fifth largest port in the world!
 Being an important port, Singapore has also become a very important center for world business. This means that Singapore
has a very strong and diverse economy, which sets it apart from many other Southeast Asian nations.
1. Where is Singapore?
A. It is in West Asia. B. It is in South Asia. C. It is in East Asia. D. It is in Southeast Asia.
2. What does “peninsula” mean?
A. It is a piece of land that has water on one side. B. It is a piece of land that has water on two sides.
C. It is a piece of land that has water on three sides. D. It is a piece of land that has water on four sides.
3. Why is Singapore called a “city-state”?
A. Because it is an island near the end of the Malay peninsula.
B. Because it is a dependent country that takes up the entire island.
C. Because it is an independent country that has only one city.
D. Because it has become a critical (very important) business hub.
4. What does “hub” mean?
A. It means center or key B. It means a place where ships go in and out.
C. It means stopping point for ships. D. It means the largest port in the world
5. What is a “port”?
A. It is a place where airplanes go in and out. B. It is a place where people go in and out.
C. It is a place where cars go in and out. D. It is a place where ships go in and out.
6. When did Singapore become a very important port?
A. When the economy in Singapore was very strong and diverse.
B. When the trade in Singapore was primarily done by ships.
C. When Singapore was the fifth largest port in the world.
D. When Singapore was called a “city-state”.

Exercise 4. Reading the text and choose True or False

The Geography of Canada
Canada lies north of the United States in North America. The US. state of Alaska sits on its northwestern border. The Pacific,
Atlantic, and Arctic oceans form the rest of its borders.
Canada’s largest natural region is a rocky, mostly flat area that covers the eastern, central, and northwestern parts of the
country. In the west, plains stretch from the Arctic Ocean to the U.S. border, The Mackenzie, Canada’s longest river, drains the
northwest. West of the plains are the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Along the Pacific are the Coast Mountains. In the south and
southeast, lowlands border the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River. The Appalachian Mountains run through the far east.
Because of its size, Canada has great variety in its climate. Most regions have very cold and long winters. Temperatures are
most moderate along the Pacific coast.
1. Canada is bordered by three oceans.
2. Rocky area covers only the western parts of the Canada.
3. The Mackenzie is not Canada’s longest river.
4. The Coast Mountains are along the Pacific.
5. Canada has great variety in its climate because of its size.

Exercise 5. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Gherkin
The Gherkin is one of several modem buildings that have been built over the years in a historic area of London. The
(1)_________ skyscraper was built in 2004, and its unique, and energy-efficient design has won the Gherkin many (2) _________.
The cigar-shaped structure has a steel frame (3) _________ circular floor planes and a glass facade with diamond-shaped
panels. The building’s energy-saving (4) _________ allows the air to flow up through spiralling wells. The top of the tower, (5)
_________visitors find an open hall covered by a glass conical dome, is even more spectacular. From here you have great ( 6)
_________ over the city.
1. A. 41 stories B. 41-stories C. 41 -story D. story-41
2. A. awards B. rewards C. stories D. achievements
3. A. of B. with C. at D. in
4. A. machine B. machines C. system D. systems
5. A. where B. at where C. from where D. there
6. A. sights B. scenes C. sign D. views

Exercise 6. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Maple Tree
Trees have (1) _________ a meaningful role in the (2) _________ development of Canada and continue to be of commercial,
environmental and aesthetic importance to all Canadians. Maples contribute valuable wood products, keep the maple sugar
(3)_________ alive and help to beautify the landscape.
 Since 1965 the maple leaf (4) _________the most important feature of the National Flag of Canada and the maple tree with
the leaves has become the most well-known Canadian (5) _________, nationally and internationally. Maple leaf pins and badges
are proudly (6) _________by Canadians abroad, and are recognized around the world. (7) _________the maple leaf is closely
associated with Canada, the maple tree was never officially recognized (8) _________Canada’s emblem until 1996.
1. A. taken B. given C. done D. played
2. A. history B. historical C. historic D. historian
3. A. industry B. industries C. industrial D. industrially
4. A. was B. have been C. has been D. is
5. A. sign B. symbol C. tree D. leaf
6. A. wear B. wore C. worn D. to be worn
7. A. Because B. So C. But D. Although
8. A. of B. with C. as D. for