PART I.

VOCABULARY
New words (Từ mới)
Words Type Pronunciation Meaning
1. awareness n /əˈweənəs/ nhận thức
2. campaign n /kæmˈpeɪn/ chlến dịch
3. pressing adj /ˈpresɪŋ/ cấp bách, nóng bỏng
4. issue n /ˈɪʃuː/ vấn đề
5. promote v /prəˈməʊt/ xúc tiến, thúc đay
6. crime n /kraɪm/ tội phạm
7. overpopulation n /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/ quá tải dân số
8. affect v /əˈfekt/ ảnh hưởng
9. bully v /ˈbʊli/ bắt nạt
10. peer pressure n /ˈpɪə preʃə(r)/ áp lực đồng trang lứa
11. body shaming n /ˈbɒdi ʃeɪmɪŋ/ việc chế nhạo ngoại hình người khác
12. face v /feɪs/ đối mặt, đối diện
13. poverty n /ˈpɒvəti/ sự nghèo đói
14. alcohol n /ˈælkəhɒl/ đồ uống có cồn
15. violent adj /ˈvaɪələnt/ sử dụng vũ lực, bạo lực
16. influence n /ˈɪnfluəns/ ảnh hưởng
17. accept v /əkˈsept/ chấp nhận
18. depression n /dɪˈpreʃn/ trầm cảm
19. self-confidence n /ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ sự tự tin vào bản thân
20. offensive adj /əˈfensɪv/ gây xúc phạm
21. ashamed adj /əˈʃeɪmd/ xấu hổ
22. admit v /ədˈmɪt/ thừa nhận
23. cyberbullying n /ˈsaɪbəbʊliɪŋ/ bắt nạt qua mạng
24. anxiety n /æŋˈzaɪəti/ sự lo lắng
25. victim n /ˈvɪktɪm/ nạn nhân
26. verbal adj /əˈbeɪ/ bằng lời
27. obey v /əˈbeɪ/ tuân thủ
28. physical adj /ˈfɪzɪkl/ về mặt thể chất

STRUCTURES
1. draw attention to something thu hút sự chú ý tới điều gì
2. focus on something tập trung vào điều gì
3. struggle with something vật lộn, đấu tranh với điều gì
4. the odd one out kẻ/ người khác biệt
5. hang out đi chơi
6. approve of something đồng ý với điều gì
7. the poverty line mức nghèo đói
8. stand up to đứng lên chống lại điều gì
9. make fun of trêu chọc, chế giễu
PART II. GRAMMAR
1. Liking words and phrases
Các từ và các cụm từ nối thông dụng
- Alcohol is unhealthy for people’s health. Moreover, it affects
a. Để thêm thông tin, ý tưởng
people’s behaviour negatively.
 Moreover
- Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness. In
 Additionally
addition, it can help improve mental health.
 Besides
- Smoking is harmful to your health. Besides, it can also harm the
 In addition (to)
health of those around you due to secondhand smoke.
- Although there are policies to deal with cyberbullying, it remains
b. Để thể hiện ý tương phản a serious issue among young people.
 By contrast - Smoking is harmful to teens’ health. However, some teenagers
 However find it difficult to say no to their friends when faced with peer
 Although/ though/ even pressure to try smoking.
though - Peer pressure has great influence on teens. By contrast, strong
 In spite of/ Despite family bonds and support can help them face the challenges of peer
pressure.
c. Để chỉ lý do - Because of poverty, many families struggle to make a living.
 Because/ as/ since - Since/ as/ because teenagers want to fit in, it can be hard for
 Because of them to say no to bad influences from their friends.
d. Để chỉ kết quả
 Therefore - Overpopulation is a serious problem; therefore, we need to take
 So action to deal with it.
 As a result
B. VOCABULARIES AND GRAMMARS
Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. The programme makers reject the notion that seeing _______ on television has a harmful effect on
children.
A. bullying B. violence C. overpopulation D. crime
2. I don't know why he _______ with Phong because they've got nothing in common.
A. hangs out B. grow up C. give up D. stay up
3. Our survey indicates that one in four children is _______ at school.
A. bullied B. admitted C. revised D. approved
4. I _______ his friendship more than I can ever say.
A. affect B. pretend C. value D. persuade
5. It was brave of her to _______ to those bullies.
A. wear out B. take off C. hang out D. stand up
6. There are many risks attached to social media sites, and _______ is one of the largest risks.
A. appearance B. survey C. depression D. cyberbullying
7. Youth in the behavioural risk group were more likely to report negative _______ than were youth in the
optimal group.
A. self-confidence B. peer pressure C. body shaming D. social issue
8. Ageing is simultaneously an academic problem, a pressing _______ and an urgent personal concern.
A. social issue B. peer pressure C. awareness D. body shaming
9. _______ is criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical appearance.
A. Violence B. Social issue C. Peer pressure D. Body shaming
10. Reducing speed limits has _______ to fewer deaths on the motorways.
A. led B. grown C. given D. flown
11. We need to focus public attention ______ this social issue.
A. on B. out C. with D. up
12. You have to have such a lot of patience when you are dealing ________ kids.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
13. You should keep a safe distance ______ the car in front.
A. for B. up C. from D. in
14. The purpose of the article was to draw attention ______ the problems faced by single parents.
A. for B. to C. at D. in
15. The main problem ______ the climbers was lack of sleep.
A. to B. with C. for D. in
16. ______________ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.
A. Since B. Because of C. However D. For
17. Two of the factories in our small town have closed. ______________, unemployment is high.
A. However B. Because C. So that D. Furthermore
18. John's favourite show was on. He reach to turned on the TV ______________ he could watch it.
A. because of B. therefore C. so that D. for
19. She bought the book ______________ she had heard it was good.
A. due to B. because C. because of D. so
20. ______________ I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. If
21. ______________ the post office was closed, I couldn't mail my package.
A. Therefore B. Because of C. However D. Since
22. ______________ I was dead tired, I walked all the way home.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Because
23. Some English words have the same pronunciation ______________ they are spelled differently, for
example, dear and deer.
A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if
24. Ms Moore, the school counselor, had years of experience dealing with student problems
______________, she is sometimes confronted by a problem that she cannot handle by herself.
A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. On the other hand
25. ______________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. Moreover D. In addition to
26. The restaurant not only serves delicious food but has excellent customer service; ____________, it
offers a cozy ambiance.
A. moreover B. in addition to C. however D. because
27. She missed her flight ____________ a traffic jam on the way to the airport.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
28. The team worked tirelessly day and night. ____________, they completed the project ahead of
schedule.
A. However By contrast C. As a result D. In addition
29. The restaurant on the corner is always crowded with long waiting lines. ____________ the one across
the street is usually empty and quiet.
A. Although B. Despite C. As a consequence D. By contrast
30. ____________ it was raining heavily, we decided to stay indoors for the entire day.
A. Since B. In addition to C. Because of D. Therefore
31. He promised to be on time; ____________, he arrived late to the meeting.
A. although B. however C. besides D. because
32. ____________ painting, she is also skilled at sketching.
A. In spite of B. Because of C. As a result D. In addition to
33. I don't really want to go. ____________, it's too late now.
A. Therefore B. However C. Besides [Link]
34. Sarah left her umbrella at home. ____________ she got soaked in the rain.
A. Because B. As a consequence C. By contrast D. However
35. The weather was hot and sunny. ____________, we decided to go to the beach.
A. However B. Moreover C. Since D. Therefore
Exercise 2: Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
[Link] __________________ of the problem will make politicians take it seriously. (aware)
[Link] research in the field of disease __________________ produced unexpected results. (prevent)
3. Mobile phones are not __________________ in the examination room. (permit)
4. Fog and ice are making the roads very __________________. (danger)
5. His aggressive attitude makes me less __________________ to his plight. (sympathy)
6. The illustration shows examples of __________________ dress in the late 1840s. (fashion)
7. __________________ activists are hosting a talk on the consequences of offshore oil (environment)
development.
8. These children have grown up to be useful and productive members of (social)
__________________.
9. The __________________ for a new high-speed railway met with strong opposition. (propose)
10. She suffered from severe __________________ after losing her job. (depressed)
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. I felt embarrassed when my friends made fun of my hair.
A. confident B. tired C. ashamed D. miserable
2. She became deeply depressed when her exam results were not as good as she expected.
A. upset B. cheerful C. happy D. disappointing
3. She's always the odd one out at school. She doesn't have many friends.
A. warm-hearted person B. a good person C. an excellent person D. a distinct person
4. The party was a huge success, thanks to Jane's sociable nature and ability to engage with guests.
A. unfriendly B. outgoing C. common D. kind
5. What a disappointing result! My friends will laugh at me.
A encouraging B. pleasing C. unsatisfying D. strong
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Two million people are living in abject poverty.
A. wealth B. misery C. difficulty D. hardship
2. The most pressing question now is what we should do with bullying at school.
A. urgent B. immediate C. unimportant D. demanding
3. The school regulation will promote the students' competition in keeping the environment green.
A. encourage B. discourage C. improve D:-corrcea
4. Her sympathy and support helped me overcome the most difficult period in my life.
A. compassion B. agreement C. approval D. indifference
5. I wish my mother would approve of my friends. She always criticizes them.
A. focus on B. agree with C. disagree with D. deal with
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with because, because of, or therefore.
1. __________________ it rained, we stayed home.
2 It rained. __________________, we stayed home.
3, We stayed home __________________ the rain.
4. The hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town. __________________, all residents were
advised to move inland until it passed.
5. The residents moved inland __________________ the hurricane.
6. __________________ the hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town, all residents were
advised to move inland.
7. Lan is afraid of heights. __________________, she will not walk across the glass-bottomed bridge.
8. Diamond can be used to cut grass __________________ it is extremely hard.
9. A camel is an ideal animal for desert areas __________________ it can go completely without water for
eight to ten days.
10. Phong has poor eyesight. __________________, he has to sit in the front row.
Exercise 6: Complete the sentences with although or because.
1. I put on my sunglasses __________________ it was a dark, cloudy day.
2. I put on my sunglasses __________________ the sun was bright.
3. __________________ she has a job, she doesn't make enough money to support her four children.
4. __________________ she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food for her family.
S. Jack is going horseback riding with his friends this afternoon __________________ he's afraid of horses.
6. Jack is going horseback riding with his friends this afternoon __________________ he enjoys it.
7. I knew that I should get some sleep, but I just couldn't put my book down __________________ I was really
enjoying it.
8. I'm glad that my mother made me take piano lessons when I was a child __________________ I hated it at
the time. Now, I play the piano every day.
9. Nam jumped into the river to rescue the little girl who was drowning __________________ he wasn't a good
swimmer.
10. __________________ the flood damaged the bridge across the river, his family were able to cross the
river __________________ they had a boat.
Exercise 7: Complete the sentences with although or however.
I. Jack ate a large dinner. __________________, he is still hungry.
2. Jack is still hungry __________________ he ate a large dinner.
3. I had a lot of studying to do. __________________, I went to the cinema.
4. I finished al) of my work __________________ I was very sleepy.
S. I had washed my hands. __________________, they still looked dirty.
6. __________________ I had washed my hands, they still looked dirty.
7. Diana didn't know how to swim; __________________, she jumped into the swimming pool.
8. __________________ Diana didn't know how to swim, she jumped into the swimming Pool.
9. Ann's father gave her some good advice. __________________, she didn't follow it.
10. __________________ Ann's father gave her some good advice, she didn't follow it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in ________ of social issues.
A. knowledge B. awareness C. sympathy D. experience
7. I used to advise them not to drink too much ________while driving or riding and they kept telling me that
they only drank a very small quantity.
A. water B. soft drink C. alcohol D. vinegar
8. A range of social ________ and their bad effects were debated at the meeting.
A. issues B. progress C. values D. expectations
9. The government have just launched their annual Christmas ________ to stop drunken driving.
A. action B. activity C. plan D. campaign
10. In Britain, half of all violent ________ is committed by people who have been drinking alcohol.
A. crime B. criminal C. punishment D. resistance
11. Some people really enjoy swimming. ________, others are afraid of water.
A. By contrast B. Although C. Despite D. Moreover
12. The ancient Aztec of Mexico had no technology for making tools from metal. ________, they had sharp
knives and spears made from a stone called obsidian.
A. Whereas B. Although C. However D. Despite
13. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. Unless B. Even though C. Because D. Only if
14, Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry ________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents the
water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.
A. due to B. besides C. in spite of D. in the event of
15. It is still a good idea to know how to type. ________ the many technological advances in typewriters and
word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
21. Don't feel ashamed to admit that you do not know something.
A. proud B. embarrassed C. excited D. upset
22. He found her comments very offensive, so he wanted her to apologise to him.
A. nice B. supportive C. sensible D. rude
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
23. He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation. He didn't contact anyone.
A. optimistic B. unhappy C. miserable D. disappointed
24. My mother is always anxious if we don't get home in time.
A. concerned B. worried C. relaxed D. surprised
Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
25. Jack is calling Jane.
Jack: I'm afraid I can't go to the cinema with you, Jane.
Jane: ___________
A. I'm sorry I can't. B. What a pity! C. That's good. D. I know that.
26. Jack is talking to Jane.
Jack: Jane, I have to do my homework this evening. I can't hang out with you.
Peter: ___________
A. No worries. Just go with me. B. Why not?
C. Are you going out tonight? D. How disappointing.
Combine each pair of sentences, using the linking word given in brackets.
41. I went to bed. I was very tired.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
42. Many people avoid using a microwave oven for fear of its rays. It has been shown to be safe.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
43. Because of his age, Mr. Jones was not hired. He had the necessary qualifications. (although)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
44. It is warm and sunny today. We go to the park.
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
45. Nick seems to be a trustworthy person. I don't ask him for any advice before making important
decisions. (however)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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