Câu 1
Tóm tắt

Lovely!

Today we are going to review pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar in LOOKING BACK lesson.

Firstly, in terms of pronunciation, we go over sentence stress and rhythm: linking between a consonant and a vowel.

Secondly, in terms of vocabulary, we focus on words and phrases related to being independent.

Thirdly, in terms of grammar, we look back to-infinitives after certain adjectives and nouns.

Câu 2
Tóm tắt

Pronunciation

Listen carefully and repeat the paragraph below.

Being independent is being able to take care of yourself, and not having to rely on anyone else. That is what many young people strive for. However, the ability to live independently does not develop naturally: you need a number of life skills to stop relying on your parents and older siblings.

Câu 3

Pronunciation

Listen and pay attention to the linking between the consonant sounds and the vowel sounds. Choose the sentence you hear. Then practise reading the sentence.

He's a teacher of English in an urban school.
He's a teacher of English in an urban school.
He's a teacher of English in an urban school.
He's a teacher of English in an urban school.
Câu 4

Pronunciation

Listen and pay attention to the linking between the consonant sounds and the vowel sounds. Choose the sentence you hear. Then practise reading the sentence.

My brother is well-informed about local issues.
My brother is well-informed about local issues.
My brother is well-informed about local issues.
My brother is well-informed about local issues.
Câu 5

Pronunciation

Listen and pay attention to the linking between the consonant sounds and the vowel sounds. Choose the sentence you hear. Then practise reading the sentence.

Most Americans use some forms of discipline for their children.
Most Americans use some forms of discipline for their children.
Most Americans use some forms of discipline for their children.
Most Americans use some forms of discipline for their children.
Câu 6

Pronunciation

Listen and pay attention to the linking between the consonant sounds and the vowel sounds. Choose the sentence you hear. Then practise reading the sentence.

The goal of American parents is to help their children to become independent.
The goal of American parents is to help their children to become independent.
The goal of American parents is to help their children to become independent.
The goal of American parents is to help their children to become independent.
Câu 7

Pronunciation

Listen and pay attention to the linking between the consonant sounds and the vowel sounds. Choose the sentence you hear. Then practise reading the sentence.

Her parents even ask for her opinions before they make important decisions.
Her parents even ask for her opinions before they make important decisions.
Her parents even ask for her opinions before they make important decisions.
Her parents even ask for her opinions before they make important decisions.
Câu 8

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

1. When Lan was small, she was encouraged to speak out her opinions. That's why she's so now.

2. He tries to keep himself , so he reads most of the local newspapers and also gets a lot of information from the Internet.

3. Whenever she wants something, she tries her best to get it and doesn't let anyone discourage her. She's so .

4. Before making a , he often considers different options.

well-informeddecisionconfidentdetermined

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Câu 9

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

5. Her makes her a good leader.

6. Everyone should act in order to protect our environment.

7. is necessary for a good friendship.

8. You need to have a number of life skills to become .

decisivenessreliability confidenceindependent responsibly

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Câu 10

Grammar

Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives.

1. Denis received a letter from his mother. He was happy.

Câu 11

Grammar

Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives.

2. Ann passed the exam. She was so lucky.

Ann was so the exam.

Câu 12

Grammar

Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives.

3. You can't learn a foreign language in one day. It's impossible.

It's a foreign language in one day.

Câu 13

Grammar

Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives.

4. The students will take part in the ‛Green Day' activities. They are very keen.

The students are very the ‛Green Day' activities.

Câu 14

Grammar

Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives.

4. You should develop habits that will keep your body healthy and clean. It's necessary.

It's necessary habits that will keep your body healthy and clean.

Câu 15

Grammar

Rewrite the sentence, using the noun in the brackets and to-infinitive without changing the meaning of the sentence.

1. They want to win the first prize, but that seems unrealistic. (goal)

Their the first prize seems unrealistic.

Câu 16

Grammar

Rewrite the sentence, using the noun in the brackets and to-infinitive without changing the meaning of the sentence.

2. Nobody knew that he had always wanted to become a doctor. (dream)

Nobody knew about his a doctor.

Câu 17

Grammar

Rewrite the sentence, using the noun in the brackets and to-infinitive without changing the meaning of the sentence.

3. She didn't obey the school rules and that upset her parents very much. (failure)

Her the school rules upset her parents very much.

Câu 18

Grammar

Rewrite the sentence, using the noun in the brackets and to-infinitive without changing the meaning of the sentence.

4. It's amazing that Tania can speak three foreign languages. (ability)

three foreign languages is amazing.

Câu 19

Grammar

Rewrite the sentence, using the noun in the brackets and to-infinitive without changing the meaning of the sentence.

5. Tom tried hard to persuade his parents to allow him to join the club, but he failed. (attempt)

his parents to allow him to join the club failed.

Câu 20

Grammar

Rewrite the sentence, using the noun in the brackets and to-infinitive without changing the meaning of the sentence.

6. He tried hard to overcome any difficulties by himself. (effort)

He any difficulties by himself.