EBOOK TIẾNG ANH 9-UNIT 1.2

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UNIT 1: A VISIT FROM A PEN PAL
(Chuyến viếng thăm của một người bạn qua thư)
2. Lesson
Bài 1: Getting started

Gợi ý:
- I would take him/ her to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi
- We would visit Revolutionary Museum
- We would go to Dong Xuan market.
- I would show him/ her around the city and let him/ her try Vietnamese
dishes.
Bài 2: Listen and read
Lan’s Malaysian pen pal, Razali Maryam, was staving with Lan last week.
Maryam is from Kuala Lumpur. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over two
years and they correspond at least once every two weeks, but this was their first
meeting.
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On Maryam’s first day in Ha Noi, Lan took her to Hoan Kiem Lake. Like
Kuala Lumpur, Ha Noi is a busy modern city. Maryam was really impressed by the
beauty of the city and by the friendliness of its people.
Over the next few days, the girls visited Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the
History Museum and the Temple of Literature, as well as many beautiful parks and
lakes in Ha Noi. On Friday, Maryam wanted to visit the mosque on Hang Luoc
Street. Lan used to walk past the mosque on her way to primary school. However,
this was Lan’s first visit. She enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere while Maryam was
praying.
“I wish you had a longer vacation,” Lan said to Maryam at the end of the week.
“Yes, I wish I had more time to get to know your beautiful country better. Lan,

would you like to come and visit me next summer?” Maryam asked.
“That would be great! However, it seems very difficult for me to have a trip
abroad. It all depends on my parents. Anyway, we’ll keep in touch.”
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
a. Lan and Maryam usually write to one another every ………
A. two years C. two weeks
B. month D. day
b. Maryam was impressed because… ….
A. Ha Noi was big and modern
B. Ha Noi was different from Kuala Lumpur.
C. Ha Noi people were friendly
D. Ha Noi and Kuala Lumpur were the same.
c. The girls went to see …….
A. famous places in Ha Noi C. a place of worship.
B. areas for recreation D. all the above.
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d. Maryam wanted to ……
A. visit Ha Noi the next summer. C. stay in Ha Noi.
B. invite Lan to Kuala Lumpur. D. visit Ho Chi Minh City.
Đáp án:
a. C. two weeks
b. C. Ha Noi people were friendly
c. D. all the above.
d. B. invite Lan to Kuala Lumpur.
Bài 3: Speak
a. Nga is talking to Maryam. They are waiting for Lan outside her school Put their
dialogue in the correct order and copy it into your exercise book. Then pratice
with your partner. Start like this:

b. Now you are talking to Maryam's friends. Introduce yourself. Make similar
dialogues. Take turns to be one of Maryam's friends.
1. Hello. You must be Maryam.,
2. Do you live in a city, too?
3. No. Is it very different from Ha Noi?
4. Yes, I am. Are you enjoying your stay in Viet Nam?
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5. Pleased to meet you. Let me introduce myself. I’m Nga
6. I see. Oh! Here’s Lan. Let’s go.
a. The two cities arc the same in some ways.
b. Pleased to meet you, Nga. Are you one of Lan s classmates?
c. That’s right. I am.
d. Oh yes, very much. Vietnamese people are very friendly and Ha Noi is a very
interesting city.
e. Yes. I live in Kuala Lumpur. Have you been there?
Đáp án:
1 -> c -> 5 -> b -> 4 -> d -> 2 -> e -> 3 -> a -> 6
Bài 4: Listen
Tim Jones's Mexican pen pal, Carlo, is visiting the USA. Listen to their
conversation and check (

) the numbers of the correct pictures.
Đáp án:


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Bài 5: Read
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian

Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and
East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together
comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The
Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.


The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the
country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official
religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English,
Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for
primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is
the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some
students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory
second language.
5. 1. Fill in the table with the right information about Malaysia.
MALAYSIA
a. Area : …………………………………
b. Population : …………………………………
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c. Climate : …………………………………
d. Unit of currency : …………………………………
e. Capital city : …………………………………
f. Official religion :…………………………………
g. National language : …………………………………
h. Compulsory second language : …………………………………
Đáp án:
MALAYSIA
a. Area : 322,755 square kilometres

b. Population : over 22 million
c. Climate : tropical climate
d. Unit of currency : the ringgit ( consisting of 100 sen)
e. Capital city : Kuala Lumpu
f. Official religion : Islam
g. National language : Bahasa Malaysia
h. Compulsory second language : English.
5.2 True or false? Then correct the false statements.
T F
a. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
…………………………………………….
b. There are two religions in Malaysia.
…………………………………………….
c. People speak only Malay in Malaysia.
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…………………………………………….
d. Primary school children learn three languages at school.
…………………………………………….
e. All secondary school children learn in English.
…………………………………………….
Đáp án:
a. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN. T
…………………………………………….
b. There are two religions in Malaysia. F
There are more than two religions in Malaysia.
c. People speak only Malay in Malaysia. F
English Chinese and Tamil are also widely spoken
d. Primary school children learn three languages at school. F
Primary school children learn one of three Malay, Chinese or T

e. All secondary school children learn in English. F
English is a compulsory second language, not primary language
Bài 6: Write
Imagine you are visiting your relatives or friends in another part of Viet
Nam or in a different country. Write a letter to your family. Follow the outline.
Outline
First paragraph: • say when you arrived and who met you at the
bus / train station / airport
Second paragraph: Talk about:
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• what you’ve done
• places you’ve visited
• people you’ve met
• food you’ve tried
• things you’ve bought
Third paragraph:
• tell how you feel (happy/ disappointed )
• say what interests you most (people/ places/ activities )
• mention when you return home
Gợi ý dàn bài:
First paragraph:
- I arrived at Da Nang airport/ train station/ bus station at 2 pm/ 8 am in the
morning/ afternoon, ect. on Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Saturday
- Linh/ Thanh met me at the airport/ train station/ bus station, then he/ she took me
home by taxi/ motorbike/ bicycle
Second paragraph:
- I’ve visited/ been to many places like Hoi An, My Son, the Cham Museum,
Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn), cct.
- I’ve tried different foods: seafood, Quang Nam specialties

- I’ve bought a lot of souvenirs.
Third paragraph:
- I feel so happy and enjoy myself so much. The people here are so nice and
friendly, the foods are so delicious, and the sighs are so beautiful.
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- I’ll leave Da Nang at 2 pm/ 7 pm on the next Thursday/ Saturday/ Sunday,
and will arrive home at 11 pm/ 5 am Please pick me up at the airport / bus
station/ train station
Thư mẫu:
Dear Mom, I armed in Nha Trang at 4 yesterday morning. Thanh met me at
the train station, and then he took me home by his motorbike.
Nha Trang is a quiet and beautiful city. It has a long coastline with beautiful white
sandy beaches. I went to the beach very early this morning and enjoy the sunrise
far out the sea. Yesterday morning, Thanh and Linli took me to the Tri Nguyen
Aquarium. It’s very interesting to see many different kinds of fish and sea
creatures. I’ve also visited many interesting places like Cham Temple, Aquarium,
Pasteur Institute. I’ve taken part in some fascinating outdoor activities: mud
bathing, snorkeling and scuba diving.
I feel so happy and enjoy myself so much. The people here are so nice and
friendly, the lood is excellent and the sights are very beautiful. I’ll leave Nha Trang
at 4 pm on Saturday and will arrive home at 5 am on Sunday. Please pick me up at
the train station.
Love,
Ha
Bài 7: Language focus
• The past simple
• The past simple with wish
7. Work with a partner. Ask and answer questions about what each person did
on the weekend.

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Name

Activitie

Day / Time

Ba

Nga
Lan

Nam
Hoa
Movie
-

Ghosts and Monsters

Concert - Ha Noi singers
Camp - Y & Y (Youth and Young Pioneer Associations)
Soccer match - Dong Thap vs. The Cong
Play - Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday /2pm

Saturday /8pm All

weekend

Sunday / 4pm Sunday /
7pm


Đáp án:
Nga:
A: What did Nga do on the weekend?
B: She went to the concert to hear Ha Noi singers.
A: When did she go?
B: She went on Saturday evening at eight o’clock.
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Lan:
A: What did Lan do on the weekend?
B: She went camping with the Y & Y
A: How long did she go?
B: She went all the weekend.
Nam:
A: What did Nam do on the weekend?
B: He went to see a soccer match between Dong Thap and The
Cong.
A: When did he see it?
B: He saw it on Sunday afternoon at four o’clock.
Hoa:
A: What did Hoa do on the weekend?
B: She went to see a play called “Much Ado About Nothing”.
A: When did she see it?
B: She saw it on Sunday evening at seven o’clock.

7.2. Lan and her friends are holding a farewell party for Maryam. Write the
things they did to prepare for the party. Use the pictures and the words in the box
b
uy

a cake

make

flowers

hang

a picture of Ha Noi

go

colorful lamps

paint

shopping

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Đáp án:
a. Nga made a cake
b. Luan hung colorful lamps
c. Lan bought flowers

d. Hung painted a picture of Ha Noi
e. Thuy and Lan weat shopping

7. 3.Work with a partner. Write wishes you want to make in these situations.
Example: You are not very tall. -> I wish I were taller
a. It’s so hot. You want to be in the swimming pool.
…………………………………………………
b. You don’t have a computer.
…………………………………………………
c. You live very far from school.
…………………………………………………
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d. You don’t have a sister.
…………………………………………………
e. You draw very badly.
…………………………………………………
f. You don’t have your friend’s phone number.
……………………………………………………
g. You don’t know many friends.
……………………………………………………
h. There aren’t any rivers and lakes in your hometown.
……………………………………………………

Đáp án:
a. It’s so hot. You want to be in the swimming pool.
I wish I were in the swimming pool
b. You don’t have a computer.
I wish I had a computer
c. You live very far from school.

I wish I lived near school
d. You don’t have a sister.
I wish I had a sister
e. You draw very badly.
I wish I drew well
f. You don’t have your friend’s phone number.
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I wish I had my friend’s phone number
g. You don’t know many friends.
I wish I knew many friends
h. There aren’t any rivers and lakes in your hometown.
I wish there were rivers and lakes in my hometown