tiếng anh 8 unit 12 a vacation abroad thcs hồng bàng

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<b>UNIT 12: A VACATION ABROAD</b>

<b>I. GETTING START & LISTEN AND READ</b>

<b>No</b> <b>_MEANING</b> <b>_NOUN</b> <b>_VERB</b> <b>_ADJECTIVE</b> <b>_ADVERB</b>

1 ở nước ngoài abroad abroad

2 Liên hiệp Anh (Anh,
Xcốt-len và xứ
Wales

Britain

3 Thái Lan Thailand

4 lá cờ flag

5 sự ngạc nhiên surprise surprise surprised/-ing (un)~ingly

6 chuyến du lịch tour

7 vé, thẻ ticket

8 _{bao gồm, kể cả} inclusion include inclusive

9 _{ghé thăm, đến} come over

10 _{Đón, rước (ai)} pick sb up

<b>II. SPEAK</b>

<b>No</b> <b>_MEANING</b> <b>_NOUN</b> <b>_VERB</b> <b>_ADJECTIVE</b> <b>_ADVERB</b>

11 lịch trình (kế hoạch
về một cuộc hành
trình)

itinerary
12 phịng tập thể dục gym
13

khởi hành departureleave for/from = go, set
off, take off

depart

for/from (used
especially
about trains,
buses, planes
14 cuộc tham quan sightseeing

15 qua, theo đường via (prep)

16 giá rate

17 đơn (chỉ có một) single

18 đơi double

19 Đại tây dương Atlantic

20 phòng trưng bày gallery
<b>III. LISTEN</b>

<b>No</b> <b>_MEANING</b> <b>_NOUN</b> <b>_VERB</b> <b>_ADJECTIVE</b> <b>_ADVERB</b>

21 bản tin, bản dự báo report

22 có mây cloud cloudy ≠

cloudless, clear

23 khô bone dry = parched, arid dry

Date: 27/4-03/5/ 2020
Class: 8

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24 có mưa rain rainy = wet

25 có tuyết snow snowy

26 có nắng sun sunny = bright

27 có gió wind windy

28 âm, dưới số 0 minus

29 độ

- độ bách phân

degree

- Centigrade degree
<b>IV. READ</b>:

<b>No</b> <b>_MEANING</b> <b>_NOUN</b> <b>_VERB</b> <b>_ADJECTIVE</b> <b>_ADVERB</b>

30 ngay khi as soon as

31 núi lửa volcano volcanic

32 dung (nham) thạch lava

33 phía trên đầu overhead

34 người đánh cá fisherman

35 cầu tàu, cầu cảng wharf

36 nhà tù prison

37 chạm, khắc carve

38 núi mount

39 đặt ở vị trí situate

40 bờ (biển, hồ lớn) shore

41 tượng statue

42 sự tự do, quyền tự do liberty = freedom

43 nữ thần tự do Liberty

44 đế quốc, đế chế empire

45 bang state

46 (thuoc bang New

York) Empire State

<b>V. WRITE</b>

<b>No</b> <b>_MEANING</b> <b>_NOUN</b> <b>_VERB</b> <b>_ADJECTIVE</b> <b>_ADVERB</b>

47

phàn nàn (make a) complaint _{about/of/from/to/against}

complain
(that) /about/to
sb about sth

48 sự nặng nề heaviness

49 va li suitcase

50 nào đó certain

51 bao gồm cover

52 mến khách, hiếu
khách

(in)hospitable =
friendly,

welcoming
<b>VI. LANGUAGE FOCUS</b>

<b>No</b> <b>_MEANING</b> <b>_NOUN</b> <b>_VERB</b> <b>_ADJECTIVE</b> <b>_ADVERB</b>

53 người đưa thư mailman

54 cuộc đua race

55 trống, tiếng trống drum

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57 đám đông crowd crowd crowded

58 reo hị cheer

GRAMMAR

<b>1. Past progressive tense (Thì Q khứ tiếp diễn) : </b>
<b>a. Form (Cấu trúc) </b>

- Affirmative form (Thể khẳng định)
Ex: I was watching TV at nine o’clock
<b>- Negative form: (Thểphủ định)</b>

Ex: they weren’t doing their homework at that time.
- Interrogative form: (Thể nghi vấn)

Ex: Were you playing soccer at eight o’clock ?

<b>b. Usage: (Cách dùng) Thì Quá khứ tiếp diễn được dùng để diễn tả:</b>

 Hành động đang xảy ra tại một thời điểm xác định trong quá khứ.

Ex: Nga was practising the piano at 7 p.m last Sunday.
What were you doing at this time yesterday ?

 Hành động đã xảy ra và kéo dài trong một khỏang thời gian xác định trong quá khứ.

Ex: I was painting all day yesterday.

They were playing tennis from 8 a.m to 10 a.m last Saturday.

 Một hành động đang diễn ra trong quá khứ thì một hành động quá khứ khác xảy đến (hai hành

động này thường được nối liền bằng liên từ when hoặc while )
Ex: We were having dinner when he came yesterday.

I saw her while I was crossing the road.

 Hai hay nhiều hành động xảy ra song song trong quá khứ (thường được nối bằng liên từ while)

Ex: The children were playing outside while their mother was cooking dinner.
Lưu ý: Liên từ when (khi, thì), while (trong khi) được dùng để nối hai mệnh đề.

Khi when, while được đặt ở đầu câu, giữa hai mệnh đề phải có dấu phẩy (,)
<b>2. Progressive tense with “ always” (Thì tiếp diễn với always)</b>

 Trạng từ always có thể được dùng với thì tiếp diễn để diễn tả:

a. Hành động được lặp đi lặp lại trong quá khứ gây cho người nói sự bực mình, khó chịu.
Ex: He was always losing his keys.(<i>Anh ta cứ làm mất chìa khóa hồi)</i>

b. Hành động hoặc sự việc tình cờ xảy ra rất thường xuyên.
Ex: I’m always meeting Mrs. Blake in the supermarket.

<i>(Tôi luôn gặp bà Blake ở siêu thị)</i>

c. Hành động có tính liên tục

Ex: He’s always working = He works the whole time . (<i>OÂng ấy làm việc suốt)</i>

<b>I, She, He, It </b> <b>+ was</b>

+ V-ing
<b>We, You, They</b> <b>+ were</b>

S + was / were + not + V-ing

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<b>UNIT 12: A VACATION ABROAD</b>

<b>1.</b> As Bob was driving to work, he ________a wonderful idea.

A. has B. has had C. had D. was having

<b>2.</b> The tour ________a visit to the Science Museum.

A. had B. included C. enclosed D. included of

<b>3.</b> The statue ________out of stone.

A. carves B. was carved C. paints D. was painted

<b>4.</b> I would love ________them again.

A. see B. to see C. seeing D. to seeing

<b>5.</b> ________is a mountain with a hole in the top where fire, gas and lava sometimes come out.

A. Volcano B. Valley C. Hill D. Mount

<b>6.</b> Ann ________television when the phone rang.

A. watches B. watched C. has watched D. was watching

<b>7.</b> I’ll call you ________soon as I get home from work.

A. so B. as C. like D. too

<b>8.</b> “I think I’ll stay here after all.” -“You ________your mind.”

A. always changed B. has always changed C. are always changing D. always change

<b>9.</b> Oil poured ________of the damaged ship.

A. out B. off C. over D. upon

<b>10.</b>The Statue of ________, which has become a symbol of freedom, is situated in New York harbor.

A. four American presidents B. Liberty

C. Alcatraz D. Empire State

<b>11.</b>Jack ________his homework between 8 pm and 9 pm.

A. did B. was doing C. made D. was making

<b>12.</b>I was ________holiday with my parents ________the island of Capri.

A. on/on B. on/in C. in/on D. on at

<b>13.</b>________is an area of land between hills or mountains.

A. Valley B. Beach C. Bay D. Island

<b>14.</b>Tom burnt his hand when he ________the dinner.

A. cooked B. was cooking C. has cooked D. cooks

<b>15.</b>They have put a horrible statue right in the middle ________their front yard.

A. on B. in C. of D. to

<b>16.</b>“I can’t read this.” You ________about my handwriting.”

A. always complain B. has always complained

C. always complained D. are always complaining

<b>17.</b>A cup of tea sounds________.

A. perfect B. perfectly C. perfection D. perfectionist

<b>18.</b>It’s a picture ________a country village.

A. on B. of C. about D. for

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A. wet B. humid C. rainy D. snowy

<b>20.</b>“Do sit down.” “That’s very kind ________you.”

A. from B. of C. with D. to

<b>Read the following passage and choose the best answers each of the questions. </b>
Our trip to New Zealand was wonderful!

First, we flew to Wellington, the capital. We stayed at the Sheraton there for two nights. We went
sightseeing and just relaxed at the pool. From Wellington, we flew to Roturua, and rented a car. We went
sailing on Lake Tarawera and we climbed a volcano, Mount Tarawera. One night, we took a bus tour to a
traditional Maori village and stayed for dinner and a concert. It was a special evening.

We plan to come back to New Zealand soon, but for now, we’re on our way to Australia!

<b>1.</b> What was the letter written about?

A. A vacation abroad B. A business trip C. A bus tour D. A school trip

<b>2.</b> What is the capital of New Zealand?

A. Wellington B. Sheraton C. Roturua D. Tarawera

<b>3.</b> What was the weather like?

A. It’s sunny. B. It’s windy. C. It’s hot and humid. D. no information

<b>4.</b> The authors________________.

A. went sightseeing B. went sailing C. climbed a volcano D. all are correct

<b>5.</b> Where were they going?

A. They were going to New Zealand. B. They were going to Australia.

C. They were going to America. D. no information

<b>Read the following passage and choose the best answers each of the questions. </b>

Last December our Geography teacher, Mrs. Taylor, took us to Yorkshire on a school trip. We left
Liverpool at 8. 00 a. m. on Saturday morning and finally arrived in York at 11. 00 p. m. Then it started to
rain. We woke up early on Sunday morning and looked outside. There was water everywhere. We went
downstairs for breakfast, but the kitchen in the hostel was flooded.

Sunday afternoon was terrible too. Two girls hired bikes and rode into the center of the city. But what did
they do? They stole some sweets from a shop. So then the police came! Mrs. Taylor was furious! We
returned to Liverpool on Sunday evening. We were cold, wet and tired. Never again!

<i>hostel (n) : khách sạn nhỏ </i>
<i>furious (adj) : giận dữ</i>

<b>1.</b> How long did the journey take?

A. 3 hours B. 4 hours C. 15 hours D. 2 days

<b>2.</b> What was the weather like?

A. It was hot & humid B. It was sunny C. Itwas rainy D. It was snowy

<b>3.</b> Who is the author?

A. a teacher B. a student C. a tourist D. a police officer

<b>4.</b> They stayed in Yorkshire for ________________.

A. two days B. three days C. one week D. two weeks

<b>5.</b> Their school trip was ________________.

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<b>Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.</b>

I can’t (1) ____ it, we’re really here! The flight to Quito (the capital) (2)____ twenty-three hours.
(3)____ we arrived, we were taken on a tour of Quito, described as a “hot dog” by our guide because of its

shape. After (4)____ the city from high up, we went down town (5)_____ the richly-decorated churches.

1. A. think B. believe C. know D. all are correct

2. A. took B. had C. got D. received

3. A. As soon as B. As long as C. As far as D. As near as

4. A. view B. viewed C. viewing D. views

5. A. see B. seeing C. to see D. to seeing

<b>Supply a suitable preposition to each blank.</b>

1. We went swimming as soon as we arrived_______ the Hawaiian Island.
2. We went _______ an eight tour to the Napa Valley.

3. The heads of four American presidents are carved_______ the rock.
4. Rushmore can be since from more than 100 kms_______.

5. We are having a wonderful time_______ the USA.
6. I bought lots of souvenirs _______ the children.

7. When Lan arrived_______ school, the school drum was sounding.
8. Would you like to come _______ for dinner?

9. I’ll pick you _______ your hotel.

10.Mrs. Quyen didn’t take many warm clothes_______ her.

<b>Put the verbs into the correct form, past continuous or past simple.</b>
1. Jack (wait) ________________for me when I (arrive) ________.

2. “What (you/do) ________________this time yesterday?” –“I was asleep.”
3. “(you/go) ________________out last night?” –“No, I was too tired.”

4. “Was Linda at the party last night?” –“Yes, she (wear) ________________a really nice dress.”
5. How fast (you/drive) ________________when the accident (happen) ________?

6. Kahn (take) ________________a photograph of me while I (not/look) ________________.
7. We were in a difficult position. We (not/know) ________what to do.

8. I haven’t seen David for ages. When I last (see) ________ him, he (try) ________________to find a job in
Paris.

9. I (walk) ________________along the street when suddenly I (hear) ________footsteps behind me.
Somebody (follow) ________________me. I was frightened and I (start) ________to run.

10. When I was young, I (want) ________to be a bus driver.

<b>Supply the correct tense, simple past or past continuous of the verbs in parentheses.</b>
1. I (wake) ________________up at 6 o’clock this morning.

2. While her boyfriend was in the army, Rose (write) ________________to him once a week.
3. Phong (study) ________________ computer for two years, but he doesn’t study it now.
4. “What were you doing at 9 o’clock last night?’

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6. While I (stay) ________________ in this town, they (repair) ________________the bridge.
7. We looked out of the window. Some children (play) ________________ in the yard.

8. You (not know) ________________much about the regulation at that time, (do) _______you?
9. When Huy was a boy, he often (go) ________________fishing with his father.

10. Daisy (look) ________________ at the flowers when the thief (come) ________________up behind her
and (snatch) ________________her handbag.

<b>Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they have the same meaning as the root ones.</b>
1. To do morning exercises every day is good for our health.

 It’s good _________________________________________________________________________________ . .
2. To get a poor mark at any subject makes us unhappy.

 It _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. We have to keep our schoolyard green, clean and attractive.

 It’s our duty ________________________________________________________________________________
4. I could not go to work yesterday. I was ill.

 Because I __________________________________________________________________________________
5. We don’t want to go out at night and she doesn’t want to go out at night.

 We don’t __________________________________________________________________________________
6. Loan likes to eat bananas and Thanh likes to eat bananas.

 Loan likes _________________________________________________________________________________
7. The soup is very sour.

 It’s _______________________________________________________________________________________
8. How much do the jeans cost?

 How much _________________________________________________________________________________
9. They are marking plans about their vacation.

 Plans ______________________________________________________________________________________
10. Because I am tired I can’t finish the work in time.

 Because of _________________________________________________________________________________
<b>Supply the correct word form.</b>

1. The plane was packed with Dutch (vacation) ________________.
2. There’s no need to be so (friend) ________________ towards them.
3. (Surprise) ________________, he agreed straight away.

4. The hotel is (wonder) ________________comfortable.

5. They are very (accommodate) ________________ to foreign visitors.

6. I should have got a better price for the car, but I’m not much of a (busy) ________________.
7. (Fortune) ________________for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside.
8. He wasn’t badly hurt-that’s something to be (thank) ________________for.

9. This study represents a major (expense) ________________of time and effort.
10. We met on a (fly) ________________ from London to Paris.

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3. His (inform) ________________ were middle-class professional women.
4. The water looked (cloud) ________________and not fit to drink.

5. These plants need heat and (humid) ________________to grow well.
6. It’s too (wind) ________________ to go out in the boat.

7. I have problems with my (low) ________________ back.

8. The table is available in several different (high) ________________.
9. Planes flew (head) ________________constantly.

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