UNIT 3: LIVING ENVIRONMENT

I.       TÓM TẮT LÝ THUYẾT

1.        Nội dung

Function: Describe features of a smart house; Talk about ways you would like your living environment to be different; Talk about your dream house

Grammar: Defining relative clauses with relative pronouns; Wish with the Past Simple

Pronunciation: Sound changes / Rhythm: “…that can…” /daeken/ “…that care…” daeker/; Sounds: /ai/

Listening and Speaking Skills:

• Listening: (for mood / details) … a girl talking to her friend about her home
• Speaking: Discussing different smart home features different people would like; Talking about the things you wish were different where you live
• Conversation Skill: Asking the same question

Reading and Writing Skills:

• Reading: (for main idea / details) … an article about smart houses
• Writing: … a paragraph about your dream house

II.   BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

Lesson 1

Pronunciation

a. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

1.

A. space
B. create
C. nature
D. program

2.

A. refrigerator
B. fashion
C. safety
D. age

3.

A. healthy
B. break
C. steak
D. great

b. Circle the ward that has a stress pattern different from the others.

4.

A. machine
B. sensor
C. system
D. panel

5.

A. generate
B. monitor
C. entertain
D. decorate

Vocabulary

a. Choose the correct options.

1. The most valuable furniture / appliance in our house is the antique cupboard.

2. I took the elevator / sensor to the floor of Landmark 81 to enjoy the view of the city.

3. Our family installed a voice assistant / solar panel to make electricity for our house.

4. The police uses a CCTV camera to monitor / generate the surrounding area of the building.

5. Tho light system in our house has a (n) appliance / sensor that automatically switches the lights on when we walk by.

b. Match the descriptions to the suitable words from Lesson Summary. Write them on the lines.

6..   We place this on the roof to turn sunlight into electricity for our home.     

7.   This is a group of linked gadgets that work together for a common purpose.

8.   We often use this to go up and dawn faster in a skyscraper.     

9.   We use this technology to control our home appliances with our oral commands.

10. This refers to a state where two or more devices or systems are linked.     

Grammar

a. Choose the best options.

1. My uncle is working for a factory that / who / whose / whom makes indoor furniture.

2. The refrigerator whom / who / which / whose Peter bought seems to be very expensive.

3. I have a friend whose / who / that / which rather is responsible for the safely system of our school.

4. The boy which / who / whose / whom is standing next to me in the elevator has a nice smartwatch.

5. This is the elevator company which / whose / that / who name appeared on TV ads this morning.

b. Complete the sentences with the the correct forms of the verbs in the box.

6. Our smart fridge has sensors and cameras who can track when foods are expired.

1. has
2. who
3. track
4. when

7. My dad is talking to the man whom provided solar panels for our village.

1. is
2. to
3. whom
4. for

8. That’s the woman who son owns a big furniture store in my town.

1. who
2. owns
3. big
4. store in

9. The man who was looking at the smart cooking appliances he is Lucy’s dad.

1. who
2. at
3. he
4. Lucy’s

10. Joe is using a voice assistant that he installed it this morning to control appliances in his house

1. that
2. it
3. control
4. his

Reading

a. Read the text about smart homes. Choose the best options.

A smart home is a house or living space that uses devices and technology to automate and control many different aspects 1) ________ our daily life. For example, we can monitor security, temperature, entertainment or any system in our houses while we are at work or on vacation. Our home’s devices 2) ________ are connected to the internet allow us to do that. Then we can easily control them remotely by using a smartphone, tablet or laptop. 3) ________, these smart devices can learn from our behavior and make changes when necessary. For instance, if we repeatedly enter the wrong password to unlock the door, they will lock it. Smart homes certainly give us lots of comfort. However, there are disadvantages of 4) ________ in a smart home. One of the biggest concerns is security. Because the devices are always connected to the internet, we risk losing control of the house to hackers 5) ________ illegally gain access to our house via the internet. The cost of the technology used in a smart home is another concern. It might take a large amount of money to build a smart house, which is a real barrier to many people.

1.

A. on
B. at
C. of
D. with

2.

A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. whose

3.

A. Sadly
B. Unfortunately
C. Interestingly
D. Unhappily

4.

A. live
B. lived
C. lives
D. living

5.

A. which
B. who
C. whom
D. whose

b. Read the text about future of smart homes. Write T (true) or F (false).

The future of smart homes certainly indeed promising. With advancements in technology, we can expect household appliances and furniture to become more efficient and convenient. The idea of a dining table that offers us a good meal while we’re busy with work is really interesting and could save us a lot of time. Voice assistants that can keep kids busy with storytelling, games and homework support would be a great addition to our homes. Solar panels will also be a big part of in future housing. They can generate electricity from sunlight for everyday use, which makes us less dependent on traditional electricity sources. This can help us live in a more environmentally friendly way. Being able to control our homes remotely will also give us a lot of comfort. For example, we can adjust the temperature in our homes, turn on or off lights, and use other features when we are not around, which is fantastic.

In general, as technology continues to develop, the future of smart homes looks promising. Our houses will become easier to use and monitor, which will benefit our daily lives in many ways.

6.   Having a dining table that can provide meals during working hours is time-saving.

7.   Voice assistants in smart homos can provide some forms of entertainment for children.

8.   Smart homes are completely independent of traditional energy sources.

9.   We can only use remote control features in smart homes when we are present.

10. Tho development of technology has a positive impact on the future of smart homes.

Speaking

Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box.

Mia:    1) ___________________________________________________

Jane:   Yes, I do. I want to live in a house whose smart security system can keep everyone safe. How about you?

Mia:    2) ___________________________________________________

Jane:   Why?

Mia:    3) ___________________________________________________

Jane:   Exactly! Using solar power can also save you money on electricity bills.

Mia:    4) ___________________________________________________

Jane:   That’s a goad idea, and it’s better for the environment too.

Mia:    5) ___________________________________________________

Writing

a. Put the words or phrases in the correct order to make complete sentences.

1.  active. / is / great for / whose / arc I people / This / children / smart home

2.  whom I talked / to / apartment manager. / you / the / is / yesterday / The man

3.  love / these I who / People / will / the environment / care about / new appliances.

4.  money I People / that / want to / save / enjoy /  living / in / a / home / basic amenities. / with

5.  My house / a / me / to control / the house / which / smart system / allows / remotely. / has

b. Combine the sentences using defining relative pronouns who(m), that, which or whose.

6.   Tho apartment can keep your kids entertained. It has a voice assistant.

7.   People prefer a house with lots of smart appliances. They are very busy.

8.   People can control the lighting by speaking into their phones. They live in smart homes.

9.   The soccer player lives in this building. You interviewed him yesterday.

10. Smart houses will send you alerts. Their security systems are connected to a mobile app.

Lesson 2

Pronunciation

a. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

1.

A. neighbor
B. eight
C. weight
D. height

2.

A. system
B. cycling
C. why
D. nearby

3.

A. environment
B. conditioner
C. appliance
D. scientist

b. Circle the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

4.

A. neighbor
B. console
C. curtain
D. painting

5.

A. express
B. discuss
C. assist
D. follow

Vocabulary

a. Read the descriptions and write a suitable word or phrase from the Lesson Summary on each line.

1. This piece of furniture is perfect for saving space in a small bedroom.     ______

2. You need this appliance to keep your home cool during the     ______

    summer months.

3. We hang it in front of a window to block out the light.     ______

4. You can go to this place for seme massages and relaxing hot Lubs.     ______

5. This is an area that has a group of houses arid residents in it.     ______

b. Complete the conversations using the words from the boxes.

6. Sarah: I am looking for a bunk bed for my twins’ room.
Tom: There’s a furniture store __________. We can check out some options this weekend.

7. Liam: Hey, how is your new __________?
Sophie: Great. It is peaceful, and the people are friendly and welcoming.
Liam: Great to hear that.

8. Sarah: Did you see the new __________ that John got for his living room?
Mark: Yeah, it’s quite big!

9. Fiona: What are you doing here in the computer store?
Mike: I am looking for a new __________. I want to give it to my son Josh on his 15th birthday.

10. Emily: I’m redecorating the living room, but I can’t decide on the color of the __________.
Mike: How about blue? It would match the room better.

Grammar

a. Circle ONE mistake in each sentence.

1. Liam wishes his best friend and he lives near each other.

1. wishes
2. best
3. he
4. lives

2. I wish the elevators in our building wasn’t so old.

1. wish
2. in
3. wasn’t
4. old.

3. My friend Suzy wishes her family own an apartment with smart appliances.

1. wishes
2. her
3. own
4. with

4. My mom wish there was a supermarket in our neighborhood.

1. wish
2. was
3. in
4. our

5. Ihe streets in my neighborhood are so narrow. I wish they will be wider.

1. my
2. are
3. wish
4. will be

b. Circle ONE mistake in each sentence.

6.   I wish there _____________ more trees in my neighborhood.

7.   Vicky wishes her house _____________ far from her school.

8.   My mom wishes my neighborhood _____________ more modern spas.

9.   My dad wishes _____________ he more people in our neighborhood.

10. Do you ever wish you _____________ in a smart house?

Listening

a. Listen to people talking about their houses. Tick (/) and match the people to what they like/dislike.

b. Listen to a conversation about Jack’s house. Write T (true) or F (false).

During his vacations, …

6.   Jock doesn’t like East Avenue because it’s too quiet. ______

7.   I fie closest movie theater is a few miles away and convenient. ______

8.   There ore four members in Jack’s family. ______

9.   Jack’s house has a balcony. ______

10. Jack wishes there were a washer arid dryer in his house. ______

Speaking

Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box.

I wish they weren’t.

I enjoy watching movies and wish there was a home theater.

I wish I had a largo flat screen.

I like having bunk beds.

It’s also good to play video games with consoles.

Liam What do you wish you had in your apartment?

Noah 1) _____________ And you?

Liam 2) _____________ It’s enjoyable to watch a soccer game with it.

Noah It sure is. 3) _____________

Liam Yeah! I used to have my favorite ones, but they’re broken now. 4) _____________

Noah It’s a pity! Is there anything else you wish you had in your apartment?

Liam 5) _____________ I enjoy sleepovers. What about you?

Noah Well, I wish I had bigger windows that let more natural light in my room.

Liam Oh, OK.

Writing

a. Rewrite the sentences using wish with Past Simple.

1 Paul doesn’t have a game console. He would like to have one.

=> Paul _____________________________________________________

2 Our four-story building doesn’t have an elevator.

=> I ________________________________________________________

3 Sue and Jim don’t live near the park.

=> Sue and Jim _______________________________________________

4 My little sister has to work on the weekends twice a month.

=> My little sister _____________________________________________

5 There isn’t a sports cantor in my neighborhood, so everyone loves to have one.

=> Everyone in my neighborhood _________________________________

b. Make sentences using the prompts. Put wish in Present Simple.

6.   I / wish / I / have / bunk beds / my bedroom.

7.   He / wish / his house / be / in / city center.

8.   She / wish / their neighbors / be / more / friendly.

9.   They / wish / they / can see / their grandparents / more.

10. She / wish / there / be / windows / in / her living room.

Lesson 3

Vocabulary

a. Complete the crossword puzzle.

Across

1. This is the time when you see the sun beginning to go down.

2. This is a tool that we use for a specific purpose.

3. Some examples of this kind of story are Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid.

Down

4. We often use them for decoration, such as on Christmas trees.

5. This is something you buy and give to your friend or someone else after your holiday.

b. Complete the text using the words in the boxes.

Milly:      I love the now sofa and pillows. They really add 6) _____________ to the living room.

Susan:    Thanks! I also picked up some new 7) _____________ – a few candles and small plants.

Milly:      Nice choice.

Dad:      I was thinking about buying new entertainment 8) _____________ for the living room in our now house.

Mom:       How about getting a flat screen TV? It would make the room more modern.

Dad:         Good idea.

Teacher:  I road through the first version of your paragraph. Some sentences arc a bit   9) _____________

Mathew: I’ll rewrite the sentences. How about the overall paragraph?

Teacher:   You should use more 10) _____________ in some sentences. It would help the readers follow the main points more easily.

Mathew: I understand. Thank you.

Listening

a. Listen to a conversation about Mia’s dream house. Write T (true) or F (false).

1. Mio’s dream home is located on a hill along the coast. ______

2. Mia prefers to live in a cottage rather than a palace. ______

3. Mia enjoyed living on the coast. ______

4. Mia prefers a kitchen with only basic cooking equipment. ______

5. Mio enjoys having a quiet space to read books. ______

b. Listen to the rest of the conversation. Fill in each gap with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

6. Mio likes decorating the balcony with ____________ of lights.

7. Mio used to read lots of ____________ when she was younger.

8. Mia wants to have her family and close friends with her for a ____________ on the weekend.

9. Mia wants to have a dog or a (n) ____________ as her pet if she can.

10. Mia thinks that achieving her dream house requires hard work, good planning, and a bit of ____________

Reading

a. Read the descriptions of dream houses. Match the students to the descriptions.

Sarah

I would like to live in a wooden house that is situated in the hills. My dream house should also face a small river. I fancy being able to see both the sunrise and sunset from my room. Another thing I would like to have is a small garden because I enjoy growing my own fruits and vegetables.

Thomas

My ideal mountain house will be modern and environmentally friendly. There will be many small green plants on the walls. This will make the house appear cool and fresh. Modern sensors will control the temperature and water usage. This will help me save electricity and water. A smart elevator will take me from the parking lot at the base of the mountain to the front door of my home. Isn’t it convenient?

Mark

That will be a two-floor cottage by the lake. There should be enough rooms for everyone in my family because I will stay with them. The living room, kitchen, study room, storage room, and bathrooms are all on the first floor. My personal space will be on the second floor and I would like to decorate my room with paintings and crafts. The best part of the cottage will be the garden, which is quite big and has many different plants.

1. Wood will be the primary material for the house.

2. There will be an additional room for keeping things in this house.

3. The plants on the walls will cool and freshen up all the rooms.

4. There will be plenty of art and pictures on the second floor.

5. The lift will make it easier to access the house.

b. Read the descriptions again. Fill in each gap with ONE WORD.

I was lucky to grow up in a warm and tight-knit family. As a child, my elder brother and I were inseparable, playing for endless hours together. Playing soccer in the field behind our grandpa’s cottage was one of our favorite pastimes in the afternoons. We sometimes played catch with Patch. He was our endearing dog. Those memories of our carefree days playing together are very special to me.

Another fond memory of my childhood was flying kites. It was a great experience because even older members of our family would join in! We would all go up onto nearby hills to spend the whole day flying kites. It was a simple but very joyful family activity.

Our yearly trip to the zoo also gave us lots of fun. This was a tradition for our family, and we always eagerly looked forward to it. On these trips, there was lots of laughter and the simple pleasure of eating a picnic made by my mother. My elder brother captured those beautiful moments with his camera, and every time I see the pictures, the memories start flooding back.

6. There is a small __________ across from Sarah’s dream house.

7. Sarah expects to watch the __________ going down from her house.

8. Several __________ in Thomas’s house help reduce energy and water use.

9. Mark dreams of having a big house that is located beside the __________

10. In Mark’s house, the large __________ will be his favorite part.

Speaking

Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box.

Ford:    Where will your dream house be?

Kate:    1) _______________________________

Ford:    Why do you want to live there?

Kate:    2) _______________________________

Ford:    Any idea what your house will look like, Kate?

Kate:    3) _______________________________

Ford:    What rooms or amenities will it have?

Kate:    4) _______________________________

Ford:    How will you decorate it?

Kate:    5) _______________________________

A. It’s a good idea to live on a coastal hill.

B. It will be a mansion, so it’s spacious and comfortable.

C. I would like to have a study and a kitchen with the necessary tools.

D. I would like to have some strings of lights along the balcony.

E. Because a coastal hill offers a peaceful environment and beautiful views.

Writing

a. Complete the email using the phrases / clauses in the box.

A. on the roof

B. at the same time

C. to live in If there only center

D. to make Iife easier

E. You’ll think of homes in fairy tales

I want to talk about my dream home. The house will be in the country because I find it noisy 1) _____________.
My house will be a wooden house, and it will include modern equipment 2) _____________.
I will use lots of string lights and blue curtains to make it look nice and cozy. 3) _____________ when you see the house.
Outside the living room, there will be a space with a view of a forest and a small pond. It’s great for reading books and watching the birds singing out there 4) _____________.
The kitchen will have smart appliances to make cooking easier. My bedroom will have big windows. There will be one 5) _____________, too. Also, there will be a garden that I can grow flowers and vegetables in.

b. Write a paragraph about your dream house. Write 100-120 words.