UNIT 6: COMMUNITY LIFE

I.       TÓM TẮT LÝ THUYẾT

1.        Nội dung

Function: Talk about changes in the community; Talk about rules

Grammar: The Past Simple passive; Modals with passive voice

Pronunciation: Sounds – /kr/ and /kl/; Sounds – /ts/

Skills:

• Conversation Skill: Thanking someone politely
• Writing Skill: Using pronouns to avoid repetition

II.   BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

Lesson 1

New words

a. Unscramble the words.

b. Match the words in Task a. with their definitions.

1. get better, or make something better over time

2. make something bigger, or become bigger in size, number, or amount

3. become different, or make someone or something different

4. go to a different place to live

5. make something smaller, or become smaller in size, number, or amount

6. make something again, especially if we want to improve what was there before

Listening

a. Listen to Emma talking to her grandfather about how their town has changed. Listen and circle all the topics they talk about.

b. Now, listen and circle.

1. The town used to be …

a. bigger                          

b. smaller                        

c. the same size

2. People move away from the …

a. city                              

b. nearby town                

c. countryside

3. The main road was …

a. built                            

b. rebuilt                         

c. developed

4. Big restaurants and shopping malls were …

a. opened                        

b. closed                         

c. increased

5. There used to be …

a. one school                   

b. two schools                 

c. three schools

Grammar

a. Complete the tables with the correct form.

b. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.

1. In the 2000s, the town _________ (rebuild) after the earthquake.

2. A lot of roads _________ (build) in the town in the 2000s.

3. All my friends used to live here, but some _________ (move away) in the 1990s.

4. The swimming pool _________ (close) by the council because they thought it was unsafe for the children.

5. The number of buses _________ (increase) in the town last year.

6. The number of cars _________ (decrease) by 8% last year.

c. Change the active sentences into passive sentences.

1. She sang two songs last night.

2. They rebuilt three hotels last year.

3. They changed the law in 2005.

4. He developed the company from nothing in the 2000s.

5. She didn’t write that mystery novel.

6. We opened a great new restaurant downtown.

Writing

Look at the table and write a paragraph about how the town of Newton has changed. Write about at least four ideas. Say if you would like to live in Newton.

population increased                 

new restaurant opened

small stores closed                    

sports center and swimming pool rebuilt

pollution decreased                   

parks and garden opened

Lesson 2

New words

a. Look at the pictures and do the crossword puzzle.

b. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verbs.

1. My new phone broke, so I am going to _________ it to the store.

2. We’re looking for a house to _________ in the area.

3. She _________ tickets for her trip to Chicago yesterday.

4. You can _________ your clothes, bags, and money in a locker when you’re working out at the gym.

Reading

a. Read the text and circle the best title.

1. How to Join the Gym

2. Do’s and Don’ts at the Gym

Show your member cards at the front desk when you arrive at the gym.

Don’t drop the weights.

Keep your personal belongings like bags, clothes, and shoes in a locker.

Share equipment during busy hours. Clean and return the equipment to its place after use.

Wear gym clothes, sports shoes, and no jewelry when you work out.

Be polite to other members and listen to gym staff’s advice.

No food or drinks, except bottled water.

Answer phone calls outside of the gym, so you don’t disturb other members.

Bring and use your own towel.

b. Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. What must be shown at the front desk?

2. Where should members’ personal belongings be kept?

3. What mustn’t be worn when you work out?

4. Should towels be brought to the gym?

5. What mustn’t be dropped?

6. What should be cleaned and returned after use?

7. Can phone calls be answered on the gym floor?

Grammar

a. Fill in the blanks using the passive voice.

1. Mai must pay the bill.

=> The bill _________________ by Mai.

2. The children can read these books.

=> These books _________________ by the children.

3. She must open the window.

=> The window _________________.

4. The students must answer a lot of questions.

=> A lot of questions _________________ by the students.

5. You shouldn’t wear shoes by the pool.

=> Shoes _________________ by the pool.

6. Phong may win the competition.

=> The competition _________________ by Phong.

7. They can repair my car.

=> My car _________________.

b. Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. You must follow the rules.

2. You must return books to their place before you leave the library.

3. You can book the flight tickets one year in advance.

4. You should put your personal belongings in a locker.

5. They must follow the traffic rules.

6. They should cancel the game because of the heavy snow.

7. Students must show their member cards at the library.

Writing

Note down some rules at school, then write full sentences using the passive with modals.

Lesson 3

Listening

a. Listen to a talk about a charity for young people. Who is the speaker talking to?

1. a soccer team                           

2. a group of students

b. Now, listen and circle the correct answers.

1. What sport did he see teenagers playing in India?

a. basketball                    

b. badminton                   

c. soccer

2. What were they not wearing?

a. shirts                           

b. shoes                           

c. gloves

3. What is the name of the charity?

a. Sports for Kids            

b. Kids Play Project        

c. Shirts and Shoes

4. How many countries have they raised money in?

a. 20                               

b. 10                               

c. 40

5. What can people do on the website?

a. donate money              

b. sign up                        

c. play sports

Reading

a. Read the article. What does the writer want to do?

1. provide spaces for children to play

2. provide children with schools

John Wilson, June 9

One of the city’s biggest problem is its lack of parks and playgrounds. Children need space to run around and have fun in safety. Unfortunately, many families live in apartment blocks or small houses without yards. The only place their children can play is often on a busy road. Their games often end in hospital visits or worse.

There are several amusement parks and swimming pools; however, these cost money to use. Most families find it difficult to pay for bills and food and cannot afford to pay for high-priced tickets for their children.

I suggest we look for a suitable piece of land that is big enough for a park. We should also think of ways to raise money to buy playground equipment. For example, we could ask local families to take part in a fundraising event. It will be fun and make the community aware of what we want to do. Our children need to play after school and on the weekends. We don’t want them to continue getting hurt.

b. Read the article again and circle the correct answers.

1. Where do many families live?

A. apartments and small houses          

B. houses with small yards

2. Where do many children play now?

A. on the streets                                  

B. near the hospital

3. Why don’t children go to the amusement parks?

A. not safe                                          

B. too expensive

4. How can families help?

A. by fundraising                                

B. by buying playground and equipment

5. What do children need to do after school?

A. go to after school clubs                  

B. play in safety

Writing Skill

Replace the underlined words with the correct pronouns.

1. Owen Masters wrote an article about ways to make his city better. Owen      Masters suggested three ideas.

2. Arlington should have more places of entertainment for children. Arlington needs a free playground.

3. People don’t want to play on the old basketball court anymore. People want to build a new playground to replace it.

4. We can give Christmas gifts to sick children in the hospital. The children will be happy to get Christmas gifts.

5. Young people like us should find ways to improve our community. Young people like us can organize charity events.

Planning

Think about ways you could improve your city. Write at least three more ideas under each picture.

Writing

Choose one of the projects and write an article about how to improve the city. Write at least three ideas for your project. Remember to use pronouns to avoid repetition. Write 120 to 150 words.

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Review Unit 6

Listening

You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one question for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

1. You will hear two friends talking about going to the gym. What rule does the girl mention?

A. You have to be a member.

B. Sports clothes must be worn during exercises

C. Sports equipment must be cleaned after use.

2. You will hear two friends talking about a swimming pool. What do they think they would improve the pool?

A. making it bigger

B. making it cleaner

C. making a separate area for young children

3. You will hear a phone call between a woman and a hotel receptionist. What does the woman decide to do?

A. to book a hotel room

B. to cancel a room she booked

C. to change the date for a room she booked

4. You will hear two people talking in a sports center. What should the man do after using the gym?

A. return equipment to the front desk

B. pay for the gyms

C. empty his locker

5. You will hear a mother and a daughter talking about a college dorm. What does the girl tell her mother?

A. her roommate is unfriendly.

B. she will enjoy college.

C. There are too many other students.

Reading

Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the best answer (A – H). There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

A New Beginning

1) __________ It used to be a modern and exciting place with lots of business and busy streets. One of the biggest computer factories in the world was built there, and this brought a lot of jobs to the town. 2) __________ However, things changed a lot when the factory was closed down. 3) __________.

The town’s population used to be around fifty thousand, but within a few years, it want down to less than thirty thousand. Last year, things began to improve. A lot of projects were organized by government to encourage people to buy homes here. A shopping mall was built in the town center, and two parks were opened for people to relax in. 4) __________ The town’s schools were redecorated, and new classrooms were added. The coal power plant was replaced by a wind power plant. Public transportation systems were upgraded, and the town’s air became cleaner. 5) __________.

A. People now have more places to go in their free time.

B. People like working in office buildings.

C. Many new houses were built for the growing population.

D. All these changes have made our town a more attractive place.

E. It was always a modern city with big buildings.

F. The town I live in has changed a lot since I was a child.

G. People can use the train on the weekends.

H. Lots of people lost their jobs and moved to bigger cities.