Exercise 2: Answers (Track 14 - Listening)
1. Garret A. Morgan lives in a rich family since he is born. → F
2. When he is 14, he does not attend school any more. → T
3. He is famous all over the world for his invention. → T
4. He works in a sewing machine shop and finds it interesting. → T
5. In 1911, he sold the idea of a special belt at the price of $150. → T
6. Three years later, he invented a helmet and was the model for this. → T
7. When Morgan witnesses the car accident of his mother, he thinks of a better light. → F
8. Morgan spends the amount of money from selling the idea of traffic light on an abroad trip. → N
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Speaking: Talk about your favorite means of transportation
* Sample Talk:
=> My favorite means of transportation is a bicycle because it is environmentally friendly and keeps me healthy. I ride my bicycle almost every weekend when I go to the park or visit nearby places. It is convenient, especially in small streets, and I enjoy the fresh air while riding. I also love it because it doesn’t require fuel and helps save money.
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Writing: A trip to your hometown (60-80 words)
=> Last summer, I went to my hometown in Thanh Hóa. I traveled there by motorbike with my family. We started early in the morning, and the traffic was smooth most of the way. It took about four hours to reach there. The trip was enjoyable because the weather was cool, and I loved seeing the green fields and rivers along the road. Spending time with my relatives and eating delicious hometown food made the trip unforgettable.