E.LANGUAGE FOCUS
Pronunciation:

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study subject cousin love wonderful	far father marvellous target guitar

* Practise these sentences.
1. I love my school very much.
2. I think my cousin is lovely.
3. Last month I took Sunny out for lunch.
4. They are dancing under the stars.
5. Martha and Charles are dancing in the dark.
6. Let's have lunch in the garden.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Exercise 1: Make questions for the following responses.
(Viết câu hỏi cho những câu trả lời sau.)
1. ________________?
Just a few days ago.
2. ________________?
For a lew days.
3. ________________?
I came with a friend.
4. ________________?
In the centre of the city.
5. ________________?
Because it is interesting.
6. ________________?
It's seven o’clock.
7. ________________?
They have three children.
Trả lời:
1. When did you arrive here?
Just a few days ago.
2. How long are you staying?
For a lew days.
3. Who did you come with?
I came with a friend.
4. Where’s the hotel you’re staying at?
In the centre of the city.
5. Why do you come to this city?
Because it is interesting.
6. Sorry, what time is it?
It's seven o’clock.
7. How many children do your friends have?
They have three children.
Exercise 2: Fill each blank with an -ing or to + infinitive form of the verbs in brackets.
(Điền mỗi chỗ trống với dạng  -ing hay nguyên mẫu của động từ trong ngoặc.)

Dear Lisa, I have been expecting (1)____(hear) from you. I hope you are OK. I'm busy, but happy. Last night I went to a party at one of my classmates’ home. I was really nervous. You know how I usually avoid (2)____ (go) to parties because I have trouble (3)____(remember) people's names. Well, last night things were different. Before the party, I read a book about improving memory. I practised (4)____(do) some of the memory exercises. They really helped. As a result. I stopped (5)____(worry) about what people think about me and I tried (6)____(pay) attention to what people were saving. And guess what? I had a good time! I'm even planning (7)____(go) dancing with a guy from my class. Why don't you consider (8)____ (visit) me? I really miss (9)____ (see) you. Please write. I always enjoy (10)____(hear) from you. Best wishes. Sonia.

Trả lời:

Dear Lisa, I have been expecting (1) to hear from you. I hope you are OK. I'm busy, but happy. Last night I went to a party at one of my classmates’ home. I was really nervous. You know how I usually avoid (2) going to parties because I have trouble (3) remembering people's names. Well, last night things were different. Before the party, I read a book about improving memory. I practised (4) doing some of the memory exercises. They really helped. As a result. I stopped (5) worrying about what people think about me and I tried (6) to pay attention to what people were saving. And guess what? I had a good time! I'm even planning (7) to go dancing with a guy from my class. Why don't you consider (8) visiting me? I really miss (9) seeing you. Please write. I always enjoy (10) hearing from you. Best wishes. Sonia.

Exercise 3: Complete the following sentences, using an -ing or to + infinitive form of the verbs in the box.
(Điền những câu sau, dùng dạng -ing hay nguyên mẫu của động từ trong khung.)

watch        make        call        have        lend wait           live          talk        go           post          find

1. It was a nice day, so we decided_____ for a walk.
2. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind_____.
3. They were hungry, so she suggested_____dinner early.
4. I'm still looking for a job, but I hope_____something soon.
5. We must do something. We can't go on_____like this.
6. Could you please stop_____ so much noise?
7. Our neighbour threatened _____the police if we didn't stop the noise.
8. Lan was in a difficult situation, so I agreed______her some money.
9. Suddenly everybody stopped_____ .
10. Don't forget_____the letter I gave you.
Trả lời:
1. It was a nice day, so we decided to go for a walk.
2. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting.
3. They were hungry, so she suggested having dinner early
4. I’m still looking for a job but I hope to find something soon.
5. We must do something. We can’t go on living like this.
6. Could you please stop making so much noise?
7. Our neighbor threatened to call the police if we don’t stop the noise
8. Lan was in a difficult situation, so I agreed to lend her some money.
9. Suddenly, everybody stopped talking.
10. Don’t forget to post the leller I gave you.