Ôn giữa kỳ Anh 10

ÔN GIỮA KỲ ANH 10
LISTENING
SPEAKING
UNIT 6
1. List the advantages and disadvantages of working parents.
Advantages 
Disadvantages
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2. Do you think that both father and mother should go to work? You should write and
report your answer before class.
Hướng dẫn: Dùng các mẫu câu sau để bắt đầu trả lời (diễn tả sự đồng ý/ không đồng ý) cho dạng câu hỏi “Do you think .”
1. I don’t think that ... . (tôi không nghĩ rằng) => Không đồng ý
2. I agree (that ...)	(tôi đồng ý rằng) => Đồng ý với quan điểm được đưa ra
3. Yes, but ... . 	(Đúng là vậy, tuy nhiên) => chỉ đồng ý 1 phần nhỏ với quan điểm đưa ra
4. That’s true. 	(Đúng vậy) => Đồng ý với quan điểm được đưa ra
5. I guess so. 	(Tôi cũng đoán vậy) => Đồng ý với quan điểm được đưa ra.
6. Actually, I think ... .	 (Thật ra tôi nghĩ ) => Không đồng ý
Example: I don’t think that both father and mother should go to work. .
UNIT 7
List some good characters of Vietnamese people.
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Describe one of your Vietnamese friend. Does he/ she has the typical characters of a
Vietnamese? Report your answer in oral speech and record your talk.
3.	Read the sentences about some superstitions in Viet Nam, and decide whether you agree (A) or disagree (D) with them. Then have a short exchange with your partner about each topic.
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1.	Don’t express much admiration for a newborn baby, because the devils	o	o
	might hear you and steal the child.
2.	If you do see a woman first as you go out your door or on the way, postpone	o	o
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3.	Single bowls of rice and chopsticks should not be served because one bowl	o	o
	is for the dead.
4.	Never buy one pillow or mattress pad, always buy two.	o	o
5.	Do not hand someone a toothpick.	o	o
6.	Do not cut fingernails and toenails at night.	o	o
WRITING
UNIT 6
1. List five male’s jobs and five female's job.
Male's job 
Female's job
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2. Many people think that men should go out to work while women's place is in the home.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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UNIT 7
1. List what a foreigner should or shouldn’t do when he/ she is in Vietnam.
Should 
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2. One of your American friends is going to visit you and stay with your family for a week.
Write him/ her a letter to tell him/ her some tips to help her avoid some embarrassment
during his/ her stay in Vietnam. (The ideas in 1 are suggestions for you)
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WRITING
UNIT 6
E.	WRITING
I.	The following text is about the advantages of being a working mother. Put the supporting details (A-G) for each benefit in the appropriate gaps. There is an extra.
	A.	Children of working mothers often grow up to be independent, responsible and achievement-orientated.
	B.	She can follow her career, interests, and gain more experiences.
	C.	These children often take on more responsibility, not just because it is expected, but also because it is necessary.
	D.	The family will have more dynamics when both parents go to work.
	E.	As with anything, there will always be advantages and disadvantages with being a working mother.
	F.	Being a mother helps her perform assignments at work with more care and patient.
	G.	The father has to share household chores, and the children understand that a family needs joint effort.
Topic sentence: There are several benefits of being a working mother.
Supporting idea 1: A working mother brings benefits to her family.
The family will have more dynamics when both parents go to work.
The father has to share household chores, and the children understand that a family needs joint effort.
Supporting idea 2: A working mother is also beneficial to her children because she sets a good example.
3.	Children of working mothers often grow up to be independent, responsible and achievement-orientated.
4.	The father has to share household chores, and the children understand that a family needs joint effort.
Supporting idea 3: Working mothers derive benefits from working, too.
5.	She can follow her career, interests, and gain more experiences.
6.	Being a mother helps her perform assignments at work with more care and patient.
Concluding sentence: Obviously, mothers should be strongly encouraged to work outside the home.
Hướng dẫn viết đoạn văn về Advantages/ disadvantages:
Bài tập trên là hướng dẫn cụ thể cách viết 1 đoạn văn khi đề bài có dạng “advantages /disadvantages ...” (lợi ích/ tác hại của 1 việc gì đó).
Cấu trúc bài viết như sau:
Bước 1: Đưa ra câu chủ đề của đoạn văn (luận điểm chính của đoạn- Topic sentence).
Ví dụ: There are several benefits of being a working mother. 
Bước 2: Đưa ra luận cứ 1 ( ý chính thứ 1 bổ trợ cho luận điểm của cả đoạn – Supporting idea 1)
Ví dụ: A working mother brings benefits to her family.
Bước 3: Đưa ra luận cứ 2 ( ý chính thứ 2 bổ trợ cho luận điểm của cả đoạn – Supporting idea 2)
Có thể dùng từ/ cụm từ sau đây để liên kết khi chuyển sang luận cứ mới: 
Additionally
Also
Besides
Further
Furthermore
In addition
Moreover
Ví dụ: A working mother is also beneficial to her children because she sets a good example.
Bước 4: Thêm luận cứ 3, 4 nếu có ý tưởng.
Bước cuối cùng: Kết luận (Concluding sentence)
Có thể dùng các từ/ cụm từ sau trong phần kết luận: 
Clearly 
In conclusion
In the end
In sum
To sum up
In summary
Obviously
Ví dụ: Obviously, mothers should be strongly encouraged to work outside the home.
II.	The following text is about the disadvantages of being a working mother. Put the supporting details (A-G) in the appropriate gaps. There are two extra ones.
	A.	Mothers have to keep their kids in childcare centres, and the kids may feel lonely or not get enough affection and attention from their mums.
	B.	If the husband is not helping the wife in household chores, it may cause difficulty for her as she is very tired after a hard-working day, resulting in bad relationship in the family.
	C.	Due to office work, working mothers may develop feelings of irresponsibility for the family, affecting their children’s health.
	D.	A working mother has to manage both home and office at an equal level that is too much on a daily basis.
	E.	Working mothers are not able to devote enough time to their kids, so the kids are not able to express their feeling with parents.
	F.	Having the same routine regularly without any rest may lead to health issues and other problems which also ruin the family life.
	G.	Working women often have to suffer from annoying behaviours at work.
Topic sentence: As a coin has two sides, there are also some disadvantages of being a working mother.
Supporting idea 1: First, health issues may arise from both having a job and doing household chores.
A working mother has to manage both home and office at an equal level that is too much on a daily basis.
Having the same routine regularly without any rest may lead to health issues and other problems which also ruin the family life.
Supporting idea 2: Second, working mothers spend less time for their children, and their children may suffer from feeling alone.
3.	Mothers have to keep their kids in childcare centres, and the kids may feel lonely or not get enough affection and attention from their mums.
4.	Working mothers are not able to devote enough time to their kids, so the kids are not able to express their feeling with parents.
Supporting idea 3: Finally, a working mother may have no helping hand.
5.	If the husband is not helping the wife in household chores, it may cause difficulty for her as she is very tired after a hard-working day, resulting in bad relationship in the family.
Concluding sentence: Clearly, a working mother should feel proud of herself, but her husband and children have to share the household chores with her in order to have a happy family.
III.	The following text is about the positive effects of working mothers for their children. Put the supporting details (A-F) for each benefit in the appropriate gaps. There is an extra.
	A. Children grow up to be very independent because they have to take responsibility in making sure that meals are ready on time.
	B. Many working mums have found it easier to keep their relationship healthier because they are happier and more successful.
	C. Boys need to realize that household chores are part of family life, and this will also influence them significantly when they start their own families.
	D. Day care and a supportive father help a working mother become a better educator for her children.
	E. Girls will learn that they need to think about a career, rather than just getting married and having children.
	F. Children of working mums are doing academically better because their mothers spend more time helping them with homework.
Supporting idea 1: Working mothers provide positive role models to their children.
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Supporting idea 2: Working mothers raise more independent children.
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Supporting idea 3: Working mothers’ kids may do better at school and have fewer behavioral problems.
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IV.	Write complete sentences about Madame Nguyen Thi Dinh, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given. 
1.	Madame Nguyen Thi Dinh/ born/ a peasant family/ Ben Tre.
2.	She/ help/ organize/ “long-haired army”/ women/ and/ become/ first female Major General/ Vietnam People’s Army.
3.	She/ a founding member/ the National Liberation Front/ and/ elected/ chairwoman/ the South Vietnam Women’s Liberation Association.
4.	She/ awarded/ Lenin Peace Prize/ 1967.
5.	Together/ Madame Nguyen Thi Binh/ she/ one/ the two most famous female Vietnamese communist leaders.
VIII.	Write complete sentences about advantages of having a working mother, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
Advantages of having a working mother
46.	Girls/ a working mother/ more likely/ have/ a job.
47.	Daughters/ working mothers/ earn/ more/ those/ stay-at-home mothers.
48.	Girls/ working mums/ more likely/ have/ a supervising role/ work.
49.	Daughters/ working mothers/ spend/ same time/ look after/ their children/ those/ stay-at- home mums.
50.	Sons/ working mothers/ spend/ more time/ do household chores/ and/ take care/ their children.
UNIT 7
I.	The following text is about typical characteristics of the Vietnamese people. Put the pieces of evidence (A-G) in the appropriate gaps. There are two extra ones.
	A.	Relationships in the family are never to be broken and they are to be built up continuously.
	B.	They are also very friendly, easy-going and have an easy smile.
	C.	In Viet Nam, professions that have high status include doctor, priest, and teacher.
	D.	To show respect, many Vietnamese people bow their heads to a superior or elder.
	E.	The Vietnamese have been described as energetic, sentimental, proud, and hardworking.
	F.	The Vietnamese like to joke around, but their jokes are not easily translated into English.
	G.	If one ranks things in their importance, education would likely come first, followed by age and then wealth.
Introduction: Viet Nam is a country with the history of more than four thousand years. It is believed that Vietnamese people share some following typical characteristics.
Characteristic 1: The Vietnamese often have good behaviour and characters.
1.	They are also very friendly, easy-going and have an easy smile. 
2.	The Vietnamese have been described as energetic, brave, and hardworking.
Characteristic 2: Many Vietnamese customs and values are rooted in the Confucian respect for education, family, and elders.
3.	To show respect, many Vietnamese people bow their heads to a superior or elder.
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Characteristic 3: Traditional Vietnamese culture is concerned more with status than with wealth.
If one ranks things in their importance, education would likely come first, followed by age and then wealth.
In Viet Nam, professions that have high status include doctor, priest, and teacher.
Characteristic 4: In Viet Nam, families play an important role in the society.
5.	Relationships in the family are never to be broken and they are to be built up continuously.
Conclusion: In short, these features are considered to be part of the Vietnamese features that have been formed during the long history and tradition.
II.	The following text is about Vietnamese cultural values. Put the pieces of evidence (A- G) in the appropriate gaps. There are two extra ones.
	A.	At home, he should show respect to his parents, older brothers or sisters, and older relatives.
	B.	Each person has a strong sense of regional cultural identity.
	C.	There are three ways by which a man can acquire a good name: either by heroic deeds’, by intellectual achievements, or by moral virtue.
	D.	Rich people who are not educated are often looked down upon by other people.
	E.	He seems to have particular respect and admiration for learned people, and learning is considered more valuable than wealth and material success.
	F.	Outside the family, respect should be paid to elderly people, teachers, supervisors and employers, and people in high positions.
	G.	Most Vietnamese people place more emphasis on their duties in their family than their own desires.
Vietnamese Cultural Values
Introduction: The Vietnamese value system is based on four basic principles: the family, a strong wish for a good name, love of learning, and respect for other people.
Value 1: In the Vietnamese community, the benefit of the family and community comes before the individual.
1.	Most Vietnamese people place more emphasis on their duties in their family than their own desires.
Value 2: To acquire a good name, a man must avoid all words and actions that could damage his dignity and honour.
2.	There are three ways by which a man can acquire a good name: either by heroic deeds’, by intellectual achievements, or by moral virtue.
Value 3: The typical Vietnamese man seems to have a great love for knowledge and learning.
3.	He seems to have particular respect and admiration for learned people, and learning is considered more valuable than wealth and material success.
Value 4: The Vietnamese common man is expected to show respect to people who are senior to him in age, status, or position.
4.	At home, he should show respect to his parents, older brothers or sisters, and older relatives.
5.	Outside the family, respect should be paid to elderly people, teachers, supervisors and employers, and people in high positions.
Conclusion: In short, traditional values of Vietnamese lifestyle are long-standing and highly respected.
III.	Write complete sentences about the Japanese gift-giving etiquette, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
Japanese Gift-Giving Etiquette
1.	Gift giving/ common part/ Japanese culture.
2.	Different types/ gifts/ given/ different occasions.
3.	Gifts/ sets of four/ usually avoided/ because/ it/ considered/ unlucky number.
4.	There/ also a superstition/ that/ potted plants/ encourage sickness/ and/ should/ avoided/ as well.
5.	Red/ symbolize/ longevity/ so/ it/ a great wrapping color/ birthday presents.
6.	Gifts/ should always/ given/ received/ two hands/ and/ it/ common/ the recipient/ decline/ a gift/ up/ three times/ before/ accepting it.
VIII.	Write complete sentences about tea drinking in Viet Nam, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46.	Tea drinking/ be/ a tradition/ Vietnamese people/ over three thousand years.
47.	There/ many types/ tea/ Viet Nam/ each/ its own unique flavor/ properties.
48.	Tea/ can/ divided/ three kinds/ dried tea leaves/ tea combined with herbal remedies/ tea scented with flowers.
49.	Unlike/ the Chinese/ Japanese/ the Vietnamese/ love/ taste/ plain tea.
50.	For green tea/ people/ prefer/ brewing it/ hot/ strong/ and/ sometimes flavoured/ lotus, or jasmine flowers.
VIII.	Write complete sentences about Vietnamese tea customs, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
Vietnamese tea customs
46.	Vietnamese tea ceremony/ pleasant sign/ hospitality/ deep social importance.
47.	In general/ Vietnamese tea drinking tradition/ a bridge/ that/ bring/ people together/ help/ understand/ each other better.
48.	During/ Nguyen Dynasty/ tea drinking ritual/ brought/ level of art.
49.	Tea drinking/ customary practice/ wedding and engagement ceremonies.
50.	Marrying couples/ use/ ritual of drinking tea/ wedding ceremony/ express/ their affection/ each other.