1. CHAPTER 12: I want to try…
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Unit 4: I think…
Exercise 1: Picture Description
What do you see in the picture?

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Exercise 2: Vocabulary
Repeat after your tutor.
agree
đồng ý
I agree with what you said.
think
suy nghĩ
What do you think about this news?
believe
tin tưởng
Do you believe that winter is the best season?
important
quan trọng
It’s important to teach kids to read early.
views
cách nhìn,
cái nhìn
We have different views about politics.
allowed
được cho
phép
Eating isn’t allowed during class.
opinion
quan điểm
In your opinion, what is the best restaurant in Japan?
idea
ý tưởng
My idea of a fun day is reading at home.
point
điểm
For his last point, Arthur talked about saving money.
feeling
cảm xúc
I have a feeling that this is the right way.

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Exercise 3: Let’s Talk
A. Read the dialogue with your tutor.
Tutor Let’s have lunch.
Student Where do you want to eat?
Tutor Let’s go to that steak restaurant nearby.
Student Sorry, but I don’t eat meat anymore.
Tutor Really? Why?
Student I think meat is unhealthy.
Tutor I don’t agree with that. Meat can be healthy if you
eat a balanced diet.
Student Really? I didn’t know that! Can you tell me more
over lunch?
Tutor I think kids shouldn’t play video games. What do
you think?
Student I agree. But I don’t think all video games are bad.
Tutor Really? Why do you say so?
Student There are games that teach kids how to read.
Here, let me show you.
Tutor Okay, I see your point. I guess not all video games
are that bad. Thanks for the information.
Student You’re welcome.

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B. Repeat after your tutor.
1. lunch - | ˈləntʃ | or [luhnch] bữa trưa
2. unhealthy - | ʌnˈhelθi | or [uhn-hel-thee] không tốt cho sức khỏe
3. balanced – | ˈbælənst |or [bal-uh nst] cân bằng
4. diet - | ˈdaɪət |or [dahy-it] chế độ ăn kiêng
5. video - | ˈvɪdioʊ | or [vid-ee-oh] vi-đeo

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Exercise 4: Yes/No
Answer “yes” if the underlined word applies to what you will do. If your answer is “no”, replace the
word with something that you prefer.
Example:
Smoking should not be allowed by law.
No. Eating bubble gum should not be allowed by law.
1. I like to read books about European history.
.
2. My least favorite subject is Math.
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3. Politics is boring.
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4. Using cellphones shouldn’t be allowed in schools.
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5. Teenagers should be allowed to drink alcohol.
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Exercise 5: Is it?
A. Choose the grammatically correct response to the question.
QUESTION ANSWER
Sugar is sweet, isn’t it? Yes, it is.
Sugar isn’t sour, is it? No, it isn’t.
Example: Eating junk food isn’t healthy, is it? a.
b.
No, it isn’t.
No, it is.
1. Politics is boring, isn't it? a.
b.
Yes, it is.
Yes, it isn't.
2. Running is tiring, isn’t it? a.
b.
Yes, it isn’t.
Yes, it is.
3. Education is important, isn’t it a.
b.
Yes it isn’t.
Yes, it is.
4. This party is fun, isn’t it? a.
b.
No, it isn’t.
No, it is.

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5. A vacation isn’t fun, is it? a. Yes, it is.
b. Yes, it isn’t.
B. Choose the correct response to the question.
Example:
A banana is red, isn’t it?
a. No, it isn’t.
b. Yes, it is.
2. The earth is round, isn’t it a. No, it isn’t.
b. Yes, it is.
3. Education is important, isn’t it? a. No, it isn’t.
b. Yes, it is.
4. The sun isn’t cold, is it? a. No, it isn’t.
b. Yes, it is.
5. A fish is an animal, isn’t it? a. Yes, it is.
b. No, it isn’t.

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Exercise 6: Which is correct?
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct opinion. The phrases in bold serve as hints.
Example:
Julia: Students sho uldn’t be allowe d to use
the Internet at school.
Jillian: Yes, I agree. The
a. Internet does not help students. It’s a
distraction.
b. Internet helps a student. It can help with
research.
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Mikey: Children should not be allowed to act on TV.
Jacob: Really? I don’t think so. I think .
a. they can balance their studies and acting.
b. they should just be students.
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Dustin: Schools should not give homework. It isn’t
good for students.
Keith: Really? I disagree. Homework
a. doesn’t help students at all.
b. helps students to learn more.

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3.
Henry: Schools shouldn’t have uniforms.
Patty: I agree. Students should
a. be allowed to wear anything they want.
b. still wear uniforms.
4.
Jon: Animals shouldn’t be put in cages in the zoo.
Brandon: I disagree. They should .
a. be put in cages. They might attack people.
b. be allowed to live in the wild.
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Joy: Students should have an after-school job.
Peter: I don’t agree. Students should
a. work part-time after school.
b. just focus on studying.

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Exercise 7: The Chart
Study the chart below. Complete the sentences based on your understanding of the information in
the table. Read the completed paragraph to your tutor afterwards.
IS SUMMER THE BEST SEASON? 23
Spring
summer is
the best
season.
13
5 5 5
TOP ACTIVITIES TO DO IN SUMMER
Winter
30%
48%
Swimming
Going on a road trip
Shopping
Eating ice cream
Playing baseball
Choices:
best season of the year.
winter twenty-one
playing baseball
twenty-three thirteen
For our school homework, we did a survey. We asked 50 people if they consider e.g. summer as
the best season of the year. Most of the people answered “yes.” The second favorite season was 1.

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. Thirty percent answered that they liked winter more than summer. Spring and fall got 2.
percent and one percent of the votes respectively.
The second question we asked was, “What are the top activities in summer?” 3. people
answered “swimming.” The second on the list was “eating ice cream.” 4. people answered ice
cream. Finally, the last three on the list each had five points. They were “going on a road trip”, 5.
, and “shopping.”

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Exercise 8: What will you choose?
Choose between the two answers presented. Provide a short reason for your answer.
Example: The country's budget should be used for defense.
Answer 1: No, the budget should be used for education.
Answer 2: No, the budget should be used for
transportation.
Reason: I choose Answer 2. The budget should be used for transportation. More people will benefit
from better transportation.
1. A person shouldn't travel abroad.
Answer 1: Yes, the person should travel in his/her own country
first.
Answer 2: No, the person should travel
abroad.
Reason:

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2. Kids should work instead of going to college.
Answer 1: Yes, getting a job is more important than
college.
Answer 2: No, college is more important than getting a
job.
Reason:
3. Classes for boys and girls should be separated.
Answer 1: No, girls and boys should be in the same
classes.
Answer 2: Yes, girls and boys should be separated in
classes.
Reason:
4. Junk food should not be allowed in schools.
Answer 1: Yes, only healthy food should be served in schools.
Answer 2: No, kids should be allowed to enjoy their
snacks.
Reason:

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5. People should stop eating meat.
Answer 1: Yes, people should only eat fruits and
vegetables.
Answer 2: No, people should still eat meat along with fruits and
vegetables.
Reason:

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Exercise 9: A Short Story
Listen to the story your tutor will read to you, then answer the questions based on the story. You may
take down notes while your tutor is reading.
1. Who are the two characters in the story?
The two characters are and
2. What were they talking about? They
were talking about their .
3. What is their relationship?
They are .
4. What did Joe tell Dan about dogs and cats?
Joe told Dan that dogs are than cats.
5. Why did Dan disagree with the statement above?

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He disagreed because .
6. Why does Joe think that dogs can protect him?
He believes that dogs are animals
7. Does Joe think Kitty can protect Dan?
.
8. What does Dan think about cats?
He thinks that cats are than dogs.
9. What did the brothers agree on in the end?
They agreed that cats and dogs are both .
10. In your opinion, which pet is better: a cat or a dog? Why?