HOMEWORK LESSON 8

VOCABULARY
A. Complete using the correct form of the verbs in the box.

import invest obtain own purchase save select waste

1. We've decided to ….. money in Jake's new business. Hope it's successful!
2. Let's stay in tonight and ….. our money for the trip next week.
3. Don't ….. all your pocket money on sweets and chocolate.
4. The company has ……. permission to start selling in China.
5. You usually have to pay tax when you ….. things from other countries.
6. Colin is so rich that he ….. four Rolls-Royces!
7. Joan …… a few pairs of jeans and went to try them on.
8. It says here that they give you a free glass with every pint of milk you ……. !

B. Make 10 sentences using the vocabularies from the lesson:

1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________
C. Look at the words in the table. Which words can you add to them to make new
words? Use the words in the box.

bag foot manager online department convenience keeper

trolley assistant mens basket sports

shop…. shopping…
 -wear …store

D. Complete the descriptions. Use the words in the box.

DIY store bakery bookshop butcher's chemist's greengrocer's

newsagent's travel agency

1. You can buy meat in a _____________

2. You can buy bread and cakes in a _____________
3. You buy books in a _____________
4. You buy newspapers and magazines in a _____________
5. You book a holiday in a _____________
6. You buy fruit and vegetables in a _____________
7. You buy things to help you build and fix things around the house in a _____________
8. You get medicines in a ____________

E. Choose the correct words to complete the story.

Từ vựng Nghĩa chính Collocation Đi với V

Discount Giảm giá (một ● Get/receive a discount – nhận give / offer /

khoản tiền giảm giá provide / get /
được trừ trực ● Offer/give a discount – đưa ra receive / ask for /
tiếp vào giá giảm giá apply
gốc) ● Discount price – giá đã giảm
● Bulk discount – giảm giá khi
mua số lượng lớn
● Student discount / senior
discount – giảm giá cho học
sinh, người lớn tuổi
● Discount rate – mức giảm giá

Sale Đợt bán hàng ● On sale – đang được bán giảm hold / have / run /
giảm giá giá launch / start /
● For sale – đang được rao bán end / increase /
 (không nhất thiết giảm giá) boost
● Seasonal sale – giảm giá theo
mùa
● Clearance sale – xả hàng, thanh
lý
● Flash sale – giảm giá chớp
nhoáng
● Big sale / mega sale – đợt giảm
giá lớn

Promotion Khuyến mãi, ● Run a promotion – triển khai run / launch /

xúc tiến bán chương trình khuyến mãi offer / introduce /
hàng ● Special promotion – khuyến carry out /
mãi đặc biệt advertise
● Promotional campaign – chiến
dịch khuyến mãi
● Promotional offer – ưu đãi
khuyến mãi
● Buy-one-get-one promotion
(BOGO promotion) – mua 1
tặng 1
● Limited-time promotion –
khuyến mãi có thời hạn

The department store in my town was having a discount /sale/sell last week – everything was
25% cheaper than usual. So I went to find some bargains/discount/sell. I love buying things
that are cheaper than they should be.

In the footwear and bags department, I found a lovely bag, with a 40% discount/off/sale. It
had a two-year fitting room/guarantee/receipt, so I could get my money back if it broke.
Then I went to the womenswear department and found some nice trousers on
discounts/refund/special offer. They were 50% of the normal price. I wanted to go to the
fitting room/queue/till to try them on, but there was a long bargain/queue/sale – there were
about ten other people waiting – and I didn’t want to wait. So I went to the cash
machine/fitting room/till and paid for everything.

When I got home, I tried the trousers on. They were the right size, but they didn’t fit/pass/suit
me at all – they looked terrible on me. So I decided to take them back and ask for a
receipt/refund/return. But I couldn’t find my footwear/receipt/shopping bag, so the shop
assistant said he couldn’t give me my money back. Next time, I’ll be more careful when I
shop at the sales.
F. Complete the phrases. Use the words in the box.

book eat go meet spend take try watch

1. _____________ up with friends.
2. _____________ bowling.
3. _____________ out some money from a cash machine.
4. _____________ a film.
5. _____________ fast food.
6. _____________ on some clothes to see if they fit you.
7. _____________ a holiday.
8. _____________ money.
GRAMMAR

A. Complete using the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. When people [a] .................................. [arrest], they [b] .................................... [take] to the
police station.
2. Milk ............................................. [usually / keep] in the fridge.
3. ................................................ [we / tell] what's in next week's test?
4. How did people communicate over long distances before the phone ............................was
invented.................... [invent]?
5. ................................................ [you / allow] to come to the party next Saturday?
6. You ............................................... [give] your exam results next Monday.
7. .............................................. [Aidan's bike/find] yesterday?

B. Write one word in each gap.

The National Trust
There are lots of beautiful, large houses in Britain. Many of them ………. built hundreds of
years ago. In the past, they …….. owned by very rich families. Today, many of them
……….. owned by an organization called The National Trust, which …………. created to
look after them. The houses ………. kept in perfect condition, and visitors …….. allowed to
look round them. It's interesting to learn how different life was in an old house. Milk was
kept in the fridge, because they didn't have fridges! Washing machines ………… only
invented very recently, so washing ……… done by hand. In some cases, the house ……….
still lived in today. When this happens, visitors ……….. only shown part of the house. The
private rooms ………… kept closed to the public. These houses often have beautiful gardens,
too. The gardens ……… looked after by professional gardeners. You usually have to pay to
look round National Trust houses. Members of the National Trust ………… given a discount.
This year, millions of people ………. be given the chance to see what life in an old country
house was like

C. Change these questions into passive voice:

1. Do they teach English here?
……………………………………………………………………………
2. Will you invite her to your wedding party?
……………………………………………………………………………
3. Has Tom finished the work?
……………………………………………………………………………
4. Did the teacher give some exercises?
……………………………………………………………………………
5. Have you finished your homework?
……………………………………………………………………………
6. How many games has the team played?
……………………………………………………………………………
7. Where do people speak English?
……………………………………………………………………………
8. Who will look after the children for you?
……………………………………………………………………………
9. How long have they waited for the doctor?
……………………………………………………………………………
10. What time can the boys hand in their papers?
……………………………………………………………………………
11. Who lent you this book?
……………………………………………………………………………
12. How many marks does the teacher give you?
…………………………………………………………………………

D. Choose the correct answers:

1. “What a lovely dress you’re wearing!” A. is made

“Thank you. It …………… especially for B. has made

me by my mother.”
C. made

D. was made

2. I don’t understand why the students didn’t A. has been made

keep silent while the speech …………
B. was made

C. would be made

D. was being made

3. This is the first time I have seen this car. A. did it make
Where ………………?
B. did it made

C. was it make
 D. was it made

4. Today, many serious childhood diseases A. are preventing

……………….. by early immunization.
B. can prevent

C. prevent

D. can be prevented

5. Whole-grain food products …………….. A. now can purchase

in most large supermarkets across the
United States and Canada. B. can now be purchased

C. now to purchase

D. the purchase of which

E. Make a complete sentence based on the given words:

1. project / supervised / experienced project manager / after / propose.
_______________________________________________________
2. contract / signed / prevent / unnecessary conflicts.
_______________________________________________________
3. extract / genetic materials / cell / lysed.
_______________________________________________________
4. concert tickets / sold out / within minutes.
_______________________________________________________
5. ecosystem / heavily damaged / since / industrialisation.
_______________________________________________________
6. updates / installed / IT department.
_______________________________________________________
7. flowers / watered / twice a week.
_______________________________________________________
8. policies / implemented / address social inequalities.
_______________________________________________________
9. cake / baked / I came in.
_______________________________________________________
10. theory of relativity / proposed / Einstein.
_______________________________________________________

READING
Passage 1:
Traveling is fun. People fly in planes. Others go by boat. Some take long train rides. Many
countries have different sights. Mountains, rivers and cities can be beautiful. You can meet
many friends. They may speak other languages. It’s good to learn new words.

When you travel, pack light. Only take what you need. A map is very useful. It helps you find
places. A camera is good too. You can take pictures. Remember to charge your camera.

Try new foods when away. Some may be spicy. Others are sweet or sour. Every place has
special dishes. Eat where locals eat. It’s often cheaper and better. Drink water to stay healthy.

Always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It is polite. People like kind travelers. Learn how to say
it. Learn it in their language too. Smiling is always good. It shows friendship.

Be safe when you travel. Watch your things. Keep money close to you. Don’t walk alone at
night. Stay in safe places. Plan your trip well. Then, enjoy your adventure.
Question 1-9: True/ False

1. Taking a boat is one way to travel. True/ False

2. Everywhere you go, the food will taste the same.True/ False
3. You should not smile at people in other countries.True/ False
4. It’s important to learn a few words in the local language.True/ False
5. When traveling, you should bring lots of luggage with you.True/ False
6. Mountains and rivers might not be interesting to see.True/ False
7. It is a good idea to have a map when traveling.True/ False
8. You should only drink water when you are sick.True/ False
9. Having a camera with you can help keep memories of your trip.True/ False
Question 10-19: Short answers questions:
10. What can help you find places when you travel? ________________________
11. What should you do with your camera before traveling?________________________
12. Why should you eat where the locals eat?________________________
13. What types of food might you try when traveling?________________________
14. What is one thing you should always do to be polite?________________________
15. What shows friendship to others when you travel?________________________
16. When traveling, why should you keep money close to you?
________________________
17. What should you avoid doing at night for safety?________________________
18. What do many countries have that can be beautiful?________________________
19. What can you make when you meet many friends while traveling?
________________________

Question 20-29: Complete the summary, choose the correct answers for each gap:
Traveling is ___20___. People fly in planes. Others go by boat. Some take long train
___21___. Many countries have different sights. Mountains, rivers and cities can be
___22___. You can meet many friends. They may speak other ___23___. It’s good to learn
new words.

When you travel, pack ___24___. Only take what you need. A map is very ___25___. It
helps you find places. A camera is good too. You can take pictures. Remember to charge
your ___26___.

Try new foods when away. Some may be spicy. Others are sweet or ___27___. Every place
has special dishes. Eat where locals eat. It’s often cheaper and better. Drink water to stay
___28___.

Always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It is ___29___. People like kind travelers. Learn how to
say it. Learn it in their language too. Smiling is always good. It shows friendship.

Be safe when you travel. Watch your things. Keep money close to you. Don’t walk alone at
night. Stay in safe places. Plan your trip well. Then, enjoy your adventure.

20) A. boring B. hard C. fun D. busy

21) A. rides B. walks C. jogs D. drives

22) A. ugly B. noisy C. beautiful D. scary

23) A. languages B. words C. sounds D. jokes

24) A. heavy B. light C. big D. small

25) A. useful B. expensive C. colorful D. heavy

26) A. phone B. camera C. bag D. ticket

27) A. old B. sour C. hot D. cold

28) A. happy B. healthy C. tired D. hungry

29) A. rude B. polite C. funny D. sad

Question 30: Choose the suitable title for the passage:
A. Exploring Cultures: Travel Tips for Beginners
B. There are many things when you travel
C. Travel is not safe
D. A lot of places to travel
Passage 2:
International Day of Light
In our modern world, light plays a central role in many areas. It is not only essential for
natural life but also for technological progress. Recognizing its importance, an international
light day has been established. This day is dedicated to appreciating light science and its
many applications. It encourages us to understand light’s role in promoting lasting
development.

Light affects numerous areas of our daily lives. Its science supports the technological devices
we use every day. For instance, fiber-optic cables carry data across huge oceans at the speed
of light. This technology enables us to communicate instantly all around the globe. On this
day, we celebrate these innovations and seek to learn more about them.

Awareness about light also involves understanding its effects on health and happiness. The
sun’s light regulates our sleep patterns and vitamin D production. On the other side, too much
exposure to fake lighting can disturb our natural cycles. The day brings attention to these
concerns and promotes healthy practices.

Furthermore, light technology helps our environment. Solar panels turn sunlight into
electricity, reducing our need for fossil fuels. Energy-saving LED lighting helps to use less
electricity. On international light day, we celebrate these eco-friendly innovations and their
advantages for our planet.

Finally, this special day is also a chance to excite future generations. Education and public
activities try to create interest in the young about light sciences. Young scientists are
encouraged to create new technologies that will keep making our lives better.

The message is simple: light is essential in our lives. Through education, careful use, and new
ideas, light science has the ability to take us towards a brighter, more eco-friendly future.
1) Why was an international light day established?
a) To celebrate the sun’s light
b) To promote natural life
c) To appreciate light science and its applications
d) To save electricity

2) How do fiber-optic cables benefit our daily communication?

a) They produce vitamin D
b) They reduce the need for electricity
c) They enable instant global communication
d) They regulate our sleep patterns

3) What is one negative effect of too much exposure to fake lighting mentioned in the
text?
a) It promotes healthy practices
b) It disturbs our natural cycles
c) It helps us to communicate
d) It generates electricity

4) What is the role of the sun’s light in our health according to the text?
a) It enables global communication
b) It regulates our vitamin D production
c) It helps to use less electricity
d) It carries data across oceans

5) How do solar panels support our environment?

a) By regulating sleep patterns
b) By providing light science education
c) By turning sunlight into electricity
d) By promoting technological devices

6) What is the purpose of education and public activities on this special day?
a) To save electricity through LED lighting
b) To disturb our natural cycles
c) To generate interest in the young about light sciences
d) To celebrate the use of fiber-optics

7) What can we infer about LED lighting from the text?

a) It provides a method for global communication
b) It is bad for our environment
c) It uses less electricity
d) It disturbs sleep patterns

8) What does the day aim to do in regard to future technologies?

a) To discourage innovation in light science
b) To encourage making lives better through new technologies
c) To regulate the production of vitamin D
d) To carry data across oceans

9) What is the fundamental message of international light day?

a) To turn sunlight into electricity
b) To create instant communication
c) To highlight the essential role of light in our lives
d) To educate about the sun’s light

10) Why are young scientists encouraged on this day?

a) To reduce the use of fiber-optic cables
b) To help in the production of vitamin D
c) To innovate for a more eco-friendly future
d) To avoid using artificial lighting

Answer these questions:

11. Why is an international light day established?

_______________________________________________________
12. What kind of technology is mentioned as a means of communication across oceans?
_______________________________________________________
13. What does the sun’s light help to regulate in our bodies?
_______________________________________________________
14. What is a negative effect of too much exposure to fake lighting?
_______________________________________________________
15. How do solar panels benefit the environment?
_______________________________________________________
16. What is celebrated on international light day regarding the environment?
_______________________________________________________
17. What is the aim of education and public activities on this special day?
_______________________________________________________
18. Why are young scientists encouraged on this day?
_______________________________________________________
19. What kind of future does light science have the potential to lead us to?
_______________________________________________________
20. What does the text suggest is crucial for the advancement of light science?
_______________________________________________________
WRITING