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KHÓA HỌC “BÍ KÍP NHỚ TỪ VỰNG TIẾNG ANH SIÊU TỐC”
Bài 1
A- HỌC TỪ VỰNG QUA TRANH: WEATHER - THỜI TIẾT
Using verbs to describe the weather
The sun is shining
It's drizzling
The wind is blowing
It's raining (The rain is falling.)
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It's hailing
It's pouring (The rain is pouring down.)
It's snowing (The snow is falling.)
It's thundering
Using adjectives to describe the weather
Sweltering = It's sweltering. or It's a sweltering day.
Freezing = It's freezing. or It's a freezing day.
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Warm = It's warm. or It's a warm day.
Cold = It's cold. or It's a cold day.
Sunny = It's sunny. or It's a sunny day.
Cloudy = It's cloudy. or It's a cloudy day.
Clear = It's clear. or It's a clear day.
Stormy = It's stormy. or It's a stormy day.
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Misty = It's misty. or It's a misty day.
Foggy = It's foggy. or It's a foggy day.
Breezy = It's breezy. or It's a breezy day
Windy = It's windy. or It's a windy day.
Showery = It's showery. or It's a showery day.
Rainy = It's rainy. or It's a rainy day.
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Frosty = It's frosty. or It's a frosty day.
Snowy = It's snowy. or It's a snowy day.
Icy = It's icy. or It's an icy day.
Drizzly = It's drizzly. or It's a drizzly day.
. Dry = It's dry. or It's a dry day.
Wet = It's wet. or It's a wet day.
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Other things associated with the weather
sunshine
lightning
puddles
raindrops
hailstones
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snowflakes
frost
The weather forecast
flood
drought
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tidalwave
tornado / twister
Atlantic / Eastern Pacific =
a hurricane
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1. cloudy 2. Partly cloudly 3. Windy 4. Rainy 5. Sunny 6. Snowy 7. Stormy 8. Lightning
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Good morning. The weather in Samut Prakan today is not very good. There is a lot of cloud
and rain. The sky is not clear. It is raining. It will rain tomorrow too.
1 Is the sky clear?
No, it isn't.
Yes, it is.
2 What is the weather tomorrow?
Raining.
Snowing.
Cloudy.
Sunny.
3 What is the weather like in Samut Prakan?
It's rainy.
It's sunny.
It's hot.
It's cold.
4 What season is it?
Autumn.
Summer.
Winter.
Rainy season.
5 Is it morning or afternoon?
Afternoon
Morning.
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It's a lovely day. The sun is _______ and the sky is blue.A blowing B raining C shining D
sunning
It's _______. Take an umbrella.A raining B falling C shining D blowing
My hands are blue! It's so ____. I need to put on my gloves.A hot B warm C cool D cold
You need a lot of ____ to ski in the mountains.A sun B cloud C water D snow
It was a grey day. We couldn't see the sun because of the ______.A wind B weather C clouds D
sky
In winter, the ___________ is very low in Canada.A climate B heat C temperature D degree
It's so cold - look. There is ___ on the river. You can walk on it. Maybe it's thick enough to try
skating.A ice B frost C mist D snow
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8 Drive slowly. It's difficult to see anything because of the ___.A damp B sun C fog D grey
9 There was a great _____ last night. I couldn't sleep at all.A breeze B storm C thunder D rain
10 There was a great flash of _________ and then we heard thunder. We knew that a storm was
coming.A light B bright C sun D lightning
11 Sometimes when the weather is hot, it's cooler at the beach because of the ______ from the
sea.A damp B breeze C fog D mist
12. I think it rained last night. Look, the grass is ____.A damp B humid C dry D cold
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KHÓA HỌC “BÍ KÍP NHỚ TỪ VỰNG TIẾNG ANH SIÊU TỐC”
Bài 2
Video
Jennifer: It’s freezing outside! What happened to the weather report? I thought this cold front was
supposed to pass.
Gabriela: Yeah, I thought so too. That’s what I read online this morning.
Jennifer: I guess the wind chill is really driving down the temperature.
Gabriela: Can we go inside? I feel like my toes are starting to go numb.
VIDEO
Hi, I'm Randall. If you like semi-arid climates with plenty of sunshine and low humidity, Utah might be
the place for you here in the United States.
The summer temperatures average around 26 degrees celsius; winter temperatures around minus 1. Uh,
snow in the valleys from November until March, but there's plenty of snow skiing, and if you like summer
activities, there's hiking, water skiing, but you have to be careful in the summer because there are plenty
of thunderstorms that cause sometimes flash floods.
But if you like great weather, Utah is the place for you.
1. Utah has a relatively ____________ climate.
A. dry
B. humid
C. harsh
2. There is about a _________ degree celsius range difference in temperature during the year.
A. 25
B. 26
C. 27
3. One possible weather danger during part of the year is ______________.
A. heavy rain
B. strong wind
C. dense snow
READING:
Well, weather is a very neutral topic of conversation – it’s the perfect subject to talk about when you don’t
want to have a serious or meaningful conversation with someone. You can talk about the weather to
anyone, anywhere – with a stranger at a bus stop, with your friends on the phone or when you bump into
your boss in the office kitchen!
However, talking about the weather can mean more than just trying to make conversation with a stranger.
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It is also used as an ice-breaker in difficult situations (for example, a job interview) or it can be used to
find out more about someone’s personality. If there is heavy rain one day and someone says to you,
“wow, it’s been raining all day”, how would you reply? If you’re thinking, “I know, I really hate rain. I
wish it would stop”, it’s possible that you’re quite a negative person. But, if you’re thinking, “oh well, at
least it’s good for my garden”, there is a high chance you’re an optimistic person!
The weather is everywhere and it affects everyone so if you meet a stranger or if you are introduced to
someone, it is the perfect way to start a conversation! It also changes every day so there is always
something to mention. Imagine that you’re in a park and you spot a girl or boy that you like. Do you think
it’s better to start a conversation with, “your eyes are really beautiful. Do you want to go on a date?” or,
“it’s a lovely day today, isn’t it?”?
So, how can you start a conversation about the weather? Well, it’s actually quite easy. Just remember a
few of the phrases below and try them out on a stranger next time you’re waiting for a bus or in your next
job interview!
“It’s a beautiful day today, isn’t it?”
“What strange weather we’re having!”
“There’s not a cloud in the sky!”
“The sun’s come out!”
“We had a lot of rain this morning.”
“We’re having a heatwave!”
Or a very typical idiom that is used a lot in England to describe heavy rain:
“It’s raining cats and dogs!”
BÀI HÁT: Rhythm of the Rain
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HOME WORK:
We like studying in our new classroom because in the morning we get a lot of ________ .
A sun-time B sunshine C sunny D sunnyness
I think there is a storm coming. I can hear _______ about two or three kilometres away.
A lightning B downpour C thunder D flashes
On Wednesday it was quite bright and sunny but on Thursday it was more ______ .
A cloud B cloudy C clouded D clouding
The rain was only for a few minutes but it was very _____ so now everything is very wet.
A strong B large C loud D heavy
In Japan in spring, the weather is not very hot but it feels hotter because the ________ is high, so there
is a lot of water in the air.
A humour B humid C humidifier D humidity
It was very hot in the morning, but in the afternoon there was cool, gentle ______ from the sea and it
felt more comfortable.
A gale B gust C breeze D whirlwind
There are a few spots of rain on the ground. I think it's ________ and maybe it will really rain in a few
minutes.
A spotting B spitting C dropping D dripping
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8 In the morning it started raining, then stopped about five or six times and in the afternoon it was
_______ too.
A showers B showery C showering D showered
9 I hate the weather we have just before a storm, when it's really hot and ______ and everybody is
sweating so much.
A sticky B tricky C drippy D slimy
10
Last night it was really freezing in Bristol. Somebody told me that it was ___________ degrees. It
was definitely below zero.
A under eight B eight below C minus eight D eight negative
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Tomorrow you can expect bright sunshine all day and temperatures in the low ________ .
A thirty B thirties C thirty-somethings D thirty-ish
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This morning it was sunny and the sky was _____ .
A empty B open C clean D clear
Key
1 B sunshine 2 C thunder
3 B cloudy
8 B showery
10 C minus eight
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9 A sticky
4 D heavy
5 D humidity
11 B thirties
6 C breeze
12 D clear
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7 B spitting
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Bài 8: FEELINGS
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AUDIO
Culture Shock
Good morning class. Today I'd like to talk about culture shock. Now, many students think they know
what culture shock is, but often they are confused by the real meaning of the term "culture shock". For
example, I've heard students say, "I know what culture shock is. Culture shock is a kind of surprise
that you get when you travel. You might be surprised by something such as cars with their lights on
during the daytime. You might notice that Canadians take off their shoes in their houses or that they
usually eat sandwiches for lunch."
Well, those aren't really examples of "culture shock". They are what I like to call "cross-cultural
surprises". Actually, culture shock is quite different from a "cross-cultural surprise". Culture shock is
the feeling of anxiousness and confusion caused when a person tries to adapt to a new environment.
Culture shock also involves a physical and psychological reaction to a new environment. When you
live in a new country, it is common to feel sad, lonely, or disoriented. You might feel very tired or
you might have difficulty sleeping. You may have sore muscles and you might even lose your identity
and wonder "who am I". All of these types of reactions can be signs that you are suffering from
"culture shock".
Many people feel that culture shock has stages. The first stage is often called the "honeymoon period".
Just like the holiday that newlyweds take after marriage, you might feel very happy and excited when
you arrive in a new country. You look around and are amazed by all of the new things that you see.
This happy period can last a short time or it may last for months or even years depending on the
individual. Some students have said that they never had a honeymoon period. They were sad from the
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moment they arrived in the country. Many of them weren't here because they wanted to be here, but
because their parents sent them here. However, I think most people do have a honeymoon period.
The second stage of culture shock is often called the "transition period". During this period of time
you may begin to feel frustrated. You may get angry or sad. Typically, people start to think about
how easy life was at home. When you look around your new country, you can't believe how crazy
people are. Why can't they just be like you? Why can't they speak your language? How can they live
in this awful climate and eat that disgusting food? Everything starts to get on your nerves. If only you
were at home.
Later, you will move on to the integration stages and you'll finally become comfortable with the new
culture and the new environment. You'll come to accept that the new environment is different, but
you'll start to understand that there are some good things as well as bad things about the culture.
Things won't be so difficult for you then. In fact, you might actually start to prefer some parts of the
new culture to parts of your own culture. Then, when you return home, you'll probably go through a
whole new stage called "reverse culture shock". We'll talk about that tomorrow.
One thing to remember about culture shock is that people experience it in many different ways. Each
person adapts to new environments differently and each stage of culture shock can last for varying
periods of time. Before you travel to another country, it might be helpful to do some research on
culture shock so that you will be mentally prepared for the emotional and physical reactions that you
may have. As well, it may help you to understand the behavior of the other travelers around you. Now,
please open your book to chapter 13 and read the group questions entitled "Culture Shock Stages"...
1. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of culture shock:
Feeling confused
Feeling lost
Being tired or unable to sleep
Being surprised by the new culture
2. The honeymoon period is characterized by feelings of:
Acceptance and comfort
Happiness and excitement
Nervousness and fear
Anger and frustration
3. From the listening, what does "get on somebody's nerves" mean?
To bother someone
To excite someone
To surprise someone
To calm someone down
4. During the integration stage the person will:
Want to return home
Begin to feel comfortable
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Feel very uncomfortable
5. When does reverse culture shock happen?
When you arrive in the new culture
When you live in another country for a long time
During the integration stage
After you return home
6. Which is NOT true about culture shock:
Culture shock is different for everyone.
The honeymoon stage usually lasts three months.
Some people don't have a honeymoon stage.
Culture shock is different from a cross-cultural surprise.
KEY:
1. Being surprised by the new culture
2. Happiness and excitement
3. To bother someone
4. Begin to feel comfortable
5. After you return home
6. The honeymoon stage usually lasts three months.
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