Bài tập luyện đọc môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9

Unit 1: 
Communication:
Mi: So we’ve decided that we’re going to Green Park.
Duong: Yeah. It’s the best choice. We can go there by bus. And the bus stop is opposite our school!
Nick: We have to make sure everybody turns up at the school gate at 8 a.m. 
Mai: I’ll stick a notice on the board then. 
Mi: What about food and drink? I think each person should bring their own lunch. Nick: Good idea! But we need someone to buy drinks for everyone. 
Mai: What about Nga? She lives next to the school and there’s a supermarket near her house.
Duong: Right. We’ll need some team-building games to play as well. 
Nick: Like Tug of war? I’ll prepare them. 
Mi: OK, Nick. And Thanh can prepare some fun quizzes. 
Mai: Right. We’ll reach the park at about 9 a.m. We can look round and then gather at the big playground to play the games and do the quizzes. 
Nick: We’ll have lunch at about 11.30. What about the afternoon? 
Duong: There’s a traditional painting village about 1 km from the park. We can walk there. The artisans will show us how to make paintings, and we can also make our own. 
Mi: Great! We’ll go there at about 1.30 p.m. and take the bus back to school at 5 p.m.
Skills 2:
Tra: I love history, so my place of interest is Viet Nam National Museum of History. There’s an extensive collection of artefacts tracing Viet Nam’s history. They’re arranged chronologically from primitive life to modern times. It’s also near Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, so you can spend time looking round and exploring Vietnamese culture.
Nam: I’m fascinated by traditional handicrafts. At weekends, I usually go to Bat Trang, a pottery village not far from Ha Noi centre. My friend’s relatives live there and they own a workshop. Every time I go there, they teach me how to make things such as pots, vases, or bowls. I’m learning to paint on ceramics now.
Hoa: Ha Noi Botanical Garden is the place I like. There are lots of trees from diff erent countries, a lake, and a small hill. I usually climb up the hill and read books at the top because there’s a large lawn. After that I go down and feed the pigeons. Sometimes I just sit on the bench, watching people dancing or playing sports. It’s a nice place for those who love nature and quietness
Unit 2: 
Skills 2:
Suzanne lives in Bangkok with her husband and two children. Her offi ce is seven km away but it takes her two hours to get there by car every day. “Some cities have problems with pollution, crime, or bad weather – here we have traffi c jams,” she says. Before going to the offi ce, she has to take her children to school – so she sets off at 5 a.m. The children sleep until they arrive at school. Then Suzanne begins her journey to the offi ce. In the evening the traffi c is even worse. Traffi c moves in the city centre at half a kilometre an hour. In rainy weather it doesn’t move at all. But why is it so bad? In the past, more people moved around Bangkok by boat. Now so many people have a car, and there aren’t enough roads in the city. The Skytrain and metro can help a bit, but they are limited in range and don’t cover all parts of the city.
Unit 3: 
Skills 2:
Interviewer: So how do you like this work? 
Miss Sweetie: Oh very much. I feel like I’m living my teenage years again! [laugh] But really, it’s great that I can help our dear readers in this way. Interviewer: Do you fi nd it diffi cult to give advice? 
Miss Sweetie: Well, yes I take time to think of the best possible advice that I can give. I think it’s most important that we put ourselves in other people’s shoes. Interviewer: So it’s about being able to empathise 
Miss Sweetie: Exactly. But even so, we also need to be very careful about how to put the advice into words. We need to be sensitive... It’s not only about giving the best solution, it’s also about helping the person get over the negative feelings. For example, I often use ‘It might be a good idea to ’ rather than ‘You ought to ’. Or perhaps ‘I think you should ’ for me sounds much better than ‘You must ’.
REVIEW 1:
Michelle: Hi, Mike! How’s it going? 
Mike: Hi. I’m good, thanks. Are you still living in the same place? 
Michelle: Yes, I’m still in that ‘sleepy’ little town. But you know, I enjoy living there. It’s quiet, and everyone is friendly. I don’t really like the city. I feel like a stranger here. And it seems kind of dangerous, especially at night. 
Mike: Well, I live here in the city, as you know. We live in an apartment downtown. The city is big, and it doesn’t feel as safe as a small town like yours. But I think the people here are pretty friendly. My neighbourhood is like a small town with its own stores, cafés, and restaurants and we can enjoy all kinds of entertainment: cinemas, museums 
Michelle: OK, so then on weekends I should come into the city for all that. 
Mike: OK. Sure!
Unit 4:
Skills 2:	
I went to a village school. In fact, there was only one classroom for 15 students of different ages, both boys and girls, and one teacher who taught everything. The school didn’t have a name, so we just called it ‘our school’. We used to walk to school. Some children went bare-footed. At school we learnt to read and to write. We also learnt a little maths and history. There were no science lessons, and we didn’t have exams, either. Although our school was small, it had strict rules. We had to behave ourselves. We stood up and bowed to greet our teacher at the start of every lesson. We could talk only when we were allowed to. However, we had no homework and no extra classes. I had a lot of time to play outside and to help my parents in the house. I loved my school and those school days.
Unit 5: 
Communication:
Ann: Welcome to our game show called ‘What’s What?’. Please welcome our three guests Mary, Linda, and Duong who will be taking part in the game today. Mary, Linda, and Duong: Good evening, everyone! 
Ann: Now, the rules of the game are simple. I will read out six sentences that describe one of the wonders of Viet Nam, either natural or man-made. This description won’t include the proper names of any places. My three contestants have to work out what the wonder is. Whoever gives the correct answer fi rst is the winner. 
Duong: Sounds easy. 
Ann: Well, let’s see... you are the winner and get a special gift if you can give the correct answer before I finish reading out all six sentences. But if you give the incorrect answer, you’re out of that round of the game. 
Mary: Exciting! 
Ann: Now, do all of you understand how to play the game? 
Mary, Linda, and Duong: Yes. 
Ann: OK, then let’s play ‘What’s What?’!
Ann: First sentence: it’s a natural wonder in the central part of our country. Duong, do you want to risk the answer? 
Duong: Yes, it’s easy. That’s Phong Nha Cave. 
Ann: No, sorry that’s incorrect. So you’re out of this round, Duong! 
Duong: Oh dear! 
Ann: Second sentence: it’s a spectacular cave located 200 metres above sea level near the west branch of a highway. Do either of you have the answer, Mary and Linda? 
Mary: No, not yet. 
Linda: Not me. 
Ann: OK, so I will continue with the third sentence. It’s situated in a national park. 
Linda: Is it Stone Cave in Kien Giang? Ann: 
No, Kien Giang isn’t in the centre of the country, Linda. So we have only one person, Mary, still in the game now. 
Mary: So nervous! 
Ann: And the fourth sentence: the cave was discovered by a local man in 2005. Mary: I know. It must be Thien Duong or Paradise Cave in Quang Binh. 
Ann: Correct, Mary! Congratulations! You gave the correct answer before I read out the sixth sentence, so you win this round of the game and get a special gift.
Skills 2:	
It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since UNESCO’s recognition of this beautiful spot. It is situated in the northeast region of Viet Nam. With its rich history and picturesque setting, Ha Long Bay is the perfect destination for any tourist. Ha Long Bay is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders you will ever see. Viewed from any angle, Ha Long Bay looks like a work of art. It has 1,969 islands concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Ha Long Bay). At the centre of the islands, there are wonderful caverns, such as Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung. For those interested in history, a visit to Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and the Bach Dang River is a must. It is now known that Ha Long was one of the places where humans fi rst existed. Don’t miss out on a visit to Ha Long Bay. With its long history and astounding natural beauty, it is truly unforgettable.
Unit 6: 
Skills 2: 
Nick: So how many generations shared a house when you were young, Mrs Ha? 
Mrs Ha: Well, unlike today, people of my generation mostly lived in extended families. 
Nick: Really? How many of you were there? 
Mrs Ha: Nine. My grandparents, my uncle, his wife and kids, my parents and me. 
Nick : And, did you each have a private room like now? 
Mrs Ha: No, we shared most things , even the bedrooms and bathroom. 
Nick : I can’t imagine! How about meals? 
Mrs Ha: Meal times were great because we could have time together every day. We talked about our day, problems at work, or things happening in the village.
 Nick : It sounds great. So who did the shopping and cooking? 
Mrs Ha: Mostly my grandma. She was very hardworking and kind, caring, and tolerant. 
Nick : Wow. You all must have been tolerant to get along so well! 
Mrs Ha: Yes, this is especially true when it came to decision making. 
Nick : What happened then? 
Mrs Ha: We didn’t always agree but we learned to talk, listen and compromise or grandad made the fi nal decision and we followed 
Nick: Hmm, sounds fascinating
REVIEW (4,5,6):
Moc Chau has recently become a popular tourist attraction that draws travellers throughout the year. People are attracted to this lovely town to admire its endless hills. The picturesque scenery here is unlike anything else in Viet Nam. Many places remain untouched by people. Apart from its fabulous scenery, Moc Chau is also famous for its local dishes, which are new to outsiders. People usually try them out of curiosity and end up falling in love with their amazing taste. Another attraction of this small town is its honest and friendly people. Visiting small villages in Moc Chau, tourists are welcomed into the locals’ homes and treated with homemade corn wine. The warm and open hospitality of the people here has made it a delightful experience for domestic as well as international visitors. Located only 187 kilometres from Ha Noi, Moc Chau can easily be reached by both private and public transport.
Unit 7: Recipes and Eating Habits (Skills 2)
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Nicolas: I don’t have a proper breakfast. I never have time because I always get up late. Normally, my mum buys a packet of biscuits and I have some on the school bus. At lunchtime, I’m always hungry, so I have a hamburger, a packet of crisps, and a cola. I can easily get them at the school canteen. For dinner, I like fried beef, noodles, and eggs. I don’t really eat vegetables because they aren’t tasty. My mum says my eating habits are unhealthy. I’m thinking about changing them. If I 
continue eating like this, I may become overweight. 
Maya: My brother doesn’t have healthy eating habits, but I do. For breakfast, I usually have a bowl of cereal, a glass of milk, and a banana. It’s important to start a new day with a good breakfast, so I tend to have nutritious things. I don’t buy lunch at school; instead, I prepare my lunch box with two slices of bread, a boiled egg, and salad. Sometimes, my mum makes sushi for my lunch. In the evening, my mum and I cook dinner. My favourite is steamed fish. Lean grilled chicken is also a dish I like for dinner. 
UNIT 8: TOURISM Skills 2:
 Thanks to the widespread use of modern means of transport, people have more choice of holiday destination and can now visit even the remotest parts of the world. Tourism has certainly become an important factor in the development of many countries.
 An obvious benefit of tourism is that it plays a key role in economic growth. It contributes greatly to the income of a region or country. It also brings job opportunities to all kinds of people, and therefore helps promote prosperity in diverse  elds. Another positive aspect of tourism is that it helps promote international understanding and cooperation among nations. In addition, tourism can improve the standard of living of local or rural communities, so young people are encouraged to stay in their hometown to build a good life rather than move to big cities. Finally, tourism brings cultural benefits, as travellers learn about the history and culture of a place, and spread them around the world.
Unit 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD P.39
Speaker 1 (male): My first language is French, but I live near the border, so I'm reasonably good at German. I can also get by in Italian. We went to Rome last summer and I picked up the basics.
Speaker 2 (female): My mother is Spanish and my father is French so I'm bilingual. I'm also fluent in English which I need for my job. I can have a conversation in Italian, but it's a bit rusty. 
Speaker 3 (male): I used to be quite bad at English. I knew a few words of everyday English that I learned at school, but I couldn't speak a word of anything else. Last summer, I went to England on holiday. While I was traveling around the country, I picked up enough words and phrases to get by. I was told that my pronunciation was quite good, so when I got home I decided to learn English properly.
Speaker 4 (female): Last year, I got a job in a multinational company, so I had to learn English. A friend recommended an English center and I have been going there for six months. I always enjoy the lessons and the language is taught in a communicative way. I think that I've learned a lot since I started. It's not all fun, though - at the moment I'm studying for my first exam! 
REVIEW 3
My tips to learn English well are not complicated. Firstly, I usually read stories and books in English. Reading them helps me widen my vocabulary and understand the context where words are used. This way I can remember vocabulary longer and know how to use the words correctly. Secondly, to practise English grammar, I do lots of exercises from different grammar books. I find Grammar in Use and Active Grammar useful because they explain grammar thoroughly, and provide learners with various types of exercise. Thirdly, I take every opportunity to speak and write English because these are my weak points, I've joined an international project which connects students from all over the world. I've made friends with four students from the USA, Australia, France, and Egypt. We write each other emails and chat on Skype. That way I can not only improve my English skills but also enrich my knowledge of different cultures. My last tip is to be self-confident. Don't be afraid of making mistakes in the process of learning. In class, you should take part in the activities actively. If there are any things you don't understand, ask your teacher and classmates for help. These tips have helped me to become a successful English learner.
UNIT 10: SPACE TRAVEL P.55
Dreaming of a holiday sunbathing on Mars, or playing some sports at a lunar resort and spa? While it may take decades for these ideas to come true, space tourism, which is space travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes is becoming, more realistic. Since 2001, the American company Space Adventures has flown tourists to the International Space Station to live and work alongside professional astronauts for up to 10 days. The company now offers a service called "Spacewalk" where clients can leave the ISS and float above the Earth. It also plans to launch by 2018 its "Circumlunar Mission", which takes clients to within 100 kilometers of the moon's surface. Virgin Galactic, the world's first manned spaceflight. By 2015, almost 700 people from more than 50 different countries have paid deposits at the price of $250,000 per ticket. The possibility of traveling into space sounds wonderful, but it has been criticized as well. People say it's costly, dangerous, and unsustainable since its growth could cause environmental problems including speeding up global warming. 
UNIT 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY P.67
Part 1: Back in the mid-twentieth century, Kenya was a more male-dominated society compared to today. Men were ahead of women in both education and employment. But the situation has changed a lot since then. More and more women are working these days. They earn to support their families, as well as to be financially independent. More women study nowadays. Higher education has witnessed a great rise in the number of women attending colleges and universities.
Part 2: Let's look at some figures. 
In 1995, 65 percent of Kenyan females stayed at home as housewives. This number dropped dramatically to 47 percent in 2010. It is predicted that this number will keep falling to around 30 percent in 2025.
Only 22 percent of university students were girls in Kenya in 1995. Fifteen years later, in 2010, this number went up to 36 percent. Research shows that it will keep rising, and in 2025, about 48 percent of the student population will be made up of females.
UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CAREER P.79
Phong: We had a good discussion yesterday about our future careers.
Mrs. Warner: Did you? With Nick?
Phong: Yes... and also with Trang.
Mrs. Warner: Good. Nick said that you want to become a teacher.
Phong: I've changed my mind! My mum is a teacher. She has mountains of work to do behind the scenes - preparing lessons, marking, giving feedback. She always has to work overtime without extra pay. I'd choose a nine-to-five job.
Mrs. Warner: I know!
Phong: Then there's the unpleasant task of dealing with lazy or naughty students. I'm not that patient!
Mrs. Warner: But it's rewarding when your students are successful and they appreciate your efforts. What about Trang?
Phong: She said she's interested in travelling, and she's a sociable girl. She wants to become a tour guide.
Mrs. Warner: That sounds good. What about Nick?
Phong: Nick doesn't want to spend so much time on academic subjects. He'd prefer to acquire some applied skills and get a job right after school.
Mrs. Warner: Did he tell you which job?
Phong: He mentioned becoming a mechanic. He's fascinated by cars, and he's good with his hands.
Mrs. Warner: I know, but it won't be easy. He'll need to learn lots of skills to do it...
REVIEW 4
Interviewer: Good afternoon.
Jane: Good afternoon.
Interviewer: Please take a seat. Did you find our office easily?
Jane: Yes, I didn't have any problems.
Interviewer: Right. Well, I can see from CV that you are sociable and you like meeting people.
Jane: Yes, I'm a very outgoing person.
Interviewer: Well, that's exactly the kind of person our hotel needs to work at the reception desk. Why do you think you are capable of doing the job well?
Jane: I'm confident dealing with different types of people.I also have a good telephone manner, so telephone work is one of my strengths. I believe I can do this work well since I have some experience as a school receptionist, as you can see from my CV.
Interviewer: That's great. As you know, our hotel needs someone to work shifts. Are you willing to work night shifts?
Jane: I think I can manage it.
Interviewer: Right, then. Shall we give you a trial period of say... two weeks?
Jane: That's fine. Thank you!